Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 112 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

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Vol. 158 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2012 No. 65 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was much can we ask our kids to borrow in Julie from Huntington, Vermont. She called to order by the Speaker pro tem- order to put this financial package to- grew up in a single-parent home, living pore (Mr. HARPER). gether? And for the first time, many of below the poverty line, but she was f these parents are considering the untold that if she worked hard in school, thinkable: maybe they can’t afford to studied, she could achieve a great fu- DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO send their kids to college. ture. She did her part. She also was TEMPORE Meanwhile, in 52 days, if Congress taught, by the way, that she should The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- does not act, a very bad situation will avoid debt at all costs. She is pursuing fore the House the following commu- get worse. On July 1, the interest rates college but working three jobs while nication from the Speaker: on the Stafford student loans will dou- she’s going to school full-time. And WASHINGTON, DC, ble from 3.4 to 6.8 percent. Vermont she’s still piling up debt. She was May 9, 2012. students, American students and par- taught to believe that if she worked I hereby appoint the Honorable GREGG ents need action from Congress and hard and applied herself she could HARPER to act as Speaker pro tempore on need it now. achieve great things. Now working this day. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been three jobs, piling up debt, ‘‘Is there a JOHN A. BOEHNER, asking Vermonters to share their real- way out?’’ is the question she’s asking. Speaker of the House of Representatives. world stories, and I’d like to tell a few. Mr. Speaker, this is more than about f Katie from West Glover graduated extending the low interest on the Staf- with $36,000 in student loan debt. And MORNING-HOUR DEBATE ford loans. It’s really about whether it’s a tough economy. She’s had a hard we’re going to have a pathway for peo- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- time finding a job, so she took an in- ple trying to climb into the middle ant to the order of the House of Janu- ternship so she can keep advancing her class to get there and for people in the ary 17, 2012, the Chair will now recog- career. She works 5 to 6 days a week middle class to stay there. How much nize Members from lists submitted by making 25 bucks a day. She’s essen- more burden can we impose on folks the majority and minority leaders for tially providing well-educated, cheap who want a future for their families, morning-hour debate. labor, but she doesn’t have a choice. for their kids? It is absolutely uncon- The Chair will alternate recognition She doesn’t regret her decision to go to scionable, in this world that we’re in, between the parties, with each party school, but she’s getting extremely ap- to double student interest rates from limited to 1 hour and each Member prehensive about her ability to get this 3.4 to 6.8 percent. other than the majority and minority financial albatross off her back. It is time for Congress to stand up for leaders and the minority whip limited Sue from Newport has $125,000 in the middle class, for those folks from to 5 minutes each, but in no event shall debt. She also has some medical prob- Vermont and around the country who debate continue beyond 11:50 a.m. lems which limit the kind of work that are trying to do the best for themselves f she can do, but she does work and has and for their country. a full-time job. But student loan pay- STUDENT LOAN DEBT ments are $600 a month, making it very f The SPEAKER pro tempore. The difficult for her to pay her other bills, Chair recognizes the gentleman from and she has no savings and no retire- CLIMATE CHANGE AND NATIONAL Vermont (Mr. WELCH) for 5 minutes. ment. SECURITY Mr. WELCH. Mr. Speaker, right now, Peter, a parent from Calais, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The families across this country are sitting Vermont, he always believed that he Chair recognizes the gentleman from around their kitchen tables trying to could send his son to college. Now he’s Virginia (Mr. CONNOLLY) for 5 minutes. figure out how they can send their kids not sure that he can. His son has done Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. to college. They’re talking about how his part, graduating from high school Speaker, climate deniers have buried to finance a college education when the with honors, and he’s been accepted to their heads so deep in the sand they cost of that is rising faster than the a number of very good institutions. can’t hear the Secretary of Defense cost of health care. But with tuition costs at those schools warning us about the risk of climate Parents are making some very dif- ranging from $30,000 to $56,000 a year, change. ficult decisions. Should we refinance Peter from Calais is just not sure that Last week, Secretary Panetta gave a our homes and dwindle our retirement? their family is going to be able to speech about the impact of climate How much money can we borrow? How make this work out. change on national security. He said,

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The Pentagon spends $50 million on fuel disaster relief.’’ And he might have the mantle of fiscal responsibility, each month to keep combat operations in Af- added, and threaten military bases, es- even while opposing the Defense De- ghanistan going, Panetta added. As oil prices pecially naval bases, all around the partment’s efforts to save money on continue to skyrocket, the department ‘‘now world. energy costs. [faces] a shortfall exceeding $3 billion of higher-than-expected fuel costs this year,’’ Americans are experiencing that se- b 1010 vere weather already, including record- according to Panetta. The DOD’s success in this area is ac- In order to dig its way out of that financial breaking droughts in the South and tually a model for other agencies to hole, DOD has no choice but to look to alter- Southwest and unprecedented tornadic follow. native fuel technologies. Pentagon officials activity in the South and the Midwest. There used to be a bipartisan con- plan to invest more than $1 billion into de- Severe weather manifestations of cli- sensus here, and we should address the veloping those technologies in fiscal 2013, he said. However, Republicans on Capitol Hill mate change have a direct impact on threats posed by climate change. John our armed services and national secu- have taken issue with that decision, arguing Warner, who served as the Secretary of the department will be sacrificing needed rity. Secretary Panetta focused on the the Navy in a Republican administra- geopolitical risks of increased flooding, much-needed combat systems in favor of al- tion before serving as the Republican ternative energy work. In March, Sen. John drought, famine, and hurricanes. These Senator from my home State of Vir- McCain (R-Ariz.) claimed the Navy’s ongoing troubling events create new demands ginia for 30 years, introduced the first biofuels work was devolving into another for humanitarian intervention but can bill to address global warming which ‘‘Solyndra situation.’’ also destabilize political regimes and came to the Senate floor. Since his re- During a March 13 hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, McCain com- enable the rise of extreme elements. tirement in 2008, he has been a leading Congress may be fiddling while Texas pared the now-bankrupt solar-energy com- advocate for reductions in global pany, into which the White House sank $535 and wildfire regions of the mountain warming pollution in order to improve west burn, but the armed services are million in loan guarantees, to Navy-led ef- our national security. Sadly, the House forts in alternative energy. Rep. Randy responding aggressively to the threat Republican leadership would take Forbes (R-Va.), a member of the House of climate change. America in the opposite direction by Armed Services subcommittee on Seapower The Navy is leading the effort to blocking the Clean Air Act enforce- and Projection Forces, took Navy Secretary boost production of biofuels and to pro- ment of carbon pollution limits and by Ray Mabus to task in February over the tect the military and taxpayers against service’s plans. ‘‘Shouldn’t we refocus our reversing energy efficiency standards rising oil prices. The Department of priorities and make those things our prior- for lights and appliances. Defense consumes some 350,000 barrels ities instead of advancing a biofuels mar- As the impacts of climate change be- ket?’’ Forbes asked at the time. Before of oil every day. Each $10 increase in a come more apparent with each passing barrel of oil costs our Department of Mabus could respond, the Virginia Repub- season, we should heed Secretary Pa- lican took a clear shot at the secretary: Defense and the taxpayers $1.3 billion netta’s warning and take action to con- ‘‘You’re not the secretary of the Energy. every year. By creating a supply of trol the pollution, which endangers our You’re the secretary of the Navy.’’ biofuels, the Navy’s protecting tax- warfighters abroad and threatens com- f payer interests from volatile oil prices, munities here at home. OFFERING CONDOLENCES TO THE while reducing greenhouse gas pollu- [The Cutting Edge News, May 4, 2012] tion associated with fossil fuels. The FAMILY OF JUNIOR SEAU, NFL PANETTA WARNS CLIMATE CHANGE HAVING Navy also is reducing its own depend- GREAT AND SON OF AMERICAN ‘DRAMATIC IMPACT’ ON NATIONAL SECURITY SAMOA ence on Middle Eastern oil, since it (By Carlo Munoz) makes no sense for the DOD to be pro- Climate change has had a direct effect on The SPEAKER pro tempore. The viding business to governments that national security, Defense Secretary Leon Chair recognizes the gentleman from support terrorism. Panetta said this week. American Samoa (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA) The Army and the Air Force have Panetta told an audience at the Environ- for 5 minutes. also made groundbreaking investments mental Defense Fund that climate change Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, in renewable energy and energy effi- has raised the need for humanitarian assist- I rise today with deep sympathy in ciency, reducing global warming pollu- ance and disaster relief, hitting national se- order to offer my condolences to the curity in the process. tion while strengthening our national ‘‘The area of climate change has a dra- family and friends of a beloved son, fa- security posture. At Fort Detrick, for matic impact on national security,’’ Panetta ther, brother, uncle, leader, an NFL example, and other installations, the said. ‘‘Rising sea levels, severe droughts, the great, and a son of American Samoa, Army is deploying energy efficient ret- melting of the polar caps, the more frequent Junior Seau, whose life ended trag- rofits and renewable energy generation and devastating natural disasters all raise ically on the morning of May 2, 2012, in to achieve net zero energy consump- demand for humanitarian assistance and dis- Oceanside, California. tion, meaning that the bases produce aster relief.’’ It is a very sad time for, not only the Panetta spoke to the Environmental De- national sports world, but also for our as much energy as they consume. fense Fund on Tuesday at an event honoring These efforts reduce global warming the Defense Department for advancing clean- Polynesian community. We have lost a pollution and protect critical facilities energy initiatives. Samoan brother who was an icon in from a cyberattack on the grid. In recent years, the Defense Department football and a pioneer for many of our The Army’s implemented numerous and the services have spearheaded a number Polynesian sons who are in the Na- energy savings performance contracts of alternative-energy initiatives and seem- tional Football League. A beautiful life at other bases, including in my district ingly embraced environmentally friendly has come to a tragic end, yet we re- practices on the battlefield. at Fort Belvoir, to reduce energy con- President Obama effectively put the Pen- member Junior as a young man full of sumption and associated greenhouse tagon at the forefront of an ambitious alter- life, a charismatic leader able to light gas pollution. By reducing the $24.5 bil- native energy strategy during the State of up any room, a devoted son and father lion every year that Federal agencies the Union speech in January. The Navy and and community leader. We remember spend on electricity consumption, Air Force have already spent billions to inte- the strength of this unique individual, these efforts protect taxpayers. grate biofuels into their fleets of fighter jets a true Samoan warrior. In today’s fiscal climate, the Sec- and warships. Junior was born Tiaina Baul Seau, retary of Defense is aware that the Marine Corps combat units in Afghanistan Jr., on January 19, 1969, in San Diego, are using mobile solar panels to recharge Federal Government needs to make batteries for their night vision and commu- California, to American Samoan par- better use of limited resources. He rec- nications in the field. Solar power is also ents Mr. Tiaina Seau, Sr., of the village ognizes that investing in clean energy helping to run a number of Marine Corps of Aunu’u, and Mrs. Luisa Mauga Seau will reduce the Department of De- combat outposts in the country. of the village of Aoa. After Junior was

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In football, In April 2007, The Wall Street Journal dren have been afraid to go to school he was a starter at linebacker and ranked the Junior Seau Foundation, as because they’ve heard other students tight end, and received numerous the 13th largest Professional Athlete screaming in small, windowless rooms. awards for his achievements as a stu- Foundation based on assets. The students in these elementary dent athlete. In 1987, the year he grad- As much as he was an outstanding schools refer to these rooms as uated, Parade Magazine selected Seau football player, Junior will also be re- ‘‘scream rooms.’’ to its high school all-American team. membered as a humanitarian, as a sup- In Texas, 10-year-old Lukas Hines, He was also named California Inter- porter for those who needed help the who suffers from seizures, dyslexia, and scholastic Federation San Diego Sec- most, as a dear friend, and as a motiva- ADHD, was put in a choke hold while tion Defensive Player of the Year, All- tional figure. He was a charismatic riding home on a Texas school bus. For North County, Avocado League Offen- leader who could not walk into a room 4 minutes, the school supervisor re- sive Player of the Year, as well as without having an effect on those fused to release him into the care of his being named to California’s all-aca- around him. He was loved by everyone mother, and instead kept him in the demic team, with a 3.6 grade point av- who knew him, and his magnetism dangerous choke hold. erage. After graduating high school, both on and off the field impacted fans Then, on April 18, at the Leake and Seau played for the University of nationwide and any individual he en- Watts School in New York, 16-year-old Southern California Trojans from 1987 countered. Corey Foster was restrained by the to 1990, and in 2009, would be inducted When one speaks of Samoans in the school staff, who were trying to remove into the USC Hall of Fame. NFL, Mr. Speaker, Junior Seau is one him from a basketball court. Witnesses In the 1990 NFL draft, Junior was of the first names that comes to mind. reported that several staff members drafted into the First Round and 5th Junior was an ambassador for Asian piled on top of him. Corey told the staff Overall Pick by the San Diego Char- and Pacific Americans, and through his he could not breathe. Tragically, while gers. Seau immediately became the success, he was able to broaden the he was being restrained, he went into heart and soul of the Chargers’ defense, public’s understanding and apprecia- cardiac arrest and died. earning the nickname ‘‘Tasmanian tion of our Polynesian people. Corey’s story is far too similar to a Devil’’ for his passion and explosive Reaching the NFL is a dream of many story I learned of several years ago. athletic skill on the field. In the locker young men, but Junior Seau gave young Sa- That was the story of Cedric, a 14-year- room and on the field, Seau had an in- moan men an image of success in the old in Texas. Cedric was restrained, nate ability to motivate his team- league—something that they could aspire to. facedown, with his teacher sitting on mates. He was named the NFL’s Defen- In closing today, I would like to offer words top of him. He yelled out that he sive Player of the Year in 1998 and 1999, of comfort to the Seau family, especially Mr. couldn’t breathe. Minutes later, Cedric and was voted the Chargers’ Most In- Tiaina Seau Sr. and Mrs. Luisa Seau, Junior’s died on the floor of his classroom. spirational Player in 1997 and 2002. Jun- parents, as well as Junior’s children, his sib- b 1020 ior played in 12 consecutive Pro Bowls lings, and his extended family, or as we say from 1991 to 2002, the most of any play- in Samoan his aiga. Tragedies like Cory’s and Cedric’s er in the history of the Chargers, and In the Book of Romans, Chapter 12, Verse need to stop. In March, the Department he tied for the third longest streak 15 we are called to ‘‘rejoice with those who re- of Education released nationwide data ever in the NFL. He was also selected joice, and weep with those who weep.’’ In all showing that tens of thousands of chil- All-Pro six times in his career, and led of Junior’s amazing accomplishments through- dren are subject to restraint and seclu- the Chargers to their first ever Super out his life, we have rejoiced with the Seau sion in school each year. Bowl appearance in 1995. family, sharing your joy. And now in this time This map shows that 31 States have After 13 years in San Diego, Junior of great sorrow, we stand with you, though had reports of abusive incidents since played 3 years for the Miami Dolphins with heavy hearts, sharing in your grief. the last time that we tried to enact the where he received the Miami Dolphins’ Ia manuia lau faigamalaga. (Have a blessed Keeping All Students Safe Act. No cor- Don Shula Leadership Award for 2 con- journey home), Junior. ner of the country is immune from secutive years. After only 1 day of re- f abuse. It is widespread, and it has gone tirement in 2006, he answered the call on far too long. This map shows that by the New England Patriots, and be- THE KEEPING ALL STUDENTS we need a nationally driven reform, became defensive co-captain during the SAFE ACT cause where States have enacted, stu- Patriots’ 18 0 season, which took the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The dents are still subject to the worst team to the Super Bowl in 2008. Junior Chair recognizes the gentleman from practices in these educational settings. finally retired in 2010, having played 20 California (Mr. GEORGE MILLER) for 5 According to the report released last seasons in the NFL and finishing with minutes. month, only 30 States have any mean- a career of 1,849 tackles, 56.5 sacks, 18 Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. ingful protection for the use of seclu- interceptions, three forced fumbles, Mr. Speaker, last year, I reintroduced sion and restraint in school. Only 18 and 21 pass deflections. the Keeping All Students Safe Act, to States prohibit restraint that restricts Junior Seau is widely acknowledged protect children from abusive seclusion breathing. Only 16 States limit the use as one of the best linebackers in NFL and restraint practices in school. of restraining to emergencies involving history, but his passion and success in Two years ago, this legislation immediate risk or harm. Only 16 States football was paralleled in his commu- passed the House with bipartisan sup- ban the use of mechanical restraints. nity involvement and in his work off port. Unfortunately, it never became And only 24 States have any require- the field. law, and the incidents of students who ment that their parents be notified In 1992, Junior established the Junior are being abused or inappropriately re- that their child was restrained or se- Seau Foundation, giving San Diego strained while in school continue to cluded in school. In fact, children can area youth ongoing support for pro- occur. We cannot sit idly by. Congress go to school day after day, be re- grams that inspired them to face life’s must step up to the plate and protect strained, be secluded, be locked in dark challenges with enthusiasm, hope and our Nation’s children. In recent rooms, kept in those rooms where they dignity. Since its inception, the foun- months, we’ve been hearing more dis- urinate on themselves, and their par- dation has distributed nearly $4 million turbing stories of students who are ents are never notified. to organizations providing services to being dangerously restrained by teach- When parents are excluded from the children and young adults, including ers and staff while in school. In several information about their students,

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My mother raised my brothers and Simmons, Sage Smiley, Nita We have the Federal laws in place to sisters and me with a level of tender- Sridharan, Eri Stern, Mara Strauss, prevent seclusion and restraint abuses ness shown by no other. She taught us Molly Walls, Carolyn Wheatley, Ajeya that happen in hospitals and other the virtues of hard work, humility, and Woods, and Cole Zollinger. health facilities, but children do not selflessness by living each of those vir- Thank you to the Classroom Law have any Federal protection against tues herself. My mom is no longer with Project for organizing the program in these potentially dangerous and tor- me, but this weekend I will celebrate Oregon and for all you do to teach stu- turous practices when they’re in her and remember and honor the leg- dents about democracy. school. acy she and every mother leaves be- And last, but certainly not least, I Schools are supposed to be a safe hind. congratulate Tim Swinehart, the stu- place, a place for children to learn, a Our Nation must always value the dents’ teacher, whose leadership was place for children to socialize, and par- work that mothers do and their incal- instrumental to Lincoln High School’s ents should never have to worry about culable contribution to our society. If success, as well as their coaches: Steve the safety of their children when we ever fail to recognize the work both Griffith, Jason Trombley, Jeff they’re at school. No child should be inside and outside the home, then we Edmundson, Christy Splitt, Jennifer forced to suffer abuse, neglect, injury, begin to lose sight and the strength of Hill, Ben O’Glasser, Jonathan Pulvers, or even death while they’re trying to our Nation. Without our moms, we fail and Alison Brody. learn. to realize the promise within each of Great work, Lincoln High School. The Keeping All Students Safe Act us, for they are our greatest sup- Congratulations. would set minimum safety standards porters. They are central to our lives f for the use of restraint and seclusion in and vital to our success. IN MEMORY OF RICK EAGAN schools and provide training and sup- Happy Mother’s Day to every mother The SPEAKER pro tempore. The port for school personnel to reduce the in America. We thank you, and we Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from use of seclusion and restraint. It makes honor you for your invaluable service, Ohio (Mrs. SCHMIDT) for 5 minutes. it illegal to strap children to chairs, endless love, and sacrifice. Mrs. SCHMIDT. Mr. Speaker, I rise put children in duffle bags, or restrict f today in honor and in memory of a their breathing. Seclusion restraint CONGRATULATIONS TO LINCOLN very dear friend of mine and a very practices should only be used in emer- HIGH SCHOOL dear friend of Brown County, County gency situations by trained staff and Commissioner Rick Eagan. should end as soon as the emergency The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Rick’s passion for community service has passed. This legislation makes it Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from spanned his entire life. He was a mem- clear that there’s no room for torture Oregon (Ms. BONAMICI) for 5 minutes. ber of the Ripley Fire Department for Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, today I and abuse in America’s schools. almost 30 years. He served 14 years in rise to congratulate Oregon’s Lincoln News reports showing children being local law enforcement. He was also a High School on winning the 2012 Na- tied up with duct tape, sat on by staff, former council member and vice mayor tional Finals of the We the People locked in rooms for hours at a time is of Ripley, Ohio. unacceptable. Our children deserve bet- competition. These students worked But Rick didn’t stop there. He want- ter. This legislation won’t bring back diligently all year to achieve this ed to do more. He wanted to be county Corey or Cedric, but it can prevent fu- honor, demonstrating outstanding commissioner because he felt he could ture abuses from occurring. teamwork and an impressive under- lead the county forward. So he ran for I’ve called upon the chairman of the standing of our country’s Constitution. commissioner and lost. He ran again Committee on Education and the We the People: The Citizen and the and lost. They say the third time is the Workforce to mark up this important Constitution is a civic education cur- charm, and Rick decided to test that legislation so we can move forward on riculum in which students learn about water. In 2010, he threw his hat in the passing this critical legislation into our country and government while pre- ring. Unfortunately, very early on, he law. Our children deserve nothing less. paring for a mock congressional hear- was involved in a very tragic auto- ing. During the hearing, students are f mobile accident, one that nearly took challenged to demonstrate their crit- MOTHER’S DAY his life. It took his leg; it took his abil- ical thinking skills, knowledge of curity to breathe, and he had a trache- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The rent events, ability to work as a team, otomy until a few weeks ago. He was in Chair recognizes the gentleman from and understanding of the Constitution the hospital for nearly a year. He came Pennsylvania (Mr. KELLY) for 5 min- and its origins. After winning Oregon out that August, campaigned, and mi- utes. State’s competition, the Lincoln High raculously won the election. His dream Mr. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, this week team traveled to Washington, D.C., to came true, and he began to serve his we’re very busy in the House, and last compete in the national finals. After 3 community in another way. night we didn’t get out until well be- days of competition against classes He loved his community; he loved his yond midnight. But there’s also some- representing 47 States, Washington, country, and he loved his family. He thing that’s happening this week that’s D.C., and the Northern Mariana Is- fought every day to make the world a very important not only to this body, lands, Lincoln High School was de- better place. A few weeks ago, the doc- but the whole Nation, and that’s Moth- clared the winner. tors believed they could change his er’s Day. To the students of Lincoln High course and take the trach out and The father of our Nation, George School—our future leaders—your hard allow him to breathe normally again. Washington, said of his mother: work and dedication has not only And they did. But complications en- All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute brought you this award, it’s made you sued, and we lost Rick this week. all my success in life to the moral, intellec- outstanding citizens and models for tual, and physical education I received from your peers. Congratulations to the en- b 1030 her. tire winning class: Avery Ballato, I am so sad for our community to The role a mother plays in her child’s Catherine Barton, Marty Berger, Hallie have lost such a dynamic and wonder- life is unlike anything else. She is the Blashfield, Ryan Bloom, Danny ful individual. Public servants like life-giver, the caregiver, and the source Brillhart, John Carey, Julian Dann, Rick are hard to come by. But I’m even of strength and guidance throughout Julia Eckelmann, Michael Field, saddened more by the fact that his her children’s life. She wipes away the Natina Gilbert, Nikhil Goyal, Kendra wonderful wife, Margaret, and his chil- tears, she cleans the scrapes, and heals Hong, Robin Jayaswal, Katie Kelly, Si- dren, Douglas and Tiffany, will no

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This has become poor children will get meals at school fore themselves, work hard to make an all-too-familiar event for the ATF, or access to health care, and 1.7 million our country a better place to live, which has operated under temporary fewer seniors will get Meals on Wheels work, and raise a family. And I ask leadership since 2006 due to blocked and other home-based services. They that the Lord allow Commissioner confirmation in the Senate. But it’s be- are willing to cut Medicare child abuse Rick Eagan to be in His hands, and yond just that administration. prevention and consumer financial pro- may my dear friend and my commu- According to The Washington Post, tection, and they want to push 1.8 mil- nity rest in peace. in 2010, the ATF had the same number lion people off the food stamp pro- f of agents it had in 1970 while the FBI gram—a program, by the way, that my has grown by 50 percent and the DEA family needed to survive when I was a MULTIPLE SALES REPORTING by 233 percent. Gun ownership records single working mom more than 40 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The are kept on paper because the NRA has years ago. I don’t know what we would Chair recognizes the gentleman from successfully lobbied against funding have done without food stamps. Illinois (Mr. QUIGLEY) for 5 minutes. computerized records. Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, last But guess which part of the Federal With recordkeeping from the fifties Government—which bloated, well-fed week the ATF announced the results of and funding from the seventies, it’s no the first 8 months of its Multiple Sales bureaucracy—continues to get lavish wonder law enforcement struggles in support from the majority? That’s Reporting program, or MSR, for semi- 2012. So maybe it’s not surprising the automatic rifles. The numbers prove right—the Pentagon, the military in- MSR program would encounter such dustrial complex. Even though the se- the MSR is already an invaluable tool heated opposition. An effective inves- in fighting gun trafficking along the quester is supposed to apply across the tigative tool for law enforcement with board, the majority wants to exempt southwest border. There were more only a negligible effect on gun dealers, than 3,000 reports accounting for the defense and make domestic programs that would be evidence of regulatory absorb all the cuts. That’s the way purchase of 7,300 rifles between Texas, solutions that can work for everyone— New Mexico, Arizona, and California. they do business. They pinch pennies the dealers, the buyers, and, most im- on the very real human needs of the These reports resulted in more than 120 portantly, the public. And that’s ex- criminal investigations; and, subse- American people. They nickel and dime actly what the gun lobby doesn’t want. hardworking families who deserve a quently, 25 cases involving 100 defend- If commonsense solutions like Mul- fair shot and need a hand up. ants have been recommended for pros- tiple Sales Reporting can stand, what’s ecution. The ATF also reported a de- next? Requiring background checks for For 101⁄2 years, Mr. Speaker, we’ve cline in large volume rifle purchases, sales at gun shows, which 69 percent of been at war. And between Iraq and Af- indicating that traffickers are altering NRA members support? Denying people ghanistan, the American people are out their criminal activity due to the new on the terrorist watch list the right to $1.3 trillion—that’s trillion, with a T, reporting requirement. buy a gun? Mr. Speaker—$1.3 trillion wasted on a The MSR program was created to To the gun lobby, there’s nothing policy that is killing our people, hurt- counteract the dangerous trafficking of scarier than common sense winning ing our national security, and under- guns along our border with Mexico. out. So this week, let’s scare them. mining our standing in the world. These guns fuel the cartels’ war in Let’s win one for common sense. Let’s For pennies on the dollar, we could Mexico, destabilizing our southern keep reporting the sale of multiple replace permanent warfare with a neighbor and third-largest trading semiautomatic rifles like we do with SMART Security platform that will partner. According to ATF data, 70 per- handguns. Let’s allow the ATF to con- keep our country safe by focusing on cent of the firearms recovered and tinue making progress against dan- development, diplomacy, and invest- traced from drug cartel crimes in Mex- gerous gun trafficking on our south- ment in humanitarian needs in the de- ico originated in the United States. west border. Let’s make a choice that’s veloping world. And we’d have plenty So in light of the positive impact the best for law enforcement, our security, left over—plenty—to shore up the safe- MSR has had, what is the House voting and for common sense. ty net, fund antipoverty programs, and to do just this week? That’s right, re- f restore the American Dream. peal the measure. A policy rider in the Commerce, Justice, and Science 2013 GOP AGENDA: SHREDDING THE If we’re serious about reducing the appropriations bill would cut off fund- SAFETY NET WHILE PRO- deficit, then progressives are willing to ing for reporting the sale of multiple TECTING DEFENSE talk, but there has to be a shared sac- semiautomatic rifles. Yes, this House The SPEAKER pro tempore. The rifice. There has to be a balanced ap- will vote to block funding that is suc- Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from proach. We won’t take it out on our cessfully removing semiautomatic ri- California (Ms. WOOLSEY) for 5 min- most vulnerable people, not when we’re fles from the underground gun trade. utes. waging a failed war that is our biggest These are the guns that endanger Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, tomor- ticket item, not when we continue to Americans along the border and fuel an row this body will vote on a Republican throw billions of dollars at Cold War all-out war in a neighboring country. budget bill that is nothing short of rep- aircraft and weapons systems that are Ending the MSR requirement is not rehensible. Once again, my friends on serving absolutely no purpose. about protecting anyone’s rights. the other side of the aisle are insisting Reporting the sale of multiple semi- that the poor and working-class fami- b 1040 automatic rifles does not infringe on lies continue to suffer and struggle be- Second Amendment rights. In fact, a cause heaven forbid we should ask the And not when we continue to main- similar Multiple Sales Reporting re- Department of Defense to do its share tain a nuclear arsenal that’s enough to quirement has been in place for hand- to meet our fiscal challenges. destroy civilization several times over. guns for over 20 years. The necessary You can’t walk into this Chamber, Targeting social services while giving paperwork takes gun dealers 12 min- Mr. Speaker, without hearing a self- defense and war spending a free pass is utes to complete, but can give law en- serving and self-righteous lecture from not fiscal responsibility. It’s ideolog- forcement crucial intelligence on straw a Member of the majority about fiscal ical warfare. purchased rifles. responsibility. But when they say, Let’s get our priorities straight. It’s A George Bush-appointed Federal Let’s cut spending, what they really time to cut defense spending, Mr. judge upheld the MSR requirement, mean is, Let’s shred the safety net. Speaker. It’s time to bring our troops finding that it did not disturb the bal- So their bill puts a giant bull’s-eye home. And it’s time to reinvest in the ance between regulation and a gun on the programs that struggling fami- American people. And the time is now.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2456 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 LIFTING OF MORATORIUM ON rural, isolated communities. These life- This rule is working. In just the past POSTAL CLOSURES lines must be preserved and protected. 9 months, ATF opened more than 120 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The I am committed to ensuring that we as criminal investigations based on mul- Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Americans have access to affordable, tiple assault rifle sales reports. And Alabama (Ms. SEWELL) for 5 minutes. reliable, and efficient postal service. this action is constitutional. The rule Ms. SEWELL. I rise today in support Consider the ripple effect and the is indisputably constitutional. The au- of America’s postal workers, small economic impact of the closure of a thority to operate such a program has businesses, senior citizens, and rural post office and how that may affect an been upheld by Federal courts. So communities across this Nation. I entire community. Imagine small town there’s no question about the legal au- stand before this Chamber gravely con- America, where the local post office thority. But this bill that we will vote cerned about the future of the United lies at the heart of the community and on today, at the behest of the NRA and States Postal Service and the impact is an integral part of its history and other gun groups, would block funding of its fiscal crisis on communities identity. This is the case in many of for this vital law enforcement program. across America. the communities across my district. Unfortunately, this is only the latest The Postal Service is an iconic Amer- The fact is, the closure of postal offices in a long list of irresponsible actions ican institution woven into the fabric will devastate small towns like Gaines- this Congress has taken on gun policy, of our everyday lives. For more than ville, Coy, and Myrtlewood, Alabama, such as the fact that due to Congres- 200 years, the men and women of the and so many across this Nation. sional action, loaded firearms are now United States Postal Service have ful- Yes, we must all buckle up. We must permitted in National Parks. The D.C. filled their mission to deliver uni- all decide to show fiscal responsibility. voting rights bill that enjoyed joint bi- versal, trusted, timely, and effective And in these market conditions, we partisan support was scuttled by re- service to the American people. Ameri- know that reductions are necessary. quiring restrictions on the D.C. City Council regarding the type of gun safe- cans depend on the postal service, rain But surely we can do something to ty laws that they could enact if they or shine, six days a week, from Mon- make sure that these reductions are not on the backs of the rural, under- wanted their right to vote. tana to Alabama, from New York to Restrictions blocking State and local California, from Florida to Alaska. served, and underprivileged communities. Many of the postal services that law enforcement access to important Whether it’s overnight, flat rate, first crime gun trace data were made per- class, the United States Postal Service are being offered are irreplaceable in these communities. For seniors who manent. Just last year, the House delivers. passed legislation to override the con- Today, the Postal Service is tee- can’t leave their homes, mail carriers deliver lifesaving medication. And for cealed carry requirements of individual tering on the brink of insolvency and States, establishing a lowest common its future remains uncertain. Signifi- small businesses, postal services like bulk and flat-rate mail enable them to denominator Federal standard. cant declines in first-class mail vol- Despite all of these actions to weak- ume, evolving consumer trends, and in- grow and create jobs. The United States Postal Service en gun laws, judging by the outlandish creasing expenditures and operating provides Americans with universal and statements from the NRA, you would costs mean that the Postal Service invaluable service, and I urge my col- think that the Second Amendment was must reduce its footprint, reorganize, leagues to come together and pass a bi- under constant bombardment. Wayne and take drastic measures to remain partisan comprehensive plan for the fu- LaPierre, vice president of the NRA, viable and competitive in the 21st cen- ture of the United States Postal Serv- said last year that the claim that the tury. Obama administration has done vir- On May 15, the moratorium on postal ice that will not disproportionately affect underserved communities. tually nothing to restrict the rights of closure will be lifted and thousands of gun owners is ‘‘a big fat stinking lie.’’ post offices and mail processing facili- f He went further to claim that the ties across this country will be tar- ATF LONG GUN PROVISION IN CJS President’s lack of action is ‘‘all part geted for closure. If Congress does not BILL of a massive Obama conspiracy to de- act, the lifting of this moratorium The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ceive voters and hide his true inten- could mark the beginning of a slow and Chair recognizes the gentleman from tions to destroy the Second Amend- painful process of downsizing, layoffs, Virginia (Mr. MORAN) for 5 minutes. ment in our country.’’ Again, another and reorganization for the U.S. Postal Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise LaPierre quote. Service. We must take swift and deci- today to voice my strong objection to Actions are supposed to speak louder sive action to create a more efficient an unwise and dangerous policy provi- than words, but apparently for some business model for the United States sion that is included in the Commerce- people, crazy conspiracy fantasies Postal Service. I believe that an invest- Justice-Science Appropriations bill on speak loudest of all. ment in the future of the Postal Serv- the floor today. It would undermine Instead of weakening gun laws fur- ice is an investment in our economy, in the ability of Federal law enforcement ther, we should be passing commonsense measures that are supported by small businesses, and in the American to investigate and curb gun trafficking the vast majority of Americans. In people. It requires our prompt atten- along the Southwest border. tion and deserves our immediate ac- In August of last year, the ATF fact, according to a poll conducted by tion. began a program to require licensed Republican pollster Frank Luntz, 82 So much is at stake in this debate gun dealers in the four most dangerous percent of NRA members and 86 per- over postal reform. We know that re- border States to report when an indi- cent of non-NRA gun owners support form is necessary, given the current vidual buys multiple assault rifles prohibiting suspected terrorists from purchasing guns; 69 percent of NRA market reality. But we cannot reform within 5 business days—just as all deal- members and 85 percent of non-NRA the postal service on the backs of the ers have reported multiple handgun gun owners support background checks rural and underserved communities sales for over 20 years. The current rule for all gun sales at gun shows. throughout this country. For so many is narrowly tailored to generate useful of these communities, the post office is intelligence on illegal gun trafficking b 1050 the meeting place—the place where you by Mexican drug cartels. According to And yet the NRA opposes these com- send your packages and receive your ATF data, 70 percent of firearms recov- monsense restrictions and gets this medicine. ered and traced in drug cartel crimes in Congress to do so as well. The lifting of the moratorium on Mexico originated from the United There are bills introduced in Con- May 15 is an issue of utmost concern to States. We know that semiautomatic gress right now to address these two the constituents that I represent in assault rifles sold by U.S. dealers near issues, the Denying Firearms and Ex- Alabama. In towns like Oak Hill, Mag- the border fuel Mexican cartel vio- plosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act nolia, and Sawyerville, Alabama, the lence—violence that has killed more and the Fix Gun Checks Act. Neither local post office is much more than a than 47,000 people in Mexico, including one has received so much as a sub- place for sending and receiving mail. thousands of police and military per- committee hearing in this Republican Post offices are vital lifelines for these sonnel. Congress.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2457 Instead, we are debating a bill that Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- lation that would prevent the large- includes a provision that would remove nal stands approved. scale closure of postal facilities by re- a modest, yet valuable, tool for Federal f quiring the postal service to maintain law enforcement to stop the illegal overnight delivery for at least 3 years. smuggling of firearms and the killing PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Speaker, though the Senate bill of thousands of innocent people. Where The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman is not perfect, we must bring it to the are our priorities? from New York (Mr. HIGGINS) come for- floor immediately in order to achieve I do want to thank Chairman WOLF ward and lead the House in the Pledge real reform. This bill is our best path and Ranking Member FATTAH for in- of Allegiance. forward. cluding $12 million in the CJS bill to Mr. HIGGINS led the Pledge of Alle- f implement the NICS Amendments Im- giance as follows: MEDICAL DEVICE TAX provement Act. It’s a $7 million in- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the crease over last year; that’s progress. United States of America, and to the Repub- (Mr. PITTS asked and was given per- In fact, it’s a program that assists lic for which it stands, one nation under God, mission to address the House for 1 States in the establishment and up- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) grade of information such as mental f health records entered into databases Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, that are used to determine eligibility MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT the Energy and Commerce Health Sub- for firearm purchases. If we had had A message in writing from the Presi- committee approved bipartisan legisla- that, perhaps our colleague, Gabby Gif- dent of the United States was commu- tion to reauthorize and reform the fords, would not have been shot. In- nicated to the House by Mr. Brian E. Food and Drug Administration user-fee creased funding is a step in the right Pate, one of his secretaries. program. This bill will smooth the direction, but the inclusion of the ATF process of reviewing medical devices f provision is not. It will only serve to and drugs, increasing transparency and undermine Federal law enforcement’s ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER predictability. It’s a big step in the right direction for helping American ability to stop illegal gun trafficking. The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- companies continue to lead the world Congress needs to stop weakening gun tain up to 15 requests for 1-minute in medical research. Unfortunately, the policy to serve the narrow interests of speeches on each side of the aisle. the gun lobby and start enacting laws medical device industry faces a huge to protect the safety of the American f setback starting next year. public. NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH Last week, Senator TOOMEY and I visited Precision Medical Products in f (Mr. HULTGREN asked and was Denver, Pennsylvania. In a roundtable RECESS given permission to address the House meeting, we heard from a dozen med- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- for 1 minute.) ical device companies about how the ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, I wear new ObamaCare medical device tax will declares the House in recess until noon this pin today in honor of May as Na- destroy jobs and stall research. This today. tional Foster Care Month. At the end new 2.3 percent tax is on all revenue— Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 51 of fiscal year 2010, over 100,000 foster and not just profits—meaning even if a minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- youth were eligible and waiting for company is struggling to break even or cess. adoption. Sixty-five percent of former even losing money, they have to pay foster children experienced at least f this hefty tax bill. This new tax is over seven school changes while in care. In and above the new user fees that they b 1200 2010, almost 30,000 youth ‘‘aged out’’ of have agreed to pay. AFTER RECESS the foster care system without a per- Already, some companies have cut manent family. In some States, up to The recess having expired, the House back. Yesterday, we took a big step 50 percent of former foster and proba- forward. But if this new tax becomes was called to order by the Speaker at tion youth become homeless within the noon. reality next year, we could still lose first 18 months of emancipation. In the edge on medical device equipment. f some cities, nearly 60 percent of vic- It should be repealed. tims of domestic minor sex trafficking PRAYER f are youth from the foster care system. The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick STUDENT LOAN INTEREST RATES J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: All children deserve safe, loving, and Loving and gracious God, we give permanent homes. We must work to- (Mr. CARNAHAN asked and was You thanks for giving us another day. gether to create good policy for foster given permission to address the House Bless the Members of this assembly youth, and I would encourage anyone for 1 minute.) as they set upon the work of these thinking about becoming a parent to Mr. CARNAHAN. Yesterday was hours, of these days. Help them to consider changing a life through adop- President Harry S. Truman’s birthday. make wise decisions in a good manner, tion and foster care. One of his quotes is particularly appro- and to carry their responsibilities f priate today. He said: The purpose of our society is to enable the steadily with high hopes for a better POSTAL REFORM future for our great Nation. individual to attain the highest achievement Deepen their faith, widen their sym- (Mr. HIGGINS asked and was given of which he is capable. pathies, heighten their aspirations, and permission to address the House for 1 The highest achievements that have give them the strength to do what minute.) sprung from our education system have ought to be done for this country. Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise included harnessing the atom, claiming May Your blessing, O God, be with today to remind this House of the far- the high ground in space, and curing them and with us all this day and every reaching impact that proposed postal previously fatal diseases. But now, be- day to come, and may all we do be done facility closures would have. In my cause of our failure to adequately fund for Your greater honor and glory. Buffalo community, closing the Wil- education, tuition is skyrocketing. Amen. liam Street mail processing facility Graduates who wish to reach for f would affect 700 jobs. Closures would achievement are anchored to Earth by also adversely impact our printing and thousands of dollars in debt. For us to THE JOURNAL mailing industry, in addition to non- also allow interest rates to double on The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- profit agencies in local municipalities these student loans is morally unac- ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- who rely on regular mail service. ceptable and economically foolish. ceedings and announces to the House Last week, the Senate took the first To paraphrase President Truman: the his approval thereof. step in postal reform by passing legis- extra bucks stop here.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2458 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 Let’s stop the student loan interest ing and apprenticeship programs, and, Because of the mentorship of my rates from doubling July 1. Stop the yes, the path to success via higher edu- teachers in high school, I applied for political games. Let’s support Amer- cation. college. I was fortunate to be given a ican students to attain their highest Speaking to that, our higher edu- scholarship and an opportunity that I achievements. cation dreams need to be fostered with would not have known about if it were f affordability and availability. The 3.4 not for my teachers. Upon graduating, percent cap on interest rates for stu- I decided to give back to my commu- RURAL POST OFFICES dent loans cannot grow to 6.8 percent. nity and became a teacher. (Mr. CRAWFORD asked and was We will dumb down the dreams of our New Jersey has among the most tal- given permission to address the House young adults who are looking to go on- ented teachers in the country, and our for 1 minute.) ward with their careers through higher students are lucky to learn from them. Mr. CRAWFORD. I rise today to education. We need to pass legislation While we are honoring them this week, highlight a subject that is personal in so as to hold that cap at 3.4 percent, we should be thankful for their service Arkansas’s First Congressional Dis- and we cannot allow it to grow come every day. We trust teachers with our trict: the proposed closure of thousands July 1 because of inaction by this Con- most valuable resources—our children. of rural post offices across the country. gress. I ask us to pass that measure in While we ask teachers to prepare our This week I sent a letter to Post- this House. children to meet the challenges of the master General Patrick Donahoe ask- f 21st century, we must give them the ing him to give the House of Represent- tools to rise to these challenges. Com- RECOGNIZING NATIONAL TEACHER atives time to pass meaningful postal petitive salaries and financial re- APPRECIATION WEEK reform legislation. As it stands now, sources must be provided. over 3,600 post offices are slated for clo- (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania Let’s join together in recognizing our sure on May 15. In my district alone, asked and was given permission to ad- teachers in New Jersey and across the 100 post offices have been put on the dress the House for 1 minute and to re- country. Take the time to thank your closure list. vise and extend his remarks.) teacher for their leadership and inspi- In November, I filed the Protecting Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. ration. Our Rural American Post Offices Act of Mr. Speaker, I rise today in order to f 2011. The bill would prohibit the postal recognize National Teacher Apprecia- tion Week by sharing my heartfelt EDUCATION IS KEY TO SOUND service from closing rural post offices FUTURE that do not have an alternative office praise of Pennsylvania’s teachers and within 8 miles accessible by public educators throughout this great coun- (Mr. BACA asked and was given per- roads. The bill is an effort to level the try. mission to address the House for 1 field between rural and urban post of- I would like to recognize Tricia Mil- minute.) fice closures. ler, Pennsylvania’s Teacher of the Year Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, as a former So many of the challenges we face in from Penns Valley Area School Dis- community college trustee member, I Washington are not Democrat versus trict located in my home county in the understand that good education is key Republican, but rather urban versus Pennsylvania Fifth Congressional Dis- to a sound future. Sadly, many work- rural interests. Americans living in trict, and Margaret McLaughlin of Gar- ing families in America now find them- rural communities rely on their post net Valley Area School District in selves unable to afford higher edu- offices for medicine delivery and Social eastern Pennsylvania, who was the re- cation for their children. And even Security benefits and veterans bene- cipient of the Education Support Pro- worse, if Congress does not act soon, fits, among other things. Access to fessional of the Year Award for Penn- the interest rate for students will dou- postal services should not be limited to sylvania. Their accomplishments are ble from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent; 7.4 urban families. impressive, and both are the type who million American students will face I urge Postmaster General Donahoe go above and beyond when helping our thousands of dollars in new debt if we to give the House time to pass mean- students achieve academic success. do not act before July. ingful postal reform legislation. The Like so many other teachers, they Last week, House Republicans postal service cannot hope to cure all remain tirelessly committed to high showed they are unwilling to work on a their budget woes on the backs of rural achievement and developing the next real solution to this crisis. In a sham Americans. generation of leaders. And while these vote, Republicans put forward a bill to two are Pennsylvania’s award winners, pay for the interest rate halt by slash- f there are countless others who dedicate ing funds for women and children’s b 1210 their lives day in and day out to ensure health services. that students live up to their indi- America’s young people deserve bet- INVESTING IN AMERICA vidual potential and strive to push ter. Let’s keep their dreams alive. (Mr. TONKO asked and was given young learners to surpass that poten- Let’s get serious about a bipartisan so- permission to address the House for 1 tial. lution to strengthen Pell Grants and minute and to revise and extend his re- As a Nation, we must make sure that keep student loan interest rates low. marks.) we celebrate outstanding educators Let’s help our students become the Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I every day. During National Teacher leaders of tomorrow. had the golden opportunity to travel Appreciation Week, I want to thank all f with our President to the capital re- teachers for their hard work and dedi- NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH gion of upstate New York to visit our cation. nanotechnology center. This campus is f (Ms. BASS of California asked and poised for tremendous growth as we was given permission to address the witness an investment in public and RECOGNIZING NATIONAL TEACHER House for 1 minute.) private partnership. APPRECIATION WEEK Ms. BASS of California. Mr. Speaker, The President utilized that visit to (Mr. SIRES asked and was given per- I rise today to recognize May as Na- showcase a very glowing example of mission to address the House for 1 tional Foster Care Month. The goal of the appropriateness of investing in ad- minute.) this special month is to raise aware- vanced manufacturing. It’s a great Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ness about the experiences and needs of path toward job creation, job reten- to honor our teachers during National more than 400,000 youth in the foster tion. The President underscored the Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers care system. value of investing in precision tech- do not merely just teach in the class- The Congressional Caucus on Foster nology, in R&D, in efficiency, and in room, they listen to their students and Youth asked young people around the workforce development—workforce de- gently push them to reach their full country to tell us their experiences via velopment, development that comes in potential. Teachers serve as role mod- our Web site, Congressional Caucus on many dimensions, training and retrain- els and mentors. Foster Youth. Throughout the month,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2459 you will hear both Democrats and Re- was in the Aspen Institute, and I vis- PREGNANT WORKERS FAIRNESS publicans sharing these stories. ited with him on those occasions, and ACT For example, Renee, a young woman received an award from the American (Mr. NADLER asked and was given from Los Angeles, was in foster care Bar Association the same day he did, permission to address the House for 1 for over 8 years. She was placed in six as did JOHN LEWIS, which made it more minute and to revise and extend his re- different homes until she aged out of important than any other reward I marks.) the system in June 2008. She currently have received. Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to attends UCLA and hopes to pursue a RICHARD LUGAR’s loss is a great loss urge my colleagues to become cospon- career in social work or community to this country. He worked in a bipar- sors of my bill, the Pregnant Workers health. tisan fashion, and worked with Presi- Fairness Act. Renee says: dent Obama on nuclear proliferation While current law prohibits discrimi- Being in foster care has played an integral treaties and on the approval of Su- nation based on pregnancy, childbirth, role in shaping and developing my character preme Court Justices. or related medical conditions, and di- and the person I am today. My experience He said, last night, we are experi- rects employers to treat pregnancies with the foster care system has exposed me encing days of political division in our the same as any other condition that to speaking up, communicating with adults, society. These divisions have stale- might temporarily limit an employee’s and being open with my peers about my situ- mated progress in critical areas. They ation, not ashamed of who I am. ability to perform some job functions, have, indeed. And unless the Repub- these protections have proven inad- In honor of Renee’s courage and te- lican side works with the Democratic equate. Case law shows that courts are nacity, I invite my colleagues to join side in a bipartisan fashion, we won’t uncertain, even confused, about the the Congressional Caucus on Foster be successful, as RICHARD LUGAR tried scope of the law, requiring Congress to Youth and cosponsor the bipartisan to do, and was defeated for doing it. set the record straight. resolution in recognition of National There’s something wrong in the con- While several States have clarified Foster Care Month and to wear the stituencies that don’t realize that pregnant workers’ rights, this is a na- blue ribbon. progress is made by parties working to- tional problem that warrants a na- f gether, not by one party conquering tional solution. My bill would require CONGRATULATING BOB the other. an employer to make reasonable ac- OSTERHAUS commodations for these workers unless f this creates an undue hardship on the (Mr. BRALEY of Iowa asked and was employer. An employer would be pre- given permission to address the House b 1220 vented from forcing a pregnant worker for 1 minute and to revise and extend to take an accommodation that she his remarks.) does not want or need, and an employer Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I ISSUES FACING AMERICA would be prevented from forcing a take a moment to honor and congratu- (Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas asked pregnant worker to take leave when late a constituent and personal friend, and was given permission to address another reasonable accommodation Bob Osterhaus. Bob is being recognized the House for 1 minute.) could keep her on the job. by the University of Iowa with an Hon- Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Mr. This is a simple solution to a prob- orary Doctor of Science degree for his Speaker, I join with my colleagues in lem our women and families should not service to our State and his work with recognizing the crisis that is being be facing. I urge my colleagues to be- the University of Iowa pharmacy pro- faced by the postal offices across come a cosponsor of this bill to ensure gram. America, both urban and rural. We that a pregnant woman need never de- Bob has spent his entire life serving look forward to bringing a contingent cide between maintaining a healthy other people. After he finished his edu- of workers and postal persons from pregnancy and maintaining her pay- cation at the University of Iowa, he around the country to this Congress to check. served in the United States Army and urge it to move forward quickly and later served in the Iowa House of Rep- utilize the Senate proposal. f resentatives, contributing his perspec- At the same time, I am deeply sad- EXPORT-IMPORT BANK tive as a health care professional in dened by a reconciliation budget pro- REAUTHORIZATION ACT shaping legislative initiatives like the posal by my friends on the other side of (Mr. HINOJOSA asked and was given HAWK-I insurance plan for children the aisle that’s going to cut the Social permission to address the House for 1 from low-income families. Services Block Grant, it’s going to cut minute and to revise and extend his re- He has served his community of Medicaid, it’s going to cut Meals on marks.) Maquoketa, Iowa, in many ways. Wheels. As a former chairperson of the Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise Osterhaus Pharmacy is a staple in the Interfaith Ministries in Houston, in strong support of the Export-Import community, and he is active with the Texas, what a sad day to cut Meals on Bank of the United States, and I urge Maquoketa Chamber of Commerce, Ro- Wheels. passage of H.R. 2072, of which I am a tary Club, Sacred Heart Church, and Today and this week is Teacher Ap- cosponsor. the Knights of Columbus. He was co- preciation Week, and I salute them. In 2011, the Ex-Im Bank supported founder of the Maquoketa Area Com- They are great and grand as they teach 290,000 jobs in the United States. Addi- munity Foundation and served as its our children that they can reach for tionally, over the past 10 years, the Ex- chairman for 7 years. the sky. That is why today, the Con- Im Bank actually returned $900 million Tomorrow, Bob will receive his Hon- gressional Children’s Caucus will host to the United States Treasury. orary Doctor of Science degree. The Lee Hirsch, the producer and director When a program supports so many university could not have made a bet- of the movie ‘‘Bully.’’ Eighteen million manufacturing jobs and it doesn’t cost ter selection, and I congratulate Bob children have been bullied, like Asher the taxpayer a dime, you would expect for his outstanding service to Iowa, the Brown, who lost his life, like a 13-year- this bill to be an easy win, and yet pharmacy profession, and his country. old Girl Scout who said that she’s been some Members on the far right are pre- f bullied since age 5. pared to put extreme ideology above Today, I ask my colleagues to join jobs for Americans. This bill is a real PROGRESS MADE BY WORKING me at 1:30 in 2237 for a press conference jobs bill, and I urge its support. TOGETHER saying there should be a national call f (Mr. COHEN asked and was given per- to ending bullying—intervention, and mission to address the House for 1 at the same time to come at 2 o’clock POSTAL SERVICE PROTECTION minute.) to see the movie. Third floor, Library ACT Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I have had of Congress, Madison Building. There (Mr. DEFAZIO asked and was given the great privilege of serving in Con- must be, and I call for, a national solu- permission to address the House for 1 gress with Senator RICHARD LUGAR. He tion to bullying in our children’s lives. minute.)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2460 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 Mr. DEFAZIO. The clock is ticking. able to export oil from the gulf coast to resentative government endangers not Six days from today, an incompetent, other countries. only the Syrian people themselves, but ideological Board of Governors in the Mr. Speaker, it’s time to pass a re- could yield greater instability through- United States Postal Service intends to sponsible transportation bill for the out the region. The Syrian regime’s ac- close thousands of post offices and 21st century. tions and policies, including obstruct- processing centers, degrading service f ing the Lebanese government’s ability and denying access for millions of indi- to function effectively, pursuing chem- vidual Americans, especially seniors, COMMUNICATION FROM THE ical and biological weapons, and sup- veterans, small business owners, and CLERK OF THE HOUSE porting terrorist organizations, con- others. And what’s the reaction of the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. tinue to pose an unusual and extraor- Republican leadership in the House? SIMPSON) laid before the House the fol- dinary threat to the national security, Nothing. Silence. lowing communication from the Clerk foreign policy, and economy of the We were in session until 1 o’clock in of the House of Representatives: United States. For these reasons, I the morning voting on imaginary U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, have determined that it is necessary to amendments to a bill that’s not going Washington, DC, May 9, 2012. continue in effect the national emer- anywhere, but they can’t bestir them- Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, gency declared with respect to this selves to bring forward a bill to save Speaker, U.S. Capitol, House of Representatives, threat and to maintain in force the this critical institution. The Senate Washington, DC. sanctions to address this national DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- has acted. Their bill is not perfect, but mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of emergency. it’s better than inaction in face of the the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- In addition, the United States con- wrecking crew that is governing our tives, the Clerk received the following mes- demns the Asad regime’s use of brutal postal services. sage from the Secretary of the Senate on violence and human rights abuses and I urge my colleagues to support my May 9, 2012 at 9:22 a.m.: calls on the Asad regime to step aside bill, cosponsor my bill, H.R. 3591, put That the Senate passed without amend- and immediately begin a transition in the postal service on a sustainable path ment H.R. 2668. Syria to a political process that will toward a 21st century postal service, That the Senate passed S. 743. forge a credible path to a future of modernized and self-sufficient. But in- With best wishes, I am Sincerely, greater freedom, democracy, oppor- action and indifference will destroy KAREN L. HAAS. tunity, and justice. The United States this critical institution. will consider changes in the composi- f f tion, policies, and actions of the Gov- CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL ernment of Syria in determining TIME TO PASS A EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO TRANSPORTATION BILL whether to continue or terminate this THE ACTIONS OF THE GOVERN- national emergency in the future. (Mr. MORAN asked and was given MENT OF SYRIA—MESSAGE BARACK OBAMA. permission to address the House for 1 FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE THE WHITE HOUSE, May 9, 2012. minute and to revise and extend his re- UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 112 f marks.) 107) Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, Ronald b 1230 The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Reagan was the last President to raise fore the House the following message ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER the Federal gasoline tax to support from the President of the United PRO TEMPORE transportation programs when he States; which was read and, together signed the Surface Transportation Act The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- with the accompanying papers, referred of 1982. He justified the gas tax in- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair to the Committee on Foreign Affairs crease as necessary to pay for needed will postpone further proceedings and ordered to be printed: investments in building and maintain- today on motions to suspend the rules ing our Nation’s surface transportation To the Congress of the United States: on which a recorded vote or the yeas infrastructure and to help jump-start Section 202(d) of the National Emer- and nays are ordered, or on which the an economy that was then also stuck gencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), provides vote incurs objection under clause 6 of in a recession. He referred to the high- for the automatic termination of a na- rule XX. way bill as a ‘‘jobs’’ bill to promote tional emergency, unless, within 90 Record votes on postponed questions economic growth. days prior to the anniversary date of will be taken later today. Since that bill was signed into law its declaration, the President publishes f back in January of 1983, Republican- in the Federal Register and transmits EXPORT-IMPORT BANK controlled Congresses have allowed the to the Congress a notice stating that REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2012 highway fund to go bankrupt, necessi- the emergency is to continue in effect tating multiple infusions from general beyond the anniversary date. In ac- Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. funds to allow it to limp along with cordance with this provision, I have Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the short-term extensions of current law. sent to the Federal Register for publi- rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2072) to re- Today, some within this Chamber cation the enclosed notice stating that authorize the Export-Import Bank of won’t even support a Federal transpor- the national emergency with respect to the United States, and for other pur- tation bill at current funding levels, as the actions of the Government of Syria poses, as amended. if the crumbling interstates and grow- declared in Executive Order 13338 of The Clerk read the title of the bill. ing list of structurally deficient May 11, 2004, as modified in scope and The text of the bill is as follows: bridges are no longer a Federal respon- relied upon for additional steps taken H.R. 2072 sibility. Instead, they insist on includ- in Executive Order 13399 of April 25, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ing unrelated measures like the Key- 2006, Executive Order 13460 of February resentatives of the United States of America in stone XL pipeline that is designed to 13, 2008, Executive Order 13572 of April Congress assembled, stall completion of even a modest, 29, 2011, Executive Order 13573 of May SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. multiyear transportation authoriza- 18, 2011, Executive Order 13582 of Au- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as tion. gust 17, 2011, Executive Order 13606 of the ‘‘Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Mr. Speaker, the Keystone XL pipe- April 22, 2012, and Executive Order 13608 Act of 2012’’. line should have nothing to do with the of May 1, 2012, is to continue in effect (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents of this Act is as follows: transportation bill and will have no beyond May 11, 2012. impact on gasoline prices despite what While the Syrian regime has reduced Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Extension of authority. its advocates claim. Today, there is al- the number of foreign fighters bound Sec. 3. Limitations on outstanding loans, ready an estimated 20-year excess ca- for Iraq, the regime’s own brutality guarantees, and insurance. pacity of oil pipelines from Canada to and repression of its citizens who have Sec. 4. Export-Import Bank exposure limit the United States. This is about being been calling for freedom and a rep- business plan.

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Monitoring of default rates on Bank this subclause shall not apply if the Comp- (I) market risk; financing; reports on default troller General has not submitted the report (II) credit risk; rates; safety and soundness re- required by subsection (a) of such section 5 (III) political risk; view. on or before July 1, 2013; and (IV) industry-concentration risk; Sec. 7. Improvement and clarification of due ‘‘(III) the Secretary of the Treasury has (V) geographic-concentration risk; diligence standards for lender submitted the reports required by section (VI) obligor-concentration risk; and partners. 11(b) of the Export-Import Bank Reauthor- (VII) foreign-currency risk; Sec. 8. Non-subordination requirement. ization Act of 2012.’’. (C) the Bank’s use of historical default and Sec. 9. Notice and comment for Bank trans- SEC. 4. EXPORT-IMPORT BANK EXPOSURE LIMIT recovery rates to calculate future program actions exceeding $100,000,000. BUSINESS PLAN. costs, taking into consideration cost esti- Sec. 10. Categorization of purpose of loans (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than September mates determined under the Federal Credit and long-term guarantees in 30, 2012, the Export-Import Bank of the Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) and annual report. United States shall submit to the Congress whether discount rates applied to cost esti- Sec. 11. Negotiations to end export credit fi- and the Comptroller General a written re- mates should reflect the risks described in nancing. port that contains the following: subparagraph (B); Sec. 12. Publication of guidelines for eco- (1) A business plan that— (D) the fees charged by the Bank for the nomic impact analyses and doc- (A) includes an estimate by the Bank of products the Bank offers, whether the umentation of such analyses. the appropriate exposure limits of the Bank Bank’s fees properly reflect the risks de- Sec. 13. Report on implementation of rec- for 2012, 2013, and 2014; scribed in subparagraph (B), and how the fees ommendations of the Govern- (B) justifies the estimate; and are affected by United States participation ment Accountability Office. (C) estimates any anticipated growth of in international agreements; and Sec. 14. Examination of Bank support for the Bank for 2012, 2013, and 2014— (E) whether the Bank’s loan loss reserves small business. (i) by industry sector; policy is sufficient to cover the risks de- Sec. 15. Review and report on domestic con- (ii) by whether the products involved are scribed in subparagraph (B); and tent policy. short-term loans, medium-term loans, long- (2) makes appropriate recommendations Sec. 16. Improvement of method for calcu- term loans, insurance, medium-term guaran- with respect to the matters so evaluated. lating the effects of Bank fi- tees, or long-term guarantees; and (b) RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORT BY THE nancing on job creation and (iii) by key market. maintenance in the United BANK.—Not later than 120 days after the (2) An analysis of the potential for in- Bank receives the report, the Bank shall sub- States. creased or decreased risk of loss to the Bank Sec. 17. Periodic audits of Bank transmit to the Congress a report on the imple- as a result of the estimated exposure limit, actions. mentation of recommendations included in including an analysis of increased or de- Sec. 18. Prohibitions on financing for cer- the report so received. If the Bank does not creased risks associated with changes in the tain persons involved in adopt the recommendations, the Bank shall composition of Bank exposure, by industry sanctionable activities with re- include in its report an explanation of why sector, by product offered, and by key mar- spect to Iran. the Bank has not done so. ket. Sec. 19. Use of portion of Bank surplus to SEC. 6. MONITORING OF DEFAULT RATES ON (3) An analysis of the ability of the Bank update information technology BANK FINANCING; REPORTS ON DE- systems. to meet its small business and sub-Saharan FAULT RATES; SAFETY AND SOUND- Sec. 20. Modifications relating to the advi- Africa mandates and comply with its carbon NESS REVIEW. sory committee. policy mandate under the proposed exposure Section 8 of the Export-Import Bank Act of Sec. 21. Financing for goods manufactured limit, and an analysis of any increased or de- 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635g) is amended by adding at in the United States used in creased risk of loss associated with meeting the end the following: or complying with the mandates under the global textile and apparel sup- ‘‘(g) MONITORING OF DEFAULT RATES ON proposed exposure limit. ply chains. BANK FINANCING; REPORTS ON DEFAULT (4) An analysis of the adequacy of the re- Sec. 22. Technical correction. RATES; SAFETY AND SOUNDNESS REVIEW.— sources of the Bank to effectively process, Sec. 23. Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Com- ‘‘(1) MONITORING OF DEFAULT RATES.—Not mittee. approve, and monitor authorizations, includ- less frequently than quarterly, the Bank Sec. 24. Dual use exports. ing the conducting of required economic im- shall calculate the rate at which the entities Sec. 25. Effective date. pact analysis, under the proposed exposure to which the Bank has provided short-, me- SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY. limit. dium-, or long-term financing are in default (b) GAO REVIEW OF REPORT AND BUSINESS Section 7 of the Export-Import Bank Act of on a payment obligation under the financing, PLAN.—Not later than June 1, 2013, the 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635f) is amended by striking by dividing the total amount of the required Comptroller General shall submit to the ‘‘2011’’ and inserting ‘‘2014’’. payments that are overdue by the total Congress a written analysis of the report and amount of the financing involved. SEC. 3. LIMITATIONS ON OUTSTANDING LOANS, business plan submitted under subsection GUARANTEES, AND INSURANCE. ‘‘(2) ADDITIONAL CALCULATION BY TYPE OF (a), which shall include such recommenda- Section 6(a)(2) of the Export-Import Bank PRODUCT, BY KEY MARKET, AND BY INDUSTRY tions with respect to the report and business Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635e(a)(2)) is amended— SECTOR; REPORT TO CONGRESS.—In addition, plan as the Comptroller General deems ap- (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘and’’; propriate. the Bank shall, not less frequently than (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking the quarterly— SEC. 5. STUDY BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL comma at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and ON THE ROLE OF THE BANK IN THE ‘‘(A) calculate the rate of default— (3) by adding at the end the following: WORLD ECONOMY AND THE BANK’S ‘‘(i) with respect to whether the products ‘‘(F) during fiscal year 2012 and each suc- RISK MANAGEMENT. involved are short-term loans, medium-term ceeding fiscal year, $120,000,000,000, except (a) IN GENERAL.—Within 10 months after loans, long-term loans, insurance, medium- that— the date of the enactment of this Act, the term guarantees, or long-term guarantees; ‘‘(i) the applicable amount for each of fis- Comptroller General of the United States ‘‘(ii) with respect to each key market incal years 2013 and 2014 shall be $130,000,000,000 shall complete and submit to the Export-Im- volved; and if— port Bank of the United States, the Com- ‘‘(iii) with respect to each industry sector ‘‘(I) the Bank has submitted a report as re- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- involved; and quired by section 4(a) of the Export-Import fairs of the Senate and the Committee on Fi- ‘‘(B) submit to the Committee on Banking, Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012; and nancial Services of the House of Representa- Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and ‘‘(II) the rate calculated under section tives a report which— the Committee on Financial Services of the 8(g)(1) of this Act is less than 2 percent for (1) evaluates— House of Representatives a report on each the quarter ending with the beginning of the (A) the history of the rate of growth of the such rate and any information the Bank fiscal year, or for any quarter in the fiscal Bank, and its causes, with specific consider- deems relevant. year; and ation given to— ‘‘(3) REPORT ON CAUSES OF DEFAULT RATE; ‘‘(ii) notwithstanding clause (i), the appli- (i) the capital market conditions for export PLAN TO REDUCE DEFAULT RATE.—Within 45 cable amount for fiscal year 2014 shall be financing; days after a rate calculated under paragraph $140,000,000,000 if— (ii) increased competition from foreign ex- (1) equals or exceeds 2 percent, the Bank ‘‘(I) the rate calculated under section port credit agencies; shall submit to the Congress a written report 8(g)(1) of this Act is less than 2 percent for (iii) the rate of growth of the Bank from that explains the circumstances that have the quarter ending with the beginning of the 2008 to the present; caused the default rate to be at least 2 per- fiscal year, or for any quarter in the fiscal (B) the effectiveness of the Bank’s risk cent, and includes a plan to reduce the de- year; and management, including— fault rate to less than 2 percent.

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‘‘(4) PLAN CONTENTS.—The plan referred to the value of a proposed transaction exceeds ten request or date of the final decision of in paragraph (3) shall— the financial threshold set forth in subpara- the Board of Directors, whichever is later. ‘‘(A) provide a detailed explanation of the graph (A), the Bank shall aggregate the dol- ‘‘(G) RULE OF INTERPRETATION.—The obli- processes and controls by which the Bank lar amount of the proposed transaction and gations imposed by this paragraph shall not monitors and tracks outstanding loans; the dollar amounts of all long-term loans be interpreted to create, modify, or preclude ‘‘(B) detail specific planned actions, includ- and guarantees, approved by the Bank in the any legal right of action.’’. ing a time frame for completing the actions, preceding 12-month period, that involved the (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment to reduce the default rate described in para- same foreign entity and substantially the made by subsection (a) shall take effect 60 graph (1) to less than 2 percent. same product to be produced. days after the date of the enactment of this ‘‘(5) MONTHLY REPORTS REQUIRED WHILE DE- ‘‘(C) SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.— Act. FAULT RATE IS AT LEAST 2 PERCENT.—For so ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The Bank shall— SEC. 10. CATEGORIZATION OF PURPOSE OF long as the default rate calculated under ‘‘(I) publish in the Federal Register a no- LOANS AND LONG-TERM GUARAN- paragraph (1) is at least 2 percent, the Bank tice of the application proposing the trans- TEES IN ANNUAL REPORT. shall submit monthly reports to the Con- action; Section 8 of the Export-Import Bank Act of gress describing the specific actions taken ‘‘(II) provide a period of not less than 25 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635g), as amended by section 6 during such period to reduce the default days for the submission to the Bank of com- of this Act, is amended by adding at the end rate. ments on the application; and the following: ‘‘(h) CATEGORIZATION OF PURPOSE OF LOANS ‘‘(6) SAFETY AND SOUNDNESS REVIEW.—If the ‘‘(III) notify the Committee on Banking, AND LONG-TERM GUARANTEES.—In the annual default rate calculated under paragraph (1) Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate, report of the Bank under subsection (a), the remains above 2 percent for a period of 6 and the Committee on Financial Services of Bank shall categorize each loan and long- months, the Secretary of the Treasury shall the House of Representatives of the applica- term guarantee made by the Bank in the fis- provide for an independent third party to— tion, and seek comments on the application cal year covered by the report, and according ‘‘(A) conduct a review of the loan programs from the Department of Commerce and the to the following purposes: and funds of the Bank, which shall deter- Office of Management and Budget. ‘‘(1) ‘To assume commercial or political mine— ‘‘(ii) CONTENT OF NOTICE.—The notice pub- risk that exporter or private financial insti- ‘‘(i) the financial safety and soundness of lished under clause (i)(I) with respect to an tutions are unwilling or unable to under- the programs and funds; and application for a loan or financial guarantee take’. ‘‘(ii) the extent of loan loss reserves and shall include appropriate information ‘‘(2) ‘To overcome maturity or other limi- capital adequacy of the programs and funds; about— tations in private sector export financing’. and ‘‘(I) a brief non-proprietary description of ‘‘(3) ‘To meet competition from a foreign, ‘‘(B) submit to the Secretary, within 60 the purposes of the transaction and the an- officially sponsored, export credit competi- days after the end of the 6-month period, a ticipated use of any item being exported, in- tion’. report that— cluding, to the extent the Bank is reasonably ‘‘(4) ‘Not identified’, and the reason why ‘‘(i) describes the methodology and stand- aware, whether the item may be used to the purpose is not identified.’’. ards used to conduct the review required by produce exports or provide services in competition with the exportation of goods or the SEC. 11. NEGOTIATIONS TO END EXPORT CREDIT subparagraph (A); provision of services by a United States in- FINANCING. ‘‘(ii) sets forth the results and findings of dustry; (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the the review, including the extent of loan loss ‘‘(II) the identities of the obligor, principal Treasury (in this section referred to as the reserves and capital adequacy of the pro- supplier, and guarantor; and ‘‘Secretary’’) shall initiate and pursue nego- grams and funds of the Bank; and ‘‘(III) a description, such as type or model tiations— ‘‘(iii) includes recommendations regarding number, of any item with respect to which (1) with other major exporting countries, restoring the reserves and capital to main- Bank financing is being sought, but only to including members of the Organisation for tain the programs and funds in a safe and the extent the description does not disclose Economic Co-operation and Development sound condition.’’. any information that is confidential or pro- (OECD) and non-OECD members, to substan- SEC. 7. IMPROVEMENT AND CLARIFICATION OF prietary business information, that would tially reduce, with the ultimate goal of DUE DILIGENCE STANDARDS FOR violate the Trade Secrets Act, or that would eliminating, subsidized export financing pro- LENDER PARTNERS. jeopardize jobs in the United States by sup- grams and other forms of export subsidies; Section 2 of the Export-Import Bank Act of plying information which competitors could and 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635) is amended by adding at use to compete with companies in the United (2) with all countries that finance air car- the end the following: States. rier aircraft with funds from a state-spon- ‘‘(i) DUE DILIGENCE STANDARDS FOR LENDER ‘‘(D) PROCEDURE REGARDING MATERIALLY sored entity, to substantially reduce, with PARTNERS.—The Bank shall set due diligence CHANGED APPLICATIONS.— the ultimate goal of eliminating, aircraft ex- standards for its lender partners and partici- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—If a material change is port credit financing for all aircraft covered pants, which should be applied across all pro- made to an application to which this para- by the 2007 Sector Understanding on Export grams consistently. To minimize or prevent graph applies, after a notice with respect to Credits for Civil Aircraft (in this section re- fraudulent activity, the Bank should require the application is published under subpara- ferred to as the ‘‘ASU’’), including any modi- all delegated lenders to implement ‘Know graph (C)(i)(I), the Bank shall publish in the fication thereof, and all of the following your customer practices’.’’. Federal Register a revised notice of the ap- types of aircraft: SEC. 8. NON-SUBORDINATION REQUIREMENT. plication and provide for an additional com- (A) Heavy aircraft that are capable of a Section 2 of the Export-Import Bank Act of ment period as provided in subparagraph takeoff weight of 300,000 pounds or more, 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635), as amended by section 7 (C)(i)(II). whether or not operating at such a weight of this Act, is amended by adding at the end ‘‘(ii) MATERIAL CHANGE DEFINED.—In clause during a particular phase of flight. the following: (i), the term ‘material change’, with respect (B) Large aircraft that are capable of a ‘‘(j) NON-SUBORDINATION REQUIREMENT.—In to an application for a loan or guarantee, in- takeoff weight of more than 41,000 pounds, entering into financing contracts, the Bank cludes an increase of at least 25 percent in and have a maximum certificated takeoff shall seek a creditor status which is not sub- the amount of a loan or guarantee requested weight of not more than 300,000 pounds. ordinate to that of all other creditors, in in the application. (C) Small aircraft that have a maximum order to reduce the risk to, and enhance re- ‘‘(E) REQUIREMENT TO ADDRESS VIEWS OF certificated takeoff weight of 41,000 pounds coveries for, the Bank.’’. COMMENTERS.—Before taking final action on or less. SEC. 9. NOTICE AND COMMENT FOR BANK TRANS- an application to which this paragraph ap- (b) ANNUAL REPORTS ON PROGRESS OF NEGO- ACTIONS EXCEEDING $100,000,000. plies, the staff of the Bank shall provide in TIATIONS.—Not later than 180 days after the (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 3(c) of the Ex- writing to the Board of Directors the views date of the enactment of this Act, and annu- port-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. of any person who submitted comments on ally thereafter, the Secretary shall submit 635a(c)) is amended by adding at the end the the application pursuant to this paragraph. to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and following: ‘‘(F) PUBLICATION OF CONCLUSIONS.—Within Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Com- ‘‘(10) NOTICE AND COMMENT REQUIRE- 30 days after a final decision of the Board of mittee on Financial Services of the House of MENTS.— Directors with respect to an application to Representatives— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Before any meeting of which this paragraph applies, the Bank shall (1) a report on the progress of any negotia- the Board for final consideration of a long- provide to a commenter on the application tions described in subsection (a)(1), until the term transaction the value of which exceeds or the decision who makes a request there- Secretary certifies in writing to the commit- $100,000,000, and concurrent with any state- for, a non-confidential summary of the facts tees that all countries that support sub- ment required to be submitted under section found and conclusions reached in any de- sidized export financing programs have 2(b)(3) with respect to the transaction, the tailed analysis or similar study with respect agreed to end the support; and Bank shall provide a notice and comment pe- to the loan or guarantee that is the subject (2) a report on the progress of any negotia- riod. of the application, that was submitted to the tions described in subsection (a)(2), including ‘‘(B) FINANCIAL THRESHOLD DETERMINA- Board of Directors. Such summary should be the progress of any negotiations with respect TIONS.—For purposes of determining whether sent within 30 days of the receipt of the writ- to each classification of aircraft set forth in

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PUBLICATION OF GUIDELINES FOR ECO- shall consider the following: cluding by auditing a sample of Bank trans- NOMIC IMPACT ANALYSES AND DOC- (1) Whether the domestic content policy actions, and submit to the Congress a writ- UMENTATION OF SUCH ANALYSES. accurately captures the costs of United ten report which contains such recommenda- (a) PUBLICATION OF GUIDELINES.—Not later States production of goods and services, in- tions with respect to the controls as the than 180 days after the date of the enactment cluding the direct and indirect costs of man- Comptroller General deems appropriate. of this Act, the Export-Import Bank of the ufacturing costs, parts, components, mate- United States shall develop and make pub- SEC. 18. PROHIBITIONS ON FINANCING FOR CER- rials and supplies, research, planning engi- TAIN PERSONS INVOLVED IN licly available methodological guidelines to neering, design, development, production, re- SANCTIONABLE ACTIVITIES WITH be used by the Bank in conducting economic turn on investment, marketing and other RESPECT TO IRAN. impact analyses or similar studies under sec- business costs and the effect of such policy (a) PROHIBITION ON FINANCING FOR PERSONS tion 2(e) of the Export-Import Bank Act of on the maintenance and creation of jobs in THAT ENGAGE IN CERTAIN SANCTIONABLE AC- 1945. In developing the guidelines, the Bank the United States. TIVITIES.— shall take into consideration any relevant (2) The ability of the Bank to provide fi- (1) IN GENERAL.—Beginning on the date guidance from the Office of Management and nancing that is competitive with the financ- that is 180 days after the date of the enact- Budget. ing provided by foreign export credit agen- ment of this Act, the Board of Directors of (b) MAINTENANCE OF DOCUMENTATION.—Sec- cies and the impact that such financing has tion 2(e)(7) of the Export-Import Bank Act of the Export-Import Bank of the United States in enabling companies with operations in the may not approve any transaction that is sub- 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635(e)(7)) is amended by redes- United States to contribute to a stronger ignating subparagraphs (E) and (F) as subject to approval by the Board with respect to United States economy by increasing em- the provision by the Bank of any guarantee, paragraphs (F) and (G), respectively, and in- ployment through the export of goods and serting after subparagraph (D) the following: insurance, or extension of credit, or the par- services. ticipation by the Bank in any extension of ‘‘(E) MAINTENANCE OF DOCUMENTATION.— (3) The effects of the domestic content pol- The Bank shall maintain documentation re- credit, to a person in connection with the ex- icy on the manufacturing and service work- portation of any good or service unless the lating to economic impact analyses and force of the United States. similar studies conducted under this sub- person makes the certification described in (4) Any recommendations the members of paragraph (2). section in a manner consistent with the the Bank’s Advisory Committee have regard- Standards for Internal Control of the Federal (2) CERTIFICATION DESCRIBED.—The certifi- ing the Bank’s domestic content policy. cation described in this paragraph is a cer- Government issued by the Comptroller Gen- (5) The effect that changes to the Bank’s eral of the United States.’’. tification by a person— domestic content requirements would have (A) that neither the person nor any other SEC. 13. REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF REC- in providing companies an incentive to cre- OMMENDATIONS OF THE GOVERN- person owned or controlled by the person— ate and maintain operations in the United (i) engages in any activity described in sec- MENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE. States and to increase jobs in the United Not later than 180 days after the date of tion 5(a) of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 States. (Public Law 104 172; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) for the enactment of this Act, the Export-Im- (c) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after which the person may be subject to sanc- port Bank of the United States shall submit the date of the enactment of this Act, the tions under that Act; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Bank shall submit a report on the results of Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Com- the review conducted under this section to (ii) exports sensitive technology, as defined mittee on Financial Services of the House of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and in section 106 of the Comprehensive Iran Representatives a report on the implementa- Urban Affairs of the Senate, and the Com- Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment tion or rejection by the Bank of the rec- mittee on Financial Services of the House of Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8515), to Iran; or ommendations contained in the report of the Representatives. (iii) engages in any activity prohibited by Government Accountability Office entitled SEC. 16. IMPROVEMENT OF METHOD FOR CALCU- part 560 of title 31, Code of Federal Regula- ‘‘Export-Import Bank: Improvements Needed LATING THE EFFECTS OF BANK FI- tions (commonly known as the ‘‘Iranian in Assessment of Economic Impact’’, dated NANCING ON JOB CREATION AND Transactions Regulations’’), unless the ac- September 12, 2007 (GAO 07 1071), that in- MAINTENANCE IN THE UNITED tivity is disclosed to the Office of Foreign cludes— STATES. Assets Control of the Department of the (1) a detailed description of the progress (a) GAO STUDY.—The Comptroller General Treasury when the activity is discovered; or made in implementing each such rec- of the United States shall conduct a study of (B) if the person or any other person owned ommendation; and the process and methodology used by the Ex- or controlled by the person has engaged in (2) for any such recommendation that has port-Import Bank of the United States (in an activity described in subparagraph (A), not yet been implemented, an explanation of this section referred to as the ‘‘Bank’’) to that— the reasons the recommendation has not calculate the effects of the provision of fi- (i) in the case of an activity described in been implemented. nancing by the Bank on the creation and subparagraph (A)(i)— maintenance of employment in the United (I) the President has waived the imposition SEC. 14. EXAMINATION OF BANK SUPPORT FOR States, determine and assess the basis on SMALL BUSINESS. of sanctions with respect to the person that Within 180 days after the date of the enact- which the Bank has so used the method- engaged in that activity pursuant to section ment of this Act, the Export-Import Bank of ology, and make any recommendations the 4(c), 6(b)(5), or 9(c) of the Iran Sanctions Act Comptroller General deems appropriate. the United States shall examine and report of 1996 (Public Law 104 172; 50 U.S.C. 1701 (b) REPORT.—Within 1 year after the date note); to Congress on its current programs, prod- of the enactment of this Act, the Comp- (II)(aa) the President has invoked the spe- ucts, and polices with respect to the imple- troller General shall submit to the Congress cial rule described in section 4(e)(3) of that mentation of its export credit insurance pro- and the Bank the results of the study re- Act with respect to the person that engaged gram, delegated lending authority, and di- quired by subsection (a). in that activity; or rect loans, and any other programs, prod- (c) IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDA- ucts, and policies established to support ex- TIONS.—If the report submitted pursuant to (bb)(AA) the person that engaged in that ports from small businesses in the United subsection (b) includes recommendations, activity determines, based on its best knowl- States, and determine the extent to which the Bank may establish a more accurate edge and belief, that the person meets the those policies adequately meet the needs of methodology of the kind described in sub- criteria described in subparagraph (A) of the small businesses in obtaining Bank fi- section (a) based on the recommendations. such section 4(e)(3) and has provided to the nancing to support the maintenance or cre- SEC. 17. PERIODIC AUDITS OF BANK TRANS- President the assurances described in sub- ation of jobs in the United States through ACTIONS. paragraph (B) of that section; and exports, consistent with the requirement (a) IN GENERAL.—Within 2 years after the (BB) the Secretary of State has issued an that the Bank obtain a reasonable assurance date of the enactment of this Act, and peri- advisory opinion to that person that the per- of repayment. odically (but not less frequently than every son meets such criteria and has provided to SEC. 15. REVIEW AND REPORT ON DOMESTIC 4 years) thereafter, the Comptroller General the President those assurances; or CONTENT POLICY. of the United States shall conduct an audit (III) the President has determined that the (a) IN GENERAL.—The Export-Import Bank of the loan and guarantee transactions of the criteria have been met for the exception proof the United States shall conduct a review Export-Import Bank of the United States to vided for under section 5(a)(3)(C) of the Iran of its domestic content policy for medium- determine the compliance of the Bank with Sanctions Act of 1996 to apply with respect and long-term transactions. The review shall the underwriting guidelines, lending policies, to the person that engaged in that activity; examine and evaluate the effectiveness of due diligence procedures, and content guide- or the Bank’s policy— lines of the Bank. (ii) in the case of an activity described in (1) in maintaining and creating jobs in the (b) REVIEW OF FRAUD CONTROLS.—The subparagraph (A)(ii), the President has United States; and Comptroller General of the United States waived, pursuant to section 401(b)(1) of the

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Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Account- ercised only to such extent and in such (b) REPORT.—Within 180 days after the date ability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. amounts as are provided in advance in appro- of the enactment of this Act, the Bank shall 8551(b)(1)), the application of the prohibition priations Acts.’’. submit to the Congress a report that con- under section 106(a) of that Act (22 U.S.C. SEC. 20. MODIFICATIONS RELATING TO THE AD- tains the results of the study required by 8515(a)) with respect to that person. VISORY COMMITTEE. subsection (a). (b) PROHIBITION ON FINANCING.—Beginning (a) REPRESENTATION OF THE TEXTILE INDUS- (c) ANNUAL REPORTS.—Section 8 of the Ex- on the date that is 180 days after the date of TRY.—Section 3(d)(1)(B) of the Export-Import port-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635g), the enactment of this Act, the Board of Di- Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635a(d)(1)(B)) is as amended by sections 6, 10, and 20(b)(2) of rectors of the Export-Import Bank of the amended by striking ‘‘and State govern- this Act, is amended by adding at the end United States may not approve any trans- ment’’ inserting ‘‘State government, and the the following: action that is subject to approval by the textile industry’’. ‘‘(j) TEXTILE AND APPAREL SUPPLY CHAIN Board with respect to the provision by the (b) ACCESS TO BANK PRODUCTS BY THE TEX- FINANCING.—The Bank shall include in its Bank of any guarantee, insurance, or exten- TILE INDUSTRY.— annual report to the Congress under sub- sion of credit, or the participation by the (1) CONSIDERATION BY ADVISORY COM- section (a) of this section a description of the Bank in any extension of credit, in connec- MITTEE.—Section 3(d) of such Act (12 U.S.C. success of the Bank in providing effective tion with a financing in which a person that 635a(d)) is amended by adding at the end the and reasonably priced financing to the is a borrower or controlling sponsor, or a following: United States textile and apparel industry person that is owned or controlled by such ‘‘(5) In carrying out paragraph (4), the Ad- for exports of goods manufactured in the borrower or controlling sponsor, is subject to visory Committee shall consider ways to pro- United States that are used as components mote the financing of Bank transactions for sanctions under section 5(a) of the Iran Sanc- in global textile and apparel supply chains in the textile industry, consistent with the re- tions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104 172; 50 the year covered by the report, and steps the U.S.C. 1701 note). quirement that the Bank obtain a reasonable Bank has taken to increase the use of Bank (c) ADVISORY OPINIONS.— assurance of repayment, and determine ways products by such firms.’’. (1) AUTHORITY.—The Secretary of State is to— authorized to issue advisory opinions de- ‘‘(A) increase Bank support for the exports SEC. 22. TECHNICAL CORRECTION. scribed in subsection (a)(2)(B)(i)(II). of textile components or inputs made in the Section 2(b)(2)(B)(ii) of the Export-Import (2) NOTICE TO CONGRESS.—If the Secretary United States; and Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635(b)(2)(B)(ii)) is issues an advisory opinion pursuant to para- ‘‘(B) support the maintenance, promotion amended by striking subclauses (I), (IV), and graph (1), the Secretary shall notify the ap- and expansion of jobs in the United States (VII) and by redesignating subclauses (II), propriate congressional committees of the that are critical to the manufacture of tex- (III), (V), (VI), (VIII), and (IX) as subclauses opinion not later than 30 days after issuing tile components and inputs.’’. (I) through (VI), respectively. the opinion. (2) ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS ON ADVI- SEC. 23. SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA ADVISORY COM- (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: SORY COMMITTEE DETERMINATIONS.—Section 8 MITTEE. (1) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635g), as amended by Section 2(b)(9)(B)(iii) of the Export-Import TEES; PERSON.—The terms ‘‘appropriate con- sections 6 and 10 of this Act, is amended by Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635(b)(9)(B)(iii)) is gressional committees’’ and ‘‘person’’ have adding at the end the following: amended by striking ‘‘2011’’ and inserting the meanings given those terms in section 14 ‘‘(i) ACCESS TO BANK PRODUCTS BY THE TEX- ‘‘2014’’. of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (Public Law TILE INDUSTRY.—The Bank shall include in SEC. 24. DUAL USE EXPORTS. 104 172; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note). its annual report to the Congress under sub- Section 4 of Public Law 109 438 (12 U.S.C. (2) CONTROLLING SPONSOR.—The term ‘‘con- section (a) of this section a report on the de- 635 note; 108 Stat. 4376) is amended by strik- trolling sponsor’’ means a person providing terminations made by the Advisory Com- ing ‘‘2011’’ and inserting ‘‘2014’’. mittee under section 3(d)(5) in the year cov- controlling direct private equity investment SEC. 25. EFFECTIVE DATE. (excluding investments made through pub- ered by the report.’’. Except as provided in section 9(b), this Act licly held investment funds, publicly held se- SEC. 21. FINANCING FOR GOODS MANUFAC- and the amendments made by this Act shall curities, public offerings, or similar public TURED IN THE UNITED STATES take effect on the earlier of June 1, 2012, or market vehicles) in connection with a fi- USED IN GLOBAL TEXTILE AND AP- the date of the enactment of this Act. nancing. PAREL SUPPLY CHAINS. (a) ANALYSIS OF TEXTILE INDUSTRY USE OF SEC. 19. USE OF PORTION OF BANK SURPLUS TO The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- UPDATE INFORMATION TECH- BANK PRODUCTS.—The Export-Import Bank ant to the rule, the gentleman from NOLOGY SYSTEMS. of the United States (in this section referred to as the ‘‘Bank’’) shall conduct a study of California (Mr. GARY G. MILLER) and Section 3 of the Export-Import Bank Act of the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635a) is amended by adding at the extent to which the products offered by the end the following: the Bank are available and used by manufac- MCCARTHY) each will control 20 min- ‘‘(j) AUTHORITY TO USE PORTION OF BANK turers in the United States that export goods utes. SURPLUS TO UPDATE INFORMATION TECH- manufactured in the United States used as The Chair recognizes the gentleman NOLOGY SYSTEMS.— components in global textile and apparel from California. supply chains. In conducting the study, the ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraphs (3) GENERAL LEAVE and (4), the Bank may use an amount equal Bank shall examine the following: to 1.25 percent of the surplus of the Bank (1) Impediments to use of Bank products by Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. during fiscal years 2012, 2013, and 2014 to— such firms. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent ‘‘(A) seek to remedy any of the operational (2) The number of jobs in the United States that all Members have 5 legislative weakness and risk management that are supported by the export of such days in which to revise and extend vulnerabilities of the Bank which are the re- component parts and the degree to which ac- their remarks and to add extraneous sult of the information technology system of cess to financing will increase exports. material to the bill. the Bank; (3) Specific proposals for how the Bank, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there using its authority and products, could pro- ‘‘(B) remedy data fragmentation, enhance objection to the request of the gen- information flow throughout the Bank, and vide the financing, including through risk- manage data across the Bank; and sharing with other export credit agencies tleman from California? ‘‘(C) enhance the operational capacity and and other third parties. There was no objection. risk management capabilities of the Bank to (4) Ways in which the Bank can take into Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. better enable the Bank to increase exports account the full global textile and apparel Mr. Speaker, I yield myself as much and grow jobs while protecting the taxpayer. supply chain—in particular, the ultimate time as I might consume. ‘‘(2) SURPLUS.—In paragraph (1), the term purchase, and ultimate United States-based Today we are considering H.R. 2072, ‘surplus’ means the amount (if any) by purchaser, of the finished good, that would the Securing American Jobs Through which— result from the supply chain—in making Exports Act, a bill which will reauthor- ‘‘(A) the sum of the interest and fees col- credit and risk determinations and the cred- lected by the Bank; exceeds itworthiness of the ultimate purchaser. ize the Export-Import Bank. This legis- ‘‘(B) the sum of— (5) Proposals for new products the Bank lation is the product of bipartisan dis- ‘‘(I) the funds set aside to cover expected could offer to provide the financing, includ- cussions surrounding a common theme: losses on transactions financed by the Bank; ing— maintaining and creating jobs in the and (A) the extent to which the Bank is author- United States. ‘‘(ii) the costs incurred to cover the admin- ized to offer new products; The key to our economic recovery is istrative expenses of the Bank. (B) the extent to which the Bank would jobs, without a doubt. In order to ex- ‘‘(3) LIMITATION.—The aggregate of the need additional authority to offer the new pand and hire new workers, American amounts used in accordance with paragraph products; and (1) for fiscal years 2012, 2013, and 2014 shall (C) specific proposals for changes in law companies must have the ability to not exceed $20,000,000. that would enable the Bank to provide such compete in a global economy. To cre- ‘‘(4) SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATIONS.—The au- financing in compliance with the credit and ate jobs, American companies need to thority provided by paragraph (1) may be ex- risk standards of the Bank. be competitive with foreign companies

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Proprietary bank. torting export subsidies, the Ex-Im information, confidential information, Mr. Ickert said: Bank has helped to ensure that there’s and trade secrets are absolutely pro- As I have described it before, Olney is a level playing field for American com- tected in this provision. three red lights and a Dairy Queen; and the panies when they compete with foreign In addition, while many of the large significance of this is that if we can create competitors who are basically sup- projects supported by the bank are jobs on Main Street Olney through small ported by aggressive credit agencies. known to the market, I want to empha- business exporting, it can be done in small businesses from California to New York. If Ex-Im responds to market distortion size that the bank, at its sole discre- by leveling the playing field. Ex-Im we can do it in Olney, Texas, we can do it all tion, has the authority to determine over this country. loans and guarantees are often coun- the information disclosed to ensure Once again, I would like to thank my tervailing measures to compete against that the competitiveness of American other foreign credit agencies. colleagues from both sides of the aisle companies is not compromised by infor coming together to put American Some Members have concerns about formation provided by the Federal Reg- this program. This bill directs the jobs before politics. Together, we have ister notice. crafted a strong bill to ensure the bank Treasury Department to initiate and The legislation also provides infor- pursue negotiations with other coun- is able to continue to support U.S. mation included in the technology im- companies as they compete globally tries to substantially reduce their sub- provements, a review of the bank’s do- sidized export financing programs and and, as a result, create American jobs. mestic content policy, and improve- I reserve the balance of my time. other forms of export subsidies. ments to the access of textile indus- The problem we face is the option of Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. tries to bank operations. This is abso- allowing China to dominate the export Speaker, I yield myself as much time lutely necessary in this country. These market. This bill ensures that U.S. as I may consume. companies, large and small, can com- provisions will ensure that our Amer- I rise today in support of H.R. 2072, pete and win against foreign competi- ican companies can utilize bank prod- the Export-Import Bank Reauthoriza- tors like China and, as a result, create ucts to compete globally. tion Act of 2012. I would also like to U.S. jobs without putting U.S. tax- This is not a subsidy and is no cost to thank Majority Leader CANTOR and Mi- payers at risk. the taxpayers. That needs to be empha- nority Whip HOYER for their leadership During the reauthorization process, sized. The way Ex-Im Bank allows U.S. on this bill, as well as full committee we have made taxpayer protection our companies to compete globally is an Chairman BACHUS and Ranking Mem- top priority. This bill includes strong example of how our government can fa- ber FRANK, and certainly my chairman language to ensure that surpluses that cilitate job growth without contrib- on the subcommittee, Mr. MILLER. the Ex-Im Bank returns to the Treas- uting to the national debt. But I also would like to thank all of ury are continued today and in the fu- Far from being a handout to corpora- the staff for their hard work on this ture. We want the bank to be a contin- tions, Ex-Im Bank is self-financing, it important legislation, especially Lesli ually self-financing entity. turns a profit for the American tax- Gooch from Chairman MILLER’s staff The bill increases accountability and payer, and it helps create jobs here at and Georgette Sierra from my staff, risk management requirements for the home. who worked on this for over a year. bank, as well as provides for an audit Since 2005, the bank has forwarded I’m very proud to be supporting the of bank transactions to monitor the ef- more than $3.4 billion in profits to the bill before us today. Our Nation is at a fectiveness and adequacy of the bank’s Treasury above all costs and loss re- crossroads. One job at a time, we are due diligence practice and lending poli- serves, including $400 million in 2011 gradually emerging from one of the cies. alone. The legislation before us today worst recessions in living memory. At The bill ensures that the bank stays ensures that Ex-Im Bank will continue this moment we can either stand in the true to its purpose as a lender of last to turn a profit for American tax- way of America’s ongoing recovery or resort and does not compete against payers. speed it up. American businesses have private sector commercial banks. Some will say that Ex-Im only bene- recently watched their counterparts in The bill includes language to make fits large corporations. However, small other countries, like China, become sure default rates stay low. Ex-Im businesses account for 87 percent of Ex- world leaders in exporting. I believe loans and loan guarantees present very Im’s transactions. These small business strongly that now it’s America’s turn. low risks because they are backed by transactions do not include the tens of It’s America’s turn to put our workers, collateral of the real goods for which a thousands of small- and medium-sized the best workers in the world, to work buyer has already been found and businesses that supply goods to these in selling their goods and services to an prices have been agreed upon. large corporations. untapped global market. It’s America’s The current default rate at the bank Dave Ickert, vice president of Air turn to see its innovative businesses is less than 2 percent, much lower than Tractor of Olney, Texas, a small busi- reach their full potential to grow and commercial banks. Even with the ness engaged in the manufacturing and create local jobs in communities across bank’s track record of extremely low sale of agriculture and firefighting this country. I’m confident with the defaults, the bill includes language to planes, said at one point in our hear- help from the Export-Import Bank, ensure that default rates stay below 2 ing: American businesses can help make percent, and includes corrective action Ex-Im has contributed to the growth of Air our Nation an unrivaled world eco- requirements if the rate ever goes Tractor and helped both create and maintain nomic leader once again. above that level. The bank does not put jobs in Olney, Texas. Ex-Im’s support has al- taxpayers at risk now. Our goal in this lowed us to sell aircraft to customers who b 1240 bill is to ensure that the bank does not without that support would not have pur- But the clock is ticking, and we must put taxpayers at risk in the future ei- chased our product. This is a direct contribu- act now. ther. tion to our growth. The legislation before us brings cer- The bill also includes a new trans- Air Tractor has 270 employees in a tainty to many U.S. businesses that parency provision for large trans- town that has a population of 3,000. are anxiously awaiting Congress to re- actions and gives the public the oppor- Over 10 percent of the population who authorize the bank before the May 31 tunity to comment on such trans- are adults work for this company in deadline. H.R. 2072 provides a 3-year re- actions. The provision seeks to ensure this town. It’s the largest employer in authorization and an incremental in- the bank has information it needs to Olney. Since 1994, when they did the crease in the bank’s exposure limit, al- confirm it is not supporting trans- first Ex-Im transaction, their export lowing the bank to meet the increased actions used to support products that sales have increased from 10 percent of demand from U.S. export companies. could be used to compete with Amer- what they produced to 56 percent. With The bill includes provisions to enhance ican companies. 56 percent export sales in 2010, there the bank’s accountability by allotting

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2466 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 funds for much-needed technology up- Mr. MANZULLO. Mr. Speaker, Presi- Monetary Policy and Trade Sub- grades, requiring the bank to submit a dent Reagan taught us you don’t nego- committee. Their hard work has been business plan and to monitor and re- tiate from a position of weakness. important in making sure this agree- port to Congress if their default rate There are over 80 foreign government ment will help American businesses goes above 2 percent. export credit agencies that vigorously save and create jobs. I also want to The Export-Import Bank is the ex- support their local companies in win- thank Representative RICK LARSEN for port credit agency of the United ning export sales. We cannot unilater- his tireless advocacy for a long-term States, and it provides export financing ally disarm our manufacturers by end- reauthorization of the bank. for American companies when private ing Ex-Im. That will only empower our In addition, I would be remiss if I did financing isn’t available. The bank is competitors to snatch away export and not mention my dear and good friend, critical for helping U.S. companies cre- job opportunities from our companies. who is the ranking Democrat on the ate American jobs and compete in glob- Some of these businesses are critical to Appropriations Committee but who has al markets by selling their goods and our defense industrial base and need been an extraordinary leader in mak- services to foreign buyers. Throughout commercial sales to support their na- ing sure that America creates jobs and the financial crisis, the bank played a tional security work. Reagan recog- exports products around the world. He crucial role in ensuring that American nized this reality. That’s why he sup- is Mr. NORMAN DICKS. Congressman companies were able to continue exported Ex-Im Bank. DICKS, from Washington State, has porting when private trade financing When I chaired the Small Business been working with me every day that options were not available. The bank Committee, I had the opportunity to we’ve been at these negotiations. I has allowed the United States to re- establish the small business desk, or want to thank him for his contribu- main competitive in the global econ- division, at the Export-Import Bank. A tions to this outcome. omy by fulfilling its mission of cre- constituent of mine was able to obtain For 2 years, Mr. Speaker, House ating or sustaining U.S. jobs across the an $11,000 loan in order to start her ex- Democrats have been promoting a com- 50 States through exports. porting business from a very tiny comprehensive jobs plan called Make It in In fiscal year 2011, the bank provided pany. America. Mr. DON MANZULLO was on over $30 billion in financing to 3,600 So I would urge my colleagues to the floor, and he has been focused on companies in the USA which supported vote for the reauthorization in order to that. They may not use my phrase of nearly 290,000 American jobs. Over 80 be a part of helping our manufacturers ‘‘Make It in America,’’ but so many percent of those transactions were for sell their products abroad. Republicans have been focused on try- small businesses, like Aerolyusa, Inc., Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. I ing to build jobs here in America. which sells aerospace parts in my own yield 5 minutes to the minority whip, We’ve been promoting a Make It in district in New York. Mr. HOYER, and thank him again for It is important to note that the work America agenda. his leadership on this issue. The Export-Import Bank financing is of the bank is done at no cost to the (Mr. HOYER asked and was given American taxpayer, as the bank is self- and has been a part of our published permission to revise and extend his re- Make It in America agenda. By financ- sustaining, funding its finance pro- marks.) grams and administrative costs from ing American companies’ efforts to ex- Mr. HOYER. I want to thank the gen- port their products overseas, the Ex- fees and the returns on its invest- tlelady for yielding. ments. In fact, the bank returns money port-Import Bank plays a direct role, Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to be here as Chairlady MCCARTHY has pointed to the Treasury, and since 2008, it has today. We are here as the result of the returned almost $2 billion to the Treas- out, in helping our businesses expand work of some extraordinary staff peo- and hire more employees for well-pay- ury. ple, and I want to start by mentioning Foreign governments are aggres- ing jobs, jobs that will not be shipped them. sively supporting their own exporters overseas. First of all, I want to congratulate so that they can dominate new mar- The Export-Import Bank doesn’t cost and thank Mr. MILLER and his staff. I kets and be world leaders in exporting. taxpayers a single penny. In fact, it has want to thank the staff of the Banking Through the Export-Import Bank’s as- generated $1.9 billion—$2 billion round- Committee. Mr. John Hughes of my sistance, we will ensure that American ed, as the chairlady said—in excess rev- staff, formerly of the Banking Com- companies have the tools to be globally enues for U.S. taxpayers over the past mittee and the Financial Services competitive and will continue to create 5 years, and it provides a critical serv- Committee, has worked tirelessly with jobs in the United States and move our ice that our companies need to access an extraordinary policy director, Neil economy forward. Prominent business foreign markets on a level playing organizations such as the National As- Bradley, who works for Mr. CANTOR. We field. I am encouraged that we were sociation of Manufacturers, the U.S. worked on this matter in a bipartisan able to reach this agreement to in- Chamber of Commerce, the Business fashion. This bill comes to the floor as crease the Export-Import Bank’s expo- Roundtable, and labor understand the a bipartisan bill, and I am hopeful and sure limit to $120 billion through the important role of the bank and support believe it will pass with an overwhelm- end of this fiscal year and to raise it to its reauthorization. It shows how we ingly bipartisan vote. $140 billion over the next 2 years. have all worked together, with Mr. Mr. Speaker, today, we are ending In 2011, financing from the Export- the uncertainty for American manufac- MILLER’s help, to bring this bill to the Import Bank helped to create nearly floor. turers waiting for Congress to act by 300,000 jobs at 3,600 private companies In just a few weeks, the bank’s char- coming together to reauthorize the across America. This is a jobs bill, a ter will expire. Without Congress U.S. Export-Import Bank. I want to jobs bill for Americans. Yes, I said 3,600 quickly enacting a long-term reauthor- thank the Republican leader, Mr. CAN- companies. An undermentioned fact is ization and cap increase, thousands— TOR, and his staff—and as I mentioned that over 85 percent of the bank’s thousands—of American jobs will be Neil Bradley before—for working with transactions are for small businesses. lost, and the U.S. businesses that rely Democrats to find common ground and We talk a lot about the large busi- on bank financing will be in jeopardy. to reach an agreement that is sup- nesses, Boeing in particular, which is I urge my colleagues to support H.R. ported by both business and labor, one of our best exports and job cre- 2072, which provides the certainty that Democrats and Republicans. ators—but 3,600 businesses, most of businesses around our country need I also want to commend Ranking which are small businesses. The prod- that rely on the bank in order to con- Member BARNEY FRANK of the Finan- ucts American workers make are the tinue growing and creating jobs here at cial Services Committee and those on best in the world. home through exports. his staff: Kelly Larkin, Dan Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. McGlinchey, and Kirk Schwarzbach. b 1250 I am happy to yield 1 minute to the CAROLYN MCCARTHY, as the ranking American workers and American en- gentleman from Illinois (Mr. MAN- member, has done such an extraor- trepreneurs can compete with anybody ZULLO), a staunch advocate for textile dinary job on this effort, as well as Mr. in the world if they have a level play- exports in this country. MILLER, who chairs the International ing field. This helps get there. When

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2467 that happens, our workers succeed, and actions. . . . The Chamber strongly supports ment that ensures increased transparency in that means more of our people can H.R. 2072 and urges the House to consider the Ex-Im bank’s lending practices, calls for make it in America. That’s what Amer- this issue as expeditiously as possible. The greater economic impact analysis of loans icans want to do: they want to make it; Chamber will include votes on, or in relation and would implement other important re- to, this bill in our annual How They Voted forms, and we urge passage of the agree- they want to succeed; they want to scorecard.’’ ment.’’ have their kids have opportunities; and Jay Timmons, President and CEO of Na- Pete Bunce, President and CEO of General they want to make it. One of the ways tional Association of Manufacturers (NAM): Aviation Manufacturers Association: ‘‘Gen- we’re going to Make It in America is to ‘‘The bill announced today to reauthorize eral aviation jobs will be put in jeopardy if the Bank and increase its lending cap brings make it in America, manufacture it in the Export-Import Bank is not reauthorized. us a step closer to protecting these jobs and America, grow it in America, and sell Furthermore, general aviation manufac- will be a vital tool for small manufacturers turing is one of the few remaining industries it here and around the world, and cre- exporting to new markets. It is essential to that contribute positively to the U.S. bal- ate jobs here, good-paying jobs for our manufacturers’ global competitiveness, and ance of trade. Our member companies have people. They’ll feel better about that. we are pleased that Majority Leader Cantor dramatically increased their use of Export- I urge all of my colleagues to support and Minority Whip Hoyer have come to- Import Bank financing over the past several gether on an authorization. . . . We urge all this legislation. I hope this vote is years. Continued lending authority is essen- members of the House to support this jobs unanimous. It’s a vote for America, tial to the success of general aviation manu- legislation, and we hope the Senate will also America’s workers, and America’s abil- facturing to compete globally. . . . We appre- move forward quickly. The Ex-Im Bank ity to compete globally. ciate the bi-partisan effort in the House to means jobs and increased exports, which will move this legislation and we urge every EX-IM BANK SUPPORT help us grow our economy and remain com- House member to support it. We also call on Machinists, US Chamber of Commerce, Na- petitive.’’ the Senate to act quickly in order to avoid tional Association of Manufacturers, Asso- Doug Oberhelman, Chairman and CEO of any lending disruption.’’ ciation of Equipment Manufacturers, Busi- Caterpillar Inc., and Chair of Business ness Roundtable, National Foreign Trade Roundtable’s International Engagement Letter from Local Chambers of Commerce: Council, Airlines 4 America, General Avia- Committee: ‘‘The Ex-Im Bank is critical to ‘‘Without Ex-Im reauthorization, our coun- tion Manufacturers Association, Air Line Pi- the ability of U.S. companies—large and try’s exporters won’t be able to compete ef- lots Association, National Small Business small—to compete on a level playing field fectively in the global marketplace. We urge Association, Small Business Exporters Asso- against overseas competitors who have ac- you to join us in supporting swift Ex-Im ciation, Financial Services Roundtable, In- cess to similar export credit programs. . . . Bank reauthorization.’’ formation Technology Industry Council, Na- Failure to reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank on a John Hardy, Jr., President of Coalition for tional Council of State Legislatures, Boeing, long-term basis and at appropriate credit Employment through Exports (CEE) and Wil- Delta. levels would disadvantage U.S. businesses liam Reinsch, President of National Foreign LABOR, BUSINESS URGE SUPPORT OF EXPORT- competing for sales in foreign markets, po- Trade Council (NFTC): ‘‘[We] write in sup- IMPORT REAUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT tentially putting thousands of U.S. jobs at port of H.R. 2072, the Securing American risk.’’ Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011, and The agreement announced last week on a Tim Keating, Senior Vice President of strongly [urge] your affirmative vote for re- long-term reauthorization of the Export-Im- Government Operations of The Boeing Com- authorizing the Export-Import Bank of the port Bank ends uncertainty for businesses pany: ‘‘. . . H.R. 2072 is bipartisan legislation U.S. H.R 2072’s three year extension provides and provides the Export-Import Bank reauthorizing EXIM to operate for the next assurance of Ex-Im Bank’s continued critical sources needed to keep American manufac- three years and raising the Bank’s lending presence in the global export market, its turers competitive in a global market. This authority to $140 billion. The legislation also lending limit provides adequate flexibility agreement is an important part of Demo- contains a number of important initiatives for the Bank to respond to market demands, crats’ Make It In America plan to create an and reforms that will strengthen Congress’s and it contains increased taxpayer protec- encouraging environment for businesses to ability to oversee the Bank’s operations and tions to ensure the continued viability of the innovate and make products here in the U.S., improve the transparency of the Bank’s Bank.’’ and is supported by everyone from labor to transactions. . . . Reauthorization of the EX- business: Cass Johnson, President of National Coun- IM Bank is critical to the ability of U.S. ex- cil of Textile Organizations (NCTO) and Thomas Buffenbarger, President of Inter- porters to compete on a level playing field in national Association of Machinists and Aero- Kevin Burke, President & CEO, American a commercial market where current and fu- Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA): space Workers: ‘‘The bipartisan bill H.R. 2072 ture competitors continue to enjoy aggres- . . . represents a clear break from the Belt- ‘‘[We] write in strong support of H.R. 2072— sive support from their countries’ export Securing American Jobs Through Exports way politics that have failed to address the credit agencies. I urge your strong support real struggles of ordinary Americans. During Act of 2011. In addition to re-authorizing the for H.R. 2072.’’ Export-Import Bank. . . . the legislation this time of intense global competition and Andrew Liveris, Chairman and CEO of The contains provisions that will create impor- persistent high unemployment, U.S. export- Dow Chemical Company: ‘‘I am writing to tant new avenues of financing for the textile ers need the critical resources of the Ex-Im urge you to support the pending legislation and apparel global supply chain.’’ Bank. I strongly urge you to support Amer- to reauthorize the Export-Import (ExIm) ican jobs and to vote for this important leg- Bank. The proposed draft three-year reau- Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. islation.’’ thorization with a graduated cap to $140 bil- Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the Thomas J. Donohue, President and CEO of lion provides certainty and support for gentlelady from New York (Mrs. the U.S. Chamber of Commerce: ‘‘This is America’s exporters. . . . I urge your favor- MCCARTHY). great news for thousands of American work- able vote to support and sustain American ers, businesses of all sizes, and taxpayers, jobs, boost small businesses, and expand ex- Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. who can cheer the fact that this bill will report opportunities for U.S. companies.’’ Speaker, I wish to engage the chairman duce the deficit by hundreds of millions of Capt. Lee Moak, President of the Air Line of the subcommittee in a colloquy re- dollars. When other countries are providing Pilots Association, International: ‘‘This is a garding section 9 of the bill relating to their own exporters with an estimated $1 positive move toward leveling the playing a new notice and comment period for trillion in export finance—often on terms field for U.S. airlines and their workers in more generous than Ex-Im can provide—fail- the global marketplace. The reauthorization bank transactions over $100 million. ure to reauthorize Ex-Im would amount to bill will aid in ending subsidies for widebody Specifically, I wish to inquire of the unilateral disarmament and cost tens of airplanes. This action will help to level the chairman the scope of the bank’s abil- thousands of American jobs. This bill will playing field for U.S. airlines that compete ity to exclude from the notice required guarantee a level financial playing field in with foreign airlines, including many that to be published in the Federal Register export markets and ensure transparency in are state-sponsored, that buy U.S.- and Euro- information that is proprietary or con- Ex-Im’s operations. For that reason, the pean-manufactured planes at below-market fidential that would violate the Trade Chamber urges Congress to swiftly pass this rates unavailable to U.S. and many Euro- Secrets Act or would jeopardize jobs in bill to reauthorize Ex-Im.’’ pean airlines. This subsidized financing gives R. Bruce Josten, Executive Vice President our foreign competitors a significant cost the U.S. by supplying information for Government Affairs of the U.S. Chamber advantage, allowing them to drive U.S. air- which competitors could use to com- of Commerce: ‘‘Failure to enact this bill lines out of international routes and costing pete with companies in the U.S.A. would put at risk the nearly 300,000 Amer- airline workers’ jobs.’’ I yield to the chairman for his re- ican jobs at 3,600 companies that depend on Nicholas Calio, President and CEO of A4A: sponse. Ex-Im to compete in global markets. Ex-Im ‘‘We appreciate the hard work of Republican is especially important to small- and me- House Majority Leader Eric Cantor and Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. dium-sized businesses, which account for Democratic House Minority Whip Steny Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for more than 85 percent of Ex-Im’s trans- Hoyer, who negotiated a bipartisan agree- her inquiry.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2468 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 The bill requires that the Federal This is critical support that is offered The Export-Import Bank creates Register notice include the identities of for American employers who seek to jobs, reduces our trade deficit, and the obligor, principal supplier, and level the playing field against global helps to lower our national debt. It’s a guarantor. In addition, the notice is to competitors. It’s supported broadly by tool that our manufacturers—both include a description of the item being labor and business, and I urge all of us large and small—use to expand their financed. However, that description to support H.R. 2072. sales to customers around the world so must be constructed in a way as to not Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. they can keep creating jobs here at disclose proprietary or confidential in- Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to yield 2 home. formation or information that would minutes to the gentleman from Mis- In Washington State’s Second Con- violate or otherwise requires disclosure souri, my friend, Mr. LUETKEMEYER. gressional District, the Ex-Im Bank of a trade secret as defined by the Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I has helped finance the sale of more Trade Secrets Act, or information that thank the gentleman from California than $22 billion in exports from 13 com- would jeopardize jobs in the U.S. by (Mr. MILLER), and I rise today in sup- panies, including, importantly, seven supplying information which competi- port of H.R. 2072, the Securing Amer- small businesses. tors could use to compete with compa- ican Jobs Through Exports Act. Last week, I sat down with three nies in the U.S. There’s been a lot of distracting talk businesses in my district that have When determining what description surrounding reauthorization of the Ex- used the bank. The CEO of one of these to use in describing an item being fi- port-Import Bank. So I would like to companies told me the bank has been nanced, the bank must take into ac- be clear.This is a jobs bill. The Ex-Im indispensable in allowing their busi- count the totality of the Federal Reg- financing helps provide jobs for em- ness to grow and support 25 full-time ister notice. For example, the descrip- ployees of U.S. manufacturers and employees. tion of the item should be done in a small businesses, all at no cost to tax- I was very pleased to introduce a bi- way that when combined with the payers. In fact, this government pro- partisan bill earlier this year with Con- name of the principal supplier, infor- gram actually makes money and re- gressman MANZULLO to reauthorize and mation is not disclosed which foreign turns it to the Treasury. expand the Ex-Im Bank and am very competitors could use to compete Critics say that Ex-Im lending only happy that Whip HOYER and Leader against U.S. suppliers, thereby jeopard- benefits the Nation’s largest corpora- CANTOR were able to work out this sen- izing jobs in the U.S. tions, but this is simply not the case, sible, bipartisan agreement that is Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. as the minority whip just indicated a largely in line with the bill I intro- Speaker, if I may, I would like to in- moment ago. duced, H.R. 4302. quire of the chairman further. I have 5 companies in my district I call on my colleagues to pass this What is the expectation with respect that benefit from Ex-Im Bank financ- bill so we can keep America open for to the amount of time transactions ing. Not one of them is a multinational business. might be delayed as a result of the new corporation and none have received I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of H.R. notice and comment period? millions and millions and millions of 2072, the Securing American Jobs Through Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. dollars. It’s because of the support of Exports Act. Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for Ex-Im that they have been able to grow The Export-Import Bank creates jobs. her inquiry. their businesses, hire employees, and It reduces our trade deficit. The bill requires that the public be increase their exports. And helps to lower our national debt. given not less than 25 days for the sub- One of those small businesses had It is a tool that our manufacturers, both mission of comments prior to the this to say about Ex-Im: large and small, use to expand their sales to board’s consideration of the proposed For the last 5 years, Ex-Im has supported customers around the world so they can keep transaction. Upon the conclusion of 17 percent of our export sales. That converts creating jobs here at home. those 25 days, the bank should expedi- to 10 full-time jobs for 5 years. Our employ- In Washington’s 2nd Congressional District, tiously prepare materials submitted in ees and their families rely on Ex-Im financ- the Ex-Im Bank has helped finance the sale of public comments for consideration by ing to support our export sales. more than $22 billion in exports from 13 com- the board. Transactions in excess of This isn’t the testimony of a Fortune panies, including 7 small businesses. $100 million are currently subject to re- 100 CEO. This is the voice of a family- Last week I sat down with three businesses view by the Congress for 25 days a ses- run, multigenerational small business in Whatcom County that have used the Bank. sion, which can be longer than 25 cal- that relies on Ex-Im to help manage They told me the Bank is a critical tool, with- endar days, as our intent is that the the risk of extending credit to buyers out which they would not be able to sell over- board proceed with consideration of a outside the U.S. This is a manufacturer seas. pending application as soon as legally that during the housing crisis had to The CEO of one of those companies, West- and practically possible. lay off three-quarters of its employees, ern Chemical in Ferndale, Wash., which Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. I but thanks in large part to Ex-Im, fi- makes fish health products, told me the Bank thank the chairman. nancing was able to survive the down- has been, quote, ‘‘indispensable in allowing Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the turn, and it started to grow again. our business to grow to $2M in annual Wash- gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. I want to remind my colleagues that ington State exports this year and $5 million NEAL). this bill also makes meaningful re- next year and supports 25 full-time employ- Mr. NEAL. I thank the gentlelady. forms to the Export-Import Bank. De- ees.’’ Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this spite the fact that the bank has an in- The Bank also supports our much larger ex- bill in that it reauthorizes the Export- credibly low default rate—less than 2 porters. Import Bank for 3 years. It ends uncer- percent—this bill takes additional Hundreds of the women and men who make tainty for business and provides the re- steps to protect taxpayers and reduce the Boeing 767, 777, and new 787 aircraft in sources necessary to keep American export subsidies over time. Everett, Wash., recently wrote me urging Con- manufacturers competitive in the glob- I commend Majority Leader CANTOR gress to reauthorize the Bank because their al market—$32 billion in financing to for creating a bill that simultaneously jobs and our local economy rely on it. thousands of companies, which sup- helps to create jobs and mandates re- The Ex-Im Bank has been so successful in ports 290,000 jobs. form, and I urge all my colleagues to recent years in boosting our exports that its In Massachusetts, the Ex-Im Bank support this legislation. lending authority needs to be expanded to works with InteliCoat Technologies, a Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. keep up with our growing manufacturers. manufacturer of coated paper in South Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gen- I was proud to introduce a bipartisan bill Hadley, that employs 100 people. It also tleman from Washington (Mr. LARSEN). earlier this year with Congressman MANZULLO has an important role with Wyman- Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. to reauthorize and expand the Ex-Im Bank. Gordon, a manufacturer in the aero- Speaker, I rise today to urge my col- I am pleased that Whip HOYER and Leader space industry located in North Graf- leagues to vote in favor of H.R. 2072, CANTOR were able to work out this sensible, ton, Massachusetts, with almost 600 the Securing American Jobs Through bipartisan agreement that is largely in line with employees. Exports Act. the bill I introduced, H.R. 4302.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2469 I know some of the critics of this bill will call tunity to compete, because what this is this because lots of other countries do, this corporate welfare and say it is govern- about is making sure we can sell Amer- and we will not be competing on a level ment manipulating in the market. ican all over the globe. So I want to playing field and we will lose exports if The fact of the matter is every other major urge my colleagues to support this bill. we don’t have this facility available for economy has a similar export-promotion pro- In 2011 alone, the bank supported American companies exporting goods. gram, and if we were to let the Ex-Im Bank over 288,000 American jobs and helped Third, it hasn’t cost the taxpayer any expire, it would only help foreign companies at finance over 3,600 American companies. money. It’s actually made $3.7 billion the expense of American exports and Amer- This is an important piece of legisla- for the taxpayer. We’re always talking ican jobs. tion, and one that we should all be able about programs here that cost the tax- Not only that, but the Ex-Im Bank is an in- to get behind. With every $1 billion of payer money. This hasn’t, it doesn’t, vestment that pays dividends back to the U.S. exports, they say 7,200 jobs are created. and it won’t. And that is something taxpayer, helping to reduce our deficit by $1.9 This is a jobs bill. When we talk about that should be clear. billion in the last five years alone. jobs and the economy, this is the time. Fourth, there’s nothing wrong with Thousands of workers in my district and I urge my colleagues to support it. big businesses. In America, we nor- around the country depend on the Ex-Im Bank mally reward success. We celebrate b 1300 for their jobs. success. And a big business is success- I thank Whip HOYER and Leader CANTOR for Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. ful. But the fact is that 87 percent of their work on this bill, as well as Congressman Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gen- the transactions from Ex-Im Bank are MANZULLO for his work with me on this issue. tleman from Michigan (Mr. LEVIN), the to small businesses. If you were to see I call on my colleagues to pass this bill so ranking member of the Ways and the roughly dozen businesses in my dis- we can keep America open for business. Means Committee. trict that have accessed Ex-Im Bank Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. (Mr. LEVIN asked and was given per- loans for exports, none of you would Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to yield 2 mission to revise and extend his re- have heard of any of them—and I minutes to the gentleman from Illi- marks.) haven’t heard of most of them—be- nois, the vice chair of the sub- Mr. LEVIN. I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote. cause they are very small businesses, committee, Mr. DOLD. The Wall Street Journal calls sup- and those people are benefiting from Mr. DOLD. I thank the gentleman for port for the Export-Import Bank ‘‘job this. yielding. creation, French style.’’ I’m not sure And fifth, Ex-Im Bank loans support I certainly think this is an important why they pick on the French. roughly 300,000 U.S. jobs that produce topic because we talk about jobs and While the House Republicans have those goods that are exported under the economy as the number one issue been agonizing about acting, export these loans. On this day, when we are that we face in this country. powerhouses like China have been dra- looking for jobs in this country, these Today I’m pleased to come down and matically increasing their export fi- are 300,000 jobs supported by a bank rise in support of the Ex-Im Bank, as it nancing programs. Over the past year, that doesn’t cost the taxpayer any is something that I think is vital, China issued four times the amount in- money, that returns money to the tax- something that we worked on in a bi- vested by the U.S. And China is not payer, and it is clearly part of the partisan fashion through the com- alone. Germany, France, and India all original intent. mittee, and something that I think all provided at least seven times more ex- We should vote for this bill. of our colleagues should be supporting. port assistance, as a share of GDP, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. When we look at what the Ex-Im than the U.S. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gen- Bank does, most of us think oftentimes The rigid attitude of The Wall Street tleman from Washington (Mr. DICKS), about large businesses, whether it be Journal is that, if the other side rigs the ranking member of the Appropria- Boeing or others. The fact still remains the field of competition, you should do tions Committee. that certainly across the country—and nothing. They believe that those na- (Mr. DICKS asked and was given per- I know in my district, the 10th District tions will only hurt themselves if they mission to revise and extend his re- of Illinois—83 percent of all the loans act and that it will all work out in the marks.) actually go to small business, but it wash in the end. The problem is that, Mr. DICKS. I thank my friend for does help big businesses. in the meanwhile, you drown. yielding to me. Back in my district, we have one of I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote. I want to associate myself with Mr. the largest manufacturing districts in Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. CAMPBELL’s very accurate comments. the country. Over 93,000 employees are I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to my Let me begin by extending my deep- in manufacturing, and well over 50,000 good friend from California (Mr. CAMP- est thanks to one of my best friends, of those employees rely upon exports. BELL). the minority whip, Mr. HOYER, for his The world today is flatter than it’s Mr. CAMPBELL. I thank my good tireless efforts to reach an agreement ever been, and we need to make sure friend for yielding, Mr. Speaker. with the majority on this bill. And I that our companies are competitive in It seems that, oftentimes around also appreciate the work of the major- the global marketplace. Again, I want here, there are some people who believe ity leader, Mr. CANTOR, on this bill. to emphasize, 83 percent of those loans that all government programs are good Without their personal commitment, go to small businesses. But we can take and are not to be expanded and are to time, and effort to this bill, I do not be- a look at the big businesses, and we be kept, and there are some who believe that we would be here today to can take a look at Boeing. When a Boe- lieve that all government programs are pass this important legislation, which ing Jetliner 777 lands anywhere in the bad and that they all ought to be ter- would have been an absolute disaster world, it lands with the help of 22,000 minated. But you know what? Neither for the economy of the United States. small businesses. Most of them are one of those extremes are right. You I have been a supporter of the Ex- right here at home. should look at a program and deter- port-Import Bank since I arrived in So when the minority whip talks mine: Is it constitutional? Is it cost-ef- Congress in 1977. about making it here in America, we fective? And does it work? The Ex-Im Simply put, the Ex-Im Bank supports do want to make it here in America. Bank is all three, and I would like to the sale of American-made products We want to make sure that American make five points on that. overseas when private financing is not workers have a level playing field, and First of all, it is clearly a Federal re- available. According to the Ex-Im we want to sell American all over the sponsibility to facilitate exports, some- Bank’s 2011 annual report, the bank globe. We want to make sure that we thing clearly enumerated in the Fed- supported $32.7 billion in exports last are giving them the opportunity. The eralist Papers by Alexander Hamilton. year and over 288,000 American jobs. Ex-Im Bank is going to be done at no Second of all, in the perfect world, Many of these jobs are in the Pacific cost to the taxpayer. We’re going to perhaps we wouldn’t have to do this. In Northwest and in my congressional dis- bring dollars actually into the Federal a perfect world, we wouldn’t have to trict. Treasury. We want to make sure that have airport security; but we do, for The SPEAKER pro tempore. The we’re giving our businesses an oppor- obvious reasons. And we have to have time of the gentleman has expired.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2470 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 Mr. DICKS. The important point is, dollars. When other countries are providing positive move toward leveling the playing let’s vote for this bill. their own exporters with an estimated $1 field for U.S. airlines and their workers in trillion in export finance—often on terms the global marketplace. The reauthorization DEAR REPRESENTATIVE DICKS: I write to more generous than Ex-Im can provide—fail- bill will aid in ending subsidies for widebody ask for your support for H.R. 2072, the Secur- ure to reauthorize Ex-Im would amount to airplanes. This action will help to level the ing American Jobs Through Exports Act of unilateral disarmament and cost tens of playing field for U.S. airlines that compete 2011, which reauthorizes the U.S. Export-Im- thousands of American jobs. This bill will with foreign airlines, including many that port (EXIM) Bank. EXIM is the official ex- guarantee a level financial playing field in are state-sponsored, that buy U.S.- and Euro- port credit agency of the U.S. and assists export markets and ensure transparency in pean-manufactured planes at below-market U.S. businesses in financing the export of Ex-Im’s operations. For that reason, the rates unavailable to U.S. and many Euro- goods and services around the world. EXIM’s Chamber urges Congress to swiftly pass this pean airlines. This subsidized financing gives charter expires on May 31, 2012 and failure to bill to reauthorize Ex-Im.’’ our foreign competitors a significant cost reauthorize its operations in the weeks R. Bruce Josten, Executive Vice President advantage, allowing them to drive U.S. air- ahead could put at risk billions of dollars in for Government Affairs of the U.S. Chamber lines out of international routes and costing U.S. exports and tens of thousands of Amer- of Commerce: ‘‘Failure to enact this bill airline workers’ jobs.’’ ican jobs. would put at risk the nearly 300,000 Amer- Nicholas Calio, President and CEO of A4A: Thanks to the efforts of Congressman Can- ican jobs at 3,600 companies that depend on ‘‘We appreciate the hard work of Republican tor, Congressman Hoyer and numerous Mem- Ex-Im to compete in global markets. ExIm is House Majority Leader Eric Cantor and bers of the House, H.R. 2072 is bipartisan leg- especially important to small- and medium- Democratic House Minority Whip Steny islation authorizing EXIM to operate for the sized businesses, which account for more Hoyer, who negotiated a bipartisan agree- next three years and raising the Bank’s lend- than 85 percent of Ex-Im’s transactions . . . ment that ensures increased transparency in ing authority to $140 billion. The legislation The Chamber strongly supports H.R. 2072 and the Ex-Im bank’s lending practices, calls for also contains a number of important initia- urges the House to consider this issue as ex- greater economic impact analysis of loans tives and reforms that will strengthen peditiously as possible. The Chamber will in- and would implement other important re- Congress’s ability to oversee the Bank’s op- clude votes on, or in relation to, this bill in forms, and we urge passage of the agree- erations and improve the transparency of the our annual How They Voted scorecard.’’ ment.’’ Bank’s transactions. Reauthorization of Jay Timmons, President and CEO of Na- Pete Bunce, President and CEO of General EXIM is backed by a wide range of associa- tional Association of Manufacturers (NAM): Aviation Manufacturers Association: ‘‘Gen- tions and third parties including the Na- ‘‘The bill announced today to reauthorize eral aviation jobs will be put in jeopardy if tional Association of Manufacturers, the the Bank and increase its lending cap brings the Export-Import Bank is not reauthorized. IAM, the U.S. Chamber of Congress and the us a step closer to protecting these jobs and Furthermore, general aviation manufac- Business Roundtable. will be a vital tool for small manufacturers Support for EXIM reauthorization trans- turing is one of the few remaining industries exporting to new markets. It is essential to that contribute positively to the U.S. bal- lates into U.S. jobs. In Fiscal Year 2011, the manufacturers’ global competitiveness, and Bank reports that it supported more than $40 ance of trade. Our member companies have we are pleased that Majority Leader Cantor dramatically increased their use of Export- billion in exports helping to create or sus- and Minority Whip Hoyer have come to- tain an estimated 290,000 direct and indirect Import Bank financing over the past several gether on an authorization . . . We urge all years. Continued lending authority is essen- U.S. jobs at more than 3,600 small and large members of the House to support this jobs companies. And more than 80% of the Bank’s tial to the success of general aviation manu- legislation, and we hope the Senate will also facturing to compete globally. . . We appre- transactions support U.S. small businesses. move forward quickly. The Ex-Im Bank In addition, EXIM is financially self-sus- ciate the bi-partisan effort in the House to means jobs and increased exports, which will move this legislation and we urge every taining and actually contributes to reducing help us grow our economy and remain com- the Nation’s deficit. Since the Bank was last House member to support it. We also call on petitive.’’ the Senate to act quickly in order to avoid reauthorized in 2006, it has returned more Doug Oberhelman, Chairman and CEO of than $3 billion to the U.S. Treasury beyond any lending disruption.’’ Caterpillar Inc., and Chair of Business Letter from Local Chambers of Commerce: the costs of its operations. Roundtable’s International Engagement ‘‘Without Ex-Im reauthorization, our coun- Reauthorization of the EXIM Bank is crit- Committee: ‘‘The Ex-Im Bank is critical to ical to the ability of U.S. exporters to com- try’s exporters won’t be able to compete ef- the ability of U.S. companies—large and fectively in the global marketplace. We urge pete on a level playing field in a commercial small—to compete on a level playing field market where current and future competi- you to join us in supporting swift Ex-im against overseas competitors who have ac- Bank reauthorization.’’ tors continue to enjoy aggressive support cess to similar export credit programs . . . from their countries’ export credit agencies. John Hardy, Jr., President of Coalition for Failure to reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank on a Employment through Exports (CEE) and Wil- I urge your strong support for H.R. 2072. long-term basis and at appropriate credit Sincerely, liam Reinsch, President of National Foreign levels would disadvantage U.S. businesses Trade Council (NFTC): ‘‘[We] write in sup- TIM KEATING, competing for sales in foreign markets, po- port of H.R. 2072, the Securing American Senior Vice President, Government tentially putting thousands of U.S. jobs at Operations, The Boeing Company. Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011, and risk.’’ strongly [urge] your affirmative vote for re- Tim Keating, Senior Vice President of authorizing the Export-Import Bank of the The agreement announced last week on a Government Operations of The Boeing Com- U.S. H.R. 2072’s three year extension provides long-term reauthorization of the Export-Im- pany: ‘‘. . . H.R. 2072 is bipartisan legislation assurance of Ex-Im Bank’s continued critical port Bank ends uncertainty for businesses authorizing EXIM to operate for the next presence in the global export market, its and provides the Export-Import Bank re- three years and raising the Bank’s lending lending limit provides adequate flexibility sources needed to keep American manufac- authority to $140 billion. The legislation also for the Bank to respond to market demands, turers competitive in a global market. This contains a number of important initiatives and it contains increased taxpayer protec- agreement is an important part of Demo- and reforms that will strengthen Congress’s tions to ensure the continued viability of the crats’ Make It In America plan to create an ability to oversee the Bank’s operations and Bank.’’ encouraging environment for businesses to improve the transparency of the Bank’s Cass Johnson, President of National Coun- innovate and make products here in the U.S., transactions. . . Reauthorization of the EX- cil of Textile Organizations (NCTO) and and is supported by everyone from labor to IM Bank is critical to the ability of U.S. ex- Kevin Burke, President & CEO, American business: porters to compete on a level playing field in Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA): Thomas Buffenbarger, President of Inter- a commercial market where current and fu- ‘‘[We] write in strong support of H.R. 2072— national Association of Machinists and Aero- ture competitors continue to enjoy aggres- Securing American Jobs Through Exports space Workers: ‘‘The bipartisan bill H.R. 2072 sive support from their countries’ export Act of 2011. In addition to re-authorizing the . . . represents a clear break from the Belt- credit agencies. I urge your strong support Export-Import Bank . . . the legislation con- way politics that have failed to address the for H.R. 2072.’’ real struggles of ordinary Americans. During Andrew Liveris, Chairman and CEO of The tains provisions that will create important this time of intense global competition and Dow Chemical Company: ‘‘I am writing to new avenues of financing for the textile and persistent high unemployment, U.S. export- urge you to support the pending legislation apparel global supply chain.’’ ers need the critical resources of the Ex-Im to reauthorize the Export-Import (ExIm) Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Bank. I strongly urge you to support Amer- Bank. The proposed draft three-year reau- I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the ican jobs and to vote for this important leg- thorization with a graduated cap to $140 bil- gentleman from Virginia (Mr. CANTOR), islation.’’ lion provides certainty and support for the distinguished majority leader. Thomas J. Donohue, President and CEO of America’s exporters. . . I urge your favor- Mr. CANTOR. I thank the gentleman the U.S. Chamber of Commerce: ‘‘This is able vote to support and sustain American from California. great news for thousands of American work- jobs, boost small businesses, and expand ex- ers, businesses of all sizes, and taxpayers, port opportunities for U.S. companies.’’ Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in who can cheer the fact that this bill will re- Capt. Lee Moak, President of the Air Line favor of H.R. 2072, Securing American duce the deficit by hundreds of millions of Pilots Association, International: ‘‘This is a Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2471 Make no mistake, I am no fan of gov- working with the other side of the aisle need these subsidies. The illegitimate ernment subsidies. Export subsidies to bring this bill to the floor today ones shouldn’t be propped up with the distort the free market and global with a 3-year reauthorization and an hard-earned dollars of working tax- trade. And in a perfect world, the Ex- increase in the Ex-Im Bank’s exposure paying Americans. Im Bank, along with its counterparts cap. I hope that we’ll see more of this Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. I in Europe, Asia, and elsewhere, would type of cooperation on important legis- yield 1 minute to my colleague, the not exist. lation from both sides of the aisle, as gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. But like any other barrier to free we have seen on this bill. FATTAH). trade, the best way to level the playing Mr. FATTAH. I thank the gentlelady. b 1310 field and open up markets is through I want to commend STENY HOYER and negotiation. Our country has long had The Ex-Im Bank has provided $32.7 ERIC CANTOR, the majority leader, for a policy to negotiate an end to barriers billion in financing and supported their work on this. I rise as a long-time supporter of the which prevent the free flow of goods 290,000 jobs across our great country. Ex-Im Bank, and particularly in the and services. And now, Mr. Speaker, for Eighty percent of those companies that were supported were small businesses— last few months they’ve done over $17 the first time, with this bill, it will be billion in sales, financed with some $14 U.S. policy to initiate and pursue nego- and at no additional cost to the taxpayer. billion. And no tax dollars involved. I tiations to end government export sub- would like to commend the work par- sidies. This is not just a worthwhile It is critical to America and critical to districts such as mine in New York. ticularly of the first vice president, goal; it is actually an achievable one. Wanda Felton, who is a graduate of my Now, I know some suggest that we The bank has financed $1.7 billion in export sales in my district alone and alma mater, the University of Pennsyl- shouldn’t negotiate and that we should vania, and also a graduate of Harvard just shutter the Export-Import Bank $4.4 billion in the State of New York over the past 5 years. And the bank Business School, helping to lead this right now, that we shouldn’t pass the agency. supports 128 firms in my district, ei- bill, but I would tell my colleagues They’re doing tens of millions of that I believe that amounts to unilat- ther directly or indirectly. These are transactions with companies in my dis- eral disarmament. American businesses jobs for my constituents, and it is trict and they’re doing billions and American workers would suffer critically important that we reauthor- throughout the country, with 129,000 from unfair competition with sub- ize this bank before its charter expires jobs just in the last 11 months sup- sidized foreign competitors. This bill, at the end of the month. ported through this agency. with these reforms, offers a better way. Some important changes and im- This is an important vote. I thank As important as ensuring that we do provements have been made to the bill the bipartisan leadership of the Con- not unilaterally disarm American busi- over the past few weeks that will gress for bringing this agreement to ness is, bringing strong, necessary re- strengthen taxpayer protection provi- move forward and reauthorize the Ex- forms to the Export-Import Bank to sions and that will enhance trans- Im Bank. protect American taxpayers is equally parency at the bank. So I commend my Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. important. I am pleased to say that colleagues, and I urge support for this I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the this bill accomplishes both. bill. I hope we see more examples of bi- gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. The bill requires Ex-Im Bank to keep partisan support on important KELLY). default rates below 2 percent. If the projects, as we’re seeing today. Mr. KELLY. I thank the gentleman. bank’s default rate exceeds 2 percent, Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. In a perfect world we wouldn’t be access to any additional capital is shut I am pleased to yield 1 minute to my having this discussion. And in my of- off while corrective action to bring the good friend, a forceful conservative fice, I have a really attractive little default rate below 2 percent would be voice in Congress, the gentleman from snow globe that is very nice. You turn instituted. If the Ex-Im Bank fails to California (Mr. MCCLINTOCK). it upside down and the snow drifts fix the problem within 6 months, an Mr. MCCLINTOCK. I thank the gen- down on this beautiful little scene in Washington. It would be nice if the audit will be conducted by an inde- tleman for yielding to a dissenting global economy worked that way. But pendent third party to recommend point of view. actually, we’re in a global economy both to Congress and the Treasury Sec- Mr. Speaker, this program dragoons that you’d better be able to swim with retary necessary fixes. American taxpayers into subsidizing the sharks, and you better have the The legislation, Mr. Speaker, in- loans to foreign companies, making it same set of teeth that they have. cludes numerous other reforms, includ- cheaper for them to buy products from politically favored companies, which in So when we talk about the Ex-Im ing a risk management review, busi- Bank and the advantages of what we’re turn use those products to compete ness plans, and an ‘‘anti-Solyndra’’ trying to put together for our compa- against less-favored American compa- provision to protect taxpayers. nies, we’re asking these people, we’re nies. Past beneficiaries include such Mr. Speaker, in urging support of urging them, and we’re encouraging upstanding enterprises as Solyndra and this bipartisan legislation, I would like them to make capital investments to to recognize two colleagues in par- Enron. go out and hire people and expand their ticular: GARY MILLER, the gentleman Since 2007, almost half of its money markets. And we’re saying, We’re going from California, and STENY HOYER, the goes to support that plucky little to send you into battle, but by the way, Democratic whip from Maryland. Their start-up called Boeing. Air India got $5 you’re not going to have the same tools hard work helped produce a bill that billion to purchase Boeing aircraft, al- and the same weapons that other peo- helps American business while also lowing them to undercut American car- ple have. protecting American taxpayers. riers like Delta with their own tax So this is such a commonsense ap- I urge passage of this bill. money. proach to what we’re facing. Again, I Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. We’re told we need this to compete say in a snow-globe world it would be Speaker, I yield 11⁄2 minutes to my col- with other nations that do the same wonderful to sit back, where everybody league, the gentlelady from New York thing. Well, Mr. Speaker, if other na- played by the rules, everybody played (Mrs. MALONEY). tions want to impoverish themselves in fair, and we could compete on an equal Mrs. MALONEY. I thank my great this manner, we don’t need to imitate basis without everybody getting friend and colleague from the great them. gamed. That’s not the way it works. State of New York for yielding me time We’re told this doesn’t cost the tax- We know what we need to do. If we’re and for her leadership on so many im- payers money, and the last few years really going to create jobs, if we’re portant areas before this Congress. this turned to profit. Well, that’s what going to move this economy, if we’re I rise in strong support of the Export- they told us about Fannie Mae and going to do the things that we need to Import Bank Reauthorization Act. I Freddie Mac—until they blew up in our do to create the revenues that we need would also like to commend the Demo- face. to create to fund this wonderful gov- cratic whip, the distinguished leader Legitimate companies have plenty of ernment of ours, then we’ve got to look from Maryland, STENY HOYER, for access to private capital. They don’t at this Ex-Im bill and pass it.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2472 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. tinuing to support businesses confronting ag- economy by increasing support for services Speaker, I would like to remind every- gressive foreign competition. In fact, for FY and high-tech jobs while continuing its body that in the Fourth Congressional 2011, Ex-Im Bank set a record in its support strong support for manufacturing jobs. CEE and NFTC urge your vote in support District in California, $752 million in of small business at $6 billion—an increase of more than 20 percent since 2010. Further- of H.R. 2072, a critical jobs bill that will financing support came from the Ex- more, in 2011 alone, Ex-Im Bank supported strengthen the U.S. economy. port-Import Bank. 290,000 jobs and $41 billion in exports. Sincerely, With that, I reserve the balance of Absent Congressional action, the Bank’s JOHN HARDY JR., my time. authorization will not only expire at the end President, Coalition The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- of this month but it will have bumped up for Employment tleman from California has 11⁄2 minutes against its $100 billion cap and be unable to through Exports. remaining. The gentlewoman from New take on further transactions in the pipeline. WILLIAM A. REINSCH, York has 3 minutes remaining. Any uncertainty could have a devastating ef- President, National Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. fect on small businesses’ ability to follow Foreign Trade Coun- We have the right to close, I believe. I through on sales even though there are buy- cil. ers who want their products. would be happy to reserve so the gen- Ex-Im Bank enables U.S. companies—large MAY 8, 2012. tlelady could close. and small—to turn export opportunities into Hon. JOHN BOEHNER, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. real sales, thus maintaining and creating Speaker of the House, House of Representatives, Speaker, I yield myself the remaining U.S. jobs and contributing to a stronger na- Washington, DC. time. tional economy. We strongly urge you to Hon. ERIC CANTOR, Number one, I want to say how won- support H.R. 2072 and approve this com- Majority Leader, House of Representatives, derful it has been working with you, promise legislation without further delay. Washington, DC. and certainly your staff. Over the last Sincerely, Hon. NANCY PELOSI, past year we have worked together, TODD MCCRACKEN, Minority Leader, House of Representatives, and I think that’s a great example for President and CEO. Washington, DC. Hon. STENY HOYER, the rest of this Chamber, to be very MAY 8, 2012. Minority Whip, House of Representatives, honest with you. Hon. STENY H. HOYER, Washington, DC. We certainly care about this bill pas- House of Representatives, DEAR SPEAKER BOEHNER, MAJORITY LEADER sionately. I think it’s important for Washington, DC. CANTOR, MINORITY LEADER PELOSI, AND MI- the American people. It comes back to DEAR CONGRESSMAN HOYER: The Coalition NORITY WHIP HOYER: We are writing to ex- American jobs. And that’s what it is. I for Employment through Exports (CEE) and press our support for the Securing American think the majority of our Members National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011 (H.R. 2072), here in Congress will see that. This is write in support of H.R. 2072, the Securing which reauthorizes the U.S. Export-Import American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011, Bank (Ex-Im Bank). H.R. 2072 will ensure Ex- something that’s important for our and strongly urges your affirmative vote for Im Bank’s continued support of U.S. export workers and our companies—to be able reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank of the sales as well as high value manufacturing to have the ability to compete with U.S. H.R 2072’s three year extension provides and service jobs. We urge the House to act those countries that are doing export- assurance of Ex-Im Bank’s continued critical quickly and affirmatively on this essential ing. We need to stand behind our busi- presence in the global export market, its piece of legislation. nesses. We need to stand behind, cer- lending limit provides adequate flexibility We applaud House Majority Leader Eric tainly, our workers. for the Bank to respond to market demands, Cantor (R VA) and Minority Whip Steny With that, Mr. Speaker, I thank, and it contains increased taxpayer protec- Hoyer (D MD) for their hard work and bipartisan effort. This legislation provides Ex-Im again, everybody that has been in- tions to ensure the continued viability of the Bank. Bank with a three-year reauthorization and volved in this, and I yield back the bal- This revenue generating agency provides lending authority which recognizes the im- ance of my time. critical support for American exporters seek- portant role Ex-Im plays for U.S. exporters THE SMALL BUSINESS EXPORTERS ing a level playing field against global com- at a time when exports are increasingly crit- ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES, petitors which have the aggressive support of ical to the economy and job recovery. Addi- Washington, DC. their own export credit agencies. Ex-Im tionally, their efforts to include financial re- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Bank provides financing to prospective for- forms in H.R. 2072 will ensure that the Bank Washington, DC. eign buyers of U.S goods and services who remains fiscally sound and continues to pro- DEAR REPRESENTATIVES: NSBA and its also have the option of purchasing foreign vide revenue to the U.S. Treasury. international trade arm—the Small Business goods backed by other export credit agencies With Ex-Im’s charter expiring at the end of Exporters Association—has been outspoken (ECAs). Instead of providing subsides and May, we urge both the House and Senate to advocates for a long-term reauthorization corporate welfare, Ex-Im charges fees and in- act quickly to pass reauthorization legisla- and increased exposure cap for the U.S. Ex- terest to the users of these programs, result- tion that can be sent to the President for his port-Import (ExIm) Bank. On behalf of the ing in a net profit for the U.S. Treasury. signature. H.R. 2072 sends the right message: small businesses that rely on Ex-Im for Over 86% of the transactions Ex-Im sup- American exporters have the support of the much-needed financing and credit insurance, ported in 2011 helped small businesses. Ex-Im United States government to level the play- I urge members to support the bi-partisan Bank is uniquely able to provide support for ing field in global markets and create jobs at bill, H.R. 2072, the Securing American Jobs small business owners who are less familiar home. Through Exports Act of 2011, when it is con- with the global economy. The Bank is able Sincerely, sidered under the suspension calendar later to ensure that these companies have access Aerospace Industry Association; Amer- this week. to foreign markets and thus can grow their ican Association of Exporters and Im- Ex-Im Bank is an independent federal businesses and support jobs in their local porters; Business Roundtable; Chamber agency that helps create and maintain U.S. communities. In 2011, Ex-Im Bank supported of Commerce; Coalition for Employ- jobs by filling gaps in private export financ- over $6 billion in small business exports and ment through Exports; Emergency ing at no cost to American taxpayers. The they are on track to grow that number in Committee for American Trade; Finan- Bank provides a variety of financing mecha- 2012. cial Services Roundtable; General nisms, including working capital financing, Ex-Im Bank is a demand driven institution Aviation Manufacturers Association; export-credit insurance and financial guar- that responds to the needs of American ex- National Association of Manufacturers; antees to help foreign buyers purchase U.S. porters. Other governments are now expand- National Foreign Trade Council; Na- goods and services. ing their own ECAs to help stimulate their tional Small Business Association; Nu- We applaud House Majority Leader Eric economies and H.R. 2072 will enable Ex-Im clear Energy Institute; Satellite Indus- Cantor and House Minority Whip Steny Bank to ensure that American companies try Association; Small Business Ex- Hoyer for their dedication and bipartisan ef- have similar support. As long as a com- porters Association; TechAmerica; forts to settle on a compromise to reauthor- pany—regardless of size or type of product— Water and Wastewater Equipment ize Ex-Im’s charter to 2014 and raise its loan fits the Bank’s requirements, such as reason- Manufacturers Association, Inc. exposure cap incrementally to $140 billion. able assurance of repayment, the Bank will The three-year extension cap gradually in- provide financing support to that company. THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, creases from $120 billion for the remainder of The Bank does not compete with the pri- Midland, MI, May 7, 2012. 2012, to $130 billion in 2013 and ultimately vate sector, but fills needed gaps in private Hon. DAVE CAMP, reaches $140 billion for 2014, provided certain sector financing to increase U.S. companies’ House of Representatives, default requirements are met. ability to export. Washington, DC. Ex-Im Bank remains a catalyst for the ex- H.R. 2072 also encourage the Bank to take DEAR CONGRESSMAN CAMP: I am writing to pansion of small-business exports while con- into account the reality of our innovative urge you to support the pending legislation

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2473 to reauthorize the Export-Import (Exim) stocks that help Dow serve the fast growing transactions support U.S. small businesses. Bank. The proposed draft three-year reau- markets of Asia Pacific. In addition, EXIM is financially self-sus- thorization with a graduated cap to $140 bil- The project is already responsible for em- taining and actually contributes to reducing lion provides certainty and support for ploying upwards of 400 workers on the Dow the Nation’s deficit. Since the Bank was last America’s exporters. The draft further in- joint venture project team in the Houston reauthorized in 2006, it has returned more cludes more details on transparency and re- and California areas. than $3 billion to the U.S. Treasury beyond porting provisions that will demonstrate Since 2007, the Dow-Saudi Aramco Joint the costs of its operations. Venture has generated over $1B in contracts Exim’s value to the broader American pub- Reauthorization of the EX-IM Bank is crit- working with 18 different US-based compa- lic. ical to the ability of U.S. exporters to com- nies for engineering, design and other high- For Dow, the Exim Bank is a crucial compete on a level playing field in a commercial value contributions. ponent to our Sadara joint venture to build market where current and future competi- a world-scale, fully integrated chemicals In August 2011, US-based Fluor Corpora- tion was awarded a substantial engineering, tors continue to enjoy aggressive support complex in Saudi Arabia. Set to open in 2015, from their countries’ export credit agencies. the Sadara Chemical Company is expected to procurement and construction management generate thousands of direct and indirect (EPCM) services contract to manage ongoing I urge your strong support for H.R. 2072. jobs in the United States. The venture has activities at the site. Sincerely, already created several hundred American With ExIm funding, the project is set to TIM KEATING, jobs in our project team, and over $1 billion create another $2B in project orders and Senior Vice President, Government In supplier contracts to U.S.-based compa- long-term contracts. Operations, The Boeing Company. nies. With Wm Bank funding, the project is Long-term, the project will help sustain set to create another $2 billion in project or- American jobs through contracts to Dow staff to manage Product Marketing and Lift- AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ders and long-term contracts with American ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL COUN- manufacturers. ing Agreements (PMLAs). These jobs will be based at Dow in the US and in other Dow lo- CIL OF TEXTILE ORGANIZATIONS, Attached is Dow’s fact sheet as well as an May 8, 2012. analysis chart highlighting the necessary cations globally, supporting the manage- role Exim Bank plays in leveling the playing ment and marketing of our joint venture’s DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: The undersigned field against foreign competition. Other products around the world. organizations write in strong support of H.R. countries significantly outspend the U.S. in ExIm Background 2072—Securing American Jobs Through Ex- Nationwide, ExIm has supported nearly supporting exports and promoting their local ports Act of 2011. In addition to re-author- 11,000 transactions with $65.5B in authorized companies in large projects. If Exim Bank izing the Export-Import Bank (Bank), the financing over the past five years. This sup- cannot fund projects—if we unilaterally dis- legislation contains provisions that will cre- port has directly benefitted more than 2,000 arm—American companies will operate at a ate important new avenues of financing for communities across the United States. The serious disadvantage in relation to their for- the textile and apparel global supply chain. financing that ExIm provides to small busi- eign counterparts. The Bank performs an important function nesses is contributing to a significant in- I urge your favorable vote to support and for U.S. companies seeking markets for U.S.- crease in exports—in FY 2011 the Bank in- sustain American jobs, boost small busi- made products. The Bank enables U.S. com- creased small business transactions to a nesses and expand export opportunities for panies to turn export opportunities into real record $6B, up $1B from the previous year. U.S. companies. sales by providing export-financing products Eighty-seven percent of total ExIm trans- My office will follow up with your staff to that fill gaps in trade financing and does not actions benefit small business. In Michigan, ensure you have all the details necessary. compete with private sector lenders. How- the bank has supported 70 separate commu- Sincerely, ever, the Bank today does not offer meaning- nities, 119 companies and financed a total of ANDREW N. LIVERIS. ful Supply Chain Financing to the global $2.1B in exports during the last five years. Attachments (2). textile and apparel industry supply chain. All the while, the Ex-Im Bank has generated FACT SHEET, EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE US almost $2B in revenue for the US Treasury, This legislation includes key provisions Creating and Sustaining American Jobs $400 million in FY 2011 alone. that support the textile and apparel global Export-Import Bank Reauthorization is If you have any additional questions, supply chain by adding textile industry rep- critical to America’s export competitiveness: please contact: Lisa Schroeter, Global Direc- resentation on the Bank’s Advisory Com- The Export-Import Bank of the US (ExIm) is tor of Trade & Investment Policy, Dow mittee and through the execution of two re- currently operating under a series of tem- Chemical @ [email protected]; or ports to Congress. First, the Advisory Com- porary extensions to its charter, with the +12024293407. mittee will be required to consider ways to same $100B lending cap that is now more promote the financing of Bank transactions than four years old. Export financing is a DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: I write to ask for for the textile industry and determine ways critical component of investing for growth your support for H.R. 2072, the Securing to increase Bank support for exports of tex- and accessing new customers in emerging American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011, tile components or inputs. These findings markets, for both small and large companies. which reauthorizes the U.S. Export-Import will be included in the Bank’s Annual Report ExIm financing supports these projects while (EXIM) Bank. EXIM is the official export to Congress. Second, the Bank will be re- also turning a profit for the US Treasury—as credit agency of the U.S. and assists U.S. quired to conduct a separate analysis of the defined in ExIm’s annual report to Con- businesses in financing the export of goods textile and apparel industry’s use of current gress—which is to the benefit of companies, and services around the world. EXIM’s char- Bank products and the impediments to use of their workers and US taxpayers. ExIm fi- ter expires on May 31, 2012 and failure to re- those products. The analysis will include nancing is critical to help level the playing authorize its operations in the weeks ahead proposals for how the Bank could provide field for American exporters who compete could put at risk billions of dollars in U.S. more financing as well as proposals for new against the more significant export financ- exports and tens of thousands of American products. jobs. ing practices of other countries. ExIm needs We strongly believe that this language Thanks to the efforts of Congressman Can- to be reauthorized for a full four-year man- takes an important step in establishing tor, Congressman Hoyer and numerous Mem- date and its lending cap needs to be in- sound financing options for the textile and bers of the House, H.R. 2072 is bipartisan leg- creased to $135B to continue to grow Amer- apparel global supply chain by creating sore- islation authorizing EXIM to operate for the ican export opportunities. ly needed liquidity for the textile and ap- next three years and raising the Bank’s lend- ExIm enables projects that create Amer- parel supply chain in the Western Hemi- ing authority to $140 billion. The legislation ican exports and sustain US jobs—The sphere, which has become an important ex- also contains a number of important initia- Sadara Chemical Company: In July 2011, Dow port market for U.S. textile companies and tives and reforms that will strengthen announced the formation of Sadara, a joint an important sourcing location for major ap- Congress’s ability to oversee the Bank’s op- venture with Saudi Aramco to build a world- parel brands and retailers. erations and improve the transparency of the scale, fully integrated chemicals complex in Bank’s transactions. Reauthorization of We again urge you to vote yes on H.R. Saudi Arabia. The complex, to open in 2015, EXIM is backed by a wide range of associa- 2072—Securing American Jobs Through Ex- will be one of the world’s largest integrated tions and third parties including the Na- ports Act of 2011. chemical facilities. Sadara Chemical Com- tional Association of Manufacturers, the Sincerely, pany is expected to generate thousands of di- IAM, the U.S. Chamber of Congress and the CASS JOHNSON, rect and indirect jobs. Business Roundtable. National Council of Full reauthorization of ExIm is crucial to sus- Support for EX-IM reauthorization trans- Textile Organiza- taining and growing jobs in the United lates into U.S. jobs. In Fiscal Year 2011, the tions (NCTO). States through projects such as Sadara Bank reports that it supported more than $40 KEVIN BURKE, Job Creation Facts billion in exports helping to create or sus- President & CEO, Sadara sustains jobs in the US by estab- tain an estimated 290,000 direct and indirect American Apparel & lishing a presence in this growing region U.S. jobs at more than 3,600 small and large Footwear Associa- which secures access to competitive feed- companies. And more than 80% of the Bank’s tion (AAFA).

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AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION, which account for more than 85 percent of House version, the Securing American Jobs INTERNATIONAL, Ex-Im’s transactions. Tens of thousands of Through Exports Act of 2011 (H.R. 2072), or Washington, DC, May 4, 2012. smaller companies that supply goods and the Senate version, the Ex-Im Bank Reau- ALPA HAILS AGREEMENT ON EX-IM BANK services to large exporters also benefit from thorization Act (S. 1547)—will help grow U.S. REAUTHORIZATION Ex-Im’s activities. exports and create American jobs. Because other countries are providing WASHINGTON.—The following statement is MORE INFORMATION their own exporters with an estimated $1 from Capt. Lee Moak, president of the Air The U.S. Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank is a trillion in export finance—often on terms Line Pilots Association, Int’l, on today’s bi- vital tool to help grow U.S. exports and in- more generous than Ex-Im can provide—fail- partisan agreement on the Export-Import crease American jobs. Ex-Im Bank’s charter ure to reauthorize Ex-Im would amount to Bank’s reauthorization. expired on September 30, 2011, and the Bank unilateral disarmament and cost tens of ‘‘The bipartisan reforms announced today is currently operating under an extension thousands of American jobs. China, for in- to aircraft financing by the Export-Import that expires on May 31, 2012. It is imperative stance, has three export credit agencies that Bank are a first step toward ending world- that Congress approve legislation as soon as last year provided $300 billion in export fi- wide subsidies of widebody aircraft and will possible to reauthorize the Bank for four nance to its exporters—10 times more than help to protect U.S. airline workers from years. Ex-Im provided. This bill would help level unmerited, subsidized foreign competition. The House Financial Services Committee the financial playing field in export markets The reforms will also shine some desperately passed the Securing American Jobs Through and ensure transparency in Ex-Im’s oper- needed light on the Bank’s financing proc- Exports Act of 2011 (H.R. 2072) to reauthorize ations. esses. the bank in June 2011. The Senate Banking, American taxpayers can cheer the fact ‘‘By directing the United States to nego- Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee that this bill would reduce the federal deficit tiate with the four European countries that passed its version of a reauthorization bill, by hundreds of millions of dollars. Far from finance Airbus, the reauthorization will help the Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization Act (S. being a subsidy for corporations, Ex-Im bring about a necessary end to worldwide 1547), in September 2011. The two bills were charges fees for its services that have gen- subsidies of widebody aircraft. There is no similar, but not identical. erated more than $4 billion in revenue for justifiable reason why U.S. taxpayer money In December 2011, the two authorizing the U.S. Treasury over the past six years. should be used to put one sector of jobs at a committees reached an agreement that Further, Ex-Im loans expose the U.S. tax- disadvantage while helping another. would gradually increase the Bank’s lending payer to little risk because they are backed ‘‘Getting things done in Washington, D.C., cap to $135 billion and reauthorize the Bank by the collateral of the goods being exported. is about compromise, and I am pleased that through fiscal year 2015, but the bill failed to Borrowers have defaulted on less than 2 per- all parties were able to come together to move with the year-end legislative packages. cent of all loans backed by Ex-Im over the agree to this reasonable settlement. I ap- A stop-gap action passed Congress in late De- past eight decades, a default rate lower than plaud the leadership of Majority Leader Can- cember that included an extension of Ex-Im commercial banks. Bank’s authorization through May 31, 2012. tor and Minority Whip Hoyer for their dili- The Chamber strongly supports H.R. 2072 The bill, though, does not increase the lend- gent work to bring this compromise together and urges the House to consider this issue as ing cap or provide for a stable, long-term rein a way that protects U.S. manufacturing expeditiously as possible. The Chamber will authorization. Without a higher lending and airline jobs. I am encouraged that the include votes on, or in relation to, this bill limit, the bank will run out of funding abil- House intends to take up this legislation in our annual How They Voted scorecard. ity in the coming months. next week, and I hope that the Senate will Sincerely, follow this action with haste. As the official export credit agency of the R. BRUCE JOSTEN. ‘‘It is important to ensure that U.S. tax- United States, Ex-Im Bank assists in financing the export of U.S. goods and services payer dollars are not used in a way that po- MANUFACTS: EX-IM BANK AND EXPORT from thousands of American companies. It tentially has a net detrimental effect on U.S. FINANCE employment. This agreement today recog- operates at no cost to the taxpayer, and it REAUTHORIZATION WILL HELP MANUFACTURERS nizes this fact and is designed to correct an has a track record of returning money to the GROW U.S. EXPORTS AND CREATE JOBS emerging and egregious problem with Ex-Im U.S. Treasury. Bank aircraft financing. This is a positive For the United States to grow manufac- Ex-Im Bank is currently authorized to pro- move toward leveling the playing field for turing jobs, we must rely on exports to fast- vide up to $100 billion in loans, guarantees U.S. airlines and their workers in the global er-growing markets around the world. The and insurance to support U.S. exports. The marketplace. Commerce Department estimates that every Bank closed fiscal year 2011 at $89 billion, ‘‘The reauthorization bill will aid in ending $1 billion increase in exports would create or and the Bank will likely hit its $100 billion subsidies for widebody airplanes. This action support 6,250 additional manufacturing jobs. cap early this spring. Any company that will help to level the playing field for U.S. Last year, the U.S. Export-Import (Ex-Im) needs Ex-Im Bank’s support after that will airlines that compete with foreign airlines, Bank provided $32 billion in export financ- be turned away, and American companies including many that are state-sponsored, ing. That financing supported more than $41 will lose those export sales to foreign compa- that buy U.S.- and European-manufactured billion in exports from more than 3,600 U.S. nies who are receiving aggressive financing planes at below-market rates unavailable to companies. Those exports, in turn, support support from their governments. U.S. and many European airlines. This sub- approximately 290,000 export-related Amer- Over the past five years, Ex-Im Bank has sidized financing gives our foreign competi- ican jobs. returned more than $3.4 billion to the U.S. tors a significant cost advantage, allowing Ex-Im Bank also set a record in its support Treasury. The Congressional Budget Office them to drive U.S. airlines out of inter- of small business. More than 85 percent of estimates that the latest version of the national routes and costing airline workers’ Ex-Im Bank’s transactions were in direct House reauthorization bill (H.R. 2072) will re- jobs. More work needs to be done, and ALPA support of small business last year—a total turn $900 million to the U.S. Treasury. will remain vigorously engaged in this of $6 billion in fiscal year 2011. Ex-Im is considered the ‘‘lender of last refight.’’ Ex-Im Bank boosts U.S. manufacturing sort’’ for U.S. exporters. As we continue to Founded in 1931, ALPA is the world’s larg- competitiveness at no cost to the taxpayer. emerge from the financial crisis, Ex-Im Bank est pilot union, representing more than In fact, Ex-Im has helped reduce the U.S. can help ensure that U.S. companies—espe- 53,000 pilots at 37 airlines in the United budget deficit. Over the past five years, Ex- cially small businesses—have access to the States and Canada. Visit the ALPA website Im Bank has returned more than $3.4 billion financing they need to make international at www.alpa.org. to the U.S. Treasury. The Congressional sales. Budget Office estimates that the latest A TOUGH GLOBAL MARKET FOR MANUFACTURERS version of the House reauthorization bill MAY 7, 2012. The U.S. trails countries like Brazil, Can- (H.R. 2072) will return $900 million to the TO THE MEMBERS OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF ada, China, Germany, France, India and U.S. Treasury. Ex-Im Bank helps U.S. manu- REPRESENTATIVES: The U.S. Chamber of Italy in official export credit volumes as a facturers compete on a level playing field in Commerce, the world’ largest business fed- share of the national economy. Germany, a tough global market. The U.S. trails coun- eration, representing the interests of more France and India all provided at least seven tries like Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, than three million businesses of all sizes, times more export assistance as a share of France, India and Italy in official export sectors, and regions, strongly supports H.R. GDP than the United States did in 2010. 2072, the ‘‘Export-Import Bank Reauthoriza- credit volumes as a share of the national In 2010, export credit agencies in Brazil and tion Act of 2012,’’ a compromise bill which economy. Germany, France and India all China (which are not members of the OECD) would reauthorize the Export-Import Bank provided at least seven times more export as- provided 10 times more financing to their ex- of the United States (Ex-Im) set to expire on sistance as a share of GDP than the United porters, as a share of GDP, than the Ex-Im May 31, 2012. States did in 2010. Bank did for American exporters. In 2010, Failure to enact this bill would put at risk HOW CONGRESS CAN HELP China issued $45 billion in new export credit the nearly 300,000 American jobs at 3,600 Provide Ex-Im Bank with a stable, long- compared to the United States’ $13 billion. companies that depend on Ex-Im to compete term reauthorization and a significant in- Export Development Canada (EDC) facili- in global markets. Ex-Im is especially impor- crease in its lending authority. Voting for tated more than $84 billion in business in tant to small- and medium-sized businesses, reauthorization legislation—whether the 2010. Canada’s credit volume is almost the

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This sup- U.S. exporters by matching credit support ‘‘When other countries are providing their port is needed now more than ever. other nations provide, ensuring U.S. export- own exporters with an estimated $1 trillion According to the U.S. Chamber of Com- ers are able to compete based upon the price in export finance—often on terms more gen- merce, small businesses make up 87 percent and performance features of their products. erous than Ex-Im can provide—failure to re- of Ex-Im Bank transactions. If the Ex-Im Denying Ex-Im Bank support to U.S. manu- authorize Ex-Im would amount to unilateral Bank is not reauthorized, thousands of facturers is tantamount to ‘‘unilateral disar- disarmament and cost tens of thousands of American jobs will be lost as U.S. companies mament’’ in the marketplace. American jobs. ship more production work abroad where EXPORTS ARE VITAL TO THE U.S. ECONOMY ‘‘This bill will guarantee a level financial they can take advantage of the financing playing field in export markets and ensure The mature domestic U.S. market for man- provided by other countries’ export credit transparency in Ex-Im’s operations. For that ufactured goods is not growing as rapidly as agencies—financing that they would have reason, the Chamber urges Congress to swift- our manufacturing productivity. For the preferred to obtain from the Ex-Im Bank. ly pass this bill to reauthorize Ex-Im.’’ U.S. to grow manufacturing jobs, we must Without Ex-Im financing the U.S. aero- rely on exports to faster-growing markets space industry, which is one of the few INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PRO- around the world. American industries with a positive balance The United States has fallen behind its FESSIONAL & TECHNICAL ENGI- of trade with the rest of world, will be at a competitors on the export front. In 2000, the NEERS, severe disadvantage. European competitors U.S. share of global exports of manufactured Washington, DC, May 7, 2012. will be free to support their companies DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: As President of the goods was 13.8 percent. By 2009, our share had through their comprehensive industrial poli- International Federation of Professional and fallen to 8.6 percent. If we had maintained cies. As China’s export credit agency con- Technical Engineers (IFPTE), I am writing our market share, U.S. exports in 2009 would tinues to grow dramatically, we need to sup- in support of H.R. 2072, legislation to reau- have been $435 billion higher. port the only tool the U.S. has to effectively The Commerce Department estimates that thorize the Export-Import Bank. IFPTE, compete with China. every $1 billion increase in exports would which represents over 25,000 engineering and The bipartisan bill H.R. 2072, which will be create or support 6,250 additional manufac- technical workers employed in the aerospace voted on this week under the suspension cal- turing jobs, so that $435 billion jump trans- industry, urges you to vote in support of this endar, represents a clear break from the lates to more than 2.7 million jobs. legislation. Beltway politics that have failed to address H.R. 2072 will reauthorize the Export-Im- the real struggles of ordinary Americans. [From General Aviation Manufacturers port Bank’s lending authority to $140 billion, During this time of intense global competi- Association, May 7, 2012] starting at $120 billion in 2012 and increasing tion and persistent high unemployment, U.S. by $10 billion in 2013, and again in 2014. By exporters need the critical resources of the GAMA URGES SWIFT ACTION ON EXPORT- guaranteeing loans to foreign corporations IMPORT BANK REAUTHORIZATION Ex-Im Bank. I strongly urge you to support wishing to purchase U.S. made goods, the American jobs and to vote for this important WASHINGTON, DC.—GAMA hailed the bipar- funding increase for the Export-Import Bank legislation. tisan agreement between Majority Leader will help in opening the door to increased do- If you have any questions, please contact Eric Cantor and Minority Whip Steny Hoyer mestic exports, including American made Legislative and Political Director Matthew to end an impasse over the reauthorization airplanes by Boeing workers. This is essen- McKinnon at (301) 967 4575. of the Export-Import Bank. The agreement tial in sustaining America’s number one ex- Sincerely, extends the bank’s charter for three years port, commercial aircraft, while bolstering R. THOMAS BUFFENBARGER, and increases its lending authority to $140 good paying and highly skilled U.S. jobs here International President. billion. at home. In addition to aerospace manufac- The General Aviation Manufacturers Asso- turing, many other American industries will [May 5, 2012] ciation (GAMA) has supported the bank’s re- also benefit from this reauthorization. authorization because this lending is vital to IFPTE is pleased that Minority Leader A4A COMMENDS IMPORTANT REFORMS IN BI- the industry’s ability to grow and maintain Hoyer and Majority Leader Cantor were able PARTISAN EX-IM BANK REAUTHORIZATION exports as general aviation manufacturing to come to an acceptable compromise when AGREEMENT recovers from the economic downturn. Addi- it comes to the scope of the underwriting au- WASHINGTON, DC.—Airlines for America tionally, the exports generated are key for thority of the Export-Import Bank. This (A4A), the industry trade organization for job creation and for the Obama Administra- compromise will help to preserve our flour- the leading U.S. airlines, today issued the tion’s efforts to double exports by the end of ishing domestic aerospace industry and its following statement on the U.S. Export-Im- 2014. highly skilled workforce. port Bank reauthorization agreement: ‘‘General aviation jobs will be put in jeop- Extending the lending authority of the Ex- ‘‘We appreciate the hard work of Repub- ardy if the Export-Import Bank is not reau- port-Import Bank is a responsible and sound lican House Majority Leader Eric Cantor and thorized,’’ said Pete Bunce, GAMA’s presi- reinvestment in the American workforce. Democratic House Minority Whip Steny dent and CEO. ‘‘Furthermore, general avia- When it comes to the House floor this week, Hoyer, who negotiated a bipartisan agree- tion manufacturing is one of the few remain- IFPTE urges you to vote in support of H.R. ment that ensures increased transparency in ing industries that contributes positively to 2072. the Ex-Im Bank’s lending practices, calls for the U.S. balance of trade. Our member com- Thank you for your consideration. Should greater economic impact analysis of loans panies have dramatically increased their use you have any questions please contact and would implement other important re- of Export-Import Bank financing over the IFPTE Legislative Director, Matt Biggs, at forms, and we urge passage of the agree- past several years. Continued lending au- (202) 239 4880. ment,’’ said A4A President and CEO Nicholas thority is essential to the success of general Sincerely, E. Calio. aviation manufacturing to compete glob- GREGORY J. JUNEMANN, ABOUT A4A ally.’’ President. Annually, commercial aviation helps drive The Export-Import Bank’s charter lapses more than $1 trillion in U.S. economic activ- on May 31 and is expected to reach its cur- INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ity and nearly 10 million U.S. jobs. A4A air- rent lending limit by the end of May, if not MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS, line members and their affiliates transport earlier. Upper Marlboro, MD, May 7, 2012. more than 90 percent of all U.S. airline pas- ‘‘We appreciate the bi-partisan effort in DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: I am writing to senger and y cargo traffic. For more infor- the House to move this legislation and we urge your support for the Securing American mation about the airline industry, visit urge every House member to support it. We Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011, H.R. 2072, www.airlines.org and follow us on Twitter also call on the Senate to act quickly in which reauthorizes the U.S. Export-Import @airlinesdotorg. order to avoid any lending disruption,’’ (Ex-Im) Bank for three years and raises its added Bunce. lending authority to $140 billion. This bipar- Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. tisan legislation represents a substantial im- Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the remain- U.S. CHAMBER’S DONOHUE PRAISES HOUSE provement from previous House versions and ing time. LEADERS FOR REACHING DEAL ON EX-IM will provide the necessary resources and There are a lot of people on our staffs WASHINGTON, DC.—U.S. Chamber of Com- oversight to allow the Ex-Im Bank to fulfill that have done a great job. You’ve merce President and CEO Thomas J. its vital role in promoting U.S. exports and mentioned Lesli McCollum Gooch. Donohue issued the following statement on creating American jobs. She’s been the senior policy director of the compromise legislation offered by House Since first established in the 1930s, the Ex- the subcommittee. She’s done a great Majority Leader Eric Cantor and Democratic Im Bank’s mission has been to the support Whip Steny Hoyer to reauthorize the Export- the U.S. economy by providing financing for job. Also, Randy Ross and Aaron Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im): U.S. exporters. In today’s highly competitive Ranck. On the majority side here, ‘‘This is great news for thousands of Amer- global marketplace where our global com- Susan Blavin, Alex Teel, and Neil Brad- ican workers, businesses of all sizes, and tax- petitors provide a variety of export support ley have all worked very, very hard. On

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This wide array of organizations is well Leaving those funds in the private sector en- There’s been a lot said about this bill aware of the critical role the Bank plays in sures that those resources will be put to the here. Let me make it very clear: Ex-Im supporting American workers by providing use most highly valued by individual con- Bank’s default rate is less than 1.5 per- credit where it’s prohibitively expensive or by sumers. In contrast, when the government di- cent. There’s no lender out there that neutralizing official foreign credit competition. verts resources into the public sector via pro- has that stellar of a record. We’ve put Just last year, the Bank provided $32 billion grams such as Ex-Im, their use is determined additional funds in here for green tech- in financing to thousands of companies, which by bureaucrats and politically powerful special nology because Ex-Im underwrites all supported nearly 290,000 American jobs. interests, resulting in a distorted market and a their own loans. That’s why they’re However, it is important to note that the misallocation of resources. By distorting the performing so well. So we’ve created work of the Bank is done at no cost to the tax- market and preventing resources from achiev- additional funds for them so they can payer, as it is self-sustaining: the Bank covers ing their highest valued use, Ex-Im actually increase their underwriting ability to all of its operating expenses and loan loss re- costs Americans jobs and reduces America’s make sure they’re making good, safe serves through the fees it charges users of the standard of living! loans. Bank. Finally, Mr. Speaker, I would like to remind Ex-Im Bank makes money for the In fact, the Bank returns money to the my colleagues that there is simply no constitu- taxpayers. And they’ve done a great Treasury, and since 2008 it has returned al- tional justification for the expenditure of funds job. We have an opportunity in this most $2 billion. on programs such as Ex-Im. In fact, the fram- country to create jobs. We can yield I, therefore, urge you to support job creation ers of the Constitution would be horrified to those jobs to China, we can yield those and vote for the Export-Import Bank Reauthor- know that the Federal Government was taking jobs to Germany, to France, to other ization Act of 2012. hard-earned money from the American people countries who want to take jobs from Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, Congress should in order to benefit the politically powerful. this country, or we can make sure that reject H.R. 2072, the Securing American Jobs In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, Ex-Im distorts American companies, large and small, Through Exports Act of 2011, for economic, the market by allowing government bureau- have an opportunity to compete. When moral, and constitutional reasons. The Export- crats to make economic decisions instead of they compete, they create jobs. And, Import Bank is a prime example of corporate individual consumers. Ex-Im also violates guess what? They make money for the welfare, taking money from American tax- basic principles of morality, by forcing Amer- taxpayers because they give it back to payers to prop up the export businesses of ican taxpayers to subsidize the operations of the Treasury. That’s a win-win for ev- large corporations. Companies such as Boeing wealthy companies that could easily afford to erybody. should be able to make sales based solely on engage in international trade without govern- The oversight we placed in this bill— the quality of their products and the willing- ment assistance. Ex-Im also violates the limi- and I want to thank Majority Leader ness of the market to purchase those prod- tations on congressional power to take the ERIC CANTOR for working with me on ucts. Instead, these companies rely on their property of individual citizens and use it to this—when it came out of sub- political connections to subsidize their busi- benefit powerful special interests. It is for committee and an addendum added to nesses. Ex-Im even provided Enron with hun- these reasons that I strongly urge my col- that have created a very, very safe in- dreds of millions of dollars of assistance be- leagues to reject H.R. 2072. stitution. fore that company’s ignominious collapse. Do Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I With that, I ask for an ‘‘aye’’ vote, we really want to continue funding the Enrons submit the following materials in support of and I yield back the balance of my of the world? H.R. 2072, the Export-Import Bank Reauthor- time. Not only is it bad economics to force work- ization Act, as amended. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in ing Americans, small businesses, and entre- SUPPORT AMERICAN JOBS: PASS H.R. 2072 THE support of today’s legislation to reauthorize the preneurs to subsidize the exports of large cor- EXPORT-IMPORT REAUTHORIZATION ACT Export-Import Bank and appreciate the work porations, it is also immoral. Redistribution DEAR COLLEAGUE: Tomorrow the House done by Leaders HOYER and CANTOR to bring from the poor and middle class to the wealthy will take up H.R. 2072, the Export-Import this bill to the floor today. is the most indefensible aspect of the welfare Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012, the long As amended, the Securing American Jobs state, yet it is the most accepted form of wel- term bipartisan reauthorization agreement announced last week. By passing H.R. 2072, Through Exports Act will reauthorize the Ex- fare. At a time when the Federal government Congress will give U.S. business the tools port-Import Bank for three years and incre- is running unprecedentedly large budget defi- they need to compete in the global market mentally increase the assistance it provides cits why are we reauthorizing subsidies for place and create jobs for workers here in the foreign buyers of American products to $140 large corporations? I hope that my colleagues United States. billion by fiscal year 2014, which is roughly in who criticize welfare for the poor on moral and H.R. 2072 reauthorizes the Export-Import line with projected demand. This bipartisan constitutional grounds will vote against this Bank (Ex-Im) for three years, giving U.S. agreement is good for manufacturers, good for program that provides welfare for the rich. businesses the certainty they need, and in- Proponents of continued American support crementally increases the exposure limit to jobs and good for taxpayers. It enjoys broad $140 billion by fiscal year 2014 in response to backing from industry and labor, and it de- for Ex-Im claim that the bank ‘‘creates jobs’’ the growing demand for Ex-Im financing. serves our support. and promotes economic growth. However, this The bill includes a number of provisions that Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong claim rests on a version of what the great will make Ex-Im more effective and account- support of H.R. 2072, the Export-Import Bank economist Henry Hazlitt called the ‘‘broken able. These provisions include funding for Reauthorization Act of 2012, the long term bi- window’’ fallacy. When a hoodlum throws a technology upgrades and requirements that partisan reauthorization agreement announced rock through a store window, it can be said he the Bank submit a business plan to justify last week. has contributed to the economy, as the store the increased exposure, and periodic moni- As a senior member of the House Foreign owner will have to spend money having the toring and reporting to Congress on the Bank’s default rate. Affairs Committee, I believe that by passing window fixed. The benefits to those who re- The legislation is widely supported by this bill, Congress will give U.S. business the paired the window are visible for all to see, Labor and business groups—such as Inter- tools they need to compete in the global mar- therefore it is easy to see the broken window national Association of Machinists and Aero- ket place and create jobs for workers here in as economically beneficial. However, the space Workers, NAM, Chamber of Commerce the United States. ‘‘benefits’’ of the broken window are revealed and Business Roundtable. These groups un- H.R. 2072 reauthorizes the Export-Import as an illusion when one takes into account derstand the critical role the Bank plays in Bank (Ex-Im) for three years, giving U.S. busi- what is not seen: the businesses and workers supporting American workers by providing credit where it’s prohibitively expensive or nesses the certainty they need, and incremen- who would have benefited had the store by neutralizing official foreign credit com- tally increases the exposure limit to $140 bil- owner not spent money repairing a window, petition. lion by fiscal year 2014 in response to the but rather been free to spend his money as he Just last year, the Bank provided $32 bil- growing demand for Ex-Im financing. chose. lion in financing to thousands of companies,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2477 which supported nearly 290,000 American cantly increasing their assistance to help long-term reauthorization the U.S. Export- jobs. Over 80 percent of those transactions their domestic companies compete abroad.’’ Import Bank, ending uncertainty for busi- directly supported small businesses. You can McDermott: ‘‘The Export-Import Bank is a nesses and providing the resources needed to see for yourself the work the Bank has done perfect example of a simple, free way that keep American exporters competitive. To in your district, by visiting their website Congress can help U.S. businesses export meet expected financing demands, the bill http://www.exim.gov/congmap/#/us. U.S.-made products, but Republican radical increases the Bank’s exposure limit to $120 It is important to note that the work of ideology has gotten in the way again of Con- billion through September 30, and increases the Bank is done at no cost to the taxpayer, gress acting to help the economy—this time the limit to $130 billion in Fiscal Year 2013 as they are self-sustaining: the Bank covers they’re refusing to give the Bank the tools it and $140 billion in Fiscal Year 2014. all of its operating expenses and loan loss re- needs to keep helping U.S. businesses remain Reauthorization of the Export-Import serves through the fees it charges users of competitive. The Bank has a proven track Bank is part of the Make It In America plan, the Bank. In fact, the Bank returns money record—in 2010 alone, it supported $34 billion as it provides financing to U.S. businesses to to the Treasury, and since 2008 they have re- worth of U.S. exports and 227,000 U.S. jobs at help them sell their products around the turned almost $2 billion. more than 3,300 U.S. companies. We should world and create jobs here at home. Last I urge you to support this job creating leg- be working on a long-term reauthorization of year, financing from the Export-Import islation, which gives American companies the Bank that gives businesses the certainty Bank helped 3,600 private companies add al- the tools they need to grow and create local that the U.S. government is committed to most 300,000 jobs across the country. jobs in communities across the country, promoting U.S.-made exports. And, we With other nations aggressively supporting should also dramatically increase its lending while making money for American tax- in their businesses’ exports, it is critical authority so the Bank can keep up with our payers. that the Bank continue to provide assistance increased exports—and keep up with our Sincerely, to American businesses in order to stay com- trading partners who give their exporters CAROLYN MCCARTHY, petitive. Prominent business organizations much more in export financing than we give Member of Congress. agree: to American exporters.’’ National Association of Manufacturers: BACKGROUND ‘‘The Ex-Im Bank plays a critical role in NEW DEMS SUPPORT MULTI-YEAR EX-IM manufacturers’ ability to export to new mar- REAUTHORIZATION The mandate of the Export-Import Bank is to support U.S. exports and the employment kets and keep up with growing global com- WASHINGTON, DC.—Today, leaders of the of U.S. workers. The Bank uses its authority petition . . . It’s imperative that Congress New Democrat Coalition, chaired by Rep. Jo- and resources to finance U.S. exports pri- reauthorize Ex-Im and increase the Bank’s seph Crowley (NY 7), released the following marily in circumstances when alternative, lending limit for the sake of jobs and the statement on reauthorization of the Export- private sector export financing may not be competitiveness of manufacturers in the Import Bank. available or is prohibitively expensive or United States. Should Congress fail to act, it ‘‘Thanks to House Minority Whip Steny risky. will give our competitors an advantage, Hoyer’s vigilance, we finally reached an Under the current law, the U.S. Export-Im- harm job growth and create a large speed agreement for a multi-year reauthorization port Bank may not provide loans, guarantees bump in our path to doubling exports.’’ of the Ex-Im Bank. While this agreement is or insurance at any one time in excess of $100 [3/15/12] not perfect, it will give American businesses billion. The Bank is expected to reach that Chamber of Commerce: ‘‘Failure to reau- much-needed certainty to sell their products limit before the Bank’s authorization expires thorize Ex-Im would amount to America’s abroad and create jobs here at home. The on May 31. The Bank operates on a self-sus- unilateral disarmament in the face of other New Dems stand behind the House’s reau- taining basis, using offsetting collections to nations’ aggressive trade finance programs thorization, and we encourage our colleagues fund administrative and program expenses. . . . With other countries’ export credit on both sides of the aisle to support this The Bank seeks to level the playing field agencies providing an estimated $1 trillion in agreement.’’ for U.S. exporters by matching credit sup- export finance—often on terms more gen- The current legislation authorizes the Ex- port that other nations provide to their ex- erous than Ex-Im can provide—failure to ap- port-Import Bank for another three years porters. But the United States is ‘‘clearly prove this reauthorization legislation would outgunned when it comes to foreign [export and gradually increases the bank’s lending put U.S. exporters at a sharper competitive credit] competition,’’ Bank Chairman Fred authority over that timeframe to $140 bil- disadvantage.’’ [3/19/12] lion. Last year alone, Ex-Im financing helped Hochberg said in testimony before the Sen- Business Roundtable: ‘‘Ex-Im’s positive more than 3,000 companies add almost 300,000 ate earlier this year. For example, from 2006 contributions to the international competi- 2010, China issued over $203 billion in new jobs across America. tiveness of American companies and workers medium- and long-term export credit financ- Statement supported by New Dem Leader- and to the U.S. economy overall are well ing, an amount four times invested by the ship Members, led by Chair Representative documented. In FY2011, Ex-Im facilitated United States in absolute dollars, and ten Joseph Crowley (NY 7), and Vice-Chairs Rep- roughly $41 billion in U.S. export sales by resentative Jim Himes (CT 4), Representa- times more as a share of GDP. (Stephen J. Ezell, The Information Technology & Inno- more than 3,600 U.S. small and large compa- tive Ron Kind (WI 3), Representative Rick nies, supporting nearly 290,000 U.S. jobs . . . Larsen (WA 2), and Representative Allyson vation Foundation, ‘‘Understanding the Im- portance of Export Credit Financing to U.S. It is also important to recognize that Ex-Im Schwartz (PA 13). has made these positive contributions while The New Democrat Coalition is dedicated Competitiveness, June 2011) Countries like China do not always comply returning revenue to the U.S. Treasury.’’ to maintaining America’s standing as the [3/18/12] world’s strongest, most successful nation. with international guidelines relating to export financing, and the Bank is developing Congress must act quickly before the Ex- Founded in 1997, the New Dems believe firm- new tools to confront this challenge. The port-Import Bank’s authority expires on ly in the power of American ingenuity and President of the Bank recently described May 31 so that businesses have the certainty innovation, and are focused on finding ways how Ex-Im is using these tools to ensure U.S. they need to boost exports and create jobs to foster and harness this creativity to grow companies can compete against Chinese fi- here at home. our economy, create new American jobs, and nancing, using as an illustrative example a ensure a safer and more secure future for our REAUTHORIZING THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK competition to sell 150 locomotives to Paki- country. For more information on the 42 stan Rail. The Chinese Development Bank DEAR COLLEAGUE: As Congress considers member Coalition, visit the New Dems offered its locomotive manufacturer very H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through website at http://ndc.crowley.house.gov. generous export financing: Exports Act of 2011, which reauthorizes the ‘‘To remedy this, the Obama Administra- Export-Import bank, I urge you read the fol- LEVIN, MCDERMOTT URGE REAUTHORIZATION tion put together a competitive financing lowing article that highlights how this legis- OF EXPORT-IMPORT BANK package. And for the first time, we went to lation will assist American manufacturers WASHINGTON.—Ways and Means Committee the OECD to share with them our decision to increase exports. Since 1934, the bank has Ranking Member Sander Levin (D MI) and offer financing outside of internationally served as the principal government agency Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Jim agreed upon terms and conditions. That’s responsible for aiding the export of American McDermott (D WA) today made the following how we can level the playing field for Amer- goods and services, thereby creating and sus- statements regarding the agreement to reau- ican businesses[.] . . . [W]hen we see a clear taining U.S. jobs. thorize the Export-Import Bank: example that state-directed capital is imped- Sincerely, Levin: ‘‘Congress needs to act immediately ing a sale for an American company, we will KEVIN YODER, with the Export-Import Bank reauthoriza- go the extra step to offset the market distor- Member of Congress. tion. The United States needs to dramati- tion. cally increase its exports and reduce our FEBRUARY 21, 2012: A CONSERVATIVE’S TAKE trade deficit to strengthen the economy and HOUSE REACHES AGREEMENT ON EXPORT-IM- ON THE EX-IM BANK create jobs and Export-Import Bank financ- PORT BANK REAUTHORIZATION TO STRENGTH- I support the entrepreneurial dynamism of ing will help us do that. As Republicans EN AMERICAN MANUFACTURING, SPUR JOB free markets. I believe entrepreneurs are wring their hands in a stale ideological de- CREATION more likely than government bureaucrats to bate over whether to support American ex- Today, House Democratic and Republican build successful businesses and provide sta- ports, China and other countries are signifi- leadership have reached an agreement on a ble, good-paying jobs. I oppose government

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2478 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 interference in the marketplace. I want gov- As a conservative, I would like to see free effectively in the global marketplace. We ernment to spend less, interfere less, do less, markets expanded. We should enter into urge you to join us in supporting swift Ex-Im and tax less. more free market reform agreements with Bank reauthorization. So when a few fellow conservatives criti- our trading partners. We should reform our Yours truly, cize plans to reauthorize the Export-Import tax code and our regulatory regime to ensure Birmingham Business Alliance (AL), Bank on grounds that it is just another cost- we are competitive. Business Council of Alabama (AL), ly government corporate welfare program, But nixing the Ex-Im Bank now without South Shelby County Chamber of Com- why do I strongly disagree? The answer is international financing reform agreements merce (AL), Arkansas State Chamber simple—the Ex-Im Bank is none of the does nothing to promote free markets. It of Commerce/Associated Industries of things some of my fellow conservatives merely undermines U.S. manufacturing, Arkansas (AR), Arizona Chamber of claim. kills high-paying American jobs, and erodes Commerce and Industry (AZ), Buckeye The Ex-Im Bank assists U.S. manufactur- our ability to compete in a worldwide mar- Valley Chamber of Commerce (AZ), ers—small and large—to export their goods ketplace. Until we can expand our trade Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce (AZ), to foreign buyers. Typically it facilitates agreements to include more free market Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce loan guarantees for foreign buyers who want principles, refusing to reauthorize the Ex-Im (AZ), North Scottsdale Chamber of to buy U.S. goods. Whether it is big names Bank is essentially unilateral disarmament. Commerce (AZ), Tucson Metropolitan like General Electric, Caterpillar and Boe- That is foolhardy. Chamber of Commerce (AZ), Alliance ing, or small companies (which comprise 87% GEORGE LANDRITH. of Chambers of Commerce of Ventura of the bank’s transactions), the Ex-Im Bank Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I sub- and Santa Barbara Counties (CA), Cali- helps their foreign buyers obtain financing mit the following materials in support fornia Chamber of Commerce (CA), Greater Fresno Chamber of Commerce so that American goods are sold and shipped of H.R. 2072, the Export-Import Bank abroad. This means more American employ- (CA), Greater Oxnard Chamber of Com- ment and more exports. Reauthorization Act, as amended. merce (CA), Huntington Beach Cham- The Ex-Im Bank does not compete with MAY 4, 2012. ber of Commerce (CA), Irvine Chamber private financial institutions, but rather TO MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES CON- of Commerce (CA), Long Beach Area fills-in banking gaps so that U.S. goods can GRESS: We are writing to urge your support Chamber of Commerce (CA), Los Ange- be exported to nations where commercial fi- for reauthorization of the Export-Import les Area Chamber of Commerce (CA), nancing is insufficient. The Ex-Im Bank (Ex-Im) Bank of the United States, and a si- Orange County Business Council (CA), doesn’t cost taxpayers a dime. Rather, it multaneous increase in its lending cap. Ex- Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce makes money from the fees charged to for- Im Bank—which is set to expire on May 31— (CA), Redondo Beach Chamber of Com- eign buyers which get pumped back into the is a vital resource in helping U.S. companies merce (CA), San Francisco Chamber of U.S. Treasury and helps reduce the deficit. both large and small to successfully engage Commerce (CA), Santa Clara Chamber The Ex-Im Bank has a 75 year track-record in international trade. of Commerce and Visitors Bureau (CA); and the Congressional Budget Office projects The Ex-Im Bank is a self-sustaining federal Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce (AL), in the coming years, the Ex-Im Bank will agency that assists In financing the export Shoals Chamber of Commerce (AL), pump $900 million into the U.S. Treasury— of U.S. goods and services to international San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of not to mention the hundreds of billions of markets. In the five years since Congress Commerce (CA), Simi Valley Chamber dollars of U.S. made goods that will be ex- last reauthorized the Bank’s operations, it of Commerce (CA), South Bay Associa- ported and the hundreds of thousands of has returned about $3.4 billion to the U.S. tion of Chambers of Commerce (CA), American jobs that will be supported. In 2011 Treasury above and beyond the cost of its Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce alone, the bank facilitated sales abroad that operations. For the fiscal year ending on (CA), Colorado Association of Com- supported 290,000 American jobs. September 30, 2011, Ex-Im Bank supported merce and Industry (CO), Crested Some conservatives incorrectly argue that $40.6 billion worth of U.S. exports at more Butte/Mt Crested Butte Chamber of the Ex-Im Bank is similar to the Solyndra than 3,600 U.S. companies, helping to create Commerce (CO), Denver Metro Cham- scandal where government bureaucrats gave or sustain 290,000 export-related U.S. jobs. ber of Commerce (CO), Greater Colo- about $500 million to a business headed by This past December, Congress extended Ex- rado Springs Chamber of Commerce Obama fundraisers. To make matters worse, Im Bank’s authorization until May 31 at its and EDC (CO), Connecticut Business & Solyndra’s own business plan showed that it current lending ceiling of $100 billion. Due to Industry Association (CT), Fairfield could not turn a profit. Solyndra represents unprecedented demand for export financing Chamber of Commerce (CT), Delaware what is deeply wrong with government at- over the last few years, Ex-Im Bank esti- State Chamber of Commerce (DE), tempts to manipulate the marketplace. mates that it will reach this limit well be- Florida Chamber of Commerce (FL), But the Ex-Im Bank and Solyndra have fore May. As a result, unless Ex-Im Bank is Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce nothing in common. Solyndra involved gov- reauthorized quickly and at an increased (FL), Barrow County Chamber of Com- ernment awarding taxpayer funded cash lending cap, it will be forced to halt new merce (GA), Georgia Chamber of Com- grants to failing businesses owned by polit- transactions—depriving U.S. businesses of a merce (GA), Greater Rome Georgia ical allies. The money was completely wast- vital financing source at a time when ex- Chamber of Commerce (GA), Gwinnett ed, the business failed, and no jobs were cre- ports are becoming an increasingly vital part Chamber of Commerce (GA), Chamber ated. of our nation’s economic recovery. of Commerce of Hawaii (HI), Hong The Ex-Im Bank is entirely different. It Ex-Im Bank is particularly critical for Kong.China.Hawaii Chamber of Com- doesn’t hand out cash grants. It facilitates small businesses, where—in 2011 alone—Ex- merce (HI), Kauai Chamber of Com- financing for foreign buyers who want to Im Bank lent more than $6 billion to almost merce (HI), Kona-Kohala Chamber of purchase American manufactured goods. The 2,000 such companies. In many cases, the Commerce (HI), Maui Chamber of Com- foreign buyer must qualify for the loans. trade finance supplied was essential for the merce (HI), Molokai Chamber of Com- Since its inception, less than 2% of the completion of the export transaction, and merce (HI), Greater Craigmont Area Bank’s loans have ever defaulted. Even then, would not have been available from the pri- Chamber of Commerce (ID), Greater the manufactured goods are part of the col- vate sector. Ex-Im Bank’s support extended Pocatello Chamber of Commerce (ID), lateral for the loan. This is one of the rea- to exporters in industries as diverse as aero- Batavia Chamber of Commerce (IL), sons why the Ex-Im Bank returns money to space, wine, global health, clean technology Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce the U.S. Treasury, rather than takes money and agriculture. (IL), Downers Grove Area Chamber of from the taxpayer. Ex-Im Bank is also critical to the ability Commerce & Industry (IL), GOA Re- Some conservatives oppose reauthorization of U.S. exporters to compete on a level inter- gional Business Association (IL), Illi- of the Ex-Inn Bank because they see it as an national playing field, where competitors re- nois Chamber of Commerce (IL), Joliet interference with the free market. On a pure- ceive aggressive support from their own Regional Chamber of Commerce & In- ly theoretical level, I can see their point. countries’ export credit agencies. The U.S. dustry (IL), Kankakee Regional Cham- But the problem with this analysis is that trails countries like Brazil, Canada, China, ber of Commerce (IL), Mendota Area the international marketplace isn’t a free Germany, France, India, and Italy in official Chamber of Commerce (IL), Mendota market. export credit volumes as a share of each Area Chamber of Commerce (IL); Virtually every other nation offers export country’s national economy. According to Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce loan assistance. In fact, China and many the Information Technology & Innovation (IL), Peoria Area Chamber of Com- other nations actually offer aggressive, Foundation, export credit banks in Brazil merce (IL), Rockford Chamber of Com- below market loans to induce foreign buyers and China provided 10 times more financing merce (IL), Rolling Meadows Chamber to purchase their goods. When the U.S. com- to their exporters as a share of GDP in 2010 of Commerce (IL), Western DuPage petes on quality and price, it wins the com- than the Ex-Im Bank did for American ex- Chamber of Commerce (IL), Quad Cit- petition. That is precisely why nations like porters. Even the export credit agency of ies Chamber of Commerce (IL/IA), China intervene and offer cut rate financing Canada—which has an economy about one- Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Com- with very generous terms so that they can eighth our size—does more lending volume. merce (IN), Warsaw/Kosciusko County undercut U.S. firms. Europe does this as Without Ex-Im Bank reauthorization, our Chamber of Commerce (IN), Fredonia well. country’s exporters won’t be able to compete Area Chamber of Commerce (KS),

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2479 Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce Commerce (SC), Greater Columbia Kitzhaber, Oregon; Governor Terry E. (KS), Wichita Metro Chamber of Com- Chamber of Commerce (SC), Greater Branstad, Iowa; Governor John merce (KS), Greater Louisville Inc— Summerville/Dorchester County Cham- deJongh, Jr., Virgin Islands; Governor The Metro Chamber of Commerce (KY), ber of Commerce (SC). Luis G. Fortun˜ o, Puerto Rico; Gov- Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (KY), ernor Martin O’Malley, Maryland; Gov- Northern Kentucky Chamber of Com- ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, ernor Mark Dayton, Minnesota; Gov- merce (KY), World Trade Center Ken- CALIFORNIA, CONNECTICUT, GUAM, ernor Edmond G. Brown, Jr., Cali- tucky (KY), Baton Rouge Area Cham- HAWAI’I, ILLINOIS, IOWA, KEN- fornia; Governor Mary Fallin, Okla- ber (LA), Central Louisiana Chamber of TUCKY, MARYLAND, MASSACHU- homa; Governor Neil Abercrombie, Ha- Commerce (LA), East St. Tammany SETTS, MINNESOTA, NEVADA, waii; Governor Jan Brewer, Arizona. Chamber of Commerce (LA), Greater NORTH CAROLINA, OKLAHOMA, OR- New Orleans, Inc. (LA), New Orleans EGON, PUERTO RICO, SOUTH DA- OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, Chamber of Commerce (LA), Southwest KOTA, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, Springfield, IL, December 6, 2011. Louisiana Economic Development Alli- VERMONT, WASHINGTON. DEAR ILLINOIS REPRESENTATIVE: I write to ance (LA), The Southwest Louisiana March 19, 2012. urge your strong support for reauthorization Economic Development Alliance (LA), Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, of the U.S. Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im). Ex- Chambers Southwest Louisiana (LA), Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, Capitol Im is the official export credit agency of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts Building, Washington, DC. U.S. and assists in financing the export of (MA), Carroll County Chamber (MD); Hon. HARRY REID, American goods and services from many in- Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, Capitol Building dustries at no cost to the American tax- (MD), Auburn Hills Chamber of Com- Washington, DC. payer. Ex-Im’s charter expired on September merce (MI), Detroit Regional Chamber Hon. NANCY PELOSI, 30, 2011, and the Bank is currently operating of Commerce (MI), Traverse City Area Minority Leader, U.S. House of Representatives, under authority provided in the current Chamber of Commerce (MI), River Capitol Building, Washington, DC. short-term Continuing Resolution. Heights Chamber of Commerce (MN), Hon. MITCH MCCONNELL, Global trade is an integral part of our na- Missouri Chamber of Commerce (MO), Minority Leader, U.S. Senate, Capitol Building, tion’s economic recovery. In 2010, Illinois ex- St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Washington, DC. ports totaled $50 billion, up 20 percent from Association (MO), Covington County DEAR SPEAKER BOEHNER, LEADER REID, 2009. Through the first half of 2011, exports Chamber of Commerce (MS), Montana LEADER PELOSI AND LEADER MCCONNELL: As are up another 30 percent over the same time Chamber of Commerce (MT), Ahoskie governors of states and territories across the period in 2010. The Ex-Im Bank has provided Chamber of Commerce (NC), Cabarrus nation whose economies, communities and significant support towards our momentum. Regional Chamber of Commerce (NC), families benefit from exports, we urge you to Over the last five years, Ex-Im has assisted Charlotte Chamber of Commerce (NC), pass a four-year reauthorization of the U.S. more than 280 Illinois companies export their Fayetteville-Cumberland County Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im) and raise the products and services around the world, in- Chamber of Commerce (NC), Greater limit on Ex-Im’s loan portfolio to no less cluding 114 firms in 2011. Raleigh Chamber of Commerce (NC), than $135 billion. As the official export credit At a time of high unemployment, the Ex- Greater Wilmington Chamber of Com- agency of the United States, Ex-Im is a crit- merce (NC), Laurinburg/Scotland Coun- Im Bank is an important source of job cre- ical tool for U.S. exporters in our states and ation and sustainment. Last year alone, Ex- ty Area Chamber of Commerce (NC), a money-maker for American taxpayers. North Carolina Chamber of Commerce At a time of high unemployment, Ex-Im is Im supported $34 billion in exports, which in (NC), Rowan County Chamber of Com- an important source of job creation and turn supported the creation or sustainment merce (NC), North Dakota Chamber of sustainment. Last year alone, Ex-Im sup- of an estimated 230,000 jobs at more than Commerce (ND), New Hampshire Busi- ported $34 billion in exports which in turn 3,300 companies across the country. In addi- ness & Industry Association (NH), supported the creation or sustainment of an tion, approximately 80 percent of the Ex-Im Gateway Regional Chamber of Com- estimated 230,000 jobs at more than 3,300 Bank’s transactions are in support of small merce (NJ), Mercer Regional Chamber companies across the country. In addition, businesses. of Commerce (NJ), New Jersey Cham- approximately 80 percent of the Ex-Im’s The Ex-Im Bank is financially self-sus- ber of Commerce (NJ), Boulder City transactions are in support of small US. taining. In the five years since Congress last Chamber of Commerce (NV), Carson businesses. Ex-Im works for American com- reauthorized the Bank’s operations, Ex-Im Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visi- panies and taxpayers—it is good business and has returned more than $3 billion to the U.S. tors Authority (NV), Henderson Cham- good government. Treasury. In this period of deficit reduction, ber of Commerce (NV), North Las Ex-Im also is financially self-sustaining. In the Bank makes money for the U.S. Govern- Vegas Chamber of Commerce (NV); the five years since Congress last reauthor- ment Ex-Im works for American companies White Pine Chamber of Commerce (NV), ized Ex-Im, it has returned more than $3 bil- and taxpayers—it is good business and good Adirondack Regional Chamber of Com- lion to the U.S. Treasury above and beyond government. merce (NY), Albany-Colonie Regional the cost of its operations. Ex-Im is critical to the ability of many Chamber of Commerce (NY), Buffalo- Ex-Im is critical to the ability of exporters U.S. exporters to compete on a level inter- in our states to compete on a level inter- Niagara Partnership (NY), Business national playing field where competitors re- national playing field where competitors re- Council of New York State, Inc. (NY), ceive aggressive support from their own ceive aggressive support from their own Chamber of Schenectady County (NY), countries’ export credit agencies. At a time countries’ export credit agencies. At a time Long Island Association (NY), Manhat- of significant economic challenge here at of significant economic challenge here at tan Chamber of Commerce (NY), North home, support for the Ex-Im Bank means home, support for Ex-Im means support for Country Chamber of Commerce (NY), support for U.S. exports and U.S. jobs. U.S. exports and U.S. jobs. Rochester Business Alliance (NY), Ash- I urge your strong support for the timely Ex-Im’s temporary reauthorization will ex- reauthorization of the Ex-Im Bank. land Area Chamber of Commerce (OH), pire on May 31, and failure to reauthorize its Regards, Chamber of Commerce Serving Middle- operations at an internationally competitive PAT QUINN, town, Monroe & Trenton (OH), Cin- level will seriously disadvantage U.S. compa- cinnati USA Regional Chamber of Com- nies—small and large—potentially resulting Governor. merce (OH), Clermont Chamber of in the loss of thousands of jobs in our states. Commerce (OH), Lima/Allen County We strongly urge you to approve legisla- FLORIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Chamber of Commerce (OH), Waterville tion before June 1, 2012 to reauthorize Ex-Im Tallahassee, FL. Nov. 22, 2011. Area Chamber of Commerce (OH), with a higher lending cap to support surging Hon. BILL NELSON, Westerville Area Chamber of Com- U.S. exports and American jobs. It is the U.S. Senate, Hart Senate Office Building, merce (OH), Youngstown/Warren Re- right thing to do for our states, our economy Washington DC. gional Chamber (OH); and our nation. DEAR SENATOR NELSON: I am writing to Cushing Chamber of Commerce (OK), Sincerely, urge your support for reauthorization of the Tulsa Metro Chamber (OK), Gresham Governor Chris Gregoire, Washington; U.S. Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im). Ex-Im is Area Chamber of Commerce (OR), Leb- Governor Bev Perdue, North Carolina; the official export credit agency of the anon Chamber of Commerce (OR), Port- Governor Mike Beebe, Arkansas; Gov- United States and assists in financing the land Business Alliance (OR), ernor Dannel P. Malloy, Connecticut; export of U.S. goods and services from many Wilsonville Area Chamber of Com- Governor Peter Shumlin, Vermont; U.S. industries at no cost to the American merce (OR), Erie Regional Chamber & Governor Deval Patrick, Massachu- taxpayer. Ex-Im’s charter expired on Sep- Growth Partnership (PA), Greater setts; Governor Robert Bentley, Ala- tember 30, 2011 and is operating under au- Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce bama; Governor Pat Quinn, Illinois; thorities provided in the current short-term (PA), Pennsylvania Chamber of Busi- Governor Steven L. Beshear, Ken- Continuing Resolution. ness and Industry (PA), Schuylkill tucky; Governor Eddie Baza Calvo, Ex-Im provides significant support to Chamber of Commerce (PA), Northern Guam; Governor Brian Sandoval, Ne- many Florida companies. Over the last five Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce vada; Governor Dennis Daugaard, years, EX-IM has assisted more than 600 (RI), Charleston Metro Chamber of South Dakota; Governor John A. Florida companies export their products and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2480 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 services around the world. And more than 470 Im Bank works for American companies and all appropriate steps be taken in Ex-Im reau- of these companies are small businesses. taxpayers—it is good business and good gov- thorization legislation, consistent with the Just this year alone, Ex-Im has assisted 259 ernment. need to protect competition and business Florida companies, including 205 small busi- Moreover, Ex-Im Bank is financially self- sensitive information, to increase the trans- nesses. Ex-Im plays an important role in sup- sustaining. In the five years since Congress parency of Ex-Im transactions. porting Florida exports and jobs. last reauthorized the bank’s operations, it Given our nation’s economic climate, it is The Ex-Im Bank is financially self-sus- has returned more than $3 billion to the U.S. important to do what we can to promote U.S. taining. In the five years since Congress last Treasury above and beyond the cost of its exports and create American jobs. This is a reauthorized the Bank’s operations, Ex-Im operations. During a time when there is a lot program that generates not only exports and has returned more than $3 billion to the U.S. of concern about the deficit, the bank makes jobs, but also much-needed revenue for the Treasury above and beyond the cost of its money for the U.S. Government. federal government. We thank you for your operations. In this period of deficit reduc- Ex-Im Bank is critical to the ability of consideration of this request. tion, the Bank makes money for the U.S. many U.S. exporters to compete on a level Sincerely, Government. And at a time of high unem- international playing field where competi- Blaine Luetkemeyer, Member of Con- ployment, the Ex-Im Bank is an important tors receive aggressive support from their gress; James B. Renacci, Member of source of job creation and sustainment. Last own countries’ export credit agencies. At a Congress; Adam Kinzinger, Member of year alone, Ex-Im supported $34 billion in ex- time of significant economic challenge here Congress; Gregg Harper, Member of ports, which in turn supported the creation at home, support for the Ex-Im Bank means Congress; Tom Latham, Member of or sustainment of an estimated 230,000 jobs support for American exports and jobs. Congress; Bobby Schilling, Member of at more than 3,300 companies across the I urge your strong support for the timely Congress; John Campbell, Member of country. In addition, approximately 80 per- reauthorization of the Ex-Im Bank. Thank Congress; Mac Thornberry, Member of cent of the Ex-Im Bank’s transactions are in you for your consideration of this request. Congress; Billy Long, Member of Con- support of U.S. small businesses. Ex-Im Sincerely, gress; Randy Hultgren, Member of Con- works for American companies and tax- CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE, gress; John Carter, Member of Con- payers—it is good business and good govern- Governor. gress; Tom Cole, Member of Congress; ment. Bill Johnson, Member of Congress; Mi- Ex-Im is critical to the ability of many CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, chael G. Grimm, Member of Congress; U.S. exporters to compete on a level inter- Washington, DC, April 26, 2012. Nan A.S. Hayworth, Member of Con- national playing field where competitors re- Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, gress; Rick Crawford, Member of Con- ceive aggressive support from their own Speaker of the House, House of Representatives, gress; Larry Bucshon, Member of Con- countries’ export credit agencies. At a time Washington, DC. gress; Rick Berg, Member of Congress; of significant economic challenge here at Hon. ERIC CANTOR, Aaron Schock, Member of Congress; home, support for the Ex-Im Bank means Majority Leader, House of Representatives, Don Manzullo, Member of Congress; support for U.S. exports and U.S. jobs! Washington, DC. Steve Stivers, Member of Congress; I urge your strong support for the timely DEAR SPEAKER BOEHNER AND LEADER CAN- David Rivera, Member of Congress; reauthorization of the Ex-Im Bank. TOR: As you know, authorization for the U.S. Cynthia Lummis, Member of Congress; Sincerely, Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im) is set to expire Vicky Hartzler, Member of Congress; DAVID A. HART, on May 31, 2012, and it is expected that the Richard Nugent, Member of Congress; Executive Vice President. Bank will hit its $100 billion lending cap in Chris Gibson, Member of Congress; the coming weeks. As conservatives, we be- Robert J. Wittman, Member of Con- STATE OF WASHINGTON, lieve it is imperative that Congress move gress; Joe Wilson, Member of Congress; OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, forward with a multi-year reauthorization of Bob Gibbs, Member of Congress; Jeff Olympia, WA, November 2, 2011. Ex-Im that provides certainty and stability Fortenberry, Member of Congress. DEAR MEMBERS OF THE WASHINGTON CON- for U.S. manufacturers and exporters as soon GRESSIONAL DELEGATION: I urge your strong as possible. [Republican Main Street Partnership, May 7, support for the reauthorization of the U.S. Ex-Im plays an important role in sup- 2012] Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank), which is porting U.S. exports and creating and main- RE-AUTHORIZE THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK the official export credit agency of the taining U.S. jobs. In Fiscal Year 2011 (FY11), (By former U.S. Rep. Amory F, Houghton United States. Ex-Im Bank assists in financ- for instance, Ex-Im provided more than $32 and former U.S. Rep. Tom Davis) ing the export of American goods and serv- billion in direct export financing and sup- As former Republican members of the ices from many industries at no cost to the ported more than $40 billion in export sales House who served during the 1990s, it is not American taxpayer. The bank is currently and 290,000 American jobs, all at no cost to often that we agree with former President operating under authorities provided in the taxpayers. More than 700 first-time small Bill Clinton. On the re-authorization of the short-term Continuing Resolution because businesses were among the companies that Export-Import Bank, however, the former its charter expired on September 30, 2011. used Ex-Im in FY11. Additionally, Ex-Im President is absolutely right. Recently, Clin- Ex-Im Bank provides critical support to consistently returns money to the U.S. ton urged reauthorization of the Export-Im- many Washington State companies, and over Treasury, contributing $3.7 billion in the last port Bank, ‘‘Whether you are Republicans, the last five years, has assisted more than seven years alone. Democrats or Independents, I urge you to 160 companies in exporting tens of billions of Let us be clear: in a perfect world there ask the Congress to reauthorize.’’ dollars worth of products and services. Over would be no need for this type of export fi- President Clinton is spot on when he says 100 of these companies are small businesses. nancing, and we applaud efforts to reform that re-authorization of the bank will, ‘‘help Just this year alone, Ex-Im Bank assisted 74 Ex-Im and engage with our trading partners to create a stronger America.’’ Washington companies, including 57 small to promote equal trading platforms on both The truth is that our economy continues businesses. In many cases, the trade finance a bilateral and multilateral basis. At the to struggle and that our national unemploy- it supplied was an essential ingredient for same time, it seems counterproductive to ment rate continues to be far too high. For the completion of the export transaction. In unilaterally disengage. Foreign export banks too many in our country, the American most cases this type of financial assistance continue to lend at low rates and have used dream is becoming harder to realize. would not have been available from the pri- the uncertainty surrounding Ex-Im reau- Republicans have rightfully said for years vate sector. As a result, Ex-Im Bank plays a thorization to their advantage. We have that the last thing we need to do is to raise very important role in supporting Wash- heard from U.S. businesses that have already taxes in the teeth of a recession. Republicans ington State exports and much-needed jobs. lost sales to foreign competitors based not have also been leading the fight on regulatory reform because they understand the Last summer, I announced a Washington on product differentials but, rather, on lack burden placed on businesses by unnecessary State export initiative to complement Presi- of clarity on Congress’s intentions with our dent Obama’s National Export Initiative and overly complex bureaucratic red tape. export bank. We fear that this will continue Republicans have fought tax increases and which had a goal of doubling exports in five and could ultimately lead to a significant de- fought for regulatory reform because they years. These initiatives were launched recog- cline in U.S. exports, in turn having a pro- understand the importance of creating jobs— nizing that increasing exports will play an foundly negative impact on domestic em- particularly in this fragile economy. It is for important role in speeding our economic re- ployment. that reason that the Export-Import Bank covery and growing jobs our state. At a time As you consider Ex-Im reauthorization, we should be re-authorized. of high unemployment, Ex-Im Bank’s trade encourage you to give serious consideration Last year alone, the Export-Import Bank finance is an important source of job cre- to a multi-year authorization over one for a supported more than $40 billion in export ation and retention. Last year alone, it sup- shorter period of time. The marketplace cer- sales from American companies. These sales, ported $34 billion in exports which in turn tainty that comes with a longer-term au- from 3,600 companies, supported almost helped to create or sustain an estimated thorization not only makes bank activity 300,000 jobs. 230,000 jobs at more than 3,300 companies easier to facilitate, but also will allow our Lawmakers have a daunting task in front across the country. In addition, approxi- U.S. manufacturers and exporters to enter of them today—not only must they find ways mately 80 percent of the bank’s transactions into longer-term contracts with their cus- to spur economic growth and create jobs, are in support of U.S. small businesses. Ex- tomers. We also believe it is imperative that they must do so in the context of a looming

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2481 unprecedented fiscal crisis as a result of def- American jobs. This reauthorization is a no supported nearly 290,000 American jobs. Over icit spending and mountains of federal debt. brainer. 80 percent of those transactions directly sup- The good news is that the Export-Import The Export-Import Bank provided $32 billion ported small businesses. Bank not only creates jobs, it does so within financing last year—all at no cost to the tax- In my district alone, the Bank supported out adding the federal debt. Unlike the failed ‘‘stimulus’’ spending, payer. More than 80% of those transactions over $36 million in sales over the last five which cost taxpayers trillions of dollars, the directly supported small businesses in 2011. years, helping innovative Central Coast busi- cost to the American taxpayers for the Ex- The Ex-Im Bank provides support for small nesses like Mafi-Trench and CoreSulpher port-Import Bank’s job creation is nothing. business owners who may be less familiar grow and hire. The Bank generates enough fees to offsets its with the global economy, but want to grow The Securing Jobs Through Exports Act will costs and actually contributes the remaining their business, create jobs, support their com- provide the necessary tools and resources for surpluses to the United States Treasury. In- munity, and make it in America. the Bank to continue this important work. deed, over the last five years, the Bank has In my home state of South Carolina, the first It reauthorizes the Bank for three years, giv- returned $3.4 billion to the United States Treasury. Boeing 787 Dreamliner rolled out of the pro- ing U.S. businesses the certainty they need, The Export-Import Bank has been an im- duction facility at the Charleston Airport just and incrementally increases the exposure limit portant tool for global competitiveness, es- two weeks ago. The Export-Import Bank fills to $140 billion by fiscal year 2014 in response pecially for small businesses. Small busi- an important financing gap for Boeing that to the growing demand for Ex-Im financing. nesses are the engines that drive job creation helps level the global playing field and encour- The bill will also make Ex-Im more effective in the American economy, and more than 85 ages foreign companies to buy American- and accountable by funding technology up- percent of the Export-Import Bank’s trans- made products like the Dreamliner. Reauthor- grades and requiring additional reporting to actions directly supported small businesses. The Export-Import Bank does not compete izing the Ex-Im Bank will protect jobs in South Congress. with private lenders. Instead the Bank is a Carolina and all around the country. This bipartisan legislation has broad, bipar- ‘‘lender of last resort.’’ The Bank helps to Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, tisan support from both labor and business level the playing field for U.S. exporters by I rise in support of our Nation’s small busi- groups, including the Chamber of Commerce, matching the financing that other govern- nesses and manufacturers, and call on this International Association of Machinists and ments provide to their exporters. The Ex- House to vote in favor of H.R. 2072, the Se- Aerospace Workers, NAM, and Business port-Import Bank also fills important gaps curing American Jobs Through Exports Act of Roundtable. in trade financing by assuming credit risks 2011. Mr. Speaker, as our fragile economy con- and country risks that other private sector This legislation will reauthorize the Export- actors are unable or unwilling to do. They tinues to recover, we must ensure American have done so with amazing success—sup- Import Bank of the United States, or Ex-Im businesses have the tools they need to com- porting more than $456 billion of United Bank, for three years and raise its lending au- pete in the global market place and create States exports of the last 77 years. thority to $140 billion. jobs for workers here at home. The Export-Import Bank’s charter expired Founded during the Great Depression, the This bipartisan legislation will help do ex- in 2011 and it is currently operating on an ex- Ex-Im Bank, has served American businesses actly that. tension that is set to expire on May 31st of for nearly 80 years through its financial sup- I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 2072. this year. port of our Nation’s exporters—both large and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The On Friday night, a compromise was question is on the motion offered by reached in the House. Under the bipartisan small. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has agreement the Export-Import Bank’s charter found that small businesses make up 87 per- the gentleman from California (Mr. will be extended through September 2014 and cent of Ex-Im Bank transactions. GARY G. MILLER) that the House sus- its loan exposure cap will be raised 40 per- In Fiscal Year 2011, the Ex-Im Bank sup- pend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. cent to $140 billion. ported 290,000 export-related American jobs 2072, as amended. The bank will be required to keep default by providing more than $32 billion in financing The question was taken. rates below 2 percent. Additionally, the to more than 3,600 U.S. companies nation- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Treasury Department would be required to wide. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being initiate talks with U.S. trading partners to- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. ward ‘‘substantially reducing’’ and ulti- Since 1934, Ex-Im Bank has provided as- mately ending the practice of export financ- sistance to more than $474 billion of U.S. ex- Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. ing subsidies. ports. Over the past five years, the Ex-Im Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas Despite the bipartisan agreement, some Bank has provided businesses in the 29th Dis- and nays. are still opposed to re-authorization. trict of Texas with over $407 million in export The yeas and nays were ordered. Opponents of re-authorization have called financing alone. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the Export-Import Bank ‘‘corporate wel- It is important to note that the work of the ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- fare.’’ While such accusations may make for Bank is done at no cost to the taxpayer. It is ceedings on this question will be post- good talk radio fodder, they do not represent poned. the reality of the long and successful history self-sustaining and covers all of its operating of the Export-Import Bank. The Bank has a expenses and loan loss reserves through fees f the Bank charges users. In fact, the Bank nor- 77 year track of making investments in b 1320 American companies that have created mil- mally makes a profit and has returned nearly lions of jobs. $2 billion to the Treasury since 2008. UNITED STATES-ISRAEL EN- Failure to re-authorize the bank has right- During this time of economic uncertainty HANCED SECURITY COOPERA- fully been compared to ‘‘unilateral sur- and growing international competition, it is im- TION ACT OF 2012 render’’—American companies and manufac- perative that Congress pass H.R. 2072 and turers will immediately be placed at a stra- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I tegic disadvantage in the global market- reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank. To do otherwise move to suspend the rules and pass the place. would unnecessarily endanger tens of thou- bill (H.R. 4133) to express the sense of Re-authorization should be passed with sands of American jobs. Congress regarding the United States- wide bipartisan majorities—indeed, when we Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Israel strategic relationship, to direct were in Congress that is exactly what hap- support of H.R. 2072, the bipartisan Securing the President to submit to Congress re- pened. The American people want their rep- Jobs Through Exports Act. ports on United States actions to en- resentatives in Washington to get this econ- Other nations are aggressively supporting hance this relationship and to assist in omy moving again, they want to see eco- their businesses’ exports, making it more im- nomic growth that creates much needed jobs. the defense of Israel, and for other pur- Members on both sides of the aisle should portant than ever to help American manufac- poses, as amended. have job creation as their number one pri- turers secure the financing they need to com- The Clerk read the title of the bill. ority and re-authorizing the Export-Import pete in foreign markets. The text of the bill is as follows: Bank is an important part of any job cre- The Export-Import Bank helps make this H.R. 4133 ation effort. happen, creating middle class jobs here at Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I strongly sup- home and boosting our economic competitive- resentatives of the United States of America in port H.R. 2072, the ‘‘Securing American Jobs ness by investing in a strong manufacturing Congress assembled, Through Exports Act of 2011’’ which reauthor- sector that builds and exports products around SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. izes the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank for three the world. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘United years. Last year the Export-Import Bank sup- Just last year, the Bank provided $32 billion States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation ported nearly 300,000 American jobs; 300,000 in financing to thousands of companies, which Act of 2012’’.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2482 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 SEC. 2. FINDINGS. the following actions to assist in the defense (3) Actions to integrate Israel into the de- Congress finds the following: of Israel: fense of the Eastern Mediterranean. (1) Since 1948, United States Presidents and (1) Provide Israel such support as may be (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: both houses of Congress, on a bipartisan necessary to increase development and pro- (1) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- basis and supported by the American people, duction of joint missile defense systems, par- TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional have repeatedly reaffirmed the special bond ticularly such systems that defend the ur- committees’’ means— between the United States and Israel, based gent threat posed to Israel and United States (A) the Committee on Appropriations, the on shared values and shared interests. forces in the region. Committee on Armed Services, and the Com- (2) The Middle East is undergoing rapid (2) Provide Israel assistance specifically mittee on Foreign Affairs of the House of change, bringing with it hope for an expan- for the production and procurement of the Representatives; and sion of democracy but also great challenges Iron Dome defense system for purposes of (B) the Committee on Appropriations, the to the national security of the United States intercepting short-range missiles, rockets, Committee on Armed Services, and the Com- and our allies in the region, particularly our and projectiles launched against Israel. mittee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. most important ally in the region, Israel. (3) Provide Israel defense articles and de- (2) QUALITATIVE MILITARY EDGE.—The term Over the past year, the Middle East has wit- fense services through such mechanisms as ‘‘qualitative military edge’’ has the meaning nessed the fall of some regimes long consid- appropriate, to include air refueling tankers, given the term in section 36(h)(2) of the Arms ered to be stabilizing forces and a rise in the missile defense capabilities, and specialized Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776(h)(2)). influence of radical Islamists. munitions. SEC. 5. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE (3) Iran, which has long sought to foment (4) Allocate additional weaponry and muni- LOAN GUARANTEES TO ISRAEL. instability and promote extremism in the tions for the forward-deployed United States (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 5 of title I of the Middle East, is now seeking to exploit the stockpile in Israel. Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appro- dramatic political transition underway in (5) Provide Israel additional surplus de- priations Act, 2003 (Public Law 108 11), as the region to undermine governments tradi- fense articles and defense services, as appro- amended, is further amended in the item re- tionally aligned with the United States and priate, in the wake of the withdrawal of lating to ‘‘Loan Guarantees to Israel’’— support extremist political movements in United States forces from Iraq. (1) in the matter preceding the first pro- these countries. (6) Strengthen efforts to prevent weapons viso, by striking ‘‘September 30, 2011’’ and (4) At the same time, Iran may soon attain smuggling into Gaza pursuant to the 2005 inserting ‘‘September 30, 2015’’; and a nuclear weapons capability, a development Agreement on Movement and Access fol- (2) in the second proviso, by striking ‘‘Sep- that would fundamentally threaten vital lowing the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and tember 30, 2011’’ and inserting ‘‘September American interests, destabilize the region, to protect against weapons smuggling and 30, 2015’’. encourage regional nuclear proliferation, terrorist threats from the Sinai Peninsula. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments further empower and embolden Iran, the (7) Offer the Israeli Air Force additional made by this section take effect on the date world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism, training and exercise opportunities in the of enactment of this Act. and provide it the tools to threaten its United States to compensate for Israel’s lim- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- neighbors, including Israel. ited air space. (5) Over the past several years, with the as- (8) Expand Israel’s authority to make pur- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from sistance of Iran and Syria, Hizballah and chases under the Foreign Military Financing Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) and the Hamas have increased their stockpiles of program on a commercial basis. gentleman from California (Mr. BER- rockets, with more than 60,000 rockets now (9) Seek to enhance the capabilities of the MAN) each will control 20 minutes. ready to be fired at Israel. Iran continues to United States and Israel to address emerging The Chair recognizes the gentle- add to its arsenal of ballistic missiles and common threats, increase security coopera- woman from Florida. cruise missiles, which threaten Iran’s neigh- tion, and expand joint military exercises. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I bors, Israel, and United States military (10) Encourage an expanded role for Israel yield myself such time as I may con- forces in the region. within the North Atlantic Treaty Organiza- sume. (6) As a result, the strategic environment tion (NATO), including an enhanced presence that has kept Israel secure and safeguarded at NATO headquarters and exercises. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support United States national interests for the past (11) Support extension of the long-standing of the United States-Israel Enhanced 35 years has eroded. loan guarantee program for Israel, recog- Security Cooperation Act of 2012, of SEC. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY. nizing Israel’s unbroken record of repaying which I am an original cosponsor; and It is the policy of the United States: its loans on time and in full. I thank the distinguished majority (1) To reaffirm the enduring commitment (12) Expand already-close intelligence co- leader and minority whip for spon- of the United States to the security of the operation, including satellite intelligence, soring this important legislation. State of Israel as a Jewish state. As Presi- with Israel. The democratic Jewish State of dent Obama stated on December 16, 2011, (b) REPORT ON ISRAEL’S QUALITATIVE MILI- Israel is our closest and most impor- TARY EDGE.— ‘‘America’s commitment and my commit- tant ally. We share the same interests. ment to Israel and Israel’s security is (1) STATEMENT OF POLICY.—It is the policy unshakeable.’’. And as President Bush stated of the United States— We share the same values. And, lam- before the Knesset on the 60th anniversary of (A) to help Israel preserve its qualitative entably, we share the same threats. the founding of the State of Israel on May 15, military edge amid rapid and uncertain re- Today, 64 years after Israel’s found- 2008, ‘‘The alliance between our governments gional political transformation; and ing, these same shared threats to both is unbreakable, yet the source of our friend- (B) to encourage further development of of our nations are stark and they are ship runs deeper than any treaty.’’. advanced technology programs between the growing—particularly the threat posed (2) To provide Israel the military capabili- United States and Israel given current by the Iranian regime, which continues trends and instability in the region. ties necessary to deter and defend itself by racing towards nuclear-weapons capa- itself against any threats. (2) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after (3) To veto any one-sided anti-Israel reso- the date of the enactment of this Act, the bilities, and by Iran’s partner in crime, lutions at the United Nations Security Coun- President shall submit to the Committee on the Assad regime in Syria. Israel con- cil. Foreign Affairs of the House of Representa- tinues to face the danger of Iranian- (4) To support Israel’s inherent right to tives and the Committee on Foreign Rela- sponsored violent extremists, including self-defense. tions of the Senate a report on the status of Hamas and Hezbollah, which continue (5) To pursue avenues to expand coopera- Israel’s qualitative military edge in light of to expand their capabilities to threaten tion with Israel in both defense and across current trends and instability in the region. Israeli civilians and its infrastructure the spectrum of civilian sectors, including (c) REPORTS ON OTHER MATTERS.—Not later with tens of thousands of rockets, mor- high technology, agriculture, medicine, than 180 days after the date of the enactment health, pharmaceuticals, and energy. of this Act, the President shall submit to the tars, and missiles. (6) To assist Israel with its on-going efforts appropriate congressional committees a re- As a result of our shared commit- to forge a peaceful, negotiated settlement of port on each of the following: ments, the United States and Israel the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that results (1) Taking into account Israel’s urgent re- have worked together to advance tech- in two states living side by side in peace and quirement for F 35 aircraft, actions to im- nologies and policies to keep both of security, and to encourage Israel’s neighbors prove the process relating to Israel’s pur- our countries safe and secure. Israel’s to recognize Israel’s right to exist as a Jew- chase of F 35 aircraft to improve cost effi- proximity to the Iran-Syria-Hamas- ish state. ciency and timely delivery. Hezbollah nexus eliminates any room (2) Efforts to expand cooperation between SEC. 4. UNITED STATES ACTIONS TO ASSIST IN for error in Israel’s defense capabili- THE DEFENSE OF ISRAEL AND PRO- the United States and Israel in homeland se- TECT AMERICAN INTERESTS. curity, counter-terrorism, maritime secu- ties. (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of rity, energy, cybersecurity, and other appro- We are here today to reaffirm our un- Congress that the United States should take priate areas. equivocal support for Israel’s right to

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2483 defend herself. And even beyond affirm- are needed in order to protect all of bers may have 5 legislative days to sub- ing Israel’s right to defend herself, we Israel’s 8 million citizens. mit remarks and include extraneous aim to expand Israel’s ability to pro- I’m pleased to say that H.R. 4133 in- material on the legislation under con- tect her citizens against the dangers corporates language from the Iron sideration. which they are subjected to day after Dome Support Act, bipartisan legisla- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there day. tion that the chair and I recently in- objection to the request of the gentle- This bill expresses the sense of Con- troduced and which now has nearly 90 woman from Florida? gress that our country should support cosponsors, expressing support for pro- There was no objection. an increase to the totality of our bilat- viding Israel assistance to produce ad- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I eral security relations—from joint mis- ditional Iron Dome batteries. am so pleased to yield 3 minutes to the sile defense systems, intelligence co- The bill also pledges to assist Israel gentleman from Ohio (Mr. CHABOT), operation, military exercises between with its ongoing efforts to forge a who has the honor of chairing our For- the United States and Israel, to in- peaceful, negotiated settlement of the eign Affairs Subcommittee on the Mid- creasing Air Force training as well as Israeli-Palestinian conflict that results dle East and South Asia. providing increased excess defense arti- in two states living side by side in Mr. CHABOT. I thank the chair for cles and munitions to Israel. peace and security. Despite all of the yielding time to me. She is doing an This legislation also seeks to counter obstacles to achieving this goal, we exemplary job as chairman of the very the Israel bashing that has become can’t give up trying, as peace is pro- important Foreign Affairs Committee, commonplace in international forums foundly in Israel’s strategic interest. I and we thank her for that. such as the United Nations. The United applaud Prime Minister Netanyahu’s I rise in strong support of this resolu- States must not allow Israel to be iso- willingness to negotiate anywhere, tion. As we approach the 64th anniver- lated and demonized in international anytime. The Palestinians should take sary of Israel’s declaration of independ- organizations and must work together him up on that offer instead of pur- ence, we must confront the unfortu- to withdraw U.S. participation in and suing a campaign to delegitimize Israel nate reality that all is not well in the funding from organizations that do so. at the U.N. and elsewhere. Middle East. Just over a year and a This legislation also extends the au- Mr. Speaker, perhaps the greatest half ago, a street vendor set off a wave thority to provide loan guarantees to threat to both American and Israeli se- of popular revolution which continues the Israeli Government that provide curity today is that posed by Iran’s nu- to shake the region’s core foundations. the Jewish state with a cushion of sup- clear weapons program. I hope fer- And although I hope that the so-called port in times of need at no cost to the vently that this can be solved dip- Arab Spring will usher democracy and American taxpayer. lomatically. But as we all know, only human rights into a region where both As the United States and Israel work massive pressure from the United have been exceptions rather than the together to stop the challenges posed States and our allies has any chance of rule, and a year and a half in, the pic- by the Iranian and Syrian regimes, and persuading Iran to give up its quest for ture is starting to look—let’s face it— by violent extremists like Hezbollah nuclear arms. This bill makes clear bleak. that the U.S. Congress will continue to and Hamas, the U.S.-Israel Enhanced Times like this make us especially help Israel meet the Iranian threat. Security Cooperation Act, the bill be- aware of who our friends are, and I am Gaza-based terrorism, the Israeli-Pal- proud to support this and any resolu- fore us today, marks the triumph that estinian conflict, and the Iranian nu- tion which strengthens the United we have achieved through our existing clear problem are not the only threats States-Israel relationship. cooperation and advances our alliance faced by Israel. Recent events in Egypt to new levels. and Syria, along with the presence of b 1330 I want to again thank my colleagues Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Leb- from both sides of the aisle for their For 64 years, the bonds of friendship anon, require Israeli vigilance against between our two countries, reinforced strong support for this measure. danger from all directions. To that end, And with that, Mr. Speaker, I reserve by both shared interests and shared this bill reaffirms our determination to values, have remained strong and con- the balance of my time. support Israel’s qualitative military Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in tinue to grow stronger. Today, Israel edge against any possible combination strong support of H.R. 4133, the United faces unprecedented threats to its secu- of regional threats. rity, some of which, like the Iranian States-Israel Enhanced Security Co- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The operation Act of 2012, and I yield my- nuclear program, have loomed on the time of the gentleman has expired. horizon for some time; and some, like self 3 minutes. Mr. BERMAN. I yield myself 30 addi- the current regional instability that I would like to thank my friends, the tional seconds. majority leader, Mr. CANTOR, and mi- And reinforcing that commitment to we’ve seen, are relatively new. At this nority whip, Mr. HOYER, for bringing Israel’s security, this bill extends for 4 time of heightened danger and pro- this important bill to the floor. Their years a loan guarantee program for found change, it is incumbent on us to cooperation on this legislation is an Israel that was initiated in 2003, an ex- do everything in our power to help to outstanding example of Congress’ bi- tension based on legislation that Chair- secure Israel. It’s our strongest ally in the region, has been for many years, partisan support for the United States- man ROS-LEHTINEN and I introduced in Israel relationship. March. and will continue to be in the future. Mr. Speaker, since its founding, Our relationship with our ally Israel The administration is fond of trum- Israel has faced innumerable chal- is one of the most important, and clos- peting its undying support for Israel, lenges to its survival, but the serious est, that we have with any nation in as Vice President BIDEN did just yes- threats it faces today are unprece- the world. We face many of the same terday, but the proof of the pudding is dented. Only weeks ago, a massive bar- threats, and we share the same values. in the eating. If the administration is rage of rockets was fired from Gaza at Israel’s Defense Minister Ehud Barak truly serious about Israel’s security, it Israeli population centers by Islamic recently said that he can hardly re- can start by stating loudly and clearly jihad and other terrorists. But unlike member a better period of U.S. support that it will not allow Iran to acquire a previous incidents where terrorists tar- and cooperation and common U.S.- nuclear weapons capability—not just geted Israel, the Iron Dome anti-mis- Israel strategic understanding than the the weapon, but the capability to sile system—funded in part by the current one. Passage of this bill will produce one. That would be far more United States—changed the rules of help ensure that this cooperation con- meaningful than another of the dozens the game. In fact, Iron Dome inter- tinues into the future. I encourage all of generic statements we frequently cepted a remarkable 90 percent of the of my colleagues to support the legisla- read about in the newspapers. incoming rockets aimed at once-de- tion. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE fenseless population centers. I reserve the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Currently, there are only three Iron GENERAL LEAVE Chair would remind Members not to Dome batteries operational in Israel, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I traffic the well while a Member is with two more on the way, but more ask unanimous consent that all Mem- under recognition.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2484 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am the United States recognized Israel in H.R. 4133, the United States-Israel En- very pleased to yield 2 minutes to my just 11 minutes. Today, our support for hanced Security Cooperation Act. This friend from New York (Mr. ISRAEL). Israel cannot waiver, it cannot wane, important bill reaffirms that Congress Mr. ISRAEL. I thank my friend from and we cannot grow weary in pro- stands shoulder to shoulder with Israel California. claiming the absolute right of Israel to as it faces numerous challenges in the Mr. Speaker, I am very proud to have defend itself. weeks and months ahead. It restates worked on both sides of the aisle in the Israel’s interests are America’s inter- U.S. policy that America must provide leadership of advancing U.S.-Israeli re- ests. They are on the front lines Israel with the capability to defend lations; proud of what I have done on a against terrorists like Hezbollah and itself and preserve its qualitative mili- bipartisan basis to maintain Israel’s Hamas. They are surrounded by na- tary edge. It increases military and ci- qualitative military edge; proud of tak- tions that do not like them. And Israel vilian security cooperation between ing a tough line on Iran; proud of the is opposed to the tiny tyrant from the our two nations in order to prevent meeting that I convened with the dis- desert—Ahmadinejad—in his pursuit of Iran from achieving nuclear weapons tinguished gentlewoman from Florida nuclear destruction of Israel. capability. It supports a negotiated just several weeks ago with United Our troops train together, and our settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian Against a Nuclear Iran, a bipartisan cooperation in developing military conflict based on a two-state solution. meeting with the group United Against technology has saved Israeli and Amer- It encourages Israel’s neighbors to rec- Nuclear Iran to make sure that we’re ican lives. ognize the Jewish state, and Israel taking the toughest actions possible The United States has no greater ally must be recognized as a Jewish state. with all the tools in our toolbox in the Middle East than the nation of As importantly, though, I think this against a nuclear Iran; proud to have Israel. The United States must let the bill also shows that, even as partisan- called publicly for the arrest of the world know that Israel has the abso- ship runs through Congress, support for lute right to be left alone. madman Ahmadinejad on charges of in- Israel remains rock solid and bipar- So I support this suspension and urge citing genocide; proud yesterday to tisan. Democrats and Republicans, as I its passage, and that’s just the way it have joined with the gentlewoman is. said before, are here on the floor to- from New York (Mrs. LOWEY) and the Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am gether saying that we need to support gentleman from Florida (Mr. DEUTCH) very pleased to yield 3 minutes to the the U.S.-Israel relationship and defend- in calling for an investigation of very distinguished member of the For- ing Israel’s inherent right to self-de- whether U.S. taxpayer dollars have eign Affairs Committee, the ranking fense. been used towards the Palestinian In- member of the Western Hemisphere With more than two-thirds of Con- vestment Fund; and today I’m very Subcommittee, on a resolution that gress cosponsoring this legislation, I proud to rise in support of the U.S.- does not affect—well, it does affect the think the message to Israel’s detrac- Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Western Hemisphere because it affects tors is clear: The United States will Act. us, the gentleman from New York (Mr. stand with the Jewish state for now Mr. Speaker, sometimes certain fun- ENGEL). and forever. damentals get lost in the shuffle. Here Mr. ENGEL. I thank the gentleman Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, are the fundamentals: from California, and I rise in strong what an honor it is to yield 1 minute to Israel is the most important ally support of this resolution. our esteemed majority leader, Mr. CAN- that we have in the world. Israel is the I want our colleagues to hear what’s TOR, the coauthor of this important most important ally that we have in been going on here on the House floor. legislation. the world in the most dangerous region At a time when Congress has been de- Mr. CANTOR. I thank the gentlelady of the world. The bonds between Israel rided as not being able to get its act to- from Florida. and the United States are unshakeable, gether, when people say Democrats and Mr. Speaker, today the House will can never be minimized, and will never Republicans cannot agree on anything, vote on the bipartisan U.S.-Israel En- be weakened for as long as both sides of when people say that Congress doesn’t hanced Security Cooperation Act. This the aisle continue to work side by side know how to work together and meet bill reaffirms Israel’s right to defend to advance that partnership. in the middle, what are we hearing? itself against threats and puts the Con- Of all the things we do here, one of We’re hearing Democrats and Repub- gress on record about America’s long- the things I’m most proud of is our bi- licans alike expressing strong bipar- standing commitment to the U.S.- partisan support for Israel. And we will tisan support for Israel, expressing Israel strategic relationship, a unique continue in that spirit—not only be- strong bipartisan support for the U.S.- and special relationship founded on cause a strong Israel is critical, but be- Israel relationship. shared interests and shared democratic cause a strong Israel means a more se- We know that the United States and values. cure America. Israel have so much in common. We b 1340 Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I have common feelings of democracy. am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the We have common mores. We have com- My friend, Democratic Whip STENY gentleman from Texas (Mr. POE), a mon people who understand what de- HOYER, and I introduced this legisla- member of our Committee on Foreign mocracy is all about. tion to ensure that, during a time of Affairs and the Committee on Judici- Israel is the only democracy in the such instability, threats to Israeli and ary. Middle East and faces threats from ter- American security will be answered Mr. POE of Texas. I thank the gentle- rorist groups like Hezbollah and with strength and resolve. woman for yielding. Hamas. Israel is willing to sit down and Unfortunately, even during periods of Mr. Speaker, America’s support for negotiate with the Palestinians with calm, Israel lives in a tough neighbor- Israel is not new. Thomas Jefferson no preconditions. Prime Minister hood; and because our national inter- and Benjamin Franklin both wanted Netanyahu has said that many, many ests are so often linked, Israel is often the likeness of Moses leading the chil- times, and he has been rebuffed by the at the front lines of responding to dren of Israel to serve as the Great Palestinians, who want all kinds of threats to both of our security. This is Seal of the newly independent United preconditions before they will even sit true when it comes to a shared fight States of America. In fact, in the cen- down and talk with Israel. against radical Islamist terrorism, and ter of this Chamber, in the relief por- And of course Iran looms large. Iran it is certainly true when it comes to trait that is directly in front of me must never be allowed to have a nu- Iran. This bill reiterates that our in- looking down on this House, is the por- clear weapon. Iran is not only a threat vestment in Israel’s security is an in- trait of the great lawgiver Moses. John to wipe Israel off the face of the Earth, vestment in our own security. Adams wrote that he really wished the as that lunatic Ahmadinejad has said, I want to thank Mr. HOYER as well as Jews had in Judea an independent na- but Iran is a threat to the West, to the Chairman ROS-LEHTINEN and Ranking tion. United States, and to NATO as well. Member HOWARD BERMAN, who joined So in 1948, when Israel finally became So, what are we doing here this after- us in drafting this legislation. I thank a modern, independent Jewish state, noon? We’re rising in strong support of them for their hard work and for their

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I’ve known Mr. BERMAN for almost system that was jointly developed and Mr. Speaker, nearly 300 members of half a century. He has been an extraor- will be deployed on Israel’s borders to both parties have sponsored this bill, dinary leader, as a young person, as protect against short-range missiles and we hope to have many more in the chairman of this committee, as rank- Iran provides to terrorist groups like final count. The House has always dem- ing member on this committee, and I Hamas and Hezbollah, thousands of onstrated a bipartisan commitment to want to thank him for his leadership those missiles. the U.S.-Israel relationship, and today on this issue. He has been instru- As Israel continues its pursuit of se- we say again, we refuse to send mixed mental. cure peace, we in Congress will con- messages when it comes to America’s I want to thank my dear friend in tinue to stand together in support of support for Israel. Today we dem- whose district I used to live so many Israel and in recognition of the values onstrate congressional support for im- years ago, ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, the and ideas our countries share. portant steps to make Israel and Amer- chairman of the Foreign Affairs Com- This resolution, in part, is so that ica more secure. mittee, thank her for her leadership there will be clarity, that there will be Among other things, the bill encour- and her commitment. She has been a no confusion. There needs to be a clear ages the President to provide addi- stalwart. understanding of all those who would tional assistance to support U.S.-Israel Mr. Speaker, at a time when there is threaten Israel, that the United States joint missile defense efforts, such as great disagreement on a number of im- stands with her, because it is in our, Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow; portant issues, we are reminded today the United States’, security interest to allocate additional weaponry and mu- that Democrats and Republicans stand do so, and because it is morally and nitions to the forward-deployed U.S. together when it comes to supporting ethically the right thing to do as well. stockpile located in Israel; strengthen our friend and ally Israel. We all hope for two states, living side multilateral efforts to prevent weapons I am proud to be a lead cosponsor of by side peacefully, with families se- smuggling into Gaza and to protect the U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Co- cure, that they can raise their children against terrorism from the Sinai Pe- operation Act, along with my friend, in a future that will bring peace and ninsula; expand already close intel- the Republican leader, Mr. CANTOR, prosperity and tranquillity in a trou- ligence cooperation between the U.S. who just spoke. bled neighborhood of the world. and Israel; protect Israel’s Qualitative This bill enshrines in law the deeper I urge my colleagues to enthusiasti- Military Edge and ensure that Israel military and security cooperation that cally support this resolution. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I remains the preeminent military power the Obama administration has forged am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the in the region; lobby against and veto with Israel and made a very high pri- gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. the outrageous parade of one-sided, ority. President Obama’s predecessor, KELLY), an esteemed member of our anti-Israel resolutions at the United President Bush, responsible for forging and continuing that relationship, as Committee on Foreign Affairs. Nations every year. The bill also ex- Mr. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in tends the long-standing loan guarantee were his predecessors. Today, with greater uncertainty in strong support of the resolution. Hav- program for Israel, recognizing its per- ing had the opportunity to visit Israel fect record of repaying its loans on the Middle East and the continued pursuit of nuclear weapons by Iran, close last summer, I think that Netanyahu time and in full. put it best when he says: In this region Mr. Speaker, this could be a very hot security cooperation between the of the world, we are you and you are summer in the Middle East: United States and Israel has never been more important. us. Egypt is likely to elect an Islamist We not only share the same value I have visited Israel 12 times, and I’ve government. While we all hope Egypt’s systems, we share the same beliefs and seen firsthand how Israelis have new government keeps the peace that the same threats that Israel faces, not achieved so much with so little. Invest- has held for 30 years, the future is unjust from time to time but every day. ment in Israel’s security and Israel’s certain; So it is absolutely critical for this Syria is consumed by civil war, with success yield real benefits to the partnership that we have, the relation- a vicious dictator backed by Iran and United States through shared intel- ship between the United States and Hezbollah, murdering his own citizens, ligence, technological exchange, and Israel, to go forward. trade. Investments in Israel also fueling sectarian tensions, and giving And the message needs to come from strengthen our security because our rise to radicalism; this House that from today and forever countries share, not just values, but Iran continues its decades-long effort more, the United States will always be strategic interests, including pre- to acquire a nuclear weapons capa- standing strong with Israel, standing venting Iran from developing nuclear bility. Sanctions may be hurting Iran’s with Israel in every issue. And in the weapons. economy, but Iran’s leaders thus far re- neighborhood which has been referred Iran, as we all know, has been a de- main wedded to pursue their dangerous to by our colleagues that Israel exists stabilizing force in a volatile part of goal. Iran continues to support ter- in, the most dangerous and unstable the world so closely linked with global rorism, providing lethal support to area in the world today, it is abso- energy supplies and where American Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Taliban. lutely critical that we reaffirm our re- The United States and Israel share troops are stationed. In response, this lationship with Israel and our support an important strategic goal: pre- administration has coordinated with for Israel. venting Iran from acquiring a nuclear our European allies to impose the weapons capability and combating its strongest sanctions Iran has ever faced. b 1350 terrorist proxies. This bill will enable even closer mili- The Iron Dome is actually the most Mr. Speaker, this bill recognizes the tary and security ties with Israel so we critical piece of defense that Israel has. profound threats the U.S. and Israel can further deter Iran from developing It protects it from a neighborhood that face in the region and reiterates our nuclear weapons capability and work wishes to destroy it and annihilate it. commitment to standing side by side together—work together—to recreate Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I have no with Israel during this pivotal and dan- and to combat terrorism that threat- further requests for time, and I reserve gerous period of transition and insta- ens both of our countries. the balance of my time. bility, and I urge its passage. I want to recognize, in particular, the Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. I thank my Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am hard work of my friend and colleague, good friend from California. We just very pleased to yield 4 minutes to the as I said earlier, HOWARD BERMAN, the have a few more speakers.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2486 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 Mr. Speaker, I am so pleased to yield Graham. I wanted him to hear, and This includes Iran, Syria, and many in 2 minutes to the gentleman from Penn- people of his generation to hear, and to the Gaza that have human rights sylvania, Dr. MURPHY, a member of the understand that America stands with records that are among the worst in Committee on Energy and Commerce. Israel, that we were there at the begin- the world. Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Israel ning of the foundation of that nation. As we all know, some of Israel’s is our friend and our ally. Israel is an We understand the threats that exist neighbors openly question Israel’s island of democracy that supports free- in the world today and that, when you right to exist. Iran’s anti-Semitic lead- dom and religious tolerance. It is have an ally, you never abandon the er, Ahmadinejad, has repeatedly where a Christian church, a mosque, ally, and you never try to change that threatened to wipe Israel off the face of and a synagogue will peacefully exist ally to meet your vision of the world. the Earth. I would note parenthetically on the same street. In neighboring You stand with them unconditionally. that Iran is a signer of the Genocide countries, Christians are prohibited America stands with Israel in the de- Convention and that it has been since from building churches or are prohib- fense of that nation. We stand with it ratified it back in 1956. ited from assembling to worship, and in Israel in the prosperity of that nation. Where is the United Nations, espe- some cases their churches are burned We stand with Israel in the good times cially with regard to those who enforce down. and in the bad times. We’ve been there the Genocide Convention, when those Israel respects and preserves the rich from the beginning. We will be there kinds of barbaric statements are made history of many faiths and cultures. today, and we will be there tomorrow. by the likes of Ahmadinejad? With this Israel promotes invention, creativity, It is important for this generation to bill, Mr. Speaker, the United States and economic development. Neigh- understand that America plays a very underscores and reiterates our boring countries, like Iran, are com- vital role in standing with someone unshakable commitment to Israel. mitted to developing nuclear weapons who has stood with us time and time With this bill, the U.S. reaffirms—in and the missiles to deliver them, and it again. word and in deed—our commitment to avows to annihilate Israel and to com- May God continue to bless America, the defense of the Jewish state. Spe- mit genocide against its people. Israel and may God continue to bless the cifically, the bill enhances Israel’s abil- is fighting terrorist groups, like Hamas State of Israel. ity to defend itself. and Hezbollah, and has suffered real at- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Superior deterrence remains among tacks and the threats of future attacks The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- the best guarantors of peace, and that of tens of thousands of rockets rained bers are reminded that they are not to has certainly been the case in the Mid- down upon its people. Israel needs and refer to occupants of the gallery. dle East. When Israel’s military superi- has every right to develop defenses Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. I am proud to ority was unclear in the eyes of its en- such as the Iron Dome, David’s Sling, yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from emies soon after it was created, soon and the Arrow missile to defend itself New Jersey (Mr. SMITH), the chairman after Israel became a state, Israel was from these very real threats. of the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee tested repeatedly with war. Of course, Israel has been there for us during on Africa, Global Health, and Human Israel won those wars decisively. Since times of threat and times of peace, and Rights. then, Israel’s military superiority has we will be there for them. Israel has (Mr. SMITH of New Jersey asked and been clear and compelling. So in re- been a partner in medical, scientific, was given permission to revise and ex- sponse, Israel’s enemies have relied on and technological innovations. Israel tend his remarks.) the tactics of the bully and of the cow- has stood with us to fight terrorist Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. I thank ard, especially with their use of ter- threats against our Nation and other the distinguished gentlelady, the chair- rorism. They have attacked with Gaza freedom-loving nations. For these rea- woman of our committee, for her great rockets, with the intifada, with the flo- sons and more, there are several facts leadership on all things related to the tilla; and Israel’s task has been to which we must recognize and support: Middle East, especially in the defense overcome those deadly aggressions. Israel has a right to defend itself. We of Israel. I thank my good friend and Again, this bill provides a clear com- will stand firm with them. We will not colleague Mr. BERMAN. These two indi- mitment by the United States to our turn a deaf ear to the anti-Semitic lan- viduals work so hard every day for the great friend and ally, the State of guage and to those nations who speak peace and security of Israel, and I con- Israel. it. We cannot and will not be a part of gratulate them. Overcoming aggression is a daunting task— the dangerous indifference of nations I also thank ERIC CANTOR, the au- particularly for a country so small and vastly and people to say it is not our problem. thor, along with the distinguished gen- outnumbered—but Israel has been up to the We will not be a part of the denial tlelady and Mr. BERMAN and Mr. task. And it’s our country’s moral obligation to among those who refuse to see the ha- HOYER, for bringing before the House give them every assistance. With this bill, tred and threat from Syria, Iran, Leb- the United States-Israel Enhanced Se- Israel will be better equipped for any scenario anon, and other nations. We will sup- curity Cooperation Act of 2012. This as it fulfills its solemn duty to protect its own port Prime Minister Netanyahu’s call bill reaffirms and modernizes the U.S. people from harm. for negotiated peace with the Pales- commitment to and cooperation with Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4133 also specifies fur- tinian Authority of a two-state solu- our great friend and ally Israel. This is ther assistance for several programs where it tion. a must-pass bill because our commit- will be most effective in deterring attack and So let us approve H.R. 4133, and let us ment is—and it must be perceived to defending Israel, including for the Iron Dome, show that when we say ‘‘never again’’ be—unequivocal. Israel’s successful means of defending against that we mean it, because the cost of I would say to my friends and col- missiles, rockets, and other projectiles tar- passivity—the cost of doing nothing—is leagues that, because of the dangerous geting Israeli homes and businesses. far too expensive in lives and money. and escalating threats, including geno- H.R. 4133 also expands U.S. military and ci- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. I am pleased to cide, that are facing Israel today, we vilian cooperation with Israel, including an yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from must reiterate unanimously in this offer to the Israeli Air Force for additional South Carolina (Mr. DUNCAN), who is a body today our support for the nation training opportunities in the United States to member of our Foreign Affairs Com- of Israel. compensate for Israel’s limited air space, and mittee and also a member of the Home- Freedom House’s annual report on other enhanced cooperation on intelligence land Security and Natural Resources the world, which assesses the political sharing. Committees. and civil liberties of nearly every na- Israel has shown itself to be a good friend Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. I tion in the world, shows that Israel is to the United Sates, not only setting the stand- thank the chairwoman for giving me surrounded by nations that profoundly ard for democracy and human rights in the re- this opportunity to talk about the rea- disrespect the political and civil lib- gion, but by being trustworthy with loans—al- son the United States should stand erties of their own citizens, often using ways repaying loans on time and in full. This with Israel. torture and all kinds of means of hate bill recognizes Israel’s dependability with an I brought my oldest son with me. He against their own people, and of course extension of the long-standing loan guarantee is in the gallery today. His name is they foment that hate towards Israel. program for Israel.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2487 Finally, this bill reaffirms that the only viable I agree with Mr. HOYER, our friend With that, Madam Speaker, I yield option for peace and security in the region is from Maryland, when he says that back the balance of my time. an Israeli state and Palestinian state existing Israel’s enemies need to know that Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, H.R. side-by-side. The Palestinian Authority and when it comes to support for Israel, we 4133, the United States-Israeli Security Co- surrounding nations should take note. H.R. have solidarity and complete support operation Act expresses the sense of Con- 4133 makes crystal clear the United States for our friend. Israel’s enemies need to gress that the U.S. take actions to maintain will not stand for terrorist threats or political know that, and the world needs to Israel’s qualitative military edge with advanced shenanigans at the UN attacking Israel and at- know that. And I’m very grateful for missile defense systems and ‘‘specialized mu- tempting to bypass the hard work of forging a leadership on both sides for making nitions’’ to protect Israel in a time of significant nation. that clear to the world and to Israel’s change in the region, as well as to respond to Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4133 makes our coun- enemies. the threat posed by Iran. I strongly support try’s alliance relationship an even more effec- Mr. BERMAN. Madam Speaker, I Israel’s security and believe that the United tive agent for deterring war and defending yield myself such time as I may con- States has an important role to play in ensur- Israel in the tragic event of war. I am proud to sume. ing regional peace. I am concerned that the support this bill, and thank my good friend Mr. We’ve had a group of speakers come language in this bill could pave the path for CANTOR for introducing it. down to the floor, including the major- war with Iran. Mr. BERMAN. I am very pleased to ity leader, the Democratic whip, the At a time when the United States and Iran yield 1 minute to my friend from Texas chair of the committee, and a number are making significant progress in their first di- (Mr. AL GREEN). of other Members to talk about our sol- rect negotiations in years, legislation that Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. I thank the idarity with Israel, the U.S.-Israel rela- draws the line at a nuclear capable Iran un- chairman; I thank the ranking mem- tionship, the bipartisan nature of it. dermines the talks. Indeed, as Trita Parsi, a ber; and I thank all who support this To the extent there was an implica- leading expert on Iran points out, it is likely piece of legislation. tion—which I heard—from the last that a negotiated deal with Iran under the This is but a reaffirmation of our speaker that this is not a view shared framework of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear support to our ally Israel. I think that by this administration, I just want to Weapons Treaty will allow for enrichment for it gives us an opportunity to make it rise and indicate how wrong such an peaceful purposes on Iranian soil under strict clear that Israel has the complete sup- implication is. The President of the inspections. Preventing a disastrous war and a port of the United States of America. United States has indicated that these nuclear-weapons free Iran will require that the Israel has been one of the beacons of bonds are unbreakable. He has raised United States and the international community democracy in the neighborhood. It does the level of security cooperation and fully support such negotiations. have elections, and it does have oppor- intelligence sharing to Many experts agree that a preemptive mili- tunities for government to change. unprecedentedly high levels between tary strike on Iran would only delay their nu- These are the kinds of things that we the United States and Israel. He is clear program. Top U.S. military officials such value in this country: the rights of peo- leading the international effort to get as Defense Secretary Leon Panetta have ple to make a difference in their own Iran to abandon its nuclear weapons plainly stated that Iran has not acquired a nu- lives. program. He has stood with Israel in clear weapon. Even former Israeli intelligence Aside from this, we have a duty, the wake of the Goldstone Report, in officials, including the former heads of the when one country has been threatened the wake of the efforts of the Human Shin Bet and the Mossad, have joined the with complete elimination, to do what Rights Commission to demonize and chorus of top U.S. military brass in opposing we can to prevent this. I think that delegitimize Israel, and in the context a preemptive military strike against Iran. this is a part of that prevention that of vetoing resolutions which unfairly Sustained, diplomatic engagement with Iran will help make a difference. single out Israel on a number of issues. is the only way to achieve transparency and a Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. I yield 2 min- Any implication to the contrary is un- nuclear-weapons free Iran. Any Congressional utes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. founded and seeks to undercut the very effort to limit or undermine the President’s au- GOHMERT), a member of the Judiciary bipartisan nature of the support that is thority to pursue diplomacy with Iran and to and Natural Resources Committees. so essential to this relationship. encourage the use of military force against b 1400 With that, I yield back the balance of Iran must be opposed. Mr. GOHMERT. Thank you, Madam my time. Mr. CAPUANO. Madam Speaker, I rise to Chair. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- offer clarification of my views regarding H.R. I appreciate the wonderful work our er, I yield myself the remaining time, 4133, the United States-Israel Enhanced Se- chair has done to work with the rank- and I thank my good friend from Cali- curity Cooperation Act of 2012. I voted in favor ing member on this issue. fornia (Mr. BERMAN) for his leadership of this legislation, but I feel it is important to It is critical that the world know role in bringing this bill to the floor note some specific points. how united this Congress is behind our today. I thank our majority leader, Mr. First, I agree with the finding that highlights ally Israel. It’s a maxim in history, it’s CANTOR, as well as the minority whip, recent instability in the Middle East-North Afri- a truth that when a nation’s enemies Mr. HOYER. ca region in the wake of the Arab Spring. see their strongest ally turning against This bill before us, Madam Speaker, When protests started 14 months ago, I spoke them, that is when their enemies move the United States-Israel Enhanced Se- about my hopes for peaceful transitions to de- against that nation. curity Cooperation Act, is an impor- mocracy, but I also cautioned that history We saw a couple of years ago when tant one. It sends a clear signal and a teaches it is often difficult to establish the rule this administration voted with Israel’s clear message throughout the world, to of law and respect for human rights after au- enemies to require that Israel disclose our friends and to our enemies, that thoritarian governments are overthrown. We certain of its weapons. It was shortly the United States stands foursquare all hoped that the desire for democracy would after that that a flotilla challenged the with our indispensable ally, the demo- bring both peace and justice to a troubled re- blockade at the Gaza Strip. That’s how cratic Jewish State of Israel. This bill gion, and I am saddened to see that political it works. When a nation’s enemies see is a reaffirmation of our staunch com- instability and, too often, a lack of respect for an ally that may be turning against a mitment to Israel’s security, its right the rights of individuals and of minorities, are nation, they move against that nation. to self-defense, and its right to exist. It beginning to have far-reaching effects. This is what is so important, that we is a testament to our friendship with That said, I must note that while I am a show the world that when it comes to Israel that has served us so well for the staunch supporter of Israel’s right to defend this issue, we may bicker back and last 64 years, and will continue to serve itself, H.R. 4133 ought to be more precise in forth about all kinds of things, but us well for many generations to come. its statement that it is U.S. policy to ‘‘provide when it comes to support for Israel— And it is a pledge that the United Israel the military capabilities necessary to the analogy could be applicable here, States and Israel, continuing to work deter and defend itself by itself against any that it is a miner’s canary. When Israel together, will address the challenges to threats.’’ The bill does not specify which is under attack, it’s a potential attack our common security so that we can party—the U.S. or Israel—makes the decision on all of the rest of those who love lib- ensure a safe, prosperous, and free fu- regarding which capabilities may be nec- erty as well. ture for both of our Nations. essary. The United States should always

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2488 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 maintain the final say when considering sale While I absolutely believe that Israel—and Israeli concern about Iran’s nuclear ambitions. or provision of its military capabilities. It is any other nation—should be free to determine These visits have only reinforced my strong good that the bill states that Israel will ‘‘defend for itself what is necessary for its national se- conviction that the world needs Israel to sur- itself by itself,’’ which makes plain that no one curity, I do not believe that those decisions vive and thrive for all that Israel represents is asking for U.S. troops to be committed to should be underwritten by U.S. taxpayers and and that Israel has the right to defend her citi- the region through this bill. Hopefully, the time backed up by the U.S. military. zens. The bill before us will do that by will never come when that might be nec- This bill states that it is the policy of the strengthening existing channels of security co- essary. If it does, America will make that deci- United States to ‘‘reaffirm the enduring com- operation between America and Israel, as well sion based on the situation at the time. mitment of the United States to the security of as creating some new ones. In addition, Sec. 4(a)(3) contains the Sense the State of Israel as a Jewish state.’’ How- The political changes that are sweeping of Congress that the U.S. should ‘‘allocate ad- ever, according to our Constitution the policy through North Africa and the Middle East are ditional weaponry and munitions for the for- of the United States Government should be to creating new uncertainties for the United ward-deployed United States stockpile in protect the security of the United States, not to States and Israel. The revolutions that are un- Israel.’’ I want to be clear that by no means do guarantee the religious, ethnic, or cultural derway may not produce the much-hoped for I interpret this as an endorsement of forward- composition of a foreign country. In fact, our democratic ‘‘Arab Spring’’. Even now in Egypt, deployed American nuclear weapons in Israel. own Constitution prohibits the establishment of extremists are fomenting inter-religious and Such an action would require the explicit au- any particular religion in the U.S. ethnic hatreds that have sparked fresh vio- thorization of Congress under separate legisla- More than 20 years after the reason for lence. And we know that conventional weap- tion. NATO’s existence—the Warsaw Pact—has ons formerly in the late Colonel Qaddafi’s ar- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise disappeared, this legislation seeks to find a senal have made their way into the hands of in support of H.R. 4133, as a cosponsor of the new mission for that anachronistic alliance: the extremists in the region. H.R. 4133 is another bill and to encourage my colleagues to sup- defense of Israel. Calling for ‘‘an expanded reminder to the region and the world that port this important piece of legislation. role for Israel within the North Atlantic Treaty America will stand by Israel during these in- Since the Truman Administration, we as a Organization (NATO), including an enhanced creasingly chaotic and uncertain times. Nation have worked with the people of Israel presence at NATO headquarters and exer- Ms. McCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, once to establish and support a close economic, cises,’’ it reads like a dream for intervention- again the U.S. House is acting on legislation, cultural and strategic partnership based on a ists and the military industrial complex. As I this time H.R. 4133, to restate what has been common respect for democracy and a commit- have said many times, NATO should be dis- stated frequently in Congress, by President ment to the goal of creating a lasting peace in banded not expanded. Obama, and by virtually every candidate run- the Middle East. Today, that partnership is This bill will not help the United States, it ning for federal office in the United States: that among the strongest shared by any two coun- will not help Israel, and it will not help the Mid- the U.S. and the State of Israel have a special tries. dle East. It will implicitly authorize much more bilateral and a very important strategic rela- Israel exists in a geographical region of U.S. interventionism in the region at a time tionship. Congress strongly supports the State paramount economic and strategic importance when we cannot afford the foreign commit- of Israel and we demonstrate our support an- to the United States and the American people ments we already have. It more likely will lead nually by providing many billions of dollars in recognize that ensuring a safe and secure to war against Syria, Iran, or both. I urge my direct taxpayer funded assistance to ensure Israel is in the long-term national security in- colleagues to vote against this bill. Israel’s security. As a former member of the terests of our country. State and Foreign Operations Appropriations In support of the Israeli Government’s ef- Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise to express my strong support for H.R. 4133, a Subcommittee, I have helped to pass funding, forts to protect its people, the U.S. has helped often in excess of $3 billion in foreign aid, to Israel develop a missile defense system; we simple bill that will demonstrate our ongoing commitment to Israel, and will enhance our ef- ensure Israel’s security. have committed ourselves to the task of pre- While Congress is ever mindful of Israel’s forts to strengthen Israel’s own defensive ca- venting Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons; security, we have a Constitutional duty to first pabilities. Our goal, like Israel’s own, is that and the U.S. has led the way against attempts and foremost protect and defend the security Israel can defend itself, by itself. This objective to use international forums to delegitimize the of the United States. No one is more aware of of self-reliance is one of the elements that State of Israel. this than President Obama. Over the past It is in a similar vein that we consider H.R. makes Israel stand out. year, the Obama Administration has been Israelis, from the very beginning, have un- 4133 today. leading a coalition of nations to peacefully pre- derstood that it is their own efforts that will ulti- Among other things, this measure would al- vent Iran—through tough economic sanc- mately determine the future of their state. It is locate additional weaponry and munitions for tions—from starting down the path to devel- Israel in the wake of the withdrawal of United this realization and an absolute determination oping a nuclear weapon. These sanctions are States forces from Iraq; expand Israel’s au- to provide a better, safer future for their chil- working and they must be allowed to continue thority to make purchases under the Foreign dren that has enabled the Jewish state to suc- to work. I fully support the efforts of the Military Financing program on a commercial ceed so magnificently in a region choked with Obama Administration and our allies to keep basis; encourage an expanded role for Israel hatred and violence reserved for them alone. the pressure on Iran. within NATO; and require the President to Israel’s military superiority is a necessity be- The Government of Israel has also been fo- submit a report on the status of Israel’s quali- cause so many of Israel’s neighbors still will cused on Iran and has articulated repeatedly tative military edge in light of current trends not accept Israel’s sovereignty and the right of that a unilateral military strike against Iran is a and instability in the region. the Jewish people to self-determination in their possibility. According to the Washington Post By expressing our support for the economic own historic homeland. Israel’s security need on February 2, 2012: and strategic security of Israel at this critical not come at the expense of the Palestinian ‘‘U.S. officials fear being blindsided by an time in its history, we send an unambiguous people’s legitimate aspirations for independ- Israeli strike that could have widespread eco- message about our unshakable commitment ence and sovereignty. But those dreams of nomic and security implications and might only to the security of Israel. independence and sovereignty absolutely delay, not end, Iran’s nuclear pursuit. Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, I rise in opposi- must not come at the expense of Israel’s se- ‘‘ ‘The Obama administration is concerned tion to H.R. 4133, the United States-Israel En- curity. that Israel could attack Iranian nuclear facili- hanced Security Cooperation Act, which unfor- As Iran continues to move toward a nuclear ties this year, having given Washington little or tunately is another piece of one-sided and capability—that it must never, ever achieve— no warning,’ said Cliff Kupchan, a former State counterproductive foreign policy legislation. it is more critical than ever that we dem- Department official who specialized in Iran pol- This bill’s real intent seems to be more saber- onstrate our support and commitment to icy during the Clinton administration and re- rattling against Iran and Syria, and it under- Israel’s security, which this bill does. cently returned from meetings with Israeli offi- mines U.S. diplomatic efforts by making clear Mr. HOLT. Madam Speaker, I rise in sup- cials. He said ‘Israel has refused to assure that the U.S. is not an honest broker seeking port of this legislation. Washington that prior notice would be pro- peace for the Middle East. As a life-long supporter of our most impor- vided.’ The bill calls for the United States to signifi- tant ally in the Middle East, Israel, I am ‘‘Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta is one cantly increase our provision of sophisticated pleased that the United States and Israel have of several administration officials to express weaponry to Israel, and states that it is to be built a strong, unique and special relationship. concern publicly that Israel is positioning itself U.S. policy to ‘‘help Israel preserve its quali- I have had the pleasure of traveling to Israel for a surprise attack. Last month, the adminis- tative military edge’’ in the region. on many occasions, and I clearly understand tration dispatched the Joint Chiefs chairman,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2489 Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, to the Israeli capital to provide Israel with ‘‘defense articles and de- because I agree with its two basic premises. for high level discussions about the possibility fense services through such mechanisms as The alliance between the United States and of a unilateral Israeli strike. ‘Israel has indi- appropriate, to include air refueling tankers, Israel, including military support, is of critical cated they’re considering this, and we have in- missile defense capabilities, and specialized importance. And we must prevent Iran from dicated our concerns,’ Panetta told reporters.’’ munitions.’ By providing this specialized mili- developing nuclear weapons capability. While Israel’s prime minister has not been tary capacity—all required by Israel for an air- I cast this vote, however, with serious res- shy about the possibility of an Israeli military strike on Iran—the U.S. would be removing ervations about both the bill’s timing and its strike, the consequences of such action would the very limiting factors that may be pre- content. There is no question that a nuclear- be significant for the U.S. According to the venting Israel from launching an attack that capable Iran poses a grave threat not only to New York Times on February 29, 2012, could draw the U.S. into another war. Israel, but to the United States and other na- ‘‘American officials who have assessed the The Director of the Central Intelligence tions. We must ensure that we have every tool likely Iranian responses to any attack by Israel Agency from 2006 to 2009, Michael Hayden, available at our disposal to dissuade if pos- on its nuclear program believe that Iran would has been quoted as saying that airstrikes ca- sible and prevent if necessary the Iranian re- retaliate by launching missiles on Israel and pable of seriously setting back Iran’s nuclear gime from developing nuclear weapons or the terrorist-style attacks on United States civilian program were ‘‘beyond the capacity’’ of Israel, capability to produce such weapons from and military personnel overseas.’’ in part because of distance that aircraft would stockpiled materials and components. Despite the strong belief that Israeli military have to travel and the scale of the task, ac- Among these vital tools are a combination action against Iran would result in direct at- cording to a February 19, 2012 New York of diplomatic and economic mechanisms of tacks on Americans and American interests, Times article entitled, ‘‘Iran Raid Seen as a the sort that I have frequently supported in the many right-wing politicians seem to believe Huge Task for Israeli Jets.’’ past—including the Iran Threat Reduction Act, that Americans and members of our armed The same Times article states, ‘‘Israel has which also passed with overwhelming bipar- forces, after eleven years of war in Afghani- American-built F 15I and F 16I fighter jets that tisan support earlier in this Congress—that stan and nine years of war in Iraq, are desir- can carry bombs to the targets, but their have often exerted effective pressures on Iran, ous of a war with Iran precipitated by unilat- range—depending on altitude, speed and pay- hindering and deterring the development of eral Israeli military action. As one Middle East load—falls far short of the minimum 2,000 mile nuclear capabilities. Military attacks on Iranian expert stated, ‘‘Israel can commence a war round trip. . .Israel would have to use air- facilities by American or Israeli forces must be with Iran, but it may well take U.S. involve- borne refueling planes, called tankers, but regarded as absolutely a last resort, fraught ment to conclude it.’’ Israel is not thought to have enough.’’ with potentially disastrous consequences, Let me be clear, I do not want U.S. forces The same article identifies ‘‘another major some quite predictable, some not yet imag- engaged in a war with Iran. My constituents hurdle is Israel’s inventory of bombs capable ined. do not want a war with Iran. Clearly, I do not of penetrating the Natanz (nuclear) facility, be- Yet this bill gives little weight or emphasis to want to see Iran developing nuclear weapons, lieved to be buried under 30 feet of reinforced critical diplomatic and economic measures and but the Obama Administration and the inter- concrete, and the Fordo site, which is built into at points comes perilously close to signaling national community are working to keep the a mountain. Assuming it does not use a nu- intent or support for the military option. In fact, pressure on the leadership in Tehran. clear device, Israel has American-made GBU the timing of this legislation risks being inter- In February and March of 2012, the neo- 28 5,000 pound ‘bunker buster’ bombs that preted as a vote of ‘‘no-confidence’’ in our on- conservative ‘‘go to war with Iran’’ echo cham- could damage such hardened targets, al- going efforts to engage diplomatically with ber was appallingly reminiscent of 2002 when though it is unclear how far down they can Iran. Developments such as the so-called the Bush Administration (along with many of go.’’ ‘‘P5+1’’ meetings between the five permanent By supplying air refueling tanks and bunker the same conservative pundits who are sup- members of the U.N. Security Council, Ger- buster bombs to Israel that would then be portive of an Israeli attack on Iran today) de- many, and Iran—the next meeting of which is used in a military strike against Iran, the U.S, clared the definitive presence of weapons of scheduled to be held in Baghdad two weeks would be explicitly supporting the military ac- mass destruction in Iraq a threat to U.S. nation in the eyes of the Iranians and the world, from today—are critically important steps to- tional security. The result of their deception is even if Israel never notified the U.S. of its ac- ward renewed engagement, with a lengthened now well known. We have seen this same tual intent to strike. Such a level of vulner- roster of partners and a tighter sanctions re- march to war before, built on a foundation of ability and exposure on the part of the U.S. is gime. One can hope that the resolve ex- half-truths, distorted intelligence, and politically not tolerable. Israel is an ally, but their primary pressed in H.R. 4133 might strengthen these motivated deceit. interest is their own national security, not the efforts, but I fear that the bill’s timing and President Obama has called out those who security of the U.S. some of its provisions may also threaten their would send other peoples’ sons and daughters On a final note, the fact that the New York devaluation. to war, but never put themselves in harm’s Times referenced that Israel has the option of Mr. REYES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to way. Addressing the annual AIPAC con- using a ‘‘nuclear device’’ against the Iranian express my strong support for H.R. 4133. ference in Washington on March 4, 2012, the targets should be cause for tremendous alarm I am a proud co-sponsor of the United New York Times reported President Obama for Americans. Even the consideration of using States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation as saying, ‘‘Already, there is too much loose a nuclear weapon against Iran to prevent it Act which states it is the policy of the United talk of war. Over the last few weeks such talk from pursuing a nuclear weapons program States to aid Israel, specifically with the pres- has only benefited the Iranian government by should be categorically rejected by Israel, the ervation of Israel’s qualitative military edge driving up the price of oil, which they depend U.S., and all nations committed to nuclear amid rapid and uncertain regional political on to fund their nuclear program. For the sake non-proliferation. The worst kept secret in the transformation and the development of ad- of Israel’s security, America’s security and the world is that Israel possesses nuclear weap- vanced technology programs between the peace and security of the world, now is not ons. The U.S. and this Congress should be United States and Israel. The bill expresses the time for bluster.’’ guaranteed that our ally, Israel, will never use the sense of Congress that the United States To be clear, an Iran armed with nuclear those weapons as a first-strike capability. should equip Israel with the necessary military weapons would be a serious threat to the sta- Israel’s security is important and I have capabilities, in order to deter and defend itself bility of the Middle East and to the security of voted dozens of times to provide funds, weap- against any threats; veto any one-sided anti- the United States and our allies. America’s top ons, and support. H.R. 4133 is more than ‘‘a Israel resolutions at the United Nations Coun- intelligence analysts, however, have repeat- sense of Congress,’’ more than feelings. It cil; support Israel’s right to self-defense; and edly stated that there is no concrete evidence sends a signal to the world that Israel should promote peaceful negotiations between Israel that Iran has yet decided to build a nuclear be provided with the military capacity by the and Palestine. bomb. In his January 2012 testimony before U.S. to strike Iran. That I do not support. Israel sets the example for the nations of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Out of respect for the importance of the the Middle East, as the only true democracy in Director of National Intelligence James Clap- U.S.-Israel relationship I intend to vote that region. For the past 63 years, Israel has per stated that ‘‘they are certainly moving on ‘‘present’’ on H.R. 4133, but I must express been a sanctuary of democracy and pluralism that path, but we don’t believe they have actu- my strong opposition to endorsing any actions in a region dominated by authoritarian really made the decision to go ahead with a nu- by a foreign power that could potentially drag gimes. Israel is the only country in the Middle clear weapon.’’ the U.S. into a military conflict with Iran. East with free elections, a free press, freedom Yet today, the House of Representatives is Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Madam of religion, protection for minority rights and voting on H.R. 4133 which calls upon the U.S. Speaker, I will be voting today for H.R. 4133 other safeguards typical of a free society. The

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2490 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 Middle East is experiencing rapid changes. firms the American people’s enduring and particularly helpful towards building a stronger These rapid changes bring hope for the ex- close relationship with the State of Israel, our and more secure Israel in the long-term. There pansion of democracy but also great chal- partner in peace and prosperity in the Middle is no excuse for Congress not doing better lenges to the national security of the United East. and as a result, I voted ‘‘present’’ on H.R. States and our allies in the region, particularly This bill performs three main functions: 4133. Israel. H.R. 4133 reaffirms the United States One, expresses the sense of Congress that The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. commitment to Israel and the establishment of the U.S. should take actions to assist the de- MILLER of Michigan). The question is a peaceful relationship between Israel and fense of Israel with advanced missile defense on the motion offered by the gentle- Palestine. systems and intelligence sharing to improve woman from Florida (Ms. ROSS- I urge my colleagues to vote for this bill, counterterrorism and to protect it against Iran’s LEHTINEN) that the House suspend the which expresses support for our strongest growing nuclear threat. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4133, as Middle Eastern ally and is a matter of national Two, requires the President to submit re- amended. security for both Israel and the United States. ports to Congress on the status of Israel’s mili- The question was taken. Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I am an untary edge in light of current trends and political The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the wavering supporter of Israel, therefore I speak instability in the region. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being today more in sorrow than in anger. I first Three, extends the Administration’s authority in the affirmative, the ayes have it. want to express my esteem for my friend, the to provide loan guarantees to Israel through Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- FY2015. The current loan guarantee program, gentleman from Maryland Mr. HOYER. I would er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. begun in 2003, has served both nations well. like to support his legislation, H.R. 4133, the The yeas and nays were ordered. Israel has never defaulted on its loans and the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Co- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Congressional Budget Office has scored this operation Act of 2012, but it is impossible for ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- me to do so. As one who has consistently provision at no cost. Madam Speaker, I have been to Israel on ceedings on this question will be post- supported the freedom, independence and se- many occasions, most recently last summer. poned. curity of the State of Israel since I was first Every time I have an opportunity to visit, I am f sworn into this great body, I am deeply sad- reminded of the close ties between our two dened at the way this matter is being handled. HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW nations and the strong affinity and apprecia- There is much in this legislation which is tion the Israeli people have towards the Amer- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- good but there is much which is unwise and ican people’s friendship and support. er, I ask unanimous consent that when could lead us down a dark and difficult road. My time in Israel has also served as a re- the House adjourns today, it adjourn to I fear this legislation is drawn so that it could minder of the dangerous world that the people meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow. be considered as a blueprint for going to war of Israel face on a daily basis, from rocket at- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there with Iran. What are the limits on U.S. commit- tacks from Hezbollah and Hamas, to threats of objection to the request of the gentle- ments under this legislation? I can find none nuclear attack by Iran, to suicide bombings woman from Florida? in H.R. 4133, and this troubles me greatly. within their own cities and neighborhoods. There was no objection. How would this impact our diplomatic efforts, It is important that this Chamber say with a f and our negotiations to halt Iran’s nuclear pro- strong, unified voice that we stand with Israel gram? Would this result in increased strife and during these difficult times. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER instability in the Middle East? As co-chair of the Democratic Israel Work- PRO TEMPORE The answers to these questions remain un- ing Group, I call on Members from both sides The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- clear because there have been no legislative of the aisle to vote in support of this bipartisan hearings on this matter, no factual record, and ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings resolution. will resume on motions to suspend the no committee report to consider. Everyone in Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, the this chamber agrees that allowing Iran to ob- rules previously postponed. United States-Israel Enhanced Security Co- Votes will be taken in the following tain a nuclear weapon is unacceptable and operation Act, embodied in H.R. 4133, is an- that we should take every action to prevent order: other expression of the American commitment H.R. 2072, by the yeas and nays; such an outcome. However, this does not to our friend and ally, Israel. This commitment mean that we should rush to vote on this leg- H.R. 4133, by the yeas and nays. is already clear and unequivocal. No ally re- The first electronic vote will be con- islation, which has never been considered in ceives stronger assurances of support or more committee and could have grave conducted as a 15-minute vote. The re- money over a sustained period of time. maining electronic vote will be consequences for our national security, especially This resolution, however, is a missed oppor- ducted as a 5-minute vote. as our diplomats are engaged in the most deli- tunity for Congress to show support for a com- cate of negotiations. prehensive and balanced approached to Mid- f Experience comes from learning from one’s dle East Peace and Israeli security. No mistakes. I made a blunder when I voted for EXPORT-IMPORT BANK amount of American military assistance will REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2012 the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, which was hur- fully compensate for the lack of a productive ried and rushed through the House, and I and effective peace process. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- vowed never to make the same error again. A true statement of enhanced security and finished business is the vote on the mo- Many members of this body also made a simi- cooperation would at least reference the tion to suspend the rules and pass the lar mistake when this Congress voted to go to United States’ long standing expectation that bill (H.R. 2072) to reauthorize the Ex- war with Iraq based on faulty intelligence. The Israel commit to dealing with theit illegal settle- port-Import Bank of the United States, international community is scheduled to have ments. Omissions such as these do no one a and for other purposes, as amended, on direct discussions and negotiations with Iran service because, ultimately, they will have to which the yeas and nays were ordered. on the nuclear issue at the end of the month. be a part of any lasting solution. The Clerk read the title of the bill. At the very least we should wait to see the The Obama administration has succeeded The SPEAKER pro tempore. The progress of those talks before issuing the in creating an unprecedented coalition to im- question is on the motion offered by edicts contained in this legislation today. pose the most aggressive sanctions on Iran, the gentleman from California (Mr. Matters of war and national security should ever. The increasing impact of these sanctions GARY G. MILLER) that the House sus- be considered in all due diligence, and not be and the significance of this broad coalition is pend the rules and pass the bill, as rushed to the floor without the proper consid- a critical development and is a critical part of amended. eration. I urge everyone to take a step back our security endeavors on which H.R. 4133 is The vote was taken by electronic de- and consider what we are voting on, hold the strangely silent. vice, and there were—yeas 330, nays 93, proper hearings, and have a truly deliberative This fixation on a military response, ignoring not voting 8, as follows: process before we rush off to another war some serious deficiencies in the Israeli ap- [Roll No. 224] which our Nation can ill afford. proach, and not recognizing the important de- YEAS—330 Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Madam velopments on Iran has turned this bill into an- Ackerman Amodei Bachus Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4133, the other missed opportunity. Aderholt Andrews Baldwin United States-Israel Enhanced Security Co- As much as I agree with some of the resolu- Alexander Austria Barletta operation Act. This bipartisan resolution reaf- tion overall, I fear it was inadequate and not Altmire Baca Barrow

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Bilirakis Granger Murphy (CT) This will be a 5-minute vote. Bishop (GA) Graves (MO) Murphy (PA) Adams Hall Paul Bishop (NY) Green, Al Myrick Akin Hanna Paulsen The vote was taken by electronic de- Bishop (UT) Griffith (VA) Nadler Amash Harris Petri vice, and there were—yeas 411, nays 2, Blumenauer Grijalva Napolitano Bass (NH) Heck Poe (TX) answered ‘‘present’’ 9, not voting 9, as Bonamici Grimm Neal Black Hensarling Pompeo follows: Bonner Guinta Nugent Blackburn Herger Posey Bono Mack Guthrie Nunes Broun (GA) Huelskamp Price (GA) [Roll No. 225] Boren Gutierrez Olson Burgess Huizenga (MI) Quayle YEAS—411 Boswell Hahn Olver Canseco Hunter Rohrabacher Boustany Hanabusa Owens Chabot Jenkins Rokita Ackerman Conyers Harper Brady (PA) Harper Pallone Chaffetz Johnson (IL) Rooney Adams Cooper Harris Brady (TX) Hartzler Pascrell Coffman (CO) Johnson, Sam Ross (FL) Aderholt Costa Hartzler Braley (IA) Hastings (FL) Pastor (AZ) Conaway Jones Royce Akin Costello Hastings (FL) Brooks Hastings (WA) Pearce Culberson Jordan Ryan (WI) Alexander Courtney Hastings (WA) Brown (FL) Hayworth Pelosi Duncan (SC) King (IA) Scalise Altmire Cravaack Hayworth Buchanan Heinrich Pence Duncan (TN) Kingston Schmidt Amash Crawford Heck Bucshon Herrera Beutler Perlmutter Farenthold Labrador Schweikert Amodei Crenshaw Heinrich Buerkle Higgins Peters Fincher Lamborn Scott, Austin Andrews Critz Hensarling Burton (IN) Himes Peterson Flake Lance Sensenbrenner Austria Crowley Herger Butterfield Hinchey Pingree (ME) Fleischmann Landry Southerland Baca Cuellar Herrera Beutler Bachus Culberson Higgins Calvert Hinojosa Pitts Fleming Lankford Stearns Baldwin Cummings Himes Camp Hirono Platts Forbes Latta Stutzman Barletta Davis (CA) Hinchey Campbell Hochul Polis Foxx Marchant Sullivan Barrow Davis (IL) Hinojosa Cantor Holden Price (NC) Franks (AZ) McClintock Tipton Bartlett Davis (KY) Hirono Capito Holt Quigley Gardner McHenry Upton Barton (TX) DeFazio Hochul Capps Honda Rahall Garrett Miller (FL) Walberg Bass (CA) DeGette Holden Capuano Hoyer Rangel Gingrey (GA) Mulvaney Webster Bass (NH) DeLauro Holt Cardoza Hultgren Reed Gohmert Neugebauer West Becerra Denham Honda Carnahan Hurt Rehberg Gosar Noem Westmoreland Benishek Dent Hoyer Carney Israel Reichert Graves (GA) Nunnelee Woodall Griffin (AR) Palazzo Young (IN) Berg DesJarlais Huelskamp Carson (IN) Issa Renacci Berkley Deutch Huizenga (MI) Carter Jackson (IL) Reyes NOT VOTING—8 Berman Diaz-Balart Hultgren Cassidy Jackson Lee Ribble Bachmann Green, Gene Slaughter Biggert Dicks Hunter Castor (FL) (TX) Richardson Bilbray Doggett Hurt Chandler Johnson (GA) Richmond Donnelly (IN) Kucinich Sutton Filner Scott, David Bilirakis Dold Israel Chu Johnson (OH) Rigell Bishop (GA) Doyle Issa Cicilline Johnson, E. B. Rivera b 1430 Bishop (NY) Dreier Jackson (IL) Clarke (MI) Kaptur Roby Bishop (UT) Duffy Jackson Lee Clarke (NY) Keating Roe (TN) Messrs. GINGREY of Georgia, Black Duncan (SC) (TX) Clay Kelly Rogers (AL) HANNA, PALAZZO, and SULLIVAN Blackburn Duncan (TN) Jenkins Cleaver Kildee Rogers (KY) changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to Bonamici Ellmers Johnson (GA) Clyburn Kind Rogers (MI) Bonner Emerson Johnson (IL) Coble King (NY) Ros-Lehtinen ‘‘nay.’’ Bono Mack Engel Johnson (OH) Cohen Kinzinger (IL) Roskam Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Mrs. CAPITO, Boren Farenthold Johnson, E. B. Cole Kissell Ross (AR) Mr. RANGEL, Ms. WASSERMAN Boswell Farr Johnson, Sam Connolly (VA) Kline Rothman (NJ) Boustany Fattah Jordan Conyers Langevin Roybal-Allard SCHULTZ, and Mr. RYAN of Ohio Brady (PA) Fincher Kaptur Cooper Larsen (WA) Runyan changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to Brady (TX) Fitzpatrick Keating Costa Larson (CT) Ruppersberger ‘‘yea.’’ Braley (IA) Flake Kelly Costello Latham Rush So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Brooks Fleischmann Kildee Courtney LaTourette Ryan (OH) Broun (GA) Fleming Kind Cravaack Lee (CA) Sa´ nchez, Linda tive) the rules were suspended and the Brown (FL) Flores King (IA) Crawford Levin T. bill, as amended, was passed. Buchanan Forbes King (NY) Crenshaw Lewis (CA) Sanchez, Loretta The result of the vote was announced Bucshon Fortenberry Kingston Critz Lewis (GA) Sarbanes Buerkle Foxx Kinzinger (IL) Crowley Lipinski Schakowsky as above recorded. Burgess Frank (MA) Kissell Cuellar LoBiondo Schiff A motion to reconsider was laid on Butterfield Franks (AZ) Kline Cummings Loebsack Schilling the table. Calvert Frelinghuysen Labrador Davis (CA) Lofgren, Zoe Schock Stated for: Camp Fudge Lamborn Davis (IL) Long Schrader Campbell Gallegly Lance Davis (KY) Lowey Schwartz Mr. FILNER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall Canseco Gardner Landry DeFazio Lucas Scott (SC) 224, I was away from the Capitol due to prior Cantor Garrett Langevin DeGette Luetkemeyer Scott (VA) commitments to my constituents. Had I been Capito Gerlach Lankford DeLauro Luja´ n Serrano Capps Gibbs Larsen (WA) Denham Lummis Sessions present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Capuano Gibson Larson (CT) Dent Lungren, Daniel Sewell Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Madam Cardoza Gingrey (GA) Latham DesJarlais E. Sherman Speaker, on rollcall No. 224, had I been Carnahan Gohmert LaTourette Deutch Lynch Shimkus present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Carney Gonzalez Latta Diaz-Balart Mack Shuler Carter Goodlatte Levin Dicks Maloney Shuster f Cassidy Gosar Lewis (CA) Dingell Manzullo Simpson Castor (FL) Gowdy Lewis (GA) Doggett Marino Sires UNITED STATES-ISRAEL EN- Chabot Granger Lipinski Dold Markey Smith (NE) HANCED SECURITY COOPERA- Chaffetz Graves (GA) LoBiondo Doyle Matheson Smith (NJ) TION ACT OF 2012 Chandler Graves (MO) Loebsack Dreier Matsui Smith (TX) Chu Green, Al Lofgren, Zoe Duffy McCarthy (CA) Smith (WA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Cicilline Green, Gene Long Edwards McCarthy (NY) Speier finished business is the vote on the mo- Clarke (MI) Griffin (AR) Lowey Ellison McCaul Stark Clarke (NY) Griffith (VA) Lucas Ellmers McCollum Stivers tion to suspend the rules and pass the Clay Grijalva Luetkemeyer Emerson McCotter Terry bill (H.R. 4133) to express the sense of Cleaver Grimm Luja´ n Engel McDermott Thompson (CA) Congress regarding the United States- Clyburn Guinta Lummis Eshoo McGovern Thompson (MS) Coble Guthrie Lungren, Daniel Farr McIntyre Thompson (PA) Israel strategic relationship, to direct Coffman (CO) Gutierrez E. Fattah McKeon Thornberry the President to submit to Congress re- Cohen Hahn Lynch Fitzpatrick McKinley Tiberi ports on United States actions to en- Cole Hall Mack Flores McMorris Tierney hance this relationship and to assist in Conaway Hanabusa Maloney Fortenberry Rodgers Tonko Connolly (VA) Hanna Manzullo Frank (MA) McNerney Towns the defense of Israel, and for other pur-

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2492 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 Marchant Poe (TX) Sewell Mr. STIVERS. Madam Speaker, on rollcall (C) DISTRICT OF DELAWARE.—The 1st, 2d, 3d, Marino Polis Sherman No. 225, I was unavoidably detained during and 4th vacancies in the office of a bank- Markey Pompeo Shimkus ruptcy judge for the district of Delaware— Matheson Posey the vote. Had I been present, I would have Shuler (i) occurring more than 5 years after the Matsui Price (GA) Shuster voted ‘‘yea.’’ McCarthy (CA) Price (NC) Simpson date of the enactment of this Act, and McCarthy (NY) Quayle Sires f (ii) resulting from the death, retirement, McCaul Quigley Smith (NE) b 1440 resignation, or removal of a bankruptcy McClintock Rahall Smith (NJ) judge, McCotter Rangel Smith (TX) TEMPORARY BANKRUPTCY JUDGE- shall not be filled. McDermott Reed Smith (WA) OUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA McGovern Rehberg SHIPS EXTENSION ACT OF 2012 (D) S .—The Southerland 1st and 2d vacancies in the office of a bank- McHenry Reichert Speier Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- McIntyre Renacci ruptcy judge for the southern district of Stearns imous consent that the Committee on McKeon Reyes Stutzman Florida— McKinley Ribble Sullivan the Judiciary be discharged from fur- (i) occurring more than 5 years after the McMorris Richardson Sutton ther consideration of the bill (H.R. date of the enactment of this Act, and Rodgers Richmond Terry (ii) resulting from the death, retirement, McNerney Rigell 4967) to prevent the termination of the Thompson (CA) Meehan Rivera temporary office of bankruptcy judges resignation, or removal of a bankruptcy Thompson (MS) Meeks Roby judge, Thompson (PA) in certain judicial districts, and ask for Mica Roe (TN) shall not be filled. Thornberry its immediate consideration in the Michaud Rogers (AL) (E) DISTRICT OF MARYLAND.—The 1st, 2d, Tiberi Miller (FL) Rogers (KY) House. Tierney and 3d vacancies in the office of a bank- Miller (MI) Rogers (MI) The Clerk read the title of the bill. Tipton ruptcy judge for the district of Maryland— Miller (NC) Rohrabacher Tonko The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. (i) occurring more than 5 years after the Miller, Gary Rokita Towns Miller, George Rooney REED). Is there objection to the request date of the enactment of this Act, and Moore Ros-Lehtinen Tsongas of the gentleman from North Carolina? (ii) resulting from the death, retirement, Moran Roskam Turner (NY) There was no objection. resignation, or removal of a bankruptcy Mulvaney Ross (AR) Turner (OH) judge, Upton The text of the bill is as follows: Murphy (CT) Ross (FL) shall not be filled. Murphy (PA) Rothman (NJ) Van Hollen H.R. 4967 ´ (3) APPLICABILITY OF OTHER PROVISIONS.— Myrick Roybal-Allard Velazquez Visclosky Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Except as provided in paragraphs (1) and (2), Nadler Royce resentatives of the United States of America in Napolitano Runyan Walberg all other provisions of section 1223(b) of Pub- Neal Ruppersberger Walden Congress assembled, lic Law 109 8 (28 U.S.C. 152 note) remain ap- Neugebauer Rush Walsh (IL) SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. plicable to the temporary office of bank- Noem Ryan (OH) Walz (MN) This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Temporary ruptcy judges referred to in paragraph (1). Nugent Ryan (WI) Wasserman Schultz Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of (b) TEMPORARY OFFICE OF BANKRUPTCY Nunes Sa´ nchez, Linda 2012’’. Nunnelee T. Waters JUDGES EXTENDED BY PUBLIC LAW 109 8.— Olson Sanchez, Loretta Watt SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY OFFICE OF (1) EXTENSIONS.—The temporary office of Olver Sarbanes Waxman BANKRUPTCY JUDGES IN CERTAIN bankruptcy judges authorized by section 3 of JUDICIAL DISTRICTS. Owens Scalise Webster the Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 1992 (28 Welch Palazzo Schakowsky (a) TEMPORARY OFFICE OF BANKRUPTCY U.S.C. 152 note) and extended by section Pallone Schiff West JUDGES AUTHORIZED BY PUBLIC LAW 109 8.— Westmoreland 1223(c) of Public Law 109 8 (28 U.S.C. 152 note) Pascrell Schilling (1) EXTENSIONS.—The temporary office of Whitfield for the district of Delaware, the district of Pastor (AZ) Schmidt bankruptcy judges authorized for the fol- Paulsen Schock Wilson (FL) Puerto Rico, and the eastern district of Ten- lowing districts by section 1223(b) of Public Pearce Schrader Wilson (SC) nessee are extended until the applicable va- Pelosi Schwartz Wittman Law 109 8 (28 U.S.C. 152 note) are extended cancy specified in paragraph (2) in the office Pence Schweikert Wolf until the applicable vacancy specified in of a bankruptcy judge for the respective dis- Perlmutter Scott (SC) Womack paragraph (2) in the office of a bankruptcy trict occurs. Peters Scott (VA) Woodall judge for the respective district occurs: (2) VACANCIES.— Peterson Scott, Austin Yarmuth (A) The central district of California. (A) DISTRICT OF DELAWARE.—The 5th va- Petri Scott, David Yoder (B) The eastern district of California. Pingree (ME) Sensenbrenner Young (AK) cancy in the office of a bankruptcy judge for (C) The district of Delaware. Pitts Serrano Young (FL) the district of Delaware— Platts Sessions Young (IN) (D) The southern district of Florida. (i) occurring more than 5 years after the (E) The southern district of Georgia. NAYS—2 date of the enactment of this Act, and (F) The district of Maryland. (ii) resulting from the death, retirement, Dingell Paul (G) The eastern district of Michigan. resignation, or removal of a bankruptcy (H) The district of New Jersey. ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—9 judge, (I) The northern district of New York. shall not be filled. Blumenauer Ellison McCollum (J) The eastern district of North Carolina. (B) DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO.—The 2d va- Carson (IN) Jones Stark (K) The eastern district of Pennsylvania. Edwards Lee (CA) Woolsey cancy in the office of a bankruptcy judge for (L) The middle district of Pennsylvania. the district of Puerto Rico— NOT VOTING—9 (M) The district of Puerto Rico. (i) occurring more than 5 years after the Bachmann Eshoo Kucinich (N) The district of South Carolina. date of the enactment of this Act, and Burton (IN) Filner Slaughter (O) The western district of Tennessee. (ii) resulting from the death, retirement, Donnelly (IN) Garamendi Stivers (P) The eastern district of Virginia. resignation, or removal of a bankruptcy (Q) The district of Nevada. judge, b 1438 (2) VACANCIES.— shall not be filled. (A) SINGLE VACANCIES.—Except as provided So (two-thirds being in the affirma- (C) EASTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE.—The in subparagraphs (B), (C), (D), and (E), the 1st vacancy in the office of a bankruptcy tive) the rules were suspended and the 1st vacancy in the office of a bankruptcy judge for the eastern district of Tennessee— bill, as amended, was passed. judge for each district specified in paragraph (i) occurring more than 5 years after the The result of the vote was announced (1)— date of the enactment of this Act, and as above recorded. (i) occurring more than 5 years after the (ii) resulting from the death, retirement, A motion to reconsider was laid on date of the enactment of this Act, and resignation, or removal of a bankruptcy (ii) resulting from the death, retirement, the table. judge, resignation, or removal of a bankruptcy shall not be filled. Stated for: judge, Mr. FILNER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall (3) APPLICABILITY OF OTHER PROVISIONS.— shall not be filled. Except as provided in paragraphs (1) and (2), 225, I was away from the Capitol due to prior (B) CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA.—The all other provisions of section 3 of the Bank- commitments to my constituents. Had I been 1st, 2d, and 3d vacancies in the office of a ruptcy Judgeship Act of 1992 (28 U.S.C. 152 present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ bankruptcy judge for the central district of note) and section 1223(c) of Public Law 109 8 Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I was California— (28 U.S.C. 152 note) remain applicable to the (i) occurring 5 years or more after the date present during rollcall vote 225 on May 9, temporary office of bankruptcy judges re- of the enactment of this Act, and ferred to in paragraph (1). 2012, but my vote was not recorded. I would (ii) resulting from the death, retirement, have voted ‘‘yea’’ on passage of H.R. 4133, resignation, or removal of a bankruptcy (c) TEMPORARY OFFICE OF THE BANKRUPTCY the United States-Israel Enhanced Security judge, JUDGE AUTHORIZED BY PUBLIC LAW 102 361 FOR Cooperation Act of 2012. shall not be filled. THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA.—

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2493 (1) EXTENSION.—The temporary office of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there letter directly to Attorney General the bankruptcy judge authorized by section 3 objection to the request of the gen- Holder. Senator GRASSLEY directly of the Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 1992 (28 tleman from Virginia? gave to Attorney General Holder a con- U.S.C. 152 note) for the middle district of There was no objection. cern expressed in a letter that there North Carolina is extended until the vacancy specified in paragraph (2) occurs. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- were guns walking. It’s a term, it’s an (2) VACANCY.—The 1st vacancy in the office ant to House Resolution 643 and rule expression that says we allow people to of a bankruptcy judge for the middle district XVIII, the Chair declares the House in come in under straw purchasing— of North Carolina— the Committee of the Whole House on which is illegal—to buy guns and weap- (A) occurring more than 5 years after the the state of the Union for the further ons for somebody else, and that despite date of the enactment of this Act, and consideration of the bill, H.R. 5326. what the ATF and the Department of (B) resulting from the death, retirement, Will the gentlewoman from Michigan Justice were doing, they weren’t track- resignation, or removal of a bankruptcy (Mrs. MILLER) kindly resume the chair. ing these. They allowed these gun pur- judge, shall not be filled. b 1442 chases to happen in these gun shops, (3) APPLICABILITY OF OTHER PROVISIONS.— and then they were let out in the great- IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Except as provided in paragraphs (1) and (2), er Arizona area and allowed these guns all other provisions of section 3 of the Bank- Accordingly, the House resolved to walk. ruptcy Judgeship Act of 1992 (28 U.S.C. 152 itself into the Committee of the Whole The consequences have been abso- note) remain applicable to the temporary of- House on the state of the Union for the lutely tragic. We have a dead Border fice of the bankruptcy judge referred to in further consideration of the bill (H.R. Patrol agent, and the Mexican Govern- paragraph (1). 5326) making appropriations for the De- ment estimates nearly 300 people have SEC. 3. BANKRUPTCY FILING FEE INCREASE. partments of Commerce and Justice, died within Mexico. Very few of these (a) BANKRUPTCY FILING FEES.—Section Science, and Related Agencies for the weapons have been recovered. In fact, 1930(a)(3) of title 28, United States Code, is fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, amended by striking ‘‘$1,000’’ and inserting the Attorney General has testified that ‘‘$1,167’’. and for other purposes, with Mrs. MIL- there will be crimes committed with (b) UNITED STATES TRUSTEE SYSTEM LER of Michigan (Acting Chair) in the these weapons in all likelihood for FUND.—Section 589a(b)(2) of title 28, United chair. years to come. States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘55’’ and The Clerk read the title of the bill. What is totally and wholly unaccept- inserting ‘‘48.89’’. The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- able, I think, to this body and the in- (c) COLLECTION AND DEPOSIT OF MISCELLA- mittee of the Whole rose earlier today, NEOUS BANKRUPTCY FEES.—Section 406(b) of tegrity, despite Republicans and Demo- the Judiciary Appropriations Act, 1990 (28 the amendment offered by the gen- crats, is that the Department of Jus- U.S.C. 1931 note) is amended by striking ‘‘25’’ tleman from Florida (Mr. tice would knowingly and willfully and inserting ‘‘33.33’’. SOUTHERLAND) had been disposed of, present a letter back to Congress on (d) PAYGO OFFSET EXPENDITURE LIMITA- and the bill had been read through page February 4 that was so inaccurate, it TION.—$42 of the incremental amounts col- 101, line 10. was so wrong, and essentially they lied lected by reason of the enactment of sub- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. CHAFFETZ section (a) shall be deposited in a special to Congress. It took months and fund in the Treasury to be established after Mr. CHAFFETZ. Madam Chair, I months and months and months to get the date of enactment of this Act. Such have an amendment at the desk. to the point where they finally had to amounts shall be available for the purposes The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- rescind that letter, where they had to specified in section 1931(a) of title 28, United port the amendment. admit that this was a fundamentally States Code, but only to the extent specifi- The Clerk read as follows: flawed program at its very core. cally appropriated by an Act of Congress en- At the end of the bill (before the short Now, we’ve been seeking documents. acted after the date of enactment of this We’ve been seeking information. We Act. title), insert the following: (e) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section and the SEC. ll. None of the funds made available have issued subpoenas. We’ve been pa- amendments made by this section shall take by this Act may be used in contravention of tient beyond belief, but we’ve mostly effect 180 days after the date of enactment of paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of section 1001(a) of been stonewalled. That information this Act. title 18, United States Code. has not been forthcoming. What this SEC. 4. SUBSEQUENT REAUTHORIZATION. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman amendment simply says is that they Prior to further reauthorization of any from Utah is recognized for 5 minutes. will not be allowed to be able to use judgeship authorized by this Act, the Com- Mr. CHAFFETZ. Madam Chair, one Federal funds—taxpayer dollars—to mittee on the Judiciary of the Senate and of the deep concerns that we have is House of Representatives shall conduct a re- knowingly, willfully skirt the law and view of the bankruptcy judgeships author- the investigation of Fast and Furious. lie to Congress. ized by this Act to determine the need, if We have to remember that unfortu- Now, on February 4, 2011, I want to any, for continued reauthorization of each nately we lost one of our Border Patrol remind Members, the Department of judgeship, to evaluate any changes in all agents who was out on patrol serving Justice lied to Congress about the bankruptcy case filings and their effect, if this Nation. He was killed with weap- taxes used in Fast and Furious by any, on filing fee revenue, and to require the ons that were distributed under a pro- claiming Federal authorities make Administrative Office of the Courts to sub- gram called Fast and Furious. ‘‘every effort to interdict weapons that mit a report to the Committee on the Judici- This is a sad case of government gone ary of the Senate and House of Representa- have been purchased illegally and pre- tives on bankruptcy case workload, bank- amok, making terrible, awful, deadly vent their transportation to Mexico.’’ ruptcy judgeship costs, and filing fee rev- decisions; the administration know- They denied the allegations that the enue. ingly and willingly allowing guns to Department facilitated in the illegal The bill was ordered to be engrossed walk from gun shops—contrary to what sale of guns to Mexican drug cartels. and read a third time, was read the U.S. law is—allowing nearly 2,000 weap- But on December 2, 2011, the Depart- third time, and passed, and a motion to ons to be released out, knowing that ment of Justice formally withdrew the reconsider was laid on the table. these weapons would be given to the February letter because it was filled f drug cartels, knowing that giving these with misleading, fictitious, and false guns to these very nefarious characters statements. The December letter later COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, with the hope that maybe they would went on to admit that Fast and Furi- AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- pop up and we would find out who’s ous was ‘‘a fundamentally flawed oper- PRIATIONS ACT, 2013 using these guns. Well, there are trag- ation.’’ GENERAL LEAVE ic, desperate consequences to what What we’re saying is you should not Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- happened. be able to use taxpayer funds to know- mous consent that all Members may What should be totally unacceptable ingly and willfully subvert Congress. have 5 legislative days in which to re- on both sides of the aisle is the idea You can’t lie to Congress and use tax- vise and extend their remarks and in- and the notion that the Department of payer dollars to do it. Surely that can clude extraneous material on H.R. 5326, Justice would knowingly and willfully be bipartisan in its approach. and that I may include tabular mate- lie to Congress. Senator GRASSLEY had All we ask is for the truth. In fact, rial on the same. presented the Department of Justice a there were more than a dozen—in fact,

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It has not been accurate. here, those have been removed. So know that if he continues to withhold In fact, it was a lie. when the gentleman suggests on the documents? As we look to Brian Terry, who floor of the House that no one’s lost So, Madam Chair, let me just ask served this country, we owe it to him their job, no one’s been changed, that’s this. To the average citizen who gets a and to his family to get to the truth of entirely inaccurate. grand jury subpoena or a subpoena for what happened in Fast and Furious. But I do want to make this point. We documents or to compel their presence, And no taxpayer dollars should ever be should be in support of Federal law en- what would happen if they ignored it? used to knowingly and willfully lie to forcement. We should support them. Madam Chair, what would happen if Congress. And to attack career ATF agents who you got a jury summons and you just We as a body, as an institution, de- are risking their lives trying to catch decided you weren’t going to show up? serve to get to the bottom of this. We bad guys along the border, I think it’s What would happen to the average cit- have not had all these answers. On the wrong way for us to proceed just izen if they got a subpoena from a con- March 25, 2011, President Obama stood because we want to go at this adminis- gressional committee and they just de- in an interview and told the world that tration. cided to ignore it, and their defense they would hold somebody responsible, Now, if there’s an election in which was, We gave you some documents? that Eric Holder wasn’t responsible for there’s a change in Presidency, the There are 70,000-something docu- this and that they would hold some- other side will get a chance to name an ments that the Inspector General has. body responsible and make sure that it Attorney General. Under our Constitu- We have 1⁄12 of that. There are entire doesn’t happen again. To date, Madam tion, the Attorney General serves at categories of documents that we do not Chair, that has not happened. In fact, the pleasure of the President. And the have. the senior management there at the President has made it clear that Attor- We do not have a single email from Department of Justice got promotions; ney General Holder, and I think in the Attorney General of the United some of them got bonuses. Nobody’s many people’s minds, is one of the best States after February 4, 2011. I want been fired at the senior levels over that’s ever served in this position. you to ask yourself how many emails there. We’re not just looking for some- Regardless of what you think about you have sent and received today. And body to get fired; we’ve got to make the political appointees in the Depart- the number is zero from February 4, sure that it never, ever happens again. ment, to attack career ATF agents for 2011, until present? So I would encourage Members to doing their job, while they risk their And Congressman CHAFFETZ is ex- support this amendment. We should do lives on behalf of the American citi- actly right. There was a demonstrably so in a bipartisan way. zens, I think, is the wrong thing to do. false letter sent to a Member of Con- I yield back the balance of my time. But I support the amendment. gress. And then the Department of Jus- Mr. FATTAH. Madam Chair, I move There’s nothing in this amendment at tice, that I actually value its reputa- to strike the last word. all connected to these baseless allega- tion—we have to have a Department of The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman tions, none of which have been proved. Justice that people respect. But the from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 And I think it’s wrong to come to the Department of Justice took the un- minutes. House, defame public servants, say precedented step of having to withdraw Mr. FATTAH. There is nothing in the that they’ve lied to the Congress, a letter sent to a Member of Congress gentleman’s amendment that I think when, in fact, there’s nothing in the because it was demonstrably false. anyone could disagree with. The record that suggests that whatsoever. On February 4, 2011, the Department amendment doesn’t speak about Attor- With that, I yield back the balance of of Justice, on Department of Justice ney General Holder. It doesn’t speak my time. letterhead, mails a demonstrably false about any particular matter that’s Mr. WOLF. I move to strike the req- letter denying a tactic called been referenced in the comments on uisite number of words. ‘‘gunwalking.’’ On the very same day, the floor. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman the criminal chief of the Department of from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- Justice of the United States of Amer- b 1450 utes. ica is in Mexico advocating for the tac- It just says that you can’t use dollars Mr. WOLF. I rise in support of the tic of gunwalking. And somehow, we provided under this act to give misin- amendment. can’t ask the Department of Justice to formation to the Congress. I think I think truthfulness and accuracy are tell us who knew what when? every Member should support this. essential components of any oversight And the gentleman on the other side I think, however, I want to, and I process. And the amendment simply re- of the aisle, Madam Chair, said every- think many Members would separate quires the Justice Department and all one has been punished. Madam Chair, themselves from these accusations that Federal agencies funded by this bill no one has been punished. There hasn’t are baseless. In fact, they’ve been in- provide only forthright and truthful been a demotion. There hasn’t been a vestigated, and there’s no evidence statements or representations. firing. There hasn’t been a sanction. that the Attorney General provided With that, I ask for a ‘‘yea’’ vote, and There hasn’t been a frowny face on a any misinformation to the Congress. In yield back the balance of my time. performance evaluation. There’s been fact, he’s testified seven times. He’s Mr. GOWDY. I move to strike the nothing. provided thousands of documents. last word. So I’m going to say what I said yes- And what we do know is that this The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman terday, Madam Chair. This is not just Congress, under Republican control from South Carolina is recognized for 5 another Department in someone’s Cabi- and a Republican administration, minutes. net. This isn’t just some other political started endeavors to track illegal guns Mr. GOWDY. Madam Chair, I was not appointee. This is the Attorney Gen- that were very similar to the operation going to talk because I talked yester- eral for the United States of America. that’s been referred to, and some of day on Fast and Furious, and Rep- It is the Department of Justice. If they those guns fell into the wrong hands. resentative CHAFFETZ did a wonderful cannot comply with a lawfully-exe- But to attack Federal law enforce- job. But, Madam Chair, I cannot stand cuted subpoena, then there should be ment that’s trying to catch bad guys, here while demonstrably false insinu- sanctions, just like there would be for who are operating sting operations, ations are leveled. me or you. even when they go poorly, I think, is I worked for the Department of Jus- So I urge support for Representative just the wrong place for Federal law- tice for 6 years. I worked with ATF for CHAFFETZ’s amendment.

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I am from Arizona, and haps the most powerful instrument we have ment because I’m seeing what I con- I am proud to rise in support of this for making our government honest and amendment because no other State has transparent and of holding it accountable; sider to be an alarming trend in gov- and I expect members of my administration ernment right now. We have Eric Hold- suffered the consequences like we have not simply to live up to the letter but also er in Fast and Furious, the Justice De- in Arizona and will continue to. the spirit of this law . . . The government partment failing to cooperate with Let’s think of the ramifications of should not keep information confidential multiple committees of this Congress. what transpired here. We did not follow merely because public officials might be em- Right now, as we speak, there’s a proper protocol in allowing guns to barrassed by disclosure, because errors and walk. We didn’t even know where they failures might be revealed, or because of hearing going on in the Oversight and speculative or abstract fears. Government Reform Committee with were—and we still don’t know where This country should be embarrassed the Transportation and Infrastructure they are—and yet Arizona will suffer by what is happening in Fast and Furi- Committee, with the TSA potentially the consequences of those guns on our ous. My challenge to Members on both having misled Congress over the waste side of the border. Let’s take a look at sides of the aisle is to stand up and and abuse of dollars warehousing secu- the other aspect. What about the Mexi- can people? Where is the outcry? Where have the integrity to say that we have rity equipment in Dallas, Texas. a dead U.S. agent and that we have a We’re standing here today while is the justice? Here we’ve had the His- panic people who have lost over 300 Department of Justice that lied to Con- whistleblowers who are trying to do gress. Where are the guts in this body people to this impropriety—and it was what’s right for this government are to stand up and say we’re not going to overseen by the Federal Government being retaliated against. We’re stand- put up with that, that we’re going to and the Department of Justice? This is ing here today while families like demand that these documents be pro- outrageous. those of Agent Brian Terry, who was a vided to Congress? We know, because I am glad that what we’re doing is victim of the Fast and Furious scandal, the inspector general within the De- defunding this aspect in order to make Agent Jaime Zapata, a constituent of partment of Justice has said, they have sure that we know what’s right and mine who was killed in the line of duty 80,000 documents. They’ve given Con- in Mexico, and the families of many what’s wrong and in order to hold peo- gress about 7,000 of those documents. Mexican citizens who were killed as a ple accountable for the cover-up that This is the test of principle. This is the result of these gun-running operations has occurred. But think about it. Have test of integrity. When you can’t stand with these weapons. we ever seen something of this atroc- up and take on your own party, that’s This is an alarming trend in govern- ity? We’ve actually overstepped the a lack of guts. This Congress has got to ment that we have got to put a stop to. oversight and sovereignty of the Mexi- stand up for itself and demand that We do not need to be financing govern- can Government. these documents be released. ment agencies. Our employees, the peo- What we need are answers. The I would encourage Members on both ple’s employees, we do not need to be American people need the answers, and sides of the aisle, at the very least, to paying them to stall, to lie, to mislead. the folks from Arizona need the an- vote for this amendment. I can’t imag- It is absolutely unacceptable. swers. We want to make sure that ine any reason why anybody would In the private sector, when an em- those who are accountable are held per- deny the passage of this amendment. ployee acts this way, we have a real fectly to that standard like everybody We’re not going to allow taxpayer dol- quick solution. We quit paying them else. Yes, we have not seen the docu- lars to be used to lie to Congress. Un- and we fire them. Unfortunately, it’s a mentation. The other side says that we fortunately, we have been lied to. That little more complicated here in the have seen the documentation and that is the reason we have to offer this government, especially when you get everybody has been held accountable. amendment. It’s embarrassing that we to a Cabinet-level official. That’s wrong. That’s absolutely wrong. have to even get to this point. Take it from somebody from Arizona Yes, we have our remedies. We have Madam Chair, Brian Terry’s family who has had to live under this Depart- contempt of Congress. We have crimi- expects it, and the integrity of this ment of Justice. We want to make sure nal prosecution. And in the case of a body demands it. Regardless of whether that we have accountability. Cabinet-level official like Mr. Holder, it’s Republican or Democrat, we cannot Last but not least, what about the it could eventually get to impeach- rest until we get to the bottom of that. Brian Terry family? When we look at You can make the case that part of ment, depending what we find out. The the whole oversight of this egregious this started with President Bush. We Constitution provides the ultimate operation, did it have to take the life don’t know what’s in these documents; remedy there. of a brave soldier, Brian Terry? That’s but with the separation of powers, it’s But the lifeblood of the Federal bu- what it took to even come to this situ- imperative that we get to the bottom reaucracy is money. We have got to cut ation. It cannot be repeated. Abso- of this and that we hold people ac- off the money to the employees, like lutely, it cannot be repeated. countable—and not just the lowest Eric Holder, who stonewall, at best, I am glad that my colleague has of- level of people down at the ATF. and lie, more likely. We need govern- fered this amendment to make sure They’ve been dismissed. They’ve been ment officials who own up to their mis- that we do not give funding for those harassed. Thank goodness for those takes. who are in the Department of Justice whistleblowers who stood up and did My colleague here, Mr. GOWDY, was and, if they do, that they are held to the right thing. But at the senior level, talking about the fact there’s not a the letter of the law. the senior people at the Department of single email after a certain date for I yield back the balance of my time. Justice, they have not been held ac- Mr. Holder. I’d like to remind the Chair Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. I countable. President Obama said in and the American people that what move to strike the last word. these remarks that he would. On March gets you in this country, 9 times out of The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is 25, he went on Univision and promised 10, is the coverup. The American people recognized for 5 minutes. that they would. It has not happened. are willing to live with a mistake, but Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. I If we get stonewalling on the other they are not willing to live with a liar, yield to the gentleman from Utah (Mr. side of the aisle—without your sup- and this amendment cuts off funding to CHAFFETZ). port—we will do a disservice to this the liars in our Federal Government. Mr. CHAFFETZ. Madam Chair, I country; we will do a disservice to this So I urge my colleagues to support this want to quote President Obama in his body, and we will not get to the truth. bill. first remarks as President of the I promise you, when there is a Repub- I yield back the balance of my time. United States: lican President, I will stand with you

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Madam Chairwoman, resentative GOWDY, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. resentation that makes our system my mother was a victims advocate in a FARENTHOLD—there are so many people work and be respected around the prosecutor’s office when I was growing in this body—and I appreciate my col- world on that. up. She would come home and lament league from South Carolina, who are This would allow the tool of loan for- the fact that defendants could pick any passionate about this issue. I urge all giveness for those district attorneys on lawyer they wanted to defend them, Members to vote in favor of this that and those public defenders so that but the victims of crime were stuck amendment. they can get people to stay at least 3 with the district attorney. Her message Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. years so that the training doesn’t just to me, the lesson she was trying to im- Madam Chairman, I yield back the bal- get turned around and go to waste. It press on me, is that crime victims have ance of my time. allows people to stay on and use their a right to have a good attorney, too. The Acting CHAIR. The question is experience and make the system work If you fast forward a couple of years, on the amendment offered by the gen- better. I went to law school, and I became a tleman from Utah (Mr. CHAFFETZ). I believe that it’s a good idea. It has district attorney. I tried to hire people The question was taken; and the Act- worked in the past for the Federal to come help me do a good job for ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- agencies, for the executive branch at- crime victims. Madam Chairwoman, I peared to have it. torneys. It has demonstrated great suc- was hiring primarily at that time Mr. CHAFFETZ. Madam Chair, I de- cess in their recruitment and reten- young female prosecutors—Cindy mand a recorded vote. tion. When this aspect was funded just Crick, Kim Leskanic, Jenny Wells, The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to a couple of years ago, 1,647 prosecutors Susan Porter—many of whom had up to $70,000 in student loan debt, could have clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- and 1,226 public defenders across the and should have gone into private prac- ceedings on the amendment offered by country received assistance under the tice and paid their loans back and the gentleman from Utah will be post- program’s 2010 allocation. That, in made a lot of money. But something poned. turn, is a claim by all of the people in- within them wanted to stand up for AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. TIERNEY volved as having made a tremendous rape victims and criminal domestic vi- Mr. TIERNEY. Madam Chairwoman, difference in their abilities to have olence victims and child sex assault I have an amendment at the desk. their offices function at the high level victims. So they sacrificed the lure of The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- that is necessary. private practice to come to public serv- port the amendment. Now, it’s a difficult time. If we’re ice. The Clerk read as follows: going to take this money and appro- Madam Chairwoman, it is not with- At the end of the bill (before the short priate it in this fashion, we, unfortu- out irony that the program that my title), insert the following new section: nately, have to find those resources friend from Massachusetts speaks of is SEC. lll. For ‘‘Department of Justice, somewhere else. We have recommended State and Local Law Enforcement Assist- named after a man named John R. Jus- an offset with a modest reduction to tice, who was a solicitor district attor- ance’’ for the John R. Justice Prosecutors the Mars Next Decade program. That and Defenders program, as authorized by the ney in South Carolina. He represented first section 3001 of title I of the Omnibus Mars Next Decade program will still the poorest solicitors judicial circuit in Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 get over $100 million more in the bill the State. They were understaffed and (42 U.S.C. 3797cc 21) (relating to loan repay- than it otherwise would have gotten. overworked. He used to tell me, Madam ment for prosecutors and public defenders), The House report notes a concern that Chairwoman, that he was just sticking there is hereby appropriated, and the there is a question about whether or his fingers in the hole of the dam to try amount otherwise provided by this Act for not the Mars Next Decade program has to keep the water from coming ‘‘National Aeronautics and Space Adminis- actually accomplished one of the re- through. But the solicitor justice—God tration, Science’’ for Mars Next Decade is quirements of getting a sample and re- hereby reduced by, $10,000,000. rest his soul—had a vision of trying to porting. There is even language in the encourage people to want to do some- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman bill that puts off any expenditure of thing as noble as be a prosecutor in from Massachusetts is recognized for 5 these moneys until such a report is South Carolina. minutes. made to the National Research Council So whereas I usually stand off and I Mr. TIERNEY. Madam Chairwoman, and they’re allowed to move forward. talk about cutting this and cutting this bipartisan amendment is offered b 1510 that, law and order, prosecution, re- with Mr. GOWDY of South Carolina. It spect for the rule of law are core func- provides very clearly $10 million for The $150 million that is in the Mars tions of government. And as much the John R. Justice Student Loan Re- Next Decade budget is still sizeable and money as we spend on other programs, payment Program. on board with what was in the Presi- surely to goodness we can find a little It is unfortunate that we know many dent’s request, and still allows the pro- bit of money to help relieve the stu- law school student graduates accept gram to move forward. I think it is a dent loan obligations of women and jobs as prosecutors and as public de- tradeoff that’s fair. And I think Mr. men who are prosecuting while they’re fenders, but they don’t stay on the jobs GOWDY agrees with me, that as painful sitting across the table from criminal very long because the compensation is as it may be to take from one area, offense attorneys who make 5 to 7 to 10 at such a low level, and their debt bur- that programs will still march on, we’ll times their salary. Surely we can do dens from college and from law school still have $78 million more than the that, and surely we can give the vic- are so high that they end up leaving President requested. But if we don’t do tims of crime as good a lawyer as the and going on to more lucrative pas- anything, the John R. Justice program defendants of crime get. tures because the private firms, obvi- will have nothing. District attorneys I would urge my colleagues to give ously, have more resources with which and public defenders, our court systems very serious consideration to the John to recruit and retain than do public de- across the Nation won’t have the abil- R. Justice Scholarship program for fenders and district attorneys’ offices ity to have well-trained people being public defenders and prosecutors. around the country. recruited and retained and making our With that, I yield back the balance of Oftentimes, the students tell me they system work. So that’s the premise my time. would like to stay in these offices. Ob- here. Mr. WOLF. Madam Chair, I rise in viously, the district attorneys tell us Madam Chairwoman, we ask that our opposition to the amendment. on a regular basis that they have such colleagues support this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman a difficult time training people and With that, I yield back the balance of from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- getting them to stay so that they can my time. utes.

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We are hamstrung by a and that are going to be watching ing this from $4 million to $10 million, lower allocation, which means some of breathlessly on August 5 as Curiosity which I think every other program the things that Members may be inter- lands on the Martian surface and sends would just say, I don’t quite under- ested in are going to have a lower fund- back new information about one of our stand. Secondly, the Senate put in $4 ing level as this bill leaves the House neighbors in the solar system. million. Maybe we can talk as we move but a higher funding level when it I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on the amend- on. leaves conference. So it’s part of the ment. I urge us to continue to push the I was looking to see if Mr. SCHIFF was process, and I appreciate the amend- envelope of our understanding of the here or Mr. CULBERSON was here. This ment. I hope that the gentleman would universe. And we just simply cannot was part of a delicate compromise with consider working with me and the choose this as an offset, such a valu- regard to the Mars program and the chairman as we go forward, if your de- able national treasure as the Mars pro- Europa program. The committee took sire is to actually find resources for gram. great pains to ensure that NASA this important endeavor. I yield back the balance of my time. science funding reflected the planetary Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Chair, I move to Mr. HOLT. I move to strike the req- science priorities and goals of the Na- strike the last word. uisite number of words. tional Academy of Science and in- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman cluded the development of sample re- from California is recognized for 5 min- from New Jersey is recognized for 5 turn missions to Mars. It’s the Decadal utes. minutes. Survey. To take this out of that, when Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Chair, I rise in Mr. HOLT. I yield to my friend from it was so difficult, I think would be a strong opposition to the amendment Massachusetts. mistake. and urge my colleague to withdraw the Mr. TIERNEY. I thank the gen- Such a mission would represent an amendment and work with us on this tleman. unprecedented scientific undertaking issue. I think it is reprehensible, actually, and enable the next fundamental ad- As a former U.S. attorney, I have the that the majority has chosen to go vance of Mars science and ensure that greatest respect and support for loan- with the Ryan budget numbers over America’s undisputed leadership in forgiveness programs of this nature. It the agreement that was reached last Mars exploration remains unchanged. is absolutely a worthwhile cause. But August. I think it has put the chair- This is the imaginative part of the the Mars program was devastated by man and ranking member and the space program. the administration’s budget. members of that committee in a ter- Two weeks ago, when the shuttle This is one of the crown jewels of rible position. We can see it just by the flew over Washington and this build- planetary science. In fact, the whole juxtaposition of two programs here ing, literally everyone went outside to planetary science budget was deci- that obviously people think have merit look at it. This was one of the most mated by the administration in its pro- on this aspect. imaginative and creative things for posal. Thankfully, through the work of As much as taking $10 million from America to continue to be number one the chairman and the ranking member, the amount of money that otherwise in space. I would tell the gentleman I the planetary science budget has been would have gone to the Mars program would hope we would vote it down, par- restored, and part of what has been would leave them $10 million less than ticularly with $4 million last year and taken out of the Mars program has they would have had, but $78 million when the Senate is at $4 million. The been restored. Nevertheless, the Mars more than otherwise was in there. Senate has $781 million more money in program was cut by hundreds of mil- Doing nothing with respect to this mo- allocation than we had. And for us to lions, and we have a long way to go to tion would lead to our Justice program jump this up when other programs have a healthy Mars program. with zero dollars in the House budget. have been severely hit—I don’t know As we speak, one of the most difficult So I am thinking that we’ll take a how Mr. FATTAH would feel. We could missions ever undertaken, the Mars vote here; and if we pass, I hope that try to work as we go to conference and Science Laboratory, is on its way to the committee is able to work with the all, but I would hope that we could the Martian surface. This will be path- Senate to bring the Mars program back vote this down, particularly since it breaking in terms of its scientific re- to where people want it to be. I am takes it from Mars. And I will give the turn. This is an area where we are sec- hoping from what I have heard here gentleman my assurance to move ond to none in the world. No one else that people think there is merit to our ahead and see what we can do to it, but has the skills to enter the Martian at- district attorneys and our public de- not take it from Mars. mosphere, descend, and land on Mars. fenders as having some money in their With that, I yield back the balance of That is an incredible talent pool that accounts so that they can have good my time. can make that possible. At a time qualified people moving our justice Mr. FATTAH. Madam Chair, I move when we have to go hat in hand to the system forward, and they will take to strike the last word. Russians to get a ride to the space sta- care of that in conference. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman tion, but we are still the unquestioned But one way or the other, we need to from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 leader in planetary science, with the know that taking a program and put- minutes. Mars program leading the way, we do ting it down to zero at a time when our Mr. FATTAH. I join my colleague, not need to decimate the Mars program justice system is crying out for fair- the chairman. further. ness and crying out for the tools to op- I appreciate the offering of the Thanks to the work of Chairman erate appropriately for our district at- amendment; however, I’m opposed to WOLF and Ranking Member FATTAH, we torneys throughout the country as well the offset. We have a need to have loan are on the path to restoring this great as public defenders who are saying that forgiveness for public servants, both in program so that we can continue on this is essential, that maybe at least terms of law enforcement and prosecu- the road that we’re on where we are having a debate on this issue and talk- tors, but teachers, police officers—you tantalizingly close now to finding the ing about it will make sure that we can can go through a whole range. In fact, building blocks of life on another plan- get all the programs that we need fund- embodied in the reconciliation act that et, and this is what is at stake. ed to the level that we’re able to do so carried the Affordable Health Care Act, that we can move both of those things. we created a loan-forgiveness program b 1520 So either way this motion goes, I for public service that will start to So while I sympathize with the desire hope that if we win on this case, that take effect in 2014. of the gentleman from Massachusetts we argue strongly to hold that number This is needed, but we can’t use this to plus-up the program that he sup- in the conference and then work to do offset. And I would hope that we’ll ports—and I support it, too—the offset something with the Mars program.

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Madam Chair- here talk now about how they think it made inconsistent and confusing state- man, this is a very straightforward is a good program and that we move ments about the program’s purpose, amendment. What it says is that you forward and we fund it so that the sys- timeline, design, costs, and procure- cannot use taxpayer funds to defend tem can work the way it was intended ment benefits. ObamaCare, PPACA, the Affordable to work. Although the committee has defined Care Act. And there is a reason for Mr. HOLT. I yield to the gentleman one possible management approach in doing this, for bringing this amend- from South Carolina. response to these concerns, I hope that ment forward. Mr. GOWDY. Madam Chairwoman, I we will be able to discuss some alter- If you will look at today’s Gallup would just say, again, that really in native approaches that both address Poll, the May 9, 2012, Gallup Poll, this times of prosperity, we should be hav- the management problems within is what you would find in that poll: 72 ing conversations about the size and NASA and allow the achievement of percent of all Americans believe this the scope of government. And of course the agreed-upon goals of the program. law is unconstitutional. They want to you have to have it in times of aus- With that in mind, I am willing to see this law off the books. And that in- terity. work with NASA to help come up with cludes 56 percent of Democrats and 94 I just view the criminal justice sys- a new plan that will do just that. And percent of Republicans that were tem, law enforcement, prosecutors as a I would be pleased to work with the polled. core function of government, whether chairman on these issues in order to go So, Madam Chairwoman, what we it’s State government or Federal Gov- forward. find is individuals saying, We don’t ernment. And we want to incentivize At this time, I yield to my good like this. We don’t want it on the and encourage good people who are not friend, the gentleman from Virginia, books. We hope the Supreme Court hamstrung by debilitating student the chairman of the CJS Sub- finds it unconstitutional. loans to go pursue that, as opposed to committee. just going into private practice where b 1530 Mr. WOLF. I thank the gentleman they can make money. Indeed, many of us feel it will be from California (Mr. ROHRABACHER) for I have lived it. I have seen what it found to be unconstitutional. And what yielding and for outlining the concerns can do for our office, and I would hope we’re doing is saying to the Depart- that a number of people have about that my colleagues would give favor- ment of Justice, You cannot use tax- this program. able consideration to it. And if not, I payer funds to defend this law. We I believe that, despite our dif- take the chairman and the ranking know that that is the right step to ferences—and it may not really be that member at their word that they’ll give take because it is important that we much of a difference—we share a com- it a look at the appropriate time. defend and prevent DOJ activism. Cer- mon goal of providing reliable domes- Mr. HOLT. I yield back the balance tainly, you have heard Members stand tic access to the space station in the of my time. on this floor today and talk about the fastest and most cost-effective manner. The Acting CHAIR. The question is activism that exists in that Depart- We are paying the Russians $60 million on the amendment offered by the gen- ment. So taxpayer funds should not be a seat to get there. So we want to get tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. TIER- used to defend this law. there as fast as we can for the lowest NEY). Now, some of you may feel like The question was taken; and the Act- cost that we can so we can utilize that you’ve heard this before, and, indeed, ing Chair announced that the noes ap- space station, which cost us $100 bil- you have. The Republican Study Com- peared to have it. lion. mittee has brought this idea previously Mr. TIERNEY. Madam Chairwoman, I know the gentleman is a staunch as we have had continuing resolutions. I demand a recorded vote. supporter of commercial spaceflight. We feel that it is appropriate. This is The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to And if the gentleman believes that he not a bill the American people have clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- can get NASA to come up with a clear- wanted. It is a law that is too expen- ceedings on the amendment offered by er and more reasonable plan, we want sive to afford. Indeed, we have seen the gentleman from Massachusetts will to work with him. We look forward to that as we’ve reviewed appropriations, be postponed. discussing results as we move forward as we’re looking at Health and Human Mr. ROHRABACHER. I move to with the process. And I will tell him Services, as we’re looking at CMS. strike the last word. that we will work together. What we’re staying to DOJ is, You can- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Mr. ROHRABACHER. Thank you not use taxpayer money to defend this from California is recognized for 5 min- very much, Mr. Chairman. law. We do not want our taxpayer funds utes. And let me just note that both of us to become a legal defense fund for Mr. ROHRABACHER. Madam Chair- are committed to making sure this ObamaCare. man, I rise today to engage in a col- country is never dependent on a Chi- So it is a very simple amendment. It loquy on NASA’s Commercial Crew nese rocket system to launch either is a total of eight lines long. I urge in- Program. The chairman has shown commercial or government satellites dividuals to support the Blackburn great leadership on space and science or to reach the space station. amendment and to prohibit DOJ from issues. He and I have often worked to- I yield back the balance of my time. gether on issues of shared interest, and using taxpayer funds. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MRS. BLACKBURN he is a great friend. With that, I yield back the balance of The report of this bill contains some Mrs. BLACKBURN. I have an amend- my time. very strong language about NASA’s ment at the desk. Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Chair, I rise in Commercial Crew Program; and I, ad- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- opposition to the amendment and move mittedly, have some concerns about port the amendment. to strike the last word. that language. I believe it makes a The Clerk read as follows: The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman flawed comparison between Commer- At the end of the bill (before the short from California is recognized for 5 min- cial Crew Program partners and the en- title), insert the following: utes. ergy firm Solyndra. In addition, it re- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Chair, I’m not by this Act may be used to defend against quires an immediate down-select to a any action challenging— sure that I understand the basis of the single-program partner, which I do not (1) any provision of Public Law 111 148 or amendment that we should defund the believe is the best path to move for- any provision of title I or subtitle B of title Justice Department from any effort to ward. II of Public Law 111 152; or defend a law if the polling indicates

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Almost entirely throughout the of us raised these issues 2 years and a say that we’re going to defund their period since its passage, if you ask peo- month or so ago about the unconsti- ability to follow through on that, I ple whether they support the compo- tutionality of ObamaCare. We now see don’t think that is good policy. nents of the health care reform law, that at least 26 States have brought On that basis as well, I would urge a Americans overwhelmingly say that suit. It is before the Supreme Court to ‘‘no’’ vote they do. be decided. Tens of billions of dollars of Mr. KING of Iowa. Will the gen- But, nonetheless, is this really the good money has already been thrown tleman yield? basis that we want to make whether we after a bad policy and an unconstitu- Mr. FARR. I yield to the gentleman. can defend the constitutionality of a tional policy, and now we’re on the Mr. KING of Iowa. I thank the gen- law, and that is: What do the polls say? cusp of getting word from the Supreme tleman for yielding. If so, then perhaps we ought to broaden Court. I just make a brief point that the ex- the gentlewoman’s amendment to say But whether or not the Supreme ecutive branch has made a decision not that, whenever a law is unpopular in Court finds the ObamaCare unconstitu- to defend DOMA, which is the law of the country, we should refuse to allow tional—I believe they will, at least the land. So that’s a discretion that ap- the Justice Department to support its under the individual mandate. I do not parently we would concede to the exec- constitutionality. In fact, many of the think they will sever it. I think they utive branch of government not to de- laws that we pass here are not always will throw it all out. But in either case, fend DOMA, but not accepting the an- popular. Sometimes they’re the right this Congress will continue to weigh in tithesis of it, which I believe is the thing to do, and sometimes they’re the on constitutionality, on viability, on Blackburn amendment. hard thing to do. I would imagine that affordability, and on the policy itself. Mr. SCHIFF. Will the gentleman some of the decisions that we make on And the things that we do as a major- yield? Mr. FARR. I yield to the gentleman. the debt ceiling and other things, if we ity of this House of Representatives are Mr. SCHIFF. I appreciate that. put them to a poll, would be very un- entirely within the province of the And that’s absolutely correct. If the popular but, nonetheless, necessary. Constitution to cut off all funding, if Justice Department determines in its Are we going to say that because we choose to do that. view, just as you and I must, that they’re unpopular at the moment that This Congress could cut off all fund- something is constitutional and must they’re, therefore, for no other reason, ing to implement or enforce be defended or something is unconsti- unconstitutional? I don’t think so. ObamaCare. This amendment just cuts tutional and cannot be defended, then We have a Justice Department that off the funding to enforce ObamaCare. we have to follow through with those studies the constitutionality of laws to There’s much of that unfolding today. obligations. But I don’t think it’s our determine, in their best judgment, This is a strong message to send. And position to defund the Justice Depart- whether something is consistent with I’m not suggesting we send it to the ment when, in the good faith execution the Constitution, and I don’t think we Court. I want the Court to have an of its oath to uphold the Constitution, want to be in the business of telling independent decision on the language it is defending a law that this Congress the Justice Department not to defend a in ObamaCare itself. But this is a mes- has passed. law because of what a particular poll sage to the American people that this Mr. FARR. The worst form of democ- might say. Congress also has a voice. We have a racy is to take away the ability for it With that, I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on the voice on constitutionality. We have a to work. This is a bad amendment, and amendment and yield back the balance voice on policy. We have a voice on af- I hope we oppose it. of my time. fordability. And it’s unaffordable; it’s I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. KING of Iowa. I move to strike unconstitutional, and it’s bad policy. Mr. NADLER. Madam Chair, I move the last word. It’s an unconstitutional taking of to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is American liberty. And this amendment The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman recognized for 5 minutes. at least suspends good money going from New York is recognized for 5 min- Mr. KING of Iowa. Thank you, after bad policy. utes. Madam Chair. I strongly endorse the gentlelady Mr. NADLER. Madam Chair, I just In listening to the presentation by from Tennessee’s amendment, and I walked in in the middle of this amend- the gentlelady from Tennessee and the yield back the balance of my time. ment, but it’s very similar to an rebuttal by the gentleman from Cali- Mr. FARR. I move to strike the last amendment we took up last night, and fornia, I’d make the point that it isn’t word. it’s equally wrongheaded. only the Supreme Court that makes a The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Aside from the fact that it’s almost decision on constitutionality. We all from California is recognized for 5 min- irrelevant, this amendment, as I read take an oath to uphold the Constitu- utes. it, says that none of the funds may be tion here in this Congress, in the exec- Mr. FARR. I yield to the gentleman used to defend challenges to the Afford- utive branch, and also in the Federal from California (Mr. SCHIFF). able Care Act by the Justice Depart- court system. And when you go Mr. SCHIFF. I thank the gentleman ment. Aside from the fact that none of through the process of a constitutional for yielding, and I’ll be very brief. the funds are going to be used because determination, we do allow the Su- I just want to say that I concur with the argument has already been heard preme Court, as a public and a people, my colleague’s points, to a point. As by the Supreme Court—it’s past tense; to make that decision. We do so under my colleague acknowledges, we take the Court is going to decide one way or Marbury, which is something over a an oath to defend the Constitution. another—this seems to me a little late. couple of centuries old. The administration, the executive All the arguments in Court have al- But in the final analysis of the bal- branch, also takes an oath to defend ready been heard, and therefore, ance of powers, in the end, it’s the peo- the Constitution. they’re not going to spend anymore ple that decide what’s constitutional, Effectively, what this amendment money doing that. The Court will de- not the Supreme Court. And I say that would do is say we are going to defund cide it’s constitutional or it’s not con- because we have the authority here in the Justice Department’s ability to un- stitutional. The argument already oc- this Congress to control funding, as the dertake and fulfill its oath to defend curred. The money has already been gentlelady from Tennessee has in her the Constitution. If the Justice Depart- spent. So I don’t see the point of this. amendment that comes out. And ment disagrees with some Members of there’s a reason for that. Congress about what their oath to the b 1540 We have many debates on constitu- Constitution requires, we are going to But putting that aside, what this tionality here in this Congress on this defund their ability to follow through. says in effect is Congress passed a law.

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And of the executive, and for that matter this Act for ‘‘Department of Justice—Com- this says that the Justice Department the opinion of Congress, if it differs. munity Oriented Policing Services Pro- shall not defend the Constitution or a So this amendment, regardless of the grams’’ (and the amount specified under such merits of the bill, which I supported heading for grants under section 1701 of title law duly passed by Congress because a I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe subsequent Congress doesn’t agree. and voted for, which I think is a good Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796dd) for the Well, if a subsequent Congress doesn’t bill, regardless of the merits of DOMA, hiring and rehiring of additional career law agree with what the previous Congress which I opposed and which I think is enforcement officers under part Q of such does, we should repeal the law, and unconstitutional, the argument in both title) is hereby increased by, and the aggre- then there would be nothing to defend. cases is the same. We shouldn’t be tell- gate total of other amounts made available But if you don’t have the votes to re- ing and certainly not using the power by this Act that are not required to be made peal the laws, and on the merits I of the purse to say that the Justice De- available by a provision of law are hereby reduced by, $177,087,000. would oppose repealing the law, obvi- partment may not argue for this posi- ously, but if you don’t have the votes tion because we don’t agree with it or Mr. WOLF. Madam Chair, I reserve a to repeal the law, don’t say that the for that position because we don’t point of order on the gentlelady’s Justice Department shouldn’t defend agree with it. If we don’t agree with it, amendment. the constitutionality of a law passed change the law. That’s our job. And the The Acting CHAIR. A point of order by Congress if that law is challenged in Justice Department should argue its is reserved. court. opinion of constitutionality, and the The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 Now, in Marbury v. Madison, the court must decide in the end. In the minutes. Court said it is distinctly the job of the end, that’s our system, and we Ms. LEE of California. Madam Chair, judiciary to decide what the law is. It’s shouldn’t tamper with it. I intend to withdraw this amendment our job in Congress to decide to pass I yield back the balance of my time. at the end of my presentation and the the law. It’s the executive’s duty to Mr. FATTAH. Madam Chair, I move discussion. faithfully execute the law. And it’s the to strike the last word. I want to first thank Ranking Mem- judiciary’s duty to say what the law is The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman ber FATTAH for his tremendous leader- and whether it’s constitutional because from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 ship on the subcommittee and talk they have to defend the Constitution, minutes. about what this amendment would Mr. FATTAH. I just wanted to en- and if we pass a law, they have to de- have done, which of course would have lighten the House on one small matter. cide whether it meets the Constitution increased funding for the Community We’ve had a number of votes on repeal- or not. Oriented Policing Services program, ing the Affordable Care Act and the It’s the executive’s duty to execute better known as COPS, to the funding like. There’s no possibility that the the law, and part of executing the law level in the President’s fiscal year 2013 President is going to sign this bill if is defending the Constitution as the ex- budget, which is $257 million. But I this amendment was in there. So, you ecutive sees it. So it is up to the Jus- want to thank Congressman FATTAH know, we’re spending a lot of time, but tice Department to argue in court to for his leadership because we have the election will come in November. defend the constitutionality of a law if talked, and hopefully as this bill moves There will be an opportunity for the it thinks it is constitutional, and to forward, we can look at what we can do country to sort some of these issues oppose the constitutionality of a law if in conference to get closer to this out. it thinks it’s unconstitutional. level. But as for this appropriations bill, Now here you’re saying that the Jus- Unfortunately, the COPS hiring pro- what we’re trying to do is fund needed tice Department shouldn’t argue and gram was funded at only $40 million in law enforcement activities in relation- we shouldn’t give it funds to argue to the fiscal year 2013 bill, which is $217 ship to the Justice Department, whose defend the constitutionality of the law. million—76 percent actually—below the principal duty is to protect our coun- We are going to have another amend- President’s request. So while we were try since post-9/11 in terms of terment in a little while by Mr. able to restore some of that critically rorism. I was out at the Terrorist HUELSKAMP that says the Justice De- needed funding with the amendment Screening Center. I met with the FBI partment may not use any funds to op- that was passed last night, it is totally director and other officials from the pose the constitutionality of a dif- insufficient. It is insufficient because Department. It’s important that we ferent law, the Defense of Marriage Act of the fact that the highly successful pass this appropriations bill on time, passed, what, 15 years ago. COPS hiring program is vital to in- It is up to the Justice Department and I thank the House leadership for creasing the numbers of community and the executive to decide in their scheduling it. This amendment is not police officers on our streets. opinion what is their duty in terms of going to be a part of this law no matter Not only will we have fewer officers their duty to faithfully execute the the result of the vote here today. protecting our citizens now, but these I yield back the balance of my time. law. That’s their constitutional man- cuts will result in officers with less The Acting CHAIR. The question is training who are less prepared to ad- date. And if it’s their duty to argue for on the amendment offered by the gen- the constitutionality of a law, they dress the violent crimes threatening tlewoman from Tennessee (Mrs. BLACK- must. To argue against it, they must our community. We simply can’t afford BURN). to let that happen. do that, too. The question was taken; and the Act- Oakland, my hometown, and so many We can, and in fact the House has in ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- communities across this country are the DOMA case—I didn’t support this, I peared to have it. don’t agree with it, but we were within Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Chair, I already struggling to contain violent our rights to hire outside counsel to demand a recorded vote. crime. COPS has been a lifeline for argue against the Justice Department The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to public safety. It has worked. on the constitutionality of that law, clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- As a member of the Appropriations and we have the right to do that. ceedings on the amendment offered by Committee, I know that we are facing But to attempt to use the power of the gentlewoman from Tennessee will a challenging fiscal situation with the the purse to deny the executive branch be postponed. current allocations under the Repub- its ability to do its job, which is to de- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. LEE OF lican budget. But slashing the COPS fend the Constitution as it sees it by CALIFORNIA hiring program, even as State and local arguing for or against the constitu- Ms. LEE of California. Madam Chair, budgets struggle to make ends meet, is tionality of a bill in court, is simply I have an amendment at the desk. a perfect example of being penny-wise wrong. It’s a violation of the separa- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- and pound-foolish. tion of powers, and it’s an abrogation port the amendment. We must support the safety of our of their responsibility. The Clerk read as follows: communities. The COPS program is ac- It also hurts the function of the court At the end of the bill (before the short tive in every one of our districts— to decide unconstitutionality because title), insert the following: Democratic and Republican districts.

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Coral reefs enacted over-the-top, union-friendly to the COPS program as this bill moves provide ecosystem services valued at policies simply because right-to-work to conference. We need to increase it at over $8 billion. These vital natural re- States like South Carolina allow em- least to $257 million, which is what my sources, however, are facing a mul- ployees to decide for themselves amendment would have done. So thank titude of threats, the impacts of which whether or not they wish to join labor you again to our ranking member and are little understood. unions. the members of the Appropriations NOAA works in partnership with ex- The NLRB’s latest attempt to boost Committee and the staff for their hard ternal partners across the United labor unions involves suing two States, work in bringing this bill to the floor. States to provide the opportunity for Arizona and South Dakota, and intimi- I yield back the balance of my time. scientists from academic institutions dating several other States because of State laws protecting the secret-ballot b 1550 to work in collaboration with NOAA and other partners to address a wide process in labor union elections. Just recently, 80 percent of South Mr. FATTAH. Madam Chair, I move variety of threats. Now, these partner- Carolinians voted overwhelmingly—80 to strike the last word. ships allow for better understanding of The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman percent—to enact secret-ballot protec- local impacts, leading to local manage- from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 tions in union certification elections. ment decisions that account for unique minutes. These are exactly the protections that Mr. FATTAH. Since President Clin- socioeconomic and cultural priorities. NLRB bureaucrats are attacking I do appreciate the committee’s sup- ton initiated the COPS program, there today. port for $24 million in funding for coral has been a tendency for there to be par- This is not only an attack on our reef programs in NOAA, and I ask that tisan fights around it. The truth of the states’ rights, but also on the secret- you work with the Senate to maintain matter is there is nothing partisan ballot election process that allows funding for NOAA’s important coral about cops in your community. Every workers to vote their conscience with- reef programs, including coral re- community throughout our country, no out fear of union retaliation. search. matter the voting patterns or pre- My amendment does not eliminate I yield to the gentleman from Vir- dictions of voting patterns, rely on po- the NLRB or strip away all of their ginia for the purpose of continuing this lice officers for public safety. funding—even though they probably The Congress—this Congress, under a colloquy. deserve exactly that after 2 years of Republican President and Republicans Mr. WOLF. I thank the gentlelady abusing businesses, including Boeing in in the House and Senate, has spent bil- from Guam for raising this important my home State. Rather, my amend- lions on policing in Iraq. We have just matter. We will work with the Senate ment simply protects the States whose seen President Obama make commit- to ensure that funding for these impor- citizens have spoken on this issue by ments in Afghanistan for security serv- tant programs, including coral re- stopping the NLRB lawsuits against ices and resources well into the next search activities, is sufficiently main- those States. I urge my colleagues to stand up for decade. Here in America, we should be tained. workers’ rights, stand up for the rights at least as willing to support police on Ms. BORDALLO. I thank the gentleman. of voters in our States who have spo- our streets. ken, and stand up for the rights of our I want to assure the gentlelady from Reclaiming my time, again, I thank States themselves and support this Oakland—her city I visited. I know the gentleman for deciding that he will work with the Senate to ensure that amendment. many of the challenges in cities simi- I yield back the balance of my time. larly situated, including my own. I funding for these important programs will be sufficiently maintained. Mr. FATTAH. Madam Chairman, I know that the chairman of the sub- move to strike the last word. committee wants to see more cops on Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman the beat, but we have a difficult alloca- from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 tion. We are hopeful, and I think with AMENDMENT NO. 38 OFFERED BY MR. DUNCAN OF minutes. some degree of certainty that we will SOUTH CAROLINA Mr. FATTAH. I’m opposed to the idea be able to increase the resources put Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. that in a country of laws we want to into this area. Madam Chair, I have an amendment at deny the opportunity for our issues to This is not partisan. This is a pro- the desk. be raised in a court of law. That’s how gram that works. Ever since the COPS The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will we settle matters in our Nation, and I program was implemented, every sin- designate the amendment. think it sets the example for the rest of gle year the crime rate has gone down; The text of the amendment is as fol- the world. violent crime has gone down in cities lows: So this consistent attempt that we where this has been implemented. So I At the end of the bill (and before the short see here now, whether on the Afford- thank the gentlelady for her offering of title) insert the following: able Care Act or on other issues, to the amendment and for her willingness SEC. 542. None of the funds made available deny funds for the Department of Jus- to withdraw it. And I thank the chair- by this Act may be used to litigate against tice on behalf of the executive branch any of the several States on behalf of the Na- man for reserving rather than acting tional Labor Relations Board pertaining to to bring issues before a court of law, I on his point of order. secret ballot union elections. think, flies in the face of the American Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- ideal. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is ance of my time. I oppose the amendment, and I yield The Acting CHAIR. Does the gentle- recognized for 5 minutes. back the balance of my time. Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. woman from California seek to with- The Acting CHAIR. The question is Madam Chairman, the right to a secret draw her amendment? on the amendment offered by the gen- Ms. LEE of California. Yes. ballot should be sacred in America, and tleman from South Carolina (Mr. DUN- The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- I stand in unison with my colleagues CAN). tion, the amendment is withdrawn. from South Dakota, Utah, and Arizona The question was taken; and the Act- There was no objection. in defunding the NLRB’s ability to sue ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Chairman, I States over the right to a secret ballot. peared to have it. move to strike the last word. For decades, we have seen a sharp de- Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Madam The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman cline in private sector labor unions, Chair, I demand a recorded vote. from Guam is recognized for 5 minutes. while government employee labor The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Chairman, unions have used the political process clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- coral reefs are some of the most impor- to expand. In an effort to curb the re- ceedings on the amendment offered by

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And it is especially im- from the Federal Government or the port the amendment. portant to do because the EEOC has re- possibility of litigation because they The Clerk read as follows: cently been very, very litigious, and have a negligent hiring, you’re actually setting up a situation where they At the end of the bill (before the short there have been two recent Federal title) insert the following: court cases that actually smack down just won’t hire. They won’t hire any- SEC. 542. None of the funds made available some of the EEOC’s claims for a frivo- body because they’re not going to want by this Act may be used to implement, ad- lous lawsuit and gave back millions of to put themselves in that situation. minister, or enforce the Equal Employment dollars to these companies who were And the other thing that we’ve been Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Enforce- charged by the EEOC. So this is why seeing is that this got a lot of concern ment Guidance Number 915.002 concerning this amendment is important. from the Appropriations Committee in ‘‘Consideration of arrest and conviction This is actually going to get rid of the Senate as well, saying that we have records in employment decisions’’. some of the burdens and some of the to look and make sure that there are The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman uncertainties that are placed upon our not these unintended consequences from Arizona is recognized for 5 min- businesses, and I think this is the time where we’re going to be putting up utes. to do it. We don’t need to put any more businesses to fail, and that we’re actu- Mr. QUAYLE. Madam Chair, I’m of- burdens on companies that want to ex- ally putting on these burdens that are fering this amendment with my good pand and hire because, if you’re going not going to let companies expand, friends and colleagues, Mr. SCALISE, to put this into place and enforce it, that are not going to let companies Mr. STEARNS, and Mr. WOODALL. It you’re actually going to just lead to hire. And these are the sorts of things would block the new EEOC enforce- people not hiring because you’re going that continue to put this uncertainty ment guidance that limits employers’ to set them up for failure. in the private sector. ability to look at criminal records in So I urge my colleagues to support It seems day in and day out that the their hiring decisions by prohibiting this amendment, and I yield back the Federal Government does this, whether the use of funds for the implementa- balance of my time. it’s an Agency or Commission, and tion of this guidance. Mr. FATTAH. I move to strike the that’s why I think this is a very impor- Now, Madam Chair, it seems like last word. tant amendment. every day, whether it be an Agency or The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Mr. GARDNER. I yield back the bal- a Commission, they come out with from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 ance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is some new rule or guidance that really minutes. on the amendment offered by the gen- puts burdens on our small businesses Mr. FATTAH. As best as I’m able to and companies that are actually trying tleman from Arizona (Mr. QUAYLE). determine, this is a bipartisan vote of The amendment was agreed to. to expand and hire new workers. the Equal Opportunity Employment Mr. OLSON. I move to strike the last Commission, just saying that there b 1600 word. should be reasonableness in the process The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Now, this guidance is particularly of looking at this question. from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. troubling because it sets up a lose-lose We have a lot of young people who Mr. OLSON. Madam Chair, I rise situation for our small businesses in get themselves involved in cir- today to engage in a colloquy with the my home State of Arizona and across cumstances young, at early points in chairman of the Commerce, Justice, the country. You see, these businesses their lives, but we do want them to be Science Committee regarding NASA’s are going to have two choices. gainfully employed and productive citi- plans to consolidate its thermal protec- One, they can either not actually go zens in our various States. But, none- tion systems and atmospheric reentry through with a criminal background theless, this is a matter that has been materials testing facilities, known as check, which would open them up for a litigated in various courts and, to some arcjet facilities. claim of negligent hiring if a worker degree, I think it’s helped to bring a In 2011, NASA made the decision to actually goes and commits a crime on more commonsense approach to this close the arcjet facility at the Johnson the premises; or they’re going to open process. Space Center in order to consolidate themselves up to litigation from the But here again, to deny funds for the testing in a single NASA location. Federal Government, from the EEOC or lawyers of the Federal Government to However, serious concerns were raised the DOJ because they believe that be able to handle these matters in a at high levels within NASA and indus- their objective use of actual criminal court of law I don’t believe is the ap- try about the detrimental effects this background check is going to actually propriate way to go. So I stand in oppo- consolidation will have on NASA’s have a disparate impact. sition to this amendment. testing capabilities, its ability to Now, I don’t think that that’s the I stand for the notion that we should maintain unique institutional assets, choice that our businesses should be be trying to reengage people in produc- and its ability to successfully develop given. They have to have a different tive lives, in employment, reunite NASA’s human and robotic space sys- choice, a choice that allows them to them with their families and build tems, including the Orion, commercial, expand, allows them to hire more stronger communities, and I think and other important space vehicles, workers, and allows them to put forth that’s the purpose of much of the work which all require arcjet certification of the proper procedures so they know that we’re doing related to reentry. their thermal protection systems. they’re hiring people that are not I yield back the balance of my time. Madam Chair, NASA claims that the going to have criminal activity. Mr. GARDNER. I move to strike the proposed consolidation will reduce The reason this one thing came to last word. costs while maintaining safety and my attention was I spoke to a con- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman mission assurance. However, I believe stituent of mine who owns a hotel in from Colorado is recognized for 5 min- that NASA has unduly fast-tracked my district, and he says, Look, I have utes. this decision and overlooked safety and to have criminal background checks Mr. GARDNER. I yield to the gen- mission concerns, cost issues, and pro- for my employees because some of tleman from Arizona. gram testing needs. them are going into rooms of the Mr. QUAYLE. I thank the gentleman I’ve asked NASA to suspend its work guests to clean, to check on things, and for yielding. on closing the arcjet, pending a thor- they have valuables there. Now, if I I do agree with the gentleman from ough and independent review of those don’t do a criminal background check Pennsylvania that we need to make concerns, such as investigations by the and they actually go in and steal some- sure that we are allowing people to get NASA inspector general and the Aero- thing and they did have a burglary rap good jobs. And that’s the biggest prob- space Safety Advisory Panel. I hope

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Madam from New Jersey is recognized for 5 And they will step back from doing so, Chair, I want to thank my colleague minutes. and that will hurt everyone. That will for yielding me time, and I want to Mr. GARRETT. Earlier this year, the hurt you, and that will hurt your Obama administration and the State thank Chairman WOLF for his tireless neighbors who want to get a mortgage dedication to maintaining our Nation’s attorneys general across the country in the future because there will not be manned space flight capabilities. For entered into a so-called multi-State investors who will want to lend them many years, we worked together. mortgage settlement process, in a final money. Then what that will do, of I represent part of Houston and Pasa- settlement, with some of the Nation’s course, is drive up the cost of bor- dena, Texas, and we’re proud of the largest servicers. What the administra- rowing, and that will drive up the cost Johnson Space Center. The work that tion stated at this time is that the set- of buying a new home. That, of course, is accomplished there advances our Na- tlement would require the servicers to is something that we do not want to do tion in space through mission control, use—this is important—their own here. money to help people, to help pay out training, and testing. One such testing So having the government basically overextended home buyers, basically. facility is arcjet. This facility ensures taking money out of pension funds, Unfortunately, this settlement went a that the material on the outside of the taking money from retirees, is not lot further than that. vehicles reentering our atmosphere can something that we should allow to In that settlement, people who were withstand the heat that is created. It’s occur going forward, and that basically purely investors in mortgage-backed a critical capability if we ever want to is what our amendment tries to do: securities were also negatively affected send humans in space again. prohibit the DOJ from keeping these by it as well—you might say literally The Johnson Space Center arcjet fa- people from being at the table in any taking money from them, or stealing cility is being closed by NASA. I be- further settlement negotiations like money from them, through this proc- lieve the decision is premature. We’ve this. received documentation indicating the ess. You see, these private investors, they did absolutely nothing wrong With that, I yield back the balance of experts within NASA, from their own my time. Office of Safety and Mission Assurance, whatsoever, but now they also are on the hook for having to pay in upwards Mr. FATTAH. I move to strike the believe that the closure would nega- last word. tively impact the safety and diminish of billions of dollars to, again, bail out The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman NASA’s in-house protection capabili- some people who made some bad deci- from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 ties. sions and wrong investments. minutes. Confronted with tough questions on Now, I do very much sympathize with this, NASA has decided to move ahead people, individuals—home buyers—who Mr. FATTAH. I think it would be with their plans. They’re unwilling to were hard-hit by the recession, and I useful for the House to understand that delay it, and they are even unwilling to understand what the intention of this dozens and dozens—in fact, the major- further study it. settlement process was. But there is no ity of bipartisan attorneys general across the country—filed litigation Chairman WOLF, I’m asking for your reason whatsoever as to why private help as we’re confronted with a NASA investors who fund our mortgage mar- against mortgage investors who had, in that is pushing ahead despite our in- ket in this country should have their their view, improperly led to millions quiries and despite their own internal private contracts broken and their of foreclosures throughout the country, disagreements. This is not just a local money basically taken from them. See, which is what we saw with the housing issue, and I’m afraid that the closure of they in this process were deliberately market collapse. This was joined in by arcjet at Johnson Space Center would left out entirely of the administra- the Obama administration. A settle- forever undermine our Nation’s space tion’s negotiations on the mortgage ment emerged. That settlement this program, and I appreciate any assist- settlement. They did not have a pro- week led, for instance, to 200,000 home- ance you could provide us. verbial seat at the table when the deci- owners having their principals reduced, sion was made as to who would foot the but this is action that is taking place b 1610 bill. Basically, private contracts in the all across the country, over multiple Mr. OLSON. In reclaiming my time, I process were broken. People, investors, steps, and millions of families will ben- yield to Mr. WOLF. didn’t have a chance to stop it. They efit. Mr. WOLF. I want to thank both of didn’t have a say. The gentleman’s amendment says you for your commitment to safety and Who are these investors I’m talking that the people who invested in the mission success at NASA. This is an about here? They’re State retirement mortgage-backed securities are the en- issue that they have been active on for systems. They’re 401(k) plans. They’re tities that then hire the servicers, the a while now, and they have raised a public pension plans. They’re private servicers who were found to have vio- number of significant questions. We pension plans. They’re insurance com- lated the law by improperly conducting will be happy to work with both of pany annuities. They’re mutual funds. their affairs. So they settled with Dem- your offices to ensure that those ques- Basically, what I’m talking about is ocrat and Republican attorneys general tions are answered and that the deci- just regular, everyday people who com- across the country in a $25 billion-plus sion-making on NASA’s facility pro- prise the majority of American retirees settlement that is trying to right a motes safe and effective management. across this country. So, in addition to wrong. This amendment says, well, So we’ll work with both of you to do the DOJ’s taking this action in this somehow you can’t hold the people who that. past settlement practice without the are the investors liable for their agent, Mr. OLSON. I yield back the balance investors being present at the table, the servicers, the agents who artifi- of my time. this is really, if you think about it, an- cially signed people’s names to docu- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GARRETT other example of private contract ments, and on and on and on. Mr. GARRETT. I have an amendment rights having been broken and about I won’t recount the activities because at the desk. Fifth Amendment due process rights I think they’re known well. But more The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- having been broken as well. importantly, they’ve really harmed the port the amendment. Now, this is all in the past—and what entire housing market in our Nation. I The Clerk read as follows: we’re doing here in this legislation is think the attempt here to separate out At the end of the bill (before the short going forward—but the past action, if those who are seeking a fortune off of title), insert the following: it is able to be continued, would put in the misfortune of others from those

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This is something So which ones do you think the ing the residents, the citizens of these that was brought by Republican attor- banks are going to look at first as far States, these litigation costs. neys general across our States and by as taking a haircut from something How do you stand up and create limi- Democrat attorneys general, and the that’s in their own portfolio? From tation? This became our opportunity to joining in of it by the Department of something that is going to be a nega- tell the Justice Department, No, go Justice and the administration was tive to them, or from something that is after bad guys and stop suing our just icing on the cake. Yet I think that out there extraneous—out to maybe State. If there is a bad act requiring an the point here is that this is an activ- one of your own pension funds out ID to vote in a State, fine. You still ity of our State governments and that there? I would gather that, most like- have private rights of action. there is no reason we should be using ly, they will go outside of their own I had a staffer in the back telling me the process here on an appropriations business financial decisions and say, this story. I hope I don’t screw this up bill to interfere with it. let’s look at some of these other inves- too much. But apparently a couple of I am not at all certain that this tors instead. So that’s who we’re trying weeks ago, there was a young man who would not have an impact, because to protect. walked into a polling place and was there are still other issues that are able to get General Holder’s—our At- b 1620 being proceeded on in terms of banks in torney General’s—ballot by just say- this regard. This was just with the At the end of the day, it is a very ing, Hi, I’m Eric Holder. I’m here to largest banks in the country. So I simple thing. If this were to go for- vote. think this amendment could have an ward, really all you want to make sure Does anyone understand how ab- impact and could harm the efforts of is that those people, innocent and oth- surdly ironic this is, when considering homeowners in our States to seek re- erwise, have a seat at the table and can you can’t go in and visit the Attorney dress. make sure that their rights and inter- General in his office without a photo I yield back the balance of my time. ests are protected as well. ID? I can’t go visit him in his office, Mr. SCHWEIKERT. Madam Chair- Mr. SCHWEIKERT. With that, but I can walk in and get his ballot? man, I move to strike the last word. Madam Chairman, I yield back the bal- If you believe in the sanctity of the The Acting CHAIR (Mrs. MYRICK). ance of my time. voting box, if you want the American The gentleman from Arizona is recog- The Acting CHAIR. The question is people to believe in your election and nized for 5 minutes. on the amendment offered by the gen- be willing to accept when there are Mr. SCHWEIKERT. I yield to the tleman from New Jersey (Mr. GAR- changes of power, which happens all chairman, the gentleman from New RETT). the time, you’ve got to also have that Jersey (Mr. GARRETT). The question was taken; and the Act- faith, the faith that those elections Mr. GARRETT. I appreciate the gen- ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- were clean and proper, but also that tleman for yielding. I will be very brief peared to have it. those who were supposed to vote were on this. Mr. FATTAH. Madam Chair, I de- the ones who were allowed to vote. I very much appreciate the fact that mand a recorded vote. Madam Chairman, that’s why I stand the settlement was done in a bipartisan The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to here and offer this amendment. manner. I very much appreciate the clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- With that, I yield back the balance of fact as to what the overall intent of ceedings on the amendment offered by my time. the settlement efforts were by the ad- the gentleman from New Jersey will be Mr. KING of Iowa. Madam Chairman, ministration and the State attorneys postponed. I move to strike the last word. general. We’re not questioning that at AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. SCHWEIKERT The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is all. Mr. SCHWEIKERT. Madam Chair- recognized for 5 minutes. It’s a very interesting analogy that man, I have an amendment at the desk. Mr. KING of Iowa. Madam Chair, I you make as far as the servicers being The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- rise in support of the Schweikert the agent of the investors, but remem- port the amendment. amendment. ber who you’re talking about as to who The Clerk read as follows: As I listened to his presentation, it those investors are. They are the pen- At the end of the bill (before the short rolls me back to the year 2000 when I sion funds in your districts; they are title), insert the following: watched the fiasco take place in Flor- the unions in your districts who have SEC. ll. None of the funds made available ida and the recount that took place their pension funds invested in mort- in this Act may be used by the Department there. At the time, I was the chairman gage-backed securities; they are the re- of Justice to bring any action against any of the Iowa Senate State Government tirees in your districts who went and, State for implemention of a State law re- Committee. It was my job to see to it through a mutual fund or some other quiring voter identification. that we made sure that Iowa wasn’t a sort of fund, bought an investment—a The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Florida in a recount like that. In that bond or what have you—that was in from Arizona is recognized for 5 min- process, I went through 37 days where mortgage-backed securities. utes. almost every waking minute I was Now, yes, a third party, if you will, Mr. SCHWEIKERT. Madam Chair- looking into voter election fraud. It another party—the servicers—made man, I think you, and probably all of really brought my attention to it, to some bad decisions in this. But the way us in the body are noticing a theme the point where every day I carried an this works is that the State attorneys here on many of these limitation acorn around in my pocket just to re- general and the DOJ went after—who? amendments. Being someone that mind me that free and fair and legiti- Basically the four or five largest comes from Arizona, there’s a reason mate elections are what we need to banks, which is about 20 percent of the we’ve been actually applauding many have. It’s the very bedrock for this con- industry, figuring that they would be of these amendments. stitutional Republic. The Constitution the best targets to go after. Fine. That We feel, as a State—and now I’m re- is the foundation, but legitimate elec- narrows it down who you’re going to go alizing many other States have the tions and the perception of legitimate after. Now you give them the discre- same issue—we’re at battle with our elections are the very bedrock upon tion as to which mortgages they’re own Justice Department. How many which the foundation of our country going to write down—I’m going to times has Arizona now been sued by sits upon. write down this one; I’m going to write this Justice Department? This became So through that period of time, we’ve down this one. Which ones am I going one of those occasions where we under- watched since that there has been more to basically help out through bailing stand Texas and other States are now and more election fraud, promoted by out the home buyers? Yes, a large per- being sued by the Justice Department ACORN, that brought this to the public centage of those are on their own because of voter ID laws. sight, but something that I’ve been on

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The gentleman The gentleman from Arizona has put by the States in the United States of from Arizona is recognized for 5 min- together a list of the things that you America. utes. need a picture ID for, and it’s rather I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. GOSAR. I am proud of my col- astonishing when you look through Mr. FATTAH. Madam Chair, I move league from Arizona for bringing up that list. Since he yielded back the bal- to strike the last word. this amendment, and I am tired of the ance of his time, I’m going to just pick The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Department of Justice dictating to the some things off of this sheet, Madam from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 States. It’s about time that we embel- Chair. That is this: minutes. lished and supported States to actually You can’t get a package from a post Mr. FATTAH. Let me say a couple of help us with this. And I want to remind office, a post office general delivery things. our colleagues, if it’s good enough for box, without showing a picture ID in One is that our country has managed us—here’s my card in order to vote—it cities. I can in my hometown. to limp along for a few hundred years. should be good enough for the rest of You can’t purchase a handgun with- We are the leading Nation in the world. the United States. What we do in Con- out a picture ID. We are the wealthiest Nation in the gress we should do for the rest of the You can’t purchase tobacco or liquor world. We are the number one super- country, and this is where it starts. without a picture ID. I can’t get a beer power. I don’t know how we got here There are so many things that we can in Chicago without a picture ID, or with all of these imperfections in our talk about, but it’s about time that we open a bank account or get on a pas- voting system, but we’ll try to go for- stopped suing States. And I think this senger plane or get a ticket to Amtrak ward. is a great amendment—rewarding good or rent a car or return merchandise or This notion that voter IDs—for in- behavior instead of rewarding bad be- a refund or sell scrap metal in a junk stance, in the State of Texas, if you havior—and giving our Department of yard or purchase police uniforms in have a concealed-weapons permit Justice an outline of what good behav- California. I’ve never tried that one. issued by the State, that’s good; you ior is, because I think they’ve lost You can’t be treated in any doctors’ can go vote with it. If you have a State their way. offices or admitted to a hospital with- ID from the State university, that’s I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is out being in an emergency without a not good. on the amendment offered by the gen- picture ID, or rent an apartment or get In our State of Pennsylvania, we’ve tleman from Arizona (Mr. a bank loan or a cell phone or a teach- got 30 types of different IDs that you SCHWEIKERT). ing license or enter a major university, can and you can’t use. The Republican enroll as a student or get a library card The question was taken; and the Act- Governors and legislatures throughout ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- at any libraries or enter military ports, our country this year have all come to check into a major hotel chain, rent a peared to have it. the same conclusion. It’s like a con- Mr. FATTAH. Madam Chair, I de- truck from a U-Haul or, as the gen- sensus that all of a sudden what Amer- mand a recorded vote. tleman from Arizona said, you can’t ica really needs is picture IDs for peo- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to visit Eric Holder without a picture ID. ple to go vote. clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- It’s pretty astonishing. I would suspect that when this is ceedings on the amendment offered by This morning, in a hearing before the over with, after people go to the polls the gentleman from Arizona will be Judiciary Committee, the Director of in November, there is going to be some postponed. the FBI, Director Mueller, I asked him regret. I think that in many areas of AMENDMENT NO. 14 OFFERED BY MR. POE OF if he had heard of the incident of the our country where there are people TEXAS early twenties young Caucasian male who may even cast votes on behalf of Mr. POE of Texas. I have an amend- that walked into the polling place in the GOP, that there are going to be ment at the desk. Virginia and asked for Attorney Gen- senior citizens like—for instance, let The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will eral Eric Holder’s ballot. He just gave me give you an example of my own designate the amendment. the name and identified the address, mother. She is 80 years old. She has The text of the amendment is as fol- and they tried to hand him the ballot. never driven a car. She’s not traveled lows: He said, I need to go get my ID. They outside the country. She has no active At the end of the bill (before the short said, You don’t need an ID; here is the passport or anything. She doesn’t have title), insert the following: ballot. It didn’t occur to the poll work- a picture ID. She doesn’t need one. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available er that this early twenties Caucasian We’ll make sure she has one. in this Act may be used to enforce section male was not a 61-year-old black man 221(a) of title 13, United States Code, with re- whom everybody ought to know his b 1630 spect to the American Community Survey. face by now, the Attorney General of I believe that when we get to the The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is the United States. final analysis here that there will be recognized for 5 minutes. The Attorney General of the United more interference in voting in places Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Chairman, States apparently wasn’t alarmed that that don’t have the same level of ac- my colleagues and I—Congressman he easily could have been disenfran- cess to what the States have now re- GOWDY, Congressman KING, Congress- chised of his vote if that individual had quired you to do, and I think that will man SCALISE, and Congressman just gone and picked up the ballot and be unfortunate. It’s not the way for the LANDRY—have introduced an amend- gone and voted. He was not alarmed. leading democracy in the world to opment to prohibit funds from going to And the Director of the FBI said under erate. Those who have promoted these the Census Bureau to enforce a crimi- oath, this morning, he hadn’t heard of laws and stand in support of them, I be- nal penalty that is imposed upon peo- this case, this incident that, by the lieve this will be a point in their ca- ple who choose not to complete the way, twice was brought before the Ju- reers that they’ll look back on and American Community Survey. diciary Committee and the video was wonder how it is that they got on such The American Community Survey is run. It’s a matter of record with the the wrong side of history. not the same as the decennial, or Judiciary Committee within the last I’m opposed to this amendment, every-10-year, census that is required month, Madam Chair. which is another limiting amendment, by the U.S. Constitution. The census, There are things that you can’t do. limiting access to the courts for law- of course, is conducted every 10 years As I said, you can’t get a beer in Chi- yers on behalf of our government, try- to account for the population and in- cago without a picture ID and you ing to protect citizens’ right to vote in cludes, basically, 10 questions. The

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The ques- as the Census Bureau is about col- has arisen since I have been in Con- tions that it asks have nothing to do lecting information, they can certainly gress is that people feel that they with national security, but it asks spe- do this without having to go door to should not be forced to participate in cific—in my opinion, intrusive—ques- door, 250,000 people every month, to do the American Community Survey. tions to determine Federal funding for this. Figure out new innovative ways This is not the census. This is a dif- certain areas. Plus, businesses use to obtain this information voluntarily. ferent complete document. Sure, it’s these answers to the questions to make Maybe talk to some of the polling authorized by Congress. But maybe business decisions on locating or not agencies that have specific information Congress needs to back up and say peo- locating in certain parts of the United about all kinds of polls in the United ple should be allowed to opt out and States. States to obtain the information with not be required to fill out the survey. I don’t argue the benefit of the over- the result to be for businesses to use Mr. FATTAH. Reclaiming my time, all purpose of the American Commu- and for Federal funding to be going maybe Congress will, and you’ve of- nity Survey. My concern is that it’s in- into those areas. fered us an opportunity to do so. You trusive. And does the Federal Govern- So this amendment simply says, pointed out Canada. I guess you’re rec- ment really have the right to ask cer- there will be no penalty for people who ommending their system and the way tain questions? There are 48 questions. refuse to fill out the survey. they do things. For our purposes, the I’m not going to go through all of With that, I yield back the balance of country seems to run pretty well by them. However, I would like to put into my time. having the census data, having a capa- the RECORD the American Community Mr. FATTAH. I move to strike the bility of understanding of what the Survey. last word. water needs may be, what the transpor- There are three questions I would The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman tation needs may be, understanding like to mention, however. One of them from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 what the conditions are in American is, Does your home have a flush toilet? minutes. families so that we can get appropriate Or, Do you or any member of your Mr. FATTAH. My colleague, the gen- public policy. household have a second mortgage or a tleman from Texas, was here with me But if you think we can do that bet- home equity loan? The third question in 2005 when, in fact, we had a Presi- ter being in the dark in terms of this that I wanted to mention is, Because of dent from Texas. This survey was done data, fine. The Census Bureau says a physical, mental, or emotional condi- then. It was done in the same identical even though they don’t really enforce tion, does this person have serious dif- way. In fact, this would be the first the fine, they know for a certainty ficulty concentrating, remembering, or time that we would act in a way con- that absent a requirement, they will making decisions? trary to our constitutional responsi- get less data back. Now, does the Federal Government bility. I know the gentleman is attempting really need this information? Should It is important to note that this is an to help our country. I’m just not clear the Federal Government really obtain authorized activity of the Census Bu- exactly how this does it. this intrusive information from citi- reau, not just directly related to our I yield back the balance of my time. zens? constitutional responsibilities but also Mr. KING of Iowa. I move to strike If Americans want to complete the Title 13 of the U.S. Code, and it has the last word. American Community Survey, fill it been judged in numerous courts to be The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is out, give it to the Census Bureau, fine, appropriate. It is important for Con- recognized for 5 minutes. but they shouldn’t be required to do so gress and for our government to be able Mr. KING of Iowa. Thank you, with the threat of a fine. to act in ways, in terms of public pol- Madam Chair. I’ve heard from many people—not icy, in which we have information. I rise in support of the Poe amend- only in Texas but all over the coun- I’m trying to figure out what’s dif- ment, and I thank the gentleman from try—that they are concerned when peo- ferent now than in 2005. In fact, the de- Texas for bringing it. ple come from the Census Bureau, or velopment of this survey and these Just to clarify some of the history, subcontractors, to have them fill out questions even happened prior to this this is the questionnaire that appar- this questionnaire. These people from administration. So I’m trying to figure ently has replaced the need for what the Census Bureau, or those who are out exactly why we’re here today and was the census long form. The census, contracted by them, start with phone what it is that we’re trying to accom- of course, is directed by the Constitu- calls. First there’s one a week, and plish and why we want to create sus- tion every 10 years. And that’s why then many times there’s one every day. picion about the fact that we need to we’re going through redistricting now In one particular case, I had an indi- have information about the population, and all the primaries take place across vidual who was a single mother with a like the question about toilets that the country. young child who said the Census Bu- flush or things like this. But from 1940 until the year 2000, we reau worker started coming to her also had the long form that was part of house, sitting out in the front of her b 1640 the census question. Some people got house waiting for her to come in. And We do this with the Millennium Chal- the long form; some got the short form. then when she is in the residence, the lenge grant, which was set up under the And this questionnaire came along and worker is peeking through the window Bush administration, looking at devel- replaced the long form. So the percep- to see if she’s in there, knocking on the oping countries and looking at some of tion was that it actually was a census door to have her come to the door to the challenges in terms of population question—the replacement for the long answer the American Community Sur- and when we want to know about the form—but it really is not. Of course, vey. state of our own communities. it’s the American Community Survey. Now, does that really need to take So I wonder why we’re here. I do I agree with the gentleman from place in the United States just to get a know one thing: I’m going to vote Texas. If a government is going to be 48-question survey filled out? I don’t against this. I’m sure the gentleman so intrusive, they’re going to issue a think so. The means to get this infor- has some reason why this was okay be- 24-page packet of questions that’s got mation does not justify the result. And fore and now it’s not okay. The House 48 questions in it, some of them very, if people don’t want to complete the will work its will on it. very intrusive. Just names, age, gen- survey, they shouldn’t be required, Mr. POE. Will the gentleman yield? der, race, income, physical and emo- under our law, by the penalty of a fine, Mr. FATTAH. I would be glad to tional health—that must have been the to do so. yield to the gentleman from Texas. one where you have to answer the ques- I hope that we do, in this country, as Mr. POE of Texas. To answer your tion on whether you’re having trouble the Canadians have done. They have question specifically, I am not arguing concentrating or making decisions—

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They may well not fill out this survey merce, commonly referred to as the ‘‘Amer- ican Community Survey’’. But I’m thinking that when one gets accurately if they think they’re doing one of these in the mail and you’re so under penalty of law. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman looking at someplace between—I know I yield back the balance of my time. from Florida is recognized for 5 min- it’s not been enforced, but they don’t Mr. GOWDY. I move to strike the utes. know that when they get the question- last word. Mr. WEBSTER. Madam Chair, the naire—so someplace between a $100 fine The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman amendment offered here by myself and and up to a $5,000 fine, by the informa- from South Carolina is recognized for 5 Mr. Langford is simple. It prohibits tion I have, that’s pretty draconian minutes. taxpayer funds from being used to con- just to get information from American Mr. GOWDY. Madam Chairwoman, if duct the intrusive, unconstitutional people that volunteer on a basis by the the government wants to ask you if American Community Survey. In addi- tens of millions and contribute billions you’re having trouble keeping your at- tion to the constitutionally mandated of dollars in charity. We can find tention or how many flush toilets you census, the Department of Commerce enough Americans to fill out this sur- have, I suppose they can ask that. But Census Bureau conducts a number of vey and give the government the infor- should they really be able to fine you other surveys. One of these is the mation that they need. for not answering? And it is of very lit- American Community Survey which Mr. FATTAH. Will the gentleman tle comfort to us that the government costs $2.4 billion to administer. yield? has seen fit to not enforce that fine. To Some of the questions which have al- Mr. KING of Iowa. I yield to the gen- threaten somebody with the adminis- ready been gone over that the Amer- tleman from Pennsylvania. tration of a fine and then never to ican Community Survey contains have Mr. FATTAH. There’s some 309 mil- carry through on it sounds eerily simi- been routinely criticized as invasions lion Americans, and some 200,000 will lar, to me, Madam Chairwoman, to of privacy. As a citizen who has normal be getting this form, right? blackmail. What’s the purpose of put- expectations of what is private and Mr. KING of Iowa. I believe 250,000 is ting it on there if you’re never going to what is not private, I share that criti- the number I have. enforce it? And if you can do it to cism. For example, the survey requires Mr. FATTAH. So 250,000. First and 250,000 this time, what’s to keep you respondents to detail their emotional foremost, it’s an opportunity for a from doing it to 500,000 the next time, condition. The survey wants to know sampling. As politicians, we know what and then a million? what time respondents left for work sampling is all about. It is to take from The purpose of the census, Madam and how long it took them to get a smaller group of people information Chairwoman, is to apportion the sev- home. The survey demands to know if that you can then extrapolate and eral congressional districts. So what do respondents have difficulty dressing, or make broader judgments about. So if you need to be able to apportion the they have need to go shopping. Or have you’re only asking less than 1 percent several congressional districts? You difficulty, as has been said before, con- of 1 percent, the notion that this is need to know how many people of vot- centrating or remembering or making some intrusive governmental activity, ing age are in a household. You need to decisions. I think— know race so you can comport with Failure to comply with this survey Mr. KING of Iowa. Reclaiming my constitutional provisions. You may and turn over this personal informa- time, Madam Chair, I would make the very well need to know the gender of tion is punishable by up to a $5,000 fine. point if it’s less than 1 percent of the the people in the home so you can com- Given the intrusive nature of some of population, it certainly is. It’s far less port with constitutional provisions. these questions, which are mandatory than 1 percent of the population. We But you don’t need to know anything for Americans to answer under penalty can find that many volunteers that beyond that. of law, it would seem that these ques- will fill this out voluntarily. Send it to We had a subcommittee hearing on tions hardly fit the scope of what was me. I’ll fill it out voluntarily. But this, Madam Chairwoman, and what I intended or required by the Constitu- when you tell me you’re going to come find to be ironic—and I never got an tion. in and fine me for it, that’s intrusive. answer to it—is this: you don’t have to What does the Constitution require? And these questions are personal vote. The government can’t do a single, Article 1, section 2 calls for enumera- enough that people should be able to solitary thing to you if you don’t vote. tion every 10 years. The actual enu- say, I don’t want to share that infor- They can’t fine you. They can’t put meration shall be made within 3 years mation with my Federal Government. I you in jail. But somehow or another after the first meeting of Congress of don’t want that to go into a database they can if you fail to fill out the docu- the United States and subsequent that might possibly get transferred ment that apportions the congressional terms of 10 years. across into other people’s information. districts so you can vote. That is tor- As you can see, at no point does the I think it’s important to have the in- tured logic. Constitution require me to tell the formation, but it’s important that peo- And I would say this in conclusion, Census Bureau whether I have dif- ple have freedom and liberty and we do Madam Chairwoman. If you want to ficulty concentrating or whether or not not have an intrusive Federal Govern- ask about anything other than how I can climb stairs. Given the Nation’s ment that would impose a fine on peo- many people live here, race, and sex, current fiscal situation, it is entirely ple if they didn’t let the information it’s none of the government’s business. appropriate to eliminate the survey as come out about whether they had a And that’s just the way it is. a taxpayer-funded activity of the U.S. flush toilet and whether they can con- I yield back the balance of my time. Government. centrate on whether they had it and The Acting CHAIR. The question is The American taxpayers agree. I whether they used it. That seems to be on the amendment offered by the gen- sponsored the majority leader’s part of the center of this. We can at tleman from Texas (Mr. POE). YouCut program this past week, and least reduce some of these questions The amendment was agreed to. eliminating the American Community down there. Survey was overwhelmingly the winner b 1650 Mr. FATTAH. Will the gentleman when the citizens were polled what yield? AMENDMENT NO. 46 OFFERED BY MR. WEBSTER Federal spending they would cut. Mr. KING of Iowa. I yield to the gen- Mr. WEBSTER. Madam Chair, I have We need to ask ourselves whether tlemen from Pennsylvania. an amendment at the desk. this survey is worth $2.4 billion. Will Mr. FATTAH. Obviously, it would be The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- continuation of this survey bankrupt a different population if one were port the amendment. the Nation itself? No, not hardly. But

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In fact, the reason cause the Federal Government does not rity bill when we are using 5,779 hired you don’t have to fine anyone is be- have the authority to walk into every government agents to collect sensitive cause people do fill out the form. house in America and ask any question information from our citizens at tax- But we know something with cer- they want to ask about any private ac- payer expense? This American Commu- tainty. The idea that we are going to tivity. nity Survey is an inappropriate use of lead the greatest country in the world While it has been upheld that we can taxpayer dollars. It is the very picture with less information about the condi- do the long form, this is distinctly dif- of what’s wrong in D.C. tions of communities and of our fami- ferent from the long form, and this is I have here the questionnaire. At lies, and that we are going to do that new. This is something that just least it would be the questionnaire if appropriately, defies logic. It is intel- transitioned in the last couple of years. DANIEL WEBSTER and Sandra and David lectually dishonest. And I get all kinds of calls in my office and Brent and Jordan and Elizabeth Now, we have done this survey for a saying, what is this, and why are you and John and Victoria were all ques- very long time as a country. I suspect asking for this. tioned. This is the size of that ques- we will continue to do it. But for what- Three quick things on it. I think this tionnaire. This is what we would have ever reason, we are here today debating is incredibly inappropriate because it to fill out. This is what would be pun- this. I welcome the debate. At least for asks way too much personal informa- ishable by law if we did not fill it out. myself and for my caucus, we stand in tion. What would you think about some of opposition. Second of all, I think it is incredibly these others that you read about in the Mr. DICKS. Will the gentleman inefficient. This form costs the Federal newspaper, the Duggar family, who yield? Government $67 per person that fills it Mr. FATTAH. I am glad to yield to have 20 children. What would they do? out. Now, I can assure you, I’ve heard the gentleman. It would be three to four times this Mr. DICKS. As I understand it, the lots of people talking about polling size, and they would be required by law American Community Survey is au- data and about doing surveys. I don’t to fill it out. thorized by law and has been upheld by know of anyone in politics, anyone in This survey is inappropriate for tax- the courts. The ACS is authorized America, that pays $67 per survey that payer dollars. It is a definition of a under Title 13, U.S. Code, the Census is filled out other than the Federal breach of personal privacy. It is a pic- Act. On numerous occasions, the courts Government. ture of what’s wrong in Washington, have judged that the Constitution b 1700 D.C. It’s unconstitutional. gives Congress the authority to collect I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ So this is incredibly inefficient in the data on characteristics of the popu- way that we’re gathering it. There are on the Webster-Langford amendment lation in the census. As early as 1870, and prohibit funds from being used to cheaper ways to be able to gather. the Supreme Court characterized as Much of this information is already conduct this American Community unquestionable the power of Congress Survey. publicly available anyway; it just to require both an enumeration and the doesn’t connect it to an individual per- I yield back the balance of my time. collection of data in the census. Is that Mr. FATTAH. Madam Chair, I move son. your understanding? The third thing on this is it’s incred- to strike the last word. Mr. FATTAH. That is my under- ibly invasive. Now, let me just run The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman standing. And reclaiming my time, any through some of the questions. We’ve from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 of the Members who are going to run in minutes. a competitive race without doing any highlighted a few of them, but let me Mr. FATTAH. So we first had an polling, I assume they’ll be voting for just hit a couple of the high points and amendment that said that we can’t re- this. For those who want information then I’ll get a chance to talk to you. quire people with a fine that’s never in order to make good decisions, the It’s not just a few things about your enforced. Now we have an amendment government needs this information. age and about your location; it also that says you can’t do the survey at I yield back the balance of my time. asks: Do you have hot and cold running all. Mr. LANKFORD. Madam Chair, I water? Do you have a flush toilet? Do We’ve been doing surveys in the long move to strike the last word. you have a bathtub or a shower? Do form since 1790 as a Nation. It is criti- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman you have a sink with a faucet? Do you cally important. Let me give you a for- from Oklahoma is recognized for 5 min- have a stove or a range? Do you have a instance. The gentleman who just utes. refrigerator? Do you have telephone spoke, my good friend from Florida, Mr. LANKFORD. Here’s this wonder- service? How many automobiles, vans, who served as speaker and as leader in ful thing that would occur: you would or 1-ton vehicles do you have in your both the House and Senate there, re- open your mail one day and you would home? spectively, we’re spending $200 billion a have a packet in there, and you would Let me keep going. About how much year on Alzheimer’s alone. There are begin reading through these questions. do you think the house or apartment various forms of dementia as our popu- And your first thought would be: Is would sell for if you were to sell it lations age, Pennsylvania being the this real or is this a scam artist trying right now? What’s the annual payment second State in the country in terms of to steal my information? Then you for your fire hazard and flood insurance aging population. It’s important for us would call some office, or it gives you on this property? How much is the reg- to know, unlike what was stated, the a Web site to contact just so you can ular monthly payment on your second survey doesn’t ask you whether you are see that this is really true, because mortgage for this property, if you have forgetting things; the survey asks this is not like the long form that just one? Is the person that lives in this whether there are people in your home came to your mailbox; this is the home a United States citizen? who might be suffering. It’s important American Community Survey. And How about this one: How well does from a health perspective because it what just landed in your mailbox, if the person in this home speak English? will guide our efforts. I’m leading an you refuse to answer it, someone will Where did this person live a year ago? effort on brain research now to try to call you. And then they’ll call you, and And give the address for that. Because help us think through how we can de- then they’ll call you, and then they’ll of mental, physical or emotional condi- velop more appropriate efforts to head show up at your door and check on you tions, does this person have serious dif- off some of these challenges. and why you haven’t done it because ficulty concentrating, remembering or But the idea that we don’t want to this is not like the long form of the making decisions? Does this person ask a couple hundred thousand citizens census that’s gathering basic informa- have difficulty dressing or bathing? a question about something so that we tion; this is incredibly personal infor- How many times has this person been can better plan for a country of 300 mation. married? Does this person have his or

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2509 her own grandchildren 18 or younger Congress has required, directly or indirectly, population that is rural. The higher living in the home? all of the data gathered in the ACS. The ACS any of these measures, the higher per It gets better. passed with bipartisan support under the pre- capita funding tends to be. How many people, including this per- vious Administration to ensure greater accu- The ACS is absolutely vital. If you son, rode together to work last week? racy and streamline the decennial census. want to eliminate that, I’m sure you How many times did this person actu- Wade Henderson, CEO of the Leadership have certain reasons to do it, but it ally leave the home, and what time did Conference on Civil and Human Rights, re- will take away an essential tool for us they leave the home to go to work last cently wrote about the ACS and asked, ‘‘Why to be accountable with taxpayer dol- week? Last week, was this person laid would some members of Congress want to lars. So sign your name on the bottom off from their job? When did this per- run the government without the most accurate line if you want to, but I suggest you son last work even for a few days? information available to guide their decisions?’’ think twice before you eliminate the What was your income in the last 12 I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on the Webster amend- ACS. months? ment. Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- And not a range, the actual listed in- The Acting CHAIR. The question is ance of my time. come. on the amendment offered by the gen- Mr. FATTAH. Madam Chair, let me Did you have any interest from divi- tleman from Florida (Mr. WEBSTER). seek unanimous consent that we have a dends, rental income, royalties? Any The amendment was agreed to. recorded vote on this amendment. public assistance or welfare payments Mr. DICKS. Madam Chair, we have The Acting CHAIR. For what purpose did you receive? somebody who wanted to speak on this does the gentleman from Virginia rise? It goes on and on and on. This is not amendment. Mr. WOLF. I object. The Acting CHAIR. Objection is just a few simple questions. This is a Could we ask unanimous consent heard. form that, if I walked up to anyone in that we go back and allow the gen- this Chamber and said, I’m going to tleman from Missouri to strike the req- AMENDMENT NO. 57 OFFERED BY MR. FLORES Mr. FLORES. Madam Chair, I have ask you a few questions and I’m going uisite number of words? an amendment at the desk. to write these down. Tell me first your The Acting CHAIR. Does the gen- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will income, then let’s go to, do you have tleman wish to strike the last word? designate the amendment. dividends? Do you have royalties? Do Mr. DICKS. This will not be a process you have a bathtub or a shower? You The text of the amendment is as fol- that will continue. This is one time lows: would look at me and say, Go away— only. which is what thousands of people in Page 101, after line 10, insert the following The Acting CHAIR. The amendment new section: America are saying to this survey. has been agreed to. SEC. 542. None of the funds made available This exceeds what we should ask as Mr. CLAY. Madam Chair, I move to by this Act may be used to enforce section Americans. strike the last word. 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Mr. FATTAH. Will the gentleman The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Act of 2007 (Public Law 110 140; 42 U.S.C. yield? from Missouri is recognized for 5 min- 17142). Mr. LANKFORD. I yield to the gen- utes. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman tleman from Pennsylvania. Mr. CLAY. Madam Chairman, the from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. FATTAH. Any one of millions of American Community Survey is abso- Mr. FLORES. Madam Chairman, I Americans—and we have an increase lutely vital. That’s why I’m kind of rise to offer an amendment which this week of people filing for new mort- stunned at what I’m hearing. It not would address another restrictive and gages—have answered all of those ques- only allowed us to replace the long misguided Federal regulation. tions, plus some. So if you think it’s form census, making it easier for ev- Section 526 of the Energy Independ- strange that people have to answer eryone to participate in the decennial ence and Security Act prohibits Fed- questions, if they can do it for a bank, census, but it provides all Americans eral agencies from entering into con- they can maybe do it for their country. tracts for the procurement of an alter- with important information. But one But here’s my question: You said this native fuel unless its lifecycle green- particular area is of great concern to was new and it hadn’t been done before. house gas emissions are less than or me, and that’s the use of ACS data in This was fully implemented in 2005 equal to emissions from an equivalent determining the distribution of a sub- under President Bush. So why would conventional fuel produced from con- stantial proportion of Federal assist- you stand on the House—I mean, I ventional petroleum sources. In sum- ance. don’t understand. This is not new. mary, my amendment would stop the Now, we talk about accountability Mr. LANKFORD. Let me reclaim my government from enforcing this ban on here. Well, let’s start being account- time. all Federal agencies funded by the CJS able. Put your actions to words. Yes, sir, it is. We started it in 2005 appropriations bill. and started rolling it out a few at a In fiscal year 2008, 184 Federal domes- The initial purpose of section 526 was time, experimenting with it, and now tic assistance programs used ACS-re- to stifle the Defense Department’s have increased it. In fact, the adminis- lated data to help guide the distribu- plans to buy and develop coal-based or tration has asked for 50,000 more a tion of $416 billion. That’s not chump coal-to-liquids jet fuels. This stifling month and has actually asked for $52 change; it’s taxpayer dollars. This rep- was based on the opinion of environ- million more to increase the usage of resents 29 percent of all Federal assist- mentalists that coal-based jet fuel pro- this. ance. duces more greenhouse gas emissions I yield back the balance of my time. ACS-guided grants accounted for than traditional petroleum. Mrs. MALONEY. Madam Chair, I rise in op- $389.2 billion, or 69 percent of all Fed- position to this negative amendment that eral grant funding. Most of ACS-guided b 1710 would eliminate funding for the American Federal assistance goes to State gov- I recently offered similar amend- Community Survey. ernments through a handful of large ments to four appropriations bills last Some have labeled the Majority the do noth- formula grant programs to aid low-in- year and each passed this House by a ing party. This amendment would make them come households and support highway voice vote. My friend, Mr. CONAWAY of the ‘‘know nothing party.’’ infrastructure. Texas, also had language added to the The ACS is the only source of national, an- Medicaid alone accounts for 63 per- Defense authorization bill last year to nual socioeconomic, housing, and demo- cent of ACS-guided funding. exempt the Defense Department from graphic data. It is used by Congress to help ACS-guided funding is highly con- this burdensome regulation. allocate $450 billion a year in federal grants to centrated in a small number of pro- We must ensure that our military state and local governments, including the dis- grams, recipient States, departments, has adequate fuel resources and can ef- tribution of funds for veterans’ job training pro- and budget functions. State per capita ficiently rely on domestic and more grams and for improvements to low-income ACS-guided funding is positively re- stable sources of fuel. But section 526’s schools. The business community uses the lated to income inequality—high an- ban on fuel choice now affects all Fed- ACS to help guide investment decisions like nual pay, high poverty—Medicaid in- eral Agencies, not just the Defense De- location and expansion plans. come limits, and the percent of the partment. This is why I’m offering this

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2510 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 amendment again today for the CJS Mr. FATTAH. I will be glad to yield There was no objection. appropriations bill. to the gentleman. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Federal Agencies should not be bur- Mr. FLORES. Let’s walk through clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- dened with wasting their time studying this again. For instance, if you can’t ceedings on the amendment offered by fuel emissions when there is a simple use fuel that’s refined from Canadian the gentleman from Florida will be fix, and that’s not restricting their fuel oil sands, which is blended in with fuels postponed. choices based on extreme environ- from all sorts of oil sources, then AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FLORES mental views, policies and misguided you’re stuck to use conventional Mr. FLORES. Madam Chair, I have regulations like section 5266. sources, which means you’re stuck an amendment at the desk. With increasing competition for en- with Middle Eastern oil. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- ergy and fuel resources, and the contin- Mr. FATTAH. Reclaiming my time, port the amendment. ued volatility and instability in the the section that you attempt to strike The Clerk read as follows: Middle East, it is now more important from the Energy Independence and Se- At the end of the bill (before the short than ever for our country to become curity Act that was passed in a bipar- title), insert the following: more energy independent and to fur- tisan way, signed by President Bush, SEC. ll. None of the funds made available ther develop and produce our domestic does not specify Canadian sand oil. by this Act may be used to implement the What it says is that you have to use National Ocean Policy developed under Exec- energy resources. Placing limits on utive Order 13547 (75 Fed. Reg. 43023, relating Federal Agencies’ fuel choices is an un- the most energy-efficient source that’s to the stewardship of oceans, coasts, and the acceptable precedent to set in regard to available. That is what our govern- Great Lakes). America’s energy policy and independ- ment’s been doing over a bipartisan ad- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman ence. ministration. It has saved billions of from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. Madam Chair, section 526 makes our dollars for the taxpayers. Mr. FLORES. Madam Chair, I rise to Nation more dependent on Middle East Your offering today, on an appropria- offer a simple amendment to address oil. Stopping the impact of section 526 tions bill—this effort to prohibit really an overreach by the executive branch will help us promote American energy, should be handled in the Energy Com- of the Federal Government. My amend- improve the American economy, and mittee. ment bans the use of Federal funds for create American jobs. Mr. FLORES. Will the gentleman any implementation of Executive Let’s remember the following facts yield? Order 13547. Executive Order 13547, about section 526: it increases our reli- Mr. FATTAH. I will be glad to yield signed in 2009, requires that various bu- ance on Middle Eastern oil. It hurts to the gentleman. reaucracies essentially zone the ocean Mr. FLORES. One of the things the our military readiness, national and and the sources thereof. This could Navy’s had to do in order to do this and energy security. It prevents the in- mean that a drop of rain that lands on to develop other alternative fuel creased use of safe, clean, and efficient your roof could cause the Federal Gov- sources because it’s not sure where it’s North American oil and gas. It in- ernment to have jurisdiction over your going to get its fuel is to start using creases the cost of American food and property since that drop will eventu- biofuels at the cost of $20-plus a gallon energy. It hurts American jobs and the ally wind up in the ocean. American economy. And last and cer- instead of buying it at $5 a gallon for Concerns have been raised that the tainly not least, it costs our taxpayers jet fuel. That is not easier on the tax- recently created National Ocean Policy more of their hard-earned dollars. payer. may not only restrict ocean and inland Mr. FATTAH. Reclaiming my time, I urge my colleagues to support pas- activities, but given that it has not re- we’re not trying to decide parochial sage of this commonsense amendment. ceived any of its own funding, it will kinds of decisions about which might I yield back the balance of my time. take scarce funds away from Federal be purchased and which not. The law, Mr. FATTAH. I move to strike the Agencies and their currently author- as passed by a Congress and signed last word. ized activities that are critical to the under President Bush, requires the De- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman ocean and coastal economies, as well as partment to act in terms of energy effi- from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 our overall economy. minutes. ciency and to save taxpayers money. I look at a chart that I prepared, a Mr. FATTAH. The Congress of the You want to prohibit that on behalf of look at Chart 1 reveals just how over- United States, in a bipartisan vote, what you think is a more appropriate reaching, overly burdensome, and ill passed the Energy Independence and way to go. conceived this plan is. The Natural Re- We should make an amendment to Security Act of 2007. It was signed into sources Committee continues to ask that law, bring it to the floor, bring it law by President Bush. It just suggests questions about ocean zoning, includ- through the Energy Committee, and that, in Federal procurement, when ing its scope and its cost. However, we not attach it to a rider on this appro- we’re seeking energy, that Depart- are not getting answers from the ad- priations bill because we can’t have a ments should use energy-efficient ministration. sources so that we don’t rely on unnec- full debate on the merits thereof. This chart, which is the watershed I yield back the balance of my time. for the Mississippi River, our largest essary Middle East supplies for oil. The Acting CHAIR. The question is river, shows that 26 States would be af- This removes this requirement, and on the amendment offered by the gen- so I would hope that we would vote fected by ocean zoning. This executive tleman from Texas (Mr. FLORES). against it. The question was taken; and the Act- order would give unprecedented Fed- This has been a part of the law for a ing Chair announced that the noes ap- eral reach by the Federal regional number of years now, and it has helped peared to have it. planning bodies to areas far inland to save taxpayers money. So I would ask Mr. FLORES. Madam Chair, I de- dictate activities that may affect the for a ‘‘no’’ vote on the amendment. mand a recorded vote. ocean or Great Lakes. And this is just Mr. DICKS. Will the gentleman The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to one example of the incredible reach of yield? clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- this particular law or this particular Mr. FATTAH. I yield to the gen- ceedings on the amendment offered by executive order. tleman. the gentleman from Texas will be post- When you hear the words ‘‘national Mr. DICKS. I concur with the gen- poned. ocean policy’’ it sounds benign. But tleman. This is an effort to overturn a Mr. WOLF. Madam Chair, I ask unan- that’s only a small part of the story. law that was passed in 2007 that says imous consent that I be permitted to The scope and reach of this regulation we’re going to try to do the most en- request a recorded vote on the amend- is why we have the Chamber of Com- ergy-efficient approach to running the ment of the gentleman from Florida merce, the American Farm Bureau, the government. I mean, I think it’s com- (Mr. WEBSTER). home builders, the timber, mining and mon sense, and I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on The Acting CHAIR. Is there objec- fisheries groups weighing in so heavily this amendment. tion? against this executive order. It affects Mr. FLORES. Will the gentleman Without objection, a recorded vote is our whole Nation and our whole econ- yield? requested on the Webster amendment. omy. Again, if you think about it, it

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This law, this tive order, the problem is really not Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. I will policy, has been debated in the last with the President of the United be happy to yield to my friend from four Congresses, and each time Con- States; it’s with the United States Con- Washington. gress elected to do nothing. So Con- gress. We have passed laws giving var- Mr. DICKS. Let me just say that one gress explicitly does not intend for the ious responsibilities and duties to over of the problems we have is with runoff oceans to be zoned in the manner that 63 different agencies having to do with from agricultural lands that goes into the President proposed to do it. Thus, our stewardship of the oceans, and the the Chesapeake Bay, that goes into Executive Order 13547 has no specific only thing that exists in the executive Puget Sound, that goes into the ocean, statutory authority, and there have order is the President’s not taking any and that has to be dealt with in order been no congressional appropriations new action but to coordinate and su- to protect the oceans. to pay for the cost of this new bureauc- pervise the implementation of the ex- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. In re- racy. isting laws as passed by this Congress claiming my time, I would be more than happy to respond to my good b 1720 under the past four Presidents of the United States so that we can try to friend in that regard. There are 63 agencies that are income to grips with the circumstances Obviously, this is the concern be- volved with this new policy. The last that afford such dire conditions in the cause of that. They say then—and thing we need is more Federal bureauc- oceans of the world. rightfully so—in their letter that was racy trying to say that it’s enacting a So I applaud the President. I oppose sent out to all Members of Congress: policy which doesn’t cost anything. this amendment that seeks to prohibit, Thus, instead of being limited to oceans The last thing we need are more regu- essentially, the executive branch from and coasts, the National Ocean Policy could lations from bodies like this in an al- the implementation of congressional extend to the regulation of every farm and ready uncertain economic environ- laws that have been passed by the Con- ranch in the United States. ment. gress. As to this idea that there is any Now, I think they’re right on that. We also have a list of 83 groups that kind of power grab in the executive But we do have statutes, by the way, are in support of our proposed amend- order, I would invite Members to read that deal precisely with what my good ment. These groups include, as I said it. It does not do anything other than friend from Washington brought up to before, the American Farm Bureau, the move to more efficiently implement me just a moment ago, and that is the Chamber of Commerce, the National laws passed by our Congress. Clean Water Act. That’s what part of Association of Home Builders, the off- I yield back the balance of my time. that is all about, is to deal with that. shore fishing industry, not only rec- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. I This is an executive order that gives reational but commercial, and the en- move to strike the last word. potential authority far, far beyond ergy industries, including the renew- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is those acts, and it’s done by executive able energy industries. We have letters recognized for 5 minutes. order. Now, there is a process to go of support for this as well. Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. I rise through. Sometimes we can agree with There are significant concerns that to support the amendment offered by that process or disagree, but at least remain related to the implementation the gentleman from Texas (Mr. FLO- let’s go through that process with the of this executive order, its impact, the RES), a member of the Natural Re- Congress making the policy. That’s limit of its authority, and the lack of sources Committee. what the issue is here with this execu- true stakeholder involvement. I urge We have had several hearings on this tive order. Members to support this amendment in executive order and on the potential Finally, since my good friend from order to stop excessive regulation and impacts that this executive order Washington brought this up, let me to protect our ocean and affiliated in- would have far, far beyond ocean pol- make this observation. Our State of land economies. icy. The Natural Resources Committee Washington has an ocean policy. It was The particular agency that is af- also, obviously, has concerns about our done by statute, and in it, it specifi- fected under CJS, more than any of the environment. That’s probably one of cally says in that statute: others, is the Coastal and Marine Spa- the reasons the committee was created The marine management plan, meaning tial Planning Office, and that was spe- many, many Congresses ago. But this the ocean policy, must be developed and im- cifically zeroed out in fiscal 2012. Yet step by this administration with this plemented in a manner that recognizes and this is the group. That red chart shows executive order goes far, far beyond respects existing uses. you that it’s still actively involved in what anybody would envision, and it is I think that’s good policy. In fact, the process. Now, where they’re getting being done without going through the that’s probably why so many North- the money, I don’t know, but we have normal process. west fishing organizations are in sup- to assume it’s from the taxpayer. In his remarks, the gentleman from port of the Flores amendment, but the In closing, I am just asking that Con- Texas stated several organizations that policy that is driving this executive gress do what Congress intended, which are opposed to this executive order, order is contrary to that. Let me take is not to have this activity. and amongst those is the Farm Bureau. a direct quote—a direct quote—out of I yield back the balance of my time. Now, when one thinks about the Farm this policy driving this executive order: Mr. FATTAH. I move to strike the Bureau, they are an organization that The task force is mindful that these rec- last word. represents our diverse agriculture in- ommendations may create a level of uncer- The Acting CHAIR (Mr. PRICE of dustry across the country, but you tainty and anxiety among those who rely on Georgia). The gentleman from Pennsyl- don’t associate the Farm Bureau poli- these resources. vania is recognized for 5 minutes. cies with the oceans or lakes. You asso- ‘‘Resources’’ meaning the land. Mr. FATTAH. Rather than attempt ciate them with crops that are grown Now, Mr. Chairman, I have to ask: to restrict the President’s efforts in on dry land or on irrigated land or Does this not sound suspiciously like, this regard, I actually applaud the whatever the case may be. With that We have to pass the bill to find out President’s efforts. I was at the Coastal being the case, why should the Farm what’s in it? Does that sound some- Zone Conference when the ocean pol- Bureau be concerned about a policy what familiar? So I think the gen- icy, I think, was applauded by literally dealing with ocean planning? tleman from Texas is exactly right in thousands of Americans from across The reason is, obviously, in the fine that the way that we can exercise our the country when it was held in Chi- print because, in the fine print of the prerogative and our authority is to cago last year. executive order, it says that this ocean deny funding.

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So league, Congressman Gilchrest, au- tive process is 180 degrees from that. they’re taking parts of it here and thored that bill; your colleague, Mr. So the legislation the gentleman is cit- there, and it’s not showing up on any- Jim Greenwood, authored that bill; ing is being used is contrary to what he body’s budget at all. your colleague, Mr. Curt Weldon, au- is trying to promote. That’s the whole The Acting CHAIR. The time of the thored that bill. point of this amendment. gentleman has expired. These were Republican bills before Mr. FARR. You’re absolutely wrong. (By unanimous consent, Mr. HAS- your committee. And guess what? The The Acting CHAIR. The time of the TINGS of Washington was allowed to chair at that time, Mr. Pombo, would gentleman from California has expired. proceed for 1 additional minute.) not even hear their bills. Wouldn’t hear (On request of Mr. HASTINGS of Wash- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. So them. Admiral Watkins came here and ington, and by unanimous consent, Mr. what this attempts to do, by the gen- asked for a hearing on it. That policy FARR was allowed to proceed for 2 addi- tleman from Texas with his amend- has been lingering for over a decade, tional minutes.) ment, is simply to say, okay, we’re and all of the recommendations into Mr. FARR. Thank you very much. going to exercise our authority, and that went to the administration. Guess As the President cannot create the our authority is not to give any agency what this administration did? They as- councils by executive order, the coun- that contributes to this policy any sembled every single agency of govern- cils have to be created by Congress. I funds. It’s nothing more than that. So ment, including DHS, the State De- would hope that the leadership of your I urge my colleagues to support the partment, the Department of Defense. committee and jurisdiction would cre- amendment offered by the gentleman They were all in it because they all ate those councils so that they will from Texas. have issues. have some bottoms-up authorities. Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Will With that, I yield back the balance of We have an ambassador for fish, for example. It’s in the State Department. the gentleman yield? my time. Mr. FARR. I yield to the gentleman. Mr. FARR. I move to strike the last All these things need to be discussed Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. I just word. and resolved, and they came up with want to make this point. The gen- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman this ocean policy. This is to avoid con- tleman makes the point of how maybe from California is recognized for 5 min- flicts. Everybody is satisfied by it. The the process should work and the com- utes. Navy needs it. The military needs it for mission was created. Mr. FARR. Mr. Chairman, I can’t be- security purposes. You’re nuts not to My objection—and I think the gen- lieve what we’re hearing here. How have it. To defund this because you say tleman from Texas’ objection—is this quickly we forget. your committee hasn’t heard it—which is being done by executive order. The It was your committee, Mr. Chair- is just false, because your committee way that the process is laid out totally man, that passed the bill, the bipar- had that bill for not one session, two ignores the recommendation that came tisan bill, that created the Ocean Com- sessions, three sessions, about four ses- out of that policy. That is the whole mission, which was signed into law by sions and never took it up and never point. President Clinton, and then the ap- dealt with the policy. It was all there. Mr. FARR. Reclaiming my time, the pointees to that commission that were For lack of congressional action, this responsible issue here is if you want to made by President Bush. Who was on is now done by executive order. Thank do that, let’s have a congressional that commission? The chair of it was God it’s done by executive order and hearing, an oversight hearing on this Admiral Watkins—the former head of those—those were all the people that ocean policy. I would be proud to de- the Navy, the former Secretary of En- were opposed because they said these fend it. But to take a meat-ax approach ergy, a great Republican, a great admi- things may happen. Well, my God, are and whack it and say whatever it is, ral who understood ocean policy. we worried about maybe because whatever it accomplishes, we’re not they’re in Idaho and think that potato b 1730 going to allow it to be implemented I farmers are going to be affected by think is reckless and irresponsible. Who else was on that commission? ocean policy? Come on. That’s a Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. If the Oil and gas executives, fish processors, stretch. gentleman will yield, we have had five all kinds of people, because we set up a I tell you, this amendment is not hearings on this, just to make a point. commission to look at these conflicts only not good, it goes backwards in Mr. FARR. I yield back the balance at sea. Why? Because, as was stated, being able to deal with the conflicts at of my time. America has more ocean water than sea and being able to do what the Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Chairman, I rise any other country in the world because United States Government has to do, in opposition to this amendment. of the exclusive economic zone, which which is to lead the world on ocean pol- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman also applies to all the atolls and islands icy, not take a second seat to it. from Massachusetts is recognized for 5 like Guam, Hawaii, and so on. I urge a strong defeat. minutes. What was happening then? We were Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Will Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Chairman, it is having all kinds of conflicts, conflicts the gentleman yield? time for the Republicans to stop being between seismic boats that were going Mr. FARR. Certainly I will yield. afraid of commonsense initiatives like out to look for oil and gas, fishermen Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Here the National Ocean Policy. Why is who had crab pots, stationary pots, is the crux of the issue right here. The that? Well, it’s because the National buoys, everything that you could think gentleman started his remarks by say- Ocean Policy will reduce bureaucracy of. And everybody came and said the ing that the committee, which I had and streamline government operations. only government that can resolve this the privilege to chair, created the Why would anyone be opposed to is the United States Congress because Ocean Commission. I was not on the that? Could it be because Big Oil these are all Federal agencies. They committee at the time, but I acknowl- doesn’t want anyone other than them- don’t talk to each other and they don’t edge that. We did create that. selves to have a voice in how we’re have any coordination, but we need to And this is the crux of the matter using our coastal resources? Is that resolve this. right here. One of the recommenda- what this is all about? Is this really So we appointed a commission, and tions that came out of that committee just another drill-baby-drill issue they did their work and had hearings was that the policies—it said: The where the oil industry has a policy, the all over the United States and came Ocean Council should work with Con- oil industry has a voice? What we’re back with their policies. Guess what we gress and so on to develop a flexible trying to say here is that others should did like we do when we have commis- and voluntary process for the creation have a voice, too. They are America’s sion work? We implemented those poli- of regional ocean councils. States oceans, not ExxonMobil’s oceans.

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Now, fol- We know that the oceans are warm- that needs to be taking place on a Fed- lowing even more public engagement, ing, and are warming dramatically be- eral level in order to reduce ineffi- we await the final National Ocean Pol- cause of climate change. Should we ciency, waste, and redundancy among icy implementation plan to come out study that? We know that tornadoes Agencies. this summer. are now ripping through the Midwest The National Ocean Council brings Now, the assertions that the policy in February, not in April or May. together State, local, and tribal gov- will create new regulations, usurp Should we be studying that? We know ernments and all of the ocean’s users— State authority, restrict land use or that people now all across the country including recreational and commercial zone the oceans, are patently false and are becoming more fearful of these fishermen, boaters, industry, sci- misleading. ever-intensifying climate conditions entists, and the public—to better plan The National Ocean Policy will allow that are threatening the lives and the for, manage, harmonize, and sustain Federal agencies to better coordinate livelihoods of tens of millions of Amer- uses of ocean and coastal resources. amongst themselves and with other icans. Should we be studying this? The virtue of the National Ocean Pol- levels of government and all stake- What do the Republicans say in their icy is that it develops and facilitates holders to eliminate red tape while budget? No. the planning process, deals with many managing effectively for multiple So I understand that some of them do overlapping ocean uses, and expedites ocean uses. not believe that this should be studied. the approval process of new uses being Opposing ocean planning is like op- I understand that they do not believe introduced. The National Ocean Policy posing air traffic control. You can do that the ordinary American is becom- offers an avenue for thoughtful plan- it, but it will cause a mess or lead to ing increasingly concerned about this ning and is the best choice for those dire consequences. Our coastal counties change in climate. But I tell you this, stakeholders looking to be involved in make up only 18 percent of the coun- they are. the process or at least having some try’s land area, but are home to 108 I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote against this Re- voice in the discussion. million people, or 36 percent of our Na- publican proposal. While not required to participate, tion’s population. These numbers are I yield back the balance of my time. most States and regions see the benefit steadily increasing. Mr. DICKS. I move to strike the last of marine planning as a way to lever- There’s a saying in Washington that word. age their interests and achieve desir- if you’re not at the table, you’re on the The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman able outcomes. menu. When it comes to our Nation’s from Washington is recognized for 5 I would say to my friend from Texas, oceans, more and more guests are com- minutes. in the Pacific Ocean, there are debris ing to dinner. Fishing grounds, ship- Mr. DICKS. I rise in strong opposi- fields the size of the State of Texas. ping lanes, Navy training ranges, off- tion to the amendment. Now, if you think we’re taking care of shore energy production, wildlife habi- The implementation of the National our oceans, if we’re taking care of our tats, and other uses are increasingly in Ocean Policy will help to protect, rivers and streams and lakes, you are, competition, and the National Ocean maintain, and restore our ocean, coast- at best, ill-informed. We need a na- Policy will help ensure that everyone al, island, and Great Lakes ecosystems, tional effort, an international effort— has a seat at the table. which provide jobs, food, and recre- to clean up the oceans and protect Instead of supporting a plan for our ation, and serves as a foundation for a them. And what do we get from the Re- oceans, the Republican majority con- substantial part of our Nation’s econ- publicans? A non-science, nonfactual tinues to pursue scare tactics, claiming omy. Only healthy, functioning, and approach to this problem. It’s dis- that the policy creates additional regu- resilient marine and freshwater eco- gusting, to say the least. lation and kills American jobs. Yet, systems can support the fisheries ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR they have no evidence that that is the which we depend on so heavily. The Acting CHAIR. Members are ad- case. Across the continental United monished to direct their remarks to Let’s go to what this bill proposes to States, our coastal and ocean eco- the Chair. do. It proposes to slash $93 million systems are suffering from an outdated Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Will from the NOAA budget, threatening issue-by-issue approach to stewardship the gentleman yield? the health, the safety, and the pros- and management. We are already see- Mr. DICKS. I yield to the gentleman perity of Americans. ing the threats posed by ocean acidifi- from Washington. cation, low dissolved oxygen, harmful Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. I ap- b 1740 algal blooms, and dead zones in the preciate the gentleman yielding. Specifically, the bill calls for a $5 gulf, the Chesapeake, Puget Sound, and The gentleman, when he made his re- million reduction to the NOAA Coastal throughout our Nation’s coastal water- marks about all of the challenges that Services Center, which helps the ways. The National Ocean Policy would we face, if you heard, nobody is arguing States, the localities, and individuals, help us better address the cumulative on our side about that. Nobody is argu- as well as protects private property threats to our aquatic ecosystems from ing about that. It is the structure of and valuable infrastructure by address- overfishing, coastal development, which we are talking about here. And, ing the challenges associated with storm water run-off, carbon emissions, unfortunately, we have experienced flooding, hurricanes, sea level rise and and other pollutants entering our wa- painfully in this body and in this coun- other coastal hazards. terways; and it will also help us bal- try when we have a structure of a top- Number two: this bill, the Republican ance the many overlapping ocean uses. down solution, it always seems to come bill, seeks to cut $32 million to the Na- The core approach of the National out wrong. And that is what the issue tional Marine Fisheries Service, which Ocean Policy is to improve stewardship is all about. has the difficult responsibility of man- of our oceans, coasts, islands, and We have had five hearings, like I aging fisheries to sustain our coastal Great Lakes by directing government said, in my committee on this issue. communities and ocean ecosystems. Agencies with differing mandates to But the way this is set up, it was de- And they also want to cut $30 mil- coordinate and work better together. signed to be voluntary, and it was de- lion, which would be cut from NOAA’s The National Ocean Policy creates no signed to be in corroboration with the Competitive Climate Research budget new authorities. The result of in- States. Our home State of Washington at a time when much of our country creased coordination will be better has responded to that. But the way this has been experiencing severe drought stewardship of our national heritage is written and the way it is inter- and other extreme weather. We need to through improved government effi- preted, it is a top-down issue; and if we

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We have new national policies, nine new na- for this to be carried out. got acidification that affects our shell- tional priority objectives, nine new Mr. GARDNER. I yield back the bal- fish, and it’s because of too much car- strategic action plans, seven new na- ance of my time. bon dioxide going into the oceans. The tional goals for coastal marine spatial Mr. MORAN. I move to strike the oceans are warming. The world cannot planning, 12 new guiding principles for last word. survive without the oceans. coastal marine spatial planning. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman The Acting CHAIR. The time of the b 1750 from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- gentleman from Washington has ex- utes. In addition, the agencies are advised pired. Mr. MORAN. I rise as well in very to evaluate necessary and appropriate (By unanimous consent, Mr. DICKS strong opposition to this amendment legislative solutions or changes to reg- was allowed to proceed for 1 additional that prohibits funding for the National ulations to address the constraints. minute.) Ocean Policy. The purpose of this pol- That, my friends, did not start in the Mr. DICKS. I will just say to my icy is to improve our Nation’s ocean United States Congress pursuant to the friend, there is a problem with fer- management effort, protect and create Constitution. jobs, and grow our economy by ensur- tilizer runoff from agricultural lands. Now, it’s been said this is not going ing all the multiple uses of the ocean We’ve got it in the Puget Sound. These to cause any additional regulation. It’s are coordinated in a more seamless are serious matters that have to be been said this is not really ocean zon- manner. dealt with, and to look the other way ing. Well, let me give you an example Far from a heavy-handed directive, is not a solution. of one of the things that is required to as it’s being described, the National I yield to the gentleman. happen. Ocean Policy will actually streamline Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. I am It requires the Department of Trans- government programs and regulations. aware of that. Clean water takes care portation to inventory and evaluate It will reduce bureaucratic red tape. of that, and that process is going best management practices to address And perhaps most importantly, it en- through. Sometimes we agree. Some- storm water runoff from the Federal lists local stakeholders in the decision- times we don’t. highway system. In terms of where making process. And it shouldn’t be a But just let me make an analogy people say it’s not zoning, it says: that I think the gentleman would agree CMSP allows for a comprehensive partisan issue. with. We had a long debate last night look at multiple sector demands, which The National Ocean Policy was a cor- on catch shares, something entirely would provide a more complete evalua- nerstone recommendation of both the different. The gentleman was very tion of cumulative effects. This ulti- independent Pew Oceans Commission, much so defending—and I agree with mately is intended to result in protec- which was chaired by current Sec- him—the fact that there was regional tion of areas that are essential for the retary of Defense Leon Panetta, and by planning. And catch shares works in resiliency and maintenance of a the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy, our part of the country. That is all healthy ecosystem, services, and bio- appointed by George W. Bush. Both that we are saying. We think that is logical diversity. commissions called for harmonizing probably a better model. I’ve got no problems doing that as the responsibilities of the 27 different This executive order is contrary to long as the Congress authorizes it and Federal agencies with jurisdiction over that. So my arguments here over and the Congress appropriates the money some aspect of ocean management. over have been the model, and that’s to do so. The Constitution doesn’t say As my colleagues can imagine, the why we should defund it and come back that the President is king and under current arrangement has led to ineffec- and do it correctly. the executive orders he can do what- tive management of resources, ineffi- I thank the gentleman for yielding to ever he wants to. cient use of taxpayer dollars, and in- me. This action will identify and assess creased conflicts among a growing Mr. DICKS. No more hearings. Let’s high-quality ocean and coastal waters number of ocean users. Strategic plan- have a bill. and the waters that drain into them ning maximizes organizational effi- I yield back the balance of my time. and establish or modify existing water ciency and use of public resources. Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Chairman, I quality monitoring protocols and pro- The National Ocean Policy will im- move to strike the last word. grams. prove opportunities for community and The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman That sounds like a regulation to me. citizen participation in the planning from Colorado is recognized for 5 min- That’s government-speak for ‘‘regula- process and facilitate sustainable eco- utes. tion.’’ nomic growth by providing trans- Mr. GARDNER. I yield to the gen- This executive order is an overreach. parency and predictability for eco- tleman from Texas. The cost of this executive order is nomic investments. It represents a Mr. FLORES. I thank the gentleman being hidden. The National Ocean science-based strategy to align con- for yielding. Council specifically asks agencies to servation and restoration goals at the Let’s make sure we all understand tell us what this is going to cost, and Federal, State, tribal, local, and re- exactly what my amendment does. My the agencies have specifically refused gional levels, and it will strengthen the amendment doesn’t roll back any regu- to comply. The Natural Resources integration of Federal and non-Federal lation that currently exists. My Committee in these hearings has spe- ocean observing systems and data man- amendment doesn’t strike any money cifically asked for the cost of this pro- agement into one national system. for any Agency that is currently look- gram, and we’ve specifically been ig- Of particular interest to me, the ing at how the ocean works. My nored. Chesapeake Bay—I know it is to Chair- amendment does nothing like that. If these agencies are spending this man WOLF as well—is poised to benefit My amendment specifically says that money to implement this program, this from the National Ocean Policy action if this process is going to be done, that executive order, where are they taking plan. It will help advance the bay’s it’s going to start where the Constitu- it from? What legislatively authorized health, from increasing public school tion says it starts. It starts in the activities are not being done and what education about the Chesapeake Bay United States Congress. appropriated dollars are being used region to creating a mapping tool for Now, Mr. FARR talked a few minutes from their appropriated function for the Chesapeake Bay watershed that al- ago about how this was already an au- something else? What’s going on? lows stakeholders to share information thorized activity. And to that extent, There are 83 interest groups in this and ideas for land protection and res- he introduced a bill in the 111th Con- country that are not the types that toration.

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That’s so im- represent more productive agriculture had under consideration the bill (H.R. portant for our economy. In fact, all than anybody in Congress. I have just 5326) making appropriations for the De- oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes are one county I represent that has 85 partments of Commerce and Justice, critical components of our Nation’s crops in it. We do about $4.2 billion of Science, and Related Agencies for the economy. U.S. coastal communities are agriculture out of that county. fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, home to more than half of all Ameri- I can assure you that coastal States’ and for other purposes, had come to no cans. They generate an estimated $8 agriculture is very much concerned resolution thereon. trillion a year and they support 69 mil- about all of these issues that are com- f lion jobs. ing up and really supports the ideas Declining ocean health and a lack of that we can have a coordinated effort. REPORT ON H.R. 4966, SEQUESTER effective coordination is putting this This is a long effort. We had the mili- REPLACEMENT ACT OF 2012 great economic engine at risk. Com- tary involved in this. We’ve got FEMA Mr. CHAFFETZ, from the Committee prehensive planning will ensure the involved in this. We’ve got the Depart- on the Budget, submitted a privileged stability of the Nation’s seaports as ad- ment of Agriculture involved in this. report (Rept. No. 112 469, Part 1) on the ditional users of ocean space evolve, in- We’ve got every other agency. And it’s bill (H.R. 4966) to amend the Balanced cluding the responsible development of how you resolve conflicts that are Budget and Emergency Deficit Control offshore energy resources. Act of 1985 to replace the sequester es- But we must make no mistake: This there. tablished by the Budget Control Act of attempt to defund and delay the Na- Yes, we in Congress have enacted an tional Ocean Policy is a dangerous po- awful lot of laws. And I want to say 2011, which was referred to the Union litical move that puts the health of our there isn’t anything the President has Calendar and ordered to be printed. oceans, coastal communities, jobs, and done or any of these agencies are doing f our fishing industry at risk. We need to that isn’t authorized in law. We gave REPORT ON H.R. 5652, SEQUESTER protect, maintain, and to restore the them those authorities. We just never REPLACEMENT RECONCILIATION health of our oceans and coasts. Con- required them to all sit down and talk ACT OF 2012 tinuing to develop the National Ocean about those conflicts and how to re- Policy offers our Nation the best path solve those conflicts. Mr. CHAFFETZ, from the Committee forward. We have a huge responsibility here. on the Budget, submitted a privileged I urge my colleagues to oppose this This is a long effort to create a Na- report (Rept. No. 112 470) on the bill misguided amendment and to do some- tional Ocean Policy. It’s the smart (H.R. 5652) to provide for reconciliation thing that is very much needed for our thing to do. It’s got all the Federal pursuant to section 201 of the concur- economy, for our oceans and particu- agencies at the table, finally, and it’s rent resolution on the budget for fiscal larly for our coastal communities. got all the user groups, both private year 2013, which was referred to the Let’s do the right thing. Let’s get all and public. Union Calendar and ordered to be these users organized and working to- printed. b 1800 gether in pursuit of a streamlined con- f So I just think that this is kind of a sistent constructive policy. It’s the COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, right thing to do. This amendment is meat-ax approach. If you do have concerns, let’s do it in the regular legisla- AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- not. Let’s defeat this amendment. PRIATIONS ACT, 2013 I yield back the balance of my time. tive order, not just say that we’re Mr. POLIS. I move to strike the last going to eliminate that whole ability The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- word. for them to resolve conflicts. You’re ant to House Resolution 643 and rule The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman going to end up with more lawsuits and XVIII, the Chair declares the House in from Colorado is recognized for 5 min- a lot of concerns by people who are the Committee of the Whole House on utes. going to wonder what the future holds the state of the Union for the further Mr. POLIS. I yield to the gentleman without a good, comprehensive plan. consideration of the bill, H.R. 5326. from Pennsylvania. So I again compassionately ask my Will the gentleman from Georgia Mr. FATTAH. Again, this is a little colleagues on both sides of the aisle to (Mr. PRICE) kindly resume the chair. bit different than the optimism in Chi- reject this amendment. It would be a b 1803 cago at the Coastal Zone Conference very dangerous thing for this country where the Ocean Policy just had such to do, to adopt this amendment. IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE an enthusiastic response from constitu- Mr. POLIS. I thank the gentleman Accordingly, the House resolved encies all around the country and in from Pennsylvania and the gentleman itself into the Committee of the Whole other parts of the world. from California for their hard work on House on the state of the Union for the The development of this is bipar- further consideration of the bill (H.R. tisan: the Pew Foundation, this issue, and I yield back the balance of my time. 5326) making appropriations for the De- headquartered in my home city of partments of Commerce and Justice, Philadelphia; the Lenfest Foundation, The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gen- Science, and Related Agencies for the led by Gerry Lenfest, and their invest- fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, ments in studying the oceans. We’ve tleman from Texas (Mr. FLORES). and for other purposes, with Mr. PRICE seen the work that has been done The question was taken; and the Act- ing Chair announced that the noes ap- of Georgia (Acting Chair) in the chair. that’s led to this. The Clerk read the title of the bill. I would hope that we would oppose peared to have it. The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- this amendment and we would work to Mr. FLORES. Mr. Chairman, I de- mittee of the Whole rose earlier today, build a further consensus and hopefully mand a recorded vote. a request for a recorded vote on an have legislation come out of the Nat- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to amendment offered by the gentleman ural Resources Committee. clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- I thank the gentleman for yielding to ceedings on the amendment offered by from Texas (Mr. FLORES) had been me, and I hope that we vote this the gentleman from Texas will be post- postponed and the bill had been read amendment down. poned. through page 101, line 10. Mr. POLIS. Reclaiming my time, I Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR would like to yield to the gentleman that the Committee do now rise. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to from California (Mr. FARR). The motion was agreed to. clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will

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Granger Marino Ryan (OH) Costa Garamendi Slaughter Graves (GA) Markey Ryan (WI) Amendment No. 38 by Mr. DUNCAN of Graves (MO) Matheson Sa´ nchez, Linda b 1829 South Carolina. Green, Al McCarthy (CA) T. Green, Gene McCarthy (NY) Messrs. DAVIS of Illinois, ROTHMAN An amendment by Mr. GARRETT of Sanchez, Loretta Griffin (AR) McCaul of New Jersey, BECERRA, Ms. New Jersey. Sarbanes Griffith (VA) McClintock Scalise CLARKE of New York, Ms. WATERS, An amendment by Mr. SCHWEIKERT of Grijalva McCotter Schiff Mr. HONDA and Ms. KAPTUR changed Arizona. Grimm McGovern Schilling Guinta McHenry Schmidt their vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Amendment No. 46 by Mr. WEBSTER Guthrie McIntyre Schock Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Ms. of Florida. Gutierrez McKeon Schrader EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Hall McKinley The first amendment by Mr. FLORES Schwartz Messrs. BRADY of Pennsylvania, of Texas. Hanabusa McMorris Schweikert Hanna Rodgers Scott (SC) COFFMAN of Colorado, Mrs. LOWEY, The second amendment by Mr. FLO- Harper McNerney Scott (VA) Mr. DEUTCH, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, RES of Texas. Harris Meehan Scott, Austin Messrs. ACKERMAN, RICHMOND, The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes Hartzler Mica Sensenbrenner Hastings (FL) Michaud KEATING, ELLISON, Ms. the minimum time for any electronic Serrano Hastings (WA) Miller (FL) Sessions WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. BASS of vote after the first vote in this series. Hayworth Miller (MI) Sewell California, Mr. GONZALEZ and Ms. Heck Miller (NC) AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. CHAFFETZ Sherman JACKSON LEE of Texas changed their Heinrich Miller, Gary Shimkus The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Hensarling Miller, George Shuler vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ business is the demand for a recorded Herger Moore Shuster So the amendment was agreed to. Herrera Beutler Mulvaney Simpson vote on the amendment offered by the Higgins Murphy (CT) The result of the vote was announced Sires gentleman from Utah (Mr. CHAFFETZ) Himes Murphy (PA) as above recorded. Smith (NE) Hirono Myrick on which further proceedings were Smith (NJ) Stated for: Hochul Nadler postponed and on which the ayes pre- Smith (TX) Holden Napolitano Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 226, I was Smith (WA) vailed by voice vote. Holt Neal away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Southerland The Clerk will redesignate the Hoyer Neugebauer Speier ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Huelskamp Noem amendment. Stearns I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Huizenga (MI) Nugent Stivers The Clerk redesignated the amend- Hultgren Nunes ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR ment. Hunter Nunnelee Stutzman Sullivan The Acting CHAIR. Members are re- RECORDED VOTE Hurt Olson minded that remaining votes in this se- Israel Olver Sutton The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Issa Owens Terry ries will be 2-minute votes. has been demanded. Jackson Lee Palazzo Thompson (CA) Thompson (MS) AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. TIERNEY A recorded vote was ordered. (TX) Pallone Jenkins Pastor (AZ) Thompson (PA) The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished The vote was taken by electronic de- Johnson (IL) Paul Thornberry business is the demand for a recorded vice, and there were—ayes 381, noes 41, Johnson (OH) Paulsen Tiberi vote on the amendment offered by the Tierney not voting 9, as follows: Johnson, E. B. Pearce gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Johnson, Sam Pence Tipton [Roll No. 226] Jones Perlmutter Tonko TIERNEY) on which further proceedings AYES—381 Jordan Peters Towns were postponed and on which the noes Keating Peterson Tsongas prevailed by voice vote. Ackerman Broun (GA) Culberson Kelly Petri Turner (NY) Adams Brown (FL) Cummings Kildee Pingree (ME) Turner (OH) The Clerk will redesignate the Aderholt Buchanan Davis (CA) Kind Pitts Upton amendment. Akin Bucshon Davis (KY) King (IA) Platts Van Hollen The Clerk redesignated the amend- Alexander Buerkle DeFazio Vela´ zquez King (NY) Poe (TX) ment. Altmire Burgess DeLauro Kingston Polis Visclosky Amash Burton (IN) Denham Kinzinger (IL) Pompeo Walberg RECORDED VOTE Amodei Calvert Dent Kissell Posey Walden The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Austria Camp DesJarlais Kline Price (GA) Walsh (IL) Baca Campbell Deutch Labrador Price (NC) Walz (MN) has been demanded. Baldwin Canseco Diaz-Balart Lamborn Quayle Wasserman A recorded vote was ordered. Barletta Cantor Doggett Lance Quigley Schultz Barrow Capito Dold The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Landry Rahall Waxman minute vote. Bartlett Capps Doyle Langevin Reed Webster Barton (TX) Capuano Dreier Lankford Rehberg Welch The vote was taken by electronic de- Bass (CA) Cardoza Duffy Larsen (WA) Reichert West vice, and there were—ayes 160, noes 260, Bass (NH) Carnahan Duncan (SC) Larson (CT) Renacci Westmoreland not voting 11, as follows: Benishek Carney Duncan (TN) Latham Reyes Whitfield Berg Carter Ellison LaTourette Ribble Wilson (FL) [Roll No. 227] Berkley Cassidy Ellmers Latta Richmond Wilson (SC) AYES—160 Berman Castor (FL) Emerson Levin Rigell Wittman Biggert Chabot Engel Lewis (CA) Rivera Wolf Ackerman Camp Davis (CA) Bilbray Chaffetz Eshoo Lipinski Roby Womack Altmire Capuano Davis (IL) Bilirakis Chandler Farenthold LoBiondo Roe (TN) Woodall Andrews Cardoza Davis (KY) Bishop (GA) Cicilline Farr Loebsack Rogers (AL) Yarmuth Baca Carnahan DeFazio Bishop (NY) Clarke (MI) Fattah Lofgren, Zoe Rogers (KY) Yoder Baldwin Carney DeGette Bishop (UT) Clay Fincher Long Rogers (MI) Young (AK) Barrow Carson (IN) Dent Black Coble Fitzpatrick Lowey Rohrabacher Young (FL) Bartlett Chandler Dingell Blackburn Coffman (CO) Flake Lucas Rokita Young (IN) Bass (CA) Cicilline Doggett Blumenauer Cole Fleischmann Becerra Clarke (MI) Dold Bonamici Conaway Fleming NOES—41 Berkley Clay Doyle Bonner Connolly (VA) Flores Berman Cohen Duncan (SC) Bono Mack Cooper Forbes Andrews Cohen Fudge Biggert Connolly (VA) Ellison Boren Costello Fortenberry Becerra Conyers Hahn Bishop (NY) Conyers Farr Boswell Courtney Foxx Butterfield Crowley Hinchey Blumenauer Cooper Fitzpatrick Boustany Cravaack Frank (MA) Carson (IN) Davis (IL) Hinojosa Bonamici Costa Frank (MA) Brady (PA) Crawford Franks (AZ) Chu DeGette Honda Boswell Crawford Gerlach Brady (TX) Crenshaw Frelinghuysen Clarke (NY) Dicks Jackson (IL) Brady (PA) Critz Gibson Braley (IA) Critz Gallegly Cleaver Dingell Johnson (GA) Braley (IA) Crowley Goodlatte Brooks Cuellar Gardner Clyburn Edwards Kaptur Brown (FL) Cummings Gowdy

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2517 Grijalva Matheson Ryan (OH) Pitts Royce Thompson (PA) Chandler Johnson (IL) Quayle Grimm McCarthy (NY) Sa´ nchez, Linda Poe (TX) Runyan Thornberry Coble Johnson (OH) Reed Guinta McCollum T. Polis Ruppersberger Tiberi Coffman (CO) Johnson, Sam Rehberg Gutierrez McDermott Sanchez, Loretta Pompeo Ryan (WI) Tipton Cole Jones Reichert Hahn McGovern Sarbanes Posey Scalise Turner (NY) Conaway Jordan Renacci Hanabusa McIntyre Schakowsky Price (GA) Schiff Turner (OH) Cravaack Kelly Ribble Harris McKinley Schrader Quayle Schilling Van Hollen Crawford King (IA) Rivera Hayworth Meehan Schwartz Reed Schmidt Vela´ zquez Crenshaw King (NY) Roby Heinrich Meeks Scott (SC) Rehberg Schock Walberg Culberson Kingston Roe (TN) Herrera Beutler Michaud Scott (VA) Renacci Schweikert Walsh (IL) Davis (KY) Kinzinger (IL) Rogers (AL) Higgins Miller, George Scott, David Reyes Scott, Austin Walz (MN) Denham Kissell Rogers (KY) Dent Hinojosa Moran Serrano Ribble Sensenbrenner Wasserman Kline Rogers (MI) Richmond Sessions Schultz DesJarlais Labrador Hirono Mulvaney Sherman Rohrabacher Hochul Myrick Rigell Sewell Waxman Diaz-Balart Lamborn Shuler Rokita Holden Nadler Rivera Shimkus Webster Dreier Lance Sires Rooney Holt Neal Roby Shuster West Duffy Landry Smith (NJ) Ros-Lehtinen Israel Olver Roe (TN) Simpson Westmoreland Duncan (SC) Lankford Smith (WA) Roskam Jackson (IL) Owens Rogers (AL) Smith (NE) Whitfield Duncan (TN) Latham Speier Ross (AR) Johnson (GA) Pallone Rogers (KY) Smith (TX) Wilson (FL) Ellmers Latta Stark Ross (FL) Jones Pascrell Rogers (MI) Southerland Wittman Emerson Lewis (CA) Royce Keating Pastor (AZ) Thompson (MS) Rohrabacher Stearns Wolf Farenthold LoBiondo Tierney Runyan Kildee Pence Rokita Stivers Womack Fincher Long Scalise Tonko Fitzpatrick Lucas Kind Peters Rooney Stutzman Woodall Schilling Towns Ros-Lehtinen Sutton Yoder Flake Luetkemeyer Kissell Pingree (ME) Schock Tsongas Roskam Terry Young (AK) Fleischmann Lummis Labrador Platts Schweikert Upton Ross (FL) Thompson (CA) Young (IN) Fleming Mack Langevin Price (NC) Scott (SC) Larsen (WA) Quigley Visclosky Flores Manzullo Scott, Austin Levin Rahall Walden NOT VOTING—11 Forbes Marchant Sessions Lipinski Rangel Waters Franks (AZ) Marino Bachmann Filner Pelosi Shimkus LoBiondo Reichert Watt Frelinghuysen Matheson Bachus Garamendi Slaughter Shuler Loebsack Richardson Welch Gallegly McCarthy (CA) Cleaver Kucinich Sullivan Shuster Luja´ n Ross (AR) Wilson (SC) Gardner McClintock Donnelly (IN) Miller (FL) Simpson Lynch Rothman (NJ) Woolsey Garrett McCotter Smith (NE) Maloney Roybal-Allard Yarmuth ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Gerlach McHenry Smith (NJ) Markey Rush Young (FL) The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Gibbs McIntyre Gingrey (GA) McKeon Smith (TX) There is 1 minute remaining. Southerland NOES—260 Gohmert McKinley Goodlatte McMorris Stearns Adams Duffy Jordan b 1832 Gosar Rodgers Stivers Aderholt Duncan (TN) Kaptur Stutzman So the amendment was rejected. Gowdy Mica Akin Edwards Kelly Granger Miller (FL) Sullivan Alexander Ellmers King (IA) The result of the vote was announced Graves (GA) Miller, Gary Terry Amash Emerson King (NY) as above recorded. Graves (MO) Mulvaney Thompson (PA) Amodei Engel Kingston Stated for: Griffin (AR) Murphy (PA) Thornberry Austria Eshoo Kinzinger (IL) Griffith (VA) Myrick Tiberi Barletta Farenthold Kline Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 227, I was Grimm Neugebauer Tipton Barton (TX) Fattah Lamborn away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Guinta Noem Turner (NY) Bass (NH) Fincher Lance ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Guthrie Nugent Turner (OH) Benishek Flake Landry Upton I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Hall Nunes Berg Fleischmann Lankford Hanna Nunnelee Walberg Bilbray Fleming Larson (CT) Stated against: Harper Olson Walden Bilirakis Flores Latham Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Chair, due to Harris Palazzo Walsh (IL) Bishop (GA) Forbes LaTourette being unavoidably detained, I missed the fol- Hastings (WA) Paul Webster Bishop (UT) Fortenberry Latta Hayworth Paulsen West Black Foxx Lee (CA) lowing rollcall vote: No. 227 on May 9, 2012. Heck Pearce Westmoreland Blackburn Franks (AZ) Lewis (CA) If present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Hensarling Pence Whitfield Bonner Frelinghuysen Lewis (GA) AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MRS. BLACKBURN Herger Peterson Wilson (SC) Bono Mack Fudge Lofgren, Zoe Herrera Beutler Petri Wittman Boren Gallegly Long The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Huelskamp Pitts Wolf Boustany Gardner Lowey business is the demand for a recorded Huizenga (MI) Platts Womack Brady (TX) Garrett Lucas vote on the amendment offered by the Hultgren Poe (TX) Yoder Brooks Gibbs Luetkemeyer Hunter Pompeo Young (AK) Broun (GA) Gingrey (GA) Lummis gentlewoman from Tennessee (Mrs. Hurt Posey Young (FL) Buchanan Gohmert Lungren, Daniel BLACKBURN) on which further pro- Jenkins Price (GA) Young (IN) Bucshon Gonzalez E. ceedings were postponed and on which Buerkle Gosar Mack NOES—194 Burgess the ayes prevailed by voice vote. Granger Manzullo Ackerman Cleaver Fudge Burton (IN) Graves (GA) Marchant The Clerk will redesignate the Altmire Clyburn Garamendi Butterfield Graves (MO) Marino amendment. Andrews Cohen Gibson Calvert Green, Al Matsui Baca Connolly (VA) Gonzalez Campbell The Clerk redesignated the amend- Green, Gene McCarthy (CA) Baldwin Conyers Green, Al Canseco ment. Griffin (AR) McCaul Bass (CA) Cooper Green, Gene Cantor Griffith (VA) McClintock RECORDED VOTE Becerra Costa Grijalva Capito Guthrie McCotter Berkley Costello Gutierrez Capps The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Hall McHenry Berman Courtney Hahn Carter Hanna McKeon has been demanded. Biggert Critz Hanabusa Cassidy Harper McMorris A recorded vote was ordered. Bishop (GA) Crowley Hartzler Castor (FL) Hartzler Rodgers Bishop (NY) Cuellar Hastings (FL) Chabot The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Hastings (FL) McNerney Blumenauer Cummings Heinrich Chaffetz minute vote. Hastings (WA) Mica Bonamici Davis (CA) Higgins Chu Heck Miller (MI) The vote was taken by electronic de- Boswell Davis (IL) Himes Clarke (NY) Hensarling Miller (NC) vice, and there were—ayes 229, noes 194, Brady (PA) DeFazio Hinchey Clyburn Herger Miller, Gary Braley (IA) DeGette Hinojosa Coble not voting 8, as follows: Himes Moore Brown (FL) DeLauro Hirono Coffman (CO) Hinchey Murphy (CT) [Roll No. 228] Burgess Deutch Hochul Cole Honda Murphy (PA) Butterfield Dicks Holden Conaway AYES—229 Hoyer Napolitano Capps Dingell Holt Costello Adams Berg Buchanan Huelskamp Neugebauer Capuano Doggett Honda Courtney Aderholt Bilbray Bucshon Huizenga (MI) Noem Cardoza Dold Hoyer Cravaack Akin Bilirakis Buerkle Hultgren Nugent Carnahan Doyle Israel Crenshaw Alexander Bishop (UT) Burton (IN) Hunter Nunes Carney Edwards Issa Cuellar Amash Black Calvert Hurt Nunnelee Carson (IN) Ellison Jackson (IL) Culberson Amodei Blackburn Camp Issa Olson Castor (FL) Engel Jackson Lee DeLauro Austria Bonner Campbell Jackson Lee Palazzo Chaffetz Eshoo (TX) Denham Barletta Bono Mack Canseco (TX) Paul Chu Farr Johnson (GA) DesJarlais Barrow Boren Cantor Jenkins Paulsen Cicilline Fattah Johnson, E. B. Deutch Bartlett Boustany Capito Johnson (IL) Pearce Clarke (MI) Fortenberry Kaptur Diaz-Balart Barton (TX) Brady (TX) Carter Johnson (OH) Perlmutter Clarke (NY) Foxx Keating Dicks Bass (NH) Brooks Cassidy Johnson, E. B. Peterson Clay Frank (MA) Kildee Dreier Johnson, Sam Petri Benishek Broun (GA) Chabot

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2518 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 Kind Nadler Schrader Benishek Granger Palazzo Hanabusa Markey Ryan (OH) Langevin Napolitano Schwartz Berg Graves (GA) Paul Hartzler Matsui Sa´ nchez, Linda Larsen (WA) Neal Scott (VA) Biggert Graves (MO) Paulsen Hastings (FL) McCarthy (NY) T. Larson (CT) Olver Scott, David Bilbray Griffin (AR) Pearce Heinrich McCollum Sanchez, Loretta LaTourette Owens Sensenbrenner Bilirakis Griffith (VA) Pence Higgins McCotter Sarbanes Lee (CA) Pallone Serrano Bishop (UT) Guinta Petri Himes McDermott Schakowsky Levin Pascrell Sewell Black Guthrie Pitts Hinchey McGovern Schiff Lewis (GA) Pastor (AZ) Sherman Blackburn Hall Platts Hinojosa McKinley Schilling Lipinski Pelosi Sires Bonner Hanna Poe (TX) Hirono McNerney Schock Loebsack Perlmutter Smith (WA) Bono Mack Harper Pompeo Hochul Meeks Schrader Lofgren, Zoe Peters Speier Boren Harris Posey Holden Michaud Schwartz Lowey Pingree (ME) Stark Boustany Hastings (WA) Price (GA) Holt Miller (NC) Scott (VA) Luja´ n Polis Sutton Brady (TX) Hayworth Quayle Honda Miller, George Scott, David Lungren, Daniel Price (NC) Thompson (CA) Brooks Heck Reed Hoyer Moore Serrano E. Quigley Thompson (MS) Broun (GA) Hensarling Rehberg Israel Moran Sewell Lynch Rahall Tierney Buchanan Herger Reichert Jackson (IL) Murphy (CT) Sherman Maloney Rangel Tonko Bucshon Herrera Beutler Renacci Jackson Lee Nadler Sires Markey Reyes Towns Buerkle Huelskamp Ribble (TX) Napolitano Smith (NJ) Matsui Richardson Tsongas Burgess Huizenga (MI) Rigell Johnson (GA) Neal Smith (WA) McCarthy (NY) Richmond Van Hollen Burton (IN) Hultgren Rivera Johnson (IL) Olver Speier McCollum Rigell Vela´ zquez Calvert Hunter Roby Johnson, E. B. Owens Stark McDermott Rothman (NJ) Visclosky Camp Hurt Roe (TN) Kaptur Pallone Sutton McGovern Roybal-Allard Walz (MN) Campbell Issa Rogers (AL) Keating Pascrell Thompson (CA) McNerney Ruppersberger Wasserman Canseco Jenkins Rogers (KY) Kildee Pastor (AZ) Thompson (MS) Meehan Rush Schultz Cantor Johnson (OH) Rogers (MI) Kind Pelosi Tierney Meeks Ryan (OH) Waters Capito Johnson, Sam Rohrabacher Kissell Perlmutter Tonko Michaud Ryan (WI) Watt Carter Jones Rokita Langevin Peters Towns Miller (MI) Sa´ nchez, Linda Waxman Cassidy Jordan Rooney Larsen (WA) Peterson Tsongas Miller (NC) T. Welch Chabot Kelly Ros-Lehtinen Larson (CT) Pingree (ME) Van Hollen Miller, George Sanchez, Loretta Wilson (FL) Chaffetz King (IA) Roskam LaTourette Polis Vela´ zquez Moore Sarbanes Woodall Coble King (NY) Ross (AR) Lee (CA) Price (NC) Visclosky Moran Schakowsky Woolsey Coffman (CO) Kingston Ross (FL) Levin Quigley Walz (MN) Murphy (CT) Schiff Yarmuth Cole Kinzinger (IL) Royce Lewis (GA) Rahall Wasserman Conaway Kline Ryan (WI) Lipinski Rangel Schultz NOT VOTING—8 Cravaack Labrador Scalise LoBiondo Reyes Waters Bachmann Filner Schmidt Crawford Lamborn Schweikert Loebsack Richardson Watt Bachus Kucinich Slaughter Crenshaw Lance Scott (SC) Lofgren, Zoe Richmond Waxman Donnelly (IN) McCaul Cuellar Landry Scott, Austin Lowey Rothman (NJ) Welch Culberson Lankford Sensenbrenner Luetkemeyer Roybal-Allard Wilson (FL) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Davis (KY) Latham Sessions Luja´ n Runyan Woolsey The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Denham Latta Shimkus Lynch Ruppersberger Yarmuth There is 1 minute remaining. Dent Lewis (CA) Shuler Maloney Rush Young (AK) DesJarlais Long Shuster Diaz-Balart Lucas Simpson NOT VOTING—7 b 1836 Dold Lummis Smith (NE) Bachmann Filner Slaughter Dreier Lungren, Daniel Smith (TX) Bachus Kucinich So the amendment was agreed to. Duffy E. Southerland Donnelly (IN) Schmidt The result of the vote was announced Duncan (SC) Mack Stearns ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR as above recorded. Duncan (TN) Manzullo Stivers Ellmers Marchant Stutzman The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Stated for: Emerson Marino Sullivan There is 1 minute remaining. Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Chair, on roll- Farenthold Matheson Terry call No. 228, I made an error voting. It was my Fincher McCarthy (CA) Thompson (PA) 1840 Fitzpatrick McCaul Thornberry b intention to vote ‘‘aye’’ on the Blackburn Flake McClintock Tiberi Mr. SCHILLING changed his vote Amendment. Had I been present, I would have Fleischmann McHenry Tipton from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Fleming McIntyre Turner (NY) voted ‘‘aye.’’ So the amendment was agreed to. Stated against: Flores McKeon Turner (OH) Forbes McMorris Upton The result of the vote was announced Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 228, Fortenberry Rodgers Walberg as above recorded. I was away from the Capitol due to prior com- Foxx Meehan Walden Stated against: mitments to my constituents. Had I been Franks (AZ) Mica Walsh (IL) Frelinghuysen Miller (FL) Webster Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 229, I was present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Gallegly Miller (MI) West away from the Capitol due to prior commit- AMENDMENT NO. 38 OFFERED BY MR. DUNCAN OF Gardner Miller, Gary Westmoreland ments to my constituents. Had I been present, SOUTH CAROLINA Garrett Mulvaney Whitfield I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Gerlach Murphy (PA) Wilson (SC) Gibbs Myrick Wittman AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GARRETT business is the demand for a recorded Gibson Neugebauer Wolf The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished vote on the amendment offered by the Gingrey (GA) Noem Womack business is the demand for a recorded gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Gohmert Nugent Woodall Goodlatte Nunes Yoder vote on the amendment offered by the DUNCAN) on which further proceedings Gosar Nunnelee Young (FL) gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. GAR- were postponed and on which the ayes Gowdy Olson Young (IN) RETT) on which further proceedings prevailed by voice vote. were postponed and on which the ayes The Clerk will redesignate the NOES—192 prevailed by voice vote. amendment. Ackerman Carson (IN) DeGette Altmire Castor (FL) DeLauro The Clerk will redesignate the The Clerk redesignated the amend- Andrews Chandler Deutch amendment. ment. Baca Chu Dicks The Clerk redesignated the amend- RECORDED VOTE Baldwin Cicilline Dingell Bass (CA) Clarke (MI) Doggett ment. The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Becerra Clarke (NY) Doyle RECORDED VOTE has been demanded. Berkley Clay Edwards The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote A recorded vote was ordered. Berman Cleaver Ellison Bishop (GA) Clyburn Engel has been demanded. The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Bishop (NY) Cohen Eshoo A recorded vote was ordered. minute vote. Blumenauer Connolly (VA) Farr The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- The vote was taken by electronic de- Bonamici Conyers Fattah minute vote. vice, and there were—ayes 232, noes 192, Boswell Cooper Frank (MA) Brady (PA) Costa Fudge The vote was taken by electronic de- not voting 7, as follows: Braley (IA) Costello Garamendi vice, and there were—ayes 238, noes 185, [Roll No. 229] Brown (FL) Courtney Gonzalez Butterfield Critz Green, Al not voting 8, as follows: AYES—232 Capps Crowley Green, Gene [Roll No. 230] Adams Amash Barrow Capuano Cummings Grijalva Aderholt Amodei Bartlett Cardoza Davis (CA) Grimm AYES—238 Akin Austria Barton (TX) Carnahan Davis (IL) Gutierrez Adams Akin Amash Alexander Barletta Bass (NH) Carney DeFazio Hahn Aderholt Alexander Amodei

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2519 Austria Graves (GA) Palazzo Ellison Lipinski Richmond Austria Graves (MO) Palazzo Barletta Graves (MO) Paul Engel Loebsack Rothman (NJ) Barletta Griffin (AR) Paul Bartlett Griffin (AR) Paulsen Eshoo Lofgren, Zoe Roybal-Allard Bartlett Griffith (VA) Paulsen Barton (TX) Griffith (VA) Pearce Farr Lowey Ruppersberger Barton (TX) Grimm Pearce Bass (NH) Grimm Pence Fattah Luja´ n Rush Bass (NH) Guinta Pence Benishek Guinta Petri Frank (MA) Lynch Ryan (OH) Benishek Guthrie Petri Berg Guthrie Pitts Fudge Maloney Sa´ nchez, Linda Berg Hall Pitts Bilbray Hall Platts Garamendi Markey T. Bilbray Hanna Platts Bilirakis Hanna Poe (TX) Gonzalez Matheson Sanchez, Loretta Bilirakis Harper Poe (TX) Bishop (UT) Harper Pompeo Green, Al Matsui Sarbanes Bishop (UT) Harris Pompeo Black Harris Posey Green, Gene McCarthy (NY) Schakowsky Black Hartzler Posey Blackburn Hartzler Price (GA) Grijalva McCollum Schiff Blackburn Hastings (WA) Price (GA) Bonner Hastings (WA) Quayle Gutierrez McDermott Schrader Bonner Heck Quayle Bono Mack Hayworth Reed Hahn McGovern Schwartz Bono Mack Hensarling Reed Boren Heck Rehberg Hanabusa McIntyre Scott (VA) Boustany Herger Rehberg Boustany Hensarling Reichert Hastings (FL) McNerney Scott, David Brady (TX) Herrera Beutler Reichert Heinrich Meehan Brooks Huelskamp Brady (TX) Herger Renacci Serrano Renacci Higgins Meeks Broun (GA) Huizenga (MI) Ribble Brooks Herrera Beutler Ribble Sewell Broun (GA) Huelskamp Himes Michaud Buchanan Hultgren Rivera Rigell Sherman Buchanan Huizenga (MI) Rivera Hinchey Miller (NC) Bucshon Hunter Roby Sires Bucshon Hultgren Roby Hinojosa Miller, George Buerkle Hurt Roe (TN) Smith (WA) Buerkle Hunter Roe (TN) Hirono Moore Burgess Issa Rogers (AL) Speier Burgess Hurt Rogers (AL) Hochul Moran Burton (IN) Jenkins Rogers (KY) Stark Burton (IN) Issa Rogers (KY) Holden Murphy (CT) Calvert Johnson (IL) Rogers (MI) Sutton Calvert Jenkins Rogers (MI) Holt Nadler Camp Johnson (OH) Rohrabacher Camp Johnson (IL) Rohrabacher Honda Napolitano Thompson (CA) Campbell Johnson, Sam Rokita Campbell Johnson (OH) Rokita Hoyer Neal Thompson (MS) Canseco Jones Rooney Canseco Johnson, Sam Rooney Israel Olver Tierney Cantor Jordan Ros-Lehtinen Cantor Jordan Ros-Lehtinen Jackson (IL) Owens Tonko Capito Kelly Roskam Capito Kelly Roskam Jackson Lee Pallone Towns Carter King (IA) Ross (FL) Carter King (IA) Ross (AR) (TX) Pascrell Tsongas Cassidy King (NY) Royce Cassidy King (NY) Ross (FL) Johnson (GA) Pastor (AZ) Van Hollen Chabot Kingston Runyan Chabot Kingston Royce Johnson, E. B. Pelosi Vela´ zquez Chaffetz Kinzinger (IL) Ryan (WI) Chaffetz Kinzinger (IL) Runyan Jones Perlmutter Visclosky Coble Kline Scalise Coble Kissell Ryan (WI) Kaptur Peters Walz (MN) Coffman (CO) Labrador Schilling Coffman (CO) Kline Scalise Keating Peterson Wasserman Cole Lamborn Schock Cole Labrador Schilling Kildee Pingree (ME) Schultz Conaway Lance Schweikert Conaway Lamborn Schock Kind Polis Waters Cravaack Landry Scott (SC) Cravaack Lance Schweikert Langevin Price (NC) Watt Crawford Lankford Scott, Austin Crawford Landry Scott (SC) Larsen (WA) Quigley Waxman Crenshaw Latham Sensenbrenner Crenshaw Lankford Scott, Austin Larson (CT) Rahall Welch Culberson LaTourette Sessions Cuellar Latham Sensenbrenner Lee (CA) Rangel Wilson (FL) Davis (KY) Latta Shimkus Culberson LaTourette Sessions Levin Reyes Woolsey Denham Lewis (CA) Shuster Davis (KY) Latta Shimkus Lewis (GA) Richardson Yarmuth Dent LoBiondo Simpson Denham Lewis (CA) Shuler DesJarlais Long Smith (NE) Dent LoBiondo Shuster NOT VOTING—8 Diaz-Balart Lucas Smith (NJ) DesJarlais Long Simpson Bachmann Filner Slaughter Dold Luetkemeyer Smith (TX) Diaz-Balart Lucas Smith (NE) Bachus Kucinich Sullivan Dreier Lummis Southerland Dreier Luetkemeyer Smith (NJ) Donnelly (IN) Schmidt Duffy Lungren, Daniel Stearns Duffy Lummis Smith (TX) Duncan (SC) E. Stivers Duncan (SC) Lungren, Daniel Southerland ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Duncan (TN) Mack Stutzman Duncan (TN) E. Stearns The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Ellmers Manzullo Sullivan Ellmers Mack Stivers There is 1 minute remaining. Emerson Marchant Terry Emerson Manzullo Stutzman Farenthold Marino Thompson (PA) Farenthold Marchant Terry Fincher McCarthy (CA) Thornberry Fincher Marino Thompson (PA) b 1844 Fitzpatrick McCaul Tiberi Fitzpatrick McCarthy (CA) Thornberry Flake McClintock Tipton Flake McCaul Tiberi So the amendment was agreed to. Fleischmann McCotter Turner (NY) Fleischmann McClintock Tipton The result of the vote was announced Fleming McHenry Turner (OH) Fleming McCotter Turner (NY) as above recorded. Flores McKeon Upton Flores McHenry Turner (OH) Fortenberry McKinley Walberg Forbes McKeon Upton Stated against: Foxx McMorris Walden Fortenberry McKinley Walberg Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 230, I was Franks (AZ) Rodgers Walsh (IL) Foxx McMorris Walden away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Frelinghuysen Mica Webster Franks (AZ) Rodgers Walsh (IL) Gallegly Miller (FL) West Frelinghuysen Mica Webster ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Gardner Miller (MI) Westmoreland Gallegly Miller (FL) West I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Garrett Miller, Gary Whitfield Gardner Miller (MI) Westmoreland AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. SCHWEIKERT Gerlach Mulvaney Wilson (SC) Garrett Miller, Gary Whitfield Gibbs Murphy (PA) Wittman Gerlach Mulvaney Wilson (SC) The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Gingrey (GA) Myrick Wolf Gibbs Murphy (PA) Wittman business is the demand for a recorded Gohmert Neugebauer Womack Gibson Myrick Wolf vote on the amendment offered by the Goodlatte Noem Woodall Gingrey (GA) Neugebauer Womack gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Gosar Nugent Yoder Gohmert Noem Woodall Gowdy Nunes Young (AK) Goodlatte Nugent Yoder SCHWEIKERT) on which further pro- Granger Nunnelee Young (FL) Gosar Nunes Young (AK) ceedings were postponed and on which Graves (GA) Olson Young (IN) Gowdy Nunnelee Young (FL) the ayes prevailed by voice vote. Granger Olson Young (IN) NOES—190 The Clerk will redesignate the Ackerman Capps Courtney NOES—185 amendment. Amash Capuano Critz Andrews Cardoza Crowley Ackerman Butterfield Cooper The Clerk redesignated the amend- Baca Carnahan Cuellar Altmire Capps Costa ment. Baldwin Carney Cummings Andrews Capuano Costello RECORDED VOTE Barrow Carson (IN) Davis (CA) Baca Cardoza Courtney Bass (CA) Castor (FL) Davis (IL) Baldwin Carnahan Critz The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Becerra Chandler DeFazio Barrow Carney Crowley has been demanded. Berkley Chu DeGette Bass (CA) Carson (IN) Cummings A recorded vote was ordered. Berman Cicilline DeLauro Becerra Castor (FL) Davis (CA) Biggert Clarke (MI) Deutch Berkley Chandler Davis (IL) The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Bishop (GA) Clarke (NY) Dicks Berman Chu DeFazio minute vote. Bishop (NY) Clay Dingell Biggert Cicilline DeGette The vote was taken by electronic de- Blumenauer Cleaver Doggett Bishop (GA) Clarke (MI) DeLauro vice, and there were—ayes 232, noes 190, Bonamici Clyburn Doyle Bishop (NY) Clarke (NY) Deutch Boren Cohen Edwards Blumenauer Clay Dicks not voting 9, as follows: Boswell Connolly (VA) Ellison Bonamici Cleaver Dingell [Roll No. 231] Brady (PA) Conyers Engel Boswell Clyburn Doggett Braley (IA) Cooper Eshoo Brady (PA) Cohen Dold AYES—232 Brown (FL) Costa Farr Braley (IA) Connolly (VA) Doyle Adams Akin Altmire Butterfield Costello Fattah Brown (FL) Conyers Edwards Aderholt Alexander Amodei

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2520 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 Forbes Lofgren, Zoe Rothman (NJ) Austria Griffin (AR) Olson Farr Lowey Ruppersberger Frank (MA) Lowey Roybal-Allard Barletta Griffith (VA) Palazzo Fattah Luja´ n Rush Fudge Luja´ n Ruppersberger Bartlett Grimm Paul Frank (MA) Lynch Ryan (OH) Garamendi Lynch Rush Barton (TX) Guinta Paulsen Fudge Maloney Sa´ nchez, Linda Gibson Maloney Ryan (OH) Bass (NH) Guthrie Pearce Garamendi Markey T. Gonzalez Markey Sa´ nchez, Linda Benishek Hall Pence Gerlach Matheson Sanchez, Loretta Green, Al Matheson T. Berg Hanna Petri Gibson Matsui Sarbanes Green, Gene Matsui Sanchez, Loretta Bilirakis Harper Pitts Gonzalez McCarthy (NY) Schakowsky Grijalva McCarthy (NY) Sarbanes Bishop (UT) Harris Platts Green, Al McCollum Schiff Gutierrez McCollum Grijalva McDermott Schakowsky Black Hartzler Poe (TX) Schrader Hahn McDermott Blackburn Hastings (WA) Pompeo Gutierrez McGovern Schiff Schwartz Hanabusa McGovern Bonner Heck Posey Hahn McHenry Schrader Scott (VA) Hastings (FL) McIntyre Bono Mack Hensarling Price (GA) Hanabusa McIntyre Schwartz Scott, David Hayworth McNerney Boren Herger Quayle Hastings (FL) McNerney Heinrich Meehan Scott (VA) Boustany Herrera Beutler Reed Hayworth Meeks Serrano Higgins Meeks Scott, David Brady (TX) Hochul Rehberg Heinrich Michaud Sewell Himes Michaud Serrano Brooks Huelskamp Reichert Higgins Miller (NC) Sherman Hinchey Miller, George Sewell Broun (GA) Huizenga (MI) Renacci Himes Miller, George Shuler Hinojosa Moore Sherman Buchanan Hultgren Ribble Hinchey Moore Sires Hirono Moran Shuler Bucshon Hunter Rigell Hinojosa Moran Smith (WA) Hochul Murphy (CT) Sires Buerkle Hurt Rivera Hirono Murphy (CT) Speier Holden Nadler Smith (WA) Burgess Issa Roby Holden Nadler Stark Holt Napolitano Speier Burton (IN) Jenkins Roe (TN) Holt Napolitano Sutton Honda Neal Stark Calvert Johnson (IL) Rogers (AL) Honda Neal Thompson (CA) Hoyer Olver Sutton Camp Johnson (OH) Rogers (KY) Hoyer Owens Thompson (MS) Israel Owens Thompson (CA) Campbell Johnson, Sam Rogers (MI) Israel Pallone Thompson (PA) Jackson (IL) Pallone Thompson (MS) Canseco Jones Rohrabacher Jackson (IL) Pascrell Tierney Jackson Lee Pascrell Tierney Cantor Jordan Rokita Jackson Lee Pastor (AZ) Tonko (TX) Pastor (AZ) (TX) Pelosi Tonko Capito Kelly Rooney Towns Johnson (GA) Pelosi Carter King (IA) Johnson (GA) Perlmutter Towns Ros-Lehtinen Tsongas Johnson, E. B. Perlmutter Cassidy King (NY) Roskam Johnson, E. B. Peters Tsongas Turner (OH) Kaptur Peters Chabot Kingston Ross (FL) Kaptur Peterson Van Hollen Van Hollen Keating Peterson Chaffetz Kinzinger (IL) Royce Keating Pingree (ME) Vela´ zquez Vela´ zquez Kildee Pingree (ME) Coble Kissell Runyan Kildee Polis Kind Polis Visclosky Coffman (CO) Kline Ryan (WI) Kind Price (NC) Visclosky Kissell Price (NC) Walz (MN) Cole Labrador Scalise Langevin Quigley Walz (MN) Langevin Quigley Wasserman Conaway Lamborn Schilling Larsen (WA) Rahall Wasserman Larsen (WA) Rahall Schultz Cravaack Lance Schock Larson (CT) Rangel Schultz Larson (CT) Rangel Waters Crawford Landry Schweikert Lee (CA) Reyes Waters Lee (CA) Reyes Watt Crenshaw Lankford Scott (SC) Levin Richardson Watt Levin Richardson Waxman Culberson Latham Scott, Austin Lewis (GA) Richmond Waxman Lewis (GA) Richmond Wilson (FL) Davis (KY) LaTourette Sensenbrenner Lipinski Ross (AR) Wilson (FL) Lipinski Rigell Woolsey Denham Latta Sessions Loebsack Rothman (NJ) Woolsey Loebsack Ross (AR) Yarmuth DesJarlais Lewis (CA) Shimkus Lofgren, Zoe Roybal-Allard Yarmuth Diaz-Balart LoBiondo Shuster NOT VOTING—9 Dreier Long Simpson NOT VOTING—9 Bachmann Filner Schmidt Duffy Lucas Smith (NE) Bachmann Filner Schmidt Bachus Kucinich Slaughter Duncan (SC) Luetkemeyer Smith (NJ) Bachus Kucinich Slaughter Donnelly (IN) Miller (NC) Welch Duncan (TN) Lummis Smith (TX) Donnelly (IN) Olver Welch Ellmers Lungren, Daniel Southerland ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Emerson E. Stearns ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Farenthold Mack Stivers The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). There is 1 minute remaining. Fincher Manzullo Stutzman There is 1 minute remaining. Fitzpatrick Marchant Sullivan Flake Marino Terry b 1850 b 1847 Fleischmann McCarthy (CA) Thornberry Fleming McCaul Tiberi So the amendment was agreed to. So the amendment was agreed to. Flores McClintock Tipton The result of the vote was announced The result of the vote was announced Forbes McCotter Turner (NY) as above recorded. Fortenberry McKeon Upton as above recorded. Stated against: Foxx McKinley Walberg Stated against: Franks (AZ) McMorris Walden Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 232, I was Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 231, I was Frelinghuysen Rodgers Walsh (IL) away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Gallegly Meehan Webster away from the Capitol due to prior commitments to my constituents. Had I been present, Gardner Mica West ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Garrett Miller (FL) Westmoreland I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Gibbs Miller (MI) Whitfield AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FLORES AMENDMENT NO. 46 OFFERED BY MR. WEBSTER Gingrey (GA) Miller, Gary Wilson (SC) Gohmert Mulvaney Wittman The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Goodlatte Murphy (PA) Wolf business is the demand for a recorded business is the demand for a recorded Gosar Myrick Womack vote on the first amendment offered by vote on the amendment offered by the Gowdy Neugebauer Woodall Granger Noem Yoder the gentleman from Texas (Mr. FLO- gentleman from Florida (Mr. WEBSTER) Graves (GA) Nugent Young (AK) RES) on which further proceedings were on which further proceedings were Graves (MO) Nunes Young (FL) postponed and on which the noes pre- postponed and on which the ayes pre- Green, Gene Nunnelee Young (IN) vailed by voice vote. vailed by voice vote. The Clerk will redesignate the The Clerk will redesignate the NOES—190 amendment. amendment. Ackerman Capps Courtney Altmire Capuano Critz The Clerk redesignated the amend- The Clerk redesignated the amend- Andrews Cardoza Crowley ment. ment. Baca Carnahan Cuellar RECORDED VOTE RECORDED VOTE Baldwin Carney Cummings Barrow Carson (IN) Davis (CA) The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Bass (CA) Castor (FL) Davis (IL) has been demanded. has been demanded. Becerra Chandler DeFazio A recorded vote was ordered. Berkley Chu DeGette A recorded vote was ordered. Berman Cicilline DeLauro The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Biggert Clarke (MI) Dent minute vote. minute vote. Bilbray Clarke (NY) Deutch The vote was taken by electronic de- The vote was taken by electronic de- Bishop (GA) Clay Dicks vice, and there were—ayes 232, noes 190, Bishop (NY) Cleaver Dingell vice, and there were—ayes 250, noes 173, Blumenauer Clyburn Doggett not voting 8, as follows: not voting 9, as follows: Bonamici Cohen Dold [Roll No. 233] [Roll No. 232] Boswell Connolly (VA) Doyle Brady (PA) Conyers Edwards AYES—250 AYES—232 Braley (IA) Cooper Ellison Adams Akin Altmire Adams Akin Amash Brown (FL) Costa Engel Aderholt Alexander Amash Aderholt Alexander Amodei Butterfield Costello Eshoo

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Berg Hall Pitts Berg Grimm Pitts Farr Luja´ n Sanchez, Loretta Bilbray Hanna Platts Biggert Guinta Platts Fattah Lynch Sarbanes Bilirakis Harper Poe (TX) Bilirakis Hall Poe (TX) Frank (MA) Maloney Schakowsky Bishop (NY) Harris Pompeo Bishop (UT) Hanna Pompeo Fudge Markey Schiff Black Hartzler Posey Black Harper Posey Garamendi Matsui Schrader Blackburn Hastings (WA) Price (GA) Blackburn Harris Price (GA) Gonzalez McCarthy (NY) Schwartz Bonner Heck Quayle Bonner Hartzler Quayle Green, Al McCollum Scott (VA) Bono Mack Hensarling Rahall Bono Mack Hastings (WA) Rahall Grijalva McDermott Scott, David Boren Herger Reed Guthrie McGovern Boustany Herrera Beutler Boren Hayworth Reed Serrano Rehberg Gutierrez McIntyre Brady (TX) Hochul Boustany Heck Rehberg Sewell Reichert Brady (TX) Hensarling Hahn McNerney Brooks Holden Reichert Sherman Renacci Brooks Herger Renacci Hanabusa Meeks Broun (GA) Huelskamp Shuler Ribble Broun (GA) Herrera Beutler Ribble Hastings (FL) Michaud Buchanan Huizenga (MI) Sires Rigell Buchanan Holden Rigell Heinrich Miller (NC) Bucshon Hultgren Smith (WA) Rivera Bucshon Huelskamp Rivera Higgins Miller, George Buerkle Hunter Speier Roby Buerkle Huizenga (MI) Roby Himes Moore Burgess Hurt Stark Roe (TN) Burgess Hultgren Roe (TN) Hinchey Moran Burton (IN) Issa Sutton Rogers (AL) Burton (IN) Hunter Rogers (AL) Hinojosa Murphy (CT) Calvert Jenkins Rogers (KY) Calvert Hurt Rogers (KY) Hirono Nadler Thompson (CA) Camp Johnson (IL) Thompson (MS) Rogers (MI) Camp Issa Rogers (MI) Hochul Napolitano Campbell Johnson (OH) Rohrabacher Campbell Jenkins Rohrabacher Holt Neal Tierney Canseco Johnson, Sam Tonko Rokita Canseco Johnson (OH) Rokita Honda Olver Cantor Jordan Rooney Hoyer Owens Towns Capito Kelly Cantor Johnson, Sam Rooney Ros-Lehtinen Israel Pallone Tsongas Carter King (IA) Capito Jones Ros-Lehtinen Roskam Jackson (IL) Pascrell Van Hollen Cassidy King (NY) Carter Jordan Roskam Ross (AR) Jackson Lee Pastor (AZ) Vela´ zquez Chabot Kingston Cassidy Kelly Ross (AR) Ross (FL) Chabot King (IA) (TX) Pelosi Visclosky Chaffetz Kinzinger (IL) Ross (FL) Royce Chaffetz King (NY) Royce Johnson (GA) Perlmutter Walz (MN) Coble Kissell Runyan Chandler Kingston Runyan Johnson (IL) Peters Wasserman Coffman (CO) Kline Ryan (WI) Coble Kinzinger (IL) Ryan (OH) Johnson, E. B. Peterson Schultz Cole Labrador Scalise Coffman (CO) Kissell Ryan (WI) Kaptur Pingree (ME) Waters Conaway Lamborn Schilling Cole Kline Scalise Keating Polis Watt Cravaack Lance Schock Conaway Labrador Schilling Kildee Price (NC) Waxman Crawford Landry Schweikert Costello Lamborn Schock Kind Quigley Wilson (FL) Crenshaw Lankford Scott (SC) Cravaack Lance Schweikert Langevin Rangel Woolsey Critz Latham Scott, Austin Crawford Landry Scott (SC) Larsen (WA) Reyes Yarmuth Cuellar Latta Sensenbrenner Crenshaw Lankford Scott, Austin Culberson Lewis (CA) Sessions Critz Latham Sensenbrenner NOT VOTING—8 Davis (KY) LoBiondo Shimkus Cuellar LaTourette Sessions Bachmann Filner Slaughter Denham Long Shuler Culberson Latta Shimkus Bachus Kucinich Welch Dent Lucas Shuster Davis (KY) Lewis (CA) Shuster Donnelly (IN) Schmidt DesJarlais Luetkemeyer Denham LoBiondo Simpson Diaz-Balart Lummis Simpson Dent Long Smith (NE) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Dreier Lungren, Daniel Smith (NE) DesJarlais Lucas Smith (NJ) Duffy E. Smith (NJ) The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Smith (TX) Diaz-Balart Luetkemeyer Smith (TX) There is 1 minute remaining. Duncan (SC) Mack Dold Lummis Southerland Duncan (TN) Manzullo Southerland Doyle Lungren, Daniel Stearns Ellmers Marchant Stivers Dreier E. Stivers b 1854 Emerson Marino Stutzman Duffy Mack Stutzman Farenthold Matheson Sullivan Duncan (SC) Manzullo Sullivan So the amendment was agreed to. Fincher McCarthy (CA) Terry Duncan (TN) Marchant Terry The result of the vote was announced Flake McCaul Thompson (PA) Ellmers Marino Thompson (PA) as above recorded. Fleischmann McClintock Thornberry Emerson Matheson Thornberry Fleming McCotter Tiberi Farenthold McCarthy (CA) Tiberi Stated against: Flores McHenry Tipton Fincher McCaul Tipton Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 233, I was Forbes McKeon Turner (NY) Fitzpatrick McClintock Turner (NY) away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Fortenberry McKinley Turner (OH) Flake McCotter Turner (OH) Foxx McMorris Upton Fleischmann McHenry Upton ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Franks (AZ) Rodgers Walberg Fleming McKeon Walberg I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Frelinghuysen Meehan Walden Flores McKinley Walden AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FLORES Gallegly Mica Walsh (IL) Forbes McMorris Walsh (IL) Gardner Miller (FL) Webster Fortenberry Rodgers Webster The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Garrett Miller (MI) West Foxx Meehan West business is the demand for a recorded Gerlach Miller, Gary Westmoreland Franks (AZ) Mica Westmoreland vote on the second amendment offered Gibbs Mulvaney Whitfield Frelinghuysen Miller (FL) Whitfield Gibson Murphy (PA) Wilson (SC) by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. FLO- Gallegly Miller (MI) Wilson (SC) Gingrey (GA) Myrick Wittman Gardner Miller, Gary Wittman RES) on which further proceedings were Gohmert Neugebauer Wolf Garrett Mulvaney Wolf postponed and on which the noes pre- Goodlatte Noem Womack Gerlach Murphy (PA) Womack vailed by voice vote. Gosar Nugent Woodall Gibbs Myrick Woodall Gowdy Nunes Yoder Gibson Neugebauer Yoder The Clerk will redesignate the Granger Nunnelee Young (AK) Gingrey (GA) Noem Young (AK) amendment. Graves (GA) Olson Young (FL) Gohmert Nugent Young (FL) The Clerk redesignated the amend- Graves (MO) Owens Young (IN) Goodlatte Nunes Young (IN) ment. NOES—174 NOES—173 RECORDED VOTE Ackerman Brown (FL) Clyburn Andrews Butterfield Cohen Ackerman Braley (IA) Cleaver The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Baca Capps Connolly (VA) Andrews Brown (FL) Clyburn has been demanded. Baldwin Capuano Conyers Baca Butterfield Cohen A recorded vote was ordered. Bass (CA) Cardoza Cooper Baldwin Capps Connolly (VA) Bass (NH) Carnahan Costa Bass (CA) Capuano Conyers The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Becerra Carney Costello Becerra Cardoza Cooper minute vote. Berkley Carson (IN) Courtney Berkley Carnahan Costa The vote was taken by electronic de- Berman Castor (FL) Crowley Berman Carney Courtney vice, and there were—ayes 246, noes 174, Biggert Chandler Cummings Bilbray Carson (IN) Crowley Bishop (GA) Chu Davis (CA) Bishop (GA) Castor (FL) Cummings not voting 11, as follows: Blumenauer Cicilline Davis (IL) Bishop (NY) Chu Davis (CA) [Roll No. 234] Bonamici Clarke (MI) DeFazio Blumenauer Cicilline Davis (IL) Boswell Clarke (NY) DeGette Bonamici Clarke (MI) DeFazio AYES—246 Brady (PA) Clay DeLauro Boswell Clarke (NY) DeGette Adams Akin Altmire Braley (IA) Cleaver Deutch Brady (PA) Clay DeLauro Aderholt Alexander Amash

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2522 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 Dicks Larsen (WA) Richardson the certification to content. In recent ure of CLASS will continue if we don’t Dingell Larson (CT) Richmond Doggett LaTourette Rothman (NJ) years, the number of computer science provide CLASS with funding certainty Dold Lee (CA) Roybal-Allard bachelor degrees in the U.S. actually this year and not depend on transfers Doyle Levin Ruppersberger fell from 60,000 to 38,000, even as com- from other satellite programs. Edwards Lewis (GA) Rush puter science breakthroughs are trans- Mr. Chairman, I ask that the Appro- Ellison Lipinski Ryan (OH) Engel Loebsack Sa´ nchez, Linda forming our economy. priations Committee consider the im- Eshoo Lofgren, Zoe T. I have legislation—the Computer portance of the CLASS mission in con- Farr Lowey Sanchez, Loretta Science Education Act—that focuses ference, and encourage the chairman to Fattah Luja´ n Sarbanes on this issue, but there are other steps Fitzpatrick Lynch Schakowsky adequately fund their mission—a mis- Frank (MA) Maloney Schiff as well. First, I believe it’s important sion defined as a level of funding equal Fudge Markey Schrader that Federal STEM education pro- to last year and no job losses. Garamendi Matsui Schwartz grams explicitly incorporate the broad Mr. WOLF. Will the gentleman yield? Gonzalez McCarthy (NY) Scott (VA) Grijalva McCollum Scott, David definition of science, technology, engi- Mr. MCKINLEY. I yield to the gen- Gutierrez McDermott Serrano neering, and math reported by the tleman from Virginia. Hahn McGovern Sewell President’s Council of Advisors on Mr. WOLF. I want to thank the gen- Hanabusa McIntyre Sherman Science and Technology. This defini- Hastings (FL) McNerney Sires tleman for speaking on this issue. Hayworth Meeks Smith (WA) tion helps make sure that STEM is suf- Funding the weather satellites is a Heinrich Michaud Speier ficiently interpreted and not too nar- very high priority in this bill, as well Higgins Miller (NC) Stark rowly to cover just math. Second, to as the data systems used to store and Himes Miller, George Stearns Hinchey Moore Sutton ensure that there’s a comprehensive process data from the satellites. We Hinojosa Moran Thompson (CA) pipeline for science from K 12 all the will work with you and also our other Hirono Murphy (CT) Thompson (MS) way through to the workforce, it’s es- colleagues in the body to ensure that Holt Nadler Tierney sential that NSF and other Agencies Honda Neal Tonko the CLASS program is adequately Hoyer Olver Towns identify our Nation’s highest STEM-re- funded. Israel Pallone Tsongas lated workforce needs and use that in- Mr. MCKINLEY. Thank you, Mr. Jackson (IL) Pascrell Van Hollen formation to prioritize STEM-related Chairman. I look forward to working Jackson Lee Pastor (AZ) Vela´ zquez (TX) Pelosi Visclosky subjects in our schools. with you on this matter. Johnson (GA) Perlmutter Walz (MN) I very much look forward to working I yield back the balance of my time. Johnson, E. B. Peters Wasserman with the chairman to address these AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. LANDRY Jones Pingree (ME) Schultz issues as this bill continues to move Kaptur Polis Waters Mr. LANDRY. I have an amendment Keating Price (NC) Watt forward through the appropriations at the desk. Kildee Quigley Waxman process. I’m grateful to the chair for The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- Kind Rangel Woolsey this conversation and his perspectives Langevin Reyes Yarmuth port the amendment. on all these critical issues, and I yield The Clerk read as follows: NOT VOTING—11 to the gentleman from Virginia. At the end of the bill (before the short Bachmann Filner Slaughter Mr. WOLF. I thank the gentleman for title), insert the following: Bachus Kucinich Welch his comments and for his active sup- Bishop (UT) Napolitano Wilson (FL) SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Donnelly (IN) Schmidt port of STEM education in all forms. by this Act may be used to implement a pro- We’ll be happy to work with the gen- posed rule for turtle excluder devices as de- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR tleman as we move forward to ensure scribed in the Southeast Fishery Bulletin The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). that NSF and other Agencies in this published by the National Oceanic and At- There is 1 minute remaining. bill are getting the most appropriate mospheric Administration on May 8, 2012. b 1857 direction on STEM education needs The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman So the amendment was agreed to. and priorities. from Louisiana is recognized for 5 min- The result of the vote was announced Mr. POLIS. I thank the gentleman. utes. as above recorded. I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. LANDRY. Thank you, Mr. Chair- Stated against: Mr. MCKINLEY. I move to strike the man. Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 234, I was last word. NOAA and the fishing industry have away from the Capitol due to prior commit- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman had a long history of working together. ments to my constituents. Had I been present, from West Virginia is recognized for 5 Since the 1990s, NOAA has worked with I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ minutes. the fishing industry to develop a regu- Mr. MCKINLEY. Mr. Chairman, I rise latory system that provides meaning- b 1900 for the purpose of a colloquy with the ful protection to turtles, while at the Mr. POLIS. Mr. Chair, I move to chairman. same time not economically harming strike the last word. Mr. Chairman, thank you for this op- our fishermen. Under the system, fish- The Acting CHAIR (Mr. BASS of New portunity to discuss one of my top pri- ermen had agreed that they would peri- Hampshire). The gentleman from Colo- orities with you today: NOAA’s Com- odically remove their nets from the rado is recognized for 5 minutes. prehensive Large-Data Array Steward- water, allowing any turtles trapped in Mr. POLIS. I rise today for the pur- ship program, otherwise known as the net to escape. By offering to do so, pose of engaging in a colloquy about CLASS. This program has been funded they would not have to use the turtle the importance of computer science in at the same base level of $6.5 million exclusion devices. a balanced program of science, tech- for each of the past 10 years, despite an Now NOAA intends to regulate these nology, education, and math. I thank increase in their mission. shrimpers and force them to use TEDs. the chairman for including extensive This is NOAA’s enterprise system for The recent rulemaking negates this language in the committee report on handling all of its environmental data partnership and places the whims of STEM education, but I would like to critical for weather predictions. Sim- environmentalists ahead of the sci- highlight today some specific needs in ply put, CLASS therefore must rely on entific data or economic well-being of the critical area of computer science. programs within the satellite program the fishermen in the coastal commu- More than 1.5 million high-wage com- to overcome their $24 million funding nities. There is no scientific data that’s puting jobs will be created by 2018—the shortfall. We should be creating cer- proving that the lack of the use of largest growth area across science, tainty, Mr. Chairman, for the NOAA TEDs by shrimpers is causing any addi- technology, engineering, and math. Yet CLASS program, instead of expecting tional deaths in the turtle population. few computer science classes are avail- them to rely on these other satellite able to students; and when they’re of- programs to transfer funds for their fered, they’re typically only electives. own budget to CLASS. b 1910 Many States don’t have proper teacher Under last year’s budget, CLASS fell Over 60 percent of the shrimp landed certification programs for K 12 com- short of the necessary funding to sus- in Louisiana is by the inshore and puter science and don’t clearly connect tain core mission values. Mission fail- near-shore fleet, which is primarily

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2523 skimmers and butterflies. This regula- Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Chairman, I The text of the amendment is as fol- tion, if implemented, will affect thou- thank the chairman of the sub- lows: sands of fishermen in Louisiana. Fish- committee, as well, for his work and At the end of the bill (before the short ermen will lose money due to the cost leadership on this bill today and yes- title), insert the following: of TEDs equipment and also the money terday. We voted long into the morning SEC. 542. None of the funds made available lost from loss of catch. this morning, and certainly appreciate by this Act may be used to lease or purchase I yield back the balance of my time. his time and consideration. new light duty vehicles, for any executive Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Chairman, I move The appropriations bills before us fleet, or for an agency’s fleet inventory, except in accordance with Presidential Memo- to strike the last word. present an opportunity to provide over- randum-Federal Fleet Performance, dated The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman sight that is one of the most important May 24, 2011. from California is recognized for 5 min- duties and functions of this Congress, The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman utes. to make sure that we are looking at Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Chairman, I rise to from New York is recognized for 5 min- the ways our Federal Agencies, our ad- utes. oppose the gentleman’s amendment. ministration is spending money and Turtle-excluder devices are already re- Mr. ENGEL. On May 24, 2011, Presi- making sure that it is carried out prop- dent Obama issued a memorandum on quired in other shrimp trawl fisheries erly. in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlan- Federal fleet performance which re- One of the areas where I believe this quires all new light-duty vehicles in tic to reduce sea turtle bycatch. Congress needs to further its oversight the Federal fleet to be alternate-fuel In many cases, fishermen have re- and step up its oversight concerns the vehicles, such as hybrid, electric, nat- ported actually preferring the use of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- ural gas, or biofuel, by December 31, TEDs in their trawl nets because when ministration’s asset forfeiture fund. they are used properly, TEDs allow up 2015. This is money that is comprised of My amendment echoes the Presi- to 98 percent of turtles to escape from fines paid by individuals who violate trawl nets while retaining up to 97 per- dential memorandum by prohibiting the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Con- funds in the Commerce-Justice-Science cent of target shrimp catch. TEDs also servation and Management Act. The appropriations bill from being used to provide other economic benefits to act, as many Members know, is the pri- lease or purchase new light-duty vehi- fishermen. Again, when installed prop- mary law governing fish management cles except in accord with the Presi- erly, they can prevent other species by- in our Federal waters, and it is respon- catch and unwanted marine debris dent’s memorandum. sible for managing fisheries, promoting Last year, I introduced similar from entering the trawl nets, thereby conservation, producing bycatch, and increasing shrimp catch efficiency and amendments to four different appro- ending overfishing. priations bills—Agriculture, Defense, the quality of their shrimp catch. The money in NOAA’s asset for- Energy, and Homeland Security. All TEDs can also cut down on unwanted feiture fund can only be used for ex- were accepted and passed by voice vote. debris which can damage and increase press purposes that are laid out in stat- Our transportation sector is by far the drag in fishing nets, causing fisher- ute, such as paying costs associated the biggest reason we send $60 billion men to incur other costs. At this stage, with providing any temporary storage per year to hostile nations to pay for NMFS is merely proposing this rule of property seized during civil or crimi- oil at ever-increasing costs. But Amer- and will provide ample opportunity for nal proceedings, paying off valid liens ica doesn’t need to be dependent on for- public comment, including public or mortgages against forfeited prop- eign sources of oil for transportation meetings before any final regulation is erty, or reimbursing any Agency that fuel. Alternative technologies exist in place; and, therefore, I urge defeat of assisted NOAA in enforcing the law. the amendment. Unfortunately, what we have seen is today that when implemented broadly I yield back the balance of my time. a pattern of unaccountability, a pat- will allow any alternative fuel to be The Acting CHAIR. The question is tern of abuse of this money, including used in America’s automotive fleet. on the amendment offered by the gen- a purchase of a $300,000 yacht that was The Federal Government operates tleman from Louisiana (Mr. LANDRY). used for personal use by certain offi- the largest fleet of light-duty vehicles The question was taken; and the Act- cials within NOAA. in America. According to GSA, there ing Chair announced that the noes ap- This amendment simply says that are over 660,000 vehicles in the Federal peared to have it. the law, the money in the asset for- fleet, with over 41,000 being used by the Mr. LANDRY. Mr. Chairman, I de- feiture fund should only be used for Department of Justice and another mand a recorded vote. those express purposes as defined in 2,400 with the Department of Com- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to statute, making sure that these abuses merce. clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- do not continue and making sure that By supporting a diverse array of ve- ceedings on the amendment offered by this Congress steps up its role in over- hicle technologies in our Federal fleet, the gentleman from Louisiana will be sight when it comes to funds of the we will encourage development of do- postponed. United States. mestic energy resources—including AMENDMENT NO. 32 OFFERED BY MR. GARDNER With that, I ask for a ‘‘yes’’ vote on biomass, natural gas, agricultural Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Chairman, I have the amendment to make sure that we waste, hydrogen, and renewable elec- an amendment at the desk. are accountable for the funds from the tricity. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will taxpayer, and I yield back the balance Expanding the role these energy designate the amendment. of my time. sources play in our transportation The text of the amendment is as fol- The Acting CHAIR. The question is economy will help break the leverage lows: on the amendment offered by the gen- over Americans held by foreign govern- At the end of the bill (before the short tleman from Colorado (Mr. GARDNER). ment-controlled oil companies and will title), insert the following: The question was taken; and the Act- increase our Nation’s domestic secu- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available ing Chair announced that the noes ap- rity and protect consumers from price by this Act may be used to pay the salary of peared to have it. spikes and shortages in the world oil any officer or employee of the Department of Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Chairman, I de- markets. So I ask that you support the Commerce who uses amounts in the Fish- mand a recorded vote. Engel amendment. eries Enforcement Asset Forfeiture Fund of The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to On a similar note, I have worked the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- with my colleagues JOHN SHIMKUS, ministration that consists of the sums de- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- scribed in section 311(e)(1) of the Magnuson- ceedings on the amendment offered by ROSCOE BARTLETT, and STEVE ISRAEL to Stevens Fishery Conservation and Manage- the gentleman from Colorado will be introduce the bipartisan Open Fuel ment Act (16 U.S.C. 1861(e)(1)) for any pur- postponed. Standard Act, H.R. 1687. I have particu- pose other than a purpose specifically au- AMENDMENT NO. 28 OFFERED BY MR. ENGEL larly worked with Congressman SHIM- thorized under such section. Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chairman, I have an KUS on this bill in this Congress. Our The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman amendment at the desk. bill would require 50 percent of new from Colorado is recognized for 5 min- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will automobiles in 2014, 80 percent in 2016, utes. designate the amendment. and 95 percent in 2017 to be warranted

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2524 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 to operate on nonpetroleum fuels in ad- quirements. What is even worse is that already cash-strapped police depart- dition to or instead of petroleum-based these sanctuary cities still receive ments. fuels. money for their so-called ‘‘immigra- For these reasons, we urge a ‘‘no’’ Compliance possibilities include the tion efforts’’ under the State Criminal vote on the amendment, and I yield full array of existing technologies—in- Alien Assistance Program. In fact, one back the balance of my time. cluding flex fuel, natural gas, hydro- city received $1.1 million at the same The Acting CHAIR. The question is gen, biodiesel, plug-in electric drive, time it designated itself as a city and on the amendment offered by the gen- and fuel cell—and a catchall for all new county of refuge. And one State has tleman from Illinois (Mr. WALSH). technologies. even passed laws that prohibit law en- The amendment was agreed to. In conclusion, I encourage my col- forcement agencies from detecting or AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. ROHRABACHER leagues to support my amendment and apprehending those in violation of U.S. Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Chairman, the open fuel standard as we work to- immigration laws. I have an amendment at the desk. ward breaking our dependence on for- For this reason today, I am offering The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- eign oil. an amendment that would prohibit the port the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. Department of Justice from providing The Clerk read as follows: Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move to funds to these sanctuary cities for im- At the end of the bill (before the short strike the requisite number of words. migration enforcement efforts. This is title), insert the following: The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman a smart amendment that will require SEC. ll. None of the funds made available from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- America’s local law enforcement offi- in this Act to the Department of Justice utes. cers to do just that—enforce the laws may be used, with respect to the States of Mr. WOLF. I think this amendment Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Dela- we pass to receive the money we pro- ware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, has been adopted on other bills. We ac- vide them to do so. I urge the House to Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New cepted the amendment. vote in its favor. Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- Vermont, and Washington, to prevent such The Acting CHAIR. The question is ance of my time. States from implementing their own State on the amendment offered by gen- Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Chairman, I move laws that authorize the use, distribution, tleman from New York (Mr. ENGEL). to strike the last word. possession, or cultivation of medical mari- The amendment was agreed to. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman juana. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. WALSH OF from California is recognized for 5 min- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman ILLINOIS utes. from California is recognized for 5 min- Mr. WALSH of Illinois. Mr. Chair- Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Chairman, I rise in utes. man, I have an amendment at the desk. opposition to the amendment, which Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Chairman, The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- provides that none of the funds in the I rise today, along with Mr. HINCHEY, port the amendment. SCAAP program can be used in con- Mr. MCCLINTOCK, and Mr. FARR, in sup- The Clerk read as follows: travention of existing law. port of a commonsense amendment At the end of the bill (before the short This amendment is like several oth- that would prohibit the Department of title), insert the following: ers we’ve considered today that simply Justice from using funds to prevent SEC. ll. None of the funds made available say either the obvious, which is, Fed- States from implementing their own in this Act for the State Criminal Alien As- eral funds can’t be used in violation of State laws that authorize the use, dis- sistance Program under the heading ‘‘De- Federal law, in which case the amend- tribution, possession, or cultivation of partment of Justice—State and Local Law ment is unnecessary and accomplishes medical marijuana. This amendment Enforcement Activities—Office of Justice nothing; or, the amendment seeks to would take a step in the right direction Programs—State and Local Law Enforce- of respecting States’ rights and indi- ment Assistance’’ may be used in contraven- go beyond existing law and set new pol- tion of section 642 of the Illegal Immigration icy, in which case the policy that it vidual liberties, and it would help the Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of would set is one that is disadvanta- Federal Government prioritize its very 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1373). geous to States and local law enforce- scarce resources and show compassion The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is ment. for those thousands of ailing patients recognized for 5 minutes. State and local community safety across our country. policies prioritize budgetary and law To date, 17 States, including the Dis- b 1920 enforcement resources according to trict of Columbia, have passed laws al- Mr. WALSH of Illinois. Mr. Chair- community needs while still permit- lowing for the medical use of mari- man, immigration enforcement— ting Federal immigration enforcement juana, and the list continues to grow. whether issuing or revoking a visa, de- to take place. In many cases, such Connecticut is in the process of passing portation, and even providing citizen- local laws support community safety a similar law as well. Many of these ship—is a Federal responsibility and by encouraging citizens who are crime State laws, including in my own home should remain so. However, our law en- victims or witnesses to come forward State of California, have passed these forcement in cities and States is some- and work with police regardless of statutes through the initiative proc- times the first line of defense in these their immigration status. ess—meaning that a majority of Cali- Federal courts. These local policies don’t interfere fornia voters specifically decided that In 1996, almost 20 years ago, Congress with Federal enforcement. In fact, a sick individuals ought to have the passed the Illegal Immigration Reform 2007 Justice Department audit of such right to use this herb for medical pur- and Immigrant Responsibility Act. laws found that in each instance where poses. Why the Federal Government This bill not only required localities to cities were so-called ‘‘sanctuary cit- continues its hard-line prohibition, communicate with Federal agencies ies,’’ the local policy either didn’t pre- then, is completely beyond me. when legal and illegal aliens may have clude cooperation with ICE, or else in- As far as the medical marijuana is been picked up for crimes but also pro- cluded a policy to the effect that those concerned, individuals ought to have a vided money to help them do so. Since agencies and officers must assist ICE right and ought to be able to act in ac- then, additional programs such as the or share information with ICE as re- cordance with their respective State State Criminal Alien Assistance Pro- quired by Federal law. That year, DHS laws without the Federal Government gram and Secure Communities have Secretary Michael Chertoff testified coming in and interfering. Neither been implemented to ensure further before Congress: should the Federal Government threat- that localities have the resources they I’m not aware of any city, although I en to prosecute State employees who need to meet their responsibilities. may be wrong, that actually interferes are carrying out the implementation of The Federal Government has stated with our ability to enforce the law. their State laws. Indeed, the Founding time and again that participation in The amendment, if it went beyond Fathers wanted criminal law to be the these programs is not optional. Yet de- the mere statement that you can’t domain of local and State government. spite that, some cities and even whole spend Federal funds in contravention Unfortunately, however, this is not the States blatantly ignore Federal re- of Federal law, might deny funding to approach that recent administrations

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In addition, the State of Con- legislative proposals would not be im- top revenue generator for Mexican drug necticut will soon sign a similar bill mune from liability under the CSA. trafficking organizations, a cash crop into law. Additionally, the DEA has conducted that finances corruption and the car- President Obama has made it clear numerous raids on medical marijuana nage of violence year after year.’’ that the Justice Department should dispensaries that are in full compliance All you have to do is look at the not prioritize medical marijuana ar- with State law. Businesspeople and co- news. That’s why we put money back rests, especially when there are so operatives who are licensed and cer- in here for the National Gang Intel- many other more significant issues tified within these States to function ligence unit to keep the Mexican gangs that need attention. Unfortunately, as legitimate medical marijuana from coming into the United States. some in the DEA clearly didn’t get the dispensaries have seen their businesses The Mexican gangs are being funded memo. That’s why we’re here today. locked down, assets frozen, businesses and they have a marijuana operation. According to Americans for Safe Ac- driven away, and in some cases the vic- I don’t understand. I mean, I respect cess, since October 2009, the Justice De- tims of a SWAT squad coming into that maybe for medical use at a time. partment has carried out an estimated their operation. It is simply outrageous And I will tell you, the first time this 170 raids of medical marijuana that we are spending scarce Federal issue came up, I voted for it, but it was dispensaries and cultivation centers in dollars to interfere with the medical on a narrow basis. But this is wide nine States that have legalized medical needs of individuals, especially when open. marijuana. Without a doubt, these it’s been recommended by a physician And then you’re going to tell your 15- raids are clearly a waste of taxpayer and approved by the voters of a State. year-old or 16-year-old don’t use drugs. dollars, but they are also fundamen- Importantly, this amendment does Well, we’ve got the marijuana center tally wrong. nothing to prevent the Federal Govern- downtown, and everybody’s going in. Medical marijuana is proven to re- ment from being able to go after drug The FDA has stated that ‘‘smoked duce pain and increase quality of life traffickers. In fact, it makes it easier cannabis has no acceptable medical use for patients suffering from debilitating because it prioritizes and gives those and treatment in the United States.’’ diseases, including cancer, multiple people a chance to go after drug traf- I could go on, but I think that the sclerosis, and HIV/AIDS. Medical mari- fickers rather than sick people. message that this amendment would juana is a safe and effective treatment Under this amendment, the DEA send to young people is that Congress for many of the symptoms that accom- would still have the power to arrest wants to aid and abet, if you will. And pany these diseases. However, the DEA anyone selling marijuana for rec- we all know. We’ve watched ‘‘60 Min- wants to deny patients medicine that reational use or engaging in any activ- utes.’’ We’ve watched all these shows. can dramatically improve their lives or ity that is not expressly allowed under If somebody purely, really—my mom reduce their suffering. This is wrong, State law. But they will have more died of cancer. So many people in my and it needs to stop. time to go after the drug traffickers if family died of cancer. It’s so narrow. This amendment does not do any- they are not going after people who are But this is just wide open. And we’ve thing to advocate any violations of the providing medical marijuana to people seen it where they’re coming in and law. It just says those States that have who are sick. they’re pouring over. In essence, I approved medical marijuana ought to think this would be bad for the coun- be able to determine how to take care b 1930 try. of their own people effectively. It is time that we respect States’ In our hearings, we heard that more This amendment does not affect rights, get serious about prioritizing young people are dying from overdose States that have not approved medical our Federal Government’s activities, of drugs. Then marijuana, then do we marijuana. It does not require or en- and show some common sense and com- go into heroin, and then we go into courage other States to adopt medical passion when dealing with the sick OxyContin. You just saw today’s Wash- marijuana laws. among us. ington Post where some of the drug This amendment does not stop law I urge all Members to vote ‘‘yes’’ for companies were promoting these pain enforcement officials from prosecuting the Rohrabacher-Hinchey-McClintock- operations which are basically moving the illegal use of marijuana. Farr amendment to prevent the De- and pushing OxyContin, hiring some This amendment does not encourage partment of Justice from continuing to really prominent lawyers in this town drug use in children. Studies actually engage in activities that it has no busi- to represent them. suggest that teen use of marijuana has ness engaging in. This would not be a good amendment declined in States that have passed I yield back the balance of my time. for the country; it would be a bad medical marijuana laws. That, in and Mr. WOLF. I rise in opposition to the amendment for the young people, and I of itself, is very interesting and impor- amendment. urge defeat of the amendment. tant. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman I yield back the balance of my time. The purpose of this amendment is to from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- Mr. HINCHEY. I move to strike the allow these 16 States to give relief to utes. last word. people suffering from horrific diseases Mr. WOLF. What does this amend- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman without fearing Federal intervention ment say if a young person, 15, at a from New York is recognized for 5 min- or prosecution. high school in whatever State is watch- utes. I urge Members to support this ing the House at 7:30, and they say the Mr. HINCHEY. I rise today in strong amendment and support States’ rights United States Congress is ready to support of this amendment, and I and compassion. Doctors in these 16 make it easy to get marijuana, and thank, particularly, my friend from States know what is best for their pa- their mom or dad—what is going on? California for offering it with me and tients. The DEA should not stand in This amendment hurts law enforce- for what he said about it just a few the way of these doctors and their pa- ment. Our law enforcement people are minutes ago very clearly. tients. jeopardizing their lives. This amendment is very simple. It di- All of this is serious for the health Marijuana is one of the most widely rects the Federal Government to re- and safety of many, many people in abused drugs in the United States. Ac- spect the laws enacted by States that these 16 States. And, in fact, other cording to the DEA, more young people have legalized marijuana for medical States are coming into this as well. are now in treatment for marijuana de- use. This is something that really needs to pendency than for alcohol or all other The Constitution of the United be enacted because it is safe and secure illegal drugs combined. States is very clear. It authorizes and reasonable.

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One support of the Rohrabacher-Hinchey- native medical options to those who reason there is no proof of the success- Farr and now McClintock amendment. need it. I urge all of my colleagues to ful medical use of marijuana is that It is obvious from the votes that support the Rohrabacher-Hinchey-Farr the DEA systematically tries to make we’ve been casting here, yesterday and amendment. sure there is no adequate research on tonight, this afternoon, that this body I yield back the balance of my time. that, and it denies the use of supplies insists on protecting the rights of Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Chairman, I move of marijuana for medical research. States to define marriage. This body to strike the last word. But we have ample proof from the 16 insists on protecting the rights of The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman States which have legalized the med- States to set abortion policies. This from California is recognized for 5 min- ical use of marijuana. We have ample body insists on protecting rights of the utes. anecdotal proof. We know that, for peo- States to determine education cur- Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Chairman, I rise in ple suffering pain, for people suffering support of the amendment, and I want ricula and standards. Just yesterday nausea from AIDS and cancer, mari- to share a slightly different perspective this body decided that certain States juana is the only thing that produces on it. get to enforce Federal immigration I served as an assistant U.S. attorney relief and enables them to eat and to laws however they see fit. in Los Angeles for 6 years. In 1987, get sustenance and to regain weight But when it comes to protecting the when I started in the office, the office and to, perhaps, regain health. We rights of States to set medical scope of had a guideline where we wouldn’t take know this. We know this from thou- practice laws, this body balks. All of a a case for prosecution involving less sands of cases. The DEA doesn’t know sudden States no longer have the right than a kilo of cocaine. Now, that didn’t it because it refuses to see it and re- to determine what is best for their citi- mean that it didn’t get prosecuted. It fuses to allow systematic research. zens and when those rights include did mean that it was referred to the That’s wrong. It’s inhumane. medical marijuana. district attorney’s office, but we just Now, I wish this amendment didn’t The Rohrabacher-Hinchey-Farr- didn’t have the resources to go after specify the 16 States because maybe a McClintock amendment doesn’t change every cocaine case involving less than 17th and an 18th will come along this Federal law. It doesn’t change drug a kilogram. A couple of years later into year. I hope that they will. Certainly, policy. However, it does protect States’ my tenure in that office, we had to the Federal Government has a better rights. raise the guideline to 5 kilograms be- use for its resources than in trying to b 1940 cause we had so many 1 kilogram prevent the policy that 16 States have cases, and we couldn’t even handle adopted, the humane policy of allowing For those of you who come from the medical use of something that has States that do not have medical mari- those prosecutions. I don’t know what the policy is now, been proven to be medically useful in juana laws, nothing in this amendment whether it’s 10 kilograms or 20 kilo- many cases. Doctors and other medical will impact your States. Everything in grams, but the reality is we have very professionals ought to determine treat- your States remains exactly status finite resources within the Justice De- ment, not bureaucrats in Washington. quo. For those of you who come from partment to prosecute drug cases. So I support this amendment, and I States that do have medical marijuana Then, of course, the funds for drug hope that maybe, if it passes, and laws, which means the States of Alas- prosecutions have to compete with the maybe if we have a rational policy with ka, Arizona, California, which is my funds for terrorism cases and regard to medical marijuana, that two own State—it’s interesting what we carjacking cases and bank robberies other things will happen: that maybe have done in California. We’ve decrimi- and T-Chek thefts or whatnot. We are the DEA will get its head out of the nalized the possession of medical mari- in a limited resource world, and I don’t sand and will permit proper research so juana. It’s an infraction, not a felony. think it’s a good use of our Federal law we’ll get better research and better re- We’ve also legalized the use of mari- enforcement resources to be pros- sults; and maybe we’ll begin a discus- juana for medical purposes, but the ecuting medical marijuana cases in sion of our general drug policy toward voters at the same time have turned States that have legalized medical marijuana, which is certainly a much, down an intensive legalization use. So marijuana. On the priority list of Fed- much more benign drug than alcohol, it’s very controlled. The laws are tight eral law enforcement priorities, that which is legal, than tobacco, which is and they are enforced. ought to be near the very bottom. legal. We have a very irrational policy The other States that have passed At a time when we can’t even keep toward it, a policy which reminds one laws are Colorado, Delaware, the Dis- up with the more serious narcotics of the policy of the 1920s, which had trict of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, cases and when we have so many other such deleterious effects with regard to Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, unmet needs in the Justice Depart- alcohol and alcohol use. New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, ment, this is not where we should be So I congratulate the sponsor of this Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wash- putting our resources, and I urge sup- amendment for having the courage to ington. For your States, very little in port for the amendment. help break the taboos concerning this this amendment will impact your I yield back the balance of my time. subject and for introducing an amend- States except that you will now have a Mr. NADLER. I move to strike the ment that, if it passes, will result in State that will be able to implement last word. many, many thousands of people being the laws without fear of retribution or The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman more healthful and more comfortable, of retaliation from the Federal Govern- from New York is recognized for 5 min- and it will be a great thing for this ment. I will also note that, in addition utes. country. to the 16 States I’ve just mentioned, Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I want I yield back the balance of my time. the State of Connecticut just passed a to congratulate and thank the sponsors Mr. COHEN. I move to strike the last medical marijuana bill last week, and of this amendment for introducing it. word. the Governor said he’ll sign it. So, to The amendment begins to break down The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman the list of 16 States, we soon have the taboo in American politics about from Tennessee is recognized for 5 min- added No. 17, the State of Connecticut. discussing drug policy intelligently. It utes. If States’ rights are not a good also begins to, hopefully, result in the Mr. COHEN. There have been quite a enough reason to pass this amendment, Federal Government having a more hu- few good arguments made—excellent then do it because of compassion. Com- mane and human policy on medical arguments—as to why this amendment passion demands it. We offer this marijuana. should pass. Justice Louis Brandeis is

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2527 one of my favorite Justices. He said the only thing that makes Orel eat. And is no medical value. The Federal Gov- laboratories of democracy are the when he was dying, I wanted my friend ernment now becomes the arbiter and States. Indeed, 16 States, mostly to have whatever he could have to tells the States you may not make through, if not entirely through, make his illness less damaging to him that judgment that there is medical referenda determined that they wanted and less difficult to deal with. value. We know an awful lot of people to try to find out whether medical So I rise here and assure people that think it has medical value for them. marijuana laws worked. it won’t affect your States; it will just As to addiction and the notion that if The Federal Government should not be those States where it’s been voted you get all these drugs together, what be infringing on what the States have in. It will save resources and be able to marijuana has in common with determined and their citizens have de- give our government the proper direc- Oxycontin—which the gentleman from termined in the most direct form of de- tion, the usage of resources to protect Virginia mentioned—and other drugs is mocracy that this Nation knows— us against heroin, crack, and cocaine. that we treat them the same. They are State referenda. The Federal Govern- I yield back the balance of my time. not the same in any rational way. ment has been using its resources, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. They’re not the same in addictive pros- which could be used in better ways, to Chairman, I move to strike the last pects. They’re not the same except we police the jurisdictions that have voted word. treat them the same. And we’re the it in. That’s what this amendment The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is ones that by this foolish policy—that I does. It says there will not be any addi- recognized for 5 minutes. regret the administration I supported tional spending of Federal moneys to Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Actu- is engaging in—give people the notion that they’re the same thing. It’s a very try to thwart the will of the people of ally, Mr. Chairman, if I could, I would strike many of the words we’ve heard simple point. the States on issues on which they People in the States have voted that have voted. today. I first want to acknowledge the lead- marijuana should be available for peo- This is the most basic democracy ple who want to use it for medicinal that we could be talking about. You ership of my colleague from California. He has a characteristic that is all too purposes, and the States are then in talk about the Founding Fathers. This charge of setting up ways to deal with is the people who give us power. They rare in politics, an intellectual consist- ency. We have people on the one hand it. We have people out of their ideolog- have voted in their States to make it ical opposition announcing that they that talk about freedom of the indi- the law, and the Federal Government will not be allowed to do that, that vidual, liberty, and respect for States’ has taken its heavy hand and has tried they will tell people it has no medical rights, but when it comes up against to come in there—and has come in use despite the testimony of so many some pet project of theirs, all that goes there—to prosecute individuals. It’s for who think it does. This again is a form out the window. the States to prosecute those individ- that I thought we learned didn’t work, Let’s be very clear. This is not a case uals if they want. and it’s prohibition of the worst sort. of people advocating that other people As the gentleman from California And by the way, it is going to lead to smoke marijuana. It is for me an advo- (Mr. SCHIFF) has pointed out, Federal very ineffective law enforcement be- cacy that we allow people some degree priorities have to be made to meet the cause we are a free country. You can- of free choice. I listened to the gen- resources available. The moneys that not impose, in a free society like ours, tleman from Virginia, and I admire his they’re spending now in these States a regime of law enforcement that the diligence. But I have to say, I disagreed could be spent on border traffic and public rejects without a great deal of could be spent on policing against her- with almost everything he said. There repression. State by State by State, oin and cocaine, which cause people, was one thing he said that I thought the people of the States have voted to when they get hooked, to commit vio- was appropriate. He said we shouldn’t allow this. So when we send the Fed- lent crimes in order to get their money be debating this at 7:30. I agree. We eral agents in to disregard what the to buy their drugs. That has never been should have been debating it at 4:20. State did, to disregard State law, of known to be the case with marijuana, That would have been a much better course you’re going to engender resist- and it is not the case with marijuana. time. But other than that, he says, ance; of course you’re going to engen- That’s where our priorities for law en- What about 15-year-olds, they’ll see der people going around. And I would forcement should go and prosecution marijuana centers. just close by saying after listening to should go is to crack and cocaine and Well, they’ll see liquor stores. They’ll this debate, I think tonight C SPAN heroin, and they’re not being used see many more liquor stores than mari- has merged with Turner Classic Movies there. juana centers. The notion that because because ‘‘Reefer Madness,’’ that great So this is a commonsense, basic, something is inappropriate for a teen- movie from the thirties, appears to be democratic proposal to tell our Federal ager or a child, adults should not be al- being shown on both channels. Government that has gone astray to lowed to use it, is mindlessness. You This notion that because 15-year-olds not use its resources against the people can’t run a society that says we’re not are watching us talk about how people of this country who have made this de- going to let a 15-year-old see the things who are ill and in pain should be al- termination. a 15-year-old can’t do. Liquor stores lowed with the vote of the State to get Now, as far as some of the other would be a great example. marijuana prescribed by a doctor, and statements that have been made, I I have been disappointed on this that’s going to lead a 15-year-old to go think the public who listens knows point with the Obama administration. out and do it, makes no logical sense. that this is not about legalization, that The Clinton administration was quite As I said, if you’re worried about what this is not about 14-year-olds or 15- sensible on this. The Bush administra- 15-year-olds can see, they can see X- year-olds or 18-year-olds. tion slipped back, and I had hoped that rated movies that are being advertised; with the Obama administration it they can see cigarettes being sold wide- b 1950 would be more sensible. ly; they can see alcohol. They can see It’s about States, democracy, doc- The gentleman from Virginia said, all manner of things that we don’t tors, and people who have cancer, glau- Well, this is a great source of money want them to do. coma, AIDS, MS, whatever. Montel for the Mexicans. Sure, because we This is a very sensible amendment. Williams has testified how it has won’t let people grow it in America. To No one has shown, let me say finally— helped him with his illness. I had a the extent that people are buying med- and you know the DEA, they want to Navy SEAL friend who died of cancer. ical marijuana from Mexican drug car- do this. I have not seen the evidence There is no question but that mari- tels, I think, is a somewhat overdone that says that medical marijuana has juana, which he smoked, helped him thing with regard to this. That’s be- led to any problem. I haven’t seen it with his appetite when he wasn’t eat- cause we have had people refusing to linked to crime. I haven’t seen it ing, and his pancreatic cancer took allow them to grow it here in America linked to anything negative. What we him from 215 pounds to 115 pounds. His for that use. have, frankly, are some prejudices grandmother said it’s the only thing People say—again, I’m surprised by being used to interfere with people’s that makes Orel laugh, and it’s the some of my conservative friends—there rights.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2528 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 I yield back the balance of my time. ers. The Federal crackdowns ignore the This is a very real and important Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Chairman, will of the voters in 16 States across issue. Drug abuse is a terrible problem I move to strike the last word. the Nation. The clinics, doctors, and that plagues our country and plagues The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman businesses, which bring medicine— Colorado families. We can reduce drug is recognized for 5 minutes. medicine mind you—to suffering pa- abuse and reduce access to minors of Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Chairman, tients need clarity, certainty, and an both marijuana as well as other drugs I rise in strong support of this bipar- end to arbitrary raids. by making sure that we regulate them tisan amendment. I want to thank Mr. b 2000 appropriately. ROHRABACHER and all of the cosponsors In Colorado, medical marijuana of this amendment for their leadership We should be protecting, not under- dispensaries are regularly audited. and for bringing this amendment for- mining, our democracy by prosecuting They are required, under State law, to ward. small business owners who pay taxes, have video cameras keep track of who This amendment would prohibit the comply with State laws, and provide comes and goes. Minors are not allowed Department of Justice from using Fed- medicine to people in need. to enter the premises. It is, of course, eral funds to prevent the implementa- But really, and most importantly, it the underground illegal corner drug tion of State laws authorizing the use should be out of compassion for our fel- dealer that will sell to the 15-year-old, of medical marijuana. low Americans suffering from a serious not the legal State-regulated dispen- In recent months, the Federal Gov- illness that compels us to vote for this sary. ernment has stepped up raids on le- amendment. It is the humane thing to We have limited law enforcement ca- gally operating clinics in many States do, and it is the right thing to do. pabilities, as highlighted by my col- where it is permissible for seriously ill So I want to thank Mr. ROHRABACHER league from California (Mr. SCHIFF), patients to be prescribed medical mari- once again and the cosponsors of this and to go after patients and their care- juana by their doctors. These raids are amendment for bringing this forward givers rather than drug smugglers and shutting down legally operating busi- tonight, and I urge an ‘‘aye’’ vote. Mexican drug cartels does a huge dis- nesses and are putting the health and I yield back the balance of my time. service, not only to law enforcement, the well-being of patients with cancer, Mr. POLIS. Mr. Chair, I move to but also to the many, many victims of HIV and AIDS, multiple sclerosis, and strike the last word. the drug war, both from collateral other serious illnesses in jeopardy. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman damage as well as those who fall vic- Marijuana has proven medical uses from Colorado is recognized for 5 min- tim to the drugs themselves. that improve the quality of life and ex- utes. It’s critical, at a time when our Na- tend the lives of desperately ill people. Mr. POLIS. I thank the gentleman tion continues to battle with narcotic By shutting down clinics, Federal from California for bringing forward use, that our limited resources are fo- agents are forcing patients who may be this amendment. cused on the real problem. The real dying, for example, of cancer out into This amendment is absolutely crit- problem is not the 68-year-old cancer the streets to buy prescription drugs ical for Colorado. We have a legal regu- patient. The real problem is not the like narcotics, which oftentimes leads latory structure for medical marijuana business or the nonprofit that operates to prescription drug addiction. These and for the many businesses and non- under a legal State regulatory system raids also undermine the ability of profits that are active in providing pain providing these essential services in States to faithfully implement the will tients with medical marijuana, and yet our communities in accordance with of their voters. they live under a constant fear, a con- State and local law. The people in my home State of Cali- stant fear of selective enforcement This amendment is common sense. I fornia have voted to make medical from the Attorney General or from the hope that colleagues on both sides of marijuana legal. These laws have been DEA. the aisle will join in passing this enacted to allow patients safe and legal I had the opportunity in the Judici- amendment. access to appropriately produce and ary Committee to question the Attor- And I understand that for many of dispense medical marijuana in the ney General with regard to this issue, our colleagues, they don’t have legal safest possible environment. Yet in the and he acknowledged that the only pos- medical marijuana in their States, and last 18 months—for whatever reason— sible enforcement—because of the that’s fine. No one is saying that they the Drug Enforcement Administration large-scale use of medical marijuana in should or they shouldn’t. It’s up to the has raided and shut down many li- the States where it is legal—would be residents of each State to decide how censed and regulated dispensaries, selective enforcement. And that is a they want to treat the criminal aspects which are legal, mind you, under State very dangerous precedent and a very of regulating marijuana use. law. For example, the Berkeley Pa- dangerous power to hand an Attorney What we’re asking is, for those of you tients Group in my district, which had General, the Department of Justice, who come from States who don’t have worked closely with the city of Berke- and the DEA. legal marijuana, consider that some ley to stay in compliance with local I have heard from the other side of States might think about it a little dif- and State laws in order to serve criti- the aisle in different contexts many ferently. Consider that some States cally ill patients in my community, comments critical of the current At- have, in fact, authorized dispensaries has been forced to close its doors and torney General. But regardless of who and authorized a system to ensure that turn their patients away. Complying is sitting as Attorney General, do we it stays out of the hands of minors, to with the State law and relying on a want to have an Attorney General that focus their State law resources on memorandum from the Department of has the ability at any given time to en- harder drugs and ensuring that minors Justice, thousands of small businesses gage in selective enforcement against a don’t have access to marijuana or across my State have invested millions large group of people, whomever he or other drugs. And consider that that is in dollars in building their businesses, she wants to prosecute? their prerogative, just as it is your pre- created good paying jobs, and have paid What if the select enforcement is po- rogative in your State to continue to millions in taxes. The business owners litically motivated? What if we have an approach marijuana usage as a crimi- in my home district are doing every- Attorney General that decides he or nal issue. thing they can to comply with the law, she doesn’t like the Tea Party or I call upon my colleagues on both but clinics in Oakland and Berkeley doesn’t like the Occupy movement? sides of the aisle to support this impor- continue to be subject to raids by Fed- What if they then force the States to tant amendment, to focus our limited eral authorities. give the records that they keep of who resources and allow legal businesses Many of my colleagues and I have has the medical marijuana licenses and and legal caregivers to operate without made repeated requests to the Depart- then go after the people with whose the fear of a DEA agent busting in ment of Justice to seek clarification politics they don’t agree? It’s a very, their door. regarding their enforcement policies on very dangerous road to go down, a dan- I yield back the balance of my time. medical marijuana. Mr. Chair, this is gerous power to give to the Federal Mr. WOLF. I move to strike the req- about recognizing the will of the vot- Government. uisite number of words.

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Over the past 11 years, the At- States, in the past, have done some Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Chairman, lanta field office alone brought in over things that have not been good in this I demand a recorded vote. $265 million in fines and restitution. country. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Let me be clear that is a 600 percent Secondly, we know that many of clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- rate of return on this investment. these marijuana dispensaries are sim- ceedings on the amendment offered by What better proof do you need? ply fronts for illegal marijuana dis- the gentleman from California will be Mr. Chairman, I ask each and every tribution. The FDA noted in 2006 that postponed. one of my colleagues again to support ‘‘there is currently sound evidence that b 2010 the Lewis-Johnson amendment. smoked marijuana is harmful’’—harm- I yield back the balance of my time. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. LEWIS OF ful—and that ‘‘no sound scientific Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chairman, I move GEORGIA to strike the last word. study supported medical use of mari- Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Chair- The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman juana for treatment in the United man, I have an amendment at the desk. from Ohio is recognized for 5 minutes. States, and no animal or human data The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chairman, I want supported the safety of efficacy of port the amendment. to thank Congressman LEWIS for offer- marijuana for general medical use.’’ The Clerk read as follows: As required by the Controlled Sub- ing this amendment to the Commerce- At the end of the bill (and before the short Justice-Science fiscal year 2013 appro- stances Act, the DEA requested a sci- title) insert the following: entific and medical evaluation and SEC. . None of the funds provided by this priations bill. The amendment is de- scheduling recommendation from the Act may be obligated for the purpose of clos- signed to prevent the U.S. Department U.S. Department of Health and Human ing the regional field offices of the Antitrust of Justice from closing and reducing its Services. And what was concluded is Division of the Department of Justice. antitrust division field offices from ‘‘that marijuana,’’ the stuff that we’re The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is seven to only three in a country of over saying tonight—anybody, if you saw recognized for 5 minutes. 300 million people in 50 States. the ‘‘60 Minutes’’ piece, they come in, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. I rise today to The Department of Justice literally they buy, they take. We talk about offer an amendment that would pre- and regrettably wants to, or is pro- doctors. The number of doctors that vent the closing of four field offices of posing to, close four of its antitrust were ripping off people with the Department of Justice Antitrust field offices in response to budgetary OxyContin, the number of doctors that Division. These offices are located in pressures. This is partly because the were devastating— Atlanta, Dallas, Cleveland, and Phila- Republican budget fails to provide the You can go down to Broward County, delphia. The Justice Department an- administration with the resources it Florida, and go into some of these pain nounced plans to close these offices has requested to carry out its basic clinics. There are buses coming down with the stated goal of saving $8 mil- mission. and planes coming down to buy it. And lion. These closures will not save a Under Republican leadership, the doctors are writing prescriptions. So dime. In fact, these closures would ac- legal activities account, which funds we’re going to hide behind and just say tually end up costing the government the antitrust division, was 2.2 percent doctors are? The number of doctors money in lost criminal fines and res- less than the administration requested that ruin, that ruin young people on titution. for the fiscal year 2012, and that re- OxyContin, whereby they died—they Closing the Atlanta office does not sulted in a 5.2 percent cut compared to died. So to hide behind a doctor says even reduce Federal overhead. The At- fiscal year 2011. When we cut 5.2 per- that that means it’s okay—but Health lanta field office is located in a Federal cent out of a particular account that and Human Services said, ‘‘Marijuana courthouse building which will con- primarily funds salaries and expenses, has a high potential for abuse, has no tinue to operate. Not only will the there are consequences. accepted medical use in the United antitrust division likely lose those tal- However, congressional Republicans States, and lacks an acceptable level of ented lawyers who do not choose to re- are not totally to blame. The Presi- safety for use under medical super- locate to one of the remaining offices, dent’s budget says that the antitrust vision.’’ but it will also move people to some of division is expecting an increase in I may be the only one in this body the most high-cost locations in the caseloads and requested additional that feels this way, but I will tell you, country. funding to administer the increase in I think if this amendment passes and The southern region is home to the caseload. Yet the administration wants this becomes the law, this would be a corporate headquarters of over 100 of to close over half the division’s offices. gateway to young people. This will lit- the Fortune 500 companies. The At- What sense does this even make? erally send a message down to the lanta office prosecutes individuals and Also, the antitrust division is a key Mexican cartels. There is going to be a companies who engage in bid-rigging, participant on the President’s Finan- market all over. price-fixing, and illegal kickback cial Fraud Enforcement Task Force. It will also increase automobile acci- schemes. Shutting down the Atlanta How can the division be a helpful par- dents because you will basically be and Dallas sites leaves the entire ticipant when it is reducing its foot- finding people that are driving while southern region of our Nation without print across our country? they are high versus driving while they any local presence to prosecute and In one of America’s poorest cities are intoxicated. deter antitrust violations and white with lingering high unemployment— So, lastly, I would just hope and ask collar criminal activity. Cleveland, Ohio—that Department of that we defeat this amendment. We cannot and should not underesti- Justice antitrust field office is sched- Why don’t you have hearings in the mate the deterrent effect that the pres- uled to be closed. I’m concerned about Judiciary Committee? Why don’t you ence of regional law enforcement offi- the impact it will have, first of all, on have hearings some other place? But at cers has on white collar crime. We can- the administration of justice in the 7:30—and my friend from Massachu- not afford to leave the Southeast and field of antitrust, but also on the em- setts was joking about the time. The Southwest without vital law enforce- ployees, businesses, and consumers time is now 8:05, and we’re doing this. ment officials who are tasked with re- that serve us in the greater Ohio area. We’re changing the law. And I think it ducing white collar crime. I’m very concerned for the hard- would be bad for the country and urge I ask all of my colleagues to vote for working employees in the Cleveland a ‘‘no’’ vote. this amendment to prevent the closure field office, one of the most efficient

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Why would we want to do this ployees to regional offices with higher Mr. Chairman, from our discussions now? costs of living and higher salaries, like in the full committee markup of this From my perspective, the amount of New York and San Francisco. bill, I understand that Mr. WOLF, the money the Department of Justice ex- distinguished chairman of the sub- pects to save will not actually mate- b 2020 committee, believes that this matter rialize because costs will increase else- Further, the proposal will weaken can be worked out and that Justice is where as a result of a reduced footprint the antitrust division as experienced perhaps willing to move on this. But I across the country. attorneys who choose not to transfer am deeply concerned that this action The reality is we should be fur- leave for other opportunities. Antitrust will seriously undermine the division’s thering our support for the antitrust law is a highly specialized field of law ability to enforce antitrust laws by division, not closing offices or cutting and the institutional knowledge of an limiting the number of boots on the funds. As currently structured, the experienced attorney is invaluable. ground, particularly in the Southeast antitrust division is one of the most ef- The Atlanta office ranks number one and the Southwest. Accepting that this ficient Agencies within the Federal in terms of the most trial wins of any is a done deal and there is no room for Government. Its base budget was $159 of the eight criminal offices. In fiscal negotiation by Congress will severely million. Yet from 2009 to 2011 the divi- year 2008, the Atlanta office ranked weaken our ability to enforce the anti- sion’s efforts resulted in $2 billion in first among all of the criminal offices trust laws. criminal fines and antitrust violations. in the amount of restitution obtained Furthermore, given the already That’s a seven-to-one return on invest- for victims. For that fiscal year, the heavy workload of the Washington, ment. Atlanta office accounted for 71.2 per- D.C., San Francisco, New York and In addition, over the last two fiscal cent of all restitution imposed by the Chicago field offices, the antitrust divi- years, the antitrust division has been division. sion will not have sufficient human re- estimated to have saved consumers As this Nation recovers from a reces- sources to investigate and prosecute over $650 million as a result of its sion largely caused by white collar many regional and local conspiracies criminal enforcement efforts. Further- misdoing, I implore this House to con- in the areas of responsibility that more, the antitrust division success- sider the message that closure of these those four offices have, the ones that fully resolved 97 percent of its criminal offices will send to the public. Those are slated to be closed. cases in fiscal year 2011. considering whether to commit white I want to ensure that the antitrust Without question, the antitrust divi- collar crime need to know that there is division can continue to protect tax- sion more than pays for itself seven strict Federal enforcement. Closing payers and preserve integrity of our times over. It has an outstanding track these field offices sends the wrong mes- free market system. The regional of- record. We should leave its current sage to criminals and the public at ex- fices in Atlanta, Cleveland, Dallas, and structure alone. In fact, we should seek actly the wrong time. Philadelphia help facilitate these ef- to strengthen it and get greater return This Congress has been consumed forts, and they should remain open. to the taxpayer for every dollar in- with debating the proper role and scope Closing these offices, I believe, is vested. No matter what happens here of government. During that debate, we penny wise and pound foolish. It puts today or tomorrow, I’ll continue to have all agreed that the minimum role nearly a hundred jobs at risk, and it work with the other body to protect of government is to ensure an equal poses only a $500,000 savings in fiscal year 2013. In fact, the proposal could the antitrust division’s presence across playing field that allows opportunity end up costing money because it would this country and work to ensure that for all and ensures that all wrong-doers transfer employees to regional offices the employees in communities like will be prosecuted, no matter if they Cleveland and the other communities with higher costs of living and higher are engaged in petty criminal offenses are treated fairly, because in the final salaries, like New York and San Fran- or white collar crimes. analysis, the American people need a cisco. The antitrust division, which pro- robust antitrust division at the Depart- It’s extremely important that we motes and protects competition in the ment of Justice. don’t close these offices until a thor- Mr. Chairman, I support the Lewis marketplace, is essential to good gov- ough review of the antitrust division is amendment, and I yield back the bal- ernance and fairness. Surely Tea completed. When deciding to rec- ance of my time. Partyers and progressives, ALEC mem- ommend these closures, the Depart- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. I move to bers and union leaders can all agree ment of Justice did not consider other strike the last word. that government must ensure a fair more cost-effective options. Further- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is and competitive marketplace that al- more, if offices must be eliminated, all recognized for 5 minutes. lows for innovation. of the closures should be based on Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Thank The closure of these four field offices merit and productivity rather than on you, Mr. Chairman. will have the effect of significantly politics. I rise in support of this amendment eroding the division’s criminal enforce- Let me speak for a moment on the which will ensure that the Department ment program, leaving U.S. consumers Atlanta office which does better in of Justice has the resources it needs to and businesses in at least 19 States, the terms of overall performance and pro- fight white collar crime. The Depart- Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico unpro- ductivity than say, for instance, some ment is preparing to close antitrust re- tected against white collar crooks like of the other offices which are slated to gional offices in Atlanta, Cleveland, Bernie Madoff who seek to rig bids, in- remain open. The Atlanta office ob- Dallas, and Philadelphia. This amend- flate prices, and otherwise defraud contained over $265 million in fines and ment will prevent the closure of these sumers and businesses. restitution between FY 2000 and 2011. field offices during fiscal year 2013. I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on this amend- With an annual operating cost of $4 As a member of the Judiciary Sub- ment, and I yield back the balance of million, the criminal fines and restitu- committee on Intellectual Property, my time. tion recovered by the office represent a Competition, and the Internet, I am Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Chair- return rate of 600 percent. Indeed, clos- concerned about the impact of these man, I move to strike the last word. ing these offices is penny wise and closures. This action will seriously un- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is pound foolish, and I urge adoption of dermine the division’s ability to en- recognized for 5 minutes. the amendment for the good of our free force antitrust laws by limiting the Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Chair- market system and our capitalist econ- number of boots on the ground, par- man, I rise today in support of the omy. ticularly in the Southeast and the Lewis-Johnson amendment. This Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- Southwest. amendment ensures that none of the ance of my time.

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This was sequences on small businesses. mandate. Ironically, even the Minia- not done by our committee. This was While I recognize the imperative and ture Horse Association—and I’m sure done by the Justice Department, by the need that some unfortunate Ameri- all good Americans subscribe to the the administration. cans go through in having to deal with magazine put out by the American But what we will do is next week we things, there comes a point where we Miniature Horse Association—but their will ask the three or four who spoke, have to stand up and say wait a sec, president, Harry Elder, has looked at that we bring the Justice Department wait a sec, wait a sec. Do we really this. He does not condone the use of in. We will get them to come up here need to allow service horses into air- these horses as a replacement for guide whereby they can sit down with all of planes, into hotels and into restaurants dogs. In fact, he has said: you together and your staffs to explain just to accommodate a particular per- The American miniature horse can readily why, and see if they can justify this. son? be trained to be led or driven, but in most But I just want to be clear, this was This amendment would prohibit cases it would not make a suitable replace- not done at the committee’s request. funding from the implementation of ment for an animal such as a guide dog. This was the Justice Department. yet another costly Federal regulation. So there is an association that deals Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Will the gen- The regulation would require busi- with these miniature horses. Even that tleman yield? nesses and restaurants to admit service association and the president is saying Mr. WOLF. I yield to the gentleman. horses in the same way they admit this is not a wise move. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. I appreciate service dogs into their areas of oper- If the body feels that this is an im- the gentleman yielding, and I appre- ation. I wish I didn’t have to bring up perative thing to do, I suggest a Mem- ciate those comments. I think it is this amendment; but since the admin- ber of Congress be brave enough to in- clear that this was an action by the De- istration has now put this into a rule, troduce such a piece of legislation, that partment, and it was not an action we’re going to have to introduce this it be properly vetted by having a hear- taken by the committee. amendment. ing about this, and we can move However, several of us on the com- Despite the difficulty—and some through the legislative process. But mittee have grave concerns about it, would say the impossibility of house- since the administration has intro- and we appreciate the chairman’s breaking a horse—the Obama Justice duced this regulation, this is just sug- agreement and his willingness to dis- Department has ruled that service gesting that we should not spend cuss it with the Justice Department horses, miniature horses used to ac- money against this and let this be a and see if we can’t get this situation company people with disabilities, are little more vetted. It would help Amer- corrected. no different than guide dogs under the ican businesses. Unfortunately, there Mr. WOLF. I thank you, and with Americans with Disabilities Act. As a are already lawsuits flying. that I yield back the balance of my result, shops, restaurants, hotels, even I would encourage Members on both time. airlines, can now be sued if they do not sides of the aisle to please vote for this The Acting CHAIR. The question is accommodate horses in their place of amendment, and I yield back the bal- on the amendment offered by the gen- business. ance of my time. tleman from Georgia (Mr. LEWIS). That regulation joins a long list of Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I move The question was taken; and the Act- rules with which small businesses must to strike the last word. ing Chair announced that the noes ap- comply. In fact, the New York Times The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman peared to have it. recently reported on a particularly in- from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Chair- sidious scheme in which lawyers re- minutes. man, I demand a recorded vote. cruit disabled people, pay them a fee, Mr. FATTAH. I had an opportunity The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to and use them to file lawsuits against to visit, while I was in Connecticut clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- businesses that fail to comply with any with Chairman LARSON, with a brave ceedings on the amendment offered by one of the hundreds of ADA rules. For young soldier who lost his eyesight in the gentleman from Georgia will be small businesses, the cost of compli- Iraq. It was a situation where his abil- postponed. ance with that law that designates, for ity to function required an animal to AMENDMENT NO. 36 OFFERED BY MR. CHAFFETZ instance, 95 different standards for help guide him so that he could go Mr. CHAFFETZ. I have an amend- bathrooms alone is just the beginning. about his normal functions of daily life. ment at the desk, Mr. Chairman. b 2030 The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will What the gentleman who made this designate the amendment. They must also pay attorneys’ fees to amendment neglected to share with the The text of the amendment is as fol- the litigants in such case, even though House is that it has been the law that, lows: many businesses say they would have under the ADA guidelines, you could At the end of the bill (before the short complied without a lawsuit. have any animal—monkey, horse, so title), insert the following: Some 1.65 million lawsuits are filed forth and so on—that could be of use to SEC. lll. None of the funds made avail- each year over enforcement of Federal someone who was disabled. What the able by this Act may be used for the purpose regulations, according to Berkeley law administration has done with this new of implementing section 36.302(c)(9) of title professor Sean Farhang, author of regulation is limit this to only two 28, Code of Federal Regulations. ‘‘The Litigation State.’’ Estimates by types of animals: one are guide dogs— The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman the Competitive Enterprise Institute as we would normally know them—and from Utah is recognized for 5 minutes. suggest that regulation cost the econ- the other are miniature horses that Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, a omy some $1.75 trillion in 2008 alone. meet certain requirements, including couple of short months ago, the De- That’s a massive drag on the U.S. econ- being housebroken and so forth and so partment of Justice in support of the omy. With the average of nine new on. The reason why people who are dis- Americans with Disabilities Act added rules appearing in the Federal Register abled in some cases find this a more a new provision. This provision said every day, small businesses with fewer useful animal to use is that they live that in order to be in compliance with resources struggle to keep up with the three times longer than a dog does and the ADA regulations, businesses must ever-changing regulatory environment. they have perfect vision. now allow service horses into their Some 65 percent of the Nation’s net But I see that there has been some, I businesses. And you did hear right: new jobs are created by small busi- guess, laughter, as if this is comical. they’re talking about service horses to nesses, according to the Small Business The fact of the matter is, when I met

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I simply disagree what we now know was a pattern of false, number one. Number two, it’s re- with that assessment. We’ll have to surveillance and infiltration by the stricting an overly broad set of allow- agree to disagree, and I look forward to New York Police Department against ances in this regard, and it restricts it working with you. innocent American Muslims in the ab- to only two types of animals, both of Mr. FATTAH. Reclaiming my time, sence of a valid investigative reason. which can be used by people who are because we’re not talking about an as- These Muslim communities were disabled. sessment, I want the House to be aware mapped, infiltrated, and surveilled sim- So I would hope that the House, even of that. This is not the appropriate ply because they were Muslim. those in the majority who seem to find, place to deal with this matter. But if for some reason, challenges in this bill, we insist on it, I would hope that we Profiling is wrong. Profiling on the in particular with the provisions that would err on the side of that young basis of the race, ethnicity, and reli- they want to go after that allow dis- brave soldier who risked his life on be- gion is a violation of core constitu- abled people to use pools—and we heard half of our country, and that he should tional principles. yesterday how every group in the vet- have whatever assistance that can be Profiling is also wrong because it is erans associations around our country provided. not good policing. Profiling is an un- opposed this effort yesterday on the I yield back the balance of my time. thinking, lazy, unprofessional approach pool access, and now we’re here talking The Acting CHAIR. The question is to police work and intelligence work, about whether or not people who have on the amendment offered by the gen- and it only raises the risk that the real lost their sight or are disabled can tleman from Utah (Mr. CHAFFETZ). plot will slip through the cracks. In- have a guide animal. The amendment was agreed to. deed, profiling is counterproductive. So I oppose the amendment. I hope AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. HOLT The sloppiness of the NYPD surveil- the House rejects it. Mr. HOLT. Mr. Chairman, I have an lance effort was such that several non- Mr. CHAFFETZ. Will the gentleman amendment at the desk. Muslim establishments were labeled as yield? The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- being owned by Muslims and, contrary Mr. FATTAH. I yield to the gen- port the amendment. to the blanket assertions by some that tleman from Utah. The Clerk read as follows: the tactics have kept New York City Mr. CHAFFETZ. I do want to indi- At the end of the bill (before the short safe, the NYPD failed to uncover two cate that I believe it was in March that title), insert the following: actual plots against New York City, the Department of Justice title III reg- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available those perpetrated by Faisal Shahzad ulations issued a new ruling. So, we by this Act may be used by the Department and Najibullah Zazi. may disagree on what to do with this. of Justice in contravention of any of the fol- In Shahzad’s case, the FBI was Mr. FATTAH. Reclaiming my time, lowing: (1) The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments surveilling both the mosque he at- you are aware, I assume, that this rul- to the Constitution of the United States. tended and the Muslim Student Asso- ing was a restriction from a much (2) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ciation of his accomplice. In Zazi’s broader ruling that allowed any type of (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.) (relating to non- case, the NYPD actually took actions animal, including monkeys—and I can discrimination in federally assisted pro- that let Zazi be tipped off about the go into the different other animals if grams). FBI’s investigation. you’d like. (3) Section 809(c)(1) of the Omnibus Crime I yield to the gentleman from Utah. Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 The NYPD’s surreptitious, uncoordi- Mr. CHAFFETZ. I would disagree U.S.C. 3789d(c)(1)) (relating to prohibition of nated, and unprofessional approach to with that assessment. This is a new discrimination). counterterrorism prevention within (4) Section 210401(a) of the Violent Crime the American Muslim community regulation, and it has led to lawsuits Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (42 that have already started to happen. U.S.C. 14141(a)) (relating to unlawful police shows that they have learned nothing One news report is of a lawsuit in Cali- pattern or practice). from the lessons elucidated from the fornia. Mr. HOLT (during the reading). Mr. 9/11 Commission’s report. Mr. FATTAH. Let me reclaim my Chairman, I ask unanimous consent Now, let me be clear. This amend- time just so we can clarify this one that the amendment be considered as ment is not aimed solely at one par- matter of fact here, okay, in that the read. ticular law enforcement organization. regulation prior to this adjustment al- The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection Over the decades, law enforcement lowed for service animals of any type— to the request of the gentleman from agencies across the country have including a dog, a horse, monkey, bird, New Jersey? profiled against African Americans, rat—trained to assist and alert, okay, There was no objection. Hispanics, and other minorities. In- that’s number one. So this is a move by The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is deed, the Department of Justice has the Obama administration to restrict recognized for 5 minutes. specific guidance prohibiting this prac- it to two types of animals. So I just Mr. HOLT. Mr. Chairman, the pur- tice because it has become widespread, want the House to be able to operate pose of this amendment is simple: to and it has conducted litigation against off of actual information because this prohibit any Federal funds from flow- Police Departments for using race or is an effort to both help those who are ing to law enforcement organizations ethnicity to target citizens for arrest disabled, and also to avoid unnecessary that engage in any form of racial, eth- in California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, circumstances in which regulations are nic, or religious profiling. and other States. too broad. It’s been a matter of concern for dec- My amendment would ensure that no Mr. CHAFFETZ. Will the gentleman ades among minority communities Federal funds are flowing to any law yield? when policing organizations engage in enforcement entity that the Depart- Mr. FATTAH. I would be glad to profiling, but recent events have ment has identified as engaging in ra- yield. brought the problem into sharp focus. cial, ethnic, and religious profiling. Mr. CHAFFETZ. I would be happy to work with you on that. I do disagree b 2040 Racial, ethnic and religious profiling with that assessment and that reading Starting last August, the Associated by police is not something taxpayer of it. Press published a series of disturbing dollars should be spent for. I urge my Mr. FATTAH. Let me reclaim my stories about the systematic racial, colleagues to support this amendment. time. This is not an assessment; this is ethnic, and religious profiling con- I yield back the balance of my time.

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PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY, both religion and democracy in America, causes resentment in targeted communities Washington, DC, May 9, 2012. Interfaith Alliance supports Rep. Holt’s and makes people in those communities less U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, amendment because: likely to cooperate in crime prevention re- Washington, DC. Racial and religious profiling is an affront porting or investigations. When individuals DEAR MEMBER OF CONGRESS: On behalf of to the principle of religious freedom on and communities fear the police, they are the hundreds of thousands of members of which our nation was founded. Profiling indi- less likely to call law enforcement when People for the American Way, I urge you to viduals simply because they belong, or ap- they are the victims of crime or in emer- support Representative Holt’s amendment to pear to belong, to a particular religious com- gencies. Creating a climate of fear com- H.R. 5326, the Commerce, Justice, Science, munity turns First Amendment-protected promises public safety and limits the ability and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, beliefs and activities into cause for sus- of law enforcement officials to effectively 2013. A vote is anticipated this afternoon. picion. carry out their responsibilities. Such coun- This amendment would prohibit federal Racial and religious profiling undermines terproductive law enforcement practices funds made available through the act to be Americans’ trust in those sworn to protect should never receive federal support. used for programs or activities that involve them. Numerous studies have shown that As I stated earlier, I hope that you will racial, ethnic, or religious profiling by any singling out individuals for investigation support the Holt amendment to H.R. 5326 and federal, state, or local law enforcement orga- based solely on their appearance is ineffec- help address the very serious problem of ra- nization. tive and dishonest, alienates racial and reli- cial profiling. Thank you in advance for your Such profiling undermines America’s sta- gious minorities, and diminishes cooperation attention to this NAACP priority. Should tus as a nation founded on Equal Justice and effective law enforcement. you have any questions or comments, please Under Law. The story of America is one of a Racial and religious profiling fuels divi- do not hesitate to contact me at my office at nation founded on timeless ideals of liberty siveness by casting suspicion over an entire (202) 463 2940. and equality, and struggling generation after religious community, perpetuating discrimi- Sincerely, generation to make those principles real for nation against religion generally and reli- HILARY O. SHELTON, those not included. Society’s ‘‘outsiders’’ are gious minorities in particular. Vice President for Advocacy / Director, brought in and made to know that they in Protecting religious freedom is most crit- NAACP Washington Bureau. fact belong to the community that is Amer- ical in times of crisis and controversy. Most Mr. KING of New York. I move to ica. Profiling damages that process. It sends law enforcement agents discharge their du- strike the last word. a powerful message to entire communities ties honorably, and do not engage in racial that they are, in fact, not quite the equal and/or religious profiling. Prior to 9/11, both The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is members of society that we said they were. Congress and President George W. Bush recognized for 5 minutes. It tells them that their very existence raises made a commitment to end the practice of Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Chair- suspicions. It harms the individuals profiled, racial profiling. However, the September man, I must say that I strongly oppose as well as those who live in constant appre- 11th attacks caused a dramatic rise in the in- this amendment, and I disagree with hension of being profiled. The practice un- appropriate profiling of Arabs, Muslims, virtually every word spoken on the dermines our nation’s principles, and our Sikhs, and South Asians. This profiling floor tonight by the gentleman from federal government should not be funding it. based on religion, race, ethnicity, and na- Profiling does not even produce the bene- New Jersey. tional origin continues to persist today. Let’s understand one thing. The fits that it is purported to provide: It is Again, please vote YES on Rep. Holt’s counterproductive. When limited law en- amendment to H.R. 5326 and affirm our fun- NYPD has the most effective counter- forcement resources are spent targeting in- damental moral and democratic values of terrorism unit in the country. There nocent people simply because of their real or equal protection and religious liberty while are 1,000 police working day in and day perceived race, ethnicity, or religion, that is making our nation safer by ending this prac- out. As a result of that, almost 13 or 14 not an efficient use of resources. Nor is it ef- tice now. Please call Deputy Director for attempts, terrorist attempts, Islamist ficient to alienate entire communities, mak- Public Policy Arielle Gingold with any ques- terrorist attempts to attack New York ing them feel resentful toward or fearful of tions at 202 238 3266. law enforcement. People living in America have been stopped. Sincerely, Now, let’s get something straight. should be able to rely on law enforcement as REV. DR. C. WELTON GADDY, a partner in making their lives safer. But President, Interfaith Alliance. The President’s Homeland Security Ad- those who feel unfairly targeted by profiling visor, John Brennan, recently visited will be far less likely to cooperate with law NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE with the NYPD. During that meeting, enforcement when their cooperation is need- ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE, or following that meeting, Mr. Bren- ed, whether it is a case of local violent crime Washington, DC, May 9, 2012. nan, President Obama’s Homeland Se- or national security. That does not make our Re: NAACP Strong Support for the Anti-Ra- curity Advisor, stated: nation or our communities safer. cial Profiling Amendment to be Offered A practice that undermines both our prin- I have full confidence that the NYPD is by Congressman Rush Holt (NJ) to H.R. doing things consistent with the law, and it’s ciples and our safety is not one that the fed- 5326, A Bill Making Appropriations for eral government should be funding. We urge something that again has been responsible the Departments of Commerce, Justice for keeping this city safe over the past dec- you to vote for Representative Holt’s amend- and State. ment. ade. Sincerely, Hon. MEMBERS, Mr. Brennan, the President’s Home- U.S. House, MARGE BAKER, land Security Advisor went on to say: Executive Vice Presi- Washington, DC. DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: On behalf of the If we are going to have the ability to iden- dent for Policy and tify and stop terrorist operatives and ter- Program. NAACP, our nation’s oldest, largest and most widely-recognized grassroots-based rorist attacks here on our shores, the na- PAUL R. GORDON, civil rights organization, I strongly urge you tional government cannot do it alone. The Senior Legislative NYPD is a model of how a community can Counsel. to support Congressman Rush Holt’s (NJ) amendment to HR 5316, the Commerce, Jus- come together. tice, State, and Related Agencies Appropria- He closed by saying to the NYPD: INTERFAITH ALLIANCE, Washington, DC, May 9, 2012. tions Act 2013. Congressman HOLT’s amend- You have had a very difficult job. I think Re Interfaith Alliance Recommends Voting ment would prohibit federal funding for pro- you’ve done it very well. The success is in YES on Rep. Holt Amend. to H.R. 5326. grams or activities that involve racial, eth- the record in terms of keeping your city safe. nic, or religious profiling by any federal, In addition to that, FBI Director DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: On behalf of Inter- state, or local law enforcement organization. faith Alliance, I urge you to vote YES on Racial profiling betrays the fundamental Mueller has stood by the NYPD, said Rep. Rush Holt’s (D NJ 12) amendment to American promise of equal protection under that they are in full compliance with H.R. 5326, the Commerce, Justice, Science, the law and infringes on the Fourth Amend- the law. CIA Director Petraeus, there and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of ment guarantee that all people be free from was an IG inspection done, that the 2013. A recorded vote on this amendment is unreasonable searches and seizures. Such NYPD’s relationship with the CIA was anticipated on the House floor today. The discriminatory law enforcement practices amendment states: in full compliance with the law. have no place in American life and certainly These slanderous attacks by the As- ‘‘None of the funds made available in this should not be supported by federal funds. Ra- Act may be used for programs or activities sociated Press and The New York cial profiling targets individuals not because Times cannot point out one instance of that involve racial, ethnic, or religious of evidence of criminal activity but because profiling by any Federal, state, or local law of the individuals’ perceived race, ethnicity, a law being violated or one provision of enforcement organization.’’ nationality or religion. It diverts limited law the Constitution being violated. As the only national, interfaith organiza- enforcement resources away from more ef- We should be here tonight giving the tion dedicated to protecting the integrity of fective strategies. Racial profiling also NYPD a medal. We sit here, 101⁄2 years

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My colleague from New somehow an attack on the NYPD, when amendment says is that none of the York and my colleague from Pennsyl- no one complies with these more than funds in this bill should be used to vio- vania can say, well, of course every- the NYPD. late the Constitution of the United body is operating under the law. And again, we go through, whether States, the Fifth and the 14th Amend- Mr. FATTAH. In reclaiming my time, it’s Director Petraeus, whether it’s Di- ment, so I’m sure there will be those I didn’t say that. I understand, from rector Mueller, or whether it’s the who want to adhere to it. the press reports one could consider President of the United States, his own But this is not the appropriate place this profiling. All I am suggesting to Homeland Security advisers have said to be dealing with this issue. This is an you is that this is not the appropriate this. appropriations bill. We’ve had dozens of vehicle for us to deal with it. Profiling Now, I work closely with the NYPD, riders, one after another, with people would be improper, and I believe the those in New York, whether it’s Mayor trying to get at other issues. Justice Department has articulated Bloomberg, whether it’s City Council Now, there is no instance, no matter that their position is not to profile. President Christine Quinn. She’s a what the purpose, under which we Mr. HOLT. Will the gentleman yield? Democrat; he’s an independent. Both should be condemning law enforcement Mr. FATTAH. I will be glad to yield stand by the NYPD because of what when they are carrying out appropriate to the gentleman from New Jersey. they have done. responsibilities, and they should be Mr. HOLT. I would hope that the gen- And to think that the most effective given the benefit of the doubt. In the tleman would find a place for this in- organization is being attacked by the same instance, we have a responsibility struction to the Department of Justice Associated Press, The New York to uphold the Constitution. The Con- in order to make sure that the recipi- Times, and those attacks are being stitution is clear in its delineation that ents of their grants do what they are, joined here on the floor of the Congress you can’t discriminate. indeed, supposed to do. We’re talking of the United States, without one fact And we shouldn’t—it’s not good law about money spent. We should make to back them up. There is no spying. enforcement practices, no matter who sure that the taxpayer money is spent All this is good police work. for good policing. The reality is we’re not going to sit you’re looking for, to act in ways in Mr. FATTAH. I thank the gentleman. back like we did on September 11 and which you close your eyes to other pos- As I indicated, I commend you for rais- allow the enemy to come. If we know sibilities. If you’re looking for terror- ing this issue. I know it’s unpopular in that an attack is coming and we’re ists, they don’t come in any particular some areas. told, for instance, that operatives are subset or group. And I know that wise I’m just suggesting that, when in an coming from a particular country and law enforcement is aware of this, and appropriations bill, a rider like this, there’s a community in New York City that they look across the board at dictating to the Department that it where those people live, then obviously what the vulnerabilities may be. should comply with the Constitution is you go, you conduct open surveillance. I want to thank the gentleman from similar to some other amendments No one’s talking about any violations New Jersey for his steadfastness in try- we’ve seen today. I believe that the De- to the Constitution. ing to protect against religious bigotry I remember years ago when the Jus- or ethnic discrimination or uninten- partment has an ongoing, everyday re- tice Department was going after the tional stepping across the line, how- sponsibility to comply with the Con- Mafia, they went to the Italian Amer- ever one might want to look at this. stitution. ican communities. When they were But, again, this is a bill in which we’re I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. WOLF. I move to strike the req- going after the Westies, they went to trying to deal with the appropriation uisite number of words. the Irish American communities. When of Federal dollars for needed law en- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman you’re looking for the Russian mob, forcement activity. from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- you go to the communities in Coney Is- Mr. HOLT. Will the gentleman yield? utes. land and Brighton Beach. That’s where Mr. FATTAH. I would be glad to Mr. WOLF. I share the comments the enemy comes from. yield to the gentleman. Ninety-nine percent of the people are Mr. HOLT. Thank you. made by Mr. FATTAH and by my friend law-abiding. But if you’re looking for This is completely consistent with an from New York (Mr. KING). At every hearing we have, we raise the person who is going to that com- appropriations bill for the Department this issue with Director Mueller. Direc- munity to carry out a crime, you look of Justice. Just as we have spent dec- tor Mueller may be the best—not one in that community. If you’re looking ades getting away from the practice of of the best—the best Director that for an Islamic terrorist, you don’t go to harassing people for driving while we’ve ever had at the FBI. I think Di- Ben’s Kosher Deli. When they were black, we’ve got to get away from the rector Mueller has stood with the looking for the Italian mob, they didn’t practice of harassing people for shop- NYPD. He had an opportunity to speak go to an Irish bar. They went to the ping while Muslim. and to say something negative. He did Italian social clubs. b 2050 This is solid law enforcement. That’s not. not profiling. That’s an abuse of the Mr. FATTAH. In reclaiming my time, My good friend—and he is my friend. term ‘‘profiling’’ to even suggest that. the point here is that, with every dol- I think we throw words around there, So I cannot be more emphatic or lar that we appropriate to the Depart- but I like RUSH HOLT, and he knows stronger in my denunciation of this ment of Justice, we operate under the how I feel about him. Yet this is not a amendment, calling for its defeat and belief that they’re carrying out their good amendment, and it almost makes urging people to stand by the NYPD, constitutional responsibilities, so a the FBI or the NYPD look like they’re limitation that says that they have to doing something wrong. It’s one thing which has kept New York safe for 101⁄2 years. operate within the Constitution, at to have a colloquy on the floor, but an- I went to too many funerals. I at- best, is somewhat redundant. other to have an amendment that tended too many wakes. I lost too Mr. HOLT. Will the gentleman yield? looks like it’s a direct kind of attack many constituents. I’m not going to Mr. FATTAH. I yield to the gen- on it after. I looked at the original allow it to happen so long as I’m in tleman from New Jersey. amendment, and you had to kind of this Congress. Mr. HOLT. Reference was made to change it for it to be in order. I oppose this amendment. the Deputy National Security Advisor Secondly, I think Ray Kelly is one of The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman’s of President Obama’s, Mr. Brennan. the finest police chiefs we’ve ever had time has expired. What Mr. Brennan actually said was in the country, and if you were an Mr. FATTAH. I move to strike the that, for the NYPD to be effective, NYPD policeman, you would see this last word. they need the cooperation of the Mus- and think.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2535 Thirdly, to validate what Mr. KING think Mr. Brennan is actually a con- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available said, I will read here: stituent who lives in my congressional by this Act may be used to carry out the activities of the Climate Change Education President Barack Obama’s top counterter- district. He has a pretty distinguished program of the National Science Foundation. rorism adviser praised the New York Police career in having been our station chief Department’s work Friday, saying the agen- in Saudi Arabia and the head of the The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman cy has struck an appropriate balance be- Counterterrorism Center, and he prob- from Minnesota is recognized for 5 min- tween keeping people safe and protecting ably knows more about terrorism than utes. their rights. any Member here in the Congress but Mr. CRAVAACK. I rise today to offer We have to remember Major Hasan for, perhaps, Mr. ROGERS or Mr. RUP- an amendment that would prohibit any was responsible for the death of 13 peo- PERSBERGER. more funding going to a duplicative ple, and there were targets and signs Secondly, Director Mueller, I main- program. I’d like to think that every- that nobody wanted to kind of identify. tain, is one of the best Directors. Di- one in this room is well aware that we As Mr. KING said, there are about 180 rector Mueller is an honest, decent, are $15.7 trillion in debt. people from my congressional district ethical guy, who cares deeply with re- b 2100 who died in the attack at the Pen- gard to civil rights. Mr. SERRANO is not Our spending is out of control. We tagon. here, but God bless Mr. SERRANO. At are simply spending money we don’t Brennan goes on to say: every hearing, Mr. SERRANO always It is not a trade-off between our security bears in to make sure that the FBI is have and massively indebting future and our freedoms and our rights as citizens, doing things appropriately. I believe generations of Americans. John Brennan said Friday at an appearance they are, and he validated what the The GAO reports duplicative U.S. at NYPD headquarters. NYPD did. Government programs costs billions of I believe that balance that we strike has dollars. Thirteen agencies fund 209 dif- been an appropriate one. We want to make It’s just not a good idea to be attacking our law enforcement and saying ferent science, technology, engineer- sure that we’re able to optimize our security ing, and math education programs. Of at the same time we optimize those freedoms this when they’re actually doing a good we hold and cherish so deeply. job. So I stand with Mr. FATTAH, and I those programs, 173 overlap with at least one other program. We have to be Brennan’s comments represent a stand with Mr. KING. The Acting CHAIR. The time of the responsible for how the government White House stamp of approval of the spends Americans’ hard-earned tax dol- NYPD’s tactics. For months, the gentleman from Virginia has expired. (On request of Mr. FATTAH, and by lars. We cannot afford to borrow money Obama administration has sized up the to fund duplicative programs that are question about the NYPD surveillance unanimous consent, Mr. WOLF was allowed to proceed for 2 additional min- already under the purview of estab- program while insisting on the impor- lished agencies and protocols. tance of building partnerships with utes.) Mr. WOLF. I yield to the gentleman The Climate Change Education pro- American Muslims. gram at the National Science Founda- Then it goes on to say: from Pennsylvania. Mr. FATTAH. I thank the chairman tion duplicates education programs al- City officials said the police department for yielding. ready in place. Currently, worthy re- has done nothing illegal and argued that the search proposals are subject to rig- NYPD would have endangered the city it is It is not inconsistent for us to want charged with protecting if it did not take to have support for law enforcement orous peer-reviewed processes. The Cli- such preventative measures. Officers cannot and also that the Constitution be fol- mate Change Education program sets wait to open an investigation until a crime lowed. We have access to law enforce- aside money for a specific purpose, is committed, they argue. Police Commis- ment. If you want them to come in and which is already covered in inter- sioner Raymond Kelly has said it is a brief you on these tactics and to talk agency education programs. This is mischaracterization to describe the depart- this thing through, that’s fine; but I just more Big Government and a waste ment’s tactics as spying. don’t believe that we should take a po- of taxpayer dollars. I will close with this: sition of all the angels on one side. To Last year, the Climate Change Edu- In a speech to the police department’s offi- the contrary, there is no police depart- cation program funded partnerships cials and representatives from private secu- ment that’s perfect. among K 12 education, related non- rity firms, Brennan then went on to say, The The point here is that the effort is profit organizations, and relevant edu- NYPD’s counterterrorism work was essential one, I believe, to comply with the con- cation and/or climate-related policy- to the safety of the Nation’s citizens. stitutional restrictions that you do not makers. This year, however, the pro- So I agree with Mr. KING, and I agree operate without due process and prob- gram has morphed into the Sustain- with Mr. HOLT. able cause. Let’s see if we can find a ability Research Network to create Mr. HOLT. Will the gentleman yield? way other than with this amendment new interdisciplinary learning experi- Mr. WOLF. I yield to the gentleman to see if we can get to the heart of this. ences for graduate and undergraduate from New Jersey. Mr. WOLF. I yield back the balance students, as well as literacy programs. Mr. HOLT. Since you refer to the of my time. In the military, we call this mission Deputy National Security Advisor, it’s The Acting CHAIR. The question is creep. worth pointing out that a couple of on the amendment offered by the gen- The National Science Foundation days later the White House felt it nec- tleman from New Jersey (Mr. HOLT). funds basic research and serves as an essary to back away from his com- The question was taken; and the Act- engine of our innovation economy. ments and to say: ing Chair announced that the noes ap- However you feel about global warm- John, in his remarks, wasn’t referring to peared to have it. ing, that is not the debate here today, the NYPD surveillance. Mr. HOLT. Mr. Chairman, I demand a though I look forward to engaging in Of course he was, but they had to say recorded vote. that in the future. he wasn’t because he had misspoken. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to This amendment addresses a duplica- Rather, he was stating that everyone clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- tive program that is not necessary and in the counterterrorism and law en- ceedings on the amendment offered by is costing the taxpayers money we sim- forcement community must make sure the gentleman from New Jersey will be ply don’t have. We need to prioritize that we are doing things consistent postponed. innovation and research and NSF, and with the law. AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. CRAVAACK eliminate duplicative education pro- In other words, Mr. Brennan was out Mr. CRAVAACK. Mr. Chairman, I grams that do nothing to improve the of bounds, and the White House had to have an amendment at the desk. economic outlook of our future. We walk that back. So I wouldn’t, if I were The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will need to get back to the basics. you, choose his endorsement of these designate the amendment. I ask all of my colleagues to join me NYPD activities as the best argument The text of the amendment is as fol- in this commonsense amendment in against my amendment. lows: ending a duplicative program that is Mr. WOLF. In reclaiming my time, I At the end of the bill (before the short wasting taxpayer dollars and further do take Mr. Brennan at his word. I title), insert the following: indebting future generations.

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Mr. Chair, I oppose clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- By the way, the sheriff and almost ev- this amendment. ceedings on the amendment offered by eryone in Clay County is a Republican, Climate change is a big issue in the the gentleman from Minnesota will be but this is not about party. It’s about world we live in. It affects our econ- postponed. doing what is right. In an era when omy, our ability to move goods. We’ve AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. BROWN OF local government can barely afford the had the most severe weather season FLORIDA police they have, a major crime can we’ve had in history over the last 12 Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Chair- wipe them out and leave the commu- months at a cost of a billion-plus dol- man, I have an amendment at the desk. nity more vulnerable. The basic pur- lars. Our ability to understand the The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- pose of government is to protect the weather and the climate and its impact port the amendment. citizens. This amendment will make on business and industry and agri- The Clerk read as follows: sure police can do it without worrying culture is critically important. I think At the end of the bill (before the short about a crisis that will break their that the National Science Founda- title), insert the following: budget. tion—which is an entirely merit-based SEC. ll. The amount made available by Mr. WOLF. Will the gentlelady yield? system of scientific awards in which this Act For ‘‘Department of Justice—Office Ms. BROWN of Florida. I yield to the they fund less than one out of every of Justice Programs—State and Local Law gentleman from Virginia. five meritorious pieces of research pro- Enforcement Assistance’’ for emergency fed- Mr. WOLF. We have a little concern, posals. There is absolutely no politics. eral law enforcement assistance, as author- but we are going to accept the amend- The National Science Board, which is ized by section 609M the Justice Assistance ment with the idea we can work as we Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10513; Public Law 98 473) confirmed by the Senate, reviews these go to conference. We will accept the proposals, they make selections. The is hereby increased by $20,000,000 and the amount otherwise provided by this Act for amendment. idea that we don’t want to know more PERIODIC CENSUSES AND PROGRAMS Mr. FATTAH. If the gentlewoman or learn more, I think is interesting. I AND STATISTICS is hereby reduced by will yield, I thank the chairman, and I would hope that the House would reject $20,000,000. thank the gentlelady from Florida. that, and that what we would do is Ms. BROWN of Florida. I ask unani- Ms. BROWN of Florida. With that, seek knowledge as a way to retain our mous consent to dispense with the Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance global leadership as the leading Nation reading. of my time. in the world. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection The Acting CHAIR (Mr. REED). The Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of to the request of the gentlewoman question is on the amendment offered my time. from Florida? by the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair- There was no objection. BROWN). man, I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman The amendment was agreed to. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is is recognized for 5 minutes. recognized for 5 minutes. b 2110 Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. I yield to the Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Chair- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair- gentleman from Minnesota. man and Members of the House, I’m man, I move to strike the last word. Mr. CRAVAACK. Mr. Chairman, re- very excited that finally we have an The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is garding duplicative programs—again, amendment that I think everybody can recognized for 5 minutes. this is about duplicative programs. The support since everyone supports law Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair- National Science Foundation already enforcement. man, in lieu of an amendment, I would funds STEM education and even cli- This amendment fully funds the like to take this time to engage the mate-change education programs in Emergency Federal Law Enforcement subcommittee chairman in a colloquy the Directorate for Education and Assistance Program in the amount of about the importance of our Nation’s Human Resources with worthy peer-re- $20 million. This program was designed fisheries management commissions. viewed proposals. to help local government respond to ex- Mr. Chairman, I rise today to express Total U.S. spending for the U.S. traordinary law enforcement emer- my support for funding our Nation’s Global Change Research program for 13 gencies after they have exhausted their fisheries management commissions and agencies is more than $2.5 billion, pri- own budgets. The Emergency Law En- the good work they do to help keep marily at NASA, NOAA, and NSF. NSF forcement Assistance Program author- more fish in our waters. NOAA’s Inter- spending for the U.S. Global Change izes the Attorney General to provide Jurisdictional Fisheries Act, IJFA, Research program is over $333 million. funds, equipment, training, intel- program supports the conservation and NSF spending for education is $1.2 bil- ligence, and personnel to alleviate the management of fish species which lion a year. Climate change education financial impact of unforeseeable emer- occur in both Federal and State can be addressed through NSF climate gency law enforcement situations. waters. Funding for this program is research activities and NSF education This program was authorized in 1984 used to support conservation and man- activities. There is no need to fund ad- but has not been funded since 1996. Had agement tasks not currently being un- ditional special climate-change edu- it been funded, this program would dertaken by NOAA or the Regional cation programs. have helped a community in my dis- Fishery Management Councils. Simi- This newer program under the Obama trict. In October of 2007, a 7-year-old larly, fisheries commissions on the At- administration is currently funded at girl, Somer Thompson, went missing lantic, Pacific, and gulf coast represent $10 million a year, $5.5 million from the on her way home from school. The Clay an important bottom-up stakeholder Education Directorate and $4.5 million County sheriff’s office followed garbage approach to managing our Nation’s from several research directorates as trucks and found Somer’s body in a many fisheries and often develop inno- identified. Again, this is a duplicative Georgia landfill 2 days later. Thanks to vative programs to enhance America’s program and a waste of the taxpayer this quick thinking, her killer was cap- fisheries resources. dollars. tured and will never harm another I yield to the gentleman from Vir- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair- child. ginia. man, I yield back the balance of my Investigations like this one cost a lot Mr. WOLF. I thank the gentleman time. of money. Overtime, lab tests, travel from Alaska. We will work with the The Acting CHAIR. The question is costs, and numerous unforeseen ex- other body to ensure that these pro- on the amendment offered by the gen- penses can blow even the most prudent grams are adequately funded.

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Thank you, and Expenses’’ (and the amount provided ica,’’ is an agenda that would rebuild Mr. Chairman. under such heading for official reception and the American manufacturing sector, a In these tight budgetary times, hard representation expenses) by $45,000; sector that has lost about 40 percent of choices must be made, and we should (11) reducing the amount made available its jobs in the last 20, 25 years from under the heading ‘‘Department of Justice; ensure that we do our utmost to put Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and just under 20 million to just over 11 funds back into productive programs Explosives; Salaries and Expenses’’ (and the million Americans who are working in that increase the sustainability of fish- amount provided under such heading for offi- manufacturing today. eries and benefit the States, and the cial reception and representation expenses) One of the innovative ways of im- IJFA and councils and commissions ac- by $18,000; proving manufacturing has been devel- counts are areas where current pro- (12) reducing the amount made available oped. It’s called the Manufacturing Ex- grams are producing proven results for under the heading ‘‘Department of Justice; tension Partnership. It’s actually mod- Federal Prison System; Salaries and Ex- eled after another Federal-State pro- fisheries’ sustainability. penses’’ (and the amount provided under I yield back the balance of my time. such heading for official reception and rep- gram that’s been in existence for more AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GARAMENDI resentation expenses) by $2,700; than 100 years. Anyone that’s in agri- Mr. GARAMENDI. I have an amend- (13) reducing the amount made available culture would recognize the Agricul- ment at the desk. under the heading ‘‘Science; Office of tural Extension Program. This is the The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- Science and Technology Policy’’ (and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, port the amendment. amount provided under such heading for offi- a program that has actually added an- The Clerk read as follows: cial reception and representation expenses) other feature to the old and still very by $1,125; At the end of the bill (before the short successful Agricultural Extension Pro- (14) reducing the amount made available title) insert the following: gram, and that is a public-private part- under the heading ‘‘Science; National Aero- SEC. lll. The amounts otherwise pro- nautics and Space Administration; Cross nership. In this program, the Federal vided by this Act are revised by— Agency Support’’ (and the amount provided Government, through the National In- (1) reducing the amount made available under such heading for official reception and stitute of Standards and Technology, under the heading ‘‘Department of Com- representation expenses) by $31,709; runs a program in which funding is pro- merce; International Trade Administration; (15) reducing the amount made available Operations and Administration’’ (and the vided for local, private, or nonprofit or- under the heading ‘‘Science; National amount provided under such heading for offi- ganizations to become extension pro- Science Foundation; Agency Operations and cial representation expenses abroad) by gram managers. Award Management’’ (and the amount pro- $155,979; In California, this has been a very, vided under such heading for official recep- (2) reducing the amount made available very successful program. Some $447 tion and representation expenses) by $4,140; under the heading ‘‘Department of Com- (16) reducing the amount made available million in new retained sales have oc- merce; Bureau of Industry and Security; Op- under the heading ‘‘Science; Office of the Na- curred, $128.8 million in new invest- erations and Administration’’ (and the tional Science Board’’ (and the amount pro- ments, and some 3,769 jobs have been amount provided under such heading for offi- vided under such heading for official recep- created. cial representation expenses abroad), by tion and representation expenses) by $1,250; Some examples exist throughout $6,750; (17) reducing the amount made available (3) reducing the amount made available California. In southern California, a under the heading ‘‘Related Agencies; Equal under the heading ‘‘Department of Com- manufacturer, a small company that Employment Opportunity Commission’’ (and merce; U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; makes high-tech parts for the aircraft the amount provided under such heading for Salaries and Expenses’’ (and the amount pro- industry, has been able to improve official reception and representation ex- vided under such heading for official recep- their manufacturing techniques and penses) by $1,125; tion and representation expenses) by $450; (18) reducing the amount made available have been able to stay in business, and (4) reducing the amount made available under the heading ‘‘Related Agencies; Inter- they now have been very successful in under the heading ‘‘Department of Com- national Trade Commission; Salaries and Ex- bringing down contracts with the air- merce; National Institute of Standards and penses’’ (and the amount provided under craft industry. Technology; Scientific and Technical Re- such heading for official reception and rep- In the Bay Area, another program— search and Services’’ (and the amount pro- resentation expenses) by $1,125; vided under such heading for official recep- actually run out of San Ramon, near (19) reducing the amount made available tion and representation expenses) by $2,500; my district—has been very successful. under the heading ‘‘Related Agencies; Office (5) reducing the amount made available This program, called MANEX, has been of the United States Trade Representative; under the heading ‘‘Department of Com- very successful working with compa- Salaries and Expenses’’ (and the amount pro- merce; Departmental Management; Salaries nies in the area. Morgan Hill Precision, vided under such heading for official recep- and Expenses’’ (and the amount provided tion and representation expenses) by $58,032; to be precise, is a company that, again, under such heading for official reception and (20) reducing the amount made available is a machine shop. That company has representation) by $2,250; under the heading ‘‘Related Agencies; State used the MEP program, the Manufac- (6) reducing the amount made available Justice Institute; Salaries and Expenses’’ turing Extension Partnership, to good under the heading ‘‘Department of Justice; (and the amount provided under such head- Legal Activities; Salaries and Expenses, success. ing for official reception and representation General Legal Activities’’ (and the amount Now how do we pay for this? Some expenses) by $1,125; and made available under such heading to $437,000. We take a little bit from some (21) by increasing the amount made avail- INTERPOL Washington for official reception 20 different parts of the Department of able for ‘‘Department of Commerce; National and representation expenses) by $4,500; Commerce. The result is it’s working. Institute of Standards and Technology; In- (7) reducing the amount made available dustrial Technology Services’’ (and the We would like to keep it working at its under the heading ‘‘Department of Justice; amount provided under such heading for the full level, at last year’s level. The bill Legal Activities; Salaries and Expenses, Manufacturing Extension Partnership) by before us actually reduces it by 50 per- United States Attorneys’’ (and the amount $443,000. cent. So we’re adding $437,000 back by provided under such heading for official re- taking small amounts from some 20 dif- ception and representation expenses) by Mr. GARAMENDI (during the read- $3,600; ing). Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous ferent programs. (8) reducing the amount made available consent to dispense with the reading. With that, I yield back the balance of under the heading ‘‘Department of Justice; The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection my time. United States Marshals Service; Salaries and to the request of the gentleman from Mr. WOLF. I move to strike the req- Expenses’’ (and the amount provided under California? uisite number of words. such heading for official reception and rep- There was no objection. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman resentation expenses) by $3,000; The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- (9) reducing the amount made available from California is recognized for 5 minutes. under the heading ‘‘Department of Justice; utes. Mr. WOLF. I have no objection. I sup- Federal Bureau of Investigations; Salaries Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Chairman, day port the amendment. It’s appropriate and Expenses’’ (and the amount provided to reduce the Agency’s representation under such heading for official reception and after day, or at least week after week, representation expenses) by $98,640; my colleagues and I are here on the funds in this austere fiscal environ- (10) reducing the amount made available floor talking about jobs. It is about ment. Last year, the House and Senate under the heading ‘‘Department of Justice; jobs and jobs and jobs again. Our agen- conference committee on the bill re- Drug Enforcement Administration; Salaries da, which we call ‘‘Make It in Amer- duced every representation account in

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The gentleman doesn’t have a detrimental impact on Mr. Chairman, it’s a commonsense from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 my district. amendment to prevent taxpayer dollars minutes. This amendment was adopted on the from being wasted on killing an endan- Mr. FATTAH. I have no higher pri- floor by a voice vote last year and gered species. ority in the Commerce section of the added to the Energy and Water appro- I urge all of my colleagues to support bill than MEP. I have visited with priations bill. Further, it was also sup- this amendment, and I yield back the them in their meetings with local man- ported in H.R. 1837 earlier this year, balance of my time. ufacturers. I visited with them in Or- and you would have supported what Mr. WOLF. I move to strike the req- lando with over 1,000 manufactures this amendment will achieve. uisite number of words. from around the country. I know inti- The San Joaquin River Restoration The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman mately the work that they’re doing. Program continues to push forward on from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- The National Innovative Marketplace, an ill-advised path of wasting water utes. which the gentleman refers to, has out of the ocean under the guise of sav- Mr. WOLF. I have no objection to the been very helpful. ing salmon. Every year, the San Joa- amendment. I accept the amendment, This is the only program in the last quin River Restoration Program would and yield back the balance of my time. year that left the House at a higher require the reintroduction of salmon Mr. FATTAH. I move to strike the number than the Senate and left the into the San Joaquin River if this ill- last word. conference committee at a higher num- advised attempt to introduce the spe- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman ber than the House or the Senate. So cies fails. from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 you can tell it rose to its highest level b 2120 minutes. of funding at $128 million. This pro- Mr. FATTAH. I’m going to be brief. The problem is that the river is not gram started under Senator Hollings at This amendment seeks to intervene yet in a condition where the salmon $5 million. It’s very, very important. or prohibit a court-supervised settle- But not only would we accept this can survive. There’s still a number of different ment of an 18-year running litigation amendment—and I thank the chair- having to do with some very delicate man—but I think you have to look at problems and projects along the river that need to be completed, from a by- issues that he has I think articulated what we’ve done in this bill in total in around an endangered species of salm- terms of manufacturing because the pass to several fish screens, and even in one section of the river the administra- on. To do this at this hour of the night chairman has been focused on this. on this bill I think is not prudent. I’m Over $140 million in the National tion hasn’t even designated a channel from where the river will flow—and opposed to it, and I yield back the bal- Science Foundation with the Advanced will not for another 2 years. ance of my time. Manufacturing Initiative. We have Premature introduction of salmon in Mr. GARAMENDI. I move to strike money in this for the Advanced Manu- the river will only lead to their death the last word. facturing Technology Consortium. at a high cost to taxpayers and the The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman We, with the chairman’s leadership, local community. This amendment from California is recognized for 5 min- have an onshoring initiative funded at simply prohibits the premature re- utes. $5 million to help businesses think introduction of an endangered salmon Mr. GARAMENDI. For more than 20 through their cost-benefit analysis of species into an uninhabitable river. years, there’s the question of what to coming back home. And we actually Central Valley salmon runs are strug- do with the San Joaquin River, a river held a hearing, as the last hearing of gling to regain healthy numbers. This that was essentially dried out and a the subcommittee before we marked up amendment ensures that bureaucrats river in which the indigenous species— our bill, focused on manufacturing. I’ve don’t purposely reduce the numbers of salmon and other fish—were simply said there’s nothing more important to available salmon in other streams just nonexistent. That fight went on and on the country or to my caucus than this to plant them into the San Joaquin and on. And after 20 years of fighting matter. It’s not a partisan issue. Manu- system and further threaten and en- and litigation, a settlement was facturing, making things in America is danger current runs. reached—a settlement that called for of importance to our national security Agencies already possess the nec- the restoration of stream flows in the and is important to our economy. essary authority to make the right de- San Joaquin River so that the salmon I want to thank you for your leader- cision and delay the reintroduction of and other species in that river could be ship. And I also agree with the amend- salmon into a river that cannot sustain returned. This amendment simply ment. the life cycle of the salmon, but they overturns that. It was a Federal court I will yield back the balance of my continue to bend to an environmental order that approved the settlement—a time. settlement between the water users of The Acting CHAIR. The question is agenda. More time is needed to build the CVPIA and also the environmental on the amendment offered by the gen- the infrastructure required for the San groups. tleman from California (Mr. Joaquin River Restoration Program before the river can sustain the salmon To do this amendment is simply GARAMENDI). The amendment was agreed to. run. going to once again reignite a major Finally, even the National Marine water war that is totally unnecessary. AMENDMENT NO. 26 OFFERED BY MR. DENHAM Certainly, it is going to be difficult to Mr. DENHAM. I have an amendment Fisheries Service has doubts about the restore the river, but it can be done at the desk. success of reintroduction. Contained The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will within the final draft of their reintro- and it is going to take time and it is designate the amendment. duction strategies, the Service stated going to take money—and we should do The text of the amendment is as fol- the river would not support full-scale it. This is one of the two largest rivers lows: reintroduction of the salmon. And, fur- in the State of California. It’s a river At the end of the bill, before the short ther, the Department of the Interior that had in the past, before the res- title, insert the following: and the Department of Commerce ervoirs were built and before the river SEC. ll. None of the funds made available jointly stated that the completion of was dried up, an extraordinary run of by this Act may be used to implement sec- phase 1 of the restoration project was salmon. It will never be able to return tion 10011(b) of Public Law 111 11. needed before reintroduction of salmon to what it once was, but it can return The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman can be successful. to a viable river. from California is recognized for 5 min- This is a very commonsense amend- To take action at this hour of the utes. ment. The river needs several different night on an amendment that is going

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However, today I would remind those who are sup- Los Angeles, California. we know the primary justification for an L.A. courthouse was wrong. There porting this that this is going to be a The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman are fewer judges in L.A. today than major blowup in the U.S. Senate. I from California is recognized for 5 min- there were in 1997. Today we have two know we don’t much care about that, utes. buildings with 61 courtrooms and 59 but, nonetheless, Senator FEINSTEIN Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Chairman, this is judges. We have 61 courtrooms and has authored legislation to implement a very simple amendment. This simply only 59 judges, no courtroom sharing, this particular settlement. This just prevents the funds from being used unravels all of that. We ought not be being utilized less than 2 hours a day. to divert vital resources to an In that light, I have asked GSA to moving forward, and I therefore oppose unneeded Federal courthouse in Los the amendment. stop its plans to spend $400 million on Angeles. a courthouse in Los Angeles. GSA has I yield back the balance of my time. I have the distinct privilege of Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. I move to told me explicitly that they will con- chairing the Subcommittee on Eco- strike the last word. tinue with the project at whatever nomic Development, Public Buildings The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is cost. After building a $400 million & Emergency Management. In that ca- recognized for 5 minutes. courthouse, we will have 85 court- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. I yield to the pacity, I have oversight over the Fed- houses and 59 judges, 85 courtrooms gentleman from California. eral courts. and 59 judges. Mr. DENHAM. Thank you for yield- The last Congress, at the request of All of these judges—not only do we ing. this subcommittee, the GAO completed need less courtrooms, we don’t need to As my friend from California com- a review of the 33 courthouses con- build the one that we currently are pletely understands, we can’t reintro- structed between 2000 and 2010. What proposing to build. You could put all of duce salmon in an area that isn’t in- the GAO found was incredible. GSA has these judges in one courthouse, sell off habitable by salmon. It’s just not only built over 3.5 million square feet of the other courthouse, and never build a waste of money, but it’s going to kill courthouse space that we don’t need— the one that’s being proposed at $400 the endangered species. Why move at a cost of $800 million. As a result, million. them from one tributary where they the Judiciary abandoned existing We’ve seen this before at least seven are surviving to one where they can’t courthouses across the country and se- times in other cities where new court- survive? verely underutilizes every single new houses were built and the old ones sit Don’t take my word for it. Take the courthouse. vacant today, a burden to the taxpayer word of the National Marine Fisheries The GAO identified three reasons: and eyesores to the community. Service or the Department of the Inte- First of all, when GSA is not busy There’s a big courthouse in Miami, sit- rior or the Department of Commerce. taking vacations in Las Vegas, they ting vacant. One being redone in New Take the opinion of the Exchange Con- continue to build bigger courthouses York, vacant. And yet we want to tractors Water Authority, the San Luis than Congress authorizes. spend $400 million on something we & Delta Mendota. These are the locals The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman don’t need in Los Angeles. that live there. Why waste the money? will suspend. I personally toured the L.A. court- He knows the issue. So either he Would the gentleman clarify which house facilities and found there’s va- wants to kill the salmon at a huge ex- amendment he offered: Amendment No. cant space currently not being used in pense or he just wants to waste the 27 printed in the RECORD or the amend- both the Roybal building as well as the money. This does nothing to overturn ment at the desk? Spring Street building. GAO ran a cen- the settlement. All it merely says is b 2130 tralized sharing model for L.A. and let’s follow what was originally in- found that all the judges could fit in Mr. DENHAM. It is the new amend- the Roybal building alone. tended, wait until 2014 when the ment that is at the desk that corrects projects are complete, give the salmon This country has a $15 trillion debt, the printed amendment. and GSA continues to waste millions of a fighting chance to survive, and let’s The Acting CHAIR. That is the not waste a lot of money in the mean- dollars on projects that no one needs. amendment that was reported by the What we do need is to move everybody time. Clerk. Let’s not confuse the issue. He under- into the Roybal building, get rid of the The gentleman may proceed. stands this has passed the House by a vacant space, and sell off the other Mr. DENHAM. Thank you, Mr. Chair. courthouse. At a time like this, we voice vote. It has passed the House in a As I was saying, the GAO identified bill. And now, once again, after being should be utilizing the best use of tax- three different reasons: payer dollars. debated several times in committee, in GSA continues to build courthouses the light of day, with many amend- This is why I introduced the Civilian bigger than what Congress authorizes. Property Realignment Act, to get this ments, with many opportunities, with Congress authorizes one thing, but the American public watching, we’re out of the hands of the legislature, to then GSA goes out and builds not only make sure that we are actually selling going to pass it one more time. something completely different, but Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. I yield back off properties we don’t need. much bigger and at much greater ex- We’ve sold 82 properties over the last the balance of my time. pense. The Acting CHAIR. The question is decade, and we have 14,000 that are sit- Number two, we don’t have the on the amendment offered by the gen- ting on the vacant list. We can do a judges that were once proposed. much better job, but it starts right tleman from California (Mr. DENHAM). The amendment was agreed to. Third, judges don’t share courtrooms. here with the L.A. courthouse. Before These courtrooms get used about 2 we can sell off the things that we don’t AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. DENHAM hours a day, and we don’t have any Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Chair, I have an need, we ought to stop building the courtroom sharing across the Nation. amendment at the desk, amendment things that we don’t need. Sell off the We could be utilizing these court- No. 27. property. We can create jobs by letting The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- houses quite a bit more than what they the private sector go there and build port the amendment. are today. As a result, we demanded something to get out of a lot of the The Clerk read as follows: that the judiciary conduct a real court- lease space that we have in the L.A. At the end of the bill (before the short room-sharing study so that a third area. title) insert the following: party can figure out how many judges I ask my colleagues to support my SEC. ll. None of the funds made available are needed. And over the last 11 years, amendment, and I yield back the bal- by this Act may be used by the Executive Of- the judiciary projected there would be ance of my time.

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As best as I could de- less amendment. the doors’ hardware and design, which can- termine, this prohibits the spending of U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, not be altered due to the building’s historic funds; no funds would be expended UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE, status. under this fiscal year. So I know that Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 2, 2011. All prisoner movement is done through Memorandum To: Audrey B. Collins, Chief public hallways, creating unnecessary haz- the gentleman is quite energized about ards for USMS personnel, court employees this, but I think it is better handled in District Judge. From: David M. Singer, United States Mar- and the public. the authorizing committees since he The routes from courtrooms back to the shal. USMS cellblock require the use of the public has legislation, and that hopefully will Subject: Security Issues at 312 N. Spring corridors providing the potential for inappro- one day get passed and signed into law Street. to deal with this. priate verbal contact with witnesses, jurors, You have asked me to describe the phys- family members, etc. If the Congress could manage build- ical security deficiencies of the 312 North The prisoner elevator is out of service at ings and deal with the utilization, you Spring Street Courthouse. We can provide least once a week due to the age of the eleva- know, the Capitol Visitor Center, I you with photographs depicting many of tor. Prisoners must be escorted using the mean, we can go through a whole laun- these deficiencies, if needed. public elevators, walking through the main dry list of our own. We spend a lot of The United States Courthouse located at lobby. 312 North Spring Street, Los Angeles CA, was time criticizing other agencies—the There is no secure circulation for judges. built from 1937 to 1940. The age of this build- The elevator utilized by judges opens to the GSA for conferences. You should look ing and design has presented various same public lobbies used to transport pris- at what we spend. I mean, you could go logistical problems for The United States oners. through it. We could point fingers for- Marshals Service (USMS) in regards to Pris- Of the 29 courtrooms in the building, only ever. oner Operations, Court Operations, and Gen- 12 are accessible using a tunnel system I would rather see, rather than curse eral Courthouse Security. which originates in the USMS cellblock. the darkness, that we light a candle. LAW ENFORCEMENT GUN STORAGE LOCKERS The tunnel access uses a combination of steep stairs and narrow, winding hallways We’re trying to finish an appropria- In the Central District of California certain law enforcement agencies are not au- with restricted head room in various areas. tions bill. I’m in opposition of this The hallways have numerous blind spots thorized to remain armed after passing the amendment because it prohibits the from camera coverage, and an elevator that USMS security screening sites. Because of is usually not operational. For this reason use of funds spent on employees in a this rule, there is a need for an area to se- the tunnel system is not regularly used. courthouse that won’t have any em- cure the officers’ and agents’ firearms. The ployees this year. If the tunnel access is used, prisoners must only USMS space available out of public still be escorted through the rear secured ju- I yield back the balance of my time. view for the firearms locker, within close dicial hallway that connects courtrooms and Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Chair, I rise in proximity to the screening site, is also the judicial chambers. entrance for attorneys to speak with in-cus- strong opposition to the Denham amendment. PHYSICAL SECURITY ISSUES tody defendants. The officers and agents The building his amendment targets does not The screening stations located at the Main exist. That’s right; the building he wants to must remove their firearms in plain view of visiting attorneys and prisoners, showing Street entrance, the Spring Street entrance, and the Spring Street loading dock were prohibit federal agencies from occupying next where firearms are carried on their person. year in fiscal year 2013 doesn’t exist. never designed to accommodate current up- JUDGE’S UNDERGROUND PARKING AT THE MAIN The Central District of California courthouse graded security and the large crowds who STREET ENTRANCE which is scheduled for construction in the near visit the courthouse on a daily basis. Despite Prisoners transported for court appear- the additional concerns and potential future is sorely needed to meet serious safety ances at the courthouse must be offloaded in threats posed by high threat criminal court and security deficiencies at the current court- the Judges’ Main Street parking garage, in cases and increased violence in society, we house built in 1940. I am submitting for the plain view of judicial vehicles, license plates, are not able to redesign these security sites record a memo from the U.S. Marshals Serv- make-model-color of judicial vehicles, and at due to the historic nature of the building, ice which details these concerns. It tells of times while Judges are walking to or from and the limited space available. criminal defendants being escorted through their vehicle. The ground floor windows around the To reach the USMS cellblock, the prisoner hallways and in elevators with judges, jurors courthouse are continuously a target for must walk up the same ramp and pass the vandalism due to the increasing population and the general public. It talks about the phys- same doors as the Judiciary. It is not uncom- of homeless people, as well as anti-govern- ical limitations of the aging building to meet mon to encounter Judges or court staff while ment protests occurring daily at surrounding the security challenges of the post 911 world. prisoners are approaching the cellblock area. local and state government buildings. The These issues, along with a shortage of space There is always the potential for prisoners windows’ general make-up is inconsistent and concerns for the seismic stability of the to attempt escape or be assisted by an out- around the building, with some windows building, have prompted the Judicial Con- side threat because the Main Street garage being bullet resistant, some with a protec- ference to list the project as its number one gate entrance opens directly onto the public tive mylar film, and some with just solar sidewalk and a heavily trafficked entry tinting film. The historic status of the build- priority since 2003. route to the freeways. ing makes it difficult, if not impossible, to The courthouse has been reviewed by OMB MOVEMENT OF PRISONERS install bullet resistant glass in all first floor and GSA and approved in both Republican The hallway that serves the USMS cell- windows. Three ground floor windows have and Democratic administrations. For example, block, as well as the only prisoner elevator, been broken by vandals in the past year President George W. Bush requested funding is also the only way for Judges to get to alone. for the courthouse in two of his annual budget their vehicles. The courthouse lacks available handicap requests to Congress and the House Trans- The area to wait for the prisoner elevator access on the Main Street entrance, the most heavily used access. The courthouse thus portation & Infrastructure Committee and the is a highly traveled common area for various agencies and contractors in the building. The must have two entrances, Main Street and Senate Environment and Public Works Com- Spring Street, which requires staffing by six mittee authorized it with bipartisan support. court’s procurement office is located off this hallway, and court staff, delivery personnel, court security officers (CSOs) rather than Furthermore it is important to note that this not and contractors constitute daily traffic. just one entry where we can put less CSOs, new money. The House Appropriations Com- The prisoner elevator does not connect di- concentrating staffing more effectively at a mittee provided funding for this Central District rectly to any of the courtrooms in the court- single controlled entry point. Courthouse several years ago. This project house; instead, USMS staff must escort the HIGH THREAT TRIALS has enjoyed bipartisan support from the Los prisoner through the public hallway, passing The Spring Street Courthouse is an unsafe Angeles County congressional delegation. potential victims, prisoner family members, physical facility for the transport of even witnesses, jurors, and other prisoners in pro- one prisoner. Here are examples of some of For the RECORD, I am also submitting a let- tective custody. the high threat, multi-defendant trials held ter signed by both of our U.S. Senators and While walking to courtrooms located at in downtown Los Angeles. They provide a 17 members of the California House delega- the other end of the building, USMS staff vivid picture of the type of defendant, de- tion urging the General Services Administra- must pass various entrance doors to judicial fendant families, witnesses, and victims in- tion to move forward on the project. chambers. volved in federal criminal proceedings held

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in the Spring Street and Roybal court facili- CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, At the end of the bill (before the short ties. Washington, DC, October 28, 2011. title), add the following: 1. U.S. v. Orozco et al. The indictment Hon. MARTHA N. JOHNSON, LIMITATION ON FUNDS FOR SELECTUSA names 53 defendants who are all members or Administrator, General Services Administration, INITIATIVE Washington, DC. associates of the 38th Street gang, and SEC. ll. None of the funds made available DEAR ADMINISTRATOR JOHNSON: We write to charges them with RICO, VICAR, drug traf- in this Act may used to carry out the urge the General Services Administration ficking/possession, firearms trafficking/pos- SelectUSA initiative. (GSA) to proceed immediately with con- session, and conspiracy to tamper with wit- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman nesses. struction of a new federal courthouse for the United States District Court, Central Dis- from Arizona is recognized for 5 min- 2. U.S. v. Santiago Rios, et al. The indict- trict of California in Los Angeles. Congress utes. ment charges 51 defendants who are all mem- first authorized site, design and acquisition bers and associates of the Azusa 13 criminal Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, this in 2000 and the project was declared a space street gang or validated members and associ- amendment would prohibit funding for emergency by the Judicial Conference of the ates of the Mexican Mafia. The charges are President Obama’s SelectUSA Initia- United States in 2003 and has been the Judi- RICO conspiracy, civil rights violations, tive. It’s a program that would other- ciary’s top building priority since that time. weapons and narcotics offenses. It has been delayed too long. wise receive just over $6 million in this 3. U.S. v. Darbinyan. The case involved 70 Located in one of the busiest metropolitan bill. defendants who were members or associates areas in the nation, the Los Angeles court Now, if you’ve never heard of of the Armenian Power Criminal Enterprise. handles a high percentage of complex crimi- SelectUSA, you’re not alone. Virtually Approximately 15 of the defendants would be nal cases related to drugs, murder, mafia, nobody has heard of it outside of the categorized as very dangerous based on their and terrorism. A request to create new per- committee and those who are funding criminal histories and/or criminal conduct manent judgeships for the district, many of during the investigation. it. which will be placed in Los Angeles, is cur- Last June, President Obama issued 4. U.S. V. Ron Hirsch. This is the syna- rently pending before Congress to handle the gogue bomber case. The defendant is charged court’s pressing caseload. Moreover, addi- an Executive order to establish with attempting to blow up a synagogue tional growth is expected in the near future SelectUSA. It was called the first-ever with a large pipe bomb. This case received when several active judges in existing judge- Federal effort to attract, retain, and considerable national media coverage. ships assume senior status and their replace- expand business investment in the 5. U.S. V. Oscar Juarez, et al. The indict- ments come on board. The two buildings that United States. ment charges 5 defendants, two of whom are currently house the court already suffer It seems to me that whenever a new Clanton 14 gang members, with Hobbs Act from critical security and operational defi- Federal program is touted as the first Robbery, 924(c), and Conspiracy to Distribute ciencies that will only be exacerbated as the of its kind, it’s usually a pretty good Cocaine charges. court grows. Congress approved the funding for GSA to indication that it’s completely unnec- 6. U.S. V. Edwin Mauricio Palacios. A 1326 construct the new courthouse in fiscal years essary. This is no exception to the rule. case involving an MS 13 gang member whose 2004 and 2005, but escalating construction A quick read of the vague ways in criminal convictions included a 1995 convic- costs at the time caused the project budget which SelectUSA says it serves the tion for second degree robbery, 2008 convic- to exceed the appropriation. With no addi- firms and economic development orga- tion for terrorist threats, and two arrests for tional funding available to build the project participating in a prison riot. nizations certainly proves that—pro- as planned, congressional committees di- moting the benefits of investing in the 7. U.S. v. Raul Mercado Mercado. This is a rected the court and GSA to work together U.S.A., responding to inquiries about 1326 case involving a Sangra gang member and agree on a building that could be built with a prior 1996 conviction for voluntary within the funds appropriated. It is our un- the U.S. business climate, helping in- manslaughter and robbery. derstanding that GSA and the court have vestors confused by regulatory proc- 8. Operation Silent Night. There were ap- now reached agreement on a proposal that esses, offering guidance—these are proximately 30 defendants arrested. Extra will do just that. We hope, therefore, that hardly the responsibilities of the Fed- manpower was needed at all times for move- GSA will proceed with the process of award- eral Government. ment due to the high security risks. The de- ing a contract to build the new courthouse. In reality, it seems that the tax- fendants are charged with numerous homi- In closing, we want to stress again the crit- payers are buying little more than a cides, including the murder of a Burbank Po- ical need of the Los Angeles community to Web site pitching the benefits of U.S. have safe, functional and efficient facilities lice Officer. They are also charged with nar- subsidiaries to foreign companies. It cotics trafficking, extortion, and racket- in which to litigate cases and redress griev- eering. This is a capital offense case. ances. The new courthouse that is currently includes 10 pages of links to Federal 9. Twenty defendants in another case are planned will allow them to do so. Building subsidized programs like Grants.gov, all gang members of the East Side Wilmas, the courthouse, moreover, will create thou- AARP-E, and the Department of En- and were charged with murder, as well as sands of construction and related jobs, which ergy Loan Guarantee Program. That conspiracy. They are also charged with dis- are sorely needed in an area where unem- was the program responsible for tribution of illegal narcotics. ployment exceeds 12% and a large percentage Solyndra. Only the Federal Govern- of the unemployed are in the construction ment could find a way to waste tax- TERRORISM CASE industry. We commend GSA and the court for developing a new courthouse plan that payer dollars promoting the waste of 10. U.S. v. Mihalik. The indictment re- taxpayer dollars. turned August 30, 2011 charges one defendant can accommodate the needs of the Los Ange- with making a false statement in a terrorism les community within the funds that have Figuring out what SelectUSA does is matter. been appropriated for this project and we ask one thing; deciphering its actual ac- you to move ahead without delay. complishments is downright impos- MULTI-DEFENDANT COURTROOM IN ROYBAL Sincerely, sible. The Web site includes The availability of this courtroom assists Dianne Feinstein, Barbara Boxer, Lucille testimonials from companies like the USMS and judges in the Spring Street Roybal-Allard, Grace F. Napolitano, Rolls-Royce and Ikea, of plans to in- courthouse who need to be conducting high Henry A. Waxman, Judy Shu, Howard L. Berman, Lois Capps, John vest and develop in the U.S. These threat, multi-defendant trials as it was built companies already do. This SelectUSA out specifically for such proceedings. Use of Garamendi, Doris O. Matsui, Xavier the courtroom requires the USMS to provide Becerra, Laura Richardson, Loretta isn’t helping them any more than it is security transportation from Spring Street, Sanchez, Barbara Lee, Bob Filner, helping anyone else. All the announce- where the judge has parking, to Roybal, two Adam B. Schiff, Janice Hahn, Linda T. ments are dated between 2006 and 2010, blocks away from chambers. Sa´ nchez, Karen Bass. long before this program was even es- On a regular basis, however, there are far The Acting CHAIR. The question is tablished. So these companies are tout- too many criminal proceedings for the 21 dis- on the amendment offered by the gen- ing the benefits of a program that trict judges to hold their criminal calendars tleman from California (Mr. DENHAM). wasn’t even established yet; how do all in this one courtroom. In 2011, for exam- The amendment was agreed to. they know? ple, 1,685 defendants had proceedings in AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE Hours of research by our staff uncov- downtown Los Angeles, or 48 criminal cases ered only one investment that’s even per judge. Virtually all judges hold criminal Mr. FLAKE. I have an amendment at calendar on Mondays making use of the Roy- the desk labeled as Flake No. 2. tied to SelectUSA, and those claims bal multi-defendant courtroom unavailable The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- are very dubious. There’s a company to more than one judge at a time. Roybal port the amendment. that’s called AGS, and the President judges also use the courtroom. The Clerk read as follows: has touted this in his program as being

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SelectUSA, described as States as a place where they want to I would submit that if we didn’t an Obama-launched program, is said to set up manufacturing plants stretched know this by now, why in the world are have facilitated coordination between throughout much of our country now. we giving them 6.125 million more dol- AGS and local officials. But if you look The President visited the Rolls Royce lars? We’re running a deficit of $1.3 at AGS, AGS has been in this country plant in Virginia. In Alabama, you trillion, and we’re frittering away for more than 40 years, just under a dif- have BMWs being built. All through- money like this when we don’t even ferent name. It was called A.G. Simp- out, you see companies that see the know what they’re doing. son Automotive. It’s been in business, United States as a place that has a Mr. FATTAH. Will the gentleman as I said, with General Motors and world-class workforce, the kind of yield? Ford for more than 40 years. That com- transparency, the rule of law, the abil- Mr. BROUN of Georgia. I yield to the pany has been a manufacturing pres- ity to do transactions and have them gentleman from Pennsylvania. ence in the U.S. since it opened a protected in a court system that func- Mr. FATTAH. The gentleman from Michigan plant in 1991. Another plant tions, to attract foreign investment Georgia, I thank you. And we’ll be to- was opened in Louisiana in 2003. This here. gether tomorrow morning at the pray- hardly sounds like a company that So what the Commerce Department er service—8 a.m. needed SelectUSA to help it discover has done, which is not unlike other ad- Mr. BROUN of Georgia. I’m looking the benefits of investing in the U.S. ministrations, they take in a group of forward to that. these activities and they’ve rebranded Mr. FATTAH. But let me say this: b 2140 them under SelectUSA because it’s Georgia has benefited from this effort, There is simply no record of this in- catchy, it’s got a phrase to it. But and Arizona has benefited, Pennsyl- vestment outside of the administration these are activities that have been con- vania has benefited. The report lan- press release and the Commerce De- ducted by other administrations and guage you see is just the work of the partment blog post—not from AGS, not will be conducted by future administra- committee to ensure oversight for the from the Michigan Economic Develop- tions because we want businesses to see funds that are now being provided, for ment Corporation, not even from the United States as the place to lo- a report on those funds and what SelectUSA. Only an administration cate—even in States like Arizona, to States benefit so that when we have press release touts the involvement of locate and put people to work and some other gentleman on the floor SelectUSA. make products. wanting to cut this program years Most telling of all, the 2013 Com- So to come to the floor and say, well, forth from now, that we’ll have an op- merce Department budget justification this $6 million is wasted—no. This is a portunity to be able to specify, as I’ve to Congress—which requested $12 mil- small investment that leads to billions done, the great work that this program lion and 20 additional full-time em- of dollars in salaries, hundreds of mil- is doing. ployees—doesn’t even include a word lions in tax ratables for our country. I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. FLAKE. Let me simply say that about the AGS investment. So what We want to be open for business. This when we don’t know what they’re doing does SelectUSA even do? Well, I think is a new day. It’s a new administration. and the only justification comes from the committee isn’t even sure what They have been creating jobs. I guess the administration that a company SelectUSA does because the report lan- that some want to wish back the old called AGS, that has already been in- guage in this bill asks SelectUSA to crowd that were losing jobs, but I vesting in this country for more than justify what it does and explain what it think we should follow in the right di- does because apparently nobody even 40 years, that needs no help in deciding rection here. or having a matchmaker pair them knows. Yet we took the request from I disagree with the gentleman. I hope with U.S. firms—in fact, this is a Cana- the administration of $12 million and that we vote down this amendment, dian firm investing in the U.S. They simply cut it in half and gave them and that we support the activities of half of what they requested. actually received trade adjustment as- our Commerce Department to continue sistance during a downturn when em- Why in the world are we doing this? to build this economy. At what point are we going to say we ployees were laid off from a Canadian I yield back the balance of my time. company in the U.S. I would submit can’t afford to throw money away like Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- that if a company knows how to milk this? Congress didn’t even create this man, I move to strike the last word. the U.S. taxpayer for that, a foreign program. It was just the administra- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is company, they know how to invest tion who thought it up and now is try- recognized for 5 minutes. here. They know it pretty well. We’ve ing to justify it. Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Thank you, advertised it. In fact, what this Web I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. Chairman. site of this SelectUSA does is tell them Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I move I yield to my friend from Arizona. the benefits they can receive if they’re to strike the last word. Mr. FLAKE. I thank the gentleman The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman here—often subsidies like this. for yielding. So I would just submit, Mr. Chair- from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 I would simply submit that when the man, we’ve got to start somewhere, minutes. committee has to ask in report lan- and this ought to be it. I can’t stress Hopefully, this will be the last time guage, please justify and tell us what enough how we’ve got to start cutting when I have to oppose my good friend you’re doing, it’s a pretty good indica- some spending. This is a great place to on the floor of the House. tion that we don’t know and that the start. Let me just try to put this in some program is frivolous and we’re wasting With that, I urge adoption of the perspective. This is an administration money with it. amendment and thank the gentleman. that, in the last 26 months, 4.25 million So, right here, SelectUSA, let me Mr. BROUN of Georgia. I yield back new private sector jobs. In ‘09, $70 bil- read from the committee report: ‘‘The the balance of my time. lion in loans to small businesses. An committee recommends $6.125 million The Acting CHAIR. The question is administration that’s well on its way for SelectUSA initiative, which is on the amendment offered by the gen- to more than doubling the number of $3.425 million more than the fiscal year tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). exports. We have seen a very signifi- 2012 level and $6.125 million less than The question was taken; and the Act- cant turnaround from the administra- the request’’—like I said, simply cut ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- tion that left a couple of years ago, the request in half. ‘‘The ITA redi- peared to have it. walking out the door while we were rected $2.7 million in FY 2012’’—on and Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I de- losing 700,000 jobs a month, and we lost on and on. It says: mand a recorded vote.

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Mr. Chairman, I have an and Yale would have to close their po- Congress from the National Science amendment at the desk, designated as litical science departments if Federal Foundation and get a laugh on any No. 3. grants are not available for this pro- day. But these studies are important. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- gram? Of course not. These universities They’re merit based. They’re decided port the amendment. and the field of political science will be on merit only. The Clerk read as follows: just fine. The fact that some of the best funded Page 101, after line 10, insert the following However, my greatest concern is not universities win has to do, in part, with new section: who received these funds, but how they the fact that they’re able to have very SEC. 542. None of the funds made available are spent. Every dollar Congress spends good faculty who put together very by this Act may be used to carry out the is money we don’t have, as I men- good research projects, and they pro- functions of the Political Science Program tioned. vide our country and our society a in the Division of Social and Economic Sciences of the Directorate for Social, Be- So what kind of research is NSF great deal of intellectual benefit. havioral, and Economic Sciences of the Na- charging to our credit card? $700,000 to Now, there’s some advantage, I guess, tional Science Foundation. develop a new model for international politically to appear to be anti-intel- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman climate change analysis; $600,000 to try lectual, to have some desire to know from Arizona is recognized for 5 min- to figure out if policymakers actually little or less about what’s going on in utes. do what citizens want them to do. the world about us. But it is not wor- Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, this Let me say that again: $600,000 here thy of a great Nation. amendment would prohibit the Na- spent trying to figure out if policy- Now, Singapore has 4.8 million peo- tional Science Foundation from using makers actually do what citizens want ple. They put $7 billion in the National taxpayer dollars to fund political them to do. I think we can answer that Science Foundation. We put $7 billion, science research. question in about 5 minutes when we and we spend our time tonight debat- To be clear, my amendment does not vote on this amendment because I can ing whether we want to cut some reduce funding for the NSF. Earlier in tell you, people out there want us to money, trying to understand how their consideration of this bill, I offered an quit funding projects like this. political system got to the point of un- amendment that would reduce NSF $301,000 to study gender and political derstanding that even in a very small funding. This amendment is simply ori- ambition among high school and col- country, it was critically important for ented toward ensuring, at the least, lege students; $200,000 to study to de- them to become indispensable in terms that the NSF does not waste taxpayer termine why political candidates make of having a thirst for knowledge. dollars on a meritless program. vague statements. $200,000 to study I would hope that this House would why political candidates make vague reject this amendment. b 2150 statements. That’s what we’re paying I yield back the balance of my time. The Nation is closing in on a $16 tril- for here. Mr. BROUN of Georgia. I move to lion debt; deficit, more than $1.3 tril- These studies might satisfy the curi- strike the last word. lion. Nearly 40 cents of every dollar we osities of a few academics, but I seri- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is spend is borrowed. Congress can either ously doubt society will benefit from recognized for 5 minutes. continue funding unnecessary pro- them. How can we justify this out- Mr. BROUN of Georgia. I yield to my grams like someone is printing cash in come? good friend from Arizona. the basement, or we can face facts that Now, I hold a graduate degree in po- Mr. FLAKE. I thank the gentleman there simply isn’t enough money to go litical science myself. I agree that such for yielding. Let me just say, and I around. research has its benefits. The work of won’t take all the time, but there is Now, I stand here today and I’ll de- political scientists advances the something to the ‘‘laugh factor.’’ At fend responsible Federal spending on knowledge and understanding of citi- some point we’ve got to realize here matters of Federal responsibility. zenship and government, politics, and that the country’s watching us, and Among other things, Congress ought to this shouldn’t be minimized. But they they’re looking to see if we’re funding ensure funding for strong national de- shouldn’t be subsidized by the National programs like $600,000 to try to figure fense, a secure border. Science Foundation. out if policymakers actually do what There are things, however, given the We can’t continue to spend money citizens want them to do? $200,000 to economic realities, that Congress like this. I urge adoption of the amend- study why political candidates make ought to reconsider funding on the ment and yield back the balance of my vague statements? back of future generations. Just re- time. We’re funding this with taxpayer dol- member, every dollar we’re spending in Mr. FATTAH. I move to strike the lars. The acid test ought to be for all of discretionary spending this year, we last word. us, whenever we’re spending money are borrowing from our kids and our The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman here, is this program worth borrowing grandkids. from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 money from our kids and our Let me simply say I can think of few minutes. grandkids, from some countries, that finer examples to cut than the Na- Mr. FATTAH. So hope springs eter- don’t like us very much who are buying tional Science Foundation’s Political nal, but here I am again opposing my our bonds? Science Program. According to the friend’s amendment. And this doesn’t pass that test. It NSF Web site, to date, more than $80 Let me say, this program has been doesn’t even come close. And if we sim- million has been awarded to the pro- around for over 30 years, and a lot of ply say this is a big NSF budget and gram’s nearly 200 active projects. political change has swept across the this is a very small part of this, this Three-quarters of these awards, total- world from the time that this program program, if we continue to say that, ing over $46 million, were directed to started. we’ll never cut it, and that’s the prob- universities with endowments greater I think that it may appear to be cost- lem here. We aren’t. than $1 billion. ly, $11 million out of a $7 billion fund- The NSF funding, overall, is way up Again, three-quarters of these awards ing for the National Science Founda- from the post-stimulus level. We said under this program for political tion, but I think that however expen- at the time that the stimulus was science research, totaling over $46 mil- sive an education may be, ignorance passed that that’s just a one-time deal, lion, were directed to universities that will probably cost our country more. and these rates will come down, or have endowments greater than $1 bil- It is important that we understand these programs will come down. They lion. the political dynamics, radicalization haven’t. We’re continuing to fund

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Will the gen- as to whether or not policymakers ac- Mr. Chairman, as Americans, we tleman yield? tually do what citizens want them to pride ourselves in our electoral system, Mr. FARR. No, I will not yield to the do, by how we vote on this amendment but the integrity of our elections is gentleman. right now. called into question when this outdated I think these and a lot of other Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- law bars States from ensuring those amendments warrant some serious de- man, I yield back the balance of my who come to the polls to vote are eligi- bate in Congress, but certainly not on time. ble to do so. this bill and not at this time—10 The Acting CHAIR. The question is I should note that I’m not the only o’clock at night, in an election year, on on the amendment offered by the gen- one who believes that section 5 is an a Voting Rights Act bill that deals tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). antiquated provision. Earlier this very with the basic fundamental rights of The question was taken; and the Act- year, the U.S. Supreme Court re- individuals being able to have access to ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- affirmed its concern about what they the ballot. No, sir. This amendment is peared to have it. stated: serious constitutional questions inappropriate at this time, and it Mr. FATTAH. I demand a recorded raised by section 5’s intrusion into ought to be voted down. I yield back the balance of my time. State sovereignty. vote. Mr. HUELSKAMP. I move to strike Mr. Chairman, we are supposed to be The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the last word. clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- treated equal under the law. This sec- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman ceedings on the amendment offered by tion of Federal statute treats some from Kansas is recognized for 5 min- the gentleman from Arizona will be States more equal than other States. utes. postponed. There are States being discriminated Mr. HUELSKAMP. I yield to my col- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. BROUN OF against. My home State of Georgia is league from Georgia. GEORGIA one of those. It’s time for us to go to Mr. BROUN of Georgia. I thank my Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- what the Constitution says is the way friend. man, I have an amendment at the desk. we should all be treated: equal under I would like to remind my good The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- the law. It’s long past time to put this friend from California that Georgia’s port the amendment. provision to rest. I urge the support of voter identification law has been The Clerk read as follows: my amendment. upheld by the courts. The provision of At the end of the bill (before the short I yield back the balance of my time. voter identification is simply to ensure title) insert the following: Mr. FARR. Mr. Chairman, I move to integrity at the polls: that the people SEC. lll. None of the funds made avail- strike the last word. who are voting are the people who are able by this Act may be used to carry out or The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman supposed to be voting. enforce section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of from California is recognized for 5 min- We have all heard and have joked 1965 (42 U.S.C. 1973c). utes. about the saying in Chicago about The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Mr. FARR. I rise in strong opposition ‘‘vote early and vote often.’’ The only from Georgia is recognized for 5 min- to this amendment. way we can ensure the integrity of the utes. First of all, this is an appropriations vote, the only way we can ensure that Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- bill. We’re supposed to be discussing people who are voting are those who man, my amendment would simply pro- how we appropriate money to the Jus- are supposed to be voting, is by having hibit any funds in this underlying bill tice Department, Commerce Depart- some identification. That’s simply from being used to carry out or enforce ment, and State Department. People what this is all about. It’s not to pro- section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of are just kind of cavaliering, coming in hibit people from coming to the polls. 1965. Under section 5, seven States in here and offering all kinds of amend- It’s not to prohibit or to discriminate the South, as well as Arizona, Texas, ments to make no funds available. against anybody. Who is being dis- and a number of counties scattered That isn’t the way you set policy, and criminated against here are the States, across the country, are required to re- that isn’t the way you have a discus- those jurisdictions that are falling ceive Federal pre-clearance to every sion on an issue like this. This is a under section 5. change they make in election laws. very important issue. This is about en- We should all be treated equal under The provision stipulates that only forcing the Civil Rights Act and the the law. I don’t believe in discrimina- changes to election law in those cov- Voting Rights Act of 1965. You don’t tion for or against anybody. We have a ered locations which are shown to be think we had discrimination in this history of discrimination in my State nondiscriminatory may be pre-cleared. country? Don’t you think we still have and throughout the country, and we Unfortunately, the burden of proving discrimination and are making it dif- still have discrimination. I find dis- that a change is nondiscriminatory is ficult for people to access the voting crimination deplorable—and I reject it on the State or locality which wishes booth? in any manner—but we should all be to make the change. I come from a county, a district, that treated equal under the law. We need The standard and practice is known is under this section. I’m from Cali- to make sure that we have integrity at to be highly subjective, with no pre- fornia. The gentleman spoke about the polls. We need to make sure that sumption of innocence. Georgia. There are States, even like the people who are voting are truly the California, that have counties that b 2200 people who say they are. qualify to be under this act because I know, in some jurisdictions, a per- It is also highly unfair to allow some they had so low of a percentage of son just walks to the polling area and States to make changes to their elec- adults registered to vote. Obviously, says, I’m Joe Smith. tion laws while other States wishing to these counties were making it very dif- Then they say, Fine. I see you here make the same changes are forced to ficult. What this says is that in those on the polls. Go vote. jump through a bunch of hoops. I know counties, when you draw political dis- We can’t have this in this country. firsthand how onerous this law is. tricts, you’ve got to have them re- It’s not right, and it’s not fair. Joe My home State of Georgia, as an ex- viewed by the Justice Department. Smith needs to have absolute assur- ample, has long struggled with the U.S. What’s wrong with that? ance that the person he voted for won Department of Justice over its voter We have a history of discrimination. it fair and square—that elections are identification laws. They’re not alone. To come in to an appropriations bill not stolen, that elections are fair, that The State of Arizona is currently suing and take a big whack out of it in the whoever comes out at the top of the to be free from section 5, showing evi- Voting Rights Act in an election year, ballot is the one who really won.

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In one county in Alabama, the try or who may not be qualified to vote see what the Supreme Court does. I county was more than 80 percent and for whatever reason or who may have don’t think this is the place to do it, there was not a single registered Afri- already voted but who wants to vote a and I strongly rise in opposition to the can American voter. People had to pass second time is not doing so. amendment. a so-called ‘‘literacy test’’; interpreting Mr. HUELSKAMP. I yield back the Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. Will the sections of the Constitution. One man balance of my time. gentleman yield? was asked to count the number of bub- Mr. WOLF. I rise in opposition to the Mr. WOLF. I yield to the gentleman bles on a bar of soup and another man amendment. from Illinois. was asked to count the number of jelly The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. I thank the beans in a jar. from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- gentleman for yielding, and I’ve en- It’s shameful that you would come utes. joyed a great relationship with the here tonight and say to the Depart- Mr. WOLF. I was the only member of gentleman during his tenure in the ment of Justice that you must not use the Virginia delegation to vote for the Congress. one penny, one cent, one dime, one dol- Voting Rights Act in 1982. I attended You mentioned several times in your lar to carry out the mandate of Section school for 1 year in a State in which I remarks that there might be an appro- 5 of the Voting Rights Act. We should saw things that were different than I priate time. How do you objectively de- open up the political process and let all had seen before. And there is a Simon termine when there is an appropriate of our citizens come in and participate. and Garfunkel song called ‘‘The time for not extending Section 5 to the People died for the right to vote— Boxer’’: ‘‘The man hears what he wants covered jurisdictions? friends of mine, colleagues of mine—to to hear and disregards the rest.’’ We Mr. WOLF. I am not a legal scholar, really can’t disregard what has taken speak out against this amendment. It and at 10:10, I don’t think I can do it, doesn’t have a place. place in the country. but there may be a time. Now, we may be reaching a point at I agree with the chairman. I believe now in my State there is which this should be looked at again. I Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Will the gen- not discrimination with regard to vot- believe there is no discrimination now tleman yield? ing. I think our Governor is a good, de- in my State. I think the Judiciary Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. No, I will not cent guy, and I don’t think he wants to Committee ought to look at this care- yield. discriminate against anybody. The I urge all of my colleagues to vote fully, but this is not the place to do this, and it is such a sensitive issue. members of the general assembly are of against this amendment. Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act that same mind. Yet there had been in I yield back the balance of my time. applies to jurisdictions determined to a case in previous times in the State of Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. Mr. Chair- have had a history of discrimination Virginia, so I’m not going to be the—I man, I move to strike the last word. against minority voters. Section 5 re- went to Georgetown Law School. It’s The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is quires certain covered jurisdictions, an accredited law school, but I’m not recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. Mr. Chair- based on the formula set forth in sec- going to sit here tonight and lay it out. man, let me first associate myself with tion 4, to pre-clear their congressional I don’t think this is what we ought to the remarks of the distinguished gen- redistricting plans with either the De- do tonight. I initially wasn’t going to tleman from Georgia (Mr. LEWIS), who partment of Justice or with the U.S. speak, but I just feel strongly. Again, I paid the price for this Voting Right Court for the District of Columbia be- go back. I remember in 1982 voting for Acts of 1965 on the Edmund Pettus fore implementation. In order to be this, and people felt it and I just felt in Bridge. He paid beyond measure. He granted pre-clearance, jurisdiction has my heart this was the right thing to sacrificed beyond measure to make the burden of proving that the pro- do. As of now in my heart, it tells me this a reality for every American. posed voting change neither has the we ought not adopt this amendment, This near midnight attack is an un- purpose nor will have the effect of de- and we can have the Judiciary Com- precedented attack on the implementa- nying or abridging the right to vote on mittee hold hearings both in the House tion legislation of the 15th Amendment account of race or color or membership and the Senate. We can see what the to the Constitution, the 1965 Voting in a language minority group. Supreme Court will do. I just don’t Litigation is pending now in the Fed- think this is the place for this amend- Rights Act. It took this Congress 95 eral District Court, including the case ment, and I strongly oppose the amend- years from the moment that the 15th of Texas v. Holder, which challenges ment. Amendment was added to the Constitu- the constitutionality of the coverage Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- tion of the United States for this Con- formula and pre-clearance require- ance of my time. gress to wake up after Selma to Mont- ments in sections 4 and 5. In its 2009 de- Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Chair- gomery to pass legislation to imple- cision in Northwest Austin Municipal man, I move to strike the last word. ment the Voting Rights Act. Utility District No. 1 v. Holder, the Su- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is For me to stand here and listen to preme Court may have signaled a will- recognized for 5 minutes. my distinguished colleague, the distin- ingness to reconsider the constitu- Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. It is hard and guished gentleman from Virginia, the tionality of the pre-clearance regime difficult and almost unbelievable that chairman of the subcommittee, for him and coverage formula. any Member, especially a Member from to argue that there may be a time and But this is not an amendment that, I the State of Georgia, would come and we may be approaching a time when think, is appropriate here. Again, as we offer such an amendment. the Voting Rights Act preclearance deal with this thing, we have to be There is a long history in our coun- provision of Section 5 is no longer nec- very, very sensitive because, quite try, especially in the 11 States that are essary couldn’t be further from the frankly, I remember in 1982, when I old Confederacy—from Virginia to truth. voted for this, there were editorials in Texas—of discrimination based on race, Here’s how the State legislative proc- the Richmond Times-Dispatch that on color. Maybe some of us need to ess works within most of the State leg- were ripping me apart for this vote. study a little contemporary history islatures. First, whoever is in the polit- dealing with the question of voting ical majority, Democrat or Republican, b 2210 rights. usually draws legislative lines con- But because I do believe that every- Before the Voting Rights Act of 1965, sistent with their political advantage, one should have the right to vote, I it was almost impossible for many peo- whether it’s the Democratic Party or voted for it. ple in the State of Georgia, in Ala- whether it is the Republican Party.

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House, try to make a significant Voting Rights Act of 1965 says that if a Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- change in that. And, therefore, with all language minority or a racial minority fornia. Mr. Chairman, one of the proud- due respect to my friend from Georgia in a protected jurisdiction can draw a est moments of my experience here in who points out some of the problems congressional district or can draw a the House is having worked on a bipar- here, I would have to oppose this State Representative district or can tisan basis on the extension of the Vot- amendment. But I would hope that we draw a State Senatorial district to give ing Rights Act in the 1980s. I had been would have the courage to come to the a racial minority an opportunity to involved in the extension of the Voting floor and recognize that changes may represent their own people in a legisla- Rights Act several Congresses ago. But be necessary. tive body, the State legislative body also, as attorney general of the State This is an unprecedented authority must take that into account. of California, I was involved in the that is granted to the Justice Depart- For us to be standing here on the preclearance procedures by the Justice ment. No other jurisdictions are re- floor of the Congress arguing about the Department with several of the juris- quired to come before the Justice De- right to vote, we’re not discussing at dictions in my home State. partment and ask for their permission that level the right to vote. We’re dis- The Voting Rights Act has stood as as to whether they could make a cussing whether or not legislators will one of the great efforts of progress in change as simple as changing a date or be effective in representing their con- this country; but as the U.S. Supreme making any change with respect to any stituents by protecting Section 5, the Court said, as it reviewed the election process in that jurisdiction. preclearance provision, because most preclearance requirements some years So I would hope my friends on the of us can’t go to our Governors or our ago, There will come a time when this other side who have, I think, appro- State legislatures to protect the fran- unprecedented power of the Federal priately opposed the gentleman’s chise from minorities. Government versus the sovereignty of amendment would also recognize that I know that the First Congressional the States will end. there is a large area in which we should District, the Second Congressional Dis- The preclearance requirement con- trict, the Seventh Congressional Dis- discuss the current status, vis-a-vis the tained in the Voting Rights Act is an current fact situations that exist with trict, the Fourth Congressional Dis- anomaly, a necessary anomaly over trict of Illinois are all Section 2 of the all jurisdictions. history, but it is an anomaly. And we Let us hope that as bad as the con- Voting Rights Act congressional dis- should understand that the Court tricts, from Virginia around to Texas, duct has been in the past, that we be- viewed it as such. lieve in redemption and that we believe because we still cannot trust Demo- The problem I have with the current crats, because we still cannot trust Re- that there can be changed hearts, and status of the Voting Rights Act is that we believe that we can change prac- publicans in Virginia, all the way it gives no opportunity for an escape around to Texas, to consider racial mi- tices and that we believe that, in fact, clause by those jurisdictions that have maybe the good will of our fellow citi- norities in the drawing of congres- proven, over the decades, that they sional districts. Sure, those States zens will prevail. And when it has done have, in fact, changed their practices. so, let us recognize that, give them must implement their plans by submit- There is no means by which a jurisdic- ting their plans to the Federal Govern- credit for it, and in the law provide in- tion can come forward and show that centives for other jurisdictions to also ment for preclearance. over a decade, they have not, in fact, Look at the language minorities. change their ways. discriminated but have acted appro- Look at what’s taking place in Texas. So with that, Mr. Chairman, I ask priately and, therefore, this tremen- Look at what’s taking place in New that we not support this amendment, dous Justice Department authority Mexico. New Mexico, a State that is 25 but at the same time recognize the le- will be no more there. percent Latino, and the State legisla- gitimacy of the shortcomings of the But this is not the place to deal with ture played games with what con- law, as applied currently, and the fail- stitutes an effective congressional dis- it, I would say. A funding resolution is ure of the Congress to make the trict that might give a Latino an op- not the place to deal with it. This is an changes to give credit to those jurisdic- portunity to represent a congressional important issue that ought to be ad- tions that have, in fact, acted in good district in Congress. It plays both sides dressed; and I would hope that my faith. against the middle. friends on the other side of the aisle I yield back the balance of my time. Both Democrats and Republicans, would recognize that when you have a Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I move through history, Mr. Chairman, have jurisdiction that has for 10, 20, 30, 40 to strike the last word. used race as a partisan advantage in years followed the law, perhaps we The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman trying to draw congressional districts ought to reward them and provide in- from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 and legislative districts. centives for other jurisdictions to do minutes. I appeal to you, Mr. Chairman, to re- the same. Also, historically, there is a Mr. FATTAH. Let me just make a ject this amendment at midnight; re- reason—almost a historical accident by couple of comments. I think that we’ve ject this unconstitutional, unprece- which some of the jurisdictions in Cali- seen why this is not the process for dented attack on the civil rights of fornia are covered. It had to do with a these types of riders on a bill. In States every American; reject efforts to un- low turnout election in which a large that are not covered by section 5, there dermine the implementation legisla- percentage of the people who were con- have been outrageous circumstances as tion of the 15th Amendment earned sidered citizens happened to be mili- it relates particularly to African Amer- through an American Civil War, along tary folks who didn’t vote in that area icans and access to the franchise. In with No. 13, 14, and 15; reject this effort in that particular election. And there’s Philadelphia, Octavius Catto was beat- to roll back the civil rights gains of been a static analysis which has re- en to death just a few blocks from my 1965 by undermining the funding in the sulted in those jurisdictions continuing childhood home when he tried to exer- Federal Government’s capacity to en- to be covered under that section of the cise his right to vote. sure that minorities have a chance to law which allows this unprecedented But our country has come a long represent themselves in the Congress of authority of the Justice Department to way. We’ve made a lot of progress. But the United States; reject this effort on preclear. section 5 is there for a reason. In these this evening. Both Democrats and Re- And I would hope that we would have States in the South, Nazi prisoners of publicans should reject it in a bipar- the courage to stand up and look at the war were treated better than African tisan manner. changes that have taken place and give Americans who had served in the war.

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But whatever the floor of the House today on this issue, Nation of men; it’s a Nation of laws. platform contains, whatever their per- when there were really Republicans When a Congress passes and a Presi- sonal preferences are, unless those laws that had joined in in the passage of the dent of any party signs a bill into law, are changed, unless those amendments Voting Rights Act, where Members of Mr. Chairman, it is the law of the land. are repealed by the people of these my party refused to be willing to grant And if a new President or a new Attor- States, they stand to remain the law of these rights to African Americans and ney General does not like an existing their States and they remain the law of to others, I think, is unfortunate. But law when they come into office, it’s not the land. I think we may be at a point where we his or her prerogative to decide wheth- It’s clear, in my opinion, the admin- can move forward. er or not to enforce that particular istration is turning the Justice Depart- To my friend from Georgia, who we law. ment into a legal mouthpiece for its are going to be in worship together to- campaign rather than its purpose: to b 2230 morrow morning at 8 a.m., I yield to enforce the law. Most concerning is the you. It is his or her constitutional obliga- fact that in turning the Justice De- Mr. BROUN of Georgia. I thank the tion to defend it. But somehow, Mr. partment into an instrument for legis- gentleman from Pennsylvania. Chairman, I’m sorry to say this fact is lating political favors rather than en- I apologize to my dear friend from lost on the current administration. In forcing the rule of law, this becomes Georgia if he’s gotten angry with this a very clear and flagrant violation of the Department of Politics, in my opin- amendment. It was never my intent to its responsibilities, the U.S. Depart- ion—not the Department of Justice. do so. And I am going to ask unani- ment of Justice, under the direction of So, Mr. Chairman, I urge my col- mous consent to withdraw the amend- Attorney General Eric Holder, and leagues to support this amendment, ment. with the blessing of the President, have support the folks of 30 States, the citi- I deplore discrimination of any kind. decided not to enforce the Defense of zens who have made decisions, and also As far as I am concerned, I believe in Marriage Act, which has been the law the citizens of 50 States that have the Bible. I think it’s the only standard of the land since JOE BIDEN voted for it passed their marriage laws. These are of truth that we have. As far as I am in 1996 and it was signed into law by protected under the Defense of Mar- concerned, there is only one race of President Bill Clinton. riage Act under contravention by those people: it’s the human race because we Tonight, I’m offering an amendment of us in Washington. all came from Adam and Eve. And no to prevent the Department of Justice With that, I yield back the balance of one—no one should be discriminated from spending taxpayer money to un- my time. against for any reason. dermine the Defense of Marriage Act Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I move I have the same dream that Martin and stop the Department of Justice to strike the requisite number of Luther King had, where people are ac- from ultimately undermining the rule words. cepted for their character and are not of law. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is discriminated against for their skin or As many of us know, just last night recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. their forefathers or anything else. And the 30th State actually passed an Chairman, to begin, I have read this any insinuation that I would ever be- amendment to amend its Constitution amendment. And if it were to be law in to protect traditional marriage. That lieve in any kind of discrimination or an hour, it does not appear that it would be the State of North Carolina. that I would try to suppress anyone would affect anything that’s now hap- from having their constitutionally In my opinion, it likely becomes an pening in the Federal Government. given rights, I detest that accusation, easy target for the administration. My The gentleman said that they were frankly. amendment would also prevent the De- trying to undermine the act and that Mr. FATTAH. The hour is late. Re- partment of Justice from interfering in they should enforce it. In fact, the ad- claiming my time, I want to thank you North Carolina, or any other State, ministration has been very clear: while for withdrawing your amendment. And over its marriage amendments and they disagreed with the act, they I thank the chairman for his previous marriage laws. would like it repealed, they in fact be- statements in this regard. We have 30 States that have marriage lieve it’s unconstitutional, it is now on Mr. BROUN of Georgia. I apologize amendments: Alaska, Nevada, Mis- the books, and nothing is being done in for any hurt feelings that anyone has sissippi, Missouri, Montana, Oregon contravention of the Defense of Mar- because I certainly wasn’t meaning to Colorado, Tennessee, Arizona, Cali- riage Act. That is, there are no things try to hurt anybody’s feelings. fornia, Nebraska, Arkansas, Georgia, now going on where the Federal Gov- Mr. FATTAH. Reclaiming my time, I Kentucky, Louisiana, North Dakota, ernment recognizes the rights of same- thank you very much. Ohio, Oklahoma, Utah, Texas, my fa- sex marriage. I yield back the balance of my time. vorite State, Kansas, Alabama, Idaho, So I guess my main opposition to Mr. BROUN of Georgia. I ask unani- South Carolina, South Dakota, Wis- this is that the bill is already big mous consent to withdraw my amend- consin, Florida, North Carolina, Michi- enough, but it doesn’t add anything in ment. gan, and Virginia. substance. It adds a few words. I would The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- The population of each of these yield if anyone can tell me what the tion, the amendment is withdrawn. States passed the marriage amendment There was no objection. reference is to not enforcing the act. to define marriage as they saw fit, and Now it is true the administration de- AMENDMENT NO. 24 OFFERED BY MR. this amendment would protect those clined to defend the act in court, but HUELSKAMP definitions from any contribution by not defending an act in court in no way Mr. HUELSKAMP. Mr. Chairman, I this Department. means that you are contravening any have an amendment at the desk. The Department of Justice and the The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will enforcement. Going to court is a dif- President of the United States do not designate the amendment. ferent story. As a matter of fact, the have to agree with the law, Mr. Chair- The text of the amendment is as fol- House Republican leadership has voted man, but they certainly have to en- lows: to go to court to defend it. force it and respect it. So I, again, would be glad if someone At the end of the bill (before the short Even though I believe it would be in title), insert the following: would tell me. The Defense of Marriage SEC. ll. None of the funds made available their political best interest to do so, 30 Act says the Federal Government will under this Act, may be used in contravention States have constitutional amend- grant no rights to same-sex married of the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law ments, again, defining marriage be- couples that come from marriage. It’s 104 199). tween one man and one woman. We not doing that. I agree the administra- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman have current officials of this adminis- tion doesn’t like that, but the sugges- from Kansas is recognized for 5 min- tration that have expressed their polit- tion that they are undermining the law utes. ical preferences against traditional is simply wrong. Mr. HUELSKAMP. Mr. Chairman, I marriage, against the Defense of Mar- Now I understand—and this may be know the hour is late; but as I think riage Act, and against various mar- the confusion—that the gentleman

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Maybe he this act may be not used in contraven- constitutional in the other and, frank- changed the amendment and somebody tion, because we certainly aren’t ly, ought to be withdrawn, but cer- forgot to change the speech, because spending by not spending any money. tainly should not be voted for; and so I the speech he gave may apply to the So maybe he meant to say we should urge my colleagues not to vote for this, earlier amendment, but it doesn’t spend the money, I don’t know. whatever you think of DOMA, frankly. apply to this one. So it seems to me But I understand his original inten- Because if DOMA is declared unconsti- kind of a waste. It’s late in the tion was ruled out of order. He had a tutional, this would be unconstitu- evening. But the evening is shot any- place in the agenda, so he offered an tional; and if it’s not, it’s unnecessary way. amendment. But it doesn’t mean very and has no effect in any event. So I It does not say the administration much. don’t know what the point of wasting shouldn’t go to court. That is not con- I yield back the balance of my time. our time with it is, but we should op- travening the Defense of Marriage Act. Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I move to pose it. Contravening the Defense of Marriage strike the last word. I yield back the balance of my time. Act would be extending benefits. And I The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Mr. POLIS. Mr. Chairman, I move to want to reassure the gentleman, when from New York is recognized for 5 min- strike the last word. I get married in July to Jim, I will not utes. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman be looking for any Federal benefits. He Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I had an- from Colorado is recognized for 5 min- wouldn’t be eligible for my pension, ticipated and we had been told that the utes. Mr. POLIS. Mr. Chairman, this is a even if I got one—I won’t get one. But gentleman was going to offer an very strange amendment, as my col- he wouldn’t be eligible if I got one. I amendment that said none of the funds leagues have pointed out. We are obvi- am very familiar with this. in this Act may be used by the Justice ously a very diverse country. Some In fact, nothing being done now by Department to argue for the Defense of States allow same-sex marriages; oth- the Federal Government or con- Marriage Act in court. And I was going ers do not. Some have civil unions. My templated by this administration con- to object on the same grounds that I home State of Colorado is currently travenes the Defense of Marriage Act. have in some other such amendments discussing this issue in the State legis- What the administration says is: We earlier day—that we should not be po- lature. It is certainly very contentious, think it’s unconstitutional, and we are liticizing the Justice Department. We and I wish them well in coming to a going to oppose it. should not be telling them: Do defend Now I know there are some who say— speedy resolution. this in court; don’t defend that in What this amendment does is simply the gentleman from Kansas, I agree, court. contravene something that doesn’t didn’t say that—some have said, How b 2240 occur. It talks about funds being used dare you to ask the court to throw out in contravention to the Defense of Mar- a law passed by Congress. You’ve heard But as the gentleman from Massa- riage Act. There are no such funds. that rhetoric. After all, Congress chusetts says, this amendment seems to do nothing at all. None of the funds This administration, as the last admin- passed this. How does the court dare to istration, has followed the Defense of overthrow it? Well, that’s an argument made available under this act may be used in contravention of the Defense of Marriage Act. I used to hear from my conservative Certainly out of political conven- Marriage Act. Well, none of the funds friends a lot more before the health ience, I would say would that it were, if are being use in contravention of the care bill came up. only this administration had been Defense of Marriage Act. The only cir- So let’s be clear, there are now two granting immigration rights or inherit- cumstance I can envision under which major pieces of legislation passed by ance and survivorship rights to com- funds might be used in contravention this Congress—not this particular mitted same-sex couples that were one—that are being contested and peo- of the Defense of Marriage Act would married in the States that have them; ple are asking the U.S. Supreme Court be after the Supreme Court declared but it is simply not the case. to throw them out. One is the Defense the Defense of Marriage Act unconsti- Now, I understand that there might of Marriage Act, one is the health care tutional. If the Court declared the De- be fears that perhaps some day a future bill. You can be against, in principle, fense of Marriage Act unconstitutional, administration might seek to violate the court’s throwing out an act of Con- then the Constitution frankly would the law in this area, but I think it gress as unconstitutional. You can be demand under the equal protection shows a fixation to try to single out for it in principle and differ as to the clause that funds be spent against the this area. I mean, a future administra- application. But there isn’t any way will of what had been the Defense of tion or any administration might try that you can say it is perfectly legiti- Marriage Act. to violate the law in any one of any mate to cancel the health care bill If the Defense of Marriage Act is un- number of areas. But to have a fixation through judicial intervention but not constitutional, then someone who is on and support for a government take- to challenge the Defense of Marriage married under the laws of some State over of the institution of marriage is a Act. that permits same-sex marriage will very dangerous precedent. And I wish So I assume they’re going to want a demand to have joint filing of income my colleagues on the other side of the roll call because they went through all taxes or demand the tax benefits that a aisle would help preserve the integrity this effort, they’d like to be able to spouse gets, and it would be unconsti- of marriage in this country and its im- talk about it in campaigns. It literally tutional not to grant that. portance to all families, including means nothing because there is no con- So this amendment is frankly silly mine, and my colleague from Massa- travention going on now. So I’ll be glad and shouldn’t clutter the statute books chusetts and many others. to vote against it. If other people vote because until and unless the Defense of We do not currently use any funds in for it, they can do so. Marriage Act is declared unconstitu- contravention of the Defense of Mar- Again, the Defense of Marriage Act tional, it means nothing. And once the riage Act. There are a number of us in says you don’t grant benefits to same- Defense of Marriage Act is declared un- this body who seek to repeal this act. sex couples as if they were married. constitutional, if it is, then this itself This House as a whole has not repealed Nobody is doing that. That isn’t hap- would be unconstitutional as against this act. It very much has the rule of pening. It isn’t planned. It won’t hap- the equal protection clause. law. But just like other laws, the ad- pen until and unless the Supreme So I urge people to vote against it be- ministration and the executive branch Court finds unconstitutionality. And cause, one, we shouldn’t pass meaning- are charged with implementing that refusing to defend an act in court, in less statutes, which this is or would be, law. the English language, is not contraven- unless DOMA is declared unconstitu- I think it is a bizarre step to single tion. As a matter of fact, it says none tional. And we shouldn’t pass clearly out one particular area of law with of the funds made available may be unconstitutional statutes which this many, many, many laws that the exec- used in contravention. Well, not going would be if DOMA is declared unconsti- utive branch operates under and say we

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To be my statement, but if I have time, I will the Constitution, they are completely clear, if this amendment passes, it has yield to the gentleman from Colorado. unqualified to legislate from the bench no bearing on the administration’s de- States issue marriage licenses be- or determine what’s constitutional and cision not to defend the undefensible, cause they want to promote and en- what’s unconstitutional; and three of namely, the government takeover of courage an activity and a behavior, not the seven were up for a retention ballot marriage that my colleagues on the because they want to punish another a year ago last November, and they other side of the aisle seem to support. behavior. It is because there is some- were all three voted off the bench, the Marriage is a very personal relation- thing that they have determined has first time in the history of the State, ship between two people who are in value, and so they give a permit to do partly because people disagreed with love. And, of course, it’s precise defini- that which is otherwise illegal, and the policy they sought to impose by tion is up to each State in terms of that’s what a definition of a license is. legislating from the bench, mostly be- With regard to the President and the who they allow and under what condi- cause the people in the State under- executive branch, the Constitution and tions they allow to marry. And to have stood that you cannot have judges that the oath that’s implied in the Constitu- the Federal Government enter this de- will find rights in the Constitution tion, the oath that the President takes bate is very contrary to the definition that were up to this point unimagined. that is implied that he adheres to in of marriage itself and frankly debases Judges that can imagine rights in the the Constitution says he shall take the thousands of same-sex marriages Constitution will take your rights care that the laws are faithfully exe- that have occurred in this country. away. A President that will change his So again, while this amendment cuted. And so the law of the United States position, that will not uphold his oath would do nothing and certainly is DOMA, the Defense of Marriage Act. of office to take care that the laws are wouldn’t jeopardize the administra- The President’s obligation, and his ap- faithfully executed, that will direct the tion’s decision not to defend the pointees and all of those in the execu- Department of Justice to work against undefensible, namely, the government tive branch of government, is to take and the Solicitor General to work takeover of marriage, I still urge oppo- care that the laws are faithfully exe- against Federal law will turn this sition to this measure because I think cuted. The appointments of the Presi- thing 180 and use the Federal resources it is bizarre to single out one par- dent and the executive branch are against the will of the people of the ticular area or one particular type of bound by his oath, and they take their United States, and that’s the marriage that some Members of this own oath to uphold this Constitution. Huelskamp amendment, and I support body may not personally approve of. And when the President of the United it. I yield back the balance of my time. States decides he is going to flip on his I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Chairman, I position, or maybe let it evolve into a Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word. condition, and then direct, and I be- move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is lieve it is direct, the Department of The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman recognized for 5 minutes. Justice to first refuse to support and from Ohio is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. KING of Iowa. I rise in support of Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Chairman, I have the Solicitor General no longer the Huelskamp amendment. I listened didn’t plan to speak on this amend- support Federal law passed by a major- to the gentleman from Colorado say at ment; but I have to tell you, I find it to ity of this Congress, the House and least three times, a government take- be an unfortunate amendment. I find it Senate and signed by President Clinton over of marriage. Yes, the faith and the and then turn around, and now we’re to be an unfortunate amendment not church and the churches have been the concerned that they are going to use for what some people might suspect. I ones who have established marriage taxpayer resources to defy a legitimate was here for the Defense of Marriage over the centuries and over the mil- law that is the will of the people and Act. I supported the Defense of Mar- lennia. But when it comes to civil mar- on the books in the Federal Register. riage Act. I believe the Defense of Mar- riage, the government writes the rules. That’s what the amendment does riage Act is constitutional. If the government is writing the rules, that Mr. HUELSKAMP has offered. It But this amendment is symptomatic it’s not a takeover of marriage. The says it’s bad enough that you don’t of what I think the problem of this definition of marriage from the begin- keep your oath to take care that the Congress has been since it convened ning of time has been a man and laws of the United States are faithfully last January, and that is first the CR woman joined together, hopefully in executed, and we want to say to you, and then some other bills, and now the holy matrimony, for the purposes of Don’t at least turn a 180 on us and go appropriations bills. Some folks have encouraging a family unit and raising against the will of the American people decided that they should just be a pi- children and pouring our values down and use taxpayer dollars to work nata, filled with all kinds of extraneous through that crucible of marriage into against the will of the American peo- issues that have nothing to do with the the next generation because that’s the ple, against your oath of office and core mission. most successful and effective way that against the statute. This issue that is the subject of this we can advance civilization. So out of courtesy, I would yield to amendment, I would tell the author Government has an interest in pro- the gentleman from Colorado. who was not here when DOMA was moting marriage for the purposes of Mr. POLIS. I thank the gentleman passed, is being resolved. The Justice holding together the continuity of our from Iowa. Department, I think wrongly, made a culture and our civilization. It is not a Just for a brief question, the gentle- decision not to defend the lawsuit. But nefarious thing. It’s not the govern- man’s home State of Iowa does allow as Mr. NADLER said in a previous ment taking over marriage. It is the same-sex couples to marry, and I would amendment, and I commend him for voice of the American culture and the just like to ask in reference to the first saying it, that’s the executive’s prerog- American people seeking to advance part of your remarks whether your ative. But once they make that deci- into the following generations the best home State of Iowa in any way, shape, sion, the Congress is not powerless, and values that we have. or form, whether civilization is in jeop- the Congress has taken action. And so And those that say it is discrimina- ardy or if any of the things that you the committee that exists here in the tion to determine what marriage is, I mentioned in the early part of your re- House voted to employ outside counsel. would argue instead, Mr. Chairman, marks have, in fact, hurt your home Outside counsel is vigorously defending that government provides a license. State of Iowa? the House’s position in the Defense of The States provide licenses for mar- Mr. KING of Iowa. Reclaiming my Marriage Act, and I think there are 30 riage. A license is a definition to do time, civilization is in jeopardy. It’s in lawsuits across the country.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2550 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 b 2250 tions of the executive, as has been stat- United States, not to wake up every This matter will be resolved, and the ed, are their prerogative. And clearly, morning and decide: I think I can find courts will either say that it’s con- there have been no actions by the gov- an unconstitutional basis for a law stitutional or unconstitutional, and ernment that should be contravened. passed by the Congress. then we will all abide by that decision. More importantly, I believe in the Think of what that would mean. It Now, where I find fault with my civil liberties of all people and the would mean that you have an adminis- Democratic friends is that we’ve had a rights of all people. I believe that this tration in every instance deciding what couple of markups in the legislative amendment undermines the rights of laws they want and what laws they branch, and they’re all exercised about all people and would graciously ask don’t want that are on the books, in- the money that it’s costing us for out- this Member to look at it from both stead of coming here to the Congress side counsel. Well, you can’t have it the perspective of individual rights, of and attempting to change what the law both ways. Either the administration civil liberties, of the 10th Amendment, is. If we believe that we have an obliga- is going to defend it through the Jus- and whether or not the executive has tion when we hold up our hands to up- tice Department, or we’re going to done anything that relates to his hold the Constitution, that means we avail ourselves of our constitutional amendment. don’t just turn over things to the responsibilities, hire outside counsel. I, lastly, will say that the President courts and say you decide whether it’s So you can’t criticize the speaker for of the United States, who commented constitutional. paying a lawyer to defend their posi- today, has every right to speak either We are duty bound to pass what we tion. his conscience, his heart, or his mind. think are constitutional laws. And the Likewise, I would suggest to my side An amendment on the floor attempting administration—of whatever stripe—is of the aisle that this doesn’t belong on to question that has no relationship to obligated to attempt to defend those Mr. WOLF’s bill. There is not a prob- speech today versus actions which need laws unless they can’t find a constitu- lem. This matter will be resolved; it is to be contravened. There are no actions tional basis for it, not to seek every being resolved. I think that this entire to be contravened, so I ask the gen- possible unconstitutional basis so they string of limitation amendments is dis- tleman to respectfully withdraw his don’t have to defend. That’s what the turbing because they continue a pat- amendment. problem is here. tern now that’s gone on for 18 months, I yield back the balance of my time. And so while I understand many of and I don’t think that’s what an open Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- the arguments made here and I under- rule is all about. fornia. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike stand what my friend from Ohio said— I yield back the balance of my time. the requisite number of words. and I agree with much of what he Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Mr. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is said—let’s not just say, well, it’s the Chairman, I move to strike the req- recognized for 5 minutes. prerogative of the executive branch to uisite number of words. Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- decide if they want to defend laws The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman fornia. Mr. Chairman, I wasn’t going to passed by the United States. That has is recognized for 5 minutes. speak, but I have heard this argument not been the tradition of this country. Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. I thank made time and time again that it’s the It has not been the experience. It has the distinguished gentleman from Ohio prerogative of the executive branch to not been the legacy of Democratic and who just spoke on the floor of the decide whether it’s going to defend a Republican administrations going back House. He’s an appropriator, and he law legally passed by the Congress and to the founding of this Republic. sees this litany of limitations as being signed by the President. That is hyper- Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Will the challenging. I know that Members are bole. That is incorrect. gentleman yield? probably drafting some more limita- There is an obligation, by tradition Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- tions as we speak, and I certainly re- and by the law, that the Attorney Gen- fornia. I yield to the gentlelady. spect their prerogative. eral is duty bound to defend duly con- b 2300 stituted laws of the United States so I would just add this point: as I lis- Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. I thank long as he or she can find a constitu- tened to my good friend from Iowa— the distinguished gentleman from Cali- tional basis for it. It is not the purpose, who I know is certainly a civil liber- fornia. I’m not sure if he misinter- nor has it been in the past, in Demo- tarian and believes in individual rights, preted comments that have been made cratic and Republican administrations, and I would imagine the proponent of on the floor of the House, but I will for a Justice Department to arrogate this amendment does as well—I would just speak to this point. ask the proponent of the amendment, to themselves the responsibility of de- That is too broad a statement to say as he has listened to the debate, to ciding which laws they like and which about the present Department of Jus- simply withdraw the amendment. laws they did not like. You are sup- tice when every single day lawyers in There are several factors that would posed to be the attorney for the United the Department of Justice, including contribute to that: one, the query that States and recognized as such. the Attorney General, go out and de- was made by the gentleman from Mas- I recall as Attorney General of Cali- fend the laws of this land. And so I’d sachusetts as to whether the amend- fornia I was required at times to defend ask the gentleman to reflect on that ment even does anything. But as well, laws that I had voted against, but I broad statement because that is not ac- if we look at the 10th Amendment— could find a constitutional basis for it. curate. which my friends on the other side of My real problem with this administra- I thank the gentleman for yielding. the aisle have always paraded before tion is they strained to find any con- Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- us—that even though there is a Federal stitutional basis to not defend. That is fornia. I take back my time. law, the DOMA law, that there are turning it on its side. I will not accept the gentlelady’s ar- matters that should be left to the The point of fact is when the execu- gument that I was condemning the ac- States. tive branch does not do what they tions of those people in the Justice De- As recounted by the gentleman from should do, it requires us to make a department who are excellent civil serv- Colorado, there are many different po- cision as to whether we should now pay ants. sitions on this issue throughout the for outside counsel. That has not been I am specifically talking about the different States. Some have positions, the tradition of the United States. Attorney General of the United States some do not. Now we have an amend- This Justice Department, in my judg- who, evidently, made the decision or, if ment that simply seems to deal with ment, based on the experience I’ve had he didn’t make the decision, failed to actions stated by the executive on this here in this Congress, 18 years, my make the proper decision to uphold the very day. years as the chief legal officer of the laws of the United States duly enacted My friend from Iowa wanted to speak State of California, and 35 or 40 years by this Congress. about what the President has said and as a practicing attorney, tells me that I yield back the balance of my time. what he has not said. What are we dis- this administration has fundamentally The Acting CHAIR. The question is cussing here, the views of the President failed in its obligation to attempt to on the amendment offered by the gen- or the actions of the executive? The ac- faithfully carry out the laws of the tleman from Kansas (Mr. HUELSKAMP).

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2551 The question was taken; and the Act- Accordingly, the Committee rose; An amendment by Mr. HOLT of New ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Jersey. peared to have it. WESTMORELAND) having assumed the Amendment No. 7 by Mr. CRAVAACK Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I de- chair, Mr. PRICE of Georgia, Acting of Minnesota. mand a recorded vote. Chair of the Committee of the Whole Second amendment by Mr. FLAKE of The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House on the state of the Union, re- Arizona. clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- ported that that Committee, having Third amendment by Mr. FLAKE of ceedings on the amendment offered by had under consideration the bill (H.R. Arizona. the gentleman from Kansas will be 5326) making appropriations for the De- The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes postponed. partments of Commerce and Justice, the time for any electronic vote after Mr. CLARKE of Michigan. Mr. Chair- Science, and Related Agencies for the the first vote in this series. man, I move to strike the last word. fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, AMENDMENT NO. 24 OFFERED BY MR. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is and for other purposes, had come to no HUELSKAMP recognized for 5 minutes. resolution thereon. The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Mr. CLARKE of Michigan. I rise to f business is the demand for a recorded engage in a colloquy with the esteemed REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- vote on the amendment offered by the subcommittee chair. gentleman from Kansas (Mr. First of all, I wanted to support the VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5652, SEQUESTER REPLACE- HUELSKAMP) on which further pro- inclusion of $47 million in the National ceedings were postponed and on which Science Foundation Educational and MENT RECONCILIATION ACT OF 2012 the ayes prevailed by voice vote. Human Resources Account. This is The Clerk will redesignate the going to really further the effort to Mr. WOODALL, from the Committee amendment. help educate Americans in the area of on Rules, submitted a privileged report The Clerk redesignated the amend- science, technology, engineering, and (Rept. No. 112 472) on the resolution (H. ment. mathematics. It will help inspire many Res. 648) providing for consideration of RECORDED VOTE of our young people to study math and the bill (H.R. 5652) to provide for rec- The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote science and then go into these engi- onciliation pursuant to section 201 of has been demanded. neering and technology fields as ca- the concurrent resolution on the budg- A recorded vote was ordered. reers. et for fiscal year 2013, which was re- The vote was taken by electronic de- Some of the most engaging ways to ferred to the House Calendar and or- vice, and there were—ayes 245, noes 171, inspire young people to study math and dered to be printed. not voting 15, as follows: science involve informal education set- f tings, such as our science centers [Roll No. 235] throughout this country, most notably, COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, AYES—245 AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- the Detroit Science Center, which en- Adams Denham Hurt gages in programs that inspire many PRIATIONS ACT, 2013 Aderholt Dent Issa The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Akin DesJarlais Jenkins inner-city youth and metro-Detroit Alexander Diaz-Balart Johnson (IL) youth to get involved in education in ant to House Resolution 643 and rule Amash Dold Johnson (OH) science and mathematics. XVIII, the Chair declares the House in Amodei Dreier Johnson, Sam So I wanted to thank the chair and the Committee of the Whole House on Austria Duffy Jones Bachmann Duncan (SC) Jordan the ranking member for including the the state of the Union for the further Bachus Duncan (TN) Kelly resources in the National Science consideration of the bill, H.R. 5326. Barletta Ellmers King (IA) Foundation’s budget to help provide Will the gentleman from Georgia Barrow Emerson King (NY) (Mr. PRICE) kindly resume the chair. Bartlett Farenthold Kingston competitive grants to many organiza- Barton (TX) Fincher Kinzinger (IL) tions such as the Detroit Science Cen- b 2305 Bass (NH) Fitzpatrick Kissell ter to help further inspire and engage Benishek Flake Kline IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE our young people to study math and Berg Fleischmann Labrador Accordingly, the House resolved Biggert Fleming Lamborn science. itself into the Committee of the Whole Bilbray Flores Lance And we have a lot of jobs available, Bilirakis Forbes Landry House on the state of the Union for the even in metro Detroit in manufac- Bishop (GA) Fortenberry Lankford further consideration of the bill (H.R. turing and technology. We just need Bishop (UT) Foxx Latham 5326) making appropriations for the De- Black Franks (AZ) Latta the people trained in those areas. This partments of Commerce and Justice, Blackburn Frelinghuysen Lipinski effort, this funding will help encourage Bonner Gallegly LoBiondo Science, and Related Agencies for the many of our young people to enjoy the Boren Gardner Long fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, Boustany Garrett Lucas intellectual stimulation of math and and for other purposes, with Mr. PRICE Brady (TX) Gerlach Luetkemeyer science, and then encourage them to go Brooks Gibbs Lungren, Daniel of Georgia (Acting Chair) in the chair. into careers that are not only fruitful Broun (GA) Gibson E. The Clerk read the title of the bill. Buchanan Gingrey (GA) Mack for them, but will help our country’s The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- Bucshon Gohmert Manzullo economy become more competitive in mittee of the Whole rose earlier today, Buerkle Goodlatte Marchant the global marketplace. an amendment offered by the gen- Burgess Gosar Marino Mr. WOLF. Will the gentleman yield? Burton (IN) Gowdy Matheson tleman from Kansas (Mr. HUELSKAMP) Calvert Granger McCarthy (CA) Mr. CLARKE of Michigan. I yield to had been disposed of and the bill had Camp Graves (GA) McClintock the gentleman from Virginia. been read through page 101, line 10. Campbell Graves (MO) McCotter Mr. WOLF. I thank the gentleman for Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, Canseco Griffin (AR) McHenry his interest in and advocacy for STEM Capito Griffith (VA) McIntyre proceedings will now resume on those Carter Grimm McKeon education. I share his belief that STEM amendments on which further pro- Cassidy Guinta McKinley education must be a national priority, ceedings were postponed, in the fol- Chabot Guthrie McMorris and I think the more we invest in it, it Chaffetz Hall Rodgers lowing order: Chandler Harper Meehan is very important for this country so Amendment No. 24 by Mr. Coble Harris Mica the 21st century is the American cen- HUELSKAMP of Kansas. Coffman (CO) Hartzler Miller (FL) tury and not the Chinese century. And An amendment by Mr. LANDRY of Cole Hastings (WA) Miller (MI) I look forward to working with him on Conaway Heck Miller, Gary Louisiana. Costello Hensarling Mulvaney this issue as we move forward. Amendment No. 32 by Mr. GARDNER Cravaack Herger Murphy (PA) Mr. CLARKE of Michigan. Mr. Chair, of Colorado. Crawford Herrera Beutler Myrick I yield back the balance of my time. An amendment by Mr. ROHRABACHER Crenshaw Holden Neugebauer Critz Huelskamp Noem Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move of California. Cuellar Huizenga (MI) Nugent that the Committee do now rise. An amendment by Mr. LEWIS of Geor- Culberson Hultgren Nunes The motion was agreed to. gia. Davis (KY) Hunter Nunnelee

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2552 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 Olson Rokita Stutzman b 2330 McClintock Pompeo Sessions Palazzo Rooney Sullivan McCotter Posey Shimkus Paul Roskam Thompson (PA) Mrs. BONO MACK and Ms. RICH- McHenry Price (GA) Shuler Paulsen Ross (AR) Thornberry ARDSON changed their vote from McIntyre Quayle Shuster Pearce Ross (FL) Tiberi ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ McKeon Reed Simpson McKinley Rehberg Pence Royce Tipton Messrs. LIPINSKI, RAHALL, Smith (NE) Peterson Runyan Turner (NY) McMorris Reichert Smith (TX) Petri Ryan (WI) Turner (OH) BARLETTA and FITZPATRICK Rodgers Renacci Southerland Pitts Scalise Upton changed their vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Meehan Ribble Stearns Platts Schilling Walberg So the amendment was agreed to. Mica Rigell Stivers Miller (FL) Roby Poe (TX) Schmidt Walden The result of the vote was announced Stutzman Pompeo Schock Walsh (IL) Miller (MI) Roe (TN) Thompson (PA) Miller, Gary Rogers (AL) Posey Schweikert Webster as above recorded. Thornberry Mulvaney Rogers (KY) Price (GA) Scott (SC) West Stated for: Tipton Myrick Rogers (MI) Rahall Scott, Austin Westmoreland Turner (NY) Mr. QUAYLE. Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 235 Neugebauer Rohrabacher Reed Sensenbrenner Whitfield Turner (OH) I was unavoidably detained. Had I been Noem Rokita Rehberg Sessions Wilson (SC) present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Nugent Roskam Walberg Renacci Shimkus Wittman Walsh (IL) Stated against: Nunes Ross (AR) Ribble Shuler Wolf Nunnelee Ross (FL) Webster Rigell Shuster Womack Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 235, I was Olson Runyan Westmoreland Rivera Simpson Woodall away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Palazzo Ryan (WI) Wilson (SC) Roby Smith (NE) Yoder ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Paul Scalise Wittman Roe (TN) Smith (NJ) Young (AK) I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Paulsen Schilling Wolf Rogers (AL) Smith (TX) Young (FL) Pearce Schmidt Womack Rogers (KY) Southerland Young (IN) AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. LANDRY Pence Schock Woodall Rogers (MI) Stearns The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Peterson Schweikert Yoder Rohrabacher Stivers business is the demand for a recorded Petri Scott (SC) Young (AK) Pitts Scott, Austin Young (IN) NOES—171 vote on the amendment offered by the Poe (TX) Sensenbrenner gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Ackerman Green, Gene Owens NOES—201 Altmire Grijalva Pallone LANDRY) on which further proceedings Andrews Gutierrez Pascrell were postponed and on which the noes Ackerman Frank (MA) Neal Baca Hahn Pastor (AZ) prevailed by voice vote. Altmire Fudge Olver Baldwin Hanabusa Pelosi Andrews Garamendi Owens The Clerk will redesignate the Baca Gerlach Pallone Bass (CA) Hanna Perlmutter amendment. Becerra Hastings (FL) Peters Baldwin Gonzalez Pascrell Berkley Hayworth Pingree (ME) The Clerk redesignated the amend- Barrow Green, Al Pastor (AZ) Bass (CA) Green, Gene Pelosi Berman Heinrich Polis ment. Becerra Griffith (VA) Perlmutter Bishop (NY) Higgins Price (NC) RECORDED VOTE Berkley Grijalva Peters Blumenauer Himes Quigley The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Bilbray Grimm Pingree (ME) Bonamici Hinchey Rangel Bishop (GA) Hahn Platts Bono Mack Hinojosa Reyes has been demanded. Bishop (NY) Hanabusa Polis Boswell Hirono Richardson A recorded vote was ordered. Blumenauer Hastings (FL) Price (NC) Brady (PA) Hochul Richmond The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Bonamici Hayworth Quigley Brown (FL) Holt Ros-Lehtinen minute vote. Boswell Heinrich Rahall Butterfield Honda Rothman (NJ) Brady (PA) Higgins Rangel Capps Hoyer Roybal-Allard The vote was taken by electronic de- Braley (IA) Himes Reyes Capuano Israel Ruppersberger vice, and there were—ayes 218, noes 201, Brown (FL) Hinchey Richardson Cardoza Jackson (IL) Rush not voting 12, as follows: Butterfield Hinojosa Richmond Carney Jackson Lee Ryan (OH) Capito Hirono Rivera [Roll No. 236] Carson (IN) (TX) Sa´ nchez, Linda Capps Holden Rooney Castor (FL) Johnson (GA) T. AYES—218 Capuano Holt Ros-Lehtinen Cardoza Honda Rothman (NJ) Chu Johnson, E. B. Sanchez, Loretta Adams Costa Hartzler Carnahan Hoyer Roybal-Allard Cicilline Kaptur Sarbanes Aderholt Cravaack Hastings (WA) Carney Israel Royce Clarke (MI) Keating Schakowsky Akin Crawford Heck Carson (IN) Jackson (IL) Ruppersberger Clarke (NY) Kildee Schiff Alexander Crenshaw Hensarling Castor (FL) Jackson Lee Rush Clay Kind Schrader Amash Culberson Herger Chandler (TX) Ryan (OH) Amodei Davis (KY) Herrera Beutler Cleaver Larsen (WA) Schwartz Chu Johnson (GA) Sa´ nchez, Linda Austria Denham Hochul Clyburn Larson (CT) Scott (VA) Cicilline Johnson (IL) T. Bachmann DesJarlais Huelskamp Cohen LaTourette Scott, David Clarke (MI) Johnson, E. B. Sanchez, Loretta Bachus Dreier Huizenga (MI) Conyers Lee (CA) Serrano Clarke (NY) Kaptur Sarbanes Barletta Duffy Hultgren Cooper Levin Sewell Clay Keating Schakowsky Bartlett Duncan (SC) Hunter Costa Lewis (CA) Sherman Cleaver Kildee Schiff Barton (TX) Duncan (TN) Hurt Courtney Lewis (GA) Sires Clyburn Kind Schrader Bass (NH) Ellmers Issa Crowley Loebsack Smith (WA) Cohen Langevin Schwartz Benishek Emerson Jenkins Cummings Lofgren, Zoe Speier Connolly (VA) Larsen (WA) Scott (VA) Berg Farenthold Johnson, Sam Davis (CA) Lowey Stark Conyers Larson (CT) Scott, David Biggert Fincher Jones ´ Cooper LaTourette Serrano Davis (IL) Lujan Sutton Bilirakis Flake Jordan Costello Lee (CA) Sewell DeFazio Lynch Terry Bishop (UT) Fleischmann Kelly Courtney Levin Sherman DeGette Maloney Thompson (CA) Black Fleming King (IA) Critz Lewis (GA) Sires DeLauro Markey Thompson (MS) Blackburn Flores King (NY) Crowley Lipinski Smith (NJ) Deutch Matsui Tierney Bonner Forbes Kingston Cuellar LoBiondo Smith (WA) Dicks McCarthy (NY) Tonko Bono Mack Foxx Kinzinger (IL) Cummings Loebsack Speier Dingell McCollum Towns Boren Frelinghuysen Kissell Davis (CA) Lofgren, Zoe Stark Doggett McDermott Tsongas Boustany Gallegly Kline Davis (IL) Lowey Sutton Brady (TX) Gardner Labrador Doyle McGovern Van Hollen DeFazio Luja´ n Terry ´ Brooks Garrett Lamborn Edwards McNerney Velazquez DeGette Lynch Thompson (CA) Broun (GA) Gibbs Lance Ellison Michaud Visclosky DeLauro Maloney Thompson (MS) Buchanan Gibson Landry Engel Miller (NC) Walz (MN) Dent Markey Tiberi Bucshon Gingrey (GA) Lankford Eshoo Miller, George Wasserman Deutch Matsui Tierney Buerkle Gohmert Latham Farr Moore Schultz Diaz-Balart McCarthy (NY) Tonko Burgess Goodlatte Latta Fattah Moran Waters Dicks McCollum Towns Burton (IN) Gosar Lewis (CA) Frank (MA) Murphy (CT) Watt Dingell McDermott Tsongas Calvert Gowdy Long Fudge Nadler Waxman Doggett McGovern Upton Camp Granger Lucas Garamendi Napolitano Welch Dold McNerney Van Hollen Campbell Graves (GA) Luetkemeyer Doyle Michaud Vela´ zquez Gonzalez Neal Wilson (FL) Canseco Graves (MO) Lummis Edwards Miller (NC) Visclosky Green, Al Olver Woolsey Carter Griffin (AR) Lungren, Daniel Ellison Miller, George Walden Cassidy Guinta E. Engel Moore Walz (MN) NOT VOTING—15 Chabot Guthrie Mack Eshoo Moran Wasserman Chaffetz Gutierrez Manzullo Braley (IA) Filner Meeks Farr Murphy (CT) Schultz Coble Hall Marchant Cantor Kucinich Quayle Fattah Murphy (PA) Watt Coffman (CO) Hanna Marino Carnahan Langevin Reichert Fitzpatrick Nadler Waxman Cole Harper Matheson Connolly (VA) Lummis Slaughter Fortenberry Napolitano Welch Conaway Harris McCarthy (CA) Donnelly (IN) McCaul Yarmuth

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Granger Lynch Rokita NOT VOTING—6 There is 1 minute remaining. Graves (GA) Mack Rooney Cantor Filner Meeks Graves (MO) Maloney Ros-Lehtinen Donnelly (IN) Kucinich Slaughter Green, Al Manzullo Roskam b 2333 Green, Gene Marchant Ross (AR) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR So the amendment was agreed to. Griffin (AR) Marino Ross (FL) The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Griffith (VA) Markey Rothman (NJ) There is 1 minute remaining. The result of the vote was announced Grimm Matheson Roybal-Allard as above recorded. Guinta Matsui Royce b 2336 Stated for: Guthrie McCarthy (CA) Runyan Hahn McCarthy (NY) Ruppersberger Ms. BASS of California changed her Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. Mr. Chair, on roll- Hall McCaul Ryan (OH) vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ call No. 236, had I been present, I would have Hanabusa McClintock Ryan (WI) So the amendment was agreed to. voted ‘‘aye.’’ Hanna McCotter Sanchez, Loretta Harper McDermott Sarbanes The result of the vote was announced Stated against: Harris McGovern Scalise as above recorded. Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 236, I was Hartzler McHenry Schiff Stated against: away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Hastings (WA) McIntyre Schilling Hayworth McKeon Schmidt Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 237, I was ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Heck McKinley Schock away from the Capitol due to prior commit- I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Heinrich McMorris Schrader ments to my constituents. Had I been present, AMENDMENT NO. 32 OFFERED BY MR. GARDNER Hensarling Rodgers Schwartz I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Herger McNerney Schweikert Herrera Beutler Meehan Scott (SC) AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. ROHRABACHER business is the demand for a recorded Higgins Mica Scott, Austin The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished vote on the amendment offered by the Himes Michaud Sensenbrenner Hinojosa Miller (FL) Sessions business is the demand for a recorded gentleman from Colorado (Mr. GARD- Hochul Miller (MI) Sewell vote on the amendment offered by the NER) on which further proceedings were Holden Miller, Gary Shimkus gentleman from California (Mr. ROHR- postponed and on which the noes pre- Holt Moran Shuler ABACHER) on which further proceedings vailed by voice vote. Honda Mulvaney Shuster Hoyer Murphy (CT) Simpson were postponed and on which the noes The Clerk will redesignate the Huelskamp Murphy (PA) Smith (NE) prevailed by voice vote. amendment. Huizenga (MI) Myrick Smith (NJ) The Clerk will redesignate the The Clerk redesignated the amend- Hultgren Napolitano Smith (TX) amendment. ment. Hunter Neal Smith (WA) Hurt Neugebauer Southerland The Clerk redesignated the amend- RECORDED VOTE Israel Noem Stearns ment. The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Issa Nugent Stivers RECORDED VOTE has been demanded. Jackson Lee Nunes Stutzman (TX) Nunnelee Sullivan The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote A recorded vote was ordered. Jenkins Olson Sutton has been demanded. The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Johnson (IL) Owens Terry A recorded vote was ordered. minute vote. Johnson (OH) Palazzo Thompson (PA) Johnson, E. B. Pallone Thornberry The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- The vote was taken by electronic de- Johnson, Sam Pascrell Tiberi minute vote. vice, and there were—ayes 357, noes 68, Jones Paul Tierney The vote was taken by electronic de- not voting 6, as follows: Jordan Paulsen Tipton Kaptur Pearce Tonko vice, and there were—ayes 163, noes 262, [Roll No. 237] Keating Pelosi Tsongas not voting 6, as follows: AYES—357 Kelly Pence Turner (NY) Kildee Perlmutter Turner (OH) [Roll No. 238] Adams Brooks Crenshaw Kind Peters Upton AYES—163 Aderholt Broun (GA) Critz King (IA) Peterson Van Hollen Akin Buchanan Cuellar King (NY) Petri Walberg Ackerman Davis (CA) Honda Alexander Bucshon Culberson Kingston Pingree (ME) Walden Amash Davis (IL) Hoyer Altmire Buerkle Davis (KY) Kinzinger (IL) Pitts Walsh (IL) Amodei DeFazio Israel Amash Burgess DeFazio Kissell Platts Webster Andrews DeGette Jackson (IL) Amodei Burton (IN) DeGette Kline Poe (TX) West Baldwin DeLauro Jackson Lee Austria Calvert DeLauro Labrador Polis Westmoreland Bass (CA) Deutch (TX) Baca Camp Denham Lamborn Pompeo Whitfield Bass (NH) Doggett Johnson (GA) Bachmann Campbell Dent Lance Posey Wilson (FL) Becerra Doyle Johnson (IL) Bachus Canseco DesJarlais Landry Price (GA) Wilson (SC) Benishek Edwards Johnson, E. B. Barletta Capito Diaz-Balart Langevin Quayle Wittman Berkley Ellison Langevin Barrow Capps Dicks Lankford Quigley Wolf Berman Engel Larson (CT) Bartlett Capuano Dingell Larsen (WA) Rahall Womack Bishop (NY) Eshoo LaTourette Barton (TX) Cardoza Doggett Larson (CT) Reed Woodall Blumenauer Farr Lee (CA) Bass (CA) Carnahan Dold Latham Rehberg Yarmuth Bonamici Fattah Lewis (GA) Bass (NH) Carney Doyle Latta Reichert Yoder Brady (PA) Flake Loebsack Becerra Carter Dreier Levin Renacci Young (AK) Broun (GA) Frank (MA) Lofgren, Zoe Benishek Cassidy Duffy Lewis (CA) Reyes Young (FL) Burton (IN) Fudge Lowey ´ Berg Castor (FL) Duncan (SC) Lewis (GA) Ribble Young (IN) Butterfield Garamendi Lujan Berkley Chabot Duncan (TN) Campbell Garrett Lummis Biggert Chaffetz Ellmers NOES—68 Capps Green, Al Maloney Bilbray Chandler Emerson Capuano Grijalva Markey Bilirakis Chu Engel Ackerman Davis (CA) Hirono Carnahan Grimm Matsui Bishop (GA) Cicilline Farenthold Andrews Davis (IL) Jackson (IL) Carney Gutierrez McCarthy (NY) Bishop (NY) Clarke (MI) Fincher Baldwin Deutch Johnson (GA) Carson (IN) Hahn McClintock Bishop (UT) Clyburn Fitzpatrick Berman Edwards LaTourette Castor (FL) Hanabusa McCollum Black Coble Flake Bonamici Ellison Lee (CA) Chu Hanna McDermott Blackburn Coffman (CO) Fleischmann Brown (FL) Eshoo Lipinski Cicilline Hastings (FL) McGovern Blumenauer Cole Fleming Butterfield Farr Lofgren, Zoe Clarke (MI) Hayworth McNerney Bonner Conaway Flores Carson (IN) Fattah McCollum Clarke (NY) Heck Michaud Bono Mack Connolly (VA) Forbes Clarke (NY) Fudge Miller (NC) Clay Heinrich Miller, George Boren Cooper Fortenberry Clay Garamendi Miller, George Cohen Higgins Moore Boswell Costa Foxx Cleaver Gonzalez Moore Connolly (VA) Himes Moran Boustany Costello Frank (MA) Cohen Grijalva Nadler Conyers Hinchey Mulvaney Brady (PA) Courtney Franks (AZ) Conyers Gutierrez Olver Courtney Hirono Murphy (CT) Brady (TX) Cravaack Frelinghuysen Crowley Hastings (FL) Pastor (AZ) Critz Holden Nadler Braley (IA) Crawford Gallegly Cummings Hinchey Price (NC) Crowley Holt Napolitano

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2554 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 Neal Roybal-Allard Thompson (MS) Smith (NE) Tiberi Westmoreland Johnson, E. B. Napolitano Schwartz Olver Royce Tierney Smith (NJ) Tipton Whitfield Kaptur Neal Scott (VA) Pallone Rush Tonko Smith (TX) Turner (NY) Wilson (SC) Kildee Olver Scott, David Pascrell Ryan (OH) Towns Southerland Turner (OH) Wittman Kind Pallone Serrano Paul Sa´ nchez, Linda Tsongas Stearns Walberg Wolf Kissell Pascrell Sewell Pelosi T. Upton Stivers Walden Womack Langevin Pastor (AZ) Sherman Perlmutter Sanchez, Loretta Van Hollen Stutzman Wasserman Woodall Larsen (WA) Pelosi Shuler ´ Peters Sarbanes Velazquez Sullivan Schultz Yoder Larson (CT) Perlmutter Sires Terry Waters LaTourette Peters Smith (WA) Petri Schakowsky Visclosky Young (FL) Pingree (ME) Schiff Walsh (IL) Thompson (PA) Webster Lee (CA) Peterson Speier Polis Scott (VA) Walz (MN) Thornberry West Levin Pingree (ME) Stark Price (NC) Serrano Watt Lewis (GA) Platts Stivers Quigley Sherman Waxman NOT VOTING—6 Lipinski Polis Sutton Rangel Sires Welch Cantor Filner Meeks Loebsack Price (NC) Thompson (CA) Rehberg Smith (WA) Wilson (FL) Donnelly (IN) Kucinich Slaughter Lofgren, Zoe Quigley Thompson (MS) Ribble Speier Woolsey Lowey Rahall Tiberi Richardson Stark Yarmuth ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Luja´ n Rangel Tonko Rohrabacher Sutton Young (AK) The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Lynch Renacci Towns Rothman (NJ) Thompson (CA) Young (IN) Maloney Reyes Tsongas There is 1 minute remaining. Markey Richardson Turner (NY) NOES—262 Matsui Richmond Van Hollen b 2341 McCarthy (NY) Ross (AR) Vela´ zquez Adams Flores Marino McCollum Rothman (NJ) Visclosky Aderholt Forbes Matheson Ms. DELAURO and Messrs. CLARKE McDermott Roybal-Allard Walz (MN) Akin Fortenberry McCarthy (CA) of Michigan, BURTON of Indiana, and McGovern Ruppersberger Wasserman Alexander Foxx McCaul LOEBSACK changed their vote from McNerney Rush Schultz Altmire Franks (AZ) McCotter ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Meehan Ryan (OH) Waters Austria Frelinghuysen McHenry Michaud Sa´ nchez, Linda Watt Baca Gallegly McIntyre So the amendment was rejected. Miller (NC) T. Waxman Bachmann Gardner McKeon The result of the vote was announced Miller, George Sanchez, Loretta Welch Bachus Gerlach McKinley as above recorded. Moore Sarbanes Wilson (FL) Barletta Gibbs McMorris Moran Schakowsky Woolsey Barrow Gibson Rodgers Stated for: Murphy (CT) Schiff Yarmuth Bartlett Gingrey (GA) Meehan Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 238, I was Nadler Schrader Young (FL) Barton (TX) Gohmert Mica away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Berg Gonzalez Miller (FL) NOES—235 Biggert Goodlatte ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Miller (MI) Adams Flake Latham Bilbray Gosar Miller (NC) I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Aderholt Fleischmann Latta Bilirakis Gowdy Miller, Gary AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. LEWIS OF Akin Fleming Lewis (CA) Bishop (GA) Granger Murphy (PA) Alexander Flores LoBiondo Bishop (UT) Graves (GA) GEORGIA Myrick Amash Forbes Long Black Graves (MO) Neugebauer The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Amodei Fortenberry Lucas Blackburn Green, Gene Noem business is the demand for a recorded Austria Foxx Luetkemeyer Bonner Griffin (AR) Nugent Bachmann Frank (MA) Lummis Bono Mack Griffith (VA) vote on the amendment offered by the Nunes Bachus Franks (AZ) Lungren, Daniel Boren Guinta gentleman from Georgia (Mr. LEWIS) on Nunnelee Barletta Frelinghuysen E. Boswell Guthrie Olson which further proceedings were post- Bartlett Gallegly Mack Boustany Hall Owens poned and on which the noes prevailed Barton (TX) Gardner Manzullo Brady (TX) Harper Palazzo Bass (NH) Garrett Marchant Braley (IA) Harris by voice vote. Pastor (AZ) Benishek Gibbs Marino Brooks Hartzler Paulsen The Clerk will redesignate the Berg Gingrey (GA) Matheson Brown (FL) Hastings (WA) Pearce amendment. Biggert Gohmert McCarthy (CA) Buchanan Hensarling Pence Bilbray Goodlatte McCaul Bucshon Herger The Clerk redesignated the amend- Peterson Bilirakis Gosar McClintock Buerkle Herrera Beutler ment. Pitts Bishop (UT) Gowdy McCotter Burgess Hinojosa Platts RECORDED VOTE Black Granger McHenry Calvert Hochul Poe (TX) Blackburn Graves (GA) McIntyre Camp Huelskamp The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Pompeo Bonner Graves (MO) McKeon Canseco Huizenga (MI) Posey has been demanded. Bono Mack Griffin (AR) McKinley Capito Hultgren Price (GA) A recorded vote was ordered. Boustany Griffith (VA) McMorris Cardoza Hunter Quayle Brady (TX) Grimm Rodgers Carter Hurt The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Rahall Brooks Guinta Mica Cassidy Issa minute vote. Reed Broun (GA) Guthrie Miller (FL) Chabot Jenkins Reichert The vote was taken by electronic de- Buchanan Hall Miller (MI) Chaffetz Johnson (OH) Renacci vice, and there were—ayes 189, noes 235, Bucshon Hanna Miller, Gary Chandler Johnson, Sam Reyes Buerkle Harper Mulvaney Cleaver Jones not voting 7, as follows: Richmond Burgess Harris Murphy (PA) Clyburn Jordan Rigell [Roll No. 239] Burton (IN) Hartzler Myrick Coble Kaptur Rivera Calvert Hastings (WA) Neugebauer Coffman (CO) Keating AYES—189 Roby Camp Hayworth Noem Cole Kelly Ackerman Clarke (NY) Farr Roe (TN) Campbell Heck Nugent Conaway Kildee Altmire Clay Fattah Rogers (AL) Canseco Hensarling Nunes Cooper Kind Andrews Cleaver Fitzpatrick Rogers (KY) Capito Herger Nunnelee Costa King (IA) Baca Clyburn Fudge Rogers (MI) Capuano Herrera Beutler Olson Costello King (NY) Baldwin Cohen Garamendi Rokita Carter Hochul Owens Cravaack Kingston Barrow Connolly (VA) Gerlach Rooney Cassidy Huelskamp Palazzo Crawford Kinzinger (IL) Bass (CA) Conyers Gibson Ros-Lehtinen Chabot Huizenga (MI) Paul Crenshaw Kissell Becerra Cooper Gonzalez Roskam Chaffetz Hultgren Paulsen Cuellar Kline Berkley Costa Green, Al Ross (AR) Coble Hunter Pearce Culberson Labrador Berman Costello Green, Gene Ross (FL) Coffman (CO) Hurt Pence Cummings Lamborn Bishop (GA) Courtney Grijalva Runyan Cole Issa Petri Davis (KY) Lance Bishop (NY) Critz Gutierrez Ruppersberger Conaway Jenkins Pitts Denham Landry Blumenauer Crowley Hahn Ryan (WI) Cravaack Johnson (IL) Poe (TX) Dent Lankford Bonamici Cuellar Hanabusa Scalise Crawford Johnson (OH) Pompeo DesJarlais Larsen (WA) Boren Cummings Hastings (FL) Schilling Crenshaw Johnson, Sam Posey Diaz-Balart Latham Boswell Davis (CA) Heinrich Schmidt Culberson Jones Price (GA) Dicks Latta Brady (PA) Davis (IL) Higgins Schock Davis (KY) Jordan Quayle Dingell Levin Braley (IA) DeFazio Himes Schrader Denham Keating Reed Dold Lewis (CA) Brown (FL) DeGette Hinchey Schwartz DesJarlais Kelly Rehberg Dreier Lipinski Butterfield DeLauro Hinojosa Schweikert Diaz-Balart King (IA) Reichert Duffy LoBiondo Capps Dent Hirono Scott (SC) Dold King (NY) Ribble Duncan (SC) Long Cardoza Deutch Holden Scott, Austin Dreier Kingston Rigell Duncan (TN) Lucas Carnahan Dicks Holt Scott, David Duffy Kinzinger (IL) Rivera Ellmers Luetkemeyer Carney Dingell Honda Sensenbrenner Duncan (SC) Kline Roby Emerson Lungren, Daniel Carson (IN) Doggett Hoyer Sessions Duncan (TN) Labrador Roe (TN) Farenthold E. Castor (FL) Doyle Israel Sewell Ellmers Lamborn Rogers (AL) Fincher Lynch Chandler Edwards Jackson (IL) Shimkus Emerson Lance Rogers (KY) Fitzpatrick Mack Chu Ellison Jackson Lee Shuler Farenthold Landry Rogers (MI) Fleischmann Manzullo Cicilline Engel (TX) Shuster Fincher Lankford Rohrabacher Fleming Marchant Simpson Clarke (MI) Eshoo Johnson (GA)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2555 Rokita Sessions Upton Kaptur Neal Schrader Rohrabacher Shimkus Turner (OH) Rooney Shimkus Walberg Keating Olver Schwartz Rokita Shuler Upton Ros-Lehtinen Shuster Walden Kildee Owens Scott (VA) Rooney Shuster Walberg Roskam Simpson Walsh (IL) Kind Pallone Scott, David Ros-Lehtinen Simpson Walden Ross (FL) Smith (NE) Webster Kissell Pascrell Sensenbrenner Roskam Smith (NE) Walsh (IL) Royce Smith (NJ) West Langevin Pastor (AZ) Serrano Ross (FL) Smith (NJ) Webster Runyan Smith (TX) Westmoreland Larsen (WA) Paul Sewell Royce Smith (TX) West Ryan (WI) Southerland Whitfield Larson (CT) Pelosi Sherman Runyan Southerland Westmoreland Scalise Stearns Wilson (SC) Ryan (WI) Stearns Whitfield LaTourette Perlmutter Sires Schilling Stutzman Wittman Lee (CA) Peters Scalise Stivers Wilson (SC) Smith (WA) Schmidt Terry Wolf Levin Peterson Schilling Stutzman Wittman Speier Schock Thompson (PA) Womack Lewis (GA) Petri Schmidt Sullivan Wolf Schweikert Thornberry Woodall Lipinski Pingree (ME) Stark Schock Terry Womack Scott (SC) Tierney Yoder Loebsack Platts Sutton Schweikert Thompson (PA) Woodall Scott, Austin Tipton Young (AK) Lofgren, Zoe Polis Thompson (CA) Scott (SC) Thornberry Yoder Sensenbrenner Turner (OH) Young (IN) Lowey Price (NC) Thompson (MS) Scott, Austin Tiberi Young (AK) Luetkemeyer Quigley Tierney Sessions Turner (NY) Young (FL) NOT VOTING—7 Luja´ n Rahall Tipton Cantor Kucinich Sullivan Lynch Rangel Tonko NOT VOTING—6 Donnelly (IN) Meeks Maloney Reyes Towns Cantor Filner Meeks Filner Slaughter Markey Ribble Tsongas Donnelly (IN) Kucinich Slaughter Matsui Richardson Van Hollen ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR McCollum Richmond Vela´ zquez ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). McDermott Rigell Visclosky The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). There is 1 minute remaining. McGovern Ross (AR) Walz (MN) There is 1 minute remaining. McIntyre Rothman (NJ) Wasserman McNerney Roybal-Allard Schultz 2347 Michaud b b 2344 Ruppersberger Waters Miller (NC) Rush Watt So the amendment was rejected. So the amendment was rejected. Miller, George Ryan (OH) Waxman The result of the vote was announced The result of the vote was announced Moore Sa´ nchez, Linda Welch as above recorded. Moran T. as above recorded. Mulvaney Sanchez, Loretta Wilson (FL) Stated for: Stated for: Woolsey Murphy (CT) Sarbanes Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 240, I was Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 239, I was Nadler Schakowsky Yarmuth away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Napolitano Schiff Young (IN) away from the Capitol due to prior commitments to my constituents. Had I been present, ments to my constituents. Had I been present, NOES—232 I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Adams Fincher Lamborn AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. CRAVAACK AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. HOLT Aderholt Fitzpatrick Lance The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Akin Flake Landry business is the demand for a recorded Alexander Fleischmann Lankford business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the Altmire Fleming Latham vote on the amendment offered by the Amodei Flores Latta gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. HOLT) Austria Forbes Lewis (CA) CRAVAACK) on which further pro- on which further proceedings were Bachmann Fortenberry LoBiondo postponed and on which the noes pre- Bachus Foxx Long ceedings were postponed and on which Barletta Franks (AZ) Lucas vailed by voice vote. the ayes prevailed by voice vote. Bartlett Frelinghuysen Lummis The Clerk will redesignate the The Clerk will redesignate the Barton (TX) Gallegly Lungren, Daniel amendment. Bass (NH) Garamendi E. amendment. The Clerk redesignated the amend- Benishek Gardner Mack The Clerk redesignated the amend- Berg Garrett Manzullo ment. ment. Biggert Gibbs Marchant RECORDED VOTE RECORDED VOTE Bilbray Gibson Marino Bilirakis Gingrey (GA) Matheson The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Bishop (UT) Gohmert McCarthy (CA) has been demanded. has been demanded. Black Goodlatte McCarthy (NY) A recorded vote was ordered. Blackburn Gosar McCaul A recorded vote was ordered. Bonner Gowdy McClintock The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Bono Mack Granger McCotter minute vote. minute vote. Boren Graves (GA) McHenry The vote was taken by electronic de- The vote was taken by electronic de- Boustany Graves (MO) McKeon vice, and there were—ayes 193, noes 232, Brady (TX) Griffin (AR) McKinley vice, and there were—ayes 238, noes 188, Brooks Griffith (VA) McMorris not voting 5, as follows: not voting 6, as follows: Broun (GA) Grimm Rodgers [Roll No. 241] [Roll No. 240] Buchanan Guinta Meehan Bucshon Guthrie Mica AYES—238 AYES—193 Buerkle Hall Miller (FL) Adams Burgess Ellmers Ackerman Clarke (MI) Eshoo Burgess Hanna Miller (MI) Aderholt Burton (IN) Emerson Amash Clarke (NY) Farr Burton (IN) Harper Miller, Gary Akin Calvert Farenthold Andrews Clay Fattah Calvert Harris Murphy (PA) Alexander Camp Fincher Baca Cleaver Frank (MA) Campbell Hartzler Myrick Amash Campbell Fitzpatrick Baldwin Clyburn Fudge Canseco Hastings (WA) Neugebauer Amodei Canseco Flake Barrow Cohen Gerlach Capito Hayworth Noem Austria Capito Fleischmann Bass (CA) Connolly (VA) Gonzalez Carter Heck Nugent Bachmann Carter Fleming Becerra Conyers Green, Al Cassidy Hensarling Nunes Bachus Cassidy Flores Berkley Cooper Green, Gene Chabot Herger Nunnelee Barletta Chabot Forbes Berman Costa Grijalva Chaffetz Herrera Beutler Olson Barrow Chaffetz Fortenberry Bishop (GA) Costello Gutierrez Coble Higgins Palazzo Barton (TX) Coble Foxx Bishop (NY) Courtney Hahn Coffman (CO) Hochul Paulsen Benishek Coffman (CO) Franks (AZ) Blumenauer Critz Hanabusa Cole Huelskamp Pearce Berg Cole Frelinghuysen Bonamici Crowley Hastings (FL) Conaway Huizenga (MI) Pence Biggert Conaway Gallegly Boswell Cuellar Heinrich Cravaack Hultgren Pitts Bilbray Costello Gardner Brady (PA) Cummings Himes Crawford Hunter Poe (TX) Bilirakis Cravaack Garrett Braley (IA) Davis (CA) Hinchey Crenshaw Hurt Pompeo Bishop (UT) Crawford Gerlach Brown (FL) Davis (IL) Hinojosa Culberson Issa Posey Black Crenshaw Gibbs Butterfield DeFazio Hirono Davis (KY) Jenkins Price (GA) Blackburn Critz Gingrey (GA) Camp DeGette Holden Denham Johnson (OH) Quayle Bonner Culberson Gohmert Capps DeLauro Holt Dent Johnson, Sam Reed Bono Mack Davis (KY) Goodlatte Capuano Deutch Honda DesJarlais Jones Rehberg Boren Denham Gosar Cardoza Dicks Hoyer Diaz-Balart Jordan Reichert Boustany Dent Gowdy Carnahan Dingell Israel Dold Kelly Renacci Brady (TX) DesJarlais Granger Carney Doggett Jackson (IL) Dreier King (IA) Rivera Brooks Diaz-Balart Graves (GA) Carson (IN) Doyle Jackson Lee Duncan (SC) King (NY) Roby Broun (GA) Dreier Graves (MO) Castor (FL) Duffy (TX) Duncan (TN) Kingston Roe (TN) Buchanan Duffy Griffin (AR) Chandler Edwards Johnson (GA) Ellmers Kinzinger (IL) Rogers (AL) Bucshon Duncan (SC) Griffith (VA) Chu Ellison Johnson (IL) Emerson Kline Rogers (KY) Buerkle Duncan (TN) Grimm Cicilline Engel Johnson, E. B. Farenthold Labrador Rogers (MI)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00105 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2556 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 Guinta McCotter Roskam Price (NC) Schiff Tonko Huelskamp McMorris Rooney Guthrie McHenry Ross (AR) Quigley Schrader Towns Huizenga (MI) Rodgers Roskam Hall McIntyre Ross (FL) Rangel Schwartz Tsongas Hultgren Meehan Ross (FL) Harper McKeon Royce Reichert Scott (VA) Van Hollen Hunter Mica Royce Harris McKinley Runyan Reyes Scott, David Vela´ zquez Hurt Miller (FL) Runyan Hartzler McMorris Ryan (WI) Richardson Serrano Visclosky Issa Miller (MI) Ryan (WI) Hastings (WA) Rodgers Scalise Richmond Sewell Walz (MN) Jenkins Miller, Gary Scalise Heck Meehan Schilling Rothman (NJ) Sherman Wasserman Johnson (IL) Mulvaney Schilling Roybal-Allard Shuler Murphy (PA) Hensarling Mica Schmidt Schultz Johnson (OH) Schmidt Herger Miller (FL) Schock Ruppersberger Sires Myrick Waters Johnson, Sam Schock Herrera Beutler Miller (MI) Schweikert Rush Smith (WA) Neugebauer Watt Jones Schweikert Huelskamp Miller, Gary Scott (SC) Ryan (OH) Speier Jordan Noem Scott (SC) ´ Waxman Huizenga (MI) Mulvaney Scott, Austin Sanchez, Linda Stark Kelly Nugent Scott, Austin Hultgren Murphy (PA) Sensenbrenner T. Sutton Welch Nunes Wilson (FL) King (IA) Sensenbrenner Hunter Myrick Sessions Sanchez, Loretta Thompson (CA) Kingston Nunnelee Sessions Woolsey Olson Hurt Neugebauer Shimkus Sarbanes Thompson (MS) Kline Shuster Schakowsky Tierney Yarmuth Palazzo Issa Noem Shuster Labrador Simpson Jenkins Nugent Simpson Paul Lamborn Smith (NE) Johnson (OH) Nunes Smith (NE) NOT VOTING—5 Paulsen Lance Southerland Johnson, Sam Nunnelee Smith (NJ) Pearce Cantor Filner Slaughter Landry Stearns Jordan Olson Smith (TX) Donnelly (IN) Kucinich Pence Lankford Stutzman Kelly Palazzo Southerland Petri Latham Sullivan King (IA) Paul Stearns ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Platts Latta King (NY) Paulsen Stivers Poe (TX) Thornberry The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Lewis (CA) Tipton Kingston Pearce Stutzman There is 1 minute remaining. Polis Kinzinger (IL) Pence Sullivan Lipinski Pompeo Turner (OH) Kline Peterson Terry Long Posey Upton Labrador Petri Thompson (PA) b 2351 Luetkemeyer Price (GA) Walberg Lamborn Pitts Thornberry Lummis Quayle Walden Lance Poe (TX) Tiberi So the amendment was agreed to. Lungren, Daniel Reed Walsh (IL) Landry Pompeo Tipton The result of the vote was announced E. Rehberg Webster Lankford Posey Turner (NY) as above recorded. Mack Renacci West Latham Price (GA) Turner (OH) Marino Ribble Westmoreland LaTourette Quayle Upton Stated against: McCarthy (CA) Rigell Wilson (SC) Latta Rahall Walberg Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 241, I was McCaul Roby Wittman Lewis (CA) Reed Walden away from the Capitol due to prior commit- McClintock Roe (TN) Wolf LoBiondo Rehberg Walsh (IL) McCotter Rogers (AL) Womack Long Renacci Webster ments to my constituents. Had I been present, McHenry Rogers (KY) Woodall Lucas Ribble West I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ McIntyre Rogers (MI) Yoder Luetkemeyer Rigell Westmoreland AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE McKeon Rohrabacher Young (FL) Lummis Rivera Whitfield McKinley Rokita Young (IN) Lungren, Daniel Roby Wilson (SC) The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished E. Roe (TN) Wittman business is the demand for a recorded NOES—217 Mack Rogers (AL) Wolf vote on the second amendment offered Ackerman DeLauro Larson (CT) Manzullo Rogers (KY) Womack by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Aderholt Deutch LaTourette Marchant Rogers (MI) Woodall Altmire Diaz-Balart Lee (CA) Marino Rohrabacher Yoder FLAKE) on which further proceedings Andrews Dicks Levin McCarthy (CA) Rokita Young (AK) were postponed and on which the ayes Baca Dingell Lewis (GA) McCaul Rooney Young (FL) prevailed by voice vote. Baldwin Doggett LoBiondo McClintock Ros-Lehtinen Young (IN) Barrow Dold Loebsack The Clerk will redesignate the Bass (CA) Doyle Lofgren, Zoe NOES—188 amendment. Becerra Dreier Lowey Berg Edwards Lucas Ackerman DeGette Kaptur The Clerk redesignated the amend- Berkley Ellison Luja´ n Altmire DeLauro Keating ment. Berman Engel Lynch Andrews Deutch Kildee RECORDED VOTE Biggert Eshoo Maloney Baca Dicks Kind Bishop (GA) Farr Manzullo Baldwin Dingell Kissell The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Bishop (NY) Fattah Marchant Bartlett Doggett Langevin has been demanded. Blumenauer Frank (MA) Markey Bass (CA) Dold Larsen (WA) A recorded vote was ordered. Bonamici Fudge Matheson Bass (NH) Doyle Larson (CT) Bonner Garamendi Matsui Becerra Edwards Lee (CA) The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Boren Gibson McCarthy (NY) Berkley Ellison Levin minute vote. Boswell Gonzalez McCollum Berman Engel Lewis (GA) The vote was taken by electronic de- Brady (PA) Green, Al McDermott Bishop (GA) Eshoo Lipinski vice, and there were—ayes 209, noes 217, Braley (IA) Green, Gene McGovern Bishop (NY) Farr Loebsack Brown (FL) Grijalva McNerney Blumenauer Fattah Lofgren, Zoe not voting 5, as follows: Butterfield Grimm Meeks Bonamici Frank (MA) Lowey [Roll No. 242] Capito Gutierrez Michaud Boswell Fudge Luja´ n Capps Hahn Miller (NC) Brady (PA) Garamendi Lynch AYES—209 Capuano Hanabusa Miller, George Braley (IA) Gibson Maloney Adams Campbell Fortenberry Cardoza Harper Moore Brown (FL) Gonzalez Markey Akin Canseco Foxx Carnahan Hastings (FL) Moran Butterfield Green, Al Matheson Alexander Carter Franks (AZ) Carney Heinrich Murphy (CT) Capps Green, Gene Matsui Amash Cassidy Frelinghuysen Carson (IN) Herrera Beutler Nadler Capuano Grijalva McCarthy (NY) Amodei Chabot Gallegly Castor (FL) Higgins Napolitano Cardoza Gutierrez McCollum Austria Chaffetz Gardner Chandler Himes Neal Carnahan Hahn McDermott Bachmann Coble Garrett Chu Hinchey Olver Carney Hanabusa McGovern Bachus Coffman (CO) Gerlach Cicilline Hinojosa Owens Carson (IN) Hanna McNerney Barletta Conaway Gibbs Clarke (MI) Hirono Pallone Castor (FL) Hastings (FL) Meeks Bartlett Cravaack Gingrey (GA) Clarke (NY) Hochul Pascrell Chandler Hayworth Michaud Barton (TX) Crawford Gohmert Clay Holden Pastor (AZ) Chu Heinrich Miller (NC) Bass (NH) Crenshaw Goodlatte Cleaver Holt Pelosi Cicilline Higgins Miller, George Benishek Culberson Gosar Clyburn Honda Perlmutter Clarke (MI) Himes Moore Bilbray Davis (KY) Gowdy Cohen Hoyer Peters Clarke (NY) Hinchey Moran Bilirakis Denham Granger Cole Israel Peterson Clay Hinojosa Murphy (CT) Bishop (UT) Dent Graves (GA) Connolly (VA) Jackson (IL) Pingree (ME) Cleaver Hirono Nadler Black DesJarlais Graves (MO) Conyers Jackson Lee Pitts Clyburn Hochul Napolitano Blackburn Duffy Griffin (AR) Cooper (TX) Price (NC) Cohen Holden Neal Bono Mack Duncan (SC) Griffith (VA) Costa Johnson (GA) Quigley Connolly (VA) Holt Olver Boustany Duncan (TN) Guinta Costello Johnson, E. B. Rahall Conyers Honda Owens Brady (TX) Ellmers Guthrie Courtney Kaptur Rangel Cooper Hoyer Pallone Brooks Emerson Hall Critz Keating Reichert Costa Israel Pascrell Broun (GA) Farenthold Hanna Crowley Kildee Reyes Courtney Jackson (IL) Pastor (AZ) Buchanan Fincher Harris Cuellar Kind Richardson Crowley Jackson Lee Pelosi Bucshon Fitzpatrick Hartzler Cummings King (NY) Richmond Cuellar (TX) Perlmutter Buerkle Flake Hastings (WA) Davis (CA) Kinzinger (IL) Rivera Cummings Johnson (GA) Peters Burgess Fleischmann Hayworth Davis (IL) Kissell Ros-Lehtinen Davis (CA) Johnson (IL) Pingree (ME) Burton (IN) Fleming Heck DeFazio Langevin Ross (AR) Davis (IL) Johnson, E. B. Platts Calvert Flores Hensarling DeGette Larsen (WA) Rothman (NJ) DeFazio Jones Polis Camp Forbes Herger

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00106 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2557 Roybal-Allard Shuler Turner (NY) Hultgren Miller (FL) Runyan Rush Sires Van Hollen Ruppersberger Sires Van Hollen Hunter Miller (MI) Ryan (WI) Ryan (OH) Smith (WA) Vela´ zquez Rush Smith (NJ) Vela´ zquez Israel Miller, Gary Scalise Sa´ nchez, Linda Speier Visclosky Ryan (OH) Smith (TX) Visclosky Issa Mulvaney Schilling T. Stark Walz (MN) Sa´ nchez, Linda Smith (WA) Walz (MN) Jenkins Murphy (PA) Schmidt Sanchez, Loretta Stivers Wasserman T. Speier Wasserman Johnson (OH) Myrick Schock Sarbanes Sutton Schultz Sanchez, Loretta Stark Schultz Johnson, Sam Neugebauer Schweikert Schakowsky Thompson (CA) Waters Sarbanes Stivers Waters Jones Noem Scott (SC) Schiff Thompson (MS) Watt Schakowsky Sutton Schrader Thompson (PA) Watt Jordan Nugent Scott, Austin Waxman Schiff Terry Schwartz Tiberi Waxman King (IA) Nunes Sensenbrenner Welch Schrader Thompson (CA) Kingston Nunnelee Scott (VA) Tierney Welch Sessions Wilson (FL) Schwartz Thompson (MS) Kinzinger (IL) Olson Scott, David Tipton Whitfield Shimkus Woolsey Scott (VA) Thompson (PA) Kline Owens Serrano Tonko Wilson (FL) Shuster Yarmuth Scott, David Tiberi Labrador Palazzo Sewell Towns Woolsey Serrano Tierney Lamborn Paul Simpson Sherman Tsongas Young (IN) Sewell Tonko Yarmuth Lance Paulsen Smith (NE) Shuler Turner (OH) Sherman Towns Young (AK) Smith (NJ) Landry Pearce NOT VOTING—5 Shimkus Tsongas Lankford Pence Smith (TX) Southerland NOT VOTING—5 LaTourette Petri Cantor Filner Slaughter Latta Pitts Stearns Donnelly (IN) Kucinich Cantor Filner Slaughter Lewis (CA) Poe (TX) Stutzman Donnelly (IN) Kucinich LoBiondo Pompeo Sullivan ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Long Posey Terry ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Luetkemeyer Price (GA) Thornberry There is 1 minute remaining. The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Lummis Quayle Turner (NY) There is 1 minute remaining. Lungren, Daniel Reed Upton E. Rehberg Walberg b 2357 b 2354 Mack Ribble Walden So the amendment was agreed to. Manzullo Rigell Walsh (IL) So the amendment was rejected. Marchant Rivera Webster The result of the vote was announced The result of the vote was announced Marino Roby West as above recorded. McCarthy (CA) Roe (TN) as above recorded. Westmoreland Stated against: Stated against: McCaul Rogers (AL) Whitfield Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 243, I was Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 242, I was McClintock Rogers (KY) McCotter Rogers (MI) Wilson (SC) away from the Capitol due to prior commit- away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Wittman McHenry Rohrabacher ments to my constituents. Had I been present, ments to my constituents. Had I been present, McKeon Rokita Wolf I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ McKinley Rooney Womack McMorris Ros-Lehtinen Woodall The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE Rodgers Roskam Yoder read. The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Meehan Ross (FL) Young (AK) The Clerk read as follows: business is the demand for a recorded Mica Royce Young (FL) vote on the third amendment offered This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Commerce, NOES—208 Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Ap- by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. propriations Act, 2013’’. FLAKE) on which further proceedings Ackerman Deutch Latham were postponed and on which the ayes Aderholt Dicks Lee (CA) Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move Altmire Dingell Levin that the Committee do now rise and re- prevailed by voice vote. Andrews Doggett Lewis (GA) The Clerk will redesignate the Baca Dold Lipinski port the bill back to the House with amendment. Baldwin Doyle Loebsack sundry amendments, with the rec- The Clerk redesignated the amend- Bartlett Edwards Lofgren, Zoe ommendation that the amendments be Bass (CA) Ellison Lowey ment. agreed to and that the bill, as amend- Becerra Engel Lucas ed, do pass. RECORDED VOTE Berkley Eshoo Luja´ n The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Berman Farr Lynch The motion was agreed to. has been demanded. Biggert Fattah Maloney Accordingly, the Committee rose; Bilbray Fitzpatrick Markey and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. A recorded vote was ordered. Bishop (GA) Frank (MA) Matheson The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Bishop (NY) Fudge Matsui DENHAM) having assumed the chair, Mr. minute vote. Blumenauer Garamendi McCarthy (NY) PRICE of Georgia, Acting Chair of the The vote was taken by electronic de- Bonamici Gibson McCollum Committee of the Whole House on the Boren Gonzalez McDermott state of the Union, reported that that vice, and there were—ayes 218, noes 208, Boswell Green, Al McGovern not voting 5, as follows: Brady (PA) Grijalva McIntyre Committee, having had under consider- [Roll No. 243] Braley (IA) Grimm McNerney ation the bill (H.R. 5326) making appro- Brown (FL) Gutierrez Meeks AYES—218 priations for the Departments of Com- Butterfield Hahn Michaud merce and Justice, Science, and Re- Adams Canseco Foxx Capps Hanabusa Miller (NC) Akin Capito Franks (AZ) Capuano Hanna Miller, George lated Agencies for the fiscal year end- Alexander Carney Frelinghuysen Cardoza Hastings (FL) Moore ing September 30, 2013, and for other Amash Carter Gallegly Carnahan Hayworth Moran purposes, directed him to report the Amodei Cassidy Gardner Carson (IN) Heinrich Murphy (CT) bill back to the House with sundry Austria Chabot Garrett Castor (FL) Higgins Nadler Bachmann Chaffetz Gerlach Chandler Himes Napolitano amendments adopted in the Committee Bachus Coble Gibbs Chu Hinchey Neal of the Whole, with the recommendation Barletta Coffman (CO) Gingrey (GA) Cicilline Hinojosa Olver that the amendments be agreed to and Barrow Conaway Gohmert Clarke (MI) Hirono Pallone Barton (TX) Cravaack Goodlatte Clarke (NY) Hochul Pascrell that the bill, as amended, do pass. Bass (NH) Crawford Gosar Clay Holden Pastor (AZ) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Benishek Crenshaw Gowdy Cleaver Holt Pelosi House Resolution 643, the previous Berg Culberson Granger Clyburn Honda Perlmutter question is ordered. Bilirakis Davis (KY) Graves (GA) Cohen Hoyer Peters Bishop (UT) Denham Graves (MO) Cole Hurt Peterson Is a separate vote demanded on any Black DesJarlais Green, Gene Connolly (VA) Jackson (IL) Pingree (ME) amendment reported from the Com- Blackburn Diaz-Balart Griffin (AR) Conyers Jackson Lee Platts mittee of the Whole? If not, the Chair Bonner Dreier Griffith (VA) Cooper (TX) Polis will put them en gros. Bono Mack Duffy Guinta Costa Johnson (GA) Price (NC) Boustany Duncan (SC) Guthrie Costello Johnson (IL) Quigley The amendments were agreed to. Brady (TX) Duncan (TN) Hall Courtney Johnson, E. B. Rahall The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Brooks Ellmers Harper Critz Kaptur Rangel question is on the engrossment and Broun (GA) Emerson Harris Crowley Keating Reichert third reading of the bill. Buchanan Farenthold Hartzler Cuellar Kelly Renacci Bucshon Fincher Hastings (WA) Cummings Kildee Reyes The bill was ordered to be engrossed Buerkle Flake Heck Davis (CA) Kind Richardson and read a third time, and was read the Burgess Fleischmann Hensarling Davis (IL) King (NY) Richmond third time. Burton (IN) Fleming Herger DeFazio Kissell Ross (AR) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Calvert Flores Herrera Beutler DeGette Langevin Rothman (NJ) Camp Forbes Huelskamp DeLauro Larsen (WA) Roybal-Allard ant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further Campbell Fortenberry Huizenga (MI) Dent Larson (CT) Ruppersberger consideration of H.R. 5326 is postponed.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00107 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2558 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 SENATE BILL REFERRED the Committee on Government Reform; in S. 1302. An act to authorize the Adminis- addition, to the House Permanent Select trator of General Services to convey a parcel A bill of the Senate of the following Committee on Intelligence; and to the Com- of real property in Tracy, California, to the title was taken from the Speaker’s mittee on Homeland Security for a period to City of Tracy. table and, under the rule, referred as be subsequently determined by the Speaker, f follows: in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the S. 743. An act to amend chapter 23 of title ADJOURNMENT committee concerned. 5, United States Code, to clarify the disclo- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I move that sures of information protected from prohib- f the House do now adjourn. ited personnel practices, require a statement The motion was agreed to; accord- in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agree- SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED ments that such policies, forms, and agree- ingly (at 12 o’clock and 1 minute a.m.), ments conform with certain disclosure pro- The Speaker announced his signature under its previous order, the House ad- tections, provide certain authority for the to an enrolled bill of the Senate of the journed until today, Thursday, May 10, Special Counsel, and for other purposes;h to following title: 2012, at 9 a.m. EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL Reports concerning the foreign currencies and U.S. dollars utilized for Official Foreign Travel during the first quarter of 2012 pursuant to Public Law 95 384 are as follows: REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2012

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Terri Sewell ...... 2/18 2/21 France ...... 498.00 ...... (3) ...... 498.00 2/21 2/23 Slovakia ...... 186.00 ...... (3) ...... 186.00 2/23 2/23 Belgium ...... (3) ...... 2/23 2/25 Hungary ...... 200.00 ...... (3) ...... 200.00 Committee total ...... 884.00 ...... 884.00 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. FRANK D. LUCAS, Chairman, Apr. 26, 2012.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2012

Hon. Harold Rogers ...... 1/6 1/7 United States ...... 199.00 ...... 199.00 Hotel taxes ...... United States ...... 24.71 ...... 24.71 1 /8 1 /10 New Zealand ...... 570.50 ...... 570.50 1/10 1/13 Australia ...... 1,616.18 ...... 1,616.18 1/13 1/15 Philippines ...... 576.12 ...... 576.12 1/15 1/16 United States ...... 3 642.04 ...... 642.04 Hotel taxes, porterage charges ...... United States ...... 73.53 ...... 73.53 Misc. delegation expenses ...... 2,864.25 ...... 2,864.25 Return of unused per diem ...... ¥65.40 ...... ¥65.40 Hon. Norm Dicks ...... 1/6 1/7 United States ...... 199.00 ...... 199.00 Hotel taxes ...... United States ...... 24.71 ...... 24.71 1 /8 1 /10 New Zealand ...... 570.50 ...... 570.50 1/10 1/13 Australia ...... 3 1,616.18 ...... 1,616.18 1/13 1/15 Philippines ...... 576.12 ...... 576.12 1/15 1/16 United States ...... 3 627.25 ...... 627.25 Hotel taxes, porterage charges ...... United States ...... 73.53 ...... 73.53 Misc. delegation expenses ...... 2,864.25 ...... 2,864.25 Hon. Ander Crenshaw ...... 1/6 1/7 United States ...... 199.00 ...... 199.00 Hotel taxes ...... United States ...... 24.71 ...... 24.71 1 /8 1 /10 New Zealand ...... 570.50 ...... 570.50 1/10 1/13 Australia ...... 1,616.18 ...... 1,616.18 1/13 1/15 Philippines ...... 576.12 ...... 576.12 1/15 1/16 United States ...... 3 627.25 ...... 627.25 Hotel taxes, porterage charges ...... United States ...... 73.53 ...... 73.53 Misc. delegation expenses ...... 2,864.25 ...... 2,864.25 Hon. Rodney Alexander ...... 1/6 1/7 United States ...... 199.00 ...... 199.00 Hotel taxes ...... United States ...... 24.71 ...... 24.71 1 /8 1 /10 New Zealand ...... 570.50 ...... 570.50 1/10 1/13 Australia ...... 1,616.18 ...... 1,616.18 1/13 1/15 Philippines ...... 3 576.12 ...... 576.12 1/15 1/16 United States ...... 570.58 ...... 570.58 Hotel taxes, porterage charges ...... United States ...... 73.53 ...... 73.53 Misc. delegation expenses ...... 2,864.25 ...... 2,864.25 Hon. Steven LaTourette ...... 1/6 1/7 United States ...... 199.00 ...... 199.00 Hotel taxes ...... United States ...... 24.71 ...... 24.71 1 /8 1 /10 New Zealand ...... 570.50 ...... 570.50 1/10 1/13 Australia ...... 1,616.18 ...... 1,616.18 1/13 1/15 Philippines ...... 576.12 ...... 576.12 1/15 1/16 United States ...... 3 571.25 ...... 571.25 Hotel taxes, porterage charges ...... United States ...... 73.53 ...... 73.53 Misc. delegation expenses ...... 2,864.25 ...... 2,864.25 Hon. Tom Cole ...... 1/6 1/7 United States ...... 199.00 ...... 199.00 Hotel taxes ...... United States ...... 24.71 ...... 24.71 1 /8 1 /10 New Zealand ...... 570.50 ...... 570.50 1/10 1/13 Australia ...... 1,616.18 ...... 1,616.18 1/13 1/15 Philippines ...... 576.12 ...... 576.12 1/15 1/16 United States ...... 3 611.00 ...... 611.00 Hotel taxes, porterage charges ...... United States ...... 73.53 ...... 73.53 Misc. delegation expenses ...... 2,864.25 ...... 2,864.25 Hon. Mike Simpson ...... 1/6 1/7 United States ...... 199.00 ...... 199.00 Hotel taxes ...... United States ...... 24.71 ...... 24.71 1 /8 1 /10 New Zealand ...... 570.50 ...... 570.50 1/10 1/13 Australia ...... 1,616.18 ...... 1,616.18 1/13 1/15 Philippines ...... 576.12 ...... 576.12

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1/15 1/16 United States ...... 3 550.00 ...... 550.00 Hotel taxes, porterage charges ...... United States ...... 73.53 ...... 73.53 Misc. delegation expenses ...... 2,864.25 ...... 2,864.25 Will Smith ...... 1/6 1/7 United States ...... 199.00 ...... 199.00 Hotel taxes ...... United States ...... 24.71 ...... 24.71 1 /8 1 /10 New Zealand ...... 570.50 ...... 570.50 1/10 1/13 Australia ...... 1,616.18 ...... 1,616.18 1/13 1/15 Philippines ...... 576.12 ...... 576.12 1/15 1/16 United States ...... 3 615.58 ...... 615.58 Hotel taxes, porterage charges ...... United States ...... 73.53 ...... 73.53 Misc. delegation expenses ...... 2,864.25 ...... 2,864.25 Return of unused per diem ...... ¥64.57 ...... ¥64.57 BG Wright ...... 1/6 1/7 United States ...... 199.00 ...... 199.00 Hotel taxes ...... United States ...... 24.71 ...... 24.71 1 /8 1 /10 New Zealand ...... 570.50 ...... 570.50 1/10 1/13 Australia ...... 1,616.18 ...... 1,616.18 1/13 1/15 Philippines ...... 576.12 ...... 576.12 1/15 1/16 United States ...... 3 634.33 ...... 634.33 Hotel taxes, porterage charges ...... United States ...... 73.53 ...... 7.53 Misc. delegation expenses ...... 2,864.25 ...... 2,864.25 Return of unused per diem ...... ¥58.00 ...... ¥58.00 Anne Marie Chotvacs ...... 1/6 1/7 United States ...... 199.00 ...... 199.00 Hotel taxes ...... United States ...... 24.71 ...... 24.71 1 /8 1 /10 New Zealand ...... 570.50 ...... 570.50 1/10 1/13 Australia ...... 1,616.18 ...... 1,616.18 1/13 1/15 Philippines ...... 576.12 ...... 576.12 1/15 1/16 United States ...... 3 634.33 ...... 634.33 Hotel taxes, porterage charges ...... United States ...... $73.53 ...... 73.53 Misc. Delegation Expenses ...... $2,864.25 ...... 2,864.25 Return of unused per diem ...... ¥128.45 ...... ¥128.45 Paul Juola ...... 1 /6 1/7 United States ...... 199.00 ...... 199.00 Hotel taxes ...... United States ...... $24.71 ...... 24.71 1 /8 1 /10 New Zealand ...... 570.50 ...... 570.50 1/10 1/13 Australia ...... 1,616.18 ...... 1,616.18 1/13 1/15 Philippines ...... 576.12 ...... 576.12 1/15 1/16 United States ...... 3 597.50 ...... 597.50 Hotel taxes, porterage chares ...... United States ...... $73.53 ...... 73.53 Misc. delegation expenses ...... $2,864.25 ...... 2,864.25 Mike Ringler ...... 1/3 1/4 New Zealand ...... 619.98 ...... 619.98 1 /5 1 /9 Antarctica ...... 1 /9 1 /10 New Zealand ...... Part Commercial aircraft ...... 14,044.40 ...... 14,044.40 Part Government Aircraft ...... Jennifer Hing ...... 1/3 1/4 New Zealand ...... 730.00 ...... 730.00 1 /5 1 /9 Antarctica ...... 1 /9 1 /12 New Zealand ...... Part Commercial Aircraft ...... 14,044.40 ...... 14,044.40 Part Government Aircraft ...... Mike Robinson ...... 1/3 1/4 New Zealand ...... 592.93 ...... 592.93 1 /5 1 /9 Antarctica ...... 1 /9 1 /12 New Zealand ...... Part Commercial Aircraft ...... 14,044.40 ...... 14,044.40 Part Government Aircraft ...... Diana Simpson ...... 1/3 1/4 New Zealand ...... 592.93 ...... 592.93 1 /5 1 /9 Antarctica ...... 1 /9 1 /10 New Zealand ...... Part Commercial Aircraft ...... 14,044.40 ...... 14,044.40 Part Government Aircraft ...... Stephanie Gupta ...... 1/3 1 /4 New Zealand ...... 640.00 ...... 640.00 1 /5 1 /9 Antarctica ...... 1 /9 1 /10 New Zealand ...... Part Commercial Aircraft ...... 14,044.40 ...... 14,044.40 Part Government Aircraft ...... Kathleen L. Kraninger ...... 1 /15 1 /16 Guatemala ...... 414.54 ...... 414.54 1/16 1/18 Panama ...... 506.00 ...... 506.00 1/18 1/21 Colombia ...... 1,356.50 ...... 1,356.50 Commercial Aircraft ...... 1,373.90 ...... 1,373.90 Misc. transportation costs ...... 262.00 ...... 262.00 Jeffrey H. Ashford ...... 1/15 1/16 Guatemala ...... 414.54 ...... 414.54 1/16 1/18 Panama ...... 506.00 ...... 506.00 1/18 1/21 Colombia ...... 1,356.50 ...... 1,356.50 Commercial aircraft ...... 1,373.90 ...... 1,373.90 Misc. transportation costs ...... 262.00 ...... 262.00 Michael Friedberg ...... 1/8 1 /14 Brazil ...... 2,948.82 ...... 2,948.82 Commercial aircraft ...... 4,493.60 ...... 4,493.60 Misc. delegation costs ...... 1,294.41 ...... 1,294.41 Misc. transportation costs ...... 77.40 ...... 77.40 Hon. Kay Granger ...... 1/6 1 /7 Ghana ...... 428.00 ...... 428.00 Return of unused per diem ...... ¥165.78 ...... ¥165.78 Commercial Aircraft ...... 3,612.15 ...... 3,612.15 Hon. Betty McCollum ...... 1/4 1/10 Bangladesh ...... 1,759.00 ...... 1,759.00 Misc. transportation costs ...... 306.22 ...... 306.22 Misc. delegation costs ...... 1,441.23 ...... 1,441.23 Hon. Mario Diaz Balart ...... 1/25 1/28 Switzerland ...... 1,787.90 ...... 1,787.90 Misc. delegation costs ...... 1,111.96 ...... 1,111.96 Commercial aircraft ...... 2,024.50 ...... 2,024.50 Return of unused per diem ...... ¥374.00 ...... ¥374.00 Hon. Nita Lowey ...... 1/25 1/30 Switzerland ...... 2,328.33 ...... 2,328.33 Misc. delegation costs ...... 1,051.56 ...... 1,051.56 Commercial aircraft ...... 1,270.50 ...... 1,270.50 Return of unused per diem ...... ¥748.00 ...... ¥748.00 Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen ...... 2/19 2/20 Japan ...... 1,175.47 ...... 1,175.47 2/23 2/26 ...... 2/20 2/23 Korea ...... 1,344.00 ...... 1,344.00 Misc. delegation costs ...... 198.02 ...... 198.02 Commercial aircraft ...... 13,371.40 ...... 13,371.40 Misc. transportation costs ...... 57 ...... 57 Return of unused per diem ...... ¥175.00 ...... ¥175.00 Hon. Ken Calvert ...... 2 /19 2 /20 Japan ...... 1,175.47 ...... 1,175.47 2/23 2/26 ...... 2/20 2/23 Korea ...... 1,344.00 ...... 1,344.00 Misc. delegation costs ...... 198.02 ...... 198.02 Commercial aircraft ...... 13,371.40 ...... 13,371.40 Misc. transportation costs ...... 57 ...... 57 Return of unused per diem ...... ¥175.00 ...... ¥175.00

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Hon. Tom McLemore ...... 2/19 2/20 Japan ...... 1,175.47 ...... 1,175.47 2/23 2/26 ...... 2/20 2/23 Korea ...... 1,344.00 ...... 1,344.00 Misc. delegation costs ...... 198.02 ...... 198.02 Commercial aircraft ...... 13,371.40 ...... 13,371.40 Misc. transportation costs ...... 57 ...... 57 Return of unused per diem ...... ¥25.50 ...... ¥25.50 BG Wright ...... 2/19 2/20 Japan ...... 1,175.47 ...... 1,175.47 2/23 2/26 ...... 2/20 2/23 Korea ...... 1,344.00 ...... 1,344.00 Misc. delegation costs ...... 198.02 ...... 198.02 Commercial aircraft ...... 13,371.40 ...... 13,371.40 Misc. transportation costs ...... 57 ...... 57 Return of unused per diem ...... ¥38.00 ...... ¥38.00 Ms. Brooke Boyer ...... 2/19 2/20 Japan ...... 1,175.47 ...... 1,175.47 2/23 2/26 ...... 2/20 2/23 Korea ...... 1,344.00 ...... 1,344.00 Misc. delegation costs ...... 198.02 ...... 198.02 Commercial aircraft ...... 13,371.40 ...... 13,371.40 Misc. transportation costs ...... 57 ...... 57 Jennifer Miller ...... 2/18 2/20 Egypt ...... 469.19 ...... 469.18 2/20 2/22 Lebanon ...... 394.00 ...... 394.00 2/22 2/24 Jordan ...... 889.01 ...... 889.01 Hotel Taxes ...... 151.82 ...... 151.82 Misc. transportation costs ...... 240.00 ...... 240.00 Commercial aircraft ...... 8,734.60 ...... 8,734.60 Adrienne Ramsay ...... 2 /18 2 /20 Egypt ...... 469.19 ...... 469.18 2/20 2/22 Lebanon ...... 394.00 ...... 394.00 2/22 2/24 Jordan ...... 889.01 ...... 889.01 Hotel Taxes ...... 151.82 ...... 151.82 Misc. transportation costs ...... 17.60 ...... 17.60 Commercial aircraft ...... 8,734.60 ...... 8,734.60 Hon. Frank Wolf ...... 2 /17 United States ...... 2/18 2/21 Kenya ...... 339.93 ...... 339.93 2/19 2/21 South Sudan ...... 540.00 ...... 540.00 2/21 2/21 Kenya ...... Misc. transportation costs ...... 1,269.25 ...... 1,269.25 Misc. embassy Costs ...... 112.82 ...... 112.82 Commercial aircraft ...... 13,753.00 ...... 13,753.00 Return of unused per diem ...... ¥425.00 ...... ¥425.00 Ann Reese ...... 3/9 3 /14 Bahrain ...... 1,322.85 ...... 1,322.85 3/14 3/15 Qatar ...... 340.57 ...... 340.57 Misc. transportation costs ...... 162.00 ...... 162.00 Commercial aircraft ...... 8,713.05 ...... 8,713.05 Donna Shahbaz ...... 3/9 3 /10 Japan ...... 192.25 ...... 192.25 3/10 3/12 Korea ...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 Misc. transportation costs ...... 50.32 ...... 50.32 Commercial aircraft ...... 6,571.70 ...... 6,571.70 Dale Oak ...... 3/9 3 /10 Japan ...... 192.25 ...... 192.25 3/10 3/12 Korea ...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 Misc. transportation costs ...... 50.32 ...... 50.32 Commercial aircraft ...... 6,571.70 ...... 6,571.70 Sarah Young ...... 3/9 3/10 Japan ...... 192.25 ...... 192.25 3/10 3/12 Korea ...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 Misc. transportation costs ...... 50.32 ...... 50.32 Commercial aircraft ...... 6,571.70 ...... 6,571.70 Matthew Washington ...... 3/9 3/10 Japan ...... 192.25 ...... 192.25 3/10 3/12 Korea ...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 Misc. transportation costs ...... 50.32 ...... 50.32 Commercial aircraft ...... 6,571.70 ...... 6,571.70 Committee total ...... 78,163.76 ...... 218,148.30 ...... 38,970.51 ...... 335,282.57 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. HAROLD ROGERS, Chairman, Apr. 30, 2012.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON ETHICS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2012

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Arrival Departure Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. JO BONNER, Chairman, Apr. 16, 2012.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2012

Hon. Bill Huizenga ...... 1/13 1/15 Afghanistan ...... 56.00 ...... 11,967.70 ...... 12,023.70 Hon. Rube´n Hinojosa ...... 2/18 2/21 France ...... 2,153.97 ...... (3) ...... 2,153.97 2/21 2/23 Slovakia ...... 587.65 ...... (3) ...... 587.65 2/23 2/25 Hungary ...... 529.27 ...... (3) ...... 529.27 Committee total ...... 3,326.89 ...... 11,967.70 ...... 15,294.59 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. SPENCER BACHUS, Chairman, Apr. 27, 2012.

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Hon. Steve Chabot ...... 1/9 1 /11 Israel ...... 802.00 ...... 5 8,268.69 ...... 9,070.69 1/11 1/12 Qatar ...... 291.00 ...... 291.00 1/12 1/13 Romania ...... 262.00 ...... 262.00 1/13 1/15 Albania ...... 503.00 ...... 503.00 ...... 4 10,754.90 ...... 10,754.90 Kevin Fitzpatrick ...... 1 /9 1/11 Israel ...... 814.00 ...... 814.00 1/11 1/12 Qatar ...... 296.00 ...... 296.00 1/12 1/13 Romania ...... 267.00 ...... 267.00 1/13 1/15 Albania ...... 493.00 ...... 493.00 ...... 4 11,630.20 ...... 11,630.20 Sajit Gandhi ...... 1/7 1 /8 Turkey ...... 373.00 ...... (3) ...... 373.00 1 /8 1 /10 India ...... 1,100.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,100.00 Commercial airfare ...... 1/10 1/11 Thailand ...... 215.00 ...... 215.00 1/11 1/12 Burma ...... 208.00 ...... (3) ...... 208.00 Commercial airfare ...... 1/12 1/13 India ...... 340.00 ...... 340.00 Commercial airfare ...... 1/13 1/14 Slovak Republic ...... 318.00 ...... (3) ...... 318.00 ...... 4 598.00 ...... 598.00 Hon. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen ...... 1/7 1/8 Turkey ...... 642.82 ...... (3) ...... 642.82 1 /8 1 /10 Qatar ...... 679.48 ...... (3) ...... 679.48 1/10 1/11 Saudi Arabia ...... 399.66 ...... (3) ...... 399.66 1/11 1/13 United Arab Emirates ...... 1,051.30 ...... (3) ...... 1,051.30 1/13 1/14 France ...... 565.25 ...... (3) ...... 565.25 Hon. Dana Rohrabacher ...... 1/7 1/13 Germany ...... 1,910.14 ...... 5 25,860.88 ...... 27,771.02 ...... 4 10,611.70 ...... 10,611.70 Paul Berkowitz ...... 1/7 1 /13 Germany ...... 2,071.14 ...... 2,071.14 ...... 4 3,096.40 ...... 3,096.40 William Hawkins ...... 1 /7 1/13 Germany ...... 2,071.14 ...... 2,071.14 ...... 4 2,248.70 ...... 2,248.70 John Lis ...... 1/10 1/14 Kyrgyz Republic ...... 1,484.00 ...... 1,484.00 ...... 4 10,178.00 ...... 10,178.00 Christina Jenckes ...... 1/10 1/14 Kyrgyz Republic ...... 1,419.00 ...... 1,419.00 ...... 4 10,143.10 ...... 10,143.10 Brent Wollfork ...... 1/10 1/14 Kyrgyz Republic ...... 1,474.00 ...... 1,474.00 ...... 4 10,143.10 ...... 10,143.10 Diana Ohlbaum ...... 1/16 1/18 Haiti ...... 304.00 ...... 304.00 ...... 4 1,190.50 ...... 1,190.50 Hon. Jeff Fortenberry ...... 1/26 1/28 Switzerland ...... 1,100.00 ...... 3 ...... 1,100.00 1/28 1/30 France ...... 392.76 ...... 3 ...... 392.76 Hon. Ted Deutch ...... 2/3 2/5 Germany ...... 624.00 ...... 6 ...... 624.00 ...... 6 951.70 ...... 951.70 Hon. Dan Burton ...... 2/18 2/21 France ...... 2,126.00 ...... 3 ...... 5 16,750.00 ...... 18,876.00 2/21 2/23 Slovak Republic ...... 576.10 ...... 3 ...... 5 10,929.96 ...... 11,506.06 2/23 2/25 Hungary ...... 532.00 ...... 3 ...... 5 1,696.48 ...... 2,228.48 Hon. Gregory Meeks ...... 2/18 2/21 France ...... 2,125.44 ...... 3 ...... 2,125.44 2/21 2/23 Slovak Republic ...... 575.93 ...... 3 ...... 575.93 2/23 2/25 Hungary ...... 470.50 ...... 3 ...... 470.50 Hon. Federicka Wilson ...... 2/18 2/21 France ...... 1,973.49 ...... (3) ...... 1,973.49 2/21 2/23 Slovak Republic ...... 531.11 ...... 531.11 2/23 2/25 Hungary ...... 449.14 ...... 449.14 Brian Wanko ...... 2/18 2/21 France ...... 1,973.93 ...... 1,973.93 2/21 2/23 Slovak Republicv ...... 550.09 ...... 550.09 2/23 2/25 Hungary ...... 506.00 ...... 506.00 Edmund Rice ...... 2/18 2/21 France ...... 1,927.00 ...... 1,927.00 2/21 2/23 Slovak Republic ...... 480.00 ...... 480.00 2/23 2/25 Hungary ...... 410.00 ...... 410.00 Christina Jenckes ...... 2/20 2/25 Zambia ...... 3,057.00 ...... 3,057.00 ...... 4 10,513.10 ...... 10,513.00 Kristal Quarker ...... 2/20 2/25 Zambia ...... 1,639.00 ...... 1,639.00 ...... 4 10,523.10 ...... 10,523.10 Algene Sajery ...... 2/20 2/25 Zambia ...... 1,629.00 ...... 1,629.00 ...... 4 10,546.10 ...... 10,546.10 Diana Ohlbaum ...... 2/20 2/25 Zambia ...... 1,626.00 ...... 1,626.00 ...... 4 10,624.10 ...... 10,624.10 Matthew Zweig ...... 3/9 3 /11 Saudi Arabia ...... 767.00 ...... 767.00 3/11 3/13 United Arab Emirates ...... 485.00 ...... 485.00 3/13 3/14 Yemen ...... 152.50 ...... 152.50 3/14 3/15 Qatar ...... 331.35 ...... 331.35 3/16 3/16 Bahrain ...... 284.00 ...... 284.00 ...... 4 4,939.50 ...... 4,939.50 Riley Moore ...... 3/9 3/11 Saudi Arabia ...... 820.00 ...... 820.00 3/11 3/13 United Arab Emirates ...... 573.60 ...... 573.60 3/13 3/14 Yemen ...... 227.98 ...... 227.98 3/14 3/15 Qatar ...... 280.67 ...... 280.67 3/16 3/16 Bahrain ...... 293.56 ...... 293.56 ...... 4 8,109.70 ...... 8,109.70 Ed Stein ...... 3/9 3 /11 Saudi Arabia ...... 884.04 ...... 884.04 3/11 3/13 United Arab Emirates ...... 520.60 ...... 520.60 3/13 3/14 Yemen ...... 156.04 ...... 156.04 3/14 3/15 Qatar ...... 247.59 ...... 247.59 3/16 3/16 Bahrain ...... 230.22 ...... 230.22 ...... 4 4,432.10 ...... 4,432.10 Robert Marcus ...... 3/9 3/11 Saudi Arabia ...... 889.00 ...... 889.00 3/11 3/13 United Arab Emirates ...... 528.00 ...... 528.00 3/13 3/14 Yemen ...... 161.00 ...... 161.00 3/14 3/15 Qatar ...... 250.35 ...... 250.35 3/16 3/16 Bahrain ...... 235.22 ...... 235.22 ...... 4 3,796.90 ...... 3,796.90 Alan Makovsky ...... 3/11 3/13 United Arab Emirates ...... 348.00 ...... 348.00 3/13 3/14 Yemen ...... 186.00 ...... 186.00 3/14 3/15 Qatar ...... 286.35 ...... 286.35 3/16 3/16 Bahrain ...... 28.18 ...... 28.18 ...... 4 3,730.60 ...... 3,730.60 Eddy Acevedo ...... 3/11 3/13 Guatemala ...... 389.87 ...... 389.87 3/13 3/15 Honduras ...... 346.00 ...... 346.00 3/15 3/16 El Salvador ...... 146.45 ...... 146.45 ...... 4 1,236.63 ...... 1,236.63 Greg McCarthy ...... 3/11 3/13 Guatemala ...... 369.87 ...... 369.87 3/13 3/15 Honduras ...... 316.00 ...... 316.00 ...... 4 1,147.00 ...... 1,147.00 Kristen Jackson ...... 3/11 3/13 Guatemala ...... 127.44 ...... 127.44 3/13 3/15 Honduras ...... 416.51 ...... 416.51 3/15 3/16 El Salvador ...... 185.45 ...... 185.45 ...... 4 1,412.63 ...... 1,412.63 Hubbell Knapp ...... 3/11 3/13 Guatemala ...... 359.87 ...... 359.87 3/13 3/15 Honduras ...... 390.66 ...... 390.66 3/15 3/16 El Salvador ...... 172.45 ...... 172.45 ...... 4 1,236.63 ...... 1,236.63

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Jacqueline Quinones ...... 3/11 3/13 Guatemala ...... 374.87 ...... 374.87 3/13 3/15 Honduras ...... 366.00 ...... 366.00 3/15 3/16 El Salvador ...... 187.45 ...... 187.45 ...... 4 1,236.63 ...... 1,236.63 Janice Kaguyutan ...... 3/11 3/13 Guatemala ...... 355.00 ...... 355.00 3/13 3/15 Honduras ...... 366.00 ...... 366.00 3/15 3/16 El Salvador ...... 182.00 ...... 182.00 ...... 4 1,236.63 ...... 1,236.63 Kevin Ditzpatrick ...... 3/11 3/12 UAE ...... 405.00 ...... 405.00 3/12 3/13 Maldives ...... 144.00 ...... 144.00 3/14 3/15 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... 28.00 ...... 4 17,499.40 ...... 17,499.40 Daniel Silverberg ...... 3/11 3/12 United Arab Emirates ...... 405.00 ...... 405.00 3/12 3/13 Maldives ...... 414.00 ...... 414.00 3/14 3/15 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... 28.00 ...... 4 17,499.40 ...... 17,499.40

Committee total ...... 71,783.66 ...... 170,753.35 ...... 63,506.01 ...... 306,0943.02 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. 4 Roundtrip airfare. 5 Indicates delegation costs. 6 One-way airfare. HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, Chairman Apr. 30, 2012.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2012

Hon. Cedric Richmond ...... 1/7 1 /7 Ireland ...... (3) ...... CODEL Warner ...... 1/7 1/8 Turkey ...... 386.59 ...... (3) ...... 386.59 1 /8 1 /11 India ...... 1,434.68 ...... 4,777.90 ...... 6,212.58 Per diem returned ...... (142.00) ...... (142.00) Hon. Peter T. King ...... 2/19 2/22 United Kingdom ...... 1,497.00 ...... 732.30 ...... 2,229.30 Per diem returned ...... (200.26) ...... (200.26) Lauren Wenger ...... 2/17 2/22 United Kingdom ...... 2,495.00 ...... 1,032.30 ...... 3,527.30 Per diem returned ...... (711.83) ...... (711.83) Jonathan Duecker ...... 2/17 2/23 United Kingdom ...... 2,994.00 ...... 1,033.30 ...... 4,027.30 Per diem returned ...... (745.96) ...... (745.96) Kevin Carroll ...... 2 /17 2 /22 United Kingdom ...... 2,495.00 ...... 1,033.30 ...... 3,528.40 Per diem returned ...... (351.73) ...... (351.73) Nick Palarino ...... 3/11 3/12 Dubai ...... 300.68 ...... 12,097.90 ...... 12,398.58 3/12 3/13 Maldives ...... 699.00 ...... 699.00 3/14 3/15 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... 28.00 3/15 3/16 Dubai ...... 357.99 ...... 357.99

Committee total ...... 10,536.16 ...... 20,707.10 ...... 31,243.26 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. PETER T. KING, Chairman, Apr. 16, 2012.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2012

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total

Name of Member or employee Country U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Arrival Departure Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

James Fleet ...... 1 /19 1 /22 Middle East ...... 1,063.39 ...... 9,834.20 ...... 10,897.59

Committee total ...... 1,063.39 ...... 9,834.20 ...... 10,897.59 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. DANIEL E. LUNGREN, Chairman, Apr. 26, 2012.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2012

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total

Hon. Darrell Issa ...... 1 /25 1 /30 Switzerland ...... 2,828.71 ...... 1,961.30 ...... 4,790.01 Hon. Christopher Hixon ...... 1/25 1/30 Switzerland ...... 1,929.47 ...... 1,990.50 ...... 3,919.97 Delegation expenses ...... 4,689.35 ...... 4,689.35 Hon. Peter Welch ...... 2/22 2/24 Cuba ...... 444.00 ...... 444.00 2/24 2/27 Colombia ...... 1,992.00 ...... 1,992.00

Committee total ...... 15,835.33 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. DARRELL E. ISSA, Chairman, Apr. 30, 2012.

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Rachael Leman ...... 1/10 1/14 Kyrgyzstan ...... 1,575.00 ...... 10,176.20 ...... 11,751.20 Hon. David Dreier ...... 1/26 1/28 Switzerland ...... 374.00 ...... (3) ...... 374.00 1/28 1/30 France ...... 356.00 ...... (3) ...... 356.00 Brad Smith ...... 1 /26 1 /28 Switzerland ...... 358.00 ...... (3) ...... 358.00 1/28 1/30 France ...... 356.00 ...... (3) ...... 356.00 Committee total ...... 3,019.00 ...... 10,176.20 ...... 13,195.20 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. DAVID DREIER, Chairman, Apr. 26, 2012.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2012

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If thee were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return.◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. JOHN L. MICA, Chairman, Apr. 16, 2012.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2012.

Geoffery Antell ...... 3/26 3/29 Switzerland ...... 1,270.96 ...... 1,956.20 ...... 3,227.16 Jason Kearns ...... 3/26 3/29 Switzerland ...... 1,310.91 ...... 1,956.20 ...... 3,267.11 Hon. Jim McDermott ...... 3/22 3/25 Belgium ...... 1,305.33 ...... 256.14 ...... 1,561.47 Hon. Joseph Crowley ...... 1/11 1/12 Thailand ...... 210.13 ...... 53.05 ...... 103.15 ...... 366.33 1/12 1/13 Burma ...... 248.00 ...... 718.20 ...... 195.95 ...... 1,162.15 1 /7 1 /8 Turkey ...... 373.00 ...... 58.00 ...... 22.00 ...... 453.00 1 /8 1 /14 India ...... 1,382.23 ...... 428.00 ...... 4.42 ...... 1,814.65 1/14 1/15 Slovakia ...... 360.95 ...... 143.00 ...... 300.00 ...... 803.95 Hon. Xavier Becerra ...... 2/22 2/24 Cuba ...... 344.00 ...... 344.00 2/24 2/24 Haiti ...... 2/24 2/27 Colombia ...... 1,992.00 ...... 222.00 ...... 727.00 ...... 2,941.00 Committee total ...... 8,797.51 ...... 5,534.65 ...... 1,608.66 ...... 15,684.68 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. DAVE CAMP, Chairman, Apr. 30, 2012.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2012

Darren Dick ...... 1/8 1/10 South America ...... 529.76 ...... 1/10 1/12 South America ...... 192.00 ...... 1/12 1/14 South America ...... 186.00 ...... Commercial aircraft ...... 1,603.14 ...... 2,510.90 Chelsey Campbell ...... 1/8 1 /10 South America ...... 529.76 ...... 1/10 1/12 South America ...... 192.00 ...... 1/12 1/14 South America ...... 186.00 ...... Commercial aircraft ...... 2,377.64 ...... 3,285.40 Sarah Geffroy ...... 1/8 1/10 South America ...... 529.76 ...... 1/10 1/12 South America ...... 192.00 ...... 1/12 1/14 South America ...... 186.00 ...... Commercial aircraft ...... 2,377.64 ...... 3,285.40 Hon. Frank LoBiondo ...... 1/10 1/14 Africa ...... 249.00 ...... Commercial aircraft ...... 11,557.20 ...... 11,806.20 George Pappas ...... 1/10 1/14 Africa ...... 249.00 ...... Commercial aircraft ...... 11,557.20 ...... 11,806.20 Carly Scott ...... 1/10 1/14 Africa ...... 249.00 ...... Commercial aircraft ...... 11,557.20 ...... 11,806.20 Darren Dick ...... 1/25 1/28 South America ...... 315.00 ...... Commercial aircraft ...... 1,864.90 ...... 2,179.00 Chelsey Campbell ...... 1/25 1/28 South America ...... 315.00 ...... Commercial aircraft ...... 1,864.90 ...... 2,179.00 Kathryn Whelbarger ...... 1/25 1/28 South America ...... 315.00 ...... Commercial aircraft ...... 1,864.90 ...... 2,179.00 Alonzo Robertson ...... 1 /25 1 /28 South America ...... 315.00 ...... Commercial aircraft ...... 1,864.90 ...... 2,179.00 Kathryn Wheelbarger ...... 2/19 2/23 Asia ...... 3,526.38 ...... 2/23 2/25 Asia ...... 278.00 ...... Commercial aircraft ...... 15,239.10 ...... 19,043.48 Ashley Lowry ...... 2/19 2/23 Asia ...... 3,526.38 ...... 2/23 2/25 Asia ...... 278.00 ...... Commercial aircraft ...... 15,239.10 ...... 19,043.48 Carly Scott ...... 2/19 2/23 Asia ...... 3,526.38 ...... 2/23 2/25 Asia ...... 278.00 ...... Commercial aircraft ...... 15,239.10 ...... 19,043.48 Jamil Jaffer ...... 2/19 2/20 Africa ...... 107.00 ......

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2/20 2/22 Africa ...... 480.02 ...... 2/22 2/23 Africa ...... 86.00 ...... 2/23 2/24 Africa ...... 78.00 ...... Commercial aircraft ...... 10,175.92 ...... 10,926.94 Linda Cohen ...... 2/19 2/20 Africa ...... 107.00 ...... 2/20 2/22 Africa ...... 480.02 ...... 2/22 2/23 Africa ...... 86.00 ...... 2/23 2/24 Africa ...... 78.00 ...... Commercial aircraft ...... 10,175.92 ...... 10,926.94 Hon. Mike Rogers ...... 2/20 2/23 Middle East ...... Commercial aircraft ...... 8,303.30 ...... 8,303.30 Hon. Dutch Ruppersberger ...... 2/20 2/23 Middle East ...... Commercial aircraft ...... 10,181.20 ...... 10,181.20 Michael Allen ...... 2/20 2/23 Middle East ...... Commercial aircraft ...... 9,241.10 ...... 9,241.10 Mike Shank ...... 2/20 2/23 Middle East ...... Commercial aircraft ...... 10,181.20 ...... 10,181.20 Hon. Mike Thompson ...... 3/9 3/11 Europe ...... 308.00 ...... 3/11 3/12 Africa ...... 226.00 ...... Commercial aircraft ...... 7,740.40 ...... 8,274.40 Linda Cohen ...... 3/9 3/11 Europe ...... 308.00 ...... 3/11 3/12 Africa ...... 226.00 ...... Commercial aircraft ...... 7,740.40 ...... 8,274.40 Hon. Michele Bachmann ...... 3/11 3/15 Middle East ...... 1,992.00 ...... Commercial aircraft ...... 9,356.70 ...... 11,348.70 Chelsey Campbell ...... 3/11 3/15 Middle East ...... 1,992.00 ...... Commercial aircraft ...... 9,356.70 ...... 11,348.70 Alonzo Robertson ...... 3 /11 3 /15 Middle East ...... 1,992.00 ...... Commercial aircraft ...... 9,088.50 ...... 11,080.50 Committee total ...... 220,437.72 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. MIKE ROGERS, Chairman, Apr. 19, 2012.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2012

Hon. Christopher H. Smith ...... 2 /23 2 /25 Austria ...... 457.93 ...... 2,496.30 ...... 2,954.23 2/25 2/26 Macedonia ...... 254.00 ...... 254.00 Mark Milosch ...... 2/23 2/25 Austria ...... 481.44 ...... 2,496.30 ...... 2,977.74 2/25 2/26 Macedonia ...... 254.00 ...... 254.00 Robert Hand ...... 2/22 2/25 Austria ...... 1,038.65 ...... 1,580.80 ...... 2,619.45 Allison Hollabaugh ...... 2/22 2/25 Austria ...... 893.35 ...... 1,580.80 ...... 2,474.15 Janice Helwig ...... 1/12 1/18 Kazakhstan ...... 2,205.00 ...... 10,766.00 ...... 12,971.00 3/11 3/17 Austria ...... 2,418.00 ...... 1,582.00 ...... 4,000.00 Winsome Packer ...... 3 /05 3 /08 Austria ...... 970.84 ...... 1,615.90 ...... 2,586.74 Mischa Thompson ...... 3 /22 3 /25 Belgium ...... 456.99 ...... 1,888.60 ...... 2,345.59 Shelly Han ...... 2/11 2/18 Thailand ...... 1,373.00 ...... 13,641.30 ...... 15,014.30 Alex Johnson ...... 1/19 1/31 Austria ...... 4,608.00 ...... 1,578.10 ...... 6,186.10 2/01 2/29 Austria ...... 10,701.00 ...... 10,701.00 3/01 3/31 Austria ...... 11,439.01 ...... 11,439.01 Committee total ...... 37,581.21 ...... 39,226.10 ...... 76,777.31 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. h MARK MILOSCH, Apr. 30, 2012.

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, to Mexico, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecua- Executive Order 12987 of October 21, 1995, pur- ETC. dor, China, Philippines, Japan, and South suant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); to the Committee Korea pursuant to Section 2(b)(3) of the Ex- on Foreign Affairs. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive port-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended; to communications were taken from the the Committee on Financial Services. 5926. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Speaker’s table and referred as follows: 5923. A letter from the Chairman and Presi- Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 5919. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, dent, Export-Import Bank, transmitting a transmitting a report concerning compliance Department of Defense, transmitting a letter report on transactions involving U.S. exports by the Government of Cuba with the U.S.- regarding identifying core depot-level main- to Chile pursuant to Section 2(b)(3) of the Cuba Migration Accords (October 2011 to tenance and repair capability requirements; Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended; April 2012); to the Committee on Foreign Af- to the Committee on Armed Services. to the Committee on Financial Services. fairs. 5920. A letter from the Chairman and Presi- 5924. A letter from the Chairman and Presi- 5927. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, dent, Export-Import Bank, transmitting a dent, Export-Import Bank, transmitting a report on transactions involving U.S. exports report on transactions involving U.S. exports Legislative Affairs, Department of State, to South Korea pursuant to Section 2(b)(3) of to Brazil pursuant to Section 2(b)(3) of the transmitting a report on progress toward a the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended; negotiated solution of the Cyprus question amended; to the Committee on Financial to the Committee on Financial Services. covering the period December 1, 2011 through Services. 5925. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- January 31, 2012; to the Committee on For- 5921. A letter from the Chairman and Presi- ment of the Treasury, transmitting as re- eign Affairs. dent, Export-Import Bank, transmitting a quired by section 401(c) of the National 5928. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- report on transactions involving U.S. exports Emergency Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and section ment of Treasury, transmitting as required to China pursuant to Section 2(b)(3) of the 204(c) of the International Emergency Eco- Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended; nomic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), and pur- by section 401(c) of the National Emergencies to the Committee on Financial Services. suant to Executive Order 13313 of July 31, Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and section 204(c) of 5922. A letter from the Chairman and Presi- 2003, a six-month periodic report on the na- the International Emergency Economic Pow- dent, Export-Import Bank, transmitting a tional emergency with respect to significant ers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), and pursuant to Ex- report on transactions involving U.S. exports narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia in ecutive Order 13313 of July 31, 2003, a six-

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2565 month periodic report on the national emer- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness for printing and reference to the proper gency with respect to Burma that was de- Directives; Aviation Communication & Sur- calendar, as follows: clared in Executive Order 13047 of May 20, veillance Systems (ACSS) Traffic Alert and Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin: Committee on the 1997; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) Units Budget. H.R. 4966. A bill to amend the Bal- 5929. A letter from the Honorary Secretary, [Docket No.: FAA-2010-1204; Directorate anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Foundation of Japanese Honorary Debts, Identifier 2010-NM-147-AD; Amendment 39- Act of 1985 to replace of sequester estab- transmitting the 208th petition to the Prime 16931; AD 2010-02-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received lished by the Budget Control Act of 2011; Minister of Japan; to the Committee on For- April 19, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. with an amendment (Rept. 112 469, Pt. 1). Re- eign Affairs. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ferred to the Committee of the Whole House 5930. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- tation and Infrastructure. on the state of the Union. fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- 5938. A letter from the Program Analyst, Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin: Committee on the tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Department of Transportation, transmitting Budget. H.R. 5652. A bill to provide for rection, transmitting the Administration’s final the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness onciliation pursuant to section 201 f the con- rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Air- current resolution on the budget for fiscal Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area planes [Docket No.: FAA-2011-1245; Direc- year 2013 (Rept. 112 470). Referred to the 630 in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No.: torate Identifier 2011-CE-033-AD; Amendment Committee of the Whole House on the state 101126522-0640-02] (RIN: 0648-XB077) received 39-16925; AD 2012-02-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- of the Union. April 16, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ceived April 19, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Mr. BACHUS: Committee on Financial 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Services. H.R. 4235. A bill to amend the Secu- Resources. tation and Infrastructure. rities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Com- 5931. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- 5939. A letter from the Program Analyst, modity Exchange Act to repeal the indem- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- Department of Transportation, transmitting tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- nification requirements for regulatory au- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness tion, transmitting the Administration’s final thorities to obtain access to swap data re- Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic quired to be provided by swaps entities under [Docket No.: FAA-2011-1171; Directorate Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Ves- such Acts; with an amendment (Rept. 112 471, Identifier 2011-NM-101-AD; Amendment 39- sels Less Than 60 Feet (18.3 Meters) Length Pt. 1). Ordered to be printed. 16932; AD 2012-02-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Overall Using Hook-and-Line or Pot Gear in Mr. WOODALL: Committee on Rules. April 19, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- House Resolution 648. Resolution providing 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ment Area [Docket No.: 101126521-0640-02] for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5652) to tation and Infrastructure. (RIN: 0648-XB024) received April 16, 2012, pur- provide for reconciliation pursuant to sec- 5940. A letter from the Program Analyst, suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- tion 201 of the concurrent resolution on the Department of Transportation, transmitting mittee on Natural Resources. budget for fiscal year 2013 (Rept. 112 472). Re- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness 5932. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- ferred to the House Calendar. fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- Directives; Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- (TAE) Reciprocating Engines [Docket No.: tion, transmitting the Administration’s final FAA-2009-0201; Directorate Identifier 2008- Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the rule — Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Great- NE-47-AD; Amendment 39-16972; AD 2010-11- Committee on Rules discharged from er Than or Equal to 50 Feet (15.2 Meters) 09R1] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 18, 2012, further consideration. H.R. 4966 re- Length Overall Using Hook-and-Line Gear in pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ferred to the Committee of the Whole the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- House on the state of the Union. Alaska [Docket No.: 111207737-2141-02] (RIN: ture. 0648-XB112) received April 16, 2012, pursuant 5941. A letter from the Program Analyst, f to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Department of Transportation, transmitting PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Natural Resources. the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness 5933. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Directives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: Under clause 2 of rule XII, public fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- FAA-2011-0997; Directorate Identifier 2011- bills and resolutions of the following tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- NM-043-AD; Amendment 39-16963; AD 2012-04- titles were introduced and severally re- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final 07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 18, 2012, ferred, as follows: pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic By Mr. DOLD: mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area H.R. 5650. A bill to amend title X of the ture. 630 in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No.: Public Health Service Act to provide for no 5942. A letter from the Program Analyst, 111207737-2141-02] (RIN: 0648-XB111) received discrimination under the family planning Department of Transportation, transmitting April 16, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. program under such title on the basis of sep- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural arate provision of abortion; to the Com- Directives; Bombardier, Inc. [Docket No.: Resources. mittee on Energy and Commerce. 5934. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- FAA-2012-0190; Directorate Identifier 2012- By Mr. UPTON (for himself, Mr. WAX- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- NM-033-AD; Amendment 39-16979; AD 2012-05- MAN, Mr. PITTS, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- 07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 18, 2012, BARTON of Texas, and Mr. DINGELL): tion, transmitting the Administration’s final pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- H.R. 5651. A bill to amend the Federal rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area ture. 620 in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No.: 5943. A letter from the Program Analyst, extend the user-fee programs for prescription 111207737-2141-02] (RIN: 0648-XB102) received Department of Transportation, transmitting drugs and for medical devices, to establish April 16, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness user-fee programs for generic drugs and 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Directives; Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Turbofan biosimilars, and for other purposes; to the Resources. Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0562; Direc- Committee on Energy and Commerce. 5935. A letter from the Program Analyst, torate Identifier 2009-NE-29-AD; Amendment By Ms. BALDWIN: H.R. 5653. A bill to amend title 38, United Department of Transportation, transmitting 39-16969; AD 2012-04-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- States Code, to direct the Secretary of Vet- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness ceived April 18, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. erans Affairs to provide dental care to vet- Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland Model 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- erans awarded the Purple Heart, and for EC135 Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA-2011- tation and Infrastructure. 0453; Directorate Identifier 2008-SW-16-AD; 5944. A letter from the Program Analyst, other purposes; to the Committee on Vet- Amendment 39-16942; AD 2012-03-01] (RIN: Department of Transportation, transmitting erans’ Affairs. 2120-AA64) received April 19, 2012, pursuant the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness By Mr. BACA: to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Directives; Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Turbofan H.R. 5654. A bill to remove the testing pro- Transportation and Infrastructure. Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2011-0959; Direc- visions in the Elementary and Secondary 5936. A letter from the Program Analyst, torate Identifier 2011-NE-25-AD; Amendment Education Act of 1965; to the Committee on Department of Transportation, transmitting 39-16970; AD 2012-04-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- Education and the Workforce. the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness ceived April 18, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. By Mr. BONNER: Directives; CPAC, Inc. Airplanes [Docket 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- H.R. 5655. A bill to suspend temporarily the No.: FAA-2011-1128; Directorate Identifier tation and Infrastructure. rate of duty on 1-Propanone, 2-hydroxy-2- 2011-CE-031-AD; Amendment 39-16933; AD methyl-1-phenyl-; to the Committee on Ways 2012-02-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 19, f and Means. 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON By Mr. BONNER: Committee on Transportation and Infra- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 5656. A bill to extend the temporary structure. suspension of duty on methyl-4-trifluoro 5937. A letter from the Program Analyst, Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of methoxyphenyl-N-(chlorocarbonyl) carba- Department of Transportation, transmitting committees were delivered to the Clerk mate; to the Committee on Ways and Means.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:58 Jun 10, 2012 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H09MY2.REC H09MY2 bjneal on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2566 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2012 By Mr. BONNER: (hydrazinecarboxylic acid, phenylmethyl By Mrs. MALONEY (for herself, Mr. H.R. 5657. A bill to extend the temporary ester); to the Committee on Ways and FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. CAPU- suspension of duty on mixtures of indoxacarb Means. ANO, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. GUTIERREZ, and inert ingredients; to the Committee on By Mr. BONNER: Mr. MORAN, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Ways and Means. H.R. 5676. A bill to suspend temporarily the Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, By Mr. BONNER: rate of duty on Hexane, 1,6-dichloro-; to the Mr. SERRANO, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. DIN- H.R. 5658. A bill to suspend temporarily the Committee on Ways and Means. GELL, Mr. MILLER of North Carolina, rate of duty on Reactive Red 264; to the Com- By Mr. BONNER: Mr. RANGEL, Ms. CHU, Ms. SCHA- mittee on Ways and Means. H.R. 5677. A bill to extend the temporary KOWSKY, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. BLU- By Mr. BONNER: suspension of duty on Vat Black 25; to the MENAUER, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Ms. H.R. 5659. A bill to suspend temporarily the Committee on Ways and Means. HAHN, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. NADLER, Mr. rate of duty on Ethanone, 2,2-dimethoxy-1,2- By Mr. BONNER: CONYERS, Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- H.R. 5678. A bill to suspend temporarily the diphenyl-; to the Committee on Ways and sissippi, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. duty on dimethyl 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-1, 4- Means. CUMMINGS, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. GONZALEZ, Benzenedicarboxylate; to the Committee on By Mr. BONNER: Ms. NORTON, Ms. LEE of California, H.R. 5660. A bill to suspend temporarily the Ways and Means. Ms. DELAURO, Ms. WILSON of Florida, rate of duty on Reactive Red 267; to the Com- By Mr. BONNER: Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, mittee on Ways and Means. H.R. 5679. A bill to extend the temporary Ms. WOOLSEY, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. By Mr. BONNER: suspension of duty on mixtures of 5-methyl- TOWNS, Ms. WATERS, Mr. TONKO, Mr. H.R. 5661. A bill to suspend temporarily the 5-(4-phenoxyphenyl)-3- (phenyl-amino)-2,4- RUSH, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. HINCHEY, rate of duty on 1-Hydroxy cyclohexyl phenyl oxazolidinedione](famoxadone), 2-cyano-N- Mr. STARK, Mr. HOLT, Mr. PALLONE, ketone; to the Committee on Ways and [(ethylamino)- carbonyl]-2- Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. BECERRA, and Ms. Means. (methoxyimino)acetamide (Cymoxanil) and application adjuvants; to the Committee on BASS of California): By Mr. BONNER: H.R. 5691. A bill to amend the Truth in H.R. 5662. A bill to suspend temporarily the Ways and Means. Lending Act to establish fair and trans- rate of duty on 2,4-Bis(2-hydroxy-4- By Mr. BONNER: parent practices related to the marketing butyloxyphenyl)-6-(2,4-bis-butyloxyphenyl,2, H.R. 5680. A bill to extend the temporary and provision of overdraft coverage programs 4-Bis (2-hydroxy-4-butyloxyphenyl)-6-(2, 4- suspension of duty on Ethyl pyruvate; to the Committee on Ways and Means. at depository institutions, and for other pur- bis-butyloxyloxypheny1)-1,3,5-triazine; to the poses; to the Committee on Financial Serv- Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. BONNER: H.R. 5681. A bill to extend the temporary ices. By Mr. BONNER: By Mr. PAULSEN: H.R. 5663. A bill to suspend temporarily the suspension of duty on Reactive Yellow 7459; to the Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 5692. A bill to extend the suspension of rate of duty on mixtures of certain types of duty on Interam mats; to the Committee on By Mr. BONNER: Triazin; to the Committee on Ways and Ways and Means. Means. H.R. 5682. A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 1,3,5-triazine, 2,4,6- tris (2- By Mr. PAULSEN: By Mr. BONNER: H.R. 5693. A bill to extend the suspension of propenyloxyl)-; to the Committee on Ways H.R. 5664. A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on perfluorocarbon amines; to the Com- and Means. rate of duty on Phosphine oxide, mittee on Ways and Means. phenylbis(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)-; to the By Mr. BRALEY of Iowa: H.R. 5683. A bill to authorize the President By Mr. PAULSEN: Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 5694. A bill to extend the suspension of to establish the Veterans’ Job Corps as a By Mr. BONNER: duty on certain fluoropolymers; to the Com- means of providing gainful employment to H.R. 5665. A bill to suspend temporarily the mittee on Ways and Means. unemployed veterans and widows of veterans rate of duty on 1-propanone, 2-methyl-1-[4- By Mr. PAULSEN: (methylthio)phenyl]-2-(4-morpholinyl)-(9ci); through the performance of useful public H.R. 5695. A bill to extend the suspension of to the Committee on Ways and Means. works, and for other purposes; to the Com- duty on certain cathode-ray tubes; to the By Mr. BONNER: mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 5666. A bill to suspend temporarily the By Mr. HEINRICH (for himself, Mr. By Mr. PAULSEN: duty on Topramezone technical; to the Com- PERLMUTTER, Mr. RUSH, Mr. COOPER, H.R. 5696. A bill to extend the suspension of mittee on Ways and Means. Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. KISSELL, Mr. duty on certain cathode-ray tubes; to the By Mr. BONNER: CICILLINE, Ms. NORTON, Mr. LEWIS of Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 5667. A bill to suspend temporarily the Georgia, Mr. LUJA´ N, Mr. ROTHMAN of By Mr. PAULSEN: duty on 5-bromo-3-sec-butyl-6-methyluracil New Jersey, and Mr. SCHIFF): H.R. 5697. A bill to extend the suspension of (Bromacil); to the Committee on Ways and H.R. 5684. A bill to prohibit employers from duty on 9-Anthracenecarboxylic acid, Means. compelling or coercing any person to author- (triethoxysilyl)methyl ester; to the Com- By Mr. BONNER: ize access to a protected computer, and for mittee on Ways and Means. H.R. 5668. A bill to suspend temporarily the other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- By Mr. PAULSEN (for himself and Mr. rate of duty on isomeric mixtures of sub- diciary. GERLACH): stituted hydroxy phenyl triazines; to the By Mr. HULTGREN: H.R. 5698. A bill to suspend temporarily the Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 5685. A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on S-(2-benzothiazolyl)-2-(2-amino- By Mr. BONNER: duty on Pigment Yellow 151; to the Com- thiazol-4-yl)-2-acetoxyimino thioacetate H.R. 5669. A bill to suspend temporarily the mittee on Ways and Means. (Thioester); to the Committee on Ways and rate of duty on Bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4- By Mr. HULTGREN: Means. piperidyl)sebacate; to the Committee on H.R. 5686. A bill to extend the temporary By Mr. PAULSEN: Ways and Means. suspension of duty on Pigment Yellow 154; to H.R. 5699. A bill to suspend temporarily the By Mr. BONNER: the Committee on Ways and Means. duty on certain yarn of carded wool; to the H.R. 5670. A bill to suspend temporarily the By Mr. HULTGREN: Committee on Ways and Means. rate of duty on Bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4- H.R. 5687. A bill to extend the temporary By Mr. PAULSEN: piperidyl)sebacate; to the Committee on suspension of duty on Pigment Red 185; to H.R. 5700. A bill to suspend temporarily the Ways and Means. the Committee on Ways and Means. duty on certain cotton yarn of combed fi- By Mr. BONNER: By Mr. HULTGREN: bers; to the Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 5671. A bill to extend the temporary H.R. 5688. A bill to extend the temporary By Mr. PAULSEN: suspension of duty on methyl-4-trifluoro suspension of duty on Pigment Yellow 175; to H.R. 5701. A bill to suspend temporarily the methoxyphenyl-N-(chlorocarbonyl) carba- the Committee on Ways and Means. duty on certain cotton yarn of combed fi- mate; to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. HULTGREN: bers; to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. BONNER: H.R. 5689. A bill to suspend temporarily the By Mr. PAULSEN: H.R. 5672. A bill to extend the temporary duty on Pigment Orange 74; to the Com- H.R. 5702. A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on Reactive Red 238; to mittee on Ways and Means. suspension of duty on Diiodomethyl-p- the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. ISRAEL (for himself, Mrs. tolylsulfone; to the Committee on Ways and By Mr. BONNER: CAPPS, Mr. FILNER, Mr. JACKSON of Il- Means. H.R. 5673. A bill to extend the temporary linois, and Mr. RANGEL): By Mr. PAULSEN: suspension of duty on Reactive Blue 235; to H.R. 5690. A bill to amend the Public H.R. 5703. A bill to extend the temporary the Committee on Ways and Means. Health Service Act to authorize the Sec- suspension of duty on 2-Propenoic acid, poly- By Mr. BONNER: retary of Health and Human Services to mer with diethenylbenzene; to the Com- H.R. 5674. A bill to suspend temporarily the make grants to eligible entities to train ele- mittee on Ways and Means. rate of duty on Butane, 1-chloro; to the Com- mentary and secondary school nurses on how By Mr. PAULSEN: mittee on Ways and Means. to respond to a biological or chemical attack H.R. 5704. A bill to renew the temporary By Mr. BONNER: or an outbreak of pandemic influenza in a suspension of duty on Methyl Hydroxyethyl H.R. 5675. A bill to extend the temporary school building or on school grounds; to the Cellulose; to the Committee on Ways and suspension of duty on benzyl carbazate Committee on Energy and Commerce. Means.

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Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. SCHILLING (for himself and lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Mr. LOEBSACK): Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: H.R. 5706. A bill to provide strategic work- States Constitution. ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and load to Army arsenals in their function as a By Ms. BALDWIN: collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, critical component of the organic defense in- H.R. 5653. to pay the Debts and provide for the common dustrial base; to the Committee on Armed Congress has the power to enact this legis- Defence and general Welfare of the United Services. lation pursuant to the following: States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution of By Ms. SCHWARTZ (for herself, Mr. shall be uniform throughout the United the United States. HECK, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, and Mr. States.’’ By Mr. BACA: COURTNEY): By Mr. BONNER: H.R. 5654. H.R. 5707. A bill to amend part B of title H.R. 5662. Congress has the power to enact this legis- XVIII of the Social Security Act to reform Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Medicare payment for physicians’ services Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 by eliminating the sustainable growth rate Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: By Mr. BONNER: ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and system and providing incentives for the H.R. 5655. collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, adoption of innovative payment and delivery Congress has the power to enact this legis- to pay the Debts and provide for the common models to improve quality and efficiency; to lation pursuant to the following: Defence and general Welfare of the United the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises and in addition to the Committees on Ways ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and shall be uniform throughout the United and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, States.’’ subsequently determined by the Speaker, in to pay the Debts 7 and provide for the com- By Mr. BONNER: each case for consideration of such provi- mon Defence and general Welfare of the H.R. 5663. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Congress has the power to enact this legis- committee concerned. Excises shall be uniform throughout the lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ (for United States.’’ Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: herself and Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN): By Mr. BONNER: ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and H. Res. 647. A resolution recognizing the H.R. 5656. collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, 100th anniversary of Hadassah, the Women’s Congress has the power to enact this legis- to pay the Debts and provide for the common Zionist Organization of America in 2012; to lation pursuant to the following: Defence and general Welfare of the United the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises f ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and shall be uniform throughout the United collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, States.’’ MEMORIALS to pay the Debts and provide for the common By Mr. BONNER: Under clause 4 of rule XXII, memo- Defence and general Welfare of the United H.R. 5664. States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises rials were presented and referred as fol- Congress has the power to enact this legis- shall be uniform throughout the United lation pursuant to the following: lows: States.’’ Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: 198. The SPEAKER presented a memorial By Mr. BONNER: ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and of the House of Representatives of the State H.R. 5657. collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, of Illinois, relative to House Resolution No. Congress has the power to enact this legis- to pay the Debts and provide for the common 720 urging the federal government take no lation pursuant to the following: Defence and general Welfare of the United action to redeem, assume, or guarantee Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises State debt; to the Committee on the Judici- ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and shall be uniform throughout the United ary. collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, States.’’ 199. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- to pay the Debts and provide for the common By Mr. BONNER: resentatives of the State of Louisiana, rel- Defence and general Welfare of the United H.R. 5665. ative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 87 States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises Congress has the power to enact this legis- calling for an amendments convention for shall be uniform throughout the United lation pursuant to the following: the purpose of proposing an amendment to States.’’ Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: have the federal debt be increased by ap- By Mr. BONNER: ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and proval from a majority of the legislatures of H.R. 5658. collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, the separate states; to the Committee on the Congress has the power to enact this legis- to pay the Debts and provide for the common Judiciary. lation pursuant to the following: Defence and general Welfare of the United 200. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises resentatives of the State of Maine, relative ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and shall be uniform throughout the United to House Joint Resolution, H.P. 1397 memori- collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, States.’’ alizing the President and the Congress to re- to pay the Debts and provide for the common By Mr. BONNER: view portions of the National Defense Au- Defence and general Welfare of the United H.R. 5666. thorization Act; jointly to the Committees States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises Congress has the power to enact this legis- on Armed Services and Foreign Affairs. shall be uniform throughout the United lation pursuant to the following: 201. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- States.’’ Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: resentatives of the State of Maine, relative By Mr. BONNER: ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and to Joint Resolution H.P. 1390 urging the Con- H.R. 5659. collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, gress to Adequately Fund the Low-Income Congress has the power to enact this legis- to pay the Debts and provide for the common Home Energy Assistance Program; jointly to lation pursuant to the following: Defence and general Welfare of the United Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: the Committees on Energy and Commerce States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and and Education and the Workforce. shall be uniform throughout the United collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, States.’’ f to pay the Debts and provide for the common By Mr. BONNER: CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY Defence and general Welfare of the United H.R. 5667. States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises Congress has the power to enact this legis- STATEMENT shall be uniform throughout the United lation pursuant to the following: Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of States.’’ Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: the Rules of the House of Representa- By Mr. BONNER: ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and tives, the following statements are sub- H.R. 5660. collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, Congress has the power to enact this legis- to pay the Debts and provide for the common mitted regarding the specific powers lation pursuant to the following: Defence and general Welfare of the United granted to Congress in the Constitu- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises tion to enact the accompanying bill or ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and shall be uniform throughout the United joint resolution. collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, States.’’

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By Mr. BONNER: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: By Mr. HEINRICH: H.R. 5669. ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and H.R. 5684. Congress has the power to enact this legis- collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: to pay the Debts and provide for the common lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: Defence and general Welfare of the United Article I, Section 8. ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises By Mr. HULTGREN: collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, shall be uniform throughout the United H.R. 5685. to pay the Debts and provide for the common States.’’ Congress has the power to enact this legis- Defence and general Welfare of the United By Mr. BONNER: lation pursuant to the following: States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises H.R. 5677. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1—the Congress shall be uniform throughout the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- shall have power to lay and collect taxes, du- States.’’ lation pursuant to the following: ties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts By Mr. BONNER: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: and provide for the common defense and gen- H.R. 5670. ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and eral welfare of the United States; but all du- Congress has the power to enact this legis- collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, ties, imposts and excises shall be uniform lation pursuant to the following: to pay the Debts and provide for the common throughout the United States. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: Defence and general Welfare of the United By Mr. HULTGREN: ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises H.R. 5686. collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, shall be uniform throughout the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- to pay the Debts and provide for the common States.’’ lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1—the Congress Defence and general Welfare of the United By Mr. BONNER: shall have power to lay and collect taxes, du- States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises H.R. 5678. ties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts shall be uniform throughout the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- and provide for the common defense and gen- States.’’ lation pursuant to the following: eral welfare of the United States; but all du- By Mr. BONNER: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: H.R. 5671. ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and ties, imposts and excises shall be uniform Congress has the power to enact this legis- collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, throughout the United States. lation pursuant to the following: to pay the Debts and provide for the common By Mr. HULTGREN: H.R. 5687. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: Defence and general Welfare of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises lation pursuant to the following: collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, shall be uniform throughout the United Article I, Section 8, Clause 1—the Congress to pay the Debts and provide for the common States.’’ shall have power to lay and collect taxes, du- Defence and general Welfare of the United By Mr. BONNER: ties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises H.R. 5679. and provide for the common defense and gen- shall be uniform throughout the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- eral welfare of the United States; but all du- States.’’ lation pursuant to the following: ties, imposts and excises shall be uniform By Mr. BONNER: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: throughout the United States. H.R. 5672. ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and By Mr. HULTGREN: Congress has the power to enact this legis- collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, H.R. 5688. lation pursuant to the following: to pay the Debts and provide for the common Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: Defence and general Welfare of the United lation pursuant to the following: ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises Article I, Section 8, Clause 1—the Congress collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, shall be uniform throughout the United shall have power to lay and collect taxes, du- to pay the Debts and provide for the common States.’’ ties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts Defence and general Welfare of the United By Mr. BONNER: and provide for the common defense and gen- States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises H.R. 5680. eral welfare of the United States; but all du- shall be uniform throughout the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- ties, imposts and excises shall be uniform States.’’ lation pursuant to the following: throughout the United States. By Mr. BONNER: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: By Mr. HULTGREN: H.R. 5673. ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and H.R. 5689. Congress has the power to enact this legis- collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: to pay the Debts and provide for the common lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: Defence and general Welfare of the United Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises The Congress shall have power to lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, shall be uniform throughout the United collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to to pay the Debts and provide for the common States.’’ pay the debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United By Mr. BONNER: defense and general welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises H.R. 5681. States; but all duties, imposts and excises shall be uniform throughout the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- shall be uniform throughout the United States.’’ lation pursuant to the following: States. By Mr. BONNER: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: By Mr. ISRAEL: H.R. 5674. ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and H.R. 5690. Congress has the power to enact this legis- collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: to pay the Debts and provide for the common lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: Defence and general Welfare of the United Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises States Constitution collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, shall be uniform throughout the United By Mrs. MALONEY: to pay the Debts and provide for the common States.’’ H.R. 5691. Defence and general Welfare of the United By Mr. BONNER: Congress has the power to enact this legis- States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises H.R. 5682. lation pursuant to the following: shall be uniform throughout the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 the Commerce States.’’ lation pursuant to the following: Clause By Mr. BONNER: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: By Mr. PAULSEN: H.R. 5675. ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and H.R. 5692. Congress has the power to enact this legis- collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: to pay the Debts and provide for the common lation pursuant to the following:

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Article 1 Section 8. H.R. 104: Mr. KING of New York. Ohio, Mr. HIMES, Mr. PRICE of North Caro- By Mr. PAULSEN: H.R. 436: Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. LATHAM, lina, Mr. MATHESON, Mr. GRIMM, Mr. TIPTON, H.R. 5693. and Mr. ROSS of Arkansas. Ms. BERKLEY, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mrs. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 493: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. MYRICK, Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 531: Ms. CASTOR of Florida. FITZPATRICK, Mr. BACA, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. Article 1 Section 8. H.R. 544: Mr. CONYERS. CLAY, Mr. CARTER, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. SES- By Mr. PAULSEN: H.R. 718: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. SIONS, Mr. RENACCI, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. BART- H.R. 5694. H.R. 719: Ms. BUERKLE. LETT, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. NEAL, Mr. CROWLEY, Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 733: Mr. GRIMM. Mr. SERRANO, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, and Ms. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 750: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Article 1 Section 8. SCOTT of South Carolina, and Mr. BENISHEK. H.R. 3145: Mr. KING of New York. By Mr. PAULSEN: H.R. 777: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. H.R. 3173: Ms. HIRONO. H.R. 5695. H.R. 807: Mr. ELLISON. H.R. 3185: Mr. CRAWFORD. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 860: Ms. BUERKLE. H.R. 3187: Mr. KING of New York, Ms. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 885: Mr. SCHRADER, Mr. BRALEY of WOOLSEY, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. Article 1, Section 8. Iowa, Mr. CARDOZA, Mr. KISSELL, and Mr. BARTLETT, and Mr. ALEXANDER. By Mr. PAULSEN: QUIGLEY. H.R. 3242: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 5696. H.R. 930: Ms. CHU. H.R. 3264: Mr. FLORES. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1044: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. H.R. 3286: Mr. MCDERMOTT and Mr. NEAL. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1057: Mr. WALZ of Minnesota. H.R. 3324: Mr. CLEAVER. Article 1, Section 8. H.R. 1145: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. H.R. 3395: Mr. HOLDEN. Mr. PAULSEN: H.R. 1167: Mr. SCALISE. H.R. 3420: Mr. GARDNER. H.R. 5697. H.R. 1204: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. H.R. 3444: Mr. WALBERG. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1238: Mr. CONYERS. H.R. 3487: Mr. BERG, Mrs. NOEM, and Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1244: Mr. MARINO. MACK. Article 1, Section 8. H.R. 1265: Mr. PETERS. H.R. 3497: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. By Mr. PAULSEN: H.R. 1327: Mr. NUNNELEE and Mrs. MYRICK. H.R. 3541: Mr. LOBIONDO and Mr. BUCSHON. H.R. 5698. H.R. 1397: Ms. KAPTUR. H.R. 3596: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1416: Mr. FLAKE. H.R. 3627: Mr. OLVER, Mr. SARBANES, and lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1515: Mr. MARKEY. Mrs. BONO MACK. Article 1, Section 8. H.R. 1614: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. H.R. 3643: Mr. BUCHANAN. By Mr. PAULSEN: H.R. 1620: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. H.R. 3679: Mr. ACKERMAN. H.R. 5699. H.R. 1639: Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. H.R. 3702: Mr. AMASH. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1648: Mr. DINGELL, Ms. SCHWARTZ, and H.R. 3713: Mr. WOLF, Mr. SHULER, Mrs. lation pursuant to the following: Mr. MARKEY. MALONEY, and Mrs. BLACKBURN. Article 1, Section 8. H.R. 1666: Ms. HAHN, Ms. BONAMICI, and Mr. H.R. 3728: Mr. SCHWEIKERT. By Mr. PAULSEN: PASTOR of Arizona. H.R. 3766: Mr. RUNYAN. H.R. 5700. H.R. 1681: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. H.R. 3776: Mr. QUIGLEY. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1687: Mr. FITZPATRICK. H.R. 3798: Mr. DINGELL and Ms. WOOLSEY. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1697: Mr. HUELSKAMP. H.R. 3803: Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. GALLEGLY, Article 1, Section 8. H.R. 1704: Ms. SPEIER. and Mr. LEWIS of California. By Mr. PAULSEN: H.R. 1718: Ms. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 3843: Mr. RANGEL, Ms. BERKLEY, and H.R. 5701. H.R. 1777: Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. MCGOVERN. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1860: Mr. GUTHRIE and Mr. DEFAZIO. H.R. 3877: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1865: Mr. CARTER and Mr. POSEY. H.R. 3895: Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Article 1, Section 8. H.R. 1936: Mr. HINOJOSA. H.R. 3905: Ms. HIRONO. By Mr. PAULSEN: H.R. 1940: Mr. PASCRELL. H.R. 4004: Mr. DEFAZIO and Mr. H.R. 5702. H.R. 1955: Mr. LIPINSKI and Mr. VAN HOL- FITZPATRICK. Congress has the power to enact this legis- LEN. H.R. 4005: Mr. BROUN of Georgia. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1956: Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. TIBERI, Mr. H.R. 4057: Mr. CULBERSON and Mr. JACKSON Article 1, Section 8. WILSON of South Carolina, and Mr. DANIEL E. of Illinois. By Mr. PAULSEN: LUNGREN of California. H.R. 4066: Mr. GRAVES of Georgia. H.R. 5703. H.R. 1957: Mr. AKIN. H.R. 4082: Mr. HOLT. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2077: Mr. CALVERT. H.R. 4091: Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. ROSS of lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2082: Mr. STARK. Arkansas, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. Article 1, Section 8. H.R. 2085: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. CLAY, and Ms. FUDGE. By Mr. PAULSEN: H.R. 2115: Mr. SMITH of Washington. H.R. 4093: Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. H.R. 5704. H.R. 2140: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. H.R. 4094: Mr. HURT. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2145: Mr. JORDAN. H.R. 4103: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia and lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2198: Mr. JONES. Mr. BENISHEK. Article 1, Section 8. H.R. 2245: Mr. DOYLE. H.R. 4104: Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, Mr. AUS- By Mr. REED: H.R. 2267: Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. GRAVES of TIN SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. GINGREY of Geor- H.R. 5705. Missouri, Mr. GARDNER, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, gia, Mr. TURNER of Ohio, Mr. LEWIS of Cali- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. BISHOP of New York, Mr. HOLDEN, Mrs. fornia, Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. COLE, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: MALONEY, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, and FLEISCHMANN, Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3. Ms. BONAMICI. QUAYLE, Mr. POMPEO, Mr. TIPTON, Mr. GOSAR, By Mr. SCHILLING: H.R. 2299: Mr. CALVERT. Mr. HARRIS, Mr. JORDAN, Mr. SCOTT of South H.R. 5706. H.R. 2499: Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee, Mr. Carolina, Mr. WELCH, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- TIERNEY, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, and Mr. NAD- WALDEN, Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. CONAWAY, lation pursuant to the following: LER. Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. AUSTRIA, Mr. GOHMERT, Article I, Section 8, Clause 12. H.R. 2502: Mr. WALBERG. Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. BENISHEK, Mr. KINZINGER To raise and support Armies, but no Appro- H.R. 2513: Mr. COHEN. of Illinois, Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado, Mrs. priation of Money to that Use shall be for a H.R. 2514: Mr. SCALISE. EMERSON, Mr. KING of New York, Mr. HAR- longer Term than two Years. H.R. 2524: Mr. FILNER. PER, Mrs. LUMMIS, Ms. JENKINS, Mr. KING- By Ms. SCHWARTZ: H.R. 2568: Ms. CASTOR of Florida. STON, Mr. LANDRY, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. ROSS of H.R. 5707. H.R. 2595: Mr. MEEHAN and Ms. NORTON. Arkansas, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. CAR- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2600: Mr. PAUL and Mrs. BONO MACK. DOZA, Mr. BOREN, Mr. BARROW, Mr. TONKO, lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2639: Ms. WATERS and Mr. HEINRICH. Mr. THOMPSON of California, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. Clause 1 of Section 8 and Clause 18 of Sec- H.R. 2746: Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. PLATTS, ANDREWS, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. HINCHEY, Ms. tion 8, of Article 1 of the United States Con- and Mr. ANDREWS. WOOLSEY, Mr. OLVER, Mr. STARK, Mr. REYES, stitution. H.R. 2810: Mr. LANKFORD and Mr. COLE. Mr. PASTOR of Arizona, Mr. BOSWELL, Mrs. H.R. 2827: Ms. MOORE. LOWEY, Ms. HAHN, Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jer- f H.R. 2951: Mrs. BLACK. sey, Mr. KIND, Mr. COHEN, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 2962: Mr. GRIMM and Mr. MCDERMOTT. HIMES, Mr. CROWLEY, Ms. HIRONO, and Mr. H.R. 3057: Mr. MCCOTTER. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 3067: Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. SIRES, Mr. H.R. 4122: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY and Mr. DEFA- were added to public bills and resolu- WELCH, Mr. COHEN, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. ZIO. tions as follows: FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. RYAN of H.R. 4132: Mr. PAUL.

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H.R. 4133: Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. H.R. 5331: Ms. ESHOO. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available BROUN of Georgia, Mr. MCNERNEY, Ms. H.R. 5344: Ms. NORTON. by this Act may be used to implement a pro- SLAUGHTER, Mrs. SCHMIDT, Mr. CANSECO, Mr. H.R. 5647: Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. FILNER, Ms. posed rule for turtle excluder devices as de- CHABOT, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. POE of Texas, ROYBAL-ALLARD, and Ms. BONAMICI. scribed in the Southeast Fishery Bulletin and Ms. KAPTUR. H.J. Res. 104: Mr. CRAWFORD. published by the National Oceanic and At- H.R. 4134: Mr. HURT. H. Con. Res. 87: Mr. ISSA. mospheric Administration on May 8, 2012. H.R. 4155: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. COFF- H. Res. 271: Mr. SULLIVAN and Mr. RENACCI. H.R. 5326 MAN of Colorado, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, and H. Res. 490: Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois. OFFERED BY: MR. WALSH OF ILLINOIS Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey. H. Res. 507: Mrs. MYRICK. H.R. 4157: Mr. ROSS of Florida. H. Res. 568: Mr. HOYER. AMENDMENT NO. 51: At the end of the bill H.R. 4169: Mr. COURTNEY and Mr. MCIN- H. Res. 644: Mr. COOPER, Ms. WATERS, Mr. (before the short title), insert the following: TYRE. COURTNEY, Mr. WOLF, Mr. SCHILLING, and Ms. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available H.R. 4174: Mr. GARRETT. HOCHUL. in this Act for the State Criminal Alien As- H.R. 4209: Ms. PINGREE of Maine, Mr. BACH- H. Res. 645: Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. sistance Program under the heading ‘‘De- US, Mr. TONKO, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. SCHIFF, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. partment of Justice—State and Local Law LANGEVIN, and Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. GENE GREEN of Texas, and Ms. BONAMICI. Enforcement Activities—Office of Justice H.R. 4227: Ms. PINGREE of Maine. H. Res. 646: Mr. PITTS. Programs—State and Local Law Enforce- H.R. 4229: Mr. PALLONE, Mr. GRAVES of Mis- ment Assistance’’ may be used in contraven- f souri, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mrs. BACH- tion of section 642 of the Illegal Immigration MANN, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. BERG, Mr. LANCE, AMENDMENTS Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of Ms. MATSUI, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1373). SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Under clause 8 of rule XVIII, pro- H.R. 5326 and Mr. RIVERA. posed amendments were submitted as H.R. 4254: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. follows: OFFERED BY: MR. SCHWEIKERT H.R. 4255: Mr. FORBES. H.R. 5326 AMENDMENT NO. 52: At the end of the bill H.R. 4269: Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. CANSECO, Mr. (before the short title), insert the following: KLINE, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. MILLER of OFFERED BY: MR. LANDRY SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Florida, Mr. CRAVAACK, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, AMENDMENT NO. 47: At the end of the bill in this Act may be used by the Department Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. WILSON of South (before the short title), insert the following: of Justice to bring any action against any Carolina, and Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available State for implemention of a State law re- H.R. 4282: Mr. CRITZ. in this Act may be used by the Executive Of- quiring voter identification. H.R. 4293: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. fice of Immigration Review, the Board of Im- H.R. 4305: Mr. ROSS of Arkansas. migration Appeals, or an immigration court H.R. 5326 H.R. 4332: Ms. DEGETTE and Mr. DOLD. to provide any alien with relief under section OFFERED BY: MR. TIERNEY H.R. 4336: Mr. MILLER of Florida. 212(d)(5)(A) or 240A(b)(1) of the Immigration AMENDMENT NO. 53: At the end of the bill H.R. 4341: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio and Mr. and Nationality Act of the United States if (before the short title), insert the following PRICE of North Carolina. that alien has been determined to be remov- new section: H.R. 4350: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Ms. able under section 237 of the Immigration SEC. lll. For ‘‘Department of Justice, BERKLEY, and Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. and Nationality Act. H.R. 4367: Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. HURT, Mr. State and Local Law Enforcement Assist- H.R. 5326 DIAZ-BALART, Mr. DOLD, Mr. KISSELL, Mr. ance’’ for the John R. Justice Prosecutors HUELSKAMP, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. OFFERED BY: MR. LANDRY and Defenders program, as authorized by the first section 3001 of title I of the Omnibus NUNNELEE, Mr. CARTER, Ms. JENKINS, Mr. AMENDMENT NO. 48: At the end of the bill Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 FORTENBERRY, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. MCGOVERN, (before the short title), insert the following: (42 U.S.C. 3797cc 21) (relating to loan repay- Mr. MCINTYRE, and Mr. MARCHANT. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available ment for prosecutors and public defenders), H.R. 4372: Mr. MILLER of Florida. by this Act may be used to pay the salary of there is hereby appropriated, and the H.R. 4379: Mr. KUCINICH. any individual under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) amount otherwise provided by this Act for H.R. 4386: Mr. WESTMORELAND. of section 5503(a) of title 5, United States ‘‘National Aeronautics and Space Adminis- H.R. 4390: Mr. CASSIDY, Mr. QUIGLEY, and Code. Ms. CHU. tration, Science’’ for Mars Next Decade is H.R. 5326 H.R. 4405: Mr. PASCRELL. hereby reduced by, $10,000,000. H.R. 4609: Mr. CLARKE of Michigan, Mr. OFFERED BY: MR. LANDRY H.R. 5326 CONYERS, and Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. AMENDMENT NO. 49: At the end of the bill OFFERED BY: MR. LANDRY H.R. 4643: Ms. ESHOO. (before the short title), insert the following: H.R. 4816: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia and SEC. ll. None of the funds made available AMENDMENT NO. 54: At the end of the bill Mr. DINGELL. by this Act may be used to implement the (before the short title), insert the following: H.R. 4965: Mr. LATTA, Mr. SMITH of Ne- requirement for fishing vessels in a fishery SEC. ll. None of the funds made available braska, Mr. LATHAM, Mr. ROGERS of Ken- under the jurisdiction of the Gulf of Mexico in this Act may be used by the Executive Of- tucky, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. Fishery Management Council to carry on- fice of Immigration Review, the Board of Im- BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. board an observer under sections 222 and 223 migration Appeals, or an immigration court LANKFORD, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, and Mr. of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations. to provide any alien that has been deter- CRAVAACK. mined by that entity to be deportable under H.R. 5326 H.R. 5284: Mr. LOEBSACK and Mr. ROSKAM. section 237 of the Immigration and Nation- H.R. 5303: Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina, OFFERED BY: MR. LANDRY ality Act with relief under section Ms. BUERKLE, MR. ROHRABACHER, MR. AUS- AMENDMENT NO. 50: At the end of the bill 212(d)(5)(A) or 240A(b)(1) of the Immigration TRIA, and Mrs. ELLMERS. (before the short title), insert the following: and Nationality Act.

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Vol. 158 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2012 No. 65 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was appoint the Honorable KIRSTEN E. GILLI- from happening. We do not want the called to order by the Honorable BRAND, a Senator from the State of New rates to double. We don’t want them to KIRSTEN E. GILLIBRAND, a Senator from York, to perform the duties of the Chair. go up at all. There are 30,000 people in the State of New York. DANIEL K. INOUYE, Nevada who are depending on our doing President pro tempore. something to freeze those rates. But PRAYER Mrs. GILLIBRAND thereupon as- what is worse, in my estimation—and I The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- sumed the chair as Acting President think that of the American people—is fered the following prayer: pro tempore. that Republicans seem proud of block- Let us pray. f ing this legislation. Not a single Re- O God, our refuge, help us to never publican voted to allow the debate to RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY doubt Your generous love. You gave us go forward. LEADER Heaven’s best gift and desire to freely This isn’t an issue of saying: OK, if I give us more than we can ask or imag- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- vote for this, this will be the legisla- ine. Even when we sin, You still love pore. The majority leader is recog- tion. They would not even let us go for- us. Great is Your faithfulness. nized. ward to debate it. They have said they Give to our lawmakers gifts that like the bill, except they do not like only You possess. Give them this day f the way it is paid for. Fine. Let’s get the gifts of courage to admit mistakes, STOP THE STUDENT LOAN INTER- on the bill and offer amendments to grace to rise when they fall, and peace EST RATE HIKE ACT OF 2012—MO- pay for it. But no—every single Repub- that the world cannot give. Give them TION TO PROCEED lican voted no. Every single Republican this day the gifts of forgiveness for the Mr. REID. Madam President, I move said: We are not going to allow a de- past, courage for the present, and hope bate. for the future. Keep them calm in the that the Senate resume consideration The American people certainly quiet center of their lives so that they of the motion to proceed to S. 2343, and shouldn’t be surprised because this has may be serene in the swirling stresses I ask unanimous consent that the time been going on for 3 years, almost 4 of life. until 2 p.m. be equally divided and con- We pray in Your merciful Name. trolled between the two leaders or years. Everything is a fight. They are Amen. their designees, with the Republicans blocking legislation that would allow controlling the first 30 minutes and the us to stop the increase of the rate on f majority controlling the second 30 min- student loans. That is wrong. And the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE utes. person who signed this legislation into The Honorable KIRSTEN E. GILLI- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- law, making this interest rate such as BRAND led the Pledge of Allegiance, as pore. Without objection, it is so or- it is, was President Bush. So I hope Re- follows: dered. publicans will come to their senses and I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the The clerk will report the bill by title. work with us to accomplish this, but I United States of America, and to the Repub- The legislative clerk read as follows: am not holding my breath because, as lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Motion to proceed to S. 2343, a bill to I indicated, they seem proud they have indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to stopped another piece of legislation al- f extend the reduced interest rate for Federal together. Direct Stafford Loans, and for other pur- Now, what does this mean, that they APPOINTMENT OF ACTING poses. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE are hanging together to stop legisla- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- tion, to stop progress? Well, as we work The PRESIDING OFFICER. The pore. The majority leader. to create jobs and make college afford- clerk will please read a communication Mr. REID. Madam President, the able, our colleagues—my Republican to the Senate from the President pro clerk just read the matter before the friends on the other side of the aisle— tempore (Mr. INOUYE). Senate, which is to prevent the inter- operate under a different set of prior- The assistant legislative clerk read est rate on loans students receive to go ities. the following letter: to school—the money they borrow— In the House, for example, there are U.S. SENATE, from doubling from 3.4 percent to 6.8 efforts now underway to undo a hard- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, percent. That is the pending matter be- fought agreement of last August to cut Washington, DC, May 9, 2012. To the Senate: fore the Senate. more than $2 trillion from the deficit Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, Yesterday the Republicans continued over the next decade. That agreement of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby to filibuster our plan to prevent that came after threats by the tea party-

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They couldn’t get of different ways: not allowing us to set of unbalanced priorities and ensure that many people to vote for it. continue funding for government pro- the kind of terrible math General Ei- In the meantime, President Obama grams, and then, for the first time senhower envisioned. was working as hard as he could with ever, there was a knockdown, drag-out Unlike defense contractors and bil- the lead spokesman of the Republicans, fight over weeks and weeks as to lionaires, ordinary Americans don’t the Speaker of the House, JOHN BOEH- whether we should increase the debt have high-priced lobbyists to protect NER. JOHN BOEHNER said: I didn’t get ceiling in this country. During Presi- them. That is our job. That is our job. elected to do small things, I want to do dent Reagan’s time in running the There is not a person on this side of the big things. And President Obama, to country, this had been done dozens of aisle who doesn’t believe it is good that his detriment with his base, said: I will times. But, no, these folks will do we have wealthy people in America. We do something to change Social Secu- nothing without a big fight. As a result have Senators here, Democrats, who rity and Medicare. And all these things of that, we came to an agreement that are wealthy—certainly not all Demo- he agreed to do publicly. But the Re- crats, but there are some. We don’t was bipartisan. Now, some say the publicans—JOHN BOEHNER—could never look down on people who are rich, but agreement was forced upon the Repub- go against Grover Norquist. The Re- we do have to look out for people who licans, but they voted for it, an agree- publicans shake in their boots. They are in need of our help. Most of these ment to reduce the deficit, and the def- will not do anything, even though the rich people have all kinds of lobbyists icit we couldn’t reduce before August American people by a more than 70 per- here to help them, but the people in cent majority say people making more of last year. We said: OK, fine, if we Henderson, Ely, and Winnemucca, NV, than $1 million a year should con- don’t do something about it this year, don’t have people here to help them. tribute to what the problems are in then there will be automatic cuts They have us. So Republicans are going this country. So that fell apart. called sequestration. after those who can’t fight back—hard- Then we had the Gang of 6 Senators— Now the House is doing everything working Americans and struggling three Republicans, three Democrats— they can to walk away from the agree- families. ment we made and the bipartisan vote Let’s review a little bit of history who had been on the Bowles-Simpson we took. They are doing everything again. The sequester isn’t the first bi- Commission, who said we should do they can. They have a Republican partisan agreement to reduce the def- something about this. They were in the budget, the so-called Ryan budget. And icit. When I became the Democratic press, they had press conferences, and I say ‘‘so-called’’ because they are try- leader, I thought—having served on the this was going down the road and doing ing to make a reconciliation bill, but Committee on Foreign Affairs in the all kinds of great things. While that they can’t do it because they are not House of Representatives and being was going on, there was a decision following the law to do that. So they very interested in America’s involve- made, and a law was passed to create a not only have reneged on this bi- ment in foreign affairs, I took a trip to supercommittee, to which I appointed cameral, bipartisan agreement to re- Central and South America. That was Senator PATTY MURRAY of Washington duce spending, but they have fun- so necessary. And I took Democratic to run. No one in the Senate, Democrat damentally skewed priorities because and Republican Senators with me. I or Republican, has more respect than they hand out even more tax breaks to was very careful in picking two Sen- PATTY MURRAY. She worked so hard multimillionaires and shield corporate ators whom I wanted on that trip. One with the other 11 Members of Congress defense contractors, all at the expense was Judd Gregg, a very fine Senator to come up with something. of hard-working, middle-class families, from New Hampshire, who has retired, A few days before they were to arrive the elderly, and those who can least af- I am sorry to say. I recommended that at a decision—and the Gang of 6 mem- ford it. That is what they are doing in Senator Gregg be a part of President bers are out here doing all this stuff all the House. They are going to have a so- Obama’s initial Cabinet. He agreed to the time—I get a letter signed by vir- called rule today and vote on it shortly take the job, but something came up, tually every Republican Senator say- thereafter. They would slash invest- and he didn’t do it. But he is a wondering: We are not going to raise revenue ments to strengthen our economy and ful man. I also wanted KENT CONRAD on for anything. The supercommittee just shred our social safety nets. that trip. And I don’t know which one didn’t work there. The Gang of 6 is I want to quote from President knows more about the inner workings gone. So we passed this last August to Dwight Eisenhower. And let me remind of the finances of this country, Gregg fund government for 2 years and to say everybody that he was a Republican. or CONRAD, but they are both good, and if we don’t arrive at another $1.2 tril- He was a tremendous President, and I wanted them to go together, and they lion in deficit reduction during this each day that goes by, people are look- did. year, it automatically kicks in at the ing at him more favorably. Here is Senators Gregg and CONRAD spent end of this year or the beginning of what he said: hours and hours seated in that airplane next year. Every gun that is made, every warship working on doing something about the So that is where we are, and the Re- launched, every rocket fired, signifies in the deficit. They both believed it needed publicans in the House are trying to final sense a theft from those who hunger some really difficult, hard work, and change that. So that is what this little and are not fed, those who are cold and not they decided to do what the base-clos- history lesson has been all about. clothed. ing commission did; that is, prepare I don’t like to sequester. I wish we This isn’t some leftwing, socialistic- legislation and give it to a commission didn’t have to do it. It was a hard pill leaning liberal. That was Dwight Ei- that would send it back to us. There to swallow, but it was the right thing senhower—a five-star general who led would be no amendments, no filibuster, to do. If we are ever going to reduce the invasion of Normandy and did just an up-or-down vote. That was their the staggering deficit, we are going to many other things, such as starting the legislation. They wrote that and have to make some hard decisions. So National Highway System. Let me re- brought it to the floor. that is what this is all about. But that peat what he said: As the leader, I decided I would move is the point: It is hard to do; therefore, Every gun that is made, every warship to proceed to it, and so I did move to we have to do it, to sequester—which, launched, every rocket fired, signifies in the proceed to it, thinking it should be a in effect, would take almost $500 billion final sense a theft from those who hunger slam dunk. But seven Republicans, who from domestic programs and almost and are not fed, those who are cold and not had cosponsored the legislation, voted $500 billion from defense programs. clothed. against it. I couldn’t bring it to the They were designed to be tough enough I didn’t make that up. That is what floor. That was where Bowles-Simpson to force two sides to reach a balanced he said. In a balanced world—one where came from, as a result of the Repub- deal. It hasn’t happened yet. a strong national defense and a strong licans walking away from their own ef- As I said earlier with General Eisen- social safety net are both valuable pil- forts to reduce the deficit. hower’s statement, I didn’t make that

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We have two long-time have to move out of the nursing home, reminded of the kind of candidate he nonpartisan watchers of Congress, one I guess. was the last time around and to marvel from the American Enterprise Insti- It would punish Americans who re- at the difference. tute, which is a conservative think ceive tax credits to purchase health in- At some point the postpartisan heal- tank, another from Brookings Institute surance when their financial cir- er who pledged to unite Red and Blue that wrote an article saying: It is the cumstances change, causing 350,000 America became the ‘‘divider in chief,’’ Republicans. Can’t you see what they Americans to have no coverage. This a deeply divisive President who never are doing? Here is one thing they said: would add to the tens of millions who seems to miss an opportunity to pit We have been studying Washington politics already exist that way. one group against another and who is in Congress for more than 40 years, and never It would weaken Wall Street reforms, now determined to win reelection not have we seen them this dysfunctional. In our protecting big banks at the expense of by appealing to America’s best in- past writings, we have criticized both parties consumers. Their legislation would stincts but all too often to its worst. when we believed it was warranted. Today, once again target middle-class work- however, we have no choice but to acknowl- Even the New York Times editorial edge that the core of the problem lies with ers, food inspectors, air traffic control- page, this very morning, says the coun- the Republican party. lers, Border Patrol agents, drug entry is more divided than it was 4 years They further said: forcement, and FBI agents. They would ago under this President. Some have have to be laid off. The GOP has become an insurgent outlier argued that the transformation we in American politics. It is ideologically ex- It would cut funding for preventive have witnessed proves that the Presi- treme; of scornful compromise; unmoved by health care programs that fight chron- dent was a liberal ideologue all along, conventional understanding of facts, evi- ic illnesses—such as heart disease, can- that the task of governing revealed his dence and science; and dismissive of the le- cer, strokes, and diabetes—that cause true instincts. That may be true. But gitimacy of its political opposition. 70 percent of the deaths in America. there is an even simpler explanation What brave men to do that, to write Preventive care would be reined in. than that, and one that in some ways is these comments—which are true. I It would slash block grant funding in even more disappointing. It is the idea have been saying that I don’t want to the United States to help 23 million that the President said what he needed fight about everything. Republicans in- children, seniors, and disabled Ameri- to say to get elected then and that he sist on balancing the budget on the cans live independently and out of pov- will say whatever he needs to say to backs of the middle class, seniors, stu- erty. get reelected now. dents, single mothers, and those who No segment of the population is im- It encapsulates why the American could least afford it. That is what they mune from this painful, absurd Repub- people are so very skeptical of politi- are doing over there today. It is their lican plan—except maybe millionaires, cians. The President’s policies may refusal to compromise that leaves us billionaires, and wealthy corporations. have disappointed. A health care bill facing the threat of sequester, and it is The Republican proposal cuts Meals on that was supposed to lower costs is difficult but it is balanced. Wheels and reduces food assistance for causing them to rise. A stimulus bill Going back to the August budget almost 2 million needy people. One of that was supposed to create jobs was agreement now in order to protect the Republican candidates running for better at generating punch lines. But wealthy special interests is no solu- President said President Obama is the one of the greatest disappointments of tion. Neither is refighting the battles Food Stamp President. this Presidency is the difference be- of last year. Democrats agree we must There are more poor people. Our tween the kind of leader this President reduce our deficits and make hard economy has been in bad shape. People said he was and the kind he has turned choices, but we believe in a balanced are struggling. The millionaires are out to be. approach that shares the pain as well doing fine. And in addition to what I How did that happen? Well, I think as the responsibility. have already mentioned, this thing the President just put too much faith Is the sequester the best way to that they are taking up in the House in government. Let’s face it; there isn’t achieve that balance? No. But Repub- today cuts off almost 300,000 children a problem we face that this President licans refuse to consider a more reason- from free school lunches at a time didn’t think the government could able approach—one, for example, that when one in five children lives in pov- solve. Despite all the evidence to the asks every American to pay his fair erty. contrary, he still can’t seem to shake share while making difficult choices to The U.S. Conference of Catholic the idea that more government is the reduce spending. Democrats will not Bishops said the Republican plan fails answer for what ails us. agree to a one-sided solution that lets ‘‘a basic moral test.’’ This budget sets the superwealthy off the hook while When the stimulus failed, it wasn’t very clear priorities. The problem is the government’s fault; it was the Re- forcing the middle class and those in what they are taking up in the House greatest need to bear all the hardship. publicans. When the health care bill sets up the wrong priorities. caused health care costs to rise, the Democrats believe we can protect President Franklin Roosevelt said: Americans’ access to health care, cre- same thing. When trillions are spent Human kindness has never weakened the ate jobs while investing in the future, and jobs don’t come, it is ATM ma- stamina or softened the fiber of a free peo- chines, it is the weather, it is bankers, and protect the poor and elderly. But ple. A nation does not have to be cruel to be we can’t do it alone. It will take work tough. it is the rich, it is Fox News—it is anything other than the government. and compromise, and so far Repub- So Republicans would do well to re- This is why the sickening waste of licans have been unwilling to make a member our Nation is judged not only taxpayer dollars we have seen so many serious effort to achieve that result. by the strength of its military, but also times over the last 3 years—whether it Republicans have rejected our bal- by the strength of its values, so says was at a solar company such as anced approach. Their one-sided solu- General Eisenhower and President Roo- Solyndra or at a lavish party that Fed- tion to across-the-board cuts would sevelt. take away from the many to give to eral bureaucrats threw for themselves RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME the few. in Vegas—is viewed not as a symptom Here is what the plan would do—not The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- of a larger problem in Washington but all of it, but here is what their plan pore. Under the previous order, the as a problem to be managed, something would do. Remember, they are taking leadership time is reserved. to acknowledge and then move beyond it up over there in the House today. RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER because they just don’t seem to see it. It would cut Medicaid benefits, in- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The President seems to view govern- creasing the number of uninsured chil- pore. The Republican leader is recog- ment the way some parents view their dren, parents, seniors—and that is in nized. children: It can do no wrong.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:22 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MY6.003 S09MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2992 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 9, 2012 So if there is a problem to solve, a Orchestrating political show votes on The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- challenge to tackle, the solution is al- student loans and giving Congress a pore. The Senator from Kansas. ways the same: more government, post-it note checklist of legislative Mr. MORAN. I ask consent to address more government. And the results are items to pass before the election is not the Senate as in morning hour. always the same: a disappointment to what the American people expected. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- be blamed on somebody—anybody— They expected us to work together pore. Without objection, it is so or- else. and they still do. dered. I think the President summed it up The President knows as well as I do STARTUP ACT pretty well during a speech he gave in that the solution to our economic prob- Mr. MORAN. Madam President, once New York just yesterday. This is what lems lies not in a Post-It-Note congres- again, it is that time of year when he said: sional agenda dictated from a lectern many proud parents will watch their The only way we can accelerate job cre- in New York, but through a sound lim- children walk across the graduation ation that takes place on a scale that is ited-government pro-growth plan, stage to receive their diplomas. Two needed is bold action from Congress. which includes comprehensive tax re- years ago, I watched my oldest daugh- Really? The only way to accelerate form, a true all-of-the-above energy ter saunter across her college gradua- job creation is through Congress? Not policy and the elimination of burden- tion stage and it was one of those mo- the private sector? Hasn’t the experi- some regulations that are hurting busi- ments for me in which I realized our ence of the last 31⁄2 years taught this ness and hindering job creation. country faces tremendous, enormous President anything at all about the Republicans have been calling for challenges, and if we fail to act our limitations of government action? these policies for years and the Presi- children’s future will be at significant Madam President, 31⁄2 years and $5 dent at one time or another has risk. trillion later, there are nearly a half claimed to support them. These are I believe all Members of Congress, in million fewer jobs in the country than proposals where Republicans and fact every American, has the responsi- the day the President took office. That Democrats can find common ground. In bility to be a good steward of what has is not what most people would describe other words, a plan designed not to been passed on to us. At that gradua- as a good return on investment. Yet control free enterprise from Wash- tion event, I renewed my commitment that is all we get—the same govern- ington but to liberate it. We just need to do my part to turn our country ment-driven solutions he has been the President to show some courage around. 1 My fear is we are not doing enough, pushing for 3 ⁄2 years. and leadership. Nearly 13 million Americans who are We will get this economy going not that we as Americans and especially we actively looking for jobs can’t find one. by handing out more special favors and as Members of this Congress are not Millions more have given up looking credits to favored industries and doing enough to offer our children a for a job altogether as the worker par- bright future. In the last 2 weeks, I groups, but by simplifying the code, ticipation rate is the lowest it has been have read headlines that caught my at- clearing out the loopholes, and low- in 30 years. tention. They would catch every Amer- ering rates for everybody. More than half of all college grad- ican’s attention. In less than 8 months, Americans will uates—the best prepared to enter the First, the amount of student loan be hit with the biggest tax increase in workforce—can’t find a good job. More debt has surpassed $1 trillion for the than half of college graduates can’t history—unless we act. first time in American history. Ameri- The President knows as well as I do find a job. And this President is pro- cans now have more combined student how devastating this would be for the posing the same old ideas that have loan debt than combined credit card failed before. Some government action American people—for everyone. debt. People who are already struggling failed? Then just do it again on a larger Second, the AP recently reported scale. That is the approach this Presi- will have to do with even less. Busi- that one out of every two college grad- dent has taken. It is his approach still. nesses that are already struggling just uates this year will be unemployed or It is the clearest sign he is literally out to keep afloat will see Washington get- underemployed. Unfortunately, it is of ideas. ting an even bigger take than it al- not just college graduates who are hav- But he is unwilling to try something ready is. ing trouble finding a job and paying different. He is unwilling to confront This looming tax hike will be abso- their bills. The Department of Labor the fact that a government that might lutely devastating. Yet here we are less reported just last week that more than have worked well a half century ago is than 8 months away from it, and the 12 million Americans are still looking outdated and in desperate need of re- President is busy orchestrating failure for work and our economy only added form. So he is resorting to the same old in the Senate and waving around some 115,000 jobs in April, the lowest number political gimmicks and games that he 5-point plan cooked up by some high- of jobs added in 5 months. This makes criticizes others for using. paid political consultant in Chicago. 39 straight months of unemployment Earlier this year the President Now, I am not in the business of giv- rate over 8 percent. mocked those who, every time gas ing the President campaign advice. But Our first priority in Congress must prices go up, dust off their three-point I am in the business of trying to get be to strengthen our economy so more plans to lower them, especially in an the best possible outcome for the jobs can be created, more Americans election year. That was the President. American people. And here is an can get back to work, and more grad- Yet yesterday he was proposing a five- issue—tax reform—where I know the uates can pursue their dreams. Data point plan of his own to revive the two parties have a shot at working to- tells us that for close to three decades, economy, a to-do list in effect for Con- gether to help this economy, and re- companies less than 5 years old created gress. store the American Dream for all those almost all the new net jobs in America, The cynicism is literally breath- who’ve started to doubt whether it will averaging 3 million jobs each year. taking. Here is a President who, in the even be there in a few years. While startups provide the gasoline to morning, worked hand-in-hand with So I would respectfully ask the Presi- fuel America’s economic engine, new Senate Democrats to ensure that legis- dent to ignore his campaign consult- businesses are hiring fewer employees lation to freeze interest rates on stu- ants for once and do what’s right for than in the past and make up a smaller dent loans wouldn’t pass, and in the the nation as a whole. Republicans in share of all companies than in previous afternoon gave a recycled speech in Congress are ready to work with you, years. which he pleaded for an end to the very Mr. President, on the kind of com- Troubling data out last week from gridlock he was orchestrating. There is prehensive reforms that you yourself the Census Bureau shows that the perhaps no better illustration of how have called for in the past. startup rate fell to the lowest point on far this President has come from the Working together might not help record for new firm births in 2010. heady days of his last campaign. your campaign, but it would help the While startup companies are so impor- Look: Americans voted this Presi- country. So my message to you is this: tant to job creation, their numbers are dent into office on a promise of bipar- We are ready when you are. now falling too. Given the dispropor- tisan action. I yield the floor. tionate impact new businesses have on

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He described the process of design- these entrepreneurs will create in the ate—about 14, 15 months—six other ing a rocket or an airplane, in which future. countries have changed their laws to there are two forces at play that deter- The future of our economic competi- encourage these types of individuals to mine whether the rocket will launch or tiveness depends upon America win- work in their countries, to create jobs, plane will fly: thrust and drag. So ning the global battle for talent. For- to support entrepreneurship, innova- much of what we want to do around eign-born Americans have a strong tion, and job creation in those coun- here tends to focus on the thrust, record of creating businesses and em- tries. In just the little over 1 year I spending money and creating pro- ploying Americans. Data shows us that have been a Member of the Senate, six grams, when what we ought to be doing 53 percent of immigrant founders of other countries have advanced further is focusing on reducing the drag. U.S.-based technology and engineering than we have while we have waited be- Rather than spend money on govern- companies completed their highest de- cause we cannot do anything because it ment programs, Congress must and gree at an American university, and is an election year. should enact policies that create an en- rather than send these talented, highly America cannot turn a blind eye to vironment in which many entre- educated individuals who have been those developments or to use the up- preneurs and their young companies educated in the United States back coming elections as an excuse to do have a better shot at success, and in home once they graduate, we should do nothing, yet again, on an issue that is the process of pursuing success they much more to allow them to remain in so critical to our future. Congress put people to work—reduce the drag so the United States, where their skills, should work to make it easier for com- the private sector can create jobs. their talents, and their intellect, as panies to grow because in a free mar- To create this environment where well as their new ideas, can fuel U.S. ket, when people have a good idea and these startup companies can be suc- economic growth. work hard, they not only enhance their cessful, I have introduced the Startup We are not talking about illegal im- own with success but the lives of so Act with Senator WARNER. The Startup migration; we are talking about legal many others through the products and Act reforms the Federal regulatory immigration. It makes no sense to edu- jobs they create. process to ensure that the cost of com- cate these talented, foreign-born stu- If we do not take the steps now to pliance does not outweigh the benefits dents in America and then send them win the global battle for talent, our of regulations. The Startup Act alters to their home countries to compete country’s future economic growth will the Tax Code to create incentives that against Americans for jobs. be limited. That means college grads will facilitate the financing and growth The Startup Act will help America and young people will have fewer op- of new businesses. The Startup Act ac- win this global battle for talent. The portunities, and higher rates of unem- celerates the commercialization of uni- Startup Act creates entrepreneur visas ployment may become the norm in- versity research so more good ideas for foreign entrepreneurs who register stead of the exception. Allowing tal- move out of the laboratory and into a business and employ Americans in ented, foreign-born U.S. students and the marketplace, where they can cre- the United States. By encouraging entrepreneurs to remain in the United ate jobs for Americans. more entrepreneurs to stay in America, States will create jobs for more Ameri- Perhaps most important, the Startup they will not only start more busi- cans. Act helps America win the global bat- nesses but they will employ more I will continue to work with my col- tle for talent. Americans and strengthen our econ- leagues in the Senate to implement On a recent trip to Silicon Valley, I omy. The Startup Act also creates a policies such as those contained in the met with startups, entrepreneurs, and new STEM visa for foreign students Startup Act so more entrepreneurs can some of the leading technology compa- who graduate from an accredited U.S. turn their ideas into reality, that they nies in the world—and they were just university with a master’s or Ph.D. in will have the chance for success. We startup companies a few years ago. science, technology, engineering or owe the next generation of Americans While I heard many encouraging sto- mathematics. Our own Department of the opportunity to pursue their ries of success, their No. 1 concern was Commerce projects that STEM jobs dreams—that those who this month attracting and retaining highly skilled will grow by 17 percent in the years walk across the graduation stages in employees. One business I met said ahead. We have to retain more highly high schools and colleges and univer- they had plans to hire dozens—I think skilled and highly talented and edu- sities, technical colleges and commu- the number was 68—foreign-born but cated individuals, the ones we educate nity colleges across our country, will U.S.-educated individuals and to hire in America, for us to remain competi- have the opportunity to pursue what them here in the United States, but tive in a global economy. We are going we all know as the American dream. they were unable to get the visas nec- to make sure our own U.S.-born and I yield the floor. essary to have these workers work in educated citizens have those job oppor- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the United States. Rather than lose tunities as well. We do not want to risk pore. The Senator from Louisiana. that talent, this company hired the the loss of the next Mark Zuckerberg Mr. VITTER. Madam President, I ask employees but placed them at various to Brazil or India. Doing so will fuel unanimous consent to speak as in international offices in countries with America’s economic growth and result morning business. immigration policies that encouraged in the creation of jobs here in America The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the retention and attraction of highly by retaining these folks. pore. Without objection, it is so or- skilled foreign-born workers. Despite the overwhelming evidence, dered. Another company told me that with Congress should address this issue. NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM the talent increasing overseas, it will Congress’s conventional wisdom says Mr. VITTER. Madam President, I soon be easier for them to open offices not much will get done. My guess is 80 come to the floor again to urge all of and plants in other countries rather percent of my colleagues in Congress us to join together on a bipartisan than have the work done in the United would agree with the proposals con- basis and to reauthorize the national States. tained in this legislation. Particularly, flood insurance program, to do it now, The last thing we want is for Amer- 80 percent I think would agree with the to do it quickly because time is run- ican businesses to have a better busi- aspect of the legislation dealing with ning out. On May 31 the entire Na- ness climate in places outside the STEM visas. But we are told that be- tional Flood Insurance Program will United States. It is not just the loss of cause we cannot do everything, we can- expire. When the clock strikes mid- those dozens of jobs to some other not do anything. That excuse is no night that day, it will be gone unless

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:22 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MY6.008 S09MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 9, 2012 we act, and act we must. This is an im- a stop, as federally backed mortgage loans vironmental organizations, insurance indus- portant program for the country. cannot legally be secured without this crit- try interests, housing groups and others, we In my neck of the woods, in south ical protection. Failing to reauthorize the thank you for your efforts to reauthorize and Louisiana in particular, almost every NFIP could jeopardize nearly 40,000 mortgage reform the National Flood Insurance Pro- closings per month, according to the Na- gram (NFIP). The hearing you are holding real estate closing is dependent on this tional Association of REALTORS. today is a positive step to getting the full program because those properties need In 2011, Hurricanes Irene and Lee caused Senate to consider and pass the Banking flood insurance for there to be a clos- significant flooding from North Carolina to Committee-passed bill to reform NFIP, ing, which is very typical in many Maine. Those storms followed more than one which as you know is in need of serious re- other parts of the country. So here we hundred natural catastrophe events and sig- form. The program is currently almost $18 are trying to get out of a real estate- nificant spring 2011 flooding in several states billion in debt to federal taxpayers and that across the country. We are about to enter amount is likely to increase if reforms to the led recession, trying to bolster the hurricane season again, and America cannot economy, and we are on the verge of program are not implemented. Without sig- afford a lapse of the program. Failure to re- nificant reform, the NFIP will not be sus- letting the entire National Flood In- authorize the NFIP would further stress al- tainable and American taxpayers will con- surance Program expire yet again. ready struggling real estate markets, poten- tinue to be asked to bailout the program What is so frustrating about this is tially cost the government billions of dollars time and time again. there are not big disagreements about in uncompensated relief efforts, and put mil- The Senate Banking Committee has al- lions of consumers at risk. ready unanimously reported out a bill that how to get this done. This is not an In July 2011, the House of Representatives makes a number of needed reforms to put the overly partisan issue; we are not bit- passed a bi-partisan measure, H.R. 1309, by a flood insurance program on sound financial terly divided. This is merely an issue of vote of 406-22. On September 9, 2011, the Sen- footing and the House passed NFIP reform ate Banking Committee unanimously ap- getting floor time in the Senate. with over 400 votes. The bill will phase out The House acted last year in a bipar- proved its version of the 5-year bill. Both proposals include a long-term reauthoriza- risky, unwarranted subsidies that have un- tisan way, and the Senate committee dermined the financial stability of the pro- on which I serve has acted. I have tion and important reforms that will optimize the current program, make needed im- gram; will allow NFIP to purchase reinsur- worked very closely with my sub- provements to the floodplain mapping and ance to help NFIP pay future claims while committee chair JON TESTER, and we appeals processes, and other key reforms protecting taxpayers from these otherwise have acted in a bipartisan way. We that will encourage program participation inevitable costs; will require FEMA to en- have put together a good 5-year reau- and put the NFIP back on the path to sound sure maps are updated and accurate so that thorization bill, but we need to move financial footing. people understand and can better prepare for their risks; and will streamline and strength- this on and off the Senate floor to get We urge the full Senate to act now to reauthorize this program and avoid the costly en mitigation programs to help decrease this done before the end of the month. consequences that would result in a lapse flood risks and strengthen flood-exposed Again, I urge the distinguished ma- from failure to act. communities, homes, and businesses. jority leader, Senator REID, to give Sincerely, The Banking Committee has taken a need- this important matter floor time. We American Bankers Association; American ed step to reforming the nation’s flood insur- all come here and talk about needing Bankers Insurance Association; American ance program and Smarter Safer joins a to improve the economy. We all come Insurance Association; American Land Title range of stakeholder groups in applauding this legislation. We urge the full Senate to to the floor and talk about jobs. Well, Association; American Resort Development Association; Chamber Southwest LA; Con- quickly pass this needed reform to NFIP so it is absolutely necessary in all of sumer Bankers Association; Council of Insur- that the House and Senate can begin to re- those categories, with all of those ance Agents and Brokers; Credit Union Na- solve the differences and quickly get a bill to issues in mind, to extend the National tional Association; The Financial Services the President’s desk. Flood Insurance Program. And let’s Roundtable; Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of We look forward to working with you on not just put a bandaid on it again and Commerce; Independent Community Bankers this issue and thank you for all of your ef- let it limp along with a very short- of America; International Council of Shop- forts to pass this critical legislation. Sincerely, term extension. Let’s do the full 5-year ping Centers; Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America; Mortgage Bankers SMARTERSAFER. reauthorization, which we can do, Association; NAIOP, Commercial Real Es- Environmental Organizations: American which is well in sight. tate Development Association; National As- Rivers, Ceres, Clean Air-Cool Planet, Defend- Groups around the country, particu- sociation of Federal Credit Unions; National ers of Wildlife, Environmental Defense Fund, larly those working in the real estate Association of Home Builders; National As- National Wildlife Federation, Republicans industry and in this part of the econ- sociation of Mutual Insurance Companies; for Environmental Protection, Sierra Club. omy, strongly support this effort. National Association of REALTORS®; Na- Consumer and Taxpayer Advocates: Amer- ican Conservative Union, American Con- Madam President, I ask unanimous tional Apartment Association; National Multi-Housing Council; National Ready sumer Institute, Competitive Enterprise In- consent to have printed in the RECORD Mixed Concrete Association; Property Cas- stitute, Taxpayers for Common Sense. several items, including a letter to ualty Insurers Association of America; Rein- Insurer Interests: Allianz of America, As- Senator REID and Senator MCCONNELL surance Association of America; Risk and In- sociation of Bermuda Insurers and Rein- signed by dozens of associations all surance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS). surers, Chubb, Liberty Mutual Group, Na- along the political spectrum, urging Mr. VITTER. Madam President, I ask tional Association of Mutual Insurance Com- this action. panies, Reinsurance Association of America, unanimous consent to have printed in Swiss Re, USAA. There being no objection, the mate- the RECORD another letter along the Housing: National Low Income Housing rial was ordered to be printed in the same vein addressed to Senator Coalition, National Leased Housing Associa- RECORD, as follows: TESTER, the subcommittee chair, and tion. MAY 7, 2012. myself, the ranking member on the Mr. VITTER. Madam President, I ask Hon. HARRY REID, subcommittee, again strongly sup- unanimous consent to also have print- U.S. Senate, porting this effort. Let’s do it. Let’s do ed in the RECORD an op-ed in Roll Call Washington, DC. it now. This is the SmarterSafer coali- written by two representatives of this Hon. MITCH MCCONNELL, tion, and this letter is dated May 9. U.S. Senate, broad coalition again explaining the Washington, DC. There being no objection, the mate- absolute importance and the critical DEAR MAJORITY LEADER REID AND MINOR- rial was ordered to be printed in the nature of doing this full, longer term ITY LEADER MCCONNELL: On behalf of the un- RECORD, as follows: reauthorization. dersigned associations, we respectfully urge AMERICANS FOR SMART NATURAL There being no objection, the mate- the Senate to move quickly to reauthorize CATASTROPHE POLICY, rial was ordered to be printed in the the National Flood Insurance Program May 9, 2012. RECORD, as follows: (NFIP) and avoid a costly lapse in the pro- Hon. JON TESTER, [From Roll Call, May 8, 2012] gram on May 31, 2012. Chair, Economic Policy Subcommittee, Senate As you know, more than 5.6 million policy- Banking Committee, Washington DC. SAMPSON & VEISSI: END FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM UNCERTAINTY holders in 21,000 communities nationwide de- Hon. DAVID VITTER, pend on the NFIP as their main source of Ranking Member, Economic Policy Sub- (By David Sampson and Moe Veissi) protection against property losses that re- committee, Senate Banking Committee, When Gerald Ford took the Presidential sult from flooding. Without flood insurance, Washington, DC. Oath of Office after Richard Nixon’s resigna- many residential and commercial real estate DEAR SENATORS TESTER AND VITTER: As a tion, he reminded Congress and the Amer- transactions across the country will come to diverse coalition of taxpayer advocates, en- ican people that ‘‘even though this is late in

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:35 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MY6.010 S09MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2995 an election year, there is no way we can go the Senate floor to incorporate the repeat that: $1.3 billion in 2012. It is ex- forward except together and no way anybody Senate bill with perfecting amend- pected to reach as high as $3.5 billion can win except by serving the people’s ur- ments that have been worked out to- by the year 2020. Those are revenues gent needs.’’ Congress would do well to heed his words ward the floor to incorporate that coming out of the airlines in this coun- as we approach a watershed election this No- amendment on the next bill on the try that would be used to pay for this vember. Senate floor. My understanding is that fee—this tax, if you will—imposed by Despite widespread partisan gridlock on will either be the FDA user fee reau- the EU on U.S. airspace. By requiring Capitol Hill, at least one opportunity for bi- thorization or a small business tax bill. commercial aviation to comply, the EU cameral, bipartisan consensus exists: reau- Neither of those bills is bitterly par- ETS also limits airline capital that thorizing the National Flood Insurance Pro- could be available for other meaningful gram (NFIP). tisan or highly divisive. So I will be The flood program sits in limbo, set to ex- proposing as an amendment to either purposes, including their ability to in- pire on May 31. Extending the NFIP must be of those bills—whichever comes to the vest in more fuel-efficient engines, al- a top congressional priority. The NFIP pro- floor next—the full reauthorization of ternative sources of fuel, and research vides vital flood protection for more than 5.6 the National Flood Insurance Program and development. million home and business owners in 21,000 along the lines the Senate committee No one in Congress is against the EU communities across the country. Further- has proposed. implementing ETS within their bound- more, the housing market relies on a strong aries. However, I believe that any sys- and stable flood insurance program. Again, I urge my colleagues on both A lack of flood insurance coverage creates sides of the aisle to support that effort. tem that includes international and uncertainty in the housing market and I urge Senator REID to use that as a other non-EU airspace must be ad- leaves homeowners dangerously vulnerable mechanism to get that done now, this dressed through the International Civil to devastating floods, which are not just a month, before the expiration of the Aviation Organization, the ICAO poli- coastal issue. Flood disasters have been de- program. cies, of which the United States and 190 clared in every state and over the past cen- I yield the floor. countries are members. In fact, under tury have claimed more lives and property The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- current ICAO standards, the aviation than any other natural disaster. In 2010, the NFIP was allowed to lapse for pore. The Senator from South Dakota. industry is targeted to achieve a 1.5- 53 days, halting tens of thousands of real es- Mr. THUNE. Madam President, I ask percent average annual improvement tate transactions in areas where homebuyers unanimous consent to speak as in in carbon and fuel efficiency through are required to purchase flood insurance to morning business. 2020 and carbon-neutral growth from obtain a mortgage. Long-term reauthoriza- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- 2020 forward. tion of the insurance program would help pore. Without objection, it is so or- That is why the U.S. airline industry provide the housing market with the cer- dered. and those advocates in the industry tainty it needs for a recovery. The National Association of Realtors esti- EMISSIONS TRADING also agree that a single global ap- mates that another lapse in coverage could Mr. THUNE. Madam President, in proach to greenhouse gas emissions set stall more than 1,300 home sales per day. And 2005 the European Union began their at the ICAO is preferred to the unilat- disruptions in flood insurance availability emissions trading scheme, which at- eral EU ETS system. Even the Obama leave all taxpayers exposed to widespread, tempts to cap emissions of carbon diox- administration testified before the costly relief efforts. ide from stationary sources within the House Committee on Transportation We have witnessed encouraging signs from and Infrastructure in July of 2011 that elected officials in recent months. EU. The Senate Banking Committee passed a Starting in 2012, civil aviation opera- an EU ETS is inconsistent with inter- five-year reauthorization bill at the end of tors departing from or landing in Eu- national aviation law. The State De- 2011 and the bill now awaits floor time. rope began to be included in this emis- partment and the U.S. Department of Last summer, the House passed its five- sions scheme. Under this program, any Transportation are also pressing this year reauthorization on a resounding, bipar- airline, including non-European air- issue with their counterparts in Europe tisan vote of 406–22. Additionally, the Obama lines flying into and out of Europe, will and are considering all legal and policy Administration has heralded the House legislation and urged Congress to adopt funda- be required to pay for EU emissions al- options to prevent further application mental NFIP reforms. lowances. This change comes at a time of EU ETS to U.S. air carriers. This is progress, but it will be of little when EU allowance prices continue to In addition, other nations have comfort to homeowners if Congress does not decline to a little over 6 euros, and the voiced opposition. Those nations in- act soon to pass a long-term reauthorization commission is considering proposals to clude Argentina, Brazil, China, India, for the NFIP. drive up the prices. Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, As politics gets more polarized, Americans Allowances will be collected for the the Russian Federation, and South Af- are looking for signs that our elected officials can work together to address real prob- entirety of the flight, including por- rica. In fact, China’s Ambassador to lems. Realtors and insurers stand together in tions in U.S. and international air- the EU recently suggested that they calling for Congress to put aside partisan dif- space. For example, this means a flight will begin canceling Airbus orders if ferences and bring much-needed certainty to leaving from Los Angeles, CA, and fly- the EU ETS remains in place. Also, a program on which so many Americans rely. ing to London would be taxed on the countries such as Italy, the Nether- Mr. VITTER. Madam President, I entirety of the flight, not just the frac- lands, France, Belgium, and Spain—all keep coming to the floor urging this tional part of the flight that is over EU EU member states—are calling for the because it is so important and because airspace. To put it another way, you postponement of EU ETS out of con- it is so achievable. Again, there are not would be taxed as if 100 percent of your cerns raised by the international com- big issues dividing us. This is not a par- flight was in EU airspace even though munity. Even European manufacturers tisan issue. We just need Senate floor approximately only 7 percent of the and airlines such as Airbus, Air time to get it done. In that vein, I will flight actually was; that is, a flight France, and British Airways have be doing two things today and in the originating in California here in the urged their respective governments to near future. United States and flying to London. stop the escalating trade conflict be- First, I will be passing around to all Very simply, the unilateral imposi- tween the EU and the rest of the world. Members of the Senate a new letter ad- tion of such a scheme on the United The EU has no right to play police- dressed to Senator REID to urge that States and other countries is arbitrary, man and undermine the ongoing work this matter be put on the floor as soon unfair, and a violation of international at the ICAO. As a result of this action as possible. In a letter dated February law. Plus, it is being done without any by the EU, on December 7, 2011, I intro- 14, we urged this on a bipartisan basis, guarantees for environmental improve- duced the European Union Emissions and 41 Senators, of both parties, signed ments and at a huge cost to the avia- Trading Scheme Prohibition Act, S. that. This new letter restates that tion industry and constituents we 1956, which now has seven cosponsors, case, and, of course, now it is more ur- serve here in this country. both Democrats and Republicans. The gent than ever as the clock ticks to According to the International Air bill gives the Secretary of Transpor- May 31—just 3 weeks and 1 day away. Transport Association, the economic tation the authority to take the nec- I will also be proposing an amend- cost of this program for airlines is ex- essary steps to ensure that America’s ment to the next matter that comes on pected to be $1.3 billion in 2012. Let me aviation operators are not penalized by

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We know that U.S. operators are held harmless other matters. There are other issues that an investment in immunizing our from the action of the European Union. confronting us in the Senate. Yet here kids—for example, for every dollar, it The House of Representatives passed a we are on the floor again today dis- saves us $16 in saved health care costs. similar bill by a voice vote on October cussing the student loan interest rate. To eliminate this fund would lead to a 24, 2011. The U.S. commercial aviation As I said, we had the vote yesterday resurgence of vaccine-preventable dis- community, including airlines and to move it forward, but my Republican eases in every State due to the ex- manufacturers, are all supportive of colleagues blocked us from doing that. pected loss of more than 1.5 million my bipartisan bill. They agree we should keep the interest doses of lifesaving vaccines and nearly Next month, I am looking forward to rate at 3.4 percent, but not on how to 1,100 skilled public health workers. the Commerce Committee hearing that pay for it. Well, OK, fine; that is a le- Again, eliminating the Prevention is scheduled to take a closer look at gitimate point of debate and discussion and Public Health Fund would mean this important issue and at my legisla- and votes. So why don’t we move the eliminating vaccines for our kids, tion. bill forward, bring it to the floor, and eliminating public health workers who Doing nothing is not an option. The let’s have a debate and discussion on know how to deliver these vaccines and unilateral imposition of the EU emis- how we pay for it. If they want to offer respond to outbreaks. We would be los- sions trading scheme is a violation of an amendment, they can offer an ing public health staff at the State and international law and is hurting U.S. amendment and we will vote on it. It local levels. airlines, manufacturers, and con- seems to me—at least I think—that Eliminating this fund would end sup- sumers. Keep in mind that with near one of the responsibilities, and maybe port for increased calls to the tobacco record oil prices, the EU ETS will add privileges but responsibilities, of the quitline, meaning smokers encouraged to the already high amount airlines majority party in the Senate, which- to quit by the fund’s strategic and evi- and passengers pay for fuel. ever party it might be, is to initiate dence-based investments thus far We need to act now. We need to send legislation and bring it to the floor. would not have the support to keep a clear and unequivocal message and The privilege and responsibility of the that quitline going. If current smoking pass my bipartisan bill that addresses minority party is to be able to amend rates persist, 6 million kids living in this scheme and protects the U.S. avia- it, to try to make it better as they may the United States today will ulti- tion industry and American sov- see fit. I don’t think it should be a mately die from smoking. If we elimi- ereignty. I hope we will act on this leg- privilege and responsibility of the mi- nate the Prevention and Public Health islation and make sure that this issue, nority party to block everything, but Fund, we will be forced to reduce the once and for all, is put to rest and that we have seen that happen more and availability of mental health and sub- the European Union is not able to as- more over the last few years. Repub- stance abuse services to very vulner- sess a tax or a fee on American airlines licans won’t let us bring a bill to the able Americans. operating in American airspace. floor because under the rules it re- Eliminating the fund, as the Repub- I yield the floor and suggest the ab- quires 60 votes rather than 51 votes to licans want to do, would reduce invest- sence of a quorum bring a bill forward. So, again, we are ment in public health laboratory ca- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- stuck because we can’t bring the bill pacity at the State and local levels, pore. The clerk will call the roll. forward. thereby reducing the speed with which The legislative clerk proceeded to I hope we have another cloture vote. we can detect and respond to outbreaks call the roll. Let’s keep having these cloture votes and, yes, maybe even terrorist events. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- and maybe Republicans then will say, It would cut the number of disease de- pore. The Senator from Iowa. OK, let’s move it forward and let’s detectives that the Centers for Disease Mr. HARKIN. Madam President, I bate it and move on. So I hope that is Control and Prevention can train and ask unanimous consent that the order what we are going to be doing rather deploy. These disease detectives are for the quorum call be rescinded. than stopping the process in its tracks. our first line of defense against infec- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- It is interesting to note that House tious diseases. pore. Without objection, it is so or- and Senate Republicans were silent on Eliminating this fund would result in dered. this issue until students from around layoffs, as I said, of public health offi- Mr. HARKIN. Madam President, here the country became aware of the im- cials in every State and community we are again in the Senate on yet an- pending increase and made their voices who are working on chronic disease other day when families and students heard. Democrats were already hard at prevention, immunization, health-care- across this country are wondering if we work on the solution. I would remind associated infections, and other health are going to do our duty. Are we actu- my colleagues that earlier this year, in problems. ally going to move legislation that will the budget debate in the House, an An elimination of the prevention keep the interest rate at 3.4 percent on amendment was offered by Democrats fund—again, I use the word ‘‘elimi- subsidized student loans or are we during the House budget process to ex- nation.’’ The Republican proposal going to let it go to 6.8 percent—dou- tend the current rate of 3.4 percent. wouldn’t just take some money from ble—on July 1? That amendment lost by a straight the prevention fund, it would kill the We have legislation and we brought party vote. Instead, the Republicans prevention fund. It would take every it to the floor. Yet yesterday my Re- proposed to pay for this by taking single penny out of it. publican colleagues voted to not even money from the Prevention and Public My friends on the Republican side proceed to it. I think the people of Health Fund. That is not an appro- say: Well, President Obama in his America are saying that this shouldn’t priate solution, killing the fund that is budget took money out of the preven- happen. We should be able to work preventing cancer and preventing un- tion fund. In fact, Democrats joined these things out. We should move legis- necessary diseases in the United with Republicans earlier this year in lation, not obstruct it. States. taking $5 billion out of the life of this Everyone now agrees we should keep My friends on the other side would fund to help pay for extending the un- the interest rate at 3.4 percent. The Re- have us believe that nothing bad will employment insurance program for the publicans say they want to keep it at happen if we eliminate the Prevention remainder of this year, as well as ex- 3.4 percent and we say we do. The Re- and Public Health Fund. They call it a tending the payroll tax cut. They use publicans were initially opposed to slush fund. There is no truth to that at that example to say, Well, we can kill this, but they have gotten onboard. all. The truth is that the elimination the whole thing. I must be very frank.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:22 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MY6.014 S09MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2997 I was not in favor of that $5 billion cut, What can we do in our communities, the instances in New York State, but I but be that as it may, as I used the our schools, our workplaces, our clin- will bet you communities there have analogy yesterday, it is one thing to ics, our community health centers? gotten together and thought about how take a couple of pints of blood and an- What can we do so that we don’t get to make life a little bit more healthy, other to take all the blood. A person sick, so we don’t get obese or diabetes, how to support a more healthy infra- can live if a couple of pints of blood are so we don’t have heart disease? Most structure for their people. taken; they can live and get healthy. people don’t know what to do. They Some communities are coming up That is what is happening to the pre- need some help. They need informa- with very ingenious ideas. I say more vention fund. The Prevention and Pub- tion. They need support. power to them. That is what the Pre- lic Health Fund is alive and well and That is what this prevention fund vention Fund is for—to help them, to doing its job even though some money does. We know it works. We know. We encourage them, to give them the kind is taken out of it. What the Repub- have evidence-based programs out of support they need to provide that licans want to do is take all the blood there that work. The Centers for Dis- healthy living. out and kill the whole program. ease Control and Prevention is doing I have said many times, it is inter- President Obama has said he will an outstanding job across this country esting that in America it is easy to be veto this bill if there are any cuts in in these programs: from community unhealthy and hard to be healthy. One the Prevention and Public Health programs, to public health infrastruc- would think it should be the other way Fund. So there has been a line drawn. ture, to clinical preventive services, re- around. It should be easy to be healthy We took some money out of it before, search, tobacco prevention programs, and harder to be unhealthy. It is just but no more. That is it; no more money detection and prevention of infectious the other way around. is coming out of this prevention fund diseases, and training and preparing So what we are trying to do with because of the good it is doing in this the public health workforce—all of some part of the prevention fund—not country. this. all of it; part of it—is to make it easier An elimination of this fund, which That is why prevention is not just to be healthy, to make that an easier the Republicans want to do, would stop something people go into a doctor’s of- option for people. in midstream across our country ef- fice to get a shot for or get a prescrip- So if we both agree—Republicans and forts to address the risk factors for tion for and people get a pill for. Pre- Democrats—on the fact that we need to heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and vention encompasses a lot of different keep the interest rate on student loans cancer—the leading causes of death and things—everything from newborn at 3.4 percent, then the debate is just health care costs. Yesterday in this screening, immunizations for children, on the offset. As I have said, Repub- Chamber I read from a new Centers for school-based programs, and better food licans want to kill the prevention fund. Disease Control and Prevention report and nutrition in our school meals for The American people have said loudly: that finds that if we could prevent the kids. No, we do not want to do that. We want obesity rate from increasing past its Communities change the way they more investment in prevention. We do current 34-percent rate right now, we operate and do things—more walking not want to get sick. We do not want to could save nearly $550 billion in the paths, more bike paths. The other day get obese. We want to quit smoking. next 20 years. there was something said about Illinois We want our kids to be healthy. We In 1980, the obesity rate was right at had used some of this for signage and want them to have healthier food, bet- about 15 percent in this country. walking paths for kids. I pointed out, ter exercise. Republicans are saying: Today, as I said, it is 34 percent. If it yes, they did. What happened is the Well, we are just not going to do that. increases at the rate they expect, look- number of kids walking to school in- I guess we will pay more for it in ing at all indicators now, 42 percent of creased, and that cut down on the num- chronic illnesses and diseases down the all Americans will be obese by 2030 and ber of buses they had to use. It saved line. one out of every four of them will be the school some money, and the kids severely obese. That means a huge in- got healthier. Well, our offset is one that I think is crease in adult onset diabetes and all I have often used the example that legitimate and sound, closing a loop- the accompanying health care risks when I first moved to Washington in hole in the Tax Code. That means more and costs, including heart disease and 1979, when I was in the House, my wife money would go into the Social Secu- stroke, that accompany obesity. and I purchased a home in Virginia. We rity and Medicare trust funds, and it We know how to address it. We have still live there. One of the reasons we would help us keep the interest rate at evidence-based programs that we know bought it was because we were about a 3.4 percent. work in keeping the obesity rate down. mile away from a school, a high school. Education has always, and I hope will That is what the prevention fund does. We thought: That is great. The kids always, remain a bipartisan issue here. The Republicans want to kill it. They can just walk to school. Little did I I urge my Republican colleagues to say no, get rid of it. know there were no walking paths to come to the table with a serious off- Cuts to our chronic disease preven- the school. It was a busy street. There set—a serious offset. If they do not like tion programs would mean 120 million was a sidewalk for a little ways, and what we have proposed, please come Americans—1 in every 3 citizens— then there was not one. The kids could with something that is serious. Elimi- would lose access to preventive serv- not walk. So they had to take a bus nating the prevention fund is a no- ices. It would mean $103 million no just to go 1 mile. starter. As the President said, he would longer available to States and counties So, again, communities putting in veto it. So why push it? and local jurisdictions to provide these sidewalks, safe passages for kids to do I think this is an opportunity for all services. Over 20 million Americans in that, that is healthy living. I have seen of us to come together and show the rural areas in New York and in Iowa instances in my own State where com- American people this body is not bro- and all across this country would no munities have put in walking paths for ken; we can work with each other and longer have access to preventive serv- the elderly, for senior citizens, so they get things done for the good of our peo- ices and programs. do not have a lot of steps and things to ple. Again, I encourage my Republican The American people get it. Our citi- go up and down. You would be amazed colleagues to allow us to move forward zens, whom we represent, get it. They how many people use that and stay on the bill. Do not keep blocking it. If understand. A poll was taken which healthy. they want to offer a different offset, said that voters overwhelmingly sup- Supporting systems in our work- fine. Not this one, not the elimination port more investment in prevention. places, making our workplaces more of the prevention fund because that is This is from a 2009 public opinion poll: healthy, helping businesses understand not serious. That is not going any- 71 percent of Americans polled said yes, what they can do to provide a healthier where. If they have some other ideas, do more, invest more in prevention. workplace for people—examples abound bring them forward. As of yet we have Our fellow citizens are crying out to us all over this country. seen nothing from my Republican col- for help. They want help. They want to I say to the Acting President pro leagues other than stopping the bill— know what to do. How do they change? tempore, I am sure I do not know all stopping it, stopping it, stopping it.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:22 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MY6.018 S09MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 9, 2012 So I hope they will come to the table, and debilitating health problems, Republicans think they have a better and I hope we can move this bill for- choose between education and health way, let’s debate their alternative and ward. care. Choosing to allow more health let’s vote. Let’s end this filibuster. Madam President, I yield the floor. problems in order to help students and Let’s end it today. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- their families is not a choice at all. Madam President, I yield the floor. pore. The Senator from Michigan. Democrats are offering a different al- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Mr. LEVIN. Madam President, first, I ternative. We recognize the Tax Code is pore. The Senator from Virginia. commend my friend from Iowa for full of loopholes and special breaks Mr. WEBB. Madam President, I ask being such a phenomenal champion of that allow some individuals and some unanimous consent to speak for 15 min- preventive health care. He has been corporations to avoid paying taxes. In utes as in morning business. fighting for this as long as he has been this case, what is identified is a tax The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- in the Senate, and he has had some break that allows some professional pore. Without objection, it is so or- great victories. He has had some set- service providers such as lawyers to dered. backs but mainly victories. It is be- avoid paying their payroll taxes by or- WAR POWERS cause of his energy and effort that we ganizing their businesses as so-called S Mr. WEBB. Madam President, I rise are where we are today in terms of get- corporations and then paying them- today to address perhaps the most im- ting this money for preventive health selves in the form of dividends instead portant constitutional challenge facing care, and his continued effort to fight of salaries. The Government Account- the balance of power between the Pres- for it and to preserve this fund is nota- ability Office recently examined this idency and the Congress in modern ble. It is going to succeed. If it does, issue and found widespread problems, times, and also to offer a legislative so- and when it does, it will be mainly be- costing taxpayers and the Treasury bil- lution that might finally address this cause of our friend from Iowa. lions of dollars each year in uncol- paralysis. It is an issue that has for far Our Republican colleagues could lected revenues. too long remained unresolved. And for have allowed us yesterday to begin de- What our bill would do is require the the past 10 years, the failure of this bate on legislation to fix the looming professional service providers with in- body to address it has diminished the increase in student loan interest rates. comes above $250,000 a year to pay pay- respect, the stature, and the serious- They could have helped us avoid adding roll taxes on the income they derive ness with which the American people to the already crushing weight of stu- from these S corporations. We would have viewed the Congress—to the det- dent debt that families in our country use the revenues from closing that riment of our country and to our na- face. They could have joined us in tak- loophole for those with incomes above tional security. ing a step toward letting parents do $250,000 to prevent the interest rate The question is simple: When should the President have the unilateral au- what parents desperately want to do, hike that is going to hit middle-income thority to decide to use military force, which is to help their kids to a better families. At the same time we are and what is the place of the Congress future. going to be able to do that, we are also American families are waiting for us going to avoid increasing the deficit or in that process? What has happened to to act. On July 1 the interest rate on slashing important programs. reduce the role of the Congress from the body which once clearly decided student loans is going to increase from Our Republican colleagues have ac- whether the Nation would go to war, to 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent. It is going to cused us—to quote one of them—of the point that we are viewed as little double unless we act. For every year raising taxes on ‘‘the people that are more than a rather mindless conduit we fail to act, it will cost the typical doing some of the very serious job cre- that collects taxpayer dollars and dis- college student and their family $1,000. ation in this country.’’ Well, not long ago Republicans were penses them to the President for what- That is $1,000 that most families do not saying something different about this ever military functions he decides to have to spare. More than 7 million stu- loophole. For starters, they actually undertake? dents and their families nationwide called it a loophole. That is what We know what the Constitution says. would be affected. So the need to act is former Vice President Cheney called it Most of us also know the difficulties urgent. during his 2004 Vice Presidential de- that have attended this situation in Instead, in what has come to be a bate. the years that followed World War II. damaging ritual in the Senate, Repub- He called it a ‘‘special loophole.’’ He We are aware of the debates that re- licans have filibustered a motion to accused his debate opponent of dodging sulted in the war powers resolution of proceed to important legislation. Re- $600,000 in payroll taxes using this nearly 40 years ago in the wake of the publicans have voted against even al- loophole. Likewise, a Republican can- Vietnam war, where the Congress at- lowing the Senate to begin to debate a didate for the Senate not long ago tempted to define a proper balance be- bill. Why not debate it? Why not offer called this ‘‘a deceptive tax scheme to tween the President and this legisla- relevant amendments? Why not address get around the IRS.’’ There were no tive body. I have strong memories of this important issue? Republican cries then about raising the policy conflicts of that era, first as No. By their filibuster, our Repub- taxes on job creators. a marine infantry officer who fought lican colleagues have refused to let the The fact is this loophole ought to be on the unforgiving battlefields of Viet- Senate even start this process. Repub- closed, no matter who is taking advan- nam, on which more than 100,000 U.S. licans say they too want to prevent tage of it, Democrats or Republicans. marines were killed or wounded, and this increase in student loan interest Closing it, at least for those with in- later as an ardent student of constitu- rates. They differ with us, they say, on comes above $250,000, in order to avoid tional law during my time at the how to pay for it. Republicans say the another blow in a long series of blows Georgetown University Law Center. only way they are going to support this to middle-income Americans just But it was in the decades following legislation to prevent the rate increase makes sense and is fundamentally fair. Vietnam that our constitutional proc- is with cuts from a fund that helps to Hundreds of thousands of students in ess seems to have broken apart. Year prevent infectious and chronic dis- my State of Michigan depend on stu- by year, skirmish by skirmish, the role eases. dent loans to help afford college. They of the Congress in determining where The program Republicans seek to and their families know college is not the U.S. military would operate and eliminate has provided more than $8 going to get any cheaper. They do not when the awesome power of our weap- million to my State to help fight major need a doubled interest rate on top of ons systems would be unleashed has di- health problems, such as influenza, dia- tuition increases. For many an afford- minished. In the aftermath of the 9/11 betes, HIV, heart disease, and cervical able loan is the difference between attacks, especially with the advent of cancer. These funds even helped to pro- staying in school or giving up the special operations forces and remote vide funding for childhood immuniza- dream of a college education. We bombing capabilities, the Congress tions programs. So what the Repub- should not let this loophole stand in seems to have faded into operational licans propose is this: choose between the way of those dreams. irrelevance. helping college students and their fam- I urge our Republican colleagues to Congressional consent is rarely dis- ilies and helping to prevent expensive end their filibuster of this vital bill. If cussed. The strongest debates surround

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Demo- cally compel us to respond to attacks the unprecedented—and, quite frankly, cratic systems are far and few between. on our allies; if American citizens are contorted—constitutional logic used by I don’t know exactly what objective detained or threatened; if our sea lanes this administration to intervene in standard should be used before the U.S. are interrupted, then, and only then, Libya on the basis of what can most Government would decide to conduct a should the President order the use of kindly be called a U.N. standard of hu- so-called humanitarian intervention by military force without first gaining the manitarian intervention was not even using our military power to address do- approval of the Congress. subject to a full debate or a vote on the mestic tensions inside another coun- At least until recent months, the Senate floor. Such an omission, and try, and I don’t believe anyone else Congress has never accepted that the the precedent it has set, now requires knows either. But I will say this: No President owns the unilateral discre- us to accept one of two uncomfortable President should have the unilateral tion to initiate combat activities with- alternatives. Either we as a legislative authority to make that decision either. out direct provocation, without Ameri- body must reject this passivity and live I make this point from the perspec- cans at risk, without the obligations of up to the standards and expectations tive of somebody who grew up in the treaty commitments, and without the regarding Presidential power that were military and whose family has partici- consent of the Congress. The recent ac- laid down so carefully by our Founding pated as citizen soldiers in most of our tions by this administration, beginning Fathers or we must accept a redefini- country’s wars, beginning with the with the months-long intervention in tion of the very precepts upon which American Revolution. I was proud to Libya, should give us all grounds for this government was founded. serve as a marine in Vietnam, and I am concern and alarm about the potential This is not a political issue. We equally proud of my son’s service as a harm to our constitutional system would be facing the exact same con- marine infantryman in Iraq. I am also itself. We are in no sense compelled—or stitutional challenges no matter the deeply grateful for having had the op- justified—in taking action based on a party of the President. In fact, unless portunity to serve 5 years in the Pen- vote of the United Nations or as a re- we resolve this matter, there is no tagon, first as a marine, then later as sult of a decision made by a collective doubt we someday will. Assistant Secretary of Defense and as a security arrangement, such as NATO, The conflict in the balance of power Secretary of the Navy. I have also ben- when none of its members have been between the President and the Con- efited over the years from having attacked. It is not the prerogative of gress has always been an intrinsic part served in many places around the world the President to decide to commit our of our constitutional makeup. Article as a journalist, including in Beirut dur- military and our prestige into situa- I, section 8 of the Constitution provides ing our military engagement there in tions that cannot clearly be deter- that the Congress alone has the power 1983 and in Afghanistan as an embedded mined to flow from vital national in- to declare war. Article II, section 2 of journalist in 2004. As most people in terests. Who should decide that? I can’t per- the Constitution provides that the this body know, I am one of the strong- sonally and conclusively define the President shall serve as Commander in est proponents of the refocusing of our boundaries of what is being called a hu- Chief. In the early days of our Repub- national involvement in East Asia. I manitarian intervention and, most im- lic, these distinctions were clear, par- was the original sponsor of a Senate portantly, neither can anybody else. ticularly since we retained no large resolution condemning China’s use of Where should it apply? Where should it standing army during peacetime, and force with respect to sovereignty issues not? Rwanda? Libya? Syria? Ven- since article I, section 8 also provides in the South China Sea. ezuela? Bangladesh? In the absence of a that the Congress has the power to The point is I am not advocating a clear determination by our time-hon- ‘‘raise and support armies,’’ a phrase retreat from anywhere. But this ad- ored constitutional process, who should that expressed the clear intent of the ministration’s argument that it has decide where our young men and Framers that large ground forces were the authority to decide when and women or our national treasure should not to be kept during peacetime but, where to use military force without the be risked? Some of these endeavors instead, were to be raised at the direc- consent of the Congress, using the frag- may be justified, some may not. But tion of Congress during the time of ile logic of humanitarian intervention the most important point to be made is war. to ostensibly redress domestic tensions that in our system no one person Our history confirms this, as our ar- inside countries where American inter- should have the power to inject the mies demobilized again and again once ests are not being directly threatened U.S. military and the prestige of our wars were completed. Only after World is gravely dangerous. It is a bridge too Nation into such circumstances. War II did this change, when our rather far. It does not fit our history. To give Our Constitution was founded upon reluctant position as the world’s great- one individual such discretion ridicules this hesitation. We inherited our sys- est guarantor of international stability our Constitution. It belittles the role tem from Great Britain, but we adapt- required that we maintain a large of the Congress. For anyone in this ed and changed it for a reason. One of standing military force, much of it sta- body to accept this rationale is also for our strongest adjustments from the tioned in Europe and Asia, ready to re- them to accept that the Congress no British system was to ensure that no spond to crises whose immediacy could longer has any direct role in the devel- one person would have the power to not otherwise allow us to go through opment, and particularly in the execu- commit the Nation to military the lengthy process of mobilization in tion, of foreign policy. schemes that could not be justified by order to raise an army and because of There are clear and important bound- the interests and the security of the that reality made the time-honored aries that have always existed when average citizen. President after Presi- process of asking the Congress for a considering a President’s authority to dent, beginning with George Wash- formal declaration of war in most cases order our military into action without ington, has emphasized the importance obsolescent. the immediate consent of the Congress. of this fundamental principle to the But any logical proposition can be To exceed these boundaries—as the stability of our political system and to carried to a ridiculous extreme. The President has already done with the the integrity of our country in the fact that some military situations have precedent set in Libya—is to delib- international community. The fact required our Presidents to act imme- erately destroy the balance of powers that the leadership of our Congress has diately before then reporting to the that were built so carefully into the failed to raise this historic standard in Congress does not, in and of itself, give Constitution itself. the past few years, and most specifi- the President a blanket authority to These historically acceptable condi- cally in Libya, is a warning sign to this use military force whenever and wher- tions under which a President can uni- body that it must reaffirm one of its ever he decides to do so, even where laterally order the military into action most solemn responsibilities. Americans are not personally at risk are clear: If our country or our mili- I have been working for several and even where the vital interests of tary forces are attacked; if an attack, months to construct a legislative solu- our country have not been debated and including one by international terror- tion to this paralysis. This legislation

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In the process, in my experi- to make sure every kid has access to aries around a President’s discretion ence around the issue of education, in education—whether it is higher edu- when it comes to so-called humani- making sure young people had the ca- cation, career education, voc education tarian intervention, where we and our pacity to borrow money at reasonable or whatever the new title is they like people are not being directly threat- rates, it went down about 2 percent, to use to describe it—because we are in ened. My legislation requires that in which is a pretty incredible rate for a a globally competitive economy, and any situation where American inter- student or parent to borrow money at. we need to make sure our kids are well ests are not directly threatened, the I was also chair of the Postsecondary educated and have access to education, President must obtain formal approval Education Commission for 7 years, a which means affordability. by the Congress before introducing copartner with the Student Loan Cor- Yesterday I was listening to the de- American military force. This legisla- poration, making sure we had strong bate, and this is where my small busi- tion will also provide that debate on educational institutions to provide ca- ness part comes in. I have been in the such a request must begin within days reer, college, and other types of edu- small business arena since the age of of the request and that a vote must cation for young people. I come with 14. I have operated and owned a variety proceed in a timely manner. that experience, and also I come from of businesses—some successful, some I remind the leadership on both sides experience as a small businessperson, not so successful. Hopefully, you learn of this body that despite repeated calls which I will get to in a minute, with from those that are not so successful, from myself and other Senators, when regard to how we are trying to pay for and I think I have. The Democrats’ this administration conducted month this interest rate, controlling the in- pay-for—the majority’s pay-for—was to after month of combat operations in terest rates and making sure they close a tax loophole used by high-in- Libya, with no American interests di- don’t rise. The rate for subsidized income earners—basically lawyers, lobbyists, and consultants. No disrespect rectly threatened and no clear treaty terest loans will rise from 3.4 percent to their fields, but they basically use provisions in play, the Congress of the to 6.8 percent in July. That will in- the system to avoid paying the Medi- United States, both Democratic and crease the average cost for students by care taxes, for example, that all of us Republican, could not even bring itself $1,000 over the course of a loan. Stu- pay. All of us who sit in this Chamber, to have a formal debate on whether the dents are truly waiting and families the people who work at the restaurants use of military force was appropriate, are waiting, as kids are graduating outside here, the people who drive the and this use of military force that went right now across this country from buses, and everyone else, pays that tax. on for months was never approved. The high school, getting ready to move on But some use this to organize under an administration, which spent well over to higher education and making their S corporation. It is a technical term plans—be they scholarships or grants $1 billion of taxpayer funds, dropped under the IRS Code that allows those or loans or whatever they need to cob- thousands of bombs on the country and profits to go right to the individual. So ble together the amount of money operated our military offshore for they decided instead of paying it as a needed to move on to a higher edu- months, claimed that combat was not wage, they would take it as profit or a cation and to ensure they can afford it. occurring and rejected the notion that dividend, thus avoiding the Medicare And the interest rate is part of that the War Powers Act applied to the situ- taxes all of us pay. They are getting a equation. Doubling the interest rate ation. I am not here to debate the War free ride. Powers Act; I am suggesting that other would be damaging to our young fami- I heard the phrase used yesterday on statutory language that covers these lies who are making sure their kids can the floor, ‘‘a bunch of new taxes.’’ kinds of situations must be enacted. get on and have an opportunity to be These aren’t new taxes. These are taxes The legislation I will be introducing educated. that are owed. They just found a loop- will address this loophole in the inter- As you know, many of us have gone hole—again, consultants, lobbyists and pretation of our Constitution. It will onto our Facebook page and Twitter lawyers—through the writing of the serve as a necessary safety net to pro- accounts and asked constituents from laws. And they probably wrote them. tect the integrity and the intent of the our districts to tell us their stories— Actually, they did, if you look at the Constitution itself. It will ensure that tell us what is happening: If this inter- history of it. They wrote the law so the Congress lives up not only to its est rate doubles, what will happen to they could avoid the Medicare taxes prerogatives, which were so carefully you. One Anchorage resident says her everyone else has to pay. So when I laid out by our Founding Fathers, but granddaughter graduated from Charter hear people saying it is the restaurant also to its responsibilities. College. I know this college well. This owner, it is the retailer, the plumber, I With that, I yield the floor. is a privately run college which has an think, that is a bunch of baloney. That The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- incredible placement rate—almost 90- is misinforming the public. It is unbe- pore. The Senator from Alaska is rec- percent placement rate once they grad- lievable. I know this, because as a ognized. uate with their degree. It is an inten- former retailer who had an S corpora- Mr. BEGICH. Madam President, I sive program. It is like a job. Students tion, we paid our taxes. We paid with a come down to talk about the issue of are there 8 to 5 every day, all day, for wage. We paid it all. student loans, as someone who has two several months, and they consolidate This loophole is clear. All you have ends of this equation—one as the the time. She has been working on her to do is look at it. They have to meet former chairman of the Student Loan accounting degree, and now, 6 years three standards: modified gross income Corporation for the State of Alaska for later—because she had to work two above $250,000 for joint filers, $200,000 7 years. I took that corporation from jobs while going to school, trying to for individuals and shareholders, and the brink of bankruptcy, junk bond pay for this and borrowing money—her an S corporation that derives 75 per- rating, you name it—it was in dismal total debt is $72,000. She is 31 years old. cent or more of gross revenues from condition. We turned it around, and 7 Her family is truly wondering how she services of three or fewer shareholders. years later the corporation ended up will ever get out of debt if this bill Service is defined as lobbying, law, en- paying a hefty annual dividend to Alas- doesn’t pass, because if the interest gineering, architect, accounting, actu- ka for higher education and had one of rates adjust, it is truly money that arial science—which is a science—per- the lowest interest rates in the country comes out of her pocket to literally forming arts, athletes, and brokerage and increased the capacity for students pay off interest, and the net result is services. I am looking here, and I don’t to borrow money not only for 2- and 4- she gets deeper and deeper in debt. see where it says retailers. It doesn’t year degrees and master’s degrees but We know the cost of college is more say the mom-and-pop folks who work also for career education, something and more expensive every year, and one every day and pay their taxes. most people told me, when I became way we are going to make sure stu- So for Members to come to the floor chair of that corporation, would never dents can afford this is by making sure and try to trick the public—because

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I don’t know about my col- all across Alaska, we have been hearing about lawyers, lobbyists, and consult- leagues, but if we don’t prevent it, then the same online and through e-mail ants who wrote the law making sure we may have a higher cost later. Those about what this would actually do to they didn’t have to pay a dime. That is are preventable diseases. This money is their families. what that is about. For people to come well invested. They also want to take I heard from one New York parent to the floor and say we are going to away the $93 million used for anti-to- who has a child in college and another raise the interest rate on hard-working bacco education and $190 million used heading there this fall. His older child families who are trying to get their for immunizations. spent a year in AmeriCorps, and his kids through college is unbelievable. Our Republican friends do not like younger is there serving now. He said: I hope we take this up again. I hope the plan that closes the loophole on These kids are serving America. Both of we vote on it and get this thing re- lobbyists, lawyers, and consultants, my kids will leave college with around solved, and make sure working families but they do like the one that takes $25,000 in debt, if we can afford to keep it down that much. can afford to get their kids into college away prevention programs that help and can afford the high cost so they the middle class, that helps our young We should all be able to agree that can become productive parts of this families who might be experiencing adding another $1,000 or more per year country, perhaps opening their own signs of a preventable disease—heart to the debt of kids who are only look- small business and paying their taxes, disease. And a little prevention might ing to serve this country, get a good as every other small business does. save their lives, but it will also save on education, and help rebuild this econ- I was appalled when I heard some of health care costs in the future. omy is wrong. I heard from a woman in the Bronx. the Members speaking on this, and I see this proposal as crazy talk. I She has a job as a social worker, and they sounded so logical. But to be don’t know how else to describe it. I she is on track to pay off her student frank with you, there are not many in am trying to keep it simple. Let’s get loans in the next 10 or 11 years—just in this body—no disrespect to my col- on with closing the loopholes people time for her twin daughters to start leagues—who have owned and operated took advantage of by lobbying and college. She said: a true small business. I am talking wheeling and dealing in the halls of Doubling my student loan interest will about starting with a few nickels and Congress. Let’s fix that and protect our dimes because you got turned down by keep me in debt at a time when I am going working families, our middle-class to need every single penny to get my kids the bank; where the banker told you families, and make sure we are doing through college with as little debt of their your idea was a dumb idea. I can say the right thing. That is what they sent own as possible. The more interest I pay, the this from personal experience. Three us here to do, and I think we have an more they’ll have to borrow for their own years later, I sold that business for obligation. educations, and the cycle will continue in- three times what I had invested. I Again, I hope we move forward and definitely. thought it was a good idea, but the make sure we are not going to allow I heard from a woman in Saratoga banker didn’t. But I had to scratch to- the rates on these loans to double. I am with a bachelor’s degree in hotel, re- gether two nickels to make that busi- not for doubling the rates; 3.4 percent sort and tourism management. Despite ness successful. I had to work 12 to 15 is a good rate. We should ensure stu- making good money, she says that pay- hours every day to make sure it was dents can get that rate as they get pre- ing $800 a month in student loans on successful. That is a small businessper- pared for the fall session and are bor- top of her everyday bills makes getting son. There are not many in this body. rowing money to get on with their by nearly impossible. She said: So when a Member comes to the floor higher education. My choice is to instead decide what bill and sounds so professional in their de- I thank the Chair, I yield the floor, I’m going to pay this month, making me fall scription of how it is going to affect and I suggest the absence of a quorum. behind on other payments, destroying my certain people, it is incorrect. And one The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- credit in the future. If my interest rate was thing I wouldn’t mind in this body is to any higher, I honestly do not know how I pore. The clerk will call the roll. would survive at all. Pretty much all the have factual debates. That is what the The assistant legislative clerk pro- money I am making is going straight into public deserves, not this kind of 10-sec- ceeded to call the roll. student loans. We need all the help we can ond media bite, where they can get Mrs. GILLIBRAND. Mr. President, I get. away with anything and then say back ask unanimous consent that the order These are just a few of the stories I home, we didn’t raise taxes, we didn’t for the quorum call be rescinded. heard yesterday. And the families ex- do this. What they are doing is jacking The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. pect better from us. up rates on students. That is what is BEGICH). Without objection, it is so or- When we price young people out of a going to happen at the end of the day dered. college education, we all are going to here, by July 1, if we don’t take action. Mrs. GILLIBRAND. Mr. President, I pay the price. When we limit their op- And we have taken action on this rise today to join my colleagues in portunity, we rob ourselves of those fu- side. But the end result will be that calling for a real solution to the im- ture engineers, biologists, and small families, hard-working families, mid- pending student debt crisis. Yesterday business owners. America’s ability to dle-class families, will pay more for we had a chance to do the right thing lead the global economy relies on our their students’ education, and students and stand with millions of young ability to outeducate the global com- will pay more for their education be- Americans all across our country, to petition. cause of a simple law that we can cor- invest in their future by preventing Let’s open doors to higher education rect. All we have to do is close the these interest rates from doubling on to anyone who is willing to work for it, loophole that lobbyists, lawyers, and Stafford loans 52 days from now. In- and let’s keep it affordable. Let’s re- consultants are taking advantage of stead, our colleagues across the aisle ward hard work and responsibility in- and wrote to their advantage to stick chose to stand in the way of a common- stead of risk taking. There is no excuse it to the middle class. I think it is time sense proposal. As a result, 7 million for inaction, so let’s have a real debate, to reverse the trend, for once, around students are facing higher interest in good faith, to solve this problem we this place—just once—and give the rates that will cost them each an extra all know is within our reach. Students middle class a break here. This is a $1,000 a year in interest, further push- and families all across America can’t break they deserve and it will help to ing access to quality higher education afford any more delay. build our economy in the future be- out of reach for too many and saddling Mr. President, I suggest the absence cause we will have a highly educated others with additional unmanageable of a quorum. workforce meeting this global econ- debt when they get out of college and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The omy. join the workforce. clerk will call the roll.

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Without objection, it is so or- America urging them to try what a new, and there are many factors that dered. small number of Minnesota public go into the success of a student in a CHARTER SCHOOLS schools were doing in what they were school, the No. 1 factor being what hap- Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam President, then calling startup schools. These pens at home. But there are good and this week is the 13th annual National were the first charter schools in Amer- encouraging indications. Charter Schools Week. On Tuesday, ica. Their origin was primarily from A recent study by Stanford Univer- Senator LANDRIEU of Louisiana and I those who were part of the Democratic sity found that two-thirds of the char- joined with 10 other Senators in sub- Farmer Labor Party in Minnesota. But ter schools in Tennessee have been im- mitting a resolution praising teachers, at the same time, on the conservative proving student performance in reading administrators, parents, and students side of the ideological spectrum, there or math at a faster rate than com- who are part of the charter school were many who were calling for getting peting traditional district public movement across our country. rid of teacher union rules and State schools. Sixty-seven percent of charter Let me begin by explaining exactly rules and regulations that were making schools in Tennessee have been improv- what a charter school is because some- it harder for teachers to teach. So ing the overall growth of their students times we stand here in the Senate and there was a happy convergence of sup- for the last 3 years. start talking without explaining the port for this idea of startup schools. But that means that 30 percent of the subject. A charter school is the Mem- I remember that Albert Shanker, the charter schools weren’t performing as phis Academy of Science and Engineer- late head of the American Federation well or were performing worse. So the ing. I visited there 4 years ago during of Teachers, supported the idea from fact is, not every charter school is spring break. Most of the students in the beginning. But many of those in going to be successful. Not every start- Memphis were somewhere else, but not the teachers unions opposed him. Many up business is successful. But we have the students at the Memphis Academy of those in the education establishment a model in our country that reminds us of Science and Engineering. These were didn’t like it. They were afraid of what of what can happen when we have au- sophomores studying advanced place- might happen. tonomous institutions where adminis- ment biology. These were children who Well, here is what has happened over trators and teachers have the privilege had been in other schools the year be- the last 20 years. Instead of a handful of using their own judgment and com- fore that were deemed to be low-per- of schools in Minnesota, we now have mon sense to make things happen, and forming schools. In other words, these about 5,600 charter schools in America we call that higher education. were among the students in Memphis today. About 5 percent of all of our In the United States of America, we considered least likely to succeed. But public schools are charter schools. The have around 6,000 institutions of higher they were fortunate. They were al- way they work is very simple. They are education. There are all kinds—Ye- lowed to go to this charter school. public schools, and the money the shiva University, Nashville Auto Diesel Their parents had chosen this charter State and local government would ordi- College, Vanderbilt University, the school. narily spend on their district school University of Tennessee, Notre Dame, Here is what was different about the follows each child to the charter or Stanford. There are many different school. The union rules, the State school. So it is just a public school or- kinds—for-profit, nonprofit, public, rules, and the Federal rules had been ganized in a different way. nonpublic. But they are all largely au- relaxed so that the teachers had the The first one, as I said, was in 1992— tonomous and the students choose the freedom to do what they thought those City Academy High School in St. Paul, schools they attend. And what has hap- children needed in that school. In this MN. In 1997, President Clinton called pened? Everyone in the world agrees case, many of these children didn’t for creating 3,000 charter schools by that we have not only the best colleges have as much at home as other chil- 2002. This was after the first President in America, but we have almost all of dren did, so the teachers decided that Bush had called for creating ‘‘break the the very best colleges. the school ought to be open 12 hours a mold’’ schools in every school district So our goal should be to gradually in- day, that it ought to be open on Satur- in America—another name for what we crease the number of charter schools. day morning, and that it ought to be call charter schools today. And then in At the same time, it is important that open more weeks a year than other 2002 the second President Bush called there should be some accountability. I schools. And the students were there for $200 million to support charter know that in Tennessee they have a on spring break studying advanced schools. Today, 41 States have charter tough review board, and if a charter placement biology, which is not what schools, and the schools serve more school is not working, it is closed many sophomores do in many schools than 2 million students—about 4 per- down. That should be the case in many in this country. And these children cent of the 50 million students in our other places. You might ask: Why were succeeding. public schools today. would you go through that struggle? The charter school was able to pay I am proud to say that our own State Well, we should be doing that with some teachers more than others. It was of Tennessee has had a strong charter some of the non-charter public schools able to have some classes that were school movement since 2002, and only as well, and we are beginning to that smaller than others. It meant that recently has the State charter law been with so-called turnaround schools. some scheduled classes were longer amended to remove the cap on the Charter schools should be held to the than others and some children got spe- number of schools in the State and lim- same standards as other public schools. cial attention that needed it. itations on student eligibility. We cur- And charter schools shouldn’t be al- You may say: Well, that makes so rently have 40 charter schools oper- lowed to pick and choose; they should much common sense. Why aren’t teach- ating in Tennessee—25 in Memphis and be required to enroll all eligible stu- ers able to do that in every public 11 in Nashville—with nearly 10,000 students. If more students want to come school in America? That is a very good dents attending these schools. Our than they have room for, there could question because, in a way, every one First to the Top plan—Tennessee won be some fair method for choosing the of our 100,000 public schools in America the President’s Race to the Top plan students, such as a lottery. That makes should be a charter school in the sense for education—included $14 million to a very good case. If charter schools are that the real definition of a charter expand high-performing charter so popular that more families want school is one that gives teachers the schools. The Achievement School Dis- their children to go to them, then we freedom to use their own good sense trict, which Governor Bill Haslam cre- need even more charter schools. and judgment with the children whom ated, has approved three charter opera- I am happy to come to the floor parents choose to send to that school. tors to turn around priority schools today to praise the teachers and the

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But increasing Obviously at a much lower tax rate This is a movement that has broad the cost of these loans by doubling the but also avoiding payroll taxes. bipartisan support. It has grown from a interest rate will certainly make col- That is what we are trying to close handful of schools in Minnesota 20 lege more expensive for families and here. I think it ought to be closed in years ago to 5 percent of all of our pub- for students. fairness anyway, but the added benefit lic schools in the country today. What We need to address college costs, but is that we are able, by closing this we have found is that when you give having the Federal Government double loophole, to prevent the doubling of the teachers more freedom to use good the interest it charges for students, interest rate on student loans. judgment and when you give parents particularly the low- and moderate-in- This is a loophole that should be more choices of schools, good things come students, is not the solution. In closed. Again, this money will require happen. The charter school movement fact, it complicates the problem dra- people to pay directly to the Social Se- is proving that. This is a week to sa- matically. curity trust fund and Medicare trust lute their hard work and to hope that My colleagues on the other side of fund these funds which otherwise were over the next year, 5 years, 10 years, the aisle say they want to stop this avoided through subchapter S, so it more and more public schools become from happening. Governor Romney, the doesn’t weaken Social Security but it charter schools, where teachers are presumptive Presidential nominee, allows us, through the scoring mecha- free to exercise their judgment and says he wants to stop this from hap- nism, to prevent doubling of the inter- parents are free to choose the schools pening. Yet they are blocking us from est rate on subsidized loans. It is a win- their children attend. even moving forward procedurally so win proposition. Madam President, I yield the floor. we can debate these things, so they What they propose is going after the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- could offer their proposals to pay for preventive care fund that was part of pore. The Senator from Rhode Island. what we agree needs to be done, to stop health reform. It seems to me it is sort Mr. REED. Madam President, in less the interest rate from doubling. They of an unfortunate pitting of one pro- than 2 months—53 days—the interest are blocking debate because they gram that benefits middle-income fam- rate on subsidized student loans will refuse as much on an ideological as on ilies versus another program that po- double to 6.8 percent unless Congress a practical basis to change the Tax tentially benefits all, but particularly acts. If the rate on subsidized Stafford Code and to close a loophole that is middle-class families. Frankly, I think loans is allowed to rise, as many as 7.4 egregious and should be closed in order there is another concept here which we million students across the Nation, in- to allow us to help middle-income fam- all agree about in theory—if we do not cluding approximately 43,000 students ilies. I think they have taken this enhance prevention opportunities, the in Rhode Island, will pay about $1,000 pledge with respect to no new taxes to cost of health care will be going up and more for each year that they borrow, a degree that defeats a practical, prag- up. What is unsustainable now will be- matic solution to a problem that they and that is on top of already signifi- come more unsustainable. It is not an know has to be solved. It has to be cant debt. appropriate way to deal with this issue. Some have argued, even while claim- solved before July 1. At a minimum, I hope we can at least This decision is fairly clear. It is a ing to support keeping interest rates get to a serious debate about this. If choice between allowing young people low, that the increase would not be a that is the proposal that Republicans to get a college degree or fealty, to a have, let’s get it on the table, let’s significant financial burden. Students pledge to never, ever raise anything and families beg to disagree. This take a vote. Let’s take a vote whether that Grover Norquist says is remotely you want to close loopholes for very would be a significant impediment to connected to a tax. It is that simple. completing their education. For young- specialized, very wealthy lobbyists and Unfortunately, that simplicity is un- lawyers and professionals, or do you er students starting their education, dercutting the hopes and dreams of for those seeking educational opportu- want to impact potential savings on thousands of American students, and health care through prevention. nities for job transition in midlife, that is what it is coming down to. those opportunities would be frustrated I think and hope we can come to a bi- One of the other ironies in this de- partisan agreement. The clock is tick- also. Right now students and their bate is what we propose to do. Closing ing. The time to act is now. Students families are sitting around the kitchen the subchapter S loophole for high- and families are counting on us to do table making tough decisions about wage earners in professional endeavors the right thing and fix this problem. next year and whether they can afford is also something that has long been I yield the floor. to go to school if interest rates double. criticized by conservatives. In the 2004 The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- One Rhode Island mother wrote me: Presidential campaign, the late con- pore. The Senator from Tennessee. Please do not raise the interest rates on servative columnist Robert Novak de- Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam President, student loans. My son will be in his last year scribed the subchapter S loophole as I enjoyed listening to the Senator from . . . I cannot afford to pay any more and fear ‘‘one of the last loopholes left in the that he will not be able to graduate and still Rhode Island, as I always do. His pas- Internal Revenue Service Code, and it have all the loans to pay back. is a big one.’’ I don’t think anyone sion for education is always on his So in addition to frustrating edu- would accuse the late Robert Novak as sleeve and always front and center and cational advancement, it could leave being anything but staunchly conserv- I admire him for that. many students across the country with ative in all his views. There are a couple of things I wish to lots of debt and no degree. The Wall Street Journal, calling out make clear. If you are a student and Hundreds of thousands of young peo- former Senator John Edwards for his you already have a student loan, what ple, parents, educators, and members of use of this loophole in 2004, called it ‘‘a we are talking about has nothing to do the faith community and other com- clever tax dodge.’’ with your loan. In other words, your munity leaders have come to us with Again we have a clever tax dodge pit- rate on that loan is not going up. What one simple request: Don’t double the ted against helping students go to col- we are talking about only affects new rate. lege. I think helping students go to col- loans. So before you think about not Some on the other side have argued lege should win. going to college next year because of that low-cost Federal loans have con- In fact, the Wall Street Journal edi- all this talk about student loan rates tributed to rising college costs and in- torial points out how in practice this going up, that is not a problem. We are creased student debt. This does not loophole is used. In their words: only talking about new loans. make sense. The maximum amount un- While making his fortune as a trial lawyer Second, for 60 percent of the students dergraduate students can borrow in [referring to Senator Edwards] in 1995, he who get new loans, we are not talking

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Repub- we conceptually agree if we don’t get a ing you is $7 a month in interest pay- licans as well as Democrats, Governor handle on prevention of diabetes, of ments over the next 10 years. Now $7 a Romney as well as President Obama, cancer, of diseases that are costing us month can add up, which is why Gov- say keep the 3.4 percent rate at 3.4 per- billions of dollars, then our task to ernor Romney as well as President cent for another year. Students should deal with health care will be im- Obama, Republicans as well as Demo- know that it does not affect anybody mensely more difficult. It is very clear. crats, wants to keep the interest rate who has a loan today and that it will What is also very clear is, I think, at the rate it is now for new loans, 3.4 save you $7 a month for a new sub- procedurally the answer is quite percent, for another year. But it is $7 a sidized loan. We want to do that. But straightforward. Let’s get on to the month in savings. It is important to the way we want to pay for it is by giv- bill. Let us go ahead and put these two know that. ing back the money that the other side different proposals on the floor and It is also important to know that of the aisle took from you to help pay take a vote. I hope the proposal to there is an easy way to get this done. for the health care bill. That is the close the loophole would pass. But if it The House of Representatives has al- right way to do it, instead of the typ- did not, at least we would be in a posi- ready passed a bill that would keep the ical reaction we often hear from the tion of preventing the doubling of in- interest rate at 3.4 percent for these 40 other side, which is we have something terest rates on student loans. percent of new loans for one more year. we want to do so we will simply raise With great respect to the Senator All the majority leader has to do is taxes on people and businesses creating from Tennessee, I hope we can move bring up the House-passed bill and jobs in the middle of a recession. forward, have a vote on the different enact it here in the Senate. In other I yield the floor. proposals to pay for it, and then move words, we agree on extending the inter- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- forward and let people know that their est rate. We only have a difference of pore. The Senator from Rhode Island. rates will not be doubled. opinion about how to pay for it. Mr. REED. I have the utmost respect The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. I have offered an alternative sup- for the Senator from Tennessee. No one FRANKEN). The Senator from Oregon. ported by many Republicans, which is is as knowledgeable in education pro- Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I strong- the same as the House bill, which sim- grams as he, the former Secretary of ly support this legislation, S. 2343, the ply says we want to keep the interest Education, and someone who has a Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate rate where it is for another year, 3.4 deep commitment to education, not Hike Act. I appreciate the leadership percent, and we want to do the logical only with respect to his remarks on particularly of Senator REED of Rhode thing to pay for it. We want to give charter schools but on education in all Island, who has been so eloquent on back to students the money that the ways. But he refers to what the House this subject. I also would note that government is taking from them to has done. The House, in the Ryan budg- Senator ALEXANDER and I have worked help pay for the new health care law. et, maintains this increase, this dou- together on a host of issues. I think he You may think: what in the world bling of the interest rate. They fore- brings great expertise to this discus- does the health care bill have to do saw, anticipated, and supported the in- sion as well. with student loans? That is what many crease to 6.8 percent. Only recently The bottom line for me is that mil- of us thought when the health care law have they apparently had a change of lions of young people are hurting right was being debated. Because, what our heart and decided that is not appro- now in America. They are up to their friends on the other side of the aisle priate. eyeballs in debt and they cannot find did during the health care law debate The other aspect I think is inter- good-paying jobs. was take over the whole student loan esting to note about the House is they For example, we have seen in our program and almost turn the U.S. Sec- have proposed significant reductions in home State, according to the Oregon retary of Education into the U.S. bank- tax rates and they have said they Employment Department, that the ing commissioner. He has the job of would pay for them by closing loop- overall unemployment rate last year making more than $100 billion in new holes. This is one of the most egregious was 9.4 percent but was 19 percent for student loans every year. Their idea loopholes that you can find and yet, of workers age 16 to 24. I also note we was the government can make these course, they will not use this to pay for have seen that the labor participation loans better than the banks. Our something which makes a great deal of for young people has declined as well. friends on the other side of the aisle sense—which they now agree there We have an enormous array of chal- said to the students: The banks are should be no doubling of the student lenges in front of us. The reason that overcharging you. We are going to take interest rate. this legislation, the Stop the Student it over and we will be doing you a The Senator is absolutely right, this Loan Interest Rate Hike Act, is so im- favor. doubling will not apply to loans that portant is that it allows us to achieve What did the Democrats do? They are outstanding. It applies to loans two important objectives. First, it puts took it over, but they didn’t do the stu- going forward. But if we establish the us in a position to hold the line on students a favor. According to the Con- principle which was embedded in the dent debt. If you are a sophomore in gressional Budget Office, there was $61 Ryan House budget, which I think was college, for example, and you have al- billion of savings from taking over the supported by most, if not all, of my ready incurred some debt and you want loan program, much of which was colleagues on the other side, that this to finish school, then you want to get money that the students should not rate is going to be doubled to 6.8 per- a degree in a field where you will get a have been paying. When the federal cent going forward, that is going to job that pays a good wage. Without government took it over, what did the have a significant impact on students this legislation you are going to incur Democrats do? They spent it on other who have years to go in college and on still more debt. So this legislation programs, all except for $10 billion, in- people who are contemplating going to ought to be supported because it holds cluding $8.7 billion helping to pay for college. So the $6 or $7 it may be per the line on debt, and by doing so it the new health care law. month becomes significant overall. helps us achieve a very important ob- The way the Congressional Budget Again, we can get into a discussion jective: to increase the opportunity for Office looks at it, $61 billion in savings about where does this money come young people to access higher edu- resulted from—and these are my from ultimately in terms of was it part cation across the country. And histori- words—the government borrowing of funds for health care, et cetera. But cally whether it has been through Pell money at 2.8 percent interest and loan- we are facing the choice today of help- grants or Stafford loans and the like, ing it to students at 6.8 percent inter- ing students and closing an egregious we’ve always said to young people, try

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By cific degree programs at specific and wondering if they can afford it. holding the line on debt, we can take schools. This type of information is Then as we expand access, let’s look at steps to achieve an important part of now impossible to find. Suffice it to taking additional steps to ensure that higher education policy, and that is ex- say, these two judgments, both with re- our young people get more value for panding access to higher education. spect to the debt and the value of what their college education. The second benefit of this legislation, they have pursued in terms of their Senator RUBIO and I have teamed up in my view, is that by holding the line college degree, are going to color their on a bill that I think addresses that on debt we increase the opportunity for decisions for the rest of their lives. question, the Student Right To Know young people to get more value out of One of the students I met in Oregon Before You Go Act. Going to that next their education. The reason I bring this recently as I talked about this issue step and adding more value to a young up is because my sense is that future was interested in getting a medical de- person’s education when they are policy in the higher education field is gree. And as we have talked about armed with the facts requires that we going to be about marrying these two health care issues—which the Presi- lay the foundation of access to a good objectives. Let’s support this impor- dent of the Senate and I have both been education, which I think should be re- tant legislation, S. 2343, to expand ac- very interested in over the years—one quired when so many young people are cess, and use it as a foundation to of the questions he asked me was how hurting. move on to the next step of education was he going to be able to get a med- I went through the statistics, and it policy, which is to get more value out ical degree initially and what would requires that we pass S. 2343. of the education a young person pur- happen to him when he got out of med- I yield the floor. sues. ical school with all of this debt hang- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- The reason I feel that way is that all ing over his head. I didn’t want to chill ator from North Carolina. over my State I am going to high his enthusiasm, but we know that if a Mrs. HAGAN. Mr. President, I come schools and community colleges and young person comes out of medical to the floor today to also speak about talking with students who are thinking school with an enormous amount of preventing student loan interest rates about both of those principles, access debt, there is a pretty good chance at from doubling from 3.4 percent to 6.8 and value. some point they are going to have to percent. I am disappointed that par- For example, at Blue Mountain Com- pass some of that debt on to their pa- tisan gamesmanship is threatening the munity College in Pendleton I met a tients, which means we are going to see financial futures of students in North young man who is taking 20 credits at medical costs for a lot of people in our Carolina and around the country. school, working at Arby’s full time as country escalate still higher. In North Carolina we are very proud a manager, and he is already concerned So the fact that we have these debts of our 16 excellent public universities about the debt he is racking up. He and the fact that it is hard for young and 58 outstanding community col- said to me: As I get my education, how people to purchase value in their edu- leges. In addition, dozens of the best will I know that I have laid the ground- cation is going to have remarkable rip- private colleges and universities in the work for being able to get a good-pay- ples all through our country for years Nation also call North Carolina home. ing job? I told him, just as I am sug- and years ahead. Our excellence in higher education sets gesting to the Senate today, that I am I am going to close simply by way of North Carolina apart. going to support efforts to expand stu- saying this: We have seen young people Business owners I talked to routinely dent aid and make sure we hold down contribute to our economy. The Presi- told me that our highly educated and debt for young people. I described what dent of the Senate shares an interest highly skilled workforce is what at- we are dealing with on the floor of the with this Senator in technology. Tech- tracted their companies to North Caro- Senate. nology has been a big source of jobs in lina. There is no doubt that the I also told him I have introduced a States such as Minnesota and Oregon. strength of our economy going forward piece of legislation with my colleague This has been a real economic engine depends on the continued strength of on the other side of the aisle, MARCO for our country. Think about who our educational system. However, the RUBIO, called the Student Right To brought us Facebook and Google and cost of college continues to rise in Know Before You Go Act. This bill will Twitter and YouTube. A dispropor- North Carolina and across the country. make it possible for students all across tionate amount of the creative talent If Congress does not act before July 1, the country to get information about has been young people. more than 160,000 North Carolina stu- the expected average annual earnings So we must first take steps to hold dents will be saddled with an addi- after graduation, the rates of remedial the line on debt—and that is to pass tional $1,000 in student loan debt. enrollment for a particular field at a Senator HARKIN’s and Senator REID’s According to the project on student particular college, the average costs bill—so we don’t say to college sopho- debt, more than half of North Caro- both before and after financial aid, and mores and juniors, we don’t care if lina’s 300,000 students at 4-year colleges the prospects of a student earning a they rack up any more debt when we and universities borrowed money to good wage after achieving a particular know how much heartache it is going pay for their education. On average degree at a particular school. With this to bring to them. Then we can move on these students graduated with more legislation we lay the foundation for to the next step, which is empowering than $21,000 in debt. That debt has real what I think will be the education pol- students and families to be able to get consequences for our graduates and for icy of the future. the maximum amount of value from North Carolina’s economy. With this We will ensure that students have ac- their education. If we don’t take these debt to pay off, young entrepreneurs cess and ensure that they get more steps I think we will have let the coun- are less likely to take a chance start- value out of their education and get try down in this area at a crucial time. ing a small business. They are less more value out of the loans and other We understand that higher education likely to buy a new car, and they are debt that they have to pay back. And is one of the principal paths, if not the less likely to buy a home. This only the two go hand in hand. I ran into stu- best path, to success for many stu- hurts our economy. Keeping interest dents who were juniors, for example, at dents. It is not for every student, but rates low will go a long way to ensur- colleges in my State and already owe certainly for millions. And education ing that young people can afford their $60,000. Without this legislation, those has enabled many young people to con- student loan payments when they grad- juniors are probably going to reup for a tribute to technology which has been, uate. loan, and they are going to have to pay as I described, a real spark for our I recently heard from a freshman at more, and that has the effect of reduc- economy. UNC Charlotte about how concerned

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If Senators skills they need to earn a good wage, to studying for finals, asking that we have different proposals, they can offer pursue a constructive career. There are please prevent a doubling of his stu- them. But by blocking debate, we, ob- many areas of our economy where dent loan interest rates. So in the viously, cannot get to a solution of this these types of trained workers are midst of preparing for final exams, this problem. needed. young man was worrying about the The Democrats have proposed to pay One area which is obvious in my final bill that he will receive after for the legislation by closing a tax State and nationwide is in health care. graduating. He said doubling the Staf- loophole that people use to avoid pay- We need to train more nurses. One sta- ford loan interest rate would severely ing Social Security and Medicare tistic used in this talk last Tuesday hurt his ability to continue his edu- taxes. That is the so-called S corpora- was that over the next 8 years, between cation. He wants to study cell biology. tion payroll tax loophole. This proposal now and 2020, we are going to have to In a global 21st-century economy, the would close the loophole for S corpora- add 700,000 more nurses to the health sciences are exactly the types of fields tions for which 75 percent of the cor- care field to meet the needs of the baby that we need our students to excel in poration’s income is attributable to boom generation. In addition to those so we can compete with China and the services of three or fewer share- 700,000, we are going to have to hire an other foreign countries. We should be holders. additional 500,000 just to replace those This loophole allows, for example, an helping these young people succeed, who retire from the nursing profession. individual lawyer or a lobbyist to set not throwing up barriers that get in So we have 1.2 million nurses who are up an S corporation to make millions the way. going to have to be hired in this coun- of dollars in fees and to not pay payroll I am also hearing from parents. A try over the next 8 years. We need to taxes on nearly all that income. All he mom with three children e-mailed me train those people. has to do is give himself a cash divi- recently. Her oldest child will be start- There are many young people in this dend from the corporation instead of ing college in 2 years. She is already country who would like to have that paying himself wages. This is not a fair worried about the debt that her chil- training. They need student loans in arrangement. order to be able to cover the costs of dren will incur, and she certainly is re- To be clear, not all small businesses questing that we not double the inter- that training. That is why this is such are gaming the system in this way and an important debate. est rate on this debt. are not permitted to game the system Student loan debt has, for the first Our students deserve a fighting in this way. This loophole is not avail- time in our history, surpassed credit chance when they graduate. We able to businesses that are organized as card debt. Today this debt exceeds $1 shouldn’t put them thousands of dol- sole proprietorships or as partnerships. trillion. The average college graduate lars behind before they even reach the Those small businesses are paying leaves school with more than $25,000 in starting line. I will do my part to en- their fair share of taxes. loans. sure students in North Carolina have By contrast to this way of paying for According to the Bureau of Labor the chance to thrive after graduating. the continuation of the low interest on Statistics, college costs at State I urge my colleagues to join me in student loans, my Republican col- schools are rising and have been rising supporting this legislation that will leagues have opted for a very different at an alarming rate. These increased prevent student interest rate loans approach. They offset the cost by using costs far outpace the increased costs of from doubling. the Prevention and Public Health medical care. We are often giving I yield the floor and notice the ab- Fund. In my view, this is a misguided speeches on this Senate floor about the sence of a quorum. approach. The prevention fund is not a high increase, the excessive increase in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The slush fund, as it has been called by medical care costs. In fact, the cost of clerk will call the roll. many. Instead, it is a fund used to help college for many students is rising The bill clerk proceeded to call the reduce chronic disease such as diabetes even faster. The same thing can be said roll. and heart disease and to fund immuni- about gasoline. I see my colleagues Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I ask zation programs for children. This is a rush to the floor whenever the price of unanimous consent that the order for critical fund that is used to lower long- gasoline begins moving up—and with the quorum call be rescinded. term health costs and improve health good reason. It is a major burden on The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without outcomes. In my view, eliminating this U.S. families and Americans every- objection, it is so ordered. fund would simply increase health where. But the growth in these costs Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I un- risks and, ultimately, increase health pale in comparison to the growth we derstand we are debating the motion to care costs in this country. are seeing in the cost of education. proceed to S. 2343, the Stop the Stu- It is very clear Democrats and Re- The cost of tuition and fees has near- dent Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of publicans have a fundamental dif- ly sextupled since 1985. This is particu- 2012; is that correct? ference in our approach to how we larly troublesome for students from The PRESIDING OFFICER. That is should maintain student loan interest low-income families. correct. rates. However, as I said before, it is If we allow interest rates to double, Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I important we get to the bill, we pro- there are 7.4 million students nation- come to the floor to urge my col- ceed to vote for cloture on this bill, so wide who will see an increase in the leagues to vote to proceed to this im- we can discuss a path forward and con- cost of their student loans beginning portant legislation. I was disappointed sider amendments, if individual Sen- on the 1st of July. This has a direct im- to see many of my Republican col- ators wish to propose amendments. pact on students and on families be- leagues voted against allowing debate Preparing students for an education cause subsidized Stafford loans are and amendment on this legislation. I is essential for this country’s global need based, and they are typically de- have heard Senators from both sides of competitiveness. It is imperative we signed and focused on helping low- and the aisle acknowledge the need to pre- provide students the tools they need to moderate-income students. vent the July 1 rate increase on the succeed in this very fast changing In my State of New Mexico, about Stafford loans, the subsidized loans. So economy. This includes access to a 40,000—the specific number I have been it is difficult to understand their un- high-quality education, which will en- given is 39,875 but about 40,000 students willingness to even consider the bill able us to train the next generation of will see an increase in interest rates if and have a thoughtful debate and an Americans for jobs in high-technology we do not take action before the 1st of opportunity for amendment which will fields. July.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:48 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MY6.030 S09MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3007 There are nearly 10,000 undergradu- concerns with. I do that as a doctor wasted. Among other things, we hear of ates at New Mexico State University who practiced medicine for 25 years, a health clinic using the funding to who will feel the effects of doubling took care of families in Wyoming, was spay and neuter pets. That is right, to rates and there are thousands of stu- involved with programs aimed at pre- spay and neuter pets. dents at the University of New Mexico vention of disease, early detention of The Minnesota Department of Health who will also see these increases. disease, and early treatment of disease. used $3.6 million to create at least four This is true of our smaller schools in I come to the floor to talk specifically regional food policy councils. And tax- New Mexico as well. The school I was about a portion of the health care law payers will be happy to learn—or will speaking at last week was Eastern New that has been discussed quite a bit in not be so happy to learn, of course— Mexico University in Roswell. There the last week or two on the Senate that their hard-earned money helped a are 222 students there who took out floor. county in California secure a ban on Stafford student loans during this cur- Congress has talked a lot about the new fast food restaurants. rent academic year. so-called Prevention and Public Health I have nothing against food policy The Department of Education esti- Fund included in the President’s health councils or spaying and neutering pets, mates that the average student would care law. When I looked at this health but when the U.S. Government is bor- pay as much as an additional $1,000 per care law initially—and I continue to do rowing approximately 40 cents out of year for their student loans unless we so—I asked the question, is this health every dollar that we spend, and when can keep this interest rate where it is. care law the best way to give patients we have a national debt in the area of Not only would incoming students be the care they need, from a doctor they $15 trillion, Washington should not affected, current students would also want, at a cost they can afford? I be- waste Americans’ hard-earned taxpayer feel the increase as they originate a lieve it has failed in so many ways to dollars. But we continue to do it, and new loan for the new academic year. do that, which is why I continue to this fund is a key example. The additional burden on our students work to try to repeal and replace this According to the nonpartisan CBO, would be substantial. health care law. eliminating the prevention fund would Students and families understand the When we get to the specifics of this save about $13.6 billion over the next 10 additional increase in costs. In the last Prevention and Public Health Fund, years. The fact is Congress already few weeks, I have been hearing from the President and Democrats have funds many prevention programs—pre- constituents all over my State asking claimed that the purpose of the fund vention programs with a proven track us to prevent this rate increase. was to promote wellness, prevent dis- record of success. Examples include One student from Gallup, NM, wrote ease, and protect against public health cancer prevention, tobacco prevention, to me saying: emergencies. All of us want to promote and a host of other programs. Give a break to the future of this country wellness, prevent disease, and protect Republicans have supported, and will and to the millions of students and families against public health emergencies. I continue to support, these critical pre- who need the relief from the debt of college. know how important those things are vention programs—cancer prevention, Another family from Albuquerque as a doctor. I know how important it is tobacco prevention, and working on wrote to me saying: to the point that for over two decades heart disease. However, the record is I write to urge you to vote so that student in Wyoming, I was medical director of clear that the so-called prevention fund loan interest rates DO NOT go up. In this re- a program called Wyoming Health in the health care law is wasteful and cession, more than ever, people of all ages Fairs, where we provided low-cost duplicative. It doesn’t help people stay are depending on education as a means of health care screenings to people all well or become well. gaining employment, and depending at least across the Cowboy State. It is a very Senator ALEXANDER from Tennessee in part on student loans. important program. People have con- introduced legislation that would So our constituents are asking us to tinued to write letters to me over the eliminate this slush fund and use the take action. By doing so we can con- decades about the fact that going to a savings to maintain student loan inter- tinue to provide students with stability health fair and learning about how to est rates at 3.4 percent. as they enter and complete their edu- prevent diseases, about early detection Under current law, students who re- cation. of problems, and how they feel either ceive subsidized Stafford student loans A high-quality educational system they or members of their families have will see rates increase shortly to 6.8 unleashes the potential of our stu- had their lives saved as a result of the percent, unless, of course, Congress dents. We need world-class problem services provided all throughout those acts. I am ready to act. Whether you solvers and thinkers if we are going to communities aimed at prevention and are Republican or Democrat, liberal or remain competitive. By investing in early detention of problems—tests such conservative, people generally agree American students, we can grow our as blood pressure, PSA tests, people that preventing this rate increase is an economy and build the middle class. learning about how to examine them- important priority. The difference is Let’s move ahead with consideration selves, how to get a mammogram—a how do we pay for it. of this bill. If a majority of Senators lost-cost or free mammogram—all of The majority leader wants to raise wish to change the way the bill is paid these things that are aimed at preven- taxes on small business owners. He for, then we can consider that amend- tion. These gave people the tools they says that is the better way forward. ment. But we should not refuse to needed to make decisions about their But there is a better way forward than allow the bill to come to the Senate health and their health care—not just raising taxes on the people who create floor for debate and amendment. for the patient but also to help their jobs, at a time when we have over 8- I yield the floor and suggest the ab- medical providers. percent unemployment and last sence of a quorum. Instead of helping Americans prevent month’s job numbers are abysmal. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The health problems, the President’s new Only 125,000 new jobs were created, but clerk will call the roll. law actually uses this so-called preven- 3 times that amount of people quit The legislative clerk proceeded to tion fund as a Washington slush fund. looking for jobs completely. For every call the roll. In fact, the new health law provided one new job, three people quit looking Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I ask about $15 billion for this fund from 2010 for jobs at all. To raise taxes on the unanimous consent that the order for to 2019, and then beyond that about $2 people who are creating jobs in this the quorum call be rescinded. billion every year in annual appropria- country is the wrong way to go. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tion of funds to go toward this same Senator ALEXANDER’s proposal stops objection, it is so ordered. slush fund—$2 billion a year forever. the rate increase by eliminating this A SECOND OPINION Who will control the fund? The Sec- prevention slush fund. His bill uses the Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I retary of Health and Human Services. rest of the funding for deficit reduc- come to the floor today, as I have week Even though this law has only been in tion. I have cosponsored that legisla- after week since the health care law place for 2 years, we have already wit- tion. has been passed, with a doctor’s second nessed how the Obama administration I think it is also important to know opinion about the law that I have great officials have allowed this money to be that the President has already agreed

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Finally, in March, objection, it is so ordered. their policies that they had been pay- the President’s 2013 budget proposed HEALTH CARE ing for for years, and all of a sudden cutting the fund by another $5 billion. Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, later I they had no coverage. But they do not It is ironic that the President of the want to speak for a few minutes about address that. United States and Washington Demo- our colleague Senator LUGAR. There is another issue: preexisting crats now oppose using money from First, I want to comment about what conditions. Again and again and again, their so-called prevention slush fund. If the Senator from Wyoming was saying people would be denied the ability to the White House and Democrats in on the health bill. buy health care coverage because they Congress want to ensure that student Very quickly, I could not disagree had a preexisting condition of some loan rates stay low, they will cut this more with the Senator from Wyoming kind. So if 10 years ago someone had a wasteful program and use the money to in his comments with respect to the cancer, even if they were cured of their help the next generation of Americans. health care bill. This morning we had a cancer, the insurance company could We do know that young people com- meeting with Secretary Kathleen either refuse them or charge them a ing out of college today are, on aver- Sebelius, who was outlining to us all of higher set of premiums. People were age, having a debt of about $25,000; and the gains we are making with respect denied coverage—they just didn’t get whether the interest rate is zero or 3.4 to health care in America as a result of it. Women who were pregnant and were percent or 6.8 percent, they are still the legislation. applying for insurance heard: Oh, coming out with a huge debt, at a time What is interesting is that our col- sorry, that is a preexisting condition. when we know 53 percent of the people leagues who keep coming to the floor You are pregnant. We are not going to coming out of school can’t find a job or and saying repeal the health care bill cover that. cannot find a job consistent with their never offer alternatives to Americans. I So in America we drove people into level of education. We also read that 40 hope Americans who are buying into poverty for a long period of time. They percent are going back home to live; this notion that somehow the health had to sell their homes or sell down ev- some are returning home instead of care bill doesn’t serve them because erything they had to become impover- going out into the workplace. they are angry about one thing or an- ished in order to get to a point where It is time to focus on the economy, other will look at what the health care they could get some help. on getting people back to work, and it bill does because, in point of fact, if What about kids in school today? is time to agree that we need to keep you were to repeal the health care bill, Under the health care bill, up until the the interest rates low; that we ought to and they have no alternative to replace age of 26, a child can now be covered by pay for it with money that is there, it, here are some of the things that their parents’ program. It is not free, it which can easily be used. We should happen: One, you immediately add $2 has to be paid for, but they can be cov- not raise taxes on job creators at a trillion to the deficit of our Nation. ered by it. That would be eliminated. time when the country is in this sort of Bang, done deal. That goes right away So all of a sudden we would have a economic condition. on that. The health care bill is judged whole bunch of people who would be I continue to come to the floor week by the CBO to reduce the deficit. It has automatically eliminated and going after week to talk about findings in the specific savings in it. If you get rid of out fighting to get insurance in the health care law. Some things are unin- it, those savings go away and, bang, marketplace. tended consequences, and some things the deficit goes up. Let me tell you what else happens. are money tucked away for other pur- No. 2, 47 million to 50-some million There are a whole bunch of reforms to poses. It is hard for Americans to ever Americans who have no health care or the health care system that our friends forget NANCY PELOSI saying that first didn’t have it before the bill will return never talk about. Today Kathleen you have to pass the health care law to the status of having no health care. Sebelius, the Secretary of Health and before you get to find out what is in it. Now, does everybody in America Human Services, laid out for us the The more the American people find out think it is better to have 50-some mil- enormous gains we are making in what is in it, the less they like it—to lion Americans walking around with- Medicare fraud. We are beginning to the point that 67 percent of Americans out health care who, when they walk make huge savings for people. The av- feel that the health care law should be into a hospital—perhaps they get hit erage senior is now saving over $4,000 totally or at least partially found un- by a car or have an accident and go to on their health care bills because of constitutional, as the Supreme Court a hospital—receive care that everybody what has been put in place by the looks to make their ruling in the next is paying for but they are paying for it health care bill. There are a whole se- months ahead. in the most inefficient way possible? ries of things. I don’t have them all This is a health care law that, in my The burden is being paid for by people here at my disposal now because I opinion, is bad for patients, bad for who have the health care. It goes into wasn’t planning to talk about this providers—the nurses and doctors who their premiums. It isn’t shared by peo- when I came to the floor, but there are take care of the patients—and it is ter- ple buying their insurance and sharing a series of reforms about how we pay rible for the American taxpayers. This the risk of getting sick. So all of a sud- hospitals, bundling the payments to a is a time when we need to repeal and den, if you get rid of the health care hospital, requiring greater account- replace this health care law. Now there bill, we return America to the days ability from hospitals. I mean, don’t we is a way to use one of the provisions when millions of Americans had no want greater accountability from hos- within it to fund and make sure that care. And guess what happens when pitals? That will vanish. That will be we do not raise interest rates for the they have no care. They jam the emer- gone if we do away with the health students in this country, so they can gency rooms because that is the only care bill. get the education they need and, hope- place to get the care. The emergency We also have greater coordination of fully, find a job and not punish those room becomes the place of primary care for patients from the beginning of who have tried to provide jobs to these care. But my colleagues do not answer their private care through their admis- graduates. that question. They never deal with re- sions and into their discharges. What I yield the floor. ality. They deal with politics and ide- happens today is there is no coordina- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ology and they throw a lot of baloney tion of that care, and so a lot of people UDALL of New Mexico). The Senator at people. are discharged, and the readmission from Massachusetts is recognized. The fact is, if we were to get rid of rate is staggering because there isn’t Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, what is the health care bill, all those people the coordination between their post- the parliamentary situation? who used to get sick and would get a operative, postsurgery care and their

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They owe it to the Nation to care but also eligible for Medicaid. time we hear from people who are just answer those questions. That care has not been well coordi- talking now about how we have to get Mr. President, that concludes the nated, so we have huge duplication, rid of the health care bill, we have to portion of my remarks I wanted to enormous costs we don’t need, and the stand and make it clear to people why make in response to the Senator from result is a waste of money. All of that this bill is good. A lot of Americans Wyoming. is being eliminated and/or reduced to a have not heard enough about how this TRIBUTE TO SENATOR RICHARD LUGAR significant level. legislation works for them, works for Mr. President, I wish to take a few There are so many other examples. the country, and will improve our sys- moments to share a few thoughts, not Let me cite another one. The Senator tem. Is it the cure-all—no pun in- about the results of the election last talked about wanting to take money tended—of the health care system? No. night in Indiana per se, but I do wish to out of preventive medicine. Preventive I don’t pretend it is. We will have to do talk about the consequences for the medicine? We are told by the doctors, more. We will have to tweak it. But it Senate of the loss of Senator LUGAR as who are the experts and who deal with is a beginning step, with critical com- of next year and particularly for the diabetes, that if we had early screen- ponents that take 4 and 5 and 6 years Foreign Relations Committee. ing, which comes by having health care to put into place so that we can get the It is no secret that DICK LUGAR’s loss coverage, we could eliminate an enor- full measure of their impact. last night is going to be particularly mous amount—maybe as much as $100 I will say this. We have it in Massa- felt by all of us who have had the privi- billion—of surgery costs and dialysis chusetts. We have it now, and busi- lege of working with him on the Senate costs as a result of people not discov- nesses are not complaining. In fact, we Foreign Relations Committee, whether ering they have this ailment until it is have one of the best economies of any he was the chairman of the com- too late for treatment by the more ac- State in the country. I think our un- mittee—and I served under him when cessible and easier means. There are employment rate is now down around he was chairman—or whether as a some oral medications and other things 4.9, 5 percent, somewhere in that vicin- member of the committee and the people can take to deal with this dis- ity. So we have this program. We have ranking member, as he is now and as I ease, but they have to get there at the had it for a few years now, and 98.6 per- am now privileged to serve with him. early stage. If they get there too late, cent of the people in our State are cov- Whether we agreed with him or not, they wind up having to do amputations ered. It has been mandatory since the whether he had the gavel or he didn’t of limbs or the patient winds up on di- beginning, and it is working. It is be- have the gavel, DICK LUGAR had an ap- alysis, all of which is far more expen- ginning to bring down costs in the indi- proach to the Senate and to governing sive. vidual marketplace. The premiums that was always the same: He was seri- There are also pilot projects in the have gone down by something like 45, ous, he was thoughtful, and he refused health care bill for helping people re- 50 percent. to allow this march to an orthodoxy ceive care at home and not be forced So I think we have to look at facts, about ideology and partisan politics to into a higher priced care environment, as we do on a whole lot of issues here get in the way of what he thought was such as a nursing home or a longer facing this country today, rather than the responsibility of a Senator and, in- term care kind of environment. This continuing this silly talking past each deed, the need of the country to have allows them to receive care at home other, completely contrived, political, people come together and find the com- and be in the dignity of their own home ideological debate that is calculated to mon ground. He dug deeply into some and independent and, obviously, with win power and not calculated nec- of foreign policy’s most vexing issues, much less cost. All of those things essarily to serve the best interests of and his expertise on complicated issues would be wiped out by this notion that our Nation. I hope we are going to en- that were honed over 36 years really we are just going to get rid of this bill. gage on this over these next months, can’t be replicated. That is something What this whole notion is built on is and I look forward to defending this we are going to lose—the institutional the early negative branding—very ef- health care bill because I think the bill experience, the judgment, and the wis- fective negative branding—that took is good for America. I think this bill, dom of the approach on some of those place and was wrapped around the so- while it obviously needs some refine- issues, such as the constitutional ques- called death panels and the other ment, some changes, and some tweak- tions he would call into account when things, none of which are in this legis- ing here and there, has accomplished no one else would, the question of not lation. It is not in it. So this is politan enormous amount already and is on being stampeded by popular opinion ical. That is why they call it track to accomplish an enormous with respect to the use of force in one ObamaCare, not health care. They call amount going forward. instance or another. All of those are es- it ObamaCare to make it a pejorative I think the administration has a sential to making this institution live and to do their best to try to wrap it up much better story to tell about it than up to its full capacity. in the negativity of politics in our has been told, and I am glad the Presi- Already since last night’s news, we country today. And it is a tragedy be- dent has said he looks forward to going have been hearing again and again on cause it doesn’t do justice to the kind out and talking to the country about it some of the news shows and elsewhere of thinking that ought to go into and because I believe that as the country about the work of the Senator from In- did go into this bill in terms of how we learns more about it, in fact, they will diana on nuclear nonproliferation. It is do things that really create competi- say: Wow, that makes sense; that no secret his Nunn-Lugar efforts have tion in the marketplace and allow peo- seems like a pretty sensible thing to become almost shorthand for biparti- ple to get better health care. do. sanship in foreign policy, and they What is astonishing is that we spend For our opponents who want to just should be recognized. But I want to em- something like, I think, $15,000 per pa- get rid of the legislation, they have an phasize here and now that is not all tient in America. I think that is the absolute obligation to put the full deal Senator LUGAR contributed to this average cost. There are countries on the table about what they are going field of foreign policy. He is a leading spending half of that and a lot of coun- to do in return, and not just Medicare, expert on some of the urgent issues tries spending around $11,000 a patient with the Ryan proposal—which makes that are off the beaten path, from food that, I am sad to say, are getting bet- it more expensive for seniors and security and the eradication of hunger ter health outcomes than we get in the undoes Medicare as we know it, not worldwide, to his work with JOE BIDEN United States of America. The United just that part of it—but the whole of it. and then with me, I am privileged to States of America is not No. 1 in health How are they going to cover the unin- say, to change our relationship with

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It this thinking is that whatever is won today through division is usually lost tomorrow. that region—and to establishing what reminded me of the way you actually The relationships that are destroyed and the he called a ‘‘deeper, broader, long-term work in what is now sometimes, unfor- ill will that is created make subsequent strategic engagement’’ with Pakistan. tunately, sarcastically referred to as achievements that much more difficult. A 51 I am privileged to say, for me, the the world’s greatest deliberative body. percent mentality deepens cynicisms, sharp- personal journey with DICK LUGAR He deliberated and he helped us delib- ens political vendettas, and depletes the na- began before that, and I think it epito- erate. tional reserve of good will that is critical to mizes who he is and why he will be I thought it was one of the finer and our survival in hard times. missed. It has nothing to do with ide- prouder moments of the Senate in re- That is actually about as fundamen- ology. cent years. tally, philosophically, as conservative Back in 1980, shortly after I came I am confident DICK LUGAR’s record as one could ask for. I think every one here—I was elected in 1984, and I start- in our committee is going to be one of of us who have seen the difficulty of ed on the Foreign Relations Committee those which is remembered for a long the last few years of our politics, who in 1985. Right away, we began to work time. Sadly, last night it was remem- have been frustrated by the sheer in- together on the issue of the Phil- bered in the context of Senator Ful- ability of the institution to work, ippines, free and fair elections in the bright, who also came to lose a pri- would agree there is nothing liberal or Philippines. I had traveled over there a mary in the end and paid a high price conservative or moderate about what number of times as a freshman Sen- for his concern about global affairs and DICK said. It is just common sense ator. I had met with Ferdinand Marcos. his involvement with those issues. But about how human nature works, about I was concerned about the torture tak- I think he is also remembered signifi- how people work. It seems to me we ing place and the political prisoners cantly for the enormous legacy he built would do well to get back in touch. and other violations of rights. Yet we about American foreign policy and how I often hear people talk about how we were sort of aiding them notwith- to make our country stronger. need to change the rules here in order standing our values and our standards. DICK LUGAR does that, and I think he to get something done. Actually, we Well, DICK LUGAR joined with me in has made it clear—there is no doubt in don’t. These are the same rules we op- that effort. He didn’t have any reason the mind of anybody on our side of the erated with when Everett Dirksen was to join with a freshly minted Senator, aisle—that DICK LUGAR is a conserv- here, when Bob Dole was leader, George wet behind the ears, but he did. To- ative and his votes through the years Mitchell was leader. But we got things gether we sort of became a team that have shown that. He is a proud Repub- done. started to focus on the Philippines to lican. In the 1990s, we balanced the budget figure out how we could hold Marcos But I think probably because he of our Nation four times in a row with- accountable. He was serious and he was served as a mayor before he came here, out a constitutional amendment. It fair-minded, and I saw firsthand during he applied what we call the LaGuardia didn’t take a piece of paper to tell us to our trip to the Philippines which we rule to foreign policy—which is the do it or new words written in the Con- made at the time of the election—after rule that Theodore LaGuardia applied stitution. It took the common sense we had done a whole lot of groundwork to doing things in New York. It didn’t and courage of people on the floor of to set up an accountability system for matter whether you were a Republican the Senate to do what was right. We that election—that he had a very per- or Democrat as long as the streets got don’t have to change the rules. We sonal and special understanding of cleaned and the potholes got filled, and have to change the thinking—or what the United States meant to the they didn’t have any labels on them. change the people who don’t want to do rest of the world with respect to our That is pretty much the way foreign it. values. That cause animated this man policies ought to be. But every great moment in this great whom we all know is dignified and re- It used to be under Arthur Vanden- institution, when people look back at served and humble but who proudly berg that we said that politics ends at the history with pride and point to the came back and recounted with some the water’s edge, and we do what is in Missouri Compromise or point to animation to President Reagan the dif- the best interests of our country. Only Henry Clay or Daniel Webster or all ference that the United States of in the last years in the Senate have I these great Senators—or Ted Kennedy America makes when it gives voice to seen a complete diversion from that more recently and others on the other people’s aspirations for freedom—and, where, unfortunately—as has been true side of the aisle—when they do that, in this case particularly, the people of on both sides—politics has entered into they are talking about people who op- the Philippines. choices people have made with respect erated by the same rules but found the The fact is it was that discussion to major issues of conflict, potential common ground because they had the with Ronald Reagan and the results war and peace, and interests of the se- intelligence and willpower to put the that came out of the accountability in curity of our country. country and its interests ahead of ev- that election that forced Ferdinand So about 4 years ago this time, DICK erything else. Marcos to leave and we saw Cory LUGAR received the Paul Douglas So that is what DICK LUGAR’s loss Aquino come to power and the Phil- Award just off the Senate floor over in last night means to us. I don’t know ippines move back into genuine democ- the Mansfield Room, and he summed who will replace him. We certainly racy. up his approach to the Senate. I think know the cross-currents of some of the I saw the same commitment with after last night it is important for all campaign, and we certainly know what Senator LUGAR a number of times over of our colleagues to be mindful of his Senator LUGAR himself chose to say the years, but never more so than 2 words and to think about them as we last night about his opponent’s quest years ago when we worked together on go forward in these next 6, 7, 8 months. for more partisanship, not less. the New START treaty. His wisdom DICK argued that bipartisanship isn’t So the alarm bells have been sound- and his patience was invaluable in lay- an end to itself, and it is sometimes ed. My prayer is that this election year ing out the case, particularly in build- mistaken for centrism and compromise is going to help purge this country of ing support across the aisle so we could when, in fact, it is the way he called this incredible waste of opportunity find the path to 71 votes. being a constructive public servant. It that we are living through. I said then, and I say it again today, is the way a constructive public serv- This Congress isn’t over. For those of given the bitter, divisive, partisan, ant approaches his or her job—with us who were here and remember 1996, it continual political squabbling that self-reflection, discipline, and faith in bears repeating that even in Presi- seems to dominate life in the city the goodwill of others. dential years the Congress can actually today, 71 votes is probably the equiva- He said: defy conventional wisdom and get some lent of the 98 votes we used to get on Particularly destructive is the things done. That is why I know that those kinds of efforts. So I am grateful misperception in some quarters that gov- DICK LUGAR is going to finish out his

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:35 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MY6.036 S09MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3011 sixth term in the Senate with the same departure. We think back on some of on the phone a couple of times since determination and effectiveness that these great people. the stroke. He has been actively en- has marked every year of his service. John Chafee. John Chafee and DICK gaged mentally in everything we have He is going to have a lot more con- LUGAR were soulmates in terms of done since the stroke occurred. But tributions to this institution that he their view on the Republican side of every day he tells me that he spends reveres and that respects him so enor- the aisle about how to work across the time on a treadmill, miles and miles mously. aisle to get things done. walking on a treadmill so he will be The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- A mutual friend—and I know Senator able to come back. I told him we are on ator from Illinois. KERRY’s close personal friend—Senator a different treadmill here and I am sure Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, first I Kennedy. Senator Kennedy’s success he wants to get back on it with us in thank my colleague and friend, Sen- has always reached across the aisle. I the Senate. ator KERRY, chairman of the Senate noticed that. Sometimes to the frustra- He will be back. He said something I Foreign Relations Committee, for com- tion of those on the Democratic side think we all ought to remember. He ing to the Senate floor and speaking who said: We have enough votes, Ted. said he asked the staff to count the about our mutual friend and colleague, We don’t have to do this. He would steps from where he would park outside Senator DICK LUGAR, who serves as the reach across. the Senate Chamber up to the Senate ranking Republican on the Senate For- Of Bob Byrd, who used to sit right Chamber. They counted the steps and eign Relations Committee. next to where Senator KERRY is sitting they told him 45 steps and he would be I am a newcomer to that committee, now, we think: What will the Senate be back in the Senate. He said the day is but I am not a newcomer to my knowl- like without these great lions? Well, going to come, and I am sure it will be edge of DICK LUGAR—who preceded my the Senate will go on. But the question soon, when he will walk those steps, arrival in the Senate 16 years ago when is, Will we have learned from their ex- and there will be many, myself in- he was well known throughout the ample? Will we take their lives and cluded, from both sides of the aisle, Midwest for his extraordinary service their careers to build on to make this cheering his return to the Senate. For as mayor of Indianapolis, where he did a better place or, as some have said, MARK, his family, his doctors, his med- something that was miraculous—he are we going to succumb to the temp- ical staff, and all: Thank you for this combined and made more efficient tation of just making this place more battle. Thank you for your efforts on local units of government, and I think partisan, more hidebound, more dedi- behalf of our State. We look forward to the rebirth of Indianapolis is attrib- cated to obstruction than moving for- your early return. uted to those early steps by DICK ward? MARK and I have a joint town meet- LUGAR. I know that DICK LUGAR in the re- ing, Republican and Democratic, every My wife Loretta and I came to know maining months is going to be an ex- Thursday morning. The people sit DICK and Char personally through the traordinary servant to the people of In- there politely as we discuss issues and Aspen Institute, which is an effort that diana and the Nation as he has been love it when we disagree because we do I think we need to encourage where throughout his career, and I look for- it without getting angry with one an- members of both political parties, ward to seeing him back on the Senate other. He will be back soon, not only at House and Senate, come together to floor working, as he will, for the re- those meetings but also covering the discuss foreign policy issues—no lobby- mainder of his term. But it is a loss. It State of Illinois as an effective, en- ists, no special interests. DICK LUGAR is a loss to the Senate that he is leav- gaged Senator. was there and always a major contrib- ing, and it is a sad day on both sides of Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- utor when it came to issues of impor- the aisle when DICK LUGAR won’t be sent that the time from 2 p.m. until 5 tance. part of the Senate in person. p.m. be equally divided and controlled Before I arrived in the Senate—while TRIBUTE TO SENATOR MARK KIRK between the two leaders or their des- Senator KERRY was still here—he I would like to speak about another ignees, and that all quorum calls in teamed up with Senator Sam Nunn to Republican Senator while I have the that period also be equally divided. deal with an issue which related lit- floor: my colleague, MARK KIRK. Some The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without erally to the peace and security of the of you have seen the video. objection, it is so ordered. world. MARK had a stroke in January. He The Senator from Maryland is recog- What would happen, as the Soviet wrote about it in this morning’s Chi- nized. Union crumbled, to all of those nuclear cago Tribune. He is 52 years of age, the Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I take weapons? Would they fall into the picture of health, a Navy Reserve offi- this time to urge my colleagues to wrong hands? Would they fall into dis- cer and a U.S. Senator from Illinois, allow us to move forward in the consid- repair? And what could we do about it? actively engaged in our State, going eration of the Stop the Student Loan Sam Nunn and DICK LUGAR stepped up back and forth, county to county, city Interest Rate Hike Act so we can allow and said: We are going to work to- to city. We work together on so many the interest rate on student loans to gether on a bipartisan basis to deal things. Then on that fateful day he was remain at its current level rather than with them. stricken, and with this stroke he suf- doubling, which will happen on July 1, Time and time again throughout his fered some very serious damage. unless we take action. I come to the career DICK LUGAR has focused on I was a little bit disturbed when his floor to express the views of many issues of strategic importance to the physician/surgeon came out and said, Marylanders with whom I have talked United States and our security. I can’t ‘‘Well, here is what we can expect.’’ about the cost of higher education. We agree with Senator KERRY more. He And I am not going to go through the cannot allow the interest costs to go looked for a bipartisan approach to so graphic details, but they were all soup. It will affect 7 million students and many things. We always knew he was a bering to think that he would be lim- their families. Hoosier conservative. You weren’t ited in any way by the stroke. I was We already have too much college going to push over anything when it upset because I thought: He doesn’t debt that families have to incur as a came to DICK LUGAR. He was strong in know MARK KIRK. That isn’t going to result of the cost of a college edu- his values, but he always listened and happen. MARK is going to fight back. cation. We are not competitive with he was always a gentleman. He is going to be back, and he is going the rest of the world. We look at coun- What a disappointment last night. I to defy the odds in terms of stroke vic- tries with whom we compete and we know Senator KERRY feels, as I do, that tims. look at the cost of higher education in once you have been in this Chamber for Yesterday he released a video. It is their country compared with what our a few years, you kind of reflect on inspiring. I hope everyone gets a students have to endure, and we start those lions of the Senate who have chance to see it—I am sure it is readily off behind because of the enormous come and gone, some because of the de- available—showing him going through cost to a family to afford a college edu- cision of the electorate and some be- rehab, showing the efforts he is making cation for their children. cause of passage of time and then fate- to come back to the Senate. MARK We know how important it is. You ful decisions that ended up with their called me earlier this week. We talked need to have a college degree in order

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She years of age. Here they are, trying to cost of college education. They will knows how much these are going to start out in life, trying to have a fam- talk about the fact that we need more cost, but she says compounding this ily, trying to buy a home, and they grants. They talk about the fact that with increased interest rates hinders have this large amount of debt. we need more affordable loans. They her ability to pursue her dream. She College debt now exceeds credit card certainly will tell me if you are going has the will and the passion to become debt in America. It is not unusual for a to increase the interest costs on their an excellent physician and her aspira- person graduating from a college to loans, it is going to have a major im- tions should not rest on what we do have $20,000, $30,000, $40,000, $50,000, pact on their ability to stay in college, here in making it more economically $100,000 in debt, and even higher. If we on their ability to follow the career difficult for her to be able to afford do not act by July 1, the interest costs choices that they want to in life. that education. That will not only ben- will add thousands of dollars to that al- Let me share with my colleagues the efit her but will benefit our commu- ready burdensome amount. stories of two Marylanders who have nity. The cost of a college education in contacted my office, who have con- We are talking about our children. America is too expensive. If we want to tacted me in the last few days to tell We are talking about whether our chil- be competitive, we have to get the cost me that this bill we are hopefully going dren are going to be able to pursue the of a college education down. The Presi- to be able to consider will have a direct American dream, whether they are dent in his State of the Union Address impact on their decisions. going to have the education they need talked about ways in which we can en- Katherine Eames is a 22-year-old sin- to help themselves and help our coun- courage colleges and universities to be gle mother, with a 4-year-old son try. We are talking about America’s fu- more affordable for the American pub- Jayden. Katherine has decided to go ture. This is about whether this Nation lic. But one thing we can do is to make back to college to pursue her nursing is going to be able to continue to lead sure that the cost of borrowing is not degree and currently attends Hagers- the world in economic growth. We need increased. That is why it is particu- town Community College in Hagers- to take up the Stop The Student Loan larly important that we pass this legis- town, MD. She is attempting to make a lation. Rate Hike Act. It is affecting family decisions as to better future for herself and for her Let me explain. It is subject to a fili- what schools children will attend be- son. She is attempting—she is going to buster. Yes, it is a filibuster. We tried cause of the high cost. We are just be a full-time student. Katherine also to say let’s at least get on the bill, turning our economy around, starting works part time at a minimum wage which required 60 votes in order to be to make our recovery, and now families job, all while juggling her responsibil- able to break this filibuster. We came are struggling to figure out how they ities as a single mother. Student loans up short. I hope the majority leader are going to be able to afford a college are necessary. She needs to take out will schedule another vote shortly and education. We need to reduce the costs, student loans. That is the only way she I hope my colleagues on both sides of not increase the costs, to families. We is able to afford her college. She has the aisle will remember what this need a trained workforce. We need to student loans in order to be able to means for the future of this country. be competitive internationally. stay afloat and realize her dream of The stories I related with regard to Let me tell you what else it is affect- making a better future for herself and Katherine Eames or Ariana Fisher are ing. We have some very talented people her son. If student loan interest rates not unique. I am certain you would who are graduating from college and were to double, Katherine would be in find similar examples in New Mexico or they want to go into the field where a financial turmoil and her future aspi- any other State in this country. You they are gifted, where they can make a rations in jeopardy. Let me quote from are going to find similar examples of real contribution to our communities, Katherine. This is what she says. I people who desperately need us to act to our society, to make a difference, to think it is so telling. so college costs do not increase. Then answer that call of community service. I want to be able to close my eyes and see let’s work together to bring down the That is what they want to do. But a bright future for my family and my son. costs of college education. College and when they are saddled with this much However, if these interest rates increase, all postsecondary education are a vital debt and if it becomes more expensive I see from this point forward is a hole I don’t gateway to helping American students think I’ll ever be able to climb out of. to pay off that debt, they have to make around the country to achieve the a pragmatic decision about their career I know some of my colleagues say we American dream. path rather than following where they are talking about another 3-percent in- We need to stand for our Nation’s fu- can make the greatest contribution to terest charge, people will be able to af- ture. We cannot allow higher education society. That is how these large debts ford it. But let me tell you about the to become unaffordable for millions of and the cost of paying off that debt are real world, the world of Katherine Americans who have the desire and affecting our country. Eames. That is the real world. That is ability to learn and succeed. Let’s end You might have a great researcher people making career decisions now as the filibuster. Let’s work together as who can find the answer to one of our to whether they are going to follow Democrats and Republicans. Let’s keep diseases, how we can keep a healthier their dream; whether she will become a America’s future in mind, let’s keep society, a person who may want to go nurse, be able to help her community, the American dream in mind, let’s into research, but they know what the help her family, help herself. If we do allow Americans to reach that dream return of research will be when trying not make college affordable or if we by making college education afford- to pay off their college loans. If we do add additional costs to it, we are going able. Let’s pass the legislation that is not act by July 1, that will be even to add more people to this process. As currently pending that would stop the larger. That is what we are confronted a society, America’s competitiveness increase in the interest rates on college with. That is why it is so urgent, that will suffer as a result. We need to do loans. is why we need to be considering this better. We need to pass this legislation Mr. President, I suggest the absence legislation rather than be stuck in this to help the Katherine Eameses who are of a quorum. filibuster. out there. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The I urge my colleague to move forward. Let me talk about another Mary- clerk will call the roll. Let’s do what the Senate should do— lander, Ariana Fisher. She wanted to The assistant legislative clerk pro- consider amendments and get this be a doctor since she was 5 years of ceeded to call the roll. process going. It is absolutely critical age. Through hard work and deter- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- to our entire country. mination, she has been accepted to ator from New Jersey.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:48 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MY6.039 S09MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3013 Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I are taking on massive loans that will take more than 1 million lives every ask unanimous consent that the order plague them for years. I use the word year and account for 75 percent of our for the quorum call be rescinded. ‘‘plague’’ because it is very difficult to Nation’s health spending. That is why The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without get started in life, in business or start the Prevention and Public Health Fund objection, it is so ordered. a family and be facing heavy debt at has invested $226 million to reduce Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, the same time. chronic illnesses. we arrive here at a moment when we Sixty-six percent of New Jersey stu- The President’s budget also calls for once again have a chance to view the dents graduate with loan indebtedness. using this program to protect women’s differences in thought and perspective The average loan burden for New Jer- health by providing breast and cervical which are exhibited at this moment in sey graduates is more than $23,000. No cancer screenings to low-income this institution. Today, we are talking wonder we hear that technology com- women, but it won’t happen if Repub- about college education. We are talk- panies are hungry to hire but can’t al- licans get their way. ing about programs for young people to ways find people with the education The Republican bill would also crip- get an education and go to college. and skills they need. The pricetag ple programs that keep kids from For generations, affordable college alone puts college out of reach for too smoking and help smokers to quit. We education has been an essential tool for many people have all seen the ads—real people tell- providing opportunity and building a And the clock is ticking on even ing real stories about how tobacco has strong society. higher college costs. Unless Congress affected their lives. This chart tells the I know from personal experience that acts, interest rates on many student story: ‘‘Don’t be shy about telling peo- government plays a critical role in loans are going to double on July 1— ple not to smoke around your kids.’’ making higher education possible. I less than 2 months from today. For We see a picture here of a mother and served in World War II, and when I many students, doubling rates will cost a child. Republicans don’t care about joined the Army there was no prospect them $1,000 more for each year of col- educating people on the dangers of for me to go to college. I was 18 when lege. smoking? Who are they protecting I enlisted. When I finished my Army But instead of standing with stu- here? Certainly not our children and service—having been in Europe during dents, our friends on the Republican certainly not our students. the war—things looked bleak, but side are playing politics. They made it It is unconscionable. Republicans there was an opportunity that loomed clear that keeping student loan rates profess they want to keep loan rates in front of me, and that was an ability low is not a priority. They don’t see it low but only if we sacrifice programs to attend college. as something being worthwhile. Two that protect children from smoking ad- My family was faced with poverty Republican Senators have introduced diction and help women avoid breast and there wasn’t much money in the budget proposals that would allow stu- cancer and other deadly diseases. family, but there was something called dent loan interest rates to double. The Democrats have a better solu- the GI bill. The GI bill gave me a Yesterday, we saw 44 Senate Repub- tion. The bill Majority Leader REID has chance to achieve a dream. licans vote to prevent the Senate from introduced pays for keeping student I joined with a couple friends to form even considering our bill to keep stu- loan rates low by eliminating a tax a company. The company was called dent loan rates low. How heartless. convenience that millionaires and bil- ADP. The company that produces the How thoughtless it is to punish our lionaires use to avoid payroll taxes. labor statistics every month that this country this way. College is already Rather than choose to close this loop- country and the whole world sees. too expensive. Why would we put up hole, the Republicans choose to take When I was able to start this company obstacles to getting an education? this opportunity to talk our bill to with two other fellows, none of us had Republicans should listen to people death. They would rather see interest any money. The two of them were who are suffering from the high cost of rates double for students than force the brothers, and we didn’t have any re- college. There have been 1,400 people wealthy to pay their fair share of the sources at all. We had to start from who have written to me through mail country’s obligation. nothing. In the days that we had a or Facebook to say: Don’t let them do Student loans open the door to op- chance to get going, the future was it. Don’t let them double my rates. portunities. Interest rates have to be brightened a little bit by the fact that A single mother from New Jersey kept low to protect graduates from a an education was possible to have. who is helping her daughter pay for mountain of debt. That company we started with nothing college wrote to say that any increase I call on my professional experience today employs more than 50,000 people would create enormous hardship and an again, if I might. I finished college. My around the world. inability to continue to provide for the father passed away while he was in the The country invested in my genera- family. Another New Jerseyan says Army. He was only 43 years old. He left tion by helping us pay for college, and America will not be able to compete my mother a 37-year-old widow to care that investment helped create decades with the rest of the world if college is for herself and my sister. As luck had of prosperity. As a matter of fact, that accessible only to those who have the it, I got an education at Columbia Uni- generation—post-World War II—was ability to pay for it up front, and I versity, at the business school there. I called the greatest generation ever agree. We will not be able to compete if started a company I mentioned before seen in American history. Out of 16 we don’t have the educated people nec- called ADP. It provides services across million people who served in the Army, essary to fill the jobs that are avail- the world for those companies that 8 million people got a college education able. need help in doing their payroll, ac- through the GI bill, and thus this gen- Our Republican friends say they want counting, and other recordkeeping that eration that came out started us on a to prevent the doubling of interest companies must do. It only happened track for prosperity this country had rates. So why don’t they step up to the because we were able to get our edu- never seen. The investment the GI bill plate? I don’t understand that. They cation through the GI bill. There was made in people says that when we have say one thing on one hand: Oh, yes; we zero cost to those of us who served in a chance to educate people and get don’t want to increase the rates. On World War II and even some money to them to go to college or to attend a the other hand, they say we are not pay for books and for other necessities. university, that is the way we create going to help keep them at the lower So I call on my Republican col- the next great generation. rate they are now. They say in order to leagues to stop the obstructionism, Attending college has never before pay for keeping rates low for students, stop the politicking, and stop throwing been this expensive. The cost of tuition we have to cut vital funding for pro- obstacles in the way of young people at public universities is 37 percent grams that keep people healthy. Their who want to get an education and more expensive now than just 10 years bill would slash funding for prevention make a contribution to this society as ago. Think about that. If the average and public health funds, programs dedi- well as to themselves and elevate cost for a college 10 years ago was cated to stop devastating diseases be- America’s ability to deal with the com- $40,000, it now costs well over $50,000. fore they occur. Chronic diseases, such petition we see in the world. It is time As a result, more and more students as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, to do that.

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We that when people get out of college ticed that any bill that goes directly have not looked at a specific bill and they are not so burdened by debt that from the President to HARRY REID to tried to come up with a solution in they can’t get started in life, I say the floor doesn’t pass. A bill that goes committee. Nothing has been assigned keep them low so that America com- to committee, regardless of where the to that committee to finish. petes as it should—right at the top of source is, has a chance of a bipartisan Do we think we have any tax prob- the ladder with educated people, people solution. lems in this country? I think so. We who want to succeed but don’t have the I am the ranking member on the keep talking about tax reform, but we tools necessarily until they finish their Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- are not doing anything on tax reform. college education. Why put obstacles in sions Committee, and we have a user Instead, we are talking about the inter- the way? It is incomprehensible be- fee bill that passed nearly unanimously est rate on college student loans. It is cause there are a lot of good people on out of committee. We have the support extremely important to the 40 percent the other side. But why do they persist of the stakeholders. We have the sup- of the students who have a subsidized in obstructing the opportunity to even port of the companies. We have the loan who are going to be protected by discuss it? They want to filibuster it to support of Senate Republicans and this. It is extremely important to death. Filibuster, for those who don’t Democrats. We have even talked to the them. We keep talking about college know the term, means talk, talk, talk, House people about it. It is a bill that and the cost of college, but are we talk, talk—do anything but make ought to make it through here pretty doing anything about the cost of col- progress. quickly, and I suspect it will. When it lege? No, we are not. That should be So I hope we will say to those who does, I bet we don’t hear any comment disappointing to America. We ought to have been successful: Do your fair about it because that would make us be covering the big issues. share. Let your contribution to the look like a do-something Congress, Our committee did a bunch of hear- well-being of our country educate those which is what we ought to be. ings, and I asked for those hearings to who can learn and not make it so ex- My colleagues can’t tell me this is be on the cost of all college education. pensive, so out of reach that few will be the only issue that needs attention. Instead, what we did was beat up on able to take advantage of it. Yet we are going to spend a whole week private for-profit colleges. We did hear- I ask to please move this bill along. on this issue when both sides agree it ing after hearing after hearing, and Let’s let the American people at least ought to be at 3.4 percent. What we are some of those were a little suspect be- know what we think about this legisla- disagreeing on is how we will pay for cause I know at least one of the wit- tion to keep interest rates low. it. I have to tell my colleagues that the nesses called in to testify fell short in With that, I yield the floor. real answer isn’t either side’s answer, the market and was able to run down The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. but it could be worked out if it went to the colleges and thus make a lot of SANDERS). The Senator from Wyoming. committee. money off of his testimony. That is not Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, first, I ask I was told this was going to be a bi- how it is supposed to work. We could unanimous consent that immediately partisan, jointly discussed issue just have looked at all college costs and following my remarks, Senator UDALL before we left for the recess. Then this found some ways to drive down the of New Mexico be recognized to speak. bill was put forward, and no further price of college, but we didn’t do that. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without conversation was allowed on it. Our So now we are standing here and say- objection, it is so ordered. committee was left out of it. And we ing: Those darned Republicans aren’t Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I have been bring it to the floor, and they said we interested in the cost of college. How listening to these speeches for the last will have a fair and open debate. Yes, wrong can you be? couple of days—3 days, actually. If one look at this—there are two of us on the We started this debate on Monday, listens to the other side of the aisle, floor, and he is waiting to speak and he we voted on it on Tuesday, and then we one would think Republicans are is not listening to what I am saying, decided we would reconsider the vote. against college education. I don’t think and there isn’t anybody else listening That means the pollsters said that this there is a person in America who be- to what I am saying. Well, they might is a pretty good issue for that side of lieves that. One would also believe we be back watching the television and the aisle, and if they can drag it out want to raise the interest rates from picking it up there, and I certainly longer, they can do better. That is not 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent. There hope they are. what Congress is about. Congress is shouldn’t be anybody in America who Where we get the real discussion is in about solving problems. believes that either. We really think the committees. Small groups of people There are two sides to this, and in that for 1 year the rates on subsidized who are intensely interested in the the debate earlier, I said that if we Stafford loans ought to stay at the 3.4 issues come to those committees and would just allow a side-by-side so that percent, and maybe beyond that. we work it out. Senator HARKIN and I you get a vote and we get a vote, we The real issue isn’t the interest rate, will get amendments a couple of days could get something done and move on. and we can tell that from the speeches before the bill is to be marked up in The Senator from Iowa, Mr. HARKIN, that have been given. The real issue is committee to find out what said: I would let us do a side-by-side. the cost of college. Are we doing any- everybody’s ideas are for how it ought The next thing I know, the media is thing about the cost of college? No. to be changed, and we sit down and we saying: You were offered a side-by-side Does Congress have anything to do be- look through those and we say: Well, but you did not take it. Not true. We sides debate this particular issue? Evi- look at this pile here. They are all were offered an opportunity maybe to dently not. We are being called a do- pretty much the same amendment, but put a substitute amendment in at a fu- nothing Congress, but evidently we there are people from both sides of the ture time—maybe. That is not the don’t have anything else to do. It could aisle who are interested in it, so why same. That is not the same as getting be possible to go to something else, but don’t we just get those four people or the same kind of a vote on the same instead we have had one vote on this, those two people or those five people kind of an issue. And that is always and we still weren’t given an option for together and see if they can’t work what has been done. We have always al- this side of the aisle to have a vote on something out. It is really surprising lowed side-by-sides. But not on this our idea. So now we are going to get to because they usually can come up with one. We would rather have the debate vote on that same issue from Tuesday a few changed words that solve the going on and try and convince America once again—maybe sometime this problem in which they are interested. that both sides of the aisle are doing week or maybe not until next week. In- That is the way we get things done. the wrong thing. stead, we are going to stay right on That is not the way we are operating Not only are we giving the impres- this issue so that if we stay at exactly on the floor. sion that we are a do-nothing Congress,

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In other words, this is an- people from here and the people from bill. We have the authorization bill for other Warren Buffett thing. How many there together in a small group to defense which we debate each and millions do you think he makes in a work out a solution. That is what the every year, and about 100 other issues year that come into him as dividends? leader ought to be doing. That is why that need to come up here. But instead, If those did not count as dividends, he you send things to committee. But we we are not voting this week, except the would have to pay a Medicare percent- are not doing that. earlier vote on this particular bill and age tax on every dime of that. That is The other side has assured me that another reconsideration vote. If you what we are talking about here with even though we are not putting this keep doing the same thing, you ought the professionals whom we are going to money into the Medicare trust fund, to expect the same kind of results. discriminate against in a bit. We are that the Medicare trust fund will still One of the reasons we are voting saying that anything that counts as a have all of its money. Let me tell you against the bill that is on the floor is dividend for them, they are going to how that works. As an accountant in it has not been to committee so it has have to pay the Medicare tax on. Why the Senate—and there are only two of a lot of flaws in it. This is a poorly just pick on the professionals? Why not us now. For 15 years, I was the only drafted bill. Here is kind of how it pick on all small businesses? one. But there are two of us now. Here works: We have said that dentists and Of course, small business is the job is how it works: When the money doctors and other professionals who are creator for the country, so we should comes in, a bond is put in the Medicare in small corporations—we are picking not be picking on any of them. We drawer that says the Federal Govern- on small business here—are cheating should be making sure they are paying ment owes Medicare that amount of on their taxes. They are not paying a the taxes they owe, but that is not money. But we go ahead and spend the payroll tax on their dividends. what we are doing. And we are saying money. There is a law against that, and the Warren Buffett is a special case out They say: Well, this trust fund is still IRS can enforce that law, and does en- there, even though we like to talk intact. No. It only has debt in it. It force that law. The examples that have about a Warren Buffett tax every once does not have money in it. I discovered been given are times that they actually in a while, but we are not going to in that trying to get some money out of a caught people doing that and enforced this case. trust fund once. They said: Well, you it and won. But to do an audit on this, What we are talking about is the tax cannot get it out unless you put money it would probably take a maximum of that would be for Social Security and in. What kind of bank account is that? 30 minutes of computer time to find Medicare. If they are not paying that, What kind of a trust fund is that? That every small business corporation that they ought to be paying it. But we are is what Social Security and Medicare might be cheating on their payroll saying that is a good pay-for. are. They are a bunch of bonds in a taxes. But instead of doing that, we are How many times do you think we can drawer that the Federal Government going to use it as a pay-for, and we are take the money that is supposed to go says we are good for. The way we are saying it is only doctors and dentists to Social Security and Medicare and spending, we may not be able to be and lawyers and accountants and other spend it on something else and hope good for that. People ought to be con- professionals who are doing this. Social Security and Medicare continue cerned about that. Well, there are a whole bunch of peo- to exist? That is what we are doing So that is where we are. We are talk- ple who have small business corpora- here. We are saying we are going to ing about taking the Medicare money tions. Small business corporations are take the money from the doctors and and the Social Security money, putting an important way to finance small the dentists and other professionals bonds in a drawer, using the money, businesses, and it is a little less com- and we are going to make them pay a and saying all is well in the world and plicated than the big corporations. But Social Security and Medicare tax, but everything is paid for. we usually do not pick on them specifi- we are not going to put that into Medi- Our side has said, there is a health cally, and we usually do not separate care, we are not going to put that into care slush fund and there are not any them into separate groups. This one is Social Security. Instead, we are going criteria set up on it. There are some just the professionals. It does not cover to give it to college students so they broad categories it can be spent on, but the rest of them. have a reduction in their loan. there are no real criteria on it, and it I asked the question earlier. I said: It is kind of interesting. The Depart- has more than enough money to pay Does that mean you are saving the oth- ment of Education borrows their for this. The only person who gets to ers for a pay-for for something else? If money at 2.8 percent, maximum, and decide how that money is given out is there is a problem, we ought to solve they are loaning it out to college stu- the Secretary of Health and Human the problem. But the problem can eas- dents at 3.4 percent for subsidized stu- Services, and she has a lot of flexibility ily be solved by the IRS by doing the dent loans and 6.8 percent for unsub- on that. There is a lot of money com- proper job of auditing, if that is the sidized student loans. The law says ing in—maybe at least $2 billion every case. But these small business corpora- that on July 1 it is supposed to go to year allocated to that, and there is al- tions are declaring that a lot of their 6.8 percent for both subsidized and un- ready money in that fund, as it started profit is a dividend. subsidized student loans. Where do you with more. I think the estimate was Here is an interesting part: We are think that profit goes? Well, we al- actually $80 billion over the life of the not talking about the income tax they ready spend that on other projects. health care bill. The President himself pay on that. They are having to pay That is why it needs to go to 6.8 per- has helped himself to that when we did the income tax. Unlike a big corpora- cent, so we can pay for what we prom- the payroll tax holiday extension. That tion, they are paying the income tax ised we would pay for. But if we freeze is where the money came from for that. on their personal tax form the minute the interest rate on subsidized loans at So our side has said: Why don’t we it is earned, not when it gets actually 3.4 percent for one-year, we still have use that again? That is supposedly real distributed. to pay for the other things. So what we money. But one thing that both sides Most of the small businesspeople are going to do is, we are going to take are doing—they are saying: OK, we are have to pay the tax on it but leave it in money that ought to go to Medicare, going to freeze the interest rate for 1 the business so they can grow their and we are going to give it to college year, but we are counting revenue that business. I have been there. I have had students. So it is a dilemma. is supposed to come in for 10 years. a small business corporation. I know, We want to make sure the rate stays How many people in America can while you would like to take the at 3.4 percent. But this body, debating say: I am going to have this salary, and money out, if you want your business back and forth, without getting any I might have it for 10 years, but I need

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Once again, the American But, again, under our accounting sys- that affect all of America, not just 40 people look on in dismay. tem, that does not go down as the same percent of the students at about a cost The Senate was once called the kind of liability and debt situation of $7 a month. greatest deliberative body in the world. that increases the debt ceiling or in- So with that plea, I yield the floor. Now it reminds me of that song, ‘‘The creases the debt for the country. So it The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Sound of Silence,’’ ‘‘and no one dared is a very clever tactic to use, but it is ator from New Mexico. disturb the sound of silence.’’ not honest with the American people. Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. I thank That is what we hear more and Yes, I am upset we are spending all you for the recognition, Mr. President. more—silence. No debate, no discus- this time on this reconsideration of a Let me say, I have been sitting here sion. Yesterday’s vote was the 21st fili- vote that we had. When you do not listening to my colleague, the Senator buster by Republicans of a Democratic make any changes, you can expect the from Wyoming, and I think he makes bill this Congress—the 21st—and the vote to come out exactly the same. But some good points. I think we do need a year is young. it allows us days to harangue each more open process. I think we need to This ugly parade of filibusters—and other, and that is the wrong way to do try as much as possible to work with for what? Let’s see. To block the Presi- it. each other in the committee process. I dent’s job bill, to stop the repeal of tax I have asked the leader to pull this do not think there is any doubt about breaks for big oil companies, to not bill down, send it to committee, give that. I think we need to allow germane help local governments pay for teach- them a limited amount of time to work amendments and have a good, robust ers and first responders, to prevent a on it, and see if they can come up with debate on the bills that are on the minimum tax on households earning a solution that both sides would like floor. more than $1 million a year, and now it and one that does not have a lot of But what I want to talk about today is student loans—another filibuster, loopholes in it. is the fact that we are in a filibuster. more sounds of silence. I have previously joined my col- Loopholes? Well, when we are talking Fifty-two of us wanted to move for- leagues and friends, Senator MERKLEY about these small business corpora- ward on this bill and 45 of us did not. of Oregon and Senator HARKIN of Iowa, tions for doctors and dentists, et That is why we are locked in this situ- to push for fundamental reforms in cetera, we said: If they make more ation. how the Senate operates. The reason than $250,000 a year and if the small I rise with regret today, and there is then and even more abundantly clear business corporation has three stock- much to regret about yesterday’s vote now is that the Senate was broken. holders or less. I do not think they are on the student loan bill. First, I regret This is tragic. At a time when our cheating to the degree that they say the false choice between helping stu- country needs us to act, we do almost this money would come in. But if they dents or funding preventive health nothing. It is no wonder that are, I can see the wheels turning out care. Most Americans support student Congress’s approval ratings are at an there and people saying: Let’s see, I loans. Most Americans see the value of all-time low. Instead of working to have three people in my corporation. preventive health care. Yet my col- solve the major problems our country Oh, my son is not in the corporation leagues on the other side of the aisle faces, we retreat to the shadows. yet, so we will make that a fourth one. would ask that we sacrifice one for the In order to have real change in the When we get the fourth person in the other. process, the Senate has to change the corporation, we are exempted from An affordable education should not way we go about business. I have advo- this. be held hostage to cuts in preventive cated, and will continue to do so, that How much money do you think is health care. That is not a choice; it is the Senate, at the beginning of each going to come in through that pro- an ultimatum. Congress, should adopt its own rules by posal? That is what can be worked out Have we come to this? We teach our a simple majority vote. The Constitu- if it goes to committee. So, I again ask children to set goals, to set priorities. tion clearly gives us this authority, the leader to send it to a committee, It should surprise no one that they se- and it is time to exercise it. Yet at the give them a limited amount of time to riously question our goals, our prior- beginning of each Congress, the Senate, work on it, and see if they can come up ities. It is like a bus heading toward a unlike the House of Representatives, with a solution that both sides will cliff. We can turn it around, and we doesn’t vote to adopt its rules. The like because both sides said the inter- ought to be able to do so without Senate simply accepts the rules of the est rate ought to be 3.4 percent for the throwing students underneath it. previous Congress—rules that lead to next year. The other side says they care about the unfettered abuse of filibusters, Then we ought to take a look at the our Nation’s students too. Perhaps, but rules that have made the Senate a cost of all college education. As all the there is caring, and then there is devo- graveyard of good ideas. people have said, college is important. tion. Once again, their devotion is for When we fail to reform our rules, Education after high school is impor- the wealthiest among us and not for their abuse becomes an entrenched tant. We had one hearing on that in the the 7 million students who are worried part of the Senate’s culture. That is HELP Committee too. When we were about how they will pay for their edu- where we are today—after years of fili- scheduled to have that hearing—I cation. buster abuse, we have turned the Sen- make a weekly trip out to Wyoming Back to choices. As any bright col- ate into a supermajoritarian body. To and travel around the State so I get to lege student can tell us, it always do anything in today’s Senate requires talk to a lot of people—I happened to comes down to choices. How do we pro- 60 votes. be talking to some sixth graders, and I tect the Stafford Student Loan Pro- Yesterday’s vote on the student loan said: We are going to have this hearing, gram? By further cuts to preventive bill was a prime example. We can’t and the title of it is: Is education after health care? By weakening research to even get onto the bill. Fifty-two Sen- high school important? Do you know prevent disease? By cutting our re- ators voted to move forward, but 45 what. Those kids all said yes. We did sponse to public health emergencies? Senators chose to filibuster. Once not have to bring in some people from No, of course not. We do it by closing again, minority obstruction prevents Harvard and Stanford to convince us of a tax loophole, by requiring the majority rule. That is not democratic, that. We could have been talking about wealthy to pay their fair share of pay- and it is not how our Founders in- the cost of college, which would get roll taxes. tended the Senate to operate. more people going to college, and not I submit that this is not, and should This has to change. A new Congress just college but some of the tech not be, a tough choice, but apparently will begin next January. Right now, we

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Because of this education, however, I The Senate will have many new am facing about $20,000 of debt with a low- now procedurally in the Senate on the paying job. Members next January, and I think issue of student loan debt and the in- most of them will want to become part terest rates that we charge those who Alexandra is deeply concerned about of a functioning legislative body, one take out Stafford loans, but also the the significant debt she faces, and she where they can bring their best ideas larger question of student loan debt urged me to work hard to freeze the in- and have them debated, a body where and how we make the highway, the terest rate on her student loan rather all views are heard and considered but pathway, to higher education for than letting it double. I agree with Alexandra and fully sup- majority rule is once again the norm. America’s students clearer, fairer, and port efforts on this floor to fix this That institution cannot exist under the more predictable. short-term problem by freezing inter- existing rules, and we continue to Yates once said that education is not est rates on Stafford loans. prove that on a daily basis. the filling of an empty bucket but the I am disappointed that yesterday’s The reforms Senators HARKIN, lighting of a fire. Educating our young vote—the failure to invoke cloture—to MERKLEY, and I proposed at the begin- people is one of the most important get past a filibuster by the other party ning of this Congress had strong sup- things we do as a society. In lighting has prevented the Senate from moving port, but it did not pass. So here we the fire of curiosity, imagination, en- forward and discussing a possible real- are, 21 filibusters later, and the line of thusiasm, entrepreneurship, and cre- istic solution. Americans who wait for a Congress ativity, particularly higher education that works, that actually gets things It is important for the Congress to is one of the things that distinguishes confront this rise in interest rates, and done, and that comes together to find the United States from many other solutions—that line just got longer by I hope we can come to a bipartisan con- countries around the world. We have sensus. But let’s be clear. Even doing about 7 million students. long had an enormous advantage in Several of my constituents have that will not solve the larger long-term having one of the world’s greatest edu- problem. Addressing this rise in inter- watched and have seen this filibuster cational systems. proceed, and they have written me on est rates would not change how much As the occupant of the chair knows, my Facebook page. I thought I would students borrow, numbers that are only in Vermont and in Delaware today share a couple of those comments be- steadily growing. there are so many working families cause they really go to the heart of Just this week our Nation’s cumu- who deeply question whether the path- what is happening on student loans. lative student loan debt total crossed way toward higher education for their Tracy Edwards writes me, saying the $1 trillion threshold. That is an children will be as predictable, fair, that student loans are vital. She says: enormous burden on young people just and straight as it has been for past getting started in life and in their ca- My daughter graduates this Saturday from generations. When I meet with business UNM. Without student loans, this day would reers. If we are to really address this not have come. owners, innovators, job creators, they challenge, we have to help students deliver the same message: They have Her daughter would not have grad- make smart decisions about financing jobs. They are ready to hire people who uated. their education. have the education and the skills they We can empower students to make In 6 months, we will start repayment of need to compete and participate in the those loans. I am not asking anyone else to more informed choices by fully under- pay my daughter’s loan, but why should we modern economy. standing the relationship between their be punished with an increase for trying to Today, with more than 12.5 million debt, their choice of major or studies, ensure our children get a solid education? If Americans out of work, including more and their future career path by pro- a bankruptcy is filed, you could lose your than 30,000 Delawareans who are out of viding more and earlier and better in- home, your car, and your credit, but student work, the question is, How do we make formation about this. loans are mandated for repayment, no mat- higher education, skills training, voca- Financial literacy, and a clear under- ter what. Is it too much to ask for a fair in- tional schools, and community college standing of how or whether borrowing terest rate? I think the 1 percent will not be more affordable and accessible? One happy until it is a world of the haves and will help raise their earning potential have nots. thing we can do, and have to do, is ad- later is a key part of the real solution dress the staggering debt that lingers Thank you, Tracy. to our country’s ongoing and exploding with graduates sometimes decades Donna Kubiak writes this: student loan debt. after completing school. I agree . . . my daughter is a single mom of We can also seek creative solutions 3 kids and working on her degree to teach el- We are faced with two problems. One that look beyond the obvious and real- ementary school . . . without financial aid, is a short-term problem and one is ly work to make higher education she will have to work for a minimum wage longer term. The short-term problem is more affordable for more students. job and get welfare indefinitely. that without immediate congressional That is why I am so glad to work with Thank you, Donna, for that com- action, student loan interest rates for my friend, Congressman CHAKA FATTAH ment. millions of Americans will double on of Philadelphia, PA, on new legislation Mr. President, as we know, this issue July 1. to encourage private investment in col- is absolutely crucial to 7 million Amer- If we allow rates on federally sub- lege scholarships. Congressman FATTAH ican students who don’t want to see sidized Stafford loans to increase from showed tremendous leadership in those interest rates skyrocket a couple 3.4 to 6.8 percent, we will saddle stu- crafting this bill. We introduce a new months from now. I believe the esti- dent borrowers with an additional $6.3 tax credit that will help more kids af- mate is about $1,000 per student. They billion in interest payments. In Dela- ford a college education, entitled Com- can’t afford that, and we need to get ware, this could impact more than munities Committed to College Tax this bill on the Senate floor. We need 18,000 student borrowers, burdening Credit Act of 2012. to cut out the filibusters and settle families who are still struggling to re- The bill provides tax incentives to down and do the amendment process, cover from the recession with unex- encourage private donors to support the debate, and produce a bill. pected additional bills. Lots of people and sustain educational trusts that I suggest the absence of a quorum. have contacted my office—called or make higher education possible for all The PRESIDING OFFICER. The written or sent me postings on the young people of a chosen commu- clerk will call the roll. Facebook, and they have tweeted to nity. These private donors, encouraged The legislative clerk proceeded to contact my office and many others by a 50-percent tax credit, will help call the roll. here about their concerns. fund need-based college scholarships,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:48 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MY6.041 S09MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S3018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 9, 2012 fueling a new generation of achieve- I thank the Chair. done before July 1. We all agree we ment by making higher education more The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. should. President Obama and even Gov- affordable and reducing the need for MERKLEY). The Senator from Illinois. ernor Romney said we should get this student loans. But equally important, Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I thank done. But not a single Republican Sen- in places such as Syracuse where these my colleague from Delaware for speak- ator would vote with us—not one. Not programs are already in place, it ing to some critical issues. It is a one Senator would join us to bring the changes expectations. When young peo- shame we are not in a position where bill to the floor. That is why we sit ple, in the very beginning of school- we can offer the Senator’s amend- here literally wasting our time and the ing—from the first, second, and third ments, but, as he knows and as he time of taxpayers over an issue we grade—know there is some possibility, spoke to in his speech, the decision should not even have to debate. some savings account, some commu- yesterday by the Republicans to go I don’t know about the Presiding Of- nity program that will fund their high- into a filibuster—which is what we are ficer, but I had to borrow some money er education, the likelihood they will having on the floor and which is why to go to school, and I borrowed it from finish high school and go on to college there are so few people and nothing the Federal Government. It was called increases by four to seven times. really happening aside from some real- the National Defense Education Act. I support Congressman FATTAH’s in- ly outstanding speeches—is a decision They created it back in the late 1950s, novative effort to support community they have made time and again. early 1960s, because we were scared to trusts that support higher education. This was rarely used in the history of death of the Russians and sputnik. We That is one idea for looking beyond the the Senate—the filibuster. Oh, ‘‘Mr. thought, they can take over the world. box and working to make higher edu- Smith Goes to Washington’’—some They have the bomb, and now they are cation more accessible. people will remember that movie, and the first in space with that little bas- Here is another. The American in the 1960s during the civil rights de- ketball-sized satellite. So we thought Dream Accounts Act is a bipartisan, bi- bate, they may remember that too. it was time for America to get up and cameral bill to encourage real partner- Sometimes it was used during the Viet- get moving, and we created, for the ships between schools, colleges, non- nam war, maybe. But it has rarely been first time in our history, student loans profits, and businesses to develop se- used. Now it has become so routine, so available to nonveterans. We gave help cure, Web-based, individual, portable commonplace, that day after weary to veterans in the GI bill after World student accounts that contain informa- day people who subscribe to C–SPAN War II, but these were for nonveterans. tion about each student’s academic on their cable channels are calling in I got one. I signed up for it. preparedness and skills. It also directly to the cable providers and asking for When I graduated from law school in tackles the issue of student loan debt their money back because nothing is the late 1960s, they added up all the by working with students on financial happening on the floor of the Senate. money I had borrowed—college and law literacy from a very young age. Instead And whose fault is that? It is our fault. school—from the Federal Government. of having each of these different re- It is our fault. When an issue such as I remember the day I brought the let- sources available, as they are now, sep- this—the one that brought on this fili- ter home to my wife, baby in arms and arately siloed, it connects them across buster—is explained to the American another one on the way, and said: My existing education programs at the people, they shake their heads and ask: student loans have all been added up. State and Federal level. What are you doing in Washington? She said: How much? I am grateful to Senator BINGAMAN of Well, here is what this is all about. I said: It is $8,500. She said: We will never be able to pay New Mexico and Senator RUBIO of Flor- On July 1, the interest rate on student that back. ida for joining me as original cospon- loans through the Federal Government And I said: I know, but we have to doubles. It goes from 3.4 percent to 6.8 sors here in the Senate. This bill is a try. We have a year before the first percent unless we do something. So we potentially powerful step toward help- payment is due. ing more students of all income levels have a bill we brought to the floor yes- My first job out of law school paid and backgrounds access, afford, and terday. We said: Let’s bring this bill in, $15,000 a year, to put things in perspec- complete a college education. It is debate it, vote on it, and let’s change tive. rooted in my own experience with the I the law so that we can protect these Now look what students are faced Have a Dream Foundation, which has students and families. Let’s freeze that with today. They are lucky to get out helped more than 15,000 young people increase and keep it at the original 3.4 with an average indebtedness of all over the country to achieve the percent. Now, what is that worth? For $24,000—very lucky. For a lot of stu- dream of higher education. someone borrowing $20,000 over the dents, that isn’t even possible. They If we want American companies, course of their college education, it is get more deeply in debt as they go American workers, and American fami- worth $4,000. If that is your son or through school. They say: Well, you lies to compete and win in the global daughter and you happened to cosign told me to finish my education so I economy, we have to help our students with them, $4,000 is nothing to sneeze would have a better life and realize my afford higher education. It really is at. dream. I can’t quit now. I have to bor- that simple. I look forward to working The Pew Foundation did a survey of row some more money and finish next with my colleagues to find solutions working families across America, I say year and the following year or I have that promote affordable, accessible to the Presiding Officer, the Senator wasted it all. If I am a college dropout, higher education because early action from Vermont, and they asked a very what do I have to show for it—no di- and early engagement can help change basic question of the working-family ploma, just the debt. the future and the outcomes for our population. The question was how So we asked families across Illinois kids and make it possible for them to many of them could come up with to get in touch with us and tell us achieve the American dream. $2,000 in 30 days—2,000 bucks. Maybe about student debt as they see it in It is my hope that we can overcome there was an emergency in their their lives. We know nationally that this needless filibuster, yesterday’s set- home—a water pipe just broke or the student debt in October of 2010, for the back, and that all of us can come to- furnace broke down. My daughter just first time in history, surpassed credit gether and achieve what we say we went to the hospital. But how many card debt. People owe more money on want to do together—a responsible could come up with $2,000 was the ques- student loans than on their credit path forward that avoids needless addition, and only half responded that they cards, and it is growing—dramatically tional burdens on working families try- could. Half of the working families in growing. When you meet these fami- ing to finance their children’s edu- America have access to $2,000. So what lies, it is sometimes a sobering mo- cation—and that we can look seriously does $4,000 or more in interest being ment. at these two proposals I have touched paid mean? For a Senator, not much. I was at a college in Chicago last on briefly today that will help our stu- For an average working person, a lot. week and met a student, a lovely dents of the future understand and af- Now, what happened yesterday? We young lady majoring in art, which my ford higher education to make their called this bill and said: Let’s move it, daughter majored in, so I have no prob- American dream possible. let’s start debating it, and let’s get it lems with that because she is a great

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I think it will be Once you fall on hard times you can never This Senate Chamber is supposed to about another $60,000 of debt. get a good job in the finance or insurance in- be about deliberation, amendment, and I think she was 25 years old. Think dustry. Your credit is no good. Bad credit debate. At the end of the day we put about that. Think about what she has means no good job. our fate in the hands of those gathered just done to herself. First, she did what Then he decided to go back to school here and have a vote, up or down, win she was told to do—to get a college de- to pursue his MBA in marketing. Still, or lose. I know the Presiding Officer gree. Then she got so deeply into debt with no decent pay, he couldn’t repay has had some that have won and some that she is going to come to realize— his student loan. So he went back to that have lost and so have I. But that sadly come to realize—it is going to in- school so he could defer the student is what it is supposed to be all about. fluence so many decisions in her life. loan again. He still doesn’t have a job Instead, my voice echoes through an Will she ever be able to buy a car, get that pays enough for him to pay off his empty Chamber. The people who forced married, buy a home, have children? loan balance and help his daughter pay the filibuster and stopped us from tak- Each one of those decisions along the her balance. ing up the student loans are gone. Not way is going to be based on her student So here we have mom and dad still a one of them is here. loan indebtedness. with student debt and struggling to Last night, I was one of the last So is it right for us to keep the inter- find a decent job. speakers, and I looked over there to an est rate low on student loans? Of Sharon Sikes from Chicago wrote empty side of the aisle and I said: Of all course. Why do we want to make it any about her son. She lost her job shortly the people who objected to our going to worse for her or anyone else who bor- before her son started college. Each se- the bill, not a single one of them is rows money after July 1? We should be mester his tuition kept going up. This here. They are all out to dinner. That doing this, and we shouldn’t be squab- is something we hear about very often. isn’t right. bling over it. We were sent here to Her son’s degree is in journalism and I know the Presiding Officer has been solve these problems, not to go into mass communication—not a field pushing for changes in the Senate filibusters—one more Republican fili- where you can find a lot of jobs these rules. It would strike me that if some- buster. I don’t want to get partisan days. His loan payments are about to one wants to stop the consideration of about it, but they didn’t provide a sin- kick in, and he works as a cook in an a bill before the Senate, they ought to gle vote—not one—to help us move to Irish pub. He makes enough for his park their posterior in one of these this issue. basic expenses—food and keeping his chairs and be prepared to take on all So on our Web site we asked families bicycle running so he can go back and comers to explain why. If they don’t to tell us their stories. I just spoke forth to work. She said she honestly have the time or inclination to do it, about a young student, but many of doesn’t know what he is going to do then for goodness’ sake don’t start a these students have parents and grand- when the student loan payments kick filibuster. One of the rule changes we parents who sign up to help them. They in. His debt from the State university have talked about says that if it is that say: Yes, we will cosign the note be- tuition has left the family with more important to stop the business of the cause we want our granddaughter or than $60,000 in loans, and he is cooking Senate—as we are doing now—they our daughter to finish school; let me in an Irish pub. ought to at least have to stay on the help. Sharon says she is in her sixties and floor of the Senate to defend their posi- About 6 weeks ago, the New York nobody is lining up to give her a job. Times reported a story in which a tion. Is that too much to ask, that they She had hoped to be able to help her don’t go out to dinner and check in the woman had her Social Security check son pay his loans off sooner. She says: garnished for student loans. It wasn’t a next day to make certain that lunch is He deserves a chance to follow his passion going to be served on time? loan she took out, it was a loan she without being saddled with years of debt. guaranteed for her granddaughter. Her I think this issue gets to the heart of Jill Shakely from Rockford started granddaughter defaulted, and they what our economy is facing, what fami- out at Rock Valley Community Col- went after grandma. She now receives lies are facing, and what the Senate re- a smaller Social Security check be- lege, which I think is a smart deci- fuses to face. This Republican fili- cause of the student loan and her good- sion—to go to a community college if buster has stopped us from taking up a ness in helping her granddaughter. you are not sure or at least you want measure that would reduce the interest That is the reality of this debt. It an affordable first year or two of col- rate on student loans from 6.8 percent trickles through entire families—fami- lege. She started out at Rock Valley, to 3.4 percent. In my State of Illinois, lies with guaranteed loans that, when and when she graduated in 2002, she de- 365,000 students will be affected if that they go into default, mom and dad cided she wanted to continue her edu- interest rate goes up. It isn’t fair to keep working well past what they cation and pursue a 4-year degree. She them. It isn’t fair at all. It isn’t fair to thought was their retirement age. didn’t have any support from her fam- be stuck in the middle of a filibuster I have to say, the more I watch this, ily. They couldn’t help her pay for it. when we ought to be rolling up our the more I am concerned about this So she took out students loans. The sleeves and tackling this issue. student debt bomb that could go off, if tuition was $26,000 a year, and it added The House passed a bill on student it hasn’t already. I worry about what it up quickly. She doesn’t own a home loans. Just to give an idea of how there will do to these families and to the rep- and makes a salary some would say is is a different approach to things, the utation of a college degree. There are pretty small. She spends a large per- House Republicans—with very little, if people who are skeptical today about centage of her salary on her loans. She any, Democratic support—said: OK. We mortgages. They wonder, why would I would like to go back to school but will lower the interest rate on student take out a mortgage on a home if the can’t take on any more debt. She is loans, and here is how we will pay for value of the home is going to plummet? worried about how it will affect her fu- it. We will take money out of a preven- That skepticism doesn’t help us build ture. She said that keeping interest tive health care program. In other hope in communities and neighbor- rates low will help students like her. words, we will reduce childhood immu- hoods. What if we reach that level of Who wants to argue against this situ- nizations, and the money we save by skepticism when it comes to higher ation? Who believes we ought to raise not vaccinating children, we will use education? So this is part of the con- the cost of student loans? Who thinks that to bring student loan interest versation. that is in the best interest of this coun- rates down. Let me tell my colleagues about try in terms of encouraging young peo- How about that for a Faustian some of the stories I have heard. ple to go to school and getting them choice? How about that for a deal with Dewaine Nelson from Rockford con- out of school without a mountain of the devil? We will run the risk that tacted our office. Dewaine’s daughter debt which crushes them? children will get childhood diseases,

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One would think that some peo- America who desperately need our ple, instead of putting their hand on who are members of the Communist Party. help. Of course, it’s not unusual for some renegade the Bible and swearing to uphold the lawmaker from either side of the aisle to say Constitution, put their hand on the Mr. President, I yield the floor, and I suggest the absence of a quorum. something outrageous. What made West’s Bible and swore to uphold the Tax Code comment—right out of the McCarthyite as it stands, without a word being The PRESIDING OFFICER. The playbook of the 1950s—so striking was the al- changed. I didn’t. That Tax Code is a clerk will call the roll. most complete lack of condemnation from law written by men and women, some Republican congressional leaders or other The assistant legislative clerk pro- major party figures, including the remaining of great intellect and some bowing to ceeded to call the roll. special interests. Our job every year is presidential candidates. It’s not that the GOP leadership agrees to look at it and see if it makes sense. Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the order for the with West; it is that such extreme remarks The way we pay for the student loan and views are now taken for granted. interest rate to stay affordable is clos- quorum call be rescinded. We have been studying Washington politics ing a loophole in the Tax Code used by The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and Congress for more than 40 years, and accountants and lawyers to avoid pay- objection, it is so ordered. never have we seen them this dysfunctional. ing taxes. They have made out pretty In our past writings, we have criticized both well under that provision for a while. Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, yester- parties when we believed it was warranted. But why should they have that for life? day I spoke on the floor about the Today, however, we have no choice but to ac- Democratic bill to reduce interest knowledge that the core of the problem lies Are they now entitled to that? Is that with the Republican Party. an entitlement they get for life? I don’t rates on student loans, and I was la- menting the fact that our Republican The GOP has become an insurgent outlier think so. I think it is a loophole we can in American politics. It is ideologically ex- close, save the money, and reduce stu- colleagues would not even permit us to treme; scornful of compromise; unmoved by dent loans—not at the expense of chil- turn to the bill. They were filibus- conventional understanding of facts, evi- dren being immunized against whoop- tering a motion to proceed to the bill dence and science; and dismissive of the le- ing cough and measles. That is what it which meant we could no longer work gitimacy of its political opposition. comes down to. on it. That is why this floor today is so When one party moves this far from the empty. We should have been here work- mainstream, it makes it nearly impossible House Republicans seem to think for the political system to deal construc- that is a pretty good tradeoff. I don’t. ing on a student loan bill which is so tively with the country’s challenges. Let’s at least debate it on the floor of critical to so many college students ‘‘Both sides do it’’ or ‘‘There is plenty of the Senate instead of getting locked and their families across the country. blame to go around’’ are the traditional ref- into a worthless filibuster again and The interest rates on these student uges for an American news media intent on again and again. That is where we are. loans, which are the Stafford loans, the proving its lack of bias, while political sci- Many of us have gone to our official Federal subsidized loans, is going to go entists prefer generality and neutrality when Web sites and invited people living in from 3 percent to 6 percent. We want to discussing partisan polarization. Many self- styled bipartisan groups, in their search for our States to send us their stories get it back down. This is important to common ground, propose solutions that about student loans. I have read three 7.5 million students and their families. move both sides to the center, a strategy of them here. I can tell you many more When I concluded my remarks, Sen- that is simply untenable when one side is so from those I witnessed just this last far out of reach. ator BROWN from Massachusetts took week going through my State, going It is clear that the center of gravity in the to the floor. He expressed shock that I from Chicago to Peoria to Decatur and Republican Party has shifted sharply to the was concerned about Republican fili- all points in between. The stories just right. Its once-legendary moderate and cen- come crushing in one after the other, busters and started to talk about how ter-right legislators in the House and the cooperative the Republicans have been, Senate—think Bob Michel, Mickey Edwards, and they are reminders that what we John Danforth, Chuck Hagel—are virtually do on the floor of the Senate makes a pointing to a few issues where we have worked together. Look, I am here to extinct. real difference in the lives of families The post-McGovern Democratic Party, by across America. say that working together in a bipar- contrast, while losing the bulk of its con- I have said it before: I wouldn’t be tisan manner on a few issues is fine, servative Dixiecrat contingent in the dec- standing here today without student but we need to work together in a bi- ades after the civil rights revolution, has re- loans. The government loaned me the partisan manner on almost all the tained a more diverse base. Since the Clinton money, and somehow or another I paid issues we work on because the Amer- presidency, it has hewed to the center-left on issues from welfare reform to fiscal policy. it back. I didn’t think I could, but I ican people are counting on us. Because there are a handful of issues on which While the Democrats may have moved from did, hoping the next generation could their 40-yard line to their 25, the Republicans use that money to get their own stu- the Republicans cooperated, let’s not have gone from their 40 to somewhere behind dent loans. It is part of the kind of come down to the floor and say every- their goal post. trust we have, one generation helping thing is perfect and Republicans are What happened? Of course, there were larg- another. So are we going to let these not blocking us, when, in fact, they are er forces at work beyond the realignment of students down? Are we going to let this blocking us. the South. They included the mobilization of filibuster be the end of the conversa- social conservatives after the 1973 Roe v. The Democrats essentially retook Wade decision, the anti-tax movement tion? the Senate in 2007. Since then, these launched in 1978 by California’s Proposition I have listened to the Republican Republican filibusters have been off 13, the rise of conservative talk radio after a leader come to the floor day after day the charts. Don’t take my word for it, congressional pay raise in 1989, and the and say: Oh, this is just a political listen to congressional scholars Thom- emergence of Fox News and right-wing blogs. stunt. Where is the stunt? What it But the real move to the bedrock right as Mann and Norman Ornstein. They comes down to is we want to bring the starts with two names: Newt Gingrich and recently wrote an opinion piece in the bill to the floor and open it to an Grover Norquist. Washington Post. It was based on a amendment process. From the day he entered Congress in 1979, To my friends on the Republican study. I ask unanimous consent to Gingrich had a strategy to create a Repub- have that printed in the RECORD. lican majority in the House: convincing vot- side, give us your best ideas. Put them ers that the institution was so corrupt that in amendment form. Bring them to the There being no objection, the mate- anyone would be better than the incumbents, floor. Let’s debate them. Let’s vote. We rial was ordered to be printed in the especially those in the Democratic majority. will do the same. Who knows, we may RECORD, as follows: It took him 16 years, but by bringing ethics

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I wouldn’t have NUNNELEE (Miss.), have faced primary chal- around the country to run against Wash- voted for it.’’ lenges from the right for being too ington, Democrats and Congress, Gingrich And seven Republican co-sponsors of a Sen- accommodationist. And Mitt Romney’s rhet- accomplished his goal. ate resolution to create a debt-reduction oric and positions offer no indication that he Ironically, after becoming speaker, Ging- panel voted in January 2010 against their would govern differently if his party cap- rich wanted to enhance Congress’s reputa- own resolution, solely to keep it from get- tures the White House and both chambers of tion and was content to compromise with ting to the 60-vote threshold Republicans de- Congress. President Bill Clinton when it served his in- manded and thus denying the president a We understand the values of mainstream terests. But the forces Gingrich unleashed seeming victory. journalists, including the effort to report destroyed whatever comity existed across This attitude filters down far deeper than both sides of a story. But a balanced treat- party lines, activated an extreme and the party leadership. Rank-and-file GOP vot- ment of an unbalanced phenomenon distorts virulently anti-Washington base—most reers endorse the strategy that the party’s reality. If the political dynamics of Wash- cently represented by tea party activists— elites have adopted, eschewing compromise ington are unlikely to change anytime soon, and helped drive moderate Republicans out to solve problems and insisting on principle, at least we should change the way that re- of Congress. (Some of his progeny, elected in even if it leads to gridlock. Democratic vot- ality is portrayed to the public. the early 1990s, moved to the Senate and po- ers, by contrast, along with self-identified Our advice to the press: Don’t seek profes- larized its culture in the same way.) independents, are more likely to favor deal- sional safety through the even-handed, Norquist, meanwhile, founded Americans making over deadlock. unfiltered presentation of opposing views. for Tax Reform in 1985 and rolled out his Democrats are hardly blameless, and they Which politician is telling the truth? Who is Taxpayer Protection Pledge the following have their own extreme wing and their own taking hostages, at what risks and to what year. The pledge, which binds its signers to predilection for hardball politics. But these ends? never support a tax increase (that includes tendencies do not routinely veer outside the Also, stop lending legitimacy to Senate closing tax loopholes), had been signed as of normal bounds of robust politics. If any- filibusters by treating a 60-vote hurdle as last year by 238 of the 242 House Republicans thing, under the presidencies of Clinton and routine. The framers certainly didn’t intend and 41 of the 47 GOP senators, according to Obama, the Democrats have become more of it to be. Report individual senators’ abusive ATR. The Norquist tax pledge has led to a status-quo party. They are centrist protec- use of holds and identify every time the mi- other pledges, on issues such as climate tors of government, reluctantly willing to nority party uses a filibuster to kill a bill or change, that create additional litmus tests revamp programs and trim retirement and nomination with majority support. that box in moderates and make cross-party health benefits to maintain its central com- Look ahead to the likely consequences of coalitions nearly impossible. For Repub- mitments in the face of fiscal pressures. voters’ choices in the November elections. licans concerned about a primary challenge No doubt, Democrats were not exactly How would the candidates govern? What from the right, the failure to sign such warm and fuzzy toward George W. Bush dur- could they accomplish? What differences can pledges is simply too risky. ing his presidency. But recall that they people expect from a unified Republican or Today, thanks to the GOP, compromise worked hand in glove with the Republican Democratic government, or one divided be- has gone out the window in Washington. In president on the No Child Left Behind Act, tween the parties? the first two years of the Obama administra- provided crucial votes in the Senate for his In the end, while the press can make cer- tion, nearly every presidential initiative met tax cuts, joined with Republicans for all the tain political choices understandable, it is with vehement, rancorous and unanimous steps taken after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks up to voters to decide. If they can punish ide- Republican opposition in the House and the and supplied the key votes for the Bush ad- ological extremism at the polls and look Senate, followed by efforts to delegitimize ministration’s financial bailout at the height skeptically upon candidates who profess to the results and repeal the policies. The fili- of the economic crisis in 2008. The difference reject all dialogue and bargaining with oppo- buster, once relegated to a handful of major is striking. nents, then an insurgent outlier party will national issues in a given Congress, became The GOP’s evolution has become too much have some impetus to return to the center. a routine weapon of obstruction, applied for some longtime Republicans. Former sen- Otherwise, our politics will get worse before even to widely supported bills or presidential ator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska called his it gets better. nominations. And Republicans in the Senate party ‘‘irresponsible’’ in an interview with Mrs. BOXER. Here is the title of have abused the confirmation process to the Financial Times in August, at the height their piece, ‘‘Let’s Just Say It, The Re- block any and every nominee to posts such of the debt-ceiling battle. ‘‘I think the Re- publicans Are The Problem.’’ as the head of the Consumer Financial Pro- publican Party is captive to political move- They explain that in the past they tection Bureau, solely to keep laws that ments that are very ideological, that are looked at Congress and thought both very narrow,’’ he said. ‘‘I’ve never seen so were legitimately enacted from being imple- parties were to blame. But on reflec- mented. much intolerance as I see today in American In the third and now fourth years of the politics.’’ tion, as they studied the facts—not the Obama presidency, divided government has And Mike Lofgren, a veteran Republican rhetoric but the facts—it was Repub- produced something closer to complete grid- congressional staffer, wrote an anguished licans who are causing all the prob- lock than we have ever seen in our time in diatribe last year about why he was ending lems. Here is what they write: Washington, with partisan divides even lead- his career on the Hill after nearly three dec- The filibuster, once relegated to a handful ing last year to America’s first credit down- ades. ‘‘The Republican Party is becoming of major national issues in a given Congress, grade. less and less like a traditional political became a routine weapon of obstruction ap- On financial stabilization and economic re- party in a representative democracy and be- plied even to widely supported bills or Presi- covery, on deficits and debt, on climate coming more like an apocalyptic cult, or one dential nominations. change and health-care reform, Republicans of the intensely ideological authoritarian have been the force behind the widening ide- parties of 20th century Europe,’’ he wrote on All we have to do is watch the Senate ological gaps and the strategic use of par- the Truthout Web site. or certainly when one is in the Senate tisanship. In the presidential campaign and Shortly before Rep. West went off the rails we realize these scholars, Mann and in Congress, GOP leaders have embraced fan- with his accusations of communism in the Ornstein, are absolutely right. In this ciful policies on taxes and spending, kow- Democratic Party, political scientists Keith Congress, the 112th Congress, we have towing to their party’s most strident voices. Poole and Howard Rosenthal, who have long already seen 48 Republican filibusters; Republicans often dismiss nonpartisan tracked historical trends in political polar- 48 times the Republicans stopped us analyses of the nature of problems and the ization, said their studies of congressional from doing our work. But don’t get the impact of policies when those assessments votes found that Republicans are now more don’t fit their ideology. In the face of the conservative than they have been in more impression this was new behavior be- deepest economic downturn since the Great than a century. Their data show a dramatic cause it did not just start in the 112th Depression, the party’s leaders and their out- uptick in polarization, mostly caused by the Congress, it started way before. In the side acolytes insisted on obeisance to a sup- sharp rightward move of the GOP. 111th Congress, which covered 2009 and ply-side view of economic growth—thus ful- If our democracy is to regain its health 2010, Republicans conducted 91 filibus- filling Norquist’s pledge—while ignoring con- and vitality, the culture and ideological centers. In the 110th Congress, 2007 and trary considerations. ter of the Republican Party must change. In 2008, they conducted 112 filibusters. So The results can border on the absurd: In the short run, without a massive (and un- early 2009, several of the eight Republican likely) across-the-board rejection of the GOP far this year we have had 48 Republican co-sponsors of a bipartisan health-care re- at the polls, that will not happen. If any- filibusters. In the Congress before that form plan dropped their support; by early thing, Washington’s ideological divide will we had 91, and the one before that we 2010, the others had turned on their own pro- probably grow after the 2012 elections. had 112.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:48 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MY6.052 S09MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S3022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 9, 2012 What does this mean? It means that What we do here matters. We could who is making a very pointed plea that in all those times we were unable to do save students thousands of dollars on he relies on these loans, and it is going the work of the American people be- the life of their loans. These are stu- to be very difficult if the interest rates cause one party stopped it. There have dent loans for the middle class. More are doubled. been more filibusters by the Repub- than 75 percent of the borrowers in the Then there is Rachel Zavarella of licans in the 6 years since Democrats program come from families with in- San Jose, CA. She says: took over the Senate than there were comes below $60,000 a year. This is not Increasing Stafford loan interest rates in the prior 10 years. I want to remem- some fun and games, but my Repub- only kicks students and borrowers when we ber one of those times because I was lican friends and their presumptive are down . . . Increasing student loan inter- sitting down there in the manager’s est is another dirty trick to redistribute Presidential nominee want to cut taxes wealth to the top, and it’s disgusting and un- chair, coming out of my committee, for people who earn millions of dollars. acceptable. I want you to vote for students Environment and Public Works, with a They want to give back an average tax and borrowers by voting yes on the bill. near unanimous vote on a little pro- cut of $250,000 a year, and they don’t Mr. President, that is just three sto- gram called the Economic Develop- have it in their hearts to lower student ries from my State. I know in your ment Administration. This EDA has loans for families who earn less than beautiful State of Oregon, which has so been in place for—I want to say 50 $60,000 a year. They call for permanent many wonderful universities, you could years. It has been in place for 50 tax cuts for the people who don’t need have dozens of stories like this. Clearly years—5–0; not 15—50 years through them and again they block the way for this is not a time to increase loan rates Presidents Republican and Democratic. us to help the middle-class students to for students. This should not be a par- It is a beautiful program because what get a break. tisan matter. Why would every single it does is it takes some modest Federal Yes, I hope college students are pay- Republican vote no? I guess it is their funds and leverages States’ money, ing close attention to this debate. I ideology. Tax breaks for the rich, rich, local money and private money and it know some of them from the great rich, rich, and nothing for the middle comes into areas that are having dif- State of California whom I represent class. ficulty with job creation and invests are paying attention. I have heard from If anyone wants to know the dif- that money there. As a magnet it cre- some of them, and I will have some of ference between the two parties, this is ates all of these contributions, and we their comments for the RECORD. the moment. It used to be a little hard- have seen hundreds of thousands of Delmita Turner of Rancho Cordova, er to describe the differences between jobs created as a result. CA writes: the parties. When I was young, both So I come to the floor to get this lit- I am the single mother of three children parties stood here and fought for the tle bill reauthorized. After coming out ages 7, 14, and 20. My daughter Khendel is in middle class, for students, for the envi- of my committee with a strong bipar- college and we have had to get student loans ronment, and for women. It isn’t that to pay for her tuition. I am also in college tisan vote, it is filibustered. I stood way anymore. It just is not. down there for 5 days, and I could not and have student loans as well. An increase would put a tremendous strain on an already If we say we are here for the next believe it. They are filibustering a bill stretched budget. generation, which all of us say all the that would create and save hundreds of After our family suffered nearly every type time one way or the other, then you thousands of jobs. of loss one could, including death, fore- don’t allow student loan interest rates We also saw these Republican filibus- closure, divorce, and unemployment all to double. You don’t allow it. We know ters when we tried to say millionaires within a year, I decided to go back to school how to fix it. We found a very simple should pay their fair share, which with the hopes of making life better for my way to pay for this that makes sense. would have reduced the deficit by bil- family. I began working a year ago last De- Closing a tax loophole doesn’t hurt cember after being unemployed for 2 years. lions. Oh, no, they could not stand to anybody. Look at yesterday’s vote. It have us debate that so they filibus- Now I ask: How American is that? We was not good; it was not pretty. tered. They filibustered a bill to elimi- always strive to be better. Here is a I am glad Senator HARRY REID is nate tax subsidies to big oil and gas woman who went through death, fore- going to give us another chance to companies that are making record closure, divorce, and unemployment change that, and I hope my Republican profits and getting subsidies that they within 1 year. She decided to make life friends are now hearing from their con- have gotten for 30 to 40 years. No, we better for her family. She began work- stituents back home. I hope when they were not allowed to go to that. ing a year ago last December after come here tomorrow they will cast a And then, of course, the most recent being unemployed for 2 years. ‘‘yes’’ vote and let us proceed to this filibuster by Senate Republicans is on She continues: ‘‘So please consider bill and let us do our work. Let us this critically important legislation to how this will impact so many of us.’’ stand for the people who need us to I am asking my Republican friends— cut interest rates on student loans. stand for them, the middle class of this as we have another vote on this I think They are going to double on July 1. Oh, great country. We know why the coun- tomorrow morning—to think of no. They wouldn’t even let us go to the try is great; it is because of the middle Delmita Turner of California and what bill. I say that despite the protesta- class. We need to make sure they have this means to her. tions of Senator BROWN of Massachu- the opportunity to go to college and setts, this has got to stop. He cited Then there is Joseph Briones of San Fernando, CA. He writes: not have this burden on them that is so three or four times that we worked to- heavy it becomes too heavy for them to gether. I say good for that; I am happy I am a senior in high school who will be attending college this fall. My dad is unem- bear. Pretty soon they will stop going for that. That does not in any way ployed and a cancer survivor and my mom is to college because they don’t want to change the fact that we face filibuster working part-time. These conditions put a have that burden on their back. after filibuster, 48 times in this Con- large stress on my myself as well as on my We have a chance to do the right gress so far now. parents to attend my top choice of college, thing. I hope we will. Let the record I hope every college student in this Westmount College. show these filibusters are outrageous country who has an opportunity is We did not receive financial aid from the and they are historic in nature. We watching this Chamber. This Chamber state and we have an immense amount re- have never had them before. We have maining to pay for my upcoming educational should have been bustling today with never had such a lack of cooperation people talking and working together, years. We are going to be taking out student loans to pay for college. Please do not allow from Republicans before, and it has offering amendments so we could cut the passage of the bill that will increase the been a sad several years where we have these interest rates on student loans. interest on student loans. We rely on these seen filibuster after filibuster, even College students and high school stu- loans and it is difficult to pay them back for stopping us from going to a bill. To- dents who want to go to college, and some students as it is. Please do not make it morrow maybe we can come together their parents, grandparents, aunts, and a larger burden for students to go to college. and get on this bill and do our work. uncles ought to understand that this So tomorrow when we take up this I yield the floor, and I note the ab- floor is not filled today passing this bill again, I hope my Republican sence of a quorum. legislation because of a Republican fili- friends will stand down and think of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The buster. Joseph Briones of San Fernando, CA, clerk will call the roll.

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Mr. President, I have fol- Everyone agrees that interest rates can’t let student interest rates go up lowed with great interest this week the on student loans cannot go up. Every- either. So they were off balance for a conversation in the Senate about stu- one agrees. There hasn’t been a debate couple of days. dent loans, the issue we are currently on that. I haven’t run into anybody in By the way, the President continued on, to proceed to a bill on student loan either party who has come to me and to travel the country and campaign on interest. I have followed it with great said: Let the interest rate go up. Let keeping student loan rates down even interest for a couple of reasons. students pay more. There isn’t any ar- though no one was against them. He First of all, in the State of Florida, gument about that. The argument is was campaigning against his opponents obviously, and across the country, simply this: How do we pay for it? We on this issue even though there were no there are thousands—maybe hundreds have to pay for it because if we are opponents on this issue. of thousands—of people who either going to keep the interest rates down But, nevertheless, after a couple of have student loans and are paying on these federally subsidized loans, we days of figuring out they were going to them back or are relying on them to go have to pay for it. We have to find the lose this wedge issue, they came up to school in the future. So it is totally money from somewhere to pay for it. with a second way to deal with it; that an issue that affects the State of Flor- So the debate and the disagreement, to is, let’s bring this issue to a vote on the ida, where I come from. Senate floor, but let’s build it in such I have a personal interest in the stu- the extent it is a complicated disagree- a way—let’s put a bill on the floor of dent loan issue as well. I think I have ment—and I don’t believe it is—the dis- the Senate that we know will fail, that said on the floor before that my par- agreement is not about the student we know Republicans can’t vote for. It ents worked very hard, but they were loan interest rate; the disagreement is wasn’t: let’s meet and see where we can never able to save enough money to about how we pay for the cost of keep- agree on how to pay for this so we can pay for my college education. So I re- ing the rate low for another year. lied on grants and on loans for under- There is a difference of opinion. get something done. It was: let’s put a graduate education, but especially for I am new to the Senate. I am not new bill on the floor that we know Repub- my law school education. I came back to legislation. I spent 9 years in the licans will never support, designed spe- to Miami to go to law school. I am glad Florida Legislature and 2 years as the cifically to fail, so we can then spend I went to the University of Miami. I am Speaker. We dealt with complicated the week talking about this on the proud to have gone there, and I think issues there as well. What we would do Sunday talk shows and speeches on the the education I got there, my legal in those instances where there was a floor and missives from the campaign. education, was very good. It also hap- disagreement, not on what we wanted It is about messaging. pened to be very expensive. I relied on to accomplish but on how to get there, In a country where our national debt student loans to be able to pay that, so is we worked on it. We would sit people now equals the size of our economy; in much so that when I graduated from down and say it is not that much a country where we are 5, 6 months law school in 1996 I graduated with a money in terms of Federal standards— away from catastrophic increases in law degree and a significant amount of it sounds crazy to say that because we taxes; in a country where just last Fri- student debt that I had accumulated are talking about billions of dollars— day we learned that job creation and throughout 7 years of study. but from a Federal standpoint, it is not job growth is stagnant, where millions In fact, I am still paying one of those that complicated an issue. Let’s sit of Americans have been out of work for loans today. I think—I may be wrong, down. Let’s get some like-minded peo- 2 years or longer; in a country where but I know of one—I know of only one ple together and let’s figure out a bi- millions of Americans have stopped other Senator who is paying student partisan way to pay for what we all looking for work because they have be- loans right now. I pay, as I have joked agree we need to do. That is the nor- come so depressed, the Senate has in the past, about $723 a month to mal, regular way to deal with an issue wasted yet another week on a show somebody named Sallie Mae, which is, such as this. when, in fact, this is an easy issue for all joking aside, a servicer that col- That is not what has happened. Why us to have come together and solved. lects on these loans. So it is an issue I hasn’t that happened? Why have smart, This is not new, by the way. This has understand and care about on a per- well-educated, intelligent people who been the mode of operation here for sonal level, as well as because of the serve in this Chamber not met and dis- most of the weeks I have been in the people I represent. cussed a way to pay for this? It is real- Senate. It is a pretty familiar pattern. This issue we are discussing this ly not that complicated. It wouldn’t The campaign of the President decides week has allowed me to use it as a take that long to come up with a way on an issue they want to use to divide point of illustration to the people back to pay for it that both sides agree on. Americans for electoral purposes, the home who are watching this debate. Why hasn’t that happened? Senate offers up a bill they know Re- After having spent my first year here, The answer to that question is some- publicans will vote against, and then one of the questions I get the most is, thing people back home are not going they spend a week giving speeches on What is it like in the Senate? to like, and people who are here today it. The only difference is they are dou- Let me begin by saying I am honored visiting are not going to like to hear, bling down: We are going to vote on the and privileged to serve here. There and whoever is watching on television exact same thing a second time, just to isn’t a day that I don’t walk into this right now isn’t going to like. The rea- drive the point home. building, even into this very room, and son is because that is the way things Here is why this bothers me. No. 1, not be taken aback by the history that have been since I have gotten here. It there are real issues this country faces, has been made on this floor, by the is about politics. issues that deserve a sense of urgency, great men and women who have served Shocking as that may be, there is issues that deserve every single person our country from it, and by the won- politics in this process. That is what is who serves here to solve. This is one of derful Americans with whom I serve influencing us today. them, by the way. We don’t have time even now. I have bragged to people who A few weeks ago, the President made to waste on shows. It bothers me. are watching or to whom I have spoken a decision that this was an issue he The second reason it bothers me is that I have never had a bad experience wanted to use. His campaign folks these are real people who are being im- with anyone in the Senate in the year made a decision that student loan debt pacted by this issue. There are real and a half I have been here, and I am and the interest rate was a perfect op- people out there who, because they very proud to be a part of this institu- portunity to use as, yet again, another can’t find a job when they graduate, tion. wedge issue. The latest wedge issue, have to get a forbearance. Forbearance

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So by the time a per- unfortunately, think they are smarter spectrum they can only see the small son starts paying it, their loan is even than they really are. People back home image of their hero, Ronald Reagan, bigger than the loan they took out to know all of this. They can see it for fading in the distance. go to college. what it is. People aren’t dumb. The They have gone so far to the right There are other people who can only American people certainly aren’t that they can no longer see any heroes, afford to make X amount of payments dumb. They can see right through this not even their own. So here we are because they are not making as much stuff, and they understand exactly with our side once again debating the money. Maybe they didn’t find the job what is happening. obvious and the other side defending they thought they were going to get, so So my suggestion would be that on the indefensible position of the far all they can do is pay interest. So that this issue, let’s come together. Let’s right. means by the time they finish paying say this is one of the issues that is so We are looking for common sense, off these loans, their kids will be in important, that impacts so many peo- reason, and fairness. We are, that is, college. ple in such a significant way, that it looking to govern fairly for all. They Let me tell my colleagues what it should be above politics. Let’s get to- are looking to play politics that ben- means in the real life of someone who gether over the next 48 hours. It efit a few. has these loans because I still have doesn’t seem as though this place is We are asking to stop interest rates them. What it means in the life of a overworked when we look around the on student loans from doubling for 7 person who has a loan such as this is room. million Americans by closing a gaping the following: They can’t save for their What are we doing all week? What is tax loophole that those who have bene- own kids’ college, which means not going on all week? We voted on a few fited most from this economy can drive only will they have their student loan judges, and we have given a bunch of an S corporation through. My Repub- debt, but their children will be stuck speeches. Why don’t we go somewhere lican friends are once again saying no. with it as well. and get a group of people to work on They are once again attempting to gov- What bothers me about this issue is this issue and come back with a solu- ern from the extreme, once again de- that instead of solving it, we have tion? This can be solved. manding that even closing an obvious spent the week playing a game with it What is going on now is a disservice tax loophole that benefits the wealthi- while real people are out there scared to the people who sent us here. They est is an unacceptable government in- to death—real students, real parents, deserve better. They really do. The trusion but that ending preventive care real families who are facing the threat American people deserve better. The for those who are struggling with ris- of not just an increase in the interest people we represent, the people who ing health care costs is the best option. rate but of an economy that doesn’t hired us to do the job we have now, de- Can they be serious? Can we be have a job for them. standing in this Chamber saying that Do we think the interest rate is the serve better than this sort of theater. The Senate has become a theater. It the most reasonable option to prevent biggest risk these people are facing? It student loans from doubling is not is not. The interest rate is a problem. has become a show. That is why people commonsense tax reform but ending Not having a job is a catastrophe. The get grossed out by politics. That is why breast cancer screening for millions of interest rate could be zero. If a person people watch the news at night and women? Is that the view from the far doesn’t have a job, how are they going just don’t understand this whole thing. right of the political spectrum? I ask to pay it? That is the No. 1 issue facing They have a right to be frustrated. my colleagues on the other side do these graduates. No one is doing any- They have a right to be upset. They they truly believe that is a fair option? thing about it. have a right to be impatient with us Here is what I suggest. If this was a because nothing is happening on the Have we run through all other possible place that was really working to solve issues that matter to their real lives. options to have reached a point where problems, what we would have done I hope this pattern will stop. I get it. we can now say: The only arrow left in and what we would do right now is stop There are still going to be plenty of the quiver is to end preventive care as this process, go back there somewhere, other issues we are going to have argu- we know it. Have we already ended all get a few people together who know ments about during this election year, outrageous tax loopholes for the how to solve this, and come back here. and that is good for our country that wealthy? Have we already ended sub- I guarantee that if we decided we want- we have a good debate on the issues of sidies to Big Oil that will make $1 tril- ed to solve it, it would not take long. the day. But on the ones we can solve, lion over the next 10 years and yet we Here is what else I guarantee. This is on the ones we agree on that impact give them $24 billion of tax cuts? Have going to get solved. My colleagues can the real lives of real people, let’s stop we ended the Bush tax cuts for the top mark my words. A few weeks from now the games. 1 percent and now have no other option they will come up with a deal or a bill Let’s get something done. than to end preventive health care for that will have enough votes to pass the Thank you. I yield the floor and sug- women, for millions of Americans House and Senate, and this will get gest the absence of a quorum. whose health depends on it? solved. But not before we score polit- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Unfortunately, it seems our Repub- ical points, right? This will get solved, clerk will call the roll. lican friends have once again put par- but not before the people who care The bill clerk proceeded to call the tisanship and politics first. Their budg- more about politics than policy score roll. et prioritized tax breaks for the their political points on this issue. Mr. MENENDEZ. Madam President, I wealthy over keeping college costs Now, look, I have been around poli- ask unanimous consent that the order down for middle-class families. Only tics. I understand this is an election for the quorum call be rescinded. when they realized this would not play year and election year stuff is going to The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. KLO- well politically did they reverse course happen. But why are we playing with BUCHAR). Without objection, it is so or- and drop their objections to keeping the lives of real people? These are real dered. student loan rates lower because, they people who are hurting, and their lives Mr. MENENDEZ. Madam President, I said, no, that is not the government’s and their experiences and their worries cannot believe we have come to the role. But then they said: OK. We will are being used as a pawn in a political floor of the Senate at a time of eco- climb on board with that idea but only game. And it is wrong. nomic hardship and recovery for mil- under certain conditions. I will make another prediction to my lions of families, a time where jobs are Rather than close a special-interest colleagues. Next week it will be an- scarce, the need for a skilled workforce loophole that only a small minority of

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We need a fair solution, ing the wealthiest Americans—those dollars into the Medicare Program. not political dogma. who have reaped the most rewards and Technically, they were not wrong to These students have worked hard. benefited the most, particularly in tax take advantage of this loophole. We They deserve better. They are not ask- breaks they have received over the last were wrong to allow it to even be avail- ing for a handout. They studied hard in almost decade—to help the country, able. high school, got good grades, took out simply to help the country at this crit- But enough about the details on how loans, and got jobs to pay for college. ical time. we pay for it. This debate is all about They are working toward a better life, If that does not tell us about the pri- people, all about families struggling to doing what every parent dreams of for orities of each party, I do not know pay for college. As the first person in their children: to do well, build a de- what will. my family to go to college, who had to cent life for themselves and their fam- These preventive health services not rely on Federal grants and loans to pay ily, and give something back to their only improve people’s health and their tuition, I have a firsthand appreciation community and to the economy. lives, they also reduce the cost of of the importance of giving all students They epitomize everything we want health care. That is because it is a lot the opportunity to pursue their our young people to be. All they are easier and less costly to treat illnesses dreams. asking in return is fairness—not a po- when they are first detected. For students struggling to pay for litical sleight of hand that helps them When women have access to afford- college and racking up debt, this is not with their student loans, but in the able mammograms, their doctors will an academic argument. The extra $1,000 process takes away their health care. be far more likely to catch breast can- they would have to pay each year is All they are asking is for us not to cer in its early stages, when it is most not theoretical money. It is the dif- make it harder for them, for us not to treatable and least expensive to cure. ference between being able to repay add yet another stress to their lives. When we give a child a simple inex- their loans and entering the workforce Certainly, it is our obligation to not pensive measles vaccine, we do not with good credit versus being over- shut down their dreams of a higher have to worry about expensive treat- whelmed by debt and going into de- education. For it is in their dreams for ment for measles later on. fault. a better life that the economic future When we help people quit smoking, Recently, I had the pleasure of hav- of this Nation will be built. we dramatically reduce the cost of ing a roundtable and speaking to stu- We are globally challenged—globally treating that individual for a whole dents from Montclair State University challenged—for the creation of a prod- host of illnesses. in my home State of New Jersey about uct or the delivery of a service in terms The saying, ‘‘An ounce of prevention how the interest rate would affect of human capital. The boundaries of is worth a pound of cure,’’ could not be them. mankind have largely been erased in more appropriate to this debate. I heard from Emily Delgado, a first- the pursuit of human capital. So an en- For a party that loves to preach generation American and the first per- gineer’s report is done in India and about fiscal responsibility, it boggles son from her family also to go to col- sent back for a fraction of the cost in my mind that they would fight to cut lege. She just completed her freshman the United States. A radiologist’s re- preventive care that will reduce health year at Montclair. Despite working for port is done in Northern Island and care costs but allow tax loopholes to the college as a student mentor, Emily read by your doctor at your local hos- stay open. will still be saddled with approxi- pital or if you have a problem with Republicans decided to make a target mately $20,000 in debt by the time she your credit card, as I recently did, you of these programs, not because of sub- graduates. If she decides to go on to end up with a call center in South Afri- stantive issues—I would respect that— graduate school after that, then, of ca. but just because, plain and simple, course, that will rise significantly. In the pursuit of human capital for a they were included in the President’s She told me she cannot even bring product or service, we are globally health care bill. As we know, as the herself to calculate how much the in- challenged. For the Nation to continue distinguished minority leader said, it is terest rate hike will cost her because, to be a global economic leader, it needs all about defeating the President. The in her words, ‘‘it will just crush my to be at the apex of the curve of intel- problem with that is, it is not about dreams.’’ lect—the most highly educated genera- the President failing, it is about the Nick Weber, works three—not one, tion of Americans the Nation has ever Nation failing at one of the most crit- not two, but three—part-time jobs to had. We cannot achieve that if we have ical times in its history. They lost the help pay for college. Despite these students who have to forgo not only health care debate in 2010, and they three jobs, Nick only makes around their dreams but the ability to help the have spent every day since trying to $175 per week, which is about how Nation compete globally by getting a refight that battle. much extra he would have to pay in in- world-class education. Now Republicans will try to scare terest every month if we do not act We owe them every chance to achieve people into thinking that closing this now. He does not think that is fair, and their dreams and to help us make this corporate tax loophole will kill small neither do I. another American century. Isn’t that businesses. That is the mantra we hear A student by the name of Jamie the least we can do? Isn’t the choice every time. But, actually, according to Sommer—who dreams of one day be- clear? Let’s choose closing a tax loop- Citizens for Tax Justice: coming a professor—works part time hole that is actually creating chal- [C]losing this loophole will actually help for the school, but her income hardly lenges to small businesses that are most small businesses, which are currently puts a dent in her debt, and she fears paying their payroll taxes, and let’s subsidizing the minority who abuse it to she will not be able to afford graduate preserve the preventive health care avoid [paying] payroll taxes. school, she will never realize her that will improve the quality of the Isn’t that interesting? So most small dream. lives of our fellow citizens and, at the businesses are out there meeting the Emily and Nick and Jamie and all same time, save our health care system economic challenge every day. They the other students who are struggling hundreds of millions of dollars. pay payroll taxes, but those who are to pay for college deserve to be able to I think that choice is pretty clear— taking advantage of this loophole do realize their hopes and dreams and as- the choice the Senate should take not. It seems to me we would be giving pirations. It falls to us—all of us in clearly on behalf of our students of the small businesses a far better competi- this Chamber—to do all we can to keep future and our country. tive advantage. those dreams alive. I yield the floor. Let’s be clear: The vast majority of These students deserve our support. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- small businesses pay their fair share They deserve the common sense of a ator from Oregon is recognized.

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I was have our children in America well- If we expect to compete in a global mar- particularly interested in the speech of trained in order to drive the success of ketplace, our children must have affordable a colleague who came to the floor and our economy. access to education. said this bill that is designed to pre- We are facing a Republican filibuster I have two kids in college, and the debts we vent interest rates from doubling is all saying: We don’t want to talk about are incurring are already topping $50,000; is political show. The concept of it being this issue. That is what a motion to it right that only rich people can send their children to college? a political show is difficult for me to proceed is. My colleagues have said: What kind of a country is it where we can get my hands around. Quite frankly, No, we don’t want to debate it. I dis- spend billions on ‘‘independent security con- the President didn’t set July as the agree with them. tractors’’ in Iraq or Afghanistan, but not on date student loans would double in Let’s hear it through the voices of our own children’s education? cost. That date was set by legislation some of those folks on the front line. She concludes: Sermin from Multnomah writes: that was passed in the Senate and in Please support a plan to keep student loan the House and sent to the President. It Dear Senator Merkley: Today I am writing about student loan in- interest rates from doubling this July. is that date, just 2 months from now, terest rates. I do not want to see these rise, I want to dwell on the point she made that brings forth the urgency on this even double, when the legislation expires in for a moment. We spent $120 billion in issue—Presidential campaign or no July. Afghanistan last year on misguided na- Presidential campaign. Please fight to keep these loans at a low tion building while we let nation build- It is also important to recognize that interest rate so average Americans can have ing at home suffer, both in terms of in- a chance at an education, a better life, with- this is not a debate at this moment vestment in our infrastructure and in- about final adoption of a bill. It is out crippling debt. She continues: vestment in education. So Cynthia about beginning the process of debat- wonders what is wrong that we are fail- I was just accepted in the University of Or- ing the bill. It is a motion to proceed. ing our children when we have billions For those unfamiliar with Senate proc- egon’s graduate program in architecture. I have applied for loans as I do not have the to spend on a misguided war overseas. ess, well, this is a motion that says Alana writes: this is an issue that, because of its ur- money to pay for this education. My husband and I will have to scrape by when I quit my I am working to pay off student loans now, gency, should be on the floor now for job to go to school. which is hard enough. Now my family’s try- us to work on, and everybody in this Once I graduate and find employment, I am ing to send my youngest sister to college and Chamber knows it cannot pass without confident in my ability to pay back the is finding it hard to afford, and we are upper 60 votes. As the debate unfolds, amend- loans. But raising interest rates would make middle class. If we can barely afford an edu- ments are debated and hopefully a path it difficult to do so quickly, adding $5,000 in cation now, how will anybody be able to do is found that will produce the 60 votes interest to my 5-year payback plan. so if the interest rates go up? Please support Please stand with middle America, average necessary to send it on to the House the plan to stop this. This is a critical in- Americans, and support legislation to extend vestment in the success of our middle class. and to the President’s desk. the low interest rates on student loans. So I differ with my colleague, with I think these folks from Oregon— Kalie from Polk County writes: whom I actually have collaborated on a Sermin, Kalie, Caroline, Cynthia, and Senator Merkley, Alana—have hit the critical points number of projects. My colleague sees I am currently a freshman in college and this differently. He sees this issue as have taken out a substantial amount of stu- here. They may not know the finer one of politics. I see it as one of an ur- dent loans in my own name to make my goal points of Senate procedure, but the gent need in America for our students of attaining a college degree attainable. fact that a good portion of this Cham- to have a chance to go to college with Being 18 and having more than $20,000 in ber is voting to block having a debate affordable financing, and that afford- debt is scary, especially with the insecurity and consideration of this bill because able financing will expire a few weeks of today’s economy, but I strongly believe the bill doesn’t start in exactly the that I am making the necessary investment form they want it passed at the end is from now. It is incumbent upon this to not only better my own future, but that of body to take up this issue and provide the U.S. society as a whole, as well as gen- pretty difficult to explain. a pathway to prevent that from hap- erations to come. I say to my colleagues, if they don’t pening. As it stands right now, a college education like the bill as it is, why not bring I am struck by the voices I am hear- is something that, realistically, not every- your amendment? The bill still cannot ing from Oregon. I was doing townhalls one can achieve purely from an economic pass in the end without a super- in Oregon, and people expressed con- standpoint, and the legislation to raise inter- majority, so why not bring forth your cern about this to me. I am receiving est rates on Federal student loans would amendment—collaborate with others only make attending college all the more letters from students about this issue difficult for some. and bring an amendment forward. and from other Oregonians. This is Please do myself, my peers, my future chil- There is a fundamental disagreement really a kitchen-table issue. This is the dren, and their grandchildren a favor and in the beginning on how we pay for this family sitting around the kitchen table help keep student loan rates where they are. extension. It would not surprise anyone and saying: How are we going to make Help to make college more affordable for that I would say let’s end this war in things work? Is our child going to be all people so more of our citizens can realize Afghanistan. Let’s pay a third cutting their dreams of higher education while si- down our deficit, a third on infrastruc- able to go to college? Are we going to multaneously building a better country for be able to afford it? We can contribute future generations. ture, and a third on education, including keeping student loans affordable. a little, and hopefully our son or Doesn’t that sum it up? ‘‘Help to But that is not the plan we are debat- daughter will get some grants, but make college more affordable for all ing today. I would be glad to propose they will also have to borrow some people so more citizens can realize that plan if colleagues would like to money. If they have a huge debt load their dreams while simultaneously join me to create a supermajority. I and a high interest rate, will that be building a better country.’’ I think she would do so after we are on the bill. feasible for them or will they have to got right to the heart of it. take a year or two off and try to find Caroline in Benton County writes: You introduce a bill, you debate and a job or two in the service economy to I am an oncology nurse, presently working amend it, and you have a final vote. save money and then go back, and then on my Master’s degree in nursing. Like You cannot get it done without a what? many others, I have student debt. If we are supermajority in the end. That is why student loan rates are so to have an educated workforce, we must en- The bill as introduced says we are important. It is about the opportunity sure that the high cost of education doesn’t going to close a loophole that is a tax for our sons and daughters to have the leave students in financial ruin. entitlement for the very well off. I course in life in which they are able to Indeed, the fear of financial ruin have heard many colleagues across the pursue their dreams and realize their from heavy debt burdens and high in- aisle talk about entitlements for the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:35 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MY6.073 S09MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3027 poor. I point out they should be equally from reducing the enormous burden of take the full course of credits? Maybe concerned about wasteful entitlements debt that students take on. At a time not. So then maybe it takes you 6 for the best off—in fact, more con- when college is more expensive than years to graduate. But they are also cerned. One is a fundamental safety net ever, this body’s inaction will increase taking out loans, and often huge loans. for those who are struggling in an each student’s borrowing costs by We take for granted these days that economy where there are few jobs. The about $1,000 for each year of college. students can get a loan, but 50 years other is a big bonus for the best off at And that is no small amount for most ago that was not true. Students could the very top of society. Doesn’t it American families. That is because on get scholarships, but that was about it. strike my colleagues that the safety July 1 the interest rate on new sub- My wife’s family did it on Pell grants net is better than the big bonus for the sidized Stafford loans is expected to and scholarships. At least until 1957, best off? Well, my colleagues across the double from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent. when the Russians—or the Soviets at aisle have said: No, no, no, we want the We have been talking about this all the time—launched Sputnik. Suddenly, bill to start with our payment plan, day. The students who qualify for these the Soviets had nuclear weapons and which is to strip health care prevention loans are from middle-class and low-in- were ahead of us in space and, as a Na- from children and parents. I guess they come families. If the Senate does not tion, we were terrified. It woke our Na- weren’t raised with the same story I act soon, we will make it even harder tion up to the importance of better was raised with, which is that an ounce for them to receive the education and educating Americans and getting them of prevention is worth a pound of cure. training they need for jobs in this 21st the skills they needed to compete with It is simply better to inoculate chil- century economy. the Soviets. That meant more Ameri- High school students and adults look- dren than to hospitalize children with cans would have to go to college. ing for new career opportunities realize whooping cough. It is better to prevent I was 6 when Sputnik was launched. how economically necessary it is to at- measles than to have children suffer My brother was 11—younger than the tend college. In my generation, if you with measles and be damaged by mea- pages. A lot younger. My parents sat us had a high school degree, you could get sles. It is better to manage diabetes down in our living room, in St. Louis a good manufacturing job that paid a than it is to amputate feet and provide Park, MN, and said to us: You boys are decent wage and gave you health care guide dogs because folks have gone going to study math and science so and a pension. Today we need postsec- blind from diabetes. Prevention is bet- that we can beat the Soviets. I thought ondary training and strong computer that was a lot of responsibility to put ter than cure. An ounce of prevention math skills to operate the equipment is worth a pound of cure. on a 6-year-old, but my brother and I in most manufacturing facilities. But were obedient sons and we studied I disagree with the plan to strip pre- it is not just manufacturing, it is many math and science. And wouldn’t you vention as a strategy when we have op- of the fastest growing jobs in the know it, my parents were right. We tions. Let’s take that money from na- United States—it is computer jobs and tion building in Afghanistan, let’s take beat the Soviets. You are welcome. health care jobs. A high school diploma But to get there we had to put in the money from bonus breaks for the is simply no longer a ticket to a job best off in society, those tax loophole place new Federal programs to help av- that pays family-supporting wages. erage Americans afford college. A year entitlements—let’s do that because With an increasing number of jobs re- after Sputnik was launched, Congress those do not rip a big hole in the safety quiring some level of postsecondary passed the National Defense Education net for Americans. training, we have a significant skills Act, which helped put America back on I come from a working family. My fa- gap. In Minnesota—a State the Pre- ther was a millwright and a mechanic. siding Officer and I are proud to rep- top. This was actually the predecessor They weren’t sure how I would be able resent—70 percent of the jobs in the to the Perkins loan program, and it of- to go to college. They were determined next several years will require postsec- fered students low-interest loans to go that I would go. They raised me to be- ondary training. Yet only 40 percent of to school, with a preference for low-in- lieve in gaining the education nec- working-age Minnesotans currently come students. This was just the beginning. Soon we essary to have opportunities in life. have a postsecondary degree. Most of gave student loans to medical students, But they didn’t have the money. De- our States have similar skill gaps. spite the fact that I worked a job in The United States used to lead the created the Federal work-study pro- college, that wasn’t enough money. I world in the percentage of adults with gram, and in 1965 created the Guaran- got substantial grants, and that wasn’t a college degree. Today we are No. 16. teed Student Loan Program. This last enough money. I had to take out loans, If our Nation is going to prosper in a one was later renamed the Federal and I had to pay back those loans. The global economy and continue to grow Stafford Loan Program—which is what interest rates matter. economically, we need to provide path- we are talking about today—and it I say to my colleagues: End your fili- ways for students to attend and pay for made more money available to stu- buster. Come here as Senators, present college so we can close those skill gaps. dents to offset rising tuition. All this, your amendments, debate this bill, and A number of students are lucky really, because of Sputnik. if you don’t like the bill in the end, enough their parents can provide these Today, there are two main types of vote against it. But do not block this pathways for them and help pay for Federal loans. Subsidized Stafford debate on an issue of fundamental im- college, but most other students have loans are awarded based on need, and portance to the success of our children. to work—part time, maybe even full unsubsidized Stafford loans are avail- Madam President, I yield the floor, time. The Presiding Officer will appre- able to all students. The overwhelming and I suggest the absence of a quorum. ciate this. I had students from the majority of subsidized loans go to stu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The MNSCU board—their top students— dents from middle and lower income clerk will call the roll. who came to visit me. I am sure they families. The Federal student loan pro- The assistant editor of the Daily Di- visited my colleague too. There were gram was created to open the doors of gest proceeded to call the roll. about 15 or 20 of them. They rep- higher education to more Americans Mr. FRANKEN. Madam President, I resented Minnesota’s colleges and uni- and provide them with stable, low-cost ask unanimous consent that the order versities. I asked them: How many of loans to pay for their education. And it for the quorum call be rescinded. you work at least 10 hours a week originally did so to help Americans The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without while going to college? All of them compete with the Soviet Union. objection, it is so ordered. raised their hands. I asked how many Well, we may have beat the Soviet Mr. FRANKEN. Madam President, I work 20 hours a week. Most of them. I Union, but we now face new economic ask unanimous consent to speak for 15 asked how many work 30 hours a week threats from rising powers such as minutes. while going to school. A lot of them. China and India. In our interconnected The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without And how many of you work full-time, world, in which it is easier than ever to objection, it is so ordered. 40 hours a week, while going to college? outsource, the quality of our workforce Mr. FRANKEN. Madam President, A number of them. matters more than ever before. So with yesterday our colleagues on the other That is no way to go to college. When college costs increasingly out of the side of the aisle stopped the Senate you work 40 hours a week, can you means of many American families, in

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Without was so expensive, the 2007 legislation it is still income, so you pay income objection, it is so ordered. would sunset on July 1 of this year and taxes on it. But because of an ambi- Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Madam Presi- interest rates for subsidized Stafford guity in the way the law is written, dent, I come to the floor to share some loans would double, going back up to you can avoid paying FICA taxes on letters I have received about the im- 6.8 percent. the $260,000. portance of freezing the 3.4 percent Allowing this to happen doesn’t Again, this money is indistinguish- Stafford subsidized college loan pro- make sense. Interest rates on mort- able from the so-called salary you took gram. gages and Treasurys are far lower than earlier. You could have paid yourself It is important because there are they were in 2007, when no one had any $30,000, so it could be $270,000 that you some 380,000 students in my home inkling of the turn our economy would harbor from FICA. State of Ohio alone who are in the take. No one could have predicted we All of this is active income you are Stafford subsidized loan program. would be experiencing near-record low making because of active work you Many of them will see as they continue interest rates and that it would make have done—it is not capital gains—so their college education—whether it is no sense to double them now to 6.8 per- you should pay FICA taxes on all of it. at Sinclair Community College in Day- There is simply no excuse for not pay- cent. Of course, the threat we face from ton or Youngstown State or Hiram Col- ing FICA taxes on all of your income— global competition has not waned in lege—where their costs are continuing Medicare taxes on all the income and the last 5 years. It is greater than ever. to go up. We know the average Ohio 4- Social Security taxes on up to $110,000. So with the July 1 deadline rapidly year college graduate has about $27,000 That is what anyone making $300,000 approaching, the time to act is now. in student loan debt. That is much would do except for this anomaly that Most high school seniors already have higher than people had a decade ago or was accidentally written into the Tax had to decide where they are going 20 years ago or 30 years ago or so when Code. This is exactly the kind of loop- next year, and now they are figuring my generation was in college. out how to pay for it. While students hole we should be closing. I hear all the time that we should be Federally subsidized student loans are wrestling with these tough deci- closing loopholes so we can keep the have been a reliable answer for so sions, it is not time for us to get into marginal rates down. If you can’t close many in my State. I wish to encourage a procedural fight here in Washington. this loophole, you can’t close any loop- people to tell their stories. Some of my I am hopeful we will vote again this hole. There is no reason this loophole colleagues in the Senate are doing this week to move the bill, and this time we exists. There is no good reason for it, also, but I urge people in Ohio to go to will put our differences aside and rep- there is no purpose to it, and there is brown.senate.gov/collegeloanstories, resent all the families in all of our no reason to keep it. It is an accident and tell your story about how impor- States who can use any bit of help we that results in people avoiding their tant this is. can offer them. rightful obligations. Our legislation The disappointment is that 5 years I am glad to hear my colleagues on would close the loophole for those indi- ago this was bipartisan. President Bush the other side of the aisle agree we viduals making over $250,000. signed a bill that many of us here spon- should stop the interest rate from Governing is about making choices, sored, in both parties, in a Democratic going up, and we agree we should be and this one seems as clear as day to House, Democratic Senate, a good bi- fiscally responsible and pay for it. We me. Save millions of Americans about partisan support, signed by a Repub- just disagree on how to pay for it. I am $1,000 for each year of schooling on lican President to lock in for 5 years proud to have joined a number of my their college loans by closing a tax this 3.4 interest rate. If we do nothing, colleagues in putting forward the legis- loophole that allows the wealthiest if we can’t get our Republican col- lation before us with a responsible, among us to avoid paying taxes they leagues to join us on this and then do commonsense offset. should pay and avoid gaming the sys- the same in the House of Representa- I think we can all agree that if you tem. It sounds like a no-brainer to me. tives to continue this 3.4-percent sub- are going to collect Social Security Instead, a minority of Senators is stop- sidized Stafford loan, it is going to and Medicare, it is only fair you pay in ping consideration of the bill because mean that come July, the average col- what you owe, and yet some people they object to closing this loophole. lege student will pay about $1,000 more have found a loophole that allows them They want to repeal a section of the for each year of college. That is uncon- to game the system using subchapter S Affordable Care Act that supports pre- scionable when college student loans corporations to avoid paying some of vention efforts. They want to eliminate are such a burden. their Social Security and Medicare the provision that helps stop diabetes It means people who have these loans taxes, some of their FICA. and other diseases before they occur, at this level, when they get out of Most small business owners are not the kinds of chronic diseases that are school they are less likely to buy a only honest but incredibly civic mind- driving our health care costs through house, less likely to start a family, less ed, and so they pay all the payroll the roof. This is simply shortsighted likely to start a business. taxes that they owe. Unfortunately, a and, frankly, fiscally irresponsible. If people will bear with me, I wish to small percentage of individuals have But I am ready to have that debate. read four or five of these letters I have found a loophole. Let’s have it here. Let’s debate the dif- gotten on our Web site. If you have an S corporation, which ferent ways to pay for this legislation. Nick from Beavercreek, OH: is basically a passthrough—which Let’s stop this filibuster and proceed to I am a college student at Xavier Univer- means at the end of the year the prof- consideration of the bill. Let’s work to- sity, Cincinnati, Ohio studying chemistry its are passed through to you as your gether to keep America on top and rise and biology. I hope one day, through my edu- income. If you have that, whatever to our generation’s Sputnik challenge. cation in the sciences, that I might be able profits you make at the end are consid- Millions of students are depending on to make us a stronger nation through inno- ered income by the IRS. So if you us. This bill will provide some relief to vation and technology. make $300,000 in 1 year, you pay income those students. Millions of businesses The fact of the matter is that I would not taxes on all of that. Either way, on this are depending on us to give them the be able to pursue an education if it were not you pay income taxes on all your infor student loans from the Government. educated workforce they need. This bill On behalf of the future of science in this come. Here is the loophole: You decide, will take a small step toward helping country, which is in trouble already from I know what I am going to do. I am them as well. It is time to act. I call on what I hear, I urge you to reach a bipartisan going to pay myself an artificially low my colleagues to work with me to pass agreement that would prevent interest rates amount, $40,000, and call that my sal- this important legislation. from doubling.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:48 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MY6.075 S09MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3029 It seems that student debt is unavoidable We are grandparents of 5 children. We and bipartisanly. It was bipartisan 5 years for the average college student. College al- our children are middle class constituents ago, as the highway bill used to be bi- ready is an expensive investment that shapes who live in a rural area close enough to Co- partisan, as raising the debt limit used our personal finances for the rest of our lumbus to commute. to be bipartisan. Please return to those lives. Please do not let the interest rate for the I ask that you, on behalf of those who are Stafford Loan increase in July. days when bipartisanship around here already burdened by debt, to find a way to Our oldest grandchild is preparing to start was rewarded and was effective. reach across the aisle on this one and stop college in the fall. She is fourth in her class I close by asking people to go to my interest rates from rising. and shows great promise for a good future in Web site and tell us your story: I ask that you find a way to lighten our her chosen field, but our children are finding brown.senate.gov/collegeloan stories. load. We would not forget that if you did that paying for college is really going to Tell us your story. I would like to that for us. We would greatly appreciate pol- stretch their budget. share it with my colleagues because I icy that opens up avenues to higher edu- Please don’t put a further burden on our think putting a human face on this for cation for ourselves as well as for those fu- grandchild by increasing the interest rate of the student, for the parents who are ture seekers of such an education. a loan she may need to finance her future. struggling, even for the grandparents Justin from Cincinnati, in Southwest So those last two are interesting in who care so much about the future, as Ohio: that this doesn’t just affect college stu- most of our grandparents do, can make I am the first person in my family to at- dents; this affects the parents; it af- a real difference. tend college and am on track to completing fects the grandparents. It is important I suggest the absence of a quorum. my BS in experimental psychology. I plan to that they don’t want welfare. They just The PRESIDING OFFICER. The go straight into a PHD program after I grad- want an even shot and a break here. uate and the prospect of loan rates doubling clerk will call the roll. is absolutely horrifying. That is so important for this grand- The legislative clerk proceeded to I work full time to be able to support my- mother. People understand that this is call the roll. self but still have about $15,000 in student going to help everybody if they get to Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask loans. By no means does this compare to oth- go on to college. unanimous consent the order for the ers who have much more in loans but allow- The last one I will mention is Carla quorum call be rescinded. ing the interest rate to double is unaccept- from Steubenville in eastern Ohio, near The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. able and severely limiting to individuals the Ohio River: WHITEHOUSE). Without objection, it is such as myself. I am very concerned about the raising of so ordered. Lower tuition would boost the number of Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, we are students attending college making life bet- interest rates for student loans. ter for everyone. I am a mother in a middle class family still here. We have not gotten much of a response from our colleagues on the I don’t suggest that everybody should working to help put my sons through college. other side of the aisle about our legis- go to college. I know everybody doesn’t I don’t expect a handout but I have worked lation that would help students want to go to college. But I do know hard to acquire my position as a teacher. throughout America pay their tuition that people often need a technical edu- My husband and I have exhausted our sav- costs and pay a reasonable amount of cation or a 4-year degree, a 2-year de- ings to pay for most of our sons’ expenses— interest on their loans. I don’t know gree at a community college or a tech- even with the support of subsidized and unsubsidized loans. what my colleagues are waiting for. We nical degree or a 4-year degree at a lib- all know the crisis in America. College eral arts school, a State university or a I have put out over $80,000 in my eldest son’s college. Please, let’s help those that has become more and more important. private school. The choices in my State help themselves. If not, then the economy is To many, it is a necessity, and it has are huge. We have literally dozens and going to continue to fail. become more and more expensive. That dozens of small liberal arts schools and The middle class will go bankrupt just try- equation is not only hurting the kids 4-year and 2-year community colleges ing to pay for their kids college. who go to college, it is hurting their and institutions of higher learning. I was taught to work and you shall receive families and hurting this country. Students should be allowed, if they but that is not true anymore. Please help the When the percentage of people who working poor. choose, to be able to have access to col- graduate from college declines vis-a-vis lege. Increasingly, it is more difficult What I take out of this more than other nations, that is a very bad sign for students to do that. anything is back in the 1940s and 1950s for America. We can talk about the Lorie from West Jefferson, OH: our government, through legislation problems of quality in our K–12 I am a full time working mother of three that President Roosevelt signed in 1944, schools, and those are important teenage boys as well as a full time college the GI bill, created a whole generation issues, but our higher education sys- student at Ohio Dominican University. of prosperity. Millions and millions of tem is still rating just about the best I currently have over $40,000 in student young men and women coming out of loans. I still have one more year to go before in the world. That is shown by the fact completing my program and earning my World War II were given the oppor- that hundreds of thousands from Bachelor’s degree. tunity to go to college and build homes around the world, including places such By that time my loan amounts will prob- and get their families started. as China and India, apply to our ably be around $50K. Because government at one time schools, come here and attend. It is a About the time I finish college, my oldest helped these millions and millions of shame we send them back even if they son will be beginning college and the student students, it lifted the entire country. It loan process will begin again. want to stay, but that is an immigra- He will be the first of three children that lifted the economy. We had a much tion issue not an education issue. we will put through college. more prosperous economy because all Our schools are great, and the big Listen to the definitive. She has de- these young men and women went to problem with higher education in cided she is going to make sure her college because they chose to—millions America is not quality—although, of kids get a chance to go to school right and millions of them—because of the course, it could be made better—it is away. I don’t know her, but apparently GI bill. It meant colleges were built. It affordability. It is not the same as K– she didn’t get a chance to go until she meant more highways were built. It 12. was older and became married, with meant more businesses were started Yet here we are, sitting here, and the children, and has decided to go back to after they got out of college. other side is in a certain sense school and is completing her education This subsidized Stafford Loan, as the twiddling their thumbs and making it as her children reach their teens or Presiding Officer this afternoon knows, worse. How is America going to stay the mid-teens or upper teens. as we all know, helping all of the hundreds of thousands—in my State greatest economic power in the world Low interest rates would help make this a little less of a financial burden for me and 380,000, in Minnesota more than 200,000 when fewer and fewer of our bright, ca- my family. students—helping those hundreds of pable, hard-working students can af- I do not see how raising interest rates on thousands of students in our two ford college and when more and more student loans do anything but cripple those States will help our States become of them decide they are not going to go trying to better themselves. more prosperous. to school or, if they go to school, not to The last couple I will read. Linda Again, I urge my colleagues to sup- the college of their choice for financial from Centerberg, OH: port our legislation. Lock this in. Do it reasons?

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But it Limbaugh said should be closed when colleague from New York and his very lets lawyers, consultants and highly John Edwards was found to have used powerful and eloquent words on a sub- paid professionals dodge payroll taxes it in his law firm, when other leading ject that concerns all of us, not only in and push that burden off on the middle Republicans in 2004 said this is one of New England but across the country. I class. the greatest abuses of the Tax Code have heard from countless students in Getting rid of this loophole is an- they had ever seen. All of a sudden our Connecticut where we have some of the other step toward an America where colleagues on the other side of the aisle best educational institutions in the everybody pays their fair share and ev- say they cannot vote for it. This was country. I know my colleague, Senator erybody plays by the same rules. It is an issue that was talked about as we SHAHEEN from New Hampshire, has the America that we grew up believing talked about dealing with the budget been very much in touch with the peo- in. It is the America that we continue gap in August or in December—during ple of her State, and particularly to believe in. Some have claimed that last year, whenever it was. Again, we young people there, striving—as they it is an America we have lost. I don’t did not hear objections from the other are in Connecticut—for more afford- believe it. We can prove it by closing side: Take that one off the table, we able education. this loophole. can’t live with it. We are talking about the future of The provision proposed by Senate It seems what is going on is very sim- our country. There should be nothing Democrats to close this loophole is ple. Our colleagues know that it is cer- contentious, certainly nothing partisan narrowly tailored to affect only tainly politically unpopular, but prob- about this issue of financing the future wealthy individuals, those making over ably it is politically wrong to allow in- of education and particularly student $200,000 for an individual or $250,000 for terest rates to double. But they can’t loans. This ought to be a common joint filers. They are trying to shield just say they are against it. They tried cause, and it ought to be bipartisan. I their salaries from taxes, calling them- to say they are against it, but when the believe eventually it will be because we selves small businesses. It will not af- President went around the country and need to come together on this issue for fect the actual small businesses of this talked about it they had to back off the sake of young people whose lives country, and it will not raise taxes for that. are very directly and immediately im- anybody who already pays what they So in the House they came up with a pacted by this issue in Connecticut and owe in payroll taxes. This loophole pay-for which was sort of laughable. across the country. The impact is not should be closed independent of the Everyone knew that would never pass, only on their lives but our competitive student loan crisis. We ought to close and no one took their position seri- economy, increasingly a global econ- this loophole regardless of the chal- ously. But we had always hoped that omy in Connecticut that depends more lenge we face now in keeping the inter- our colleagues in the Senate who, and more on exports and more and est rate at 3.4 percent. frankly, have been much more reason- more on talented and gifted and Very simply, we are being asked to able in the last little while—we passed trained, educated skilled people. We make a false choice—the choice be- a highway bill with bipartisan support, need them in Connecticut, and we can- tween accessible education and im- we passed a postal reform bill with bi- not permit the interest rate on Staf- proved public health. It is not a choice partisan support, we passed the Vio- ford loans to rise to 6.8 percent from its we have to make. Our long-term econ- lence Against Women Act with bipar- present rate of 3.4 percent. omy and, as a result, the Federal budg- tisan support, and we thought we could Even now the debt with the present et will both benefit if both of these get this done with bipartisan support. 3.4 percent is crushing to many of our goals are served and preserved. Our goal is not to draw a difference students who are struggling to pay There is an old saying that an ounce between the parties—that has been ap- their student loans with that lower in- of prevention is worth a pound of cure, parent—but to get this done. We terest rate. and that is supremely epitomized by thought when we put our proposal on Stanley Knotowicz—who contacted this situation. Last year an analysis in the Senate floor they would accept it. my office, who is seeking solutions in Health Affairs found that for each 10 At minimum we thought they would at good faith, constructively, and posi- percent increase in local public health least come back with an offer: Let’s de- tively—reached out to my office be- spending, the rate of infant deaths and bate it. Let’s try and see if their cause he experiences the same finan- death from diabetes, heart disease, and amendment passes in terms of a dif- cial hardships facing millions of recent cancer dropped significantly. Pre- ferent pay-for. Let’s see if our amend- graduates across the country. He is venting these deaths and the costly ment could get support. Instead, what paying $70 a week for gas. He is pro- treatment that precedes them could have we found? A filibuster blocking viding financial support for his grand- save the Federal Government large the Senate from even considering this mother in her late eighties who might amounts of money and improve the reasonable measure. lose her home. He is trying to save quality of life for countless Americans. I am going to yield the floor because money to get his own apartment. He is I urge my colleagues to come to- I see my colleagues have arrived, the one of the many students in Con- gether and recognize that preventive Senator from Connecticut and the Sen- necticut and across the country who health care is essential not only to the ator from New Hampshire, who I know have reached out and my office has future of this generation that will take have strong beliefs about this issue. We helped him. advantage of the 3.4-percent interest have an all-New England cast in the I have also heard from Brenda rate for their Stafford loans but other room, with a little help from the Mid- Kasimir, a mother who would be generations as well, generations whose Atlantic. crushed if she were forced to pay this they will be and generations who are I hope they will reconsider. I hope higher interest rate. Again, my office their parents. they will reconsider because it is better has helped her to meet the ever-in- This program is essential. The 3.4- for the politics of this country to come creasing challenge of today’s economy percent interest rate should not be a together once again on reasonable with that student debt that now, over- partisan issue, and we should be clos- issues, as we have done in the past few all, is the highest of any debts faced by ing this loophole regardless of the Staf- months. It is better, frankly, for their our people as a whole, more than $1 ford loan issue. But one way or the own politics. I am not wishing them ill. trillion. other, we should pay for it by closing But most of all, it is better for the fu- Senators REID and HARKIN want to the loophole and making sure students ture of our country. Please reconsider. come to a solution that will keep the have an affordable interest rate for Let’s move forward and debate this bill burden off the backs of students with- these Stafford loans. and let’s not let the high cost of going out adding to our national debt. It is I yield the floor. to college get unnecessarily higher. not a tax increase that they propose, it The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- I yield the floor. is simply a solution that clarifies tax ator from New Hampshire.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:48 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MY6.079 S09MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3031 Mr. INHOFE. If the Senator would shire. She told the Union Leader news- Our students deserve better. We need yield for a unanimous consent? paper that student loan debt has be- to get rid of any obstacles that are Mrs. SHAHEEN. I will yield. come a constant concern for her. keeping our students from getting the Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask Meghan says that her parents would do education they need to succeed. We unanimous consent that at the conclu- just about anything to pay for her col- should not put more obstacles in their sion of the remarks by the Senator lege education in full, but with two way. We need to come together, Demo- from New Hampshire, I be recognized brothers also in college the finances crats and Republicans, to stop this infor up to 20 minutes. are simply not available. Meghan views crease in student loan interest rates The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the prospect of interest rates doubling and to do what is in the best interest of objection, it is so ordered. as an attack on college students trying our families and our young people who Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I am to make a better future for themselves. need that college education. pleased to join my colleagues from Sadly, she said it feels like it is a pun- Thank you very much, Mr. President. Connecticut and from New York and ishment for trying to obtain a college I yield the floor. others who have been on the floor degree. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- today to talk about the importance of When I was at Keene State College in ator from Maryland. addressing the—of avoiding, I guess I Keene last week, I met Keith Couch, a Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I am should say, the potential for the stu- parent who has a daughter at Keene proud to rise today to support the Stop dent loan interest rates to rise at the and a son at Boston College. Between the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike of end of June. The fact is that the U.S. his two kids, his annual tuition bill 2012. I cosponsored this bill because it workforce needs to have the skills to comes to $90,000. No wonder he is hav- extends the current interest rate of compete in the global economy, and ing trouble figuring out from where the 3.4% for subsidized Stafford Loans for that means making sure college is af- money is going to come. He spends the next school year. This interest rate fordable because so many of the new hours trying to figure out how his fam- reflects a record low for interest rates jobs that are being created require ily will make college payments each on Federal student loans, and these higher education. month. He said loans help bridge that loans can only go to students and fami- The reality is that students today lies that demonstrate a need for them; face ever-growing tuition rates, and gap. One constituent, Erin, posted on my nearly 50% of the students that take student loans are a critical bridge for Facebook wall that her husband re- advantage of subsidized Stafford loans them to cover these costs. But unless cently completed medical assistant come from families with an annual in- we act, over 7 million students—38,000 courses at Hesser College in Man- come of less than $50,000. Subsidized in my State of New Hampshire alone— chester. He is due to start paying his Stafford loans help more than 7 million who rely on subsidized Stafford student students attend an institution of high- loans will see an increase in their stu- student loans next month, but he hasn’t been able to find a job in his er education without worrying that the dent debt when they graduate. interest on their loans will begin ac- This is a particular problem for stu- chosen field. Erin said that family fi- cruing while they are in school. It dents in New Hampshire because our nances are tight and if interest rates helps more than 103,000 students in students have the highest average stu- were to double on the loans they have, dent debt in the Nation. They are grad- there is no way they would be able to Maryland. Middle class families are uating with just over $31,000 in debt per pay them back. feeling stretched and stressed and if we student. Not only do they have the The stories I have heard in New fail to act, students could be facing an highest average debt, but 74 percent of Hampshire are similar to the stories additional $1,000 in debt over the life of our college students are in debt, and Senator BLUMENTHAL told about Con- their loans. It is important to note that we will that is the second largest number in necticut and what Senator SCHUMER the country. So we have the highest has had to say about New York and not expand our Federal deficit, and we average debt and the second highest what we are hearing from students and will help families not expand the fam- number of students graduating with families across the country. Higher ily deficit, by keeping the interest rate debt. education is essential for economic op- at 3.4 percent. Senator REID’s legisla- Students in New Hampshire and portunity and personal growth. It is tion offsets the cost of this legislation across this country need some relief, equally essential to the prosperity of by closing a tax loophole enjoyed by in- and doubling the interest rate is ex- our country, and, most importantly, dividuals seeking to avoid paying pay- actly the wrong way we should be the prospect of higher debt levels af- roll taxes on their income. This would going in terms of policies to promote fects whether people choose to enter only affect those who make more than giving every American the opportunity college to begin with. $250,000 a year and simply requires peo- to succeed. We need to encourage our When I was in Plymouth last week at ple who make any income from a pro- students to go on to higher education, Plymouth State University, a student fessional service business such as lob- to advanced-degree programs, and to stood up and said: I want to teach his- bying to pay taxes if more than 75 per- professional schools. Their future em- tory. Tell me why I shouldn’t just drop cent of the income from that business ployment and our future economy both out of college and be a mechanic. I comes from three or fewer share- depend on this. said: Well, I like teachers myself, and holders. Last week I had the opportunity to we need more of them. But in this rap- I adamantly oppose the alternative visit with two of our State colleges, idly changing, highly competitive glob- proposal from House and Senate Re- Keene State College and Plymouth al economy, we should be doing every- publicans that would repeal the Pre- State University. Everyone I spoke thing we can to make sure college is vention and Public Health Fund au- with had stories about the escalating more accessible to Americans so we thorized by the Affordable Care Act. In cost of college and concern for rising don’t have students across this country the last year alone, that prevention student loan interest rates. Over the saying: Why shouldn’t I drop out if no fund has funded activities in my home past 24 hours I have heard from hun- one supports my getting a college edu- state of Maryland to promote tobacco dreds more constituents who are anx- cation? prevention, substance abuse preven- ious about this. It is critical for all of us, and, unfor- tion, mental health services, and com- Now, to be clear, the legislation we tunately, high debt burdens have seri- munity programs to promote healthy are considering would affect current ous consequences for individuals, for living. The fund is also used to invest and future students who will receive families, and for the economy. Student in childhood immunizations to de- subsidized Stafford loans starting July loan debt affects where graduates live, crease the risk of disease among chil- 1. The last thing anyone needs in this the kinds of careers they can pursue, dren. In the future, the President plans economic climate is a reason not to whether they can start a new business, to use this fund to support breast can- pursue their undergraduate or graduate when they can start a new family, cer screenings for more than 300,000 studies. when they can purchase a new home, women and cervical cancer screenings Meghan Jordan of Amherst is a soph- and when they can start to save for re- for more than 280,000 women. Repealing omore at the University of New Hamp- tirement. the prevention fund would not only

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:48 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MY6.082 S09MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S3032 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 9, 2012 strike an unnecessary blow to preven- pany Range Resources in Texas. The Congressman Oberstar over in the tion activities aimed to improve the EPA is not using its powers fairly and House introduced the Clean Water Res- lives of women and children, it would is showing its enforcement is arbitrary, toration Act. The Clean Water Restora- also promote increased health care unreliable, capricious, and unduly se- tion Act removed the word ‘‘navi- costs by eliminating strategic invest- vere. gable.’’ This act gave the Federal Gov- ments meant to prevent or mitigate But the Post’s editorial board didn’t ernment, through the EPA, the juris- chronic illnesses that can be expensive see Armendariz as an isolated incident. diction over the navigable water. That to treat. They also called out EPA’s actions in is what the law was. But they wanted Students will bless us if we are suc- another recent high-profile misuse of to take out the word ‘‘navigable’’ and, cessful in keeping their student loan power that has hurt the Agency’s credi- therefore, the EPA would have jurisdic- interest rates as low as possible. Get- bility. tion over all land in the United States. ting a college education is the core of The EPA insisted that an Idaho cou- It is very simple. It was so unfair that the American dream and I am going to ple, the Sacketts, stop construction on not only did we defeat the Clean Water be sure that every student has access a home because that violated the Clean Restoration Act but the people de- to that dream and make sure that Water Act. On March 21 the Supreme feated Senator Feingold in Wisconsin when they graduate their first mort- Court ruled unanimously—this was not and Congressman Oberstar, after they gage isn’t their student debt. This leg- a split decision; it was unanimous, 9 to had been in Congress for a long time. islation pending before us today should 0—that the EPA had exceeded its au- Obviously, this is something that is be passed in a swift, expeditious, thority in pursuing the Sacketts and not popular. It is an overreach and ev- uncluttered way. This bill is absolutely has ensured that they and other people eryone understands it. a great bill for students and it is a who find themselves in similar situa- Normally, when the Obama administration can’t achieve what they want great bill for America. It gives our stu- tions can overcome the EPA’s asser- to achieve through legislation, they do dents access to the American dream. It tion of whether or not their property it through regulations. We see this in gives our young people access to the contains jurisdictional wetlands, with- cap and trade right now. We saw the freedom to achieve, to be able to follow out submitting to the permit process. A mere 2 days later, the EPA was again President try to get legislation on cap their talents, and to be able to achieve and trade which amounted to a $300 bil- called out for overreaching its author- higher education in whatever field they lion to $400 billion tax increase on the ity on water issues. Then on March 23 will be able to serve this country. American people and it wouldn’t have I urge the swift passage of Senator the U.S. district court ruled that the done any good or helped anyone. Yet it EID’s legislation to maintain the cur- EPA overreached in revoking a permit R would have been the largest tax in- rent interest rate for subsidized Staf- to Arch Coal after the Army Corps of crease in history. I go back and com- ford loans. Engineers had already granted it. In pare it with what they were attempt- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- quite a blow to the Agency, the judge ing to do with the Clinton-Gore tax in- ator from Oklahoma. said EPA’s claim—and I am now crease of 1993. That is where they EPA quoting what the judge said in his raised the marginal rates, the capital Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, first of order—‘‘that section 404(c) grants it gains tax, the death tax—this massive all, I will be introducing a bill in a plenary authority to unilaterally mod- tax increase—a $32 billion tax increase. minute called S. 3053, but as a predi- ify or revoke a permit that has been This will be 10 times greater than that. cate to that, let me talk again about duly issued by the Corps’’ is a ‘‘stun- Now they are trying to do what they my ongoing investigation of the over- ning power for an agency to aggregate couldn’t do with legislation through reach of the Environmental Protection to itself when there is absolutely no regulation. But that is because in order Agency. mention of it in the statute.’’ That is to undertake a Clean Water Act rule- Certainly the Washington Post is what the court said. making, EPA would have to follow a right-on with their editorial. On May 3, Yet, in the midst of scathing rebukes transparent process and engage in a the Washington Post editorial board from the press and the courts, the EPA public comment period as required by penned an editorial entitled ‘‘The EPA is still acting as if everything is the the Administrative Procedures Act. is earning a reputation for abuse.’’ In same as it was before these cases hap- For that reason, they didn’t pursue this editorial, they discussed how pened, and they are actively pursuing that through regulations. Given how former region 6 Administrator Al more regulatory power by attempting unpopular their proposal has been, Armendariz’s ‘‘philosophy of enforce- to vastly increase the scope of the going through with the rulemaking ment’’ has severely hurt the EPA. Clean Water Act’s reach. In fact, when would make it much more difficult to To refresh your memory, it was a discussing the results of the Sackett obtain the expanded Federal control couple of weeks ago at this very po- case at an American Law Institute- they are clearly trying to pursue. By dium that I read the quotes I am about American Bar Association event on changing agency practice in this for- to quote again today. While the Wash- May 3 of this year, Mark Pollins, Di- mal and nonregulatory way, they vir- ington Post doesn’t agree with me all rector of EPA’s Water Enforcement Di- tually ensure that they will be able to the time, I was pleased to read that vision, said, ‘‘Internally it is the same formalize this agenda easily through they saw that the ‘‘crucify’’ policy Mr. old, same old.’’ future rulemaking. So what they Armendariz purported in his visit to I plan to send a letter to Adminis- couldn’t achieve through legislation or, Dish, TX, clearly showed that he ‘‘pre- trator Jackson addressing Mr. Pollins’ in this case, through the proper rule- ferred to extract harsh punishments on comments and trying to find out how making process, they are trying to do an arbitrary number of firms to scare an EPA official, in the face of a 9-to-0 through guidance. others into cooperating.’’ Further, the Supreme Court decision, could say that What is even more frustrating than Washington Post editorial board saw the Agency is not going to do anything the EPA’s continued overreach is that this attitude as both unjust and threat- different. And if the EPA is able to fi- this new guidance would provide no im- ening to investors in energy projects. nalize its new Clean Air Act jurisdic- provement to water and would likely While Armendariz has resigned—he is tional guidance, it will have given hinder real progress on cleaning water. gone now—his statements have under- itself a whole new set of excuses for The guidance’s broad reach and legal- mined the legitimacy of the EPA’s reg- pushing the boundaries of the Clean istic language would inevitably shift ulatory authorities. We know that the Water Act as far as possible. This con- the balance of regulatory authority policy of extracting harsh punishment tinued overreach is why we now have further away from States, which are on arbitrary individuals in order to bicameral, bipartisan legislation intro- better equipped to protect waters with- scare others into cooperation was not duced to stop this current guidance in their borders. Giving the Federal just an inflated rhetoric. Mr. overreach. Government control over nearly all Armendariz followed through on his Let’s take a moment and go back in water features will not lead to cleaner philosophy when he had the EPA re- time to where this all started. We water. It will, however, lead to tremen- gion 6 pursue a trumped-up emergency might remember a couple years ago dous uncertainty, tremendous confu- action against the natural gas com- Senator Feingold from Wisconsin and sion, and economic pain for farmers,

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Agriculture Committees introducing they want to keep the interest rate Congress has been explicitly clear the bipartisan H.R. 4965. I applaud Mr. hike from doubling on students, to call with EPA that this new guidance is un- MICA and Mr. RAHALL in this bipartisan off the filibuster and let’s move ahead acceptable. Last July I wrote a letter, effort, as well as Mr. LUCAS and Mr. with the bill. I am not the only one along with Senator ROBERTS, the rank- PETERSON and Mr. GIBBS for their ac- who wants to end this obstruction by ing member of the Senate Agriculture tions. These bills do not change or roll our friends on the Republican side. I Committee, and 39 of our colleagues to back any current protections in the have heard from constituents in Iowa Administrator Jackson, where we Clean Water Act; they simply stop the who are frustrated at the Senate’s fail- raised our concerns that this document EPA and the Corps of Engineers from ure to act. This is a kitchen-table issue went far beyond mere guidance. EPA moving forward and making these unfor middle-class Americans, families and the Corps of Engineers greatly ex- precedented regulatory changes all across the country. panded what can be considered jurisdic- through a guidance document. I have heard reports that over 500,000 tional waters through a slew of new The EPA needs to withdraw this signatures from students around the and expanded definitions and through guidance document immediately. If it country have been delivered to the Hill the changes to the applications and ju- wishes to make changes to the Clean to show their support for keeping the risdictional tests. Water Act, it should go through a com- rate at 3.4 percent. I know many Sen- Administrator Jackson has said this plete and proper rulemaking process ators have come to the floor to share guidance will increase the Clean Water under the Administrative Procedures stories from their constituents about Act’s scope. In the economic analysis Act. That is why it is there, so people how the interest rate hike would affect that accompanied the guidance, it stat- in America will know the cost of what them. I will share a story I received ed that as few as 2 percent and as many these regulations mean to them and from an Iowa student. as 17 percent of the nonjurisdictional what they do and do not do. Why do it Dear Congressman, [or Senator, as the case determinations under current guidance may be] I am writing you on behalf of my- under the veil of guidance when they self, current college students, and future col- would be considered jurisdictional should be doing it out in the open? lege students everywhere. I recently re-en- using the expanded test under the new That is what we want. That is all we rolled in college to further my education. guidance. However, this analysis was are asking for. This decision came after much time and deep only for the Army Corps making I mentioned I am introducing a bill thought. The problem wasn’t that I didn’t dredge-and-fill permit decisions when today. want to attend school, it was whether or not compared to current practice. The (The remarks of Senator INHOFE per- I could afford to attend school. guidance will apply to the entire Clean taining to the introduction of S. 3053 I live on my own, hold a full time job that I previously attended a technical school to Water Act, including the National Pol- are printed in today’s RECORD under obtain. This job supports me fully, and as lution Discharge Elimination System ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and much as I love parts of my job, I know that permits, the Oil Pollution Act and Joint Resolutions.’’) my decision to re-enroll in school to further Spill Prevention Control, and Counter- Mr. INHOFE. With that, I yield the my education was the right decision for me. measure plans, water quality stand- floor and suggest the absence of a . . . In the middle of all of this prepara- ards, and even State water quality cer- quorum. tion, I came across an article in the USA tifications. Because most States have The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Today that said the Federal Government clerk will call the roll. might raise student loan interest rates. Not delegated authority under the Clean just raise, but double them, unless Congress Water Act, this change in guidance will The assistant legislative clerk pro- intervenes. also result in a change in the respon- ceeded to call the roll. I could not believe what I was reading, and sibilities of States in executing their Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I ask feel so passionate about the subject that I responsibilities under the Clean Water unanimous consent that the order for had to write a letter to you. I am already Act and a change in how individual the quorum call be rescinded. struggling on a daily basis to support myself. citizens are governed by law. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. BEN- I live paycheck to paycheck and often have So what we are talking about is what NET). Without objection, it is so or- to rely on the savings account I worked so dered. hard to save before graduating high school, they have been unable to do with legis- along with consistent help from my parents lation they were going to be doing with Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, yester- and grandparents. I wish to be independent regulation. But in this case, what they day Republican Senators voted to from this help even though I am thankful couldn’t do with regulation because it block the bill to prevent the doubling that it is there. would be too transparent they are try- of the Federal student loan interest This increase in interest rates on loans ing to do through guidance. rate on July 1. As long as they con- . . . was not only disappointing, it was infu- The finalized guidance document is tinue their filibuster, there is no clear riating to me. This will have an effect for currently at OMB for formal inter- way forward to prevent that dev- many years beyond what it should and not only for me. agency review before it is finalized. We astating rate hike less than 2 months I live in Stanwood, IA, a place that not don’t know what changes have been from now. many people have heard of, and I commute made, but based on a draft that was If that happens, more than 7.4 mil- the 35 miles to Cedar Rapids every day for leaked to the press, it doesn’t appear lion American students will be required my job. . . . that the document is substantially dif- to pay an average of $1,000 more per So when I saw that these loans that I am ferent from the proposed guidance doc- year of school. This is especially im- relying on to support me and fund my edu- ument they put out for public com- portant to my State of Iowa—and it is cation were going to double, I was heart- broken and I wonder what is wrong with my ment last May. This is the last step be- important to all States—where nearly country? I am very proud to be an American, fore this expansive document starts 72 percent of Iowa’s college graduates and more so an Iowan. . . . being used throughout the country, and have student loan debt, the fourth I believe that the one thing the USA has that is why I hope all my colleagues in highest percentage in the Nation. going for it: supporting our future, but that the Senate on both sides of the aisle Those borrowers are carrying an aver- is quickly fading in front of my eyes. I hope will join me in trying to stop it. age of $30,000 in student loan debt, that you read this and feel every ounce of disappointment in our great country as I do, Working with Senator BARRASSO, which is the third highest in the Na- and do everything in your power to not let Senator HELLER, Senator SESSIONS, tion. the interest rate on student loans increase and others, we introduced S. 2245. We In floor debates this week, Repub- on July 1. call it the Preserve the Waters of the licans claimed that they, too, want to I hope you can put faith in the American United States Act. It is a bill that prevent the rate hike. I welcome their students who are relying on these loans to

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Instead Sincerely, a proud fellow Iowan. of taking his $26.9 million in earnings di- all these other people are saying we This is just one of the many stories I rectly in the following four years, he paid have to close this loophole. We have have received from my constituents, himself a salary of $360,000 a year and took the opportunity to do so, and in doing telling me how detrimental it would be the rest as corporate dividends. so raise the money both to help Medi- Since salary is subject to 2.9 percent Medi- if the rate were to double on July 1. care and Social Security and to keep care tax, but dividends aren’t, that meant he the interest rates on student loans at This increase is a looming reality for shielded 90 percent of his income. That’s not many students and families if this Sen- 3.4 percent. Yet the Republicans will necessarily illegal, but dodging such a large not even allow us to bring it to the ate continues to do what it is doing— chunk of employment tax skates perilously and that is to do nothing to bring the close to the line . . . floor. So who is playing politics, I ask? bill up and having Republicans fili- CPA Magazine lists it as number 11 of its Who is playing politics? buster it, and not even letting us pro- 15 best underutilized tax loopholes. Well, as I have said before, and I will I ask, is the Wall Street Journal in ceed on it. say again, we have come here with a For the past 3 days, we have been favor of—what did they say?—hurting serious offset—one, as I said, that has hearing from Republicans that they job creators? Are they in favor of that? been supported—at least closing this want to keep the interest rate at 3.4 Is the Wall Street Journal in favor of loophole has been supported—by con- percent, but they don’t like how we are ‘‘raising taxes on the very businesses servative Republicans in the past. If paying for it in our bill. I have said we are counting on to hire these young anything, it is worse today than it was many times that if they don’t like people,’’ as the minority leader said on in 2004. More and more people are find- that—and our leader came out here, as Monday? I repeat, we limit it to only ing out about how they do this. They many have, saying, look, if my Repub- three shareholders. They are going to form this little subchapter S corpora- lican friends don’t like how we pay for count on them to hire these young peo- tion and avoid paying their taxes. It is it, let us get on with the bill and they ple, he said. What is the minority lead- time to close that. can offer their offset or pay-for. We can er talking about? That same year, in We came up with a serious offset we vote on it and they can vote on ours. 2004, the late conservative columnist thought would be acceptable on both But that is not acceptable to the Re- Robert Novak wrote: sides because of the history. We are publicans. They don’t even want the It is one of the last loopholes left in the In- ready to do this now—ease the concern bill to go forward. ternal Revenue Code, and it is a big one. of so many students and families We have been hearing from Repub- Here is the whole statement: across the country. The Republicans licans that our offset, which is closing How can John Edwards explain setting up came and wanted to pay for it by elimi- a loophole in the Tax Code that affects a dummy corporation—subchapter S—to nating the Prevention and Public subchapter S corporations—and I avoid paying an estimated $290,000 in Medi- Health Fund. They want to eliminate might add it only affects a very small care taxes in the 2 years before he ran for the the one thing that is going to prevent sliver of subchapter S corporations, Senate? This is a classic subchapter S cor- obesity, heart disease, stroke, cancer, very tightly drawn; they can’t have poration devised to shelter income, mainly and diabetes in the future and save us more than three shareholders. How for professionals, such as lawyers (and also a lot of money. They want to end that syndicated columnists, but not me). It is one about that. And you have to have more and take that money and put it into than $250,000 in income, and it pertains of the last loopholes left in the Internal Rev- enue Code, and it is a big one. keeping the interest rates low. They only to those subchapter S corpora- are pitting the low interest rates for That is Robert Novak. Has anyone tions that provide certain kinds of pro- students against the health care of ever questioned his conservative cre- fessional services. In other words, it children—immunizations for kids— dentials? doesn’t pertain to real estate, or manu- which is what we use this prevention Sean Hannity said this: facturing, or anything like that. It fund for. And for diabetes prevention. only has to do with certain profes- Hey, John Edwards is worth, what, $30 mil- That is what we use the fund for. They sional services, such as lawyers and ac- lion to $40 million, set up a sub-S corpora- want to take that away, pitting stu- countants, people such as that. tion to keep him from paying Medicare taxes on 90 percent of his income, and then he lec- dents against the health of our coun- Well, the Republicans say that if we tures the rest of us how Medicare is going try. That is not a serious offer. That is do this—close that loophole—it will broke. not a serious offer by the Republicans. hurt the ‘‘job creators.’’ How many Finally, Rush Limbaugh himself said That alternative is going nowhere. times have I heard that, job creators— this: Besides, the President has said he that we are going to hurt small busi- would veto that. So I ask my col- nesses. The other side would have you . . . and he [Senator Edwards] has also leagues on the other side to quit play- compounded that by structuring his own per- believe that we are doing this for polit- sonal finances to avoid paying Medicare ing politics. Quit playing politics with ical gain, that somehow we Democrats taxes on 90 percent of the nearly $27 million this. Let’s bring it up for a vote. are doing this for political gain. Well, he earned over four years. Maybe they should listen to the Wall Street Journal, and the now deceased if that were the truth, why would we I ask my Republican colleagues, are Novak and Fox News and even Rush pick an offset, a pay-for, to fix a prob- Robert Novak, Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh and Hannity. Let’s close this lem that conservatives have railed Limbaugh, and the Wall Street Journal loophole once and for all and do some- against in the past? Yes, the problem all in support of raising taxes? Are thing good with it. Let’s do something that we are trying to fix in subchapter they all in support of killing job cre- good with it. Keep the interest rates S corporations is a problem that con- ators? These are their statements. low for our students in this country. servative Republicans have railed That is the record. against in the past. I want to refresh Mr. President, I yield the floor, and I For the last several years, conserv- suggest the absence of a quorum. my colleagues’ memories and set the ative Republicans have been going record straight on this issue of S cor- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The after this loophole, until they obvi- clerk will call the roll. porations, the offset we have. ously found a Democrat who used it, For starters, in 2004, the Wall Street The bill clerk proceeded to call the John Edwards. Lots of people use it, a roll. Journal editorial page said this on July lot of lawyers and accountants and 13, 2004: Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- doctors. A lot of different kinds of pro- imous consent that the order for the Conservative Support for Closing the S fessionals have used this loophole to Corp Tax Loophole. quorum call be rescinded. Senator Edwards talks about the need to avoid paying their fair share of taxes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without provide health care for all, but that didn’t Here is another classic case where objection, it is so ordered. stop him from using a clever tax dodge the Republicans say we are using this Mr. REID. Mr. President, during the [these are the words of the Wall Street Jour- for political gain. Wait a minute. They day I flipped on the TV that we have in

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He said, ‘‘There who have come here and made such a on it. We are not running from it. And aren’t enough flags here.’’ So on his profound case. But I listened also to once their proposal to slash programs own, Larry bought 150 American flags what the Republicans had to say, and it that save money and lives fails on a and started hauling them in his truck is beyond my comprehension how they floor vote—and it will fail—we Demo- to military funerals all across my can come to the floor with a straight crats are still willing to consider other State. As he puts it, ‘‘I just honestly face and say what they have said. I options to pay for this legislation. My don’t believe there’s any such thing as have listened as my Republican col- Republican colleagues on the other too many flags for a soldier.’’ leagues have come to the Senate floor hand have refused to consider alter- Larry’s inventory of 150 flags has to blame Democrats for stalling legis- native ways to pay for a bill they claim grown to 2,200 flags, and he can line lation to keep college affordable for 7 they support. them up to 14 miles of a fallen soldier’s million people throughout our great So I say to my Republican col- final journey. country. The claim is pretty rich con- leagues, let us bring this bill to the Traveling in his old 1999 Ford van, stripped down to one seat to make sidering that Republicans voted unani- floor. If Republicans are so interested room for all the flags, he has now mously yesterday to filibuster this leg- in negotiating a solution, they should graced more than 80 funerals from Wis- islation. What is a filibuster? It is stop- be willing to take that first step. Once consin to Kentucky and Iowa to Indi- ping us from going to the legislation. the bill is on the floor, we can debate ana and certainly in his home State of Our bill would prevent 7 million stu- it, we can amend it with an offset on Illinois. Last year, Larry drove 40,000 dents from paying $1,000 more on their which both sides can agree. But until miles with his flags to these funerals. loans. With college already Republicans end their obstructionist He covers all the costs out of his own unaffordable for far too many young filibuster, there is no path forward. pocket and a couple donations from people, Democrats believe we should be So for my Republican colleagues to friends. When asked why he does it, he doing all we can to provide access to come down here and say ‘‘we support simply says, ‘‘It’s my way of giving higher education. That is what these this legislation,’’ I repeat, what a back.’’ student loans are all about. strange way of supporting this legisla- Larry rarely uses the word ‘‘I.’’ He is Republicans have repeatedly claimed tion. quick to praise all the volunteers— they support efforts to support legisla- f often organized by veterans organization to keep loans from doubling this tions—who help him stake the flags in summer, but they sure have a funny MORNING BUSINESS the ground along the funeral proces- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- way of showing it with this endless fili- sion routes. ‘‘Without them,’’ he says, imous consent that the Senate proceed buster. Today, Republicans have said ‘‘I couldn’t get them all done.’’ that Democrats should negotiate a way to a period of morning business, with In one instance over a long weekend, out of this stalemate—again, a very Senators allowed to speak for up to 10 dozens of volunteers helped Larry in- strange reasoning. It is hard to nego- minutes each. stall the 2,200 flags to honor a 23-year- tiate without a partner. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without old Army sergeant during his funeral. Every Tuesday after we do our week- objection, it is so ordered. After the service, volunteers helped ly caucus meetings, I go to what we f pack up the flags for the next stop. call the Ohio Clock. One of the report- FLAG MAN LARRY ECKHARDT Volunteers ranged from kids as young ers said: Your Republican colleague as 3, assisting their parents, to an 83- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I was in Senator MCCONNELL said you should year-old woman who wanted to help Tazewell County—which is in the area negotiate on this issue with Speaker out in Orchardville, IL. When she was of Pekin, in East Peoria, IL—last week BOEHNER. asked her reason for weathering the Now, how do you like that one, that at the Veterans Administration Com- tough January Illinois cold to help, she I, the leader in the Senate, should go to mission. said, ‘‘We can only bake so many tuna the Republican House and start negoti- I talked to a number of vets from the casseroles.’’ ating with them? That is a strange, Vietnam war and other conflicts. We This story is what America and the strange way of doing business. talked about obvious questions: vet- State of Illinois are all about. It is the The Republicans claim their only ob- erans’ unemployment, what was hap- common man, such as Larry Eckhardt, jection to our legislation is how it is pening with disability payments, edu- following his heart and taking the ini- paid for—by closing a tax loophole that cation for veterans, topics that most tiative to do something extraordinary allows wealthy Americans to dodge vets are very concerned about. They for our fallen heroes, and it is about a taxes they already owe. That is what face some pretty significant chal- community rising to the occasion to we feel should happen. We don’t believe lenges, as we know. lend its support and honor those who it is a tax increase—just that people We promise these men and women deserve so much of our gratitude. should pay what they are supposed to that if they put up their hand and Larry may have said it best when he pay. They now have a way of avoiding swear that they will risk their life for humbly stated: taxes. Rich accountants and lawyers America, we swear we will be there This is my feeble attempt to say thank you avoid it by claiming they are going to when they come home. It is that basic. to every soldier who has ever served and pay dividends and not ordinary income. We have to keep our word. As a nation, fought to protect the freedoms that I have. It is not fair to everyone else. we have a sacred pledge to take care of This speech on the floor of the Sen- So if the Republicans object to this, veterans who serve. I take it very seri- ate is my feeble attempt to say thanks fine. Democrats are willing to consider ously—I think both parties do—and we to you, Larry, and the countless Amer- alternative offsets. In fact, we are even should. icans just like you who step up and do willing to vote on the House Repub- We also need to honor those who their part to show our veterans how licans’ own proposed offset. Now, that have lost their lives. Just a few weeks much their service means to each and is a doozy, the offset from the Repub- ago, we buried another soldier from every one of us. They embody the en- licans coming from the House, which that county. There was a huge turnout during spirit and values that make takes away money for preventive care at the memorial service. One par- America great and they make me for virtually everybody. The leading ticular local resident was doing his proud to serve in the Senate and hum- causes of death in America are diabe- part to honor our fallen heroes in an bled to represent my State of Illinois. tes, heart disease, and cancer. They extraordinary way. I learned about him Thank you, Larry, and thanks to all want to take away preventive pro- when I visited Tazewell County. He is the other Americans who are doing

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I rise today to recog- fering business in Kentucky, Virginia, in Eastern Kentucky’s local periodical nize Northwestern University head and West Virginia. magazine, the Sentinel-Echo: Silver football coach Patrick Fitzgerald for You may be asking yourself, how Edition, highlighting the hard work of his leadership and service to the com- does a company in such a small town the Whitaker family. I ask unanimous munity. Patrick ‘‘Coach Fitz’’ Fitz- become so successful? Charles’s son, consent that said article be printed in gerald, a lifelong Illinoisan, has en- Mike Whitaker, president of Superior the RECORD. joyed a long and distinguished rela- Printing, thinks it is due to their cus- There being no objection, the mate- tionship with Northwestern University. tomer service. He has said that the rial was ordered to be printed in the He completed his undergraduate only difference between Superior and RECORD, as follows: studies and played football at North- the larger firms in metropolitan areas [From the Sentinel-Echo: Silver Edition, western, where he racked up several is the family atmosphere that Superior Nov. 2011] worthy achievements. A two-time first- provides. Superior employees have love SUPERIOR PRINTING: FAMILY PRIDE IN EACH team All-American, he won the and pride for their hometown and home AND EVERY JOB Nagurski and Bednarik Awards twice, State, and they don’t try to hide it. As you wind along State Route 805 in was named Big Ten Defensive Player of Superior provides services that pro- northern Letcher County, you may not think the Year and Linebacker of the Year, mote the local economy and the enti- there’s much going on. But Cromona, Ken- and received the George Ballentine, ties within the local economy alike. tucky (population 665), is home to one of the Jr., Memorial Leadership Award. They offer professional color printing finest print shops in the tri-state. Estab- As Northwestern University’s head that has been known to help all of the lished in 1958 by Charles and Bobbie football coach, Pat Fitzgerald has local schools in the area with various Whitaker, Superior Printing and Publishing Company, Inc. is a thriving, family-owned amassed an impressive record, leading things like sports programs and bul- business with three generations of Whitakers the Wildcats to four consecutive letins. They also are a big distributor working and a fourth generation expected to postseason games and 5 consecutive of print for local fundraisers and fund- ‘‘watch and learn.’’ years of eligibility for postseason raising groups. The Whitakers have Charles and Bobbie Whitaker’s older son, games. And his leadership isn’t con- also recently just began printing hard- Mike, is the president of the company and fined to the football field. His commit- back books—something that isn’t com- currently sees to its day-to-day operations. ment to academic achievement among mon in most local printing firms. Mike The company offers all the expected print Northwestern’s football scholar-ath- shop products and services like business believes that the new hardback binding forms, letterheads and envelopes, but what is letes has led to many being named Aca- will help local authors be able to easily surprising is that it also houses the region’s demic All-Big Ten students and the print and publish their books. With only four-color, sheet-fed press capable of school’s ranking among the Nation’s some of the amazing artistic talent I printing up to a 19-by-26 sheet. leaders in annual graduation rates. have seen come out of the Bluegrass ‘‘The installation of the press in 2008 has Coach Fitzgerald has been recognized State, I am anxious to see some of the increased our production capabilities as well for his work ethic, integrity, and posi- works by Kentucky’s own authors that as the quality of products that we can offer,’’ tive attitude. He was designated one of will come from this new way to print said Mike Whitaker. ‘‘Local firms no longer college football’s top recruiters and have to rely upon faraway print houses for and publish. their color-printing needs. We’re very com- serves on the Ethics Committee of the Not only does the Whitaker family petitive with the big, out-of-town firms so American Football Coaches Associa- run a successful printing and pub- we can save our customers time and money. tion and USA Football’s Tackle Advi- lishing business, but they keep busy Most of our customers really appreciate the sory Committee. with providing Letcher County with convenience of having us close by, and they Pat and his wife Stacy are active at the news in their own paper, the News- understand how important it is to keep busi- Northwestern University and in the Press. The Whitaker family is devoted ness here at home when they can.’’ Chicago community, participating in to keeping the locals of Letcher Coun- Mike explained how their press and book- many charitable activities, toy collec- ty informed about what is going on in let maker, which automatically collates, folds, staples, and trims books and maga- tion drives, and school health and the county, State, and country, further zines, has boosted the company’s production wellness programs. proving that the Whitakers are truly of programs local schools use as fundraisers. I congratulate Coach Pat Fitzgerald focused on bettering themselves and ‘‘Last fall we produced football programs for on the many successes of the Wildcats’ those around them. 16 different schools in Kentucky and Vir- football program and thank him for his Charles and his wife Bobbie are the ginia. Our jobs range from full-color bro- service to one of our finest schools and proud parents of Mike, who has two chures and rack cards for the tourism indus- the broader Chicago community. sons, Paul and Nick. Paul is a U.S. try to flyers, multi-page newsletters, maga- zines and books. In fact, more than 500 busi- f Army veteran who has completed two tours of Active Duty in Iraq, while nesses throughout the region have turned to us for their printing needs.’’ TRIBUTE TO THE WHITAKER Nick has just recently graduated from FAMILY Since the press purchase, the Whitakers Eastern Kentucky University. Both have added hardback book-binding capabili- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, Paul and Nick are planning on staying ties to the business. ‘‘This is new to us, and today I wish to honor a family who has in Letcher County so that they can be we are just getting started producing hard- chosen to live and work in the small close to their family and local commu- back books in small and large quantities,’’ town of Cromona, KY, which they have nity. Mike said. He is especially proud of a leath- come to love over the years. The Whether it be creating a business er-bound project utilizing the new hardback Whitaker family has successfully that provides a convenient and profes- book-binding equipment. ‘‘With the growing number of local authors, we are excited to owned and operated Superior Printing sional service to the local community, offer both soft- and hardback book bindings and Publishing Company, Inc. since making a conscience effort to support to our customers.’’ 1958. Three generations of Whitakers the local economy with their services, In addition to commercial printing, the have been involved in the proceedings informing the citizens of Letcher Coun- Whitakers own and operate the News-Press, of the company, with a fourth learning ty on the news, or helping many undis- a newspaper based in Letcher County. The the family trade as they grow. covered Kentucky authors and artists conservative-based newspaper has promoted Superior Printing was started as a get the exposure they deserve, the the coal industry, faith and family for over local printing operation by Charles and Whitaker family of Cromona, KY, have 50 years. Offering quality products at competitive Bobbie Whitaker. They began the busi- made a contribution to their State prices is the mark of any successful business, ness in a remote part of Letcher Coun- that will not go unnoticed. I am in- and Superior Printing is no exception. ‘‘Per- ty, KY, in a town called Cromona. The spired to see an entire family give in so haps the only difference between our firm small town now has a population of 665 many ways to their local community. and one from a metropolitan area is the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:35 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MY6.049 S09MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3037 sense of family pride that goes into each and tions that school nurses make every National School Nurse Day high- every job,’’ Mike said. ‘‘We may have to day to improve the health and learning lights the need for a full-time nurse in work a little harder at getting our raw mate- outcomes of our Nation’s children, es- every school, every day—which is why rials such as paper, plates, and ink, but we pecially as our children face more chal- I have introduced a bill, the Student- make up for it with the satisfaction that we are able to live and work in the place we lenging chronic health issues than ever to-School Nurse Ratio Improvement love, here in eastern Kentucky.’’ before. A top priority of this Nation Act of 2012, S. 2047. This legislation Mike Whitaker’s sentiments are echoed by should be ensuring that our children would help lower the ratios of students his sons, Paul and Nick, who both work in have a healthy and successful future. to school nurses and evaluate the cor- the business. Paul is a U.S. Army veteran School nurses make this vision a re- relation between access to professional with two tours of duty in Iraq behind him ality each day. Quite simply, healthy student health services and improved and is anxious to spend the remainder of his children learn better and are more educational outcomes. This Nation adult life near his home. Nick is a recent likely to become successful members of must invest in programs and services graduate of Eastern Kentucky University society. that seek to improve the health and who chose to stay in the area to be near fam- In New York there are about 3,700 ily as well. Both plan to raise their families well-being outcomes of children, which much the same way they were raised in school nurses who are serving our stu- include supporting school nurses. Letcher County. dents out of the more than 76,000 na- Mr. President, I urge my colleagues If you have a print order for Superior tionwide. School nurses provide a non- to join me in recognizing today as Na- Printing, you may want to call it in or per- negotiable value to schools, families, tional School Nurse Day so we may haps email it. If you want to stop by the communities, and this Nation as a continue to honor school nurses and printing company to place your order, call whole. By keeping children healthy, in the care they provide to students day ahead for directions. It is a little hard to school, and ready to learn, school find. in and day out, paving the path for a nurses save money and save lives. healthier and more successful future f Every teacher deserves to stay in the for all of our Nation’s children. TAIWAN’S PRESIDENTIAL classroom and focus on educational f INAUGURATION outcomes, and every parent deserves to be able to go to work and send his or COMMENDING OHIO HIGH SCHOOL Mr. BEGICH. Mr. President, on the her child to school with a nurse who SENIORS occasion of his upcoming inauguration will keep his or her child safe and Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, today for his second term in office, I am healthy. School nurses have the knowl- I wish to honor 369 high school seniors pleased to commend Republic of China, edge, skills and judgment to manage in eight northeast Ohio counties for Taiwan, President Ma Ying-jeou. Presi- potentially emergent situations and their commendable decision to enlist dent Ma has shown himself to be a provide daily care for students with in- in the U.S. Armed Forces. Of these 369 dedicated public servant, continually creasing chronic health conditions, seniors from 128 high schools in 87 electing to serve his nation even ranging from asthma to childhood obe- towns and cities, 83 will enter the through difficult times. sity to Type-2 diabetes to severe food Army, 174 will enter the Marine Corps, During his first term, President Ma— allergies. Research shows that when a 25 will enter the Navy, 30 will enter the like many world leaders had to strug- full-time school nurse is present, stu- Air Force, 4 will enter the Coast Guard, gle with the worldwide economic crisis. dent attendance rates increase and hos- and 53 will enter our Ohio Army Na- His stewardship during this difficult pital utilization rates decrease. The tional Guard. In the presence of their time helped Taiwan avoid some of the school nurse also plays a vital role in parents/guardians, and high school worst disasters that other countries promoting prevention and wellness, counselors, military leaders, city and have faced and also helped Taiwan re- from detecting outbreaks of commu- business leaders, all 369 will be recog- cover more quickly than many other nicable diseases, such as H1N1, and nized on May 10, 2012 by ‘‘Our Commu- countries. taking action to prevent cases from de- nity Salutes of Northeast Ohio.’’ Taiwan has been a great economic veloping to administering immuniza- Later this month, these young men partner for Alaska in the past years tions and ensuring students are compli- and women will join many of their under President Ma’s leadership, and ant with regulations. Every day, school classmates in celebration of their high we are fortunate to have such a rela- nurses are on the front lines, providing school graduation. At a time when tionship. Taiwan has remained in Alas- access and delivering health care serv- many of their peers are looking for- ka’s top 20 export markets for the past ices to our Nation’s children. ward to pursuing vocational training 15 years. Alaska’s exports to the coun- In 1897, after several outbreaks of in- or college degrees, or are uncertain try have totaled more than $22 million fectious diseases that affected the New about their future, these young men in sectors such as energy, forest prod- York City schoolchildren, the city’s de- and women instead have chosen to ucts, machinery, and seafood products. partment of health appointed the first dedicate themselves to military service In addition, Taiwan is one of Alaska’s doctors to examine students for con- in defense of our country. three sister states or provinces, and it tagious diseases. With the concerns Naturally, many may be anxious is my hope that we will continue this over uneducated and unhealthy youth about the uncertainties that may sister-state exchange for many years to growing, Lina Rogers Struthers be- await them as members of the Armed come. came the Nation’s first school nurse. Forces. But, they should rest assured We witnessed during President Ma’s The impact of nursing services proved that the full support and resources of first years in office his diligence in dramatic, and after only 1 month the this Chamber, and the American peo- dealing with economic and inter- city voted to set aside money to em- ple, are with them in whatever chal- national challenges, and the upcoming ploy trained nurses in its schools. lenges may lie ahead. 4 years for President Ma will continue Today, the National Association of It is thanks to the dedication of an to be challenging. I am confidant School Nurses celebrates the special- untold number of patriots like these President Ma will overcome difficulties ized practice of school nursing, ac- 369 that we are able to meet here and serve his nation to the best of his knowledging that school nurses ad- today, in the U.S. Senate, and openly ability. vance the well-being, academic success debate the best solutions to the many Once again, I offer my congratula- and life-long achievement and health diverse problems that confront our tions to President Ma, and I wish him of students. The American Academy of country. It is thanks to their sacrifices all the success in his future endeavors, Pediatrics has also reaffirmed the cru- that the United States of America re- and for the future of Taiwan. cial role of school nurses ‘‘in the seam- mains a beacon of hope and freedom in f less provision of comprehensive health a dangerous world. We are grateful to services to children and youth.’’ ‘‘The them, their parents and their commu- NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSE DAY Role of the School Nurse in Providing nities for instilling the character, val- Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, today School Health Services,’’ AAP, Pediat- ues, discipline and mental and physical I wish to honor National School Nurse rics, Vol. 121, No. 5, May 1, 2008, pp. abilities of these outstanding young Day. Today we recognize the contribu- 1052–1056. men and women.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:35 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MY6.007 S09MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S3038 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 9, 2012 I would like to personally thank Akron; Gunkelman—Valley City; Gunnoe— Kovacs—Lorain; Limpert—Grafton; Mar- these 369 graduating seniors for their Eastlake; Guy—Stow; Haberkorn—Bruns- tin—Garfield Heights; McCall—Brookpark; selflessness and courage that they have wick; Hall—Conneaut; Hallgren—Geneva; Miller—North Ridgeville; Moulton— Hancock—Norton. Wickliffe; Orsik—Wellington; Paine—Ash- shown by volunteering in defense of Haseley—Broadview Heights; Hawkins— tabula; Senko—Jefferson; Suknaich— our Nation. We owe them, along with Maple Heights; Haynes—Brunswick; Hoff- Wickliffe; Torok—Strongsville; Turner— all those who serve our country, a deep man—Barberton; Holland—Olmsted Falls; Cleveland; Wilthew—Garrettsville; debt of gratitude. Howard—Akron; Hubbard—Hinckley; Zdancewski—Windham. Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- Hughes—Wadsworth; Hyatt—Lodi; Jeske— UNITED STATES COAST GUARD—4 sent to print the names of the 369 high Westlake; Jogan—Madison; Jones—Mac- Correa, A—Cleveland; Correa, D—Cleve- school seniors in the CONGRESSIONAL edonia; Keely—Warrensville Heights; King— land; Dukes—Lyndhurst; Magrans—East- RECORD. Cleveland; Krajnyak—Eastlake; Krenisky— lake. There being no objection, the mate- Cuyahoga Heights; Kuilman—North Olmsted; OHIO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD—53 Layne—Brunswick; Lee—Richmond Heights; rial was ordered to be printed in the Barkley—Cleveland; Bates—Lorain; Loughrey—Stow. Belknap—Akron; Bohach—LaGrange; RECORD, as follows: Love—Cleveland; Lucas—Cuyahoga Falls; Brown—Wadsworth; Cleveland—Cleveland; UNITED STATES ARMY—83 Lupica—Avon Lake; Martin—Medina; Mar- Coleman—Ravenna; Costa—Twinsburg; Abfall—Amherst; Armstrong—Jefferson; tinez Magana—Cleveland; Matousek—Cleve- Davey—Bath; Decesare—Sagamore Hills; Balog—Elyria; Baril—Deerfield; Binion— land; Maybaugh—Wellington; McCartney— Devlin—Avon Lake; Duong—Lyndhurst; Cleveland; Brennan—Conneaut; Bullock— Akron; McClinsey—Hudson; Milioni—Me- Ferrante—North Royalton; Graham—North Streetsboro; Camp—Amherst; Chrosniak— dina; Miller—Avon; Mitchell—Conneaut; Ridgeville; Griffin—Grafton. Sheffield Lake; Clough—Sheffield Village; Mize—Copley; Moore—Ravenna; Moravec— Hammond—South Amherst; Heckathorn— Clymer—Independence; Cobble—Cleveland; Wellington; Morgan—Cuyahoga Falls; Mor- LaGrange; Horst—Streetsboro; Ibarra— Coleman—Garrettsville; Coleman— gan—Akron; Morrison—Akron; Morrison— Cleveland; Jackson—Euclid; Jeffery—West- Streetsboro; Cook—Cleveland; Davis—Cleve- Chardon; Morrow—Spencer. field; Joyner—Brooklyn; Lockhart, Jr.— land; Dawson—Amherst; Doerschuk—Lake- Munn—Kent; Murray—Richfield; Music Cleveland; Lyberger—Cuyahoga Falls; Mar- wood; Downs—Sullivan; Dullen—Kent. III—Mentor; Nagy—Conneaut; Newman— shall-Felder—Cleveland; Millirons— Fisher, A—Amherst; Fisher, S—Independ- Southington; Novotny—Avon Lake; Oddo— Tallmadge; Mitchell—Strongsville; Mitch- ence; Frary—Seville; Fritz—Independence; Strongsville; Odorcich—Brunswick; Olivas— ell—Hartville; Myers—Mogadore; Phillips— Gerez—Garrettsville; Gilbow—Ravenna; Conneaut; O’Neill—North Royalton; Richmond Heights; Powell—Uniontown; Pru- Gooch—Cleveland; Goodwin—Wadsworth; Pamula—Peninsula; Paramore—Painesville; itt—Sheffield Lake; Reyersbach— Gortz—Berea; Hardin—Elyria; Harris—Cleve- Paul—Macedonia; Pena—Cleveland; Per- Strongsville; Riddell—Elyria; Riley—Am- land; Hillrich—Medina; House—Wasdworth; kins—Cleveland; Persinger—Amherst; Pin- herst; Roberts—Akron; Rose—Cleveland. Jennings—Garrettsville; Johnson—Elyria; kerton—Lorain; Plop—Lakewood; Powers— Schill—Brookpark; Scott—Cleveland; King—Cleveland; Korzinski—Medina; Middleburg Heights; Prinzo—Akron. Scullen—Berea; Shary—Wayland; Shear— Kumhall—Medina; Lambert—Elyria; Prochazka—Lorain; Pugh—South Euclid; Brooklyn Heights; Skipper—Grafton; Lemaster—Berea. Rady—Painesville; Reed—Shaker Heights; Stokes—Cleveland; Thompson, Jr.—Maple Lennerth—Aurora; Luster—Lakewood; Regal—Lorain; Riolo—North Olmsted; Rob- Heights; Tuck—Cuyahoga Falls; Vaughan— McKain—Diamond; McVicker—Wadsworth; inson—Cleveland Heights; Rodriguez—Lake- Cleveland; Whiting—Stow; Whitsitt—Cleve- Miller—Doylestown; Milyaro Lucas—Ash- wood; Rodriguez Ayala—North Olmsted; Rol- land; Wiggins—Maple Heights; Woisnet— tabula; Moore—Cleveland; Moore—Norton; lins—Cleveland; Ross—Brunswick; Ryan— Cleveland; Young, M—Middleburg Heights; Moore, J—Euclid; Moss—Euclid; Murray— Wadsworth; Sallaz—Newton Falls; Sanders— Young, T—LaGrange. Medina; Nall—Lakewood; Oringer—Ravenna; Sullivan; Sartor—Deerfield; Schroeder— f Wadsworth; Secolic—Chagrin Falls; Paine—Jefferson; Patrick—Lakewood; ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS Quesenberry—Medina; Schabulach—Bruns- Seegert—Conneaut; Shipbaugh—Cuyahoga wick; Semple—Strongsville; Sheers—Wads- Falls; Shook—Madison. Silvestro—Mentor; Simko—Medina; worth; Shreve—Orwell. TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL Slanker—Mogadore; Smith—Akron; Slaughter—Parma Heights; Snyder—Parma; Smith—Columbia Station; Spooner— Solly—Madison; Stanko—Perry; Steagall— KENNY C. MONTOYA Homerville; St. Louis—Parma; Steiner—Ra- Diamond; Sterling—Conneaut; Stutzman— ∑ Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, venna; Stout III—Cleveland; Tester—Elyria; Rittman; Swires—Akron; Sykes—Akron; today I wish to congratulate MG Kenny Tompkins—Cleveland; Townsend—Mogadore; Szabo—Amherst; Szoke—Sawyerwood; Tay- C. Montoya on the occasion of his re- lor—Lorain; Tennant—Lakewood; Tibbs— Wallis—Ravenna; Walters—Brunswick; tirement as Adjutant General of the Weinzatl—Sullivan; Wheeland—Sullivan; Broadview Heights; Tramte—Chardon; Trautman—Ravenna; Trunck—Akron; New Mexico National Guard, and to White—Ashtabula; Wiley—Andover; Wil- thank him for his 30 years of out- liams, D—Mentor; Williams—Cleveland; Wil- Umstott—Lakewood. son—Kent; Wilson—Windsor; Woods—Cleve- Vinci—Avon Lake; Volanski—Jefferson; standing service to our Nation. General land; Young—Medina; Zak—North Royalton. Wadsworth—Wellington; Wagner—Akron; Montoya has served our country well, Walsh—Lakewood; Watson—Cuyahoga Falls; both as a soldier and as a civilian, and UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS—174 Wood—Akron; Wooden—Newburgh Heights; New Mexico and our Nation are grate- Acosta—Lorain; Adkins—Cleveland; Yanchar—Mentor; Zierau—Rittman; ful for his efforts and service. Aghakhan—Winesburg; Anderson—Cuyahoga Zuberer—Kirtland. Falls; Andrews—Novelty; Arnold—Solon; General Montoya began his distin- UNITED STATES NAVY—25 Badalich—Akron; Baldwin—LaGrange; guished career as an enlisted member Barfield—Brunswick; Basar—Brecksville; Bittner—Mentor; Bowers—Ashtabula; Car- of Battery A, 4th Battalion, 200th Air Baughman—Mogadore; Blain—Wadsworth; ter—Avon; Coe—Mentor; Collins—Madison; Defense Artillery in Raton, NM. He Blas—Lorain; Bowman—Chagrin Falls; Cook—Lorain; Corrnell—Middleburg completed Officer Candidate School Brancifort—Brunswick; Brown—Brunswick; Heights; Cothran—Lorain; Haviland— and was commissioned in 1983. During Buckley—Middlefield; Burkey—Strongsville; Olmsted Falls; Herchick—Twinsburg; Homza—LaGrange; Hruska—Garfield his 9 years as Adjutant General of the Cannon—Elyria; Caraballo—Cleveland. New Mexico National Guard, General Carlton—North Olmsted; Chambers— Heights; Kilbane—Lakewood; Law—Middle- burg Heights; Linville—Olmsted Falls; Montoya helped train over 9,000 Na- Parma; Chaney—Wadsworth; Chapman— tional Guard men and women. Akron; Christian—Elyria; Cillian—Berea; Lucas—Lorain; Magda—Jefferson; Merhige— Ciprich—Lorain; Clapacs—Painesville; Rocky River; Nolan—Ashtabula; Rose—Ash- I also want to thank General Mon- Close—Sheffield Lake; Collins—Avon; tabula; Scheiferstein—Vermilion; toya for working so well with my staff Conard—Hiram; Corbett—Ravenna; Cowl- Swartzlander—Maple Heights; Swatowski— and me to effectively support the crit- ing—Perry; Crabb—Tallmadge; Dancy— Madison; Tomsco—Vermilion; Yerich—Mid- ical missions of the National Guard, Shaker Heights; Danicki—Lorain; dleburg Heights. our servicemembers, and their fami- Deyermand—Dorset; Dibble—Akron; Dud- UNITED STATES AIR FORCE—30 lies. The New Mexico National Guard ley—Conneaut; Easterly—Amherst; Barron—Brunswick; Bilal—Painesville; has been instrumental in protecting Edwards—Lorain. Blaha—Northfield; Blaylock—Cleveland; our country and its interests. Under Ellis—Lorain; Ellis—Painesville; Campanella—Brunswick; Causby—Elyria; General Montoya’s leadership, the New Figueroa—Lorain; Figueroa Burgos—Ash- Christian—East Cleveland; Cronk—Garfield tabula; Fisher—Copley; Fort—Cleveland; Heights; Duke—Middleburg Heights; Ginn— Mexico National Guard has maintained Frames—Wellington; Gargano—Cleveland; Ashtabula; Hejl—Garfield Heights; Hol- the lowest casualty rate of any State Giebner—Chagrin Falls; Gluvna—Solon; comb—Strongsville; Hoover—Perry; during the conflicts in Iraq and Af- Goodwin—Avon Lake; Greenfield—Orwell; Keating—North Olmsted; Kilgore—Elyria; ghanistan with one combat casualty Grimes—Clinton; Gullatta—Aurora; Gump— Konieczynski—Parma. out of 9,000 deployments.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:35 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MY6.092 S09MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3039 General Montoya has also been a volunteers for the Youthlinc humani- tional Secretary-Treasurer, he cur- tireless advocate for the National tarian program. rently is vice co-chair of the AFL– Guard Counterdrug Program, which Blair Roberts, graduating from Bing- CIO’s Union Veterans Council, vice- provides critical assistance in securing ham High School, will be attending the president of North Carolina State the border and disrupting drug traf- Merchant Marine Academy. He is a AFL–CIO, and was appointed by Presi- ficking activities. The New Mexico Na- captain of his swim team and a cer- dent Obama to serve on the Federal tional Guard has also proved to be a tified lifeguard. He has been named the Salary Council and the Federal Pre- successful partner in natural disaster KJZZ Prep Student Athlete of the vailing wage council. response, including numerous wildfires Week, and helps children with cancer J. David got his start in the Federal and the extreme cold experienced by as a summer camp volunteer. workforce in 1983 as a registered nurse parts of the State last year. New Mex- Zachary Santella, graduating from within the Department of Veterans Af- ico has a long and proud history of Davis High School, will be attending fairs. He served our nation’s veterans military service, and we are honored to the Naval Academy. He is an honor for 23 years before moving on to AFGE have many living testaments to Amer- student, captain of his swimming team, in 2006. As Chairman of the Committee ican bravery in our State. and was named Most Valuable Swim- on Veterans’ Affairs, I have come to Knowing his dedication to public mer and hardest worker by the team. value J. David as an important advo- service, I am sure General Montoya Collin Shurtleff, a graduate of cate for veterans as well as VA’s Fed- will continue to play an important role Parowan High School and graduate of eral workforce. J. David has testified in contributing to our country for Marion Military Institute, will be at- before us several times over recent years to come. Mr. President, please tending West Point. He is an Eagle years and has established himself as a accept my best wishes for General Scout, an honor student, and president key asset to the Committee. Through- Montoya and his family as he begins in his school’s student government. He out his testimony, J. David has always the next chapter in his life. I wish him is also a captain of both his football sought to make sure that the doctors, the best of luck in his future endeav- team and his wrestling team. nurses, and other health professionals ors.∑ Amy Slaughter, a graduate of Weber at VA have the resources they need to f High School and the Marion Military provide the best possible care to our Institute, will be attending West Point. veterans. In particular, his vocal sup- COMMENDING UTAH’S ACADEMY In high school, she was president in her port for assured funding and VA budget NOMINEES student government. She was also a reform help to lead to the current 2- ∑ Mr. LEE. Mr. President, today I wish captain of her volleyball team and a year appropriations process that VA to recognize 10 exemplary Utahns and captain of her track team, and was uses today. future officers in the U.S. military. named an Academic All-State Athlete I am grateful for J. David’s work and Each of them will begin their edu- in track. applaud the American Friends of the cation at a military academy this fall. One of my greatest honors as a U.S. Yitzhak Rabin Center for selecting him James Cardinal, graduating from Senator has been to get to know and as one of this year’s award recipients. I Layton High School, will be attending nominate each of these young men and offer my sincerest congratulations to the Air Force Academy. As an Eagle women. I know that our Nation’s fu- J. David and hope that he continues to Scout, he earned his Order of the ture is bright in the hands of these ex- fight for Federal employees and vet- Arrow, and is an honor student at his emplary individuals who have distin- erans into the future.∑ school. He was also a captain of his guished themselves amongst their f track and field team. peers.∑ TRIBUTE TO ALYSSA HANISCH Connor Crandall, graduating from f South Summit High school, will be at- ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I TRIBUTE TO J. DAVID COX tending the Air Force Academy. He is a recognize Alyssa Hanisch, an intern in class officer and president of the stu- ∑ Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I my Washington, DC, office, for all the dent government. He is also an honor would like to take a moment today to hard work she has done for me, my student and a General Sterling Schol- recognize National Secretary-Treas- staff, and the State of South Dakota ar, and a captain of his wrestling team. urer of the American Federation of over the past several months. Taylor Lanier, graduating from Government Employees AFGE, J. Alyssa is a graduate of O’Gorman Viewmont High School, will be attend- David Cox, the recipient of the 2012 High School in Sioux Falls, SD. Cur- ing the Air Force Academy. She is an Yitzhak Rabin Public Service Award. rently, she is attending the University honor student, a member of the Youth This award is given out by the Amer- of South Dakota, where she is studying City Council, and a Tae Kwon Do black ican Friends of the Yitzhak Rabin Cen- political science and finance. She is a belt. She is also a captain of her swim- ter each year to individuals who reflect hard worker who has been dedicated to ming team, and was a captain of her la- Prime Minister Rabin’s legacy of getting the most out of her internship crosse team. peace, leadership, and public service. experience. Brandon Lloyd, a graduate of High- Having come to know and appreciate J. I would like to extend my sincere land High School and graduating from David’s accomplishments, I feel that he thanks and appreciation to Alyssa for the Air Force Academy Prep School, is more than a fitting recipient of this all the fine work she has done and wish will be attending the Air Force Acad- honor. her continued success in the years to emy. He is an Eagle Scout, and while Over the course of his decades-long come.∑ attending Highland was honored with involvement with AFGE and AFL–CIO, f its Warner Award. He also was a cap- J. David has worked tirelessly to en- tain of his wrestling team, of which he sure that Federal employees here in TRIBUTE TO CODY HORTON was named Wrestler of the Year. Washington, D.C. and across the nation ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I Bryce Magera, graduating from Hill- enjoy the dignity, fair pay, and safe recognize Cody Horton, an intern in my crest High School, will be attending working environment that they de- Sioux Falls, SD, office, for all of the West Point. He is an Eagle Scout and serve. Based upon the number of lead- hard work he has done for me, my an honor student. He is also vice presi- ership positions he has been elected to staff, and the State of South Dakota dent of his Future Soldiers of America by his fellow Federal workers, it is over the past several months. Club, and is trained in several types of clear that they approve of his efforts. Cody is a graduate of Mitchell High mixed martial arts. In the past, he has served as Executive School in Mitchell, SD. Currently, he is Mormon Redd, graduating from Vice-President of the AFGE National attending the University of South Da- Viewmont High School, will be attend- Veterans Affairs Council, President of kota, where he is majoring in political ing the Air Force Academy. He is an AFGE Local 1738 in North Carolina, science and history. He is a hard work- honor student and a patrol leader in and Co-Chair of the Department of Vet- er who has been dedicated to getting his scout troop. He was also a captain erans’ Affairs National Partnership the most out of his internship experi- of his wrestling team last year, and he Council. In addition to his role as Na- ence.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:35 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MY6.005 S09MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S3040 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 9, 2012 I would like to extend my sincere and repression of its citizens who have accompanying papers, reports, and doc- thanks and appreciation to Cody for all been calling for freedom and a rep- uments, and were referred as indicated: of the fine work he has done and wish resentative government endangers not EC–6004. A communication from the Ad- him continued success in the years to only the Syrian people themselves, but ministrator, Rural Housing Service, Depart- come.∑ could yield greater instability through- ment of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Commu- f out the region. The Syrian regime’s actions and policies, including obstruct- nity Facility Loans’’ (RIN0575–AC78) re- TRIBUTE TO RACHEL SCHMIDT ing the Lebanese government’s ability ceived during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I to function effectively, pursuing chem- May 2, 2012; to the Committee on Agri- recognize Rachel Schmidt, an intern in ical and biological weapons, and sup- culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. my Washington, DC, office, for all the porting terrorist organizations, con- EC–6005. A communication from the Asso- hard work she has done for me, my tinue to pose an unusual and extraor- ciate General Counsel, Office of the General staff, and the State of South Dakota dinary threat to the national security, Counsel, Department of Agriculture, trans- over the past several months. foreign policy, and economy of the mitting, pursuant to law, (3) three reports Rachel is a graduate of Marion High United States. For these reasons, I relative to vacancies in the Department of Agriculture received during adjournment of School, in Marion, SD. Currently, she have determined that it is necessary to the Senate in the Office of the President of is attending the University of South continue in effect the national emer- the Senate on May 4, 2012; to the Committee Dakota, where she is studying prelaw. gency declared with respect to this on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. She is a hard worker who has been threat and to maintain in force the EC–6006. A communication from the Direc- dedicated to getting the most out of sanctions to address this national tor, Office of Procurement and Property her internship experience. emergency. Management, Department of Agriculture, I would like to extend my sincere In addition, the United States con- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of thanks and appreciation to Rachel for demns the Asad regime’s use of brutal a rule entitled ‘‘Guidelines for the Transfer of Excess Computers or Other Technical all the fine work she has done and wish violence and human rights abuses and Equipment Pursuant to Section 14220 of the her continued success in the years to calls on the Asad regime to step aside 2008 Farm Bill’’ (RIN0599–AA13) received in come.∑ and immediately begin a transition in the Office of the President of the Senate on f Syria to a political process that will May 7, 2012; to the Committee on Agri- forge a credible path to a future of culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. REPORT ON THE CONTINUATION greater freedom, democracy, oppor- EC–6007. A communication from the Direc- OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY tunity, and justice. The United States tor of the Regulatory Management Division, THAT WAS ORIGINALLY DE- will consider changes in the composi- Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- CLARED IN EXECUTIVE ORDER tion, policies, and actions of the Gov- 13338 OF MAY 11, 2004, WITH RE- titled ‘‘1-Naphthaleneacetic acid; Pesticide ernment of Syria in determining Tolerances’’ (FRL No. 9346–9) received in the SPECT TO THE BLOCKING OF whether to continue or terminate this Office of the President of the Senate on May PROPERTY OF CERTAIN PER- national emergency in the future. 8, 2012; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- SONS AND PROHIBITION OF EX- BARACK OBAMA. trition, and Forestry. PORTATION AND RE-EXPOR- THE WHITE HOUSE, May 9, 2012. EC–6008. A communication from the Direc- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, TATION OF CERTAIN GOODS TO f SYRIA—PM 47 Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- titled ‘‘Ametoctradin; Pesticide Tolerances’’ ENROLLED BILL SIGNED fore the Senate the following message (FRL No. 9339–7) received in the Office of the from the President of the United At 1:32 p.m., a message from the President of the Senate on May 8, 2012; to the States, together with an accompanying House of Representatives, delivered by Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and report; which was referred to the Com- Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, Forestry. mittee on Banking, Housing, and announced that the Speaker has signed EC–6009. A communication from the Direc- the following enrolled bill: tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Urban Affairs: Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- S. 1302. An act to authorize the Adminis- To the Congress of the United States: ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- trator of General Services to convey a parcel titled ‘‘a-(p-Nonylphenol)-w- Section 202(d) of the National Emer- of real property in Tracy, California, to the gencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), provides hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) Sulfate and Phos- City of Tracy. phate Esters; Exemption from the Require- for the automatic termination of a na- The enrolled bill was subsequently ment of a Tolerance’’ (FRL No. 9340–2) re- tional emergency, unless, within 90 signed by the President pro tempore ceived in the Office of the President of the days prior to the anniversary date of (Mr. INOUYE). Senate on May 8, 2012; to the Committee on its declaration, the President publishes At 6:08 p.m., a message from the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. in the Federal Register and transmits to House of Representatives, delivered by EC–6010. A communication from the Direc- the Congress a notice stating that the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- emergency is to continue in effect be- nounced that the House has passed the yond the anniversary date. In accord- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- following bill, in which it requests the titled ‘‘a-[p-(1,1,3,3- ance with this provision, I have sent to concurrence of the Senate: Tetramethylbutyl)phenyl]-u- the Federal Register for publication the H.R. 2072. An act to reauthorize the Ex- hydroxypoly(oxyethylene); Exemption from enclosed notice stating that the na- port-Import Bank of the United States, and the Requirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL No. tional emergency with respect to the for other purposes. 9340–1) received in the Office of the President actions of the Government of Syria de- of the Senate on May 8, 2012; to the Com- f clared in Executive Order 13338 of May mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- 11, 2004, as modified in scope and relied MEASURES PLACED ON THE estry. upon for additional steps taken in Ex- CALENDAR EC–6011. A communication from the Direc- tor of Defense Procurement and Acquisition ecutive Order 13399 of April 25, 2006, Ex- The following bills were read the first Policy, Department of Defense, transmit- ecutive Order 13460 of February 13, 2008, and second times by unanimous con- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Executive Order 13572 of April 29, 2011, sent, and placed on the calendar: titled ‘‘Defense Federal Acquisition Regula- Executive Order 13573 of May 18, 2011, H.R. 2072. An act to reauthorize the Ex- tion Supplement: Order of Application for Executive Order 13582 of August 17, port-Import Bank of the United States, and Modifications’’ ((RIN0750–AH56) (DFARS 2011, Executive Order 13606 of April 22, for other purposes. Case 2012–D002)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President 2012, and Executive Order 13608 of May f 1, 2012, is to continue in effect beyond of the Senate on May 1, 2012; to the Com- mittee on Armed Services. May 11, 2012. EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS EC–6012. A communication from the Acting While the Syrian regime has reduced Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and the number of foreign fighters bound The following communications were Readiness), transmitting the report of two for Iraq, the regime’s own brutality laid before the Senate, together with (2) officers authorized to wear the insignia of

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A communication from the Dep- men’s footwear, covering the ankle, designed (5) officers authorized to wear the insignia of uty Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting, to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other the grade of major general and brigadier gen- pursuant to law, a report on the continu- footwear as a protection against water, oil, eral, as indicated, in accordance with title ation of the national emergency declared in grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement 10, United States Code, section 777; to the Executive Order 13413 with respect to block- weather; to the Committee on Finance. Committee on Armed Services. ing the property of persons contributing to By Ms. CANTWELL: EC–6014. A communication from the Under the conflict taking place in the Democratic S. 3038. A bill to extend and modify the Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), trans- Republic of the Congo; to the Committee on temporary suspension of duty on certain mitting, pursuant to law, a quarterly report Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. men’s footwear, not covering the ankle, de- entitled, ‘‘Acceptance of Contributions for EC–6025. A communication from the Dep- signed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, Defense Programs, Projects, and Activities; uty Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting, other footwear as a protection against water, Defense Cooperation Account’’; to the Com- pursuant to law, a report relative to the con- oil, grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement mittee on Armed Services. tinuation of the national emergency relative weather; to the Committee on Finance. EC–6015. A communication from the Sec- to the actions and policies of the Govern- By Ms. CANTWELL: retary of the Navy, transmitting, pursuant ment of Sudan as declared in Executive to law, a report relative to the Program Ac- S. 3039. A bill to extend and modify the Order 13067 of November 3, 1997; to the Com- temporary suspension of duty on certain quisition Unit Cost and the AIM–9X program mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- exceeding the Acquisition Program Baseline men’s footwear, covering the ankle, designed fairs. to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other values; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC–6026. A communication from the Fiscal EC–6016. A communication from the Assist- footwear as a protection against water, oil, Assistant Secretary, Department of the grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement ant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Af- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a fairs), transmitting legislative proposals and weather; to the Committee on Finance. report relative to material violations or sus- By Ms. CANTWELL: accompanying reports relative to the Na- pected material violations of regulations re- S. 3040. A bill to extend and modify the tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal lating to Treasury auctions and other Treas- temporary reduction of duty on certain Year 2013; to the Committee on Armed Serv- ury securities offerings for the period of Jan- women’s footwear designed to be worn in lieu ices. uary 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011; to the of, but not over, other footwear as a protec- EC–6017. A communication from the Assist- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban tion against water, oil, grease, or chemicals ant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Af- Affairs. or cold or inclement weather; to the Com- fairs), transmitting a legislative proposal en- EC–6027. A communication from the Fiscal mittee on Finance. titled ‘‘Leadership, Education, Account- Assistant Secretary, Department of the By Ms. CANTWELL: ability and Discipline on Sexual Assault Pre- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, an vention Act of 2012’’; to the Committee on annual report for the period of January 1, S. 3041. A bill to extend and modify the Armed Services. 2011 through December 31, 2011 relative to temporary reduction of duty on certain EC–6018. A communication from the Assist- any exceptions granted by the Secretary of men’s footwear designed to be worn in lieu ant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Af- the Treasury to the prohibition against fa- of, but not over, other footwear as a protec- fairs), transmitting legislative proposals and vored treatment of a government securities tion against water, oil, grease, or chemicals accompanying reports relative to the Na- broker or government securities dealer; to or cold or inclement weather; to the Com- tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal the Committee on Banking, Housing, and mittee on Finance. Year 2013; to the Committee on Armed Serv- Urban Affairs. By Ms. CANTWELL: ices. EC–6028. A communication from the Fiscal S. 3042. A bill to extend and modify the EC–6019. A communication from the Mem- Assistant Secretary, Department of the temporary reduction of duty on certain ber of the U.S. House of Representatives for Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, an men’s footwear whose height from the bot- the 10th District of Virginia, transmitting, a annual report for the period of January 1, tom of the outer sole to the top of the upper letter sent to the Secretary of Defense rel- 2011 through December 31, 2011 relative to does not exceed 8 inches and designed to be ative to the establishment of an Afghani- significant modifications to the auction worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear stan-Pakistan Study Group; to the Com- process for issuing United States Treasury as a protection against water, oil, grease, or mittee on Armed Services. chemicals or cold or inclement weather; to EC–6020. A communication from the Presi- obligations; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. the Committee on Finance. dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- By Ms. CANTWELL: suant to law, a report relative to the f S. 3043. A bill to extend and modify the issuance of an Executive Order to take addi- temporary reduction of duty on certain tional steps with respect to the national INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS women’s footwear, covering the ankle, whose emergency originally declared on March 15, height from the bottom of the outer sole to 1995 in Executive Order 12957 with respect to The following bills and joint resolu- the top of the upper does not exceed 8 inches, Iran; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, tions were introduced, read the first designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, and Urban Affairs. and second times by unanimous con- other footwear as a protection against water, EC–6021. A communication from the Chief sent, and referred as indicated: oil, grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement Counsel, Federal Emergency Management weather; to the Committee on Finance. By Mr. LAUTENBERG: Agency, Department of Homeland Security, By Ms. CANTWELL: transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of S. 3032. A bill to extend temporary suspen- S. 3044. A bill to suspend temporarily the a rule entitled ‘‘Suspension of Community sion of duty on 1,1,2-2-tetrafluoroethene, duty on certain suspension system stablilizer Eligibility’’ ((44 CFR Part 64) (Docket No. oxidized, polymerized; to the Committee on bars; to the Committee on Finance. FEMA–2012–0003)) received during adjourn- Finance By Ms. CANTWELL: ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- By Mr. LAUTENBERG: dent of the Senate on May 2, 2012; to the S. 3033. A bill to extend the temporary sus- S. 3045. A bill to extend and modify the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban pension of duty on ethene, tetrafluoro, temporary suspension of duty on certain Affairs. oxidized, polymerized reduced, methyl cases or containers to be used for electronic EC–6022. A communication from the Asso- esters, reduced; to the Committee on Fi- drawing toys, electronic games, or edu- ciate General Counsel for Legislation and nance. cational toys or devices; to the Committee Regulations, Office of Community Planning By Ms. CANTWELL: on Finance. and Development, Department of Housing S. 3034. A bill to extend the temporary sus- By Ms. CANTWELL: and Urban Development, transmitting, pur- pension of duty on Linuron; to the Com- S. 3046. A bill to suspend temporarily the suant to law, the report of a rule entitled mittee on Finance. duty on certain injection-molded ABS or PP ‘‘State Community Development Block By Ms. CANTWELL: cases or containers to be used for electronic Grant Program: Administrative Rule S. 3035. A bill to suspend temporarily the drawing toys or electronic games; to the Changes’’ (RIN2506–AC22) received during ad- duty on Terbacil; to the Committee on Fi- Committee on Finance. journment of the Senate in the Office of the nance. By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: President of the Senate on May 2, 2012; to the By Ms. CANTWELL: S. 3047. A bill to encourage responsible Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban S. 3036. A bill to extend and modify the homeowners to refinance mortgages, and for Affairs. temporary reduction of duty on certain other purposes; to the Committee on Bank- EC–6023. A communication from the Sec- men’s footwear, not covering the ankle, de- ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. retary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant signed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, By Mr. BROWN of Ohio (for himself to law, a report relative to the continuation other footwear as a protection against water, and Mr. HARKIN):

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A bill to suspend temporarily the States Code, to expand the definition of duty on knit tank tops of stretch fabric with and Senate resolutions were read, and homeless veteran for purposes of benefits textile or polymer-based electrodes knit into referred (or acted upon), as indicated: under the laws administered by the Sec- or attached to the fabric and that incor- By Mrs. BOXER (for herself and Ms. retary of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee porate connectors designed to secure an elec- COLLINS): on Veterans’ Affairs. tronic transmitter that transmits physio- S. Res. 448. A resolution recognizing the By Mr. VITTER: logical information from the electrodes to a 100th anniversary of Hadassah, the Women’s S. 3050. A bill to extend the National Flood compatible monitor; to the Committee on Zionist Organization of America, Inc; to the Insurance Program until June 30, 2012; to the Finance. Committee on the Judiciary. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban By Mr. WYDEN: By Mr. KERRY: Affairs. S. 3063. A bill to suspend temporarily the S. Res. 449. A resolution calling on all gov- By Mr. VITTER: duty on knit garments of stretch fabric with ernments to assist in the safe return of chil- S. 3051. A bill to extend the National Flood textile or polymer-based electrodes knit into dren abducted from or wrongfully retained Insurance Program until July 31, 2012; to the or attached to the fabric and that incor- outside the country of their habitual resi- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban porate connectors designed to secure an elec- dence; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- tronic transmitter that transmits physio- Affairs. tions. logical information from the electrodes to a By Mr. BROWN of Ohio: By Mr. GRAHAM (for himself, Ms. compatible monitor; to the Committee on S. 3052. A bill to amend title 38, United MURKOWSKI, Mr. KERRY, Mr. CONRAD, Finance. States Code, to require the Secretary of Vet- Mr. BURR, and Mr. INOUYE): By Mr. WYDEN: S. Res. 450. A resolution designating May erans Affairs to provide veterans, when such S. 3064. A bill to reduce temporarily the veterans electronically file claims for bene- duty on girls’ knitted or crocheted shorts of 15, 2012, as ‘‘National MPS Awareness Day’’; fits under laws administered by the Sec- synthetic fibers; to the Committee on Fi- considered and agreed to. retary, with notice that relevant services nance. By Mr. BEGICH (for himself, Ms. KLO- may be available to the veterans from vet- By Mr. WYDEN: BUCHAR, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. KIRK, Mr. erans service organizations, and for other S. 3065. A bill to reduce temporarily the AKAKA, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. HELLER, Ms. purposes; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- duty on certain sports footwear for men with LANDRIEU, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. VITTER, fairs. outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers and Mr. WARNER): By Mr. INHOFE (for himself, Mr. BOOZ- of textile materials; to the Committee on Fi- S. Res. 451. A resolution recognizing the MAN, Mr. RISCH, Mr. DEMINT, Mr. nance. goals of National Travel and Tourism Week WICKER, Mr. ENZI, Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. By Mr. WYDEN: and honoring the valuable contributions of JOHNSON of Wisconsin, Mr. PAUL, Mr. S. 3066. A bill to suspend temporarily the travel and tourism to the United States of MORAN, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. duty on certain sports footwear with cleats America; considered and agreed to. HOEVEN, Mrs. HUTCHISON, Mr. valued at $10/pair or more but not over $13/ By Mr. TESTER (for himself and Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. MCCONNELL, Mr. pair; to the Committee on Finance. BURR): COBURN, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. CHAM- By Mr. WYDEN: S. Res. 452. A resolution designating July BLISS, Mr. THUNE, Mr. GRAHAM, and S. 3067. A bill to suspend temporarily the 13, 2012, as ‘‘Collector Car Appreciation Day’’ Mr. VITTER): duty on certain sports footwear with cleats and recognizing that the collection and res- S. 3053. A bill to require Regional Adminis- valued at $6.50/pair or more but not over $10/ toration of historic and classic cars is an im- trators of the Environmental Protection pair; to the Committee on Finance. portant part of preserving the technological Agency to be appointed by and with the ad- By Mr. WYDEN: achievements and cultural heritage of the vice and consent of the Senate; to the Com- S. 3068. A bill to suspend temporarily the United States; considered and agreed to. duty on certain footwear with open toes or mittee on Environment and Public Works. f By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. BOOZ- open heels or of the slip-on type; to the Com- MAN, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. GRASSLEY, mittee on Finance. ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS Mr. HARKIN, Mr. KIRK, Mr. PRYOR, By Mr. WYDEN: S. 3069. A bill to reduce temporarily the S. 491 and Mr. SCHUMER): At the request of Mr. PRYOR, the S. 3054. A bill to provide strategic work- duty on certain sports footwear valued over load to Army arsenals in their function as a $6.50 but not over $12/pair; to the Committee name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. critical component of the organic defense in- on Finance. BEGICH) was added as a cosponsor of S. dustrial base; to the Committee on Armed By Mr. WYDEN: 491, a bill to amend title 38, United S. 3070. A bill to suspend temporarily the Services. States Code, to recognize the service in duty on mixtures comprising titanium diox- By Mr. WYDEN: ide and decyl(trimethoxy)silane; to the Com- the reserve components of the Armed S. 3055. A bill to suspend temporarily the mittee on Finance. Forces of certain persons by honoring duty on certain leathered footwear for By Mr. WYDEN: them with status as veterans under women; to the Committee on Finance. S. 3071. A bill to suspend temporarily the law, and for other purposes. By Mr. WYDEN: duty on manganese ferrite carrier covered S. 705 S. 3056. A bill to suspend temporarily the with acrylic resin; to the Committee on Fi- duty on certain leathered footwear for men; nance. At the request of Mr. CARPER, the to the Committee on Finance. By Mr. WYDEN: name of the Senator from North Caro- By Mr. WYDEN: S. 3072. A bill to suspend temporarily the lina (Mrs. HAGAN) was added as a co- S. 3057. A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on mixtures comprising poly(methyl sponsor of S. 705, a bill to amend the duty on certain leathered footwear for methacrylate) and zinc acetate; to the Com- Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- women; to the Committee on Finance. mittee on Finance. vide for collegiate housing and infra- By Mr. WYDEN: By Mr. WYDEN: S. 3058. A bill to suspend temporarily the S. 3073. A bill to amend the Harmonized structure grants. duty on certain leathered footwear for men; Tariff Schedule of the United States to clar- S. 752 to the Committee on Finance. ify the classification of recreational per- At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the By Mr. WYDEN: formance outerwear, and for other purposes; name of the Senator from New Hamp- S. 3059. A bill to reduce temporarily the to the Committee on Finance. shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a co- duty on boys’ knitted or crocheted shirts of By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself, sponsor of S. 752, a bill to establish a man-made fibers; to the Committee on Fi- Mr. SCHUMER, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. comprehensive interagency response to nance. WYDEN, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. AKAKA, By Mr. WYDEN: and Mr. SANDERS): reduce lung cancer mortality in a S. 3060. A bill to reduce temporarily the S. 3074. A bill to prohibit employers from timely manner. duty on girls’ knitted or crocheted trousers compelling or coercing any person to author- S. 755 and breeches of synthetic fibers; to the Com- ize access to a protected computer, and for At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the mittee on Finance. other purposes; to the Committee on Health, name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. By Mr. WYDEN: Education, Labor, and Pensions. S. 3061. A bill to suspend temporarily the By Mr. WYDEN: AKAKA) was added as a cosponsor of S. duty on women’s sports bras of stretch fabric S. 3075. A bill to suspend temporarily the 755, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- with textile or polymer-based electrodes duty on mixtures comprising titanium diox- enue Code of 1986 to allow an offset

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:35 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MY6.013 S09MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3043 against income tax refunds to pay for 1935, a bill to require the Secretary of lic of the Philippines, and for other restitution and other State judicial the Treasury to mint coins in recogni- purposes. debts that are past-due. tion and celebration of the 75th anni- S. 2365 S. 941 versary of the establishment of the At the request of Mr. HATCH, the At the request of Mr. REED, the name March of Dimes Foundation. name of the Senator from Wyoming of the Senator from West Virginia (Mr. S. 1989 (Mr. ENZI) was added as a cosponsor of ROCKEFELLER) was added as a cospon- At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the S. 2365, a bill to promote the economic sor of S. 941, a bill to strengthen fami- name of the Senator from Minnesota and energy security of the United lies’ engagement in the education of (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- States, and for other purposes. their children. sponsor of S. 1989, a bill to amend the S. 2366 S. 974 Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make At the request of Mr. ALEXANDER, the At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the permanent the minimum low-income name of the Senator from New Hamp- name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. housing tax credit rate for unsub- shire (Ms. AYOTTE) was added as a co- COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. sidized buildings and to provide a min- sponsor of S. 2366, a bill to extend stu- 974, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- imum 4 percent credit rate for existing dent loan interest rates for under- enue Code of 1986 to expand the tip tax buildings. graduate Federal Direct Stafford credit to employers of cosmetologists S. 2125 Loans. and to promote tax compliance in the At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the S. 2554 cosmetology sector. name of the Senator from Michigan At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the S. 1368 (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- name of the Senator from Minnesota At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the sor of S. 2125, a bill to amend title (Mr. FRANKEN) was added as a cospon- name of the Senator from Wyoming XVIII of the Social Security Act to sor of S. 2554, a bill to amend title I of (Mr. ENZI) was added as a cosponsor of modify the designation of accredita- the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe S. 1368, a bill to amend the Patient tion organizations for orthotics and Streets Act of 1968 to extend the au- Protection and Affordable Care Act to prosthetics, to apply accreditation and thorization of the Bulletproof Vest repeal distributions for medicine quali- licensure requirements to suppliers of Partnership Grant Program through fied only if for prescribed drug or insu- such devices and items for purposes of fiscal year 2017. lin. payment under the Medicare program, S. 2884 and to modify the payment rules for S. 1460 At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the such devices and items under such pro- At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, the name of the Senator from Delaware gram to account for practitioner quali- name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor fications and complexity of care. MORAN) was added as a cosponsor of S. of S. 2884, a bill to provide an incentive 1460, a bill to grant the congressional S. 2160 for businesses to bring jobs back to gold medal, collectively, to the First At the request of Mr. MORAN, the America. Special Service Force, in recognition of name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. S. CON. RES. 42 CORNYN) was added as a cosponsor of S. its superior service during World War At the request of Mr. PAUL, the II. 2160, a bill to improve the examination names of the Senator from South Caro- of depository institutions, and for S. 1591 lina (Mr. DEMINT) and the Senator other purposes. At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, from Utah (Mr. LEE) were added as co- the names of the Senator from Mon- S. 2175 sponsors of S. Con. Res. 42, a concur- tana (Mr. TESTER) and the Senator At the request of Mr. UDALL of Colo- rent resolution setting forth the con- from Alaska (Mr. BEGICH) were added rado, the name of the Senator from gressional budget for the United States as cosponsors of S. 1591, a bill to award Vermont (Mr. LEAHY) was added as a Government for fiscal year 2013, revis- a Congressional Gold Medal to Raoul cosponsor of S. 2175, a bill to amend the ing the appropriate budgetary levels Wallenberg, in recognition of his National Defense Authorization Act for for fiscal year 2012, and setting forth achievements and heroic actions dur- Fiscal Year 2012 to provide for the trial the appropriate budgetary levels for ing the Holocaust. of covered persons detained in the fiscal years 2013 through 2022. S. 1882 United States pursuant to the Author- S. RES. 401 ization for Use of Military Force and to At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, name of the Senator from New Mexico repeal the requirement for military the names of the Senator from Mary- custody. (Mr. UDALL) was added as a cosponsor land (Mr. CARDIN) and the Senator from of S. 1882, a bill to amend the Federal S. 2205 Illinois (Mr. DURBIN) were added as co- Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to en- At the request of Mr. MORAN, the sponsors of S. Res. 401, a resolution ex- sure that valid generic drugs may enter name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. pressing appreciation for Foreign Serv- the market. CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. ice and Civil Service professionals who S. 1929 2205, a bill to prohibit funding to nego- represent the United States around the At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, tiate a United Nations Arms Trade globe. the names of the Senator from New Treaty that restricts the Second S. RES. 435 Amendment rights of United States Mexico (Mr. BINGAMAN), the Senator At the request of Mr. CASEY, the citizens. from Ohio (Mr. BROWN), the Senator names of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. from Maryland (Mr. CARDIN), the Sen- S. 2237 DURBIN), the Senator from Maryland ator from North Dakota (Mr. CONRAD), At the request of Mr. REID, the name (Mr. CARDIN) and the Senator from the Senator from Delaware (Mr. of the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. Delaware (Mr. COONS) were added as co- COONS), the Senator from Illinois (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a cosponsor sponsors of S. Res. 435, a resolution DURBIN), the Senator from Iowa (Mr. of S. 2237, a bill to provide a temporary calling for democratic change in Syria, HARKIN), the Senator from Montana income tax credit for increased payroll and for other purposes. (Mr. TESTER) and the Senator from and extend bonus depreciation for an f Rhode Island (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) were additional year, and for other purposes. added as cosponsors of S. 1929, a bill to S. 2320 STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED require the Secretary of the Treasury At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS to mint coins in commemoration of name of the Senator from Mississippi By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: Mark Twain. (Mr. WICKER) was added as a cosponsor S. 3047. A bill to encourage respon- S. 1935 of S. 2320, a bill to direct the American sible homeowners to refinance mort- At the request of Mrs. HAGAN, the Battle Monuments Commission to pro- gages, and for other purposes; to the name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. vide for the ongoing maintenance of Committee on Banking, Housing, and INOUYE) was added as a cosponsor of S. Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Repub- Urban Affairs.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:35 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MY6.016 S09MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S3044 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 9, 2012 Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I While many economic indicators are benefits should be afforded to those rise today in support of the Expanding increasing, falling home prices and homeowners whose loans—through no Refinancing Opportunities Act of 2012. foreclosures continue to burden the fault of their own—are not insured by This bill will allow homeowners who economy. Here is a quick inventory of the Federal Government. are struggling to stay in their homes the state of America’s homeowners: Beyond providing relief to American to refinance their loans at today’s his- Case-Shiller found home prices in families, savings on mortgage pay- torically low mortgage rates. February rising for the first time in 10 ments would have a broader benefit for The administration’s current refi- months, although that gain was a the economy. nancing programs are designed to help nominal 0.2 percent. Since the beginning of the financial homeowners whose loans are guaran- Nationally, more than 11 million crisis, the Federal Reserve has main- teed by Federal housing agencies. The homeowners, or 23 percent, are upside tained an extremely low interest rate problem is, those programs do nothing down on their mortgage, meaning they policy to encourage the availability of to help homeowners whose loans are owe more than the value of their home. affordable credit. owned by banks and mortgage trusts. Almost 30 percent of homes in Cali- There is no question that these meas- This bill would create a fund in the fornia are underwater. ures have had an effect. Federal Housing Administration that Median home prices are at levels not The stock market is climbing again would allow underwater homeowners seen since the late 1990s, with the gains after falling off a cliff in late 2008. whose loans are not guaranteed by the in the intervening years completely Mortgage rates have fallen to near- GSEs or FHA to refinance into today’s wiped out. Home values on average historic lows, recently dipping below 4 low mortgage rates. The FHA would be have dropped by more than 30%, with percent. able to insure these loans, greatly re- Consumers are spending less of their ducing the interest rates charged by $7 trillion in household wealth lost. lenders. And Core Logic found that home income paying down debt, from a high Currently, these homeowners are prices increased 0.6 percent last month, of 9.1 percent in 2007 to 5.8 percent completely locked out of refinancing but are still down 0.6 percent from a today. and are not being served by the private year ago. As a result, consumers are saving markets. Many housing economists believe the more and spending more on purchases A homeowner paying 7 percent inter- market is at its bottom, but that that have been put off for years. This is est on their mortgage could reduce doesn’t mean we are out of the woods. a boost to the economy. For proof, look their interest rate by 2.5 percent or Further increases in foreclosures would no further than the rebound in vehicle more through this program. undoubtedly put further downward sales that has fueled the resurgence of The average American homeowner pressure on home prices, which could American auto manufacturers. could save up to three thousand dollars further threaten underwater home- However, there is also no doubt that a year in lower interest payments. owners and feed into a vicious negative the effects of the Fed’s low interest The Expanding Refinancing Opportu- cycle. rate policies have been dampened by nities Act of 2012 is modeled after a This is also a matter of fairness. problems in the housing market. The proposal President Obama outlined in When homeowners take on a mort- Fed has noted that home foreclosures his State of the Union address in Feb- gage, they have no control over wheth- are one of the biggest drags on the eco- ruary. er their bank will slice-and-dice that nomic recovery. Eligibility requirements for this new loan, selling it to third-party investors. Allowing all homeowners to lower program are very straightforward. If that happens, chances of refinancing their mortgage payments through refi- Homeowners must be current on into lower interest rates plummet. nancing is one way to help stop this their mortgage. They must meet a I have worked closely with the ad- downward spiral. minimum credit score. Their loan must ministration to make sure this added We cannot have a robust economic be under the FHA conforming loan responsibility does not increase the fi- recovery while the housing market lan- limit. They must be living in a single- nancial risk to the FHA. guishes. Just as a dilapidated fore- family, owner-occupied home that is The Expanding Refinancing Opportu- closure erodes the value of every home their principal residence. nities Act would create a new insur- on the block, a sputtering housing Additionally, the program requires ance fund at the FHA, totally separate market affects all aspects of the econ- that loans not be higher than 140 per- from the existing mortgage insurance cent of a home’s value. Housing data omy. fund that is currently under-capital- shows that homeowners with loan-to- The sooner we reverse declines in the ized. value ratios under 140 percent are sig- housing market, the sooner we can fos- The new fund would receive its own nificantly less likely to default than ter a robust economic recovery. We appropriation and would be audited those with higher ratios. owe that to every American, and I en- An added benefit of the 140 percent separately from the existing mortgage courage my colleagues to support The loan-to-value limit is that it could en- insurance fund. Furthermore, I have Expanding Refinancing Opportunities courage lenders to write down the prin- worked to put safeguards in place to Act of 2012. cipal amount owed on the mortgage to reduce FHA’s risk. Most notably, allow homeowners to qualify for par- homeowners must be current on their By Mr. BEGICH (for himself and ticipation. This would be tremendously mortgages in order to participate. Mr. BOOZMAN): helpful for homeowners whose home Finally, the cost of the new program S. 3049. A bill to amend title 39, values have fallen dramatically after would be completely offset by a 0.1 per- United States Code, to expand the defi- the collapse of the housing bubble. cent increase in guarantee fees for nition of homeless veteran for purposes Some will criticize this proposal, loans backed by Fannie and Freddie in of benefits under the laws administered suggesting the government must get 2022. by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; out of the housing market for it to re- The benefits of this proposal are to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. cover. clear: Refinancing into lower interest Mr. BEGICH. Mr. President, today I I believe the government can play a rates could save the average home- rise with my colleague from Arkansas, vital role in making sure that home owner upwards of $3,000 a year. Senator BOOZMAN, to introduce a bill values don’t continue their steep de- Recent statistics show that the ex- that will help veterans who have been clines. Robert Shiller, the noted hous- panded refinancing program the admin- forced out of their homes because of ing bear and respected housing econo- istration announced in November is domestic violence. This bill will expand mist who publishes the closely watched seeing tangible results. According to the definition of homeless veteran to Case-Shiller housing index, believes the Mortgage Bankers Association, re- include domestic violence. that home prices have reached normal finance applications have jumped by as Due to an oversight in the law, the levels. much as 70 percent in some of the hard- legal definition of ‘‘homeless veterans’’ To those who would oppose this bill, est-hit States. differs significantly from the existing I ask: how much further would you Clearly, efforts to expand refinancing definition of homelessness. Existing have home values decline? opportunities are working. Similar law recognizes individuals who have

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The small wording change in Turkish town somewhere, they’d find the received a letter such as the operation our bill will allow those veterans who first five guys they saw and they would cru- did down in Texas saying we are going are in a domestic violence situation ac- cify them. to impose $33,000 a day and, finally, cess to the same benefits available to And let them die on a cross. Every- they just fold up their tent and quit? other homeless veterans. In order to one would look at that. Then he said: We don’t know that. There is no way of qualify for benefits offered to homeless And then you know that town was really knowing. We have invited people from veterans through the Department of easy to manage for the next few years. . . . this podium to call and we have re- Veterans Affairs, must meet the defini- So, that’s our general philosophy. ceived calls from people who have been tion of homeless in the McKinney- This is the EPA we are talking out of business. This is an intentional Vento Homeless Assistance Act. That about, and this is 1 of 10 of the regu- effort we are dealing with and have is all we are changing. lators. This happens to be the region 6 been dealing with for quite some time. One out of four women will experi- administrator. This regional adminis- So we introduced today, just a few ence domestic violence sometime in trator recently resigned when not only minutes ago, S. 3053. I have a whole her lifetime, including veterans who his statement received attention but bunch of cosponsors—it looks like have served honorably for this country. also following public awareness about about 20 cosponsors—on the bill. What They should qualify for the benefits the manner in which he initiated the we do is a very simple thing. I have they deserve and need to protect them. enforcement actions in region 6. found in my experience in both the This bill simply updates the legal We know about—and I have already House and the Senate that the shorter definition of ‘‘homeless veteran’’ to mentioned in my previous remarks— and simpler we make something, the the company down in Texas. This com- bring it to the same standard as the easier it is to understand. This is a lit- pany was cited by Armendariz. They rest of the law—correcting a grievous tle, small, two-page bill, and all it does are accused of groundwater contamina- oversight that could deny those who is say that anyone who is going to be tion. They are accused of perhaps mis- served our country the support and appointed—or nominated, I should using hydraulic fracturing. All these benefits they earned a thousand times say—as a regional administrator of the over with their patriotism and courage. were just accusations. But then they sent a letter to them and said we are Environmental Protection Agency In closing, it is an honor for me to going to fine you $33,000 a day—$33,000 would have to be appointed by and with serve as a member of the Senate Vet- a day. If we read those letters care- the advice and consent of the Senate. erans’ Affairs Committee. I feel very fully, we will find out that decision We have a list in our laws as to what privileged to work on behalf of our vet- isn’t already made, it is not going to has to have Senate confirmation. The erans. I appreciate the work of my dis- start, but to the person who is reading Administrator of the EPA has to—and tinguished colleagues on the com- the letter, who receives the letter, they she went through that process and that mittee and ask them and all senators will think, I can stay in business for 30 person is Lisa Jackson—but not these to join me in supporting this small but more days and that is it. 10 regional directors. So we are saying very important expanded definition of One has to ask the question: How they should be subjected to the same homeless veterans. many companies are out there that advice and consent of this Senate, and have received a letter such as this from we wouldn’t have these kinds of prob- By Mr. INHOFE (for himself, Mr. the EPA and assumed they are going to lems. I suspect the Administrator of BOOZMAN, Mr. RISCH, Mr. have to start paying this fine, so they the EPA did not know what was going DEMINT, Mr. WICKER, Mr. ENZI, folded up their tent and they quit? This on in region 6 with Mr. Armendariz. I Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. JOHNSON of is what they want. They want to put will give her the benefit of the doubt Wisconsin, Mr. PAUL, Mr. people out of business. that she didn’t. In fact, she was very MORAN, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. COR- I told the story from this podium critical of him once we stood here and NYN, Mr. HOEVEN, Mrs. about a company in my State of Okla- exposed what was going on. HUTCHISON, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. homa. This was back probably 10 years This will solve the problem. I am MCCONNELL, Mr. COBURN, Mr. ago. I received a letter—we had a lum- going to invite people to join in. We BARRASSO, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. ber company in Oklahoma and the have already introduced it. It is S. 3053. THUNE, Mr. GRAHAM, and Mr. president of the lumber company said: It is one that would force the adminis- VITTER): I don’t know what to do. The EPA has trators to be subjected to confirmation S. 3053. A bill to require Regional Ad- just put us out of business. by this Senate. Keep in mind that ministrators of the Environmental I said: What did you do wrong? these administrators, these regional Protection Agency to be appointed by He said: I don’t think I did anything administrators, have the power of life and with the advice and consent of the wrong. He said: I have been selling our and death over many companies in Senate; to the Committee on Environ- used crankcase oil to the same licensed America. ment and Public Works. operation for the last 10 years and I believe this will solve that problem, Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, in an at- some of that—this contractor was li- and I look forward to passing this bill tempt to refresh our memory on what censed by the State of Oklahoma and and having it become law. happened with the overreach of the the Federal Government in the County EPA, we might remember that it was of Tulsa. He said: We have been selling By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. from this podium, I guess, 2 weeks it to the same group, this organization, BOOZMAN, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. ago—it was on a Friday that we found for 10 years. He said: Some of that has GRASSLEY, Mr. HARKIN, Mr. out and we had access to a tape that we been traced to a site where they have KIRK, Mr. PRYOR, and Mr. SCHU- released to the public. It has been on said this came from our used crankcase MER): the TV and everyone has seen it now. It oil, and they said for that reason you is a tape of the region 6 administrator have violated the law and we are going S. 3054. A bill to provide strategic of the EPA, Mr. Armendariz. At that to fine you $5,000 a day. workload to Army arsenals in their time, when talking to the regulators Now, $5,000 a day, this is to a rel- function as a critical component of the who were under his jurisdiction and atively middle-sized lumber company, organic defense industrial base; to the along with the public at a public meet- Mill Creek Lumber, it is called—and Committee on Armed Services. ing that was taking place in Texas, he they are still in business today—and Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask said: that would have put them out of busi- unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the RECORD. But as I said, oil and gas is an enforcement ness. I said: Send the letter to me and priority. . . . I was in a meeting once and I let me read it. I read it and I told him There being no objection, the text of gave an analogy to my staff about my philos- they are just threatening you and try- the bill was ordered to be printed in ophy of enforcement, and I think it was ing to run you out of business. the RECORD, as follows:

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:35 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MY6.019 S09MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S3046 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 9, 2012 S. 3054 ‘‘(3) The authority to grant a waiver under Whereas the world-class Hadassah Medical Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- paragraph (1) may not be delegated. Organization in Israel is renowned for cut- resentatives of the United States of America in ‘‘(c) ANNUAL ARSENAL REPORT.—In 2013 and ting-edge medical research; Congress assembled, each year thereafter, not later than 60 days Whereas the Hadassah Medical Organiza- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. after the date on which the budget of the tion is constructing the Sarah Wetsman Da- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Army Arse- President for a fiscal year is submitted to vidson Hospital Tower at Hadassah Medical nal Strategic Workload Enhancement Act of Congress, the Secretary of Defense shall sub- Center as a gift to Israel, to be officially 2012’’. mit to Congress a report for the Army iden- dedicated at the Hadassah Centennial Con- SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE USE OF ARSE- tifying, for the relevant fiscal year, each of vention in October 2012; NALS. the following: Whereas, in the United States, Hadassah— (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 143 of title 10, ‘‘(1) The core arsenal manufacturing capa- (1) enhances the quality of American and United States Code, is amended by adding at bility. Jewish life through education and Zionist the end the following new section: ‘‘(2) The workload required to cost-effec- youth programs; ‘‘§ 2425. Department of Defense use of arse- tively support the arsenals and the manufac- (2) promotes health awareness; and nals turing capability inherent in these installa- (3) provides personal enrichment and tions. growth for members; and ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of De- fense shall develop and promulgate measur- ‘‘(3) The Secretary of the Army’s perform- Whereas Hadassah helps support young able and enforceable guidelines for the De- ance in maintaining the Department of the people by providing scholarships for students partment of Defense, defense agencies, and Army’s factories and arsenals with sufficient and educating disadvantaged children: Now, the military services to have supplies, com- workload to ensure affordability and tech- therefore, be it ponents, end items, parts, assemblies, and nical competence in peacetime. Resolved, That the Senate— sub-assemblies made in factories or arsenals ‘‘(4) The capital investments required to be (1) congratulates Hadassah, the Women’s owned by the United States, to the extent made in order to ensure compliance and Zionist Organization of America, Inc. on its those factories or arsenals can make those operational capacity. 100th anniversary; and supplies, components, end items, parts, as- ‘‘(d) COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW.—The (2) recognizes the important contributions semblies, and sub-assemblies on an economi- Comptroller General shall review each report that Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organi- cal basis while preserving the ability to pro- required under subsection (c) for complete- zation of America, Inc. has made to medical vide an effective and timely response to mo- ness and compliance and provide findings research and care, the health of commu- bilizations, national defense contingency sit- and recommendations to the congressional nities, the relationship between the United uations, and other emergency requirements. defense committees not later than 60 days States and Israel, and the continuity of Jew- ‘‘(b) DETERMINATION OF ECONOMICAL after the report is submitted to Congress.’’. ish heritage. (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of BASIS.—For purposes of determining whether f supplies, components, end items, parts, as- sections at the beginning of chapter 433 of semblies, and sub-assemblies can be made on title 10, United States Code, is amended by SENATE RESOLUTION 449—CALL- an ‘economical basis’ under subsection (a), striking the item relating to section 4532 and ING ON ALL GOVERNMENTS TO the Secretary of Defense shall analyze the inserting the following new item: ASSIST IN THE SAFE RETURN OF direct costs associated with the manufacture ‘‘4532. Assignment of workload at Army fac- CHILDREN ABDUCTED FROM OR of such supplies, components, end items, tories and arsenals.’’. WRONGFULLY RETAINED OUT- parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies. If an (c) INITIAL WORKLOAD PLAN REPORT.—The SIDE THE COUNTRY OF THEIR analysis is not performed, the Secretary of first report required under subsection (c) of HABITUAL RESIDENCE Defense or the relevant defense agency or section 4532 of title 10, United States Code, military service shall promptly report to the as amended by subsection (a), shall be sub- Mr. KERRY submitted the following congressional defense committees the jus- mitted not later than 180 days after the date resolution; which was referred to the tification for not performing an analysis.’’. of the enactment of this Act. Committee on Foreign Relations: (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is f S. RES. 449 amended by adding at the end the following Whereas children should be protected new item: SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS internationally from the harmful effects of ‘‘2425. Department of Defense use of arse- their wrongful removal or retention; nals.’’. Whereas people and governments around SEC. 3. ASSIGNMENT OF WORKLOAD AT ARMY SENATE RESOLUTION 448—RECOG- the world value the importance of family and FACTORIES AND ARSENALS. NIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY respect the rights of custody and access of (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 4532 of title 10, OF HADASSAH, THE WOMEN’S ZI- other countries; Whereas governments should take all pos- United States Code, is amended to read as ONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMER- follows: sible measures to determine the location of ICA, INC. ‘‘§ 4532. Assignment of workload at Army fac- abducted children; tories and arsenals Mrs. BOXER (for herself and Ms. COL- Whereas Colin Bower’s two young sons, Noor and Ramsay Bower, were illegally ab- ‘‘(a) ASSIGNMENT OF WORKLOAD.—(1) The LINS) submitted the following resolu- ducted from the United States by their Secretary of the Army shall assign Govern- tion; which was referred to the Com- mother in August 2009 and taken to Egypt; ment-owned and Government-operated De- mittee on the Judiciary: and partment of the Army factories and arsenals S. RES. 448 Whereas the United States and 68 other sufficient workload to ensure cost efficiency countries that are partners to the Hague and technical competence in peacetime, Whereas Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Convention on the Civil Aspects of Inter- while preserving the ability to provide an ef- Organization of America, Inc. (referred to in national Child Abduction, done at the Hague fective and timely response to mobilizations, this preamble as ‘‘Hadassah’’) was estab- October 25, 1980, have agreed, and encourage national defense contingency situations, and lished by Henrietta Szold on February 24, all other countries to concur, that the appro- other emergency requirements. 1912; ‘‘(2) At a minimum, workload may be de- Whereas Hadassah is now the largest Zion- priate court for determining the best inter- rived from manufacturing of supplies, com- ist organization for Jewish women, with ests of children in custody matters is the ponents, parts, systems, subsystems, and for- more than 300,000 active members; court in the country of their habitual resi- eign military sales. Whereas Hadassah celebrated the 100th an- dence: Now, therefore, be it ‘‘(3) The Secretary of the Army shall de- niversary of its founding on February 24, Resolved, That the Senate calls on officials velop and promulgate guidelines to make the 2012; of all governments and the competent courts arsenals available to the Department of De- Whereas, since its founding, Hadassah has to assist in the safe return of all abducted fense, defense agencies, and military services consistently promoted the unity of the Jew- and wrongfully retained children to the state for procurement of supplies, components, ish people and worked for the betterment of of their habitual residence, including the re- parts, systems, and subsystems. communities in the United States and what turn of Noor and Ramsay Bower to the ‘‘(b) WAIVER AUTHORITY.—(1) The Secretary is now present-day Israel; United States. of the Army may waive the requirement Whereas Hadassah was nominated for the f under subsection (a)(1) if such a waiver is 2005 Nobel Peace Prize for its ongoing initia- necessary for the national defense. tives to use medicine as a bridge to peace; SENATE RESOLUTION 450—DESIG- ‘‘(2) A waiver under paragraph (1) shall not Whereas Hadassah conducts a wide variety NATING MAY 15, 2012, AS ‘‘NA- take effect until 30 days after the Secretary of training programs for medical personnel TIONAL MPS AWARENESS DAY’’ submits to the congressional defense com- and students throughout the world; mittees a notification of the determination, Whereas, in Israel, Hadassah initiates and Mr. GRAHAM (for himself, Ms. MUR- together with the justification for the deter- supports pace-setting health care, education, KOWSKI, Mr. KERRY, Mr. CONRAD, Mr. mination. and youth institutions; BURR, and Mr. INOUYE) submitted the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:35 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MY6.021 S09MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3047 following resolution; which was consid- S. RES. 451 Whereas thousands of local car clubs and ered and agreed to: Whereas National Travel and Tourism related businesses have been instrumental in preserving a historic part of the heritage of S. RES. 450 Week was established in 1983 when Congress passed the Joint Resolution entitled ‘‘Joint the United States by encouraging the res- Whereas mucopolysaccharidosis (referred Resolution to designate the week beginning toration and exhibition of such vintage to in this resolution as ‘‘MPS’’) are a group May 27, 1984, as ‘National Tourism Week’ ’’, works of art; of genetically determined lysosomal storage approved November 29, 1983 (Public Law 98– Whereas automotive restoration provides diseases that render the human body incapa- 178; 97 Stat. 1126), which recognized the value well-paying, high-skilled jobs for people in ble of producing certain enzymes needed to of travel and tourism; all 50 States; and break down complex carbohydrates; Whereas National Travel and Tourism Whereas automobiles have provided the in- Whereas MPS diseases cause complex car- Week is celebrated across the United States spiration for music, photography, cinema, bohydrates to be stored in almost every cell from May 5 through 13, 2012; fashion, and other artistic pursuits that have in the body and progressively cause cellular Whereas more than 120 travel destinations become part of the popular culture of the damage; throughout the United States are holding United States: Now therefore, be it Whereas the cellular damage caused by events in honor of National Travel and Tour- Resolved, That the Senate— MPS— ism Week; (1) designates July 13, 2012, as ‘‘Collector (1) adversely affects the human body by Whereas the travel and tourism industry Car Appreciation Day’’; damaging the heart, respiratory system, supports more than 14,000,000 jobs in the (2) recognizes that the collection and res- bones, internal organs, and central nervous United States; toration of historic and classic cars is an im- system; and Whereas the travel and tourism industry portant part of preserving the technological (2) often results in intellectual disabilities, employs individuals in all 50 States and all achievements and cultural heritage of the short stature, corneal damage, joint stiff- the territories of the United States; United States; and ness, loss of mobility, speech and hearing im- Whereas international travel to the United (3) encourages the people of the United pairment, heart disease, hyperactivity, States is the single largest export industry States to engage in events and commemora- chronic respiratory problems, and, most im- in the country; tions of Collector Car Appreciation Day that portantly, a drastically shortened life span; Whereas the travel and tourism industry, create opportunities for collector car owners Whereas symptoms of MPS are usually not Congress, and the executive branch have to educate young people about the impor- apparent at birth; worked to streamline the visa process and tance of preserving the cultural heritage of Whereas, without treatment, the life ex- make the United States welcoming to visi- the United States, including through the col- pectancy of an individual afflicted with MPS tors from other countries; lection and restoration of collector cars. begins to decrease at a very early stage in Whereas travel and tourism provide sig- f the life of the individual; nificant economic benefits to the United Whereas research has resulted in the devel- AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND States by generating nearly $2,000,000,000,000 opment of limited treatments for some MPS in annual economic output; PROPOSED diseases; Whereas leisure travel allows individuals SA 2098. Mr. REID (for Mr. CORKER (for Whereas promising advancements in the to experience the rich cultural heritage and himself and Mr. WEBB)) proposed an amend- pursuit of treatments for additional MPS educational opportunities of the United ment to the bill S. 2224, to require the Presi- diseases are underway as of the date of States and its communities; and dent to report to Congress on issues related agreement to this resolution; Whereas, the immense value of travel and to Syria. Whereas, despite the creation of new rem- tourism cannot be overstated: Now, there- edies, the blood-brain barrier continues to be f fore, be it a significant impediment to effectively Resolved, That the Senate— TEXT OF AMENDMENTS treating the brain, which prevents the treat- (1) recognizes May 5 through 13, 2012, as ment of many of the symptoms of MPS; SA 2098. Mr. REID (for Mr. CORKER National Travel and Tourism Week; Whereas the quality of life of the individ- (for himself and Mr. WEBB)) proposed (2) commends the travel and tourism in- uals afflicted with MPS, and the treatments an amendment to the bill S. 2224, to re- dustry for its important contributions to the available to those individuals, will be en- United States of America; and quire the President to report to Con- hanced through the development of early de- (3) commends the employees of the travel gress on issues related to Syria; as fol- tection techniques and early intervention; and tourism industry for their important lows: Whereas treatments and research advance- contributions to the United States of Amer- Strike all after the enacting clause and in- ments for MPS are limited by a lack of ica. sert the following: awareness about MPS diseases; SECTION 1. REPORTS TO CONGRESS. Whereas the lack of awareness about MPS f (a) REPORT ON OPPOSITION GROUPS.— diseases extends to individuals within the (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 15 days medical community; SENATE RESOLUTION 452—DESIG- after the date of the enactment of this Act, Whereas the cellular damage that is caused NATING JULY 13, 2012, AS ‘‘COL- the President shall submit to Congress a re- by MPS makes MPS a model for the study of LECTOR CAR APPRECIATION port describing in detail all the known oppo- many other degenerative genetic diseases; DAY’’ AND RECOGNIZING THAT sition groups, both independent and state- and THE COLLECTION AND RESTORA- sponsored, inside and outside of Syria, oper- Whereas the development of effective TION OF HISTORIC AND CLASSIC ating directly or indirectly to oppose the therapies and a potential cure for MPS dis- Government of Syria. eases can be accomplished by increased CARS IS AN IMPORTANT PART (2) CONTENT.—The report required under awareness, research, data collection, and in- OF PRESERVING THE TECHNO- paragraph (1) shall include the following ele- formation distribution: Now, therefore, be it LOGICAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND ments: Resolved, That the Senate— CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE (A) An assessment of the current military (1) designates May 15, 2012, as ‘‘National UNITED STATES capacity of opposition forces. MPS Awareness Day’’; and (B) An assessment of the ability of opposi- (2) supports the goals and ideals of ‘‘Na- Mr. TESTER (for himself and Mr. tion forces inside and outside of Syria to es- tional MPS Awareness Day’’. BURR) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed tablish military and political activities im- f to: pacting Syria, together with a practicable timetable for accomplishing these objec- SENATE RESOLUTION 451—RECOG- S. RES. 452 tives. NIZING THE GOALS OF NA- Whereas many people in the United States (C) An assessment of the ability of any of TIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM maintain classic automobiles as a pastime the opposition groups to establish effective WEEK AND HONORING THE VAL- and do so with great passion and as a means military and political control in Syria. UABLE CONTRIBUTIONS OF of individual expression; (D) A description of the composition and Whereas the Senate recognizes the effect political agenda of each of the known opposi- TRAVEL AND TOURISM TO THE that the more than 100-year history of the tion groups inside and outside of Syria, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA automobile has had on the economic an assessment of the degree to which such Mr. BEGICH (for himself, Ms. KLO- progress of the United States and supports groups represent the views of the people of BUCHAR, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. KIRK, Mr. wholeheartedly all activities involved in the Syria as a whole. restoration and exhibition of classic auto- (E) A description of the financial resources AKAKA, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. HELLER, Ms. mobiles; currently available to opposition groups and LANDRIEU, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. VITTER, Whereas the collection, restoration, and known potential sources of continued financ- and Mr. WARNER) submitted the fol- preservation of automobiles is an activity ing. lowing resolution; which was consid- shared across generations and across all seg- (F) An assessment of the relationship be- ered and agreed to: ments of society; tween each of the Syrian opposition groups

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Mr. President, I ask PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR graphs (A) through (F). unanimous consent that the Com- (b) REPORT ON WEAPONS STOCKPILES.— mittee on the Judiciary be authorized Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, I ask (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days unanimous consent that Sidd Gejji, a after the date of the enactment of this Act, to meet during the session of the Sen- ate on May 9, 2012, at 10 a.m., in room detailee from the Commerce Com- the President shall submit to Congress an as- mittee, be granted the privilege of the sessment of the size and security of conven- SD–226 of the Dirksen Senate Office tional and non-conventional weapons stock- Building, to conduct a hearing entitled floor during the remainder of the day. piles in Syria. ‘‘Oversight of the Office of the Intellec- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (2) CONTENT.—The report required under tual Property Enforcement Coordi- objection, it is so ordered. paragraph (1) shall include the following ele- nator.’’ Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, on be- ments: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without half of Senator CARDIN I ask unani- (A) A description of who has or may have objection, it is so ordered. mous consent the privilege of the floor access to the stockpiles. be granted to Caroline Goodbody and COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY (B) A description of the sources and types Amanda Mendoze, two of Senator of weapons flowing from outside Syria to Mr. BEGICH. Mr. President, I ask CARDIN’s staff members, during today’s both government and opposition forces. unanimous consent that the Com- session of the Senate. (C) A detailed plan to prevent the pro- mittee on the Judiciary be authorized The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without liferation of conventional, biological, chem- to meet during the session of the Sen- objection, it is so ordered. ical, and other types of weapons in Syria. ate on May 9, 2012, at 2:30 p.m., in room (c) REPORT ON CURRENT ACTIVITIES AND FU- Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I ask SD–226 of the Dirksen Senate Office TURE PLANS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO unanimous consent that William Carol, Building, to conduct a hearing entitled, SYRIA’S POLITICAL OPPOSITION.— a detailee in the Senate HELP Com- N GENERAL ‘‘Nominations.’’ (1) I .—Not later than 30 days mittee Majority Education Office, be after the date of the enactment of this Act, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without granted the privilege of the floor for the President shall submit to Congress a re- objection, it is so ordered. port on all the support provided to opposi- the duration of debate on S. 2343, the SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE tion political forces in Syria. Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate (2) CONTENT.—The report required under Mr. BEGICH. Mr. President, I ask Hike of 2012. paragraph (1) shall include the following ele- unanimous consent that the Select The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ments: Committee on Intelligence be author- objection, it is so ordered. (A) A full description of the current tech- ized to meet during the session of the Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I ask nical assistance democracy programs con- Senate on May 9, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. unanimous consent that Sarah Watt ducted by the Department of State and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and Erica Kaldenberg be granted floor United States Agency for International De- objection, it is so ordered. velopment to support the political opposi- privileges for the duration of S. 2343, tion in Syria. SUBCOMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC POLICY the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate (B) A full summary of the communications Mr. BEGICH. Mr. President, I ask Hike Act. equipment that is currently being provided unanimous consent that the Com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to the political opposition in Syria, includ- mittee on Banking, Housing, and objection, it is so ordered. ing a description of the entities that have re- Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Eco- f ceived and that will continue to receive such nomic Policy be authorized to meet equipment. during the session of the Senate on PRESIDENTIAL REPORT TO (C) A description of any additional activi- CONGRESS ties the United States plans to undertake in May 9, 2012, at 10 a.m. to conduct a support of the political opposition in Syria. hearing entitled ‘‘The National Flood Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- (D) A description of the funding levels cur- Insurance Program: The Need for Long- imous consent that the Senate move to rently dedicated to support the political op- Term Reauthorization and Reform.’’ calendar No. 385. position in Syria. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (d) FORM.—The reports required by this objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered. section may be submitted in a classified SUBCOMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS The clerk will report the bill by title. form, but shall include an unclassified sum- AND CONSUMER PROTECTION The legislative clerk read as follows: mary. Mr. BEGICH. Mr. President, I ask A bill (S. 2224) to require the President to f unanimous consent that the Com- report to Congress on issues relating to AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO mittee on Banking, Housing, and Syria. MEET Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Finan- There being no objection, the Senate COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND cial Institutions and Consumer Protec- proceeded to consider the bill. TRANSPORTATION tion be authorized to meet during the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Mr. BEGICH. Mr. President, I ask session of the Senate on May 9, 2012, at imous consent that the Corker-Webb unanimous consent that the Com- 2 p.m. to conduct a hearing entitled ‘‘Is substitute amendment be agreed to, mittee on Commerce, Science, and Simpler Better? Limiting Federal Sup- that the bill, as amended, be read a Transportation be authorized to meet port For Financial Institutions.’’ third time and passed, the motion to during the session of the Senate on The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without reconsider be laid upon the table, and May 9, 2012, at 2:30 p.m., in room 253 of objection, it is so ordered. that any statements relating to this the Russell Senate Office Building. SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT OF GOVERNMENT matter be placed in the RECORD at the The Committee will hold a hearing MANAGEMENT, THE FEDERAL WORKFORCE, appropriate place as if read. entitled, ‘‘The Need for Privacy Protec- AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tions: Perspectives from the Adminis- Mr. BEGICH. Mr. President, I ask objection, it is so ordered. tration and the Federal Trade Commis- unanimous consent that the Com- The amendment (No. 2098) was agreed sion.’’ mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- to, as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ernmental Affairs’ Subcommittee on AMENDMENT NO. 2098 objection, it is so ordered. Oversight of Government Management, (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute) COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND the Federal Workforce, and the Dis- Strike all after the enacting clause and in- GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS trict of Columbia be authorized to sert the following: Mr. BEGICH. Mr. President, I ask meet during the session of the Senate SECTION 1. REPORTS TO CONGRESS. unanimous consent that the Com- on May 9, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. to conduct (a) REPORT ON OPPOSITION GROUPS.—

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RES. 450 (2) CONTENT.—The report required under dered to be engrossed for a third read- (Designating May 15, 2012, as ‘‘National MPS paragraph (1) shall include the following ele- Awareness Day’’) ments: ing, was read the third time, and (A) An assessment of the current military passed. Whereas mucopolysaccharidosis (referred to in this resolution as ‘‘MPS’’) are a group capacity of opposition forces. f (B) An assessment of the ability of opposi- of genetically determined lysosomal storage tion forces inside and outside of Syria to es- AUTHORIZING THE USE OF EMAN- diseases that render the human body incapa- tablish military and political activities im- CIPATION HALL IN THE CAPITOL ble of producing certain enzymes needed to pacting Syria, together with a practicable VISITOR CENTER FOR AN EVENT break down complex carbohydrates; timetable for accomplishing these objec- TO CELEBRATE THE BIRTHDAY Whereas MPS diseases cause complex carbohydrates to be stored in almost every cell tives. OF KING KAMEHAMEHA (C) An assessment of the ability of any of in the body and progressively cause cellular the opposition groups to establish effective damage; Whereas the cellular damage caused by military and political control in Syria. AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE (D) A description of the composition and MPS— political agenda of each of the known opposi- CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR THE (1) adversely affects the human body by tion groups inside and outside of Syria, and GREATER WASHINGTON SOAP damaging the heart, respiratory system, an assessment of the degree to which such BOX DERBY bones, internal organs, and central nervous groups represent the views of the people of system; and Syria as a whole. (2) often results in intellectual disabilities, (E) A description of the financial resources AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE short stature, corneal damage, joint stiff- currently available to opposition groups and CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR THE NA- ness, loss of mobility, speech and hearing im- known potential sources of continued financ- TIONAL PEACE OFFICERS’ ME- pairment, heart disease, hyperactivity, chronic respiratory problems, and, most im- ing. MORIAL SERVICE (F) An assessment of the relationship be- portantly, a drastically shortened life span; tween each of the Syrian opposition groups Whereas symptoms of MPS are usually not and the Muslim Brotherhood, al Qaeda, apparent at birth; Hezbollah, Hamas, and any other groups that AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE Whereas, without treatment, the life ex- have promoted an agenda that would nega- CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR THE DIS- pectancy of an individual afflicted with MPS tively impact United States national inter- TRICT OF COLUMBIA SPECIAL begins to decrease at a very early stage in ests. OLYMPICS LAW ENFORCEMENT the life of the individual; (G) An assessment of whether active sup- TORCH RUN Whereas research has resulted in the devel- port from the United States to opposition opment of limited treatments for some MPS forces would have a positive or negative im- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I now ask diseases; pact on the factors discussed in subpara- unanimous consent that the Senate Whereas promising advancements in the graphs (A) through (F). proceed en bloc to the consideration of pursuit of treatments for additional MPS (b) REPORT ON WEAPONS STOCKPILES.— some concurrent resolutions: Resolu- diseases are underway as of the date of (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days tions numbered H. Con. Res. 105, H. agreement to this resolution; after the date of the enactment of this Act, Con. Res. 106, H. Con. Res. 117, and H. Whereas, despite the creation of new rem- the President shall submit to Congress an as- Con. Res. 118. edies, the blood-brain barrier continues to be sessment of the size and security of conven- a significant impediment to effectively tional and non-conventional weapons stock- There being no objection, the Senate treating the brain, which prevents the treat- piles in Syria. proceeded to consider the concurrent ment of many of the symptoms of MPS; (2) CONTENT.—The report required under resolutions en bloc. Whereas the quality of life of the individ- paragraph (1) shall include the following ele- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- uals afflicted with MPS, and the treatments ments: imous consent that the concurrent res- available to those individuals, will be en- (A) A description of who has or may have olutions be agreed to, the motions to hanced through the development of early de- access to the stockpiles. reconsider be laid on the table en bloc, tection techniques and early intervention; (B) A description of the sources and types with no intervening action or debate, Whereas treatments and research advance- of weapons flowing from outside Syria to ments for MPS are limited by a lack of both government and opposition forces. and any statements be printed in the awareness about MPS diseases; (C) A detailed plan to prevent the pro- RECORD. Whereas the lack of awareness about MPS liferation of conventional, biological, chem- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without diseases extends to individuals within the ical, and other types of weapons in Syria. objection, it is so ordered. medical community; (c) REPORT ON CURRENT ACTIVITIES AND FU- The concurrent resolutions (H. Con. Whereas the cellular damage that is caused TURE PLANS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO Res. 105, H. Con. Res. 106, H. Con. Res. by MPS makes MPS a model for the study of SYRIA’S POLITICAL OPPOSITION.— 117, and H. Con. Res. 118) were agreed many other degenerative genetic diseases; (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days to. and after the date of the enactment of this Act, Whereas the development of effective the President shall submit to Congress a re- f therapies and a potential cure for MPS dis- port on all the support provided to opposi- RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAY eases can be accomplished by increased tion political forces in Syria. awareness, research, data collection, and in- (2) CONTENT.—The report required under Mr. REID. I now ask unanimous con- formation distribution: Now, therefore, be it paragraph (1) shall include the following ele- sent the Senate proceed to the consid- Resolved, That the Senate— ments: eration of S. Res. 450, S. Res. 451, and (1) designates May 15, 2012, as ‘‘National (A) A full description of the current tech- S. Res. 452, which were submitted ear- MPS Awareness Day’’; and nical assistance democracy programs con- lier today. (2) supports the goals and ideals of ‘‘Na- ducted by the Department of State and tional MPS Awareness Day’’. United States Agency for International De- There being no objection, the Senate S. RES. 451 velopment to support the political opposi- proceeded to consider the resolutions. tion in Syria. Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent (Recognizing the goals of National Travel (B) A full summary of the communications the resolutions be agreed to, the pre- and Tourism Week and honoring the valu- equipment that is currently being provided ambles be agreed to, the motions to re- able contributions of travel and tourism to the United States of America) to the political opposition in Syria, includ- consider be laid on the table for all ing a description of the entities that have re- three of these, that there be no inter- Whereas National Travel and Tourism ceived and that will continue to receive such Week was established in 1983 when Congress equipment. vening action or debate, and any state- passed the Joint Resolution entitled ‘‘Joint (C) A description of any additional activi- ments relating to any one of these Resolution to designate the week beginning ties the United States plans to undertake in three matters be printed in the May 27, 1984, as ‘National Tourism Week’ ’’, support of the political opposition in Syria. RECORD. approved November 29, 1983 (Public Law 98–

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Without Week is celebrated across the United States restoration and exhibition of classic auto- objection, it is so ordered. from May 5 through 13, 2012; mobiles; Whereas more than 120 travel destinations Whereas the collection, restoration, and f throughout the United States are holding preservation of automobiles is an activity events in honor of National Travel and Tour- shared across generations and across all seg- PROGRAM ism Week; ments of society; Whereas the travel and tourism industry Whereas thousands of local car clubs and Mr. REID. During tomorrow’s ses- supports more than 14,000,000 jobs in the related businesses have been instrumental in sion, it is possible that the Senate will United States; preserving a historic part of the heritage of resume consideration of the motion to Whereas the travel and tourism industry the United States by encouraging the res- proceed to the Student Loan Interest employs individuals in all 50 States and all toration and exhibition of such vintage Rate Hike Act as well as the Export- the territories of the United States; works of art; Import Bank Reauthorization Act. Whereas international travel to the United Whereas automotive restoration provides States is the single largest export industry well-paying, high-skilled jobs for people in That should be easy. That should be in the country; all 50 States; and something we should agree to. We tried Whereas the travel and tourism industry, Whereas automobiles have provided the in- to get the Ex-Im Bank done. Everyone Congress, and the executive branch have spiration for music, photography, cinema, wanted to get it done. The chamber of worked to streamline the visa process and fashion, and other artistic pursuits that have commerce, labor, aircraft companies— make the United States welcoming to visi- become part of the popular culture of the all wanted it done. Everybody wanted tors from other countries; United States: Now therefore, be it Whereas travel and tourism provide sig- it done. But, as a lot of things go here Resolved, That the Senate— in the Senate, it didn’t get done be- nificant economic benefits to the United (1) designates July 13, 2012, as ‘‘Collector States by generating nearly $2,000,000,000,000 Car Appreciation Day’’; cause Republicans wouldn’t let us get in annual economic output; (2) recognizes that the collection and res- it done. Whereas leisure travel allows individuals toration of historic and classic cars is an im- It went to the House, and they sent to experience the rich cultural heritage and portant part of preserving the technological us back a bill that is virtually the educational opportunities of the United achievements and cultural heritage of the same as the one we weren’t able to pass States and its communities; and United States; and here, so I can’t imagine anyone would Whereas, the immense value of travel and (3) encourages the people of the United tourism cannot be overstated: Now, there- want to slow that one down. I hope I States to engage in events and commemora- don’t have to file cloture on it because fore, be it tions of Collector Car Appreciation Day that Resolved, That the Senate— create opportunities for collector car owners if I do, I will do it because we will have (1) recognizes May 5 through 13, 2012, as to educate young people about the impor- another chance to vote on it just as it National Travel and Tourism Week; tance of preserving the cultural heritage of came from the House. Every Democrat (2) commends the travel and tourism in- voted for it over there. There were 90 dustry for its important contributions to the the United States, including through the col- United States of America; and lection and restoration of collector cars. Republicans who voted against it. We (3) commends the employees of the travel all know who they are. But they voted f and tourism industry for their important against it. We are going to have a contributions to the United States of Amer- ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, MAY 10, chance to vote on the exact bill that ica. 2012 passed the House. S. RES. 452 (Designating July 13, 2012, as ‘‘Collector Car Mr. REID. Mr. President, I now ask f Appreciation Day’’ and recognizing that unanimous consent when the Senate the collection and restoration of historic completes its business today, it ad- ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. and classic cars is an important part of journ until tomorrow, Thursday, May TOMORROW preserving the technological achievements 10, at 9:30 a.m.; that following the pray- Mr. REID. Mr. President, if there is and cultural heritage of the United States) er and pledge, the Journal of pro- no further business to come before the Whereas many people in the United States ceedings be approved to date, the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that maintain classic automobiles as a pastime and do so with great passion and as a means morning hour be deemed expired, and it adjourn under the previous order. of individual expression; the time for the two leaders be re- There being no objection, the Senate, Whereas the Senate recognizes the effect served for their use later in the day; at 6:48 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, that the more than 100-year history of the and finally when we come in tomorrow May 10, 2012, at 9:30 a.m.

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EMILY CARRUTHERS Baseballers Against Drugs, which honored him Palmer remains active in golf today, on the with their Positive Image Award. Additionally, LPGA Legends tour and serving as a role HON. ED PERLMUTTER he was honored as one of the top 25 lawyers model for girls and young women achieving in OF COLORADO of the San Fernando Valley, and has received sports. awards from the Los Angeles Police Reserve IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES From its humble beginnings as a small nine- Foundation. hole course, to a beloved Fort Worth institu- Wednesday, May 9, 2012 As a longtime San Fernando Valley resi- tion today, the last 100 years have been an Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise dent, Commissioner Skobin’s tremendous leg- unqualified success for Glen Garden. I ex- today to recognize and applaud Emily Car- acy in both law enforcement and the commu- press my best wishes for Glen Garden’s next ruthers for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge nity is nothing short of remarkable. His unwav- 100 years to be equally successful. I am Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Emily ering dedication to public service has brought proud to represent the City of Fort Worth in Carruthers is an 8th grader at Oberon Middle about significant positive impacts on the com- the U.S. House of Representatives. School and received this award because her munities of Los Angeles. As his tenure with determination and hard work have allowed her the Los Angeles Police Commission comes to f to overcome adversities. an end, I am grateful that he will continue The dedication demonstrated by Emily Car- serving our community with the Los Angeles HONORING A CHAMPION OF LIT- ruthers is exemplary of the type of achieve- Fire Commission. ERACY AND PUBLIC SERVICE, ment that can be attained with hard work and Mr. Speaker and distinguished colleagues, I MRS. SHIRLEY MORGAN perseverance. It is essential students at all ask you to join me in recognizing Police Com- levels strive to make the most of their edu- missioner Alan Skobin for his years of service cation and develop a work ethic which will and dedication to protecting the citizens of Los HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON guide them for the rest of their lives. Angeles. OF MISSISSIPPI I extend my deepest congratulations to f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Emily Carruthers for winning the Arvada Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth HONORING 100 YEARS OF FT. award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the WORTH’S GLEN GARDEN GOLF Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- same dedication and character in all her future AND COUNTRY CLUB er, I rise to honor a true champion of literacy, accomplishments. Mrs. Shirley Morgan. Mrs. Morgan serves as f HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS librarian at Madison Shannon Palmer High OF TEXAS School in Marks, Mississippi. She is the wife ALAN SKOBIN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Elton Morgan, mother of one daughter, the Wednesday, May 9, 2012 second of twelve siblings and a 26-year resi- HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN dent of Crenshaw, Mississippi. OF CALIFORNIA Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Shirley is a graduate of Grambling State IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor a longtime American institution, the University where she received her Bachelor of Glen Garden Golf and Country Club of Fort Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Arts in Journalism. She has also received her Worth, Texas, celebrating its centennial anni- certification in Library Media Science from Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to versary. Founded in 1912 by Mr. H.H. Cobb, Delta State University in Cleveland, Mis- pay tribute to Police Commissioner Alan J. it was at the time one of only two country sissippi, which allowed her to further her ca- Skobin for his outstanding contributions to clubs in Fort Worth and was a popular spot for reer as a teacher consultant with Mississippi both community and civic service in Los Ange- activities in addition to golf for picnics, walks Valley State University Writing Project and les County. and family outings. Most notably, the club’s serve as a mentor for new teachers. Mrs. Mor- Alan Skobin was appointed to the Board of place in history serves as the starting point for gan has also worked as Site Coordinator with Police Commissioners by Mayor James K. three great talents who changed the game of the North Delta 21st Century Community Hahn in July 2003 and reappointed by Mayor golf immeasurably. Learning Center’s after school tutorial program Antonio Villaraigosa, serving two five-year Two of the greatest names in golf, Byron for the Quitman County School District. terms as Police Commissioner. His breadth of Nelson and Ben Hogan, began their long, suc- Mrs. Morgan believes reading is a tool of experience as Commissioner includes unwav- cessful golf careers as caddies for the club in empowerment and a lifelong skill that in- ering leadership on various fronts including the the early 1920s. They honed their skills on the creases one’s ability to learn. She encourages establishment of the LAPD Purple Heart fairways and greens of the club after hours. reading at all levels, so much that she urges Award—an award recognizing the sacrifice of Nelson and Hogan developed a friendly rivalry pregnant women to read to their unborn chil- officers seriously injured or slain while on duty; early, when 15-year-old Nelson beat Hogan in dren with hopes of increasing their learning the development of a program to regularly re- a caddy tournament by one stroke. From capabilities. place outdated, vital police equipment, and the those humble beginnings, these two greats initiation of a prevention program for officer-in- rose to become cultural icons not just in golf, In addition to her commitment to education, volved traffic collisions. but throughout American popular culture as Mrs. Morgan has a firm commitment to public Commissioner Skobin has also served as a well. Hogan would win a career 64 tour wins, service. She formerly served as Alderwoman Reserve Deputy Sheriff with the Los Angeles including nine majors. Nelson’s career was for the Town of Crenshaw for 4 years and vol- County Sheriffs Department (LASD) for more shorter but equally illustrious with 52 tour unteers extensively with the Crenshaw Inter- than 30 years, currently holding the rank of wins; five of them majors. In 2006, for his sig- ested Community Builders, Inc., Food Bank of Reserve Chief. If that weren’t enough, Com- nificant contributions to the game of golf as a Crenshaw and the Tri-County Workforce Alli- missioner Skobin is also the Vice President player, a teacher, and a commentator, I was ance in Clarksdale, Mississippi. and Counsel at Galpin Motors in the San Fer- pleased to sponsor the resolution awarding Mrs. Morgan is also active in her church, nando Valley. Byron Nelson the Congressional Gold Medal. New St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Commissioner Skobin’s accomplishments Women also honed their skills on Glen Gar- where she serves as church clerk and Sunday have been recognized with commendations den’s links. LPGA great Sandra Palmer was School Superintendent. and awards from virtually every level of the still in high school in the late 1950s, devel- Mr. Speaker, I ask our colleagues to join me government and the private sector, including oping her golf game when she was not on the in recognizing Mrs. Shirley Morgan as a com- the California Peace Officers Association, basketball court. She would go on to win 19 mitted educator, public servant, mother and naming him Officer of the Year, and tournaments, including two majors. Sandra wife.

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Mr. Speaker, on As Mr. Babers retires from a long and dedi- Wednesday, May 9, 2012 May 8, 2012, I missed rollcall votes 202–223 cated career, I would like to recognize his because of my primary election in Indiana. service and congratulate him on a job well Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ done. His experience and skills will certainly my honor to extend my personal congratula- on rollcall 202, ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 203, ‘‘no’’ on be missed by both the employees he worked tions and best wishes to Mr. Ira Lomis Flow- rollcall 204, ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall 205, ‘‘no’’ on roll- with and the citizens he served. I wish Don ers, a beloved citizen of Thomasville, Georgia, call 206, ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 207, ‘‘no’’ on rollcall Babers and his wife Sheila a long and happy who will be honored at the 23rd Annual Black 208, ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 209, ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall 210, retirement. and White Scholarship Ball hosted by the ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 211, ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 212, ‘‘yes’’ Thomasville, Georgia Alumni Chapter of on rollcall 213, ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall 214, ‘‘no’’ on f Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. rollcall 215, ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 216, ‘‘no’’ on roll- CONGRATULATING THE CITY OF The upcoming Black and White Scholarship call 217, ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 218, ‘‘no’’ on rollcall LANCASTER, WISCONSIN, ON ITS Ball will take place on Friday, June 1, 2012 at 219, ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 220, ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 221, 175TH ANNIVERSARY 1200 West Jackson Street in Thomasville. ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 222, and ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 223. During the event, Mr. Flowers will be presented with the Joseph R. Jenkins Award, the f HON. RON KIND highest award that can be bestowed upon a IN RECOGNITION OF THE DISTIN- OF WISCONSIN member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc.’s South- GUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE OF C. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eastern Province. DONALD BABERS A native of Thomasville, Mr. Flowers is a Wednesday, May 9, 2012 graduate of Thomasville High School. Fol- HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, it is with great lowing high school, he went on to complete OF TEXAS pleasure that I rise before you today to honor his undergraduate studies at Stillman College IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the historic City of Lancaster as we celebrate in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Mr. Flowers also has its 175th anniversary. his Certification in Secondary Education in Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Lancaster was established for its central lo- English and Reading from Valdosta State Uni- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cation in Grant County. Though it wasn’t lo- versity. honor a distinguished federal public servant, cated on a stream or major source of power, Mr. Flowers spent most of his professional Mr. C. Donald Babers, as he retires from his its location was ideal for the efficiency and ac- life working as an educator and serving as a position as the U.S. Department of Housing cessibility of a county government. Shortly positive role model and influential mentor to and Urban Development’s Southwest Regional after its founding, Lancaster was named the children in Middle and Southwest Georgia. Administrator on June 1, 2012. Over the last seat of Grant County. In fact, the county court- Throughout his dynamic and distinguished ca- 42 years, all of it with HUD, he has provided house was built before Lancaster’s founding, reer he served as the Director of the Francis dedicated service to the American public in a creating a unique opportunity for entre- F. Weston YMCA in Thomasville; CEO & Gen- variety of positions. preneurs once Lancaster was established. Ho- eral Director of the A.J. McClung YMCA in Co- Mr. Babers began his career in June 1970 tels and stores were among the first establish- lumbus, Georgia; Executive Director of the as an unpaid intern in HUD’s Fort Worth Of- ments to be built. But, growth in Lancaster Thomasville Community Resource Center; and fice. He then moved on to Little Rock, Arkan- was slow with only 350 residents in 1853. Senior YMCA Director for the USA YMCA In- sas working in the local field office as an However, the dedication of a few people, institute. Equal Opportunity Specialist before being ap- cluding Wisconsin’s first Governor, Nelson Despite the multiple and pressing demands pointed the Acting Director of the Office of Fair Dewey, was all Lancaster needed to thrive. associated with his professional career, Mr. Housing and Equal Opportunity. He was next After the construction of houses, commercial Flowers always has and continues to play an assigned to the Dallas Field Office where he buildings, warehouses, stores, and a railroad integral role in several social, civic and com- held a number of positions, including 15 years depot, Lancaster’s population surpassed 1,000 munity service oriented organizations in Geor- as the Field Office Director. residents by 1880, enough to allow incorpora- gia. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. In 2002, he was promoted again, this time tion. and has held memberships in the S.P. Ma- to the position of Deputy Regional Director in Just as Lancaster was beginning to mature, sonic Lodge #118 and the Jones Masonic the Fort Worth Regional Office. In 2006, he a fire destroyed half of the square and the city Lodge #118. assumed additional responsibilities when he was faced with the challenge of starting anew. Mr. Flowers has achieved numerous suc- was appointed by the Secretary of HUD as the The folks of Lancaster took on that challenge cesses in his life, but none of this would have Recovery Advisor and Chairman of the Board and as they always have; the people of Lan- been possible without the grace of God and for the Housing Authority of New Orleans, caster worked together and the square was the love imparted upon him by his late wife, where he oversaw recovery efforts due to Hur- built again. Many of these buildings still stand Thedora Belinda Flowers, and his wonderful ricane Katrina. On May 27, 2010, he was rec- today, signifying the deep historical roots in daughter Hope Allen Ellis-Flowers. He is also ognized again for his hard work and dedica- Lancaster and its ability to endure the test of the proud grandfather of his adorable grand- tion to the mission of HUD with a promotion to time. The Grant County Courthouse, Lan- children Brianna and Christen. Regional Administrator of HUD’s Region VI in caster Municipal Building, and the Lancaster Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Fort Worth. In this position, he is responsible Post Office are all listed on the National Reg- Mr. Ira Lomis Flowers, an outstanding indi- for managing the operations of the Fort Worth ister of Historic Places. vidual who has tirelessly devoted himself to office as well as eleven field offices in Texas, Today, Lancaster is home to more than progressively developing the academic and New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Lou- 3,800 people. Lancaster embodies the quin- social skill sets of youth throughout the State isiana. tessential small town that is a staple in rural of Georgia. Over the years, Mr Babers has been the re- Wisconsin. The historically rich community still On a personal note, my wife, Vivian, and I cipient of many prestigious awards for his thrives on the agricultural successes of sur- would like to applaud Mr. Flowers and his work. In 2006, he received the Presidential rounding farms and its quaint and pure atmos- family for his distinguished record of service Rank Award for Meritorious Executive, one of phere make Lancaster a beautiful place to call on behalf of our Nation’s children and his out- the highest awards given to career civil serv- home. I wish the City of Lancaster and its resi- standing legacy of service to the communities ants and restricted to no more than five per- dents a happy 175th anniversary and all the of Middle and Southwest Georgia. cent of executives per year. In 2007, he also best in the years to come.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise In 1994–95 and then since 2007, Mr. Jordan dreds of bird species can be seen and the today to recognize and applaud Donovan has volunteered his time at the US-Asia Insti- public can access the bay for hiking and Nichols for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge tute as a senior advisor and serving as Vice kayaking. Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Dono- President of International and Government Af- The National Wetlands Awards are pre- van Nichols is a 12th grader at Jefferson High fairs. In this role, he works closely with the sented annually to individuals who have ex- and received this award because his deter- Asian diplomatic community as well as with celled in wetlands protection and is adminis- mination and hard work have allowed him to the U.S. Congress, and numerous delegations tered by the Environmental Law Institute and overcome adversities. from Asia. He is committed to the mission and is supported by the U.S. Environmental Pro- The dedication demonstrated by Donovan goals of the US-Asia Institute, promoting dia- tection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Nichols is exemplary of the type of achieve- logue on international issues of common inter- NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, ment that can be attained with hard work and est to the United States and Asian nations, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Serv- perseverance. It is essential students at all whenever and however possible. In the course ice, USDA Forest Service, and Federal High- levels strive to make the most of their edu- of his work, Mr. Jordan has led numerous del- way Administration. A committee of wetlands cation and develop a work ethic which will egations of Congressional staff to China and experts representing federal and state agen- guide them for the rest of their lives. Singapore. He spent his 80th birthday on the cies, academia, conservation organizations, I extend my deepest congratulations to Great Wall of China. and the private sector selects the Award re- Donovan Nichols for winning the Arvada In his retirement, Mr. Jordan continues to cipients. Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth work tirelessly to promote mutual under- Florence is well deserving of this award. Her award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the standing and communication between the U.S. work to create and preserve the refuge has same dedication and character in all his future and the countries and people of Asia. As he produced enormous benefits. It has sustained accomplishments. celebrates this latest milestone, we say thank an immense number of birds and endangered f you to Mr. Jordan for his sage counsel, his in- species. It has also brought awareness to the imitable vision, his quiet behind-the-scenes di- Bay Area of the value of wetlands, and vastly HONORING ROBERT F. JORDAN plomacy, and his unwavering commitment to improved residents’ quality of life by providing the U.S.-Asia relationship. them with public spaces to escape from the HON. RANDY HULTGREN f hustle and bustle of urban life. Florence is an OF ILLINOIS inspiration to all of us who care about passing IN HONOR OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on a healthy environment to future genera- OF FLORENCE LARIVIERE Wednesday, May 9, 2012 tions. f Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, I would like HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK to bring the attention of the House of Rep- OF CALIFORNIA RECOGNIZING DOWNTOWN resentatives to a momentous occasion, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON INC. 85th birthday of Mr. Robert F. Jordan, to be celebrated on May 25, 2012, and to recognize Wednesday, May 9, 2012 HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER the work he has done, first as a United States Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF MISSOURI diplomat for more than 36 years, and in retire- recognize Florence LaRiviere, a passionate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment, as an integral part of the US-Asia Insti- citizen activist responsible for creating our tute. country’s first urban national wildlife refuge. Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Mr. Robert F. Jordan was born and raised Without Florence, it is safe to say that thou- Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I ask my in Framingham, Massachusetts. He served sands of acres of wetlands and salt ponds colleagues to join me in congratulating Down- overseas in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947 along the San Francisco Bay would have been town Washington, Inc. On April 2, 2012, and then attended the University of Massachu- destroyed and developed. The Don Edwards Downtown Washington was named a recipient setts, graduating in 1951. From 1951 to 1956 San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, in of The Great American Main Street Award. he was a high school teacher of Algebra and my Congressional District, is the result of her The winners of this award are recognized for Spanish. tireless commitment to preventing urban their exceptional accomplishments in revital- In 1956 he started a 36-year diplomatic ca- sprawl from taking over unspoiled natural izing the nations’ historic Main Street commer- reer with the U.S. Information Agency, serving area. cial district by using the National Trust’s Main as the Public Affairs Officer and director of the On May 10th, Florence is being rightly hon- Street Four-Point Approach. United States Information Service in 11 coun- ored for her decades of environmental and I ask that you join me in recognizing Down- tries in Asia, Europe and Latin America with community service with the National Wetlands town Washington, Inc. for its work to nurture responsibility for all U.S. government press Award from the Environmental Law Institute of and enhance its downtown area. A key part of and cultural exchange programs. Mr. Jordan Washington, DC. Although Florence is being Downtown Washington’s success is due to the learned four foreign languages—Spanish, honored now, at the age of 88, her work to dedication and determination of Downtown Italian, French, and Portuguese. He was presi- preserve the Bay spans seven decades. Washington, Inc.’s board of directors and staff. dent of the Fulbright Commission in several In the 1950’s Florence would take her chil- With its outstanding leadership, the board of countries and was also president of the Gov- dren to enjoy the Bay’s natural marshes and directors and staff have spearheaded the ren- ernment of Ireland’s scholarship board. While wetlands. Even then, development was stead- ovation of several historic buildings that have on a Washington tour he was assigned to ily encroaching on this fragile ecosystem and and will continue to attract fellow residents USIA’s inspection corps and conducted policy threatened its very survival. Marshes were and visitors to the downtown area for years to and public diplomacy inspections of American being drained and filled and the Bay’s health come. embassies in some 40 countries worldwide. was in severe decline. Florence organized In addition, one of their top priorities is busi- Mr. Jordan is the recipient of several meri- other concerned citizens and launched a battle ness retention, and Downtown Washington, torious and superior honor awards and per- to preserve the wetlands and restore the Bay. Inc. works to make sure business owners formance pay awards from USIA, the Depart- They took their fight to then Representative have the latest information on grants and ment of Defense and the Department of State. Don Edwards, who championed legislation to other incentives. Through their partnerships He also received the Order of Merit from the create the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife with the local chamber of commerce and city Government of Portugal. Refuge in 1972. She didn’t stop there. In the government, Downtown Washington, Inc. or- Following retirement in 1992 Mr. Jordan was 1980s, she established the Citizens Com- ganizes many public events throughout the called back by both USIA and the Department mittee to Complete the Refuge and led the year, which truly help showcase the city’s suc- of State to conduct policy inspections of some fight to expand the refuge by 20,000 acres. cess.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:53 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K09MY8.004 E09MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E740 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 9, 2012 In closing, I ask all my colleagues to join me ver Life member of the National Association National Asian Pacific American Bar Associa- in wishing the members Downtown Wash- for the Advancement of Colored People, tion (2006). ington, Inc. congratulations on receiving this NAACP. Mrs. Simmons is a devoted wife and I congratulate Judge Nguyen on her ap- award. mother and grandmother of three children and pointment and looking forward to having this f one grandchild. exceptional jurist serve with distinction for Mr. Speaker, I ask you and our colleagues many years to come. DRISZELLE RICHARDSON to join me in recognizing Mrs. Shirley W. Sim- mons for her commitment to the community f and others. HON. ED PERLMUTTER H.R. 4967, THE ‘‘TEMPORARY BANK- OF COLORADO f RUPTCY JUDGESHIPS EXTEN- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING JUDGE JACQUELINE SION ACT OF 2012’’ Wednesday, May 9, 2012 H. NGUYEN Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise HON. DAVE CAMP today to recognize and applaud Driszelle Rich- HON. LAURA RICHARDSON OF MICHIGAN ardson for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Driszelle Richardson is a 12th grader at Jeffer- Wednesday, May 9, 2012 son Senior High and received this award be- Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I submit the fol- cause her determination and hard work have Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise lowing exchange of letters: allowed her to overcome adversities. today to recognize the Honorable Jacqueline MAY 9, 2012. The dedication demonstrated by Driszelle H. Nguyen of California, whom the Senate Hon. LAMAR SMITH, Richardson is exemplary of the type of confirmed yesterday to the United States Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, Wash- achievement that can be attained with hard Court of Appeals for The Ninth Circuit by a ington, DC. work and perseverance. It is essential stu- vote of 91–3. Judge Nguyen becomes the first DEAR CHAIRMAN SMITH: I am writing con- woman of Asian descent to serve on the fed- cerning H.R. 4967, the ‘‘Temporary Bank- dents at all levels strive to make the most of ruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2012,’’ their education and develop a work ethic eral bench. What a wonderful way to begin Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month! which is scheduled for Floor consideration which will guide them for the rest of their lives. today. I extend my deepest congratulations to Mr. Speaker, Judge Nguyen is a testament As you know, the Committee on Ways and Driszelle Richardson for winning the Arvada to this truly being the land of opportunity. She Means maintains jurisdiction over revenue Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth was born in Dalat, Vietnam and at the age of measures generally. H.R. 4967, contains a award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the nine, she fled Vietnam with her family during provision that raises revenue by increasing same dedication and character in all her future the fall of Saigon. Upon arriving in the United the Chapter 11 filing fees for the operation and maintenance of the courts of the United accomplishments. States, her family lived for a time in a refugee tent city at Camp Pendleton before settling in States, which falls within the jurisdiction of f the Los Angeles area. She helped her family the Committee on Ways and Means. In order to expedite this bill for Floor consideration, RECOGNIZING MRS. SHIRLEY W. operate a doughnut shop in North Hollywood, the Committee will forgo action on the bill. SIMMONS FOR HER COMMIT- where she studied between helping cus- This is being done with the understanding MENT TO LITERACY tomers. At a very young age she was put in that it does not in any way prejudice the a difficult situation but her circumstances did Committee with respect to the appointment not deter her from her dreams. of conferees or its jurisdictional prerogatives HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Judge Nguyen received her A.B. from Occi- on this or similar legislation in the future. OF MISSISSIPPI dental College in 1987, and her J.D. from I would appreciate your response to this letter, confirming this understanding with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UCLA School of Law in 1991. From 1995 to respect to H.R. 4967, and would ask that a Wednesday, May 9, 2012 2002, she worked in the United States Attor- copy of our exchange of letters on this mat- ney’s Office in the Central District of Cali- ter be included in the Congressional Record Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- fornia. Serving in the criminal division as an during Floor consideration. er, I rise today to honor a remarkable public Assistant United States Attorney, she worked Sincerely, servant, Mrs. Shirley W. Simmons. Mrs. Sim- as a federal prosecutor in the General Crimes DAVE CAMP, mons is a lifelong resident of Jackson, Mis- section from 1995–1996 and in the Public Cor- Chairman. sissippi and a graduate of Brinkley High ruption and Government Fraud section from School and Jackson State University. After 1996–1999. She took on the role of the Gen- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, college, Mrs. Simmons worked in early child- eral Crimes section’s Deputy Chief from 2000– COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, hood education for a number of years. She 2002. Washington, DC, May 9, 2012. Hon. DAVE CAMP, then took time off from education to focus on In 2002, she was appointed to serve on the raising her children. During those years, she Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, state bench as a Judge of the Superior Court Washington, DC. took an active interest in the Parent Teachers of the County of Los Angeles, becoming the DEAR CHAIRMAN CAMP: Thank you for your Association, PTA, and volunteered with school first female Vietnamese-American judge in letter regarding H.R. 4967, the ‘‘Temporary fundraisers and local Girl Scout troops. California’s history. In July 2009, President Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of In 1996, she was hired as a Circulation As- Obama nominated Judge Nguyen for a seat 2012,’’ which is soon scheduled for consider- sistant with the Jackson/Hinds Library System- on the bench of the United States District ation by the House. Medgar Evers Branch. While there, she was Court for the Central District of California. I am most appreciative of your decision to promoted to Professional Assistant and then After being confirmed 97–0 she became the forgo consideration of H.R. 4967 so that it to her current position of Branch Supervisor. first Vietnamese-American to serve on the fed- may move expeditiously to the House floor. I acknowledge that although you are waiving As Branch Supervisor, Mrs. Simmons con- eral bench. Judge Nguyen brought to the fed- formal consideration of the bill, the Com- tinuously seeks new ways to involve the com- eral bench substantial civil and criminal experi- mittee on Ways and Means is in no way munity in programs and activities being held ence both as a lawyer and as a judge. waiving its jurisdiction over the subject by the library and has planned and partici- Like many other great Americans, she has matter contained in the bill. In addition, if a pated in many library activities. Some of these followed in the American tradition of giving conference is necessary on this legislation, I include library story times, Medgar Evers cele- back. She is a founding member of the Asian will support any request that Ways and brations, Medgar Evers parades, the Books for Pacific American Bar Association. She is the Means be represented therein. Tots program, the Medgar Evers Book Club, recipient of numerous awards from legal asso- Finally, I shall be pleased to include this and annual summer reading programs. letter and your letter of even date herewith ciations, including the Women’s Leadership in the Congressional Record during floor Mrs. Simmons assists annually with the Award, National Asian Pacific American Bar consideration of H.R. 4967. Jackson State University Alumni Association Association (2010), and the Trailblazer Award Sincerely, fundraising initiatives and participates in breast from both the National Conference of Viet- LAMAR SMITH, cancer awareness activities. She is also a Sil- namese American Attorneys (2009) and the Chairman.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- today to recognize and applaud Edwin Saenz nize and commend, Tom Leonard, who will be for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Maggie Morgans from West Mifflin High receiving the 2012 Essex Heritage Hero Ambassadors for Youth award. Edwin Saenz School was awarded second place for her Award tonight. is a 10th grader at Jefferson Senior High and pastel composition ‘‘Snowmaggedon.’’ Sara Having championed heritage preservation received this award because his determination Hopkins from Northgate High School received and responsible stewardship of the region’s and hard work have allowed him to overcome third place for her pencil drawing entitled historic, cultural, and natural resources during adversities. ‘‘Britney.’’ Jasper Means from Penn Hills High his eight-year tenure as the founding president The dedication demonstrated by Edwin School was awarded fourth place for his wa- of the Essex National Heritage Commission Saenz is exemplary of the type of achieve- tercolor ‘‘Life Saving Station #7.’’ Stephanie and now as its president emeritus, Tom is cer- ment that can be attained with hard work and Taylor from South Allegheny High School was tainly deserving of this honor. perseverance. It is essential students at all given fifth place for her oil painting ‘‘Shades of However, those in attendance at tonight’s levels strive to make the most of their edu- Green.’’ I should note, by the way, that this is award dinner will know that Tom’s service to cation and develop a work ethic which will the third year in a row that one of Stephanie’s his community did not begin with nor is it lim- guide them for the rest of their lives. works has placed in this competition. Last ited to his work with the Essex National Herit- I extend my deepest congratulations to year she took Second Place, and in 2010 her age Commission. Throughout his life, Tom has Edwin Saenz for winning the Arvada Wheat painting was the winner. Clearly, this young been dedicated to making our neighborhoods Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. lady has a lot of talent. better places to live, work, and raise a family I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedi- as well as increasing opportunities for children cation and character in all his future accom- In addition, Honorable Mention Awards were and young adults, particularly those who at- plishments. presented to works by Erin Hart of Riverview tend his alma mater, St. John’s Preparatory f High School, Julian Moriarty from Woodland School in Danvers. Tom is a selfless leader, a Hills High School, Alexis Yauch of McKeesport man of integrity, and a true citizen. PERSONAL EXPLANATION High School, Morgan Turner of Northgate High Tom’s awards and accomplishments are too School, Mikaila Hoffman from Pittsburgh long to list, but I would be remiss if! did not HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD Allderdice High School, Dan O’Leary of River- mention that, in 2006, Essex Heritage estab- OF CALIFORNIA view High School, Stephanie Taylor of South lished the Thomas M. Leonard Partnership IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Allegheny High School, Elizabeth Thornton Grant Program. This unique effort is focused on educating our youth and increasing their Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from Sto-Rox High School, Sara Hopkins of Northgate High School, and Ashley Reid of awareness about our region’s natural and his- Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I was Riverview High School. toric resources. Grants have been awarded to unavoidably detained and missed rollcall vote local schools and the National Park Service to No. 206 on the evening of May 7, 2012. Had I would like to recognize all of the partici- enable more kids from outside of Salem to I been present, I would have voted in the fol- pants in this year’s 14th Congressional District visit the Salem Maritime and Saugus Iron lowing manner: rollcall vote No. 206—Scalise High School Art Competition, ‘‘An Artistic Dis- Works National Historic sites. Additionally, (LA) Amendment: ‘‘no.’’ covery:’’ from the Pittsburgh High School for over the years, Tom has been recognized by f the Creative and Performing Arts, Adam Linn; the American Cancer Society, the Salem Har- from McKeesport High School, Jordan Arm- bor Community Development Corporation, the 2012 14TH CONGRESSIONAL strong, Jake Hall, Cortez Snooks, and Alexis Salem Chamber of Commerce, the Salem Ro- DISTRICT ART COMPETITION Yauch; from Northgate High School, Sara tary Club, and the Danvers Community Coun- Hopkins and Morgan Turner; from Penn Hills cil. HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE High School, Ebony Black-Yancey, Serena Mr. Speaker, that impressive list will grow OF PENNSYLVANIA English, Stephan Godbolt, Iesha Grady, Jas- when Tom receives the 2012 Essex Heritage IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES per Means, and Roomel Reese; from Pitts- Hero Award this evening. I want to congratu- Wednesday, May 9, 2012 burgh Allderdice High School, Justin E. late Tom and his wife, Marge, and their sons, Dumas, Sarah Fehl, Mikaila Hoffman, Asma Michael and Mark, and their entire extended Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to family on this great honor. recognize the artistic ability of a young woman Qutyan, and Olivia Savisky; from Riverview f from my Congressional District, Iesha Grady High School, Bailey Conroy, Erin Hart, Deme- from Penn Hills High School. Ms. Grady is the trius Kokales, Lauren McKee, Dan O’Leary, EDITE MALOKU winner of the 2012 14th Congressional District and Ashley Reid; from South Allegheny High of Pennsylvania’s High School Art Competi- School, Eric Raynes and Stephanie Taylor; HON. ED PERLMUTTER from Sto-Rox High School, Shane Jenkins, tion, ‘‘An Artistic Discovery.’’ Ms. Grady’s art- OF COLORADO Melissa Fowkes Palitti, Samantha Reiss, and work, a composition in oil pastels entitled IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘Harmless Apple Juice?’’ was selected from a Elizabeth Thornton; from West Mifflin High number of outstanding entries to this year’s School, Kasey Angel, Victoria Cooper, Wednesday, May 9, 2012 competition. Chelsey Earnest, Katie Fahringer, Kristine Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise In fact, 45 works from ten different schools Lype, and Maggie Morgans; and from Wood- today to recognize and applaud Edite Maloku in Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District land Hills High School, Madison Harding, Ju- for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service were submitted to our panel of respected local lian Moriarty, Manuel Russell, and Jacqueline Ambassadors for Youth award. Edite Maloku artists. It’s a real tribute to her skill and vision Zollner. is an 11th grader at Jefferson Senior High and that her work was chosen as the winner of this I would like to thank these impressive young received this award because her determination year’s competition. I am certain that Ms. Gra- artists for allowing us to share and celebrate and hard work have allowed her to overcome dy’s family is proud of her artistic talents and adversities. their talents, imagination, and creativity. The this impressive accomplishment. The dedication demonstrated by Edite efforts of these students in expressing them- Ms. Grady’s artwork will represent the 14th Maloku is exemplary of the type of achieve- selves in a powerful and positive manner are Congressional District of Pennsylvania in the ment that can be attained with hard work and national exhibit of high school students’ art- no less than spectacular. perseverance. It is essential students at all work that will be displayed in the United I hope that all of these individuals continue levels strive to make the most of their edu- States Capitol over the coming year. I encour- to utilize their artistic talents, and I wish them cation and develop a work ethic which will age my colleagues as well as any visitor to all the best of luck in their future endeavors. guide them for the rest of their lives.

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According to in recognizing Mrs. Crystiana Smith Randle for cation and character in all her future accom- the American Petroleum Institute, mutual her dedication to serving others. plishments. funds hold almost 30 percent of oil stocks; f f pension funds hold 27 percent; individual investors hold 23 percent; 14 percent is held in PERSONAL EXPLANATION PRIVATE SECTOR GROWTH individual retirement accounts; other institu- SUFFOCATED BY HIGH TAXES tional investments hold 5 percent; and cor- HON. JUDY BIGGERT porate management holds just 1.5 percent. OF ILLINOIS HON. VIRGINIA FOXX Despite what liberal Democrats would have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NORTH CAROLINA you believe, increasing domestic energy pro- Wednesday, May 9, 2012 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES duction not only helps lower prices and Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, yesterday on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 produce jobs; it also helps boost stocks, mutual funds, IRAs, and pension funds owned by rollcall 214, I inadvertently voted ‘‘no.’’ I should Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I highlight an ex- millions of Americans. be recorded as voting ‘‘aye.’’ ample of how private sector businesses grow It is also worth recognizing how hypocritical f and contribute to our society when they’re not it is for liberal Democrats to complain about ELIZABETH BLUE-NORTON suffocated by unnecessarily high taxes, and to the federal tax treatment of domestic energy dispel a myth that our colleagues continue to production while ignoring the market distorting perpetuate about energy taxes. On April 24, impact of their favored subsidization of failed HON. ED PERLMUTTER The Wall Street Journal ran an article calling wind, solar and ‘‘green car’’ projects. The sim- OF COLORADO Apple Inc. ‘‘the most valuable company’’ in the ple truth is that American energy producers, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES world. such as those in the oil development busi- Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Am I happy about that? Am I happy about ness, receive the same tax treatment as other Apple’s success? You bet I am, and so are U.S. industries. For those truly interested in Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise most people in the United States. ‘‘fairness,’’ the difference between ‘‘subsidies’’ today to recognize and applaud Elizabeth Later that week, on April 28, The New York and ‘‘deductions’’ should not be ignored or dis- Blue-Norton for receiving the Arvada Wheat Times wrote a similar article that reported on torted. Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Apple’s creative, but legal, tax strategy that It’s time that we as government officials get Elizabeth Blue-Norton is an 8th grader at saves them billions in tax payments each out of the way. Instead of increasing the bu- Moore Middle School and received this award year. The Times article reported ‘‘the company reaucracy and red tape, we need to focus on because her determination and hard work paid cash taxes of $3.3 billion around the creating an environment for American private have allowed her to overcome adversities. world on its reported profits of $34.2 billion sector businesses to compete more easily in The dedication demonstrated by Elizabeth last year, a tax rate of 9.8 percent.’’ Compara- the global marketplace and give back to local Blue-Norton is exemplary of the type of tively, Wal-Mart paid a tax rate of 24 percent. communities in the form of jobs rather than achievement that can be attained with hard When Apple was asked for comments on sending more money to the Federal Govern- work and perseverance. It is essential stu- their exceptionally low tax rate, they re- ment. dents at all levels strive to make the most of sponded: ‘‘By focusing on innovation, we’ve f their education and develop a work ethic created entirely new products and industries, which will guide them for the rest of their lives. and more than 500,000 jobs for U.S. work- HONORING THE LATE MRS. I extend my deepest congratulations to Eliz- ers—from the people who create components CRYSTIANA SMITH RANDLE FOR abeth Blue-Norton for winning the Arvada for our products to the people who deliver HER COMMITMENT TO THE PUB- Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth them to our customers.’’ LIC SERVICE award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the They also mentioned: ‘‘In the first half of fis- same dedication and character in all her future cal year 2012, our U.S. operations have gen- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON accomplishments. erated almost $5 billion.’’ OF MISSISSIPPI f Mr. Speaker, Apple’s experiences are in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES structive to us. HONORING COLONEL MARY G. First, the Federal Tax Code is too com- Wednesday, May 9, 2012 LOCKHART ON THE OCCASION OF plicated. It allows only the largest companies Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- HER RETIREMENT FROM THE who can afford to hire tax code interpreters to er, I rise today to honor a remarkable public UNITED STATES AIR FORCE benefit from lower taxes. We should simplify servant, the late, Crystiana Smith Randle. Mrs. the tax code by closing the loopholes and Randle was born August 26, 1924 in Gulfport, HON. MARK S. CRITZ lower rates across the board to boost Amer- Mississippi to John and Annie Bell Smith. OF PENNSYLVANIA ican competitiveness for all companies, large She was a graduate of Thirty-Third High IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and small. School in Gulfport, Mississippi. Later she at- Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Both history and Apple’s experience under- tended Tougaloo College, in Tougaloo, Mis- score how increasing taxes without accom- sissippi, receiving a Bachelors of Arts in Mr. CRITZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay panying comprehensive reform has never and English and Atlanta University in Atlanta, tribute to Colonel Mary G. Lockhart on the oc- will never represent a sustainable, long-term Georgia, with a Masters in Library Science. casion of her retirement from the United strategy to any budgetary problems. On the After completing her college education, she States Air Force. I have a great appreciation contrary, cutting taxes does create economic worked at Mileston High School and Harmony for Colonel Lockhart’s professional and distin- growth, which fuels Federal revenue windfalls High School before her tenure at McNair High guished career, and her dedicated service to for reducing the deficit. School and Humphreys County High School our great Nation. Although it is difficult to en- These lessons should be applied to the en- as the school’s librarian. capsulate her Air Force career of 30 years in tire tax code. Instead of increasing taxes on She worked delightfully and diligently for just a few brief remarks, I would like to high- American energy producers, we should focus thirty-four years teaching and illuminating the light her contributions to the Air Force and our on simplifying the federal code to encourage lives of thousands of boys and girls until her country by offering the following tribute. the development of domestic energy re- retirement in 1986. In some aspects, Colonel Lockhart’s career sources which, in turn, bolsters employment She was active in many professional organi- may appear to be similar to those of the many opportunities here at home. zations and served as a member of the Hum- thousands of senior officers who have served Again, am I pleased about Apple’s success? phreys County Library Board. She dedicated in the Air Force since its creation in 1947. Absolutely. her years as her family’s personal Genealo- However, upon closer examination, it becomes But we never hear from our Democrat gist. clear that Colonel Lockhart has performed friends about the low tax rates paid by compa- She was married to Thomas C. Randle and highly sensitive roles in critical Air Force mis- nies like Apple. However, they attack domestic was the mother of two daughters, Santa and sions with a level of skill that few other officers

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She has been an important part of f Colonel Lockhart received her commission building strong relationships between Capitol in 1982 through the Air Force Reserve Officer Hill, the Pentagon, and senior Air Force lead- PERSONAL EXPLANATION Training Corps (ROTC) at the College of Holy ership. Colonel Lockhart is trusted and relied Cross. As a freshly minted 2nd Lieutenant, upon by Members of Congress and their staffs HON. BOB FILNER she attended meteorology school for a year, to help facilitate legislative and programmatic OF CALIFORNIA where she began to build the skills necessary matters. We have benefited greatly from her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for a successful career in the Air Weather kind, professional, and capable ways. Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Service. Shortly after arriving to her first duty Throughout Colonel Lockhart’s career, her station at Griffiss AFB, NY she was recog- commanders have referred to her as, ‘‘the Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall 222, I nized for her initiative, intellect, and quick brightest junior officer on my staff’’, ‘‘brilliant’’, was away from the Capitol due to prior com- grasp of the operational requirements. She ‘‘superior and visionary leader’’, and ‘‘Total mitments to my constituents. Had I been was given responsibilities generally reserved Force ace.’’ Simply stated, Colonel Mary present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ for more senior weather officers in SAC and Lockhart has made lasting and important con- f NORAD, and continued to establish herself as tributions to the United States Air Force. Our RECOGNIZING THE REPUBLIC OF an exceptional meteorologist. As a 1st Lieu- Nation is indebted to her and her family for TURKEY tenant, she was credited with improving the their selfless years of service and unques- overall readiness of her squadron and wing, tioned devotion to peace and security at home and protecting valuable resources with her ac- and abroad. Mr. Speaker, I wish Mary, her HON. ED WHITFIELD curate forecasts and astute weather warnings. husband Paul, and daughters Jenna and OF KENTUCKY She was routinely tasked to handle the most Marisa, Godspeed and much happiness as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES delicate and time sensitive weather briefings she begins her retirement from the United Wednesday, May 9, 2012 to missile warning and space surveillance cen- States Air Force. ters. In 1986, Colonel Lockhart transferred Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today f from active duty to the Air Force Reserve as to recognize our strong friendship and stra- a Captain, and continued to serve in the RECOGNIZING RONNIE CHIH-CHIEN tegic alliance with the Republic of Turkey. weather field as an Individual Mobilization LU Turkey has continuously stood with the Augmentee (IMA) at Peterson AFB, CO. Her United States in our efforts to promote democ- active duty experience would prove invaluable HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY racy and freedom throughout the world. As a as a new Reservist who would go on to pro- OF VIRGINIA member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organiza- tion, NATO, Turkey has committed troops and vide years of support to the Air Force’s active, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES guard, and reserve components in a variety of necessary resources to efforts in Iraq and Af- positions and assignments. Wednesday, May 9, 2012 ghanistan through the years, and serves as a As an IMA weather officer, she helped de- Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I crucial transit point for supplies and personnel velop combat plans to support strategic, con- rise, along with the other co-chairs of the Con- going to these countries. Additionally, Turkey ventional, and special operations, to include gressional Taiwan Caucus—Representative announced last year that it would lead the leading weather forces for a deployment of SHELLEY BERKLEY, Representative MARIO DIAZ- International Security Assistance Force, ISAF, KC–135 aircraft during Operation DESERT BALART, and Representative PHIL GINGREY—to regional command in Kabul for a third year. STORM. As a Major assigned to Eglin AFB, recognize the service of Ronnie Chih-chien Turkey is also at the beginning operational FL, she was handpicked to provide specialized Lu. Mr. Lu is the outgoing Senior Officer in the stages of a NATO radar facility in its southeast on-site support to two high-visibility Space Congressional Liaison Division of the Taipei region as part of a missile defense system in- Shuttle landings at Edwards AFB, CA. While Economic and Cultural Representative Office, tended to protect NATO allies from ballistic serving as an IMA Weather Officer at McCon- TECRO. Mr. Lu is returning to Taiwan for his missiles. nell AFB, KS, she provided operational fore- next assignment as a diplomat. During his In addition to cooperation on NATO-led ef- cast, weather advisories, watches and warn- service as the TECRO contact for the House forts, Turkey plays a critical role in promoting ings to a major refueling wing, and the Kansas Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Con- democracy throughout the region. Over the and Oklahoma Air National Guard. Colonel gressional Caucus on Taiwan, Mr. Lu has last year, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Lockhart became an expert and innovator in served as an invaluable resource for us. Erdogan has traveled throughout Egypt, Tuni- the electro-optics arena, provided exceptional In 2005, Mr. Lu was hand-picked to serve sia, and other countries affected by uprisings weather support during Hurricane Opal, and as a congressional liaison for TECRO. During to encourage secular constitutions and demo- prepared critical climatology packages for the his almost 7 year tenure in this position, Mr. cratic reforms that are vital to U.S. interests. wing’s F–16 deployments around the world. Lu oversaw Congressional Delegation visits Turkey has also taken a leading role in ad- While assigned to an operations support for over 30 Members of the House of Rep- dressing the ongoing situation in Syria, open- squadron at Nellis AFB, NV, Col Lockhart resentatives and organized 12 Congressional ing its borders to tens of thousands of Syrian commanded a weather flight that provided 24- Staff Delegation visits to Taiwan. Mr. Lu was refugees and encouraging Arab countries to hour weather support to the HQ Air Warfare also part of the TECRO team that worked to- lead a coordinated effort to find a peaceful Center and two of Air Combat Command’s ward the passage of House Concurrent Reso- resolution in Syria. busiest and complex wings. Her successes lution 55, which commemorated the 30th Anni- Turkey continues to increase efforts to sup- and expertise led to her being selected as the versary of the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979. port religious minorities in its own borders as first weather officer assigned to the Air Force’s He also worked to garner support for House well. Last August, Turkey issued a decree for Weapons School. There, she helped to inte- Concurrent Resolution 266 (H. Con. Res. the return of hundreds of properties, including grate and establish 21st century combat 266), which called for Taiwan’s active partici- cemeteries, hospitals, and schools, to non- weather support into the warfighter’s contin- pation in the International Civil Aviation Orga- Muslim communities. This announcement also gency operations. She was tasked to model nization. H. Con. Res. 266 passed the House provides compensation to the non-Muslim critical targets post 9/11, maintain direct con- of Representatives in 2010. community foundations for properties currently tact with Operation ENDURING FREEDOM Mr. Lu has served in Taiwan’s Ministry of registered to third parties. Secretary of State deployed units and aircrew, and cited as the Foreign Affairs since 2000. Early in his diplo- Hillary Clinton applauded Turkey’s efforts to most operations oriented, bombs-on-target-on- matic career, he served in both the Depart- ‘‘take serious steps to improve the climate for time weather officer ever assigned to her ment of Protocol and Department of African religious tolerance.’’ wing. Colonel Lockhart was asked to bring her Affairs. Mr. Lu received a Master of Arts de- Turkey remains a vital ally of the United experience and natural diplomatic talents to gree from National Chengchi University in Tai- States, and I am encouraged by the steps that Washington, D.C. to serve as the IMA to the wan. Turkey has taken to improve its own commit- Chief of the Air Force House Liaison Office on Though he secured many legislative vic- ment to democracy and to promote democracy Capitol Hill. tories for Taiwan while he served in Wash- throughout the Middle East. Turkey has

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Using his torney General of the United States from using nearly four decades of experience working on any funds appropriated by H.R. 5326 for the HON. ED PERLMUTTER some of the most complex maritime safety purpose of originating or joining in any lawsuit OF COLORADO and security issues, Vice Admiral Salerno laid which seeks to overturn, enjoin, or invalidate a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the foundation for the continued development series of specified statutes related to immigration. Again, I would like reiterate my strong op- Wednesday, May 9, 2012 of interagency, international, and industry partnerships that will prove increasingly more imposition to the Black amendment and express Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise portant to national security, sovereignty and my significant concern that its language of lim- today to recognize and applaud Denis Anghel prosperity as emerging threats and opportuni- itation would unduly abrogate the longstanding for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service ties in the Arctic and other outer-continental prosecutorial discretion of the Department of Ambassadors for Youth award. Denis is a stu- shelf maritime activity increases. Justice as well as undermine and violate the dent at Drake Middle School and received this Vice Admiral Salerno was commissioned as basic principle of separation of powers em- award because his determination and hard an Ensign in December 1976 after attending bodied by our Constitution. work have allowed him to overcome adversi- Coast Guard Officer Candidate School. His f ties. assignments have predominantly been within The dedication demonstrated by Denis the Coast Guard’s marine safety program, TEURLINGS CATHOLIC HIGH Anghel is exemplary of the type of achieve- where he commanded Coast Guard units in SCHOOL LADY REBELS SOFT- ment that can be attained with hard work and Boston, MA and San Juan, PR, and was re- BALL TEAM CROWNED STATE perseverance. It is essential students at all sponsible for carrying out vital Captain of the CHAMPIONS levels strive to make the most of their edu- Port, Officer-in-Charge of Marine Inspection, cation and develop a work ethic which will Federal Maritime Security Coordinator, and HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR. guide them for the rest of their lives. Federal On-Scene Coordinator duties. His OF LOUISIANA I extend my deepest congratulations to other field assignments include units in Balti- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Denis Anghel for winning the Arvada Wheat more, MD, Port Arthur, TX and Portland, ME Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. as well as serving as the marine safety advi- I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedi- Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today sor to the Panama Canal Authority. Prior to to congratulate the Teurlings Catholic High cation and character in all his future accom- assuming his current position, Vice Admiral plishments. School Lady Rebels softball team for recently Salerno was the Assistant Commandant for being crowned class 4–A state champions by f Marine Safety, Security and Stewardship and the Louisiana High School Athletic Associa- he also served as the Assistant Commandant HONORING VICE ADMIRAL (VADM) tion. This team truly has the heart of a cham- for Policy and Planning and as the Director of SALERNO FOR HIS SERVICE IN pion. En route to the state championship, the Inspections and Compliance at Coast Guard THE U.S. COAST GUARD strength and will of this team was tested time Headquarters. and time again. In the end, this team tri- HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO Vice Admiral Salerno is a 2000 graduate of umphed and defeated the Leesville High the U.S. Army War College, with a master’s School Lady Cats to become the undisputed OF NEW JERSEY degree in Strategic Studies. He is also a grad- state champions on April 28, 2012. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES uate of the Naval War College and holds a The team’s five seniors: Corin Voinche, Wednesday, May 9, 2012 master’s degree in Management from the Halie Green, Delilah Melancon, Julienne Johns Hopkins University. He is a licensed Broussard, and Megan Fuselier, tasted addi- Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to master of small passenger vessels. His per- recognize a true leader for his extraordinary tional success each year they played. In 2009, sonal military decorations include three Legion the team made the state quarterfinals. In service in the United States Coast Guard, Vice of Merit Medals, two Meritorious Service Med- Admiral (VADM) Brian M. Salerno. VADM 2010, the team reached the state semifinals. als, two Coast Guard Commendation Medals, In 2011, the team played in the state finals. Salerno served his country for 37 years in the and the Coast Guard Achievement Medal. Coast Guard and on June 5th, he will retire as This year, it attained the ultimate goal and Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my constituents won the state championship. This group em- the Deputy Commandant for Operations at and a grateful Nation, I ask all my distin- Coast Guard Headquarters, a position he has bodies the term perseverance. Having over- guished colleagues to join me in recognizing come adversity and never allowing its deter- held since May 2010. We all owe him a debt the extraordinary career of Vice Admiral Brian of gratitude for his commitment to service and mination to waver, I commend the efforts of M. Salerno. There are few opportunities for us the entire Teurlings Lady Rebels softball team. to our country. to recognize the accomplishments of those As the Deputy Commandant for Operations, Congratulations to coach Callie Gautreaux who selflessly dedicate their lives to the serv- and her coaching staff of Lana Bowers, Vallie Vice Admiral Salerno oversaw policy develop- ice of our country, and having had the pleas- ment and strategic planning for all Coast Gaspard, and Caleb Castille. This team had ure of working with Vice Admiral Salerno as an outstanding year and saved its best per- Guard maritime safety, security and response the Chairman of the Coast Guard’s oversight operations. Assuming the duties as the Deputy formance for the year’s largest stage. I look Subcommittee, I cannot thank him enough for forward to next year’s softball season and Commandant for Operations shortly after the everything he has done to protect our Nation’s initial response to the Deepwater Horizon oil wish the Lady Rebels team good luck in de- waters and the millions of Americans who live, fending its crown. spill, Vice Admiral Salerno was responsible for work, and visit them every day. the Coast Guard’s in-depth investigation and f f after action review of the incident, and di- HONORING TUTT S. BRADFORD rected implementation of numerous improve- PERSONAL EXPLANATION RE- ments to the Coast Guard’s Spill of National GARDING RECORDED VOTE ON HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. Significance response and management proto- ROLL CALL 220 DURING CONSID- OF TENNESSEE cols. He was also instrumental in establishing ERATION OF H.R. 5236 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vital joint operating plans and processes, such as the Maritime Operations Coordination Plan, HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH Wednesday, May 9, 2012 which greatly advanced the Department of OF MASSACHUSETTS Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I Homeland Security’s ‘‘One-DHS’’ initiative to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wish today to honor one of the most well- increase the Nation’s ability to respond to mar- known and selfless men in my District. itime threats. When Somalian pirates began Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Tutt S. Bradford passed away recently at attacking merchant vessels in the Gulf of Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, during Floor con- the age of 94 following a long life of commu- Aden, Vice Admiral Salerno led the United sideration of H.R. 5326 on May 8, 2012, I mis- nity service and philanthropy. I knew him as a

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District located in the foothills of the Smoky Tenn., then later as publisher of a Bristol BECAUSE OF RELIGION Mountains. newspaper. Bradford also served on the boards of many The Daily Times had a circulation of only In a 2008 interview with Daily Times re- organizations. A few of the beneficiaries 7,500 when Tutt took it over in 1955; by the porter Linda Braden Albert, Bradford said, were Maryville College, Blount County time he sold it in 1989, circulation had grown ‘‘When (the Southern Newspapers Group) Chamber of Commerce, Blount County Indus- bought the paper in Bristol, it was just bare- to 22,000. A close friend of Tutt, Sam Ken- trial Development Board, United Way of ly breaking even. In five years, I made $5 nedy, told The Daily Times on the news of his Blount County, Pellissippi State Community million. So the president of the company passing that, ‘‘He had the ability to understand College and the Blount County Public Li- called me and said, ‘Tutt, what would you what his people wanted. He knew how to brary. like to do next?’ I said, ‘What do you mean?’ In 1991, he was named Outstanding Philan- produce a local, small daily newspaper that He said, ‘Well, wouldn’t you like to own a thropist of the Year by the National Society contained news that people were interested paper?’ ’’ of Fundraising Executives. in.’’ Bradford replied that he would if he had ‘‘It’s because of my religion,’’ he said. He transformed the paper into the pride of the money, and he was offered the oppor- ‘‘The Lord said to love other people, and I Blount County, and it still operates today as a tunity to purchase The Daily Times with fi- have. I’ve really tried to help other people, nancing from the Southern Newspapers model newspaper, frequently being ranked particularly when they were down.’’ among the top three newspapers in the Nation Group. in penetration of its circulation area. It has When Bradford—who served as owner, pub- f also been recognized as the fastest growing lisher and occasionally, editor—bought The Times in 1955, circulation was 7,500. HONORING ARTHUR EDWARDS daily newspaper in Tennessee. He involved his daughters Nancy Cain and When Tutt sold The Daily Times, he de- Debbie Bradford Moon in the publication. Je- voted the rest of his life to philanthropy. His HON. JOHN P. SARBANES rome F. Moon, a native Blount countian and OF MARYLAND support of educational institutions, charities, husband of Debbie Bradford, became presi- and various causes is too great to list in this dent and publisher in 1984. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES space, but Blount County and this Nation are When Bradford sold the newspaper to the Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Persis Group of Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1989, better places because of his life and work. Mr. SARBANES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today When trying to decide whether to support a circulation had increased to 22,000. In the 2008 interview, Bradford said one of to pay tribute to Arthur Edwards who has been cause, Tutt would simply ask one question: an outstanding citizen and a major figure in Will it help the community grow? He undoubt- the highlights of his career at The Daily Times was bringing a new press to the com- promoting the arts in Annapolis. His unceasing edly touched the lives of thousands of people pany. A repairman working on the old press devotion to Maryland Hall, the Annapolis Sym- in my District in many positive ways. told him about a three-color unit that would phony Orchestra, ASO, and other art activities I offer my condolences to his two daughters, do all the colors in one unit. has raised the visibility and quality of those or- Nancy and Debbie; step daughter, Frances; ‘‘Every time we did a color we had to clean ganizations. five grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sis- off everything, rollers and everything, and When working with the ASO, Mr. Edwards ter, Dot; and brother, Randolph. put the right ink on them,’’ Bradford said. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I urge my col- ‘‘This way, they were put all in one unit like embodied its core values. His commitment to the highest quality of music, outreach and en- leagues and other readers of the RECORD to we have there now. It was really great.’’ join me in celebrating the remarkable life of Bradford put in his order for one of the units gagement with the community, the cultivation and he said The Daily Times was one of the Tutt S. Bradford. of its legacy, and his creativity all helped to first newspapers in the country to get a press mold the ASO into the premier orchestra it is I can think of no more fitting tribute to Tutt where the colors were ‘‘left in there.’’ than to request The Daily Times article high- today. Through the Patricia and Arthur ‘‘I knew him quite well,’’ said Sam Ken- Edwards Family Foundation charitable trust, lighting his life and accomplishments be re- nedy, former owner of the Kennedy News- printed into the RECORD below. papers and Columbia Dispatch. ‘‘He took the Mr. Edwards was able to fund the Orfeo Alli- TUTT BRADFORD, NEWSPAPER OWNER, Maryville paper and literally outdid the ance, a partnership between The Key School COMMUNITY LEADER, DIES AT 94 Knoxville papers. and the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra that (From staff reports) ‘‘He had the ability to understand what his produces an annual artist-in-residence pro- Tutt S. Bradford, publisher/owner of The people wanted,’’ Kennedy added. ‘‘He knew gram that benefits music education programs Daily Times for 34 years and a tireless com- how to produce a local, small daily news- at Key School as well as artistic programs for munity leader and philanthropist, died at paper that contained news that people were the Orchestra. By supporting this program, Mr. interested in.’’ Shannondale of Maryville Friday afternoon. Edwards ensured that the ASO would have a He was 94. COMMUNITY ICON long term, tight knit relationship with its sur- Bradford became the fifth owner of The During his newspaper career and long after rounding community as well as the opportunity Daily Times in November 1955, and served as he retired, Bradford remained very active as to influence young minds through the arts. publisher until 1984. He continued as chair- a community leader and benefactor. man of the board until the paper was sold in ‘‘Will it help the community grow?’’ Brad- Arthur has been a driving force for the bet- 1989. ford asked himself when he needed to decide terment of the City of Annapolis and its citi- Funeral arrangements are incomplete and what causes he would support. zens. He is the kind of person every commu- will be announced later by McCammon- One such project dear to his heart is the nity cherishes. Arthur’s generosity with his Ammons-Click Funeral Home. Hearing and Speech Foundation, cofounded time is well known and is only matched by his Gregg Jones, president and CEO of Jones by Bradford and John Berry, owner of Blount good humor. From the first day I met him, I Media, parent company of The Daily Times, Hearing and Speech Services, to provide such said, ‘‘Blount County has lost a wonderful have been amazed at the quiet humility of this services for people who could not otherwise man who has done so much for so many. The citizen, and my family and the staff of The afford them. Daily Times have lost a dear friend. Few ‘‘The reason I started the foundation was Annapolis area will forever be indebted for his have worked harder for the progress of this that my ears were blasted out during World outstanding work in bringing music and the community than Tuft Bradford. He was War II,’’ Bradford said in the 2008 interview. arts to the community as a whole. never bashful about volunteering his time, He sought treatment at many places for his f leadership and personal financial resources hearing loss but none helped him until he to help Blount County address its challenges met Berry. In 2003, Bradford was honored for DITZA PEREZ and fight for its opportunities. We all are his continuing support of the foundation. better off because of Tutt’s passionate love According to long-time Daily Times Editor for his home. To his family we offer our Dean Stone, Bradford also worked for fund- HON. ED PERLMUTTER deepest condolences for his loss as well as ing for the still-uncompleted Foothills Park- OF COLORADO our heartfelt gratitude for having been way in Great Smoky Mountains National IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES blessed to have crossed his path.’’ Park. First it was to get the state to pur- Wednesday, May 9, 2012 SUCCESSFUL CAREER chase the right-of-way for federal construc- Bradford was born in Columbia, S.C., the tion. Later it was for federal construction Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise second of five children. His first venture into money. today to recognize and applaud Ditza Perez

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LARRY War II, one of DeSerio’s duties was to escort is exemplary of the type of achievement that BALDWIN the honored remains of fellow Marines home can be attained with hard work and persever- to their families. It was a job he took very seri- ance. It is essential students at all levels strive HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH ously. to make the most of their education and de- OF OHIO Mr. DeSerio served his country twice during velop a work ethic which will guide them for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Vietnam War. the rest of their lives. After retiring from the service in 1970, Wednesday, May 9, 2012 I extend my deepest congratulations to DeSerio moved to Collingdale. He was a Ditza Perez for winning the Arvada Wheat Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in maintenance worker at Mercy Fitzgerald Hos- Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. honor of Mr. Larry Baldwin as he is celebrated pital in Darby until his retirement in 1988. Un- I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- for his dedicated work on behalf of the envi- fortunately, he lost his wife Mary in 1985. cation and character in all her future accom- ronment. A resident at St. Francis Country House plishments. In 2001, Larry graduated from Shippensburg since 2002, he was often recognized for his f University with a degree in GeoEnvironmental years of service while receiving proclamations Studies. While earning his degree, Larry from state government and a challenge coin HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVER- worked as an intern with the Chesapeake Bay from the commandant of the Marine Corps. SARY OF THE EAST SIDE CLUB Foundation where he was also an active vol- His military decorations include the World War unteer for more than a decade. He began II Victory Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal HON. TAMMY BALDWIN working for the Neuse River Foundation (NRF) with one star, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross OF WISCONSIN in North Carolina in October, 2002 as the with palms and frame, the National Defense ® IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lower Neuse RIVERKEEPER . Service Medal and the United Nations Service During his nine years with NRF, Larry Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Medal. worked to engage countless volunteers and DeSerio was a longtime member of the Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to raise educational awareness on the impor- Upper Darby Marine Corps League Detach- honor the 100th anniversary of the East Side tance of a healthy Neuse River. He was in- ment No. 884, which named him Citizen of the Club and to recognize its outstanding commit- strumental in establishing the Neuse Year in January. ment and contribution to our community. RIVERKEEPER® RiverKids program and mo- Mr. Speaker, I ask that you, and my other In 1912, a group of businessmen from Madi- bilizing RiverWatch and Muddy Water Watch distinguished colleagues join me in recog- son’s East side formed the East Side Ad- volunteers to help monitor the Neuse River nizing the life of Alfred L. DeSerio and his vancement Association, which would eventu- and its tributaries. service to our nation. ally become the East Side Businessmen’s As- Today, Larry serves as the North Carolina f sociation (ESBMA) in 1922. Originally, the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations clubhouse was located in the old Hudson (CAFO) Coordinator for Waterkeeper Alliance. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Hotel on Atwood Avenue and served as a He is focused on training and educating place where members could gather for both Riverkeepers worldwide on CAFO pollution. HON. BOB FILNER business and recreational purposes. In 1947, Additionally, his expertise has given Larry the OF CALIFORNIA as membership grew, the members purchased opportunity to educate not only the public, but IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a prime piece of land located on the banks of the government on environmental issues. Just Lake Monona and opened their new club- last month, Larry was in Washington, D.C. Wednesday, May 9, 2012 house on the site in 1955. This scenic location educating Congress on the public health and Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall 223, I is where the East Side Club stands to this environmental hazards created by factory farm was away from the Capitol due to prior com- very day. facilities. mitments to my constituents. Had I been The East Side Club, as it has been known He is also active with numerous environ- present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ since 2006, is a hub for activity. The location mental groups including the Waterkeeper Alli- f along Lake Monona makes the club ideal for ance, America Rivers, River Network, North celebrations and has hosted countless wed- Carolina Conservation Network and the East- ONE LAPTOP PER CHILD dings, birthdays, anniversaries, class reunions, ern Carolina Coastal Caucus. He is a member and much more. In addition to private events, of the Craven County Water Use Reduction HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE the East Side Club’s Tiki Bar and Grill, bocce Committee, Emergency Planning Committee OF PENNSYLVANIA ball courts, Friday fish fry, and Sunday and the Crystal Coast Disaster Coalition. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brunches offer families and friends a great set- Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me Wednesday, May 9, 2012 ting to not only unwind and catch up with old in honoring Mr. Larry Baldwin, an outspoken friends, but also meet new ones. advocate for environmental protection. Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Over the past century, the East Side Club f congratulate Ketaki Desai, Elizabeth Cullinan, has also proven to be much more than a so- Tim Kelly, and Reginald Cox, four graduate cial gathering place. The members’ long- A TRIBUTE TO ALFRED L. students from Carnegie Mellon’s Heinz School standing commitment to the surrounding com- DESERIO of Public Policy and Management, for their munity is an invaluable asset. For 72 years, first place finish at the Hult Global Case Chal- the club held an annual Fall Festival estab- HON. ROBERT A. BRADY lenge. lishing itself as an organization that cares OF PENNSYLVANIA Their innovative program, One Laptop Per deeply about the community. From hosting IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Child, seeks to provide durable, low energy fundraisers for local charities to providing laptops for children in 3rd world countries with scholarships for local students, the East Side Wednesday, May 9, 2012 limited educational resources. This idea gar- Club is always searching for new ways to give Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I nered the top prize at the Hult Challenge, back to the community. rise today to pay tribute to Alfred L. DeSerio. where these CMU grad students were award- The East Side Club has provided entertain- A 42-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps ed $333,000 to encourage and further their ini- ment and support to our community for 100 and respected member of the community, Al- tiative. years and I offer hearty congratulations to the fred died Saturday at the age of 105. The Hult Global Case Challenge, now in its past and present staff and members on the DeSerio was born and raised in Philadelphia third year, is focused on bringing some of the celebration of this tremendous milestone. It is where his family operated a bakery. He would brightest minds in the world together to find because of organizations like the East Side help deliver Italian bread on a horse-drawn ways to solve key social challenges. This Club that I am so proud to represent the Sec- carriage. Before his 18th birthday, he lied year, the three categories—education, energy,

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CMU’s Ketaki from an improvised explosive device (IED). ics, but are present in our schools, our work- Desai, Elizabeth Cullinan, Tim Kelly, and Regi- The IED heavily damaged Sergeant Osborne’s places, and in so many facets of our everyday nald Cox won first place in the education cat- vehicle, but he and his three fellow crew mem- lives. egory. bers survived the assault. Sergeant Osborne However, our increasing demand for nurses One Laptop Per Child seeks to provide returned to full duty within a few weeks of the continues to grow at a rate faster than the cur- greater educational resources for children attack. rent supply can alleviate. ages 6 through 12 in impoverished areas of He is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom By 2020, the overall need for new nurses is the world. OLPC has designed laptops with and is currently serving in Operation Enduring expected to reach a staggering 1.2 million. several key features geared towards helping Freedom in Afghanistan. For the nursing workforce to meet this de- these children. They cost significantly less to In closing, Mr. Speaker, I ask all my col- mand, we must ensure that federal investment manufacture than the standard laptops we use leagues to join me in honoring Sergeant Chris- in nursing does not falter. here in the US; they are pre-loaded with lots topher Osborne and thanking him for his con- The Nurse Reinvestment Act, which I au- of educational software, and have wireless tinued service to our county. thored and was signed into law in 2002, set internet built in; they are low energy, ensuring the framework to do this. f that even children in communities without But we all must come together, on both electricity can use them, then recharge the CONGRATULATING MR. MA YING- sides of the aisle, to support these crucial pro- laptops using solar energy; the laptops’ JEOU, PRESIDENT OF TAIWAN grams and to support nursing education and a screens can be read in sunlight—an important robust nursing workforce. feature because so many of these children go I encourage my colleagues and all Ameri- to school outside; and, perhaps most impor- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON cans to take time out this week to thank the tantly, these laptops are extremely durable OF MISSISSIPPI nurses in your life and to join me in recogni- and rugged, because, let’s face it, kids are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion of these professionals who tirelessly care going to be kids, no matter where they are in Wednesday, May 9, 2012 for the health of ourselves and our loved ones. the world. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- f By providing children with these laptops, er, I wish to congratulate the people of Taiwan One Laptop Per Child hopes to broaden chil- RECOGNIZING LT. COL. DAVID on the occasion of their presidential inaugura- dren’s worldview, and enrich their educational CARROLL FOR HIS TWENTY-FIVE tion this May 20. Mr. Ma Ying-jeou was re- experiences, because, as they see it, edu- YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE U.S. elected to a second term on January 14th. cation is the foundation for the other solutions AIR FORCE. May the long-term ongoing relationship be- to problems like a lack of shelter or running tween Taiwan and the United States continue water. Their goal is to donate and distribute 20 HON. DAVID SCHWEIKERT to develop and grow and may there be perma- million laptops to poor children throughout the OF ARIZONA nent peace and security in the Taiwan Strait. world over the next 5 years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congratulations to President Ma Ying-jeou and This is just one more example of the inno- his people. Wednesday, May 9, 2012 vative work that’s being done in Pittsburgh, and I am proud to be their representative. f Mr. SCHWEIKERT. Mr. Speaker, I wish to Congratulations to these grad students and to congratulate Lieutenant Colonel David Carroll PERSONAL EXPLANATION all the bright minds in Pittsburgh working so for his twenty-five years of honorable service hard to solve the world’s problems. I thank to our country and the United States Air them for their dedication. HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY Force. OF NEW YORK Our community is proud of all our men and f women in uniform and it is always a great ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING SERGEANT perience to see so many of them thrive and CHRISTOPHER OSBORNE Wednesday, May 9, 2012 succeed in service to their country. Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. I join the United States Air Force and wish HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER 215 I inadvertently voted ‘‘aye’’ when I in- Lt. Col. Carroll all the best in his retirement. tended to vote ‘‘no’’ on the Huizenga Amend- f OF MISSOURI ment to H.R. 5326, the Commerce, Justice, PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Act. I would like the RECORD to reflect this error HON. BRETT GUTHRIE Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise as I reiterate my strong opposition to this OF KENTUCKY today to recognize Sergeant Christopher amendment and reaffirm my support for our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Osborne of Labadie, Missouri, who was nation’s public sector employees, who are ad- awarded the Purple Heart due to injuries he Wednesday, May 9, 2012 versely affected by OMB Circular A-76’s meth- sustained while serving in Afghanistan. I am odology. Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I submit a clari- honored to recognize Sergeant Osborne for fication of my vote on rollcall No. 233 the Flo- his service to our nation. f res Amendment No. 10, to H.R. 5326. I mis- Sergeant Osborne was presented the Pur- IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL takenly voted ‘‘nay’’ when I intended to vote ple Heart medal on December 29, 2011, at NURSES WEEK ‘‘yea’’. The amendment would remove a Bagram Airfield by Major General Stephen L. standing prohibition on federal purchases of Danner, adjutant general of the Missouri Na- coal-to-liquid fuels, which have the potential to tional Guard. The Purple Heart is awarded in HON. LOIS CAPPS greatly increase our energy security. the name of the President of the United States OF CALIFORNIA I am a strong supporter of coal-to-liquid to any member of the Armed Forces of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES technology and am a cosponsor of H.R. 2036, United States who has been wounded or the American Alternative Fuels Act, which Wednesday, May 9, 2012 killed. would repeal the very same prohibition this Sergeant Osborne serves in the 1138th Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in amendment defunds. My vote against the Flo- Transportation Company, a medium truck unit recognition of National Nurses Week. res amendment was accidental. I regret my headquartered at Jefferson Barracks in south This week it is important for us to come to- error and appreciate the opportunity for clari- St. Louis County. The 1138th has been per- gether and pay special tribute to the women fication.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:53 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MY8.031 E09MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E748 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 9, 2012 HONORING THE LIFE AND CON- On March 26, 2011, the City of New York pared to their younger colleagues, older work- TRIBUTIONS OF JOHNNY MAE- honored him by renaming the intersection of ers have greater difficulty finding new employ- STRO Mason Avenue and Midland Avenue on Staten ment and are twice as likely to be out of work Island as ‘‘Johnny Maestro Way.’’ for 99 weeks or longer. The EEOC reports HON. JERROLD NADLER Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge that the number of age discrimination charges OF NEW YORK were unswerving supporters of our police, fire, filed increased by over 70 percent between IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES military, and Italian-American benevolent asso- 2006 and 2011. And according to the AARP, Wednesday, May 9, 2012 ciations. The communities I represent warmly 60 percent of workers interviewed report expe- remember the benefit concerts Johnny Mae- riencing or witnessing age discrimination in the Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to stro and The Brooklyn Bridge participated in to workplace. honor the memory of a great singer and hu- aid 9/11 responders and their families. In The protections afforded older workers have manitarian, John Mastrangelo, known to his 2007, Johnny Maestro sang at a concert been under assault in recent years. In 2009, fans, friends, and fellow musicians as Johnny digitally filmed and sent to bases of our Armed the Supreme Court rolled back workplace pro- Maestro. Johnny would have been 73 years Forces overseas. Johnny Maestro and The tections for older workers in Gross v. FBL Fi- old this week, and his influence on popular Brooklyn Bridge ended their concerts by sing- music and on the New York neighborhoods he nancial decision. In this case, the Supreme ing ‘‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’’ and dedicated loved so dearly is still being felt. Court held that victims of age discrimination the song to the men and women in uniform. John Mastrangelo was born on Manhattan’s must meet a higher burden than other forms Today, the surviving members of The Brooklyn Lower East Side on May 7, 1939, graduated of workplace discrimination when bringing a Bridge continue to honor Johnny’s legacy by from Charles Evans Hughes High School in claim. Rather than having to prove age was a performing the songs he sang with The Crests 1956, and attended Borough of Manhattan motivating factor for an adverse employment and The Brooklyn Bridge, and supporting the Community College. action, older workers are now required to In 1956, John Mastrangelo joined four teen- humanitarian causes he held so dear. Sadly, that great voice was stilled when show age was the decisive factor when raising age singers from Manhattan’s Lower East an ADEA claim. Side to form The Crests. Their vocal harmony Johnny Maestro died at the age of 70, fol- was innovative, combining elements of jazz, lowing a valiant struggle with cancer. He con- The bill before us today would be another R&B, and early rock ’n’ roll to become true tinued to perform up until two months before significant setback for older workers in this pioneers of rock and roll music. They were his death. country. H.R. 5326 would prohibit funds made one of the first integrated popular vocal Mr. Speaker, Johnny Maestro was the con- available by the Act to be used to implement, groups. While the rest of the country was still summate New Yorker. He was talented, and administer, or enforce the Equal Employment struggling with the legacy of Jim Crow, The he gave of his gifts and his success for the Opportunity Commission’s, EEOC, final regu- Crests—Johnny Maestro, who was Italian- betterment of his City and those most in need. lations on Disparate Impact and Reasonable American; three African Americans: J. T. Car- His life and his art are an example of what is Factors Other than Age under the ADEA pub- ter, Talmoudge Gough, and Patricia Van best in our City and in our Nation. I urge all lished in March 2012. According to the EEOC, Dross (older sister of R&B great Luther members of the House to join me in remem- the rider in H.R. 5326 ‘‘would undermine vig- Vandross); and Harold Torres, who was Puer- bering and honoring Johnny’s Maestro’s life orous enforcement of the nation’s age dis- to Rican—were recording groundbreaking and work, and to remember a man whose mu- crimination laws at a time when older workers music. With Johnny Maestro as the lead sing- sical accomplishments and humanitarian are particularly vulnerable.’’ er, The Crests recorded hits like ‘‘16 Can- deeds have touched the lives of so many peo- The EEOC regulation at issue should not be dles,’’ ‘‘Trouble in Paradise,’’ ‘‘The Angels Lis- ple. controversial. It gives employers greater clarity tened In’’ and ‘‘Step by Step.’’ f on how to avoid unlawful disparate impacts Following his time with The Crests, Johnny under the ADEA. This clarity should be wel- Maestro had a short solo career, and then COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, comed not rejected. EEOC’s intent behind the joined another popular New York group, the AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- regulation is straightforward, ‘‘to bring . . . ex- Del-Satins, as lead singer. In 1968, they PRIATIONS ACT, 2013 isting [EEOC] regulation into conformance with merged with a Long Island group, The Rhythm SPEECH OF . . . Supreme Court precedent and to explain Method, to form The Brooklyn Bridge. The the meaning of RFOA [Reasonable Factor Brooklyn Bridge recorded a series of hits, in- HON. GEORGE MILLER Other than Age] defense to employees, em- cluding ‘‘Welcome Me Love,’’ ‘‘You’ll Never OF CALIFORNIA ployers, and courts.’’ Walk Alone,’’ and ‘‘Your Husband, My Wife.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES They had their biggest hit with Jimmy Webb’s Eliminating this regulation would create new ‘‘The Worst That Could Happen.’’ Johnny Tuesday, May 8, 2012 confusion on what standards—even outdated Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge continued to The House in Committee of the Whole ones—might apply in its stead. As a result, perform for forty-two years. Johnny Maestro’s House on the state of the Union had under H.R. 5326 would create legal uncertainty and exceptional tenor voice won accolades from consideration the bill (H.R. 5326) making ap- uneven results in these cases and would also fans and fellow musicians alike. His distinctive propriations for the Departments of Com- eliminate important tools for EEOC to use to voice remained vibrant and strong throughout merce and Justice, Science, and Related help employers comply with their obligations his fifty-three year career. Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- under the law. Johnny Maestro was more than a great mu- tember 30, 2013, and for other purposes: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. Instead of spending time rolling back the sician; he was also a great humanitarian. rights of older workers and creating more legal Johnny and the Brooklyn Bridge gave gener- Chair, I oppose H.R. 5326, the FY13 Com- uncertainty for those who are victims of age ously of their time, performing benefit concerts merce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies discrimination, Congress should be fighting for for numerous good causes. Appropriations and am deeply concerned the rights of older workers in the workplace He performed at many fundraising events about provisions included in the bill that will and working together on a bipartisan basis to on Staten Island such as the Borough Presi- roll back important civil rights protections and reverse the Supreme Court’s decision in dent’s ‘‘Back to the Beach’’ concert. He also undermine key protections for youth in the ju- Gross v. FBL Financial Group. performed for the New York City Fire Depart- venile justice system. ment and Police Department, the United SECTION 540: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COM- I am also deeply concerned that H.R. 5326 States Military, Italian American Association, MISSION RIDER TO UNDERMINE THE AGE DISCRIMINA- would fund the EEOC at a level which is $7 as well as church and school fundraisers. He TION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT million less than the President’s request. Last performed on the Jerry Lewis Telethon and as Despite passage of the Age Discrimination year, the agency received nearly one-million part of ‘‘We Are the World,’’ which raised in Employment Act, ADEA, forty-five years discrimination charge filings—the fourth funds for worldwide hunger relief. ago, older workers continue to face discrimina- straight year of record filings. The EEOC must Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge tion in the workplace. They are demoted, de- have the resources necessary to combat were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of nied promotions and fired simply because of workplace discrimination and retaliation. With- Fame in 2005, the Long Island Hall of Fame their age. While the ADEA provides important out it, workers will see longer waits as case in 2006, and the South Carolina Rhythm and protections, older workers continue to be hard backlogs increase and the agency’s ability to Blues Hall of Fame, just to name a few of their hit during these difficult economic times. The enforce nondiscrimination protections will be many honors. challenges they face are substantial. As com- undermined.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:53 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09MY8.034 E09MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E749 SECTION 218: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE RIDER TO WEAK- and rehabilitation or a place where children gress again gives the financial support to the EN AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT PROTECTIONS are thrown away. The funding cuts to Title II Classroom Law Project for the civic education The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, of JJDPA threaten the existence of these pro- that is so important and so critical to preparing ADA, is intended ‘‘to provide a clear and com- tections, and if this appropriation were en- students to participate as citizens. With a prehensive national mandate for the elimi- acted, our nation’s children, families, and com- stronger investment in the Classroom Law nation of discrimination against individuals with munities would undoubtedly suffer. Project and programs like We the People, I disabilities.’’ The ADA provides nondiscrimina- f believe we would all feel better about the fu- tion protection to ensure that individuals with ture of the Republic. LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL WE THE disabilities have access to and can participate f in all aspects of society. PEOPLE COMPETITION A component of these protections requires TRIBUTE TO HONOR FLIGHT OF that public accommodations construct facilities HON. EARL BLUMENAUER OREGON to be accessible and that existing facilities be- OF OREGON come accessible when it is ‘‘readily achiev- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. GREG WALDEN able.’’ The ‘‘readily achievable’’ expectation is OF OREGON Wednesday, May 9, 2012 defined as ‘‘easily accomplishable and able to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be carried out without much difficulty or ex- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, last week Wednesday, May 9, 2012 pense.’’ There is considerable flexibility to dean outstanding group of young men and termine what is achievable based on a busi- women from Portland, Oregon’s Lincoln High Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- ness’ particular circumstances. School placed first in the national ‘‘We the nize the 28 World War II veterans from Or- The Department of Justice has the authority People Competition,’’ a contest sponsored by egon who will be visiting their memorial this to carry out the mandate to eliminate discrimi- the Classroom Law Project. It is an extraor- Saturday in Washington, DC through Honor nation against individuals with disabilities dinary program that allows young men and Flight of Oregon. On behalf of a grateful state under the ADA. In doing so, the Department of women to dive deeply into constitutional the- and country, we welcome these heroes to the Justice finalized regulations in September ory and the legislative process, and under- nation’s capital. 2010 which included regulations regarding ac- stand what it all means for contemporary The veterans on this flight from Oregon are: cessibility of swimming pools. These regula- America in an all-too-often dysfunctional polit- Melvin Dagsland, U.S. Army; Kenneth Graves, tions are based on accessibility standards es- ical arena. U.S. Army; Frank Hernandez, U.S. Army; tablished by the Access Board that takes into Over the years, it’s been my privilege to Jesse Pollard, U.S. Army; Harold Hayes, U.S. consideration the needs of individuals with dis- work with instructors and students on these Army; Milton Anderson, U.S. Army Air Forces; abilities as well as the needs of business. programs, to have watched them prepare for James Holbrook, U.S. Army Air Forces; Clar- To comply with the regulation, businesses hours at a time, and watch them celebrate ence Mahan, U.S. Army Air Forces; Paul would need to make an assessment and take their successes. In the Portland Public School Nielsen, U.S. Army Air Forces; Carl Orndoff, steps to accomplish what is ‘‘readily achiev- District, we are particularly proud of our high U.S. Army Air Forces; Jack Owens, U.S. Army able’’ for swimming pool accessibility for that schools Lincoln and Grant, who have com- Air Forces; Donicio Padilla, U.S. Army Air business. For some businesses that may re- peted against each other for the State title for Forces; James Stone, U.S. Army Air Forces; quire fixed or portable lifts, while for other more than 2 dozen years, and consistently are James Hanley, U.S. Army Air Forces; Melvin business if may not require doing anything strong contenders at the national level. Pearigen, U.S. Coast Guard; Floyd Burt, U.S. until increasing accessibility is ‘‘readily achiev- Their achievements are testimony not only Marine Corps; Delbert Littrell, U.S. Marine able’’ for that business. H.R. 5326 rolls back to the hard work and intelligence of the stu- Corps; Edward Montagne, U.S. Marine Corps; protections within the ADA by prohibiting the dent competitors, but also to a dedicated core Eldon Branson, U.S. Navy; Calvin Gorte, U.S. Department of Justice to use funds to imple- of teachers and citizen volunteers, often Navy; GL Hamblin, U.S. Navy; Lester Herring, ment the standards for swimming pool acces- prominent judges and lawyers, and alumni of U.S. Navy; Richard Laubert, U.S. Navy; Don- sibility. This bill would establish an extremely the program who continue their involvement ald Lister, U.S. Navy; Vincent Monzel, U.S. dangerous precedent weakening the Depart- long after they cease to be students. A special Navy; Otis Pierce, U.S. Navy; Forest Scott, ment of Justice’s authority to enforce the ADA shout-out this year and every year should go U.S. Navy; Raymond Woods, U.S. Navy. weakening critical civil rights protections. to Lincoln instructor Tim Swinehart, local attor- These 28 heroes join more than 81,000 vet- Regardless of whether a person has a dis- ney Steve Griffith and his volunteer team, and erans from across the country who, since ability or not, that person should have the right the extraordinarily supportive principal, Peyton 2005, have journeyed from their home states to access swimming pools. To enable individ- Chapman. to Washington, DC to reflect at the memorials uals with disabilities to participate fully in their As I met with the Lincoln team earlier this built in honor of our nation’s veterans. communities, their communities must be ac- spring in preparation for the national cham- Mr. Speaker, each of us is humbled by the cessible to them. Congress should focus on pionships, it was clear to me that this was a courage of these soldiers, sailors, airmen, and increasing access to community life rather stellar team even by the standards of this ter- Marines who put themselves in harm’s way for than establishing dangerous precedents which rific program. That they won this year with a our country and way of life. As a nation, we prevent individuals from accessing their com- team largely composed of sophomores makes can never fully repay the debt of gratitude munities. it all the more an extraordinary accomplish- owed to them for their honor, commitment, and sacrifice in defense of the freedoms we TITLE II ment. I would willingly grant them voting privi- I am strongly opposed to the funding cuts leges here in Congress. have today. My colleagues, please join me in thanking for Title II of the Juvenile Justice Delinquency In addition to the dedicated coaches and these veterans and the volunteers of Honor and Prevention Act, JJDPA. The JJDPA was volunteers, I want to recognize this year’s win- Flight of Oregon for their exemplary dedication first written in 1974 with the goal of supporting ning student team. They are: Avery Ballato, and service to this great country. I especially states’ actions to prevent youth crime and pro- Catherine Barton, Marty Berger, Hallie want to recognize and thank Gail Yakopatz for vide certain core protections for children. The Blashfield, Ryan Bloom, Danny Brillhart, John her tireless work as president of Honor Flight law rightfully recognized that clear biological Carey, Julian Dann, Julia Eckelmann, Michael of Oregon. differences between teenagers and adults Field, Natina Gilbert, Nikhil Goyal, Kendra meant that youth should not be treated in the Hong, Robin Jayaswal, Katie Kelly, Sierra Kil- f same manner as adults. Without question, lian, John Kim, Emma Lane, Duncan RECOGNIZING THE RESILIENCE OF youth must be held accountable for their ac- MacEachern, William Mao, Olnita Martini, JOPLIN, MISSOURI tions. But justice should not be driven by fads Evan Neuhausen, Sara Newman, Vicki Niu, or politics. The juvenile justice system in this Sammy Purnell, Justin Richter, Beckett HON. BILLY LONG country currently affects thousands of children Rueda, Emma Simmons, Sage Smiley, Nita OF MISSOURI and youth, and the core protections in JJDPA Sridharan, Eri Stern, Mara Strauss, Molly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are critical to efforts that help reduce youth Walls, Carolyn Wheatley, Ajeya Woods and crime, keep our communities safe, and ensure Cole Zollinger. Wednesday, May 9, 2012 our juvenile justice system preserves basic I urge my colleagues to become acquainted Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rights for the children it serves. The juvenile with their local high school constitution com- honor the resilience of the Joplin, Missouri justice system can be a place of redemption petition. I hope the day will come when Con- community.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:53 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09MY8.035 E09MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E750 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 9, 2012 One year ago the Joplin community was ments. As a parent and teacher, I am always by the police in certain instances in the past devastated by an EF–5 tornado but showed in search of ways to eliminate this problem in year, year and a half. As a result, there were the Nation and the world what it means to homes, schools and child care centers. I people who were hurt severely when they help your neighbors in their greatest time of would like to commend the committee for its were demonstrating in the streets of Bahrain. need. support of the Missing Children’s and Ex- But the King and the Crown Prince have The tornado that wreaked havoc on our ploited Children programs. This funding is es- worked very hard to solve this problem. As a friends and neighbors was a 1⁄2 mile to 3⁄4 mile sential to combating child abuse, which is a matter of fact, the King appointed an outside wide and traveled approximately 13 miles, for- national problem. commission, and the commission’s report and ever changing the landscape of the community In order to end child abuse, it is essential reform recommendations are strongly sup- and lives of those who call Joplin home. This we support programs that train child protection ported by both sides of the dispute. Yet, the destructive force of nature claimed 161 lives, professionals to better recognize, react and re- parties involved seem to be having difficulty damaged an estimated 7,500 residential dwell- spond to abuse. Each and every day, child approaching the conference table. Why? ings, damaged nine schools, and damaged protection professionals work directly with mal- One of the problems they have over there is 545 businesses. treated children across the country. They fight the Iranian Government is working to try to un- I saw the immediate aftermath of this dis- tirelessly to reduce cases of child abuse and dermine many of the countries in the Persian aster with my own eyes, and I know it is vital to respond effectively to child maltreatment. Gulf, and Bahrain is one of them. Some have to get the right resources to the right people Unfortunately, the vast majority of these pro- suggested that the demonstrations have been as quickly as possible, because lives depend fessionals leave college inadequately trained infiltrated by outside radical elements—sup- on it. As Joplin’s representative in Congress it to handle cases of child maltreatment. And, ported by Iran—dedicated to destabilizing and was my job to make sure the Federal Govern- once in the workforce, it is often far too dif- undermining the Bahrain Government. The ment worked with local and state officials to ficult for them to access the quality training evidence is inconclusive but the possibility of provide disaster relief. As a neighbor it was they need to do their jobs more effectively. Iran doing just that is plausible. Whatever the my job to help in any way I could, from setting In my district, I am proud to have the Na- reasons, for the demonstrators, this conflict is up cots in aid stations with other volunteers to tional Child Protection Center located in my not going to be resolved in Bahrain, it must be helping with search and rescue. Missouri is district at Winona State University. The Na- resolved through negotiation. I am submitting an article from the May 1, called the Show-Me State, and Missourians tional Child Protection Center works to end 2012 edition of the New York Times for the and Americans from across our great country child abuse, neglect and other forms of child RECORD which I believe lays out the case for showed the Nation and the world the compas- maltreatment through education, training, the United States to actively encourage both sion and generosity of the American spirit. awareness, prevention, advocacy and the pur- sides to to take a step back, take a deep Over 120,000 volunteers poured into the Jop- suit of justice. The Center trains future and breath, and commit to resolving their dif- lin area to offer their help and support, and front-line child protection professionals around ferences around the conference table. I some are still assisting with rebuilding efforts. the nation so that they will be prepared to rec- strongly urge my colleagues to read these arti- Before the life-changing event of May 22, ognize and report the abuse of a child. This cles. 2011, Joplin was just a town in Missouri, but work should be applauded and supported. [From the New York Times, May 1, 2012] now its sense of community is known through- I.would like to commend the Senate Com- THE PRINCE AND THE AYATOLLAH out the Nation. While the Joplin community is merce Justice and Science committee for in- (By Ed Husain) still picking up the pieces from that fateful day, cluding language in their Committee report I know they have a bright future ahead. that would support efforts to train current child When I was invited to visit Bahrain by members of the royal family, I hesitated. Though lives were lost and homes and busi- protection professionals, continue prevention They had crushed peaceful protesters last nesses destroyed the one thing the tornado programs and to develop undergraduate and year, and their police had used tear gas did not take is the sense of community that graduate curricula on the maltreatment and against human rights activists. Like every- makes Joplin a welcoming place to live, work exploitation of children. As we continue body else, including some of the Bahraini po- and visit. Joplin is stronger despite this unfor- through the appropriations process, I would licemen I later spoke with, I was appalled at tunate disaster. like to encourage my colleagues in the House the violence and thought the monarchy had As we commemorate the one-year anniver- to support this language and to include it in blood on its hands. But I felt that declining the offer was irresponsible. I wanted to know sary which changed the lives of all families im- the final report. the monarchy’s side of the story. So I ac- pacted by this horrific disaster we treasure the f cepted the invitation—on the condition that good times in the past and look forward to a I was free to meet Bahrain’s opposition. promising future for Joplin and all who call this BAHRAIN Bahrain is a tiny island nation of 600,000 wonderful place home. citizens, with a Parliament of only 40 mem- Even though we can’t explain why tragedy HON. DAN BURTON bers, and it cannot be understood if looked at in isolation. For one thing, it stands at strikes, we can use what happened here to re- OF INDIANA the forefront of a regional cold war. Saudi mind us of the good inside us all and to re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Arabia lies to the west, connected by a 25- mind us that even though we lost a lot, we did Wednesday, May 9, 2012 kilometer causeway built jointly by the not lose everything. Joplin has faced chal- Saudis and Bahrainis. To the east, across the lenges that most communities will not ever ex- Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, to- waters of the Gulf, lies Iran. Both Tehran perience, but the outpouring of support is also night I wish to call the attention of my col- and Riyadh have major stakes in Bahrain. something any community would be fortunate leagues to the situation in Bahrain. Since En route to Bahrain, I stopped by in Ri- yadh and had many conversations with top enough to receive. gained independence from the British in the 1970’s, Bahrain has forged close links with the government officials, journalists and aca- If anyone thinks that there are not good, demics. Their views were clear: Saudi Arabia generous and compassionate people in this United States, and become one of our most would not stand by and see Bahrain’s ruling world, then they need to come down to Joplin important allies in the strategically important al-Khalifa family fall from power. The to see firsthand how this community came to- Persian Gulf region. In fact, Bahrain is home Saudis sent in soldiers to help the al- gether during their time of need. to the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet. Khalifas regain control of Bahrain in March 2011 and are prepared to do so again. f Since last year, however, the country has been disrupted by a series of anti-government If King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa abdicates, MISSING CHILDREN’S AND demonstrations. Understanding how important they asked, then who would be next among EXPLOITED CHILDREN PROGRAMS Arab kings? What consequences would the our relationship with Bahrain is, especially to ensuing chaos have on global energy sup- our efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nu- plies? If power falls into the hands of the HON. TIMOTHY J. WALZ clear weapons, I recently traveled to Bahrain main Shiite opposition group, Bahrain could OF MINNESOTA to assess the situation first-hand. And I would join Hamas, Hezbollah, Iraq, Syria and Leb- anon under the Iranian sphere of influence in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES like to thank Dr. Al Khalafalla and the Bahrain American Council for helping to make my visit the Middle East. Wednesday, May 9, 2012 a success. In Bahrain, I was a guest of the king’s son, Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa al- Mr. WALZ. Mr. Speaker, child abuse is an I think it’s important that we get the proper Khalifa, who, in the context of the country’s unacceptable behavior in our society that must perspective on what’s going on over there. current political climate, is a liberal’s lib- be condemned and prevented. Our children There is no question there have been prob- eral. Educated in Washington and Cam- deserve to grow up in safe and loving environ- lems in the past. There has been overreaction bridge, England, the 42-year-old prince spoke

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:00 May 10, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MY8.038 E09MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 9, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E751 about Britain’s constitutional monarchy, the greater political freedoms are valid. But eral State Bar of Texas ‘‘Gavel Awards’’ for dire need for political reform in his country, calls for greater human rights must not be legal reporting. In 2005, Dean was named and his yearning for a political settlement selective. Last year the opposition blocked Best Reporter by the Texas Associated Press with the opposition. bills that gave women equality and freedom He appeared genuinely contrite about the in Bahrain because the ayatollahs opposed Broadcasters for his live coverage of breaking excesses of the government in Bahrain, but it, while the monarchy and Sunni parties news. The TAPB also named him the sole also convinced that the opposition has no vi- supported it. winner of its ‘‘Freedom of Information Award’’ sion of how to improve matters. ‘‘The path Bahrain is an important nation because it four years in a row for his ability to overcome to hell is paved with good intentions,’’ he is a focal point of what is happening in the obstacles in digging through public records. said. Constantly, he referred to the need for Middle East today—the battle to find a bal- A nationally published author, Dean’s 2011 ‘‘evolution’’ rather than ‘‘revolution.’’ ance between preserving the best values of book ‘‘PR Misfires Under the Gun’’, detailed Within the ruling family, he led the charge the Islamic tradition while the region eases costly public relations mistakes that people for reform last year, but was abandoned by its way into the modern world. make in emergencies. Stephen Dean, his wife Al Wefaq, the main opposition party, mid- It is crucial that Western nations help the way through discussions. The party kept country achieve this balance, and that they Cindy, and his precious Harley Davidson will changing its demands and the leaders were not provide diplomatic cover for rioters and soon ride out of Houston to start a new jour- divided over what they wanted. This clerics in the name of human rights and de- nalistic chapter in their home state. We wish strengthened the hand of the more conserv- mocracy. them safe travels and we feel obligated to ative wing of the royal family, led by the Instead, they should be using every pres- warn Ohio wrongdoers, he is on the way. conservative, long-serving prime minister, sure point to strengthen the reformist f Prince Khalifa bin Sulman al-Khalifa, 74. strands within the monarchy in support of The opposition wants the prime minister political change, equal right’s for women and PERSONAL EXPLANATION to resign, but neither the king nor the crown an end to the language of Shiite sec- prince can dare ask a family elder to depart tarianism in Bahrain. Negotiations around in ignominy. the political table are the only way forward HON. FRANCISCO ‘‘QUICO’’ CANSECO Just as there are divisions within the royal in Bahrain. OF TEXAS family, there are serious splits in Bahrain’s Ed Husain is a senior fellow for Middle IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Shiite political scene. Not all the Shiites in Eastern Studies at the Council on Foreign Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Bahrain want to topple the monarchy. Nor is Relations. the opposition composed only of democrats f Mr. CANSECO. Mr. Speaker, due to a fam- who simply want to oust a monarchy. ily emergency that required me to return to Again and again, in villages and in meet- HONORING AWARD-WINNING Texas, I missed several votes during two sep- ings with Shiite opposition figures, one name BROADCAST JOURNALIST STE- kept coming up: Ayatollah Issa Qassim, spir- arate vote series on April 26, 2011 and April itual leader of Al Wefaq, whose writ runs PHEN DEAN 27, 2011. Had I been present, I would have large across the Shiite opposition move- voted ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall vote 184, ‘‘aye’’ on roll- ment. Educated in Iran, his sermons are gen- HON. KEVIN BRADY call vote 185, ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote 186, ‘‘aye’’ erally anti-American, anti-democracy and OF TEXAS on rollcall vote 187, ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote 188, vehemently pro-Iran. When Iran’s green IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote 189, ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall movement challenged the mullahs in vote 190, ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall vote 191, ‘‘aye’’ on Tehran, Ayatollah Qassim accused the West Wednesday, May 9, 2012 rollcall vote 192, ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote 193, of ‘‘trying to divide an otherwise peaceful country’’ and of ‘‘hatred toward Islam.’’ Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall vote 194 and ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall He is also intolerant of Shiites with diver- today to honor award-winning broadcast jour- vote 195. gent views back home. Three Shiite mem- nalist Stephen Dean, whose dedicated inves- f bers of Bahrain’s Parliament explained to me tigative reporting exposes abuses of power the consequences of daring to challenge Aya- and government missteps. Arrests and indict- RECOGNIZING CITIZENS’ VIET- tollah Qassim. When they decided not to ments tend to follow his in-depth reporting of NAMESE HUMAN RIGHTS PETI- honor Al Wefaq’s call to boycott elections shady dealings, including those by judges and TION TO WHITE HOUSE last October, Al Wefaq-controlled mosques called on people to attack them; firebombs other elected officials. were thrown at their homes and their chil- A master of the hidden camera, Stephen HON. FRANK R. WOLF dren were harassed on the streets. They live Dean and his team at Local 2 Investigates get OF VIRGINIA in fear for their lives, and they are not alone. results from Houston to Austin to Washington, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ayatollah Qassim’s supporters not only DC. Even the venerable Washington Post has Wednesday, May 9, 2012 undermined the crown prince’s efforts at rec- reported on one of his award-winning inves- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, in honor of the onciliation, but in recent weeks have taken tigations. to rioting in villages across Bahrain. In 18th annual Vietnam Human Rights Day on From catching seven Houston law enforce- Sitra, one such village outside Manama, I Friday, May 11, 2012, I would like to highlight ment officers cheating in a traffic investigation spoke in Arabic with a police official, a Shi- a petition that can be found on the ‘‘We the class to reporting that Houston police were ite, who said: ‘‘I am Bahraini before I am People’’ section of the White House’s Web using mentally ill prisoners to practice drawing Shiite. We must live as Bahrainis and do site. This particular petition, which collected what’s right for our country, and not be con- blood for DWI arrests, Stephen Dean has over 150,000 signatures from across the coun- trolled by Iran’s clerics.’’ never been afraid to dig for information no one try, urges the administration to ‘‘stop expand- Like Bahraini Sunnis, the official felt the else will. ing trade at the expense of human rights.’’ monarchy was not giving him the means to For nearly three decades, Stephen Dean’s respond to the rioters. They have no guns, he Vietnam’s human rights record remains dis- hard work has earned him award after award complained, which left them at the mercy of graceful and I look forward to the day when including the highest honor in broadcasting. rioters with home-made arrows and Molotov we can gather together to celebrate true free- He was honored with a Peabody Award for his cocktails. ‘‘Last year, my colleagues in the dom in Vietnam. This administration must army and interrogation units were wrong to series of reports on how the U.S. military used show the world that promotion of human rights torture protesters,’’ he said. ‘‘But what to investigate crimes. Dean’s reporting docu- is a priority in U.S. foreign policy. about the attacks on us now? How are we to mented how the armed services were ignoring defend ourselves?’’ crucial evidence in crimes against their own f Ayatollah Qassim has not called on his supporters to cease violence against the po- soldiers, prompting Congress to force changes COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, lice, government and dissenting Shiite lead- with a law that was signed by the President. AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- ers. Instead, he has demanded that Jawad For nearly two decades from radio to tele- PRIATIONS ACT, 2013 Hussain, one of the legislators I spoke with, vision, the Houston area has counted on and other dissenting Shiite political leaders Dean’s watchdog eye on law enforcement. His SPEECH OF and clerics come to the ayatollah’s mosque dogged pursuit of M.U.D. policing led to a HON. PEDRO R. PIERLUISI during Friday services and publicly repent change in Texas law. OF PUERTO RICO for betraying ‘‘the community.’’ In addition to the Peabody Award, his na- Ayatollah Qassim’s message does not jus- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional investigative reporting honors include tify the torture and human rights violations Tuesday, May 8, 2012 exercised by the government of Bahrain. The the Society of Professional Journalists’ Sigma demands of the opposition for an end to dis- Delta Chi Award, the Radio Television News The House in Committee of the Whole crimination in government jobs and for Directors Edward R. Murrow Award and sev- House on the state of the Union had under

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Mr. Chair, I rise to reinforce tomorrow. brought in over $31 billion dollars in revenue the comments made by our colleague from On National Teachers’ Day, we honor our to financial institutions in 2011. Guam, Ms. BORDALLO, regarding the impor- local educators and acknowledge the crucial As a result of the Federal Reserve’s opt-in tance of funding in Fiscal Year 2013 and fu- role each teacher plays in making sure that requirement the number of overdrafts has fall- ture years for coral reef research conducted every child receives a quality education. en, but some institutions have responded to by NOAA and its external partners. I represent Throughout my Congressional District there the drop by increasing the cost of overdraft Puerto Rico, one of the several U.S. jurisdic- are stories of young people who are suc- fees and continuing to intentionally manipulate tions that has tropical shallow-water coral ceeding, not only because of test scores, but the transactions’ posting order in a way that reefs located off its coasts. Additionally, last also because of a teacher who realized their maximizes the fees they can earn from this year as a result of a federally-funded mission talent, believed in them, and helped them to service. led by NOAA deep sea corals located off the believe in themselves. It is because of these My bill increases disclosure to consumers, southwestern coast of Puerto Rico were dis- great teachers who make a positive impact on limits the fees’ price and frequency, and bans covered at a depth of 500 feet and in an area the youth, achievements gaps between poor the manipulation of transactions. Specifically, the Overdraft Protection Act spanning 12 miles across. and minority students and their non-minority These reefs are the ‘‘rainforests of the sea’’ will: peers are beginning to close. Require consumer consent before banks and their protection is linked to the success of It is also my pleasure to thank our teachers our ecotourism economy, the integrity of our can permit overdraft fees to paper checks, in the military community this week. More than automated charges and debit card swipe-ter- coastlines, the quality of our water, and the 1.2 million school-age military children are health of the rich and diverse marine life that minal transactions. being educated by dedicated teachers in Require that fees be ‘reasonable and pro- surrounds our islands. Corals are threatened classrooms across the country. These edu- by a variety of stressors. Last month, NOAA portional’ to the amount of the overdraft. cators help young ones ease transitions into a Cap the number of fees that can be charged released a status review of 82 coral species different school and a new community as they at one per month and six per year. currently being evaluated for potential protec- relocate from a military base to another. Prohibit banks from manipulating the se- tion under the Endangered Species Act. The This week and throughout the year, I en- quence in which checks and other debits are report indicates that 50 coral species found in courage parents to thank teachers for their posted if it causes more overdrafts and maxi- U.S. waters are likely to become extinct, with hard work, care and sacrifice. I will continue to mizes fees paid to banks. seven Caribbean corals extremely likely to go offer my gratitude and appreciation to our spir- Require that consumers be warned at ATMs extinct, five of which are among the most im- ited teaching champions for their outstanding if their withdrawals will trigger an overdraft. periled species. achievements on behalf our nation’s students Require the CFPB to study the practices of Simply put, corals are decreasing around and their future. pre-paid cards and if necessary extend these Puerto Rico and elsewhere in U.S. waters. f provisions to those products. The science that stands to be funded by this The Overdraft Protection Act will ensure bill, H.R. 5326, is important for both monitoring INTRODUCTION OF THE OVER- consumers are protected from misleading the health of these corals and understanding DRAFT PROTECTION ACT OF 2012 practices and I urge my colleagues to support the causes of their decline. Once understood, this important legislation. local, state and federal managers will be able HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY f to work together on mitigation and protection OF NEW YORK HONORING DR. LYNDA YOUNG strategies. The decisions made in the final bill IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will determine whether and to what extent NOAA will be able to engage external part- Wednesday, May 9, 2012 HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN ners, especially in the jurisdictions where coral Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to intro- OF MASSACHUSETTS reefs are located, to conduct this important duce the Overdraft Protection Act of 2012. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES science. I hope that, at the end of this proc- With the rise of debit cards and the constant Wednesday, May 9, 2012 ess, NOAA will have the resources it needs presence of swipe terminals to use those Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today from Congress to increase its collaboration cards to pay for everything from McDonald’s to commend and congratulate Dr. Lynda with external research partners and to fund to gas to candy bars, it’s easier than ever for Young on her successful term as President of the science needed to inform management de- consumers to overdraw their checking ac- the Massachusetts Medical Society. cisions for protecting coral reefs in U.S. counts and incur overdraft fees. Dr. Young has a long and distinguished waters. I, too, thank the Chairman, Mr. WOLF, That’s how a fancy $5 cup of coffee can be- record of activity in organized medicine. She and the Ranking Member, Mr. FATTAH, for come a $35 cup of coffee faster than you can practiced at Chandler Pediatrics in Worcester, their commitment to work with the other body say ‘overdrawn’! Some institutions have re- Massachusetts for 34 years and was Chief of in ensuring this priority is sufficiently funded sponded to consumer outrage over these fees the Division of Community Pediatrics at the during the conference process. by implementing a policy of denying debit card University of Massachusetts Memorial Chil- f transactions that would overdraw an account dren’s Medical Center for over 30 years. and I applaud them. During her presidency, Dr. Young expertly IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL But too many financial institutions don’t and deftly represented the interests of physi- TEACHERS APPRECIATION WEEK make consumers aware of the perils of over- cians and their patients throughout the pio- drafts, and most reorder the posting of trans- neering state negotiations over health care de- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL actions in a way that maximizes their fees. livery and payment reform. At the national OF NEW YORK Although the Federal Reserve issued a rule level, her expertise and leadership style have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES requiring institutions to obtain affirmative con- frequently been recognized as other policy- sent from consumers to opt into overdraft cov- makers learn from the Massachusetts experi- Wednesday, May 9, 2012 erage two years ago, it is quite clear more ence. Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to needs to be done in the area of consumer dis- She has also served as president of the recognize our teachers for their dedication and closures and to help consumers avoid multiple Massachusetts Chapter of the American Acad- tireless efforts in educating America’s stu- overdrafts. emy of Pediatrics and has chaired its Com- dents. National Teachers Appreciation Week A survey released last week by Pew Chari- mittee on Continuing Education. A past presi- is a wonderful opportunity to honor the hard table Trusts highlights the need for the bill I dent of the Worcester District Medical Society, work our teachers perform daily to make a dif- am introducing today. she has held every office in the district. She ference in the lives of students across the More than one-third of those surveyed— has served as MMS President-Elect and Vice country. people who had overdrawn their accounts in President, respectively, and has been a mem- While teaching is one of the most chal- the past year—didn’t know their bank offered ber of the Board of Trustees and House of lenging jobs in the world, it is undoubtedly one overdraft coverage until they incurred a pen- Delegates.

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After marrying Mr. Jackson, she contin- Montachusett Girl Scout Council, Notre Dame Wednesday, May 9, 2012 ued working on the farm, where she later gave Academy in Worcester, and the City of birth to Virginia Jackson on January 25, 1939, Worcester’s Advisory Committee on the Status Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the couple’s first child. In pursuit of better edu- of Women. This year Dr. Young will serve as the Hanover Township Police Department, cational opportunities for Virginia, Mrs. Jack- the commencement speaker at the Mass. Col- which will celebrate its 100th anniversary on son sent her to live with her brother, in Miami lege of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, where May 14, 2012. Florida. In 1950, the Jacksons relocated to she will receive an honorary Doctorate of Hanover Township was founded in 1770 by Miami, FL. Science. Captain Lazarus Stewart who fought for Con- Shortly after arriving in Miami, Viola was In addition to her busy pediatric practice, Dr. necticut against the Pennsylvanians in the Wy- employed by John Lieberman as a live-in Young is a respected presence in the Worces- oming Valley. For his services, Captain Stew- housekeeper and nanny in Sunny Isles, FL. ter community. She is active in a number of art and his company of forty men were grant- There, she worked six days a week, with only Worcester organizations, serving as a member ed the tract of land which became Hanover Thursdays off to spend with her family. How- of the Board of Directors of the Health Foun- Township. Captain Stewart named the town ever, her husband was gainfully employed in dation of Central Massachusetts, the Inter- after his hometown of Hanover in Dauphin the saw mills of Opa-Locka as a lumberjack. national Center of Worcester, the Parent Fam- County. In the 1820’s, coal was discovered Together, they saved enough money to buy ily Health Service, and the City of Worcester and by 1838, mining became a leading indus- their first home on Washington Street in Opa- Board of Health, among others. try in the area. However, prior to the 1900’s Locka, which is located in the heart of District I have had the utmost pleasure of knowing Hanover Township had very little in the way of 17. Dr. Young both professionally and personally municipal services. After years of working with the Lieberman for a number of years, including as my own Therefore in 1912, the Hanover Township family, Viola transitioned to the Frances children’s pediatrician. Dr. Young epitomizes Commissioners established a paid police force Liebler family, where she worked as a house- the compassionate pediatrician. Her exu- to secure the safety of persons and property keeper in their residence and hotel. Her work berance and enthusiasm for her young pa- within Hanover Township. The first force con- ethic and loyalty earned her a promotion as tients are matched only by her expertise and sisted of six officers and was led by Police the Housekeeping Manager, a position she medical knowledge. Chief James H. Campbell. Today, there are held until her retirement in 1965. However, I want to thank Dr. Young for her immense fourteen officers, eight cruisers and a K–9 unit she resumed working in 1973, after her love of contributions and dedication to the pediatric which provide for the safety of Hanover Town- children inspired her to launch a day care. and larger medical community in Central Mas- ship residents under the leadership of Police Throughout her life, Viola was known for being sachusetts, and I wish her continued happi- Chief Albert Walker. more than an exceptional caretaker and em- ness with her family, Dr. Bob Sorrenti, their Mr. Speaker, for the last 100 years, the ployee; she was also known for her faith. two sons and daughters-in-law and their pre- Hanover Township Police Department has Her journey with God led her to many cious grandson, Jack. proudly served the citizens of Hanover, Penn- churches including Greater New Macedonia f sylvania. Therefore, I commend all those offi- Missionary Baptist Church, Greater Taber- cers who have dedicated their lives to pro- CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. MARY nacle Missionary Baptist Church, United Chris- tecting their community and to all those who tian Baptist Church, Fellowship Missionary RITTLING, PRESIDENT OF DA- have gone on to their eternal rest. VIDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY Baptist Church and New Christ Tabernacle f COLLEGE Church, where Mrs. Jackson serves as PERSONAL EXPLANATION Church Mother. Her faith has sustained her HON. VIRGINIA FOXX through 100 years of hardships, health challenges and losses. I am hopeful that she will OF NORTH CAROLINA HON. MIKE PENCE continue to serve as a role model and an in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF INDIANA spiration to everyone around her. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Mr. Speaker, I am honored to represent Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Mrs. Viola Jackson. She’s not only a treasure gratulate an outstanding leader in the North Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I was absent on to my district, but also to our nation. I encour- Carolina community college system, Dr. Mary May 8, 2012, because I was in my home state age members of Congress to join me in cele- Rittling, president of Davidson County Com- for the Indiana primary elections. Had I been brating her 100th birthday. Lastly, I pray that munity College. present, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall she may continue to have longevity and happi- Dr. Rittling was honored in April as the 2012 votes 199, 200, 201, 203, 204, 206, 207, 208, ness for many more years to come. North Carolina Community College President 209, 210, 211, 212, 215, 217, 218, 219, 220, f of the Year. 221, 222, 223 and ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall votes 202, This award is designed to honor outstanding 205, 213, 214, 216. COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- leaders within North Carolina’s community col- f lege system. PRIATIONS ACT, 2013 Dr. Rittling’s relentless focus on ‘‘what can RECOGNIZING THE 100TH BIRTH- be’’ versus ‘‘what is’’ drove critical changes to DAY OF MRS. VIOLA JACKSON SPEECH OF the college that helped the community adapt HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ during a time when Davidson County and the HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON OF FLORIDA rest of America suffered from job loss. OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This is not the first time Dr. Rittling has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been recognized for her efforts on behalf of Tuesday, May 8, 2012 Wednesday, May 9, 2012 the students and the community. The House in Committee of the Whole She has been recognized in the Triad as an Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise House on the state of the Union had under Exceptional Leader in both 2009 and 2010. today to recognize the 100th birthday of Mrs. consideration the bill (H.R. 5326) making ap- She was also named as the Outstanding Viola Jackson, my constituent. Mrs. Jackson propriations for the Departments of Com- Woman in Business by the Lexington Area was born May 9, 1912 in Sharon, Taliaferro merce and Justice, Science, and Related Chamber of Commerce in 2009. County, Georgia. She was the eleventh of thir- Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- Thanks to Dr. Rittling for her dedication to teen children born to Tom and Mary Edwards. tember 30, 2013, and for other purposes: serving her community and her investment in She has managed to outlive both her parents Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Chair, I Davidson and Davie Counties. Congratulations and siblings. Throughout her life, Mrs. Jackson rise today out of concern for the language in on her many achievements and recognition of has worked tirelessly to provide a better life this bill that would hinder the access of people her student-centered philosophy. for herself and her family. with disabilities to swimming pools.

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I would like to add Wednesday, May 9, 2012 these regulations, even though swimming my voice to the growing choir praising the ac- venues only need to satisfy these standards if Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I want to complishments of this truly exceptional young doing so is ‘‘readily achievable’’ and does not commend Dr. F.X. James Kenealy for his suc- woman. cause an undue burden. cessful tenure as Chair of the Massachusetts I am proud and humbled by the accomplishments of Sophia Greenwalt and look forward These regulations would allow disabled Medical Society Committee on Legislation. Dr. to following her future in the 7th Congressional Americans seeking to swim for physical relief, Kenealy is a practicing otolaryngologist and a District of Missouri. emotional therapy, or simple enjoyment the partner at Metro West ENT Associates, with ability to do so, thus enjoying the same bene- locations in Framingham and Milford, Massa- f fits that you or I would receive from swimming. chusetts. COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, And the regulations ensure that no business The Massachusetts Medical Society Com- AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- faces an undue hardship in doing so. mittee on Legislation is comprised of physi- PRIATIONS ACT, 2013 I’m disappointed that this language made its cians responsible for advising the Society on way into the bill. its legislative positions at both the federal and SPEECH OF state levels. Dr. Kenealy led the committee Sometimes it feels like there is little we can through its negotiations on some of the most HON. MAZIE K. HIRONO agree on here, and I would hope that pro- pivotal legislative issues of this decade, includ- OF HAWAII viding physical, emotional, and social relief to ing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Americans struggling with physical disabilities Act. Tuesday, May 8, 2012 while not imposing on businesses would be He masterfully led the Committee and The House in Committee of the Whole something we could come together on. I hope helped establish the Massachusetts Medical House on the state of the Union had under that as this bill goes to conference, this harm- Society as a leading voice on health care reconsideration the bill (H.R. 5326) making ap- ful language is removed so that all Ameri- form initiatives in Massachusetts, many of propriations for the Departments of Com- cans—regardless of abilities—can enjoy one which have served as the model for national merce and Justice, Science, and Related of life’s simple pleasures. legislation. Under his tutelage, physicians in Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- tember 30, 2013, and for other purposes: Massachusetts have become better informed f and more engaged in the grassroots legisla- Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Chair, Aloha. I rise today tive process. in support of the Lee-Pascrell-Pierluisi-Welch- IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL Sherman-Hirono-DeLauro-Israel-Himes TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK Dr. Kenealy’s commitment to his family, patients, local community, and the legislative amendment, which reverses the $126 million process are exemplary. He brings his exper- cut to the Community Oriented Policing Serv- HON. SILVESTRE REYES tise as a physician to public policy discussions ices (COPS) Program in H.R. 5326, the Com- merce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies OF TEXAS and reminds us how essential civic engage- Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2013. While IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment is to the democratic process. I wish Dr. Kenealy continued success and happiness in I am a proud cosponsor of this amendment, Wednesday, May 9, 2012 his future pursuits and with his family, last night I voted for the Grimm amendment to Vanessa and Aidan. restore this important funding to keep our Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, during National neighborhoods safe, which passed by two f Teacher Appreciation Week, I rise to honor votes. our teachers. HONORING SOPHIA GREENWALT COPS grants provide funding to state, local, Teachers are at the heart of our community, OF MISSOURI and tribal law enforcement agencies to hire, and this week we commemorate the hard- preserve and/or rehire career law enforcement working men and women who educate and in- HON. BILLY LONG officers to increase their community policing spire our children. As part of National Teacher capacity. COPS has been an unqualified suc- OF MISSOURI Appreciation Week, I was asked by the Na- cess. Since this program was established, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional Education Association to name a teach- back when President Clinton was in office, vio- er who had a significant impact on my edu- Wednesday, May 9, 2012 lent crimes have declined throughout the cation. My journalism and debate coach, Mr. Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- country. Ralph Chavez, quickly came to mind. He was ognize and honor Sophia Greenwalt, a truly Our state and local law enforcement agen- not only a teacher but a mentor, friend and outstanding young Missourian. cies in Hawaii and across the country have counselor. He inspired me to push myself, and Sophia is a seventh grade student at Reeds had to make tough choices and tough cuts to helped me become the person I am today. Spring Middle School in Reeds Spring, Mis- weather this economy. To date, COPS grants This week, I am proud to help recognize all of souri. She was recently honored by the Amer- have funded over 500 additional law enforce- our dedicated teachers who, like Mr. Chavez, ican Red Cross with their Everyday Hero ment officers in the State of Hawaii, contrib- have educated and motivated their students. Award for her charitable activities. uting to additional community patrols and As a parent and grandparent, I am grateful for While in sixth grade, Sophia came up with other crime prevention efforts to protect lives the contributions of all of our educators, and a plan to help others. In consultation with her and property. The restoration of COPS Pro- am particularly proud of the teachers in the El mother, Nettie Greenwalt, teachers and school gram funding is critical to ensuring the safety Paso community. district administrators, she received approval of all our communities, while also protecting As a Member of Congress, one of the best to create the Helping Hats program for stu- and creating jobs for the American people. ways I can help make National Teacher Ap- dents in the Reeds Spring school district. The I urge my colleagues to support the amend- preciation Week more meaningful is to con- Helping Hats program grants students the ment. tinue working to provide our teachers with the privilege to wear hats to school once a month f resources they need to educate their students. for a one-dollar fee. The fees collected from PERSONAL EXPLANATION Today’s teachers face many challenges and the Helping Hats program are distributed to deserve not only our recognition, but our full local charities monthly. Currently, the program HON. MICHELE BACHMANN measure of support for their efforts. has collected over $13,000 for local charitable OF MINNESOTA Education has always been one of my top organizations. Sophia’s endeavors are a truly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES priorities, and I will continue to fight for our exemplary investment in our community. teachers, our students, our school districts, On May 22, 2011, an EF–5 tornado struck Wednesday, May 9, 2012 and for parents who want their children to Joplin, Missouri, devastating the once quiet Mrs. BACHMANN. Mr. Speaker, during the have the best education possible. Missouri town. Based on Sophia’s efforts, the evening of Tuesday, May 8, and during the

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I respectfully reject any argu- votes, here is how I would have voted: While I will be casting a yes vote for the ments for cost savings in this context, par- Davis (IL) amendment rollcall No. 213 vote SRRA today, I urge removal of this provision ticularly because there is a failure to con- no; Grimm amendment rollcall No. 214 vote unfairly treating Puerto Rico’s Federal Med- sider the millions of dollars that the Dallas no; Huizenga amendment rollcall No. 215 vote icaid Funding. 4 million American Citizens in Field Office has brought in through criminal yes; Johnson (GA) amendment rollcall No. Puerto Rico deserve equal treatment as those fines. While the Dallas Office costs roughly 216 vote no; Flake amendment rollcall No. living in the States. $3.5 million to operate each year, it has returned approximately $1 billion in criminal 217 vote yes; Westmoreland amendment roll- f fines to date. These gains do not include call No. 218 vote yes; Scott (GA) amendment COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, criminal fines levied through the Atlanta, rollcall No. 219 vote yes; Black amendment Cleveland, or Philadelphia field offices. rollcall No. 220 vote yes; Blackburn amend- AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- Thus, closure of the Dallas Field Office is ment rollcall No. 221 vote yes; Broun amend- PRIATIONS ACT, 2013 short-sighted for both long-term enforcement rollcall No. 222 vote yes; Southerland ment of federal antitrust laws, and the lost SPEECH OF amendment rollcall No. 223 vote yes; H.R. revenues that criminal penalties bring back 2072 rollcall No. 224 vote no; H.R. 4133 roll- to the American people. HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Another aspect of your reasoning centers call No. 225 vote yes; Chaffetz amendment OF TEXAS around consolidating offices in order to focus rollcall No. 226 vote yes; Tierney amendment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on larger international investigations. Aside rollcall No. 227 vote no; Blackburn amend- Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from the obvious implications that this ment rollcall No. 228 vote yes; Duncan (SC) would have for local or regional enforcement amendment rollcall No. 229 vote yes; Garrett The House in Committee of the Whole of antitrust laws, history has demonstrated amendment rollcall No. 230 vote yes; House on the state of the Union had under the ongoing need to keep that focus at home Schweikert amendment rollcall No. 231 vote consideration the bill (H.R. 5326) making ap- in a similar, if not greater, capacity. The propriations for the Departments of Com- yes; Webster amendment rollcall No. 232 vote Dallas Field Office has served a vital role in merce and Justice, Science, and Related numerous cases here in the U.S., while still yes; Flores amendment rollcall No. 233 vote Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- managing to have an effective international yes; Flores amendment rollcall No. 234 vote tember 30, 2013, and for other purposes: presence, as demonstrated in the case of yes. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Hoffman-LaRoche. The $500 million fine paid f Mr. Chair, I rise in support of the Lewis-John- by the global healthcare company still rep- son amendment to H.R. 5326, the Fiscal Year resents the largest criminal fine ever col- STATEMENT ON SEQUESTER RE- lected by the Antitrust Division or Depart- PLACEMENT RECONCILIATION 2013 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropria- ment of Justice. ACT tions bill. This amendment prevents funds in Understanding this, I am respectfully re- the FY13 CJS Appropriations bill from being questing additional insight into the agency’s used to shut down the regional Department of rationale behind this proposal. The Dallas HON. DAVID RIVERA Justice Antitrust Division Offices in Atlanta, Field Office serves a critical role in uphold- OF FLORIDA Dallas, Cleveland, and Philadelphia. These ing vital antitrust laws in the United States. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES closures will have a serious adverse effect Closing this office will open the doors for Wednesday, May 9, 2012 upon antitrust enforcement in 21 states includ- further violations of federal antitrust and competitive bidding laws. Mr. RIVERA. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow I am ing Texas, and my district in particular. The Should you have any questions or com- going to vote in favor of the Sequester Re- Dallas Antitrust Office has been responsible ments, please contact Justin Maturo of my placement Reconciliation Act of 2012 (SRRA) for approximately $1 billion in criminal fines to staff at [email protected] or because I firmly believe the government’s date. It has been a priority of this Administra- (202) 225–8885. budget deficit is far too big, bad for the econ- tion to reign in waste, fraud, and abuse, and Sincerely, that is exactly what the Dallas Antitrust office EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, omy, and compromises our Nation’s future. Member of Congress. Additionally, the automatic across-the-board has been doing. sequestration enacted last year is not targeted Mr. Chair, I would ask to submit into the f CONGRESSIONAL RECORD a copy of my April and does not reflect good policy. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Most proposals to reduce the deficit are 23, 2012, letter to Attorney General Holder painful measures, requiring tough choices and highlighting the critical role the Dallas Field Of- trade-offs. On the whole, this legislation is a fice serves upholding vital antitrust laws in our HON. BETTY SUTTON step in the right direction. It sends an impor- region and the United States. OF OHIO tant message about our seriousness in right- APRIL 23, 2011. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing the Federal fiscal ship, and includes sup- Hon. ERIC H. HOLDER, Jr., Attorney General, Department of Justice, Wednesday, May 9, 2012 portable measures. Washington, DC. Ms. SUTTON. Mr. Speaker, as a strong But one provision of the bill in particular is DEAR MR. ATTORNEY GENERAL: In October inadvisable. The provision that would cut the supporter of the Export-Import Bank, I regret 2011, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that I was delayed in a constituent meeting Federal share of Medicaid in the territories ap- announced its plans to close the Dallas Anti- and unable to reach the floor to cast my vote proximately two-thirds through Fiscal Year trust Division Field Office. The Dallas Field 2019 should not be included in any budget Office is joined by three other offices on rollcall No. 224, and I am glad to see it legislation. planned for closure in Atlanta, Cleveland, passed overwhelmingly, as I have advocated The Federal government already underfunds and Philadelphia. I strongly oppose this pro- for. Had I not been delayed, I would have Medicaid in Puerto Rico and other territories, posal and believe that millions of Americans voted ‘‘yes,’’ consistent with my position of and many U.S. companies across multiple as the Republican Governors Association has working to create jobs and economic opportu- states stand to be severely impacted by this nities for working families. recognized. The territories’ Medicaid programs closure. have not provided all services provided in the The Dallas Field Office serves Texas, Ar- f States and do not cover people who would kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Okla- otherwise be eligible in the States. If Puerto homa in enforcing antitrust laws. By closing SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Rico were treated as a State, the Federal the Dallas Field Office and reassigning those Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, share of its Medicaid program would be about enforcement positions to the remaining field agreed to by the Senate on February 4, offices, the Department is seriously cur- 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- 80 percent. The unwise proposal in SSRA tailing the government’s ability to enforce would cut the federal share of Puerto Rico’s lawful business practices. DOJ’s Antitrust tem for a computerized schedule of all program by 65 percent, with the territory left to Division has an extensive history of pro- meetings and hearings of Senate com- cover the bulk of the program with local funds. moting fair competition in the marketplace. mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- This inequitable treatment would not stand in Shuttering the Dallas Field Office will sig- tees, and committees of conference.

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To hold an oversight hearing to examine As an additional procedure along SR–232A with the computerization of this infor- the Federal Communications Commis- sion. 5 p.m. mation, the Office of the Senate Daily SR–253 Armed Services Digest will prepare this information for Foreign Relations Personnel Subcommittee printing in the Extensions of Remarks To hold hearings to examine the nomina- Closed business meeting to markup those section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD tions of Peter William Bodde, of Mary- provisions which fall under the sub- on Monday and Wednesday of each land, to be Ambassador to the Federal committee’s jurisdiction of the pro- week. Democratic Republic of Nepal, Piper posed National Defense Authorization Anne Wind Campbell, of the District of Act for fiscal year 2013. Meetings scheduled for Thursday, Columbia, to be Ambassador to Mon- SR–232A May 10, 2012 may be found in the Daily golia, and Dorothea-Maria Rosen, of Digest of today’s RECORD. California, to be Ambassador to the MAY 23 Federated States of Micronesia, all of 9:30 a.m. the Department of State. MEETINGS SCHEDULED Armed Services SD–419 Strategic Forces Subcommittee MAY 15 Closed business meeting to markup those MAY 17 10 a.m. provisions which fall under the sub- Finance 9:30 a.m. committee’s jurisdiction of the pro- To hold hearings to examine tax reform, Energy and Natural Resources posed National Defense Authorization focusing on what it could mean for To hold hearings to examine S. 2146, to Act for fiscal year 2013. tribes and territories. amend the Public Utility Regulatory SR–232A SD–215 Policies Act of 1978 to create a market- 2:30 p.m. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions oriented standard for clean electric en- Armed Services Primary Health and Aging Subcommittee ergy generation. Closed business meeting to markup the To hold hearings to examine the cost of SD–366 proposed National Defense Authoriza- HIV/AIDS drugs and the Prize Fund al- 10 a.m. ternative. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions tion Act for fiscal year 2013. SD–430 To hold hearings to examine creating SR–222 2:30 p.m. positive learning environments for all Intelligence students. MAY 24 To hold closed hearings to examine cer- SD–G50 9:30 a.m. tain intelligence matters. 2 p.m. Armed Services SH–219 Appropriations Closed business meeting to continue Aging Department of Defense Subcommittee markup of the proposed National De- To hold hearings to examine solving the To receive a closed briefing on proposed fense Authorization Act for fiscal year long-term unemployment crisis for budget estimates for fiscal year 2013 for 2013. older workers. European Command and Special Oper- SR–222 SD–562 ations Command Programs. 2:15 p.m. SVC–217 Indian Affairs MAY 16 2:15 p.m. To hold an oversight hearing to examine 10 a.m. Indian Affairs programs and services for native vet- Environment and Public Works To hold an oversight hearing to examine erans. Children’s Health and Environmental Re- fulfilling the Federal trust responsi- SD–628 sponsibility Subcommittee bility, focusing on the foundation of To hold hearings to examine growing the government-to-government rela- MAY 25 long-term value, focusing on corporate tionship. 9:30 a.m. environmental responsibility and inno- SD–628 Armed Services vation. Closed business meeting to continue SD–406 MAY 22 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 9:30 a.m. markup of the proposed National De- To hold hearings to examine identifying Armed Services fense Authorization Act for fiscal year opportunities for health care delivery SeaPower Subcommittee 2013. system reform, focusing on lessons Closed business meeting to markup those SR–222 from the front line. provisions which fall under the sub- SD–430 committee’s jurisdiction of the pro- JUNE 7 Homeland Security and Governmental Af- posed National Defense Authorization 2:15 p.m. fairs Act for fiscal year 2013. Indian Affairs Business meeting to consider pending SR–232A To hold an oversight hearing to examine calendar business. 11 a.m. Universal Service Fund Reform, focus- SD–342 Armed Services ing on ensuring a sustainable and con- Judiciary Readiness and Management Support Sub- nected future for native communities. To hold an oversight hearing to examine committee SD–628 the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Business meeting to markup those provi- SD–226 sions which fall under the subcommit- Veterans’ Affairs tee’s jurisdiction of the proposed Na- POSTPONEMENTS To hold hearings to examine seamless tional Defense Authorization Act for MAY 15 transition, focusing on a review of the fiscal year 2013. Integrated Disability Evaluation Sys- SD–G50 10 a.m. tem. 2 p.m. Homeland Security and Governmental Af- SH–216 Armed Services fairs 10:30 a.m. Emerging Threats and Capabilities Sub- Federal Financial Management, Govern- Appropriations committee ment Information, Federal Services, Department of Defense Subcommittee Closed business meeting to markup those and International Security Sub- To receive a closed briefing on proposed provisions which fall under the subcommittee budget estimates for fiscal year 2013 for committee’s jurisdiction of the pro- To hold hearings to examine assessing Northern Command and Southern Com- posed National Defense Authorization grants management practices at Fed- mand Programs. Act for fiscal year 2013. eral agencies. SVC–217 SR–232A SD–342

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OFFICE OF THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Senators Inhofe and Coburn, Paul William Grimm, ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR to be United States District Judge for the District Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded an of Maryland, who was introduced by Senators Mikul- oversight hearing to examine the Office of the Intel- ski and Cardin, and Mark E. Walker, to be United lectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, after re- States District Judge for the Northern District of ceiving testimony from Victoria A. Espinel, U.S. In- Florida, and Brian J. Davis, to be United States Dis- tellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, Office trict Judge for the Middle District of Florida, who of Management and Budget. were both introduced by Senators Nelson (FL) and Rubio, after the nominees testified and answered NOMINATIONS questions in their own behalf. Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nominations of Robert E. INTELLIGENCE Bacharach, of Oklahoma, to be United States Circuit Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee met in Judge for the Tenth Circuit, John E. Dowdell, to be closed session to receive a briefing on certain intel- United States District Judge for the Northern Dis- ligence matters from officials of the intelligence trict of Oklahoma, who were both introduced by community. h House of Representatives Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules Chamber Action and pass the following measures: Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 57 pub- Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act: lic bills, H.R. 5650–5651, 5653–5707; and 1 reso- H.R. 2072, amended, to reauthorize the Export-Im- lution, H. Res. 647, were introduced. Pages H2565–67 port Bank of the United States, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay Additional Cosponsors: Pages H2569–70 vote of 330 yeas to 93 nays, Roll No. 224 and Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: Pages H2460–81, H2490–91 H.R. 4966, to amend the Balanced Budget and United States-Israel Enhanced Security Coopera- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to replace tion Act of 2012: H.R. 4133, amended, to express the sequester established by the Budget Control Act the sense of Congress regarding the United States- of 2011, with an amendment (H. Rept. 112–469, Israel strategic relationship, to direct the President Pt. 1); to submit to Congress reports on United States ac- H.R. 5652, to provide for reconciliation pursuant tions to enhance this relationship and to assist in the to section 201 of the concurrent resolution on the defense of Israel, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 411 budget for fiscal year 2013 (H. Rept. 112–470); yeas to 2 nays with 9 answering ‘‘present’’, Roll No. H.R. 4235, to amend the Securities Exchange Act 225. Pages H2481–90, H2401–92 of 1934 and the Commodity Exchange Act to repeal Meeting Hour: Agreed that when the House ad- the indemnification requirements for regulatory au- journs today, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow. thorities to obtain access to swap data required to be Page H2490 provided by swaps entities under such Acts, with an amendment (H. Rept. 112–471, Pt. 1); and Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension H. Res. 648, providing for consideration of the Act of 2012: The House agreed to discharge from bill (H.R. 5652) to provide for reconciliation pursu- committee and pass H.R. 4967, to prevent the ter- ant to section 201 of the concurrent resolution on mination of the temporary office of bankruptcy the budget for fiscal year 2013 (H. Rept. 112–472). judges in certain judicial districts. Pages H2492–93 Page H2565 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agen- Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he cies Appropriations Act, 2013: The House contin- appointed Representative Harper to act as Speaker ued with consideration of H.R. 5326, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Jus- pro tempore for today. Page H2451 tice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year Recess: The House recessed at 10:51 a.m. and re- convened at 12 noon. Page H2457

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Consideration is ex- Flores amendment that prohibits funds from being pected to resume tomorrow, May 10th. used to enforce section 526 of the Energy Independ- Pages H2493–H2515, H2515–51, H2551–57 ence Security Act of 2007 (by a recorded vote of 250 Agreed to: ayes to 173 noes, Roll No. 233); Quayle amendment that prohibits funds from Pages H2509–10, H2520–21 being used to implement, administer, or enforce the Flores amendment that prohibits funds from being Equal Employment Opportunity Commission En- used to implement the National Ocean Policy devel- forcement Guidance Number 915.002 concerning oped under Executive Order 13547 (relating to the ‘‘Consideration of arrest and conviction records in stewardship of oceans, coasts, and the Great Lakes) employment decisions’’; Page H2502 (by a recorded vote of 246 ayes to 174 noes, Roll Poe amendment (No. 14 printed in the Congres- No. 234); Pages H2510–15, H2521–22 sional Record of May 8, 2012) that prohibits funds Engel amendment (No. 28 printed in the Con- from being used to enforce section 221(a) of title 13, gressional Record of May 8, 2012) that prohibits United States Code, with respect to the American funds from being used to lease or purchase new light Community Survey; Pages H2505–07 duty vehicles, for any executive fleet, or for an agen- Chaffetz amendment that prohibits funds from cy’s fleet inventory, except in accordance with Presi- being used in contravention of paragraph (1), (2), or dential Memorandum-Federal Fleet Performance, (3) of section 1001(a) of title 18, United States Code dated May 24, 2011; Pages H2523–24 (by a recorded vote of 381 ayes to 41 noes, Roll No. Walsh (IL) amendment that prohibits funds made 226); Pages H2493–96, H2516 available in this Act for the State Criminal Alien As- Blackburn amendment that prohibits funds from sistance Program from being made available to any being used to defend against any action challenging State or local government that violates section 642 any provision of Public Law 111–148 or any provi- of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant sion of title I or subtitle B of title II of Public Law Responsibility Act of 1996; Page H2524 111–152; or any amendment to a provision of law Chaffetz amendment (No. 36 printed in the Con- made by any provision described in paragraph (1) gressional Record of May 8, 2012) that prohibits (by a recorded vote of 229 ayes to 194 noes, Roll funds from being used to implement section No. 228); Pages H2498–H2500, H2517–18 36.302(c)(9) of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations; Duncan (SC) amendment (No. 38 printed in the Congressional Record of May 8, 2012) that prohibits Page H2531 funds from being used to litigate against any of the Brown (FL) amendment that increases funding, by several States on behalf of the National Labor Rela- offset, for emergency federal law enforcement assist- tions Board pertaining to secret ballot union elec- ance, as authorized by section 609M of the Justice tions (by a recorded vote of 232 ayes to 192 noes, Assistance Act of 1984, by $20,000,000; Page H2536 Roll No. 229); Pages H2501–02, H2518 Garamendi amendment that increases funding, by Garrett amendment that prohibits funds from offset, for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership being used by the Department of Justice to be a by $443,000; Pages H2537–38 party to a single or multi-state court settlement Denham amendment (No. 26 printed in the Con- where funds are removed from any residential mort- gressional Record of May 8, 2012) that prohibits gage-backed securitization trust (by a recorded vote funds from being used to implement section of 238 ayes to 185 noes, Roll No. 230); 10011(b) of Public Law 111–11; Pages H2538–39 Pages H2503–04, H2518–19 Denham amendment that prohibits funds from Schweikert amendment that prohibits funds from being used to provide services from or for the Execu- being used by the Department of Justice to bring tive Office for United States Attorneys, the United any action against any State for implementation of States Marshals Service, or employees of the Depart- a State law requiring voter identification (by a re- ment of Justice, to carry out activities located at a corded vote of 232 ayes to 190 noes, Roll No. 231); newly constructed Federal courthouse located in Los Pages H2504–05, H2519–20 Angeles, California; Pages H2539–41 Webster amendment that prohibits funds from Huelskamp amendment (No. 24 printed in the being used to conduct the survey, conducted by the Congressional Record of May 8, 2012) that prohibits Secretary of Commerce, commonly referred to as the funds from being used in contravention of the De- ‘‘American Community Survey’’ (by a recorded vote fense of Marriage Act (by a recorded vote of 245 of 232 ayes to 190 noes, Roll No. 232) (agreed by ayes to 171 noes, Roll No. 235); unanimous consent to vacate the earlier proceedings Pages H2547–51, H2551–52 by which the amendment was agreed to by voice Landry amendment that prohibits funds from vote); Pages H2507–09, H2520 being used to implement a proposed rule for turtle

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Pages H2541–43, H2556–57 Roll No. 237); Pages H2523, H2553 Withdrawn: Cravaack amendment (No. 7 printed in the Con- Lee amendment that was offered and subsequently gressional Record of May 7, 2012) that prohibits withdrawn that would have increased funding, by funds from being used to carry out the activities of offset, for Community Oriented Policing Services the Climate Change Education program of the Na- Programs by $177,087,000 and Pages H2500–01 tional Science Foundation (by a recorded vote of 238 Broun (GA) amendment that was offered and sub- ayes to 188 noes, Roll No. 241); and sequently withdrawn that would have prohibited Pages H2535–36, H2555–56 funds from being used to carry out or enforce section Flake amendment that prohibits funds from being 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Pages H2544–47 used to carry out the functions of the Political H. Res. 643, the rule providing for consideration Science Program in the Division of Social and Eco- of the measure, was agreed to yesterday, May 8th. nomic Sciences of the Directorate for Social, Behav- ioral, and Economic Sciences of the National Science Presidential Message: Read a message from the Foundation (by a recorded 218 ayes to 208 noes, President wherein he notified Congress that the na- Roll No. 243). Pages H2543–44, H2557 tional emergency declared with respect to the actions Rejected: of the Government of Syria is to continue in effect Tierney amendment that sought to increase fund- beyond May 11, 2012—referred to the Committee ing, by offset, for the John R. Justice Prosecutors on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. and Defenders program by $10,000,000 (by a re- Doc. 112–107). Page H2460 corded vote of 160 ayes to 260 noes, Roll No. 227); Senate Message: Message received from the Senate Pages H2496–98, H2516–17 by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the Rohrabacher amendment that sought to prohibit House today appears on page H2460. funds from being used, with respect to the States of Senate Referral: S. 743 was referred to the Com- Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Dis- mittees on Oversight and Government Reform, Per- trict of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Michi- manent Select Committee on Intelligence, and gan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Homeland Security. Page H2558 Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington to prevent such States from implementing their own Amendments: Amendments ordered printed pursu- State laws that authorize the use, distribution, pos- ant to the rule appear on pages H2570. session, or cultivation of medical marijuana (by a re- Quorum Calls—Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes and corded vote of 163 ayes to 262 noes, Roll No. 238); 18 recorded votes developed during the proceedings Pages H2524–29, H2553–54 of today and appear on pages H2490–91, Lewis (GA) amendment that sought to prohibit H2491–92, H2516, H2516–17, H2517–18, H2518, funds from being used for the purpose of closing the H2518–19, H2519–20, H2520, H2520–21, regional field offices of the Antitrust Division of the H2521–22, H2551–52, H2552–53, H2553, Department of Justice (by a recorded vote of 189 H2553–54, H2554–55, H2555, H2555–56, ayes to 235 noes, Roll No. 239); H2556–57, and H2557. There were no quorum Pages H2529–31, H2554–55 calls.

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Committee on the Judiciary: business meeting to consider Joint Meetings S. 2276, to permit Federal officers to remove cases involv- No joint committee meetings were held. ing crimes of violence to Federal court, S. 2554, to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe f Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authorization of the COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THURSDAY, Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program through fis- MAY 10, 2012 cal year 2017, and the nominations of David Medine, of Maryland, to be Chairman, James Xavier Dempsey, of (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) California, Elisebeth Collins Cook, of Illinois, Rachel L. Senate Brand, of Iowa, and Patricia M. Wald, of the District of Columbia, all to be a Member of the Privacy and Civil Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Depart- Liberties Oversight Board, 10 a.m., SD–226. ment of Defense, to receive a closed briefing on proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2013 for Pacific Com- House mand Programs, 10:30 a.m., SVC–217. Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Readiness Committee on Agriculture: Subcommittee on Department and Management Support, to hold hearings to examine Operations, Oversight, and Credit, hearing entitled ‘‘For- current readiness of U.S. forces in review of the Defense mulation of the 2012 Farm Bill: Credit Programs’’, 10 Authorization request for fiscal year 2013 and the Future a.m., 1300 Longworth. Years Defense Program, 10 a.m., SR–232A. Committee on Energy and Commerce: Full Committee, con- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: to tinued markup of H.R. 5651, the ‘‘Food and Drug Ad- hold hearings to examine the nominations of Patricia K. ministration Reform Act of 2012’’, 10 a.m., 2123 Ray- Falcone, of California, to be an Associate Director of the burn. Office of Science and Technology Policy, Executive Office Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Inter- of the President, Marietta S. Robinson, of Michigan, to national Monetary Policy and Trade, hearing entitled be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Com- ‘‘The Costs and Consequences of Dodd-Frank Section mission, and William P. Doyle, of Pennsylvania, and 1502: Impacts on America and the Congo’’, 10 a.m., Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr., of Maryland, both to be a Fed- 2128 Rayburn. eral Maritime Commissioner, 10 a.m., SR–253. Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Courts, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: to hold hear- Commercial and Administrative Law, hearing on H.R. ings to examine S. 2374, to amend the Helium Act to 4369, the ‘‘Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency ensure the expedient and responsible draw-down of the (FACT) Act of 2012’’, 9:30 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. Federal Helium Reserve in a manner that protects the in- Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Com- terests of private industry, the scientific, medical, and in- mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Where Are All the Watchdogs? dustrial communities, commercial users, and Federal Addressing Inspector General Vacancies’’, 9:30 a.m., agencies, 9:30 a.m., SD–366. 2154 Rayburn. Committee on Finance: to hold hearings to examine Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Subcommittee Medicare physician payments, focusing on understanding on Energy and Environment, hearing entitled ‘‘Sup- the past so we can envision the future, 10 a.m., SD–215. porting American Jobs and the Economy through Ex- Committee on Foreign Relations: to hold hearings to exam- panded Energy Production: Challenges and Opportunities ine the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), fo- of Unconventional Resources Technology’’, 9:30 a.m., cusing on Chicago and beyond, 10 a.m., SD–419. 2318 Rayburn. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: to House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Full hold hearings to examine helping the middle class bal- Committee, hearing on ongoing intelligence activities, 9 ance work and family, 10 a.m., SD–430. a.m., HVC–304. This is a closed hearing.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Thursday, May 10 9 a.m., Thursday, May 10

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Thursday: The Majority Leader will be Program for Thursday: Complete consideration of H.R. recognized. 5326—Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. Consideration of H.R. 5652— Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012 (Sub- ject to a Rule).

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Doyle, Michael F., Pa., E741, E746 Perlmutter, Ed, Colo., E737, E739, E740, E741, E741, Duncan, John J., Tenn., E744 E742, E744, E745 Bachmann, Michele, Minn., E754 Filner, Bob, Calif., E743, E746 Pierluisi, Pedro R., Puerto Rico, E751 Baldwin, Tammy, Wisc., E746 Foxx, Virginia, N.C., E742, E753 Rangel, Charles B., N.Y., E752 Barletta, Lou, Pa., E753 Guthrie, Brett, Ky., E747 Reyes, Silvestre, Tex., E754 Berman, Howard L., Calif., E737 Hinchey, Maurice D., N.Y., E747 Richardson, Laura, Calif., E740 Biggert, Judy, Ill., E742 Hirono, Mazie K., Hawaii, E754 Rivera, David, Fla., E755 Bishop, Sanford D., Jr., Ga., E738 Hultgren, Randy, Ill., E739 Roybal-Allard, Lucille, Calif., E741 Blumenauer, Earl, Ore., E749 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E755 Sarbanes, John P., Md., E745 Boustany, Charles W., Jr., La., E744 Kind, Ron, Wisc., E738 Schweikert, David, Ariz., E747 Brady, Kevin, Tex., E751 Kucinich, Dennis J., Ohio, E746 Stark, Fortney Pete, Calif., E739 Brady, Robert A., Pa., E746 LoBiondo, Frank A., N.J., E744 Sutton, Betty, Ohio, E755 Burgess, Michael C., Tex., E737, E738 Long, Billy, Mo., E749, E754 Thompson, Bennie G., Miss., E737, E740, E742, E747 Burton, Dan, Ind., E750 Luetkemeyer, Blaine, Mo., E739, E747 Tierney, John F., Mass., E741 Camp, Dave, Mich., E740 Lynch, Stephen F., Mass., E744 Walden, Greg, Ore., E749 Canseco, Francisco ‘‘Quico’’, Tex., E751 McGovern, James P., Mass., E752, E754 Walz, Timothy J., Minn., E750 Capps, Lois, Calif., E747 Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E752 Wasserman Schultz, Debbie, Fla., E753 Carson, Andre´, Ind., E738 Miller, George, Calif., E748 Whitfield, Ed, Ky., E743 Connolly, Gerald E., Va., E743 Nadler, Jerrold, N.Y., E748 Wilson, Frederica S., Fla., E753 Critz, Mark S., Pa., E742 Pence, Mike, Ind., E753 Wolf, Frank R., Va., E751

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