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Vol. 160 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2014 No. 88 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was ington to the Fifth Congressional Dis- Governor Corbett made a disaster dec- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- trict of Pennsylvania, I was in Ridgway laration on May 29 and also requested pore (Mr. WOMACK). for a briefing by borough manager, loan and grant assistance from the f Colonel Kim Zimmerman. Our mission Small Business Administration. Fortu- was to analyze the scope of the dam- nately, the disaster designation was DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO age, coordinate all levels of govern- granted, and I offer the commitment TEMPORE ment, and determine the best and most from my offices and staff to assist busi- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- efficient path forward to bring relief to nesses and homeowners who have been fore the House the following commu- those in need. affected the resources to assist with nication from the Speaker: The colonel, his staff, and the fire de- their claims. WASHINGTON, DC, partment did an outstanding job con- f sidering that the Clarion River rose June 9, 2014. END HUNGER NOW I hereby appoint the Honorable STEVE from the normal 3 feet level to greater WOMACK to act as Speaker pro tempore on than 21 feet in a few hours. Despite The SPEAKER pro tempore. The this day. record flooding, there was no loss of Chair recognizes the gentleman from JOHN A. BOEHNER, life and no injuries. This fact is re- Massachusetts (Mr. MCGOVERN) for 5 Speaker of the House of Representatives. markable given that 100 citizens had to minutes. f be evacuated by boat and a total of 500, Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, over and over again, House Republicans MORNING-HOUR DEBATE including land evacuation. I returned to Ridgway the next day complain about Federal spending, espe- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- to walk the streets to talk with resi- cially when it comes to our Nation’s ant to the order of the House of Janu- dents and offer my support to the resi- premier antihunger safety net pro- ary 7, 2014, the Chair will now recog- dents and businesses dealing with gram, a program known as SNAP. They nize Members from lists submitted by losses and damages caused by this dev- say the program is too big, that it is the majority and minority leaders for astating flooding. bloated and it is full of fraud, waste, morning-hour debate. During my 2 days on the scene, I wit- and abuse. These claims are patently The Chair will alternate recognition nessed heroes in action: fire depart- false and have been dispelled over and between the parties, with each party ment volunteers who had been on the over again. But there is something else limited to 1 hour and each Member job almost 48 hours with little or no missing from the House Republicans’ other than the majority and minority sleep; borough employees who refused attacks on SNAP—a plan to respon- leaders and the minority whip limited to be sent home after multiple shifts; sibly shrink the program. to 5 minutes, but in no event shall de- neighbors who took time from their Now, of course, House Republicans bate continue beyond 1:50 p.m. own cleanups to assist their neighbors; have many irresponsible plans to re- f and church organizations that traveled duce SNAP spending. They want to from surrounding counties to help the make it harder and more costly for ELK COUNTY FLOODING community begin to put the pieces States to administer the program. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The back together. They want to prevent people who have Chair recognizes the gentleman from Mr. Speaker, the actions that I ob- served their time in prison from being Pennsylvania (Mr. THOMPSON) for 5 served those days in Ridgway is one of able to receive SNAP benefits. And minutes. the many reasons that I am proud to they want to prevent those struggling Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. call this area my home, and I am proud with drug addiction from being able to Mr. Speaker, in May, the citizens of to represent the Pennsylvania Fifth receive SNAP benefits. In other words, Ridgway, Elk County, Pennsylvania, District. they want to deny food to hungry peo- experienced a devastating flood. I rise I want to thank Governor Tom ple. today to express my sincere apprecia- Corbett for his immediate presence and Not one of these ideas is thoughtful tion to the first responders, the bor- the work of the Pennsylvania Emer- or responsible. But, Mr. Speaker, there ough employees, and the Ridgway citi- gency Management Agency, along with is a way to reduce SNAP spending in a zens who came to the aid of their the visit by Lieutenant Governor responsible way that doesn’t take food neighbors. Cawley. away from hungry people. It is simple, On Friday, May 23, following the Now, based on the joint county, mu- it is noncontroversial, and it makes a flood and upon my return from Wash- nicipal, and State recommendations, lot of sense. Mr. Speaker, the best way

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The real value of today’s min- cut SNAP spending by $4.6 billion per AFTER RECESS imum wage is less than two-thirds of year, and 3.5 million people will be able The recess having expired, the House what it was in 1968. The result of such to stop relying on SNAP simply be- was called to order by the Speaker at a low minimum wage is that many full- cause they are earning more in every noon. paycheck they take home. It will help time workers live in poverty and have f to rely on public assistance programs end hunger now. This is a good, com- in order to make ends meet. monsense way to reduce SNAP spend- PRAYER Now, I am a cosponsor of the bill to ing and make people’s lives better. The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick raise the Federal minimum wage to We should increase the minimum J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: $10.10 an hour. Doing so wouldn’t just wage today. I call on the Republican Eternal God, we give You thanks for result in increased wages for American leadership to schedule a vote. Increas- giving us another day. workers, although that is the most im- ing the minimum wage is the right We ask Your blessing upon the men portant result. Raising the minimum thing to do. If we want to end hunger and women of this, the people’s House. wage to $10.10 would cut SNAP spend- now, we need to make sure that people Keep them aware of Your presence as ing by $4.6 billion a year—$4.6 billion a who work ought not to have to live in they face the tasks of this day, that no year. poverty. burden be too heavy, no duty too dif- That is an amazing figure, Mr. f ficult, and no work too wearisome. Speaker, and that reduction in spend- APEX HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION Help them, and indeed help us all, to ing comes simply because people would obey Your law, to do Your will, and to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The earn enough money to buy their own walk in Your way. Grant that they Chair recognizes the gentleman from food. Imagine that. By increasing peo- might be good in thought, gracious in North Carolina (Mr. HOLDING) for 5 ple’s wages, we reduce the number of word, generous in deed, and great in minutes. spirit. people relying on Federal assistance. Mr. HOLDING. Mr. Speaker, yester- A recent study commissioned by the Make this a glorious day in which all day I had the honor of attending the Center for American Progress docu- are glad to be alive, eager to work, and Apex High School graduation cere- ready to serve You, our great Nation, ments this. It shows that SNAP bene- mony, where 556 seniors received their and all our fellow brothers and sisters. fits decline 30 cents for every $1 in- diplomas. crease in family earnings. This report I was impressed, Mr. Speaker, to hear May all that is done this day be done goes on to show that a 10 percent in- about their accomplishments while at for Your greater honor and glory. Amen. crease in the minimum wage reduces Apex High. These seniors played on SNAP enrollment by between 2.4 per- sports teams that were a part of 18 con- f cent and 3.2 percent and reduces SNAP ference championships and five State THE JOURNAL spending by 1.9 percent. That means championships, including men’s bas- that 3.5 million Americans would be The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- ketball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- cut from SNAP not because of some ar- volleyball, swimming, and track and bitrary or hurtful policy but because ceedings and announces to the House field. his approval thereof. they earn enough so they don’t need Their achievements were not limited SNAP any longer. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- to sports. The marching bands, chorus nal stands approved. Mr. Speaker, this is just good, plain and orchestra, and theater have all common sense. We should be doing been recognized for their talents. The f more to bridge the income inequality Apex High School DECA club, which PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE gap. We should be doing everything we prepares students with unique opportu- The SPEAKER. Will the gentle- can to make sure that people are earn- nities for leadership and entrepreneur- woman from North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) ing as much as they can so that they ship in future careers, has been recog- come forward and lead the House in the do not need to rely on Federal pro- nized statewide and nationally, Mr. Pledge of Allegiance. grams like SNAP or Medicaid. Speaker. Apex High’s Academy of In- Ms. FOXX led the Pledge of Alle- And, quite frankly, we shouldn’t be formation Technology was also named giance as follows: talking about a minimum wage, Mr. as the top academy in the country by Speaker. We should be talking about a I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the the National Academy Foundation. United States of America, and to the Repub- living wage. Just look at my hometown The graduating class was out- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, of Worcester, Massachusetts. The min- standing academically, as well, earning indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. imum wage is $8 an hour. But a living over $3.9 million in scholarships to f wage for two childless adults is just some of the best universities in the RETURN TO THE CONSTITUTION under $15 an hour, and it rises to $18.30 country. for two adults with one child. Now, This time of year, Mr. Speaker, there (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- while I support an increase in min- are hundreds of thousands of graduates mission to address the House for 1 imum wage to $10.10 an hour, that is across the Nation. It is a very special minute.) not going to cut it for a family of and significant time for many. For Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, over $1 bil- three. these students, this means ending one lion in Federal grants have been wast- That is why I am encouraged by what chapter and beginning a new one. I con- ed on poorly functioning State the city of Seattle has done. They re- gratulate all the seniors at Apex High ObamaCare exchanges, including a re- sponsibly raised their minimum wage School and across the country on their ported $655 million for three exchanges to $15 an hour, an increase phased in commendable achievements and wish that have been completely shut down. over the next 6 years. That is essen- them the best of luck in their future These failed Web sites fit into a long tially the average national living wage. endeavors. line of government information tech- While I believe our effort to raise the f nology projects that are over budget Federal minimum wage to $10.10 is a and underperforming. good one and is the right policy, I be- RECESS Repeated attempts to build an elec- lieve we need to think bigger and bold- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tronic system that would allow the De- er. Seattle passed its increase with the ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair fense Department and the VA to share

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With the Internet’s growing role Colonel Joe. We will miss you. istration is cooperative and forth- in nearly all commerce and commu- f coming as we investigate yet another nication, this is yet another reason to aspect of the Affordable Care Act that HONORING MR. JUDE HARRINGTON stop expanding the reach of the bu- instead of helping is hurting patients, reaucracy and return our government (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania doctors, and hospitals and putting a to its constitutionally defined limits. asked and was given permission to ad- strain on our system. f dress the House for 1 minute and to re- f vise and extend his remarks.) RECOGNIZING THE EFFORTS OF Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. COMMUNICATION FROM THE LAUREN DABERKOW AND DAW- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. CLERK OF THE HOUSE SON PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT IN Jude Harrington, supervisory park The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. LEXINGTON, NEBRASKA ranger at the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- THOMPSON of Pennsylvania) laid before (Mr. SMITH of Nebraska asked and neers Raystown Lake, located in Hun- the House the following communica- was given permission to address the tingdon County of the Pennsylvania tion from the Clerk of the House of House for 1 minute.) Fifth Congressional District. Representatives: Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speak- Mr. Harrington has been recognized OFFICE OF THE CLERK, er, I rise today to recognize the efforts as the recipient of the 2014 American HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, of Lauren Daberkow, a retired me- Recreation Coalition’s Legends Award. Washington, DC, June 6, 2014. chanic at Dawson Public Power Dis- For the past 30 years, Mr. Har- Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, trict in Lexington, Nebraska. For the rington’s efforts have significantly Speaker, House of Representatives, third year in a row, Lauren traveled to contributed to the improvement of vis- Washington, DC. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- Caracol, Haiti, as part of a rural elec- itor recreational experiences and the mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of trification project through the Na- enhancement of environmental, social, the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- tional Rural Electric Cooperative Asso- health, and economic benefits for peo- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- ciation. ple of all ages and backgrounds. sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Each year, Lauren transports the Jude’s leadership helped to make June 5, 2014 at 5:05 p.m.: supplies necessary to service utility Raystown Lake a national tourism des- That the Senate passed S. 1044. trucks, addresses maintenance con- tination through facility upgrades, co- With best wishes, I am Sincerely, cerns, and then offers hands-on train- ordination of widely publicized special KAREN L. HAAS, ing so local staff can address such events, and a strong partnership pro- Clerk of the House. issues in the future. gram. f While only 13 percent of the people in Jude is a founding member of the Haiti have regular access to elec- Friends of Raystown Lake and a long- TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND tricity, when this project is linked to time adviser, which has led to more URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND RE- other electrification efforts, approxi- than $1.7 million in partnership con- LATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- mately 20,000 customers over the next 3 tributions. TIONS ACT, 2015 years will have access to electricity. Mr. Speaker, without Mr. Har- GENERAL LEAVE Electricity can improve the quality of rington’s high standards, customers Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I ask life through access to vital services and the surrounding community would unanimous consent that all Members like health care, education, and clean not have such high quality camping fa- may have 5 legislative days in which to water. cilities, roadways, trails, boat revise and extend their remarks and in- For this reason, I thank Mr. launches, and beaches to enjoy. He is a clude extraneous material on H.R. 4745, Daberkow and the National Rural Elec- true professional, leader, and team and that I may include tabular mate- tric Cooperative Association for their member. rial on the same. efforts to electrify communities Congratulations, Jude, for your com- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there around the world. mitment to excellence as the 2014 Leg- objection to the request of the gen- f ends Award winner. tleman from Iowa? REMEMBERING COLONEL JOE f There was no objection. HART OF PEA RIDGE, ARKANSAS ER VISITS INCREASING AS A The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- RESULT OF THE ACA ant to House Resolution 604 and rule (Mr. WOMACK asked and was given XVIII, the Chair declares the House in permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. BURGESS asked and was given the Committee of the Whole House on minute.) permission to address the House for 1 the state of the Union for the consider- Mr. WOMACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise minute and to revise and extend his re- ation of the bill, H.R. 4745. today in remembrance of a member of marks.) The Chair appoints the gentleman the Greatest Generation—Colonel Joe Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, imagine from North Carolina (Mr. HOLDING) to Hart of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, who you have a medical emergency, you preside over the Committee of the passed away on May 23 at the age of 93. show up at the emergency department Whole. Colonel Joe was known for many of your hospital, and you are treated in things. He was a decorated World War the waiting room. That is exactly what b 1409 II hero, a B–17 pilot, a POW, a partici- is happening in hospitals all over IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE pant in January 1945’s infamous Death America. Overcrowding has become a Accordingly, the House resolved March, a Purple Heart recipient, a test reality. itself into the Committee of the Whole pilot for Boeing, a patent holder, and A recent report by the American Col- House on the state of the Union for the the author of a book, ‘‘The Hart Die- lege of Emergency Medicine showed consideration of the bill (H.R. 4745) tary Procedure.’’ He was a father and that more than half of all ER doctors making appropriations for the Depart- grandfather, a local radio commen- have reported this trend. It is ironic ments of Transportation, Housing and tator, and a frequent caller to my of- that the main pillar of the Affordable Urban Development, and related agen- fice. Care Act, which was an increase in pa- cies for the fiscal year ending Sep- Colonel Joe was not shy about his tients’ access to care, is exactly the op- tember 30, 2015, and for other purposes, strong opinions, and his many visits to posite of what is happening. with Mr. HOLDING in the chair.

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Mr. Chair- such time as he may consume to the for veterans’ housing vouchers. man, I am pleased that we are begin- gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. ROG- Lastly, Community Development ning consideration of H.R. 4745, the fis- ERS). Block Grants have been held consistent cal year 2015 Transportation, Housing Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Chair- with last year’s funding level. and Urban Development, and Related man, I thank the gentleman for yield- As I said before, to balance out the Agencies Appropriations bill. ing me this time. important increases in the bill and to I also want to thank Chairman I rise, obviously, in great support of factor in the reductions in FHA re- LATHAM for his work on this bill. He this bill. This is the fourth of the 12 ap- ceipts, cuts to lower-priority programs has been a good friend throughout the propriations bills that I hope to bring were necessary. For instance, the bill years and has been a great chairman to the floor before August. It continues reduces Amtrak by $193 million below over these last few years on this sub- to move the ball down the field toward last year and places strict policy re- committee. I really have enjoyed his our goal of completing all of our appro- forms on how tax dollars are spent on friendship. I enjoy working with him, priations work on time within the this service. and I thank him for all the courtesies framework of the Ryan-Murray budget We also reduced TIGER grants by he has extended to me. deal. $500 million below last year’s level and I also want to thank the staff—the The bill contains a fiscally respon- mandated that these funds address our staff on the majority and the staff on sible level of discretionary funding—$52 most critical transportation needs— the minority side. They have worked billion for the important Departments road, highway, and bridge construction well together over these last few of Transportation and Housing and and improvement. None of these funds months to bring this bill on the floor. Urban Development, agencies that sup- under this bill will go toward non- On paper, this bill appears to be near- port critical transportation infrastruc- essential purposes, like streetscaping. ly $1.2 billion higher than the fiscal ture, safety, and housing assistance Overall, Mr. Chairman, this is a good year 2014 enacted level. However, the programs. bill. It will address our most imme- sharp differences between OMB and With this bill in particular, we had to diate infrastructure needs and provides CBO on the receipt estimates for the make some smart but difficult deci- our most vulnerable citizens with hous- FHA loan program mean that this bill sions, as Mr. PASTOR and Chairman ing. is actually $1.8 billion lower—lower LATHAM have said. Although the 302(b) Before I close my remarks, Mr. than the FY 2014 bill. allocation is $1.2 billion more than last Chairman, I want to say a few words As a result, many programs are fro- year, when technical adjustments are about the coauthors of this bill—Chair- zen at last year’s level. Deep cuts were taken into account, it is more than $1 man LATHAM and the ranking member, made to Amtrak, cuts were made to billion below the current level. As Mr. PASTOR. As you know, this will be grants for new transit systems, HUD’s Chairman LATHAM and Mr. PASTOR their last T-HUD bill before they leave HOME program, and HUD’s program to have described, this is due to a consid- us at the end of the year for greener reduce the hazards of lead and other erable drop in Federal Housing Admin- pastures. household toxins have been reduced. istration receipts that are used as off- These two men have been great as- On a positive note, the bill addresses sets within this legislation. sets to our committee, for their exper- many of the important safety functions As a result, this bill, by necessity, tise, their willingness to work to- of the Department of Transportation. strikes a fine balance between fiscal re- gether, and their great attitudes; and straint and targeted investment in pro- we are going to miss them greatly. b 1415 grams that will boost our economy, im- Their swan song, this bill, is a fine For example, this bill provides strong prove our quality of life, and provide achievement, a capstone on two accom- funding for the programs and activities housing options to those Americans plished careers. of the Federal Aviation Administra- most in need. I want to thank them both for their tion. It will allow the FAA to continue One of our chief priorities in this bill hard work on this bill and others to hire and train new controllers that is providing key infrastructure pro- through the years and for their con- were lost due to sequestration. grams with the funding needed to keep tributions to the Appropriations Com- The bill also ensures that the FAA our economy moving. The bill provides mittee and the House and the Nation. will be able to continue to make im- $40.26 billion from the highway trust My friend Mr. LATHAM and I have la- portant investments to modernize our fund for the Federal highway program bored together on this committee for a aging air traffic control system. for road investments, the same as the good while—18 years, TOM says—and we With regard to housing programs, the current level and contingent on the en- have been friends all along. We served Community Development Block Grants actment of new transportation author- together on the Commerce, Justice, program is adequately funded, and the ization legislation. It also includes Science Subcommittee for many, many chairman has worked to ensure that funding to help communities build, years, among others, and I have tenants in assisted housing can retain maintain, and keep safe their mass learned to respect Chairman LATHAM. their housing. transit systems. He is a great personal friend whom I The administration’s Statement of Smooth, efficient, and safe air travel treasure greatly. Mr. PASTOR, the same Administration Policy makes it clear is another priority in this bill. We en- way—we have worked together on this that this bill needs improvement be- sured that we provided full funding for committee for a number of years as fore President Obama will sign it into air traffic control personnel, including well. We have tried to serve the Nation law. controllers and safety inspectors. We and the Congress as best we could, and As we consider the bill over the next are investing in the future of air travel these two gentlemen have done great few days, I hope that we can prevent as well, helping to ease future conges- work on behalf of the American people. further cuts to important transpor- tion and reduce delays by fully funding This is a tough bill. It is a good bill, tation and housing programs, and I NextGen. but it is a tough bill. They had to also hope that we can defeat legislative To protect every American who uses squeeze some oversized feet into some provisions that will only weaken this or lives near our roads, airways, pipe- undersized shoes, given the allocation bill’s chances for enactment. lines, and waterways, we increased that they had to work with, but they Finally, Mr. Chairman, I would like funding for important transportation came through with flying colors. to point out to my colleagues that the safety programs. So I enthusiastically urge my col- Senate allocation for this bill is nearly Within the Department of Housing leagues in the House to vote for this $2.4 billion higher than this bill. I hope and Urban Development, we ensured bill because it is the best we can do,

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We have worked reach efforts related to incident re- Secretary for Administration; not to exceed together for many years, and over sponse, along with report language $2,000,000 shall be available for the Office of those years, we have been able to do that directs the Department of Trans- Public Affairs; not to exceed $1,700,000 shall appropriations bills and also developed portation to update emergency spill re- be available for the Office of the Executive a great friendship. Thank you, Chair- sponse plans for rail crude oil spills, Secretariat; not to exceed $1,400,000 shall be man ROGERS. improve first responder training proto- available for the Office of Small and Dis- I yield such time as she may consume cols for spill incidents, and finalize a advantaged Business Utilization; not to ex- to the gentlewoman from New York ceed $10,600,000 shall be available for the Of- rule for improving safety standards for fice of Intelligence, Security, and Emergency (Mrs. LOWEY). crude oil tank cars, like the DOT–111, Response; and not to exceed $15,500,000 shall Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I thank by the end of September. be available for the Office of the Chief Infor- Chairman LATHAM and Ranking Mem- I would be remiss if I didn’t note my mation Officer: Provided, That the Secretary ber PASTOR for their outstanding serv- objection to the inclusion of riders on of Transportation is authorized to transfer ice to the Congress and to the country. California high-speed rail and on truck funds appropriated for any office of the Of- They exemplify the spirit and history weight exemptions. These controver- fice of the Secretary to any other office of of bipartisan cooperation of the Appro- sial riders will only hinder the bill’s the Office of the Secretary: Provided further, priations Committee, and they will cer- That no appropriation for any office shall be progress through the Congress. increased or decreased by more than 5 per- tainly be missed. I wish them both the I would note for my colleagues that cent by all such transfers: Provided further, best in the next chapter of their lives. the Senate Appropriations Committee That notice of any change in funding greater I appreciate their efforts to put this marked up its transportation and hous- than 5 percent shall be submitted for ap- bill together. Their job was made all ing bill last week. The Senate bill’s al- proval to the House and Senate Committees the more difficult by much lower than location was nearly $2.4 billion higher on Appropriations: Provided further, That not expected FHA and Ginnie Mae receipts. than this bill. As a result, it addresses to exceed $60,000 shall be for allocation with- Unfortunately, I must oppose this many of the shortfalls of the bill we in the Department for official reception and representation expenses as the Secretary bill because it provides inadequate consider today. funding for our country’s highway and may determine: Provided further, That, not- It is my sincere hope that we can im- withstanding any other provision of law, ex- transit infrastructure. prove this bill in a conference with the cluding fees authorized in Public Law 107–71, Specifically, cuts to the following Senate before it is signed into law. there may be credited to this appropriation critical infrastructure programs are Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, does up to $2,500,000 in funds received in user fees: unacceptable: Amtrak’s capital fund- the gentleman from Arizona have any Provided further, That none of the funds pro- ing is decreased by $200 million below more speakers? vided in this Act shall be available for the fiscal year 2014, which will defer crit- Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair- position of Assistant Secretary for Public ical repairs; capital investment grants, man, I yield back the balance of my Affairs. which support new subway, light rail, time. b 1430 and commuter projects are $809 million Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I yield AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. MEEHAN below the request, and the bill contains back the balance of my time. Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Chair, I have an no funding for transit projects that are The CHAIR. All time for general de- amendment at the desk. in the pipeline; TIGER would receive a bate has expired. The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the paltry $100 million—while I am pleased Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be amendment. the majority included it in its bill for considered for amendment under the 5- The Clerk read as follows: the first time, the proposed level is in- minute rule. Page 2, line 13, after the dollar amount, in- sufficient; and on the housing side, During consideration of the bill for sert ‘‘(reduced by $3,000,000)’’. both HOME and the Public Housing amendment, the Chair may accord pri- Page 41, line 6, after the dollar amount, in- Capital Fund, which are vital for the ority in recognition to a Member offer- sert ‘‘(increased by $3,000,000)’’. rehabilitation and modernization of ing an amendment who has caused it to Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Chairman, I re- our country’s affordable housing stock, be printed in the designated place in serve a point of order on the gentle- face sharp decreases. the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Those man’s amendment. At $700 million, HOME is funded at amendments will be considered read. The CHAIR. A point of order is re- its lowest level since the program The Clerk will read. served. began in 1992, and the Public Housing The Clerk read as follows: The gentleman from Pennsylvania is Capital Fund is funded below the se- H.R. 4745 recognized for 5 minutes. quester level. Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Chair, my amend- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- In addition, funding wasn’t included resentatives of the United States of America in ment seeks to transfer $3 million from to support the installation of positive Congress assembled, That the following sums the Office of the Secretary of Transpor- train control, which could prevent are appropriated, out of any money in the tation salaries and expense account to deadly rail accidents like those experi- Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the the Federal Railroad Administration to enced in New York and Connecticut in Departments of Transportation, and Housing fund the use of a second car to support recent years. However, I do appreciate and Urban Development, and related agen- the inspection of crude oil routes cov- that the chairman is committed to ad- cies for the fiscal year ending September 30, ering more than 14,000 miles of track dressing this issue if additional re- 2015, and for other purposes, namely: nationwide. This funding would also be sources become available. TITLE I available to expedite implementation While I would have liked this bill to DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION of a remote automated track inspec- fully support the President’s new safe OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY tion capability to increase inspection transportation of energy products fund SALARIES AND EXPENSES mileage while reducing costs. for prevention and response activities For necessary expenses of the Office of the For more than 30 years, the Federal across all agencies at DOT that are Secretary, $103,000,000, of which not to ex- Railroad Administration’s Automated grappling with the dangers of crude oil ceed $2,600,000 shall be available for the im- Track Inspection Program has provided transport by rail, I thank the chairman mediate Office of the Secretary; not to ex- accurate track geometry data, as well for working with me to include ap- ceed $980,000 shall be available for the imme- as other track-related performance proximately $11 million for the Federal diate Office of the Deputy Secretary; not to data, to assess compliance with the exceed $19,000,000 shall be available for the Railroad Administration to support Office of the General Counsel; not to exceed Federal track safety standards. Cur- grade crossing safety improvements on $9,500,000 shall be available for the Office of rently, FRA is operating only one rail routes that transport energy prod- the Under Secretary of Transportation for ATIP car for inspections. My amend- ucts and the hiring of safety staff to Policy; not to exceed $12,500,000 shall be ment would enable the FRA to add an

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5089 additional car to support safety inspec- of budget authority or outlays in the grades to air traffic control to address tions. bill. Because the amendment offered by Navy requirements resulting from the Mr. Chairman, I realize you’re in the the gentleman from Pennsylvania pro- construction of wind farms are the re- unenviable position of allocating the poses a net increase in the level of out- sponsibility of the Department of De- difficult funding level given to you. I lays in the bill, as argued by the chair- fense and potentially those who are would like to be clear that I think you man of the Subcommittee on Appro- constructing the new wind farms. FAA and your cohorts have done a tremen- priations, it may not avail itself of would have a role in consulting with dous job in crafting a bill which truly clause 2(f) to address portions of the DOD to upgrades of air traffic control does more with less. My amendment bill not yet read. facilities, but this is typically done as seeks to match what is included in the The point of order is sustained. The a reimbursable agreement between Senate FY15 Transportation, Housing amendment is not in order. DOD and the FAA. and Urban Development bill for the AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FARENTHOLD Further, we cannot accept this offset. Automated Track Inspection Program. Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Chair, I have We have already reduced DOT salaries According to data from the Pipeline an amendment at the desk. and expenses for the Office of the Sec- and Hazardous Materials Safety Ad- The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the retary down to the level provided in ministration, more than 1.15 million amendment. fiscal year 2012. We have provided funds gallons of crude oil were spilled from The Clerk read as follows: in this account to protect transpor- railcars in 2013. Last year’s total spills Page 2, line 13, after the first dollar tation consumers, ensure safety across of 1.15 million gallons means that 99.99 amount, insert ‘‘(reduced by $6,000,000)’’. DOT programs, and provide oversight percent of shipments arrived without Page 15, line 2, after the first dollar of DOT programs to safeguard the tax- incident. But recent derailments in my amount, insert ‘‘(increased by $6,000,000)’’. payer. home State of Pennsylvania, including The CHAIR. The gentleman from I would be happy to work with the one in Westmoreland County and one Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. gentleman to ensure the FAA has an in my district of Philadelphia, have Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Chair, I rise appropriate partner to help in address- made us all keenly aware of the dan- today to offer an amendment to direct ing this issue, but I must oppose the gers that train derailments can pose to $6 million to the FAA for additional gentleman’s amendment. a community. Just yesterday, a train radar technology and equipment to the I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote and yield back the carrying crude oil derailed on a bridge Standard Terminal Arrival Route, balance of my time. outside Pittsburgh. At this moment, it called STARs, in area navigation. This Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair, I is dangling off the track and over the additional radar technology would be move to strike the last word. water. placed on U.S. Navy property where The CHAIR. The gentleman from Ari- Derailments are fairly uncommon. flight training operations are con- zona is recognized for 5 minutes. The sober truth is that people’s lives ducted. It is designed to mitigate the Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair, I are at risk, and we must do everything cumulative effects of electromagnetic rise in opposition to the amendment. in our power to ensure we continue to radar interference from constructed or I agree with the chairman that DOD, transport this crude in the safest man- proposed wind turbines. Department of Defense, has the pri- ner possible. Track data collected by What we have got is a problem that mary responsibility, and FAA would be ATIP is used by FRA, railroad inspec- is developing throughout the country a partner in that venture. We also tors, and Federal railroads to assist in where wind farms are interfering with agree that the reduction of salaries and assured track safety. the ability of our radar to track planes. expenses below the FY 2014 level—we Oil has been moving by rail through This is a safety consideration. It is im- don’t know what consequences it would populous areas for decades, and indus- portant to making sure that we have have, possibly RIFs or layoffs, and so try is responding by improving safety adequately trained pilots in the Navy. for that reason, I ask opposition to the measures. It is time the Federal Gov- As we move towards more clean en- amendment. ernment do its part and increase our ergy like wind energy, it is important I yield back the balance of my time. investment in the safety inspections of that we look at some of the unintended The CHAIR. The question is on the our rail lines. consequences of these. This radar in- amendment offered by the gentleman Mr. Chairman, this program produces terference with FAA radar and radar from Texas (Mr. FARENTHOLD). results. It is not just people on one side used by the Navy in training purposes, The amendment was rejected. The CHAIR. The Clerk will read. of the aisle that recognize this, but and in some instances other branches The Clerk read as follows: Congress as a whole does. Why not take of the service, is a real safety hazard. a modest increase in the funding of the This money will be used to develop RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY FRA to double their capability in per- the technology so these radars can ei- For necessary expenses related to the Of- fice of the Assistant Secretary for Research forming safety evaluations? ther be networked or additional weath- and Technology, $12,625,000, of which This amendment would make our rail er band parts of the radar can be adapt- $8,218,000 shall remain available until Sep- lines safer while reducing costs. I urge ed to mitigate the interference of these tember 30, 2017: Provided, That there may be its adoption, and I yield back the bal- wind turbines. There is a real chance credited to this appropriation, to be avail- ance of my time. that these wind farms, as more and able until expended, funds received from POINT OF ORDER more of them come online, would se- States, counties, municipalities, other public Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, the verely impact radar operations authorities, and private sources for expenses amendment is very well intended, but I throughout the country. incurred for training: Provided further, That It is crucial that we invest in mitiga- any reference in law, regulation, judicial make a point of order. proceedings, or elsewhere to the Research Mr. Chairman, the amendment pro- tion technologies and strategies to and Innovative Technology Administration poses to amend portions of the bill not make renewable energy products even shall continue to be deemed to be a reference yet read. more compatible with our Naval train- to the Office of the Assistant Secretary for The amendment may not be consid- ing and FAA operations, and the time Research and Technology of the Department ered en bloc under clause 2(f) of rule to act is now. I urge my colleagues to of Transportation. XXI because the amendment proposes adopt this amendment. NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS to increase the level of outlays in the I yield back the remainder of my For capital investments in surface trans- bill. time. portation infrastructure, $100,000,000, to re- Therefore, Mr. Chairman, I ask for a Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chair, I rise in op- main available through September 30, 2017: ruling of the Chair. position to the amendment. Provided, That the Secretary of Transpor- The CHAIR. Does any Member wish The CHAIR. The gentleman from tation shall distribute funds provided under Iowa is recognized for 5 minutes. this heading as discretionary grants to be to be heard on the point of order? If awarded to a State, local government, or a not, the Chair will rule. Mr. LATHAM. The purpose of the collaboration among such entities on a com- To be considered en bloc pursuant to amendment is to provide funding for petitive basis for projects that will have a clause 2(f) of rule XXI, an amendment Navy operations that might be affected significant impact on the Nation, a metro- must not propose to increase the levels by new and existing wind turbines. Up- politan area, or a region: Provided further,

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Mr. Chair, I have an ture investments: Provided further, That the shall be transferred to the Working Capital amendment at the desk. Secretary may use up to 10 percent of the Fund without majority approval of the The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the funds made available under this heading for Working Capital Fund Steering Committee amendment. the purpose of paying the subsidy and admin- and approval of the Secretary: Provided fur- The Clerk read as follows: istrative costs of projects eligible for Federal ther, That no assessments may be levied Page 10, strike lines 12 through 14. credit assistance under chapter 6 of title 23, against any program, budget activity, sub- United States Code, if the Secretary finds activity or project funded by this Act unless The CHAIR. The gentleman from that such use of the funds would advance the notice of such assessments and the basis Minnesota is recognized for 5 minutes. purposes of this paragraph: Provided further, therefor are presented to the House and Sen- Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Chairman, I rise That in distributing funds provided under ate Committees on Appropriations and are today in support of an amendment this heading, the Secretary shall take such approved by such Committees. which I am offering with Representa- measures so as to ensure an equitable geo- MINORITY BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER tives SENSENBRENNER and RIBBLE of graphic distribution of funds and an appro- PROGRAM Wisconsin. I believe this amendment priate balance in addressing the needs of For the cost of guaranteed loans, $417,000, urban and rural areas: Provided further, That represents a simple, commonsense as authorized by 49 U.S.C. 332: Provided, That change to an otherwise excellent bill. a grant funded under this heading shall be such costs, including the cost of modifying not less than $2,000,000 and not greater than such loans, shall be as defined in section 502 I thank Chairman LATHAM and his $15,000,000: Provided further, That not more of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974: Pro- staff for their hard work in getting us than 20 percent of the funds made available vided further, That these funds are available here today. under this heading may be awarded to to subsidize total loan principal, any part of Mr. Chairman, current Federal law projects in a single State: Provided further, which is to be guaranteed, not to exceed prohibits Federal agencies from lob- That the Federal share of the costs for which $18,367,000. bying Congress in support of or against an expenditure is made under this heading In addition, for administrative expenses to shall be, at the option of the recipient, up to carry out the guaranteed loan program, legislation. Thanks to Representative 50 percent: Provided further, That the Sec- $596,000. SENSENBRENNER’s past leadership, Con- retary shall give priority to projects that re- MINORITY BUSINESS OUTREACH gress passed similar antilobbying lan- quire a contribution of Federal funds in For necessary expenses of Minority Busi- guage to prohibit the Department of order to complete an overall financing pack- ness Resource Center outreach activities, Transportation from lobbying State age: Provided further, That not less than 20 $3,099,000, to remain available until Sep- and local officials in 1998. percent of the funds provided under this tember 30, 2016: Provided, That, notwith- In 1997, the Government Account- heading shall be for projects located in rural standing 49 U.S.C. 332, these funds may be areas: Provided further, That for projects lo- ability Office released a report on ac- used for business opportunities related to cated in rural areas, the minimum grant size tivities undertaken by the National any mode of transportation. shall be $1,000,000 and the Secretary may in- Highway Transportation Safety Ad- crease the Federal share of costs to 80 per- PAYMENTS TO AIR CARRIERS ministration, NHTSA, to allow the cent: Provided further, That projects con- (AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND) State legislators to enact State motor- ducted using funds provided under this head- In addition to funds made available from cycle helmet laws or discourage the re- ing must comply with the requirements of any other source to carry out the essential peal of existing State laws. subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, air service program under 49 U.S.C. 41731 At the cost of tens of thousands of United States Code. through 41742, $149,000,000, to be derived from taxpayer dollars, NHTSA officials trav- FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CAPITAL the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to re- main available until expended: Provided, eled across the country to testify be- For necessary expenses for upgrading and fore State legislative committees, par- enhancing the Department of Transpor- That in determining between or among car- tation’s financial systems and re-engineering riers competing to provide service to a com- ticipated in conferences, and produced business processes, $5,000,000, to remain munity, the Secretary may consider the rel- videotapes and other printed materials available through September 30, 2016. ative subsidy requirements of the carriers: all towards the goal of weakening Provided further, That basic essential air CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVES State laws requiring motorcyclists to service minimum requirements shall not in- wear helmets. For necessary expenses for cyber security clude the 15-passenger capacity requirement initiatives, including necessary upgrades to under subsection 41732(b)(3) of title 49, NHTSA has an appropriate role to wide area network and information tech- United States Code: Provided further, That play in developing programs that pre- nology infrastructure, improvement of net- none of the funds in this Act or any other vent accidents, but Congress has made work perimeter controls and identity man- Act shall be used to enter into a new con- it clear they should not be in the busi- agement, testing and assessment of informa- tract with a community located less than 40 ness of lobbying State legislatures. Un- tion technology against business, security, miles from the nearest small hub airport be- fortunately, the Consolidated Appro- and other requirements, implementation of fore the Secretary has negotiated with the priations Act of 2014 included language Federal cyber security initiatives and infor- community over a local cost share: Provided mation infrastructure enhancements, imple- further, That none of the funds in this Act or which repealed the lobby ban, and that mentation of enhanced security controls on any other Act shall be used to provide essen- provision is carried over into this bill. network devices, and enhancement of cyber tial air service to communities in the 48 con- Allowing Federal agencies to lobby security workforce training tools, $5,000,000, tiguous States that require a rate of subsidy States would add to the severe govern- to remain available through September 30, per passenger in excess of $500 before the mental overreach, while violating the 2016. Secretary has negotiated with the commu- principles our Founding Fathers laid OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS nity over a local cost share so that the per out in the 10th Amendment. For necessary expenses of the Office of passenger subsidy does not exceed $500. The amendment I am offering today Civil Rights, $9,600,000. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS—OFFICE OF THE clarifies that Federal Government SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION PLANNING, RESEARCH, AND agencies should not be in the business DEVELOPMENT SEC. 101. None of the funds made available of lobbying State legislators. It is an in this Act to the Department of Transpor- For necessary expenses for conducting tation may be obligated for the Office of the inappropriate use of taxpayer dollars, transportation planning, research, systems Secretary of Transportation to approve as- and it violates the rights of States and development, development activities, and sessments or reimbursable agreements per- local communities to make their own making grants, to remain available until ex- taining to funds appropriated to the modal pended, $6,000,000. decisions. Just as importantly, I be- administrations in this Act, except for ac- lieve these funds can be better spent on WORKING CAPITAL FUND tivities underway on the date of enactment programs to prevent distracted driving For necessary expenses for operating costs of this Act, unless such assessments or or on educating riders and the driving and capital outlays of the Working Capital agreements have completed the normal re- public. Fund, not to exceed $181,000,000 shall be paid programming process for Congressional noti- from appropriations made available to the fication. I ask my colleagues to support this Department of Transportation: Provided, SEC. 102. The Secretary or his designee amendment, and I yield back the bal- That such services shall be provided on a may engage in activities with States and ance of my time.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5091 b 1445 placement only, in addition to amounts FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT made available by Public Law 112–95, (AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND) Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I rise $9,750,000,000 of which $8,595,000,000 shall be in support of the amendment. For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- derived from the Airport and Airway Trust vided for, for acquisition, establishment, The CHAIR. The gentleman from Fund, of which not to exceed $7,396,654,000 technical support services, improvement by Iowa is recognized for 5 minutes. shall be available for air traffic organization contract or purchase, and hire of national Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, we activities; not to exceed $1,218,458,000 shall be airspace systems and experimental facilities would be happy to accept the amend- available for aviation safety activities; not and equipment, as authorized under part A of ment, and I yield back the balance of to exceed $16,000,000 shall be available for subtitle VII of title 49, United States Code, my time. commercial space transportation activities; including initial acquisition of necessary Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair- not to exceed $762,652,000 shall be available sites by lease or grant; engineering and serv- for finance and management activities; not ice testing, including construction of test fa- man, I rise in opposition to the amend- to exceed $60,089,000 shall be available for cilities and acquisition of necessary sites by ment. NextGen and operations planning activities; lease or grant; construction and furnishing The CHAIR. The gentleman is recog- and not to exceed $296,147,000 shall be avail- of quarters and related accommodations for nized for 5 minutes. able for staff offices: Provided, That not to officers and employees of the Federal Avia- Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair- exceed 2 percent of any budget activity, ex- tion Administration stationed at remote lo- man, the gentleman’s amendment cept for aviation safety budget activity, may calities where such accommodations are not would strike a provision that has been be transferred to any budget activity under available; and the purchase, lease, or trans- this heading: Provided further, That no trans- fer of aircraft from funds available under carried in every Transportation appro- this heading, including aircraft for aviation priations bill since 2009. fer may increase or decrease any appropria- tion by more than 2 percent: Provided further, regulation and certification; to be derived Section 102 simply grants the Sec- That any transfer in excess of 2 percent shall from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, retary or his representatives the au- be treated as a reprogramming of funds $2,600,000,000, of which $463,000,000 shall re- thority to engage in activities with under section 405 of this Act and shall not be main available until September 30, 2015, and States and State legislators to consider available for obligation or expenditure ex- $2,137,000,000 shall remain available until proposals related to the reduction of cept in compliance with the procedures set September 30, 2017: Provided, That there may motorcycle fatalities. In 2012, there forth in that section: Provided further, That be credited to this appropriation funds re- not later than March 31 of each fiscal year ceived from States, counties, municipalities, were nearly 5,000 motorcycle fatalities, other public authorities, and private sources, which represented an increase of more hereafter, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall transmit to for expenses incurred in the establishment, than 7 percent over the previous year. Congress an annual update to the report sub- improvement, and modernization of national The research and expertise of the Na- mitted to Congress in December 2004 pursu- airspace systems: Provided further, That upon tional Highway Traffic Safety Admin- ant to section 221 of Public Law 108–176: Pro- initial submission to the Congress of the fis- istration can be extremely helpful to vided further, That the amount herein appro- cal year 2016 President’s budget, the Sec- State highway traffic safety agencies priated shall be reduced by $100,000 for each retary of Transportation shall transmit to the Congress a comprehensive capital invest- as they consider measures to improve day after March 31 that such report has not been submitted to the Congress: Provided fur- ment plan for the Federal Aviation Adminis- motorcycle safety. We ought to provide tration which includes funding for each any resource necessary to help States ther, That not later than March 31 of each fiscal year hereafter, the Administrator shall budget line item for fiscal years 2016 through address this important safety issue. transmit to Congress a companion report 2020, with total funding for each year of the I urge my colleagues to oppose the that describes a comprehensive strategy for plan constrained to the funding targets for amendment, and I yield back the bal- staffing, hiring, and training flight standards those years as estimated and approved by ance of my time. and aircraft certification staff in a format the Office of Management and Budget. The CHAIR. The question is on the similar to the one utilized for the controller RESEARCH, ENGINEERING, AND DEVELOPMENT amendment offered by the gentleman staffing plan, including stated attrition esti- (AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND) from Michigan (Mr. WALBERG). mates and numerical hiring goals by fiscal For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- The amendment was agreed to. year: Provided further, That the amount here- vided for, for research, engineering, and de- in appropriated shall be reduced by $100,000 The CHAIR. The Clerk will read. velopment, as authorized under part A of per day for each day after March 31 that such subtitle VII of title 49, United States Code, The Clerk read as follows: report has not been submitted to Congress: including construction of experimental fa- SEC. 103. Notwithstanding section 3324 of Provided further, That funds may be used to cilities and acquisition of necessary sites by title 31, United States Code, in addition to enter into a grant agreement with a non- lease or grant, $156,750,000, to be derived from authority provided by section 327 of title 49, profit standard-setting organization to assist the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to United States Code, the Department’s Work- in the development of aviation safety stand- remain available until September 30, 2017: ing Capital Fund is hereby authorized to pro- ards: Provided further, That none of the funds Provided, That there may be credited to this vide payments in advance to vendors that in this Act shall be available for new appli- appropriation as offsetting collections, funds are necessary to carry out the Federal tran- cants for the second career training pro- received from States, counties, municipali- sit pass transportation fringe benefit pro- gram: Provided further, That none of the ties, other public authorities, and private gram under Executive Order 13150 and sec- funds in this Act shall be available for the sources, which shall be available for ex- tion 3049 of Public Law 109–59: Provided, That Federal Aviation Administration to finalize penses incurred for research, engineering, the Department shall include adequate safe- or implement any regulation that would pro- and development. guards in the contract with the vendors to mulgate new aviation user fees not specifi- GRANTS-IN-AID FOR AIRPORTS ensure timely and high-quality performance cally authorized by law after the date of the (LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION) under the contract. enactment of this Act: Provided further, That (LIMITATION ON OBLIGATIONS) SEC. 104. The Secretary shall post on the there may be credited to this appropriation Web site of the Department of Transpor- as offsetting collections funds received from (AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND) tation a schedule of all meetings of the Cred- States, counties, municipalities, foreign au- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) it Council, including the agenda for each thorities, other public authorities, and pri- For liquidation of obligations incurred for meeting, and require the Credit Council to vate sources for expenses incurred in the pro- grants-in-aid for airport planning and devel- record the decisions and actions of each vision of agency services, including receipts opment, and noise compatibility planning meeting. for the maintenance and operation of air and programs as authorized under sub- FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION navigation facilities, and for issuance, re- chapter I of chapter 471 and subchapter I of newal or modification of certificates, includ- chapter 475 of title 49, United States Code, OPERATIONS ing airman, aircraft, and repair station cer- and under other law authorizing such obliga- (AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND) tificates, or for tests related thereto, or for tions; for procurement, installation, and For necessary expenses of the Federal processing major repair or alteration forms: commissioning of runway incursion preven- Aviation Administration, not otherwise pro- Provided further, That of the funds appro- tion devices and systems at airports of such vided for, including operations and research priated under this heading, not less than title; for grants authorized under section activities related to commercial space trans- $140,000,000 shall be for the contract tower 41743 of title 49, United States Code; and for portation, administrative expenses for re- program, of which $9,500,000 is for the con- inspection activities and administration of search and development, establishment of tract tower cost share program: Provided fur- airport safety programs, including those re- air navigation facilities, the operation (in- ther, That none of the funds in this Act for lated to airport operating certificates under cluding leasing) and maintenance of aircraft, aeronautical charting and cartography are section 44706 of title 49, United States Code, subsidizing the cost of aeronautical charts available for activities conducted by, or co- $3,200,000,000, to be derived from the Airport and maps sold to the public, lease or pur- ordinated through, the Working Capital and Airway Trust Fund and to remain avail- chase of passenger motor vehicles for re- Fund. able until expended: Provided, That none of

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the funds under this heading shall be avail- tion Administration without the prior writ- (LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION) able for the planning or execution of pro- ten approval of the Assistant Secretary for (HIGHWAY TRUST FUND) grams the obligations for which are in excess Administration of the Department of Trans- Contingent upon reauthorization, for the of $3,350,000,000 in fiscal year 2015, notwith- portation. payment of obligations incurred in carrying standing section 47117(g) of title 49, United SEC. 117. Notwithstanding any other provi- out Federal-aid Highways and highway safe- States Code: Provided further, That none of sion of law, none of the funds made available ty construction programs authorized under the funds under this heading shall be avail- under this Act or any prior Act may be used title 23, United States Code, $40,995,000,000, able for the replacement of baggage con- to implement or to continue to implement derived from the Highway Trust Fund (other veyor systems, reconfiguration of terminal any limitation on the ability of any owner or than the Mass Transit Account), to remain baggage areas, or other airport improve- operator of a private aircraft to obtain, upon available until expended. ments that are necessary to install bulk ex- a request to the Administrator of the Fed- ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS—FEDERAL plosive detection systems: Provided further, eral Aviation Administration, a blocking of HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION That notwithstanding any other provision of that owner’s or operator’s aircraft registra- SEC. 120. Contingent upon reauthorization: law, of funds limited under this heading, not tion number from any display of the Federal (a) For fiscal year 2015, the Secretary of more than $107,100,000 shall be obligated for Aviation Administration’s Aircraft Situa- Transportation shall— administration, not less than $15,000,000 shall tional Display to Industry data that is made (1) not distribute from the obligation limi- be available for the Airport Cooperative Re- available to the public, except data made tation for Federal-aid Highways— search Program, not less than $29,750,000 available to a Government agency, for the (A) amounts authorized for administrative shall be available for Airport Technology Re- noncommercial flights of that owner or oper- expenses and programs by section 104(a) of search, and $3,000,000, to remain available ator. title 23, United States Code; and until expended, shall be available and trans- SEC. 118. None of the funds in this Act shall (B) amounts authorized for the Bureau of ferred to ‘‘Office of the Secretary, Salaries be available for salaries and expenses of Transportation Statistics; and Expenses’’ to carry out the Small Com- more than 9 political and Presidential ap- (2) not distribute an amount from the obli- munity Air Service Development Program. pointees in the Federal Aviation Administra- gation limitation for Federal-aid Highways (CANCELLATION) tion. that is equal to the unobligated balance of Of the amounts authorized under sections SEC. 119. None of the funds made available amounts— 48103 and 48112 of Title 49, United States under this Act may be used to increase fees (A) made available from the Highway Code, $260,000,000 are hereby permanently pursuant to section 44721 of title 49, United Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Ac- cancelled from amounts authorized for the States Code, until the FAA provides to the count) for Federal-aid Highways and high- fiscal year ending September 30, 2015 and House and Senate Committees on Appropria- way safety construction programs for pre- prior years. tions the report related to aeronautical navi- vious fiscal years the funds for which are al- ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS—FEDERAL gation products referred to in the explana- located by the Secretary (or apportioned by AVIATION ADMINISTRATION tory statement described in section 4 of the the Secretary under sections 202 or 204 of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014. title 23, United States Code); and SEC. 110. None of the funds in this Act may (B) for which obligation limitation was be used to compensate in excess of 600 tech- SEC. 119A. None of the funds appropriated provided in a previous fiscal year; nical staff-years under the federally funded or limited by this Act may be used to change (3) determine the proportion that— research and development center contract weight restrictions or prior permission rules (A) the obligation limitation for Federal- between the Federal Aviation Administra- at Teterboro airport in Teterboro, New Jer- aid Highways, less the aggregate of amounts tion and the Center for Advanced Aviation sey. not distributed under paragraphs (1) and (2) Systems Development during fiscal year FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION of this subsection; bears to 2015. LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (B) the total of the sums authorized to be SEC. 111. None of the funds in this Act shall be used to pursue or adopt guidelines or reg- (HIGHWAY TRUST FUND) appropriated for the Federal-aid Highways and highway safety construction programs ulations requiring airport sponsors to pro- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) (other than sums authorized to be appro- vide to the Federal Aviation Administration Contingent upon reauthorization, not to without cost building construction, mainte- priated for provisions of law described in exceed $426,100,000, together with advances paragraphs (1) through (12) of subsection (b) nance, utilities and expenses, or space in air- and reimbursements received by the Federal port sponsor-owned buildings for services re- and sums authorized to be appropriated for Highway Administration, shall be paid in ac- section 119 of title 23, United States Code, lating to air traffic control, air navigation, cordance with law from appropriations made or weather reporting: Provided, That the pro- equal to the amount referred to in sub- available by this Act to the Federal Highway section (b)(13) for such fiscal year), less the hibition of funds in this section does not Administration for necessary expenses for apply to negotiations between the agency aggregate of the amounts not distributed administration and operation. In addition, under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this sub- and airport sponsors to achieve agreement not to exceed $3,248,000 shall be paid from ap- on ‘‘below-market’’ rates for these items or section; propriations made available by this Act and (4) distribute the obligation limitation for to grant assurances that require airport transferred to the Appalachian Regional sponsors to provide land without cost to the Federal-aid Highways, less the aggregate Commission in accordance with section 104 amounts not distributed under paragraphs FAA for air traffic control facilities. of title 23, United States Code. SEC. 112. The Administrator of the Federal (1) and (2), for each of the programs (other Aviation Administration may reimburse FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS than programs to which paragraph (1) ap- amounts made available to satisfy 49 U.S.C. (LIMITATION ON OBLIGATIONS) plies) that are allocated by the Secretary 41742(a)(1) from fees credited under 49 U.S.C. under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the (HIGHWAY TRUST FUND) 45303 and any amount remaining in such ac- 21st Century Act and title 23, United States count at the close of that fiscal year may be Contingent upon reauthorization, funds Code, or apportioned by the Secretary under made available to satisfy section 41742(a)(1) available for the implementation or execu- sections 202 or 204 of that title, by multi- for the subsequent fiscal year. tion of programs of Federal-aid Highways plying— SEC. 113. Amounts collected under section and highway safety construction programs (A) the proportion determined under para- 40113(e) of title 49, United States Code, shall authorized under titles 23 and 49, United graph (3); by be credited to the appropriation current at States Code, and the provisions of Public (B) the amounts authorized to be appro- the time of collection, to be merged with and Law 112–141 shall not exceed total obliga- priated for each such program for such fiscal available for the same purposes of such ap- tions of $40,256,000,000 for fiscal year 2015: year; and propriation. Provided, That the Secretary may collect and (5) distribute the obligation limitation for SEC. 114. None of the funds in this Act shall spend fees, as authorized by title 23, United Federal-aid Highways, less the aggregate be available for paying premium pay under States Code, to cover the costs of services of amounts not distributed under paragraphs subsection 5546(a) of title 5, United States expert firms, including counsel, in the field (1) and (2) and the amounts distributed under Code, to any Federal Aviation Administra- of municipal and project finance to assist in paragraph (4), for Federal-aid Highways and tion employee unless such employee actually the underwriting and servicing of Federal highway safety construction programs that performed work during the time cor- credit instruments and all or a portion of the are apportioned by the Secretary under title responding to such premium pay. costs to the Federal Government of servicing 23, United States Code (other than the SEC. 115. None of the funds in this Act may such credit instruments: Provided further, amounts apportioned for the National High- be obligated or expended for an employee of That such fees are available until expended way Performance Program in section 119 of the Federal Aviation Administration to pur- to pay for such costs: Provided further, That title 23, United States Code, that are exempt chase a store gift card or gift certificate such amounts are in addition to administra- from the limitation under subsection (b)(13) through use of a Government-issued credit tive expenses that are also available for such and the amounts apportioned under sections card. purpose, and are not subject to any obliga- 202 and 204 of that title) in the proportion SEC. 116. None of the funds in this Act may tion limitation or the limitation on adminis- that— be obligated or expended for retention bo- trative expenses under section 608 of title 23, (A) amounts authorized to be appropriated nuses for an employee of the Federal Avia- United States Code. for the programs that are apportioned under

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title 23, United States Code, to each State (2) EXCEPTION.—Obligation authority made lanes than prior to the date of imposition of for such fiscal year; bears to available under paragraph (1) shall— the toll, if— (B) the total of the amounts authorized to (A) remain available for a period of 4 fiscal (A) high-occupancy vehicles occupied by be appropriated for the programs that are years; and the number of passengers specified by the en- apportioned under title 23, United States (B) be in addition to the amount of any tity operating the toll lane may use the toll Code, to all States for such fiscal year. limitation imposed on obligations for Fed- lane without paying a toll, unless otherwise (b) EXCEPTIONS FROM OBLIGATION LIMITA- eral-aid Highways and highway safety con- specified by the appropriate county, town, TION.—The obligation limitation for Federal- struction programs for future fiscal years. municipal or other local government entity, aid Highways shall not apply to obligations (e) REDISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN AUTHORIZED or public toll road or transit authority; or under or for— FUNDS.— (B) each high-occupancy vehicle lane that (1) section 125 of title 23, United States (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days was converted to a toll lane was constructed Code; after the date of distribution of obligation as a temporary lane to be replaced by a toll (2) section 147 of the Surface Transpor- limitation under subsection (a), the Sec- lane under a plan approved by the appro- tation Assistance Act of 1978 (23 U.S.C. 144 retary shall distribute to the States any priate county, town, municipal or other local note; 92 Stat. 2714); funds (excluding funds authorized for the government entity, or public toll road or (3) section 9 of the Federal-Aid Highway program under section 202 of title 23, United transit authority. Act of 1981 (95 Stat. 1701); States Code) that— SEC. 124. None of the funds in this Act to (4) subsections (b) and (j) of section 131 of (A) are authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Transportation may be the Surface Transportation Assistance Act such fiscal year for Federal-aid Highways used to provide credit assistance unless not of 1982 (96 Stat. 2119); programs; and less than 3 days before any application ap- (5) subsections (b) and (c) of section 149 of (B) the Secretary determines will not be proval to provide credit assistance under sec- the Surface Transportation and Uniform Re- allocated to the States (or will not be appor- tions 603 and 604 of title 23, United States location Assistance Act of 1987 (101 Stat. 198); tioned to the States under section 204 of title Code, the Secretary of Transportation pro- (6) sections 1103 through 1108 of the Inter- 23, United States Code), and will not be vides notification in writing to the following modal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act available for obligation, for such fiscal year committees: the House and Senate Commit- of 1991 (105 Stat. 2027); because of the imposition of any obligation tees on Appropriations; the Committee on (7) section 157 of title 23, United States limitation for such fiscal year. Environment and Public Works and the Com- Code (as in effect on June 8, 1998); (2) RATIO.—Funds shall be distributed mittee on Banking, Housing and Urban Af- (8) section 105 of title 23, United States under paragraph (1) in the same proportion fairs of the Senate; and the Committee on Code (as in effect for fiscal years 1998 as the distribution of obligation authority Transportation and Infrastructure of the through 2004, but only in an amount equal to under subsection (a)(5). House of Representatives: Provided, That $639,000,000 for each of those fiscal years); (3) AVAILABILITY.—Funds distributed to such notification shall include, but not be (9) Federal-aid Highways programs for each State under paragraph (1) shall be limited to, the name of the project sponsor; which obligation authority was made avail- available for any purpose described in sec- a description of the project; whether credit able under the Transportation Equity Act tion 133(b) of title 23, United States Code. assistance will be provided as a direct loan, for the 21st Century (112 Stat. 107) or subse- SEC. 121. Notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302, loan guarantee, or line of credit; and the quent Acts for multiple years or to remain funds received by the Bureau of Transpor- amount of credit assistance. available until expended, but only to the ex- tation Statistics from the sale of data prod- SEC. 125. Section 127 of title 23, United tent that the obligation authority has not ucts, for necessary expenses incurred pursu- States Code, is amended by adding at the end lapsed or been used; ant to chapter 63 of title 49, United States the following: (10) section 105 of title 23, United States Code, may be credited to the Federal-aid ‘‘(j) OPERATION OF VEHICLES ON CERTAIN Code (as in effect for fiscal years 2005 Highways account for the purpose of reim- OTHER WISCONSIN HIGHWAYS.—If any segment through 2012, but only in an amount equal to bursing the Bureau for such expenses: Pro- of the United States Route 41 corridor, as de- $639,000,000 for each of those fiscal years); vided, That such funds shall be subject to the scribed in section 1105(c)(57) of the Inter- (11) section 1603 of SAFETEA–LU (23 U.S.C. obligation limitation for Federal-aid High- modal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act 118 note; 119 Stat. 1248), to the extent that ways and highway safety construction pro- of 1991, is designated as a route on the Inter- grams. funds obligated in accordance with that sec- state System, a vehicle that could operate SEC. 122. Not less than 15 days prior to tion were not subject to a limitation on obli- legally on that segment before the date of waiving, under his or her statutory author- such designation may continue to operate on gations at the time at which the funds were ity, any Buy America requirement for Fed- that segment, without regard to any require- initially made available for obligation; and eral-aid Highways projects, the Secretary of ment under subsection (a). (12) section 119 of title 23, United States Transportation shall make an informal pub- ‘‘(k) LONGER COMBINATION VEHICLES IN Code (as in effect for fiscal years 2013 and lic notice and comment opportunity on the IDAHO.—No limit or other prohibition under 2014, but only in an amount equal to intent to issue such waiver and the reasons this section, except as provided in this sub- $639,000,000 for each of those fiscal years); therefor: Provided, That the Secretary shall section, applies to a longer combination ve- and provide an annual report to the House and hicle operating on a segment of the Inter- (13) section 119 of title 23, United States Senate Committees on Appropriations on state System in Idaho if such vehicle— Code (but, for fiscal year 2015, only in an any waivers granted under the Buy America ‘‘(1) has a gross vehicle weight of 129,000 amount equal to $639,000,000). requirements. (c) REDISTRIBUTION OF UNUSED OBLIGATION SEC. 123. (a) IN GENERAL.—Except as pro- pounds or less; AUTHORITY.—Notwithstanding subsection (a), vided in subsection (b), none of the funds ‘‘(2) complies with the single axle, tandem the Secretary shall, after August 1 of such made available, limited, or otherwise af- axle, and bridge formula limits set forth in fiscal year— fected by this Act shall be used to approve or subsection (a); and (1) revise a distribution of the obligation otherwise authorize the imposition of any ‘‘(3) is authorized to operate on such seg- limitation made available under subsection toll on any segment of highway located on ment under Idaho State law. (a) if an amount distributed cannot be obli- the Federal-aid system in the State of Texas ‘‘(l) OPERATION OF VEHICLES ON CERTAIN gated during that fiscal year; and that— MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAYS.—If any segment of (2) redistribute sufficient amounts to those (1) as of the date of enactment of this Act, United States Route 78 in Mississippi from States able to obligate amounts in addition is not tolled; mile marker 0 to mile marker 113 is des- to those previously distributed during that (2) is constructed with Federal assistance ignated as part of the Interstate System, no fiscal year, giving priority to those States provided under title 23, United States Code; limit established under this section may having large unobligated balances of funds and apply to that segment with respect to the apportioned under sections 144 (as in effect (3) is in actual operation as of the date of operation of any vehicle that could have le- on the day before the date of enactment of enactment of this Act. gally operated on that segment before such Public Law 112–141) and 104 of title 23, United (b) EXCEPTIONS.— designation.’’. States Code. (1) NUMBER OF TOLL LANES.—Subsection (a) AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. DUFFY (d) APPLICABILITY OF OBLIGATION LIMITA- shall not apply to any segment of highway Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Chairman, I have an TIONS TO TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PRO- on the Federal-aid system described in that amendment at the desk. GRAMS.— subsection that, as of the date on which a The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in toll is imposed on the segment, will have the paragraph (2), the obligation limitation for same number of nontoll lanes as were in ex- amendment. Federal-aid Highways shall apply to contract istence prior to that date. The Clerk read as follows: authority for transportation research pro- (2) HIGH-OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANES.—A Page 34, line 15, strike the closing grams carried out under— high-occupancy vehicle lane that is con- quotation marks and final period. (A) chapter 5 of title 23, United States verted to a toll lane shall not be subject to Page 34, after line 15, insert the following: Code; and this section, and shall not be considered to ‘‘(m) LOGGING VEHICLES IN WISCONSIN.—No (B) division E of the Moving Ahead for be a nontoll lane for purposes of determining limit or other prohibition under this section, Progress in the 21st Century Act. whether a highway will have fewer nontoll except as provided in this subsection, applies

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Mr. Chairman, I re- With that, I ask unanimous consent Law 107–87 and section 6901 of Public Law 110–28. serve a point of order on the gentle- to withdraw my amendment. man’s amendment. SEC. 131. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety The CHAIR. Is there objection to the Administration shall send notice of 49 C.F.R. The CHAIR. A point of order is re- request of the gentleman from Wis- section 385.308 violations by certified mail, served. consin? registered mail, or another manner of deliv- The gentleman from Wisconsin is There was no objection. ery, which records the receipt of the notice recognized for 5 minutes. The CHAIR. The Clerk will read. by the persons responsible for the violations. Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Chairman, in cen- The Clerk read as follows: NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY tral and northern Wisconsin, logging is FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION an incredibly important industry for ADMINISTRATION OPERATIONS AND RESEARCH our community and for our economy. MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY OPERATIONS AND For expenses necessary to discharge the In Mosinee, Wisconsin, we have a PROGRAMS functions of the Secretary, with respect to very large paper mill. A vast majority (LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION) traffic and highway safety authorized under chapter 301 and part C of subtitle VI of title of the wood that feeds that paper mill (LIMITATION ON OBLIGATIONS) 49, United States Code, $134,000,000, of which comes from northern Wisconsin. What (HIGHWAY TRUST FUND) $22,500,000 shall remain available through happens is, the wood is harvested in Contingent upon reauthorization, for pay- September 30, 2016. northern Wisconsin and it comes down ment of obligations incurred in the imple- OPERATIONS AND RESEARCH Highway 51, where the weight limit for mentation, execution and administration of (LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION) trucks is 98,000 pounds. In Wausau, Wis- motor carrier safety operations and pro- (LIMITATION ON OBLIGATIONS) consin, Highway 51 turns into I–39. It is grams pursuant to section 31104(i) of title 49, at that time that the weight limit goes United States Code, and sections 4127 and (HIGHWAY TRUST FUND) 4134 of Public Law 109–59, as amended by from 98,000 pounds down to 80,000 Contingent upon reauthorization, for pay- Public Law 112–141, $259,000,000, to be derived ment of obligations incurred in carrying out pounds. At that point, those logging from the Highway Trust Fund (other than the provisions of 23 U.S.C. 403, and chapter trucks are still 12 miles away from the Mass Transit Account), together with ad- 303 of title 49, United States Code, their destination, the paper mill. vances and reimbursements received by the $128,500,000, to be derived from the Highway So what happens is our logging Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administra- Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Ac- trucks go off the interstate and go onto tion, the sum of which shall remain available count) and to remain available until ex- our back roads—through our commu- until expended: Provided, That funds avail- pended: Provided, That none of the funds in nities, through our neighborhoods, able for implementation, execution or ad- this Act shall be available for the planning through downtown—where we have ministration of motor carrier safety oper- or execution of programs the total obliga- ations and programs authorized under title tions for which, in fiscal year 2015, are in ex- very tight-fitted areas and much nar- 49, United States Code, shall not exceed total cess of $128,500,000, of which $123,500,000 shall rower roads, all so they can make it to obligations of $259,000,000 for ‘‘Motor Carrier be for programs authorized under 23 U.S.C. the paper mill. Safety Operations and Programs’’ for fiscal 403 and $5,000,000 shall be for the National What my amendment would do, it year 2015, of which $9,000,000, to remain avail- Driver Register authorized under chapter 303 would allow for a 12-mile extension so able for obligation until September 30, 2017, of title 49, United States Code: Provided fur- those trucks can come from our forests is for the research and technology program, ther, That within the $123,500,000 obligation in northern Wisconsin and stay on the and of which $1,000,000 shall be available for limitation for operations and research, freeway that extra 12 miles to get to commercial motor vehicle operator’s grants $22,500,000 shall remain available until Sep- to carry out section 4134 of Public Law 109– tember 30, 2016, and shall be in addition to the paper mill. 59, and of which $34,545,000, to remain avail- the amount of any limitation imposed on ob- This amendment is an amendment able for obligation until September 30, 2017, ligations for future years: Provided further, that affects the safety of my commu- is for information management. That $10,000,000 of the total obligation limi- nity—my constituents—and it would MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY GRANTS tation for operations and research in fiscal have a small impact on our economy so (LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION) year 2015 shall be applied toward unobligated balances of contract authority provided in those trucks have a straight route to (LIMITATION ON OBLIGATIONS) prior Acts for carrying out the provisions of the paper mill. (HIGHWAY TRUST FUND) With that, I would ask that my col- 23 U.S.C. 403, and chapter 303 of title 49, Contingent upon reauthorization, for pay- leagues support my amendment, and I United States Code. ment of obligations incurred in carrying out HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANTS yield back the balance of my time. sections 31102, 31104(a), 31106, 31107, 31109, (LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION) POINT OF ORDER 31309, 31313 of title 49, United States Code, (LIMITATION ON OBLIGATIONS) Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I make and sections 4126 and 4128 of Public Law 109– a point of order against the amend- 59, as amended by Public Law 112–141, (HIGHWAY TRUST FUND) ment because it proposes to change ex- $313,000,000, to be derived from the Highway Contingent upon reauthorization, for pay- Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Ac- ment of obligations incurred in carrying out isting law and constitutes legislation count) and to remain available until ex- provisions of 23 U.S.C. 402 and 405, section in an appropriation bill and, therefore, pended: Provided, That funds available for 2009 of Public Law 109–59, as amended by violates clause 2 of rule XXI. the implementation or execution of motor Public Law 112–141, and section 31101(a)(6) of The rule states in pertinent part: carrier safety programs shall not exceed Public Law 112–141, to remain available until ‘‘An amendment to a general appro- total obligations of $313,000,000 in fiscal year expended, $561,500,000, to be derived from the priation bill shall not be in order if 2015 for ‘‘Motor Carrier Safety Grants’’; of Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass changing existing law.’’ which $218,000,000 shall be available for the Transit Account): Provided, That none of the The amendment directly amends ex- motor carrier safety assistance program, funds in this Act shall be available for the $30,000,000 shall be available for the commer- planning or execution of programs the total isting law and is not merely perfecting cial driver’s license improvements program, obligations for which, in fiscal year 2015, are to the existing text of the bill. $32,000,000 shall be available for border en- in excess of $561,500,000 for programs author- I ask for a ruling of the Chair. forcement grants, $5,000,000 shall be available ized under 23 U.S.C. 402 and 405, section 2009 The CHAIR. Does any other Member for the performance and registration infor- of Public Law 109–59, as amended by Public wish to be heard on the point of order? mation system management program, Law 112–141, and section 31101(a)(6) of Public Mr. DUFFY. I do, Mr. Chairman. $25,000,000 shall be available for the commer- Law 112–141, of which $235,000,000 shall be for The CHAIR. The gentleman from cial vehicle information systems and net- ‘‘Highway Safety Programs’’ under 23 U.S.C. Wisconsin is recognized to speak on the works deployment program, and $3,000,000 402; $272,000,000 shall be for ‘‘National Pri- point of order. shall be available for the safety data im- ority Safety Programs’’ under 23 U.S.C. 405; provement program: Provided further, That, $29,000,000 shall be for ‘‘High Visibility En- Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Chairman, what I of the funds made available herein for the forcement Program’’ under section 2009 of would just ask then is that the chair- motor carrier safety assistance program, Public Law 109–59, as amended by Public Law man and the ranking member, when $32,000,000 shall be available for audits of new 112–141; $25,500,000 shall be for ‘‘Administra- this goes to conference committee, if entrant motor carriers. tive Expenses’’ under section 31101(a)(6) of

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5095 Public Law 112–141: Provided further, That ments, for the operation of intercity pas- The first sentence in the committee none of these funds shall be used for con- senger rail, as authorized by section 101 of report says: struction, rehabilitation, or remodeling the Passenger Rail Investment and Improve- Amtrak runs a deficit each year and re- costs, or for office furnishings and fixtures ment Act of 2008 (division B of Public Law quires a Federal subsidy to cover both oper- for State, local or private buildings or struc- 110–432), $340,000,000, to remain available ating losses and capital improvements. tures: Provided further, That not to exceed until expended: Provided, That the amounts $500,000 of the funds made available for ‘‘Na- available under this paragraph shall be A couple of paragraphs later it says: tional Priority Safety Programs’’ under 23 available for the Secretary to approve fund- Although the Northeast corridor is profit- U.S.C. 405 for ‘‘Impaired Driving Counter- ing to cover operating losses for the Corpora- able, the federally mandated services such as measures’’ (as described in subsection (d) of tion only after receiving and reviewing a long-distance and State-supported routes that section) shall be available for technical grant request for each specific train route: sustain large losses that cannot be overcome assistance to the States: Provided further, Provided further, That each such grant re- by Amtrak’s profitable services. quest shall be accompanied by a detailed fi- That with respect to the ‘‘Transfers’’ provi- Let’s talk about the long-distance sion under 23 U.S.C. 405(a)(1)(G), any nancial analysis, revenue projection, and amounts transferred to increase the amounts capital expenditure projection justifying the routes, Mr. Chairman. made available under section 402 shall in- Federal support to the Secretary’s satisfac- According to Amtrak’s fiscal year clude the obligation authority for such tion: Provided further, That not later than 60 2013 ridership tables, the long-distance amounts: Provided further, That the Adminis- days after enactment of this Act, the Cor- routes experienced the highest rider- trator shall notify the House and Senate poration shall transmit, in electronic for- ship in 20 years at 4.8 million pas- Committees on Appropriations of any exer- mat, to the Secretary and the House and sengers. That sounds pretty good. But cise of the authority granted under the pre- Senate Committees on Appropriations the annual budget, business plan, the 5-Year Fi- despite this growth, these routes still vious proviso or under 23 U.S.C. 405(a)(1)(G) lost $587 million last year. In other within 60 days. nancial Plan for fiscal year 2015 required under section 204 of the Passenger Rail In- words, for every passenger who trav- ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS—NATIONAL vestment and Improvement Act of 2008 and eled on one of Amtrak’s long-distance HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION the comprehensive fleet plan for all Amtrak routes last year, Amtrak lost $122.29. SEC. 140. Contingent upon reauthorization, rolling stock: Provided further, That the an additional $130,000 shall be made available budget, business plan and the 5-Year Finan- b 1500 to the National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- cial Plan shall include annual information If you found a good deal on Priceline, ministration, out of the amount limited for on the maintenance, refurbishment, replace- section 402 of title 23, United States Code, to we might be able to actually cut our ment, and expansion for all Amtrak rolling losses by buying these passengers one- pay for travel and related expenses for State stock consistent with the comprehensive management reviews and to pay for core fleet plan: Provided further, That the Cor- way airline tickets, and they would get competency development training and re- poration shall provide monthly performance to their destinations much more quick- lated expenses for highway safety staff. reports in an electronic format which shall ly. SEC. 141. The limitations on obligations for describe the work completed to date, any I wish I could say that this was the the programs of the National Highway Traf- changes to the business plan, and the reasons extent of Amtrak’s failures. Unfortu- fic Safety Administration set in this Act for such changes as well as progress against nately, I can’t. shall not apply to obligations for which obli- the milestones and target dates of the 2012 Let’s go back to the committee re- gation authority was made available in pre- performance improvement plan: Provided fur- vious public laws but only to the extent that ther, That the Corporation’s budget, business port. The report also addresses Am- the obligation authority has not lapsed or plan, 5-Year Financial Plan, semiannual re- trak’s notoriously wasteful food and been used. ports, monthly reports, comprehensive fleet beverage service, which lost an esti- SEC. 142. None of the funds in this Act shall plan and all supplemental reports or plans mated $73 million in fiscal year 2013 be used to implement section 404 of title 23, comply with requirements in Public Law 112– alone. Over the last 5 years, food and United States Code. 55: Provided further, That none of the funds beverage service has been responsible FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION provided in this Act may be used to support for approximately $387 million in total SAFETY AND OPERATIONS any route on which Amtrak offers a dis- counted fare of more than 50 percent off the losses, on top of the long-distance For necessary expenses of the Federal Rail- normal peak fare: Provided further, That the losses. road Administration, not otherwise provided preceding proviso does not apply to routes Look at the fine print. The com- for, $185,250,000, of which $12,400,000 shall re- where the operating loss as a result of the mittee points out that Amtrak rou- main available until expended. discount is covered by a State and the State tinely cooks its books to make these RAILROAD RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT participates in the setting of fares. losses look better, usually by transfer- For necessary expenses for railroad re- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. BROUN OF ring amounts from first class tickets search and development, $35,250,000, to re- GEORGIA onto the food and beverage accounts. main available until expended. Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- The current Amtrak inspector general RAILROAD REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT man, I have an amendment at the desk. has reported that these transfers have FINANCING PROGRAM The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the increased by more than $22 million be- The Secretary of Transportation is author- amendment. tween fiscal year 2006 and fiscal year ized to issue direct loans and loan guaran- The Clerk read as follows: tees pursuant to sections 501 through 504 of 2012. Page 42, line 15, after the dollar amount in- So while the topline numbers make it the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory sert ‘‘(reduced by $340,000,000)’’. Reform Act of 1976 (Public Law 94–210), as Page 156, line 16, after the dollar amount look as though the food and beverage amended, such authority to exist as long as insert ‘‘(increased by $340,000,000)’’. losses have gotten slightly less over any such direct loan or loan guarantee is The CHAIR. The gentleman is recog- the past year, with current estimated outstanding: Provided, That, pursuant to sec- nized for 5 minutes. cost recovery at a paltry 65 percent, tion 502 of such Act, as amended, no new di- Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- these numbers can’t be trusted in the rect loans or loan guarantee commitments least. shall be made using Federal funds for the man, my amendment would reduce the credit risk premium during fiscal year 2015: amount appropriated for the operating Had enough, Mr. Chairman? Provided further, That no new direct loans or grants to Amtrak by $340 million and Let me leave you with one final loan guarantee commitments made under increase the spending reduction ac- thought: Amtrak is losing money hand the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improve- count by the same amount. This reduc- over fist. They are cooking their books. ment Financing Program in fiscal year 2015 tion would eliminate all operating There is not an end in sight. shall cause the total principal amount of di- funds for Amtrak. How much do you suppose Amtrak’s rect loans and loan guarantees committed My amendment to some might be food and beverage service employees under the Railroad Rehabilitation and Im- quite harsh, but I suspect that my col- are paid annually? According to the provement Financing Program to projects in a single state to exceed $5,600,000,000. leagues who support Amtrak will argue committee report, these 1,200 employ- that since the underlying bill keeps ees are paid an average $106,000 a year. OPERATING GRANTS TO THE NATIONAL Amtrak is a pseudo-private entity RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION funding at concurrent levels, we should with priorities that are way, way out of To enable the Secretary of Transportation leave the embattled entity alone. to make quarterly grants to the National But the committee report for this whack, and it will not become solvent, Railroad Passenger Corporation, in amounts bill gives us plenty of reasons why we it will not right itself, until Congress based on the Secretary’s assessment of the shouldn’t allow Amtrak to continue at steps up and says enough is enough, Corporation’s seasonal cash flow require- the status quo. and now is the time for enough.

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Mr. Chair- and 219(b) of the Passenger Rail Investment send Amtrak a message that its mis- man, this amendment is along the and Improvement Act of 2008 (division B of management should come to an end same lines as the amendment I just of- Public Law 110–432), $850,000,000, to remain and that it is intolerable to us and the fered, only it would reduce Amtrak op- available until expended, of which not to ex- ceed $150,000,000 shall be for debt service obli- U.S. taxpayers. erating grants by a paltry amount of gations as authorized by section 102 of such Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- only $34 million or just a 10 percent re- Act: Provided, That of the amounts made ance of my time. duction. available under this heading, not less than Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I rise In offering my last amendment, I laid $50,000,000 shall be made available to bring in opposition to the amendment. out a number of reasons why Amtrak Amtrak-served facilities and stations into The CHAIR. The gentleman from has failed to be a good steward of tax- compliance with the Americans with Disabil- Iowa is recognized for 5 minutes. payers’ money. ities Act: Provided further, That after an ini- Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, the I understand that many of my col- tial distribution of up to $200,000,000, which gentleman’s amendment would shut shall be used by the Corporation as a work- leagues might not want to fully defund ing capital account, all remaining funds down Amtrak. this entity, so I am now asking that we shall be provided to the Corporation only on I concede that Amtrak could be more join together and send a message to a reimbursable basis: Provided further, That efficient. However, it has made signifi- Amtrak leadership, a smaller message, of the amounts made available under this cant improvements in this area re- but a strong one nonetheless. heading, up to $20,000,000 may be used by the cently, and it is moving in the right di- I am asking my colleagues to tell Secretary to subsidize operating losses of the rection. Amtrak that we will not continue to Corporation should the funds provided under The bill provides $340 million in oper- reward bad behavior and that, when we the heading ‘‘Operating Grants to the Na- ation grants to Amtrak, which fully tional Railroad Passenger Corporation’’ be ask for reform, we expect real reform insufficient to meet operational costs for fis- cover Amtrak’s anticipated operating to begin and take place—not fuzzy cal year 2015: Provided further, That the Sec- losses for fiscal year 2015. This is a re- numbers, not misleading reports, not retary may retain up to one-half of 1 percent alistic number that we base on Am- sky-high employee salaries, but real, of the funds provided under this heading to trak’s most recent operating loss pro- honest reform. fund the costs of project management and jections. Amtrak has struggled for way too oversight of activities authorized by sub- The bill does not include arbitrary long under the status quo. It is time to sections 101(a) and 101(c) of division B of funding decisions. We held hearings, send them a message. Public Law 110–432: Provided further, That the and we scrubbed every account. It isn’t Secretary shall approve funding for capital I urge my colleagues to support my expenditures, including advance purchase or- prudent to eliminate an entire trans- amendment, and I yield back the bal- ders of materials, for the Corporation only portation option. ance of my time. after receiving and reviewing a grant request I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on the amend- Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I rise for each specific capital project justifying ment, and I yield back the balance of in opposition to the amendment. the Federal support to the Secretary’s satis- my time. The CHAIR. The gentleman from faction: Provided further, That except as oth- Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair- Iowa is recognized for 5 minutes. erwise provided herein, none of the funds man, I move to strike the last word. Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I have under this heading may be used to subsidize The CHAIR. The gentleman is recog- to oppose the amendment. operating losses of the Corporation: Provided nized for 5 minutes. further, That none of the funds under this The fact of the matter is the bill pro- heading may be used for capital projects not Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair- vides $340 billion in operating grants to approved by the Secretary of Transportation man, I rise in opposition to the amend- Amtrak, which will fully cover their or on the Corporation’s fiscal year 2015 busi- ment, and I would tell my colleague operating losses. If in fact the amend- ness plan: Provided further, That in addition and friend, the Congressman from ment were put in place, there could to the project management oversight funds Georgia, that harsh is more than mild, very easily be interruptions of service authorized under section 101(d) of division B in what you want to do. in the Northeast or throughout the sys- of Public Law 110–432, the Secretary may re- I know that you and I want to con- tem, and it could cause real problems tain up to an additional $5,000,000 of the tinue to have constituents take the funds provided under this heading to fund ex- as far as the operations itself, obvi- penses associated with implementing section ‘‘Midnight Train to Georgia,’’ and I ously, of Amtrak. 212 of division B of Public Law 110–432, in- can’t support your amendment. For those reasons, I would oppose the cluding the amendments made by section 212 I will tell you, Mr. Chairman, that I amendment, and I yield back the bal- to section 24905 of title 49, United States don’t do Amtrak because we have just ance of my time. Code. a few lines in Arizona, but I understand Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair- ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS—FEDERAL that Amtrak is very important to the man, I move to strike the last word. RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION Northeast and other parts of the coun- The CHAIR. The gentleman is recog- SEC. 150. The Secretary of Transportation try. nized for 5 minutes. may receive and expend cash, or receive and In my opinion, this is the Nation’s Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair- utilize spare parts and similar items, from railroad line. We need to improve it. I man, we are also in opposition to the non-United States Government sources to re- pair damages to or replace United States am for that. This amendment would amendment, and I yield back the bal- not improve it. It would eliminate it. Government owned automated track inspec- ance of my time. tion cars and equipment as a result of third- I am in opposition to this amend- The CHAIR. The question is on the party liability for such damages, and any ment, and I yield back the balance of amendment offered by the gentleman amounts collected under this section shall be my time. from Georgia (Mr. BROUN). credited directly to the Safety and Oper- The CHAIR. The question is on the The question was taken; and the ations account of the Federal Railroad Ad- amendment offered by the gentleman Chair announced that the noes ap- ministration, and shall remain available from Georgia (Mr. BROUN). peared to have it. until expended for the repair, operation and The amendment was rejected. maintenance of automated track inspection Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- cars and equipment in connection with the AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. BROUN OF man, I demand a recorded vote. automated track inspection program. GEORGIA The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of SEC. 151. Notwithstanding any other provi- Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- rule XVIII, further proceedings on the sion of law, rule or regulation, the Secretary man, I have an amendment at the desk. amendment offered by the gentleman of Transportation is authorized to allow the The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the from Georgia will be postponed. issuer of any preferred stock heretofore sold amendment. The Clerk will read. to the Department to redeem or repurchase The Clerk read as follows: The Clerk read as follows: such stock upon the payment to the Depart- ment of an amount to be determined by the Page 42, line 15, after the dollar amount in- CAPITAL AND DEBT SERVICE GRANTS TO THE Secretary. sert ‘‘(reduced by $34,000,000)’’. NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION SEC. 152. None of the funds provided to the Page 156, line 16, after the dollar amount To enable the Secretary of Transportation National Railroad Passenger Corporation insert ‘‘(increased by $34,000,000)’’. to make grants to the National Railroad may be used to fund any overtime costs in The CHAIR. The gentleman is recog- Passenger Corporation for capital invest- excess of $35,000 for any individual employee: nized for 5 minutes. ments as authorized by section 101(c), 102, Provided, That the president of Amtrak may

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5097 waive the cap set in the previous proviso for on Aging, and others to provide train- Mr. LATHAM. We accept the amend- specific employees when the president of ing, technical assistance, and other ment. Amtrak determines such a cap poses a risk problem-solving support to the transit Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. I want to, to the safety and operational efficiency of industry, people with disabilities, and again, thank Chairman LATHAM, who the system: Provided further, That Amtrak shall notify the House and Senate Commit- older adults; and it is imperative for has made this possible, working with tees on Appropriations each quarter of the this work to continue as more people his staff. I want to thank all the bipar- calendar year on waivers granted to employ- age and more people with disabilities tisan support for this amendment from ees and amounts paid above the cap for each seek to live as independently as pos- Mr. KIND, Mr. WALZ, and Mr. TERRY, as month within such quarter and provide docu- sible. well as my staff. mentation of the specific activities of each Mr. LATHAM. Will the gentleman I want to acknowledge the success employee during his or her paid overtime in yield? that this builds on from the omnibus excess of $35,000 and how the work resulted Mr. BUTTERFIELD. I yield to the bill passed earlier this year, which in- in increased safety or operational effi- gentleman from Iowa. corporated my amendment from the ciencies: Provided further, That the president Mr. LATHAM. We will accept the of Amtrak shall certify the documentation FY14 T-HUD bill to increase funding in the previous proviso is accurate and cor- amendment. for DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Ma- rect: Provided further, That Amtrak shall Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Thank you, Mr. terials Safety Administration, or provide to the House and Senate Committees LATHAM. PHMSA, over lower priority programs. on Appropriations by March 1, 2015, a sum- Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- Mr. Chairman, on March 29, 2014, the mary of all overtime payments incurred by ance of my time. ExxonMobil Pegasus pipeline in the Corporation for 2014 and the two prior Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Chair, the amendment Mayflower, Arkansas, the Second Con- calendar years: Provided further, That such I authored with my good friends Congressman gressional District, suffered a cata- summary shall include the total number of PRICE, Congressman QUIGLEY and Congress- employees that received waivers and the strophic accidental rupture. man BUTTERFIELD will increase funding for total overtime payments the Corporation It inundated nearby homes and busi- paid to those employees receiving waivers FTA Technical Assistance and Training, re- nesses with thousands of gallons of for each month for 2014 and for the two prior turning them to their 2014 levels. spilled oil. I am committed to making calendar years. The technical assistance and training dollars things right for the people of FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION made available by this amendment will help Mayflower and ensuring that another ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES increase mobility for people with disabilities spill never occurs again in Arkansas. For necessary administrative expenses of and older adults. By providing this assistance PHMSA is the Federal Government’s the Federal Transit Administration’s pro- to our transit systems and services, we can primary agency for regulating and en- grams authorized by chapter 53 of title 49, ensure they become more accessible for suring the safe and secure movement of United States Code, $103,000,000, of which not those who rely on them the most. oil and petroleum products to industry more than $4,000,000 shall be available to Easter Seals, the National Association of and consumers through America’s carry out the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 5329 and Area Agencies on Aging and others have a interstate pipelines. As an interstate not less than $1,000,000 shall be available to long history of working with the FTA to provide carry out the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 5326: pipeline, the inspection of the Pegasus training, technical assistance and support pipeline was and is PHMSA’s responsi- Provided, That none of the funds provided or services to the transit industry, the elderly and limited in this Act may be used to create a bility. permanent office of transit security under peole with disabilities. It is critical for this work Pipelines move nearly two-thirds of this heading: Provided further, That upon to continue, especially as more people age the oil and petroleum products trans- submission to the Congress of the fiscal year and more of those with disabilities seek to live ported annually. Interstate pipelines 2016 President’s budget, the Secretary of as independently as possible. deliver over 11.3 billion barrels of pe- Transportation shall transmit to Congress For FTA to do this effectively, it must have troleum each year. The cost to trans- the annual report on New Starts, including adequate resources to support these technical proposed allocations for fiscal year 2016. port a barrel of petroleum products assitance activities. from Houston to the New York Harbor AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. BUTTERFIELD Accordingly, our amendment will increase is about a dollar. Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Chairman, I funding by $2 million for FTA Technical Assist- American pipelines are, without have an amendment at the desk. ance and Training, restoring it to $5 million, question, the safest way to move oil, The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the which equals last year’s levels. and ensuring the safe operation of pipe- amendment. Individuals with disabilities and older adults lines that move oil from one State to The Clerk read as follows: disproportionately rely on public transit to another is unquestionably a necessary Page 48, line 5, after the dollar amount, in- work, live, learn, and access recreation in their function of the Federal Government. sert ‘‘(reduced by $2,000,000)’’. communities. I ask that my colleagues support Page 49, line 21, after the dollar amount, Although the amount of oil spilled this amendment, which will provide immeas- from these pipelines is a minimal frac- insert ‘‘(increased by $2,000,000)’’. urable benefits to all those it serves. Page 49, line 22, after the dollar amount, tion of what we safely transport every The CHAIR. The question is on the insert ‘‘(increased by $2,000,000)’’. day throughout the country, there is amendment offered by the gentleman The CHAIR. The gentleman from more we can do to ensure they are op- from North Carolina (Mr. North Carolina is recognized for 5 min- erated safely. BUTTERFIELD). utes. The amendment was agreed to. My amendment would increase the Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Chairman, budget for PHMSA’s operational ex- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GRIFFIN OF the amendment that I am offering penses by $500,000 to further ensure the ARKANSAS today with my good friends—Congress- Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. Mr. Chair- safety of our Nation’s pipeline, and it man LANGEVIN, Congressman PRICE, man, I have an amendment at the desk. will be taking this money from another and Congressman QUIGLEY—will in- The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the account. crease funding for FTA technical as- amendment. This appropriation finances the oper- sistance and training back simply to The Clerk read as follows: ational support costs for PHMSA and the 2014 levels. Page 48, line 5, after the dollar amount, in- will help keep these pipelines and the Individuals with disabilities and sert ‘‘(reduced by $500,000)’’. communities like Mayflower that sur- older adults disproportionately rely on Page 57, line 16, after the first dollar round them safe from other tragic but public transit to live, learn, work, and amount, insert ‘‘(increased by $500,000)’’. preventable accidents, without spend- access recreation in their commu- The CHAIR. The gentleman is recog- ing additional dollars. nities. There is a complex and ever- nized for 5 minutes. I ask that the House support this evolving need to adapt our transit sys- Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. Mr. Chair- amendment. tems and services, so they are more ac- man, I want to begin by thanking I thank the chairman for supporting cessible for people with disabilities and Chairman LATHAM. this amendment, and I yield back the older adults who rely on them. Mr. LATHAM. Will the gentleman balance of my time. FTA, Mr. Chairman, has a long his- yield? The CHAIR. The question is on the tory of working with Easter Seals, the Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. I yield to amendment offered by the gentleman National Association of Area Agencies the gentleman from Iowa. from Arkansas (Mr. GRIFFIN).

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5098 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2014 The amendment was agreed to. SEC. 161. Notwithstanding any other provi- Blocking Federal funds via obscure sion of law, funds appropriated or limited by b 1515 riders in appropriations bills in order this Act under the heading ‘‘Fixed Guideway to try and steer routing decisions is The CHAIR. The Clerk will read. Capital Investment’’ of the Federal Transit wrong. It is inappropriate overreach by Administration for projects specified in this The Clerk read as follows: the Federal Government. It violates TRANSIT FORMULA GRANTS Act or identified in reports accompanying this Act not obligated by September 30, 2019, the will of the voters of Harris County, (LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION) and other recoveries, shall be directed to and, ultimately, it hurts the City of (LIMITATION ON OBLIGATIONS) projects eligible to use the funds for the pur- Houston, Texas. (HIGHWAY TRUST FUND) poses for which they were originally pro- For Members outside of Texas who Contingent upon enactment of multi-year vided. may be unfamiliar with this debate, surface transportation authorization legisla- SEC. 162. Notwithstanding any other provi- the precedent that this language will tion, for payment of obligations incurred in sion of law, any funds appropriated before set, if allowed to remain in the bill, is October 1, 2014, under any section of chapter the Federal Public Transportation Assist- far-reaching, and it will affect more ance Program in this account, and for pay- 53 of title 49, United States Code, that re- ment of obligations incurred in carrying out main available for expenditure, may be than just Texas. The passage of this the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 5305, 5307, 5310, transferred to and administered under the language as is means that local votes 5311, 5318, 5322(d), 5329(e)(6), 5335, 5337, 5339, most recent appropriation heading for any just don’t matter to Congress and that and 5340, as amended by Public Law 112–141; such section. local officials don’t really decide trans- and section 20005(b) of Public Law 112–141, as SEC. 163. For purposes of applying the portation matters in each State and amended, $9,500,000,000, to be derived from project justification and local financial com- city because these decisions can be the Mass Transit Account of the Highway mitment criteria of 49 U.S.C. 5309(d) to a New toyed with and overruled by Congress. Trust Fund and to remain available until ex- Starts project, the Secretary may consider This language is also bad policy. It is the costs and ridership of any connected pended: Provided, That funds available for a throwback to the old Houston when the implementation or execution of pro- project in an instance in which private par- grams authorized under 49 U.S.C. 5305, 5307, ties are making significant financial con- our only transportation plan was to 5310, 5311, 5318, 5322(d), 5329(e)(6), 5335, 5337, tributions to the construction of the con- build more highways as far as the eye 5339, and 5340, as amended by Public Law 112– nected project; additionally, the Secretary could see and block attempts to do 141, and section 20005(b) of Public Law 112– may consider the significant financial con- anything else. 141, shall not exceed total obligations of tributions of private parties to the connected Houston has one of the most expan- $8,595,000,000 in fiscal year 2015. project in calculating the non-Federal share sive and efficient highway systems in TRANSIT RESEARCH of net capital project costs for the New the world, and, with the soon-to-be- Starts project. For necessary expenses to carry out 49 completed Grand Parkway, the system SEC. 164. Notwithstanding any other provi- U.S.C. 5312 and 5313, $15,000,000, to remain sion of law, none of the funds made available will be even better, but we can only available until expended: Provided, That in this Act shall be used to enter into a full build so many roads. We can only build $14,000,000 shall be for activities authorized funding grant agreement for a project with a so many concrete monstrosities like under 49 U.S.C. 5312 and $1,000,000 shall be for New Starts share greater than 50 percent. activities authorized under 49 U.S.C. 5313. the I–10 West corridor. Over 130,000 peo- SEC. 165. None of the funds in this or any ple moved to Harris County last year. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING other Act may be available to advance in That is as many as in Charleston, For necessary expenses to carry out 49 any way a new light or heavy rail project to- South Carolina, and another estimated U.S.C. 5314 and 5322(a), (b) and (e), $3,000,000, wards a full funding grant agreement as de- to remain available until expended: Provided, fined by 49 U.S.C. 5309 for the Metropolitan 150,000 will move to Harris County next That $2,000,000 shall be for activities author- Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas if year. Houston will soon be the third ized under 49 U.S.C. 5314 and $1,000,000 shall the proposed capital project is constructed largest city in the country, overtaking be for activities authorized under 49 U.S.C. on or planned to be constructed on Rich- Chicago. With this increase in popu- 5322(a), (b) and (e). mond Avenue west of South Shepherd Drive lation, we need solutions for transpor- CAPITAL INVESTMENT GRANTS or on Post Oak Boulevard north of Richmond tation, not attempts to stonewall all Avenue in Houston, Texas. (INCLUDING RESCISSION OF FUNDS) options from Washington. For necessary expenses to carry out 49 AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. POE OF TEXAS The debate that we are having on the U.S.C. 5309, $1,691,000,000, to remain available Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I floor is not about whether or not until expended: Provided, That of the unobli- have an amendment at the desk. METRO is doing a good job, nor is it gated balances made available under this The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the even about METRO. We know that heading in division L of Public Law 113-76, amendment. METRO has had its fair share of prob- $65,000,000 is hereby rescinded. The Clerk read as follows: lems over the years. It must get its fi- GRANTS TO THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN Page 52, strike lines 13 through 21. nancial house in order, and it must be- AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY The CHAIR. The gentleman from come efficient. It also must get the For grants to the Washington Metropoli- credibility it needs from the voters tan Area Transit Authority as authorized Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. under section 601 of division B of Public Law Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, once again, but it is not our job to de- 110–432, $150,000,000, to remain available until today, I rise to introduce an amend- bate that local issue in Congress. The expended: Provided, That the Secretary shall ment to strike section 165 from the un- voters in a local referendum made that approve grants for capital and preventive derlying bill. Section 165 states that no decision 11 years ago. It is an inappro- maintenance expenditures for the Wash- funds ‘‘in this or any other act’’ may be priate misuse of authority to divert ington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority available for a light or heavy rail money away from Houston because the only after receiving and reviewing a request project in Houston, Texas, if the route Federal Government disagrees with the for each specific project: Provided further, goes through Richmond or down Post outcome of a local election. As the say- That, prior to approving such grants, the Secretary shall determine that the Wash- Oak Boulevard. ing goes, we need to let Texans run ington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority This language is contrary to the will Texas. These decisions should be made has placed the highest priority on those in- of the voters of Harris County, Texas, at the local level. vestments that will improve the safety of and should not be included in this Fed- Supporters of this language may try the system: Provided further, That the Sec- eral Government appropriations bill. to argue that this is an attempt at fis- retary, in order to ensure safety throughout Houstonians voted in support of new cal responsibility. That is nonsense. the rail system, may waive the requirements transportation options for the Houston This money is already appropriated for of section 601(e)(1) of title VI of Public Law area in a local referendum in 2003. Now Houston. If Houston doesn’t use it, it is 110–432 (112 Stat. 4968). some disagree with the results of that not going back into the coffers, and it ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS—FEDERAL referendum, but local voters have made is not going to pay down the national TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION their decision, and I rise to support debt. The money is going to some other (INCLUDING RESCISSIONS) their right to make these decisions in city that will take the money. The idea SEC. 160. The limitations on obligations for Houston, Texas, and in local elections that we will not take available trans- the programs of the Federal Transit Admin- istration shall not apply to any authority without the interference of Congress. portation money for Houston sets a bad under 49 U.S.C. 5338, previously made avail- If the Federal Government has the precedent for Houston because the next able for obligation, or to any other authority right to overrule a local election and time Houston wants some Federal previously made available for obligation. referendum, then what is next? money, which is taxpayer money, we

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5099 may not be so fortunate to get that economic gaps that can hinder our region. The Board of Directors for the District money, because the folks up here said: Houston simply cannot afford to have limita- have expressed support for the development Well, we offered you money once be- tions on federal funding or turn away money of rail along the Richmond avenue corridor fore, and you didn’t take it. No more that can be utilized to make our region a as it falls in line with the District’s overall better place to live, work and build a busi- goal of seeing economic development occur money for transportation. ness. We are setting a bad precedent. within the District. We believe that any con- Houston is a donor State. Of the As the largest business organization in the tinued limitation on the use of federal fund- funds we send up here, 91 percent is all greater Houston region we encourage you to ing to expand the Metro Rail system along we get back. We don’t get the other 9 continue to stand up for your constituents. Richmond, with its vital and necessary east/ percent. We share your commitment and dedication west connection from the central part of the This is about the availability of to the betterment of our region, and we City to the Galleria area should be elimi- transportation money to Houston, thank you for your leadership on this issue. nated. We need Washington’s help with this Texas. The underlying bill prohibits We stand ready to assist. significant mobility project, not only for the that money because of certain factors Regards, benefits it will clearly derive to those that BOB HARVEY, live and work in the Montrose area, but also in the Houston area that don’t like the President & CEO. outcome of this election and that don’t to help the City of Houston attain a higher level of air quality through the elimination like light rail. Debate that issue in the TRANSPORTATION ADVOCACY GROUP, of traffic congestion and pollution that oc- city. Let city officials make that deci- Houston Region, June 6, 2014. curs through emissions from gas and diesel sion. Let METRO make that decision. Hon. TED POE, burning engines. House of Representatives, Rayburn Building Let there be a lively debate among the Please know that we support any efforts Washington, DC. citizens who are affected by light rail, you might take to lift or defeat the further DEAR REPRESENTATIVE POE: TAG–Houston but don’t let Congress come in and Region advocates for adequate and sustain- imposition of limitations on the use of fed- overrule the will of the people of Hous- able transportation infrastructure funding eral funding for transportation projects in ton, Texas, in an election that they for all modes of transportation. We urge you Houston, Texas. Thank you for your contin- had 11 years ago to accept Federal to oppose any proposed legislation that ued hard work and support. Sincerely, funding when it is appropriate for us to would restrict the ability to deploy transit BILL CALDERON, take it. in the Houston region. We are making great strides in Houston towards meaningful tran- Executive Director, Montrose Management And that’s just the way it is. District. Mr. Chairman, I submit for the sit access for all Houstonians. We cannot af- ford to lose this momentum. ECORD R letters from the North Thank you for your leadership and service. UNIVERSITY PLACE ASSOCIATION, Montrose Civic Association, the Great- Most sincerely, Houston, Texas, June 6, 2014. er Houston Partnership, the Upper JACK DRAKE, Congressman TED POE, Kirby Management District, the Trans- Chairman, Congressman MICHAEL MCCAUL, portation Advocacy Group Houston Re- TAG–Houston Region. Congressman AL GREEN, gion, the Women in Transportation, ANDREA FRENCH, Congressman PETE OLSON, letters from the mayor’s office, the Executive Director, Congresswoman SHEILA JACKSON LEE, Washington Avenue Improvement TAG–Houston Region. Congressman GENE GREEN, Congressman RANDY WEBER, Committee, Houston Tomorrow, and JUNE 9, 2014. Congressman KEVIN BRADY. other letters that I have received in Hon. TED POE, DEAR CONGRESSMEN AND CONGRESSWOMAN: support of my amendment. House of Representatives, Rayburn Building, On behalf of the Board of Directors of Uni- GREATER HOUSTON PARTNERSHIP, Washington, DC. versity Place Association & Super Neighbor- Houston, Texas, June 6, 2014. DEAR MR. POE: WTS Houston is a premier hood, I am writing to oppose the proposed Subject: Federal funding is crucial for Hous- transportation organization of men and legislation that would restrict Metro’s abil- ton women dedicated to the advancement of ity to deploy transit in the Houston region. Hon. TED POE, women in the transportation industry. En- compassing the Texas Gulf Coast region, our On June 9th, we urge you to please remove House of Representatives, Rayburn Building, any Federal limits to the future of transit in Washington, DC membership is comprised of industry giants that take on Road and Bridge, Rail, Avia- the Houston region. Imposing unnecessary, DEAR CONGRESSMAN POE: On behalf of the arbitrary limits on the future choices of the 2,100 members of the Greater Houston Part- tion, Transit and Port related transportation projects. Representing public agencies and people of Houston—such as those in section nership (GHP), we thank you for your leader- 165 of HR 4575—would be a huge mistake. ship in Congress. In particular, we thank you private firms, WTS Houston boasts over 70 members and our corporate members include Sincerely, for your efforts to ensure that every dollar of ATHIE EASTERLY, industry leaders from across the nation. K federal funding that is available to the great- Executive Director. er Houston region continues to flow to our Regarding transportation legislation cur- region. rently under discussion in Congress, our or- Mr. POE of Texas. I yield back the As an economic development organization ganization is opposed to any legislative re- balance of my time. strictions on federal funding for transpor- we have been successful in attracting new Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Chairman, I businesses and development to our region tation in Houston, Texas. The Houston re- since our establishment in 1989. In 2013, we gion is one of the fastest growing urban rise in opposition to the gentleman’s estimate that our region brought in more areas in the country. However, the region amendment. than 300 projects, totaling more than $20 bil- will not be able to maintain its economic vi- The CHAIR. The gentleman from lion in capital investment, more than 20,000 tality without the ability to create and pre- Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. serve the infrastructure that supports the new employees, and more than 30 million Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Chairman, in square feet in development. Since 2009, the movement of people and goods through businesses that GHP attracted to our region Texas and the country. years to come, when history books equates to $22.9 billion in economic develop- Sincerely, look back and ask the question why ment. A significant reason for our success MEREDITH ALBERTO, America went bankrupt, they are going has been our ability to leverage federal dol- WTS Houston Immediate Past President. to look at my colleague TED POE’s lars in order to guarantee that our infra- amendment as exhibit A. It is very un- structure is highly functional and our busi- MONTROSE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, fortunate that my friend and fellow ness climate is attractive. When relocating, June 8, 2014. Re Legislative Restrictions on Federal Fund- Texan (Mr. POE), who has until today businesses are attracted to cities that are portrayed himself as a fiscal conserv- progressing and planning for the future. ing for Transportation projects in Hous- At GHP, we continuously analyze issues of ton, Texas. ative, would offer an amendment to regional significance. Importantly, we also Hon. TED POE, force the people of my district to spend survey the Houston business community as Second Congressional District, money we don’t have on a project we well as business leaders across the nation Houston, Texas. don’t want and that is unaffordable, and around the world to gauge perceptions DEAR CONGRESSMAN POE: I write you on be- unnecessary, and unapproved by the about how Houston compares to other major half of the Board of Directors for the voters. These are my constituents, and metropolitan areas. One challenge for our re- Montrose Management District to express it has no effect on Mr. POE’s district or gion is the need to improve the attractive- our concern over actions proposed by Con- ness and quality of life aspects of Houston. gressman Culberson related to restriction of on anyone else’s district. Without improvements we will not be able to the use of future federal funding for mobility Mr. POE of Texas. Will the gen- attract global talent and address local socio- and rail projects in Houston. tleman yield?

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5100 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2014 Mr. CULBERSON. No, I will not stand up and offer this amendment and OPERATIONS AND TRAINING yield. call the Katy Freeway a concrete mon- For necessary expenses of operations and The amendment is very narrowly strosity. The Katy Freeway is my pride training activities authorized by law, drawn, Mr. Chairman, so that it only and joy. The first thing I did when I got $132,000,000, of which $11,300,000 shall remain affects my district. I wrote this amend- available until expended for maintenance elected to Congress was to get the Katy and repair of training ships at State Mari- ment because it says that no money Freeway built without a single ear- time Academies, and of which $2,400,000 shall can be spent on rail in my district. In mark and without any new Federal remain available through September 30, 2016, the boundaries of District Seven, which money. We got it built in 5 years and 3 for the Student Incentive Program at State is west of Shepherd on Richmond, and months, and it went from eight lanes Maritime Academies, and of which $1,500,000 on Post Oak, north of Richmond and to 22 lanes. The economic growth on shall remain available until expended for fa- south Post Oak, those lines are en- the west side has ballooned because of cilities maintenance and repair, equipment, and capital improvements at the United tirely in my district. the Katy Freeway, and that freeway is State Merchant Marine Academy: Provided, The people of my district—I have moving more cars in less time and at That amounts apportioned for the United polled them—oppose this line, and 80 more savings to taxpayers than is any States Merchant Marine Academy shall be percent of the folks who own property other transportation project in the his- available only upon allotments made person- or who live or work on those two tory of Houston. ally by the Secretary of Transportation or streets don’t want it. The voters did I am proud of the Katy Freeway. I the Assistant Secretary for Budget and Pro- not approve the line on Richmond. It grams: Provided further, That the Super- am immensely proud to represent my intendent, Deputy Superintendent and the was not on the ballot. The people on district. This amendment and the lan- Director of the Office of Resource Manage- Post Oak do not want it. It will destroy guage in the bill affect only my dis- ment of the United State Merchant Marine The Galleria. trict and are in complete conformity Academy may not be allotment holders for Mr. POE is advocating for the con- with the voters’ decision in 2003. I urge the United States Merchant Marine Acad- struction of rail on Richmond and Post my colleagues to join me in opposing emy, and the Administrator of the Maritime Administration shall hold all allotments Oak, which will destroy those two Mr. POE’s amendment and vote ‘‘no.’’ made by the Secretary of Transportation or streets. The Richmond line is not ap- I want to thank the chairman and proved by the voters, and the Post Oak the Assistant Secretary for Budget and Pro- the ranking member for joining me in grams under the previous proviso: Provided line will destroy that area. Houston the opposition of this amendment. further, That 50 percent of the funding made METRO has no money to build it. They I yield back the balance of my time. available for the United States Merchant can’t afford it. There is no money in The CHAIR. The question is on the Marine Academy under this heading shall be this bill or in any other bill to pay for amendment offered by the gentleman available only after the Secretary, in con- sultation with the Superintendent and the these lines. In fact, for the lines that from Texas (Mr. POE). have been approved by the voters, Maritime Administrator, completes a plan The question was taken; and the detailing by program or activity how such METRO is building a rail line on the Chair announced that the noes ap- funding will be expended at the Academy, east side of town, which I support, be- peared to have it. and this plan is submitted to the House and cause the voters approved it. The local Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I Senate Committees on Appropriations. transit authority is spending $3,000 an demand a recorded vote. SHIP DISPOSAL inch to build a rail line on the east side The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of For necessary expenses related to the dis- of Houston. rule XVIII, further proceedings on the posal of obsolete vessels in the National De- This is a waste of money. We simply amendment offered by the gentleman fense Reserve Fleet of the Maritime Admin- cannot afford it. That is why the Citi- from Texas will be postponed. istration, $4,000,000, to remain available until expended. zens Against Government Waste op- The CHAIR. The Clerk will read. MARITIME GUARANTEED LOAN (TITLE XI) poses Mr. POE’s amendment. That is The Clerk read as follows: why Americans for Tax Reform opposes PROGRAM ACCOUNT SEC. 166. Unobligated and recovered fiscal (INCLUDING TRANSFER AND RESCISSION OF Mr. POE’s amendment. That is why the year 2010 through 2012 funds that were made FUNDS) National Taxpayers Union opposes Mr. available to carry out 49 U.S.C. 5339 shall be For necessary administrative expenses of available to carry out 49 U.S.C. 5309, as POE’s amendment. The Club for Growth the maritime guaranteed loan program, amended by Public Law 112–141, subject to opposes Mr. POE’s amendment because $3,100,000 shall be paid to the appropriations it is amendments like this—those at- the terms and conditions required under for ‘‘Maritime Administration–Operations tempting to force us to spend money such section. and Training’’: Provided, That of the funds we don’t have on projects we don’t SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT made available under this heading in divi- want—that are completely unneces- CORPORATION sion L of Public Law 113–76, $29,000,000 is re- sary, of which the voters did not ap- The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development scinded. prove and that are going to bankrupt Corporation is hereby authorized to make ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS—MARITIME such expenditures, within the limits of funds ADMINISTRATION this Nation. Imagine if you did not and borrowing authority available to the SEC. 170. Notwithstanding any other provi- want to build a pool in your backyard Corporation, and in accord with law, and to sion of this Act, the Maritime Administra- but that your next-door neighbor had make such contracts and commitments with- tion is authorized to furnish utilities and the deed restrictions changed to force out regard to fiscal year limitations as pro- services and make necessary repairs in con- you to build a pool in your backyard. vided by section 104 of the Government Cor- nection with any lease, contract, or occu- That is exactly what this amendment poration Control Act, as amended, as may be pancy involving Government property under is. necessary in carrying out the programs set control of the Maritime Administration, and This amendment affects only my dis- forth in the Corporation’s budget for the cur- payments received therefor shall be credited to the appropriation charged with the cost trict. I am doing my job as their Rep- rent fiscal year. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE thereof: Provided, That rental payments resentative to protect my constituents’ under any such lease, contract, or occupancy quality of life and to protect their (HARBOR MAINTENANCE TRUST FUND) for items other than such utilities, services, pocketbooks against a rail line that we For necessary expenses to conduct the op- or repairs shall be covered into the Treasury cannot afford and that nobody wants erations, maintenance, and capital asset re- as miscellaneous receipts. and that voters did not approve. That newal activities of those portions of the St. SEC. 171. None of the funds available or ap- propriated in this Act shall be used by the is why I am proud to have the help and Lawrence Seaway owned, operated, and maintained by the Saint Lawrence Seaway United States Department of Transportation support of Chairman LATHAM and of Development Corporation, $32,500,000, to be or the United States Maritime Administra- the ranking member, Mr. PASTOR. derived from the Harbor Maintenance Trust tion to negotiate or otherwise execute, enter Americans for Tax Reform, the Na- Fund, pursuant to Public Law 99–662. into, facilitate or perform fee-for-service contracts for vessel disposal, scrapping or re- tional Taxpayers Union, Club for MARITIME ADMINISTRATION cycling, unless there is no qualified domestic Growth, and Citizens Against Govern- MARITIME SECURITY PROGRAM ment Waste are all in opposition to ship recycler that will pay any sum of money For necessary expenses to maintain and to purchase and scrap or recycle a vessel this amendment as are the people preserve a U.S.-flag merchant fleet to serve owned, operated or managed by the Maritime whom I represent. the national security needs of the United Administration or that is part of the Na- I am very disappointed and disheart- States, $166,000,000, to remain available until tional Defense Reserve Fleet. Such sales of- ened that my friend Mr. POE would expended. fers must be consistent with the solicitation

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Appropriations contained in this the Federal Government and consistent with fraud, including false statements to the gov- Act for the Department of Transportation the requirements of 16 U.S.C. 5405(c), section ernment (18 U.S.C. 1001), by any person or en- shall be available for services as authorized 3502, or otherwise authorized under the Fed- tity that is subject to regulation by the De- by 5 U.S.C. 3109, but at rates for individuals eral Acquisition Regulation. partment: Provided further, That the funds not to exceed the per diem rate equivalent to PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY made available under this heading may be the rate for an Executive Level IV. SEC. 182. None of the funds in this Act shall ADMINISTRATION used to investigate, pursuant to section 41712 of title 49, United States Code: (1) unfair or be available for salaries and expenses of OPERATIONAL EXPENSES deceptive practices and unfair methods of more than 110 political and Presidential ap- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) competition by domestic and foreign air car- pointees in the Department of Transpor- For necessary operational expenses of the riers and ticket agents; and (2) the compli- tation: Provided, That none of the personnel Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Ad- ance of domestic and foreign air carriers covered by this provision may be assigned on ministration, $21,654,000: Provided, That with respect to item (1) of this proviso: Pro- temporary detail outside the Department of $1,500,000 shall be transferred to ‘‘Pipeline vided further, That: (1) the Inspector General Transportation. Safety’’ in order to fund ‘‘Pipeline Safety In- shall have the authority to audit and inves- SEC. 183. (a) No recipient of funds made formation Grants to Communities’’ as au- tigate the Metropolitan Washington Airports available in this Act shall disseminate per- thorized under section 60130 of title 49, Authority (MWAA); (2) in carrying out these sonal information (as defined in 18 U.S.C. United States Code. audits and investigations the Inspector Gen- 2725(3)) obtained by a State department of HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY eral shall have all the authorities described motor vehicles in connection with a motor vehicle record as defined in 18 U.S.C. 2725(1), For expenses necessary to discharge the under section 6 of the Inspector General Act except as provided in 18 U.S.C. 2721 for a use hazardous materials safety functions of the (5 U.S.C. App.); (3) MWAA Board Members, employees, contractors, and subcontractors permitted under 18 U.S.C. 2721. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Ad- (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the shall cooperate and comply with requests ministration, $52,000,000, of which $7,000,000 Secretary shall not withhold funds provided from the Inspector General, including pro- shall remain available until September 30, in this Act for any grantee if a State is in viding testimony and other information; (4) 2017: Provided, That up to $800,000 in fees col- noncompliance with this provision. The Inspector General shall be permitted to lected under 49 U.S.C. 5108(g) shall be depos- SEC. 184. Funds received by the Federal observe closed executive sessions of the ited in the general fund of the Treasury as Highway Administration, Federal Transit MWAA Board of Directors; (5) MWAA shall offsetting receipts: Provided further, That Administration, and Federal Railroad Ad- pay the expenses of the Inspector General, there may be credited to this appropriation, ministration from States, counties, munici- including staff salaries and benefits and as- to be available until expended, funds re- palities, other public authorities, and private sociated operating costs, which shall be cred- ceived from States, counties, municipalities, sources for expenses incurred for training ited to this appropriation and remain avail- other public authorities, and private sources may be credited respectively to the Federal able until expended; and (6) if MWAA fails to for expenses incurred for training, for re- Highway Administration’s ‘‘Federal-Aid make funds available to the Inspector Gen- ports publication and dissemination, and for Highways’’ account, the Federal Transit Ad- eral within 30 days after a request for such travel expenses incurred in performance of ministration’s ‘‘Technical Assistance and funds is received, then the Inspector General hazardous materials exemptions and approv- Training’’ account, and to the Federal Rail- shall notify the Secretary of Transportation, als functions. road Administration’s ‘‘Safety and Oper- who shall not approve a grant for MWAA PIPELINE SAFETY ations’’ account, except for State rail safety under section 47107(b) of title 49, United (PIPELINE SAFETY FUND) inspectors participating in training pursuant States Code, until such funding is made (OIL SPILL LIABILITY TRUST FUND) to 49 U.S.C. 20105. available for the Inspector General: Provided SEC. 185. None of the funds in this Act to (PIPELINE SAFETY DESIGN REVIEW FUND) further, That hereafter funds transferred to the Department of Transportation may be For expenses necessary to conduct the the Office of the Inspector General through used to make a loan, loan guarantee, line of functions of the pipeline safety program, for forfeiture proceedings or from the Depart- credit, or grant unless the Secretary of grants-in-aid to carry out a pipeline safety ment of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund or Transportation notifies the House and Sen- program, as authorized by 49 U.S.C. 60107, the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture ate Committees on Appropriations not less and to discharge the pipeline program re- Fund, as a participating agency, as an equi- than 3 full business days before any project sponsibilities of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, table share from the forfeiture of property in competitively selected to receive a discre- $131,500,000, of which $19,500,000 shall be de- investigations in which the Office of Inspec- tionary grant award, any discretionary grant rived from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund tor General participates, or through the award, letter of intent, loan commitment, and shall remain available until September granting of a Petition for Remission or Miti- loan guarantee commitment, line of credit 30, 2017; and of which $110,000,000 shall be de- gation, shall be deposited to the credit of commitment, or full funding grant agree- rived from the Pipeline Safety Fund, of this account for law enforcement activities ment is announced by the department or its which $54,436,000 shall remain available until authorized under the Inspector General Act modal administrations from: September 30, 2017; and of which $2,000,000, to of 1978, as amended, to remain available (1) any discretionary grant or federal cred- remain available until expended, shall be de- until expended. it program of the Federal Highway Adminis- rived from the Pipeline Safety Design Re- SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD tration including the emergency relief pro- view Fund, as authorized in 49 U.S.C. SALARIES AND EXPENSES gram; 60117(n): Provided, That not less than (2) the airport improvement program of the $1,058,000 of the funds provided under this For necessary expenses of the Surface Transportation Board, including services au- Federal Aviation Administration; heading shall be for the One-Call state grant (3) any program of the Federal Railroad program. thorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, $31,250,000: Provided, That notwithstanding any other provision of Administration; EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS GRANTS law, not to exceed $1,250,000 from fees estab- (4) any program of the Federal Transit Ad- (EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FUND) lished by the Chairman of the Surface Trans- ministration other than the formula grants For necessary expenses to carry out 49 portation Board shall be credited to this ap- and fixed guideway modernization programs; U.S.C. 5128(b), $188,000, to be derived from the propriation as offsetting collections and used (5) any program of the Maritime Adminis- Emergency Preparedness Fund, to remain for necessary and authorized expenses under tration; or available until September 30, 2016: Provided, this heading: Provided further, That the sum (6) any funding provided under the head- That not more than $28,318,000 shall be made herein appropriated from the general fund ings ‘‘National Infrastructure Investments’’ available for obligation in fiscal year 2015 shall be reduced on a dollar-for-dollar basis in this Act: Provided, That the Secretary from amounts made available by 49 U.S.C. as such offsetting collections are received gives concurrent notification to the House 5116(i) and 5128(b)–(c): Provided further, That during fiscal year 2015, to result in a final ap- and Senate Committees on Appropriations none of the funds made available by 49 U.S.C. propriation from the general fund estimated for any ‘‘quick release’’ of funds from the 5116(i), 5128(b), or 5128(c) shall be made avail- at no more than $30,000,000. emergency relief program: Provided further, able for obligation by individuals other than That no notification shall involve funds that GENERAL PROVISIONS—DEPARTMENT OF are not available for obligation. the Secretary of Transportation, or his or TRANSPORTATION her designee. SEC. 186. Rebates, refunds, incentive pay- SEC. 180. During the current fiscal year, ap- ments, minor fees and other funds received OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL plicable appropriations to the Department of by the Department of Transportation from SALARIES AND EXPENSES Transportation shall be available for mainte- travel management centers, charge card pro- For necessary expenses of the Office of the nance and operation of aircraft; hire of pas- grams, the subleasing of building space, and Inspector General to carry out the provisions senger motor vehicles and aircraft; purchase miscellaneous sources are to be credited to

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5102 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2014 appropriations of the Department of Trans- tribution of transit benefits by various paper available for the Office of the Chief Procure- portation and allocated to elements of the and electronic media. ment Officer; not to exceed $2,500,000 shall be Department of Transportation using fair and SEC. 192. None of the funds made available available for the Office of Departmental equitable criteria and such funds shall be by this Act shall be used by the Surface Equal Employment Opportunity; not to ex- available until expended. Transportation Board to take any actions ceed $3,500,000 shall be available for the Of- SEC. 187. Amounts made available in this with respect to the construction of a high fice of Strategic Planning and Management; or any other Act that the Secretary deter- speed rail project in California unless the and not to exceed $45,000,000 shall be avail- mines represent improper payments by the Board has jurisdiction over the entire able for the Office of the Chief Information Department of Transportation to a third- project and the permit is or was issued by Officer: Provided, That funds provided under party contractor under a financial assistance the Board with respect to the project in its this heading may be used for necessary ad- award, which are recovered pursuant to law, entirety. ministrative and non-administrative ex- shall be available— SEC. 193. None of the funds limited or oth- penses of the Department of Housing and (1) to reimburse the actual expenses in- erwise made available by this Act to carry Urban Development, not otherwise provided curred by the Department of Transportation out chapter 6 of title 23, United States Code, for, including purchase of uniforms, or allow- in recovering improper payments; and may be used to subsidize a credit instrument ances therefore, as authorized by U.S.C. 5901– (2) to pay contractors for services provided authorized under such chapter that would 5902; hire of passenger motor vehicles; and in recovering improper payments or con- cause the credit subsidy obligated in fiscal services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109: Pro- tractor support in the implementation of the year 2015 to fund projects located in a single vided further, That notwithstanding any Improper Payments Information Act of 2002: State to exceed 33 percent of the total credit other provision of law, funds appropriated Provided, That amounts in excess of that re- subsidy made available by this Act on Octo- under this heading may be used for adver- quired for paragraphs (1) and (2)— ber 1, 2014 to carry out such chapter. tising and promotional activities that sup- (A) shall be credited to and merged with SEC. 194. None of the funds limited or oth- port the housing mission area: Provided fur- the appropriation from which the improper erwise made available by this Act may be ther, That the Secretary shall provide the payments were made, and shall be available used to deny an application to renew a Haz- Committees on Appropriations quarterly for the purposes and period for which such ardous Materials Safety Program permit for written notification regarding the status of appropriations are available: Provided fur- a motor carrier based on that carrier’s Haz- pending congressional reports: Provided fur- ther, That where specific project or account- ardous Materials Out-of-Service rate, unless ther, That the Secretary shall provide all ing information associated with the im- the carrier has the opportunity to submit a signed reports required by Congress elec- proper payment or payments is not readily written description of corrective actions tronically. available, the Secretary may credit an ap- taken, and other documentation the carrier PROGRAM OFFICE SALARIES AND EXPENSES propriate account, which shall be available wishes the Secretary to consider, including PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING for the purposes and period associated with submitting a corrective action plan, and the the account so credited; or Secretary determines the actions or plan is For necessary salaries and expenses of the (B) if no such appropriation remains avail- insufficient to address the safety concerns Office of Public and Indian Housing, able, shall be deposited in the Treasury as that resulted in that Hazardous Materials $200,000,000. miscellaneous receipts: Provided further, Out-of-Service rate. COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT That prior to the transfer of any such recov- SEC. 195. Any unexpended amounts avail- For necessary salaries and expenses of the ery to an appropriations account, the Sec- able for obligation under the heading ‘‘Fed- Office of Community Planning and Develop- retary shall notify the House and Senate eral Railroad Administration—Safety and ment, $100,000,000. Committees on Appropriations of the Operations’’ under the Consolidated Appro- HOUSING amount and reasons for such transfer: Pro- priations Act, 2005 (Public Law 108–447) shall vided further, That for purposes of this sec- be made available for rail safety oversight For necessary salaries and expenses of the tion, the term ‘‘improper payments’’ has the activities for the transport of energy prod- Office of Housing, $370,000,000, of which at same meaning as that provided in section ucts: Provided, That $10,000,000 of unexpended least $9,000,000 shall be for the Office of Risk 2(d)(2) of Public Law 107–300. amounts available for obligation under the and Regulatory Affairs. SEC. 188. Notwithstanding any other provi- heading ‘‘Federal Railroad Administration— POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH sion of law, if any funds provided in or lim- Capital Assistance to States—Intercity Pas- For necessary salaries and expenses of the ited by this Act are subject to a reprogram- senger Rail Service’’ for fiscal years 2008 and Office of Policy Development and Research, ming action that requires notice to be pro- 2009 shall be made available for grade cross- $20,000,000. vided to the House and Senate Committees ing safety improvements on rail routes that FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY on Appropriations, transmission of said re- transport energy products. For necessary salaries and expenses of the programming notice shall be provided solely This title may be cited as the ‘‘Department to the Committees on Appropriations, and Office of Fair Housing and Equal Oppor- of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2015’’. tunity, $68,000,000. said reprogramming action shall be approved TITLE II or denied solely by the Committees on Ap- OFFICE OF LEAD HAZARD CONTROL AND propriations: Provided, That the Secretary DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN HEALTHY HOMES may provide notice to other congressional DEVELOPMENT For necessary salaries and expenses of the committees of the action of the Committees MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy on Appropriations on such reprogramming EXECUTIVE OFFICES Homes, $7,000,000. but not sooner than 30 days following the For necessary salaries and expenses for Ex- PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING date on which the reprogramming action has ecutive Offices, which shall be comprised of TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE been approved or denied by the House and the offices of the Secretary, Deputy Sec- Senate Committees on Appropriations. For activities and assistance for the provi- retary, Adjudicatory Services, Congressional sion of tenant-based rental assistance au- SEC. 189. None of the funds appropriated or and Intergovernmental Relations, Public Af- otherwise made available under this Act may thorized under the United States Housing fairs, Small and Disadvantaged Business Uti- Act of 1937, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1437 et be used by the Surface Transportation Board lization, and the Center for Faith-Based and of the Department of Transportation to seq.) (‘‘the Act’’ herein), not otherwise pro- Neighborhood Partnerships, $14,000,000: Pro- vided for, $15,356,529,000, to remain available charge or collect any filing fee for rate or vided, That not to exceed $25,000 of the practice complaints filed with the Board in until September 30, 2017, shall be available amount made available under this heading on October 1, 2014 (in addition to the an amount in excess of the amount author- shall be available to the Secretary for offi- ized for district court civil suit filing fees $4,000,000,000 previously appropriated under cial reception and representation expenses as this heading that became available on Octo- under section 1914 of title 28, United States the Secretary may determine. Code. ber 1, 2014), and $4,000,000,000, to remain SEC. 190. Funds appropriated in this Act to ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OFFICES available until September 30, 2018, shall be the modal administrations may be obligated For necessary salaries and expenses for Ad- available on October 1, 2015: Provided, That for the Office of the Secretary for the costs ministrative Support Offices of the Depart- the amounts made available under this head- related to assessments or reimbursable ment of Housing and Urban Development, ing are provided as follows: agreements only when such amounts are for $500,000,000, of which not to exceed $45,000,000 (1) $17,693,079,000 shall be available for re- the costs of goods and services that are pur- shall be available for the Office of the Chief newals of expiring section 8 tenant-based an- chased to provide a direct benefit to the ap- Financial Officer; not to exceed $93,000,000 nual contributions contracts (including re- plicable modal administration or adminis- shall be available for the Office of the Gen- newals of enhanced vouchers under any pro- trations. eral Counsel; not to exceed $194,000,000 shall vision of law authorizing such assistance SEC. 191. The Secretary of Transportation be available for the Office of Administration; under section 8(t) of the Act) and including is authorized to carry out a program that es- not to exceed $52,000,000 shall be available for renewal of other special purpose incremental tablishes uniform standards for developing the Office of the Chief Human Capital Offi- vouchers: Provided, That notwithstanding and supporting agency transit pass and tran- cer; not to exceed $49,000,000 shall be avail- any other provision of law, from amounts sit benefits authorized under section 7905 of able for the Office of Field Policy and Man- provided under this paragraph and any car- title 5, United States Code, including dis- agement; not to exceed $16,000,000 shall be ryover, the Secretary for the calendar year

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5103 2015 funding cycle shall provide renewal in order to be available to meet a commit- longer receives such voucher, and the au- funding for each public housing agency based ment pursuant to section 8(o)(13) of the Act; thority for any public housing agency to on validated voucher management system (3) for adjustments for costs associated with issue any such voucher shall cease to exist: (VMS) leasing and cost data for the prior cal- HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Provided further, That the Secretary, for the endar year and by applying an inflation fac- (HUD–VASH) vouchers; (4) for public housing purpose under this paragraph, may use unob- tor as established by the Secretary, by no- agencies that despite taking reasonable cost ligated balances, including recaptures and tice published in the Federal Register, and savings measures, as determined by the Sec- carryovers, remaining from amounts appro- by making any necessary adjustments for retary, would otherwise be required to termi- priated in prior fiscal years under this head- the costs associated with the first-time re- nate rental assistance for families as a result ing for voucher assistance for nonelderly dis- newal of vouchers under this paragraph in- of insufficient funding: Provided further, That abled families and for disaster assistance cluding tenant protection, HOPE VI, and the Secretary shall allocate amounts under made available under Public Law 110–329; Choice Neighborhoods vouchers: Provided fur- the previous proviso based on need, as deter- (3) $1,350,000,000 shall be for administrative ther, That in determining calendar year 2015 mined by the Secretary; and (5) for adjust- and other expenses of public housing agen- funding allocations under this heading for ments in the allocations for public housing cies in administering the section 8 tenant- public housing agencies, including agencies agencies that experienced a significant in- based rental assistance program, of which up participating in the Moving To Work (MTW) crease, as determined by the Secretary, in to $10,000,000 shall be available to the Sec- demonstration, the Secretary may take into renewal costs as a result of participation in retary to allocate to public housing agencies account the anticipated impact of changes in the Small Area Fair Market Rent dem- that need additional funds to administer targeting and utility allowances, on public onstration; their section 8 programs, including fees asso- housing agencies’ contract renewal needs: (2) $130,000,000 shall be for section 8 rental ciated with section 8 tenant protection rent- Provided further, That none of the funds pro- assistance for relocation and replacement of al assistance, the administration of disaster vided under this paragraph may be used to housing units that are demolished or dis- related vouchers, Veterans Affairs Sup- fund a total number of unit months under posed of pursuant to section 18 of the Act, portive Housing vouchers, and other special lease which exceeds a public housing agen- conversion of section 23 projects to assist- purpose incremental vouchers: Provided, cy’s authorized level of units under contract, ance under section 8, the family unification except for public housing agencies partici- program under section 8(x) of the Act, relo- That no less than $1,335,000,000 of the amount pating in the Moving to Work (MTW) dem- cation of witnesses in connection with ef- provided in this paragraph shall be allocated onstration, which are instead governed by forts to combat crime in public and assisted to public housing agencies for the calendar the terms and conditions of their MTW housing pursuant to a request from a law en- year 2015 funding cycle based on section 8(q) agreements: Provided further, That the Sec- forcement or prosecution agency, enhanced of the Act (and related Appropriation Act retary shall, to the extent necessary to stay vouchers under any provision of law author- provisions) as in effect immediately before within the amount specified under this para- izing such assistance under section 8(t) of the enactment of the Quality Housing and graph (except as otherwise modified under the Act, HOPE VI and Choice Neighborhood Work Responsibility Act of 1998 (Public Law this paragraph), pro rate each public housing vouchers, mandatory and voluntary conver- 105–276): Provided further, That if the agency’s allocation otherwise established sions, and tenant protection assistance in- amounts made available under this para- pursuant to this paragraph: Provided further, cluding replacement and relocation assist- graph are insufficient to pay the amounts de- That except as provided in the following pro- ance or for project-based assistance to pre- termined under the previous proviso, the visos, the entire amount specified under this vent the displacement of unassisted elderly Secretary may decrease the amounts allo- paragraph (except as otherwise modified tenants currently residing in section 202 cated to agencies by a uniform percentage under this paragraph) shall be obligated to properties financed between 1959 and 1974 applicable to all agencies receiving funding the public housing agencies based on the al- that are refinanced pursuant to Public Law under this paragraph or may, to the extent location and pro rata method described 106–569, as amended, or under the authority necessary to provide full payment of above, and the Secretary shall notify public as provided under this Act: Provided, That amounts determined under the previous pro- housing agencies of their annual budget by when a public housing development is sub- viso, utilize unobligated balances, including the latter of 60 days after enactment of this mitted for demolition or disposition under recaptures and carryovers, remaining from Act or March 1, 2015: Provided further, That section 18 of the Act, the Secretary may pro- funds appropriated to the Department of the Secretary may extend the notification vide section 8 rental assistance when the Housing and Urban Development under this period with the prior written approval of the units pose an imminent health and safety heading from prior fiscal years, notwith- House and Senate Committees on Appropria- risk to residents: Provided further, That the standing the purposes for which such tions: Provided further, That public housing Secretary may only provide replacement amounts were appropriated: Provided further, agencies participating in the MTW dem- vouchers for units that were occupied within That all public housing agencies partici- onstration shall be funded pursuant to their the previous 24 months that cease to be pating in the MTW demonstration shall be MTW agreements and shall be subject to the available as assisted housing, subject only to funded pursuant to their MTW agreements, same pro rata adjustments under the pre- the availability of funds: Provided further, and shall be subject to the same uniform per- vious provisos: Provided further, That the That of the amounts made available under centage decrease as under the previous pro- Secretary may offset public housing agen- this paragraph, $5,000,000 may be available to viso: Provided further, That amounts provided cies’ calendar year 2015 allocations based on provide tenant protection assistance, not under this paragraph shall be only for activi- the excess amounts of public housing agen- otherwise provided under this paragraph, to ties related to the provision of tenant-based cies’ net restricted assets accounts, includ- residents residing in low vacancy areas and rental assistance authorized under section 8, ing HUD held programmatic reserves (in ac- who may have to pay rents greater than 30 including related development activities; cordance with VMS data in calendar year percent of household income, as the result of (4) $108,450,000 for the renewal of tenant- 2014 that is verifiable and complete), as de- (1) the maturity of a HUD-insured, HUD-held based assistance contracts under section 811 termined by the Secretary: Provided further, or section 202 loan that requires the permis- of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Afford- That public housing agencies participating sion of the Secretary prior to loan prepay- able Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013), including in the MTW demonstration shall also be sub- ment; (2) the expiration of a rental assist- necessary administrative expenses: Provided, ject to the offset, as determined by the Sec- ance contract for which the tenants are not That administrative and other expenses of retary, excluding amounts subject to the sin- eligible for enhanced voucher or tenant pro- public housing agencies in administering the gle fund budget authority provisions of their tection assistance under existing law; or (3) special purpose vouchers in this paragraph MTW agreements, from the agencies’ cal- the expiration of affordability restrictions shall be funded under the same terms and be endar year 2015 MTW funding allocation: Pro- accompanying a mortgage or preservation subject to the same pro rata reduction as the vided further, That the Secretary shall use program administered by the Secretary: Pro- percent decrease for administrative and any offset referred to in the previous two vided further, That such tenant protection as- other expenses to public housing agencies provisos throughout the calendar year to sistance made available under the previous under paragraph (3) of this heading; prevent the termination of rental assistance proviso may be provided under the authority (5) $75,000,000 for incremental rental vouch- for families as the result of insufficient fund- of section 8(t) or section 8(o)(13) of the er assistance for use through a supported ing, as determined by the Secretary, and to United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. housing program administered in conjunc- avoid or reduce the proration of renewal 1437f(t)): Provided further, That the Secretary tion with the Department of Veterans Af- funding allocations: Provided further, That up shall issue guidance to implement the pre- fairs as authorized under section 8(o)(19) of to $75,000,000 shall be available only: (1) for vious provisos, including, but not limited to, the United States Housing Act of 1937: Pro- adjustments in the allocations for public requirements for defining eligible at-risk vided, That the Secretary of Housing and housing agencies, after application for an ad- households within 120 days of the enactment Urban Development shall make such funding justment by a public housing agency that ex- of this Act: Provided further, That any tenant available, notwithstanding section 204 (com- perienced a significant increase, as deter- protection voucher made available from petition provision) of this title, to public mined by the Secretary, in renewal costs of amounts under this paragraph shall not be housing agencies that partner with eligible vouchers resulting from unforeseen cir- reissued by any public housing agency, ex- VA Medical Centers or other entities as des- cumstances or from portability under sec- cept the replacement vouchers as defined by ignated by the Secretary of the Department tion 8(r) of the Act; (2) for vouchers that the Secretary by notice, when the initial of Veterans Affairs, based on geographical were not in use during the 12-month period family that received any such voucher no need for such assistance as identified by the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5104 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2014 Secretary of the Department of Veterans Af- of life for far too many in this country. the kind of services that they des- fairs, public housing agency administrative Many of our communities, like my perately need. performance, and other factors as specified community, Cincinnati, are struggling I agree with the gentleman from Ohio by the Secretary of Housing and Urban De- to deal with the program’s unintended that reforms need to be done to the velopment in consultation with the Sec- retary of the Department of Veterans Af- consequences in many instances in program. This is not the place to do fairs: Provided further, That the Secretary of many neighborhoods. those reforms, nor is he even proposing Housing and Urban Development may waive, As a result, the program is in need of any reforms to the program, rather or specify alternative requirements for (in serious reform. For example, to help than just slashing important programs consultation with the Secretary of the De- reduce dependency on the program, we for people. And I don’t want to be the partment of Veterans Affairs), any provision should establish time limits for bene- one to have to pick and choose who is of any statute or regulation that the Sec- ficiaries, except for the elderly or dis- going to lose their house, their place to retary of Housing and Urban Development abled. The payments should not go on live under this amendment. administers in connection with the use of funds made available under this paragraph basically forever, as they do under cur- So for those reasons, Mr. Chairman, I (except for requirements related to fair hous- rent law. would oppose the amendment. ing, nondiscrimination, labor standards, and To make certain that section 8 land- I yield back the balance of my time. the environment), upon a finding by the Sec- lords are accountable to local commu- Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair- retary that any such waivers or alternative nities, landlords should be required to man, I move to strike the last word. requirements are necessary for the effective comply with local laws and ordinances, The CHAIR. The gentleman is recog- delivery and administration of such voucher and not be allowed to hide behind the nized for 5 minutes. assistance: Provided further, That assistance HUD regulations when faced with com- Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair- made available under this paragraph shall plaints about their properties. continue to remain available for homeless man, I also rise in opposition to this veterans upon turn-over; and To make the program safer for both amendment. (6) The Secretary shall separately track all its recipients and the neighbors of As you know, Mr. Chairman, recently special purpose vouchers funded under this those recipients, we need to ensure they have announced that we are slow- heading. that convicted felons and sex offenders ly still recovering from the Great Re- b 1530 are barred from participation in the cession, and we still have a large num- section 8 program. ber of people who are underemployed or AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. CHABOT If you are able to work, then you unemployed. Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Chairman, I have should have to work in order to be eli- The reality is that the reform that an amendment at the desk. gible for section 8 benefits. Until re- my friend from Ohio would like to The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the forms like these have been imple- bring in section 8 housing will not amendment. mented, spending more tax dollars on occur by these cuts, as pointed out by The Clerk read as follows: the Section 8 voucher program is akin the chairman. Page 73, line 7, after the dollar amount, in- to throwing good money after bad. We believe that what this amend- sert ‘‘(reduced by $1,535, 652,900)’’. Faced with a national debt that ex- ment would do is it would evict over Page 73, line 11, after the dollar amount, ceeds $17 trillion and, in fact, is around 150,000 people from their homes. It insert ‘‘(reduced by $400,000,000)’’. $17.5 trillion now, continuing this fund- Page 73, line 15, after the dollar amount, would have an effect on the homeless insert ‘‘(reduced by $1,769,307,900)’’. ing is something we simply cannot af- veterans and reduce their assistance. Page 76, line 16, after the dollar amount, ford. The reality is today that over half of insert ‘‘(reduced by $7,500,000)’’. Mr. Chairman, as we look for areas to the residents who live in section 8 are Page 77, line 16, after the dollar amount, reduce Federal spending, a broken pro- families with children, and so the con- insert ‘‘(reduced by $13,000,000)’’. gram like section 8 that rewards gov- sequences of this amendment are too Page 78, line 22, after the dollar amount, ernment dependency with our tax dol- dire, and we can’t support it, so I rise insert ‘‘(reduced by $500,000)’’. lars is a good place to start. in opposition to the amendment. Page 80, line 10, after the dollar amount, Those other things that I mentioned insert ‘‘(reduced by $135,000,000)’’. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- Page 80, line 13, after the dollar amount, are things that we have offered in the ance of my time. insert ‘‘(reduced by $1,000,000)’’. past and intend to offer in legislation The CHAIR. The question is on the Page 80, line 21, after the dollar amount, in the future. But relative to this par- amendment offered by the gentleman insert ‘‘(reduced by $133,500,000)’’. ticular amendment, this would just cut from Ohio (Mr. CHABOT). Page 82, line 1, after the dollar amount, in- the funding by $3 billion, which is ap- The question was taken; and the sert ‘‘(reduced by $10,845,000)’’. proximately 10 percent of the section 8 Chair announced that the noes ap- Page 82, line 13, after the dollar amount, program. peared to have it. insert ‘‘(reduced by $7,500,000)’’. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- Page 101, line 15, after the dollar amount, Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Chairman, I de- insert ‘‘(reduced by $934,600,000)’’. ance of my time. mand a recorded vote. Page 101, line 19, after the dollar amount, Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I rise The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of insert ‘‘(reduced by $40,000,000)’’. in opposition to the amendment. rule XVIII, further proceedings on the Page 102, line 12, after the dollar amount, The CHAIR. The gentleman from amendment offered by the gentleman insert ‘‘(reduced by $21,000,000)’’. Iowa is recognized for 5 minutes. from Ohio will be postponed. Page 156, line 16, after the dollar amount, Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I think AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. NADLER insert ‘‘(increased by $2,910,252,900)’’. we all know in section 8 there are re- Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I have Mr. CHABOT (during the reading). forms that are needed. This amend- an amendment at the desk. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous con- ment does nothing to those reforms, The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the sent that the amendment be considered and it should be to the authorizing Fi- amendment. as read. nancial Services Committee to initiate The Clerk read as follows: The CHAIR. Is there objection to the the reform so that, in fact, we can request of the gentleman from Ohio? Page 73, line 7, after the dollar amount in- change it, make it work better, and do sert ‘‘(increased by $988,471,000)’’. There was no objection. the right thing for the people in the Page 73, line 15, after the dollar amount in- The CHAIR. The gentleman from system. But this is just not the way to sert ‘‘(increased by $633,471,000)’’. Ohio is recognized for 5 minutes. approach it. Page 80, line 10, after the dollar amount in- Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Chairman, my We have worked in this bill to cut all sert ‘‘(increased by $355,000,000)’’. amendment would reduce section 8 unnecessary spending in HUD’s pro- Page 80, line 21, after the dollar amount in- spending across the board by 10 per- grams. We provided funds to continue sert ‘‘(increased by $335,000,000)’’. cent, $3 billion, and place the savings assistance to the 2.2 million families Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, we in the spending reduction account. while cutting administrative fees by have not even seen the amendment. The section 8 voucher program, $150 million to $1.35 billion. For that reason, I reserve a point of which was intended to provide tem- It also would cut the housing assist- order on the gentleman’s amendment. porary assistance for struggling Ameri- ance for homeless veterans program, The CHAIR. A point of order is re- cans, has become, unfortunately, a way which we need to give those veterans served.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5105 The gentleman from New York is rec- Despite the success, only about one proposes a net increase in budget au- ognized for 5 minutes. in four eligible low-income families re- thority in the bill. Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, two of ceives Federal rental assistance. Long The amendment is not in order under our central responsibilities as Members waiting lists remain in nearly every section 3(d)(3) of House Resolution 5, of Congress are to support a strong na- community, even as the number of 113th Congress, which states: tional infrastructure and to ensure poor families who pay more than half ‘‘It shall not be in order to consider that every American has a place to call their monthly income for housing costs an amendment to a general appropria- home. The funding levels provided in has risen 28 percent since 2007. These tion bill proposing a net increase in this legislation will make it impossible long wait lists are exacerbated by a budget authority in the bill (unless to fulfill either of those responsibil- lack of administrative funding for pub- considered en bloc with another ities. lic housing agencies. amendment or amendments proposing There can be no question that we In the past, Congress consistently an equal or greater decrease in such must put people back to work and provided the necessary funds to ensure budget authority pursuant to clause bring our crumbling, outdated infra- that no one receiving a Section 8 2(f) of rule XXI).’’ structure into the 21st century. At the voucher loses access to affordable, de- The amendment proposes a net in- funding levels provided in this bill, few cent, and stable housing year to year, crease in budget authority in the bill of those goals can be accomplished. but sequestration has had a dev- in violation of such section. astating impact on section 8. I ask for a ruling of the Chair. b 1545 With inadequate funding for voucher The CHAIR. Does any other Member The bill cuts the FTA’s Capital In- renewals and extreme cuts to adminis- wish to be heard on the point of order? vestment Grant Program, more com- trative fees, State and local housing Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, we can monly known as New Starts, by $252 agencies assisted an estimated 70,000 all agree, I think, that this amendment million. It includes a $500 million cut fewer families at the end of 2013 com- is necessary. to the TIGER grant program, funding pared to a year earlier. We are talking about denying tens of it $1.15 billion below the President’s re- The increased funding that Congress thousands of families and seniors ac- quest, and it cuts $200 million from provided through the FY14 budget cess to an efficient, cost-effective pro- Amtrak’s capital funding, while pro- agreement restored less than half of gram that keeps families together and viding no funding for high-speed rail. those vouchers, leaving 40,000 very low- lowers the government’s costs over the Beyond simply cutting critical fund- income families with no access to af- long term. ing, the bill places restrictions on the fordable housing. This bill does nothing Without this amendment, we will see use of TIGER grants and high-speed to help those families. a spike in homelessness, a spike in rail, and it exempts three States—Wis- My amendment will ensure that pub- medical costs, and a spike in hungry consin, Mississippi, and Idaho—from lic housing agencies can renew every kids. truck size and weight limits on Federal current voucher and restore those lost I understand the point of order. I un- highways. under sequestration. The amendment derstand that the rules demand an off- Congress should not preempt the funds Section 8 voucher renewals at set for any funding increase in the bill. the President’s request of $18 billion comprehensive study currently being I also appreciate the chairman’s efforts and provides an additional $320 million conducted by USDOT, required as part to support Section 8 and public hous- to provide vouchers to the 40,000 fami- of MAP–21, the last legislation we en- ing. lies who lost access due to Congress’ acted on the subject, by enacting piece- But when funding levels are this re- meal riders on appropriations bills. inability to address sequestration. Of course, this additional funding strictive across the board, as they are The devastating impacts these cuts would go a long way to ensuring that in this bill, it is impossible to offset will have on our economy will only be every family who qualifies for rental such drastic underfunding without exacerbated by the cuts to vital hous- assistance finds a home. However, at hurting other people in need. The rules ing programs for hardworking families. the funding levels for administrative and the drastic underfunding of this The HOME Investment Partnership fees in this legislation, it would be im- bill make it impossible to meet basic Program is funded at its lowest level possible for public housing agencies to human needs. since its creation in 1992, and the Pub- hire and maintain enough staff to proc- I hope that, as we go forward, we can lic Housing Capital Fund falls below its ess and renew vouchers. find a way to provide these funds so sequestered funding level, adding at We cannot continue to undermine that kids, working families, and sen- least $1 billion to the backlog of cap- our hardworking public housing agen- iors are not out on the street, as I ital needs, but perhaps most startling cies by failing to provide them enough guarantee you this bill at this funding is the failure of this legislation to pro- money to function; yet, once again, level will do. vide enough funding for every low-in- this bill woefully underfunds adminis- The CHAIR. The Chair is prepared to come senior and hardworking family to trative fees for public housing by pro- rule on the point of order. access affordable and secure housing viding only $1.35 billion, a $150 million The gentleman from Iowa makes a through HUD’s tenant-based rental as- reduction from last year’s enacted point of order that the amendment of- sistance program, or section 8. level. fered by the gentleman from New York My amendment finally provides My amendment would finally address violates section 3(d)(3) of House Reso- enough funding for HUD to renew every the undercutting at public housing lution 5. section 8 voucher, including the 70,000 agencies by providing an additional Section 3(d)(3) establishes a point of vouchers lost under sequestration, and $335 million to match the President’s order against an amendment proposing to support robust staffing at public request of $1.7 billion for administra- a net increase in budget authority in housing agencies around the country. tive fees. the pending bill. Rental assistance helps 2.1 million Mr. Chairman, our first priority must As persuasively asserted by the gen- very low-income households rent mod- be to ensure that every working fam- tleman from Iowa, the amendment pro- est homes in the private market at an ily, every senior, and every child has poses a net increase in budget author- affordable cost. Households who use access to a safe, healthy, and afford- ity in the bill. Therefore, the point of Section 8 have incomes well below the able home. This amendment will guar- order is sustained. The amendment is Federal poverty line, and nearly every antee that no one has to choose be- not in order. household using a section 8 voucher in- tween paying their rent and putting Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Chair, I cludes children, seniors, or people with food on the table. ask unanimous consent that we return disabilities. I urge my colleagues to support this to page 70, line 16, to consider my Research consistently demonstrates amendment, and I yield back the bal- amendment that was passed a moment that this program reduces poverty, ance of my time. ago. housing instability, and homelessness, POINT OF ORDER The CHAIR. Is there objection to the and helps families live in safe, healthy Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I make request of the gentlewoman from Flor- communities. a point of order that the amendment ida?

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5106 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2014 Mr. LATHAM. Objection. for his involvement in this issue and pend the rules on which a recorded vote The CHAIR. Objection is heard. urge everyone involved in the negotia- or the yeas and nays are ordered, or on Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Chair, I tions to emphasize the importance of which the vote incurs objection under move to strike the last word. having HUD focused on their mission clause 6 of rule XX. The CHAIR. The gentlewoman is rec- on the ground in our neighborhoods, in Record votes on postponed questions ognized for 5 minutes. our cities and towns and not on the bu- will be taken later. Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Chair, if reaucracy here in Washington, D.C. f I had an opportunity to offer my I yield back the balance of my time. amendment today, an amendment that Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Chair, I ask URGING AFGHANISTAN TO PUR- passed with the support of both parties unanimous consent that we go back to SUE A TRANSPARENT, CRED- in last year’s T–HUD appropriations page 70 for the purpose of offering an IBLE, AND INCLUSIVE RUN-OFF bill, I would raise the fact that the De- amendment. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION partment of Housing and Urban Devel- The CHAIR. Is there objection to the opment, in many communities across Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I move to request of the gentleman from North the country, has taken a step back suspend the rules and agree to the reso- Carolina? from their mission. lution (H. Res. 600) urging the Govern- They have a very important mission Mr. LATHAM. There is an objection. ment of Afghanistan, following a suc- when it comes to homelessness among The CHAIR. Objection is heard. cessful first round of the presidential veterans, ensuring affordable housing Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Chairman, I election on April 5, 2014, to pursue a partnerships, and combating the fore- move to strike the last word. transparent, credible, and inclusive closure crisis. The CHAIR. The gentleman from run-off presidential election on June Still, last year, we were disserved by North Carolina is recognized for 5 min- 14, 2014, while ensuring the safety of the leadership at the Department when utes. voters, candidates, poll workers, and they closed a number of field offices all Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Chairman, election observers. across the country, including the field if I would have been able to offer my The Clerk read the title of the resolu- office in the Tampa Bay area, that I amendment today, it would have clari- tion. represent, and in the Orlando area. fied an existing Federal highway pri- The text of the resolution is as fol- Now, Florida has a population of al- ority corridor between Raleigh, North lows: Carolina, and Norfolk, Virginia. most 20 million people. We have 1.5 H. RES. 600 million veterans, and it is estimated It would have also codified the cor- ridor as a future interstate highway. Whereas on April 5, 2014, the Government that about 8,000 of them are homeless. of Afghanistan held the first round of the We have 47,000 people in Florida that This designation, Mr. Chairman, could presidential election in which voter partici- are battling homelessness, and our eventually improve transportation and pation was 60 percent; foreclosure rate is still too high. Near- commerce and economic development Whereas on May 15, 2014, Afghanistan’s ly 9 percent of all Florida homes with in North Carolina and Virginia. Independent Election Commission (IEC) cer- mortgages are in some state of fore- Eastern North Carolina, Mr. Chair- tified the results, and announced that a run- closure. man, remains one of the poorest areas off election would be held on June 14, 2014, So it was very disturbing last year in the country, despite the economic because no candidate received more than 50 when HUD pulled back on the ground, resurgence many other areas of the percent of the votes; Whereas on May 14, 2014, the IEC invali- closed community offices in Tampa country have seen. My amendment, if dated votes from 331 polling stations and re- and Orlando. In fact, they shut down 16 it had been made in order, would en- moved them from the final tabulation, based field offices. The problem was that able future construction between Ra- on Electoral Complaints Commission (ECC) they didn’t consult Congress, as they leigh and Norfolk to build on an exist- decisions; were supposed to. They came, they ing corridor where half of the route al- Whereas there have been widespread re- talked with us, but they didn’t really ready meets Federal freeway stand- ports of voter and election monitor intimida- allow us any adequate input. ards. tion, including the killing of members of the I encourage the leaders, like the gen- Improving on existing infrastructure National Democratic Institute (NDI) during an attack at the Serena Hotel in Kabul on tleman from Arizona (Mr. PASTOR), can save taxpayer money and help ex- March 20, 2014, as well as attempts to bribe who has been on this issue, to continue pedite the project’s completion. members of the IEC, the ECC, and other elec- this dialogue with the Department and Mr. Chairman, I urge colleagues in tion monitoring organizations; the U.S. Senate in conference. future debates to consider this request. Whereas investigations by the ECC, and its My amendment would have cut the I yield back the balance of my time. coordination with the IEC, have not been executive office budget of HUD here in Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I move conducted in a transparent manner; Washington, D.C., by $3.5 million and, that the Committee do now rise. Whereas 17 members of the Afghanistan instead, devoted those funds back to The motion was agreed to. National Security Forces (ANSF) were killed our local communities to fight home- in Taliban and insurgent attacks while sup- Accordingly, the Committee rose; porting the April 5, 2014, elections; lessness among veterans, foreclosures, and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Whereas the United States and Afghani- and the other challenges we face. BROUN of Georgia) having assumed the stan signed the Enduring Strategic Partner- The shift of these dollars out of D.C. chair, Mr. HOLDING, Chair of the Com- ship Agreement to strengthen Afghan sov- to our local communities would have mittee of the Whole House on the state ereignty, stability, and prosperity, while em- sent a very strong message. You know, of the Union, reported that that Com- phasizing a shared goal to defeat al-Qaeda those fields offices, especially the one I mittee, having had under consideration and its terrorist affiliates; had in the Tampa Bay area, was a crit- the bill (H.R. 4745) making appropria- Whereas United States and coalition armed forces have greatly contributed to the sta- ical access point for my neighbors and tions for the Departments of Transpor- for many of the community’s non- bility and security of Afghanistan at a con- tation, and Housing and Urban Devel- siderable personal sacrifice; and profits. opment, and related agencies for the Whereas the United States has contributed We are being hurt by their decision, fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, more than $100,000,000 toward the 2014 Afghan and all my amendment would have and for other purposes, had come to no presidential election: Now, therefore, be it done—and I hope this dialogue will resolution thereon. Resolved, That the House of Representa- continue—is ensure that the Depart- tives— ment remains focused on backing up f (1) commends the Government of Afghani- what they said that they would do to b 1600 stan for holding a successful first round of ensure that our local communities the presidential election and expresses would not be hurt by taking away peo- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER strong support for a credible, inclusive, and PRO TEMPORE transparent second round on June 14, 2014; ple on the ground that interact on an (2) supports the mandate of Afghan elec- everyday basis with the people we rep- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. toral bodies such as the Independent Elec- resent. HOLDING). Pursuant to clause 8 of rule tion Commission (IEC) and the Electoral So at this time, I want to thank the XX, the Chair will postpone further Complaints Commission (ECC) to admin- gentleman from Arizona (Mr. PASTOR) proceedings today on motions to sus- ister, adjudicate, and manage polls, as well

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Mr. Chairman, I yield (4) recognizes the determination of the Af- Indeed, on Friday, the Taliban at- myself such time as I may consume. ghan people to exercise their right to vote tempted to assassinate the leading Af- I rise today in support of House Reso- and determine their country’s destiny; ghan Presidential candidate, Abdul lution 600, to extend my gratitude to (5) urges the Government of Afghanistan to Abdullah, in a suicide car bombing. Chairman ROYCE, and to urge my col- take steps to assure that fraudulent elec- After emerging unharmed, Abdullah leagues’ support as well. toral activities do not take place during the said: This Saturday, the people of Afghani- runoff; (6) urges the IEC to adopt measures to bet- Threats can’t stop us and our people. We stan will travel to the polls to elect a ter mitigate fraud, improve electoral trans- are still dedicated to what we have promised new President in a runoff election. The parency of the polling and counting process, for a better future. victorious candidate will replace and communicate these measures clearly For those of you who followed his Hamid Karzai, who has led Afghanistan and consistently to the people of Afghani- campaign later that day, he was since 2001. stan; undeterred and went from event to House Resolution 600 recognizes this (7) urges close and continuing communica- event. important moment in history and tion between the IEC and the Afghanistan Well, this election offers the chance urges the Government of Afghanistan National Security Forces (ANSF) to identify to pursue a transparent, credible, and and provide security for vulnerable areas of for Afghanistan to embark on that bet- the country during the election period; ter future by taking the final steps to- inclusive runoff Presidential election (8) encourages all elements of Afghan soci- wards a legitimate transition of power. while ensuring the safety of voters, ety to refrain from fomenting violence and Just over 2 months ago, Afghans candidates, poll workers, and election other disturbances in voting areas; overwhelmingly flocked to the polls to observers. (9) urges the ANSF to make every nec- vote in Presidential and in provisional So far, the U.S. Government has con- essary effort to ensure the safety of voters, elections. More than 7 million Afghan tributed more than $100 million toward candidates, poll workers, and election ob- citizens cast a blot during the first the 2014 Afghanistan election, and nu- servers; round of voting. To put that in perspec- merous United States and coalition (10) expresses its support for the full par- ticipation of Afghan civil society in the elec- tive, for those of you who remember, soldiers have sacrificed their lives in tion process; that was about 4.5 million who voted in efforts to secure Afghanistan and pre- (11) recognizes that a democratically-elect- 2009. This dwarfed that number—7 mil- pare it for this crucial moment of ed government that reflects the will of the lion. peaceful transition of power. Afghan people and is committed to com- That first round election also saw a I think that it is important to recog- bating terrorism would promote the long- prominent female politician selected as nize these facts, and that is part of term stability and security interests of Af- a running mate, a choice that likely what House Resolution 600 seeks to do. ghanistan, its neighbors, and its partners in helped inspire some 2.5 million Afghan On April 5, the Government of Af- the North Atlantic Treaty Organization women to come out to the polls and to ghanistan held the first round of a International Security Assistance Force, in- cluding the United States; and vote. While she and her running mate Presidential election, in which almost (12) recognizes the sacrifices of United came in third, no aspiring leader can 60 percent of eligible voters partici- States and coalition armed forces that have afford to ignore the interests of half of pated. Now, according to the Afghan contributed, and will continue to contribute, Afghanistan’s population, who want Constitution, because no single can- to the security and stability of Afghanistan. better education, health, and other didate claimed more than 50 percent of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- basic services. the vote, a runoff election between the ant to the rule, the gentleman from Although the April elections were a top two candidates will be held. California (Mr. ROYCE) and the gen- significant improvement over 2009, The first round of elections were tleman from Florida (Mr. GRAYSON) there is plenty of room for progress. promising in terms of increased voter each will control 20 minutes. Numerous electoral complaints led to turnout, no civilian deaths in attacks The Chair recognizes the gentleman the invalidation of votes, and in May, on election day, and a quick certifi- from California. Afghanistan’s Independent Election cation of results in order to set the GENERAL LEAVE Commission fired poll workers, some of stage for a runoff election, but more Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- whom were accused of voter fraud. This work remains to be done. imous consent that all Members may is exactly why it is so critical for the Votes from 331 polling stations were have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- Government of Afghanistan to take invalidated and removed from the final tend their remarks and to include ex- these proactive steps to champion a se- tabulations. Reports of voter and elec- traneous material on this resolution. cure and fair runoff election. A success- tion monitor intimidation persist. Re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ful election will help emphasize Af- ports of attempts to bribe election objection to the request of the gen- ghanistan’s commitment to good gov- monitors have occurred. Reports of tleman from California? ernance, and it will provide much-need- SMS and texting capabilities being sus- There was no objection. ed legitimacy to the incoming Presi- pended on election day exist. Concerns Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- dent of that country. remain about the lack of transparency self such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, this coming Saturday, Mr. Speaker, the United States has and activities of the Afghan Inde- the Afghan people will exercise their been heavily involved in Afghanistan pendent Election Commission and the right to vote and their right to deter- for years. We have made great sac- Electoral Complaints Commission. mine their country’s future, choosing rifice. While the Obama administration Seventeen members of the Afghan Na- between two candidates to complete has U.S. involvement in Afghanistan tional Security Forces were killed in the first democratic transfer of power coming to a close, U.S. interest in a attacks on election day. And female in Afghanistan’s long, violent history. stable and secure Afghanistan will con- voter participation and protection re- This vote holds out the promise of tinue. The United States maintains an mains at a level below what Afghan helping to solidify the achievements of enduring national security interest in males enjoy. U.S. international forces there. That is an Afghanistan that prevents itself In light of these issues, House Reso- why this bipartisan resolution, which I from becoming a safe haven for ter- lution 600 commends the Government am pleased to cosponsor, urges the rorism. That goal becomes much hard- of Afghanistan for holding the first Government of Afghanistan to pursue a er if the Taliban is rejuvenated and round of elections and scheduling a sec- secure, transparent, and credible runoff successful in wrecking this weekend’s ond; expresses support for a credible, Presidential election. elected government. inclusive, and transparent runoff elec- Make no mistake—the Taliban would But one way we can demonstrate our tion; supports the mandate of Afghan love nothing more than to disrupt this commitment to Afghanistan’s success electoral bodies to prevent voter fraud

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The text of the bill is as follows: nerable areas of the country during the The international community has H.R. 4412 election period, as well as recognizing previously pledged aid support to Af- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- the sacrifices of those forces that have ghanistan on the condition that the resentatives of the United States of America in contributed and will continue to con- country hold transparent, credible, and Congress assembled, tribute to the security and stability of inclusive elections this year and next SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. Afghanistan. year. This resolution encourages the (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as This is an exciting time for Afghani- Government of Afghanistan to uphold the ‘‘National Aeronautics and Space Admin- stan, Mr. Speaker, and this election is that commitment when Afghans finally istration Authorization Act of 2014’’. an important one. American forces select a successor to President Karzai (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- have been in Afghanistan now for a on June 14. tents for this Act is as follows: decade, and most of them are now com- This new government will have a Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. ing home. This election will be crucial chance to start anew, tackling corrup- Sec. 2. Definitions. in proving to the world that Afghani- tion—the kind of corruption that has TITLE I—AUTHORIZATION OF stan is ready again to chart its own jeopardized the success of inter- APPROPRIATIONS course and to provide its own security. national aid efforts there. This resolu- Sec. 101. Fiscal year 2014. I wish the Afghan people well in this tion urges the Government of Afghani- TITLE II—HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT endeavor, and I reserve the balance of stan to lessen the risk of fraud, to im- Subtitle A—Exploration my time. Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 prove electoral transparency, enhance Sec. 201. Space exploration policy. minutes to the gentleman from Indiana security efforts, and increase voter par- Sec. 202. Stepping stone approach to explo- ration. (Mr. MESSER). ticipation during the upcoming runoff. Importantly, it has also been the Sec. 203. Space Launch System. Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in Sec. 204. Orion crew capsule. support of this important bipartisan case that we need to recognize the sac- rifices of members of the Armed Sec. 205. Space radiation. resolution to urge the Government of Sec. 206. Planetary protection for human ex- Afghanistan to ensure a transparent Forces, and this resolution does that. ploration missions. It recognizes those in our Armed process in its June 14 runoff Presi- Subtitle B—Space Operations dential election. Forces and underscores that this elec- tion will contribute to the security and Sec. 211. International Space Station. I want to commend my former For- Sec. 212. Barriers impeding enhanced utili- eign Affairs Committee colleague, Mr. stability interests of both Afghanistan zation of the ISS’s National GRAYSON, for bringing this measure and the United States. Laboratory by commercial forward, and also Chairman ROYCE for This is an historic opportunity to companies. his leadership on this important issue. bolster the Afghan-led electoral proc- Sec. 213. Utilization of International Space It makes clear that the United States ess, and I urge my colleagues to sup- Station for science missions. supports the Afghan people in their port this bipartisan resolution, which Sec. 214. International Space Station cargo pursuit to form an effective govern- demonstrates our commitment to a le- resupply services lessons ment through credible, violence-free gitimate and democratic transition to learned. elections. Sec. 215. Commercial crew program. power in Afghanistan. Sec. 216. Space communications. Afghanistan certainly faces major Also, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. TITLE III—SCIENCE challenges, but this transition is an op- GOHMERT) has reminded me that, as Af- portunity for Afghanistan to build ghanistan walks down this road, it Subtitle A—General upon the progress it has made since might behoove the new government Sec. 301. Science portfolio. 2001. Under the Taliban, women were there to look at local elections as part Sec. 302. Radioisotope power systems. banned from social, political, and edu- Sec. 303. Congressional declaration of policy of the solution, rather than to have and purpose. cational participation. Now, more than people perennially appointed from the one-quarter of the country’s par- Sec. 304. University class science missions. center of the country, empower people Sec. 305. Assessment of science mission ex- liament is female, and more than one- locally to elect their own local mayors, tensions. third of the voters in the first round of their own local leaders. Subtitle B—Astrophysics elections were women. They will certainly have that oppor- Sec. 311. Decadal cadence. There has been other strong progress, tunity next year in the parliamentary both big and small. Infant mortality Sec. 312. Extrasolar planet exploration elections. strategy. has declined, the media is more acces- With that said, again, I thank the Sec. 313. James Webb Space Telescope. sible, the literacy rates have increased gentleman from Florida (Mr. GRAYSON) Sec. 314. National Reconnaissance Office tel- from the single digits, and there are for this resolution. escope donation. even substantially more paved roads. I yield back the balance of my time. Sec. 315. Wide-Field Infrared Survey Tele- Don’t get me wrong. It is not all cotton scope. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. COL- candy and rainbows. To be certain, Af- Sec. 316. Stratospheric Observatory for In- LINS of New York). The question is on frared Astronomy. ghanistan still has a long road ahead to the motion offered by the gentleman achieve a democratic future, but this Subtitle C—Planetary Science from California (Mr. ROYCE) that the election is a critical step in the right House suspend the rules and agree to Sec. 321. Decadal cadence. direction. Sec. 322. Near-Earth objects. the resolution, H. Res. 600, as amended. It is my hope that the Government of Sec. 323. Near-Earth objects public-private The question was taken; and (two- Afghanistan recognizes the sacrifices partnerships. that have been made to get to this thirds being in the affirmative) the Sec. 324. Research on near-earth object tsu- point and will turn a page to ensure a rules were suspended and the resolu- nami effects. tion, as amended, was agreed to. Sec. 325. Astrobiology strategy. peaceful transition of power. Sec. 326. Astrobiology public-private part- I urge all of my colleagues to support A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. nerships. this bipartisan measure. Sec. 327. Assessment of Mars architecture. Mr. GRAYSON. I have no further f Subtitle D—Heliophysics speakers, and I yield back the balance NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND of my time. Sec. 331. Decadal cadence. SPACE ADMINISTRATION AU- Sec. 332. Review of space weather. b 1615 THORIZATION ACT OF 2014 Subtitle E—Earth Science Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I Sec. 341. Goal. self such time as I may consume and move to suspend the rules and pass the Sec. 342. Decadal cadence.

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Sec. 343. Venture class missions. (3) ORION CREW CAPSULE.—The term ‘‘Orion Government-owned civil launch system de- Sec. 344. Assessment. crew capsule’’ means the multipurpose crew veloped, managed, and operated by the Ad- TITLE IV—AERONAUTICS vehicle described in section 303 of the Na- ministration to serve as a key component to Sec. 401. Sense of Congress. tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- expand human presence beyond low-Earth Sec. 402. Aeronautics research goals. tion Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. orbit, as described in section 302 of the Na- Sec. 403. Unmanned aerial systems research 18323). tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- and development. (4) SPACE ACT AGREEMENT.—The term tion Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 404. Research program on composite ‘‘Space Act Agreement’’ means an agreement 18322).’’. materials used in aeronautics. created under the authority to enter into (c) KEY OBJECTIVES.—Section 202(b) of the Sec. 405. Hypersonic research. ‘‘other transactions’’ under section 20113(e) National Aeronautics and Space Administra- Sec. 406. Supersonic research. of title 51, United States Code. tion Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 407. Research on NextGen airspace (5) SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM.—The term 18312(b)) is amended— management concepts and ‘‘Space Launch System’’ means the follow-on (1) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘and’’ tools. Government-owned civil launch system de- after the semicolon; Sec. 408. Rotorcraft research. veloped, managed, and operated by the Ad- (2) in paragraph (4), by striking the period Sec. 409. Transformative aeronautics re- ministration to serve as a key component to at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and search. expand human presence beyond low-Earth (3) by adding at the end the following: Sec. 410. Study of United States leadership orbit, as described in section 302 of the Na- ‘‘(5) to accelerate the development of capa- in aeronautics research. tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- bilities to enable a human exploration mis- TITLE V—SPACE TECHNOLOGY tion Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. sion to the surface of Mars and beyond Sec. 501. Sense of Congress. 18322). through the prioritization of those tech- Sec. 502. Space Technology Program. TITLE I—AUTHORIZATION OF nologies and capabilities best suited for such Sec. 503. Utilization of the International APPROPRIATIONS a mission in accordance with the Human Ex- Space Station for technology SEC. 101. FISCAL YEAR 2014. ploration Roadmap under section 70504 of demonstrations. There are authorized to be appropriated to title 51, United States Code.’’. (d) USE OF NON-UNITED STATES HUMAN TITLE VI—EDUCATION the Administration for fiscal year 2014 SPACE FLIGHT TRANSPORTATION CAPABILI- Sec. 601. Education. $17,646,500,000 as follows: (1) For Space Exploration, $4,113,200,000, of TIES.—Section 201(a) of the National Aero- Sec. 602. Independent review of the National nautics and Space Administration Author- Space Grant College and Fel- which— (A) $1,918,200,000 shall be for the Space ization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18311(a)) is lowship Program. amended to read as follows: Sec. 603. Sense of Congress. Launch System, of which $318,200,000 shall be for Exploration Ground Systems; ‘‘(a) USE OF NON-UNITED STATES HUMAN TITLE VII—POLICY PROVISIONS PACE LIGHT RANSPORTATION APABILI (B) $1,197,000,000 shall be for the Orion crew S F T C - Sec. 701. Asteroid Retrieval Mission. capsule; TIES.— Sec. 702. Termination liability sense of Con- (C) $302,000,000 shall be for Exploration Re- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—NASA may not obtain gress. search and Development; and non-United States human space flight capa- Sec. 703. Baseline and cost controls. (D) $696,000,000 shall be for Commercial bilities unless no domestic commercial or Sec. 704. Project and program reserves. Crew Development activities. public-private partnership provider that the Sec. 705. Independent reviews. (2) For Space Operations, $3,778,000,000, of Administrator has determined to meet safe- Sec. 706. Commercial technology transfer which $2,984,100,000 shall be for the Inter- ty and affordability requirements estab- program. national Space Station Program. lished by NASA for the transport of its as- Sec. 707. National Aeronautics and Space (3) For Science, $5,151,200,000, of which— tronauts is available to provide such capa- Administration Advisory Coun- (A) $1,826,000,000 shall be for Earth Science; bilities. cil. (B) $1,345,000,000 shall be for Planetary ‘‘(2) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this sub- Sec. 708. Cost estimation. Science, of which $30,000,000 shall be for the section, the term ‘domestic commercial pro- Sec. 709. Avoiding organizational conflicts Astrobiology Institute; vider’ means a person providing space trans- of interest in major Adminis- (C) $668,000,000 shall be for Astrophysics; portation services or other space-related ac- tration acquisition programs. tivities, the majority control of which is Sec. 710. Facilities and infrastructure. (D) $658,200,000 shall be for the James Webb Space Telescope; and held by persons other than a Federal, State, Sec. 711. Detection and avoidance of coun- local, or foreign government, foreign com- terfeit electronic parts. (E) $654,000,000 shall be for Heliophysics. (4) For Aeronautics, $566,000,000. pany, or foreign national.’’. Sec. 712. Space Act Agreements. (e) REPEAL OF SPACE SHUTTLE CAPABILITY (5) For Space Technology, $576,000,000. Sec. 713. Human spaceflight accident inves- ASSURANCE.—Section 203 of the National (6) For Education, $116,600,000. tigations. Aeronautics and Space Administration Au- (7) For Cross-Agency Support, Sec. 714. Fullest commercial use of space. thorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18313) is $2,793,000,000. Sec. 715. Orbital debris. amended— (8) For Construction and Environmental Sec. 716. Review of orbital debris removal (1) by striking subsection (b); Compliance and Restoration, $515,000,000. concepts. (2) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘sub- (9) For Inspector General, $37,500,000. Sec. 717. Use of operational commercial sub- section (c)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection (b)’’; orbital vehicles for research, TITLE II—HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT and development, and education. Subtitle A—Exploration (3) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) Sec. 718. Fundamental space life and phys- SEC. 201. SPACE EXPLORATION POLICY. as subsections (b) and (c), respectively. ical sciences research. (a) POLICY.—Human exploration deeper Sec. 719. Restoring commitment to engi- SEC. 202. STEPPING STONE APPROACH TO EX- into the solar system shall be a core mission PLORATION. neering research. of the Administration. It is the policy of the (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 70504 of title 51, Sec. 720. Liquid rocket engine development United States that the goal of the Adminis- United States Code, is amended to read as program. tration’s exploration program shall be to follows: Sec. 721 Remote satellite servicing dem- successfully conduct a crewed mission to the ‘‘§ 70504. Stepping stone approach to explo- onstrations. surface of Mars to begin human exploration ration Sec. 722. Information technology govern- of that planet. The use of the surface of the ance. Moon, cis-lunar space, near-Earth asteroids, ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—In order to maximize Sec. 723. Strengthening Administration se- Lagrangian points, and Martian moons may the cost effectiveness of the long-term space curity. be pursued provided they are properly incor- exploration and utilization activities of the Sec. 724. Prohibition on use of funds for con- porated into the Human Exploration Road- United States, the Administrator shall di- tractors that have committed map described in section 70504 of title 51, rect the Human Exploration and Operations fraud or other crimes. United States Code. Mission Directorate, or its successor divi- Sec. 725. Protection of Apollo landing sites. (b) VISION FOR SPACE EXPLORATION.—Sec- sion, to develop a Human Exploration Road- Sec. 726. Astronaut occupational healthcare. tion 20302 of title 51, United States Code, is map to define the specific capabilities and Sec. 727. Sense of Congress on access to ob- amended by adding at the end the following: technologies necessary to extend human servational data sets. ‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: presence to the surface of Mars and the sets SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. ‘‘(1) ORION CREW CAPSULE.—The term ‘Orion and sequences of missions required to dem- In this Act: crew capsule’ means the multipurpose crew onstrate such capabilities and technologies. (1) ADMINISTRATION.—The term ‘‘Adminis- vehicle described in section 303 of the Na- ‘‘(b) INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION.—The tration’’ means the National Aeronautics tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- President should invite the United States and Space Administration. tion Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. partners in the International Space Station (2) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis- 18323). program and other nations, as appropriate, trator’’ means the Administrator of the Ad- ‘‘(2) SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM.—The term to participate in an international initiative ministration. ‘Space Launch System’ means the follow-on under the leadership of the United States to

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The re- oping the Human Exploration Roadmap, the prior to the submission of the update to Con- port shall assess the extent to which ground Administrator shall— gress; and systems acquired in support of the Space ‘‘(1) include the specific set of capabilities ‘‘(2) the expected goals and achievements Launch System are focused on the direct and technologies that contribute to extend- in the following 2-year period. support of the Space Launch System and ing human presence to the surface of Mars ‘‘(e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the shall identify any ground support projects or and the sets and sequences of missions nec- terms ‘Orion crew capsule’ and ‘Space activities that the Administration is under- essary to demonstrate the proficiency of Launch System’ have the meanings given taking that do not solely or primarily sup- these capabilities and technologies with an such terms in section 20302.’’. port the Space Launch System. emphasis on using or not using the Inter- (b) REPORT.— (e) UTILIZATION REPORT.—The Adminis- national Space Station, lunar landings, cis- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days trator, in consultation with the Secretary of lunar space, trans-lunar space, Lagrangian after the date of enactment of this Act, the Defense and the Director of National Intel- points, and the natural satellites of Mars, Administrator shall transmit a copy of the ligence, shall prepare a report that addresses Phobos and Deimos, as testbeds, as nec- Human Exploration Roadmap developed the effort and budget required to enable and essary, and shall include the most appro- under section 70504 of title 51, United States utilize a cargo variant of the 130-ton Space priate process for developing such capabili- Code, to the Committee on Science, Space, Launch System configuration described in ties and technologies; and Technology of the House of Representa- section 302(c) of the National Aeronautics ‘‘(2) include information on the phasing of tives and the Committee on Commerce, and Space Administration Authorization Act planned intermediate destinations, Mars Science, and Transportation of the Senate. of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18322(c)). This report shall mission risk areas and potential risk mitiga- (2) UPDATES.—The Administrator shall also include consideration of the technical tion approaches, technology requirements transmit a copy of each updated Human Ex- requirements of the scientific and national and phasing of required technology develop- ploration Roadmap to the Committee on security communities related to such Space ment activities, the management strategy to Science, Space, and Technology of the House Launch System and shall directly assess the be followed, related International Space Sta- of Representatives and the Committee on utility and estimated cost savings obtained tion activities, and planned international Commerce, Science, and Transportation of by using such Space Launch System for na- collaborative activities, potential commer- the Senate not later than 7 days after such tional security and space science missions. cial contributions, and other activities rel- Human Exploration Roadmap is updated. The Administrator shall transmit such re- evant to the achievement of the goal estab- port to the Committee on Science, Space, lished in section 201(a) of the National Aero- SEC. 203. SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM. and Technology of the House of Representa- nautics and Space Administration Author- (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— tives and the Committee on Commerce, ization Act of 2014; (1) the Space Launch System is the most Science, and Transportation of the Senate ‘‘(3) describe those technologies already practical approach to reaching the Moon, not later than 180 days after the date of en- under development across the Federal Gov- Mars, and beyond, and Congress reaffirms actment of this Act. ernment or by nongovernment entities which the policy and minimum capability require- (f) NAMING COMPETITION.—Beginning not meet or exceed the needs described in para- ments for the Space Launch System con- later than 180 days after the date of enact- graph (1); tained in section 302 of the National Aero- ment of this Act and concluding not later ‘‘(4) provide a specific process for the evo- nautics and Space Administration Author- than 1 year after such date of enactment, the lution of the capabilities of the fully inte- ization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18322); Administrator shall conduct a well-pub- grated Orion crew capsule with the Space (2) the primary goal for the design of the licized competition among students in ele- Launch System and how these systems dem- fully integrated Space Launch System, in- mentary and secondary schools to name the onstrate the capabilities and technologies cluding an upper stage needed to go beyond elements of the Administration’s exploration described in paragraph (1); low-Earth orbit, is to safely carry a total program, including— ‘‘(5) provide a description of the capabili- payload to enable human space exploration (1) a name for the deep space human explo- ties and technologies that need to be dem- of the Moon, Mars, and beyond over the ration program as a whole, which includes onstrated or research data that could be course of the next century as required in sec- the Space Launch System, the Orion crew gained through the utilization of the Inter- tion 302(c) of the National Aeronautics and capsule, and future missions; and national Space Station and the status of the Space Administration Authorization Act of (2) a name for the Space Launch System. development of such capabilities and tech- 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18322(c)); and (g) ADVANCED BOOSTER COMPETITION.— nologies; (3) In order to promote safety and reduce (1) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after ‘‘(6) describe a framework for international programmatic risk, the Administrator shall the date of enactment of this Act, the Asso- cooperation in the development of all tech- budget for and undertake a robust ground ciate Administrator of the Administration nologies and capabilities required in this sec- test and uncrewed and crewed flight test and shall transmit to the Committee on Science, tion, as well as an assessment of the risks demonstration program for the Space Space, and Technology of the House of Rep- posed by relying on international partners Launch System and the Orion crew capsule resentatives and the Committee on Com- for capabilities and technologies on the crit- and shall budget for an operational flight merce, Science, and Transportation of the ical path of development; rate sufficient to maintain safety and oper- Senate a report that— ‘‘(7) describe a process for utilizing non- ational readiness. (A) describes the estimated total develop- governmental entities for future human ex- (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of ment cost of an advanced booster for the ploration beyond lunar landings and cis- Congress that the President’s annual budget Space Launch System; lunar space and specify what, if any, synergy requests for the Space Launch System and (B) details any reductions or increases to could be gained from— Orion crew capsule development, test, and the development cost of the Space Launch ‘‘(A) partnerships using Space Act Agree- operational phases should strive to accu- System which may result from conducting a ments (as defined in section 2 of the National rately reflect the resource requirements of competition for an advanced booster; and Aeronautics and Space Administration Au- each of those phases, consistent with the pol- (C) outlines any potential schedule delay thorization Act of 2014); or icy established in section 201(a) of this Act. to the Space Launch System 2017 Explo- ‘‘(B) other acquisition instruments; (c) IN GENERAL.—Given the critical impor- ration Mission–1 launch as a result of in- ‘‘(8) include in the Human Exploration tance of a heavy-lift launch vehicle and creased costs associated with conducting a Roadmap an addendum from the National crewed spacecraft to enable the achievement competition for an advanced booster. Aeronautics and Space Administration Advi- of the goal established in section 201(a) of (2) COMPETITION.—If the Associate Admin- sory Council, and an addendum from the this Act, as well as the accomplishment of istrator reports reductions pursuant to para- Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel, each with intermediate exploration milestones and the graph (1)(B), and no adverse schedule impact a statement of review of the Human Explo- provision of a backup capability to transfer pursuant to paragraph (1)(C), then the Ad- ration Roadmap that shall include— crew and cargo to the International Space ministration shall conduct a full and open ‘‘(A) subjects of agreement; Station, the Administrator shall make the competition for an advanced booster for the ‘‘(B) areas of concern; and expeditious development, test, and achieve- Space Launch System to meet the require- ‘‘(C) recommendations; and ment of operational readiness of the Space ments described in section 302(c) of the Na- ‘‘(9) include in the Human Exploration Launch System and the Orion crew capsule tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- Roadmap an examination of the benefits of the highest priority of the exploration pro- tion Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. utilizing current Administration launch fa- gram. 18322(c)), to begin as soon as practicable after cilities for trans-lunar missions. (d) GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE the development of the upper stage has been ‘‘(d) UPDATES.—The Administrator shall REVIEW.—Not later than 270 days after the update such Human Exploration Roadmap as date of enactment of this Act, the Comp- initiated. needed but no less frequently than every 2 troller General shall transmit to the Com- SEC. 204. ORION CREW CAPSULE. years and include it in the budget for that mittee on Science, Space, and Technology of (a) IN GENERAL.—The Orion crew capsule fiscal year transmitted to Congress under the House of Representatives and the Com- shall meet the practical needs and the min- section 1105(a) of title 31, and describe— mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- imum capability requirements described in

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INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION. 18351(b)) that the Administration shall pur- the date of enactment of this Act, the Ad- sue international, commercial, and (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- ministrator shall transmit a report to the lowing: intragovernmental means to maximize Inter- Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- (1) The International Space Station is an national Space Station logistics supply, nology of the House of Representatives and ideal testbed for future exploration systems maintenance, and operational capabilities, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and development, including long-duration space reduce risks to International Space Station Transportation of the Senate— travel. systems sustainability, and offset and mini- (1) detailing those components and systems (2) The use of the private market to pro- mize United States operations costs relating of the Orion crew capsule that ensure it is in vide cargo and crew transportation services to the International Space Station. compliance with section 303(b) of such Act is currently the most expeditious process to (d) ASSURED ACCESS TO LOW-EARTH ORBIT.— (42 U.S.C. 18323(b)); restore domestic access to the International Section 70501(a) of title 51, United States (2) detailing the expected date that the Space Station and low-Earth orbit. Code, is amended to read as follows: Orion crew capsule will be available to trans- (3) Government access to low-Earth orbit ‘‘(a) POLICY STATEMENT.—It is the policy of port crew and cargo to the International is paramount to the continued success of the the United States to maintain an uninter- Space Station; and International Space Station and National rupted capability for human space flight and (3) certifying that the requirements of sec- Laboratory. operations in low-Earth orbit, and beyond, as tion 303(b)(3) of such Act (42 U.S.C. (b) IN GENERAL.—The following is the pol- an essential instrument of national security 18323(b)(3)) will be met by the Administra- icy of the United States: and the capability to ensure continued tion. (1) The United States International Space United States participation and leadership in SEC. 205. SPACE RADIATION. Station program shall have two primary ob- the exploration and utilization of space.’’. (a) STRATEGY AND PLAN.— jectives: supporting achievement of the goal (e) REPEALS.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall established in section 201 of this Act and pur- (1) USE OF SPACE SHUTTLE OR ALTER- develop a space radiation mitigation and suing a research program that advances NATIVES.—Chapter 701 of title 51, United management strategy and implementation knowledge and provides benefits to the Na- States Code, and the item relating to such plan to enable the achievement of the goal tion. It shall continue to be the policy of the chapter in the table of chapters for such established in section 201 that includes key United States to, in consultation with its title, are repealed. research and monitoring requirements, mile- international partners in the International (2) SHUTTLE PRICING POLICY FOR COMMER- stones, a timetable, and an estimate of facil- Space Station program, support full and CIAL AND FOREIGN USERS.—Chapter 703 of title ity and budgetary requirements. complete utilization of the International 51, United States Code, and the item relating (2) COORDINATION.—The strategy shall in- Space Station. clude a mechanism for coordinating Admin- to such chapter in the table of chapters for (2) The International Space Station shall such title, are repealed. istration research, technology, facilities, en- be utilized to the maximum extent prac- HUTTLE PRIVATIZATION.—Section 50133 gineering, operations, and other functions (3) S ticable for the development of capabilities of title 51, United States Code, and the item required to support the strategy and plan. and technologies needed for the future of relating to such section in the table of sec- (3) TRANSMITTAL.—Not later than 1 year human exploration beyond low-Earth orbit after the date of enactment of this Act, the tions for chapter 501 of such title, are re- and shall be considered in the development pealed. Administrator shall transmit the strategy of the Human Exploration Roadmap devel- and plan to the Committee on Science, oped under section 70504 of title 51, United (f) EXTENSION CRITERIA REPORT.—Not later Space, and Technology of the House of Rep- States Code. than 1 year after the date of enactment of resentatives and the Committee on Com- (3) The Administrator shall, in consulta- this Act, the Administrator shall submit to merce, Science, and Transportation of the tion with the International Space Station the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- Senate. partners— nology of the House of Representatives and (b) SPACE RADIATION RESEARCH FACILI- (A) take all necessary measures to support the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TIES.—The Administrator, in consultation the operation and full utilization of the Transportation of the Senate a report on the with the heads of other appropriate Federal International Space Station; and feasibility of extending the operation of the agencies, shall assess the national capabili- (B) seek to minimize, to the extent prac- International Space Station that includes— ties for carrying out critical ground-based ticable, the operating costs of the Inter- (1) criteria for defining the International research on space radiation biology and shall national Space Station. Space Station as a research success; identify any issues that could affect the abil- (4) Reliance on foreign carriers for crew (2) any necessary contributions to enabling ity to carry out that research. transfer is unacceptable, and the Nation’s execution of the Human Exploration Road- SEC. 206. PLANETARY PROTECTION FOR HUMAN human space flight program must acquire map developed under section 70504 of title 51, EXPLORATION MISSIONS. the capability to launch United States astro- United States Code; (a) STUDY.—The Administrator shall enter nauts on United States rockets from United (3) cost estimates for operating the Inter- into an arrangement with the National States soil as soon as is safe and practically national Space Station to achieve the cri- Academies for a study to explore the plan- possible, whether on Government-owned and teria required under paragraph (1); etary protection ramifications of potential operated space transportation systems or (4) cost estimates for extending operations future missions by astronauts such as to the privately owned systems that have been cer- to 2024 and 2030; lunar polar regions, near-Earth asteroids, tified for flight by the appropriate Federal (5) an assessment of how the defined cri- the moons of Mars, and the surface of Mars. agencies. teria under paragraph (1) respond to the Na- (b) SCOPE.—The study shall— (c) REAFFIRMATION OF POLICY.—Congress tional Academies Decadal Survey on Biologi- (1) collate and summarize what has been reaffirms— cal and Physical Sciences in Space; and done to date with respect to planetary pro- (1) its commitment to the development of (6) an identification of the actions and cost tection measures to be applied to potential a commercially developed launch and deliv- estimate needed to deorbit the International human missions such as to the lunar polar ery system to the International Space Sta- Space Station once a decision is made to regions, near-Earth asteroids, the moons of tion for crew missions as expressed in the deorbit the laboratory. Mars, and the surface of Mars; National Aeronautics and Space Administra- (g) STRATEGIC PLAN FOR INTERNATIONAL (2) identify and document planetary pro- tion Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law SPACE STATION RESEARCH.— tection concerns associated with potential 109–155), the National Aeronautics and Space (1) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the Office human missions such as to the lunar polar Administration Authorization Act of 2008 of Science and Technology Policy, in con- regions, near-Earth asteroids, the moons of (Public Law 110–422), and the National Aero- sultation with the Administrator, academia, Mars, and the surface of Mars; nautics and Space Administration Author- other Federal agencies, the International (3) develop a methodology, if possible, for ization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–267); Space Station National Laboratory Advisory defining and classifying the degree of con- (2) that the Administration shall make use Committee, and other potential stake- cern associated with each likely destination; of United States commercially provided holders, shall develop and transmit to the (4) assess likely methodologies for address- International Space Station crew transfer Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- ing planetary protection concerns; and and crew rescue services to the maximum ex- nology of the House of Representatives and (5) identify areas for future research to re- tent practicable; the Committee on Commerce, Science, and duce current uncertainties. (3) that the Orion crew capsule shall pro- Transportation of the Senate a strategic (c) COMPLETION DATE.—Not later than 2 vide an alternative means of delivery of crew plan for conducting competitive, peer-re- years after the date of enactment of this and cargo to the International Space Sta- viewed research in physical and life sciences Act, the Administrator shall provide the re- tion, in the event other vehicles, whether and related technologies on the Inter- sults of the study to the Committee on commercial vehicles or partner-supplied ve- national Space Station through at least 2020. Science, Space, and Technology of the House hicles, are unable to perform that function; (2) PLAN REQUIREMENTS.—The strategic of Representatives and the Committee on and plan shall—

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5112 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2014 (A) be consistent with the priorities and tory requires a full understanding of the bar- shall be to assist the development of at least recommendations established by the Na- riers impeding such utilization and actions one crew transportation system to carry Ad- tional Academies in its Decadal Survey on needed to be taken to remove or mitigate ministration astronauts safely, reliably, and Biological and Physical Sciences in Space; them to the maximum extent practicable; affordably to and from the International (B) provide a research timeline and iden- and Space Station and to serve as an emergency tify resource requirements for its implemen- (2) doing so will allow the Administration crew rescue vehicle as soon as practicable tation, including the facilities and instru- to encourage commercial companies to in- within the funding levels authorized. The mentation necessary for the conduct of such vest in microgravity research using National Administration shall not use any consider- research; and Laboratory research facilities. ations beyond this objective in the overall (C) identify— (b) ASSESSMENT.—The Administrator shall acquisition strategy. (i) criteria for the proposed research, in- enter into an arrangement with the National (c) SAFETY.—Consistent with the findings cluding— Academies for an assessment to— and recommendations of the Columbia Acci- (I) a justification for the research to be (1) identify barriers impeding enhanced dent Investigation Board, the Administra- carried out in the space microgravity envi- utilization of the International Space Sta- tion shall— ronment; tion’s National Laboratory; (1) ensure that, in its evaluation and selec- (II) the use of model systems; (2) recommend ways to encourage commer- tion of contracts for the development of (III) the testing of flight hardware to un- cial companies to make greater use of the commercial crew transportation capabilities, derstand and ensure its functioning in the International Space Station’s National Lab- safety is the highest priority; and microgravity environment; oratory, including corporate investment in (2) seek to ensure that minimization of the (IV) the use of controls to help distinguish microgravity research; and probability of loss of crew shall be an impor- among the direct and indirect effects of (3) identify any legislative changes that tant selection criterion of the Commercial microgravity, among other effects of the may be required. Crew Transportation Capability Contract. (d) COST MINIMIZATION.—The Adminis- flight or space environment; (c) TRANSMITTAL.—Not later than one year (V) approaches for facilitating data collec- after the date of enactment of this Act, the trator shall strive through the competitive tion, analysis, and interpretation; Administrator shall transmit to the Com- selection process to minimize the life cycle (VI) procedures to ensure repetition of ex- mittee on Science, Space, and Technology of cost to the Administration through the periments, as needed; the House of Representatives and the Com- planned period of commercially provided crew transportation services. (VII) support for timely presentation of the mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- (e) TRANSPARENCY.—Transparency is the peer-reviewed results of the research; tation of the Senate the results of the assess- cornerstone of ensuring a safe and reliable (VIII) defined metrics for the success of ment described in subsection (b). commercial crew transportation service to each study; and SEC. 213. UTILIZATION OF INTERNATIONAL the International Space Station. The Admin- (IX) how these activities enable the Human SPACE STATION FOR SCIENCE MIS- istrator shall, to the greatest extent prac- Exploration Roadmap described in section SIONS. ticable, ensure that every commercial crew The Administrator shall utilize the Inter- 70504 of title 51, United States Code; transportation services provider has pro- national Space Station for Science Mission (ii) instrumentation required to support vided evidence-based support for their costs Directorate missions in low-Earth orbit the measurements and analysis of the re- and schedule. wherever it is practical and cost effective to search to be carried out under the strategic (f) INDEPENDENT COST AND SCHEDULE ESTI- plan; do so. MATE.— (iii) the capabilities needed to support di- SEC. 214. INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION (1) REQUIREMENT.—Not later than 30 days rect, real-time communications between as- CARGO RESUPPLY SERVICES LES- after the Federal Acquisition Regulation- SONS LEARNED. tronauts working on research experiments based contract for the Commercial Crew Not later than 120 days after the date of onboard the International Space Station and Transportation Capability Contract is enactment of this Act, the Administrator the principal investigator on the ground; awarded, the Administrator shall arrange for shall transmit a report to the Committee on (iv) a process for involving the external the initiation of an Independent Cost and Science, Space, and Technology of the House user community in research planning, in- Schedule Estimate for— of Representatives and the Committee on cluding planning for relevant flight hardware (A) all activities associated with the devel- Commerce, Science, and Transportation of and instrumentation, and for utilization of opment, test, demonstration, and certifi- the International Space Station, free flyers, the Senate that— cation of commercial crew transportation or other research platforms; (1) identifies the lessons learned to date systems; (v) the acquisition strategy the Adminis- from the Commercial Resupply Services con- (B) transportation and rescue services re- tration plans to use to acquire any new sup- tract; quired by the Administration for Inter- port capabilities which are not operational (2) indicates whether changes are needed to national Space Station operations through on the International Space Station as of the the manner in which the Administration pro- calendar year 2020 or later if Administration date of enactment of this Act, and the cri- cures and manages similar services upon the requirements so dictate; and teria the Administration will apply if less expiration of the existing Commercial Re- (C) the estimated date of operational readi- than full and open competition is selected; supply Services contract; and ness for the program each assumption listed and (3) identifies any lessons learned from the in paragraph (2) of this subsection. (vi) defined metrics for success of the re- Commercial Resupply Services contract that (2) ASSUMPTIONS.—The Independent Cost search plan. should be applied to the procurement and and Schedule Estimate shall provide an esti- (3) REPORT.— management of commercially provided crew mate for each of the following scenarios: (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year transfer services to and from the Inter- (A) An appropriation of $600,000,000 over after the date of enactment of this Act, the national Space Station. the next 3 fiscal years. Comptroller General of the United States SEC. 215. COMMERCIAL CREW PROGRAM. (B) An appropriation of $700,000,000 over the shall transmit to the Committee on Science, (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of next 3 fiscal years. Space, and Technology of the House of Rep- Congress that once developed and certified (C) An appropriation of $800,000,000 over the resentatives and the Committee on Com- to meet the Administration’s safety and reli- next 3 fiscal years. merce, Science, and Transportation of the ability requirements, United States commer- (D) The funding level assumptions over the Senate a report on the progress of the orga- cially provided crew transportation systems next 3 fiscal years that are included as part nization chosen for the management of the offer the potential of serving as the primary of commercial crew transportation capa- International Space Station National Lab- means of transporting American astronauts bility contract awards. oratory as directed in section 504 of the Na- and international partner astronauts to and (3) TRANSMITTAL.—Not later than 180 days tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- from the International Space Station and after initiation of the Independent Cost and tion Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. serving as International Space Station emer- Schedule Estimate under paragraph (1), the 18354). gency crew rescue vehicles. At the same Administrator shall transmit the results of (B) SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.—The report time, the budgetary assumptions used by the the Independent Cost and Schedule Estimate shall assess the management, organization, Administration in its planning for the Com- to the Committee on Science, Space, and and performance of such organization and mercial Crew Program have consistently as- Technology of the House of Representatives shall include a review of the status of each of sumed significantly higher funding levels and the Committee on Commerce, Science, the 7 required activities listed in section than have been authorized and appropriated and Transportation of the Senate. 504(c) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 18354(c)). by Congress. It is the sense of Congress that (g) IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES.— (1) REPORT.—Not later than 60 days after SEC. 212. BARRIERS IMPEDING ENHANCED UTILI- credibility in the Administration’s budg- ZATION OF THE ISS’S NATIONAL LAB- etary estimates for the Commercial Crew the completion of the Independent Cost and ORATORY BY COMMERCIAL COMPA- Program can be enhanced by an independ- Schedule Estimate under subsection (f), the NIES. ently developed cost estimate. Such credi- Administrator shall transmit to the Com- (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of bility in budgetary estimates is an impor- mittee on Science, Space, and Technology of Congress that— tant factor in understanding program risk. the House of Representatives and the Com- (1) enhanced utilization of the Inter- (b) OBJECTIVE.—The objective of the Ad- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- national Space Station’s National Labora- ministration’s Commercial Crew Program tation of the Senate a report containing 4

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(6) detail how the Administration and (a) BALANCED AND ADEQUATELY FUNDED AC- (2) REQUIREMENTS.—These options shall in- other Federal agencies will manage, operate, TIVITIES.—Section 803 of the National Aero- clude— nautics and Space Administration Author- and fund production facilities and the design (A) a strategy that assumes an appropria- ization Act of 2010 (124 Stat. 2832) is amended and development of all radioisotope power tion of $600,000,000 over the next 3 fiscal to read as follows: systems used by the Administration and years; other Federal agencies as necessary; ‘‘SEC. 803. OVERALL SCIENCE PORTFOLIO— (B) a strategy that assumes an appropria- SENSE OF THE CONGRESS. (7) specify the steps the Administration tion of $700,000,000 over the next 3 fiscal ‘‘Congress reaffirms its sense, expressed in will take, in consultation with the Depart- years; the National Aeronautics and Space Admin- ment of Energy, to preserve the infrastruc- (C) a strategy that assumes an appropria- istration Authorization Act of 2010, that a ture and workforce necessary for production tion of $800,000,000 over the next 3 fiscal balanced and adequately funded set of activi- of radioisotope power systems and ensure years; and ties, consisting of research and analysis that its reimbursements to the Department (D) a strategy that has yet to be considered grants programs, technology development, of Energy associated with such preservation previously in any budget submission but small, medium, and large space missions, are equitable and justified; and that the Administration believes could en- and suborbital research activities, contrib- (8) detail how the Administration has im- sure the flight readiness date of 2017 for at utes to a robust and productive science pro- plemented or rejected the recommendations least one provider. gram and serves as a catalyst for innovation from the National Research Council’s 2009 re- (3) INCLUSIONS.—Each strategy shall in- and discovery.’’. port titled ‘‘Radioisotope Power Systems: An clude the contracting instruments the Ad- (b) DECADAL SURVEYS.—In proposing the Imperative for Maintaining U.S. Leadership ministration will employ to acquire the serv- funding of programs and activities for the in Space Exploration’’. ices in each phase of development or acquisi- Administration for each fiscal year, the Ad- (d) TRANSMITTAL.—Not later than 180 days tion and the number of commercial providers ministrator shall to the greatest extent after the date of enactment of this Act, the the Administration will include in the pro- practicable follow guidance provided in the Administrator shall transmit the results of gram. current decadal surveys from the National the analysis to the Committee on Science, Academies’ Space Studies Board. Space, and Technology of the House of Rep- SEC. 216. SPACE COMMUNICATIONS. resentatives and the Committee on Com- SEC. 302. RADIOISOTOPE POWER SYSTEMS. merce, Science, and Transportation of the (a) PLAN.—The Administrator shall develop (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of a plan, in consultation with relevant Federal Congress that conducting deep space explo- Senate. agencies, for updating the Administration’s ration requires radioisotope power systems, SEC. 303. CONGRESSIONAL DECLARATION OF space communications and navigation archi- and establishing continuity in the produc- POLICY AND PURPOSE. tecture for low-Earth orbital and deep space tion of the material needed to power these Section 20102(d) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the operations so that it is capable of meeting systems is paramount to the success of these following new paragraph: the Administration’s communications needs future deep space missions. It is further the ‘‘(10) The direction of the unique com- over the next 20 years. The plan shall include sense of Congress that Federal agencies sup- porting the Administration through the pro- petence of the Administration to the search lifecycle cost estimates, milestones, esti- for life’s origin, evolution, distribution, and mated performance capabilities, and 5-year duction of such material should do so in a cost effective manner so as not to impose ex- future in the Universe. In carrying out this funding profiles. The plan shall also include cessive reimbursement requirements on the objective, the Administration may use any an estimate of the amounts of any reim- Administration. practicable ground-based, airborne, or space- bursements the Administration is likely to (b) ANALYSIS OF REQUIREMENTS AND based technical means and spectra of elec- receive from other Federal agencies during RISKS.—The Director of the Office of Science tromagnetic radiation.’’. the expected life of the upgrades described in and Technology Policy and the Adminis- SEC. 304. UNIVERSITY CLASS SCIENCE MISSIONS. the plan. At a minimum, the plan shall in- trator, in consultation with other Federal (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of clude a description of the following: agencies, shall conduct an analysis of— Congress that principal investigator-led (1) Steps to sustain the existing space com- (1) the requirements of the Administration small orbital science missions, including munications and navigation network and in- for radioisotope power system material that CubeSat class, University Explorer (UNEX) frastructure and priorities for how resources is needed to carry out planned, high priority class, Small Explorer (SMEX) class, and will be applied and cost estimates for the robotic missions in the solar system and Venture class, offer valuable opportunities maintenance of existing space communica- other surface exploration activities beyond to advance science at low cost, train the tions network capabilities. low-Earth orbit; and next generation of scientists and engineers, (2) Upgrades needed to support space com- (2) the risks to missions of the Administra- and enable participants in the program to munications and navigation network and in- tion in meeting those requirements, or any acquire skills in systems engineering and frastructure requirements, including cost es- additional requirements, due to a lack of systems integration that are critical to timates and schedules and an assessment of adequate radioisotope power system mate- maintaining the Nation’s leadership in space the impact on missions if resources are not rial. and to enhancing the United States innova- secured at the level needed. (c) CONTENTS OF ANALYSIS.—The analysis tion and competitiveness abroad. (3) Projected space communications and conducted under subsection (b) shall— (b) REVIEW OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR-LED navigation network requirements for the (1) detail the Administration’s current pro- SMALL ORBITAL SCIENCE MISSIONS.—The Ad- next 20 years, including those in support of jected mission requirements and associated ministrator shall conduct a review of the human space exploration missions. timeframes for radioisotope power system science missions described in subsection (a). (4) Projected Tracking and Data Relay Sat- material; The review shall include— ellite System requirements for the next 20 (2) explain the assumptions used to deter- (1) the status, capability, and availability years, including those in support of other mine the Administration’s requirements for of existing small orbital science mission pro- relevant Federal agencies, and cost and the material, including— grams and the extent to which each program schedule estimates to maintain and upgrade (A) the planned use of advanced thermal enables the participation of university sci- the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite Sys- conversion technology such as advanced entists and students; tem to meet projected requirements. thermocouples and Stirling generators and (2) the opportunities such mission pro- (5) Steps the Administration is taking to converters; and grams provide for scientific research; meet future space communications require- (B) the risks and implications of, and con- (3) the opportunities such mission pro- ments after all Tracking and Data Relay tingencies for, any delays or unanticipated grams provide for training and education, in- Satellite System third-generation commu- technical challenges affecting or related to cluding scientific and engineering workforce nications satellites are operational. the Administration’s mission plans for the development, including for the Administra- (6) Steps the Administration is taking to anticipated use of advanced thermal conver- tion’s scientific and engineering workforce; mitigate threats to electromagnetic spec- sion technology; and trum use. (3) assess the risk to the Administration’s (4) the extent to which commercial appli- programs of any potential delays in achiev- cations such as hosted payloads, free flyers, (b) SCHEDULE.—The Administrator shall ing the schedule and milestones for planned and data buys could provide measurable ben- transmit the plan developed under this sec- domestic production of radioisotope power efits for such mission programs, while pre- tion to the Committee on Science, Space, system material; serving the principle of independent peer re- and Technology of the House of Representa- (4) outline a process for meeting any addi- view as the basis for mission selection. tives and the Committee on Commerce, tional Administration requirements for the (c) REPORT.—Not later than 270 days after Science, and Transportation of the Senate material; the date of enactment of this Act, the Ad- not later than 1 year after the date of enact- (5) estimate the incremental costs required ministrator shall transmit to the Committee ment of this Act. to increase the amount of material produced on Science, Space, and Technology of the

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Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared As- the Administration in accordance with the SEC. 313. JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE. tronomy or for the preparation therefor. results of the review required by subsection It is the sense of Congress that— Subtitle C—Planetary Science (b). (1) the James Webb Space Telescope will SEC. 321. DECADAL CADENCE. SEC. 305. ASSESSMENT OF SCIENCE MISSION EX- revolutionize our understanding of star and In carrying out section 301(b), the Adminis- TENSIONS. planet formation and how galaxies evolved, trator shall seek to ensure to the greatest Section 30504 of title 51, United States and advance the search for the origins of the extent practicable that the Administration Code, is amended to read as follows: universe; carries out a balanced set of planetary (2) the James Webb Space Telescope will ‘‘§ 30504. Assessment of science mission exten- science programs in accordance with the pri- enable American scientists to maintain their sions orities established in the most recent leadership in astrophysics and other dis- ‘‘(a) ASSESSMENT.—The Administrator decadal survey for planetary science. Such ciplines; shall carry out biennial reviews within each programs shall include, at a minimum— (3) the James Webb Space Telescope pro- of the Science divisions to assess the cost (1) a Discovery-class mission at least once gram is making steady progress towards a and benefits of extending the date of the ter- every 24 months; launch in 2018; mination of data collection for those mis- (2) a New Frontiers-class mission at least (4) the on-time and on-budget delivery of sions that exceed their planned missions’ once every 60 months; and the James Webb Space Telescope is a high lifetime. The assessment shall take into con- (3) at least one Flagship-class mission per congressional priority; and sideration how extending missions impacts decadal survey period, including a Europa (5) maintaining this progress will require the start of future missions. mission with a goal of launching by 2021. the Administrator to ensure that integrated ‘‘(b) CONSULTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF testing is appropriately timed and suffi- SEC. 322. NEAR-EARTH OBJECTS. POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF INSTRUMENTS ON MIS- ciently comprehensive to enable potential (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- SIONS.—When deciding whether to extend a lowing findings: mission that has an operational component, issues to be identified and addressed early (1) Near-Earth objects pose a serious and the Administrator shall consult with any af- enough to be handled within the James Webb credible threat to humankind, as many sci- fected Federal agency and shall take into ac- Space Telescope’s development schedule entists believe that a major asteroid or count the potential benefits of instruments prior to launch. comet was responsible for the mass extinc- on missions that are beyond their planned SEC. 314. NATIONAL RECONNAISSANCE OFFICE tion of the majority of the Earth’s species, mission lifetime. TELESCOPE DONATION. including the dinosaurs, approximately ‘‘(c) REPORT.—The Administrator shall Not later than 90 days after the date of en- 65,000,000 years ago. transmit to the Committee on Science, actment of this Act, the Administrator shall (2) Similar objects have struck the Earth Space, and Technology of the House of Rep- transmit a report to the Committee on or passed through the Earth’s atmosphere resentatives and the Committee on Com- Science, Space, and Technology of the House several times in the Earth’s history and pose merce, Science, and Transportation of the of Representatives and the Committee on a similar threat in the future. Senate, at the same time as the submission Commerce, Science, and Transportation of (3) Several such near-Earth objects have to Congress of the Administration’s annual the Senate outlining the cost of the Admin- only been discovered within days of the ob- budget request for each fiscal year, a report istration’s potential plan for developing the jects’ closest approach to Earth, and recent detailing any assessment required by sub- Wide-Field Infrared Survey Telescope as de- discoveries of such large objects indicate section (a) that was carried out during the scribed in the 2010 National Academies’ as- that many large near-Earth objects remain previous year.’’. tronomy and astrophysics decadal survey, including an alternative plan for the Wide- to be discovered. Subtitle B—Astrophysics Field Infrared Survey Telescope 2.4, which (4) The efforts undertaken by the Adminis- SEC. 311. DECADAL CADENCE. includes the donated 2.4-meter aperture Na- tration for detecting and characterizing the In carrying out section 301(b), the Adminis- tional Reconnaissance Office telescope. Due hazards of near-Earth objects should con- trator shall seek to ensure to the extent to the budget constraints on the Administra- tinue to seek to fully determine the threat practicable a steady cadence of large, me- tion’s science programs, this report shall in- posed by such objects to cause widespread dium, and small astrophysics missions. clude— destruction and loss of life. SEC. 312. EXTRASOLAR PLANET EXPLORATION (1) an assessment of cost efficient ap- (b) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this sec- STRATEGY. proaches to develop the Wide-Field Infrared tion, the term ‘‘near-Earth object’’ means an (a) STRATEGY.—The Administrator shall Survey Telescope; asteroid or comet with a perihelion distance enter into an arrangement with the National (2) a comparison to the development of of less than 1.3 Astronomical Units from the Academies to develop a science strategy for mission concepts that exclude the utilization Sun. the study and exploration of extrasolar plan- of the donated asset; (c) NEAR-EARTH OBJECT SURVEY.—The Ad- ets, including the use of the Transiting (3) an assessment of how the Administra- ministrator shall continue to detect, track, Exoplanet Survey Satellite, the James Webb tion’s existing science missions will be af- catalogue, and characterize the physical Space Telescope, a potential Wide-Field In- fected by the utilization of the donated asset characteristics of near-Earth objects equal frared Survey Telescope mission, or any described in this section; and to or greater than 140 meters in diameter in other telescope, spacecraft, or instrument as (4) a description of the cost associated with order to assess the threat of such near-Earth appropriate. Such strategy shall— storing and maintaining the donated asset. objects to the Earth, pursuant to the George (1) outline key scientific questions; SEC. 315. WIDE-FIELD INFRARED SURVEY TELE- E. Brown, Jr. Near-Earth Object Survey Act (2) identify the most promising research in SCOPE. (42 U.S.C. 16691). It shall be the goal of the the field; (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Survey program to achieve 90 percent com- (3) indicate the extent to which the mis- Congress that the Administrator, to the ex- pletion of its near-Earth object catalogue sion priorities in existing decadal surveys tent practicable, should make progress on (based on statistically predicted populations address the key extrasolar planet research the technologies and capabilities needed to of near-Earth objects) by 2020. goals; position the Administration to meet the ob- (d) WARNING AND MITIGATION OF POTENTIAL (4) identify opportunities for coordination jectives of the Wide-Field Infrared Survey HAZARDS OF NEAR-EARTH OBJECTS.—Congress with international partners, commercial Telescope mission, as outlined in the 2010 reaffirms the policy set forth in section partners, and other not-for-profit partners; National Academies’ astronomy and astro- 20102(g) of title 51, United States Code (relat- and physics decadal survey, in a way that maxi- ing to detecting, tracking, cataloguing, and (5) make recommendations on the above as mizes the scientific productivity of meeting characterizing asteroids and comets). appropriate. those objectives for the resources invested. (e) PROGRAM REPORT.—The Director of the (b) USE OF STRATEGY.—The Administrator It is further the sense of Congress that the Office of Science and Technology Policy and shall use the strategy to— Wide-Field Infrared Survey Telescope mis- the Administrator shall transmit to the (1) inform roadmaps, strategic plans, and sion has the potential to enable scientific Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- other activities of the Administration as discoveries that will transform our under- nology of the House of Representatives and they relate to extrasolar planet research and standing of the universe. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and exploration; and (b) CONTINUITY OF DEVELOPMENT.—The Ad- Transportation of the Senate, not later than (2) provide a foundation for future activi- ministrator shall ensure that the concept 1 year after the date of enactment of this ties and initiatives. definition and pre-formulation activities of a Act, an initial report that provides— (c) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than Wide-Field Infrared Survey Telescope mis- (1) recommendations for carrying out the 18 months after the date of enactment of this sion continue while the James Webb Space Survey program and an associated proposed Act, the National Academies shall transmit Telescope is being completed. budget;

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ASTROBIOLOGY STRATEGY. that reviews current and planned ground- and (a) STRATEGY.—The Administrator shall based and space-based space weather moni- (3) a description of the status of efforts to enter into an arrangement with the National toring requirements and capabilities, identi- coordinate and cooperate with other coun- Academies to develop a science strategy for fies gaps, and identifies options for a robust tries to discover hazardous asteroids and astrobiology that would outline key sci- and resilient capability. The study shall in- comets, plan a mitigation strategy, and im- entific questions, identify the most prom- form the process of identifying national plement that strategy in the event of the ising research in the field, and indicate the needs for future space weather monitoring, discovery of an object on a likely collision extent to which the mission priorities in ex- forecasts, and mitigation. The National course with Earth. isting decadal surveys address the search for Academies shall give consideration to inter- (f) ANNUAL REPORTS.—Subsequent to the life’s origin, evolution, distribution, and fu- national and private sector efforts and col- initial report the Administrator shall annu- ture in the Universe. The strategy shall in- laboration that could potentially contribute ally transmit to the Committee on Science, clude recommendations for coordination to national space weather needs. The study Space, and Technology of the House of Rep- with international partners. shall also review the current state of re- resentatives and the Committee on Com- (b) USE OF STRATEGY.—The Administrator search capabilities in observing, modeling, merce, Science, and Transportation of the shall use the strategy developed under sub- and prediction and provide recommendations Senate a report that provides— section (a) in planning and funding research to ensure future advancement of predictive (1) a summary of all activities carried out and other activities and initiatives in the capability. pursuant to subsection (c) since the date of field of astrobiology. (b) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than enactment of this Act, including the (c) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 14 months after the date of enactment of this progress toward achieving 90 percent comple- 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Academies shall transmit tion of the survey described in subsection (c); Act, the National Academies shall transmit a report containing the results of the study and a report to the Administrator, and to the provided under subsection (a) to the Director (2) a summary of expenditures for all ac- Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- of the Office of Science and Technology Pol- tivities carried out pursuant to subsection nology of the House of Representatives and icy, and to the Committee on Science, Space, (c) since the date of enactment of this Act. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and and Technology of the House of Representa- (g) STUDY.—The Administrator, in collabo- Transportation of the Senate, containing the tives and the Committee on Commerce, ration with other relevant Federal agencies, strategy developed under subsection (a). Science, and Transportation of the Senate. shall carry out a technical and scientific as- SEC. 326. ASTROBIOLOGY PUBLIC-PRIVATE PART- Subtitle E—Earth Science sessment of the capabilities and resources NERSHIPS. SEC. 341. GOAL. to— Not later than 180 days after the date of (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of (1) accelerate the survey described in sub- enactment of this Act, the Administrator Congress that the Administration is being section (c); and shall transmit to the Committee on Science, asked to undertake important Earth science (2) expand the Administration’s Near- Space, and Technology of the House of Rep- activities in an environment of increasingly Earth Object Program to include the detec- resentatives and the Committee on Com- constrained fiscal resources, and that any tion, tracking, cataloguing, and character- merce, Science, Transportation of the Sen- transfer of additional responsibilities to the ization of potentially hazardous near-Earth ate a report describing how the Administra- Administration, such as climate instrument objects less than 140 meters in diameter. tion can expand collaborative partnerships development and measurements that are cur- (h) TRANSMITTAL.—Not later than 270 days to study life’s origin, evolution, distribution, rently part of the portfolio of the National after the date of enactment of this Act, the and future in the Universe. Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Administrator shall transmit the results of SEC. 327. ASSESSMENT OF MARS ARCHITECTURE. the assessment carried out under subsection should be accompanied by the provision of (a) ASSESSMENT.—The Administrator shall (g) to the Committee on Science, Space, and additional resources to allow the Adminis- enter into an arrangement with the National Technology of the House of Representatives tration to carry out the increased respon- Academies to assess— and the Committee on Commerce, Science, sibilities without adversely impacting its (1) the Administration’s revised post-2016 and Transportation of the Senate. implementation of its existing Earth science Mars exploration architecture and its re- programs and priorities. SEC. 323. NEAR-EARTH OBJECTS PUBLIC-PRI- sponsiveness to the strategies, priorities, and VATE PARTNERSHIPS. (b) GENERAL.—The Administrator shall guidelines put forward by the National Acad- continue to carry out a balanced Earth (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of emies’ planetary science decadal surveys and Congress that the Administration should science program that includes Earth science other relevant National Academies Mars-re- research, Earth systematic missions, com- seek to leverage the capabilities of the pri- lated reports; vate sector and philanthropic organizations petitive Venture class missions, other mis- (2) the long-term goals of the Administra- sions and data analysis, mission operations, to the maximum extent practicable in car- tion’s Mars Exploration Program and such rying out the Near-Earth Object Survey pro- technology development, and applied program’s ability to optimize the science re- sciences, consistent with the recommenda- gram in order to meet the goal of the Survey turn, given the current fiscal posture of the program. tions and priorities established in the Na- program; tional Academies’ Earth Science Decadal (b) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after (3) the Mars architecture’s relationship to the date of enactment of this Act, the Ad- Survey. Mars-related activities to be undertaken by (c) COLLABORATION.—The Administrator ministrator shall transmit to the Committee agencies and organizations outside of the on Science, Space, and Technology of the shall collaborate with other Federal agen- United States; and cies, including the National Oceanic and At- House of Representatives and the Committee (4) the extent to which the Mars architec- on Commerce, Science, Transportation of mospheric Administration, non-government ture represents a reasonably balanced mis- entities, and international partners, as ap- the Senate a report describing how the Ad- sion portfolio. ministration can expand collaborative part- propriate, in carrying out the Administra- (b) TRANSMITTAL.—Not later than 18 tion’s Earth science program. The Adminis- nerships to detect, track, catalogue, and cat- months after the date of enactment of this egorize near-Earth objects. tration shall continue to develop first-of-a- Act, the Administrator shall transmit the kind instruments that, once proved, can be SEC. 324. RESEARCH ON NEAR-EARTH OBJECT results of the assessment to the Committee transitioned to other agencies for oper- TSUNAMI EFFECTS. on Science, Space, and Technology of the ations. (a) REPORT ON POTENTIAL TSUNAMI EFFECTS House of Representatives and the Committee (d) REIMBURSEMENT.—Whenever respon- FROM NEAR-EARTH OBJECT IMPACT.—The Ad- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation sibilities for the development of sensors or ministrator, in collaboration with the Ad- of the Senate. for measurements are transferred to the Ad- ministrator of the National Oceanic and At- Subtitle D—Heliophysics ministration from another agency, the Ad- mospheric Administration and other rel- ministration shall seek, to the extent pos- evant agencies, shall prepare a report identi- SEC. 331. DECADAL CADENCE. sible, to be reimbursed for the assumption of fying and describing existing research activi- In carrying out section 301(b), the Adminis- such responsibilities. ties and further research objectives that trator shall seek to ensure to the extent would increase our understanding of the na- practicable a steady cadence of large, me- SEC. 342. DECADAL CADENCE. ture of the effects of potential tsunamis that dium, and small heliophysics missions. In carrying out section 341(b), the Adminis- could occur if a near-Earth object were to SEC. 332. REVIEW OF SPACE WEATHER. trator shall seek to ensure to the extent impact an ocean of Earth. (a) REVIEW.—The Director of the Office of practicable a steady cadence of large, me- (b) TRANSMITTAL.—Not later than 180 days Science and Technology Policy, in consulta- dium, and small Earth science missions. after the date of enactment of this Act, the tion with the Administrator, the Adminis- SEC. 343. VENTURE CLASS MISSIONS. Administrator shall transmit the report re- trator of the National Oceanic and Atmos- It is the sense of Congress that the Admin- quired and prepared under subsection (a) to pheric Administration, the Director of the istration’s Venture class missions provide the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- National Science Foundation, and heads of opportunities for innovation in the Earth nology of the House of Representatives and other relevant Federal agencies, shall enter science program, offer low-cost approaches

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It integrated manner as well as they do when roadmap for hypersonic aircraft research is further the sense of Congress that the Ad- operated individually. with the objective of exploring hypersonic ministration should seek to increase the SEC. 403. UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS RE- science and technology using air-breathing number of Venture class projects to the ex- SEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. propulsion concepts, through a mix of theo- tent practicable as part of a balanced Earth (a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator, in retical work, basic and applied research, and science program. consultation with the Administrator of the development of flight research demonstra- SEC. 344. ASSESSMENT. Federal Aviation Administration and other tion vehicles. The roadmap shall prescribe The Administrator shall carry out a sci- Federal agencies, shall carry out research appropriate agency contributions, coordina- entific assessment of the Administration’s and technological development to facilitate tion efforts, and technology milestones. Earth science global datasets for the purpose the safe integration of unmanned aerial sys- SEC. 406. SUPERSONIC RESEARCH. of identifying those datasets that are useful tems into the National Airspace System, in- (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— for understanding regional changes and vari- cluding— (1) the ability to fly commercial aircraft ability, and for informing applied science re- (1) positioning and navigation systems; over land at supersonic speeds without ad- search. The Administrator shall complete (2) sense and avoid capabilities; verse impacts on the environment or on local and transmit the assessment to the Com- (3) secure data and communication links; communities could open new global markets mittee on Science, Space, and Technology in (4) flight recovery systems; and and enable new transportation capabilities; the House of Representatives and the Com- (5) human systems integration. and mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- (b) ROADMAP.—The Administrator shall up- (2) continuing the Administration’s re- tation of the Senate not later than 180 days date a roadmap for unmanned aerial systems search program is necessary to assess the after the date of enactment of this Act. research and development and transmit this impact in a relevant environment of com- TITLE IV—AERONAUTICS roadmap to the Committee on Science, mercial supersonic flight operations and pro- SEC. 401. SENSE OF CONGRESS. Space, and Technology of the House of Rep- vide the basis for establishing appropriate It is the sense of Congress that— resentatives and the Committee on Com- sonic boom standards for such flight oper- (1) a robust aeronautics research portfolio merce, Science, and Transportation of the ations. will help maintain the United States status Senate not later than 180 days after the date (b) ROADMAP FOR SUPERSONIC RESEARCH.— as a leader in aviation, enhance the competi- of enactment of this Act. Not later than 1 year after the date of enact- tiveness of the United States in the world (c) COOPERATIVE UNMANNED AERIAL VEHI- ment of this Act, the Administrator shall de- velop and transmit to the Committee on economy and improve the quality of life of CLE ACTIVITIES.—Section 31504 of title 51, Science, Space, and Technology of the House all citizens; United States Code, is amended by inserting of Representatives and the Committee on (2) aeronautics research is essential to the ‘‘Operational flight data derived from these Commerce, Science, and Transportation of Administration’s mission, continues to be an cooperative agreements shall be made avail- the Senate a roadmap that allows for flexible important core element of the Administra- able, in appropriate and usable formats, to funding profiles for supersonic aeronautics tion’s mission and should be supported; the Administration and the Federal Aviation research and development with the objective (3) the Administrator should coordinate Administration for the development of regu- of developing and demonstrating, in a rel- and consult with relevant Federal agencies latory standards.’’ after ‘‘in remote areas.’’. evant environment, airframe and propulsion and the private sector to minimize duplica- SEC. 404. RESEARCH PROGRAM ON COMPOSITE MATERIALS USED IN AERONAUTICS. technologies to minimize the environmental tion and leverage resources; and impact, including noise, of supersonic over- (a) PURPOSE OF RESEARCH.—The Adminis- (4) carrying aeronautics research to a level land flight in an efficient and economical trator shall continue the Administration’s of maturity that allows the Administration’s manner. The roadmap shall include— cooperative research program with industry research results to be transitioned to the (1) the baseline research as embodied by to identify and demonstrate more effective users, whether private or public sector, is the Administration’s existing research on su- and safe ways of developing, manufacturing, critical to their eventual adoption. personic flight; and maintaining composite materials for use SEC. 402. AERONAUTICS RESEARCH GOALS. (2) a list of specific technological, environ- in airframes, subsystems, and propulsion The Administrator shall ensure that the mental, and other challenges that must be components. Administration maintains a strong aero- overcome to minimize the environmental (b) EXPOSURE OF RESEARCH TO NEXT GEN- nautics research portfolio ranging from fun- impact, including noise, of supersonic over- ERATION OF ENGINEERS AND TECHNICIANS.—To damental research through integrated sys- land flight; the extent practicable, the Administration’s tems research with specific research goals, (3) a research plan to address such chal- cooperative research program with industry including the following: lenges, as well as a project timeline for ac- on composite materials shall provide timely (1) ENHANCE AIRSPACE OPERATIONS AND complishing relevant research goals; access to that research to the next genera- SAFETY.—The Administration’s Aeronautics (4) a plan for coordination with stake- tion of engineers and technicians at univer- Research Mission Directorate shall address holders, including relevant government sities, community colleges, and vocational research needs of the Next Generation Air agencies and industry; and schools, thereby helping to develop a work- Transportation System and identify critical (5) a plan for how the Administration will force ready to take on the development, gaps in technology which must be bridged to ensure that sonic boom research is coordi- manufacture, and maintenance of compo- enable the implementation of the Next Gen- nated as appropriate with relevant Federal nents reliant on advanced composite mate- eration Air Transportation System so that agencies. safety and productivity improvements can be rials. SEC. 407. RESEARCH ON NEXTGEN AIRSPACE (c) CONSULTATION.—The Administrator, in achieved as soon as possible. MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS AND (2) IMPROVE AIR VEHICLE PERFORMANCE.— overseeing the Administration’s work on TOOLS. The Administration’s Aeronautics Research composite materials, shall consult with rel- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall, Mission Directorate shall conduct research evant Federal agencies and partners in in- in consultation with other Federal agencies, to improve aircraft performance and mini- dustry to accelerate safe development and review at least annually the alignment and mize environmental impacts. The Associate certification processes for new composite timing of the Administration’s research and Administrator for the Aeronautics Research materials and design methods while main- development activities in support of the Mission Directorate shall consider and pur- taining rigorous inspection of new composite NextGen airspace management moderniza- sue concepts to reduce noise, emissions, and materials. tion initiative, and shall make any necessary fuel consumption while maintaining high (d) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after adjustments by reprioritizing or retargeting safety standards, and shall conduct research the date of enactment of this Act, the Ad- the Administration’s research and develop- related to the impact of alternative fuels on ministrator shall transmit a report to the ment activities in support of the NextGen the safety, reliability and maintainability of Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- initiative. current and new air vehicles. nology of the House of Representatives and (b) ANNUAL REPORTS.—The Administrator (3) STRENGTHEN AVIATION SAFETY.—The Ad- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and shall report to the Committee on Science, ministration’s Aeronautics Research Mission Transportation of the Senate detailing the Space, and Technology of the House of Rep- Directorate shall proactively address safety Administration’s work on new composite resentatives and the Committee on Com- challenges associated with current and new materials and the coordination efforts merce, Science, and Transportation of the air vehicles and with operations in the Na- among Federal agencies and industry part- Senate annually regarding the progress of tion’s current and future air transportation ners. the Administration’s research and develop- system. SEC. 405. HYPERSONIC RESEARCH. ment activities in support of the NextGen (4) DEMONSTRATE CONCEPTS AT THE SYSTEM Not later than 1 year after the date of en- airspace management modernization initia- LEVEL.—The Administration’s Aeronautics actment of this Act, the Administrator, in tive, including details of technologies trans- Research Mission Directorate shall mature consultation with other Federal agencies, ferred to relevant Federal agencies for even- the most promising technologies to the point shall develop and transmit to the Committee tual operation implementation, consultation

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Space Technology Program author- shall include in the Administration’s annual consultation with other Federal agencies, ized budget request for each fiscal year the ra- tionale for assigning organizational respon- shall prepare and transmit to the Committee ‘‘(a) PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.—The Adminis- sibility for, in the year prior to the budget on Science, Space, and Technology of the trator shall establish a Space Technology fiscal year, each initiated project, program, House of Representatives and the Committee Program to pursue the research and develop- and mission focused on research and develop- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation ment of advanced space technologies that ment of advanced technologies for human of the Senate a roadmap for research relat- have the potential of delivering innovative space exploration. ing to rotorcraft and other runway-inde- solutions and to support human exploration (e) TABLE OF SECTIONS AMENDMENT.—The pendent air vehicles, with the objective of of the solar system or advanced space item relating to section 70507 in the table of developing and demonstrating improved science. The program established by the Ad- sections for chapter 705 of title 51, United safety, noise, and environmental impact in a ministrator shall take into consideration the States Code, is amended to read as follows: relevant environment. The roadmap shall in- recommendations of the National Acad- clude specific goals for the research, a emies’ review of the Administration’s Space ‘‘70507. Space Technology Program author- timeline for implementation, metrics for Technology roadmaps and priorities, as well ized.’’. success, and guidelines for collaboration and as applicable enabling aspects of the Human SEC. 503. UTILIZATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL coordination with industry and other Fed- Exploration Roadmap specified in section SPACE STATION FOR TECHNOLOGY eral agencies. 70504. In conducting the space technology DEMONSTRATIONS. The Administrator shall utilize the Inter- SEC. 409. TRANSFORMATIVE AERONAUTICS RE- program established under this section, the SEARCH. Administrator shall— national Space Station and commercial serv- ices for space technology demonstration mis- It is the sense of Congress that the Admin- ‘‘(1) to the maximum extent practicable, sions in low-Earth orbit whenever it is prac- istrator, in looking strategically into the fu- use a competitive process to select projects tical and cost effective to do so. ture and ensuring that the Administration’s to be supported as part of the program; Center personnel are at the leading edge of ‘‘(2) make use of small satellites and the TITLE VI—EDUCATION aeronautics research, should encourage in- Administration’s suborbital and ground- SEC. 601. EDUCATION. vestigations into the early-stage advance- based platforms, to the extent practicable (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of ment of new processes, novel concepts, and and appropriate, to demonstrate space tech- Congress that— innovative technologies that have the poten- nology concepts and developments; and (1) the Administration’s missions are an tial to meet national aeronautics needs. The ‘‘(3) undertake partnerships with other inspiration for Americans and in particular Administrator shall continue to ensure that Federal agencies, universities, private indus- for the next generation, and that this inspi- awards for the investigation of these con- try, and other spacefaring nations, as appro- ration has a powerful effect in stimulating cepts and technologies are open for competi- priate. interest in science, technology, engineering, tion among Administration civil servants at ‘‘(b) SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS.—The Ad- and mathematics (in this section referred to its Centers, separate from other awards open ministrator shall organize and manage the as ‘‘STEM’’) education and careers; only to non-Administration sources. Administration’s Small Business Innovation (2) the Administration’s Office of Edu- SEC. 410. STUDY OF UNITED STATES LEADERSHIP Research program and Small Business Tech- cation and mission directorates have been ef- IN AERONAUTICS RESEARCH. nology Transfer Program within the Space fective in delivering Administration edu- (a) STUDY.—The Administrator shall enter Technology Program. cational content because of the strong en- into an arrangement with the National ‘‘(c) NONDUPLICATION CERTIFICATION.—The gagement of Administration scientists and Academies for a study to benchmark the po- Administrator shall include in the budget for engineers in the Administration’s education sition of the United States in civil aero- each fiscal year, as transmitted to Congress and outreach activities; and nautics research compared to the rest of the under section 1105(a) of title 31, a certifi- (3) the Administration should be a central world. The study shall— cation that no project, program, or mission partner in contributing to the goals of the (1) seek to define metrics by which relative undertaken by the Space Technology Pro- National Science and Technology Council’s leadership in civil aeronautics research can gram is duplicative of any other project, pro- Federal Science, Technology, Engineering, be determined; gram, or mission conducted by another office and Mathematics (STEM) Education 5-Year (2) ascertain how the United States com- or directorate of the Administration.’’. Strategic Plan. pares to other countries in the field of civil (b) COLLABORATION, COORDINATION, AND (b) IN GENERAL.—The Administration shall aeronautics research and any relevant ALIGNMENT.—The Administrator shall ensure continue its education and outreach efforts trends; and that the Administration’s projects, pro- to— (3) provide recommendations on what can grams, and activities in support of tech- (1) increase student interest and participa- be done to regain or retain global leadership, nology research and development of ad- tion in STEM education; including— vanced space technologies are fully coordi- (2) improve public literacy in STEM; (A) identifying research areas where nated and aligned and that results from such (3) employ proven strategies for improving United States expertise has been or is at risk work are shared and leveraged within the student learning and teaching; of being overtaken; Administration. Projects, programs, and ac- (4) provide curriculum support materials; (B) defining appropriate roles for the Ad- tivities being conducted by the Human Ex- and ministration; ploration and Operations Mission Direc- (5) create and support opportunities for (C) identifying public-private partnerships torate in support of research and develop- professional development for STEM teach- that could be formed; and ment of advanced space technologies and ers. (D) estimating the impact on the Adminis- systems focusing on human space explo- (c) ORGANIZATION.—In order to ensure the tration’s budget should such recommenda- ration should continue in that Directorate. inspiration and engagement of children and tions be implemented. The Administrator shall ensure that organi- the general public, the Administration shall (b) REPORT.—Not later than 18 months zational responsibility for research and de- continue its STEM education and outreach after the date of enactment of this Act, the velopment activities in support of human activities within the Science, Aeronautics Administrator shall provide the results of space exploration not initiated as of the date Research, Space Operations, and Exploration the study to the Committee on Science, of enactment of this Act is established on Mission Directorates. Space, and Technology of the House of Rep- the basis of a sound rationale. The Adminis- (d) CONTINUATION OF EDUCATION AND OUT- resentatives and the Committee on Com- trator shall provide the rationale in the re- REACH ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS.—The Ad- merce, Science, and Transportation of the port specified in subsection (d). ministrator shall continue to carry out edu- Senate. (c) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after cation and outreach programs and activities the date of enactment of this Act, the Ad- through the Office of Education and the Ad- TITLE V—SPACE TECHNOLOGY ministrator shall provide to the Committee ministration mission directorates and shall SEC. 501. SENSE OF CONGRESS. on Science, Space, and Technology of the continue to engage, to the maximum extent It is the sense of Congress that space tech- House of Representatives and the Committee practicable, Administration and Administra- nology is critical to— on Commerce, Science, and Transportation tion-supported researchers and engineers in (1) enabling a new class of Administration of the Senate a report comparing the Admin- carrying out those programs and activities. missions beyond low-Earth orbit; istration’s space technology investments (e) CONTINUATION OF SPACE GRANT PRO- (2) developing technologies and capabilities with the high-priority technology areas iden- GRAM.—The Administrator shall continue to that will make the Administration’s mis- tified by the National Academies in the Na- operate the National Space Grant College sions more affordable and more reliable; and tional Research Council’s report on the Ad- and Fellowship program through a national (3) improving technological capabilities ministration’s Space Technology Roadmaps. network consisting of a State-based consor- and promoting innovation for the Adminis- The Administrator shall identify how the tium in each State that provides flexibility tration and the Nation. Administration will address any gaps be- to the States, with the objective of providing

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The James Webb force. later than 180 days after the date of enact- Space Telescope will revolutionize our un- (f) REAFFIRMATION OF POLICY.—Congress ment of this Act, the Administrator shall derstanding of star and planet formation and reaffirms its commitment to informal provide to the Committee on Science, Space, how galaxies evolved and advance the search science education at science centers and and Technology of the House of Representa- for the origins of our universe. As a result of planetariums as set forth in section 616 of tives and the Committee on Commerce, their unique capabilities and their critical the National Aeronautics and Space Admin- Science, and Transportation of the Senate a contribution to the future of space explo- istration Authorization Act of 2005 (51 U.S.C. report on the proposed Asteroid Retrieval ration, these systems have been designated 40907). Mission. Such report shall include— by Congress and the Administration as pri- (1) a detailed budget profile, including cost ority investments. SEC. 602. INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE NA- (2) In addition, contractors are currently TIONAL SPACE GRANT COLLEGE estimates for the development of all nec- AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. essary technologies and spacecraft required holding program funding, estimated to be in for the mission; the hundreds of millions of dollars, to cover (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of (2) a detailed technical plan that includes the potential termination liability should Congress that the National Space Grant Col- milestones and a specific schedule; the Government choose to terminate a pro- lege and Fellowship Program, which was es- (3) a description of the technologies and ca- gram for convenience. As a result, hundreds tablished in the National Aeronautics and pabilities anticipated to be gained from the of millions of taxpayer dollars are unavail- Space Administration Authorization Act of proposed mission that will enable future able for meaningful work on these programs. 1988 (42 U.S.C. 2486 et seq.), has been an im- human missions to Mars which could not be (3) According to the Government Account- portant program by which the Federal Gov- gained by lunar missions; ability Office, the Administration procures ernment has partnered with State and local (4) a description of the technologies and ca- most of its goods and services through con- governments, universities, private industry, pabilities anticipated to be gained from the tracts, and it terminates very few of them. and other organizations to enhance the un- proposed mission that will enable future In fiscal year 2010, the Administration termi- derstanding and use of space and aeronautics planetary defense missions, against impact nated 28 of 16,343 active contracts and or- activities and their benefits through edu- threats from near-Earth objects equal to or ders—a termination rate of about 0.17 per- cation, fostering of interdisciplinary and greater than 140 meters in diameter, which cent. multidisciplinary space research and train- could not be gained by robotic missions; and (4) The Administration should vigorously ing, and supporting Federal funding for grad- (5) a complete assessment by the Small pursue a policy on termination liability that uate fellowships in space-related fields, Bodies Assessment Group and the National maximizes the utilization of its appropriated among other purposes. Aeronautics and Space Administration Advi- funds to make maximum progress in meeting (b) REVIEW.—The Administrator shall enter sory Council of how the proposed mission is established technical goals and schedule into an arrangement with the National in the strategic interests of the United milestones on these high-priority programs. Academies for— States in space exploration. SEC. 703. BASELINE AND COST CONTROLS. (1) a review of the National Space Grant (b) MARS FLYBY REPORT.—Not later than 60 Section 30104 of title 51, United States College and Fellowship Program, including days after the date of enactment of this Act, Code, is amended— its structure and capabilities for supporting an independent, private systems engineering (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ‘‘Proce- science, technology, engineering, and mathe- and technical assistance organization con- dural Requirements 7120.5c, dated March 22, matics education and training consistent tracted by the Human Exploration Oper- 2005’’ and inserting ‘‘Procedural Require- with the National Science and Technology ations Mission Directorate shall transmit to ments 7120.5E, dated August 14, 2012’’; and Council’s Federal Science, Technology, Engi- the Administrator, the Committee on (2) in subsection (f), by striking ‘‘beginning neering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Science, Space, and Technology of the House 18 months after the date the Administrator 5-Year Strategic Plan; and of Representatives, and the Committee on transmits a report under subsection (2) recommendations on measures, if need- Commerce, Science, and Transportation of (e)(1)(A)’’ and inserting ‘‘beginning 18 ed, to enhance the Program’s effectiveness the Senate a report analyzing the proposal months after the Administrator makes such and mechanisms by which any increases in for a Mars Flyby human spaceflight mission determination’’. funding appropriated by Congress can be ap- to be launched in 2021. Such report shall in- SEC. 704. PROJECT AND PROGRAM RESERVES. plied. clude— (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of (c) NATIONAL SPACE GRANT COLLEGE AND (1) a technical development, test, fielding, Congress that the judicious use of program FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM AMENDMENTS.— and operations plan using the Space Launch and project reserves provides the Adminis- (1) PURPOSES.—Section 40301 of title 51, System and other systems to successfully tration’s project and program managers with United States Code, is amended— mount a Mars Flyby mission by 2021; the flexibility needed to manage projects and (A) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of para- (2) a description of the benefits in sci- programs to ensure that the impacts of con- graph (5); entific knowledge and technologies dem- tingencies can be mitigated. (B) by striking the period at the end of onstrated by a Mars Flyby mission to be (b) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after paragraph (6) and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and launched in 2021 suitable for future Mars the date of enactment of this Act the Admin- (C) by adding at the end the following new missions; and istrator shall transmit to the Committee on paragraph: (3) an annual budget profile, including cost Science, Space, and Technology of the House ‘‘(7) support outreach to primary and sec- estimates, for the development test, fielding, of Representatives and the Committee on ondary schools to help support STEM en- and operations plan to carry out a Mars Commerce, Science, and Transportation of gagement and learning at the K-12 level and Flyby mission through 2021 and comparison the Senate a report describing— to encourage K-12 students to pursue post- of that budget profile to the 5-year budget (1) the Administration’s criteria for estab- secondary degrees in fields related to profile contained in the President’s Budget lishing the amount of reserves held at the space.’’. request for fiscal year 2015. project and program levels; (2) how such criteria relate to the agency’s (2) REGIONAL CONSORTIUM.—Section 40306 of (c) ASSESSMENT.—Not later than 60 days title 51, United States Code, is amended— after transmittal of the report specified in policy of budgeting at a 70-percent con- (A) in subsection (a)— subsection (b), the Administrator shall fidence level; and (i) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) transmit to the Committee on Science, (3) the Administration’s criteria for as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and Space, and Technology of the House of Rep- waiving the policy of budgeting at a 70-per- (ii) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol- resentatives and the Committee on Com- cent confidence level and alternative strate- lowing new paragraph: merce, Science, and Transportation of the gies and mechanisms aimed at controlling program and project costs when a waiver is ‘‘(2) INCLUSION OF 2-YEAR INSTITUTIONS.—A Senate an assessment by the National Aero- space grant regional consortium designated nautics and Space Administration Advisory granted. in paragraph (1)(B) may include one or more Council of whether the proposal for a Mars SEC. 705. INDEPENDENT REVIEWS. 2-year institutions of higher education.’’; Flyby Mission to be launched in 2021 is in the Not later than 270 days after the date of and strategic interests of the United States in enactment of this Act, the Administrator (B) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ‘‘para- space exploration. shall transmit to the Committee on Science, graphs (2)(C) and (3)(D)’’ and inserting ‘‘para- (d) CREWED MISSION.—The report trans- Space, and Technology of the House of Rep- graphs (3)(C) and (4)(D)’’. mitted under subsection (b) may consider a resentatives and the Committee on Com- crewed mission with the Space Launch Sys- merce, Science, and Transportation of the SEC. 603. SENSE OF CONGRESS. tem in cis-lunar space prior to the Mars Senate a report describing— It is the sense of Congress that the Admin- Flyby mission in 2021. (1) the Administration’s procedures for istrator should make the continuation of the SEC. 702. TERMINATION LIABILITY SENSE OF conducting independent reviews of projects Administration’s Minority University Re- CONGRESS. and programs at lifecycle milestones and search and Education Program a priority in It is the sense of Congress that: how the Administration ensures the inde- order to further STEM education for under- (1) The International Space Station, the pendence of the individuals who conduct represented students. Space Launch System, and the Orion crew those reviews prior to their assignment;

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COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER and projects in determining when to conduct (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of PROGRAM. an Independent Cost Estimate and Inde- Congress that— Section 50116(a) of title 51, United States pendent Cost Assessment; and (1) the Administration must reverse the de- Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘, while pro- (5) listing— teriorating condition of its facilities and in- tecting national security’’ after ‘‘research (A) the costs of each individual Inde- frastructure, as this condition is hampering community’’. pendent Cost Estimate or Independent Cost the effectiveness and efficiency of research SEC. 707. NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE Assessment activity conducted in fiscal year performed by both the Administration and ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY COUN- 2011, fiscal year 2012, and fiscal year 2013; industry participants making use of Admin- CIL. (B) the purpose of the activity; istration facilities, thus reducing the com- (a) STUDY.—The Administrator shall enter (C) identification of the primary Adminis- into an arrangement with the National petitiveness of the United States aerospace tration unit or outside body that conducted industry; Academy of Public Administration to assess the activity; and the effectiveness of the NASA Advisory (2) the Administration has a role in pro- (D) key findings and recommendations. viding laboratory capabilities to industry Council and to make recommendations to (d) UPDATED REPORT.—Subsequent to sub- participants that are economically viable as Congress for any change to— mission of the report under subsection (c), commercial entities and thus are not avail- (1) the functions of the Council; for each subsequent year, the Administrator able elsewhere; (2) the appointment of members to the shall provide an update of listed elements in (3) to ensure continued access to reliable Council; conjunction with subsequent congressional and efficient world-class facilities by re- (3) qualifications for members of the Coun- budget justifications. cil; searchers, the Administration should seek to SEC. 709. AVOIDING ORGANIZATIONAL CON- establish strategic partnerships with other (4) duration of terms of office for members FLICTS OF INTEREST IN MAJOR AD- of the Council; MINISTRATION ACQUISITION PRO- Federal agencies, academic institutions, and (5) frequency of meetings of the Council; GRAMS. industry, as appropriate; and (6) the structure of leadership and Commit- (a) REVISED REGULATIONS REQUIRED.—Not (4) decisions on whether to dispose of, tees of the Council; and later than 270 days after the date of enact- maintain, or modernize existing facilities (7) levels of professional staffing for the ment of this Act, the Administrator shall re- must be made in the context of meeting fu- Council. vise the Administration Supplement to the ture Administration and other Federal agen- In carrying out the assessment, the Academy Federal Acquisition Regulation to provide cies’ laboratory needs, including those re- shall also assess the impacts of broadening uniform guidance and recommend revised re- quired to meet the activities supporting the the Council’s role to advising Congress, and quirements for organizational conflicts of in- Human Exploration Roadmap required by any other issues that the Academy deter- terest by contractors in major acquisition section 70504 of title 51, United States Code. mines could potentially impact the effective- programs in order to address elements iden- (b) POLICY.—It is the policy of the United tified in subsection (b). ness of the Council. The Academy shall con- States that the Administration maintain re- sider the past activities of the NASA Advi- (b) ELEMENTS.—The revised regulations re- quired by subsection (a) shall, at a min- liable and efficient facilities and that deci- sory Council, as well as the activities of sions on whether to dispose of, maintain, or other analogous federal advisory bodies in imum— modernize existing facilities be made in the conducting its assessment. The results of the (1) address organizational conflicts of in- assessment, including any recommendations, terest that could potentially arise as a result context of meeting future Administration shall be transmitted to the Committee on of— needs. (A) lead system integrator contracts on Science, Space, and Technology of the House (c) PLAN.—The Administrator shall develop of Representatives and the Committee on major acquisition programs and contracts that follow lead system integrator contracts a plan that has the goal of positioning the Commerce, Science, and Transportation of Administration to have the facilities, labora- the Senate. on such programs, particularly contracts for tories, tools, and approaches necessary to ad- (b) CONSULTATION AND ADVICE.—Section production; 20113(g) of title 51, United States Code, is (B) the ownership of business units per- dress future Administration requirements. amended by inserting ‘‘and Congress’’ after forming systems engineering and technical Such plan shall identify— ‘‘advice to the Administration’’. assistance functions, professional services, (1) future Administration research and de- (c) SUNSET.—Subsection (b) shall expire on or management support services in relation velopment and testing needs; September 30, 2014. to major acquisition programs by contrac- (2) a strategy for identifying facilities that SEC. 708. COST ESTIMATION. tors who simultaneously own business units are candidates for disposal, that is con- (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of competing to perform as either the prime sistent with the national strategic direction Congress that realistic cost estimating is contractor or the supplier of a major sub- set forth in— critically important to the ultimate success system or component for such programs; (A) the National Space Policy; of major space development projects. The (C) the award of major subsystem con- (B) the National Aeronautics Research, De- Administration has devoted significant ef- tracts by a prime contractor for a major ac- velopment, Test, and Evaluation Infrastruc- forts over the past five years to improving quisition program to business units or other ture Plan; its cost estimating capabilities, but it is im- affiliates of the same parent corporate enti- (C) National Aeronautics and Space Ad- portant that the Administration continue its ty, and particularly the award of sub- ministration Authorization Acts; and efforts to develop and implement guidance in contracts for software integration or the de- (D) the Human Exploration Roadmap spec- establishing realistic cost estimates. velopment of a proprietary software system ified in section 70504 of title 51, United (b) GUIDANCE AND CRITERIA.—The Adminis- architecture; or States Code; trator shall provide to programs and projects (D) the performance by, or assistance of, (3) a strategy for the maintenance, repair, and in a manner consistent with the Admin- contractors in technical evaluations on upgrading, and modernization of the Admin- istration’s Space Flight Program and major acquisition programs; istration’s laboratories, facilities, and equip- Project Management Requirements— (2) ensure that the Administration receives ment; (1) guidance on when an Independent Cost advice on systems architecture and systems (4) criteria for prioritizing deferred main- Estimate and Independent Cost Assessment engineering matters with respect to major tenance tasks and also for upgrading or mod- should be used; and acquisition programs from objective sources ernizing laboratories, facilities, and equip- (2) the criteria to be used to make such a independent of the prime contractor; ment and implementing processes, plans, and determination. (3) require that a contract for the perform- policies for guiding the Administration’s (c) REPORT.—Not later than 270 days after ance of systems engineering and technical Centers on whether to maintain, repair, up- the date of enactment of this Act, the Ad- assistance functions for a major acquisition grade, or modernize a facility and for deter- ministrator shall transmit to the Committee program contains a provision prohibiting the mining the type of instrument to be used; on Science, Space, and Technology of the contractor or any affiliate of the contractor (5) an assessment of modifications needed House of Representatives and the Committee from participating as a prime contractor or to maximize usage of facilities that offer on Commerce, Science, and Transportation a major subcontractor in the development of unique and highly specialized benefits to the of the Senate a report— a system under the program; and aerospace industry and the American public; (1) describing efforts to enhance internal (4) establish such limited exceptions to the and cost estimation and assessment expertise; requirement in paragraphs (2) and (3) as may (6) implementation steps, including a (2) describing the mechanisms the Admin- be necessary to ensure that the Administra- timeline, milestones, and an estimate of re- istration is using and will continue to use to tion has continued access to advice on sys- sources required for carrying out the plan.

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(d) POLICY.—Not later than 180 days after (A) require that the Administration and (b) NEED.—A funded Space Act Agreement the date of enactment of this Act, the Ad- Administration contractors and subcontrac- may be used only when the use of a standard ministrator shall establish and make pub- tors at all tiers— contract, grant, or cooperative agreement is lically available a policy that guides the Ad- (i) obtain electronic parts that are in pro- not feasible or appropriate, as determined by ministration’s use of existing authorities to duction or currently available in stock from the Associate Administrator for Procure- out-grant, lease, excess to the General Serv- the original manufacturers of the parts or ment. ices Administration, sell, decommission, de- their authorized dealers, or from suppliers (c) PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENT.—The Ad- molish, or otherwise transfer property, fa- who obtain such parts exclusively from the ministrator shall make available for public cilities, or infrastructure. This policy shall original manufacturers of the parts or their notice and comment each proposed Space establish criteria for the use of authorities, authorized dealers; and Act Agreement at least 30 days before enter- best practices, standardized procedures, and (ii) obtain electronic parts that are not in ing into such agreement, with appropriate guidelines for how to appropriately manage production or currently available in stock redactions for proprietary, sensitive, or clas- property, infrastructure, and facilities. from suppliers that meet qualification re- sified information. (d) TRANSPARENCY.—The Administrator (e) TRANSMITTAL.—Not later than one year quirements established pursuant to subpara- shall publicly disclose on the Administra- after the date of enactment of this Act, the graph (C); Administrator shall transmit the plan devel- tion’s website and make available in a (B) establish documented requirements oped under subsection (c) to the Committee searchable format each Space Act Agree- consistent with published industry standards on Science, Space, and Technology of the ment, with appropriate redactions for propri- or Government contract requirements for— House of Representatives and the Committee etary, sensitive, or classified information, (i) notification of the Administration; and on Commerce, Science, and Transportation not later than 60 days after such agreement (ii) inspection, testing, and authentication of the Senate. is signed. (f) ESTABLISHMENT OF CAPITAL FUND.—The of electronic parts that the Administration (e) ANNUAL REPORT.— Administrator shall establish a capital fund or an Administration contractor or subcon- (1) REQUIREMENT.—Not later than 90 days for the modernization of facilities and lab- tractor obtains from any source other than a after the end of each fiscal year, the Admin- oratories. The Administrator shall ensure to source described in subparagraph (A); istrator shall submit to the Committee on the maximum extent practicable that all fi- (C) establish qualification requirements, Science, Space, and Technology of the House nancial savings achieved by closing outdated consistent with the requirements of section of Representatives and the Committee on or surplus facilities at an Administration 2319 of title 10, United States Code, pursuant Commerce, Science, and Transportation of Center shall be made available to that Cen- to which the Administration may identify the Senate a report on the use of Space Act ter for the purpose of modernizing the Cen- suppliers that have appropriate policies and Agreement authority by the Administration ter’s facilities and laboratories and for up- procedures in place to detect and avoid coun- during the previous fiscal year. grading the infrastructure at the Center. terfeit electronic parts and suspect counter- (2) CONTENTS.—The report shall include for (g) REPORT ON CAPITAL FUND.—Expendi- feit electronic parts; and each Space Act Agreement in effect at the tures and other activities of the fund estab- (D) authorize Administration contractors time of the report— lished under subsection (f) shall require re- and subcontractors to identify and use addi- (A) an indication of whether the agreement view and approval by the Administrator and tional suppliers beyond those identified pur- is a reimbursable, nonreimbursable, or fund- the status, including the amounts held in the suant to subparagraph (C) provided that— ed Space Act Agreement; capital fund, shall be reported to the Com- (i) the standards and processes for identi- (B) a description of— mittee on Science, Space, and Technology of fying such suppliers comply with established (i) the subject and terms; the House of Representatives and the Com- industry standards; (ii) the parties; mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- (ii) the contractor or subcontractor as- tation of the Senate in conjunction with the (iii) the responsible— sumes responsibility for the authenticity of (I) mission directorate; Administration’s annual budget request jus- parts provided by such suppliers as provided tification for each fiscal year. (II) center; or in paragraph (2); and (III) headquarters element; SEC. 711. DETECTION AND AVOIDANCE OF COUN- (iii) the selection of such suppliers is sub- TERFEIT ELECTRONIC PARTS. (iv) the value; ject to review and audit by appropriate Ad- (v) the extent of the cost sharing among (a) REGULATIONS.— ministration officials. (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 270 days Federal Government and non-Federal (4) TIMELY NOTIFICATION.—The revised reg- sources; after the date of enactment of this Act, the ulations issued pursuant to paragraph (1) Administrator shall revise the National Aer- (vi) the time period or schedule; and shall require that any Administration con- (vii) all milestones; and onautics and Space Administration Supple- tractor or subcontractor who becomes aware, ment to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (C) an indication of whether the agreement or has reason to suspect, that any end item, to address the detection and avoidance of was renewed during the previous fiscal year. component, part, or material contained in counterfeit electronic parts. (3) ANTICIPATED AGREEMENTS.—The report supplies purchased by the Administration, or (2) CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES.—The re- shall also include a list of all anticipated re- purchased by a contractor or subcontractor vised regulations issued pursuant to para- imbursable, nonreimbursable, and funded for delivery to, or on behalf of, the Adminis- graph (1) shall provide that— Space Act Agreements for the upcoming fis- tration, contains counterfeit electronic parts (A) Administration contractors who supply cal year. or suspect counterfeit electronic parts, shall electronic parts or products that include (4) CUMULATIVE PROGRAM BENEFITS.—The provide notification to the applicable Ad- electronic parts are responsible for detecting report shall also include, with respect to the and avoiding the use or inclusion of counter- ministration contracting officer within 30 Space Act Agreements covered by the report, feit electronic parts or suspect counterfeit calendar days. a summary of— electronic parts in such products and for any (b) REPORT.—Not later than 120 days after (A) the technology areas in which research rework or corrective action that may be re- the revised regulations specified in sub- projects were conducted under such agree- quired to remedy the use or inclusion of such section (a) have been implemented, the Ad- ments; parts; and ministrator shall submit to the Committee (B) the extent to which the use of the (B) the cost of counterfeit electronic parts on Science, Space, and Technology of the Space Act Agreements— and suspect counterfeit electronic parts and House of Representatives and the Committee (i) has contributed to a broadening of the the cost of rework or corrective action that on Commerce, Science, and Transportation technology and industrial base available for may be required to remedy the use or inclu- of the Senate a report updating the Adminis- meeting Administration needs; and sion of such parts are not allowable costs tration’s actions to prevent counterfeit elec- (ii) has fostered within the technology and under Administration contracts, unless— tronic parts from entering the supply chain industrial base new relationships and prac- (i) the covered contractor has an oper- as described in its October 2011 report pursu- tices that support the United States; and ational system to detect and avoid counter- ant to section 1206(d) of the National Aero- (C) the total amount of value received by feit parts and suspect counterfeit electronic nautics and Space Administration Author- the Federal Government during the fiscal parts that has been reviewed and approved ization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18444(d)). year pursuant to such Space Act Agree- by the Administration or the Department of (c) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term ments. ‘‘electronic part’’ means a discrete elec- Defense; SEC. 713. HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT ACCIDENT IN- (ii) the covered contractor provides timely tronic component, including a microcircuit, VESTIGATIONS. notice to the Administration pursuant to transistor, capacitor, resistor, or diode that Section 70702(a) of title 51, United States paragraph (4); or is intended for use in a safety or mission Code, is amended by striking paragraph (3) (iii) the counterfeit electronic parts or sus- critical application. and inserting the following: pect counterfeit electronic parts were pro- SEC. 712. SPACE ACT AGREEMENTS. ‘‘(3) any other orbital or suborbital space vided to the contractor as Government prop- (a) COST SHARING.—To the extent that the vehicle carrying humans— erty in accordance with part 45 of the Fed- Administrator determines practicable, the ‘‘(A) that is owned by the Federal Govern- eral Acquisition Regulation. funds provided by the Government under a ment; or (3) SUPPLIERS OF ELECTRONIC PARTS.—The funded Space Act Agreement shall not ex- ‘‘(B) that is being used pursuant to a con- revised regulations issued pursuant to para- ceed the total amount provided by other par- tract or Space Act Agreement, as defined in graph (1) shall— ties to the Space Act Agreement. section 2 of the National Aeronautics and

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(a) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after bris may increase due to collisions between (d) TRANSMITTAL.—Not later than 1 year the date of enactment of this Act, the Ad- existing debris objects. Understanding op- after the date of enactment of this Act, the ministrator shall transmit to the Committee tions to address and remove orbital debris is Administrator shall transmit the plan and on Science, Space, and Technology of the important for ensuring safe and effective assessment described in subsections (b) and House of Representatives and the Committee spacecraft operations in low-Earth orbit. (c) to the Committee on Science, Space, and on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (b) REVIEW.—The Administrator, in col- Technology of the House of Representatives of the Senate a report on current and con- laboration with other relevant Federal agen- and the Committee on Commerce, Science, tinuing efforts by the Administration to cies, shall solicit and review concepts and and Transportation of the Senate. ‘‘seek and encourage, to the maximum ex- technological options for removing orbital (e) ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS.—In con- tent possible, the fullest commercial use of debris from low-Earth orbit. The solicitation junction with the Administration’s annual space,’’ as described in section 20102(c) of and review shall also address the require- budget request justification for each fiscal title 51, United States Code. ments for and feasibility of developing and year, the Administrator shall transmit a re- port to the Committee on Science, Space, (b) ELEMENTS.—The report required under implementing each of the options. (c) TRANSMITTAL.—Not later than 270 days and Technology of the House of Representa- subsection (a) shall include— tives and the Committee on Commerce, (1) an assessment of the Administration’s after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall provide a report to the Science, and Transportation of the Senate efforts to comply with the policy; describing progress in carrying out the Com- (2) an explanation of criteria used to define Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- nology of the House of Representatives and mercial Reusable Suborbital Research Pro- compliance; gram, including the number and type of sub- (3) a description of programs, policies, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the solicita- orbital missions planned in each fiscal year. activities the Administration is using, and (f) INDEMNIFICATION AND LIABILITY.—The tion and review required under subsection will continue to use, to ensure compliance; Administrator shall not proceed with a re- (4) an explanation of how the Administra- (b). quest for proposals, award any contract, tion could expand on the efforts to comply; SEC. 717. USE OF OPERATIONAL COMMERCIAL commit any United States Government and SUBORBITAL VEHICLES FOR RE- funds, or enter into any other agreement for SEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND EDU- (5) a summary of all current and planned CATION. the provision of a commercial reusable sub- activities pursuant to this policy. (a) POLICY.—The Administrator shall de- orbital vehicle launch service for an Admin- (c) BARRIERS TO FULLEST COMMERCIAL USE velop a policy on the use of operational com- istration-sponsored spaceflight participant OF SPACE.—Not later than 90 days after the mercial reusable suborbital flight vehicles until transmittal of the plan and assessment date of enactment of this Act, the Adminis- for carrying out scientific and engineering specified in subsections (b) and (c), the liabil- trator shall transmit to the Committee on investigations and educational activities. ity issues associated with the use of such Science, Space, and Technology of the House (b) PLAN.—The Administrator shall prepare systems by the United States Government of Representatives and the Committee on a plan on the Administration’s use of oper- have been addressed, and the liability and in- Commerce, Science, and Transportation of ational commercial reusable suborbital demnification provisions that are planned to the Senate a report on current and con- flight vehicles for carrying out scientific and be included in such contracts or agreements tinuing efforts by the Administration to re- engineering investigations and educational have been provided to the Committee on duce impediments, bureaucracy, redundancy, activities. The plan shall— Science, Space, and Technology of the House and burdens to ensure the fullest commercial (1) describe the purposes for which the Ad- of Representatives and the Committee on use of space as required by section 20102(c) of ministration intends to use such vehicles; Commerce, Science, and Transportation of title 51, United States Code. (2) describe the processes required to sup- the Senate. port such use, including the criteria used to SEC. 718. FUNDAMENTAL SPACE LIFE AND PHYS- SEC. 715. ORBITAL DEBRIS. ICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH. determine which scientific and engineering (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It the sense of (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that orbital investigations and educational activities are Congress that fundamental, discovery-based debris poses serious risks to the operational selected for a suborbital flight; space life and physical sciences research is space capabilities of the United States and (3) describe Administration, space flight that an international commitment and inte- critical for enabling space exploration, pro- operator, and supporting contractor respon- tecting humans in space, and providing soci- grated strategic plan are needed to mitigate sibilities for developing standard payload the growth of orbital debris wherever pos- etal benefits, and that the space environ- interfaces and conducting payload safety ment facilitates the advancement of under- sible. Congress finds the delay in the Office analyses, payload integration and proc- of Science and Technology Policy’s submis- standing of the life sciences and physical essing, payload operations, and safety assur- sciences. Space life and physical science re- sion of a report on the status of inter- ance for Administration-sponsored space national coordination and development of search contributes to advancing science, flight participants, among other functions technology, engineering, and mathematics mitigation strategies to be inconsistent with required to fly Administration-sponsored such risks. research, and provides careers and training payloads and space flight participants on opportunities in academia, Federal labora- (b) REPORTS.— operational commercial suborbital vehicles; tories, and commercial industry. Congress (1) COORDINATION.—Not later than 90 days (4) identify Administration-provided hard- encourages the Administrator to augment after the date of enactment of this Act, the ware, software, or services that may be pro- discovery-based fundamental research and to Administrator shall provide the Committee vided to commercial reusable suborbital establish requirements reflecting the impor- on Science, Space, and Technology of the space flight operators on a cost-reimbursable tance of such research in keeping with the House of Representatives and the Committee basis, through agreements or contracts en- priorities established in the National Acad- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation tered into under section 20113(e) of title 51, emies’ decadal survey entitled ‘‘Recapturing of the Senate with a report on the status of United States Code; and a Future for Space Exploration: Life and efforts to coordinate with countries within (5) describe the United States Government Physical Sciences Research for a New Era’’. the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination and space flight operator responsibilities for (b) BUDGET REQUEST.—The Administrator Committee to mitigate the effects and liability and indemnification with respect to shall include as part of the Administration’s growth of orbital debris as required by sec- commercial suborbital vehicle flights that annual budget request for each fiscal year a tion 1202(b)(1) of the National Aeronautics involve Administration-sponsored payloads budget line for fundamental space life and and Space Administration Authorization Act or activities, Administration-supported physical sciences research, devoted to com- of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18441(b)(1)). space flight participants, or other Adminis- petitive, peer-reviewed grants, that is sepa- (2) MITIGATION STRATEGY.—Not later than tration-related contributions. rate from the International Space Station 90 days after the date of enactment of this (c) ASSESSMENT OF CAPABILITIES AND Operations account. Act, the Director of the Office of Science and RISKS.—The Administrator shall assess and (c) STRATEGIC PLAN.— Technology Policy shall provide the Com- characterize the potential capabilities and (1) DEVELOPMENT.—The Administrator, in mittee on Science, Space, and Technology of performance of commercial reusable sub- consultation with academia, other Federal the House of Representatives and the Com- orbital vehicles for addressing scientific re- agencies, and other potential stakeholders, mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- search, including research requiring access shall develop a strategic plan for carrying tation of the Senate with a report on the sta- to low-gravity and microgravity environ- out competitive, peer-reviewed fundamental tus of the orbital debris mitigation strategy ments, for carrying out technology dem- space life science and physical sciences and required under section 1202(b)(2) of the Na- onstrations related to science, exploration, related technology research, among other ac- tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- or space operations requirements, and for tivities, consistent with the priorities in the tion Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. providing opportunities for educating and National Academies’ decadal survey de- 18441(b)(2)). training space scientists and engineers, once scribed in subsection (a).

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(2) TRANSMITTAL.—Not later than 270 days (2) efforts to coordinate its technology de- of the recommendations made in the secu- after the date of enactment of this Act, the velopment and demonstrations with other rity assessment by the National Academy of Administrator shall transmit the strategic Federal agencies and private sector entities Public Administration and the recommenda- plan developed under paragraph (1) to the that conduct programs, projects, or activi- tions made by the Government Account- Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- ties on on-orbit satellite inspection and serv- ability Office and the Administration’s Of- nology of the House of Representatives and icing capabilities; fice of the Inspector General regarding secu- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and (3) efforts to leverage the work of these rity and safeguarding export control infor- Transportation of the Senate. Federal agencies and private sector entities mation. SEC. 719. RESTORING COMMITMENT TO ENGI- into the Administration’s plans; (c) REVIEW.—Within one year of enactment NEERING RESEARCH. (4) accomplishments to date in dem- of this Act, the Comptroller General of the (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of onstrating various servicing technologies; United States shall report to the Committee Congress that engineering excellence has (5) major technical and operational chal- on Science, Space, and Technology of the long been a hallmark of the Administration’s lenges encountered and mitigation measures House of Representatives and the Committee ability to make significant advances in aero- taken; and on Commerce, Science, and Transportation nautics and space exploration. However, as (6) demonstrations needed to increase con- of the Senate its assessment of how the Ad- ministration has complied with the rec- has been noted in recent National Academies fidence in the use of the technologies for ommendations described in subsection (b). reports, increasingly constrained funding operational missions, and the timeframe for and competing priorities have led to an ero- these demonstrations. SEC. 724. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR sion of the Administration’s commitment to CONTRACTORS THAT HAVE COM- SEC. 722. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GOVERN- MITTED FRAUD OR OTHER CRIMES. basic engineering research. This research ANCE. provides the basis for the technology devel- None of the funds authorized to be appro- (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of opment that enables the Administration’s priated or otherwise made available for fis- Congress that information security is cen- many challenging missions to succeed. If cal year 2014 or any fiscal year thereafter for tral to the Administration’s ability to pro- current trends continue, the Administra- the Administration may be used to enter tect information and information systems tion’s ability to attract and maintain the into a contract with any offeror or any of its best and brightest engineering workforce at vital to its mission. principals if the offeror certifies, pursuant to its Centers as well as its ability to remain on (b) STUDY.—The Comptroller General of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that the the cutting edge of aeronautical and space the United States shall conduct a study to offeror or any of its principals— technology will continue to erode and will assess the effectiveness of the Administra- (1) within a three-year period preceding threaten the Administration’s ability to be a tion’s Information Technology Governance. this offer has been convicted of or had a civil world leader in aeronautics research and de- The study shall include an assessment of— judgment rendered against it for— velopment and space exploration. (1) the resources available for overseeing (A) commission of fraud or a criminal of- (b) PLAN.—The Administrator shall develop Administration-wide information technology fense in connection with obtaining, attempt- a plan for restoring a meaningful basic engi- operations, investments, and security meas- ing to obtain, or performing a public (Fed- neering research program at the Administra- ures and the Chief Information Officer’s visi- eral, State, or local) contract or subcontract; tion’s Centers, including, as appropriate, col- bility into and access to those resources; (B) violation of Federal or State antitrust laborations with industry, universities, and (2) the effectiveness of the Administra- statutes relating to the submission of offers; other relevant organizations. The plan shall tion’s decentralized information technology or identify the organizational approach to be structure, decisionmaking processes and au- (C) commission of embezzlement, theft, followed, an initial set of basic research pri- thorities and its ability to enforce informa- forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction orities, and a proposed budget. tion security; and of records, making false statements, tax eva- (c) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after (3) the impact of providing the Chief Infor- sion, violating Federal criminal tax laws, or the date of enactment of this Act, the Ad- mation Officer approval authority over in- receiving stolen property; ministrator shall transmit the plan specified formation technology investments that ex- (2) are presently indicted for, or otherwise in subsection (b) to the Committee on ceed a defined monetary threshold and any criminally or civilly charged by a govern- Science, Space, and Technology of the House potential impacts of the Chief Information mental entity with, commission of any of of Representatives and the Committee on Officer having such authority on the Admin- the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1); or Commerce, Science, and Transportation of istration’s missions, flights programs and (3) within a three-year period preceding the Senate. projects, research activities, and Center op- this offer, has been notified of any delin- SEC. 720. LIQUID ROCKET ENGINE DEVELOP- erations. quent Federal taxes in an amount that ex- MENT PROGRAM. (c) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after ceeds $3,000 for which the liability remains The Administrator shall consult with the the date of enactment of this Act, the Comp- unsatisfied. Secretary of Defense to ensure that any next troller General shall transmit a report de- SEC. 725. PROTECTION OF APOLLO LANDING generation liquid rocket engine made in the tailing the results of the study conducted SITES. United States for national security space under subsection (b) to the Committee on (a) ASSESSMENT.—The Director of the Of- launch objectives can contribute, to the ex- Science, Space, and Technology of the House fice of Science and Technology Policy, in tent practicable, to the space programs and of Representatives and the Committee on consultation with all relevant agencies of missions carried out by the Administration. Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Federal Government and other appro- SEC. 721 REMOTE SATELLITE SERVICING DEM- the Senate. priate entities and individuals, shall carry ONSTRATIONS. out a review and assessment of the issues in- (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of SEC. 723. STRENGTHENING ADMINISTRATION SE- CURITY. volved in protecting and preserving histori- Congress that— cally important Apollo Program lunar land- (1) the Administration plays a key role in (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- lowing findings: ing sites and Apollo program artifacts resid- demonstrating the feasibility of using ing on the lunar surface, including those per- robotic technologies for a spacecraft that (1) Following the public disclosure of secu- rity and export control violations at its re- taining to Apollo 11 and Apollo 17. The re- could autonomously access, inspect, repair, view and assessment shall, at a minimum, search centers, the Administration con- and refuel satellites; include determination of what risks to the tracted with the National Academy of Public (2) demonstrating this feasibility would protection and preservation of those sites Administration to conduct an independent both assist the Administration in its future and artifacts exist or may exist in the fu- assessment of how the Administration car- missions and provide other Federal agencies ture, what measures are required to ensure and private sector entities with enhanced ried out Foreign National Access Manage- such protection and preservation, the extent confidence in the feasibility to robotically ment practices and other security matters. to which additional domestic legislation or refuel, inspect, repair, and maintain their (2) The assessment by the National Acad- international treaties or agreements will be satellites in both near and distant orbits; emy of Public Administration concluded required, and specific recommendations for and that ‘‘NASA networks are compromised’’, protecting and preserving those lunar land- (3) the capability to refuel, inspect, repair, that the Administration lacked a standard- ing sites and artifacts. and maintain satellites robotically could add ized and systematic approach to export com- (b) REPORT.—Not later than one year after years of functional life to satellites. pliance, and that individuals within the Ad- the date of enactment of this Act, the Direc- (b) REPORT.—Not later than 120 days after ministration were not held accountable when tor shall transmit to the Committee on the date of enactment of this Act, the Ad- making serious, preventable errors in car- Science, Space, and Technology of the House ministrator shall transmit a report to the rying out Foreign National Access Manage- of Representatives and the Committee on Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- ment practices and other security matters. Commerce, Science, and Transportation of nology of the House of Representatives and (b) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after the Senate the results of the assessment re- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and the date of enactment of this Act, the Ad- quired under subsection (a). Transportation of the Senate describing the ministration shall report to the Committee SEC. 726. ASTRONAUT OCCUPATIONAL Administration’s— on Science, Space, and Technology of the HEALTHCARE. (1) activities, tools, and techniques associ- House of Representatives and the Committee (a) IN GENERAL.—The National Academies’ ated with the ultimate goal of autonomously on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Institute of Medicine report ‘‘Health Stand- servicing satellites using robotic spacecraft; of the Senate on how it plans to address each ards for Long Duration and Exploration

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5123 Spaceflight: Ethics Principles, Responsibil- Mastracchio, Mike Hopkins, and Chris support of H.R. 4412, the NASA Author- ities, and Decision Framework’’ found that Cassidy, inspire American students to ization Act of 2014. the Administration has ethical responsibil- study science, technology, engineering, This act has come a long ways from ities for and should adopt policies and proc- and math. its original state nearly a year ago, esses related to health standards for long du- when the Committee on Science, ration and exploration spaceflights that rec- Space exploration is an investment ognize those ethical responsibilities. In par- in our Nation’s future—often the dis- Space, and Technology on which I ticular, the report recommended that the tant future. This bill expressed bipar- serve as ranking member passed a dif- Administration ‘‘provide preventative long- tisan support for investment in the fu- ferent version of the bill on a party- term health screening and surveillance of as- ture of America’s space endeavors. The line vote, a departure from the com- tronauts and lifetime health care to protect bill provides the resources and guid- mittee’s traditional bipartisan ap- their health, support ongoing evaluation of ance to NASA to push humanity fur- proach to NASA. health standards, improve mission safety, ther into the cosmos. However, much has changed since and reduce risks for current and future as- It contains provisions for the devel- that time, and I want to recognize the tronauts’’. efforts of the committee leadership, in- (b) RESPONSE.—The Administration shall opment of American rockets that will prepare a response to the National Acad- take cargo and people to low-Earth cluding Chairman LAMAR SMITH and es- emies report recommendation described in orbit and beyond. It supports the pecially Space Subcommittee Chair- subsection (a). The response shall include the James Webb Space Telescope, which man STEVE PALAZZO and Ranking estimated budgetary resources required for will identify and characterize new Member DONNA EDWARDS, for their the implementation of those recommenda- planets in our galaxy and help re- dedication and willingness to work to- tions, and any options that might be consid- searchers look back in time to see how gether with me to achieve this bipar- ered as part of the response. the universe began. tisan committee-passed bill, H.R. 4412, (c) TRANSMITTAL.—The response required the NASA Authorization Act of 2014. under subsection (b) shall be transmitted to It directs NASA to continue to focus resources on the detection of near- While this is not a perfect bill, espe- the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- cially in terms of its short duration nology of the House of Representatives and Earth asteroids that may threaten the the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Earth and its inhabitants. and lack of meaningful funding guid- Transportation of the Senate not later than It instructs NASA to design and send ance, the bill in its present form in- 6 months after the date of enactment of this a robotic mission to Jupiter’s moon, cludes many important policy provi- Act. Europa, to see if any life exists in the sions that help guide the future of SEC. 727. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON ACCESS TO waters under its icy surface. It directs NASA at a critical time for our space OBSERVATIONAL DATA SETS. NASA to work with the National Acad- program. It is the sense of Congress that the Admin- In that regard, just last week, a con- emies to put together a strategy for istration should prioritize the development gressionally mandated report on finding more exoplanets. of tools and interfaces that make publicly human space exploration by the Na- The bill also requires NASA to de- available observational data sets more easy tional Academies was released that to access, analyze, manipulate, and under- velop a human exploration roadmap stated: stand for students, teachers, and the Amer- similar to the recommendation made ican public at large, with a particular focus in last week’s National Academy of A sustainable program of human deep space exploration requires an ultimate hori- on K-12 and undergraduate STEM education Sciences report. This roadmap will pro- settings. zon goal that provides a long-term force. vide a long-term plan for future human The report further states: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- space exploration. ant to the rule, the gentleman from There is a consensus in national space pol- This bill also reflects the skepticism icy, international coordination groups, and Texas (Mr. SMITH) and the gentle- that members of the Science Com- the public imagination, for Mars as a major woman from Texas (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE mittee and the scientific community goal for human space exploration. JOHNSON) each will control 20 minutes. have about the Obama administration’s I am pleased that H.R. 4412 is con- The Chair recognizes the gentleman proposed asteroid retrieval mission. sistent with the National Academies’ from Texas. The bill requires the administration recommendation on both sides. It es- GENERAL LEAVE to provide Congress with a detailed tablishes a long-term goal for NASA’s Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I budget profile, a detailed technical exploration program of carrying out a ask unanimous consent that all Mem- plan, a description of the technologies human mission to the surface of Mars, bers may have 5 legislative days in and capabilities expected to be gained and it directs NASA to prepare a which to revise and extend their re- in the area of planetary defense, and a human exploration roadmap that will marks and include extraneous material review by the Small Bodies Assessment lay out the required milestones and ca- on H.R. 4412, the bill now under consid- Group and the NASA Advisory Council. pabilities for achieving that goal. eration. Congress will be better equipped to Achieving any of NASA’s goals, in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there consider the administration’s proposed cluding sending humans to the surface objection to the request of the gen- missions once we have all of the proper of Mars, however, requires investment tleman from Texas? information. This bill is an example of across NASA’s portfolio of programs. There was no objection. how well Congress can work together To that end and building upon past, Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I to accomplish an objective that will successive NASA authorization acts, yield myself such time as I may con- benefit the entire Nation. It was voted H.R. 4412 ensures the continuation of sume. out of committee with unanimous bi- NASA as a multimission agency that Mr. Speaker, NASA has accomplished partisan support. includes programs in science, aero- some of the most awe-inspiring and Mr. Speaker, I also want to thank nautics, human spaceflight, and human technologically advanced space initia- the ranking member, Ms. EDDIE BER- exploration. tives in the history of mankind. NICE JOHNSON; Mr. PALAZZO, chairman The bill also builds upon a pillar of This bill, H.R. 4412, the NASA Au- of the Space Subcommittee; and Ms. Congress’ oversight role for our civil thorization Act of 2014, helps ensure EDWARDS, ranking member of the space program, namely, ensuring the that the United States will continue Space Subcommittee, for their leader- safety of our astronauts in outer space. its proud tradition of being a world ship in working together to find com- Consistent with the recommendations leader in space exploration. mon ground on this bill. of the Columbia Accident Investigation The U.S. was the first nation to put I urge my colleagues to support this Board, H.R. 4412 requires that safety be a human on the Moon; and NASA’s bill to ensure that the United States given the highest priority in the selec- Voyager 1, an American space mission, maintains its leadership in space and tion of a commercial human was the first human-made object to continues to inspire young people to spaceflight system to transport our as- enter interstellar space. shoot for the stars. tronauts to the international space Our astronauts are national heroes. I reserve the balance of my time. station. Alan Shepherd, John Glenn, Neil Arm- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Mr. Speaker, in recent years, NASA strong, and Buzz Aldrin are household Texas. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such has enabled the discovery of new plan- names. Today’s astronauts, like Rick time as I may consume, and I rise in ets outside our solar system, landed

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The House should be proud of the our commercial crew partners and authorizes new studies and strategies work the committee has done to be in- those developing SLS and Orion have a on exoplanets and Mars robotic explo- clusive of Members on both sides of the crucial role to play in ending our reli- ration, while also supporting work and aisle. The authorization levels are re- ance on Russian rockets. future capabilities for astrophysical sponsible and consistent with the Con- A concrete plan for the future of observatories, such as the James Webb solidated Appropriations Act of 2014. human exploration beyond the Earth- Space Telescope, and planning for a In a time of increasing partisanship Moon system must be developed if we wide-field infrared survey telescope. on Capitol Hill, both Republicans and have any hope of ensuring America’s About a year and a half ago, a meteor Democrats came together on the House leadership in space. While this bill does exploded over part of Russia, bringing Science, Space, and Technology Com- not require NASA to return humans to renewed attention to the risks of near- mittee to craft legislation that moves the Moon, current Federal law is still Earth asteroids. H.R. 4412 builds on the beyond congressional districts and pa- in place that provides guidance on the policies that Congress has set in past rochial interests. This bill provides a best path forward into our solar sys- authorizations to research, survey, de- clear mission and the resources nec- tem. tect, and characterize near-Earth as- essary to support that mission. It also As a recent study from the National teroids and their risks. continues looking to NASA to provide Research Council pointed out, ‘‘a re- The bill provides direction on a strategic roadmap. turn to extended surface operations on NASA’s aeronautics research program, Space Subcommittee Ranking Mem- the Moon would make significant con- an important contributor to our com- ber DONNA EDWARDS and I worked long tributions to a strategy ultimately petitiveness in aviation, and it directs days to put this legislation together. aimed at landing people on Mars.’’ This bill is not perfect. I will con- a study to benchmark the position of While Ms. EDWARDS and I don’t always tinue to raise questions and concerns the United States on the aeronautics agree, we are united in our unwavering over NASA’s budgets: increases in research with respect to the rest of the support for NASA and space explo- Earth sciences funding at the risk of world. ration during this crucial time in our space exploration budgets, costly and H.R. 4412 includes many other good Nation’s history. We are committed to complex distractions such as the pro- government provisions, including those once more launching American astro- posed asteroid retrieval mission, and on orbital debris, information tech- nauts on American rockets from Amer- maintaining adequate funding for the nology governance, and cost controls, ican soil. Space Launch System as the next gen- among other areas. It is well known I know many of our colleagues agree eration of deep space exploration rock- that many of our Nation’s top engi- that American leadership in space is a matter of both national pride and na- ets and vehicles. neers and scientists were inspired to Our bill represents a serious bipar- tional security. Yet over the last dec- pursue science and technology as a re- tisan commitment to space exploration ade, the human exploration program at sult of what we and NASA did with the at a serious time in our Nation’s his- NASA has been plagued with insta- space program during the Apollo era. tory. American leadership in space de- bility from constantly changing re- NASA’s ability to inspire and to en- pends on our ability to put people and gage is like no other part of our gov- quirements, budgets, and missions. sound policy ahead of politics. That is ernment. Since President Obama canceled the what we have tried do with the House While this bill makes clear that Constellation program in 2010, NASA’s bill. NASA’s scientists and engineers, as human spaceflight program has been I urge our friends in the Senate to well as NASA-supported researchers, adrift. move forward with us by adopting our need to continue to play a strong role We cannot continue changing our commonsense compromise and passing in NASA’s education activities to con- program of record every time there is the House bill. Our Nation’s space pro- vey their knowledge and passion to the new President. We must be consistent gram needs this legislation. next generation, that is not enough. in our commitment to human explo- Space exploration has always had its We need a strong NASA with an in- ration. That commitment is reflected challenges, but the United States has spired agenda for the next generation, in today’s bipartisan bill, and I am con- always risen to the occasion. This and we need to fund it at a level com- fident it will continue into the future. country was built by people who dream mensurate with the task we have given The bill before us today requires big and do the hard things. I believe it. Our children and grandchildren are NASA to develop a human exploration the decisions we make today will deter- our future science and technology roadmap and provides a framework to mine whether the U.S. maintains its workforce. build an executable plan for future ex- leadership in space tomorrow. That is They will sustain our leadership on ploration efforts. The plan required in why I am proud to stand by this re- the global science and technology this bill will serve as a pathway to sponsible proposal, alongside Chairman stage, maintain our competitiveness, Mars, with multiple missions or mis- SMITH and Ranking Members JOHNSON and make the future discoveries in sion sets that may be used to dem- and EDWARDS, in support of this bill. science and technology. onstrate those technologies and capa- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of As I have said before, we must main- bilities necessary for deep space explo- Texas. Mr. Speaker, I yield 6 minutes tain our commitment to NASA to en- ration. NASA must use this plan as an to the gentlewoman from Maryland sure our continued strength and leader- opportunity to utilize assets from all (Ms. EDWARDS). ship in space going forward. the mission directorates to find the Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ most efficient and effective ways to support of H.R. 4412, the NASA Author- on H.R. 4412, the National Aeronautics build technologies and capabilities ization Act of 2014. and Space Administration Authoriza- within constrained budgets. I want to say first a special thank tion Act of 2014. Both the Space Launch System and you, Mr. Speaker, to our chairman, Mr. I reserve the balance of my time. Orion crew capsule are reaffirmed in SMITH; our ranking member, Ms. JOHN- this bill, consistent with the NASA Au- SON; and my partner in crime, our sub- b 1630 thorization Act of 2010, which laid out committee chairman, Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I very clear guidelines and direction for This has indeed been a bipartisan ef- yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from the development of these systems. fort. It didn’t start out that way, but Mississippi (Mr. PALAZZO), who is the This bill authorizes ample funding America and our national space pro- chairman of the Space Subcommittee for the Commercial Crew Program to gram should be glad that it has ended of the Science Committee. ensure safe and on-time development of that way.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5125 The National Aeronautics and Space tion of the international space station, Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, it also Administration, NASA, is recognized the ISS, and that includes the develop- provides for detection and avoidance of across the world as a symbol of the ment of a strategic plan for ISS re- counterfeit electronic parts, informa- United States’ greatness as a Nation search and a report on the progress of tion technology governance, and in- and its leadership in science and tech- the organization chosen to manage the creased transparency in Space Act nology. It should not be a surprise that ISS national laboratory. Agreements. so many developed and emerging na- Mr. Speaker, NASA is in the process In closing, Mr. Speaker, I am pleased tions seek to follow suit in pursuing of working with the commercial indus- that our committee has worked hard to space exploration. try on the development of human improve the original base bill and pass Space exploration and the United spaceflight systems that can transport it on a bipartisan basis. States’ preeminence in space is critical NASA’s astronauts to and from ISS on I want to thank our ranking member to our economic success in the 21st U.S. systems. This bill is faithful to again and our chairman and Chairman century. NASA, in fact, is our crown the key recommendations of the Co- PALAZZO. I particularly want to thank jewel. It is one of the things that our lumbia accident investigation report as all of our staff, especially our sub- government really does do best. indicated by the ranking member. committee staff and our personal staff: NASA’s space and aeronautics pro- In the area of science, the bill directs Chris Shank, Tom Hammond, Jared grams advance our technological com- NASA to seek to ensure, to the extent Stout, Allison Rose-Sonnesyn, petence, challenge our industries and practicable, a steady cadence of large, Gabriella Ra’anan, Richard Obermann, workforce in ways that sustain their medium, and small missions. It re- Allen Li, Pam Whitney, Megan Mitch- ell, and Anne Nelson. global competitiveness, advance sci- quires new National Academies science With that, I urge the passage of H.R. entific understanding, and truly inspire strategies in extrasolar planet explo- 4412. the next generation to dream big and ration and astrobiology and an assess- Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I to garner the skills to turn those ment of NASA’s Mars mission plans yield 6 minutes to the gentleman from dreams into action. and goals. H.R. 4412 also sustains a Texas (Mr. WEBER), who is a member of In my own State of Maryland, strong and comprehensive Earth the Science, Space, and Technology NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center science program—that is important to Committee. supports more than 15,000 civil service us at Goddard Spaceflight Center, but Mr. WEBER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I and private sector jobs in my home it is also important to the Nation—and rise today in support of the National county of Prince George’s County, in- a sense of the Congress on the impor- Aeronautics and Space Administration cluding highly skilled occupations such tance of the James Webb Space Tele- Authorization Act of 2014. as engineers, technicians, mathemati- scope to science and that priority be If enacted, this legislation would au- cians, and scientists. given to ensure that the program stays thorize NASA programs and set fund- NASA also collaborates extensively on budget and on schedule. ing levels for fiscal year 2014. It sup- with Maryland’s high-tech business Mr. Speaker, I believe we are all be- ports the development of space explo- sector. These collaborations encourage coming, also, sensitive to orbital debris ration technology like the Space the expansion of the skilled workforce or space junk. H.R. 4412 includes a Launch System and critical NASA that has made Maryland a leader in re- number of provisions to advance our functions at the Johnson Space Center, search and technology. In fact, our scientific and technical understanding which just happens to be located just State’s economy is strengthened by our of these issues and to identify potential outside my district. It also sets a clear collective investment in space. And options for mitigating the risk they goal that NASA’s human spaceflight that is true for Maryland, but it is also pose. program should focus on missions true across the Nation, because we are Further, NASA’s aeronautics re- below low Earth orbit. explorers and we are innovators. search and development activities are It is time for NASA to focus scarce The NASA Authorization Act of 2014 critical to ensuring innovation in our taxpayer resources on NASA’s core builds on the bipartisan support that aeronautics industry, sustaining safe mission: the development of capabili- Congress has given NASA as a multi- operations, and mitigating the effects ties necessary for manned missions to mission agency with programs in space of aviation operations on the environ- the Moon and beyond. As NASA no and Earth science, aeronautics, human ment. The bill ensures that NASA longer has the ability to transport spaceflight, and exploration. It also au- maintains a strong aeronautics re- American astronauts into space, it is thorizes funding consistent with fiscal search portfolio ranging from funda- also important that NASA continue de- year 2014 appropriations that were en- mental research through integrated velopment of systems to transport acted through the Consolidated Appro- systems. American astronauts to and from the priations Act of 2014. And while I, too, H.R. 4412 also provides important pol- international space station. We cannot would have preferred a multiyear au- icy and programmatic direction on afford to continue paying millions of thorization of appropriations that NASA’s space technology program, and dollars for seats on a Russian aircraft. would have provided the stability that it reaffirms the importance of NASA’s Mr. Speaker, on another front, I NASA and its contractor workforce education activities, especially as they would argue that NASA is critical for need over time, this bill is involve the NASA mission directorates four more reasons: First, STEM—science, technology, foundational, and it provides impor- and the scientists and engineers en- engineering, and math. Imagine inspir- tant policy direction that will gaged in NASA programs. The Space ing and encouraging young American strengthen our Nation’s space program. Grant Program, in particular, provides students to shoot for the stars. NASA In particular, H.R. 4412 sets the long- critical opportunities for engaging stu- does just that. term goal for NASA’s human explo- dents in the space-related as well as Second, the technological advances ration program of sending humans to broader STEM fields, and this bill en- afforded by NASA and its mission the surface of Mars and directs NASA sures the continuation of Space Grant would once again make us, as my col- to provide a human exploration road- and requires an independent review to league from Maryland said, the envy of map outlining the capabilities and recommend measures to enhance the the world and give us the competitive milestones needed to achieve that goal. program’s effectiveness. edge in attracting new ideas, new tal- Recognizing two of the primary sys- The bill also provides important good ent, new businesses. tems needed to accomplish this, H.R. government policy direction, including 4412 directs the expeditious develop- on cost controls and cost estimation, b 1645 ment, test, and achievement of the avoiding conflicts of interest in major And third, and very importantly, Mr. Space Launch System and the Orion NASA acquisition programs. Speaker, I would argue that any mili- crew capsule for operations as the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tary commander knows that whoever highest priorities of NASA’s human ex- time of the gentlewoman has expired. occupies the high space in a military ploration program. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of conflict will most likely win that con- The bill also includes provisions to Texas. Mr. Speaker, I yield the gentle- flict. Mr. Speaker, there is no other ul- ensure the full and productive utiliza- woman 1 more minute. timate high ground than space.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5126 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2014 Fourth and lastly, I would tell you as both sides are committed to achiev- SEC. 3. INTER-AGENCY TASK FORCE ON HARMFUL that it is about international security. ing an outcome and mindful of the im- ALGAL BLOOMS AND HYPOXIA. Section 603(a) is amended— What do I mean by that? Think with pact that our efforts have on our con- (1) by striking ’’the following representatives me for a moment, Mr. Speaker. When stituents. Chairman PALAZZO and from’’ and inserting ’’a representative from’’; the world has a catastrophe, whether it Ranking Member EDWARDS have em- (2) in paragraph (11), by striking ’’and’’; is a hurricane, a tsunami, whether it is braced this spirit when drafting the (3) by redesignating paragraph (12) as para- war or floods, pestilence, famine, what- NASA Authorization Act of 2014, and graph (13); ever it is, when the world has a catas- though the bill before us today might (4) by inserting after paragraph (11) the fol- lowing: trophe and dials 911, who is it that an- not be perfect, it is a positive step for- ’’(12) the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- swers? It is us, isn’t it, with our mili- ward and worthy of our support. vention; and’’; and tary might. I would also like to acknowledge the (5) in paragraph (13), as redesignated, by We have to have a strong America. role of Chairman SMITH and Ranking striking ’’such’’. NASA ensures that we have a strong Member JOHNSON for supporting the SEC. 4. NATIONAL HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM AND America. A strong America ensures subcommittee leadership in their ef- HYPOXIA PROGRAM. that we have a safe world. When Amer- forts to arrive at a bipartisan con- The Act is amended by inserting after section 603 the following: ica is that strong, safe world leader sensus. I know that Ms. EDWARDS and I ’’SEC. 603A. NATIONAL HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM militarily and in innovation, this world both appreciate this approach to lead- AND HYPOXIA PROGRAM. will be a safer place. ership, as do our constituents. ’’(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 1 year NASA is critical, Mr. Speaker, and so I encourage support for this impor- after the date of enactment of the Harmful Algal are the brave, innovative men and tant legislation. Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control women of NASA, and they deserve a Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I Amendments Act of 2014, the Under Secretary, clear mission and a roadmap from the have no other individuals who wish to acting through the Task Force, shall maintain administration and from us, the United speak on this bill on this side. If the and enhance a national harmful algal bloom States Congress. and hypoxia program, including— ranking member is willing to yield ’’(1) a statement of objectives, including un- That is why I support this legisla- back her time, I am as well. derstanding, detecting, predicting, controlling, tion. As a member of the Science, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of mitigating, and responding to marine and fresh- Space, and Technology Committee, I Texas. Mr. Speaker, I have no further water harmful algal bloom and hypoxia events; look forward to continue working to requests for time, and I yield back the and ensure that precious taxpayer re- balance of my time. ’’(2) the comprehensive research plan and ac- sources at NASA are not wasted, but Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I tion strategy under section 603B. prioritized in support of NASA’s core ’’(b) PERIODIC REVISION.—The Task Force yield back the balance of my time. shall periodically review and revise the Pro- mission so that it can remain the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gram, as necessary. world’s premier space exploration question is on the motion offered by ’’(c) TASK FORCE FUNCTIONS.—The Task Force agency. the gentleman from Texas (Mr. SMITH) shall— I am RANDY WEBER. There you have that the House suspend the rules and ’’(1) coordinate interagency review of the ob- it. pass the bill, H.R. 4412, as amended. jectives and activities of the Program; ’’(2) expedite the interagency review process Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of The question was taken. Texas. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes by ensuring timely review and dispersal of re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the quired reports and assessments under this title; to the gentlewoman from Oregon (Ms. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being ’’(3) support the implementation of the Action BONAMICI). in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Strategy, including the coordination and inte- Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I want Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, on gration of the research of all Federal programs, to thank the ranking member for yield- that I demand the yeas and nays. including ocean and Great Lakes science and ing. The yeas and nays were ordered. management programs and centers, that address I rise today in support of H.R. 4412, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the chemical, biological, and physical compo- nents of marine and freshwater harmful algal the NASA Authorization Act of 2014, ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- and to applaud the commitment made blooms and hypoxia; ceedings on this motion will be post- ’’(4) support the development of institutional by my colleagues, Ranking Member poned. mechanisms and financial instruments to fur- EDWARDS and Chairman PALAZZO, to f ther the objectives and activities of the Program; work so hard to find common ground ’’(5) review the Program’s distribution of Fed- on these complex issues. HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM AND HY- eral funding to address the objectives and ac- The process of reauthorizing NASA’s POXIA RESEARCH AND CONTROL tivities of the Program; important research and exploration has AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2014 ’’(6) promote the development of new tech- nologies for predicting, monitoring, and miti- historically been bipartisan, with space Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I and the wonder it instills in our con- gating harmful algal bloom and hypoxia condi- move to suspend the rules and pass the tions; and stituents unifying both sides of the bill (S. 1254) to amend the Harmful ’’(7) establish such interagency working aisle. Now, as budgets become tighter Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and groups as it considers necessary. and we are evaluating Federal invest- Control Act of 1998, and for other pur- ’’(d) LEAD FEDERAL AGENCY.—Except as pro- vided in subsection (h), the National Oceanic ments to find places to cut back, au- poses, as amended. thorizing significant resources for and Atmospheric Administration shall have pri- The Clerk read the title of the bill. mary responsibility for administering the Pro- NASA research and the operations that The text of the bill is as follows: research supports has become more gram. S. 1254 ’’(e) PROGRAM DUTIES.—In administering the challenging. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Program, the Under Secretary shall— When the markup process of the ’’(1) promote the Program; resentatives of the United States of America in ’’(2) prepare work and spending plans for im- original NASA authorization bill began Congress assembled, about a year ago, I joined several of my plementing the research and activities identified SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. under the Action Strategy; colleagues on the Science Committee This Act may be cited as the ’’Harmful Algal to raise concerns about proposed cuts ’’(3) administer peer-reviewed, merit-based, Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control competitive grant funding— to important programs like NASA’s Amendments Act of 2014’’. ’’(A) to maintain and enhance baseline moni- Earth science research. I am pleased to SEC. 2. REFERENCES TO THE HARMFUL ALGAL toring programs established by the Program; see that important programs like BLOOM AND HYPOXIA RESEARCH ’’(B) to support the projects maintained and Earth science, space technology, edu- AND CONTROL ACT OF 1998. established by the Program; and cation, and environmental compliance Except as otherwise expressly provided, when- ’’(C) to address the research and management are authorized in this legislation at ever in this Act an amendment or repeal is ex- needs and priorities identified in the Action pressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal Strategy; levels that mirror their appropriation of, a section or other provision, the reference ’’(4) coordinate with and work cooperatively for fiscal year 2014. shall be considered to be made to a section or with regional, State, tribal, and local govern- As I have learned through my work other provision of the Harmful Algal Bloom and ment agencies and programs that address ma- on the Environment Subcommittee, bi- Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 (16 rine and freshwater harmful algal blooms and partisan solutions are possible as long U.S.C. 1451 note). hypoxia;

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 6333 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5127 ’’(5) coordinate with the Secretary of State to lakes, rivers, estuaries (including their tribu- ’’(1) those carried out under existing law; and support international efforts on marine and taries), and reservoirs. ’’(2) other relevant peer-reviewed and pub- freshwater harmful algal bloom and hypoxia in- ’’(2) NONDUPLICATION.—The Administrator lished sources. formation sharing, research, prediction, mitiga- shall ensure that activities carried out under ’’(d) DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACTION STRAT- tion, control, and response activities; this title focus on new approaches to addressing EGY.—In developing the Action Strategy, the ’’(6) identify additional research, develop- freshwater harmful algal blooms and are not Under Secretary shall, as appropriate— ment, and demonstration needs and priorities duplicative of existing research and development ’’(1) coordinate with— relating to monitoring, prevention, control, miti- programs authorized by this title or any other ’’(A) State coastal management and planning gation, and response to marine and freshwater law. officials; ’’(B) tribal resource management officials; and harmful algal blooms and hypoxia, including ’’(i) INTEGRATED COASTAL AND OCEAN OBSER- ’’(C) water management and watershed offi- methods and technologies to protect the eco- VATION SYSTEM.—The collection of monitoring cials from both coastal States and noncoastal systems affected by marine and freshwater and observation data under this title shall com- States with water sources that drain into water harmful algal blooms and hypoxia; ply with all data standards and protocols devel- bodies affected by harmful algal blooms and hy- ’’(7) integrate, coordinate, and augment exist- oped pursuant to the Integrated Coastal and poxia; and ing education programs to improve public un- Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (33 U.S.C. ’’(2) consult with— derstanding and awareness of the causes, im- 3601 et seq.). Such data shall be made available ’’(A) public health officials; pacts, and mitigation efforts for marine and through the system established under that ’’(B) emergency management officials; freshwater harmful algal blooms and hypoxia; Act.’’. ’’(C) science and technology development in- ’’(8) facilitate and provide resources to train SEC. 5. COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH PLAN AND stitutions; State and local coastal and water resource man- ACTION STRATEGY. ’’(D) economists; agers in the methods and technologies for moni- The Act, as amended by section 4 of this Act, ’’(E) industries and businesses affected by ma- toring, preventing, controlling, and mitigating is further amended by inserting after section rine and freshwater harmful algal blooms and marine and freshwater harmful algal blooms 603A the following: hypoxia; and hypoxia; ’’SEC. 603B. COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH PLAN ’’(F) scientists with expertise concerning ’’(9) support regional efforts to control and AND ACTION STRATEGY. harmful algal blooms or hypoxia from academic mitigate outbreaks through— ’’(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after or research institutions; and ’’(A) communication of the contents of the Ac- the date of enactment of the Harmful Algal ’’(G) other stakeholders. ’’(e) FEDERAL REGISTER.—The Under Sec- tion Strategy and maintenance of online data Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control retary shall publish the Action Strategy in the portals for other information about harmful Amendments Act of 2014, the Under Secretary, Federal Register. algal blooms and hypoxia to State, tribal, and through the Task Force, shall develop and sub- ’’(f) PERIODIC REVISION.—The Under Sec- local stakeholders; and mit to Congress a comprehensive research plan ’’(B) overseeing the development, review, and retary, in coordination and consultation with and action strategy to address marine and periodic updating of the Action Strategy; the individuals and entities under subsection freshwater harmful algal blooms and hypoxia. ’’(10) convene at least 1 meeting of the Task (d), shall periodically review and revise the Ac- The Action Strategy shall identify— Force each year; and tion Strategy prepared under this section, as ’’(1) the specific activities to be carried out by ’’(11) perform such other tasks as may be dele- necessary.’’. the Program and the timeline for carrying out gated by the Task Force. those activities; SEC. 6. REPORTING. ’’(f) NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ’’(2) the roles and responsibilities of each Fed- Section 603 is amended by adding at the end ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITIES.—The Under Sec- eral agency in the Task Force in carrying out the following: retary shall— ’’(j) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after the the activities under paragraph (1); and ’’(1) maintain and enhance the existing com- date the Action Strategy is submitted under sec- ’’(3) the appropriate regions and subregions petitive programs at the National Oceanic and tion 603B, the Under Secretary shall submit a requiring specific research and activities to ad- Atmospheric Administration relating to harmful report to Congress that describes— algal blooms and hypoxia; dress harmful algal blooms and hypoxia. ’’(1) the proceedings of the annual Task Force ’’(2) carry out marine and Great Lakes harm- ’’(b) REGIONAL FOCUS.—The regional and sub- meetings; ful algal bloom and hypoxia events response ac- regional parts of the Action Strategy shall iden- ’’(2) the activities carried out under the Pro- tivities; tify— gram, including the regional and subregional ’’(3) develop and enhance, including with re- ’’(1) regional priorities for ecological, eco- parts of the Action Strategy; spect to infrastructure as necessary, critical ob- nomic, and social research on issues related to ’’(3) the budget related to the activities under servations, monitoring, modeling, data manage- the impacts of harmful algal blooms and hy- paragraph (2); ment, information dissemination, and oper- poxia; ’’(4) the progress made on implementing the ational forecasts relevant to harmful algal ’’(2) research, development, and demonstra- Action Strategy; and blooms and hypoxia events; tion activities needed to develop and advance ’’(5) any need to revise or terminate research ’’(4) enhance communication and coordina- technologies and techniques for minimizing the and activities under the Program.’’. tion among Federal agencies carrying out ma- occurrence of harmful algal blooms and hypoxia SEC. 7. NORTHERN GULF OF MEXICO HYPOXIA. rine and freshwater harmful algal bloom and and improving capabilities to detect, predict, Section 604 is amended to read as follows: hypoxia activities and research; monitor, control, mitigate, respond to, and reme- ’’SEC. 604. NORTHERN GULF OF MEXICO HYPOXIA. ’’(5) to the greatest extent practicable, lever- diate harmful algal blooms and hypoxia; ’’(a) INITIAL PROGRESS REPORTS.—Beginning age existing resources and expertise available ’’(3) ways to reduce the duration and inten- not later than 12 months after the date of enact- from local research universities and institutions; sity of harmful algal blooms and hypoxia, in- ment of the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia and cluding deployment of response technologies in Research and Control Amendments Act of 2014, ’’(6) increase the availability to appropriate a timely manner; and biennially thereafter, the Administrator, public and private entities of— ’’(4) research and methods to address human through the Mississippi River/Gulf of Mexico ’’(A) analytical facilities and technologies; health dimensions of harmful algal blooms and Watershed Nutrient Task Force, shall submit a ’’(B) operational forecasts; and hypoxia; progress report to the appropriate congressional ’’(C) reference and research materials. ’’(5) mechanisms, including the potential costs committees and the President that describes the ’’(g) COOPERATIVE EFFORTS.—The Under Sec- and benefits of those mechanisms, to protect progress made by activities directed by the Mis- retary shall work cooperatively and avoid dupli- ecosystems that may be or have been affected by sissippi River/Gulf of Mexico Watershed Nutri- cation of effort with other offices, centers, and harmful algal bloom and hypoxia events; ent Task Force and carried out or funded by the programs within the National Oceanic and At- ’’(6) mechanisms by which data, information, Environmental Protection Agency and other mospheric Administration, other agencies on the and products may be transferred between the State and Federal partners toward attainment Task Force, and States, tribes, and nongovern- Program and the State, tribal, and local govern- of the goals of the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan mental organizations concerned with marine ments and research entities; 2008. and freshwater issues to coordinate harmful ’’(7) communication and information dissemi- ’’(b) CONTENTS.—Each report required under algal bloom and hypoxia (and related) activities nation methods that State, tribal, and local gov- this section shall— and research. ernments may undertake to educate and inform ’’(1) assess the progress made toward nutrient ’’(h) FRESHWATER.—With respect to the fresh- the public concerning harmful algal blooms and load reductions, the response of the hypoxic water aspects of the Program, the Adminis- hypoxia; and zone and water quality throughout the Mis- trator, through the Task Force, shall carry out ’’(8) roles that Federal agencies may have to sissippi/Atchafalaya River Basin, and the eco- the duties otherwise assigned to the Under Sec- assist in the implementation of the Action Strat- nomic and social effects; retary under this section, except the activities egy, including efforts to support local and re- ’’(2) evaluate lessons learned; and described in subsection (f). gional scientific assessments under section ’’(3) recommend appropriate actions to con- ’’(1) PARTICIPATION.—The Administrator’s 603(e). tinue to implement or, if necessary, revise the participation under this section shall include— ’’(c) UTILIZING AVAILABLE STUDIES AND IN- strategy set forth in the Gulf Hypoxia Action ’’(A) research on the ecology and impacts of FORMATION.—In developing the Action Strategy, Plan 2008.’’. freshwater harmful algal blooms; and the Under Secretary shall utilize existing re- SEC. 8. GREAT LAKES HYPOXIA AND HARMFUL ’’(B) forecasting and monitoring of and event search, assessments, reports, and program ac- ALGAL BLOOMS. response to freshwater harmful algal blooms in tivities, including— Section 605 is amended to read as follows:

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Mr. Speaker, S. 1254, the Harmful and Control Amendments Act of 2014, the Task (a) IN GENERAL.—The Act, as amended by sec- Force, in accordance with the authority under tion 9 of this Act, is further amended by adding Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and section 603, shall complete and submit to the after section 607 the following: Control Amendments Act of 2014, reau- Congress and the President an integrated as- ’’SEC. 608. DEFINITIONS. thorizes oceanic and freshwater re- sessment that examines the causes, con- ’’In this title: search activities. It also improves and sequences, and approaches to reduce hypoxia ’’(1) ACTION STRATEGY.—The term ‘Action streamlines existing activities at the and harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes, Strategy’ means the comprehensive research National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- including the status of and gaps within current plan and action strategy established under sec- ministration and other Federal agen- research, monitoring, management, prevention, tion 603B. cies. response, and control activities by— ’’(2) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘Adminis- I want to thank Senator BILL NELSON ’’(1) Federal agencies; trator’ means the Administrator of the Environ- ’’(2) State agencies; mental Protection Agency. of Florida and Senator ROB PORTMAN of ’’(3) regional research consortia; ’’(3) HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM.—The term Ohio for their work on this legislation. ’’(4) academia; ‘harmful algal bloom’ means marine and fresh- Harmful algal blooms are a signifi- ’’(5) private industry; and water phytoplankton that proliferate to high cant problem that affects rivers, lakes, ’’(6) nongovernmental organizations. concentrations, resulting in nuisance conditions and tidal areas around the country. or harmful impacts on marine and aquatic eco- ’’(b) PLAN.— Known most often as ‘‘red tide,’’ harm- systems, coastal communities, and human ’’(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after ful algae hurts local economies that the date of enactment of the Harmful Algal health through the production of toxic com- pounds or other biological, chemical, and phys- are dependent on fishing, recreation, Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control and tourism. Amendments Act of 2014, the Task Force shall ical impacts of the algae outbreak. ’’(4) HYPOXIA.—The term ‘hypoxia’ means a Sometimes referred to as ‘‘dead develop and submit to the Congress a plan, condition where low dissolved oxygen in aquatic based on the integrated assessment under sub- zones,’’ hypoxia harms ecosystems in systems causes stress or death to resident orga- section (a), for reducing, mitigating, and con- fish populations by decreasing oxygen nisms. levels in the water. Our current under- trolling hypoxia and harmful algal blooms in ’’(5) PROGRAM.—The term ‘Program’ means the Great Lakes. the national harmful algal bloom and hypoxia standing and response to these prob- ’’(2) CONTENTS.—The plan shall— program established under section 603A. lems is inadequate. ’’(A) address the monitoring needs identified ’’(6) STATE.—The term ‘State’ means each of In my home State of Texas, red and in the integrated assessment under subsection the several States of the United States, the Dis- brown tides often affect our bays and (a); trict of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto coastlines. This damages tourism, ’’(B) develop a timeline and budgetary re- Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American harms our fishing industry, and im- quirements for deployment of future assets; Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern ’’(C) identify requirements for the develop- pacts public health. Mariana Islands, any other territory or posses- This bill strengthens scientific re- ment and verification of Great Lakes hypoxia sion of the United States, and any Indian tribe. and harmful algal bloom models, including— ’’(7) TASK FORCE.—The term ‘Task Force’ search about these phenomena, fosters ’’(i) all assumptions built into the models; and means the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful collaboration between Federal agen- ’’(ii) data quality methods used to ensure the Algal Blooms and Hypoxia under section 603(a). cies, States, and localities, and ad- best available data are utilized; and ’’(8) UNDER SECRETARY.—The term ‘Under vances technological solutions to bet- ’’(D) describe efforts to improve the assessment Secretary’ means the Under Secretary of Com- ter understand and respond to out- of the impacts of hypoxia and harmful algal merce for Oceans and Atmosphere. breaks when they occur. blooms by— ’’(9) UNITED STATES COASTAL WATERS.—The term ‘United States coastal waters’ includes the This bipartisan legislation passed the ’’(i) characterizing current and past biological Committee on Science, Space, and conditions in ecosystems affected by hypoxia Great Lakes.’’. and harmful algal blooms; and (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 603(a) Technology by a unanimous voice vote ’’(ii) quantifying effects, including economic is amended by striking ’’(hereinafter referred to last month. effects, at the population and community levels. as the ‘Task Force’)’’. I would also like to thank the gen- ’’(3) REQUIREMENTS.—In developing the plan, SEC. 11. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. tleman from Florida (Mr. POSEY) and the Task Force shall— The Act is further amended by adding after our Environmental Subcommittee section 608 the following: ’’(A) coordinate with State and local govern- ranking member, Ms. BONAMICI from ments; ’’SEC. 609. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. Oregon, for the bipartisan amendment ’’(B) consult with representatives from aca- ’’(a) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Under Secretary to carry they offered in committee to improve demic, agricultural, industry, and other stake- this legislation. holder groups, including relevant Canadian out sections 603A and 603B $20,500,000 for each agencies; of fiscal years 2014 through 2018. I want to thank Chairman HASTINGS ’’(C) ensure that the plan complements and ’’(b) EXTRAMURAL RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.— and Chairman SHUSTER for working does not duplicate activities conducted by other The Under Secretary shall ensure that a sub- with me to bring this legislation to the stantial portion of funds appropriated pursuant Federal or State agencies; floor. I will insert our letters of ex- to subsection (a) that are used for research pur- ’’(D) identify critical research for reducing, change in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. poses are allocated to extramural research ac- mitigating, and controlling hypoxia events and Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to tivities. For each fiscal year, the Under Sec- their effects; retary shall publish a list of all grant recipients support this bill, and I reserve the bal- ’’(E) evaluate cost-effective, incentive-based and the amounts for all of the funds allocated ance of my time. partnership approaches; for research purposes, specifying those allocated OUSE OF EPRESENTATIVES ’’(F) ensure that the plan is technically sound H R , for extramural research activities.’’. OMMITTEE ON ATURAL ESOURCES and cost effective; C N R , ’’(G) utilize existing research, assessments, re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Washington, DC, May 22, 2014. ports, and program activities; ant to the rule, the gentleman from Hon. LAMAR SMITH, Chairman, Committee on Science, Space, and ’’(H) publish a summary of the proposed plan Texas (Mr. SMITH) and the gentle- in the Federal Register at least 180 days prior to Technology, Washington, DC. woman from Texas (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Thank you for the op- submitting the completed plan to Congress; and JOHNSON) each will control 20 minutes. portunity to review the relevant provisions ’’(I) after submitting the completed plan to The Chair recognizes the gentleman of the text of S. 1254, the Harmful Algal Congress, provide biennial progress reports on from Texas. Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control the activities toward achieving the objectives of GENERAL LEAVE Amendments Act of 2013. As you are aware, the plan.’’. Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I the bill was primarily referred to the Com- SEC. 9. APPLICATION WITH OTHER LAWS. ask unanimous consent that all Mem- mittee on Science, Space, and Technology, The Act is amended by adding after section while the Committee on Natural Resources 606 the following: bers may have 5 legislative days to re- vise and extend their remarks and to received an additional referral. ’’SEC. 607. EFFECT ON OTHER FEDERAL AUTHOR- I recognize and appreciate your desire to ITY. include extraneous materials on S. bring this legislation before the House in an ’’(a) AUTHORITY PRESERVED.—Nothing in this 1254, the bill now under consideration. expeditious manner, and, accordingly, I title supersedes or limits the authority of any The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there agree to discharge S. 1254 from further con- agency to carry out its responsibilities and mis- objection to the request of the gen- sideration by the Committee on Natural Re- sions under other laws. tleman from Texas? sources. I do so with the understanding that

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5129 by discharging the bill, the Committee on of letters on this matter into the committee More accurate and efficient tools for Natural Resources does not waive any future report on S. 1254. detecting toxins, early warning of jurisdictional claim on this or similar mat- Sincerely, blooms, better predictions of bloom ters. Further, the Committee on Natural Re- BILL SHUSTER, movement, methods for controlling sources reserves the right to seek the ap- Chairman. pointment of conferees, if it should become outbreaks, and the development of necessary. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COM- local and regional partnerships will all I ask that you insert a copy of our ex- MITTEE ON SCIENCE, SPACE AND allow for a more effective response. change of letters into the bill report filed by TECHNOLOGY, For instance, in 2009, NOAA-funded the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- Washington, DC, June 4, 2014. scientists from Texas A&M University nology, as well as in the Congressional Hon. BILL SHUSTER, developed and deployed a sensor in Gal- Record during consideration of this measure Chairman, Committee on Transportation and veston Bay that can detect algae re- on the House floor. Infrastructure, Washington, DC. sponsible for shellfish poisoning. Thank you for your courtesy in this mat- DEAR CHAIRMAN SHUSTER: Thank you for The sensor now provides an early ter and I look forward to continued coopera- agreeing to be discharged from further con- sideration of S. 1254, the Harmful Algal warning to Texas State health offi- tion between our respective committees. cials, allowing them to temporarily Sincerely, Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2013. close the bay to oyster harvesting. DOC HASTINGS, I agree that forgoing further action on this Chairman. This early warning capability is a per- bill does not in any way diminish or alter fect example of how this program can the jurisdiction of your Committee, or preju- minimize economic impacts and pro- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COM- dice its jurisdictional prerogatives on this MITTEE ON SCIENCE, SPACE AND tect human health. bill or similar legislation in the future. I Addressing the many dimensions of TECHNOLOGY, would support your effort to seek appoint- Washington, DC, May 22, 2014. ment of an appropriate number of conferees HABs requires a coordinated multi- Hon. DOC HASTINGS, to any House-Senate conference involving agency approach, and passage of S. 1254 Chairman, Committee on Natural Resources, this legislation. and the reauthorization of this pro- Washington, DC. I will insert this exchange into the report gram will result in practical and inno- DEAR CHAIRMAN HASTINGS: Thank you for filed on S. 1254. I appreciate your coopera- vative approaches to addressing hy- agreeing to be discharged from further con- tion regarding this matter. poxia and HABs events in U.S. waters. sideration of S. 1254, the Harmful Algal Sincerely, The health of our coast and water- Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control LAMAR SMITH, ways is critical to our economy, and I Amendments Act of 2013. Chairman. urge my colleagues to join me in sup- I agree that forgoing further action on this ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE porting the passage of this bill. bill does not in any way diminish or alter The SPEAKER pro tempore. The I reserve the balance of my time. the jurisdiction of your Committee, or preju- Chair wishes to clarify that the gentle- dice its jurisdictional prerogatives on this Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I bill or similar legislation in the future. I man’s motion is for the bill, as amend- am happy to yield 3 minutes to the would support your effort to seek appoint- ed. gentleman from Florida (Mr. POSEY), a ment of an appropriate number of conferees Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, member of the Science, Space, and to any House-Senate conference involving that is correct. Technology Committee. this legislation. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. POSEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank the I will include our letters into the report Clerk will re-report the title of the bill. chairman for yielding. filed on S. 1254. I appreciate your coopera- The Clerk re-reported the title of the Harmful algal blooms and hypoxia tion regarding this legislation and look for- bill. events occur throughout the United ward to continuing to work with the Com- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of States. They are damaging to water mittee on Natural Resources as the bill Texas. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such moves through the legislative process. bodies, and are harmful to plant and Sincerely, time as I may consume. animal life. They also cost local com- LAMAR SMITH, I rise in support of S. 1254, the Harm- munities millions of dollars and many Chairman. ful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research hours of recreational enjoyment. The and Control Amendments Act of 2014. adverse effects are both near-term and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COM- S. 1254 is a bipartisan bill, and I want long-term. MITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND to thank my colleagues, Ms. BONAMICI The continued need for advancing re- INFRASTRUCTURE, and Mr. POSEY, for their hard work to search on harmful algal blooms and hy- Washington, DC, June 4, 2014. advance this important legislation. It poxia events is very apparent. This bi- Hon. LAMAR SMITH, authorizes an interagency program led partisan, bicameral legislation will Chairman, Committee on Science, Space, and by NOAA to improve our under- Technology, Washington, DC. continue robust funding for this impor- standing and response to harmful algal tant research, leading us to a better DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: I write concerning S. 1254, Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Re- blooms and hypoxia events. understanding of the causes, effects, search and Control Amendments Act of 2013, Unfortunately, over the past decade, and steps we can take to prevent harm- as ordered reported by the Committee on the distribution and frequency of ful algae and hypoxia events in the fu- Science, Space, and Technology on May 21, harmful algal blooms—or HABs—has ture. 2014. S. 1254 contains provisions that fall increased steadily. Today, nearly every Reported to the floor with bipartisan within the Rule X jurisdiction of the Com- State is threatened by this toxic algae. support from the Science, Space, and mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- HABs can have serious economic and Technology Committee, S. 1254, the ture. public health effects. Shellfish beds Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Re- I recognize and appreciate your desire to along the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and search and Control Amendments Act of bring S. 1254 before the House in an expedi- Pacific coasts are often closed during a 2014, includes provisions that Rep- tious manner and, accordingly, I will not seek a sequential referral of the bill. How- major event to protect the public from resentative BONAMICI and I were privi- ever, this is conditional on our mutual un- significant respiratory distress, shell- leged to advance. As amended, this bill derstanding that forgoing consideration of fish poisoning, and other illnesses. will better streamline and coordinate the bill does not prejudice the Committee The economic impact these closures existing harmful algae bloom and hy- with respect to the appointment of conferees can have on the shellfish industry and poxia research activities at NOAA and or to any future jurisdictional claim over the tourism is quite large. A single event other Federal agencies. subject matters contained in the bill or simi- can cost a coastal community tens of We place a high priority on using re- lar legislation that fall within the Commit- millions of dollars in lost revenue. search to create implementable action tee’s Rule X jurisdiction. I request you urge the Speaker to name members of the Com- While NOAA and the research com- plans to minimize the economic, mittee to any conference committee named munity have made great strides since ecologic, and human health impacts to consider such provisions. the establishment of this program, the from harmful algae blooms. I would appreciate your response to this need for continued research and tools By incorporating provisions to en- letter, confirming this understanding, and to lessen the impact of these events is courage collaborative research between would request that you insert our exchange greater than ever before. local, State, and Federal agencies, we

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I want to join Mr. gestions offered by our colleagues on research, which will stretch every dol- POSEY, also, in thanking our staff on the Natural Resources Committee, lar further and significantly advance both sides of the aisle for their hard which has joint jurisdiction over these this important research. work on this bill. programs; and the amendment clarifies In my congressional district, the In- Authorization for the programs that the bill does not establish any new dian River Lagoon has experienced under the Harmful Algal Blooms and programs or regulatory authority. algae blooms each year from 2011 to Hypoxia Research and Control Act ex- The amendment also ensures that 2013, leading to the loss of nearly half pired in 2012, so this reauthorization is State and local governments, along of all the sea grass beds—the primary long overdue. The rapid overproduction with other stakeholder groups, are in- means of measuring health in the In- of algae can have devastating effects volved in efforts to reduce harmful dian River Lagoon. Prior to 2011, sea on aquatic plants and animals, as well algal blooms and hypoxia. grass beds in the lagoon had been on a as on human health. Because freshwater ecosystems are steady increase for nearly 15 years. The For coastal and Great Lakes eco- also susceptible to HABs, the amend- devastating economic and ecologic im- systems and communities that depend ment makes certain that the plan also pacts of these blooms over the past 3 on fishing and tourism to sustain their addresses harmful algal blooms and hy- years can be felt across the entire economies, the effect of algae blooms is poxia events in the Great Lakes in a length of the 156-mile lagoon. a threat to their livelihood. The cost of cost-effective and technically feasible The economic impact of the Indian these blooms has been estimated to be manner. River Lagoon is approximately $3.5 bil- close to $82 million each year, a signifi- NOAA researchers and the academic lion. A healthy lagoon is vital to the cant hit to the economy in areas that community have established a strong economic well-being of the Treasure are still struggling to recover. partnership to lead this effort, and I This issue was first brought to my at- Coast and the Space Coast. I raised my applaud their work. Now, Congress tention by Oregon State University sci- family on the lagoon, so I can speak needs to reauthorize these important entists and the crab industry in Or- from personal experience about the programs, so that work can continue; egon, where business was struggling changes we have seen and the benefits and this bill accomplishes that goal. when Dungeness crabs were dying be- of our lagoon to our communities. I urge our colleagues to support this cause of low oxygen levels in the water, Our bill gives researchers another legislation. a hypoxic event caused by algal tool to help us better understand, an- Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I blooms. ticipate, control, and mitigate harmful I do want to stress, however, that the reserve the balance of my time. algal blooms like those we have seen in effect of these blooms is not only felt Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of the Indian River Lagoon and in com- in coastal communities. Last year, in Texas. I have no further requests for munities across the country. my home State of Oregon, lakes, ponds, time, and I yield back the balance of I would like to thank Chairman and reservoirs experiencing hypoxic my time. SMITH and the majority and minority events were closed to protect public Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I staff who worked together to shepherd health for a combined total of more yield back the balance of my time. this bill through committee. I would than 700 days. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The also like to thank the ranking member Research has helped advance our un- question is on the motion offered by of the Environmental Subcommittee, derstanding of and response to harmful the gentleman from Texas (Mr. SMITH) Ms. BONAMICI. It was a pleasure to algal blooms, but we need to continue that the House suspend the rules and work with you and your staff to make to invest in this research. The fre- pass the bill, S. 1254, as amended. several bipartisan perfecting changes quency and duration of these events The question was taken; and (two- to the Senate bill so that this bipar- and subsequent hypoxic conditions are thirds being in the affirmative) the tisan measure can make it here to the on the rise, and our constituents need rules were suspended and the bill, as House floor. us to act. amended, was passed. I would encourage my colleagues to In order to equip ourselves with the A motion to reconsider was laid on support the bill before us so that we tools we need to manage these events the table. can reauthorize this important pro- and reduce the environmental and eco- gram and continue to advance this re- nomic damage they cause, we need to f search that is so important for commu- better understand how and why algal DEMANDING ACCOUNTABILITY nities, like the coastal community I blooms occur and how they respond to FOR VETERANS ACT OF 2014 am privileged to live in and represent a changing environment. in Congress. The bill before us today directs Mr. BENISHEK. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill b 1700 NOAA, the National Oceanic and At- mospheric Administration, to develop (H.R. 2072) to amend title 38, United Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of and implement a national strategy States Code, to improve the account- Texas. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time that takes a regional approach to help- ability of the Secretary of Veterans Af- as she may consume to the gentle- ing communities understand, predict, fairs to the Inspector General of the woman from Oregon (Ms. BONAMICI). and mitigate harmful algal bloom and Department of Veterans Affairs, as Ms. BONAMICI. I thank the ranking hypoxic events. amended. member of the Science Committee for It will not only improve coordina- The Clerk read the title of the bill. yielding. tion, but also assess the program’s ac- The text of the bill is as follows: Mr. Speaker, this is an important tivities to ensure that we are prepared H.R. 2072 piece of legislation, and I am glad the for these events and are able to respond Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- House is considering it today. I would in an effective and efficient manner. resentatives of the United States of America in like to begin by thanking the gen- This will become increasingly impor- Congress assembled, tleman from Florida (Mr. POSEY), for tant as coastal populations increase SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. his willingness to work with me on an and changes in the environment, such This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Demanding amendment to S. 1254 that was adopted as warmer water temperatures, have Accountability for Veterans Act of 2014’’. in committee and made some modifica- the potential to alter the growth, tox- SEC. 2. SCORING OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. tions to the legislation we are consid- icity, and geographic distribution of The budgetary effects of this Act, for the ering today. algal blooms. purpose of complying with the Statutory I would also like to thank the full The stakeholder community has been Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be deter- committee chairman, Mr. SMITH, and calling for the reauthorization of this mined by reference to the latest statement titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- our ranking member, Ms. JOHNSON, for critical program, and they are eager to tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in supporting us as we developed the see NOAA continue its work on this the Congressional Record by the Chairman of amendment and moved the bill for- important issue. the House Budget Committee, provided that ward. This was truly a team effort, and The amendment that Mr. POSEY and I such statement has been submitted prior to our constituents are well served by this included responds to a number of sug- the vote on passage.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5131 SEC. 3. ACCOUNTABILITY OF SECRETARY OF VET- ‘‘712. Accountability of Secretary to Inspec- vide programs established by grant recipi- ERANS AFFAIRS TO INSPECTOR GEN- tor General.’’. ents or eligible entities under section 2011 ERAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VET- SEC. 4. SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CON- and 2012 of this title, including the number ERANS AFFAIRS. TRACT AUTHORITY FOR TRANSFER of such grant recipients or eligible entities (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 7 of title 38, OF VETERANS NON-DEPARTMENT who have submitted a certification under United States Code, is amended by adding at MEDICAL FOSTER HOMES. the end the following new section: section 2012(c)(1).’’. (a) AUTHORITY.—Section 1720 of title 38, (c) TREATMENT OF CURRENT RECIPIENTS.—In ‘‘§ 712. Accountability of Secretary to Inspec- United States Code, is amended by adding at the case of the recipient of a per diem pay- tor General the end the following new subsection: ment under section 2012 of title 38, United ‘‘(a) LIST OF MANAGERS.—(1) If the Inspec- ‘‘(h)(1) During the three-year period begin- States Code, that receives such a payment tor General of the Department of Veterans ning on October 1, 2014, at the request of a during the year in which this Act is enacted, Affairs determines that the Secretary has veteran for whom the Secretary is required the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall re- not appropriately responded with significant to provide nursing home care under section quire the recipient to submit the certifi- progress to a covered report by the date 1710A of this title, the Secretary may trans- cation required under section 2012(c)(1) of specified in the action plan of the Secretary fer the veteran to a medical foster home that such title, as amended by subsection (a)(1), developed in response to such covered re- meets Department standards, at the expense by not later than two years after the date of of the United States, pursuant to a contract port— the enactment of this Act. If the recipient or agreement entered into between the Sec- ‘‘(A) the Inspector General shall notify the fails to submit such certification by such retary and the medical foster home for such Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Sen- date, the Secretary may not make any addi- purpose. A veteran who is transferred to a ate and House of Representatives and the tional per diem payments to the recipient medical foster home under this subsection Secretary of such failure to appropriately re- under such section 2012 until the recipient shall agree, as a condition of such transfer, spond; and submits such certification. ‘‘(B) not later than 15 days after such noti- to accept home health services furnished by the Secretary under section 1717 of this title. SEC. 6. EXTENSION OF LOAN GUARANTY FEE FOR fication, the Secretary shall submit to the CERTAIN SUBSEQUENT LOANS. Inspector General a list of the names of each ‘‘(2) For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘medical foster home’ means a home (a) EXTENSION.—Section 3729(b)(2) of title responsible manager and the matter in the 38, United States Code, is amended— action plan for which the manager is respon- designed to provide non-institutional, long- term, supportive care for veterans who are (1) in subparagraph (A)— sible. (A) in clause (iii), by striking ‘‘October 1, ‘‘(2) The Inspector General may not make unable to live independently and prefer a 2017’’ and inserting ‘‘October 1, 2018’’; and public the names of responsible managers family setting.’’. (B) in clause (iv), by striking ‘‘October 1, submitted under paragraph (1)(B). (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Subsection (h) of 2017’’ and inserting ‘‘October 1, 2018’’; ‘‘(b) PERFORMANCE OF RESPONSIBLE MAN- title 38, United States Code, as added by sub- AGERS.—(1) The Secretary shall— section (a), shall take effect on October 1, (2) in subparagraph (C)— ‘‘(A) promptly notify each responsible 2014. (A) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘October 1, manager of a covered issue by not later than SEC. 5. CONDITIONS ON THE AWARD OF PER 2017’’ and inserting ‘‘October 1, 2018’’; and seven days after the date on which the Sec- DIEM PAYMENTS BY THE SEC- (B) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘October 1, retary submits to the Inspector General the RETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR 2017’’ and inserting ‘‘October 1, 2018’’; and name of the manager under subsection THE PROVISION OF HOUSING OR (3) in subparagraph (D)— SERVICES TO HOMELESS VETERANS. (a)(1)(B); (A) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘October 1, (a) CONDITION.— ‘‘(B) direct such manager to resolve such 2017’’ and inserting ‘‘October 1, 2018’’; and (1) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) of section issue; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘October 1, 2012(c) of title 38, United States Code, is 2017’’ and inserting ‘‘October 1, 2018’’. ‘‘(C) provide such manager with appro- amended to read as follows: priate counseling and a mitigation plan with SEC. 7. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY OF SEC- ‘‘(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), a RETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO respect to resolving such issue. per diem payment may not be provided under ‘‘(2) The Secretary shall ensure that any OBTAIN CERTAIN INFORMATION this section to a grant recipient or eligible FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE performance review of a responsible manager entity unless the entity submits to the Sec- TREASURY OR THE COMMISSIONER includes an evaluation of whether the man- retary an annual certification, approved or OF SOCIAL SECURITY. ager took appropriate actions during the pe- verified by the authority having jurisdiction Section 5317 of title 38, United States Code, riod covered by the review to respond to the or a qualified third party, as determined by is amended by striking ‘‘September 30, 2016’’ covered issue for which a request was made the Secretary, that the facility where the en- and inserting ‘‘May 31, 2017’’. under subsection (a). tity provides housing or services for home- ‘‘(3) The Secretary may not pay to a re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- less veterans using grant funds is in compli- sponsible manager any bonus or award, in- ant to the rule, the gentleman from ance with codes relevant to the operations cluding a performance award under section Michigan (Mr. BENISHEK) and the gen- and level of care provided, including applica- 5384 of title 5 if the covered issue for which tlewoman from Florida (Ms. BROWN) a request was made under subsection (a) is ble provisions of the most recently published version of the Life Safety Code or Inter- each will control 20 minutes. unresolved. The Chair recognizes the gentleman ‘‘(c) ROLE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL.—Any au- national Building Code and International thority of the Inspector General provided Fire Code (or such versions of such codes from Michigan. under this section is in addition to any re- that have been adopted as State or local GENERAL LEAVE sponsibility or authority provided to the In- codes by the jurisdiction in which the facil- Mr. BENISHEK. Mr. Speaker, I ask spector General in the Inspector General Act ity is located), licensing requirements, fire unanimous consent that all Members and safety requirements, and any other re- of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App). may have 5 legislative days in which to ‘‘(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: quirements in the jurisdiction in which the ‘‘(1) The term ‘covered issue’ means, with facility is located regarding the condition of revise and extend their remarks on respect to a responsible manager, an issue the facility and the operation of the entity H.R. 2072, as amended. described in a covered report for which the providing such supportive housing or serv- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there manager is or was responsible. ices. For purposes of this paragraph, if a fa- objection to the request of the gen- ‘‘(2) The term ‘covered report’ means a re- cility where a grant recipient or eligible en- tleman from Michigan? port by the Inspector General of the Depart- tity provides housing or services for home- There was no objection. ment of Veterans Affairs that recommends less veterans using grant funds is located in Mr. BENISHEK. Mr. Speaker, I yield actions to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs a jurisdiction without relevant code require- myself such time as I may consume. (or other official or employee of the Depart- ments, the Secretary shall determine code Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support ment) to address an issue in the Department and inspection requirements to be applied to of H.R. 2072, as amended, the Demand- with respect to public health or safety. the facility.’’. ing Accountability for Veterans Act. ‘‘(3) The term ‘responsible manager’ means (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment an individual who— made by paragraph (1) shall apply with re- This bill would require the Depart- ‘‘(A) is an employee of the Department; spect to an application for a per diem pay- ment of Veterans Affairs inspector gen- ‘‘(B) is or was responsible for an issue in- ment under section 2012 of title 38, United eral—the IG—to determine whether ap- cluded in a covered report; and States Code, submitted on or after the date propriate action has been taken by the ‘‘(C) in being so responsible, is or was em- of the enactment of this Act. VA in response to an IG report con- ployed in a management position, regardless (b) ANNUAL REPORT.—Section 2065(b) of cerning public health or patient safety. of whether the employee is in the competi- title 38, United States Code, is amended— It would require the IG to notify the (1) by redesignating paragraph (6) as para- tive civil service, Senior Executive Service, House and Senate Veterans Affairs or other type of civil service.’’. graph (7); and (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of (2) by inserting after paragraph (5) the fol- Committees and the Secretary of any sections at the beginning of such chapter is lowing new paragraph (6): failure of VA to respond appropriately. amended by inserting after the item relating ‘‘(6) The Secretary’s evaluation of the safe- The bill would require the Secretary, to section 711 the following new item: ty and accessibility of facilities used to pro- following such notification, to report

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It would require the Secretary to low servicemembers—those they fought I urge all my colleagues to join me in promptly notify each responsible man- side by side with—receive the best pos- supporting this legislation and, in ager of an issue in a covered report, di- sible health care when they return doing so, take a needed step to ensure rect that responsible manager to re- home. that responsible individuals are held solve the issue, and provide such man- Unfortunately, it has become pain- accountable for correcting any lapses ager with counseling and a mitigation fully clear that the VA is not only fail- in care that impact the health and plan to resolve the issue. ing to reach the standard, they are not well-being of our veterans. It also would require the VA to in- even coming close. It is a sad legacy I reserve the balance of my time. clude an evaluation of whether such that I have seen firsthand as a VA sur- Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, manager took appropriate action to a geon for 20 years. I yield myself such time as I may con- covered report in his or her perform- From my first day on this com- sume. ance review, and it would prohibit the mittee, we have been working to iden- Mr. Speaker, I rise in full support of VA from paying a bonus or perform- tify the problems at VA and provide so- H.R. 2072, as amended, the Demanding ance award to any responsible manager lutions for our veterans. Accountability for Veterans Act. if an issue in a covered report is left It has been more than a year since we This legislation addresses a number unresolved. on the House Veterans’ Affairs Com- of concerns that have arisen during Other provisions of the bill will au- mittee first began investigating delays hearings and other forums that we thorize the VA for 3 years, beginning in care and seeking answers, and it has have conducted during this Congress. on October 1, 2014, to enter into a con- been 2 months since public awareness Too often, we have seen inspector tract or agreement with certified med- of these problems took off, after CNN general reports that find the same ical foster homes to pay for long-term highlighted the tragedy in Phoenix, al- problem time and time again at VA care for certain veterans already eligi- legations which were first brought to medical centers, but nothing seems to ble for VA-paid nursing home care and light by the committee; yet we still change. require an eligible veteran to receive cannot get clear answers from the VA Recommendations are made, solu- VA home health services as a compo- and are still waiting for key VA offi- tions are identified, plans are made, nent of such payment. cials to be held accountable. but there is no followthrough. Prob- It would require per diem payment I am sick and tired of these bureau- lems aren’t fixed, processes aren’t recipients under VA’s Homeless Pro- crats and undersecretaries coming be- changed, and problems reoccur several viders Grant and Per Diem Program to fore us to say: We know there’s a prob- times over. provide VA with certification of com- lem, and we’re working on it. We take b 1715 pliance with all relevant fire, safety, this seriously. We’re going to have a fix and building codes; and it would allow in a little while. This bill would require the Depart- entities already receiving grants or as- Yet there never seems to be a fix. ment of Veterans Affairs inspector gen- sistance under the program to submit Veterans are dying. The time for ex- eral to determine whether appropriate such certification within 2 years of en- cuses and delays is long past. The time action has been taken by the Depart- actment, require the VA to determine for action is now. ment in response to a report con- the code requirement for a facility in a Two weeks ago, the VA IG released cerning public health or patient safety; location without a code requirement, an interim report on the alleged neg- and if he determines it has not, it au- and also to determine how such facility ligence and mismanagement at the thorizes the VA IG to alert the Sec- would be inspected. Phoenix VA health care system. retary and Congress. This authority It would require VA to include an ac- In that report, the IG states that will increase accountability and will, counting and evaluation of the safety they have issued reports to call atten- hopefully, get the actions needed for and accessibility of facilities used for tion to problems in analyzing critical things to change. homeless veterans in the annual report data for almost a decade and called for H.R. 2072, as amended, also addresses on assistance to homeless veterans. a system to monitor VA’s corrective medical foster homes. It authorizes the It would also extend the current rate action. That system is exactly what we Department to enter into contracts of certain VA housing loan guarantee are creating today. with medical foster homes to pay for funding fees from October 1, 2017, to No longer will VA officials be able to long-term care for veterans who are al- October 1, 2018, and extend VA’s au- hide behind excuses. Instead, with this ready eligible for VA-paid nursing thority to receive information from the bill, we will take bold steps toward home care. We know that many vet- Internal Revenue Service for pension ending the culture of mismanagement erans prefer to be cared for in a home- income verification purposes from Sep- and complacency at VA. like setting rather than in an institu- tember 30, 2016, to May 31, 2017. When the VA concurs with an inspec- tion. This provision gives them that H.R. 2072, as amended, was reported tor general’s recommendation on an option. out of the full committee last year issue that needs to be fixed and, indeed, The Department of Veterans Affairs with full support and is fully offset. nothing happens, who was the person has many homeless programs, and I am I would like to offer my sincere grati- responsible for following through on proud to say that we have done a great tude and appreciation to all the Mem- that fix? job in reducing the number of homeless bers who cosponsored the provisions in Why is the fact that they didn’t reply veterans by 50 percent. Buildings in this bill, particularly Chairman MIL- to an IG report and stated via a VA which these homeless veterans receive LER and Representative DAVID MCKIN- concurrence that an action would be services must be held to the highest LEY from West Virginia, who we will be completed, not punished? Why are they standard concerning safety. This bill hearing from shortly. still getting bonuses if they don’t com- would require per diem payment recipi- I also commend Chairman MILLER; ply? Why are they getting promotions ents under the VA’s Homeless Grant Ranking Member MICHAUD; the ranking for not getting the job done? and Per Diem Program to provide the member of the Subcommittee on Anywhere else in America, these VA with a certification of compliance Health, JULIA BROWNLEY; and all the questions would already have been an- with all relevant fire, safety, and build- members of the Subcommittee on swered, but not in bureaucracies like ing codes. Health, for their hard work and leader- VA. The Demanding Accountability for It is our commitment—no, our obli- ship on behalf of our Nation’s veterans. Veterans Act will correct this injus- gation—to ensure that veterans receive Mr. Speaker, 2 weeks ago today, our tice. the best care and treatment available. Nation commemorated Memorial Day Let me be clear. I know the people This is whether we are fighting home- in remembrance of the brave men and that are providing direct patient care lessness, ensuring the safety and secu- women throughout history who paid for our veterans—the nurses and the rity of facilities, or ensuring that when

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At the VA hospital in Buffalo, New mittee on Veterans’ Affairs and a mem- Currently, there are over 2,100 shel- York, which is right outside my dis- ber of the Subcommittee on Health. ters for homeless veterans across the trict, the improper use of insulin pens Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise country. Unfortunately, some of these resulted in some 700 veterans being po- today in support of the Demanding Ac- structures have been found to be unsafe tentially exposed to HIV and hepatitis. countability for Veterans Act, a bill I for habitation. From 2006 to 2010, more In this case, the IG issued a corrective am proud to cosponsor. than 1,900 fires had been reported in action report. The public has every As the recent scandals at the VA these structures. In the last decade right to expect the VA to be held ac- have clearly demonstrated, better ac- alone, nearly 200 residents have been countable for implementing a fix to countability and oversight are needed make sure something like that never at the VA. This bill will actually help lost in unsafe shelters. provide better accountability and over- How can this slip through the happens again. Without this legisla- sight by ensuring that the VA inspec- cracks? tion, we can’t make that promise, and tor general recommendations are fully The answer is that, currently, there that is an insult to our veterans and to implemented by the VA. is no law mandating that VA homeless all Federal taxpayers. Currently, after the VA inspector shelters meet building codes. There is This legislation also makes it easier general investigates a VA facility, the only a loosely defined policy that is to get rid of the bad apples at the VA inspector general releases a list of rec- not universally followed. As a licensed so that issues with problem employees ommendations for what the VA must professional engineer, I find this to be don’t fester and overshadow the care do to correct the problems identified a shocking omission in the law gov- being delivered by hardworking VA during the investigation. Oftentimes, erning our veterans’ homeless program nurses and doctors. these recommendations are never fully funds. This bill would require any orga- Again, I want to thank Congressman implemented by the VA. nization that seeks funding from the BENISHEK for his work on this legisla- This bill will provide additional tools VA for services to homeless veterans to tion, and I urge my colleagues to pass to ensure that the VA implements the have documentation that the shelter the bill. IG recommendations. meets or exceeds building codes. Ms. BROWN of Florida. Madam Specifically, this bill requires the VA As a nation, it should be unaccept- Speaker, I yield myself the balance of Secretary to determine exactly which able for us to allow homeless veterans my time. employees within the VA are respon- to be housed in unsafe conditions. In I am reminded of the words of the sible for implementing the suggested defense of our country, these men and first President of the United States, changes. This bill prevents the employ- women were put in harm’s way. They and I think they are worth repeating ees who are charged with implementing should not be in doubt about their own here today: the willingness with which those recommendations from receiving safety now that they are back in this our young men are likely to serve in a bonus until the problems identified country. any war, no matter how justifiable, by the IG have been addressed. This Mr. Speaker, this is commonsense should be directly proportionate as to bill also makes it easier to fire employ- legislation that will ensure that our how they perceive the veterans of early ees who are refusing or failing to im- homeless veterans are in a safe envi- wars are treated and appreciated by plement those IG recommendations. ronment while they work and struggle their country. The VA’s failure to fully implement to get back to a normal life. I want everyone to know that I have IG recommendations has contributed Ms. BROWN of Florida. Madam been on this committee for 22 years. I to the mismanagement and corruption Speaker, how much time do I have re- am the longest-serving member on this we are seeing in the VA today. Think maining? committee, and I support the veterans about it. If the VA had done a better The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. 100 percent; but I remember in 2005 job of implementing the IG’s corrective WALORSKI). The gentlewoman has 17 when the first servicemen started re- actions, maybe we wouldn’t be hearing minutes remaining. turning home and the Bush administra- about the things we are hearing about Ms. BROWN of Florida. Madam tion was underfunding the VA to the today—falsified records, secret waiting Speaker, I continue to reserve the bal- tune of $1.5 billion. Congress had to lists, deaths due to negligence. Our vet- ance of my time. pass a supplemental funding bill to pay erans certainly deserve better. Mr. BENISHEK. Madam Speaker, I for this shortfall. Because the adminis- I will continue to work with my col- yield 3 minutes to my colleague from tration was using old data, which was leagues on the House Veterans’ Affairs New York (Mr. COLLINS). taken before all of these veterans re- Committee in order to bring account- Mr. COLLINS of New York. I thank turned for care, the number was wrong, ability to the VA and to protect the the gentleman from Michigan for his and the veterans paid the price. Fol- men and women who have sacrificed so leadership on this important issue. lowing that, a Democratic-leaning Con- much for our Nation. I urge my col- Madam Speaker, I come to the House gress increased the VA’s budget to its leagues to support this bill. floor tonight to speak in support of the Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, highest level ever in the history of the I continue to reserve the balance of my Demanding Accountability for Vet- United States, guaranteeing that vet- time. erans Act, which I am proud to cospon- erans’ health care would not be subject Mr. BENISHEK. Mr. Speaker, may I sor. to the whims of politics and to advance inquire as to how much time I have re- You would think Congress wouldn’t appropriations on Capitol Hill. maining? have to act to demand accountability I know many people don’t remember The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- from the VA on behalf of our veterans, that, because sometimes it is like we tleman from Michigan has 111⁄2 minutes but, sadly, as everyone knows, that is don’t have any institutional memory remaining. not the case with the current VA. The around here. Mr. BENISHEK. Mr. Speaker, I yield VA is supposed to provide service and I want to commend Secretary 3 minutes to the gentleman from West benefits that all of our veterans have Shinseki. He did a yeoman’s job as the Virginia, Mr. DAVID MCKINLEY, my col- earned by protecting our freedom. In- Secretary. When each Vietnam veteran league on the Committee on Veterans’ stead, what we have in too many cases had to prove his case, he opened up the Affairs. is a bunch of bureaucrats in both Wash- VA so that all of the veterans could Mr. MCKINLEY. I commend the ington and in the local facilities who come in. Certainly, the VA wasn’t pre- chairman for bringing this bill before seem content to collect a paycheck and pared for millions of additional vet- us today. not serve the public. erans, but it was the right thing to do.

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USE OF THE ROTUNDA OF THE CAP- Our Nation has a very vibrant and ity to do—two small projects had to be ITOL FOR CEREMONY TO COMMEMO- rich history, and that moment, 50 years stopped because they combined into RATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ago, when many different people of var- THE ENACTMENT OF THE CIVIL one project—the operating facility. We RIGHTS ACT OF 1964. ious walks of life joined together and, were able to get it amended and get it The rotunda of the United States Capitol is in one voice, called for equality stands taken care of so that the veterans in authorized to be used on June 24, 2014, for a as one of the most monumental in our the Miami hospital were being cared ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniver- history. for. In Orlando, we have been working sary of the enactment of the Civil Rights Act Our Nation stood as a witness to on that VA hospital for over 25 years— of 1964 and the significant impact the Act those who led and participated in civil a long time. The VA has not built any had on the Civil Rights movement. Physical rights protests such as the March on preparations for the conduct of the ceremony Washington, sit-ins at lunch counters, hospitals until recently, and now we shall be carried out in accordance with such are building six new hospitals. We had conditions as may be prescribed by the Ar- and maintaining one’s seat on a bus not built a VA hospital in the Veterans chitect of the Capitol. and refusing to move solely based on one’s color of one’s skin. Administration for 15 years. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Fifty years ago, so many risked pris- Yes, we are coming together in Con- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from gress and are doing what we should do on or worse to overcome huge odds and Michigan (Mrs. MILLER) and the gentle- for the veterans. Let me point out that stand for what they truly believed woman from Ohio (Ms. FUDGE) each must be changed. Their contributions I support this bill, but this bill should will control 20 minutes. reverberated across every State and go to every agency, because every sin- The Chair recognizes the gentle- every town and every home. Many took gle agency ignores the reports that woman from Michigan. come in. So, if we are going to do our up roles as spokespersons, using their GENERAL LEAVE oversight, we should do it with all of talents or what was available to them the agencies. We should not let vet- Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. to make peaceful statements. Several erans think that we are not doing what Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that have joined this Chamber as Members. we need to do to take care of them. It all Members have 5 legislative days I see JOHN LEWIS has joined us today, should be, as I would say, one team and within which to revise and extend their and I am just very proud to be able to one fight. We should be fighting for the remarks on the concurrent resolution. serve with a man of his historic back- veterans. Ever since I have been on this The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ground and distinguished service to our committee, it has been all for the vet- objection to the request of the gentle- Nation, Mr. Speaker. erans. It hasn’t been about the politics woman from Michigan? These people were pillars, absolutely There was no objection. that go on—you did not fill out my re- pillars of strength. They used their Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. port. The important thing is that we courage to meet injustice head-on, and Speaker, I rise in support today of are taking care of the veterans. they are memorialized in the history House Concurrent Resolution 100, au- I yield back the balance of my time. that we carry forward. The actions of thorizing the use of the rotunda of the Mr. BENISHEK. Mr. Speaker, once those individuals called on every cit- Capitol for a ceremony to commemo- again, I encourage all Members to sup- izen of our Nation to recognize and to rate the 50th anniversary of the enact- port H.R. 2072, as amended, the De- listen to the struggles of others and to ment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. manding Accountability for Veterans support the call for a change to our It is certainly fitting that we take Act, and, in turn, to support our vet- laws. pause and recognize the passage of this eran heroes. So many individuals from all walks historic landmark legislation that was With that, I yield back the balance of of life rose up and lifted their voices to passed into law and the events in our my time. add to the call for change in our Na- Nation that called upon its leaders to The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. COL- tion, and they stood for all of those act all those years ago. LINS of New York). The question is on who were to come after them in the The passage of the Civil Rights Act the motion offered by the gentleman next generation and for the betterment was a major step forward for America from Michigan (Mr. BENISHEK) that the of their lives. that finally allowed our great Nation House suspend the rules and pass the They brought their concerns to the to truly live up to its creed found in bill, H.R. 2072, as amended. forefront of our political stage and the Declaration of Independence that The question was taken; and (two- they spoke for all of us, men, women, all men are created equal. thirds being in the affirmative) the rich or poor. 188 years following the adoption of rules were suspended and the bill, as In my home State of Michigan, Mr. the Declaration of Independence, 99 amended, was passed. Speaker, we were blessed to have so years after the conclusion of the Civil A motion to reconsider was laid on many great leaders in this movement, War, and after decades of struggle by the table. but one of those individuals was truly great leaders like Martin Luther King a civil rights icon who became a treas- f and so many Americans who fought ured member of our community. Rosa b 1730 valiantly, broad bipartisan majorities Parks inspired countless Americans of both Houses of Congress came to- with her grace, her dignity and AUTHORIZING USE OF ROTUNDA gether to ensure equality for every strength, and through the simple yet FOR CEREMONY COMMEMO- American. profound act of refusing to give up her RATING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF The passage of the Civil Rights Act seat on a bus, she continued her advo- ENACTMENT OF THE CIVIL was a very proud moment for the cacy for equality and freedom and in- RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 House of Representatives because spired so many others who have carried Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. America faced a time of choosing in the cause for individual rights forward Speaker, I move to suspend the rules 1964, and together, our Congress rallied to this very day. and agree to the concurrent resolution and voted to strengthen individual pro- She also has a connection to this (H. Con. Res 100) authorizing the use of tections and rights, and voted to end House with another Member of Con- the rotunda of the Capitol for a cere- discrimination and segregation 50 gress as well, a Michigan colleague of mony to commemorate the 50th anni- years ago. mine, JOHN CONYERS, who was also a versary of the enactment of the Civil The Civil Rights Act still remains recognized leader in the civil rights Rights Act of 1964. one of the most important pieces of movement. The Clerk read the title of the con- legislation that has ever been debated As we mark this 50th anniversary of current resolution. in our Chamber and instituted across the Civil Rights Act, we remember the

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House of Representatives, I served in leadership on this resolution to com- It is certainly fitting, Mr. Speaker, the State government of my native memorate the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that the House and the Senate join to- State, South Carolina, in an office in the rotunda of the Capitol. charged with administering this land- gether later this month to formally re- b 1745 member and pay tribute to our Na- mark legislative achievement. tion’s civil rights attaining this mile- We, in South Carolina, effectively Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. stone. used provisions of the Civil Rights Act Speaker, I continue to reserve the bal- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of of 1964 to enforce fair employment ance of my time. my time. practices. That instrument has had tre- Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, I have Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, I would mendously positive impact on the been blessed and privileged to work like to thank the chairwoman for the working men and women of my State with many great people in this House. support. It is very much appreciated. and across the country. You have just heard from one, the as- Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time The Civil Rights Act of 1964, along sistant leader who is our historian and as I may consume. with the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the has been an activist in many, many Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Fair Housing Law of 1968, and other ways throughout his life. Con. Res. 100, which authorizes the use initiatives embody the ideals upon I now want to yield to someone who of the Capitol rotunda to commemo- which this Nation was founded. all of us consider an icon, as was ref- rate the 50th anniversary of the signing I had the opportunity to expound on erenced by the chairwoman earlier. It of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. this notion at some length when I is, indeed, an honor to yield such time The passing of the bill that became spoke in Dayton, Ohio, in 1985 as presi- as he may consume to the gentleman the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a crit- dent of the International Association from Georgia, JOHN LEWIS, my good ical turning point in the history of this of Official Human Rights Agencies. At friend who is the face and voice for so Nation, prohibiting all forms of dis- that time I spoke these words: many of the civil rights movement. crimination on the basis of race, color, We are an experimental Nation toying with Mr. LEWIS. Mr. Speaker, I want to religion, sex or national origin. the idea of individual rights as opposed to thank the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. This significant law also ensured collective control and tyranny. So far, the FUDGE), the esteemed chairwoman of that the promise of equal protection experiment has worked, no doubt to the sur- the Congressional Black Caucus, for prise of many who witnessed its birth over her hard work, for her leadership on under the law would be true for all 200 years ago. Americans. It is interesting to speculate why not only this resolution, and for her kind words. Millions of Americans faced violent has the Nation survived, but also its ideals I would also like to thank the gentle- opposition to ensure that the Civil and principals. Let me hazard a few guesses woman from Michigan for her kind Rights Act was brought before Mem- as to why America and its ideals have words and for her leadership. The two bers of the House and the Senate for a worked over all these years. First of all, I do of them have never given up or given in vote. not believe America is perfect. Neither did and have kept the faith, and for that, I During what was one of the most tur- the Founding Fathers of the Nation. No thank them so much. sooner had our Constitution been written bulent times in this Nation, a time than the first ten amendments were pre- I would also like to thank the Speak- when discrimination was commonplace sented and adopted. They were called the er and our friends on both sides of the and segregation was an accepted norm, Bill of Rights, and we can all be thankful aisle for helping to bring this resolu- passing this law was a true bipartisan that they were included in the package. tion to the floor. effort, with Members of both parties I continued on that day: I am glad to be on the floor with the overcoming their differences to do Americans have never tried to conceal or gentleman from South Carolina, JIM what was best for this Nation. ignore their imperfections. For the most CLYBURN, who I met more than 50 years If passed, H. Con. Res. 100 would part, they have tried to recognize and cor- ago at an organizer meeting of the Stu- allow the use of the Capitol rotunda to rect them. When the enslavement of a race of dent Nonviolent Coordinating Com- recognize the courageous efforts made people created a conflict which threatened mittee, when we both were very young, by former Members of this House to the very foundation of our Constitution, the first for the sit-ins, when we both had Nation went to war with itself to resolve the all of our hair. pass the landmark Civil Rights Act of conflict and ensure the integrity and sov- 1964, and will honor civil rights and ereignty of the Constitution. And, a century To be here with the gentleman from community leaders who dedicated their later, when it was found that discrimination South Carolina today, if someone had lives to see this bill become a reality still prevented millions of Americans from told me then that the two of us would and be signed into law by the President participating as full-fledged citizens, our Na- be sitting here in the Congress, I would of the United States, President Lyndon tion moved to correct the flaw with wide- say: you are crazy, you are out of your B. Johnson. ranging civil rights legislation. mind, you don’t know what you are I urge all Members to support H. Con. This bill that we commemorate talking about. Res. 100, and I reserve the balance of today was one of them: Fifty years ago, President Lyndon B. my time. Now, while it is common to say that no na- Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. tion in the history of the world has granted 1964 into law. This bipartisan effort Speaker, I continue to reserve the bal- more individual freedom, it is just as valid to outlawed discrimination based on race, ance of my time. say that no nation has ever tried harder to color, religion, sex, or national origin. correct the flaws and impediments in its sys- Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, it is now tem. We are still imperfect, and we are still The following year, President Johnson my pleasure to yield as much time as trying to live up to the principles to which signed the Voting Rights Act into law. he may consume to the gentleman the Constitution has committed us. The im- It was a bipartisan effort. from South Carolina (Mr. CLYBURN), portant message is that this Nation has Mr. Speaker, if you visit my office in the assistant Democratic leader of the never stopped trying, and we would do well the Cannon Building, you will see both House. not to stop now. Democrats and Republicans standing (Mr. CLYBURN asked and was given Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, too together. You will see me standing permission to revise and extend his re- many in this country hold the view with Members of the Senate. One man marks.) that the flaws in the system are not I will never forget, the Republican Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I want worth fixing or no longer need atten- leader Everett Dirksen, helped make it to thank the chair of the Congressional tion. Too often, the view is advanced possible to get the bill passed. Black Caucus, Representative MARCIA that the civil rights movement and all Too many people I knew and loved FUDGE, for yielding time to me on this of its achievements are things of the lost their lives in the fight for civil important resolution. I also want to past. rights and simple justice. Every single

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When we come together across FOR CEREMONY AWARDING CON- den, and like so many others, then he party lines, from different races, reli- GRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO also witnessed the ever-growing gions, and regions, we can achieve the NEXT OF KIN OR PERSONAL threats coming from Germany. greater good. REPRESENTATIVE OF RAOUL At the age of 32, Mr. Wallenberg was I hope and pray that we will come to- WALLENBERG recruited by the U.S. War Refugee gether again—Democrats and Repub- Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Board, a board that was established by licans, of all faiths, colors, and re- Speaker, I move to suspend the rules then-President Roosevelt and whose gions—to pass laws that maintain, pro- and concur in the concurrent resolu- mission was to rescue the Jewish from tect, and strengthen rights for which tion (S. Con. Res. 36) permitting the occupied territories and to provide re- lief to those sent to concentration many gave their ultimate sacrifice. use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a camps. Again, Mr. Speaker, I thank the gen- ceremony to award the Congressional Mr. Wallenberg later became known tlewoman from Michigan, the gentle- Gold Medal to the next of kin or per- woman from Ohio, and my colleagues as an individual who led one of the War sonal representative of Raoul Refugee Board’s most extensive oper- on both sides of the aisle for their Wallenberg. strong support of this resolution. ations. The Clerk read the title of the con- Mr. Wallenberg was given status as a Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. current resolution. Speaker, I yield myself 1 minute to say Swedish diplomat and traveled to Hun- The text of the concurrent resolution gary in the summer of 1944, a few that the gentleman from Georgia, Rep- is as follows: months after Nazi forces occupied that resentative LEWIS, mentioned the term S. CON. RES. 36 nation. ‘‘heroes.’’ He truly is a hero, an Amer- Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- Sweden was a neutral country; and, ican hero, a treasure. resentatives concurring), therefore, Nazi forces or the complying In the 12 years I have been honored to SECTION 1. USE OF ROTUNDA FOR CEREMONY Hungarian authorities could not easily be a Member of Congress, anytime I TO AWARD CONGRESSIONAL GOLD arrest or otherwise harm Swedish citi- hear him come to the floor and talk MEDAL TO THE NEXT OF KIN OR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF zens. This enabled Mr. Wallenberg to about civil rights, someone who has ac- save tens of thousands of Hungarian tually lived it, I wish I could take him RAOUL WALLENBERG. (a) IN GENERAL.—The rotunda of the Cap- Jews from concentration camps. home and have him talk to groups of itol is authorized to be used on July 9, 2014, Shortly following Nazi occupation, schoolchildren, and I know he does for a ceremony to award the Congressional the rounding up of Hungarian Jews and that in his own district and around the Gold Medal to the next of kin or personal their transference into Nazi custody country. representative of Raoul Wallenberg in rec- began. When Mr. Wallenberg arrived in Because every time the gentleman ognition of his achievements and heroic ac- Budapest that summer, the Nazis had from Georgia, as well as Representa- tions during the Holocaust. already deported nearly 444,000 Hun- tive CLYBURN and so many others come (b) PREPARATIONS.—Physical preparations for the ceremony described in subsection (a) garian Jews, with almost all of them to this floor to talk about the civil being sent to the Auschwitz or rights movement, it really is very mov- shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol Birkenau killing centers. ing, and it makes us all think about, may prescribe. We now know that the SS killed ap- before we are anything, we are Ameri- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- proximately 320,000 of these individuals cans first, and he truly is a hero. ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from upon arrival and used the rest as forced I will continue to reserve the balance labor. When Mr. Wallenberg made it to of my time. Michigan (Mrs. MILLER) and the gen- tleman from California (Mr. Budapest, only about 200,000 Jews re- Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, there are mained in the city, but there were just some things that are inherently LOWENTHAL) each will control 20 min- utes. plans made by the Hungarian authori- American. They are truth and freedom ties under Nazi rule to deport those as and justice, doing what is best for our The Chair recognizes the gentle- woman from Michigan. well. Nation. Provided with diplomatic credentials I know that we have disagreements, GENERAL LEAVE and the authorization from the Swed- we have differences, but today, we Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. ish Government, Mr. Wallenberg took stand together as one House, and I Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that heroic action to save as many of these thank the chairwoman for allowing all Members may have 5 legislative individuals and families as he could by that to happen again. days to revise and extend their re- creating and distributing protective Again, I urge all Members to support marks on the concurrent resolution. Swedish certificates. H. Con. Res. 100, and I yield back the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Through the War Refugee Board and balance of my time. objection to the request of the gentle- assistance from Sweden, Mr. Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. woman from Michigan? Wallenberg was able to use funds to set Speaker, I would certainly urge all of There was no objection. up hospitals, nurseries, a soup kitchen, my colleagues, as well, to support this Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. and dozens of safe houses for the Jew- resolution, which will authorize the Speaker, I yield myself as much time ish of Budapest. These safe houses ac- use of the rotunda of the United States as I might consume. tually formed the international ghetto, Capitol Building for a ceremony to Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the holding some of the same protective commemorate the 50th anniversary of concurrent resolution, permitting the Swedish certificates that Wallenberg the enactment of the Civil Rights Act use of the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol handed out. of 1964. for a ceremony to award the Congres- Faced with the further breakdown of I yield back the balance of my time. sional Gold Medal to the next of kin or the Hungarian Government and in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The personal representative of Raoul creased Nazi control, deportations of question is on the motion offered by Wallenberg. the Jewish population resumed; but the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. The issuing of the Congressional Gold this time, the authorities decided to MILLER) that the House suspend the Medal is in recognition and in honor of force tens of thousands to march to- rules and agree to the concurrent reso- this individual’s heroism and selfless ward Austria, due to the railroad being lution, H. Con. Res. 100. humanitarian actions. cut off by the Soviet troops. The question was taken; and (two- Raoul Wallenberg was born on Au- That fall, Mr. Wallenberg personally thirds being in the affirmative) the gust 4, 1912, in Sweden; and in 1931, Mr. worked to stop the further deportation

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He that of our former colleague, Congress- or an affiliate of the creditor or mortgage worked with many of his colleagues man Tom Lantos, who wrote the bill originator; or and other diplomats who participated making Raoul Wallenberg an honorary ‘‘(II) a charge set forth in section in the same types of rescue operations citizen of the United States in 1981. 106(e)(1);’’; and and issued their own neutral countries’ In 2012, we posthumously awarded (3) in subparagraph (D)— protective certificates to Jewish people Raoul Wallenberg the Congressional (A) by striking ‘‘accident,’’; and (B) by striking ‘‘or any payments’’ and in- and found ways to house them. Gold Medal in recognition of his serting ‘‘and any payments’’. By the end of 1944, Mr. Wallenberg achievements and heroic actions dur- (b) AMENDMENT TO SECTION 129C OF TILA.— and others were able to keep the au- ing the Holocaust. This resolution will Section 129C of the Truth in Lending Act (15 thorities from destroying the ghetto allow the use of the rotunda for a cere- U.S.C. 1639c) is amended— and the individuals who resided there. mony presenting the Gold Medal to his (1) in subsection (a)(5)(C), by striking ‘‘103’’ By the beginning of 1945, Soviet family in honor of Mr. Wallenberg for and all that follows through ‘‘or mortgage forces came to Budapest and liberated his noble and selfless actions. originator’’ and inserting ‘‘103(bb)(4)’’; and the city in February. More than 100,000 (2) in subsection (b)(2)(C)(i), by striking I urge all Members to support Senate ‘‘103’’ and all that follows through ‘‘or mort- Jewish people remained. Concurrent Resolution 36, and I yield gage originator)’’ and inserting ‘‘103(bb)(4)’’. But what happened to Mr. back the balance of my time. SEC. 3. RULEMAKING. Wallenberg, like so many others during b 1800 Not later than the end of the 90-day period this time, is unknown. Mr. Wallenberg beginning on the date of the enactment of was last seen in Soviet custody, and it Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. this Act, the Bureau of Consumer Financial is thought he may have died in prison. Speaker, as well, I would urge all of my Protection shall issue final regulations to Mr. Speaker, the end of Mr. colleagues to support S. Con. Res. 36, carry out the amendments made by this Act, Wallenberg’s life remains a mystery, which is a resolution authorizing the and such regulations shall be effective upon but the life that he led and especially use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a issuance. the actions he took while living in Bu- ceremony to award the Congressional The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- dapest for those 6 months and saving as Gold Medal to the next of kin or per- ant to the rule, the gentleman from many as so many innocents are for- sonal representative of Raoul Michigan (Mr. HUIZENGA) and the gen- ever, forever remembered. Wallenberg. tleman from Georgia (Mr. DAVID Raoul Wallenberg is a hero, not just I yield back the balance of my time. SCOTT) each will control 20 minutes. for those who were in Budapest at that The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The Chair recognizes the gentleman time, but a hero that the world remem- question is on the motion offered by from Michigan. bers. the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. GENERAL LEAVE Mr. Speaker, Mr. Wallenberg’s mem- MILLER) that the House suspend the Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. Mr. ory lives on and serves as the best kind rules and concur in the concurrent res- Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that of reminder for what it means to serve olution, S. Con. Res. 36. all Members have 5 legislative days and accomplish the greater good for all The question was taken; and (two- within which to revise and extend their of humanity, and it is certainly fitting thirds being in the affirmative) the remarks and submit extraneous mate- that we gather, as a Congress, in the rules were suspended and the concur- rials for the RECORD on H.R. 3211, cur- rotunda of the United States Capitol, rent resolution was concurred in. rently under consideration. to formally remember and pay tribute A motion to reconsider was laid on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there to this man, a man who used the tools the table. objection to the request of the gen- he was given to work tirelessly for the tleman from Michigan? f lives of others, a man who did so much, There was no objection. even at his own peril. MORTGAGE CHOICE ACT OF 2013 Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. Mr. Awarding Mr. Wallenberg the Con- Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I gressional Gold Medal is the very least Speaker, I move to suspend the rules may consume. that we can do as a grateful Nation and and pass the bill (H.R. 3211) to amend Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support as a grateful member of the world. the Truth in Lending Act to improve of H.R. 3211, the Mortgage Choice Act. I reserve the balance of my time. upon the definitions provided for points As someone who worked in the housing Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Speaker, I and fees in connection with a mortgage industry for a number of years, this is yield myself such time as I may con- transaction. a very important issue to me, and, sume. The Clerk read the title of the bill. more importantly, to my constituents Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of Sen- The text of the bill is as follows: in Michigan as well as, frankly, all of ate Concurrent Resolution 36. Few peo- our constituents across the country. H.R. 3211 ple in history have shown the sort of Earlier this year, the Qualified Mort- bravery for which we will be honoring Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- gage, also known as the (QM)/Ability to resentatives of the United States of America in Raoul Wallenberg. Congress assembled, Repay Rule, as mandated by the Dodd- As Sweden’s special envoy to Hun- Frank Wall Street Reform Act went SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. gary during the Second World War, Mr. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Mortgage into effect. The QM rule is the primary Wallenberg quietly issued thousands— Choice Act of 2013’’. means for mortgage lenders to satisfy and I say thousands—of protective SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF POINTS AND FEES. their ‘‘ability to repay’’ requirements. passports and sheltered as many Jews (a) AMENDMENT TO SECTION 103 OF TILA.— Additionally, Dodd-Frank provides as he could in Swedish Embassy build- Section 103(bb)(4) of the Truth in Lending that a QM may not have points and ings, protecting them from being Act (15 U.S.C. 1602(bb)(4)) is amended— fees in excess of 3 percent of the loan rounded up by the Fascist authorities. (1) by striking ‘‘paragraph (1)(B)’’ and in- amount. As currently defined, points It is estimated that his efforts saved serting ‘‘paragraph (1)(A) and section 129C’’; and fees include, among other charges: potentially up to 100,000 Jews from the (2) in subparagraph (C)— One, fees paid to affiliated, but not horrors of the Holocaust. (A) by inserting ‘‘and insurance’’ after unaffiliated, title companies; two, sala- Sadly, as the gentlewoman from ‘‘taxes’’; ries paid to loan originators; three, (B) in clause (ii), by inserting ‘‘, except as Michigan pointed out, Mr. Wallenberg retained by a creditor or its affiliate as a re- amounts of insurance and taxes held in would never see the impact of his great sult of their participation in an affiliated escrow; four, loan level price adjust- work. As the Iron Curtain descended on business arrangement (as defined in section ments; and number five, payments by Eastern Europe, he was apprehended by 2(7) of the Real Estate Settlement Proce- lenders to corresponding banks as they

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Mr. inserting ‘‘, located in the United States,’’ loans, particularly those made to low Speaker, I yield myself such time as I after ‘‘ATM’’; and moderate-income borrowers, would may consume. (2) in section 602(21) (12 U.S.C. 4001(21)) by not qualify as QMs and would be un- Mr. Speaker, it has been a pleasure inserting ‘‘American Samoa, the Common- likely to be made or would only be to work with Representative HUIZENGA wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,’’ made available at much higher rates on this very, very important bill. after ‘‘Puerto Rico,’’; (3) in section 602(23) (12 U.S.C. 4001(23)) by due to heightened liability risks. Con- This legislation is about two things: fairness and opportunity. My fellow co- inserting ‘‘American Samoa, the Common- sumers would lose the ability to take wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,’’ advantage of the convenience and the sponsors—both Democrats and Repub- licans—and I support H.R. 3211, which after ‘‘Puerto Rico,’’; and market efficiencies offered by one-stop (4) in section 603(d)(2)(A) (12 U.S.C. is the Mortgage Choice Act, because of shopping. 4002(d)(2)(A)), by inserting ‘‘American our shared concern about access; access I, along with Representative GREG- Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern to credit, yes, for all consumers, but ORY MEEKS, introduced H.R. 3211, a Mariana Islands,’’ after ‘‘Puerto Rico,’’. especially for lower-income consumers strong, bipartisan bill that would mod- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This Act shall take and middle-income consumers, and to effect on January 1, 2016. ify and clarify the ways points and fees ensure that everybody in America that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- are calculated. I should note, Mr. needs a home and wants a home, when Speaker, that of our nine original co- ant to the rule, the gentleman from securing a loan, that they have a Michigan (Mr. HUIZENGA) and the gen- sponsors, two of them were Repub- choice in selecting both the mortgage licans, seven of them were Democrats, tleman from Georgia (Mr. DAVID and the title insurance providers of SCOTT) each will control 20 minutes. and we are very pleased that this has their choice. seen wide and broad support. The Chair recognizes the gentleman I urge my colleagues to support this from Michigan. This legislation is narrowly focused needed legislation, and I yield back the GENERAL LEAVE to promote access to affordable mort- balance of my time. gage credit without overturning the Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. Mr. Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. Mr. important consumer protections and Speaker, I am prepared to close, but I, Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that sound underwriting required under too, would like to thank my friend, Mr. all Members have 5 legislative days Dodd-Frank’s ‘‘ability to repay’’ provi- SCOTT from Georgia, for working with within which to revise and extend their sions. Representative MEEKS to bring this to remarks and submit extraneous mate- Specifically, my bill, H.R. 3211, would the forefront. With that, I yield back rials in the RECORD on H.R. 1679, as provide equal treatment for affiliated the balance of my time. amended, currently under consider- title fees compared with unaffiliated Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to ex- ation. title fees. What that means is, for com- press my strong support for the Mortgage The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there panies that are owned and integrated Choice Act. I thank the gentleman from Michi- objection to the request of the gen- in, those same requirements and same gan for his leadership on this important bill. tleman from Michigan? designations would apply to those who Owning a home has long been the corner- There was no objection. are totally separate and independent stone of the American Dream, but regulations Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. Mr. companies. It also would clarify the are currently restricting consumer access to Speaker, I yield myself such time as I treatment of insurance and taxes held mortgage credit for low and moderate income may consume. in escrow. Now think about that. We homebuyers. The Mortgage Choice Act will Mr. Speaker, I would like to also are talking about taxes that no one ensure that potential homeowners can borrow thank my colleague, Delegate makes a profit off of, that just literally funds for their home in a responsible manner FALEOMAVAEGA, for introducing this get sent to the government, being while keeping intact consumer protections es- bill. This bill makes a technical change counted in this points and fees defini- tablished by Dodd-Frank’s ability to pay provi- to clarify that the Expedited Funds tion. That, to me, just seems fun- sions. Availability Act applies to banks lo- damentally unfair. And only—again, I I urge passage of this bill today. This is a cated in American Samoa and the might add—if they are an affiliated legislative initiative that merits strong bipar- Northern Mariana Islands, as well as company versus an unaffiliated com- tisan support. the other 50 States and contiguous pany. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The States. It was an inadvertent error These commonsense changes will pro- question is on the motion offered by that these territories were not included mote access to affordable mortgage the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. in this act. This legislation remedies credit for low and moderate-income HUIZENGA) that the House suspend the this error. families and first-time home buyers by rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3211. I urge my colleagues to support this ensuring that safer, properly under- The question was taken; and (two- bill, and I reserve the balance of my written mortgages pass the QM test. thirds being in the affirmative) the time. I would like to thank my colleague, rules were suspended and the bill was Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Representative MEEKS, along with passed. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I A motion to reconsider was laid on many others, who have worked tire- may consume. the table. lessly to help fix this flawed provision Our Financial Services Committee currently being implemented. f simply amends the Expedited Funds Mr. Speaker, this evening, Congress EXPEDITED FUNDS AVAILABILITY Availability Act to apply it to Amer- has the opportunity to help more ACT AMENDMENT ican Samoa. Essentially, it does just Americans realize a portion of the Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. Mr. these few things. It extends by 2 busi- American Dream, not by some gran- Speaker, I move to suspend the rules ness days for American Samoa any diose law or decree or something that and pass the bill (H.R. 1679) to amend time periods established for large or re- is going to be big, but by simply re- the Expedited Funds Availability Act deposited checks, repeated overdraft, forming a burdensome regulation. to clarify the application of that Act to reasonable cause, or other emergency Homeownership has been a pillar in American Samoa, as amended. exceptions to the 30-day funds avail- American life for generations. Tonight, The Clerk read the title of the bill. ability requirements for deposits in a we can reaffirm that pillar and reassert The text of the bill is as follows: depository institution account by a that homeownership can and should be H.R. 1679 new depositor. an attainable goal. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- It also applies this 2-day extension to I urge my colleagues to vote in sup- resentatives of the United States of America in any deposit in an account at a deposi- port of H.R. 3211 and make the dreams Congress assembled, tory institution located in American

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Acquisition authorities for Under FALEOMAVAEGA) who has worked tire- SARLING, Ranking Member WATERS, Secretary for Management. lessly on this effort and deserves so and their staff for their work on this Sec. 102. Acquisition authorities for Chief much credit for his sterling leadership. legislation, and I urge my colleagues to Financial Officer. (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA asked and support this bill. Sec. 103. Acquisition authorities for Chief was given permission to revise and ex- Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Information Officer. Sec. 104. Chief Procurement Officer. tend his remarks.) Speaker, I yield back the balance of Sec. 105. Requirements to ensure greater ac- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, my time. countability for acquisition I rise today in strong support of H.R. Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. Mr. programs. 1679, as amended, a bill to amend the Speaker, with that, I would just like, TITLE II—ACQUISITION PROGRAM Expedited Funds Availability Act to again, to congratulate Delegate MANAGEMENT DISCIPLINE clarify the application of that act to FALEOMAVAEGA for his leadership on Sec. 201. Acquisition Review Board. American Samoa and to the Common- this, and I am glad that we could get Sec. 202. Requirements to reduce duplica- wealth of the Northern Mariana Is- this done. With that, I yield back the tion in acquisition programs. lands. balance of my time. Sec. 203. Government Accountability Office Mr. Speaker, this has been a bipar- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The review of Board and of require- tisan effort, and I want to thank Chair- question is on the motion offered by ments to reduce duplication in acquisition programs. man JEB HENSARLING and Ranking the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Sec. 204. Excluded Party List System waiv- Member MAXINE WATERS of the Com- HUIZENGA) that the House suspend the ers. mittee on Financial Services for bring- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1679, as Sec. 205. Inspector General oversight of sus- ing this legislation on the floor today. amended. pension and debarment. I also want to thank my good friend, The question was taken; and (two- TITLE III—ACQUISITION PROGRAM MAN- Congressman KILILI SABLAN, for his thirds being in the affirmative) the AGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND support of this bill. And I would be re- rules were suspended and the bill, as TRANSPARENCY miss if I did not also express my appre- amended, was passed. Sec. 301. Congressional notification and ciation to the subcommittee chairman The title was amended so as to read: other requirements for major of our Financial Services Committee, ‘‘A bill to amend the Expedited Funds acquisition program breach. Availability Act to clarify the applica- Sec. 302. Multiyear acquisition strategy. Congresswoman SHELLEY CAPITO, and Sec. 303. Acquisition reports. Ranking Member GREGORY MEEKS for tion of that Act to American Samoa Sec. 304. Government Accountability Office their efforts in supporting this bill. and the Northern Mariana Islands’’. review of multiyear acquisition Mr. Speaker, this legislation is im- A motion to reconsider was laid on strategy. portant because it will not only im- the table. Sec. 305. Office of Inspector General report. prove the current banking system in The SPEAKER pro tempore. The SEC. 3. FINDINGS. both territories, but it will also allow question is on the motion offered by Congress finds the following: the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. (1) The Department of Homeland Security our constituents quicker access to does not consistently implement its policies their funds. HUIZENGA) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1679, as and Government and private sector best I introduced this legislation last year practices for acquisitions and procurement. because one of our only two banks in amended. (2) It is difficult to determine the cost of the territory was scheduled to close all The question was taken; and (two- the Department’s major acquisition pro- of its branches for good. In working to- thirds being in the affirmative) the grams because the Department has not pro- gether with Governor Lolo and many rules were suspended and the bill, as vided consistent, comparable updates on an stakeholders in delaying the bank’s de- amended, was passed. annual basis. As of January 2014, the Depart- The title was amended so as to read: ment identified over 80 major acquisition parture, we learned that there was a ‘‘A bill to amend the Expedited Funds programs costing over $300,000,000, and, based systematic delay in access to funds for Availability Act to clarify the applica- on 2011, estimates it plans to spend about bank customers in American Samoa. tion of that Act to American Samoa $170,000,000,000 in the future on major acqui- H.R. 1679 will fix this delay and will sition programs. put American Samoa and the Common- and the Northern Mariana Islands’’. A motion to reconsider was laid on (3) Since 2005, the Government Account- wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands ability Office has placed Department acquisi- the table. in line with the schedule of availability tion management activities on its ‘‘High- of funds that are already required of f Risk List’’, which identifies Government op- banks in all States and other terri- b 1815 erations that have greater susceptibility to fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement or tories under regulation CC. DHS ACQUISITION ACCOUNT- greater need for transformation to address Under regulation CC, banks in the ABILITY AND EFFICIENCY ACT economy, efficiency, or effectiveness chal- U.S. mainland and certain territories lenges. are required to make funds available Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. Mr. (4) While the Department has taken ac- for consumer use for in-State checks Speaker, I move to suspend the rules tions to address some high-risk acquisition no later than the second business day and pass the bill (H.R. 4228) to require program management issues, many programs after the check is deposited. Out-of- the Department of Homeland Security continue to experience challenges with fund- State checks can be held up to 5 busi- to improve discipline, accountability, ing instability, workforce shortfalls, reliable cost estimates, realistic schedules, agreed- ness days before funds can be released. and transparency in acquisition pro- gram management, as amended. upon baseline objectives, and consistent and Banks in Hawaii, Alaska, the U.S. Vir- reliable data needed to accurately measure gin Islands, and Puerto Rico may, at The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: program performance. their discretion, hold out-of-State (5) Of the 77 Department major acquisition checks for an extra day. H.R. 4228 programs in 2011, the Government Account- This is not the same for American Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ability Office identified 42 programs that ex- Samoa. Checks can be held for an resentatives of the United States of America in perienced cost growth, schedule slips, or Congress assembled, intermittent and undetermined both. The Department reported that the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. amount of time, even up to 21 days, be- magnitude of the cost growth for 16 of the 42 This Act may be cited as the ‘‘DHS Acqui- programs, which increased from almost fore funds are available for the con- sition Accountability and Efficiency Act’’. $20,000,000,000 to over $50,000,000,000 in 2011, sumer to have access. This is unfair for SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS. had an aggregate increase of 166 percent. my constituents and has a direct and The table of contents for this Act is as fol- (6) In 2012, the Government Accountability indirect impact on our local economy. lows: Office found that only 20 of 63 programs had

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5140 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2014 Department-approved acquisition program execute an approved acquisition program; (1) in subsection (a)(2), by striking ‘‘Pro- baselines. The Government Accountability and curement’’ and inserting ‘‘Acquisition and Office also reported that the Department ‘‘(D) to ensure good program management procurement’’; and planned to spend more than $105 billion on of cost, schedule, risk, and system perform- (2) by adding at the end the following: programs lacking acquisition program base- ance of the acquisition, including assessing ‘‘(d) ACQUISITION AND RELATED RESPON- lines. acquisition program baseline breaches and SIBILITIES.— SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. directing any corrective action for such breaches. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding section (a) IN GENERAL.—In this Act: 1702(b) of title 41, United States Code, the (1) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ ‘‘(3) ACQUISITION DECISION EVENT.—The Under Secretary for Management is the means the Secretary of Homeland Security. term ‘acquisition decision event’, with re- Chief Acquisition Officer of the Department. (2) DEPARTMENT.—The term ‘‘Department’’ spect to an investment or acquisition pro- As Chief Acquisition Officer, the Under Sec- means the Department of Homeland Secu- gram, means a predetermined point within rity. the acquisition phases of the investment or retary shall have the authority and perform the functions as specified in section 1702(b) of (3) CONGRESSIONAL HOMELAND SECURITY acquisition program at which the investment COMMITTEES.—The term ‘‘congressional or acquisition program will undergo a review such title, and perform all other functions homeland security committees’’ means— prior to commencement of the next phase. and responsibilities delegated by the Sec- (A) the Committee on Homeland Security ‘‘(4) ACQUISITION DECISION MEMORANDUM.— retary or described in this subsection. of the House of Representatives and the The term ‘acquisition decision memo- ‘‘(2) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.—In addi- Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- randum’, with respect to an acquisition, tion to the authority and functions specified ernmental Affairs of the Senate; and means the official acquisition decision event in section 1702(b) of title 41, United States (B) the Committee on Appropriations of record that includes a documented record of Code, the duties and responsibilities of the the House of Representatives and of the Sen- decisions, exit criteria, and assigned actions Under Secretary for Management related to ate. for the acquisition as determined by the per- acquisition include the following: (b) ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS.—In this Act: son exercising acquisition decision authority ‘‘(A) Advising the Secretary regarding ac- (1) ACQUISITION.—The term ‘‘acquisition’’ for the acquisition. quisition management activities, taking into has the meaning provided in section 131 of ‘‘(5) ACQUISITION PROGRAM BASELINE.—The account risks of failure to achieve cost, title 41, United States Code. term ‘acquisition program baseline’, with re- schedule, or performance parameters, to en- (2) BEST PRACTICES.—The term ‘‘best prac- spect to an acquisition program, means a sure that the Department achieves its mis- tices’’, with respect to acquisition, means a summary of the cost, schedule, and perform- sion through the adoption of widely accepted ance parameters, expressed in standard, knowledge-based approach to capability de- program management best practices and measurable, quantitative terms, which must velopment that includes identifying and standards. be met in order to accomplish the goals of validating needs; assessing alternatives to ‘‘(B) Exercising the acquisition decision the program. select the most appropriate solution; clearly authority to approve, halt, modify (including establishing well-defined requirements; de- ‘‘(6) CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN.—The term ‘capability development plan’, with re- the rescission of approvals of program mile- veloping realistic cost assessments and stones), or cancel major acquisition pro- schedules; securing stable funding that spect to a proposed acquisition, means the grams, unless the Under Secretary delegates matches resources to requirements; dem- document that the Acquisition Review Board the authority to a Component Acquisition onstrating technology, design, and manufac- approves for the first acquisition decision Executive pursuant to paragraph (3). turing maturity; using milestones and exit event related to validating the need of a pro- ‘‘(C) Establishing policies for acquisition criteria or specific accomplishments that posed acquisition. demonstrate progress; adopting and exe- ‘‘(7) COMPONENT ACQUISITION EXECUTIVE.— that implement an approach that takes into cuting standardized processes with known The term ‘Component Acquisition Executive’ account risks of failure to achieve cost, success across programs; establishing an ade- means the senior acquisition official within schedule, or performance parameters that all quate workforce that is qualified and suffi- a Component who is designated in writing by Components of the Department shall comply cient to perform necessary functions; and in- the Under Secretary for Management, in with, including outlining relevant authori- tegrating these capabilities into the Depart- consultation with the Component head, with ties for program managers to effectively ment’s mission and business operations. authority and responsibility for leading a manage acquisition programs. (c) AMENDMENTS TO DEFINITIONS IN HOME- process and staff to provide acquisition and ‘‘(D) Ensuring that each major acquisition LAND SECURITY ACT OF 2002.—Section 2 of the program management oversight, policy, and program has a Department-approved acquisi- Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended— guidance to ensure that statutory, regu- tion program baseline. (1) by striking ‘‘In this Act,’’ and inserting latory, and higher level policy requirements ‘‘(E) Ensuring that the heads of Compo- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—In this Act,’’; are fulfilled, including compliance with Fed- nents and Component Acquisition Executives (2) in paragraph (2)— eral law, the Federal Acquisition Regulation, comply with Federal law, the Federal Acqui- (A) by inserting ‘‘(A)’’ after ‘‘(2)’’; and and Department acquisition management di- sition Regulation, and Department acquisi- (B) by adding at the end the following new rectives established by the Under Secretary tion management directives. subparagraph: for Management. ‘‘(F) Ensuring that grants and financial as- ‘‘(8) LIFE CYCLE COST.—The term ‘life cycle ‘‘(B) The term ‘congressional homeland se- sistance are provided only to individuals and cost’, with respect to an acquisition pro- curity committees’ means— organizations that are not suspended or gram, means all costs associated with re- ‘‘(i) the Committee on Homeland Security debarred. search, development, procurement, oper- of the House of Representatives and the ‘‘(G) Distributing guidance throughout the ation, integrated logistics support, and dis- Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- Department to ensure that contractors in- ernmental Affairs of the Senate; and posal under the program, including sup- porting infrastructure that plans, manages, volved in acquisitions, particularly compa- ‘‘(ii) the Committee on Appropriations of nies that access the Department’s informa- the House of Representatives and of the Sen- and executes the program over its full life, tion systems and technologies, adhere to in- ate, where appropriate.’’; and and costs of common support items incurred ternal cybersecurity policies established by (3) by adding at the end the following new as a result of the program. the Department of Homeland Security. subsection: ‘‘(9) MAJOR ACQUISITION PROGRAM.—The ‘‘(3) DELEGATION OF ACQUISITION DECISION ‘‘(b) ACQUISITION-RELATED DEFINITIONS.—In term ‘major acquisition program’ means a AUTHORITY.— this Act, the following definitions apply: Department acquisition program that is esti- ‘‘(A) LEVEL 3 ACQUISITIONS.—The Under ‘‘(1) ACQUISITION.—The term ‘acquisition’ mated by the Secretary to require an even- has the meaning provided in section 131 of tual total expenditure of at least $300,000,000 Secretary for Management may delegate ac- title 41, United States Code. (based on fiscal year 2014 constant dollars) quisition decision authority in writing to the ‘‘(2) ACQUISITION DECISION AUTHORITY.—The over its life cycle cost.’’. relevant Component Acquisition Executive term ‘acquisition decision authority’ means SEC. 5. PROHIBITION ON ADDITIONAL AUTHOR- for an acquisition program that has a life the authority, held by the Secretary acting IZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. cycle cost estimate of less than $300,000,000. through the Deputy Secretary or Under Sec- No additional funds are authorized to be ‘‘(B) LEVEL 2 ACQUISITIONS.—The Under retary for Management— appropriated to carry out this Act and the Secretary for Management may delegate ac- ‘‘(A) to ensure compliance with Federal amendments made by this Act. This Act and quisition decision authority in writing to the law, the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and such amendments shall be carried out using relevant Component Acquisition Executive Department acquisition management direc- amounts otherwise available for such pur- for a major acquisition program that has a tives; poses. life cycle cost estimate of at least $300,000,000 ‘‘(B) to review (including approving, halt- TITLE I—ACQUISITION AUTHORITIES but not more than $1,000,000,000 if all of the ing, modifying, or cancelling) an acquisition SEC. 101. ACQUISITION AUTHORITIES FOR following requirements are met: program through the life cycle of the pro- UNDER SECRETARY FOR MANAGE- ‘‘(i) The Component concerned possesses gram; MENT. working policies, processes, and procedures ‘‘(C) to ensure that program managers Section 701 of the Homeland Security Act that are consistent with Department-level have the resources necessary to successfully of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 341) is amended— acquisition policy.

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CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER. ‘‘(a) REQUIREMENT TO ESTABLISH MECHA- NISM.—Within the Management Directorate, portfolio. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—There is a Chief Pro- the Under Secretary for Management shall ‘‘(iii) Each major acquisition program con- curement Officer of the Department, who establish a mechanism to prioritize improv- cerned has written documentation showing shall report directly to the Under Secretary ing the accountability, standardization, and that it has a Department-approved acquisi- for Management. The Chief Procurement Of- transparency of major acquisition programs tion program baseline and it is meeting ficer is the senior procurement executive for of the Department in order to increase op- agreed-upon cost, schedule, and performance purposes of section 1702(c) of title 41, United thresholds. portunities for effectiveness and efficiencies States Code, and shall perform procurement and to serve as the central oversight func- ‘‘(4) EXCLUDED PARTIES LIST SYSTEM CON- functions as specified in such section. The tion of all Department acquisition programs. SULTATION.—The Under Secretary for Man- Chief Procurement Officer also shall perform ‘‘(b) RESPONSIBILITIES OF EXECUTIVE DIREC- agement shall require that all Department other functions and responsibilities set forth TOR.—The Under Secretary for Management contracting and procurement officials con- in this section and as may be assigned by the shall designate an Executive Director to sult the Excluded Parties List System (or Under Secretary for Management. oversee the requirement under subsection successor system) as maintained by the Gen- (a). The Executive Director shall report di- eral Services Administration prior to award- ‘‘(b) RESPONSIBILITIES.—The Chief Procure- rectly to the Under Secretary and shall ing a contract or grant or entering into ment Officer shall— carry out the following responsibilities: other transactions to ascertain whether the ‘‘(1) exercise leadership and authority to ‘‘(1) Monitor the performance of Depart- selected contractor is excluded from receiv- the extent delegated by the Under Secretary ment acquisition programs regularly be- ing Federal contracts, certain subcontracts, for Management over the Department pro- tween acquisition decision events to identify and certain types of Federal financial and curement function; problems with cost, performance, or schedule non-financial assistance and benefits. ‘‘(2) issue acquisition regulations and poli- that Components may need to address to pre- ‘‘(5) RELATIONSHIP TO UNDER SECRETARY cies; vent cost overruns, performance issues, or FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.—Nothing in ‘‘(3) account for the integrity, perform- schedule delays. this subsection shall diminish the authority ance, and oversight of Department procure- ‘‘(2) Assist the Chief Acquisition Officer in granted to the Under Secretary for Science ment and contracting functions and be re- managing the Department’s acquisition port- and Technology under this Act. The Under sponsible for ensuring that a procurement’s folio. Secretary for Management and the Under contracting strategy and plans are con- ‘‘(3) Conduct oversight of individual acqui- Secretary for Science and Technology shall sistent with the intent and direction of the sition programs to implement Department cooperate in matters related to the coordina- Acquisition Review Board established in sec- acquisition program policy, procedures, and tion of acquisitions across the Department tion 836 of this Act; guidance with a priority on ensuring the so that investments of the Directorate of ‘‘(4) serve as the Department’s business ad- data it collects and maintains from its Com- Science and Technology can support current visor and main liaison to industry on pro- ponents is accurate and reliable. and future requirements of the Compo- curement-related issues by providing advice ‘‘(4) Serve as the focal point within the De- nents.’’. on industry engagement, acquisition policy, oversight of the procurement function, and partment for policy, process, and procedure SEC. 102. ACQUISITION AUTHORITIES FOR CHIEF regarding life cycle cost estimating and FINANCIAL OFFICER. development of the acquisition workforce; Section 702 of the Homeland Security Act ‘‘(5) oversee a centralized certification and analysis. of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 342) is amended by adding at training program, in consultation with the ‘‘(5) Serve as the focal point and coordi- the end of subsection (b)(2) the following new Under Secretary for Management, for the en- nator for the acquisition life cycle review subparagraph: tire Department acquisition workforce while process and as the executive secretariat for ‘‘(J) Notwithstanding section 902 of title using, to the greatest extent practicable, the Acquisition Review Board established 31, United States Code, provide leadership best practices and acquisitions training op- under section 836 of this Act. over financial management policy and pro- portunities already in existence within the ‘‘(6) Advise the persons having acquisition grams for the Department as they relate to Federal Government, the private sector, or decision authority in making acquisition de- the Department’s acquisitions programs, in universities and colleges, as appropriate, and cisions consistent with all applicable laws consultation with the Under Secretary for including training on how best to identify and in establishing clear lines of authority, Management.’’. actions that warrant referrals for suspension accountability, and responsibility for acqui- SEC. 103. ACQUISITION AUTHORITIES FOR CHIEF or debarment; sition decisionmaking within the Depart- INFORMATION OFFICER. ‘‘(6) delegate or retain contracting author- ment. Section 703 of the Homeland Security Act ity, as appropriate, except as provided in sec- ‘‘(7) Engage in the strategic planning and of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 343) is amended by adding at tion 701(d)(3) of this Act; performance evaluation process required the end the following new subsection: ‘‘(7) participate in the selection, and peri- under section 306 of title 5, United States ‘‘(c) ACQUISITION RESPONSIBILITIES.—Not- odic performance review, of the head of each Code, and sections 1105(a)(28), 1115, 1116, and withstanding section 11315 of title 40, United contracting activity within the Department; 9703 of title 31, United States Code, by sup- States Code, the acquisition responsibilities ‘‘(8) collect baseline data and establish per- porting the Chief Procurement Officer in de- of the Chief Information Officer, in consulta- formance measures on the impact of stra- veloping strategies and specific plans for hir- tion with the Under Secretary for Manage- tegic sourcing initiatives on the private sec- ing, training, and professional development ment, shall include the following: tor, including, in particular, small busi- in order to rectify any deficiency within the ‘‘(1) Serve as the lead technical authority nesses; and Department’s acquisition workforce. for information technology programs and es- ‘‘(9) ensure that a fair proportion (as de- ‘‘(8) Oversee the Component Acquisition tablish departmental information tech- fined pursuant to the Small Business Act (15 Executive structure to ensure it has suffi- nology priorities, policies, processes, stand- U.S.C. 631 et seq.)) of Federal contract and cient capabilities and complies with Depart- ards, guidelines, and procedures. subcontract dollars are awarded to small ment policies. ‘‘(2) Oversee the management of the Home- businesses, maximize opportunities for small ‘‘(9) Develop standardized certification land Security Enterprise Architecture and business participation, and ensure, to the ex- standards in consultation with the Compo- ensure that, before each acquisition decision tent practicable, small businesses that nent Acquisition Executives for all acquisi- event, approved information technology ac- achieve qualified vendor status for security- tion program managers. quisitions comply with departmental infor- related technologies are provided an oppor- ‘‘(10) In the event that a program man- mation technology management processes, tunity to compete for contracts for such ager’s certification or actions need review technical requirements, and the Homeland technology.’’. for purposes of promotion or removal, pro- Security Enterprise Architecture, and in any vide input, in consultation with the relevant case in which information technology acqui- (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of Component Acquisition Executive, into the sitions do not comply with Departmental contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Se- relevant program manager’s performance management directives, make recommenda- curity Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.) is evaluation, and report positive or negative tions to the Acquisition Review Board re- amended by adding after the item relating to experiences to the relevant certifying au- garding such noncompliance. section 707 the following new item: thority. ‘‘(3) Be responsible for providing rec- ‘‘Sec. 708. Chief Procurement Officer.’’. ‘‘(11) Provide technical support and assist- ommendations to the Acquisition Review ance to Department acquisitions and acquisi- Board established in section 836 of this Act SEC. 105. REQUIREMENTS TO ENSURE GREATER tion personnel in conjunction with the Chief on information technology programs, and be ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ACQUISITION Procurement Officer. responsible for developing information tech- PROGRAMS. ‘‘(12) Prepare the Department’s Com- nology acquisition strategic guidance.’’. (a) IN GENERAL.—Title VII of the Homeland prehensive Acquisition Status Report, as re- SEC. 104. CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER. Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 341 et seq.) is quired by the Department of Homeland Secu- (a) IN GENERAL.—Title VII of the Homeland further amended by adding at the end the rity Appropriations Act, 2013 (division D of Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 341 et seq.) is following new section: Public Law 113–6; 127 Stat. 343) and section

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For each major trade-offs among cost, schedule, and per- retary to help the Department reduce dupli- acquisition program, each head of a Compo- formance objectives as part of the process for cation and inefficiency for all Department investments, including major acquisition nent shall— developing requirements for major acquisi- programs. ‘‘(1) establish a complete life cycle cost es- tion programs prior to the initiation of the ‘‘(c) COORDINATION.—In coordinating the timate with supporting documentation, in- capability development plan, second acquisi- actions necessary to carry out subsection cluding an acquisition program baseline; tion decision event, including, at a min- (a), the Deputy Secretary shall consult with ‘‘(2) verify each life cycle cost estimate imum, the following practices: the Under Secretary for Management, Com- against independent cost estimates, and rec- ‘‘(A) Department officials responsible for ponent Acquisition Executives, and any oncile any differences; acquisition, budget, and cost estimating other Department officials, including the ‘‘(3) complete a cost-benefit analysis with functions are provided with the appropriate Under Secretary for Science and Technology supporting documentation; opportunity to develop estimates and raise or his designee, with specific knowledge of ‘‘(4) develop and maintain a schedule that cost and schedule matters before perform- Department or Component acquisition capa- is consistent with scheduling best practices ance objectives are established for capabili- bilities to prevent unnecessary duplication as identified by the Comptroller General of ties when feasible. of requirements. the United States, including, in appropriate ‘‘(B) Full consideration of possible trade- ‘‘(d) ADVISORS.—The Deputy Secretary, in cases, an integrated master schedule; and offs among cost, schedule, and performance consultation with the Under Secretary for ‘‘(5) ensure that all acquisition program in- objectives for each alternative is considered. Management, shall seek and consider input formation provided by the Component is ‘‘(e) ACQUISITION PROGRAM BASELINE RE- within legal and ethical boundaries from complete, accurate, timely, and valid.’’. PORT REQUIREMENT.—If the person exercising members of Federal, State, local, and tribal (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of acquisition decision authority over a major governments, nonprofit organizations, and contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Se- acquisition program approves the program to the private sector, as appropriate, on mat- curity Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.) is fur- proceed beyond the acquisition decision ters within their authority and expertise in ther amended by adding after the item relat- event requiring a capability development carrying out the Department’s mission. ing to section 708 the following new item: plan before it has a Department-approved ac- ‘‘(e) MEETINGS.—The Deputy Secretary, in ‘‘Sec. 709. Requirements to ensure greater quisition program baseline, then the Under consultation with the Under Secretary for accountability for acquisition Secretary for Management shall create and Management, shall meet at least quarterly programs.’’. approve an acquisition program baseline re- and communicate with Components often to ensure that Components do not overlap or TITLE II—ACQUISITION PROGRAM port on the decision, and the Secretary duplicate spending or priorities on major in- MANAGEMENT DISCIPLINE shall— ‘‘(1) within seven days after an acquisition vestments and acquisition programs within SEC. 201. ACQUISITION REVIEW BOARD. decision memorandum is signed, notify in their areas of responsibility. (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle D of title VIII of ‘‘(f) RESPONSIBILITIES.—In carrying out writing the congressional homeland security the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. this section, the responsibilities of the Dep- committees of such decision; and 391 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end uty Secretary are as follows: ‘‘(2) within 60 days after the acquisition de- the following new section: ‘‘(1) To review and validate the require- cision memorandum is signed, submit a re- ‘‘SEC. 836. ACQUISITION REVIEW BOARD. ments documents of major investments and port to such committees stating the ration- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall es- acquisition programs prior to acquisition de- ale for the decision and a plan of action to tablish an Acquisition Review Board (in this cision events of the investments or pro- require an acquisition program baseline for section referred to as the ‘Board’) to grams. the program. strengthen accountability and uniformity ‘‘(2) To ensure the requirements and scope ‘‘(f) BEST PRACTICES DEFINED.—In this sec- within the Department acquisition review of a major investment or acquisition pro- tion, the term ‘best practices’ has the mean- process, review major acquisition programs, gram are stable, measurable, achievable, at ing provided in section 4(b) of the DHS Ac- and review the use of best practices. an acceptable risk level, and match the re- quisition Accountability and Efficiency ‘‘(b) COMPOSITION.—The Deputy Secretary sources planned to be available. Act.’’. or Under Secretary for Management shall ‘‘(3) Before any entity of the Department (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of serve as chair of the Board. The Secretary contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Se- issues a solicitation for a new contract, co- shall also ensure participation by other rel- curity Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.) is fur- ordinate with other Department entities as evant Department officials, including at ther amended by adding after the item relat- appropriate to prevent duplication and inef- least two Component heads or their des- ing to section 835 the following new item: ficiency and— ignees, as permanent members of the Board. ‘‘(A) to implement portfolio reviews to ‘‘(c) MEETINGS.—The Board shall meet ‘‘Sec. 836. Acquisition Review Board.’’. identify common mission requirements and every time a major acquisition program SEC. 202. REQUIREMENTS TO REDUCE DUPLICA- crosscutting opportunities among Compo- needs authorization to proceed from acquisi- TION IN ACQUISITION PROGRAMS. nents to harmonize investments and require- tion decision events through the acquisition (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle D of title VIII of ments and prevent overlap and duplication life cycle and to consider any major acquisi- the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. among Components; and tion program in breach as necessary. The 391 et seq.) is further amended by adding at ‘‘(B) to the extent practicable, to stand- Board may also be convened for non-major the end the following new section: ardize equipment purchases, streamline the acquisitions that are deemed high-risk by ‘‘SEC. 837. REQUIREMENTS TO REDUCE DUPLICA- acquisition process, improve efficiencies, and the Executive Director referred to in section TION IN ACQUISITION PROGRAMS. conduct best practices for strategic sourcing. 709(b) of this Act. The Board shall also meet ‘‘(a) REQUIREMENT TO ESTABLISH POLI- ‘‘(4) To ensure program managers of major regularly for purposes of ensuring all acqui- CIES.—In an effort to reduce duplication and investments and acquisition programs con- sitions processes proceed in a timely fashion inefficiency for all Department investments, duct analyses, giving particular attention to to achieve mission readiness. including major acquisition programs, the factors such as cost, schedule, risk, perform- ‘‘(d) RESPONSIBILITIES.—The responsibil- Deputy Secretary, in consultation with the ance, and operational efficiency in order to ities of the Board are as follows: Under Secretary for Management, shall es- determine that programs work as intended ‘‘(1) Determine whether a proposed acquisi- tablish Department-wide policies to inte- within cost and budget expectations. tion has met the requirements of key phases grate all phases of the investment life cycle ‘‘(5) To propose schedules for delivery of of the acquisition life cycle framework and and help the Department identify, validate, the operational capability needed to meet is able to proceed to the next phase and and prioritize standards for common Compo- each Department investment and major ac- eventual full production and deployment. nent requirements for major acquisition pro- quisition program. ‘‘(2) Oversee executable business strategy, gram requirements in order to increase op- ‘‘(g) BEST PRACTICES DEFINED.—In this sec- resources, management, accountability, and portunities for effectiveness and efficiencies. tion, the term ‘best practices’ has the mean- alignment to strategic initiatives. The policies shall also include strategic al- ing provided in section 4(b) of the DHS Ac- ‘‘(3) Support the person with acquisition ternatives for developing and facilitating a quisition Accountability and Efficiency decision authority for an acquisition in de- Department Component-driven requirements Act.’’.

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(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of TITLE III—ACQUISITION PROGRAM MAN- determine the underlying cause or causes of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Se- AGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND shortcomings in cost, schedule, or perform- curity Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.) is fur- TRANSPARENCY ance of the program, including the role, if ther amended by adding after the item relat- SEC. 301. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION AND any, of the following: ing to section 836 the following new item: OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR ‘‘(i) Unrealistic performance expectations. ACQUISITION PROGRAM BREACH. ‘‘(ii) Unrealistic baseline estimates for cost ‘‘Sec. 837. Requirements to reduce duplica- (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle D of title VIII of or schedule or changes in program require- tion in acquisition programs.’’. the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. ments. 391 et seq.) is further amended by adding at ‘‘(iii) Immature technologies or excessive SEC. 203. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OF- the end the following new section: FICE REVIEW OF BOARD AND OF RE- manufacturing or integration risk. QUIREMENTS TO REDUCE DUPLICA- ‘‘SEC. 838. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION AND ‘‘(iv) Unanticipated design, engineering, TION IN ACQUISITION PROGRAMS. OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR manufacturing, or technology integration ACQUISITION PROGRAM BREACH. issues arising during program performance. (a) REVIEW REQUIRED.—The Comptroller ‘‘(a) BREACH DEFINED.—The term ‘breach’, ‘‘(v) Changes in procurement quantities. General of the United States shall conduct a with respect to a major acquisition program, ‘‘(vi) Inadequate program funding or means a failure to meet any cost, schedule, review of the effectiveness of the Acquisition changes in planned out-year funding from or performance parameter specified in the Review Board established under section 836 one five-year funding plan to the next five- acquisition program baseline. of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (as year funding plan as outlined in the Future added by section 201) and the requirements ‘‘(b) REQUIREMENTS WITHIN DEPARTMENT IF BREACH OCCURS.— Years Homeland Security Program required to reduce duplication in acquisition pro- under section 874 of this Act. grams established under section 837 of such ‘‘(1) NOTIFICATIONS.— ‘‘(A) NOTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL BREACH.— ‘‘(vii) Legislative, legal, or regulatory Act (as added by section 202) in improving If a major acquisition program has a poten- changes. the Department’s acquisition management tial for a future breach, as determined by the ‘‘(viii) Inadequate program management process. program manager for that program, the pro- personnel, including lack of training, creden- (b) SCOPE OF REPORT.—The review shall in- gram manager shall notify the person exer- tials, certifications, or use of best practices. clude the following: cising acquisition decision authority for the ‘‘(3) CORRECTION OF BREACH.—The Under (1) An assessment of the effectiveness of program. Secretary for Management or his designee the Department in increasing program man- ‘‘(B) NOTIFICATION OF ACTUAL BREACH.—If shall establish a date for submission within agement oversight, best practices and stand- an actual breach occurs in a major acquisi- the Department of a program of corrective ards, and discipline among the Components tion program, the program manager for that action that ensures that one of the following of the Department, including in working to- program shall notify the head of the Compo- actions has occurred: gether and in preventing overlap and dupli- nent concerned, the Component Acquisition ‘‘(A) The breach has been corrected and the cation. Executive for the program, the Executive Di- program is again in compliance with the (2) An assessment of the effectiveness of rector referred to in section 709(b) of this original acquisition program baseline param- the Department in instilling program man- Act, the Under Secretary for Management, eters. agement discipline. and the Deputy Secretary. ‘‘(B) A revised acquisition program base- (3) A statement of how regularly each ‘‘(C) NOTIFICATION TO SECRETARY.—If a line has been approved. major acquisition program is reviewed by major acquisition program has an actual ‘‘(C) The program has been halted or can- the Board, how often the Board stops major breach with a cost overrun greater than 20 celled. acquisition programs from moving forward percent or a schedule delay greater than 12 ‘‘(c) REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO CONGRES- in the phases of the acquisition life cycle months from the costs or schedule set forth SIONAL NOTIFICATION IF BREACH OCCURS.— process, and the number of major acquisition in the acquisition program baseline for the ‘‘(1) NOTIFICATION TO CONGRESS.—If a notifi- programs that have been halted because of program, the Secretary and the Inspector cation is made under subsection (b)(1)(B) for problems with operational effectiveness, General of the Department shall be notified a breach in a major acquisition program schedule delays, or cost overruns. not later than five business days after the with a cost overrun greater than 15 percent actual breach is identified. or a schedule delay greater than 180 days (c) REPORT REQUIRED.—The Comptroller ‘‘(2) REMEDIATION PLAN AND ROOT CAUSE from the costs or schedule set forth in the General shall submit to the congressional ANALYSIS.— acquisition program baseline, or with an an- homeland security committees a report on ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In the case of an actual ticipated failure for any key performance the review required by this section not later breach with a cost overrun greater than 15 threshold or parameter specified in the ac- than one year after the date of the enact- percent or a schedule delay greater than 180 quisition program baseline, the Under Sec- ment of this Act. The report shall be sub- days from the costs or schedule set forth in retary for Management shall notify the con- mitted in unclassified form but may include the acquisition program baseline, a remedi- gressional homeland security committees of a classified annex. ation plan and root cause analysis is re- the breach in the next quarterly Comprehen- SEC. 204. EXCLUDED PARTY LIST SYSTEM WAIV- quired, and the Under Secretary for Manage- sive Acquisition Status Report after the ERS. ment or his designee shall establish a date Under Secretary for Management receives for submission within the Department of a the notification from the program manager The Secretary of Homeland Security shall breach remediation plan and root cause anal- under subsection (b)(1)(B). provide notification to the congressional ysis in accordance with this subsection. ‘‘(2) SUBSTANTIAL VARIANCES IN COSTS OR homeland security committees within five ‘‘(B) REMEDIATION PLAN.—The remediation SCHEDULE.—If a likely cost overrun is greater days after the issuance of a waiver by the plan required under this subsection shall be than 20 percent or a likely delay is greater Secretary of Federal requirements that an submitted in writing to the head of the Com- than 12 months from the costs and schedule agency not engage in business with a con- ponent concerned, the Executive Director re- set forth in the acquisition program baseline tractor in the Excluded Party List System ferred to in section 709(b) of this Act, and the for a major acquisition program, the Under (or successor system) as maintained by the Under Secretary for Management. The plan Secretary for Management shall include in General Services Administration and an ex- shall— the notification required in (c)(1) a written planation for a finding by the Secretary that ‘‘(i) explain the circumstances of the certification, with supporting explanation, a compelling reason exists for this action. breach; that— ‘‘(ii) provide prior cost estimating informa- ‘‘(A) the acquisition is essential to the ac- SEC. 205. INSPECTOR GENERAL OVERSIGHT OF tion; complishment of the Department’s mission; SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT. ‘‘(iii) propose corrective action to control ‘‘(B) there are no alternatives to such ca- The Inspector General of the Department cost growth, schedule delays, or performance pability or asset that will provide equal or of Homeland Security— issues; greater capability in both a more cost-effec- (1) may audit decisions about grant and ‘‘(iv) in coordination with Component Ac- tive and timely manner; procurement awards to identify instances quisition Executive, discuss all options con- ‘‘(C) the new acquisition schedule and esti- where a contract or grant was improperly sidered, including the estimated impact on mates for total acquisition cost are reason- awarded to a suspended or debarred entity cost, schedule, or performance of the pro- able; and and whether corrective actions were taken gram if no changes are made to current re- ‘‘(D) the management structure for the ac- to prevent recurrence; and quirements, the estimated cost of the pro- quisition program is adequate to manage and (2) shall review the suspension and debar- gram if requirements are modified, and the control performance, cost, and schedule. ment program throughout the Department of extent to which funding from other programs ‘‘(3) SUBMISSIONS TO CONGRESS.—Not later Homeland Security to assess whether sus- will need to be reduced to cover the cost than 30 calendar days after submission to pension and debarment criteria are consist- growth of the program; and such committees of a breach notification ently applied throughout the Department ‘‘(v) explain the rationale for why the pro- under paragraph (1) of this section for a and whether disparities exist in the applica- posed corrective action is recommended. major acquisition program, the Under Sec- tion of such criteria, particularly with re- ‘‘(C) ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS.—The root cause retary for Management shall submit to such spect to business size and categories. analysis required under this subsection shall committees the following:

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Management shall submit a certification de- and plan for the acquisition and manage- ‘‘(10) ACQUISITION WORKFORCE.—A plan re- scribed in paragraph (2) of this subsection to ment of future systems and equipment. garding the Department acquisition work- the congressional homeland security com- ‘‘(3) FUNDING GAPS.—A plan to address force as described in subsection (f). mittees. If the Under Secretary for Manage- funding gaps between funding requirements ‘‘(11) FEASIBILITY OF WORKFORCE DEVELOP- ment does not submit such certification by for major acquisition programs and known MENT FUND PILOT PROGRAM.—An assessment the end of such 90-day period, then funds ap- available resources including, to the max- of the feasibility of conducting a pilot pro- propriated to the major acquisition program imum extent practicable, ways of leveraging gram to establish an acquisition workforce shall not be obligated until the Under Sec- best practices to identify and eliminate over- development fund as described in subsection retary for Management submits such certifi- payment for items to prevent wasteful pur- (g). cation. chasing, achieve the greatest level of effi- ‘‘(e) COMPETITION PLAN.—The strategy ‘‘(2) CERTIFICATION.—For purposes of para- ciency and cost savings by rationalizing pur- shall also include a plan (referred to in sub- graph (1), the certification described in this chases, aligning pricing for similar items, section (d)(9)) that shall address actions to paragraph is a certification that— and utilizing purchase timing and economies ensure competition, or the option of com- petition, for major acquisition programs. ‘‘(A) the Department has adjusted or re- of scale. The plan may include assessments of the fol- structured the program in a manner that ad- ‘‘(4) IDENTIFICATION OF CAPABILITIES.—An lowing measures in appropriate cases if such dresses the root cause or causes of the cost identification of test, evaluation, modeling, measures are cost effective: growth in the program; and and simulation capabilities that will be re- ‘‘(1) Competitive prototyping. ‘‘(B) the Department has conducted a thor- quired to support the acquisition of the tech- ‘‘(2) Dual-sourcing. ough review of the breached program’s acqui- nologies to meet the needs of the plan and ‘‘(3) Unbundling of contracts. sition decision event approvals and the cur- ways to leverage to the greatest extent pos- sible the emerging technology trends and re- ‘‘(4) Funding of next-generation prototype rent acquisition decision event approval for systems or subsystems. the breached program has been adjusted as search and development trends within the public and private sectors and an identifica- ‘‘(5) Use of modular, open architectures to necessary to account for the restructured enable competition for upgrades. program.’’. tion of ways to ensure that the appropriate technology is acquired and integrated into ‘‘(6) Acquisition of complete technical data (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of packages. contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Se- the Department’s operating doctrine and ‘‘(7) Periodic competitions for subsystem curity Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.) is fur- procured in ways that improve mission per- upgrades. ther amended by adding after the item relat- formance. OCUS ON FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS.—An as- ‘‘(8) Licensing of additional suppliers, in- ing to section 837 the following new item: ‘‘(5) F sessment of ways the Department can im- cluding small businesses. ‘‘Sec. 838. Congressional notification and prove its ability to test and acquire innova- ‘‘(9) Periodic system or program reviews to other requirements for major tive solutions to allow needed incentives and address long-term competitive effects of pro- acquisition program breach.’’. protections for appropriate risk-taking in gram decisions. SEC. 302. MULTIYEAR ACQUISITION STRATEGY. order to meet its acquisition needs with re- ‘‘(f) ACQUISITION WORKFORCE PLAN.— (a) IN GENERAL.— siliency, agility, and responsiveness to as- ‘‘(1) ACQUISITION WORKFORCE.—The strategy (1) AMENDMENT.—Subtitle D of title VIII of sure the Nation’s homeland security and fa- shall also include a plan (referred to in sub- the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. cilitate trade. section (d)(10)) to address Department acqui- 391 et seq.) is further amended by adding at ‘‘(6) FOCUS ON INCENTIVES TO SAVE TAX- sition workforce accountability and talent the end the following new section: PAYER DOLLARS.—An assessment of ways the management that identifies the acquisition ‘‘SEC. 839. MULTIYEAR ACQUISITION STRATEGY. Department can develop incentives for pro- workforce needs of each Component per- ‘‘(a) MULTIYEAR ACQUISITION STRATEGY RE- gram managers and senior Department ac- forming acquisition functions and develops QUIRED.—Not later than one year after the quisition officials to prevent cost overruns, options for filling those needs with qualified date of the enactment of this section, the avoid schedule delays, and achieve cost sav- individuals, including a cost-benefit analysis Secretary shall submit to the appropriate ings in major acquisition programs. of contracting for acquisition assistance. homeland security committees a multiyear ‘‘(7) FOCUS ON ADDRESSING DELAYS AND BID ‘‘(2) ADDITIONAL MATTERS COVERED.—The acquisition strategy to guide the overall di- PROTESTS.—An assessment of ways the De- acquisition workforce plan shall address rection of the acquisitions of the Depart- partment can improve the acquisition proc- ways to— ment while allowing flexibility to deal with ess to minimize cost overruns in require- ‘‘(A) improve the recruitment, hiring, ever-changing threats and risks and to help ments development, procurement announce- training, and retention of Department acqui- industry better understand, plan, and align ments, requests for proposals, evaluation of sition workforce personnel, including con- resources to meet the future acquisition proposals, protests of decisions and awards tracting officer’s representatives, in order to needs of the Department. The strategy shall and through the use of best practices as de- retain highly qualified individuals that have be updated and included in each Future fined in section 4(b) of the DHS Acquisition experience in the acquisition life cycle, com- Years Homeland Security Program required Accountability and Efficiency Act and les- plex procurements, and management of large under section 874 of this Act. sons learned by the Department and other programs; ‘‘(b) CONSULTATION.—In developing the Federal agencies. ‘‘(B) empower program managers to have strategy, the Secretary shall consult with ‘‘(8) FOCUS ON IMPROVING OUTREACH.—An the authority to manage their programs in others as the Secretary deems appropriate, identification and assessment of ways to in- an accountable and transparent manner as including headquarters, Components, em- crease opportunities for communication and they work with the acquisition workforce; ployees in the field, and when appropriate, collaboration with industry, small and dis- ‘‘(C) prevent duplication within Depart- individuals from industry and the academic advantaged businesses, intra-government en- ment acquisition workforce training and cer- community. tities, university centers of excellence, ac- tification requirements through leveraging ‘‘(c) FORM OF STRATEGY.—The report shall credited certification and standards develop- already-existing training within the Federal be submitted in unclassified form but may ment organizations, and national labora- Government, academic community, or pri- include a classified annex for any sensitive tories to ensure that the Department under- vate industry; or classified information if necessary. The stands the market for technologies, prod- ‘‘(D) achieve integration and consistency Department also shall publish the plan in an ucts, and innovation that is available to with Government-wide training and accredi- unclassified format that is publicly avail- meet its mission needs to inform the require- tation standards, acquisition training tools, able. ments-setting process and before engaging in and training facilities; ‘‘(d) CONTENTS OF STRATEGY.—The strategy an acquisition, including— ‘‘(E) designate the acquisition positions shall include the following: ‘‘(A) methods designed especially to engage that will be necessary to support the Depart- ‘‘(1) PRIORITIZED LIST.—A systematic and small and disadvantaged businesses and a ment acquisition requirements, including in integrated prioritized list developed by the cost-benefit analysis of the tradeoffs that the fields of—

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‘‘(i) program management; (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO FUTURE ment shall prepare a quarterly program ac- ‘‘(ii) systems engineering; YEARS HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM.—Sec- countability report to meet the Depart- ‘‘(iii) procurement, including contracting; tion 874(b) of the Homeland Security Act of ment’s mandate to perform program health ‘‘(iv) test and evaluation; 2002 (6 U.S.C. 454(b)) is amended— assessments and improve program execution ‘‘(v) life cycle logistics; (1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of para- and governance. The report shall be sub- ‘‘(vi) cost estimating and program finan- graph (2); mitted to the congressional homeland secu- cial management; and (2) by striking the period at the end of rity committees.’’. ‘‘(vii) additional disciplines appropriate to paragraph (3) and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of Department mission needs; (3) by adding at the end the following new contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Se- ‘‘(F) strengthen the performance of con- paragraph: curity Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.) is fur- tracting officer’s representatives (as defined ‘‘(4) include the multiyear acquisition ther amended by adding after the item relat- in Subpart 1.602-2 and Subpart 2.101 of the strategy required under section 839 of this ing to section 839 the following new item: Federal Acquisition Regulation), including Act.’’. ‘‘Sec. 840. Acquisition reports.’’. by— SEC. 303. ACQUISITION REPORTS. SEC. 304. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OF- ‘‘(i) assessing the extent to which con- (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle D of title VIII of FICE REVIEW OF MULTIYEAR ACQUI- tracting officer’s representatives are cer- the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. SITION STRATEGY. tified and receive training that is appro- 391 et seq.) is further amended by adding at (a) REVIEW REQUIRED.—After submission to priate; the end the following new section: Congress of the first multiyear acquisition ‘‘(ii) determining what training is most ef- ‘‘SEC. 840. ACQUISITION REPORTS. strategy (pursuant to section 839 of the fective with respect to the type and com- ‘‘(a) COMPREHENSIVE ACQUISITION STATUS Homeland Security Act of 2002) after the plexity of assignment; and REPORT.— date of the enactment of this Act, the Comp- ‘‘(iii) implementing actions to improve ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Under Secretary for troller General of the United States shall training based on such assessment; and Management each year shall submit to the conduct a review of the plan within 180 days ‘‘(G) identify ways to increase training for congressional homeland security commit- to analyze the viability of the plan’s effec- relevant investigators and auditors to exam- tees, at the same time as the President’s tiveness in the following: ine fraud in major acquisition programs, in- budget is submitted for a fiscal year under (1) Complying with the requirements in cluding identifying opportunities to leverage section 1105(a) of title 31, United States section 839 of the Homeland Security Act of existing Government and private sector re- Code, a comprehensive acquisition status re- 2002, as added by section 302 of this Act. sources in coordination with the Inspector port. The report shall include the following: (2) Establishing clear connections between General of the Department. ‘‘(A) The information required under the Department objectives and acquisition prior- ‘‘(g) FEASIBILITY OF WORKFORCE DEVELOP- heading ‘Office of the Under Secretary for ities. MENT FUND PILOT PROGRAM.—The strategy Management’ under Title I of division D of (3) Demonstrating that Department acqui- shall also include an assessment (referred to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 sition policy reflects program management in subsection (d)(11)) of the feasibility of con- (Public Law 112–74) (as required under the best practices and standards. ducting a pilot program to establish a Home- Department of Homeland Security Appro- (4) Ensuring competition or the option of land Security Acquisition Workforce Devel- priations Act, 2013 (Public Law 113–6). competition for major acquisition programs. opment Fund (in this subsection referred to ‘‘(B) A listing of programs that have been (5) Considering potential cost savings as the ‘Fund’) to ensure the Department ac- cancelled, modified, paused, or referred to through using already-existing technologies quisition workforce has the capacity, in both the Under Secretary for Management or Dep- when developing acquisition program re- personnel and skills, needed to properly per- uty Secretary for additional oversight or ac- quirements. form its mission and ensure that the Depart- tion by the Board, Department Office of In- (6) Preventing duplication within Depart- spector General, or the Comptroller General. ment receives the best value for the expendi- ment acquisition workforce training require- ‘‘(C) A listing of established Executive ture of public resources. The assessment ments through leveraging already-existing Steering Committees, which provide govern- shall address the following: training within the Federal Government, ance of a program or related set of programs ‘‘(1) Ways to fund the Fund, including the academic community, or private industry. and lower-tiered oversight, and support be- use of direct appropriations, or the credit, (7) Providing incentives for program man- tween acquisition decision events and Com- transfer, or deposit of unobligated or unused agers to reduce acquisition and procurement ponent reviews, including the mission and funds from Department Components into the costs through the use of best practices and membership for each. Fund to remain available for obligation in disciplined program management. ‘‘(2) INFORMATION FOR MAJOR ACQUISITION the fiscal year for which credited, trans- (8) Assessing the feasibility of conducting a PROGRAMS.—For each major acquisition pro- pilot program to establish a Homeland Secu- ferred, or deposited and to remain available gram, the report shall include the following: for successive fiscal years. rity Acquisition Workforce Development ‘‘(A) A narrative description, including Fund. ‘‘(2) Ways to reward the Department acqui- current gaps and shortfalls, the capabilities sition workforce and program managers for (b) REPORT REQUIRED.—The Comptroller to be fielded, and the number of planned in- General shall submit to the congressional good program management in controlling crements or units. cost growth, limiting schedule delays, and homeland security committees a report on ‘‘(B) Acquisition Review Board (or other the review required by this section. The re- ensuring operational effectiveness through board designated to review the acquisition) providing a percentage of the savings or gen- port shall be submitted in unclassified form status of each acquisition, including the cur- but may include a classified annex. eral acquisition bonuses. rent acquisition phase, the date of the last ‘‘(3) Guidance for the administration of the SEC. 305. OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL RE- review, and a listing of the required docu- PORT. Fund that includes provisions to do the fol- ments that have been reviewed with the lowing: (a) REVIEW REQUIRED.—No later than 2 dates reviewed or approved. years following the submission of the report ‘‘(A) Describe the costs and benefits associ- ‘‘(C) The most current, approved acquisi- ated with the use of direct appropriations or submitted by the Comptroller General of the tion program baseline (including project United States as required by section 304, the credit, transfer, or deposit of unobligated or schedules and events). unused funds to finance the Fund. Department’s Inspector General shall con- ‘‘(D) A comparison of the original acquisi- duct a review of whether the Department has ‘‘(B) Describe the manner and timing for tion program baseline, the current acquisi- applications for amounts in the Fund to be complied with the multiyear acquisition tion program baseline, and the current esti- strategy (pursuant to section 839 of the submitted. mate. ‘‘(C) Explain the evaluation criteria to be Homeland Security Act of 2002) and adhered ‘‘(E) Whether or not an independent to the strategies set forth in the plan. The used for approving or prioritizing applica- verification and validation has been imple- tions for amounts in the Fund in any fiscal review shall also consider whether the De- mented, with an explanation for the decision partment has complied with the require- year. and a summary of any findings. ‘‘(D) Explain the mechanism to report to ments to provide the Acquisition Review ‘‘(F) A rating of cost risk, schedule risk, Board with a capability development plan Congress on the implementation of the Fund and technical risk associated with the pro- on an ongoing basis. for each major acquisition program. gram (including narrative descriptions and (b) REPORT REQUIRED.—The Inspector Gen- ‘‘(E) Detail measurable performance mitigation actions). eral shall submit to the congressional home- metrics to determine if the Fund is meeting ‘‘(G) Contract status (including earned land security committees a report of the re- the objective to improve the acquisition value management data as applicable). view required by this section. The report workforce and to achieve cost savings in ac- ‘‘(H) A lifecycle cost of the acquisition, and shall be submitted in unclassified form but quisition management.’’. time basis for the estimate. may include a classified annex. (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of ‘‘(3) UPDATES.—The Under Secretary shall contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Se- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- submit quarterly updates to such report not ant to the rule, the gentleman from curity Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.) is fur- later than 45 days after the completion of ther amended by adding after the item relat- each quarter. South Carolina (Mr. DUNCAN) and the ing to section 838 the following new item: ‘‘(b) QUARTERLY PROGRAM ACCOUNTABILITY gentleman from Arizona (Mr. BARBER) ‘‘Sec. 839. Multiyear acquisition strategy.’’. REPORT.—The Under Secretary for Manage- each will control 20 minutes.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5146 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2014 The Chair recognizes the gentleman vate sector to save taxpayer dollars in I will insert in the RECORD the Con- from South Carolina. acquisition management. gressional Budget Office cost estimate. GENERAL LEAVE In view of these efforts, I am pleased U.S. CONGRESS, Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. Mr. that the bipartisan cooperation that CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the ranking member and I have had in Washington, DC, May 21, 2014. all Members have 5 legislative days in drafting H.R. 4228, and I am grateful Hon. MICHAEL MCCAUL, which to revise and extend their re- for the strong support this bill has re- Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. marks and include extraneous material ceived. I would also like to note letters of DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The Congressional on the bill under consideration. Budget Office has prepared the enclosed cost The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there support from the Project Management Institute, Security Industry Associa- estimate for H.R. 4228, the DHS Acquisition objection to the request of the gen- Accountability and Efficiency Act. tleman from South Carolina? tion, Professional Services Council, If you wish further details on this esti- There was no objection. TechAmerica, IT Alliance for Public mate, we will be pleased to provide them. Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. Mr. Sector, and the American Conservative The CBO staff contact is Mark Grabowicz. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I Union. Business Executives for Na- Sincerely, may consume. tional Security has also stated its sup- DOUGLAS W. ELMENDORF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support port publicly. Enclosure. of legislation to improve the Depart- This bill addresses DHS’ acquisition H.R. 4228—DHS Acquisition Accountability and ment of Homeland Security’s, DHS, ac- problems in several ways. First, it re- Efficiency Act quisition management. In the after- quires leadership accountability from CBO estimates that implementing H.R. math of the September 11 attacks, DHS the chief acquisition officer and com- 4228 would cost $1 million in 2015 and less was created to ensure such an attack ponents in following Federal law, the than $500,000 in each year thereafter, subject would never occur again; yet for much Federal Acquisition Regulation, and to the availability of appropriated funds. En- DHS acquisition management direc- acting the legislation would not affect direct of its existence, proper management spending or revenues; therefore, pay-as-you- has taken a back seat. tives. Second, it requires discipline. Every go procedures do not apply. DHS is now the third largest Federal H.R. 4228 would direct the Department of department with a budget authority of major acquisition program must have an approved acquisition program base- Homeland Security (DHS) to improve the ac- almost $60 billion. A significant countability, transparency, and efficiency of line, an APB, which is a vital docu- amount of the budget is used to buy its major acquisition programs. The bill ment that DHS programs need to meas- systems and programs used to secure would specify procedures for the department ure performance, manage cost growth, our borders, protect our shores, and to follow if it fails to meet timelines, cost and schedule slips; and the acquisition scan people and cargo coming into the estimates, or other performance parameters review board must validate acquisition for these programs. In addition, H.R. 4228 United States, among other missions. documents of programs. would require DHS to prepare a comprehen- Unfortunately, many of these major Third, it provides clarity for Amer- sive report each year on the status of its ac- acquisition programs cost more, are ican businesses by authorizing the quisition program and would direct the Gov- late, and do less than is expected. chief procurement officer to serve as ernment Accountability Office (GAO) and For 9 years, the Government Ac- the main liaison to industry and over- the DHS Inspector General to review and re- port on certain issues related to depart- countability Office has been telling the see a certification and training pro- DHS in its high-risk list that its acqui- mental acquisition policies. gram for DHS’ acquisition workforce; Based on the cost of similar activities, sition programs are highly susceptible by requiring a multiyear acquisition to fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanage- CBO estimates that the new DHS adminis- strategy to guide the direction of DHS trative procedures as well as additional re- ment. acquisitions and help industry better views and reports by GAO and DHS required In addition, the DHS inspector gen- understand, plan, and align resources by H.R. 4228 would cost $1 million in 2015 and eral has identified acquisition manage- to meet future acquisition needs of less than $500,000 annually thereafter, assum- ment as a major management chal- DHS; and by compelling DHS to ad- ing availability of appropriated funds. CBO lenge for DHS, and it audits have found dress issues regarding bid protests. expects that DHS will continue to seek to serious mismanagement in TSA body Fourth, this bill increases trans- improve its efficiency in acquiring goods and services under current law; we have no basis scanners and canine teams, failures to parency by requiring DHS to report to improve radio systems, and waste in for estimating any savings in procurement Congress on programs that failed to costs that might occur as a result of the CBP and Coast Guard helicopters. meet cost, schedule, or performance bill’s directives to the department. Although DHS has taken steps to im- parameters specified in the APB and by H.R. 4228 contains no intergovernmental or plement an acquisition policy with ele- instructing DHS to eliminate unneces- private-sector mandates as defined in the ments of commercial best practices sary duplication and inefficiency. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act and would and put mechanisms in place to review I believe we have a precedent for such impose no costs on state, local, or tribal gov- programs, it has routinely failed to efforts under President Ronald Rea- ernments. hold programs accountable. This must gan’s leadership. In the 1980s, he The CBO staff contact for this estimate is change. DHS cannot afford its major worked with Congress to address these Mark Grabowicz. The estimate was approved acquisition programs. In a time of re- by Theresa Gullo, Deputy Assistant Director types of issues in troubled defense pro- for Budget Analysis. duced budgets, DHS must make every grams, and I believe that DHS needs dollar count. similar leadership from today’s Presi- Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. I re- Today’s legislation, H.R. 4228, the dent and Congress. serve the balance of my time. DHS Acquisition Accountability and H.R. 4228 will not solve every acquisi- Mr. BARBER. Mr. Speaker, I yield Efficiency Act, follows consistent sub- tion problem that DHS has, but it is a myself such time as I may consume. committee oversight of DHS acquisi- first step in forcing DHS to hold its ac- I rise in support of H.R. 4228, the DHS tion issues. In the 112th Congress, the quisition programs accountable. This Acquisition Accountability and Effi- subcommittee published an August 2012 bill will help find cost savings through ciency Act, and I urge the House to report providing recommendations for better management policies and strate- pass the bill. As an original cosponsor DHS to correct weaknesses in its ac- gies. of this legislation, I was very pleased quisition and contracting practices. This is essential if our government is to work with my colleague, Congress- This report went unheeded, and the ever going to climb out of the $17.5 tril- man JEFF DUNCAN, who chairs our weaknesses remain to this day. lion worth of debt. It starts one good Oversight Subcommittee, and I fully In the 113th Congress, we have sent decision at a time, and DHS can make support the legislation as yet another numerous letters to DHS and the GAO a difference by improving its acquisi- product of collaboration between Re- requiring greater scrutiny on various tion management and by thinking publicans and Democrats on our com- acquisition programs, and in Sep- more strategically about its acquisi- mittee to ensure that the Department tember 2013, we held a hearing on ways tion choices. The American people de- of Homeland Security succeeds in that the DHS could use best practices serve nothing less. I urge my col- streamlining its acquisitions manage- from the Defense Department and pri- leagues to support the bill. ment process.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5147 As the ranking member of the House challenges by implementing a process Nation, it must have efficient and ef- Homeland Security Committee, Sub- to alert Congress should programs fective management practices in place, committee on Oversight and Manage- begin to veer over budget and off sched- and this legislation gives the Depart- ment Efficiency, I am absolutely com- ule. ment the tools needed to bring greater mitted to saving taxpayer money and H.R. 4228 will make sure that, for the transparency, accountability, and con- working to ensure that the Department first time, the Department as a whole sistency to its acquisition process and of Homeland Security eliminates takes part in the acquisition review to make sure that it reports accurately waste, fraud, and abuse. We must be board process, a process that brings of- and timely to Congress on its progress. good stewards of the taxpayers’ money, ficials from across the entire Depart- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to and we must require the departments ment together to monitor Department support this bill. to be the same. acquisitions. I yield back the balance of my time. As a Representative whose district It will help DHS in achieving another Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. Mr. covers 83 miles of Arizona border with needed reform, the need for a stable, Speaker, I yield myself such time as he Mexico, I have seen firsthand the fail- well-trained acquisitions workforce may consume to the gentleman from ures of the Department of Homeland across all component agencies. Montana (Mr. DAINES). Security’s acquisition processes, and Furthermore, H.R. 4228 will ensure b 1830 that small businesses are able to fairly the need for an effective and efficient Mr. DAINES. Mr. Speaker, I rise in compete for contracting opportunities. process that gets resources to the support of H.R. 4228, the DHS Acquisi- Making the Department of Homeland agents and other DHS employees on tion Accountability and Efficiency Act. the ground. Security’s acquisitions process more As the vice chairman of the Over- They need them to secure our bor- efficient and effective will absolutely sight and Management Efficiency Sub- ders, our ports of entry, and our Na- save taxpayers money and allow the committee, I am proud to join Chair- tion. In my district, we have witnessed Department to more effectively accom- man DUNCAN in sponsoring this most for far too long many acquisitions that plish its mission of protecting the Na- important legislation, which works to did not stand up to scrutiny, cost over- tion. improve efficiency at DHS and improve runs, and money spent in excessive I urge my colleagues to support this accountability to hardworking Amer- ways that did not meet the end goal. bipartisan piece of legislation. ican taxpayers. If enacted, H.R. 4228 will give the De- I reserve the balance of my time. The DHS acquisition process has long partment the tools to bring greater Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. Mr. faced problems resulting in waste, transparency, accountability, and con- Speaker, I thank the ranking member delays, and mismanaged taxpayer dol- sistency to the Department’s acquisi- for all of his efforts to help get this bill lars. This is simply unacceptable. tion process. passed out of committee. It was a truly American taxpayers deserve better The Department expends almost one- bipartisan effort. I know he was rushed from their government. Through in- quarter of its overall budget to pur- to get here from a flight from Arizona, creased accountability, transparency, chase goods and services, with a total but I am glad he was able to partici- and improved collaboration with the of $12.2 billion spent in fiscal year 2013 pate today. private sector, this bill works to ad- on 85,000 acquisitions. Thus far, in fis- Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he dress these problems and bring ac- cal year 2014, the Department has allo- may consume to the gentleman from countability to DHS. cated upwards of $4 billion on 27,000 Texas (Mr. CARTER), the chairman of This legislation adopts common- transactions, with more expenditures the Homeland Security Appropriations sense, private sector principles, like to come. Subcommittee. developing incentives for program Since January 2003, the Government Mr. CARTER. I thank the gentleman managers and senior Department ac- Accountability Office has included the for yielding. quisition officials to prevent cost over- Department on its high-risk list due to Mr. Speaker, as cosponsor of this bill runs, avoid scheduled delays, and its task of integrating 22 legacy agen- and chairman of the Appropriations achieve cost savings in major acquisi- cies into one entity. It is still, obvi- Committee Subcommittee on Home- tion programs. ously, a work in progress. In its 2013 land Security, I rise in strong support It is long past time we move away high-risk update, the GAO cited the of H.R. 4228. from the government agency ‘‘spend it Department for its failure to ade- Over this past year, I have aggres- or lose it’’ budgeting tactic. This legis- quately overhaul its management chal- sively called for a reform agenda to ad- lation could serve as a pilot program lenges, including its acquisition proc- dress the evolving needs of DHS. This for adopting this principle across other ess. bill tackles one of the most urgent, the agencies. Inefficient management practices need to reform DHS acquisitions. These I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote. and procedures hurt the Department’s reforms are much needed and long Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. Mr. ability to effectively and efficiently overdue. I sincerely appreciate Chair- Speaker, I don’t have any further achieve its mission and keep America man MCCAUL’s and subcommittee speakers. I want to urge the adoption safe. In spite of the Department’s Chairman DUNCAN’s collaboration on of this bipartisan bill to provide the agreement with the Government Ac- this effort. necessary reforms to DHS’ acquisition countability Office’s findings, the De- I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote. process. partment has yet to fully improve its Mr. BARBER. Mr. Speaker, I yield I yield back the balance of my time. management functions, and as a result, myself such time as I may consume. Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support the Department remains on the high- A lot is said over and over again of H.R. 4228, the ‘‘DHS Acquisition Account- risk list. about how Congress cannot find com- ability and Efficiency Act,’’ which was devel- According to the GAO, the Depart- mon ground. With this piece of legisla- oped and introduced by the gentleman from ment’s acquisitions costs increased tion, we truly have shown that is pos- South Carolina, the Chairman of the Sub- from $19.7 billion in 2008 to $52.2 billion sible. In fact, I would go on to say, Mr. committee on Oversight & Management Effi- in 2011, representing an increase of 166 Speaker, that our committee works in ciency, JEFF DUNCAN. percent in 16 major acquisitions pro- a very bipartisan manner. I am proud Since its inception, DHS has faced signifi- grams. to be a member of a collaborative cant management challenges and the Govern- In response, H.R. 4228 will assist the group who are interested in securing ment Accountability Office continues to include Department in better managing its ac- the homeland. DHS management on its ‘‘High Risk List’’ of quisitions management process by di- I was very pleased to work with areas vulnerable to waste, fraud, abuse, and recting individual component agencies Chairman DUNCAN, who chairs the mismanagement. to follow the Department’s rules for ac- House Oversight and Management Sub- Over the course of several years, the Com- quisitions and assure that resources committee, on this very important mittee on Homeland Security has conducted are spent as intended. piece of legislation. In order for the De- extensive oversight of DHS management and This legislation also will address the partment of Homeland Security to bet- acquisition practices. At the start of the Con- Department’s ongoing management ter achieve its mission of securing our gress, the Committee pledged to manage

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YEAS—401 Polis Schneider Titus Last year, the House passed H.R. 2719, the Pompeo Schock Aderholt Edwards Kirkpatrick Tonko Posey Schrader ‘‘Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Amash Ellmers Kline Tsongas Price (GA) Schwartz Act’’ to improve TSA technology acquisition Amodei Engel Kuster Turner Price (NC) Schweikert Bachmann Enyart Labrador Upton programs and today’s bill builds upon that ef- Quigley Scott (VA) Bachus Eshoo LaMalfa Valadao fort with cost savings through better manage- Rahall Scott, Austin Van Hollen Barber Esty Lamborn Reed Scott, David ment policies and strategies across the De- Barletta Farenthold Lance Vargas Reichert Sensenbrenner Veasey partment. While I’m encouraged by a recent Barr Farr Langevin Renacci Serrano Barrow (GA) Fattah Larsen (WA) Vela memo from Secretary Johnson to his DHS Ribble Sessions Vela´ zquez Barton Fincher Larson (CT) Rice (SC) Sewell (AL) leadership team calling for greater component Bass Fitzpatrick Latham Visclosky agency collaboration and accountability, more Rigell Shea-Porter Wagner Beatty Fleischmann Latta Roby Sherman Walberg work is still needed. Becerra Fleming Lee (CA) Roe (TN) Shimkus Walden Benishek Flores Levin Rogers (AL) Shuster H.R. 4228 safeguards taxpayer dollars, in- Walorski Bentivolio Forbes Lewis Rogers (KY) Simpson creases accountability for DHS’s big-ticket ac- Walz Bera (CA) Fortenberry Lipinski Rogers (MI) Sinema Wasserman quisition purchases, and takes important steps Bilirakis Foster LoBiondo Rohrabacher Sires Schultz to improve communication with industry to en- Bishop (GA) Foxx Loebsack Rokita Slaughter sure DHS is fully leveraging the private sector Bishop (NY) Frankel (FL) Lofgren Rooney Smith (MO) Waters Black Franks (AZ) Long Waxman to protect the homeland. Ros-Lehtinen Smith (NE) Blackburn Frelinghuysen Lowenthal Roskam Smith (NJ) Weber (TX) I appreciate the hard work of my colleagues Blumenauer Fudge Lowey Ross Smith (TX) Webster (FL) on the Committee and I’d like to especially Bonamici Gabbard Lucas Rothfus Smith (WA) Welch thank the gentleman from South Carolina, Mr. Boustany Gallego Luetkemeyer Roybal-Allard Southerland Wenstrup Braley (IA) Garamendi Lujan Grisham Royce Speier Westmoreland DUNCAN, and the gentleman from Arizona, Mr. Bridenstine Garcia (NM) Ruiz Stewart Whitfield BARBER for the bipartisan approach that they Brooks (AL) Gardner Luja´ n, Ben Ray Runyan Stivers Williams took in crafting this important piece of legisla- Brooks (IN) Garrett (NM) Ruppersberger Stockman Wittman Brown (FL) Gerlach Lummis tion, and the collaborative, deliberative proc- Ryan (OH) Stutzman Wolf Brownley (CA) Gibbs Lynch Ryan (WI) Swalwell (CA) Womack ess they followed to bring it to the floor. Buchanan Gibson Maffei Salmon Takano Woodall There are many more opportunities for cost Bucshon Gingrey (GA) Maloney, Sa´ nchez, Linda Terry Yarmuth savings at DHS and through continued over- Burgess Gohmert Carolyn T. Thompson (CA) Yoder Bustos Goodlatte Maloney, Sean Sanchez, Loretta Thompson (PA) Yoho sight, investigations and legislation, my Com- Butterfield Gosar Marchant Sarbanes Thornberry Young (AK) mittee will continue to find them and present Byrne Gowdy Marino Scalise Tiberi Young (IN) solutions. Taxpayers deserve no less. Calvert Granger Massie Camp Graves (GA) Matheson NAYS—2 I urge all my colleagues to join us in pass- Cantor Graves (MO) Matsui Broun (GA) Sanford ing this vital piece of legislation that will further Capito Grayson McCarthy (CA) protect our Nation and the American taxpayer. Capps Green, Al McCarthy (NY) NOT VOTING—28 Capuano Green, Gene McCaul Bishop (UT) Ellison Owens The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Ca´ rdenas Griffin (AR) McClintock Brady (PA) Griffith (VA) question is on the motion offered by Carney Grijalva McCollum Peters (MI) Brady (TX) Hanabusa Carson (IN) Grimm McDermott Rangel the gentleman from Texas (Mr. SMITH) Campbell Hunter Carter Guthrie McGovern Richmond that the House suspend the rules and Cassidy Israel Cartwright Gutie´rrez McHenry Rush Clark (MA) Jackson Lee pass the bill, H.R. 4228, as amended. Castor (FL) Hahn McIntyre Thompson (MS) Davis, Danny Lankford The question was taken; and (two- Castro (TX) Hall McKeon Wilson (FL) Dent McAllister Chabot Hanna McKinley Wilson (SC) thirds being in the affirmative) the Deutch Miller, Gary Chaffetz Harper McMorris Doyle Nunnelee rules were suspended and the bill, as Chu Harris Rodgers amended, was passed. Cicilline Hartzler McNerney b 1856 A motion to reconsider was laid on Clarke (NY) Hastings (FL) Meadows the table. Clay Hastings (WA) Meehan Messrs. REICHERT and PETERS of Cleaver Heck (NV) Meeks California changed their vote from f Clyburn Heck (WA) Meng Coble Hensarling Messer ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Coffman Herrera Beutler Mica So (two-thirds being in the affirma- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Cohen Higgins Michaud tive) the rules were suspended and the PRO TEMPORE Cole Himes Miller (FL) bill, as amended, was passed. Collins (GA) Hinojosa Miller (MI) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Collins (NY) Holding Miller, George The result of the vote was announced ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Conaway Holt Moore as above recorded. will resume on the motion to suspend Connolly Honda Moran A motion to reconsider was laid on Conyers Horsford Mullin the rules previously postponed. Cook Hoyer Mulvaney the table. Cooper Hudson Murphy (FL) f f Costa Huelskamp Murphy (PA) Cotton Huffman Nadler MOMENT OF SILENCE TO HONOR NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND Courtney Huizenga (MI) Napolitano THE VICTIMS OF THE JUNE 8, SPACE ADMINISTRATION AU- Cramer Hultgren Neal 2014, LAS VEGAS SHOOTING Crawford Hurt Negrete McLeod THORIZATION ACT OF 2014 Crenshaw Issa Neugebauer (Ms. TITUS asked and was given per- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Crowley Jeffries Noem mission to address the House for 1 Cuellar Jenkins Nolan finished business is the vote on the mo- Culberson Johnson (GA) Nugent minute.) tion to suspend the rules and pass the Cummings Johnson (OH) Nunes Ms. TITUS. Mr. Speaker, the Nevada bill (H.R. 4412) to authorize the pro- Daines Johnson, E. B. O’Rourke delegation comes before you with a Davis (CA) Johnson, Sam Olson grams of the National Aeronautics and Davis, Rodney Jolly Palazzo heavy heart this evening in the wake of Space Administration, and for other DeFazio Jones Pallone yesterday’s tragic events in Las Vegas. purposes, as amended, on which the DeGette Jordan Pascrell On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, two yeas and nays were ordered. Delaney Joyce Pastor (AZ) individuals who had recently moved to DeLauro Kaptur Paulsen The Clerk read the title of the bill. DelBene Keating Payne southern Nevada and participated in The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Denham Kelly (IL) Pearce the Cliven Bundy resistance walked question is on the motion offered by DeSantis Kelly (PA) Pelosi into a neighborhood pizza parlor. Car- DesJarlais Kennedy Perlmutter the gentleman from Texas (Mr. SMITH) Diaz-Balart Kildee Perry rying swastikas and the Gadsden flag that the House suspend the rules and Dingell Kilmer Peters (CA) and spouting antigovernment rhetoric, pass the bill, as amended. Doggett Kind Peterson they shot and killed two police officers The vote was taken by electronic de- Duckworth King (IA) Petri having lunch. They then killed an in- Duffy King (NY) Pingree (ME) vice, and there were—yeas 401, nays 2, Duncan (SC) Kingston Pittenger nocent bystander shopping at a nearby not voting 28, as follows: Duncan (TN) Kinzinger (IL) Pitts department store.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5149 The officers, Alyn Beck and Igor vote on the amendment offered by the Delaney Kuster Roby DeLauro Lance Rogers (KY) Soldo, were both veterans of the Las gentleman from Georgia (Mr. BROUN) DelBene Langevin Rogers (MI) Vegas Metropolitan Police Depart- on which further proceedings were Denham Larsen (WA) Ros-Lehtinen ment, with a combined 21 years on the postponed and on which the noes pre- Diaz-Balart Larson (CT) Rothfus force. Officer Beck leaves behind a wife vailed by voice vote. Dingell Latham Roybal-Allard Doggett Lee (CA) and three children, and Officer Soldo The Clerk will redesignate the Ruiz Duckworth Levin Runyan leaves behind a wife and a baby. amendment. Edwards Lewis Ruppersberger Joseph Robert Wilcox, 31, also of Las The Clerk redesignated the amend- Ellmers Lipinski Ryan (OH) Engel LoBiondo Vegas, was shopping when the two kill- Sa´ nchez, Linda ment. Enyart Loebsack T. ers entered the department store and Eshoo Lofgren RECORDED VOTE Sanchez, Loretta lost his life attempting to intervene. Esty Lowenthal Sarbanes The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Farr Lowey Tonight, we ask you to join us in Schakowsky has been demanded. Fattah Lucas honoring the lives of these three vic- Schiff A recorded vote was ordered. Fitzpatrick Lujan Grisham tims of senseless violence, in mourning Forbes (NM) Schneider their family’s devastating loss, in pray- The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Fortenberry Luja´ n, Ben Ray Schock minute vote. Foster (NM) Schrader ing for all who have suffered as a result Schwartz The vote was taken by electronic de- Frankel (FL) Lynch of these horrible events, and in com- Frelinghuysen Maffei Scott (VA) mending Metro for its effective action vice, and there were—ayes 154, noes 248, Fudge Maloney, Scott, David and steadfast commitment to pro- not voting 29, as follows: Gabbard Carolyn Serrano Sewell (AL) tecting our community even under the [Roll No. 273] Gallego Maloney, Sean Garamendi Marino Shea-Porter worst of circumstances. AYES—154 Gardner Matheson Sherman I ask that the Members join us in a Gerlach Matsui Shimkus Amash Guthrie Petri Gibson McCarthy (NY) Shuster moment of silence. Bachmann Harris Pittenger Grayson McCollum Simpson The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Barr Hartzler Pitts Green, Al McDermott Sinema Barrow (GA) Heck (NV) Poe (TX) BYRNE). Members will rise for a mo- Green, Gene McGovern Barton Hensarling Sires ment of silence. Polis Griffin (AR) McIntyre Benishek Herrera Beutler Slaughter Pompeo Grijalva McKeon f Bentivolio Holding Smith (WA) Posey Grimm McKinley Bilirakis Hudson Speier Price (GA) Gutie´rrez McNerney TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND Bishop (GA) Huelskamp Stivers Reichert Hahn Meehan URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND RE- Black Huizenga (MI) Swalwell (CA) Renacci Hall Meeks Blackburn Hultgren Takano LATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- Ribble Hanna Meng Bridenstine Hurt Thompson (CA) Rice (SC) Harper Michaud TIONS ACT, 2015 Brooks (AL) Issa Thompson (PA) Roe (TN) Hastings (FL) Miller, George Brooks (IN) Jenkins Tiberi The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Rogers (AL) Hastings (WA) Moore Broun (GA) Johnson (OH) Tierney ant to House Resolution 604 and rule Rohrabacher Heck (WA) Moran Buchanan Johnson, Sam Tipton Rokita Higgins Mullin XVIII, the Chair declares the House in Burgess Jones Titus Rooney Himes Murphy (FL) Byrne Jordan Tonko the Committee of the Whole House on Roskam Hinojosa Murphy (PA) Camp King (IA) Turner the state of the Union for the further Ross Holt Nadler Cantor Kingston Upton Royce Honda Napolitano consideration of the bill, H.R. 4745. Carter Kline Valadao Ryan (WI) Horsford Neal Will the gentleman from Georgia Chabot Labrador Van Hollen Salmon Hoyer Negrete McLeod (Mr. WOODALL) kindly take the chair. Chaffetz LaMalfa Vargas Sanford Huffman Nolan Coble Lamborn Veasey Scalise Jeffries O’Rourke b 1901 Coffman Latta Vela Schweikert Johnson (GA) Pallone Collins (GA) Long ´ IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Johnson, E. B. Pascrell Velazquez Collins (NY) Luetkemeyer Scott, Austin Jolly Pastor (AZ) Visclosky Accordingly, the House resolved Conaway Lummis Sensenbrenner Joyce Payne Walz Cotton Marchant Sessions itself into the Committee of the Whole Kaptur Pelosi Wasserman DeSantis Massie Smith (MO) House on the state of the Union for the Keating Perlmutter Schultz DesJarlais McAllister Smith (NE) Kelly (IL) Peters (CA) Waters further consideration of the bill (H.R. Duffy McCarthy (CA) Smith (TX) Kelly (PA) Peterson Waxman 4745) making appropriations for the De- Duncan (SC) McCaul Southerland Kennedy Pingree (ME) Webster (FL) Duncan (TN) McClintock Stewart partments of Transportation, and Kildee Pocan Welch Farenthold McHenry Stockman Housing and Urban Development, and Kilmer Price (NC) Whitfield Fincher McMorris Stutzman Kind Quigley Wolf related agencies for the fiscal year end- Fleischmann Rodgers Terry King (NY) Rahall Womack ing September 30, 2015, and for other Fleming Meadows Thornberry Tsongas Kinzinger (IL) Reed Yarmuth purposes, with Mr. WOODALL (Acting Flores Messer Wagner Kirkpatrick Rigell Young (AK) Chair) in the chair. Foxx Mica Franks (AZ) Miller (FL) Walberg NOT VOTING—29 The Clerk read the title of the bill. Garcia Miller (MI) Walden The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- Garrett Mulvaney Walorski Bishop (UT) Doyle Owens mittee of the Whole House rose earlier Gibbs Neugebauer Weber (TX) Brady (PA) Ellison Peters (MI) Gingrey (GA) Noem Wenstrup Brady (TX) Griffith (VA) Rangel today, a request for a recorded vote on Gohmert Nugent Westmoreland Butterfield Hanabusa Richmond an amendment offered by the gen- Goodlatte Nunes Williams Campbell Hunter Rush Cassidy Israel tleman from Ohio (Mr. CHABOT) had Gosar Olson Wittman Smith (NJ) Clark (MA) Jackson Lee been postponed, and the bill had been Gowdy Palazzo Woodall Thompson (MS) Granger Paulsen Yoder Davis, Danny Lankford Wilson (FL) Dent Miller, Gary read through page 83, line 23. Graves (GA) Pearce Yoho Wilson (SC) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Graves (MO) Perry Young (IN) Deutch Nunnelee ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to NOES—248 clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Aderholt Calvert Connolly now resume on those amendments on Amodei Capito Conyers There is 1 minute remaining. which further proceedings were post- Bachus Capps Cook b 1905 poned, in the following order: Barber Capuano Cooper ´ An amendment by Mr. BROUN of Barletta Cardenas Costa So the amendment was rejected. Bass Carney Courtney The result of the vote was announced Georgia. Beatty Carson (IN) Cramer An amendment by Mr. CHABOT of Becerra Cartwright Crawford as above recorded. Ohio. Bera (CA) Castor (FL) Crenshaw Stated against: The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes Bishop (NY) Castro (TX) Crowley Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Chair, during Blumenauer Chu Cuellar rollcall vote No. 273 on H.R. 4745, I mistak- the time for each electronic vote in Bonamici Cicilline Culberson this series. Boustany Clarke (NY) Cummings enly recorded my vote as ‘‘yes’’ when I should AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. BROUN OF Braley (IA) Clay Daines have voted ‘‘no.’’ GEORGIA Brown (FL) Cleaver Davis (CA) AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. CHABOT Brownley (CA) Clyburn Davis, Rodney The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Bucshon Cohen DeFazio The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded Bustos Cole DeGette business is the demand for a recorded

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5150 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2014 vote on the amendment offered by the Foster Lowenthal Roybal-Allard The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection Frankel (FL) Lowey Ruiz gentleman from Ohio (Mr. CHABOT) on to the request of the gentleman from Frelinghuysen Lucas Runyan which further proceedings were post- Fudge Lujan Grisham Ruppersberger Texas? poned and on which the noes prevailed Gabbard (NM) Ryan (OH) There was no objection. by voice vote. Gallego Luja´ n, Ben Ray Sa´ nchez, Linda The Acting CHAIR. The amendment Garamendi (NM) T. The Clerk will redesignate the Garcia Lynch Sanchez, Loretta stands rejected in accordance with the amendment. Gardner Maffei Sarbanes previous vote thereon. The Clerk redesignated the amend- Gerlach Maloney, Schakowsky Gibson Carolyn b 1915 ment. Schiff Graves (MO) Maloney, Sean Schneider The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will RECORDED VOTE Grayson Marino Schock Green, Al Matheson read. The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Schrader Green, Gene Matsui Schwartz The Clerk read as follows: has been demanded. Griffin (AR) McAllister Scott (VA) HOUSING CERTIFICATE FUND A recorded vote was ordered. Grijalva McCarthy (NY) Scott, David Grimm McCollum (INCLUDING RESCISSIONS) The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Serrano Guthrie McDermott Sewell (AL) Unobligated balances, including recaptures Gutie´rrez McGovern minute vote. Shea-Porter and carryover, remaining from funds appro- The vote was taken by electronic de- Hahn McIntyre Sherman Hall McKeon priated to the Department of Housing and vice, and there were—ayes 127, noes 279, Shimkus Urban Development under this heading, the Hanna McKinley Shuster not voting 25, as follows: Hartzler McNerney Simpson heading ‘‘Annual Contributions for Assisted [Roll No. 274] Hastings (FL) Meehan Sinema Housing’’ and the heading ‘‘Project-Based Hastings (WA) Meeks Sires Rental Assistance’’, for fiscal year 2015 and Heck (NV) Meng AYES—127 Slaughter prior years may be used for renewal of or Heck (WA) Messer Amash Harper Perry Smith (NJ) Herrera Beutler Michaud amendments to section 8 project-based con- Bachmann Harris Petri Smith (WA) Higgins Miller (FL) tracts and for performance-based contract Barton Hensarling Pittenger Southerland Himes Miller, George administrators, notwithstanding the pur- Bentivolio Holding Pitts Speier Hinojosa Moore poses for which such funds were appro- Black Hudson Swalwell (CA) Poe (TX) Holt Moran Blackburn Huelskamp Takano priated: Provided, That any obligated bal- Pompeo Honda Murphy (FL) Boustany Huizenga (MI) Thompson (CA) ances of contract authority from fiscal year Posey Horsford Murphy (PA) Bridenstine Hurt Thompson (PA) 1974 and prior that have been terminated Price (GA) Hoyer Nadler Brooks (AL) Issa Ribble Huffman Napolitano Tierney shall be rescinded: Provided further, That Broun (GA) Johnson (OH) Rice (SC) Hultgren Neal Titus amounts heretofore recaptured, or recap- Burgess Johnson, Sam Rogers (AL) Israel Negrete McLeod Tonko tured during the current fiscal year, from Byrne Jones Rogers (MI) Jeffries Nolan Tsongas section 8 project-based contracts from source Camp Jordan Rohrabacher Jenkins Nugent Turner Carter King (IA) years fiscal year 1975 through fiscal year 1987 Rokita Johnson (GA) O’Rourke Upton Chabot Kingston are hereby rescinded, and an amount of addi- Roskam Johnson, E. B. Pallone Valadao Chaffetz Kline tional new budget authority, equivalent to Royce Jolly Pascrell Van Hollen Coble Labrador Ryan (WI) Joyce Pastor (AZ) Vargas the amount rescinded is hereby appropriated, Collins (GA) LaMalfa Salmon Kaptur Payne Veasey to remain available until expended, for the Collins (NY) Lamborn Sanford Keating Pearce Vela purposes set forth under this heading, in ad- Conaway Lance Scalise Kelly (IL) Pelosi Vela´ zquez dition to amounts otherwise available. Cook Latta Kelly (PA) Perlmutter Visclosky Cotton Long Schweikert Kennedy Peters (CA) Wagner Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Chairman, I move Daines Luetkemeyer Scott, Austin Kildee Peterson Walden to strike the last word. DeSantis Lummis Sensenbrenner Kilmer Pingree (ME) Walorski DesJarlais Marchant Sessions The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Kind Pocan Walz Duffy Massie Smith (MO) from Illinois is recognized for 5 min- King (NY) Polis Wasserman Duncan (SC) McCarthy (CA) Smith (NE) Kinzinger (IL) Price (NC) Schultz utes. Farenthold McCaul Smith (TX) Kirkpatrick Quigley Waters Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Chairman, at a Fincher McClintock Stewart Kuster Rahall Waxman Fleischmann McHenry Stivers time when Congress should be working Langevin Reed Webster (FL) Fleming McMorris Stockman Larsen (WA) Reichert Welch together to make long-term invest- Flores Rodgers Stutzman Larson (CT) Renacci Wenstrup ments in our crumbling infrastructure, Foxx Meadows Terry Latham Rigell Whitfield Franks (AZ) Mica Thornberry today’s T-HUD bill compromises our Lee (CA) Roby Wilson (FL) Garrett Miller (MI) Tiberi ability to meet the transportation Levin Roe (TN) Wolf Gibbs Mullin Tipton Lewis Rogers (KY) Womack needs of our local communities. Gingrey (GA) Mulvaney Walberg Lipinski Rooney Yarmuth This bill significantly cuts funding to Gohmert Neugebauer Weber (TX) LoBiondo Ros-Lehtinen Yoder Goodlatte Noem Westmoreland one of the Nation’s most vital trans- Loebsack Ross Young (AK) Gosar Nunes Williams Lofgren Rothfus Young (IN) portation programs—TIGER grants. Gowdy Olson Wittman Even worse, this bill significantly Granger Palazzo Woodall NOT VOTING—25 Graves (GA) Paulsen Yoho changes TIGER grant eligibility to pre- Bishop (UT) Doyle Owens vent the funding for public transit, NOES—279 Brady (PA) Ellison Peters (MI) bike, and pedestrian projects. The sig- Brady (TX) Griffith (VA) Rangel Aderholt Capito Cuellar Campbell Hanabusa Richmond nificant funding and eligibility changes Amodei Capps Culberson Cassidy Hunter Rush this bill makes have left this impor- Bachus Capuano Cummings Clark (MA) Jackson Lee Barber Ca´ rdenas Davis (CA) Thompson (MS) tant program without any teeth. It Davis, Danny Lankford Wilson (SC) Barletta Carney Davis, Rodney Dent Miller, Gary seems that ‘‘TIGER’’ is no longer a fit- Barr Carson (IN) DeFazio Deutch Nunnelee ting name. Instead, we should be refer- Barrow (GA) Cartwright DeGette Bass Castor (FL) Delaney ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR ring to this bill’s National Infrastruc- Beatty Castro (TX) DeLauro The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). ture Investments program simply as Becerra Chu DelBene There is 1 minute remaining. ‘‘kitten grants.’’ Benishek Cicilline Denham TIGER grants support critical Bera (CA) Clarke (NY) Diaz-Balart b 1911 Bilirakis Clay Dingell projects that are driving economic Bishop (GA) Cleaver Doggett So the amendment was rejected. growth and job creation across Amer- Bishop (NY) Clyburn Duckworth The result of the vote was announced ica. This bill includes only $100 million Blumenauer Coffman Duncan (TN) Bonamici Cohen Edwards as above recorded. for TIGER grants, which is a reduction Braley (IA) Cole Ellmers VACATING DEMAND FOR RECORDED VOTE ON of more than 80 percent from this Brooks (IN) Connolly Engel AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. POE OF TEXAS year’s funding level. This move is ridic- Brown (FL) Conyers Enyart Brownley (CA) Cooper Eshoo Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I ulous given that the current funding Buchanan Costa Esty ask unanimous consent to withdraw level can’t even keep up with the de- Bucshon Courtney Farr my request for a recorded voted on my mand of an incredibly popular pro- Bustos Cramer Fattah amendment to the end that the amend- gram. Already, in the current grant ap- Butterfield Crawford Fitzpatrick Calvert Crenshaw Forbes ment stand rejected by the earlier plication round, the U.S. Department Cantor Crowley Fortenberry voice vote. of Transportation has received nearly

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This this bill does not make the invest- critical infrastructure projects that would be a devastating change for a ments that will create jobs and make have covered all 50 States, D.C., and wide variety of innovative projects our economy competitive globally. Puerto Rico. That is just the tip of the that include public transportation, pas- I yield back the balance of my time. iceberg. Previous TIGER funding senger rail, and bicycle and pedestrian Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. rounds have shown significant latent programs. Chairman, I move to strike the last demand for this type of Federal pro- TIGER grants help us modernize our word. gram. In TIGER rounds one through transportation and infrastructure and The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is five, the U.S. DOT received more than create the 21st century highway and recognized for 5 minutes. 5,300 project proposals, seeking more public transit systems America des- Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. than $115 billion, with between only 4 perately needs, and nowhere are these Chairman, I want to join with Mr. and 8 percent of grant applicants each programs needed more than in cities QUIGLEY, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Ms. WATERS, year able to receive funding. In the like my hometown of Chicago. Back and other colleagues to call attention current grant application round, the home, TIGER grants have supported to the abysmally low funding con- U.S. DOT has received nearly 800 appli- updates to the Chicago Transit Author- tained in this bill for the TIGER pro- cations, requesting $9.5 billion, with ity, have advanced the sustainable gram and to the need to increase and only $600 million to invest. That is a transportation efforts of the Chicago multiply this investment for the sake request of more than 15 times what can Metropolitan Agency for Planning and of our communities. be awarded. local bike share programs, and have We have many concerns with this T- The bill before us would make the helped fund the Elgin O’Hare Western HUD bill before us, but I want to talk situation even worse. Next year, rather Access Project. Investing in a 21st cen- particularly about the TIGER program, than doubling down on these essential tury transportation system is essential otherwise known as the National Infra- transportation infrastructure invest- for our economy, and more impor- structure Investments. It is a critical ments as the President’s budget re- tantly, it will create jobs. Remember grant program which provides a unique quest would do, the bill before us calls that every billion dollars invested in opportunity for the Department of for dramatic funding decreases of over our infrastructure creates 30,000 jobs. Transportation to invest in shovel- 80 percent to the TIGER program. I joined the House Committee on Ap- ready projects across transportation Unfortunately, this is not the first propriations to make the tough fund- modes that promise to achieve critical time House Republicans have tried to ing choices that shape our national pri- national objectives, laying the ground- cut or eliminate TIGER funding. It is orities, but this year’s budget alloca- work for our future prosperity. hard to escape the conclusion that this tions have only taken that power away TIGER bridges critical gaps in for- is another example of reflexive opposi- from us, forcing us to vote on a bill mula funding programs to ensure that tion to anything coming from the that drastically cuts vital services that we are able to make investments in Obama administration, because this is, people around the country depend projects that are essential to both local in fact, a model program in terms of upon. As we consider the T-HUD bill, and national goals. Each innovative stretching Federal dollars. TIGER pro- we must stand together and demand project this program funds is grams have been catalysts that have Congress take action on long-term, multimodal, multijurisdictional and/or leveraged Federal funds to secure fur- smart investments that will move our otherwise challenging to fund through ther investment from the private sec- people and our country forward. existing transportation programs and tor and other sources. Each dollar in- I yield back the balance of my time. funding streams. vested through TIGER has leveraged Ms. DUCKWORTH. Mr. Chairman, I Unfortunately, the bill before us 3.5 non-Federal dollars. move to strike the last word. would reduce the program’s landmark The projects that have received The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman flexibility by restricting the eligibility TIGER funding, along with those that from Illinois is recognized for 5 min- for TIGER to only road, bridge, freight, are anxiously awaiting an award an- utes. and port projects. Now, there is noth- nouncement, will help our local com- Ms. DUCKWORTH. Mr. Chairman, it ing wrong with these kinds of projects, munities address transportation chal- is time that we invest in the roads, but the downside of this restriction is lenges, create good-paying jobs, spur bridges, and railways that are vital to that there is no room for funding that local economic development, revive our the economy of this great Nation. Busi- involves pedestrian crossings or bike city centers, and create regional inte- nesses in the Eighth Congressional Dis- lanes or recreational trails or planning grated transportation solutions. We trict need a strong transportation sys- activities or public transit or inner can do better than the bill before us tem to send their products across the city passenger rail. today. Let’s reexamine and restore the country. Many of us have benefited from hav- funding for these TIGER grants. The companies in my district are in- ing TIGER funding help a critical I yield back the balance of my time. vesting in their infrastructure, yet our project in our districts. Let me just Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chairman, I Nation’s transportation networks have give one example, though, of a project move to strike the last word. not kept up. A recent study showed that has gotten a lot of bipartisan The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman that more than 300 bridges in the Chi- praise, a project that would not have from Oregon is recognized for 5 min- cago area are structurally deficient. received funding if these eligibility re- utes. This is simply unacceptable. We need strictions had been in place. It is the Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chairman, I to invest in infrastructure initiatives Indianapolis Cultural Trail, which is a must join with my colleagues Mr. because all Americans will benefit bicycle and pedestrian network that is PRICE and Mr. QUIGLEY. The reference from the results, be they increases in one-third funded by TIGER. It is now here to the TIGER grant program is job opportunities or in shorter drives touted as a draw to convention plan- really almost incomprehensible in to work. ners, as a central catalyst for hundreds terms of what one would think Con- That is why I am appalled by the low of millions of dollars in new commer- gress and even our friends in the Re- TIGER funding in this bill as $100 mil- cial and residential development, and publican majority should be sup- lion is nowhere near what my Eighth it is the linchpin of a vibrant commu- porting. These are amongst the most District and other projects around the nity. It simply could not have been popular programs that we have had in country need to get people back to funded if these restrictions which the transportation, and the goal of the work and our economy moving again. majority has included in this bill had TIGER program was to maximize the One of these projects is the Fox River been in place. My district has been for- impact. It required local communities

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Mr. Chairman, I move restricts the use of these grants to made in the revitalization of that com- to strike the last word. highway, bridge, port, and freight rail munity. It is leveraging over $60 mil- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- intermodal projects only. It says that lion to be able to improve the liv- tlewoman from California is recognized these are the only projects that can get ability of Indianapolis. I was in Phila- for 5 minutes. done, meaning that transit, passenger Ms. WATERS. Mr. Chairman, I rise delphia, watching the program there, rail, bike and pedestrian paths would to oppose the Republican Transpor- where the entire region came together no longer be eligible. tation, Housing and Urban Develop- for a $23 million program for bike and Mr. Chairman, we face an infrastruc- ment Appropriations bill for fiscal year pedestrian, which would not be possible ture crisis in this country. The Amer- 2015. This bill drastically underfunds under the restrictions that the Repub- ican Society of Civil Engineers has es- critical transportation and housing licans have inexplicably designed. Mr. timated that we need to invest $3.6 tril- programs. lion by 2020 to bring our Nation’s infra- LATHAM has a couple of TIGER grants The bill’s cuts to the TIGER program in his district that would not be pos- structure back to good condition. are particularly egregious. TIGER, for- We also face a job crisis in this coun- sible under this language. In Houston, mally known as Transportation Invest- a $200 million investment in bike and try, and TIGER creates jobs. A study ment Generating Economic Recovery, last year on the Economic Impact of pedestrian trails has leveraged another is a competitive grant program that $50 million from the private sector and Public Transportation Investment creates jobs by funding investments in found that every $1 billion invested is part of their effort to revitalize the transportation infrastructure. downtown. supports 21,800 jobs, and these are jobs The Republican bill cuts TIGER from that cannot be outsourced. It generates It is a formula that is used across the the 2014 level of $600 million down to a country—being able to give people $3 billion of additional business sales, mere $100 million in 2015. Moreover, the and $432 million in Federal, State, and more choices—but instead, the com- bill includes restrictive language that mittee has decided that they know bet- local tax revenues. limits TIGER grants by excluding pub- We need to invest in our national in- ter than the mayor of Indianapolis, lic transit, passenger rail, bicycle, and frastructure. We need to support that they know better than local com- pedestrian projects. projects that make our communities munities about what they need to be Public transit is an essential part of more livable and sustainable. able to make a difference. a modern transportation system. A In this project’s history, we have The irony is that the resources that previous TIGER grant helped the Los found that so many of our colleagues in are used for bike and pedestrian pro- Angeles County Metropolitan Trans- Arkansas and Illinois, Ohio, Minnesota, grams actually create more jobs than portation Authority to accelerate the Arizona, Iowa, Pennsylvania, and, yes, simply road construction. Talk to peo- construction of the Crenshaw/LAX Connecticut, Georgia, Utah, Wash- ple around the country, as I have, Transit Corridor, a light rail project ington State, Idaho, Florida, Virginia, about the ability to invest in making that will reduce traffic congestion and Maine, California, Nevada, North Caro- their children safer for cycling and pe- improve transportation service in my lina, many of whom have received destrian. It is not incidental. It is not district. more than one TIGER grant, with the something that should be just simply Under the bill’s restrictive language, results that, the reason why they want- brushed aside. this innovative project would never ed these grants was because, in fact, it Mr. Chairman, this is part of what we have qualified for a grant. does make that investment in infra- should be doing. I have got two of these TIGER needs to be expanded, not re- structure. It creates jobs and creates projects in my district that have lever- stricted, not cut. The President re- future economic growth. aged private investment, that are wild- quested $1.25 billion for TIGER in fiscal TIGER grants are an excellent way ly supported by the public. It is why we year 2015 in order to create jobs and to do this that make our communities are seeing that there are thousands of modernize our Nation’s transportation more livable, more sustainable, and we requests for only a couple of hundred infrastructure. should support them. I urge my col- slots. To dramatically reduce the Earlier this year, I sent a letter to leagues to oppose this deep and this spending and restrict what the local the Appropriations Committee urging dangerous cut. communities can use it for, I think, is support for the President’s request, and Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- misguided. It is a step in the wrong di- 144 Members of Congress signed my let- ance of my time. rection, and it is not where America is ter. Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chairman, I move going. It is not what we are seeing in I urge my colleagues to strike the re- to strike the requisite number of communities—large and small, red strictive language in this bill, expand words. States and blue States. What they the TIGER program, and invest in a The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman want is to be able to revitalize their transportation system for the 21st cen- from Ohio is recognized for 5 minutes. communities, to keep young, talented tury. Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chairman, first I professionals there, to give people Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- wish to dedicate my remarks tonight more choices, to cut down on pollution, ance of my time. in memory of our former colleague, and to be able to maximize transpor- Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, I move James Oberstar, who knew the trans- tation investment. to strike the last word. portation system of this Nation like I hope that this misguided language The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman the back of his hand. And I know the does not survive the legislative proc- from Connecticut is recognized for 5 first thing he would say if he were ess. It would be a tragic mistake, and minutes. down here. He would say transpor- it is one that is actually going to end Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, the tation investment, infrastructure in- up undercutting some of the most pro- appropriations bill before us includes vestment is the largest job creator that gressive and energetic efforts we are only $100 million for the National In- this Congress and this Nation can pro- seeing in communities, large and frastructure Investment grants, other- vide to the American people. small. I respectfully urge my col- wise known as TIGER grants. This is Infrastructure creates jobs. It is the leagues to think again—eliminate the an 83 percent cut to this critical in- highest form of development we can restrictions, and look at where we are vestment. This wrongheaded and fool- give to the American people. What are going to be able to maximize the im- ish slashing of infrastructure monies they asking this Congress for? pact. Where we are watching people in will cost us far more than the money They are asking us for jobs, and they this Congress not willing to provide saved. are asking us to fix the roads. Every

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Mr. Chairman, many of quarries, the concrete manufacturers. find a way to fund this program and re- us here grew up in a time in this coun- The list is endless. pair this country from one end to the try when our parents and our politi- In public transit we are talking other. cians weren’t afraid to invest in Amer- about building rail cars to serve a I ask myself: If we had to build the ica. growing population. America isn’t de- Hoover Dam again, would this feckless I have been having a series of meet- clining in population. By 2050 we will Congress have the guts to do it? ings, along with other Members here, have 500 million people in this country, So we have a problem like TIGER with the inspector general for Afghani- up from 310 million today. that, coast to coast, works. Where’s stan. He has 250 investigators. Of the So communities across our country the majority? Out to lunch. last $100 billion in infrastructure that are asking for our help. They asked for No wonder the public doesn’t have re- we have spent in Afghanistan, he can’t $9.5 billion in high-priority infrastruc- spect for the Congress of the United find where the money has gone and/or ture projects just this year, 15 times States. We are not at one with where where the projects have been com- more than the current funding. the public is. The mayors are begging pleted. So what does the majority do? us. Our county commissioners are beg- Yet, here we are today, with bridges They cut the current funding by 80 ging us. Our Governors are begging us. falling down, roads crumbling, and we percent, down to $100 million, when the Our transit systems are saying meas- are debating legislation that gives an American people are saying—the may- ure up, Congress. Wake up. Wake up. 80 percent cut in our transportation I rise in strong support of restoring ors, the county commissioners, the needs, imposes severe restrictions onto the funding and, frankly, funding at Governors across this country—help us a program that is so crucial to our the level that the President has pro- out. long-term economic growth here in TIGER has proven to be a successful posed, $1.25 billion. But even that is this country. program. It is not stove-piped. It is only about one-seventh of what the This program, the TIGER grant pro- multimodal. country has asked for, so it is severely gram, as you know, and the public The Vice President, Vice President underfunded for the needs of the Na- needs to know, allows communities to BIDEN just visited Cleveland. What did tion. he see? The largest transit point in We know it is the best job creator. compete for the funding of railroad up- Ohio, where Amtrak comes right next We know it has a proven record, and we grades, airport runways, highways, to the major switching stations for all know the American people want it. bridges, ports. Recently, at a meeting with the of the rail cars that serve Cleveland, What more do we need to know? Transportation Committee, we had Ohio. I can just hear Jim Oberstar talking Cleveland is waiting. It is only one of to me now. about 10 transportation leaders from hundreds of places in America that are Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- business and commerce before the com- waiting for this Congress to do what ance of my time. mittee, and I asked the question of the public wants us to do, and that is Mr. ENYART. Mr. Chairman, I move every one of them—every one of them: build this country forward. to strike the last word. Is there any disagreement here that Underinvestment will only hurt our The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman our roads, our bridges are crumbling? people and cost us more in the long from Illinois is recognized for 5 min- No. run. We know TIGER works. utes. Make a note of it, Mr. Chairman. The President recommended doubling Mr. ENYART. Mr. Chairman, infra- Second question, is there anyone the current funding to $1.25 billion, up structure investment creates jobs in here who disagrees with the notion from 600 to $800 million, to begin to southern Illinois and nationwide while that this is jeopardizing our economic meet the needs of our country. But re- repairing highways, bridges and mass growth and our ability to create good- member, I said the public was asking transit. The TIGER grant program is paying jobs and facilitate the advance- for $9.5 billion. critical to infrastructure investment. ment of business interests? TIGER has provided already $3.5 bil- We must fully fund this program. Nobody objects, Mr. Chairman. Make lion for 270 critical infrastructure Two great examples of successful a note of it. TIGER recipients are in southern Illi- projects across 50 States, the District b 1945 of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. nois. America’s Central Port in Granite In prior years, we know that transit City, Illinois, which was a BRAC’d Lastly, Mr. Chairman, is there any- and rail passenger projects have re- Army installation, has leveraged Fed- body here—now, mind you, all of the ceived only about one quarter of eral dollars with State and local fund- Democrats and Republicans were there. TIGER funds available, and there is ing to connect rail lines and four inter- Is there anybody here on this com- typically no other predictable dedi- state highways with the Mississippi mittee that rejects the notion that we cated funding source for this type of River. need to find more revenue for our project. Because of that investment, there are transportation, our infrastructure, not Without TIGER, and a few other Fed- more private jobs at America’s Central less? Nobody disagreed. eral programs, mass transit and the Port today than government jobs when So where does this notion come from shape of our Nation’s highway system it was an Army support center. that we should pass an 80 percent re- and rail system would be so much Another Southern Illinois TIGER duction in our TIGER grant program? worse. grant recipient, the Alton Regional Clearly, someone is not listening to the Americans increasingly look to this Multimodal Transportation Center, business and commercial interests in Congress and say, what are they worth? will allow passenger transfers between this country, and they are making a This is one of the places where we high-speed Amtrak trains, regional tragic and serious mistake. should be worth something for the transit, bicycle, and even pedestrian Recently, Duluth Harbor, in my dis- American people. So we rise tonight to trails. TIGER not only creates jobs, trict, was a recipient of a $10 million say this is really a misguided decision. but better ways to get to those jobs. grant. As a result of that, we were able We need to take funds from elsewhere. At a time when we need to grow our to restore an abandoned pier, dredge We send funds all over the world. We economy and invest in our infrastruc- the harbor, so that the Great Lakes are building dams in Afghanistan. Who ture here at home, it is a mistake to freighters could access it and extend is going to take care of it after we cut this critical program. I urge my the rail and the highway transpor- leave? colleagues to restore its funding. tation accessing the terminal.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5154 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2014 We are losing $3 billion in business partnerships between public housing authori- With my remaining time, Mr. Chair- income a year through the Great Lakes ties, local workforce investment boards es- man, I also want to encourage the FHA because we are 10 years behind on the tablished under section 117 of the Workforce to expand their PowerSaver pilot pro- dredging. The Lakers are only oper- Investment Act of 1998, and other agencies gram to address the unique condition and organizations that provide support to ating at 80 percent of capacity. We are help public housing residents obtain employ- of many Native American commu- talking about real jobs. We are talking ment and increase earnings: Provided further, nities, where housing is often in great about real business income. We are That applicants must demonstrate the abil- need and capital is difficult to access. talking about our future as a Nation. ity to provide services to residents, partner Congress should enable homeowners Mr. Chairman, this bill does contain with workforce investment boards, and le- to make cost-effective energy-saving some good and necessary increases in verage service dollars: Provided further, That improvements to their houses. This funding, such as the FAA and the Pipe- the Secretary may set aside a portion of the body took an important step in 2009 by line and Hazardous Materials Safety funds provided for the Resident Opportunity creating the PowerSaver pilot pro- Administration, but an 80 percent cut and Self-Sufficiency program to support the services element of the Jobs-Plus Pilot ini- gram, which has helped in financing in this program that spurs innovation, tiative: Provided further, That the Secretary and construction of energy-efficient that boosts American manufacturing, may allow PHAs to request exemptions from homes. creates good-paying jobs, that is no rent and income limitation requirements Since that time, homeowners all over way to invest in our future. That is no under sections 3 and 6 of the United States the country have taken advantage of way to have a pro-growth, pro-jobs Housing Act of 1937 as necessary to imple- the program, worked with private lend- economy. ment the Jobs-Plus program, on such terms ers to purchase ENERGY STAR-cer- Mr. Chairman, I strongly urge all of and conditions as the Secretary may approve tified furnaces, air conditioners, im- my colleagues: Let’s come together upon a finding by the Secretary that any prove insulation, and install solar here. We have common ground. Let’s be such waivers or alternative requirements are necessary for the effective implementation units. bipartisan. Let’s reject this 80 percent of the Jobs-Plus Pilot initiative as a vol- This, in turn, has spurred investment cut. untary program for residents: Provided fur- in our housing sector. It has created I yield back the balance of my time. ther, That the Secretary shall publish by no- jobs and saved money for homeowners. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will tice in the Federal Register any waivers or These are goals all of us should sup- read. alternative requirements pursuant to the port. The Clerk read as follows: preceding proviso no later than 10 days be- We should be expanding this program PUBLIC HOUSING CAPITAL FUND fore the effective date of such notice: Pro- to Native American communities. Na- For the Public Housing Capital Fund Pro- vided further, That from the funds made available under this heading, the Secretary tive American communities across the gram to carry out capital and management country, including the Karuk Tribe in activities for public housing agencies, as au- shall provide bonus awards in fiscal year 2015 thorized under section 9 of the United States to public housing agencies that are des- my district, have embraced sustainable Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437g) (the ignated high performers. and energy-efficient housing. This is ‘‘Act’’) $1,775,000,000, to remain available Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Chairman, I lowering their electrical bills, increas- until September 30, 2018: Provided, That not- move to strike the last word. ing the value of their homes, and re- withstanding any other provision of law or The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman ducing dependency on dirty energy regulation, during fiscal year 2015 the Sec- from California is recognized for 5 min- sources. retary of Housing and Urban Development utes. To enable other tribes, though, to may not delegate to any Department official Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Chairman, this make similar investments in their other than the Deputy Secretary and the As- homes, the FHA will need to make sub- sistant Secretary for Public and Indian bill represents a massive step backward Housing any authority under paragraph (2) for transportation and infrastructure stantive changes to the PowerSaver of section 9(j) regarding the extension of the funding, reducing funds for rail, tran- program, and I am very pleased that time periods under such section: Provided sit, and highway programs that our this underlying bill that we are consid- further, That for purposes of such section communities desperately need. ering already demonstrates support for 9(j), the term ‘‘obligate’’ means, with respect In addition to slashing TIGER grants Native American communities by fully to amounts, that the amounts are subject to by 80 percent, the bill restricts eligi- funding the Indian Housing Block a binding agreement that will result in out- bility for these grants, effectively lock- Grant and section 184 programs, but I lays, immediately or in the future: Provided ing out public transportation and pas- encourage the FHA to go further to further, That up to $8,000,000 shall be to sup- port ongoing Public Housing Financial and senger rail projects from this critical build on that support by ensuring that Physical Assessment activities: Provided fur- funding stream. these programs, like PowerSaver, are ther, That up to $5,000,000 shall be to support In my district, Sonoma and Marin implemented with all communities in the costs of administrative and judicial re- Counties have come together to sup- mind. ceiverships: Provided further, That of the port the SMART rail project. This is a Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- total amount provided under this heading, new public transit project that will ance of my time. not to exceed $20,000,000 shall be available for provide a critical service to com- Ms. LEE of California. I move to the Secretary to make grants, notwith- muters, to students going to school, to strike the last word, Mr. Chairman. standing section 204 of this Act, to public The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman housing agencies for emergency capital tourists that are visiting and spending needs including safety and security measures money in the local economy. is recognized for 5 minutes. necessary to address crime and drug-related The counties are putting a signifi- Ms. LEE of California. First, Mr. activity as well as needs resulting from un- cant share forward in local funding. Chair, let me just say that I join my foreseen or unpreventable emergencies and Over 90 percent of the cost of the other colleagues in opposition to the natural disasters excluding Presidentially project has come from these local drastic cuts that this bill sets forth for declared emergencies and natural disasters sources, but they need the ability to the TIGER program, as well as lan- under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief access Federal assistance like TIGER guage that would prohibit important and Emergency Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) grants to extend the first phase and environmentally sustainable projects occurring in fiscal year 2015: Provided further, That of the total amount provided under this close gaps in this important new sys- from competing for these grants. heading $45,000,000 shall be for supportive tem. We know that smart and targeted in- services, service coordinator and congregate This bill puts roadblocks in the path vestments in infrastructure projects services as authorized by section 34 of the that the SMART project and projects grow local economies, and they create Act (42 U.S.C. 1437z–6) and the Native Amer- similar to it all over this country. In good-paying jobs. ican Housing Assistance and Self-Determina- addition, this bill contains a rider I know firsthand the effectiveness of tion Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4101 et seq.): Pro- blocking funding for California’s high- this program in my own district, at the vided further, That of the total amount made speed rail project. We shouldn’t under- Port of Oakland, for example, and the available under this heading, up to $15,000,000 mine State and local efforts to invest East Bay Greenway, where local agen- may be used for incentives as part of a Jobs- Plus Pilot initiative modeled after the Jobs- in transportation infrastructure and to cies have leveraged flexible TIGER Plus demonstration: Provided further, That promote economic development, and I grant funds to bring projects toward the funding provided under the previous pro- urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on this unwise and completion. These cuts now will reduce viso shall provide competitive grants to unwarranted bill. private sector investments, which are

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We spend billions, mind you, billions gressional district better. Then we will get more accurate num- on infrastructure projects in Iraq and Then last year, TIGER provided $20 bers in the future, and we will continue Afghanistan. Why not in our own coun- million to help finance the 2.2-mile to cut the program until the Depart- try? TIGER grants allow us to nation- streetcar project in downtown Kansas ment of Housing and Urban Develop- build here at home, and we need this City, Missouri. The streetcar project ment gets serious about making sure desperately. will encourage economic development that only people authorized under the I look forward to working with our and housing, and along the line, we will law to have the section 8 housing get ranking member and our chair, so that also see a whole new community being it. we can fix the funding level as this bill rebuilt. So we took four-tenths of a percent goes to conference. I think we know on So, Mr. Chairman, I don’t know what times that set-aside for the Public both sides of the aisle that these grants is going to happen, but I do hope that Housing Capital Fund at line 3 and the have created jobs and economic oppor- we can make a decision that, at least same percentage from the Public Hous- tunities and have helped create and fix on the infrastructure, we can put par- ing Operating Fund at line 24, page 87, our infrastructure. It is very important tisanship and this political tribalism to and then added that to the spending re- that we fully fund these TIGER grants. the side and do what is in the best in- duction account. So, again, I thank the ranking mem- terest of the American public. Why? Because this generation has ber, and I yield back the balance of my I yield back the balance of my time. shown that we are immoral. We, like time. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GOHMERT no other generation before us, are Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Chair, I move to Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Chairman, I have spending lavishly on our own genera- strike the last word. an amendment at the desk. tion without regard for the massive The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- millstone—or albatross, if you prefer— from Missouri is recognized for 5 min- port the amendment. around future generations’ necks. That utes. The Clerk read as follows: is immoral. That is immoral that we Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Chairman, this Page 85, line 3, after the dollar amount, in- cannot live within our means, and we discussion tonight is, I think, exem- sert ‘‘(reduced by $7,100,000)’’. would cast that upon future genera- plary of the dysfunctionality of this Page 87, line 24, after the dollar amount, tions. place. No matter whose fault it is, we insert ‘‘(reduced by $17,600,000)’’. So with that, I would argue for the are not serving the public. Page 156, line 16, after the dollar amount, passage of this amendment. It does not I just came in from the break on a insert ‘‘(increased by $24,700,000)’’. legislate. It simply appropriates a Third World road from Dulles Airport The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman more appropriate amount. here to the Capitol, and if anybody from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. With that, I yield back the balance of wonders whether or not we are falling Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Chairman, I my time. behind other countries, visit China. agree with my friend from Missouri Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I reluc- Look at the percentage of their GDP that Congress is dysfunctional. tantly rise in opposition to the amend- being spent on infrastructure compared I am told by people that were here in ment. to ours. the late seventies, eighties, nineties, The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman I would like to talk about what we that if a President started usurping from Iowa is recognized for 5 minutes. call T-HUD, which affects Americans in power of the legislature, of the Con- Mr. LATHAM. I appreciate very every single State in this country. gress, that very quietly, the leaders of much the gentleman raising the issue. I think we should remember, this is There is no Republican road. There is the House and Senate from both par- an appropriation bill. It is a funding no Democratic road. There is no Inde- ties would make a quick trip down bill. It is not an authorizing bill. This pendent road or Tea Party road or Pennsylvania Avenue to tell the Presi- is an issue that should be dealt with by Black Panther road. We all have to live dent that he either needed to stop the committee of jurisdiction, which in this Nation and function on the usurping congressional authority, start needs to make a lot of changes at HUD. roads we build, and the only people on living within the law, or quit being There is no question about it. this planet—the only people on planet lawless, and that would have generally Earth who can make a decision about taken care of it, and it was a bipartisan b 2000 TIGER and our infrastructure are peo- and bicameral effort. This is a funding bill, and, Mr. Chair- ple who were elected to sit in this Unfortunately, this body is dysfunc- man, we have already made tough, re- place. It is us. tional, when you look at the efforts to sponsible choices in the bill, and we In the first 4 years of TIGER, funds protect an administration that keeps have already cut the Public Housing were awarded to all 50 States. TIGER acting lawlessly. Capital Fund by $100 million below last funds are nearly evenly dispersed I would like to have had accurate year. So while the gentleman wants to across the Central, South, West, North, numbers showing the percentage of sec- cut a little bit more, I understand that, and East regions of this great country. tion 8 housing that is being provided to but the fact of the matter is we are The Department of Transportation is people illegally; that is, providing sec- down $100 million from last year. required by statute to ensure TIGER tion 8 housing to people who are not The Public Housing Operating Fund funds are awarded to rural commu- authorized, who are getting that hous- is held at last year’s level of $4.4 bil- nities, as well as urban. ing against the law, mainly people ille- lion. I really think to cut any more out These grants are used to build high- gally here, but the last official num- of this could possibly pose a risk to the ways, repair badly damaged bridges, bers that my staff and I could find go health and safety of our housing cap- and upgrade rail. They are used to help back to the January 1, 2009. ital. communities who are struggling in this Under the Bush administration, 0.4 For those reasons, again, I appreciate period of economic recovery to make percent of section 8 housing was going the gentleman’s bringing the issue for- key investments in their infrastructure to people illegally. In other words, it ward, it is an authorizing issue, and on and bolster local economies. was illegally going to people because this, as a funding bill, I would urge a This bill would decimate TIGER they were not authorized to be here. ‘‘no’’ vote. I yield back the balance of funding, destroying one of the most There are indications from a report my time. successful Federal programs in gener- in 2010 that it increased to 1.17 percent, Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair- ating bottom-up transportation solu- but, Mr. Chairman, I just felt that it man, I move to strike the last word.

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U.S.C. 1437g(e)), $4,400,000,000. consequence of additional cuts will In Connecticut, we are still recov- CHOICE NEIGHBORHOODS INITIATIVE probably cause many, many individuals ering from the recession, and we have For competitive grants under the Choice who qualify for public housing to ei- the seventh-most-expensive housing Neighborhoods Initiative (subject to section ther leave public housing or not be able 24 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 market in the country. In Danbury, an (42 U.S.C. 1437v), unless otherwise specified then to enter. For those reasons, we op- individual making the minimum pose the amendment. under this heading), for transformation, re- wage—which is higher in Connecticut habilitation, and replacement housing needs I yield back the balance of my time. than Federal minimum wage—would of both public and HUD-assisted housing and The Acting CHAIR. The question is need 3.5 full-time jobs to afford a two- to transform neighborhoods of poverty into on the amendment offered by the gen- bedroom rental apartment. functioning, sustainable mixed income tleman from Texas (Mr. GOHMERT). neighborhoods with appropriate services, The question was taken; and the Act- That is why HUD’s public housing and housing choice vouchers are essen- schools, public assets, transportation and ac- ing Chair announced that the noes ap- cess to jobs, $25,000,000, to remain available peared to have it. tial in my State and my community, until September 30, 2017: Provided, That Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Chairman, I de- and why it is so disappointing that grant funds may be used for resident and mand a recorded vote. HUD is not funded at a level to restore community services, community develop- The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of the housing vouchers that were lost ment, and affordable housing needs in the rule XVIII, further proceedings on the during sequestration. community, and for conversion of vacant or amendment offered by the gentleman Finally, Mr. Chairman, we need to foreclosed properties to affordable housing: get serious about investing in our high- Provided further, That the use of funds made from Texas will be postponed. available under this heading shall not be Ms. ESTY. Mr. Chairman, I move to ways and rail infrastructure. Just last deemed to be public housing notwithstanding strike the last word. Friday, the railroad bridge in Norwalk, section 3(b)(1) of such Act: Provided further, The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman Connecticut, failed, stranding thou- That grantees shall commit to an additional from Connecticut is recognized for 5 sands of passengers, including our col- period of affordability determined by the minutes. league, Congressman JIM HIMES. The Secretary of not fewer than 20 years: Pro- Ms. ESTY. I rise today to express my bridge—which was built in 1895—is now vided further, That grantees shall undertake opposition to the funding priorities in 118 years old and in desperate need of comprehensive local planning with input this appropriations bill. While I am repair. Earlier today, the entire Con- from residents and the community, and that supportive of advancing the appropria- grantees shall provide a match in State, necticut delegation sent a letter to the local, other Federal or private funds: Pro- tions bills in a timely manner, this bill Department of Transportation asking underfunds many important programs vided further, That grantees may include that the State receive funding to repair local governments, tribal entities, public and initiatives, including TIGER this very old and crumbling bridge. We housing authorities, and nonprofits: Provided grants, the Lead-Based Paint Hazard should not have to wait until the further, That for-profit developers may apply Reduction Program, housing assist- bridge falls down or the train derails to jointly with a public entity: Provided further, ance, and our rail and transportation repair our country’s infrastructure. That such grantees shall create partnerships initiative. Unfortunately, this bill does not ade- with other local organizations including as- sisted housing owners, service agencies, and In Connecticut, community leaders quately fund the needs of the Federal in Waterbury and Meriden have applied resident organizations: Provided further, That Transit Administration. for TIGER grants to undertake impor- the Secretary shall consult with the Secre- Until we do our job together in this tant improvement projects in their cit- taries of Education, Labor, Transportation, body and fully fund the Department of Health and Human Services, Agriculture, ies. TIGER grants are critical for our Transportation, our bridges and roads and Commerce, the Attorney General, and communities to leverage Federal funds will continue to fail. These are, indeed, the Administrator of the Environmental to create lasting, substantial improve- tough budgetary times, but we must Protection Agency to coordinate and lever- ments. But, unfortunately, this bill age other appropriate Federal resources: Pro- fund our transportation and housing underfunds the TIGER grant program. vided further, That unobligated balances re- programs to protect and to serve the This bill funds TIGER grants at $500 maining from funds appropriated under this constituents we represent. million less than last year, and $1.15 heading and the heading ‘‘Revitalization of billion less than the President’s re- Ms. SHEA-PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I Severely Distressed Public Housing (HOPE move to strike the last word. VI)’’ in fiscal year 2014 and prior fiscal years quest. TIGER grants are essential to may be used for purposes under this heading provide that leverage for our State and The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from New Hampshire is recognized for 5 notwithstanding the purposes for which such local communities to make those amounts were appropriated: Provided further, choices about what will create jobs and minutes. That none of the funds made available under allow those created jobs we have be Ms. SHEA-PORTER. Mr. Chairman, this paragraph may be used for a grant to a something people can get to by using in addition to all of the other problems recipient that has previously received a the highways, as my colleagues have that my colleagues have cited, this bill Choice Neighborhoods Initiative implemen- already mentioned the difficulty, par- would exclude walking, biking, and tation grant. ticularly in the Northeast, with our transit projects from TIGER funding, FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY aging infrastructure. wrongly suggesting that these are not For the Family Self-Sufficiency program Mr. Chairman, in addition to the crucial parts of our transportation net- to support family self-sufficiency coordina- TIGER provisions of the bill, one of the work. Rails to trails projects, like the tors under section 23 of the United States most important, life-saving programs one championed by the Mount Wash- Housing Act of 1937, to promote the develop- ment of local strategies to coordinate the is the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduc- ington Valley Trails Association in New Hampshire, are innovative and im- use of assistance under sections 8(o) and 9 of tion program. Approximately 23 mil- such Act with public and private resources, lion U.S. households have significant portant. According to Transportation and enable eligible families to achieve eco- lead-based paint hazards. The Lead- for America, more than 11 percent of nomic independence and self-sufficiency, Based Paint Hazard Reduction program all trips are made by biking, and more $75,000,000: Provided, That the Secretary may, gives funds for lead abatement in low- than 12 percent by walking. We should by Federal Register notice, waive or specify income communities, where the com- continue to invest in transportation in- alternative requirements under subsections bination of lead paint and inadequate frastructure that our constituents rely b(3), b(4), b(5), or c(1) of section 23 of such Act in order for public housing agencies, nutrition makes young children par- on and keep this TIGER program strong. owners and the Department to administer ticularly vulnerable to learning dis- and to facilitate the operation of a unified abilities. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will self-sufficiency program for individuals re- I am disappointed that this bill funds read. ceiving assistance under different provisions that program at $40 million below last The Clerk read as follows: of the Act, as determined by the Secretary.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5157 NATIVE AMERICAN HOUSING BLOCK GRANTS U.S.C. 1715z-13a), $8,000,000, to remain avail- housing to people with HIV/AIDS has For the Native American Housing Block able until expended: Provided, That such an immediate impact on the health Grants program, as authorized under title I costs, including the costs of modifying such outcomes, reducing the risk of trans- of the Native American Housing Assistance loans, shall be as defined in section 502 of the mission to a partner by 96 percent, re- Congressional Budget Act of 1974: Provided and Self-Determination Act of 1996 ducing emergency room visits by 36 (NAHASDA) (25 U.S.C. 4111 et seq.), further, That these funds are available to $650,000,000, to remain available until Sep- subsidize total loan principal, any part of percent, and reducing hospitalizations tember 30, 2019: Provided, That, notwith- which is to be guaranteed, up to by 57 percent. In other words, investing standing the Native American Housing As- $1,200,000,000, to remain available until ex- a modest amount in HOPWA today sistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996, pended: Provided further, That up to $750,000 saves us millions, if not billions, of to determine the amount of the allocation of this amount may be for administrative Federal taxpayer dollars in the future, under title I of such Act for each Indian contract expenses including management not to mention many lives. tribe, the Secretary shall apply the formula processes and systems to carry out the loan HOPWA is the only Federal program under section 302 of such Act with the need guarantee program. to provide cities and States with dedi- component based on single-race census data COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT and with the need component based on cated resources to address the housing HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH multi-race census data, and the amount of crisis facing people living with HIV/ AIDS the allocation for each Indian tribe shall be AIDS. And yet, despite the bipartisan the greater of the two resulting allocation For carrying out the Housing Opportuni- agreement on HOPWA’s effectiveness amounts: Provided further, That of the ties for Persons with AIDS program, as au- and the clear need for additional fund- amounts made available under this heading, thorized by the AIDS Housing Opportunity Act (42 U.S.C. 12901 et seq.), $305,900,000, to ing, this legislation provides only $305.9 $3,000,000 shall be contracted for assistance million for HOPWA in FY15, a cut of for national or regional organizations rep- remain available until September 30, 2016, resenting Native American housing interests except that amounts allocated pursuant to more than $24 million from last year, for providing training and technical assist- section 854(c)(3) of such Act shall remain and pushes HOPWA funding below its ance to Indian housing authorities and trib- available until September 30, 2017: Provided, fiscal year 2008 funding levels, despite ally designated housing entities as author- That the Secretary shall renew all expiring an estimated 300,000 people being newly ized under NAHASDA: Provided further, That contracts for permanent supportive housing infected with HIV since that time. At of the funds made available under the pre- that initially were funded under section this abysmally low funding level, thou- vious proviso, not less than $2,000,000 shall be 854(c)(3) of such Act from funds made avail- able under this heading in fiscal year 2010 sands of families and individuals will made available for a national organization lose access to HOPWA and face dire as authorized under section 703 of NAHASDA and prior fiscal years that meet all program (25 U.S.C. 4212): Provided further, That of the requirements before awarding funds for new health consequences. amounts made available under this heading, contracts under such section, and if amounts My amendment would stop this dev- $2,000,000 shall be to support the inspection provided under this heading pursuant to such astating cut by increasing HOPWA of Indian housing units, contract expertise, section are insufficient to fund renewals for funding by $29.1 million and restoring training, and technical assistance in the all such expiring contracts, then amounts the program to $335 billion, the level it training, oversight, and management of such made available under this heading for for- received 5 years ago in fiscal year 2010. Indian housing and tenant-based assistance, mula grants pursuant to section 854(c)(1) shall be used to provide the balance of such I recognize $29 million may sound including up to $300,000 for related travel: small by Federal budgeting standards, Provided further, That of the amount pro- renewal funding before awarding funds for vided under this heading, $2,000,000 shall be such formula grants: Provided further, That but this additional funding will ensure made available for the cost of guaranteed the Department shall notify grantees of that those families and individuals who notes and other obligations, as authorized by their formula allocation within 60 days of en- rely on HOPWA for secure, stable hous- title VI of NAHASDA: Provided further, That actment of this Act. ing will not suddenly find themselves such costs, including the costs of modifying AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. NADLER back on the street with no access to such notes and other obligations, shall be as Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I have lifesaving medical treatment. defined in section 502 of the Congressional an amendment at the desk. To protect those living with HIV/ Budget Act of 1974, as amended: Provided fur- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- AIDS and to stay within the House ther, That these funds are available to sub- port the amendment. rules, my amendment offsets this addi- sidize the total principal amount of any notes and other obligations, any part of The Clerk read as follows: tional funding through cuts to HUD’s which is to be guaranteed, not to exceed Page 93, line 21, after the dollar amount in- Information Technology fund. I recog- $16,530,000: Provided further, That the Depart- sert ‘‘(increased by $29,100,000)’’. nize—I recognize—the importance of ment will notify grantees of their formula Page 114, line 7, after the dollar amount in- providing HUD with phones and com- allocation within 60 days of the date of en- sert ‘‘(reduced by $29,100,000)’’. puters, but nothing is more important, actment of this Act: Provided further, not- Page 114, line 8, after the dollar amount in- quite simply, than saving lives. We withstanding section 302(d) of NAHASDA, if sert ‘‘(reduced by $29,100,000)’’. must pass this amendment and give on January 1, 2015, a recipient’s total The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman those families battling HIV/AIDS a amount of undisbursed block grants in the from New York is recognized for 5 min- fighting chance. Department’s line of credit control system is utes. greater than three times the formula alloca- I urge my colleagues to support this tion it would otherwise receive under this Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, since amendment, and I yield back the bal- heading, the Secretary shall adjust that re- 1992, the Housing Opportunity for Per- ance of my time. cipient’s formula allocation down by the dif- sons With Aids, or HOPWA, has pro- Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I move ference between its total amount of vided a vital safety net for people liv- to strike the last word. undisbursed block grants in the Depart- ing with HIV/AIDS. In the United The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman ment’s line of credit control system on Janu- States, 50,000 people become infected from Iowa is recognized for 5 minutes. ary 1, 2015, and three times the formula allo- with HIV every year, and 1.1 million Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I rise cation it would otherwise receive: Provided people are living with HIV/AIDS. More in opposition to the amendment. I ap- further, That grant amounts not allocated to a recipient pursuant to the previous proviso than 500,000 of those individuals will preciate very much the gentleman’s ef- shall be allocated under the need component need some form of housing assistance fort to help more vulnerable house- of the formula proportionately among all during the course of their illness, but holds by increasing funding for other Indian tribes not subject to an adjust- 145,000 of these individuals will have HOPWA, but I simply cannot support ment: Provided further, That the two previous unmet housing needs. this amendment. provisos shall not apply to any Indian tribe Housing interventions are critical in The increase is offset by a more than that would otherwise receive a formula allo- our continued fight against HIV/AIDS, 30 percent reduction in funding for cation of less than $5,000,000: Provided further, and research clearly shows that stable HUD’s information technology sys- That to take effect, the three previous pro- visos do not require the issuance of any regu- housing leads to better health out- tems. These systems are critical to lation. comes. Inadequately or unstably HUD’s ability to oversee billions of dol- INDIAN HOUSING LOAN GUARANTEE FUND housed individuals are less likely to ac- lars in grants, subsidies, and loans. PROGRAM ACCOUNT cess routine medical care and more Many HUD systems are antiquated and For the cost of guaranteed loans, as au- likely to rely on costly emergency and require significant maintenance and thorized by section 184 of the Housing and acute care that leads to far higher investment to keep operating. A cut of Community Development Act of 1992 (12 health care costs. Providing stable this magnitude would undermine the

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Mr. Chairman, I rise much-needed funding for CDBG and from last year, but with our allocation, today to offer an amendment which provide vital funds for improving sewer very significant funding for this pro- would increase funding for a program and water lines throughout America, gram. critical for the development of our rehabilitating public buildings, and as- So I rise in opposition to the amend- local communities. sisting economic development initia- ment, and I yield back the balance of The Community Development Block tives. my time. Grant, CDBG, has been essential to The past 2 years and, again, this The Acting CHAIR. The question is helping our local communities address year, President Obama has cut crucial on the amendment offered by the gen- critical needs and improve residents’ funding to the CDBG program. There- tleman from New York (Mr. NADLER). quality of life. Many of these commu- fore, I am honored to work with my fel- The question was taken; and the Act- nities struggle to find funds to improve low colleague from West Virginia, ing Chair announced that the noes ap- lower-income or underutilized areas, SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO, on an amend- peared to have it. and the CDGB is a lifesaver for these ment to once again put the money Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I de- towns. back into this program that the Presi- mand a recorded vote. In my home State of West Virginia, dent took away. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to this program has funded critical sewer Mr. Chairman, the CDBG program clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- and infrastructure projects, improving has made a difference in the lives of ceedings on the amendment offered by residents’ health and their quality of Americans, thousands of people all the gentleman from New York will be life. More than 92,000 West Virginians across West Virginia, and this country. postponed. have benefited from $71 million in That is why, even in difficult financial The Clerk will read. Community Development Block Grants times, we must make sure that the The Clerk read as follows: over the last 5 years. It is invaluable to CDBG is fully funded. I urge support of COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND rural States like West Virginia. this amendment. For assistance to units of State and local Despite its proven track record, fund- Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Chairman, I thank government, and to other entities, for eco- ing for the CDBG program has been cut my colleague for his support. We know, nomic and community development activi- every year. As we prioritize programs in rural States like West Virginia, how ties, and for other purposes, $3,060,000,000, to in this appropriations bill, it is my be- important this program is, not to fund remain available until September 30, 2017, lief that the CDBG program and the entire projects, but to backfill and unless otherwise specified: Provided, That of the total amount provided, $3,000,000,000 is residents it helps should be considered frontfill projects that absolutely would for carrying out the community development a priority. In this era of fiscal restraint not get done without the great help of block grant program under title I of the and responsibility, we must use tax- the communities joining together and Housing and Community Development Act of payer dollars where they can have the using the CDBG funds in the proper and 1974, as amended (the ‘‘Act’’ herein) (42 most impact, and my amendment right fashion to enhance the quality of U.S.C. 5301 et seq.): Provided further, That un- would increase the CDBG by $100 mil- life for so many across this country. less explicitly provided for under this head- lion, redirecting $100 million from the With that, I yield back the balance of ing, not to exceed 20 percent of any grant troubled HOME program. my time. made with funds appropriated under this Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I move heading shall be expended for planning and b 2015 management development and administra- to strike the last word. tion: Provided further, That a metropolitan This redirection makes my amend- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman city, urban county, unit of general local gov- ment budget-neutral. While the HOME from Iowa is recognized for 5 minutes. ernment, or Indian tribe, or insular area that program has had some success, the evi- Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I rise directly or indirectly receives funds under dence shows it is a program struggling in opposition to the amendment. I this heading may not sell, trade, or other- from dubious oversight that has been think we should keep in mind that we wise transfer all or any portion of such funds slow to adapt to improvements that have $3 billion in the Community De- to another such entity in exchange for any have been suggested by the Govern- velopment Block Grant account. That other funds, credits or non-Federal consider- ment Accountability Office. is slightly less than last year by $30 ations, but must use such funds for activities States are not even using all of their eligible under title I of the Act: Provided fur- million, but there are $3 billion in that. ther, That none of the funds made available HOME funds. Last year, HUD recap- I appreciate the gentlewoman’s effort under this heading may be used for grants tured $16 million from States who to increase funding, but the offset for for the Economic Development Initiative didn’t spend the funds that were grant- that increase is a $100 million reduc- (‘‘EDI’’) or Neighborhood Initiatives activi- ed. In the State of West Virginia, HUD tion to the HOME program, which is al- ties, Rural Innovation Fund, or for grants has recaptured millions of dollars, and ready reduced by $300 million, so we pursuant to section 107 of the Housing and HUD officials have told me that the are already cutting HOME by $300 mil- Community Development Act of 1974 (42 HOME program is scheduled to have lion from the fiscal year 2014 enacted U.S.C. 5307): Provided further, That the De- even more funds recaptured due to in- partment shall notify grantees of their for- level. mula allocation within 60 days of enactment activity. It is important to remember that, of this Act: Provided further, That $60,000,000 It is clear that the HOME program just a few years ago, the HOME pro- shall be for grants to Indian tribes notwith- has more than enough money, and we gram was funded at $1.6 billion. In this standing section 106(a)(1) of such Act, of should be reallocating these funds to- bill, it will be at $700 million, so it is which, notwithstanding any other provision wards programs that work, like the less than half of what it was at that of law (including section 204 of this Act), up CDBG. It is a vital program, and I ask time. to $3,960,000 may be used for emergencies my colleagues to support my amend- The program is targeted to the devel- that constitute imminent threats to health ment. and safety. opment of affordable housing that ben- I yield to the gentleman from West efits low-income families, and we don’t AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MRS. CAPITO Virginia (Mr. MCKINLEY), who is a believe, at this point, a further reduc- Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Chairman, I have staunch supporter of CDBG. tion is warranted. So while I appreciate an amendment at the desk. Mr. MCKINLEY. Mr. Chairman, I the benefits of the block grants, I must The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- thank the gentlewoman for yielding. urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on the amendment. port the amendment. During meetings held the past 3 I yield back the balance of my time. The Clerk read as follows: years with West Virginia government Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair- Page 94, line 18, after the dollar amount, officials, they consistently state that man, I move to strike the last word. insert ‘‘(increased by $100,000,000)’’. Page 94, line 20, after the dollar amount, the money for infrastructure upgrades The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is insert ‘‘(increased by $100,000,000)’’. like sewer and water lines is an abso- recognized for 5 minutes. Page 97, line 1, after the dollar amount, in- lute priority. The program that funds Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair- sert ‘‘(reduced by $100,000,000)’’. these projects is what the gentlewoman man, while I support the intention of

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Mr. Chairman, I am simply As I noted before, this bill provides is my hope that we can improve the asking that we do not increase this for a $200 million increase above the funding levels of this bill as we con- funding above what the President has President’s request in the Community ference with the Senate. asked for and that we put the rest of Development Block Grant program, by I yield back the balance of my time. this large increase toward paying down his request, the President’s request, The Acting CHAIR. The question is our Nation’s debt. I urge my colleagues the Democratic President’s request for on the amendment offered by the gen- to support my amendment. the FY 2015 budget. tlewoman from West Virginia (Mrs. I yield back the balance of my time. My previous amendment would have CAPITO). Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I move removed that $200 million increase The question was taken; and the Act- to strike the last word. above the President’s request in its en- ing Chair announced that the noes ap- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman tirety. This amendment just cuts 10 peared to have it. from Iowa is recognized for 5 minutes. percent of that increase above the Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Chairman, I de- Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I rise President’s request, $20 million—which mand a recorded vote. in opposition to the amendment. This is a lot of money to most Georgians, it The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to is obviously just the opposite of the seems to be not a lot of money around clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- previous amendment in the reduction here, but it is a lot of money to me— ceedings on the amendment offered by of our proposed amount of $3 billion for and it transfers that sum to the spend- the gentlewoman from West Virginia the Community Development Block ing reduction account. will be postponed. Grant. Mr. Chairman, I spoke earlier about wasteful spending being funded by the AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. BROUN OF This amendment would accept the GEORGIA President’s proposal to cut $230 million Community Development Block Grant Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- from the Community Development program, and I would like to take this man, I have an amendment at the desk. Block Grant program. Our bill already opportunity to provide some examples. The State of Nebraska has directed The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- has a small reduction, $30 million, from approximately $500,000 in taxpayer port the amendment. what was enacted last year. The Clerk read as follows: The CDBG program provides critical funds, hard-earned money, from the funding to State and local jurisdictions CDBG grant program to a pet shampoo Page 94, line 18, after the dollar amount, company. insert ‘‘(reduced by $200,000,000)’’. for affordable housing, economic devel- Page 94, line 20, after the dollar amount, opment, and public service projects The State of Vermont has directed insert ‘‘(reduced by $200,000,000)’’. such as homeless shelters. $255,000 of its Federally-funded Commu- Page 156, line 16, after the dollar amount, What is great about the program is nity Development Block Grant to sup- insert ‘‘(increased by $200,000,000)’’ that the grants are very flexible, which port a program for graduates for the The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is empowers jurisdictions to identify and Center of Cartoon Studies. recognized for 5 minutes. fund investments that meet local prior- The Community Development Block Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- ities. Also, these funds often attract Grant program has provided $356,000 to man, two of my colleagues just came significant coinvestment from private pay for infrastructure improvements asking to increase the Community De- and other non-Federal sources. for a meat snack manufacturer that velopment Block Grant program by CDBG is an important source of Fed- makes beef jerky. $100 million, and actually, the bill eral partnership and support in many Mr. Chairman, I love pets—particu- itself has an increase above the Presi- of our jurisdictions, and so I must urge larly dogs—I love cartoons, and I really dent’s request by $200 million. a ‘‘no’’ vote on the amendment. like beef jerky, and I like these things Sometimes, I agree with the Presi- I yield back the balance of my time. as much as anyone, but I fail to see dent, and sometimes, I don’t; and this Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair- how it is appropriate for the Federal is one time I do agree with the Presi- man, I move to strike the last word. Government to provide taxpayer dent. The President only requested $2.8 The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is money to fund these projects. Again, I am not asking to eliminate billion for the Community Develop- recognized for 5 minutes. the Community Development Block ment Block Grant program, and this Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair- Grant program or even cut its funding bill would appropriate $3 billion. man, I would tell my colleague from Georgia: if there is one line item in below the FY 2014 levels. So my amendment would remove the Obviously, my amendment to cut out $200 million increase over the Obama this bill that has bipartisan support in terms of keeping the program and the increase above the President’s re- administration’s FY 2015 budgetary re- quested amount to CDBG failed. Now, I quest—and only increase—from the funding it at this level, this is it. So I would tell him that even I, be- am just asking to cut out just 20 per- Community Development Block Grant cent of that increase above the Presi- program and transfer that amount to cause of the bipartisan agreement, that I would rise in opposition to his amend- dent’s level. the spending reduction account. Why So if my colleagues cannot bring the committee has chosen to go above ment. I yield back the balance of my time. themselves to cut the entire $200 mil- and beyond what even the President The Acting CHAIR. The question is lion increase over the President’s budg- has requested fails me. on the amendment offered by the gen- et request, then let’s cut at least one Mr. Chairman, the Community De- tleman from Georgia (Mr. BROUN). small percentage of that increase, just velopment Block Grant program is one The amendment was rejected. 10 percent, and save the American tax- of the most wasteful and ineffective AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. BROUN OF payers $20 million. I urge my col- programs found within the Department GEORGIA leagues to support my amendment. of Housing and Urban Development. It Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- I yield back the balance of my time. was originally proposed by President man, I have an amendment at the desk. Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I move Gerald Ford in his effort to revitalize The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- to strike the last word. decaying and low-income neighbor- port the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman hoods in American cities and towns. The Clerk read as follows: from Iowa is recognized for 5 minutes. Unfortunately, CDBG has strayed Page 94, line 18, after the dollar amount, Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I rise from its original purpose. Today, many insert ‘‘(reduced by $20,000,000)’’. in opposition to the amendment. I will of these grants have been diverted to Page 94, line 20, after the dollar amount, not go through the merits of the pro- wasteful, parochial projects, such as insert ‘‘(reduced by $20,000,000)’’. gram again, but the fact of the matter

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Mr. Chair- to the Self-help and Assisted Homeownership able, if recaptured, for continuum of care re- man, I move to strike the last word. Opportunity Program, as authorized under newals in fiscal year 2015: Provided further, The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is section 11 of the Housing Opportunity Pro- That with respect to funds provided under recognized for 5 minutes. gram Extension Act of 1996, as amended (42 this heading for the continuum of care pro- Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. I also rise in U.S.C. 12805 note). gram for fiscal years 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 opposition to the amendment and op- CAPACITY BUILDING provision of permanent housing rental as- sistance may be administered by private For the second, third, and fourth capacity pose the amendment. nonprofit organizations: Provided further, building activities authorized under section I yield back the balance of my time. That the Department shall notify grantees of 4(a) of the HUD Demonstration Act of 1993 The Acting CHAIR. The question is their formula allocation from amounts allo- (42 U.S.C. 9816 note), $35,000,000, to remain on the amendment offered by the gen- cated (which may represent initial or final available until September 30, 2017, of which tleman from Georgia (Mr. BROUN). amounts allocated) for the emergency solu- not less than $5,000,000 shall be made avail- tions grant program within 60 days of enact- The question was taken; and the Act- able for rural capacity-building activities. In ment of this Act. ing Chair announced that the noes ap- addition, $5,000,000 shall be made available peared to have it. for capacity building by national rural hous- b 2030 Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- ing organizations with experience assessing AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. DUFFY man, I demand a recorded vote. national rural conditions and providing fi- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to nancing, training, technical assistance, in- Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Chair, I have an clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- formation, and research to local non-profits, amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- ceedings on the amendment offered by local governments, and Indian Tribes serving high-need rural communities. port the amendment. the gentleman from Georgia will be The Clerk read as follows: postponed. HOMELESS ASSISTANCE GRANTS Page 99, line 8, after the dollar amount, in- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) The Clerk will read. sert ‘‘(increased by $10,000,000)’’. The Clerk read as follows: For the emergency solutions grants pro- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LOAN GUARANTEES gram as authorized under subtitle B of title from Wisconsin is recognized for 5 min- PROGRAM ACCOUNT IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assist- ance Act, as amended; the continuum of care utes. (INCLUDING RESCISSION) program as authorized under subtitle C of Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Chairman, this Subject to section 502 of the Congressional title IV of such Act; and the rural housing town, this Congress, spends a lot of Budget Act of 1974, during fiscal year 2015, stability assistance program as authorized money to alleviate the pain of poverty, commitments to guarantee loans under sec- under subtitle D of title IV of such Act, tion 108 of the Housing and Community De- of homelessness, and hunger, but a ma- $2,105,000,000, to remain available until Sep- jority of that money is focused on velopment Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5308), any tember 30, 2017: Provided, That any rental as- part of which is guaranteed, shall not exceed sistance amounts that are recaptured under urban centers. I don’t take issue with a total principal amount of $500,000,000, not- such continuum of care program shall re- that. There is a lot of poverty in the withstanding any aggregate limitation on main available until expended: Provided fur- urban parts of our country. But so outstanding obligations guaranteed in sub- ther, That not less than $200,000,000 of the often, the rural parts of America are section (k) of such section 108: Provided, That funds appropriated under this heading shall forgotten. the Secretary shall collect fees from bor- be available for such emergency solutions I have to tell you, coming from rural rowers, notwithstanding subsection (m) of grants program: Provided further, That not America, the pain of poverty is just as such section 108, to result in a credit subsidy less than $1,800,000,000 of the funds appro- cost of zero for guaranteeing such loans, and great, and it affects our communities priated under this heading shall be available in rural America just like in urban any such fees shall be collected in accord- for such continuum of care and rural housing ance with section 502(7) of the Congressional stability assistance programs: Provided fur- America. Oftentimes, it can be a lot Budget Act of 1974: Provided further, That all ther, That up to $5,000,000 of the funds appro- more complicated, poverty in rural unobligated balances, including recaptures priated under this heading shall be available America. and carryover, remaining from funds appro- for the national homeless data analysis The face of poverty is different in priated to the Department of Housing and project: Provided further, That all funds rural America. Instead of having fami- Urban Development under this heading are awarded for supportive services under the lies living on the street, oftentimes we hereby permanently rescinded. continuum of care program and the rural see neighbors, two, three families move HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM housing stability assistance program shall be into a single-room apartment so they For the HOME investment partnerships matched by not less than 25 percent in cash can give their kids shelter. program, as authorized under title II of the or in kind by each grantee: Provided further, Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable That for all match requirements applicable Last year I hosted a homelessness Housing Act, as amended, $700,000,000, to re- to funds made available under this heading and hunger summit where I brought in main available until September 30, 2017: Pro- for this fiscal year and prior years, a grantee people who provide food and shelter for vided, That notwithstanding the amount may use (or could have used) as a source of folks in rural Wisconsin. We had a con- made available under this heading, the match funds other funds administered by the versation about what we can do better threshold reduction requirements in sections Secretary and other Federal agencies unless out of Washington to help them ad- 216(10) and 217(b)(4) of such Act shall not there is (or was) a specific statutory prohibi- dress the pain of this poverty in our apply to allocations of such amount: Pro- tion on any such use of any such funds: Pro- community. In regard to the homeless vided further, That the requirements under vided further, That the Secretary may renew provisos 2 through 6 under this heading for on an annual basis expiring contracts or shelters, their main point was that fiscal year 2012 and such requirements appli- amendments to contracts funded under the they need flexibility so that they can cable pursuant to the ‘‘Full-Year Continuing continuum of care program if the program is address the risks of homelessness in Appropriations Act, 2013’’, shall not apply to determined to be needed under the applicable our community. any project to which funds were committed continuum of care and meets appropriate In 2009, a program was included in on or after August 23, 2013, but such projects program requirements, performance meas- the HEARTH Act called the Rural shall instead be governed by the Final Rule ures, and financial standards, as determined Housing Stability Assistance program. titled ‘‘Home Investment Partnerships Pro- by the Secretary: Provided further, That all This program allows rural commu- gram; Improving Performance and Account- awards of assistance under this heading shall nities to serve individuals that don’t ability; Updating Property Standards’’ which be required to coordinate and integrate became effective on such date: Provided fur- homeless programs with other mainstream necessarily meet HUD’s definition of ther, That funds provided in prior appropria- health, social services, and employment pro- homelessness but are, in fact, without tions Acts for technical assistance, which grams for which homeless populations may a stable home of their own. were made available for Community Housing be eligible, including Medicaid, State Chil- My amendment is very simple and Development Organizations technical assist- dren’s Health Insurance Program, Tem- doesn’t cost a lot of money. It would

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5161 allow $10 million to be made available port. Better information leads to bet- Mr. HOLDING. Mr. Chairman, I want for the Rural Housing Stability Assist- ter decisionmaking and, ultimately, to first off thank my good friend from ance program. better policy outcomes, particularly in Iowa, Chairman LATHAM, for the hard Now, take a look at how much money times of shrinking budgets. work he has put into this bill. There is we spend on homelessness—$2.1 billion. In a policy arena as important as a matter that I think we are going to My amendment asks for $10 million to homeless assistance, this House cannot have to do some more work on. be used for the Rural Housing Stability afford to underfund enhanced data col- The Federal Government, through Assistance program. Let’s not forget lection initiatives. A vote for this the Department of Housing and Urban rural America. amendment is a vote for smarter use of Development, each year allocates a sig- Mr. LATHAM. Will the gentleman Federal funds and a vote to make every nificant amount of taxpayer dollars to yield? homeless assistance program better public housing authorities to provide Mr. DUFFY. I yield to the gentleman targeted and more effective. affordable and safe housing for those in from Iowa. In my own district, homelessness is a need. Mr. LATHAM. The gentleman makes chronic problem. In the Detroit area Unfortunately, Mr. Chairman, some during 2012, over 19,000 people were a very compelling argument, and we public housing authorities, executives homeless at some point. That figure in- would accept the amendment. of public housing authorities, are tak- cludes nearly 4,000 children. In order to Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Chairman, with ing home excessively generous com- help them, however, we need to under- that, I think this is important. I appre- pensation packages each year, partly stand the circumstances that have ciate the chairman’s support, and I paid for with Federal dollars. One yield back the balance of my time. forced them onto the streets. The 6,000 homeless families with chil- needs to look no further than the pub- The Acting CHAIR. The question is lic housing authority in Raleigh, North on the amendment offered by the gen- dren in Detroit have different needs than homeless adults. Certain similar- Carolina, the Raleigh Housing Author- tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. DUFFY). ity, to see an example of excessive The amendment was agreed to. ities between those who are homeless because of unaffordable housing and compensation. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. CONYERS those who are homeless because of Audits that I requested from both the Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Chair, I have an mental illness or domestic violence U.S. Department of Housing and Urban amendment at the desk, Conyers No. 1. may hide the critical differences that Development and the Raleigh Housing The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- prevent help from achieving its in- Authority itself have brought to light port the amendment. tended goal. this fundamental problem with com- The Clerk read as follows: I fully support any project that pensation. When the executive director Page 99, line 11, after the dollar amount, would lead to a better accounting of of the Raleigh Housing Authority man- insert ‘‘(increased by $2,000,000)’’. the real experiences of the poorest peo- ages a housing authority that ranks The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman ple in my district or anyone else’s and somewhere near 400th in terms of over- from Michigan is recognized for 5 min- ultimately result in better decision- all size but still receives a total com- utes. making in the provision and adminis- pensation package, Mr. Chairman, that Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Chair, ladies and tration of Federal homeless assistance puts him in the top ten of all public gentlemen, this amendment seeks to programs. I hope and feel certain that housing authority directors in terms of increase funding for the National my colleagues feel the same. salary and other benefits, it certainly Homeless Data Analysis Project by $2 This measure is, quite simply, about raises some red flags to me. million. This requested increase from good government. This measure is not Following the disclosure of the exec- $5 million to $7 million is consistent a budget increase. This amendment utive director’s compensation package, with both the President’s budget re- would simply grant discretion to allo- which brought about outrage from the quest and the appropriations bill the cate up to $2 million of the already ex- local community and Congress, the Ra- Senate reported out of the committee isting funding in the bill for homeless- leigh Housing Authority board made late last week. ness assistance grants to the National what amounts to cosmetic changes to The level of funding provided for in Homeless Data Analysis Project. It their compensation practices—which this bill falls below not just requested would not increase the overall appro- still flout Congress’ intent, in my opin- amounts, but also below the current priations under the heading for home- ion. enacted amount for this program. My lessness assistance grants. Under the Mr. Chairman, I commend Chairman $2.1 billion heading for homelessness amendment amount would solve this LATHAM and the T-HUD subcommittee discrepancy. assistance grant, there is still approxi- for including provision section 227 in Mr. Chair, homelessness is not only mately $100 million in flexibility. the base text that continues a cap on I urge support for the National corrosive to individual lives, but also how many Federal dollars public hous- Homeless Data Analysis Project. I urge to our national character. It is un- ing authorities can use to compensate support for smarter usage of Federal thinkable that more than a million a chief executive officer or any other funds; and I urge support for enhanced people routinely go homeless in the official or employee of a public housing policy outcomes. I thank you for the most prosperous nation this world has authority. So I commend for that. I time, and I hope that we can pass this ever known. want to thank the chairman for his In the struggle to eliminate home- amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. work on this issue and hope we can ex- lessness, the National Homeless Data amine additional measures that Con- Analysis Project is essential. In 2001, The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gen- gress can take to ensure that public Congress directed HUD to ‘‘take the housing authorities serve the public. lead on data collection’’ on homeless- tleman from Michigan (Mr. CONYERS). The amendment was agreed to. So thank you, Mr. Chairman, and ness, and the result was this project. It The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I yield provides critical resources to commu- read. back the balance of my time. nities to improve data collection, re- The Clerk read as follows: The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will porting, and integration of data with BROWNFIELDS REDEVELOPMENT read. other Federal funding streams. (RESCISSION) The Clerk read as follows: Over the past decade, the data collec- Unobligated balances, including recaptures HOUSING PROGRAMS tion, integration, and reporting pro- and carryover, remaining from funds appro- PROJECT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE duced by this project has allowed HUD priated to the Department of Housing and and other agencies to move away from Urban Development under this heading are For activities and assistance for the provi- using largely anecdotal and often in- hereby permanently rescinded. sion of project-based subsidy contracts under the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 consistent evidence to using quality Mr. HOLDING. Mr. Chairman, I move U.S.C. 1437 et seq.) (‘‘the Act’’), not other- data for policy decisions. to strike the last word. wise provided for, $9,346,000,000, to remain At the end of the day, no matter The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman available until expended, shall be available which side of the aisle we sit on, this is from North Carolina is recognized for 5 on October 1, 2014 (in addition to the the type of initiative we should all sup- minutes. $400,000,000 previously appropriated under

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BROUN OF able for expiring or terminating section 8 and for supportive services associated with GEORGIA project-based subsidy contracts (including the housing, $420,000,000 to remain available Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair, I section 8 moderate rehabilitation contracts), until September 30, 2018: Provided, That of have an amendment at the desk. for amendments to section 8 project-based the amount provided under this heading, up The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- subsidy contracts (including section 8 mod- to $70,000,000 shall be for service coordinators erate rehabilitation contracts), for contracts port the amendment. and the continuation of existing congregate The Clerk read as follows: entered into pursuant to section 441 of the service grants for residents of assisted hous- McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ing projects: Provided further, That amounts Page 106, line 23, after the dollar amount, (42 U.S.C. 11401), for renewal of section 8 con- under this heading shall be available for Real insert ‘‘(reduced by $7,000,000)’’. tracts for units in projects that are subject Estate Assessment Center inspections and Page 156, line 16, after the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(increased by $7,000,000)’’. to approved plans of action under the Emer- inspection-related activities associated with gency Low Income Housing Preservation Act section 202 projects: Provided further, That The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman of 1987 or the Low-Income Housing Preserva- the Secretary may waive the provisions of from Georgia is recognized for 5 min- tion and Resident Homeownership Act of section 202 governing the terms and condi- utes. 1990, and for administrative and other ex- tions of project rental assistance, except Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- penses associated with project-based activi- that the initial contract term for such as- man, my amendment will remove the ties and assistance funded under this para- sistance shall not exceed 5 years in duration. $7 million increase over current spend- graph: Provided further, That of the total HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ing levels, this year, fiscal year 2014 amounts provided under this heading, not to For amendments to capital advance con- exceed $210,000,000 shall be available for as- funding levels, to the rental housing tracts for supportive housing for persons sistance agreements with performance-based assistance account to the U.S. Depart- with disabilities, as authorized by section 811 contract administrators for section 8 ment of Housing and Urban Develop- of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Afford- project-based assistance, for carrying out 42 ment and transfer that amount to the able Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013), for project U.S.C. 1437(f): Provided further, That the Sec- rental assistance for supportive housing for spending reduction account. retary of Housing and Urban Development persons with disabilities under section may also use such amounts in the previous b 2045 811(d)(2) of such Act and for project assist- proviso for performance-based contract ad- I understand that times are tough na- ance contracts pursuant to section 202(h) of ministrators for the administration of: inter- the Housing Act of 1959 (Public Law 86–372; 73 tionwide. They are tough for families, est reduction payments pursuant to section Stat. 667), including amendments to con- they are tough for businesses, and ev- 236(a) of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. tracts for such assistance and renewal of ex- eryone has had to cut back. Unfortu- 1715z-1(a)); rent supplement payments pursu- piring contracts for such assistance for up to nately, the fact remains that we as our ant to section 101 of the Housing and Urban a 1-year term, for project rental assistance Development Act of 1965 (12 U.S.C. 1701s); Nation are in an incredible amount of to State housing finance agencies and other section 236(f)(2) rental assistance payments debt. It is an unsustainable amount of appropriate entities as authorized under sec- (12 U.S.C. 1715z-1(f)(2)); project rental assist- debt. tion 811(b)(3) of the Cranston-Gonzalez Na- ance contracts for the elderly under section Let me be clear, I am not asking that tional Housing Act, and for supportive serv- 202(c)(2) of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. we cut funding for this program at all ices associated with the housing for persons 1701q); project rental assistance contracts for with disabilities as authorized by section above this year’s level. I am just ask- supportive housing for persons with disabil- 811(b)(1) of such Act, $135,000,000, to remain ing that we simply hold the line—fund ities under section 811(d)(2) of the Cranston- available until September 30, 2018: Provided, what we have been funding, not in- Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act That amounts made available under this crease it, as proposed by this legisla- (42 U.S.C. 8013(d)(2)); project assistance con- heading shall be available for Real Estate tracts pursuant to section 202(h) of the Hous- tion. Assessment Center inspections and inspec- ing Act of 1959 (Public Law 86–372; 73 Stat. I think it is irresponsible to continue tion-related activities associated with sec- 667); and loans under section 202 of the Hous- expanding programs without being able tion 811 projects. ing Act of 1959 (Public Law 86–372; 73 Stat. to pay for them. We are in an economic 667): Provided further, That amounts recap- HOUSING COUNSELING ASSISTANCE emergency as a Nation. We are headed tured under this heading, the heading ‘‘An- For contracts, grants, and other assistance to an economic collapse of America if nual Contributions for Assisted Housing’’, or excluding loans, as authorized under section we don’t stop spending money that we the heading ‘‘Housing Certificate Fund’’, 106 of the Housing and Urban Development don’t have. We have to restore fiscal may be used for renewals of or amendments Act of 1968, as amended, $47,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2016, including sanity to Washington. to section 8 project-based contracts or for I am just asking that we hold the performance-based contract administrators, up to $4,500,000 for administrative contract notwithstanding the purposes for which such services: Provided, That grants made avail- line on this program. Cut the $7 million amounts were appropriated: Provided further, able from amounts provided under this head- increase that is proposed. I think that That, notwithstanding any other provision ing shall be awarded within 180 days of en- is reasonable. It is not a cut over cur- of law, upon the request of the Secretary of actment of this Act: Provided further, That rent funding; it is holding the line. Housing and Urban Development, project funds shall be used for providing counseling I urge my colleagues to support my funds that are held in residual receipts ac- and advice to tenants and homeowners, both amendment, and I yield back the bal- counts for any project subject to a section 8 current and prospective, with respect to ance of my time. project-based Housing Assistance Payments property maintenance, financial manage- Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I move contract that authorizes HUD or a Housing ment/literacy, and such other matters as may be appropriate to assist them in improv- to strike the last word. Finance Agency to require that surplus The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman project funds be deposited in an interest- ing their housing conditions, meeting their bearing residual receipts account and that financial needs, and fulfilling the respon- from Iowa is recognized for 5 minutes. are in excess of an amount to be determined sibilities of tenancy or homeownership; for Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I must by the Secretary, shall be remitted to the program administration; and for housing oppose the gentleman’s amendment. Department and deposited in this account, to counselor training. The bill funds rental housing assist- be available until expended: Provided further, RENTAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE ance at $28 million. This is the amount That amounts deposited pursuant to the pre- For amendments to contracts under sec- necessary to fund the 18,000 existing vious proviso shall be available in addition tion 101 of the Housing and Urban Develop- long-term project-based rental assist- to the amount otherwise provided by this ment Act of 1965 (12 U.S.C. 1701s) and section ance contracts. This will ensure that heading for uses authorized under this head- 236(f)(2) of the National Housing Act (12 these units remain available to low-in- ing. U.S.C. 1715z-1) in State-aided, noninsured come families. In fact, if the gentle- HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY rental housing projects, $28,000,000, to remain man’s amendment were adopted we For amendments to capital advance con- available until expended: Provided, That such would actually break contracts. We tracts for housing for the elderly, as author- amount, together with unobligated balances ized by section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959, from recaptured amounts appropriated prior would not be able to fund contracts as amended, and for project rental assistance to fiscal year 2006 from terminated contracts that we are legally obligated to do. for the elderly under section 202(c)(2) of such under such sections of law, and any unobli- The bill’s funding levels are not arbi- Act, including amendments to contracts for gated balances, including recaptures and car- trary. We have scrubbed these ac- such assistance and renewal of expiring con- ryover, remaining from funds appropriated counts. We have held hearings and

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Again, to have this reduction, family loans insured under the Mutual Mort- contribute at least a 50 percent match to- we would, in fact, break our contract. gage Insurance Fund shall not exceed ward the cost of the project: Provided further, With that, I oppose the amendment $400,000,000,000, to remain available until That for non-competitive agreements en- September 30, 2016: Provided, That during fis- and urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. tered into in accordance with the previous cal year 2015, obligations to make direct two provisos, the Secretary of Housing and I yield back the balance of my time. loans to carry out the purposes of section Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair- Urban Development shall comply with sec- 204(g) of the National Housing Act, as tion 2(b) of the Federal Funding Account- man, I move to strike the last word. amended, shall not exceed $20,000,000: Pro- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is ability and Transparency Act of 2006 (Public vided further, That the foregoing amount in Law 109–282, 31 U.S.C. note) in lieu of compli- recognized for 5 minutes. the previous proviso shall be for loans to ance with section 102(a)(4)(C) with respect to Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair- nonprofit and governmental entities in con- documentation of award decisions: Provided man, I rise in opposition to this amend- nection with sales of single family real prop- further, That prior to obligation of technical ment. This account renews long-term erties owned by the Secretary and formerly assistance, the Secretary shall submit a housing assistance contracts and the insured under the Mutual Mortgage Insur- plan, for approval, to the House and Senate ance Fund. Committees on Appropriations on how it will number varies from year to year. The For administrative contract expenses of allocate funding for this activity. amount needed to renew these con- the Federal Housing Administration, tracts depends on how many agree- $130,000,000, to remain available until Sep- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON LEE ments HUD entered into years ago, not tember 30, 2016: Provided, That to the extent Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, I the number we renewed last year. guaranteed loan commitments exceed have an amendment at the desk. Reducing the funds in this account $200,000,000,000 on or before April 1, 2015, an The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- will threaten the viability of these additional $1,400 for administrative contract port the amendment. units if the funding is not preserved. expenses shall be available for each $1,000,000 The Clerk read as follows: in additional guaranteed loan commitments I oppose the amendment, and I yield (including a pro rata amount for any amount Page 111, line 3, after the dollar amount, back the balance of my time. below $1,000,000), but in no case shall funds insert ‘‘(increased by $1,000,000)’’. The Acting CHAIR. The question is made available by this proviso exceed Page 140, line 25, after the dollar amount, on the amendment offered by the gen- $30,000,000. insert ‘‘(reduced by $1,000,000)’’. tleman from Georgia (Mr. BROUN). GENERAL AND SPECIAL RISK PROGRAM ACCOUNT Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I re- The question was taken; and the Act- New commitments to guarantee loans in- serve a point of order on the gentle- ing Chair announced that the noes ap- sured under the General and Special Risk In- woman’s amendment. peared to have it. surance Funds, as authorized by sections 238 The Acting CHAIR. A point of order Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- and 519 of the National Housing Act (12 is reserved. man, I demand a recorded vote. U.S.C. 1715z-3 and 1735c), shall not exceed The gentlewoman from Texas is rec- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to $30,000,000,000 in total loan principal, any ognized for 5 minutes. clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- part of which is to be guaranteed, to remain Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, ceedings on the amendment offered by available until September 30, 2016: Provided, working with housing developments in That during fiscal year 2015, gross obliga- the gentleman from Georgia will be tions for the principal amount of direct my own district, there is an interest in postponed. loans, as authorized by sections 204(g), 207(l), making sure that the tenants are in- The Clerk will read. 238, and 519(a) of the National Housing Act, formed of their rights and responsibil- The Clerk read as follows: shall not exceed $20,000,000, which shall be ities. This amendment provides for in- PAYMENT TO MANUFACTURED HOUSING FEES for loans to nonprofit and governmental en- forming tenants of their rights and re- TRUST FUND tities in connection with the sale of single sponsibilities. For necessary expenses as authorized by family real properties owned by the Sec- The amendment would increase fund- the National Manufactured Housing Con- retary and formerly insured under such Act. ing to the Department of Housing and struction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE Urban Development’s Policy Develop- ASSOCIATION (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq.), up to $10,000,000, to re- ment and Research Office to support ef- main available until expended, of which GUARANTEES OF MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES forts to inform tenants of their rights $10,000,000 is to be derived from the Manufac- LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM ACCOUNT tured Housing Fees Trust Fund: Provided, and responsibilities. New commitments to issue guarantees to In 2012, 23.8 percent of Houstonians That not to exceed the total amount appro- carry out the purposes of section 306 of the priated under this heading shall be available National Housing Act, as amended (12 U.S.C. were living in poverty. According to from the general fund of the Treasury to the 1721(g)), shall not exceed $500,000,000,000, to the Christian Community Service Cen- extent necessary to incur obligations and remain available until September 30, 2016: ter, 17.3 percent of Houston families make expenditures pending the receipt of Provided, That $22,000,000 shall be available live below poverty. In the city of Hous- collections to the Fund pursuant to section for necessary salaries and expenses of the Of- ton, 31.3 percent of children under the 620 of such Act: Provided further, That the fice of Government National Mortgage Asso- age of 18 live in poverty, and 33.6 per- amount made available under this heading ciation: Provided further, That receipts from from the general fund shall be reduced as cent of children under the age of 5 live Commitment and Multiclass fees collected in poverty. such collections are received during fiscal pursuant to title III of the National Housing year 2015 so as to result in a final fiscal year Act, as amended, shall be credited as offset- The amendment will increase the De- 2015 appropriation from the general fund es- ting collections to this account. partment of Housing and Urban Devel- timated at zero, and fees pursuant to such POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH opment’s Policy Development and Re- section 620 shall be modified as necessary to search funding. This amendment will RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY ensure such a final fiscal year 2015 appropria- support work by HUD to inform ten- tion: Provided further, That for the dispute For contracts, grants, and necessary ex- resolution and installation programs, the penses of programs of research and studies ants of their rights and responsibil- Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop- relating to housing and urban problems, not ities. Those who provide shelter to resi- ment may assess and collect fees from any otherwise provided for, as authorized by title dents of publicly subsidized housing program participant: Provided further, That V of the Housing and Urban Development may own monthly family dwellings or such collections shall be deposited into the Act of 1970 (12 U.S.C. 1701z-1 et seq.), includ- a single home. Fund, and the Secretary, as provided herein, ing carrying out the functions of the Sec- A relationship between the tenant may use such collections, as well as fees col- retary of Housing and Urban Development and the property owner is very impor- lected under section 620, for necessary ex- under section 1(a)(1)(i) of Reorganization tant to the long-term housing stability penses of such Act: Provided further, That, Plan No. 2 of 1968, and for technical assist- notwithstanding the requirements of section ance, $40,000,000, to remain available until of those living in public or subsidized 620 of such Act, the Secretary may carry out September 30, 2016: Provided, That with re- housing. Many residents of low-income responsibilities of the Secretary under such spect to amounts made available under this communities may never have lived in a Act through the use of approved service pro- heading, notwithstanding section 204 of this home of their own and may not have

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They don’t return the or the obligation of property owners to PASTOR for your assistance in helping way they left, and they are disabled. maintain safe and pest-free housing. us work through this and for your com- Many times when persons are discrimi- It is my interest to continue to press mitment to fair housing. nating against people, they don’t know forward for more information to the Fair housing initiatives are a central that the person is a veteran because many housing developments that I component of our Nation’s civil rights the person happens to be in a wheel- have in my congressional district. I protections under the Fair Housing chair. think it is important to give notice to Act. Unfortunately, we know that de- This initiative allows for housing en- the Department of Housing and Urban spite gains, discrimination remains. tities—NGOs—that are qualified and Development that a better job can be This program funds competitive certified to actually do testing to as- done. grants to provide nonprofit entities for certain whether or not this kind of in- With that, Mr. Chairman, I ask unan- critical education and enforcement vidious discrimination exists. When imous consent to withdraw the amend- services to prevent housing discrimina- they do find that there is discrimina- ment. tion based on race, ethnicity, dis- tion, most of the cases, about 70 per- The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection ability, veteran status, familial status, cent, are resolved by way of reconcili- to the request of the gentlewoman and other factors. ation. There is not a lawsuit filed. from Texas? In my home district, for example, in There is a means by which people be- There was no objection. California, the Bay Area Legal Aid and come educated, and they abide by the The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Fair Housing of Marin have utilized law. read. these funds to provide critical edu- This opportunity for us to continue The Clerk read the following: cation programs, including workshops the program, notwithstanding the fact FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY on fair housing for domestic violence that it is not at the Senate level, it is FAIR HOUSING ACTIVITIES victims and investigations of discrimi- not at the level that the President re- For contracts, grants, and other assist- natory housing practices. quested, but it is at an additional $10 ance, not otherwise provided for, as author- In 2013, private fair housing organiza- million, and I am grateful to Ms. LEE ized by title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of tions investigated more than twice as for what she has done. 1968, as amended by the Fair Housing many housing complaints as govern- Ms. LEE, I compliment you, and I am Amendments Act of 1988, and section 561 of ment agencies. At the same time, how- grateful that you took the time to the Housing and Community Development ever, many fair housing organizations Act of 1987, as amended, $46,000,000, to remain work with our colleagues to show some available until September 30, 2016: Provided, have had to close or reduce their staff- bipartisanship in getting this done. That notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302, the Sec- ing capacity due to continuous cuts to Mr. Chairman, thank you for your bi- retary may assess and collect fees to cover this program. partisanship on this effort. Mr. Rank- the costs of the Fair Housing Training Acad- This program has a history of bipar- ing Member, I thank you as well. emy, and may use such funds to provide such tisan support. And I know that my col- I yield back the balance of my time. training: Provided further, That no funds leagues across the aisle acknowledge The Acting CHAIR. The question is made available under this heading shall be its vital role in ensuring that our con- on the amendment offered by the gen- used to lobby the executive or legislative stituents are not the subject of unfair tlewoman from California (Ms. LEE). branches of the Federal Government in con- The amendment was agreed to. nection with a specific contract, grant or and discriminatory practices in an in- loan: Provided further, That of the funds creasingly competitive and uncertain AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GRAYSON made available under this heading, $300,000 housing market. Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, I have shall be available to the Secretary of Hous- While I am very pleased that we are an amendment at the desk. ing and Urban Development for the creation able to provide this supplemental fund- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- and promotion of translated materials and ing, I must also acknowledge that the port the amendment. other programs that support the assistance funding levels across the bill are still The Clerk read as follows: of persons with limited English proficiency far too low to truly provide the afford- Page 112, line 17, after the dollar amount, in utilizing the services provided by the De- insert ‘‘(increased by $150,000)’’. partment of Housing and Urban Develop- able housing resources that our Nation ment. sorely needs. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman I want to thank again Congressman AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. LEE OF from Florida is recognized for 5 min- CALIFORNIA AL GREEN from Texas, Chairman utes. Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Chairman, LATHAM, and our ranking member, Mr. Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, this I have an amendment at the desk. PASTOR, for your support for this amendment seeks to raise by 50 percent The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- amendment and, more importantly, for the cap on funding for the Limited port the amendment. this important program. English Proficiency initiative under The Clerk read as follows: I yield back the balance of my time. the Fair Housing and Equal Oppor- Page 112, line 8, after the dollar amount, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Chair- tunity section of this bill, an amount insert ‘‘(increased by $10,000,000)’’. man, I move to strike the last word. more in keeping with the historical Page 114, line 7, after the dollar amount, The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is levels on spending for this initiative. insert ‘‘(reduced by $10,000,000)’’. recognized for 5 minutes. This amendment passed by voice vote Page 114, line 8, after the dollar amount, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Chair- last year, and it is my hope that it will insert ‘‘(reduced by $10,000,000)’’. man, I want to thank Ms. LEE for her do so again this year. The Limited The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman efforts and her work in trying to re- English Proficiency initiative within is recognized for 5 minutes. store funding. HUD is vital for ensuring that individ- Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Chairman, Mr. Chairman, this does not bring it uals who are not proficient in English this amendment is cosponsored by my back to the FY14 funding level, but it are aware of their rights, are able to colleague, the gentleman from Texas does help. I am so grateful that Ms. understand the terms of leases and (Mr. AL GREEN) who has been such a LEE took the lead to get this done. She other housing-related documents, and tremendous leader on fair housing and worked with the ranking member and are able to receive important an- equal opportunity issues and civil the chair of the committee. I want to nouncements that affect the health and rights issues since way before he came compliment and thank both of them safety of their households. to Congress, but he has kept his pas- for working with Ms. LEE to get this sion and his focus on issues of fairness done. b 2100 and justice even now to this day. So I Let me mention this about this pro- Additionally, this initiative educates just want to thank him for cospon- gram. The Fair Housing Initiatives HUD-assisted housing providers about soring this amendment. Program, affectionately known as their responsibilities under Federal law Our amendment would increase fund- FHIP, has been of great benefit to per- and HUD regulations to ensure that ing for the Fair Housing Initiatives sons who are being discriminated housing programs and activities are

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In the first year Reform Act of 1994. including the filing or maintaining of a non- of its existence, 2008, it received INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND frivolous legal action, that is engaged in $380,000. After that, from 2009 through For the development of, modifications to, solely for the purpose of achieving or pre- 2011, it received $500,000. Then, with the and infrastructure for Department-wide and venting action by a Government official or change in leadership in this House, program-specific information technology entity, or a court of competent jurisdiction. funding has slipped to $300,000 in recent systems, for the continuing operation and SEC. 203. Sections 203 and 209 of division C years. maintenance of both Department-wide and of Public Law 112–55 (125 Stat. 693–694) shall Last year, however, this House—both program-specific information systems, and apply during fiscal year 2015 as if such sec- Democrats and Republicans—did the for program-related maintenance activities, tions were included in this title, except that right thing. It voted to raise the cap $97,000,000, of which $82,000,000 shall remain during such fiscal year such sections shall be available until September 30, 2016, and of applied by substituting ‘‘fiscal year 2015’’ for for this initiative, an initiative that which $15,000,000 shall remain available until ‘‘fiscal year 2011’’ and for ‘‘fiscal year 2012’’ translates documents outlining how to September 30, 2017 for Development, Mod- each place such terms appear, and shall be become a first-time homeowner and ernization and Enhancement: Provided, That amended to reflect revised delineations of how to avoid loan fraud and fore- any amounts transferred to this Fund under statistical areas established by the Office of closure, as well as fair housing infor- this Act shall remain available until ex- Management and Budget pursuant to 44 mation for disaster housing providers pended: Provided further, That any amounts U.S.C. 3504(e)(3), 31 U.S.C. 1104(d), and Execu- and survivors. I ask that we do so again transferred to this Fund from amounts ap- tive Order 10253. propriated by previously enacted appropria- here today. SEC. 204. Except as explicitly provided in tions Acts may be used for the purposes spec- law, any grant, cooperative agreement or I want to point out that we are not ified under this Fund, in addition to any taking away from any other programs. other assistance made pursuant to title II of other information technology purposes for this Act shall be made on a competitive basis We are simply slightly lifting the cap which such amounts were appropriated: Pro- and in accordance with section 102 of the De- vided further, That not more than 40 percent on this particular initiative. partment of Housing and Urban Development of the funds made available under this head- We do have to realize that there are Reform Act of 1989 (42 U.S.C. 3545). ing for Development, Modernization and En- over 40 million Americans who do not SEC. 205. Funds of the Department of Hous- speak English as their first language. hancement, including development and de- ployment of a Next Generation Management ing and Urban Development subject to the This tiny program demonstrates to the System and development and deployment of Government Corporation Control Act or sec- American people that we have equal modernized Federal Housing Administration tion 402 of the Housing Act of 1950 shall be protection under the law, regardless of systems may be obligated until the Sec- available, without regard to the limitations whether people are English-speaking, retary submits to the Committees on Appro- on administrative expenses, for legal serv- Spanish-speaking, or speak some other priations and the Comptroller General of the ices on a contract or fee basis, and for uti- language. United States a plan for expenditure that— lizing and making payment for services and facilities of the Federal National Mortgage Given the tiny amount of money that (A) provides for all information technology investments: (i) the cost and schedule base- Association, Government National Mortgage is involved here, this program has been lines with explanations for each associated Association, Federal Home Loan Mortgage extraordinarily effective. In the last variance, (ii) the status of functional and Corporation, Federal Financing Bank, Fed- year for which we have statistics, al- performance capabilities delivered or eral Reserve banks or any member thereof, most 30,000 people benefited for a pro- planned to be delivered, and (iii) mitigation Federal Home Loan banks, and any insured gram that cost the Federal Govern- strategies to address identified risks; (B) bank within the meaning of the Federal De- ment only $300,000. outlines activities to ensure strategic, con- posit Insurance Corporation Act, as amended I ask the majority and my friends sistent, and effective application of informa- (12 U.S.C. 1811–1). across the aisle to consider the value of tion technology management controls: (i) SEC. 206. Unless otherwise provided for in enterprise architecture, (ii) project manage- this program to every community this Act or through a reprogramming of ment, (iii) investment management, and (iv) funds, no part of any appropriation for the across America, and I urge them to ac- human capital management. Department of Housing and Urban Develop- cept this amendment, as they did last OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL ment shall be available for any program, year. For necessary salaries and expenses of the project or activity in excess of amounts set I yield back the balance of my time. Office of Inspector General in carrying out forth in the budget estimates submitted to The Acting CHAIR (Mr. CHAFFETZ). the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amend- Congress. The question is on the amendment of- ed, $124,861,000: Provided, That the Inspector SEC. 207. Corporations and agencies of the fered by the gentleman from Florida General shall have independent authority Department of Housing and Urban Develop- (Mr. GRAYSON). over all personnel and acquisition issues ment which are subject to the Government The amendment was agreed to. within this office. Corporation Control Act are hereby author- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will GENERAL PROVISIONS—DEPARTMENT OF ized to make such expenditures, within the read. HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT limits of funds and borrowing authority available to each such corporation or agency The Clerk read as follows: (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) SEC. 201. Fifty percent of the amounts of and in accordance with law, and to make OFFICE OF LEAD HAZARD CONTROL AND budget authority, or in lieu thereof 50 per- such contracts and commitments without re- HEALTHY HOMES cent of the cash amounts associated with gard to fiscal year limitations as provided by LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION such budget authority, that are recaptured section 104 of such Act as may be necessary For the Lead Hazard Reduction Program, from projects described in section 1012(a) of in carrying out the programs set forth in the as authorized by section 1011 of the Residen- the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assist- budget for 2015 for such corporation or agen- tial Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act ance Amendments Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 1437 cy except as hereinafter provided: Provided, of 1992, $70,000,000, to remain available until note) shall be rescinded or in the case of That collections of these corporations and September 30, 2016: Provided, That up to cash, shall be remitted to the Treasury, and agencies may be used for new loan or mort- $10,000,000 of that amount shall be for the such amounts of budget authority or cash re- gage purchase commitments only to the ex- Healthy Homes Initiative, pursuant to sec- captured and not rescinded or remitted to tent expressly provided for in this Act (un- tions 501 and 502 of the Housing and Urban the Treasury shall be used by State housing less such loans are in support of other forms Development Act of 1970 that shall include finance agencies or local governments or of assistance provided for in this or prior ap- research, studies, testing, and demonstration local housing agencies with projects ap- propriations Acts), except that this proviso efforts, including education and outreach proved by the Secretary of Housing and shall not apply to the mortgage insurance or concerning lead-based paint poisoning and Urban Development for which settlement oc- guaranty operations of these corporations, other housing-related diseases and hazards: curred after January 1, 1992, in accordance or where loans or mortgage purchases are Provided further, That for purposes of envi- with such section. Notwithstanding the pre- necessary to protect the financial interest of ronmental review, pursuant to the National vious sentence, the Secretary may award up the United States Government. Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. to 15 percent of the budget authority or cash SEC. 208. The Secretary of Housing and 4321 et seq.) and other provisions of the law recaptured and not rescinded or remitted to Urban Development shall provide quarterly that further the purposes of such Act, a the Treasury to provide project owners with reports to the House and Senate Committees grant under the Healthy Homes Initiative, or incentives to refinance their project at a on Appropriations regarding all uncommit- the Lead Technical Studies program under lower interest rate. ted, unobligated, recaptured and excess funds

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The President’s formal budget re- meet or exceed applicable physical standards tion 236 and/or additional assistance pay- quest for fiscal year 2016, as well as the De- established by the Secretary. ments under section 236(f)(2) of the National partment of Housing and Urban Develop- (4) The owner or mortgagor of the transfer- Housing Act; ment’s congressional budget justifications to ring project shall notify and consult with the (E) assistance payments made under sec- be submitted to the Committees on Appro- tenants residing in the transferring project tion 202(c)(2) of the Housing Act of 1959; and priations of the House of Representatives and provide a certification of approval by all (F) assistance payments made under sec- and the Senate, shall use the identical ac- appropriate local governmental officials. tion 811(d)(2) of the Cranston-Gonzalez Na- count and sub-account structure provided (5) The tenants of the transferring project tional Affordable Housing Act; under this Act. who remain eligible for assistance to be pro- (4) the term ‘‘receiving project or projects’’ SEC. 210. A public housing agency or such vided by the receiving project or projects means the multifamily housing project or other entity that administers Federal hous- shall not be required to vacate their units in projects to which some or all of the project- ing assistance for the Housing Authority of the transferring project or projects until new based assistance, debt, and statutorily re- the county of Los Angeles, California, the units in the receiving project are available States of Alaska, Iowa, and Mississippi shall quired low-income and very low-income use for occupancy. restrictions are to be transferred; not be required to include a resident of pub- (6) The Secretary determines that this lic housing or a recipient of assistance pro- (5) the term ‘‘transferring project’’ means transfer is in the best interest of the tenants. the multifamily housing project which is vided under section 8 of the United States (7) If either the transferring project or the Housing Act of 1937 on the board of directors transferring some or all of the project-based receiving project or projects meets the con- assistance, debt and the statutorily required or a similar governing board of such agency dition specified in subsection (d)(2)(A), any or entity as required under section (2)(b) of low-income and very low-income use restric- lien on the receiving project resulting from such Act. Each public housing agency or tions to the receiving project or projects; additional financing obtained by the owner other entity that administers Federal hous- and shall be subordinate to any FHA-insured ing assistance under section 8 for the Hous- (6) the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Sec- mortgage lien transferred to, or placed on, ing Authority of the county of Los Angeles, retary of Housing and Urban Development. such project by the Secretary, except that California and the States of Alaska, Iowa (e) PUBLIC NOTICE AND RESEARCH REPORT.— the Secretary may waive this requirement and Mississippi that chooses not to include a (1) The Secretary shall publish by notice in upon determination that such a waiver is resident of public housing or a recipient of the Federal Register the terms and condi- necessary to facilitate the financing of ac- section 8 assistance on the board of directors tions, including criteria for HUD approval, of or a similar governing board shall establish quisition, construction, and/or rehabilitation transfers pursuant to this section no later an advisory board of not less than six resi- of the receiving project or projects. than 30 days before the effective date of such dents of public housing or recipients of sec- (8) If the transferring project meets the re- notice. tion 8 assistance to provide advice and com- quirements of subsection (d)(2), the owner or (2) The Secretary shall conduct an evalua- ment to the public housing agency or other mortgagor of the receiving project or tion of the transfer authority under this sec- administering entity on issues related to projects shall execute and record either a tion, including the effect of such transfers on public housing and section 8. Such advisory continuation of the existing use agreement the operational efficiency, contract rents, board shall meet not less than quarterly. or a new use agreement for the project physical and financial conditions, and long- SEC. 211. No funds provided under this title where, in either case, any use restrictions in term preservation of the affected properties. may be used for an audit of the Government such agreement are of no lesser duration SEC. 213. (a) No assistance shall be provided National Mortgage Association that makes than the existing use restrictions. under section 8 of the United States Housing applicable requirements under the Federal (9) The transfer does not increase the cost Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f) to any individual Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et (as defined in section 502 of the Congres- who— seq.). sional Budget Act of 1974, as amended) of any (1) is enrolled as a student at an institu- SEC. 212. (a) Notwithstanding any other FHA-insured mortgage, except to the extent tion of higher education (as defined under provision of law, subject to the conditions that appropriations are provided in advance section 102 of the Higher Education Act of listed under this section, for fiscal years 2015 for the amount of any such increased cost. 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)); (d) For purposes of this section— and 2016, the Secretary of Housing and Urban (2) is under 24 years of age; (1) the terms ‘‘low-income’’ and ‘‘very low- Development may authorize the transfer of (3) is not a veteran; income’’ shall have the meanings provided some or all project-based assistance, debt (4) is unmarried; by the statute and/or regulations governing held or insured by the Secretary and statu- (5) does not have a dependent child; the program under which the project is in- torily required low-income and very low-in- (6) is not a person with disabilities, as such sured or assisted; come use restrictions if any, associated with term is defined in section 3(b)(3)(E) of the (2) the term ‘‘multifamily housing project’’ one or more multifamily housing project or United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. means housing that meets one of the fol- projects to another multifamily housing 1437a(b)(3)(E)) and was not receiving assist- lowing conditions— project or projects. ance under such section 8 as of November 30, (A) housing that is subject to a mortgage (b) PHASED TRANSFERS.—Transfers of 2005; and insured under the National Housing Act; project-based assistance under this section (7) is not otherwise individually eligible, or (B) housing that has project-based assist- may be done in phases to accommodate the has parents who, individually or jointly, are ance attached to the structure including financing and other requirements related to not eligible, to receive assistance under sec- projects undergoing mark to market debt re- rehabilitating or constructing the project or tion 8 of the United States Housing Act of structuring under the Multifamily Assisted projects to which the assistance is trans- 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f). ferred, to ensure that such project or Housing Reform and Affordability Housing (b) For purposes of determining the eligi- projects meet the standards under subsection Act; bility of a person to receive assistance under (c). (C) housing that is assisted under section section 8 of the United States Housing Act of (c) The transfer authorized in subsection 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 as amended by 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f), any financial assistance (a) is subject to the following conditions: section 801 of the Cranston-Gonzales Na- (in excess of amounts received for tuition (1) NUMBER AND BEDROOM SIZE OF UNITS.— tional Affordable Housing Act; and any other required fees and charges) (A) For occupied units in the transferring (D) housing that is assisted under section that an individual receives under the Higher project: the number of low-income and very 202 of the Housing Act of 1959, as such sec- Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.), low-income units and the configuration (i.e. tion existed before the enactment of the from private sources, or an institution of bedroom size) provided by the transferring Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable higher education (as defined under the High- project shall be no less than when trans- Housing Act; er Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)), ferred to the receiving project or projects (E) housing that is assisted under section shall be considered income to that indi- and the net dollar amount of Federal assist- 811 of the Cranston-Gonzales National Af- vidual, except for a person over the age of 23 ance provided to the transferring project fordable Housing Act; or with dependent children. shall remain the same in the receiving (F) housing or vacant land that is subject SEC. 214. The funds made available for Na- project or projects. to a use agreement; tive Alaskans under the heading ‘‘Native (B) For unoccupied units in the transfer- (3) the term ‘‘project-based assistance’’ American Housing Block Grants’’ in title II ring project: the Secretary may authorize a means— of this Act shall be allocated to the same Na- reduction in the number of dwelling units in (A) assistance provided under section 8(b) tive Alaskan housing block grant recipients the receiving project or projects to allow for of the United States Housing Act of 1937; that received funds in fiscal year 2005. a reconfiguration of bedroom sizes to meet (B) assistance for housing constructed or SEC. 215. Notwithstanding the limitation in current market demands, as determined by substantially rehabilitated pursuant to as- the first sentence of section 255(g) of the Na- the Secretary and provided there is no in- sistance provided under section 8(b)(2) of tional Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1715z-20(g)), the crease in the project-based assistance budget such Act (as such section existed imme- Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop- authority. diately before October 1, 1983); ment may, until September 30, 2015, insure

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Notwithstanding any other provi- tivities that are eligible under section 9(e) more than 5 percent or $5,000,000, whichever sion of law, in fiscal year 2015, in managing for assistance with amounts from the oper- is less, without prior written approval of the and disposing of any multifamily property ating fund in excess of the amounts per- House and Senate Committees on Appropria- that is owned or has a mortgage held by the mitted under section 9(g)(1) or 9(g)(2). tions: Provided further, That the Secretary Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop- SEC. 220. No official or employee of the De- may transfer funds made available for sala- ment, and during the process of foreclosure partment of Housing and Urban Development ries and expenses between any office funded on any property with a contract for rental shall be designated as an allotment holder under the heading ‘‘Administrative Support assistance payments under section 8 of the unless the Office of the Chief Financial Offi- Offices’’ and any account funded under the United States Housing Act of 1937 or other cer has determined that such allotment hold- general heading ‘‘Program Office Salaries Federal programs, the Secretary shall main- er has implemented an adequate system of and Expenses’’, but only with the prior writ- tain any rental assistance payments under funds control and has received training in ten approval of the House and Senate Com- section 8 of the United States Housing Act of funds control procedures and directives. The mittees on Appropriations. 1937 and other programs that are attached to Chief Financial Officer shall ensure that SEC. 225. The Disaster Housing Assistance any dwelling units in the property. To the there is a trained allotment holder for each Programs, administered by the Department extent the Secretary determines, in con- HUD sub-office under the accounts ‘‘Execu- of Housing and Urban Development, shall be sultation with the tenants and the local gov- tive Offices’’ and ‘‘Administrative Support considered a ‘‘program of the Department of ernment, that such a multifamily property Offices,’’ as well as each account receiving Housing and Urban Development’’ under sec- owned or held by the Secretary is not fea- appropriations for ‘‘Program Office Salaries tion 904 of the McKinney Act for the purpose sible for continued rental assistance pay- and Expenses’’ within the Department of of income verifications and matching. ments under such section 8 or other pro- Housing and Urban Development. SEC. 226. (a) The Secretary of Housing and grams, based on consideration of (1) the costs SEC. 221. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall take the required of rehabilitating and operating the property Urban Development shall report annually to actions under subsection (b) when a multi- and all available Federal, State, and local re- the House and Senate Committees on Appro- family housing project with a section 8 con- sources, including rent adjustments under priations on the status of all section 8 tract or contract for similar project-based section 524 of the Multifamily Assisted Hous- project-based housing, including the number assistance: ing Reform and Affordability Act of 1997 of all project-based units by region as well as (1) receives a Real Estate Assessment Cen- (‘‘MAHRAA’’) and (2) environmental condi- an analysis of all federally subsidized hous- ter (REAC) score of 30 or less; or tions that cannot be remedied in a cost-ef- ing being refinanced under the Mark-to-Mar- (2) receives a REAC score between 31 and 59 fective fashion, the Secretary may, in con- ket program. The Secretary shall in the re- and: sultation with the tenants of that property, port identify all existing units maintained (A) fails to certify in writing to HUD with- contract for project-based rental assistance by region as section 8 project-based units in 60 days that all deficiencies have been cor- rected; or payments with an owner or owners of other and all project-based units that have opted (B) receives consecutive scores of less than existing housing properties, or provide other out of section 8 or have otherwise been elimi- 60 on REAC inspections. rental assistance. The Secretary shall also nated as section 8 project-based units. The take appropriate steps to ensure that Secretary shall identify in detail and by Such requirements shall apply to insured project-based contracts remain in effect project the most likely reasons for any units and noninsured projects with assistance at- prior to foreclosure, subject to the exercise which opted out or otherwise were lost as tached to the units under section 8 of the of contractual abatement remedies to assist section 8 project-based units. Such analysis United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. relocation of tenants for imminent major shall include a review of the most likely im- 1437f), but do not apply to such units assisted under section 8(o)(13) (42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(13)) threats to health and safety after written pact of the loss of any subsidized units in or to public housing units assisted with cap- notice to and informed consent of the af- that housing marketplace. ital or operating funds under section 9 of the fected tenants and use of other available SEC. 222. The Secretary of the Department United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. remedies, such as partial abatements or re- of Housing and Urban Development shall, for fiscal year 2015, notify the public through 1437g). ceivership. After disposition of any multi- (b) The Secretary shall take the following the Federal Register and other means, as de- family property described under this section, required actions as authorized under sub- the contract and allowable rent levels on termined appropriate, of the issuance of a section (a)— such properties shall be subject to the re- notice of the availability of assistance or no- (1) The Secretary shall notify the owner quirements under section 524 of MAHRAA. tice of funding availability (NOFA) for any and provide an opportunity for response SEC. 217. The commitment authority fund- program or discretionary fund administered within 30 days. If the violations remain, the ed by fees as provided under the heading by the Secretary that is to be competitively Secretary shall develop a Compliance, Dis- ‘‘Community Development Loan Guarantees awarded. Notwithstanding any other provi- position and Enforcement Plan within 60 Program Account’’ may be used to guar- sion of law, for fiscal year 2015, the Secretary days, with a specified timetable for cor- antee, or make commitments to guarantee, may make the NOFA available only on the recting all deficiencies. The Secretary shall notes, or other obligations issued by any Internet at the appropriate Government Web provide notice of the Plan to the owner, ten- State on behalf of non-entitlement commu- site or through other electronic media, as de- ants, the local government, any mortgagees, nities in the State in accordance with the re- termined by the Secretary. and any contract administrator. quirements of section 108 of the Housing and SEC. 223. Payment of attorney fees in pro- (2) At the end of the term of the Compli- Community Development Act of 1974: Pro- gram-related litigation must be paid from ance, Disposition and Enforcement Plan, if vided, That any State receiving such a guar- individual program office personnel benefits the owner fails to fully comply with such antee or commitment shall distribute all and compensation funding. The annual budg- plan, the Secretary may require immediate funds subject to such guarantee to the units et submission for program office personnel replacement of project management with a of general local government in non-entitle- benefit and compensation funding must in- management agent approved by the Sec- ment areas that received the commitment. clude program-related litigation costs for at- retary, and shall take one or more of the fol- SEC. 218. Public housing agencies that own torney fees as a separate line item request. lowing actions, and provide additional notice and operate 400 or fewer public housing units SEC. 224. The Secretary of the Department of those actions to the owner and the parties may elect to be exempt from any asset man- of Housing and Urban Development is au- specified above: agement requirement imposed by the Sec- thorized to transfer up to 5 percent or (A) impose civil money penalties; retary of Housing and Urban Development in $5,000,000, whichever is less, of the funds ap- (B) abate the section 8 contract, including connection with the operating fund rule: Pro- propriated for any office funded under the partial abatement, as determined by the Sec- vided, That an agency seeking a discontinu- heading ‘‘Administrative Support Offices’’ to retary, until all deficiencies have been cor- ance of a reduction of subsidy under the op- any other office funded under such heading: rected; erating fund formula shall not be exempt Provided, That no appropriation for any of- (C) pursue transfer of the project to an from asset management requirements. fice funded under the heading ‘‘Administra- owner, approved by the Secretary under es- SEC. 219. With respect to the use of tive Support Offices’’ shall be increased or tablished procedures, which will be obligated amounts provided in this Act and in future decreased by more than 5 percent or to promptly make all required repairs and to Acts for the operation, capital improvement $5,000,000, whichever is less, without prior accept renewal of the assistance contract as and management of public housing as au- written approval of the House and Senate long as such renewal is offered; or thorized by sections 9(d) and 9(e) of the Committees on Appropriations: Provided fur- (D) seek judicial appointment of a receiver United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. ther, That the Secretary is authorized to to manage the property and cure all project 1437g(d) and (e)), the Secretary shall not im- transfer up to 5 percent or $5,000,000, which- deficiencies or seek a judicial order of spe- pose any requirement or guideline relating ever is less, of the funds appropriated for any cific performance requiring the owner to to asset management that restricts or limits account funded under the general heading cure all project deficiencies. in any way the use of capital funds for cen- ‘‘Program Office Salaries and Expenses’’ to (c) The Secretary shall also take appro- tral office costs pursuant to section 9(g)(1) or any other account funded under such head- priate steps to ensure that project-based con- 9(g)(2) of the United States Housing Act of ing: Provided further, That no appropriation tracts remain in effect, subject to the exer- 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437g(g)(1), (2)): Provided, That for any account funded under the general cise of contractual abatement remedies to

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To the extent the Sec- subject to eminent domain condemnation or tenant utility allowances in effect during the retary determines, in consultation with the seizure, by a state, municipality, or any applicable year and vacancy rates for each tenants and the local government, that the other political subdivision of a state. unit type; and property is not feasible for continued rental This title may be cited as the ‘‘Department (iv) annual third-party determination of assistance payments under such section 8 or of Housing and Urban Development Appro- savings to the Secretary. other programs, based on consideration of (1) priations Act, 2015’’. (2) TERM.—The term of an agreement under the costs of rehabilitating and operating the AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. HIMES this section shall be not longer than 12 property and all available Federal, State, Mr. HIMES. Mr. Chairman, I have an years. and local resources, including rent adjust- (3) ENTITY ELIGIBILITY.—The Secretary ments under section 524 of the Multifamily amendment at the desk. shall— Assisted Housing Reform and Affordability The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- (A) establish a competitive process for en- Act of 1997 (‘‘MAHRAA’’) and (2) environ- port the amendment. tering into agreements under this section; mental conditions that cannot be remedied The Clerk read as follows: and in a cost-effective fashion, the Secretary Page 140, after line 9, insert the following (B) enter into such agreements only with may, in consultation with the tenants of new section: entities that demonstrate significant experi- that property, contract for project-based SEC. 234. (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF BUDGET- ence relating to— rental assistance payments with an owner or NEUTRAL DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM FOR MUL- (i) financing and operating properties re- owners of other existing housing properties, TIFAMILY HOUSING ENERGY AND WATER CON- ceiving assistance under a program described or provide other rental assistance. The Sec- SERVATION.—The Secretary of Housing and in subsection (a); retary shall report semi-annually on all Urban Development (referred to in this sec- (ii) oversight of energy and water con- properties covered by this section that are tion as the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall establish a servation programs, including oversight of assessed through the Real Estate Assessment demonstration program under which, during contractors; and Center and have physical inspection scores of the period beginning on the date of enact- (iii) raising capital for energy and water less than 30 or have consecutive physical in- ment of this Act, and ending on September conservation improvements from charitable spection scores of less than 60. The report 30, 2017, the Secretary may enter into budg- organizations or private investors. shall include: et-neutral, performance-based agreements (4) GEOGRAPHICAL DIVERSITY.—Each agree- (1) The enforcement actions being taken to that result in a reduction in energy or water ment entered into under this section shall address such conditions, including imposi- costs with such entities as the Secretary de- provide for the inclusion of properties with tion of civil money penalties and termi- termines to be appropriate under which the the greatest feasible regional and State vari- nation of subsidies, and identify properties entities shall carry out projects for energy ance. that have such conditions multiple times; or water conservation improvements at not (c) PLAN AND REPORTS.— and more than 20,000 residential units in multi- (1) PLAN.—Not later than 90 days after the (2) Actions that the Department of Hous- family buildings participating in— date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary ing and Urban Development is taking to pro- (1) the project-based rental assistance pro- shall submit to the Committees on Appro- tect tenants of such identified properties. gram under section 8 of the United States priations of the House of Representatives SEC. 227. None of the funds made available Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f), other and the Senate a detailed plan for the imple- by this Act, or any other Act, for purposes than assistance provided under section 8(o) mentation of this section. authorized under section 8 (only with respect of that Act; (2) REPORTS.—Not later than 1 year after to the tenant-based rental assistance pro- (2) the supportive housing for the elderly the date of enactment of this Act, and annu- gram) and section 9 of the United States program under section 202 of the Housing ally thereafter, the Secretary shall— Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.), Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q); or (A) conduct an evaluation of the program may be used by any public housing agency (3) the supportive housing for persons with under this section; and for any amount of salary, for the chief execu- disabilities program under section 811(d)(2) (B) submit to Congress a report describing tive officer of which, or any other official or of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Afford- each evaluation conducted under subpara- employee of which, that exceeds the annual able Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013(d)(2)). graph (A). rate of basic pay payable for a position at (d) FUNDING.—For each fiscal year during (b) REQUIREMENTS.— level IV of the Executive Schedule at any which an agreement under this section is in (1) PAYMENTS CONTINGENT ON SAVINGS.— time during any public housing agency fiscal effect, the Secretary may use to carry out (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall pro- year 2015. vide to an entity a payment under an agree- this section any funds appropriated to the SEC. 228. None of the funds in this Act may ment under this section only during applica- Secretary for the renewal of contracts under be available for the doctoral dissertation re- ble years for which an energy or water cost a program described in subsection (a). search grant program at the Department of savings is achieved with respect to the appli- Mr. HIMES (during the reading). Mr. Housing and Urban Development. cable multifamily portfolio of properties, as SEC. 229. None of the funds in this Act pro- Chairman, I ask unanimous consent to vided to the Department of Housing and determined by the Secretary, in accordance dispense with the reading. Urban Development may be used to make a with subparagraph (B). The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection grant award unless the Secretary notifies (B) PAYMENT METHODOLOGY.— to the request of the gentleman from the House and Senate Committees on Appro- (i) IN GENERAL.—Each agreement under Connecticut? priations not less than 3 full business days this section shall include a pay-for-success provision— There was no objection. before any project, State, locality, housing Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I re- authority, tribe, nonprofit organization, or (I) that will serve as a payment threshold for the term of the agreement; and serve a point of order on the gentle- other entity selected to receive a grant man’s amendment. award is announced by the Department or its (II) pursuant to which the Department of offices. Housing and Urban Development shall share The Acting CHAIR. A point of order SEC. 230. Section 579 of the Multifamily As- a percentage of the savings at a level deter- is reserved. sisted Housing Reform and Affordability Act mined by the Secretary that is sufficient to The gentleman from Connecticut is (MAHRAA) of 1997 (42 U.S.C. 1437f note) is cover the administrative costs of carrying recognized for 5 minutes. amended by striking ‘‘October 1, 2015’’ each out this section. Mr. HIMES. Mr. Chairman, I would place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof (ii) LIMITATIONS.—A payment made by the like to begin by thanking my col- Secretary under an agreement under this ‘‘October 1, 2016’’. leagues, Mr. ROSS of Florida and Mr. SEC. 231. None of the funds made available section shall— DELANEY of Maryland, for cosponsoring by this Act may be used to require or enforce (I) be contingent on documented utility the Physical Needs Assessment (PNA). savings; and this amendment. SEC. 232. None of the funds made available (II) not exceed the utility savings achieved I would like to briefly outline the by this Act nor any receipts or amounts col- by the date of the payment, and not pre- amendment by saying that this is an lected under any Federal Housing Adminis- viously paid, as a result of the improvements amendment that is a bipartisan pro- tration program may be used to implement made under the agreement. posal that has been included in the the Homeowners Armed with Knowledge (C) THIRD-PARTY VERIFICATION.—Savings Senate T-HUD appropriations and the payments made by the Secretary under this (HAWK) program. bipartisan Shaheen-Portman energy SEC. 233. None of the funds made available section shall be based on a measurement and in this Act shall be used by the Federal verification protocol that includes at least— bill. Housing Administration, the Government (i) establishment of a weather-normalized It was also included in the Presi- National Mortgage Administration, or the and occupancy-normalized utility consump- dent’s budget, and more than 24 sepa- Department of Housing and Urban Develop- tion baseline established pre-retrofit; rate groups support this amendment. It

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5169 presents no risk to the Federal Govern- credited to this appropriation funds received spending reduction account by that ment, is budget neutral, and actually for publications and training expenses. same amount. FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY has the potential to reduce utility b 2115 costs for HUD up to $7 billion annually. OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL This reduction would eliminate a In brief, HUD-assisted properties are For necessary expenses of the Office of In- generally older stock, with inefficient spector General in carrying out the provi- proposed increase to that account, energy and water usage. There are lot sions of the Inspector General Act of 1978, keeping the funding level just like it is of barriers to improving that situation $45,000,000, to remain available until Sep- today for the coming year. I spoke about Amtrak’s failings at and, therefore, realizing those savings. tember 30, 2016, to be derived from assess- ments collected from the Federal National length during the consideration of the Under the pilot program proposed by Mortgage Association, Federal Home Loan first title of this bill. this amendment, an intermediary will Mortgage Corporation, and the Federal Amtrak consistently runs at a mas- contract with HUD or with property Home Loan Banks under section 1106 of the sive operating deficit. The long-dis- owners to produce energy and water Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. tance routes are continually in the red, savings in exchange for a share of those FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION and the food and beverage service only ongoing savings. SALARIES AND EXPENSES nets a 65 percent return on what it Relying on this contract, the inter- For necessary expenses of the Federal Mar- spends despite paying its staff six-fig- mediary will raise the capital to pay itime Commission as authorized by section ure salaries, which is way above what for energy and water conservation for 201(d) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as the average American can expect to the affected property. This private cap- amended (46 U.S.C. 307), including services as make in salary. ital would be used to pay energy effi- authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; hire of passenger My colleagues who support Amtrak— ciency experts, such as NAESCO, to motor vehicles as authorized by 31 U.S.C. and maybe even some who don’t—will perform energy and water efficiency 1343(b); and uniforms or allowances there- fore, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5901–5902, likely say that, if any part of this em- upgrades in HUD-assisted housing, battled entity deserves more funding, such as housing for seniors and people $25,499,000: Provided, That not to exceed $2,000 shall be available for official reception and it is the inspector general. And, yes, with disabilities. representation expenses. the Office of the Inspector General has Multifamily building owners would NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION rooted out some fraud, and it has dis- not take on any risk and would not OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL covered some significant overpay- need to spend any capital. The bill SALARIES AND EXPENSES ments, but, Mr. Chairman, I would sub- leverages the private sector to more ef- mit that health benefits fraud and fectively direct government resources For necessary expenses of the Office of In- spector General for the National Railroad overpayments are things that are just and to ensure the best outcomes for the Passenger Corporation to carry out the pro- the tip of a very large and very obvious taxpayer. visions of the Inspector General Act of 1978, iceberg. Mr. Chairman, we may not agree on as amended, $24,499,000: Provided, That the It is not some great mystery why some things in the underlying bill, but Inspector General shall have all necessary Amtrak is hemorrhaging money. The smart, innovative approaches to fi- authority, in carrying out the duties speci- long-distance routes lose incredible nancing energy savings improvements fied in the Inspector General Act, as amend- ed (5 U.S.C. App. 3), to investigate allega- amounts of money, and taxpayers are are simply common sense. being bilked for this tremendous I hope the chairman and the ranking tions of fraud, including false statements to the government (18 U.S.C. 1001), by any per- amount of loss. It is breathtaking, member will work with me and my fel- son or entity that is subject to regulation by really, that we continue to turn a blind low bipartisan cosponsors to ensure the National Railroad Passenger Corpora- eye to more than a half a billion dol- that this measure is ultimately en- tion: Provided further, That the Inspector lars lost year after year just to sustain acted into law. General may enter into contracts and other these routes which carry fewer than 5 With that, Mr. Chairman, I yield arrangements for audits, studies, analyses, million passengers annually. That and other services with public agencies and back the balance of my time. number may sound large, but mean- POINT OF ORDER with private persons, subject to the applica- ble laws and regulations that govern the ob- while, in 2012, there were more than 815 Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I make taining of such services within the National million ticketed airline passengers in a point of order against the amend- Railroad Passenger Corporation: Provided the United States. ment because it proposes to change ex- further, That the Inspector General may se- How about the food and beverage isting law and constitutes legislation lect, appoint, and employ such officers and service on Amtrak trains? in an appropriation bill and, therefore, employees as may be necessary for carrying Over the last 5 years, this service has violates clause 2 of rule XXI. out the functions, powers, and duties of the resulted in nearly $400 million in The rule states, in pertinent part: Office of Inspector General, subject to the losses. Yes, the Office of the Inspector ‘‘An amendment to a general appro- applicable laws and regulations that govern General does decent work, and I com- priation bill shall not be in order if such selections, appointments, and employ- ment within Amtrak: Provided further, That mend the Office for exposing and ad- changing existing law.’’ concurrent with the President’s budget re- mitting Amtrak’s history of cooking The amendment imposes additional quest for fiscal year 2016, the Inspector Gen- its books to make the losses sustained duties. eral shall submit to the House and Senate by these long-distance routes and the I ask for a ruling of the Chair. Committees on Appropriations a budget re- food and beverage service look slightly The Acting CHAIR. Does any other quest for fiscal year 2016 in similar format less awful than they actually are; but Member wish to be heard on the point and substance to those submitted by execu- in this time of fiscal emergency, I of order? tive agencies of the Federal Government. think it would be prudent to tell the Hearing none, the Chair finds that AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. BROUN OF Amtrak OIG to work on the obvious this amendment includes language im- GEORGIA issues first. Take care of the big prob- parting direction. The amendment, Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- lems before hiring new staff to look for therefore, constitutes legislation in man, I have an amendment at the desk. new issues that are dwarfed by what we violation of clause 2 of rule XXI. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- already know. The point of order is sustained and port the amendment. I urge the support of my amendment, the amendment is not in order. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Chairman, and I yield back the bal- The Clerk will read. Page 141, line 23, after the dollar amount ance of my time. The Clerk read as follows: insert ‘‘(reduced by $1,000,000)’’. Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I move TITLE III—RELATED AGENCIES Page 156, line 16, after the dollar amount to strike the last word. insert ‘‘(increased by $1,000,000)’’. ACCESS BOARD The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman SALARIES AND EXPENSES The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is from Iowa is recognized for 5 minutes. recognized for 5 minutes. For expenses necessary for the Access Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I am in Board, as authorized by section 502 of the Re- Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- opposition to the gentleman’s amend- habilitation Act of 1973, as amended, man, this amendment would reduce ment. $7,548,000: Provided, That, notwithstanding Amtrak’s Office of the Inspector Gen- As you know, one of the very impor- any other provision of law, there may be eral by $1 million and increase the tant functions of this committee is

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It is through seling intermediaries approved by the De- capacity of counseling intermediaries these investigations that the Amtrak partment of Housing and Urban Development through NRC training courses with HUD-ap- OIG has helped improve the economy, (HUD) (with match to be determined by the proved counseling intermediaries and their efficiency, and effectiveness of Am- NRC based on affordability and the economic partners, except that private financial insti- trak’s programs and operations. conditions of an area; a match also may be tutions that participate in NRC training waived by the NRC based on the aforemen- shall pay market rates for such training. For example, Amtrak OIG developed tioned conditions) to provide mortgage fore- a program that has identified improper (7) Of the total amount made available closure mitigation assistance primarily to under this paragraph, up to 5 percent may be or overpayments to the tune of $91.3 States and areas with high rates of defaults used for associated administrative expenses million. Amtrak has collected some of and foreclosures to help eliminate the de- for the NRC to carry out activities provided this back, which has saved taxpayer fault and foreclosure of mortgages of owner- under this section. money. The impact of sequestration occupied single-family homes that are at (8) Of the total amount made available and unanticipated rail employee ben- risk of such foreclosure. Other than areas under this paragraph, up to $4,000,000 may be with high rates of defaults and foreclosures, efit cost increases wreaked havoc on used for wind-down and closeout of the mort- grants may also be provided to approved gage foreclosure mitigation activities pro- Amtrak OIG and forced them to curtail counseling intermediaries based on a geo- or to suspend work on important ini- gram. graphic analysis of the Nation by the NRC (9) Mortgage foreclosure mitigation assist- tiatives and investigations. Amtrak which determines where there is a preva- ance grants may include a budget for out- needs more oversight, not less. lence of mortgages that are risky and likely reach and advertising, and training, as deter- I appreciate the gentleman for point- to fail, including any trends for mortgages mined by the NRC. ing out all of the problems at Amtrak, that are likely to default and face fore- (10) The NRC shall continue to report bi- but the only people there to fix it are closure. A State Housing Finance Agency annually to the House and Senate Commit- may also be eligible where the State Housing in the OIG office, so I think to reduce tees on Appropriations as well as the Senate Finance Agency meets all the requirements Banking Committee and House Financial funding for that would not be in the under this paragraph. A HUD-approved coun- Services Committee on its efforts to miti- best interest. The bill’s funding levels seling intermediary shall meet certain mort- gate mortgage default. are not arbitrary. We have scrubbed gage foreclosure mitigation assistance coun- UNITED STATES INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON these accounts. We have held hearings seling requirements, as determined by the HOMELESSNESS and have made recommendations on NRC, and shall be approved by HUD or the OPERATING EXPENSES what should be funded and where in- NRC as meeting these requirements. (2) Mortgage foreclosure mitigation assist- For necessary expenses (including payment creases or reductions need to be. ance shall only be made available to home- of salaries, authorized travel, hire of pas- For those reasons, Mr. Chairman, I owners of owner-occupied homes with mort- senger motor vehicles, the rental of con- urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on the amendment. gages in default or in danger of default. ference rooms, and the employment of ex- I yield back the balance of my time. These mortgages shall likely be subject to a perts and consultants under section 3109 of The Acting CHAIR. The question is foreclosure action and homeowners will be title 5, United States Code) of the United on the amendment offered by the gen- provided such assistance that shall consist of States Interagency Council on Homelessness tleman from Georgia (Mr. BROUN). activities that are likely to prevent fore- in carrying out the functions pursuant to The question was taken; and the Act- closures and result in the long-term afford- title II of the McKinney-Vento Homeless As- ing Chair announced that the noes ap- ability of the mortgage retained pursuant to sistance Act, as amended, $3,500,000. such activity or another positive outcome peared to have it. TITLE IV for the homeowner. No funds made available GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS ACT Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- under this paragraph may be provided di- SEC. 401. None of the funds in this Act shall man, I demand a recorded vote. rectly to lenders or homeowners to discharge be used for the planning or execution of any The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to outstanding mortgage balances or for any program to pay the expenses of, or otherwise other direct debt reduction payments. clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- compensate, non-Federal parties intervening (3) The use of mortgage foreclosure mitiga- ceedings on the amendment offered by in regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings tion assistance by approved counseling inter- the gentleman from Georgia will be funded in this Act. mediaries and State Housing Finance Agen- postponed. SEC. 402. None of the funds appropriated in cies shall involve a reasonable analysis of The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will this Act shall remain available for obliga- the borrower’s financial situation, an evalua- tion beyond the current fiscal year, nor may read. tion of the current value of the property that The Clerk read as follows: any be transferred to other appropriations, is subject to the mortgage, counseling re- unless expressly so provided herein. NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD garding the assumption of the mortgage by SEC. 403. The expenditure of any appropria- SALARIES AND EXPENSES another non-Federal party, counseling re- tion under this Act for any consulting serv- For necessary expenses of the National garding the possible purchase of the mort- ice through procurement contract pursuant Transportation Safety Board, including hire gage by a non-Federal third party, coun- to section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, of passenger motor vehicles and aircraft; seling and advice of all likely restructuring shall be limited to those contracts where services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, but at and refinancing strategies or the approval of such expenditures are a matter of public rates for individuals not to exceed the per a work-out strategy by all interested parties. record and available for public inspection, diem rate equivalent to the rate for a GS–15; (4) NRC may provide up to 15 percent of the except where otherwise provided under exist- uniforms, or allowances therefor, as author- total funds under this paragraph to its own ing law, or under existing Executive order ized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901–5902), $103,000,000, of charter members with expertise in fore- issued pursuant to existing law. which not to exceed $2,000 may be used for closure prevention counseling, subject to a SEC. 404. (a) None of the funds made avail- official reception and representation ex- certification by the NRC that the procedures able in this Act may be obligated or ex- penses. The amounts made available to the for selection do not consist of any procedures pended for any employee training that— National Transportation Safety Board in or activities that could be construed as an (1) does not meet identified needs for this Act include amounts necessary to make unacceptable conflict of interest or have the knowledge, skills, and abilities bearing di- lease payments on an obligation incurred in appearance of impropriety. rectly upon the performance of official du- fiscal year 2001 for a capital lease. (5) HUD-approved counseling entities and ties; State Housing Finance Agencies receiving (2) contains elements likely to induce high NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION funds under this paragraph shall have dem- levels of emotional response or psychological PAYMENT TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD onstrated experience in successfully working stress in some participants; REINVESTMENT CORPORATION with financial institutions as well as bor- (3) does not require prior employee notifi- For payment to the Neighborhood Rein- rowers facing default, delinquency and fore- cation of the content and methods to be used vestment Corporation for use in neighbor- closure as well as documented counseling ca- in the training and written end of course hood reinvestment activities, as authorized pacity, outreach capacity, past successful evaluation; by the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corpora- performance and positive outcomes with doc- (4) contains any methods or content associ- tion Act (42 U.S.C. 8101–8107), $132,000,000, of umented counseling plans (including post ated with religious or quasi-religious belief which $5,000,000 shall be for a multi-family mortgage foreclosure mitigation counseling), systems or ‘‘new age’’ belief systems as de- rental housing program: Provided, That in loan workout agreements and loan modifica- fined in Equal Employment Opportunity

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5171 Commission Notice N–915.022, dated Sep- compliance with reprogramming guidelines determination that this further action is not tember 2, 1988; or under section 405 of this Act. necessary to protect the interests of the (5) is offensive to, or designed to change, SEC. 407. No funds in this Act may be used Government. participants’ personal values or lifestyle out- to support any Federal, State, or local SEC. 415. None of the funds made available side the workplace. projects that seek to use the power of emi- by this Act may be used to enter into a con- (b) Nothing in this section shall prohibit, nent domain, unless eminent domain is em- tract, memorandum of understanding, or co- restrict, or otherwise preclude an agency ployed only for a public use: Provided, That operative agreement with, make a grant to, from conducting training bearing directly for purposes of this section, public use shall or provide a loan or loan guarantee to, any upon the performance of official duties. not be construed to include economic devel- corporation with any unpaid Federal tax li- SEC. 405. Except as otherwise provided in opment that primarily benefits private enti- ability that has been assessed, for which all this Act, none of the funds provided in this ties: Provided further, That any use of funds judicial and administrative remedies have Act, provided by previous appropriations for mass transit, railroad, airport, seaport or been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is Acts to the agencies or entities funded in highway projects as well as utility projects not being paid in a timely manner pursuant this Act that remain available for obligation which benefit or serve the general public (in- to an agreement with the authority respon- or expenditure in fiscal year 2015, or provided cluding energy-related, communication-re- sible for collecting the tax liability, where from any accounts in the Treasury derived lated, water-related and wastewater-related the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid by the collection of fees and available to the infrastructure), other structures designated tax liability, unless the agency has consid- agencies funded by this Act, shall be avail- for use by the general public or which have ered suspension or debarment of the corpora- able for obligation or expenditure through a other common-carrier or public-utility func- tion and made a determination that this fur- ther action is not necessary to protect the reprogramming of funds that: tions that serve the general public and are interests of the Government. (1) creates a new program; subject to regulation and oversight by the (2) eliminates a program, project, or activ- government, and projects for the removal of SPENDING REDUCTION ACCOUNT ity; an immediate threat to public health and SEC. 416. The amount by which the applica- (3) increases funds or personnel for any safety or brownsfield as defined in the Small ble allocation of new budget authority made program, project, or activity for which funds Business Liability Relief and Brownsfield by the Committee on Appropriations of the have been denied or restricted by the Con- Revitalization Act (Public Law 107–118) shall House of Representatives under section gress; be considered a public use for purposes of 302(b) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (4) proposes to use funds directed for a spe- eminent domain. exceeds the amount of proposed new budget cific activity by either the House or Senate SEC. 408. All Federal agencies and depart- authority is $0. Committees on Appropriations for a dif- ments that are funded under this Act shall AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. WATERS ferent purpose; issue a report to the House and Senate Com- Ms. WATERS. Mr. Chairman, I have (5) augments existing programs, projects, mittees on Appropriations on all sole-source or activities in excess of $5,000,000 or 10 per- an amendment at the desk. contracts by no later than July 30, 2015. Such The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- cent, whichever is less; report shall include the contractor, the (6) reduces existing programs, projects, or port the amendment. amount of the contract and the rationale for The Clerk read as follows: activities by $5,000,000 or 10 percent, which- using a sole-source contract. ever is less; or SEC. 409. None of the funds made available At the end of the bill (before the short (7) creates, reorganizes, or restructures a in this Act may be transferred to any depart- title), insert the following new section: SEC. 4 . None of the funds made avail- branch, division, office, bureau, board, com- ment, agency, or instrumentality of the ll able by this Act may be used to require the mission, agency, administration, or depart- United States Government, except pursuant relocation, or to carry out any required relo- ment different from the budget justifications to a transfer made by, or transfer authority cation, of any asset management positions of submitted to the Committees on Appropria- provided in, this Act or any other appropria- the Office of Multifamily Housing of the De- tions or the table accompanying the explana- tions Act. partment of Housing and Urban Development tory statement accompanying this Act, SEC. 410. No part of any appropriation con- whichever is more detailed, unless prior ap- tained in this Act shall be available to pay in existence as of the date of the enactment proval is received from the House and Senate the salary for any person filling a position, of this Act. Committees on Appropriations: Provided, other than a temporary position, formerly The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman That not later than 60 days after the date of held by an employee who has left to enter from California is recognized for 5 min- enactment of this Act, each agency funded the Armed Forces of the United States and utes. by this Act shall submit a report to the Com- has satisfactorily completed his or her pe- Ms. WATERS. Mr. Chairman, I offer mittees on Appropriations of the Senate and riod of active military or naval service, and an amendment that will continue to of the House of Representatives to establish has within 90 days after his or her release ensure that the Department of Housing the baseline for application of reprogram- from such service or from hospitalization and Urban Development’s Multifamily ming and transfer authorities for the current continuing after discharge for a period of not staff remains locally based, connected fiscal year: Provided further, That the report more than 1 year, made application for res- shall include: toration to his or her former position and to communities and on the ground to (A) a table for each appropriation with a has been certified by the Office of Personnel serve as the eyes and ears of law- separate column to display the prior year en- Management as still qualified to perform the makers. acted level, the President’s budget request, duties of his or her former position and has Specifically, this amendment would adjustments made by Congress, adjustments not been restored thereto. prohibit HUD from using any of the due to enacted rescissions, if appropriate, SEC. 411. No funds appropriated pursuant to funds appropriated by this bill for the and the fiscal year enacted level; this Act may be expended by an entity un- Multifamily Housing transformation (B) a delineation in the table for each ap- less the entity agrees that in expending the initiative, which is designed to relo- propriation and its respective prior year en- assistance the entity will comply with sec- acted level by object class and program, tions 2 through 4 of the Act of March 3, 1933 cate asset management staff and to re- project, and activity as detailed in the budg- (41 U.S.C. 10a-10c, popularly known as the structure HUD’s Multifamily field of- et appendix for the respective appropriation; ‘‘Buy American Act’’). fices nationwide. and SEC. 412. No funds appropriated or other- Mr. Chairman, this amendment (C) an identification of items of special wise made available under this Act shall be would effectively stop HUD from clos- congressional interest: Provided further, That made available to any person or entity that ing any of the offices where asset man- the amount appropriated or limited for sala- has been convicted of violating the Buy agement staff are currently located. ries and expenses for an agency shall be re- American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a-10c). When HUD announced its plans for a duced by $100,000 per day for each day after SEC. 413. None of the funds made available major restructuring of Multifamily in this Act may be used for first-class airline the required date that the report has not field offices nationwide, I was deeply been submitted to the Congress. accommodations in contravention of sec- SEC. 406. Except as otherwise specifically tions 301–10.122 and 301–10.123 of title 41, Code concerned. Under the plan, HUD will go provided by law, not to exceed 50 percent of of Federal Regulations. from 50 Multifamily offices down to 12, unobligated balances remaining available at SEC. 414. None of the funds made available with only five of them being designated the end of fiscal year 2015 from appropria- by this Act may be used to enter into a con- as ‘‘regional centers.’’ The short- tions made available for salaries and ex- tract, memorandum of understanding, or co- comings of this plan are not more obvi- penses for fiscal year 2015 in this Act, shall operative agreement with, make a grant to, ous than in my home district, where a remain available through September 30, 2016, or provide a loan or loan guarantee to any decision was made to relocate the Los corporation that was convicted of a felony for each such account for the purposes au- Angeles field office—one of the busiest thorized: Provided, That a request shall be criminal violation under any Federal law submitted to the House and Senate Commit- within the preceding 24 months, where the hubs in the country. If undeterred, this tees on Appropriations for approval prior to awarding agency is aware of the conviction, plan would close the Los Angeles of- the expenditure of such funds: Provided fur- unless the agency has considered suspension fice, uproot its entire staff, and relo- ther, That these requests shall be made in or debarment of the corporation and made a cate its operations to another regional

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However, Transportation to authorize a person— being used outside the United States (1) to operate an unmanned aircraft system after careful review, I remain skeptical airspace in a war zone. in the national airspace system for the pur- In my opinion, this is a road that we that HUD will be able to deliver on this pose, in whole or in part, of using the un- promise. I join advocates, industry manned aircraft system as a weapon or to should not travel. It is a classic exam- stakeholders and affected employees in deliver a weapon against a person or prop- ple of the oft-used quote by Benjamin expressing my continued, serious con- erty; or Franklin: ‘‘Those who would give up cern over the implications of this reor- (2) to manufacture, sell, or distribute an liberty to purchase safety may deserve ganization, and my concerns are nu- unmanned aircraft system, or a component neither liberty nor safety.’’ thereof, for use in the national airspace sys- It is an important provision, and I merous. tem as a weapon or to deliver a weapon First, HUD’s plan does not seem to encourage the chairman of the sub- against a person or property. committee to consider it to allow it to acknowledge the critical importance Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I re- come to a vote. and value of having staff who are living serve a point of order on the gentle- Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- and working in the communities they man’s amendment. ance of my time. are serving. There are significant dif- The Acting CHAIR. A point of order POINT OF ORDER ferences among local housing markets, is reserved. Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I make and an awareness of each region’s The gentleman from Texas is recog- a point of order against the amend- unique characteristics is essential to nized for 5 minutes. ment because it proposes to change ex- the work of the Multifamily Housing b 2130 isting law and constitutes legislation office. in an appropriation bill and, therefore, Second, reorganization would ad- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Chairman, this violates clause 2 of rule XXI. versely affect the delivery of services amendment is similar to one that I The rule states in pertinent part: by reducing the staff’s ability to effec- brought to the floor of the House 2 ‘‘An amendment to a general appro- tively respond to unique local concerns years ago. During that 2 years, there priation bill shall not be in order if and to remain connected to community has been a lot of discussion about the changing existing law.’’ leaders. Staff would have less inter- use of unmanned aircraft, commonly The amendment requires a new deter- action with owners and managers, and referred to as drones, in the U.S. na- mination. responsive walk-in assistance would be tional airspace. I ask for a ruling of the Chair. eliminated for thousands of people who The constitutional protections that The Acting CHAIR. Does any other rely on Multifamily offices. are important to so many of us can be Member wish to be heard on the point California was one of the hardest hit infringed upon without constant vigi- of order? States by the financial collapse, and lance to prevent abuse of such drones. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Chairman, I wish too many families suffered from the Until recently, it was believed that the to be heard on the point of order. subsequent wave of foreclosures. With use of drones in the United States air- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman our housing market still struggling to space was limited to surveillance. That from Texas is recognized. recover, we cannot afford to undercut is no longer the case. Mr. BURGESS. With all affection and what little progress we have made with To date, at least 17 police depart- reverence for the chairman of the sub- a radical overhaul of HUD’s infrastruc- ments and sheriffs’ offices across the committee, this issue has remained un- ture. country have filed certificates of au- resolved for the last 2 years. It was un- I, for one, am still struggling to un- thorization with the FAA to be able to resolved in the FAA reauthorization derstand how this plan will save money use a drone. Police chiefs and sheriffs that passed the House 2 years ago. It while also preserving the quality of in districts around the country have has been unresolved in rulemaking by services delivered, and I have yet to re- applied to the FAA for a certificate of the agency. This is an opportunity, through the ceive satisfactory answers from HUD authorization to use a drone in the na- limitation amendment in the appro- regarding my concerns. That is why I tional airspace. priations bill, to prevent the type of have been—and I remain—a vocal oppo- Some departments might be using activity that I described in the offering nent of HUD’s Multifamily trans- the drones for surveillance. However, memorandum. I think it is appropriate. formation in its entirety. Today, I am others have announced their intention I think the time is now for us to take urging HUD to more carefully consider to take the drones they are currently this action for the protection of our the details and full implications of its using and attach a weapons platform to citizens. plan. patrol their jurisdictions. Although this amendment only ad- The Acting CHAIR. Does any other Further, over the past few years, the Member wish to be heard on the point dresses some of my concerns and would Obama administration’s policy regard- of order? not stop the transformation alto- ing drones has been cryptic. For in- As the Chair ruled on June 27, 2012, gether, it would codify the agreement stance, it is still not clear whether the the amendment violates clause 2 of between HUD and appropriators to President believes that he has the au- rule XXI. The point of order is sus- keep asset management staff on site thority to kill an American citizen on tained. The amendment is not in order. and to leave all existing Multifamily American soil. This amendment would Mr. HORSFORD. Mr. Chairman, I offices open. Moreover, it reflects lan- put an end to that ambiguity. move to strike the last word. guage that just passed the Senate last This amendment does not affect the The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman week. For these reasons, I urge my col- use of armed drones in a war zone. from Nevada is recognized for 5 min- leagues on both sides of the aisle to Armed drones have been used with pre- utes. vote ‘‘aye’’ on this amendment. cision and success to seek out the Mr. HORSFORD. Mr. Chairman, this I yield back the balance of my time. enemy hiding in places where ground bill appropriates $40 million less to the The Acting CHAIR. The question is troops would have difficulty going. Community Development Block Grant on the amendment offered by the gen- But placing an unmanned drone over program in fiscal year 2015 than it did tlewoman from California (Ms. the skies of the United States is not last year. WATERS). only ill-advised, it flies in the face of I would have offered an amendment The amendment was agreed to. the sincerely-held constitutional pro- to maintain CDBG funding at last AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. BURGESS tections that we all hold dear. year’s levels, but we know there is in- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Chairman, I have This amendment would prevent the sufficient funding throughout this bill an amendment at the desk. Secretary of Transportation and the due to the budget caps.

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Only if the situation time when our roads are falling apart billion in local economies, creating rises to the level of an emergency and our bridges are deficient. jobs, supporting local businesses, im- would a HUD employee be able to send There are potholes in roads that are proving infrastructure, providing hous- someone to investigate the issue, endangering our families, endangering ing—including housing repairs and which would entail costly travel ex- our children, and yet we are spending home ownership assistance—and serv- penses on the taxpayers’ dime. these hard-earned tax dollars to plant ices to low-income veterans, seniors, It is also difficult to believe that, flowers and bushes along the road. We children, special-needs populations and under these circumstances, HUD would can’t afford luxuries like this anymore. working families. somehow still be able to deliver the It is time to spend our highway dol- The CDBG program grows local same quality of services that it cur- lars on our highways, make sure our economies and improves the quality of rently delivers today. roads are safe, make sure our bridges lives for low and moderate-income citi- HUD’s plan to completely overhaul are safe, make sure that those hard- the multifamily office is both ill-con- zens. earned tax dollars are used wisely. ceived and poorly timed, and that is Over the past 10 years, CDBG-related So that is why I am offering this sim- why I support the ranking member’s funding is estimated to have sustained ple amendment, and I would urge my amendment. I am pleased that this 400,000 jobs in local economies across colleagues to support my effort to body has adopted it, to ensure HUD’s the country. In 2012 alone, nearly 21,800 make sure our highway dollars are multifamily staff remains locally- permanent jobs were created or re- based and connected to communities spent where they need to be spent and tained using CDBG funds, and more who are on the ground. to make sure our money is spent wise- than 32.5 million people benefited from Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- ly. I urge my colleagues to support this CDBG-funded public facilities. ance of my time. amendment. The total amount appropriated to AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MRS. HARTZLER Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- CDBG has declined almost every year Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Chairman, I ance of my time. since 2000. When measured in inflation- have an amendment at the desk. Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I move adjusted constant dollars, total pro- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- to strike the last word. gram funding declined by 46.4 percent port the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman since fiscal year 2000. The Clerk read as follows: from Iowa is recognized for 5 minutes. The CDBG program is essential for At the end of the bill, before the short Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I reluc- the functioning of more than 1,200 cit- title, insert the following: tantly rise in opposition to the amend- ies and counties of all shapes and sizes SEC. ll. None of the funds made available ment. I very much understand where across the country, and there con- in this Act may be used to enforce section the gentlewoman is coming from with tinues to be an increased need for in- 319 of title 23, United States Code. the tremendous needs that we have vestment in job creation, essential The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman today in infrastructure, to have some services for vulnerable populations, from Missouri is recognized for 5 min- of this money being diverted to other and economic and infrastructure devel- utes. uses. I understand entirely. opment. Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Chairman, this This really is an authorizing issue if It is unfortunate that, due to an in- is a simple, straightforward amend- there ever was one. We appropriate ment to ensure highway dollars are sufficient allocation of funds for money in this bill. We don’t authorize spent wisely and are used for highways. projects throughout this bill, we must or set up the programs themselves. Specifically, it prohibits our limited make cuts to vital programs like That should be addressed in a reauthor- highway money from being used for CDBG. We need to stop these cuts to ization of the MAP–21 bill. highway beautification. our communities. The funds here, oftentimes, go to ero- Mr. Chairman, I would also like to We have over 65,000 bridges that are considered structurally deficient. We sion control. They preserve wetlands speak in favor of the amendment that and meet some environmental regula- was proposed by the ranking member, must ensure that our Federal highway dollars are spent improving our infra- tions that the States have to comply Ms. WATERS, in support of the Multi- with or the entities, government enti- family Housing Office, which contrib- structure. From 1992 to 2001, over $1.2 billion ties have to comply with. utes to the development and preserva- was spent on landscaping and scenic But the real big problem here is the tion of healthy neighborhoods and beautification, and these funds could fact that States may have contracts al- communities. A core part of its mission have been put towards ensuring our ready out there that they are obligated is to maintain and expand home owner- roadways and bridges are safe. to pay and, basically, what we are say- ship, rental housing, and health care It does not make sense for the hard- ing is we are not going to reimburse opportunities. working families in Missouri and all you, so the Federal Government, even In an effort to achieve cost savings, across this country to send in their though the States have the contracts HUD plans to consolidate 50 multi- money on April 15, every year, and to, in place, we are not going to do our family field offices organized into 17 perhaps, forego buying their child a part and help pay the bill, and that hubs into just 12 locations organized new coat or shoes or making a house really is where the problem is. into five regions. This would result in a payment so that they can pay their b 2145 severe loss of HUD’s local presence in taxes, just so that their tax dollars can communities throughout the United go to planting flowers alongside the We have an obligation, but we don’t States. road. have the money. Again, that is why This means that for constituents liv- Now, I am for a beautiful highways, this goes back to an authorizing issue ing in Las Vegas, the closest hub loca- like everybody else, but I think a pri- that needs to be looked at. I totally tion would be over 500 miles away, and vate solution is better. Why don’t we, agree with the gentlewoman, and I re- that hub would simultaneously be re- like we have adopt the highway sec- luctantly oppose the amendment. sponsible for 73 million people in 14 tions for picking up trash and making I yield back the balance of my time. States. Hundreds of HUD employees our roads pretty, why don’t we have Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. I move to would be forced to relocate, accept a adopt a corner for landscaping strike the last word. buyout, or take early retirement. This projects? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is drastic consolidation of HUD locations Why don’t we have local garden clubs recognized for 5 minutes. would compromise the quality of serv- adopt an intersection, or a Girl Scout Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair- ices that HUD’s multifamily office pro- troop or a Boy Scout troop? man, I am in agreement with Chairman vides. Why don’t we leave that up to local LATHAM that this is an authorizing It is, therefore, this reason that community leaders and individuals to issue, and it would cause great damage, would create a problem at a project plant those flowers? especially to those contracts that are

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The question was taken; and the Act- wanted to stop racial profiling. Nearly There is no evidence supporting high- ing Chair announced that the noes ap- half of the States participated in this er insurance requirements or that cov- peared to have it. program. erage levels result in the improved Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Chairman, I Unfortunately, it was not renewed in safety performance of a motor carrier. demand a recorded vote. 2009. My amendment seeks to prevent DOT’s own report argued that increas- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to citizens from being stopped, inves- ing minimum insurance levels is not clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- tigated, arrested, or detained based on the best way to meet the needs of cata- ceedings on the amendment offered by their physical appearance. strophic accident victims. the gentlewoman from Missouri will be Considering our country’s history My amendment would prohibit the postponed. and increasing diversity, we are late in Federal Motor Carrier Safety Adminis- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. NORTON barring profiling at the national level. tration from moving forward with a Ms. NORTON. I have an amendment At the very least, Federal taxpayers rulemaking action that would increase at the desk, Mr. Chairman. should not be compelled to subsidize the minimum financial liability insur- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- the unconstitutional practice of ance requirements for truck and bus port the amendment. profiling by law enforcement officials companies during the 2015 fiscal year. The Clerk read as follows: in the States. Please join me in support of this ef- At the end of the bill (before the short Mr. LATHAM. Will the gentlewoman fort to keep safe small business truck title), insert the following: and bus companies on the road. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available yield? by this Act may be used in contravention of Ms. NORTON. I yield to the gen- I yield back the balance of my time. the 5th or 14th Amendment to the Constitu- tleman from Iowa. Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Chair, I tion or title VI of the Civil Rights Act of Mr. LATHAM. We agree to the gen- move to strike the last word. 1964. tlewoman’s amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman Ms. NORTON. I yield back the bal- from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 from the District of Columbia is recog- ance of my time. minutes. nized for 5 minutes. The Acting CHAIR. The question is Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Chairman, I Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, in July, on the amendment offered by the gen- rise in opposition to this amendment. we will commemorate the 50th anniver- tlewoman from the District of Colum- I appreciate all of the courtesies sary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. bia (Ms. NORTON). from my good friend from Montana. I My amendment enforces section The amendment was agreed to. understand the motivations behind this amendment, but I must speak against 2000(d) of the act. It would require that AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. DAINES it because this amendment itself is a no funds would be available or used to Mr. DAINES. Mr. Chairman, I have threat to the safety of Americans on stop, investigate, detain, or arrest peo- an amendment at the desk. the roadway. ple on highways based on their phys- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- It is counter to the goal that we all ical appearance in violation of the port the amendment. share, of protecting and preserving So- Fifth and 14th Amendments and title The Clerk read as follows: VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. cial Security and Medicare, two vital At the end of the bill (before the short The Supreme Court, in Whren v. U.S., safety net programs in this country; title), insert the following: and, above all, it destroys account- has found that profiling based on phys- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available ical appearance on highways violates by this Act may be used to develop, issue, or ability in the safety rules in the truck- equal protection of the laws. Title VI implement regulations that increase levels ing industry. of the 1964 act enforces the 14th of minimum financial responsibility for Mr. Chairman, in 1980, Congress man- Amendment and applies to funding for transporting passengers or property as in ef- dated that commercial motor carriers all Federal agencies and departments. fect on January 1, 2014, under regulations carry a minimum of $750,000 in liability My amendment carries out this man- issued pursuant to sections 31138 and 31139 of coverage. This number has not been ad- title 49, United States Code. date in transportation funding as well. justed in more than 33 years. In present Federal guidance regarding the use of The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman dollars, simply adjusting for inflation race by Federal law enforcement agen- from Montana is recognized for 5 min- using a health care cost CPI, consumer cies finds that racial profiling is not utes. price index, would require changing the merely wrong, but is also ineffective. Mr. DAINES. Mr. Chairman, this $750,000 to $4.4 million. Not only Blacks and Hispanics are af- April, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety In fact, I have introduced, myself, fected, but many others in our country Administration announced that it H.R. 2730, the SAFE HAUL Act to do as well, given the increasing diversity would be moving forward with a rule- just that, simply to adjust for inflation of American society. making that would increase the over the 34 years that that $750,000 The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bu- amount of required liability coverage limit was in place. reau of Justice Statistics reports that for truck and bus companies. This past weekend, Mr. Chairman, Whites are stopped at a rate of 3.6 per- This comes despite findings by the Mr. James McNair, a talented come- cent, but Blacks at 9.5 percent and His- Department of Transportation that dian, died in New Jersey because of a panics at 8.8 percent, more than twice less than 0.2 percent of truck-involved tractor-trailer collision. Apparently, the rate of Whites. accidents have property and injury the tractor-trailer driver was awake The figures are roughly the same, re- damages that exceed the current min- for 24 hours, in violation of a myriad of gardless of region or State. In Min- imum liability coverage requirements, hours of service requirements in the nesota, for example, a statewide study which is $750,000. Federal Motor Carrier Safety regula- of racial profiling found that African Current proposals regarding the in- tions. Tracy Morgan, his associate, re- Americans, Hispanics, and Native surance increase call for minimum lev- mains in critical condition. American drivers were stopped and els to go up by more than 500 percent, To suggest that $750,000, with today’s searched far more often than Whites, and this would lead to a significant re- health care costs, is adequate to cover but contraband was found more fre- duction in insurance availability for this kind of tragedy is ridiculous. quently in cars where White drivers motor carriers, especially small busi- In fact, the truth is that, since 1980, had been stopped. nesses. The bottom line is this: the more than 100,000 people have died in In Texas, where disproportionate trial lawyers win, the small businesses tractor-trailer-related collisions. We stops and searches of African Ameri- lose. are not talking about cases where

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MAP–21 required the Federal Motor doesn’t take much time, we will accept Mr. Chairman, in contradistinction Carrier Safety Administration to re- the amendment. to the comments of my good friend view whether the minimum insurance Mr. DEFAZIO. I agree. And Mr. from Montana, a recent study con- requirements for trucks and buses were WESTMORELAND will also be brief. This ducted by the Trucking Alliance found sufficient. is extraordinarily important, and I that 42 percent of the value of settle- This would freeze insurance claims at thank the Chair for his indulgence and ments paid by trucking companies be- the current level. DOT is conducting a his support. tween 2005 and 2011 exceeded the min- rulemaking to further evaluate the ap- We, in the Open Skies Agreement imum insurance requirement of propriate level of the financial respon- with the EU, anticipated that some $750,000. sibility. We ought to let the process go countries might try and go forum shop- ping, that is—like the cruise line in- When you don’t adjust for inflation, forward. dustry—look for a nation that has less- you are not doing the simple math that I oppose the amendment and yield er laws regulating labor, safety, and is required, and to suggest that adjust- back the balance of my time. then also allow outsourcing. This ment for inflation is wrong somehow The Acting CHAIR. The question is would be a model for Norwegian—for seems quite silly. on the amendment offered by the gen- this airline, which does not fly to the So, Mr. Chairman, what we need to tleman from Montana (Mr. DAINES). United States, to incorporate in Ire- realize is that, when a truck is under- The question was taken; and the Act- land. They would then hire crews from insured, when a truck doesn’t have ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- Malaysia to fly planes based in Singa- enough insurance to cover the harm peared to have it. pore and hope to serve the United that it causes, who pays the difference? Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Chairman, I What happens when a truck doesn’t States with these crews. demand a recorded vote. This is the cruise line model. It is a have enough insurance to cover the The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to recipe for disaster. You shop around harm that it causes in medical bills, in clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- the world to find the least regulated, lost wages? ceedings on the amendment offered by least trained, and cheapest labor you Well, what happens is the U.S. tax- the gentleman from Montana will be can—as has happened with the cruise payer picks up the difference, the U.S. postponed. line industry—and in this case, in avia- taxpayer, paying into the Social Secu- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. DEFAZIO tion, it will both threaten consumers rity system, paying into the Medicare Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, I have and national security given the Civil system, the U.S. taxpayer picks up the an amendment at the desk. Reserve Air Fleet requirements of difference; and what ends up happening The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- aviation. is we get a form of corporate welfare, port the amendment. With that, I yield to the gentleman where trucking companies at fault for The Clerk read as follows: from Georgia (Mr. WESTMORELAND). accidents that kill, maim, and disable At the end of the bill (before the short Mr. WESTMORELAND. I thank the people, all of a sudden, don’t have to title), insert the following: gentleman for yielding. pick up the difference. It is the Amer- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Mr. Chair, a subsidiary of the Nor- ican taxpayer that picks up the dif- by this Act may be used to approve a new way-based Norwegian Air Shuttle, ference. foreign air carrier permit under sections NAS, Norwegian Air International, is In a day and age when we should be 41301 through 41305 of title 49, United States seeking to operate as an Irish airline Code, or exemption application under section doing everything and anything that we and plans to conduct overseas flights can to shore up Social Security and 40109 of that title of an air carrier already holding an air operators certificate issued by from Europe to the U.S. NAI has been Medicare, this is not a policy decision a country that is party to the U.S.–E.U.–Ice- granted an Irish Air Operator’s Certifi- that we want to be engaging in, pro- land–Norway Air Transport Agreement cate, but still has an application for a tecting trucking companies at fault for where such approval would contravene foreign air carrier permit pending with death-dealing accidents from account- United States law or Article 17 bis of the the U.S. DOT. ability for their actions. U.S.–E.U.–Iceland–Norway Air Transport It appears that the NAI plans for its So, Mr. Chairman, I do oppose this Agreement. pilots to work under individual em- amendment, and I yield back the bal- Mr. DEFAZIO (during the reading). ployment contracts that are governed ance of my time. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous con- by Singapore law that contains wages Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chair, I move to sent that we dispense with the reading and working conditions substantially strike the last word. of the amendment. inferior to those of NAS’s Norway- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection based pilots. These contracts will be from Iowa is recognized for 5 minutes. to the request of the gentleman from with a Singapore employment company Mr. LATHAM. I yield to the gen- Oregon? that will rent the pilots to NAI. Al- tleman from Montana. Mr. LATHAM. I object. though it seeks to become an Irish air- Mr. DAINES. Mr. Chair, just a re- The Acting CHAIR. Objection is line, it appears that NAI will not be op- minder that the DOT’s own study says heard. erating air transportation services that less than 0.2 percent of truck-in- The Clerk will read. from Ireland. This raises a question volved accidents have property and in- The Clerk continued to read. about how regulatory oversight of jury damages that exceed the current The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman NAI’s operations will be conducted. requirements. from Oregon is recognized for 5 min- The United States has the highest, The bottom line is this: let the small utes. most competitive airline industry in business owner decide what they want b 2200 the world, the safest regulations, and to insure above the already required so, I hope that we will adopt this DeFa- $750,000. This is one more regulation Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, these zio-Westmoreland amendment. that is going to benefit the trial law- limitation amendments often don’t go Mr. DEFAZIO. With that, I yield back yers at the expense of small businesses. to matters of national security. the balance of my time. Remember, again, what the DOT Mr. LATHAM. Will the gentleman Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I move said. Raising the minimum insurance yield? to strike the last word. levels is not the best way to meet the Mr. DEFAZIO. I yield to the gen- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman needs of catastrophic accident victims. tleman from Iowa. from Iowa is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. LATHAM. I yield back the bal- Mr. LATHAM. The reason I objected Mr. Chairman, I am going to accept ance of my time. is we weren’t sure as to what the the amendment, but I just want to

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I yield back the balance of my time. section grants to State and local gov- Let me offer my appreciation and thanks to Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair- ernments, which means that when Ranking Member PASTOR and to Chairman man, I move to strike the last word. local governments propose their LATHAM for their work on this legislation and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- projects, the Secretary has the author- long commitment and advocacy for sound do- tleman is recognized for 5 minutes. ity to go forward on them. mestic policy regarding our nations transpor- Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. I yield to Let me, for a moment, give some tation systems and provide for affordable safe the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFA- quotes from organizations that have housing to our nation’s citizens. ZIO). supported light rail and the economic Houston is the fourth most populous city in Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Chair, I thank the development of transportation. the country; but unlike other large cities, we gentleman for yielding. It is not so ob- One statement says that we simply have struggled to have an effective mass tran- vious with this administration. They cannot afford to have limitations on sit system. are desperate for the TPP, they are Federal funding or turn away money Over many decades Houston’s mass transit desperate for the trans-America free that can be utilized to make our region policy was to build more highways with more trade agreement, and we are very wor- a better place to live, work, and build lanes to carry more drivers to and from work. ried that they would think that dis- businesses. It is well documented that The city of Houston has changed course approving this application from Ireland economic development of transpor- and is now pursuing Mass transit options that representing Norway, who intends to tation projects guides the Nation. include light rail. operate a rent-an-airline, rent-a-crew Whether or not it is on the seaways, This decision to invest in light rail is strongly from Singapore, would somehow derail whether or not it is dams, whether it is supported by the increased use by their talks. So I don’t think it is obvi- highways, whether or not it is toll- Houstonians in the light rail service provided ous. This is sending a message to the ways, whether or not it involves other by previous transportation appropriations bills. White House that we are not going to modes of transportation, they are eco- The April 2014, Houston metropolitan transit let this happen. nomic engines. And it is important for Authority report on weekly ridership states that With that, I thank the gentleman. the local community to be the drivers 44,267 used Houston’s light rail Service rep- Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair- of that. resenting a 6,096 or 16% change in ridership man, I yield back the balance of my One statement says that the region in April of last year. time. will not be able to maintain its eco- This increase in light rail usage outpaced The Acting CHAIR. The question is nomic vitality without the ability to ridership of other forms of mass transit in the on the amendment offered by the gen- create and preserve infrastructure that city of Houston: metro bus had a 2.3% in- tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO). supports the movement of people and crease over April 2013; metro bus-local had a The amendment was agreed to. goods throughout our country. 1.3% increase over April 2013; and Metro bus- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON LEE So this amendment clearly speaks to Park and ride had a 8.0% increase over April Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Mr. the global aspect of the Secretary of 2013. Chairman, I have an amendment at the Transportation having the ability to On February 5, 2013, the Houston Chronicle desk. work with our local and State govern- reported on the congestion Houston drivers The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- ments. I would ask my colleagues to face under daily commute to and from work. port the amendment. emphasize in the support of this The article stated that Houston commuters The Clerk read as follows: amendment, to recognize that we are continue to enjoy some of the worst traffic At the end of the bill (before the short emphasizing the crucialness of the high delays in the country, according to the 2012 title), insert the following: transportation dollars to economic de- urban mobility report, Houston area drivers SEC. ll. None of the funds made available velopment. wasted more than two days a year, on aver- by this Act under the heading ‘‘Federal I would hope that this appropriations age, in traffic congestion, costing them each Transit Administration—Transit Formula bill, which is focused on Housing and $1,090 in lost time and fuel. Grants’’ may be used in contravention of sec- Urban Development in many ways, and Funds made available under this deal tion 5309 of title 49, United States Code. focused on Transportation, Housing should be available for the construction of the Ms. JACKSON LEE (during the read- and Urban Development as it serves University rail line and support of local govern- ing). I ask unanimous consent that the sometimes the poorest people, trans- ment decisions by the Houston Metropolitan reading be dispensed with. portation as it provides those same transit Authority and the city of Houston to ex- The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection people the opportunity to seek employ- pand rail service. to the request of the gentlewoman ment or reach places of employment— As elected officials and members of Con- from Texas? they should not be constrained. Fed- gress we should allow local governments to There was no objection. eral funding that is designated and pro- decide how they will spend transportation dol- The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman vided should not be constrained. lars made available under this appropriations from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. I would lastly make this point: that bill. Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Mr. when you go through the environ- The Acting CHAIR. The question is Chair, let me, first of all, thank Mr. mental process through NEPA and that on the amendment offered by the gen- LATHAM and Mr. PASTOR for their lead- process is completed, and it has all the tlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON ership on this important legislation t’s crossed and the i’s dotted and the LEE). and overall indicate that my amend- hearings are in, it is important that The amendment was agreed to. ment is important, but it restates a this authority that I just mentioned is AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. LOWENTHAL current law. In particular, what I think allowed to proceed. Again, I emphasize Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Chairman, I is important is that it emphasizes the the Secretary may make grants under have an amendment at the desk. nature of projects that create economic this section to State and local govern- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- development, particularly in the trans- ment authorities to assist in the fi- port the amendment. portation area. nancing of any number of transpor- The Clerk read as follows: It cites 5309, title 49, the Secretary tation projects. may make grants under this section to I ask my colleagues to support this Page 156, after line 10, insert the following: SEC. lll. Unobligated funds made avail- State and local government authorities amendment, and with that, I will yield able to a State in fiscal year 2010 for the to assist in financing, goes on to say back with the point that, again, this Interstate Maintenance Discretionary pro- new fixed guideway capital projects, meets the test of recognizing that im- gram under section 118(c) of title 23, United small start projects, including acquisi- portant cities across America have the States Code, as in effect on the day before

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Now, even if one agrees with the The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I re- questionable practice of government from Florida is recognized for 5 min- serve a point of order on the gentle- money being used to finance the build- utes. Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chair, this man’s amendment. ing of hotels, parks, arenas, and res- amendment is identical to other The Acting CHAIR. A point of order taurants, it is absurd that the govern- amendments that have been inserted is reserved. ment grants are also being used to by voice vote into every appropriations The gentleman from California is repay such loans when the projects fail. recognized for 5 minutes. bill that has been considered under an This practice encourages cronyism and open rule in this Congress. Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Chairman, economic distortion while throwing after speaking with the majority com- My amendment would expand the list away taxpayer money on projects that of parties with whom the Federal Gov- mittee staff, and in deference to the couldn’t survive on their own with pri- wishes of the Chair, I want to be clear ernment is prohibited from contracting vate funding. because of serious misconduct on the that I will be withdrawing this amend- Now, my amendment simply bars the ment at the conclusion of my control part of those contractors. It is my hope use of grant money from the Depart- that this amendment will remain non- of time. ment of Housing and Urban Develop- controversial as it has always been, In fiscal year 2010, a number of trans- ment from being used to pay back and again passed unanimously by the portation projects, including critical loans from the same agency. This com- House. seismic safety projects, received appro- monsense amendment will ensure that I yield back the balance of my time. priations from Congress but were un- taxpayer money isn’t used to bail out The Acting CHAIR. The question is able to receive the funding due to an developers or local governments when on the amendment offered by the gen- incorrect account designation in the they make poor investment decisions— tleman from Florida (Mr. GRAYSON). appropriations act. According to the especially when these bad investments The amendment was agreed to. Department of Transportation, the were made using taxpayer-funded loans AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GOSAR funds remain unobligated but inacces- to begin with. And I would note that an Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I have an sible due to the congressional error in identical amendment to the one I am amendment at the desk. the account designation. offering now was offered in the U.S. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- Mr. Chair, crucial transportation Senate by Senator TOM COBURN in Oc- port the amendment. projects needed to ensure public safety tober 2011, and it passed that body 73– The Clerk read as follows: that were intended to be funded by 26. At the end of the bill (before the short Congress have been left without fund- Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- title), insert the following: ing due to technical errors. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available ance of my time. by this Act may be used by the Department My amendment would ensure that The Acting CHAIR. The question is of Housing and Urban Development to retain those unobligated funds currently on the amendment offered by the gen- any legal counsel who is not an employee of stuck in limbo would be made available tleman from Florida (Mr. DESANTIS). such Department or the Department of Jus- for the surface transportation program The amendment was agreed to. tice. projects. This shouldn’t be controver- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman b 2215 sial. There is already language in the from Arizona is recognized for 5 min- underlying bill before us that does AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GRAYSON utes. something very similar. It transfers Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, I have Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I rise unobligated funds appropriated in pre- an amendment at the desk. today to offer a simple amendment vious years from one transportation The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- that will save taxpayers money and program to another. port the amendment. prevent HUD from hiring outside coun- I hope that, moving forward, the gen- The Clerk read as follows: sel. This wasteful practice has been tleman from Iowa will work with us to At the end of the bill (before the short utilized by the agency in the past to correct these accounting errors that title), insert the following: conceal questionable operations, stifle have left crucial transportation SEC.l. None of the funds made available in inspector general investigations, and projects without funding. this Act may be used to enter into a contract limit overall transparency. Mr. Chair, I ask unanimous consent with any offeror or any of its principals if Mr. Chairman, a recent report com- to withdraw the amendment. the offeror certifies, as required by the Fed- missioned by Inspector General David The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection eral Acquisition Regulation, that the offeror Montoya revealed that the Philadel- or any of its principals— phia Housing Authority paid more than to the request of the gentleman from (1) within a three-year period preceding California? this offer has been convicted of or had a civil $30 million for outside legal services There was no objection. judgment rendered against it for: commis- from April 2007 through August 2010. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. DESANTIS sion of fraud or a criminal offense in connec- That is nearly $10 million a year in outside legal fees for one public hous- Mr. DESANTIS. Mr. Chairman, I have tion with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or an amendment at the desk. performing a public (Federal, State, or local) ing authority in this country. contract or subcontract; violation of Federal The inspector general report stated: The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- or State antitrust statutes relating to the Alarmingly, the Public Housing Authority port the amendment. submission of offers; or commission of em- could not adequately support $4.5 million The Clerk read as follows: bezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsifica- that it paid to outside attorneys during that At the end of the bill (before the short tion or destruction of records, making false period, virtually the entire limited amount title), insert the following: statements, tax evasion, violating Federal we reviewed, raising questions about the pro- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available criminal tax laws, or receiving stolen prop- priety of the remaining $26 million in pay- under title II of this Act may be used to erty; or ments that we did not review. In addition, repay any loan made, guaranteed, or insured (2) are presently indicted for, or otherwise the Public Housing Authority made unrea- by the Department of Housing and Urban De- criminally or civilly charged by a govern- sonable and unnecessary payments of $1.1 velopment. mental entity with, commission of any of million to outside attorneys to obstruct the The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1); or progress of HUD Office of Inspector General (3) within a three-year period preceding audits. The Public Housing Authority also from Florida is recognized for 5 min- this offer, has been notified of any delin- allowed an apparent conflict of interest situ- utes. quent Federal taxes in an amount that ex- ation to exist when it entered into a con- Mr. DESANTIS. Mr. Speaker, my ceeds $3,000 for which the liability remains tract with a law firm that employed the son amendment prohibits the Department unsatisfied. of its board chairman.

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While not every public housing au- limit the employees of HUD, and it The amendment was agreed to. thority commits this type of abuse— would do nothing to the PHA employ- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GOSAR and to be fair, some are responsible ees. PHA employees are not HUD em- Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I have an stewards of the taxpayer dollar—the ployees; and all you are doing is lim- amendment at the desk. bottom line is this is shameful and an iting funding to HUD employees, so it The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- unnecessary expenditure of taxpayer would have no effect as far as the port the amendment. money. It is inexcusable and must not PHAs. The Clerk read as follows: continue. I yield back the balance of my time. At the end of the bill (before the short The bill we are discussing here today Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair- title), insert the following: provides nearly $100 million for the sole man, I move to strike the last word. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available purpose of funding HUD’s Office of Gen- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is by this Act may be used to implement, ad- eral Counsel. recognized for 5 minutes. minister, or enforce the proposed rule enti- tled ‘‘Affirmatively Furthering Fair Hous- As stated in the committee’s report Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. I agree with on the bill: ing’’, published by the Department of Hous- the chairman’s interpretation of the ing and Urban Development in the Federal It is the responsibility of the Office of Gen- amendment because public authorities Register on July 19, 2013 (78 Fed. Reg. 43710; eral Counsel to provide legal opinions, ad- have their own employees which they Docket No. FR–5173–P–01). vice, and services with respect to all pro- grams and activities, and to provide counsel hire and are not HUD employees. They The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman and assistance to the development of the De- receive money from HUD in grants, but from Arizona is recognized for 5 min- partment’s programs and policies. that does not make the public author- utes. In addition to having their own coun- ity employees HUD employees. And as Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I rise sel, HUD also has access to attorneys I understand the amendment as read today to offer an amendment intended within the Department of Justice. and explained, this amendment would to prevent yet another costly over- There is no logical reason HUD should only affect HUD and its employees, and reach by the Federal Government into be spending millions of dollars a year it is too broad. It would not meet what the jurisdiction of local towns and on outside counsel. The inspector gen- the inspector general was trying to do communities. eral agrees and has previously stated: in trying to limit public authorities HUD has proposed a new regulation, We have been concerned for some time from hiring outside counsel. So I rise titled Affirmatively Furthering Fair about the extent to which some to public in opposition to the amendment. Housing, which would grant the De- housing authorities use outside legal coun- I yield back the balance of my time. partment authority to dictate local sel. The Acting CHAIR. The question is zoning requirements in any community I appreciate the inspector general for on the amendment offered by the gen- across the country that applies for a bringing forward this wasteful and tleman from Arizona (Mr. GOSAR). Community Development Block Grant. fraudulent practice to the attention of The question was taken; and the Act- According to reports, in 2012, this Congress. I ask my colleagues to recog- ing Chair announced that the noes ap- rule would have negatively impacted nize the inspector general’s rec- peared to have it. more than 1,200 municipalities ommendations and support this com- Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I demand throughout the country. A trial run of monsense amendment. a recorded vote. the rule already took place in New I thank the chairman and ranking The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to York. It failed miserably, and a local member for their continued work on clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- county was forced to reject $12 million the committee. ceedings on the amendment offered by in funds that would have benefited the I yield back the balance of my time. the gentleman from Arizona will be community due to the impractical and Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I move postponed. unrealistic requirements associated to strike the last word. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GARAMENDI with compliance. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Chairman, I The county had intended to use a from Iowa is recognized for 5 minutes. large portion of the block grant funds Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I rise have an amendment at the desk. to establish public housing for individ- in opposition to the amendment. I un- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- uals in need. Clearly, this flawed pro- derstand the gentleman’s concern, but port the amendment. posal by HUD will increase local taxes, this can have some unintended con- The Clerk read as follows: depress property values, and cause fur- sequences. But the main reason is that At the end of the bill (before the short ther harm to impoverished commu- unfortunately this would not affect the title), insert the following: SEC. ll. None of the funds made available nities that are actually in need of these public housing authorities at all. This by this Act may be used to develop or imple- funds. would affect HUD employees. Public ment any rule to modify the criteria relating These new burdensome zoning rules housing authorities are not HUD em- to citizenship that are applied in deter- being imposed by HUD bureaucrats on ployees. So this amendment, and I wish mining whether a person is eligible to be an localities would be derived from the gentleman and I could have worked operator (including a ship manager or agent) tracked residential data based on citi- together on this, but it does nothing to of a vessel in the National Defense Reserve zens’ race, sex, religion, and other fed- the public housing authorities because Fleet. erally protected demographics. it does not prohibit them from hiring The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Multiple watchdog groups have outside legal, and that is unfortunate. from California is recognized for 5 min- We have been saying for years and utes. raised serious and valid concerns about years and years to the authorizers that Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Chairman, the HUD’s proposal. Americans for Limited these are issues they need to address, United States Government maintains a Government President Nathan Mehrens and they haven’t been able to do it. Un- series of ships that are standby, avail- wrote me in support of this amendment fortunately, we get in an appropriation able to the Navy to be used in our na- and stated: bill and end up with a lot of these tional defense. Historically, these ships We call on every Member of the House to issues. But again, the main reason to have been crewed, owned, and operated support Representative GOSAR’s amendment to defund HUD’s scheme to redraw zoning oppose it is because it does nothing to by American citizens. maps in any locality that accepts any part of the public housing authorities. They There may be an attempt underway the $3.5 billion a year in Community Devel- would still be able to continue their to change that to allow these ships to opment Block Grants from the Federal Gov- practices as they are. be crewed, owned, and operated by for- ernment.

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The rule provides more data to is submitting their plan and an appli- At a time when the Supreme Court is local communities to comply with the cation to HUD for consideration. That roundly rejecting racial quotas as unconsti- Fair Housing Act and carry out their is also incredibly difficult. For in- tutional, there is no place for wasting tax- duties under the Fair Housing Act. stance, one portion of the application payer dollars on social engineering that will The rule does not change the statu- which would simply be meant to ap- never withstand judicial scrutiny. tory obligations of communities. It pease HUD’s quixotic standards of uto- Housing discrimination based on race has does not create social engineering, but been illegal since the 1960s, and people pian society may open up the applicant should be allowed to choose for themselves rather asks for a more comprehensive municipality for lawsuits from the left where they live without D.C. bureaucrats na- report. The Fair Housing Act has been and right. tionalizing zoning decisions for political rea- law for the past 45 years, and this rule Then HUD is charged with evaluating sons. does not change that law. This rule these applications to determine wheth- Representative GOSAR deserves the thanks simply provides communities with er or not to award the grant. What of all Americans for his courage in taking on more data to comply with their exist- exact criteria will HUD use to make this backdoor attempt to federalize our most ing duties under the law. basic living decisions. these determinations? Might it be pos- Americans for Limited Government I support fair housing, and I oppose sible that HUD will deny grant monies strongly supports Gosar’s amendment to the amendment, and I yield back the to applicants based on HUD’s opinion defund racial quotas in local zoning deci- balance of my time. that the zoning plan did not do enough Mr. FLEMING. Mr. Chair, I move to sions. to integrate racial or religious clus- I sincerely appreciate the strong sup- strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman ters? The mere idea that HUD will be port of this respected watchdog group. making such approvals or denials based I completely agree that this misguided from Louisiana is recognized for 5 min- utes. even partially on these factors is proposal by HUD is a clear infringe- counterintuitive and runs contrary to ment by the Federal Government on Mr. FLEMING. Mr. Chair, I yield to the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. American values. municipalities. HUD is essentially cre- Imagine a denial letter from HUD on ating a thinly veiled set of rules and GOSAR). Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chair, I appreciate one of these applications. It will read regulations by which these commu- one of two basic ways: nities must conform or face losing out the gentleman’s point and his advocacy for the Fair Housing Act. The first scenario is: Dear Commu- on billions of dollars in grant money. nity A, your block grant application What has been so wrong with the As I mentioned, I abhor racial dis- crimination, but to my knowledge, has been denied because your plan did process thus far? Are there a plethora not integrate people of different races, of examples of discriminatory applica- there is no widespread examples of these block grants being used for dis- ethnicities, or religions into one area. tions of these grants? Couldn’t the Fed- That would likely lead to an imme- eral Government simply deny further criminatory practices. Has the Community Development diate lawsuit in which the court would moneys to those grantees proved to Block Grant system thus far been such uphold the municipality’s case. have engaged in discrimination? The second scenario would be a American citizens and communities a failure to warrant this rule? My con- cerns are numerous, but I will outline lengthy and wordy denial which is should be free to choose where they vague enough so that HUD does not would like to live and not be subject to the main two. First and foremost, this is a major open itself up to a lawsuit, but also so Federal neighborhood engineering at violation of federalism. The Federal vague that the applicant will likely the behest of an overreaching central Government has a long history of in- never know how to correctly plan and government. apply for one of these grants. Further, the Federal Government fringing upon states’ rights and the We see there are two separate and must not hold hostage what are tradi- Tenth Amendment. This rule seeks to distinct avenues by which major law- tionally grant moneys to improve com- go even further and puts the Federal suits could fly and constitutional chal- munities based on its quixotic ideas of Government down into the municipal lenges arise. Both the Federal Govern- what it believes every community planning process. This overreach is dis- ment and the local government would should resemble. Local zoning deci- turbing and unfortunately all too com- be setting themselves up for failure. sions have traditionally been and mon in the Obama administration. Second, it really opens up a Pan- If these issues arise and court chal- should always be made by local com- dora’s box of problems related to un- lenges ensue, we have seen the recent munities, not bureaucrats in Wash- constitutional practices. The govern- patterns from the U.S. Supreme Court ington, D.C. ment is essentially using this rule as a on issues of racial quotas and attempts b 2230 thinly veiled attempt to implement at racial diversity. Again, the solution I ask my colleagues to support this some sort of social justice. is looking for a problem. The mere no- commonsense amendment because it But this rule leaves a lot to interpre- tion that the Federal Government keeps the Federal Government from re- tation, not only at the Federal level, must step in and tamper with the most organizing communities to a fantas- but at the local level. It is not difficult local of politics to integrate people of tical standard. to imagine lawsuits flying in both di- various races, economic statuses, I ask my colleagues to support this rections if this rule is finalized. ethnicities, and religious backgrounds amendment because its aim is to treat For instance, HUD is trying to lay is offensive to me and many of my con- municipalities and individual citizens out a framework by which it wishes to stituents. as capable and intelligent rather than see these grant monies used to better Mr. FLEMING. I yield back the bal- disenfranchised, divided, and coddled integrate societies, a solution which ance of my time. groups in need of protection from a seems to be in search of a problem. In The Acting CHAIR. The question is problem that does not exist. doing so, HUD places a large burden on on the amendment offered by the gen- As always, I thank the chairman and communities to write plans and grant tleman from Arizona (Mr. GOSAR). ranking member for their continued applications which necessitate uncon- The question was taken; and the Act- work on the committee, and with that, stitutional and prejudicial practices. ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- I yield back the balance of my time. Jim Crow is dead, and the free market peared to have it. Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair, I and local policies have driven decisions Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word. such as community planning for years demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman now. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to from Arizona is recognized for 5 min- How does a community make plans clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- utes. to enact these types of social justice ceedings on the amendment offered by

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This technology has im- The Clerk read as follows: from Louisiana is recognized for 5 min- proved ridership, taken vehicles off the At the end of the bill (before the short utes. title), insert the following: road, reducing our carbon footprint. Mr. FLEMING. Mr. Chairman, I rise SEC. ll. None of the funds made available There are other projects in my district to offer an amendment to the Trans- by this Act may be used to administer the that could receive TIGER funding portation-HUD appropriations bill that National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis- should we adequately fund it. will prohibit the purchase of auto- tration’s National Roadside Survey. The Coachella Valley Association of mated license plate readers that can The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Governments has developed a CV Link record and indefinitely store innocent from Arizona is recognized for 5 min- project to connect eight cities in the Americans’ whereabouts as they drive utes. Coachella Valley, with a new alternate by. Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chair, I rise to offer transportation route to the busiest cor- In the wake of the revelations about an amendment to save taxpayers ridor in our valley. A TIGER award NSA data collection, Americans are money, to protect the civil liberties paired with local investment would be now learning that police cars and traf- and privacy of my constituents in ac- enough to make it a reality. The fic cameras are similarly accumulating cordance with the Fourth Amendment, project would create 690 jobs and po- a picture of their lives. In many States, and to champion efforts of local law en- tentially generate $147 billion in eco- there is no policy for how long the gov- forcement and those advocacy groups nomic benefits through 2035 from ernment may store the data, and so it which work hand-in-hand to curb citi- sources such as increased tourism, re- is being retained indefinitely. zens from driving under the influence. duced vehicle emissions, improved Just like phone metadata, this geo- My amendment is simple. It seeks to health conditions, and new jobs. location data with time stamps can be prohibit funds from being used to ad- Mr. Chairman, this is why it is essen- used to reconstruct intimate details of minister the National Highway Traffic tial that we do not cut successful grant our lives, who we visit, where we wor- Safety Administration’s National programs like TIGER, especially as our ship, from whom we seek counseling, Roadside Survey. This ‘‘survey’’ looks economy continues to recover and un- and how we might legally and legiti- like and acts like a police checkpoint employment rates remain high. Ulti- mately protest the actions of our own and uses uniformed officers to pull cars mately, this is just part of the lack of government. over. funding for transportation infrastruc- This language expands upon the pro- Mr. LATHAM. Will the gentleman ture’s story. hibitions already adopted under pre- yield? Within a few short months, the high- vious MAP–21 reauthorizations pre- Mr. GOSAR. I yield to the gentleman way trust fund, which is responsible for venting Federal funds from being used from Iowa. the vast majority of Federal transpor- to purchase cameras for purposes of Mr. LATHAM. We would be more tation funding, will run out of money. traffic law enforcement. Despite this than happy to accept the amendment This will bring hundreds of transpor- prohibition, transportation grants can in the interest of time if we could move tation projects across the Nation to a still currently be used to purchase grinding halt, eliminate the thousands on. cameras that collect and store license Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chair, I yield back of jobs they support, and jeopardize our plate data even when no crime has been economic recovery. the balance of my time. committed. As Representatives, it is our respon- The Acting CHAIR. The question is Certain highway safety grants within sibility to put aside our differences and on the amendment offered by the gen- this bill can be used to purchase traffic work together to find a pragmatic, fis- monitoring systems that we see along tleman from Arizona (Mr. GOSAR). cally sound solution to fix the highway The amendment was agreed to. highways. This amendment would not trust fund. Our communities in our dis- Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Chair, I move to strike stop the purchase of such traffic moni- tricts are depending on us to dem- the last word. toring cameras. It would only prohibit onstrate leadership to help them re- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman cameras that have the ability and the build roads and bridges and operate from California is recognized for 5 min- purpose of capturing and indefinitely public transit lines that take people to utes. storing the license plate information of work, to their doctor’s appointments, Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Chairman, our Nation innocent Americans. to grocery stores and, ultimately, keep Citizens of each State should have is in the midst of a transportation and our economy moving forward. the opportunity to decide the question, infrastructure crisis. In California We must serve the people we rep- but citizens of one State who oppose alone, we have over 2,500 structurally resent by doing our jobs to find a bipar- this policy should not subsidize such deficient bridges in dire need of repair. tisan solution that addresses a high- monitoring in other States. This Current investments into transpor- way trust fund crisis so critical infra- amendment does not stop States from tation infrastructure are barely able to structure projects in my district and purchasing these cameras on their own. cover our Nation’s most pressing needs, across the country are not ignored. I Each State should have an open and and critical projects in my district are look forward to working with Chair- fair debate in their legislatures about the foundation of our growing econ- man SHUSTER and Ranking Member what their citizens are comfortable omy. That is why in 2009 Congress cre- RAHALL of the Transportation and In- with. This amendment gives States and ated the Transportation Investment frastructure Committee to get this local governments a 1-year pause on Generating Economic Recovery grant done. I encourage all my colleagues to purchasing these cameras until Con- program, known as TIGER. TIGER put aside partisanship and problem- gress can deal with the issue more grants have successfully funded solve this critical issue. fully. projects to revitalize and expand infra- I want to thank Chairman LATHAM Therefore, I ask the support of all in structure across the country. and Ranking Member PASTOR for your this amendment, and I yield back the A grant under the American Recov- great service. Thank you so much. balance of my time. ery and Reinvestment Act was to pro- Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chair, I move to vide roughly 50 percent of the funding ance of my time. strike the last word. needed to upgrade the SunLine Transit AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FLEMING The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Agency’s operations management sys- Mr. FLEMING. Mr. Chair, I have from Iowa is recognized for 5 minutes. tem in my district. These upgrades al- amendment at the desk. Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I cer- lowed SunLine to integrate vehicle lo- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- tainly understand the issue the gen- cation technology, scheduling systems, port the amendment. tleman is trying to get at.

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Mr. Chairman, I any use, in essence, because of the pos- an amendment at the desk. don’t intend to take 5 minutes, but this sibility it might capture a license plate The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- issue is rather important. port the amendment. somewhere. In the long history of the United It simply will also have a lot of wide The Clerk read as follows: States Navy, we have always built our unanticipated operational impacts At the end of the bill (before the short ships in America. The Ready Reserve across all of the programs in this bill. title), insert the following: Fleet is part of our national defense There could be a prohibition on pur- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available system. It provides ships that are nec- chases of aircraft control surveillance in this Act may be used to make bonus essary for the hauling of cargo that are awards to contractors for work on projects technologies at the FAA, an unin- always ready and available for the that are behind schedule or over budget. tended ban on cameras used for safety military to move its equipment—men, purposes at airports and air traffic con- Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I re- supplies, women—wherever they may trol facilities. serve a point of order on the gentle- need to go across the oceans. man’s amendment. The prohibition could prevent Fed- That reserve fleet is going to need to eral and State motor carrier inspectors The Acting CHAIR. A point of order be recapitalized and replaced over the is reserved. from using camera-based technology to next several years. The question before screen vehicles for compliance with The gentleman from Florida is recog- us is whether that fleet and those new nized for 5 minutes. safety regulations. ships will be built in America or in The broad nature of this prohibition Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, this is China or Japan or Korea. a simple good government provision. It will negatively affect key research pro- This amendment would simply re- gram studies and crash investigations says that when a contractor goes over quire that they be built in America, as budget or is behind schedule the con- for the National Highway Traffic Safe- they have in the past. ty Administration. tractor should not be rewarded for With that, I yield back the balance of that. None of the funds made available The prohibition could undermine rev- my time. enue collection systems on several in this act may be used to pay for POINT OF ORDER bonus awards to contractors who work large toll-funded routes who take pic- Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I make tures of a license plate—and that is on projects that are behind schedule or a point of order against the amend- over budget. how they charge—and put Federal ment because it proposes to change ex- loans at risk of default not having that The provision that we are talking isting law and constitutes legislation about here appears in the Senate means of collecting those revenues. in an appropriation bill and, therefore, At HUD, the prohibition, being as Transportation, Housing Appropria- violates clause 2 of rule XXI. tions bill that was reported out of the broad as it is, could prevent housing The rule states in pertinent part: authorities from purchasing or oper- committee in the Senate last week. It ‘‘An amendment to a general appro- should appear in our bill and it should ating security systems that are critical priation bill shall not be in order if to the health and safety of the resi- be signed into law. changing existing law.’’ Nothing in this amendment places a dents in the public housing and the The amendment imposes additional blanket ban on bonuses to contractors. surrounding communities. duties. What this amendment does, however, is I totally understand the gentleman’s I ask for a ruling from the Chair. point, but there are some ramifications The Acting CHAIR. Does any other to demonstrate that Congress expects here. I think that maybe we could tai- Member wish to be heard on the point Federal projects to be delivered on lor it better, working on it together in of order? time and on budget. the future, but at this point I would Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Chairman, I We have heard so many words over have to oppose the amendment, and I wish to be heard on the point of order. the years in this Chamber about waste, would urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman fraud, and abuse. This simple amend- I yield back the balance of my time. from California is recognized. ment accurately cracks down on those The Acting CHAIR. The question is Mr. GARAMENDI. The point of order examples of waste, fraud, and abuse on the amendment offered by the gen- issue has been rather flexible, as we that arise and prevents taxpayer tleman from Louisiana (Mr. FLEMING). have seen in previous appropriation money from being squandered. If The question was taken; and the Act- bills that have been on this floor. When projects are not delivered on time and ing Chair announced that the noes ap- the majority wants to change the law, on budget, this amendment simply en- peared to have it. it seems as though a point of order sures that bad contractors are not re- Mr. FLEMING. Mr. Chairman, I de- isn’t appropriate. But when someone warded extra for that poor perform- mand a recorded vote. else wants to address a crucial national ance. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to issue, such as making sure our ship- With regard to the terms that are clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- yards have the work and our Navy and used, the term ‘‘bonus award’’ refers to ceedings on the amendment offered by the Ready Reserve Fleet is American the Federal acquisition regulation, the gentleman from Louisiana will be built, then I suppose a point of order title 48 of the Code of Federal Regula- postponed. seems to have some further power. tions, subpart 16.4, having to do with AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GARAMENDI Therefore, I don’t think a point of incentive contracts. That term is de- Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Chairman, I order is appropriate. fined in that provision. have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. Does any other With regard to the term ‘‘work on The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- Member wish to be heard on the point projects,’’ that simply refers to the port the amendment. of order? contractor’s contract. The Clerk read as follows: The Chair is prepared to rule on the With regard to the term ‘‘behind At the end of the bill (before the short point of order raised by the gentleman schedule,’’ that refers to the time of title), insert the following: from California. delivery. That is a provision that is in SEC. ll. None of the funds made available The Chair finds that this amendment every contract in FAR 52.211–8 or FAR by this Act may be used for recapitalization includes language requiring a new de- 52.211–9. The regulations specifically of the Ready Reserve Force of the National Defense Reserve Fleet except in a manner termination of whether certain actions provide for time of delivery with a de- consistent with chapter 83 of title 41, United are consistent with a provision of law livery schedule, and that is the term States Code (popularly referred to as the not otherwise applicable to these ac- that is used in the regulation, and also ‘‘Buy American Act’’). tions. in the contract itself. Those provisions

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The Federal Acquisition Regula- is something the government does Specifically, the amendment would tions proscribes a specific form for that every day; therefore, there is no addi- require each contracting official to de- purpose in 48 C.F.R. 53, and that is tional legislating that is involved here. termine whether any aspect of a Standard Form 33. In Box 22 of Stand- I respectfully submit that this is not project is behind schedule or over budg- ard Form 33 is the contract award legislating. This is not asking the gov- et, especially if multiple agencies have amount. If the contractor goes over ernment to do anything in addition to entered into separate contracts on the budget, the contract has exceeded the what the government already is re- same project. amount that appears in FAR 52.3 of 33 quired to do. It is simply prohibiting a Absent a showing that this deter- in the award amount box, in Box 20. waste of expenditure, a waste of funds, mination is already required by law, The provision refers to cost reimburse- and that is exactly a primary purpose the Chair is constrained to find that ment awards and it refers to time and of these appropriation bills. the amendment violates clause 2 of material awards. If the goes over budg- The Acting CHAIR. Does any other rule XXI. et on a firm fixed price award, the con- Member wish to be heard on the point The point of order is sustained, and tractor bears that expense. If the con- of order? the amendment is not in order. tractor goes over budget on a time and Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I wish AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GARAMENDI materials award or a cost reimburse- to speak on the point of order. Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Chairman, I ment award and then seeks a bonus on The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman have an amendment at the desk. top of that from the government, then from Iowa is recognized. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- that is what we are prohibiting here. Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, the ra- port the amendment. These are terms that are well recog- tionale for the point of order is The Clerk read as follows: nized in the world of Federal con- projects can be broad in scope, both in At the end of the bill, before the short tracting. This provision accurately tar- terms of the purpose of the project and title, insert the following: gets overpayment to contractors, extra the number and types of contractors SEC. 417. None of the funds made available payment to contractors, bonus pay- involved. by this Act and administered by the Depart- ment to contractors, when they have For an agency to determine whether ment of Transportation may be used on a gone behind schedule or they are over a specific bonus can be awarded, this transportation project unless all contracts budget. amendment would require the agency carried out within the scope of the applicable to also determine whether the project National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 I submit that the Senate was wise to finding, determination, or decision are Buy include this in its bill. We should do as a whole is over budget or behind America compliant. If the Secretary finds the same. schedule, not simply the part of the that such a requirement is not in the public I ask my colleagues respectfully for project pertaining to the agency interest, this requirement can be waived, but their support. awarding the bonus. only if the designation is justified and made I yield back the balance of my time. So I, again, would insist on my point available for public comment 30 days before POINT OF ORDER of order. the waiver takes effect. The Acting CHAIR. Does any other Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I make b 2300 a point of order against the amend- Member wish to be heard on the point ment because it proposes to change ex- of order? Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I re- isting law and constitutes legislation Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, I wish serve a point of order on the gentle- in an appropriation bill and, therefore, to be heard to respond to the last com- man’s amendment. violates clause 2 of rule XXI. ment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order The rule states in pertinent part: The Acting CHAIR. The Chair will is reserved. ‘‘An amendment to a general appro- hear further argument from the gen- The gentleman from California is priation bill shall not be in order if tleman from Florida. recognized for 5 minutes. changing existing law.’’ Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, re- Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Chairman, I The amendment imposes additional sponding to the last point, respectfully, understand the point of order. We are duties. again, these are contract terms that going to be facing that with my other I ask for a ruling from the Chair. are defined in the contract itself. six amendments, but I would like to The Acting CHAIR. Does any other The gentleman has a point that the speak to this issue and also to the oth- Member wish to be heard on the point term ‘‘project’’ is one that could be ers at the same time, and I will drop of order? taken to refer to something other than the other amendments. Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, I wish a contract if we were not talking about Yesterday, I had the pleasure of driv- to be heard on the point of order. Federal contracting. Here we are talk- ing across San Francisco Bay on the The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman ing about Federal contracts only, so brandnew east San Francisco Bay from Florida is recognized. the term ‘‘project’’ refers to what the Bridge, a multibillion-dollar project. Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, it is contractor is working on. The steel of that project in its main simply not the case that this is legis- There is no ambiguity here. Either section was built in China. It was fab- lating. It is simply not the case this the contract is on schedule or it is off ricated in China. The Chinese steel imposes any additional duties. schedule. Either the contract is over company built a new steel mill, the As I indicated a few moments ago, budget or it is on budget or it is under most advanced in the world. There the terms that are in this provision are budget. There is simply no ambiguity were 3,000 Chinese jobs and zero Amer- terms that are ascertainable from involved here. ican jobs. every single government contract that If we were legislating, then I would The way they are able to get around is awarded. Every single government see the gentleman’s point, but in this the Buy American provisions is that contract that is awarded by the Fed- particular case we are not. Therefore, I the State of California segmented the eral Government is done so through respectfully request that the point of multibillion-dollar project into 20 dif- Standard Form 33. That lists the order be overruled and we be allowed to ferent pieces, therefore avoiding the amount of the contract award. proceed to a vote. Buy America provisions on this crucial Every single government contract The Acting CHAIR. Does any other center span of that bridge. This amend- that is awarded that has a delivery Member wish to be heard on the point ment would prohibit that from ever schedule—and not every one does—but of order? happening again. every one that has a delivery schedule The Chair is prepared to rule on the The other amendments speak to the has a delivery schedule in the form of point of order raised by the gentleman $50 billion that is going to be spent by a provision in FAR 52.211–8 or 52.211–9. from Iowa. this bill and would require, in various

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:34 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00108 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H09JN4.REC H09JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5183 ways, that that money be spent here in The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- drafted to specifically limit it to exist- America on American-made goods, port the amendment. ing free lanes. American steel, American products, The Clerk read as follows: All of the contract work that is being and on American workers. At the end of the bill (before the short done in central Florida, and in fact We ought to buy in America. We title), insert the following: around the country at this point, would ought to make this other national pol- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available not be affected by this amendment be- icy. We ought never have another Bay in this Act may be used to authorize, ap- cause it applies to only existing free Bridge. We ought to do what we did in prove, or implement a toll on existing free lanes. the American Recovery Act that re- lanes on any segment of Interstate 4 in the My question to the gentleman from State of Florida. quired that some $800 million for Am- Iowa is, Did the gentleman realize that trak locomotives be spent on 100 per- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman the amendment had been modified be- cent American-made. Indeed, Siemens, from Florida is recognized for 5 min- fore the gentleman opposed the amend- a German company, has established a utes. ment? manufacturing plant in Sacramento to Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, this The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Arizona controls the time. manufacture those locomotives. amendment would prohibit any funds Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair- One of the other amendments I will appropriated by this bill from being man, I yield to the gentleman from not be taking up tonight deals specifi- used for the purpose of establishing a toll on any existing free lane of Inter- Iowa (Mr. LATHAM). cally with the rolling stock for public Mr. LATHAM. I thank the gentleman transportation, that it, too, be Amer- state 4 in the State of Florida. I–4, as we call it back home, is the from Arizona for yielding. ican-made and that we increase the Yes, we were aware of it. We have most traveled road in the central Flor- percentage of American content from been advised by the DOT of the rami- ida region. Thousands of my constitu- 60 percent to 100 percent. fications of this amendment in the re- ents, each day, commute to and from This is American taxpayer money. vised form. That is why I rise in oppo- work using the road. To use their hard- That money ought to be spent in Amer- sition. It is DOT’s concerns we are rais- ica. American taxpayers should de- earned tax dollars to implement a new ing. mand it. The Members of Congress fee on our commutes just seems wrong Mr. GRAYSON. I thank the gen- should demand that their taxpayers’ to me, and that is why I am offering tleman for the clarification. money be spent on American-made this amendment. Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair- equipment, goods, and services. This is I don’t think Floridians should be man, I yield back the balance of my part of the Make It In America agenda. treated any differently in this bill time. It is most specific here at this time, than, frankly, Texans are on pages 31 The Acting CHAIR. The question is as we are about to, in the next day, and 32 of this bill. on the amendment offered by the gen- spend $50 billion of American taxpayer My constituents would like to keep tleman from Florida (Mr. GRAYSON). money. Are we going to spend it on their freeway free, and I don’t blame The amendment was rejected. American-made equipment, American them, particularly when ground has AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GRAYSON goods and services? Or are they going been broken on new toll lanes that will Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, I have to be coming from China or somewhere run right down the middle of I–4. an amendment at the desk. else in the world? Local authorities are free to build The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- The question is very straightforward new lanes and expressways, as is the port the amendment. for all of us. Unfortunately, because of Federal Government, and provide for The Clerk read as follows: the point of order that will be raised on construction as they see fit, but I am At the end of the bill (before the short this and the other six amendments, we here to make sure that the existing title), insert the following: SEC. ll. None of the funds made available will not have a chance tonight, tomor- free lanes on I–4 remain untolled. by this Act may be used to provide a per-pas- row, and perhaps in the days ahead, to I urge support for this amendment. senger subsidy in excess of $250 under the Es- really do something for America in re- After all, a toll is very much like a tax, sential Air Service program. building our manufacturing sector by as my colleagues on the other side of Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I re- requiring that our taxpayer money be the aisle should recognize. serve a point of order on the gentle- spent on American-made goods, serv- I yield back the balance of my time. man’s amendment. ices, and on American workers. Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I move The Acting CHAIR. A point of order With that, I yield back the balance of to strike the last word. is reserved. my time. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman The gentleman from Florida is recog- POINT OF ORDER from Iowa is recognized for 5 minutes. nized for 5 minutes. Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I make Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I rise Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, the a point of order against the amend- in opposition to the amendment. There Essential Air Service program, or EAS, ment because it proposes to change ex- are multiple toll finance projects along is an expensive government handout. It isting law and constitutes legislation the I–4 corridor that could potentially is, in effect, welfare for airplanes. Page 9 of this bill states that, under in an appropriation bill and, therefore, be disrupted by this prohibition. the EAS, the per-passenger subsidy for violates clause 2 of rule XXI. Further, this prohibition could un- flights that would otherwise not exist The rule states in pertinent part: dermine the creditworthiness of pend- ‘‘An amendment to a general appro- ing applications for Federal loans to to rural communities, excluding Ha- waii and Alaska, is capped at $500 per priation bill shall not be in order if support critical projects along I–4. This route crosses multiple Members’ passenger. That is simply too high. changing existing law.’’ I don’t see any reason why we should The amendment requires a new deter- districts, and it is not clear what effect be paying people $500 to fly from com- mination. it may have on future I–4 projects. munities like Muscles Shoals, not when I ask for a ruling from the Chair. Therefore, I must urge a ‘‘no’’ vote this Congress is cutting food aid pro- The Acting CHAIR. The Chair finds on the amendment, and I yield back grams and development block grants to that this amendment includes language the balance of my time. communities. requiring a new determination of com- Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair- I think this is a very poor use of tax- pliance with a law not otherwise appli- man, I move to strike the last word. payer funds. It is an example of the cable. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is waste, fraud, and abuse that we con- The amendment, therefore, con- recognized for 5 minutes. stantly decry. stitutes legislation in violation of Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Chair- My amendment would reduce the $500 clause 2 of rule XXI. man, I yield to the gentleman from per passenger subsidy allowed under The point of order is sustained, and Florida (Mr. GRAYSON). the EAS to a still very high $250 be- the amendment is not in order. Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chair, this cause $500 per passenger is simply out- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GRAYSON amendment was originally drafted to rageous. Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, I have apply to both new and existing lanes. If passengers don’t want to fly those an amendment at the desk. This amendment was redrawn and re- aviation routes, then those subsidies

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I understand the need for rural serv- mittee, having had under consideration 5875. A letter from the Acting Under Sec- ices for necessary aspects of life like the bill (H.R. 4745) making appropria- retary, Department of Defense, transmitting Postal Service, telephones, and even tions for the Departments of Transpor- a letter regarding the report on the payment the Internet, but I cannot understand tation, and Housing and Urban Devel- of a Foreign Language Skill Proficiency the need to subsidize regular airline Bonus to members of precommissioning pro- opment, and related agencies for the grams; to the Committee on Armed Services. flights that would otherwise not exist fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, 5876. A letter from the Chair, Board of Gov- to the tune of $500 per passenger. and for other purposes, had come to no ernors of the Federal Reserve System, trans- Many of these flights fly empty. resolution thereon. mitting the 100th Annual Report for Cal- Many have only one or two or three endar Year 2013; to the Committee on Finan- f passengers on them on a large airplane. cial Services. They exist only because the govern- LEAVE OF ABSENCE 5877. A letter from the Acting Chief Coun- sel, FEMA, Department of Homeland Secu- ment is paying the bill. We are taxing By unanimous consent, leave of ab- people to subsidize other people’s air- rity, transmitting the Department’s final sence was granted to: rule — Final Flood Elevation Determina- fare. Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois (at the tions (West Baton Rouge Parish, LA, et al.) The bill before us today would cut request of Ms. PELOSI) for today. [Docket: ID FEMA-2014-0002] received May funding for transit starts by 13 percent, 13, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to TIGER grants by 80 percent, public f the Committee on Financial Services. housing modernization by 5 percent, BILLS PRESENTED TO THE 5878. A letter from the Acting Chief Coun- and the home program for 30 percent, PRESIDENT sel, FEMA, Department of Homeland Secu- among other things. Under these cir- rity, transmitting the Department’s final cumstances, I cannot stand here in Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, rule — Suspension of Community Eligibility good conscience and allow a subsidy reported that on June 3, 2014, she pre- (Norfolk County, MA, et al.) [Docket ID: sented to the President of the United FEMA-2014-0002] [Internal Agency Docket like this to continue. No.: FEMA-8331] received May 13, 2014, pursu- I offer this amendment today because States, for his approval, the following bills: ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee it is more important to put a roof over on Financial Services. the heads of the poor in this housing H.R. 3080. To provide for improvements to 5879. A letter from the Chairman and Presi- bill and to make sure that people have the rivers and harbors of the United States, dent, Export-Import Bank, transmitting a a means to gets to work and to get to to provide for the conservation and develop- report on transactions involving U.S. exports ment of water and related resources, and for to LATAM Airlines Group S.A of Santiago, their families and their loved ones in other purposes. this transportation bill, than it is to Chile pursuant to Section 2(b)(3) of the Ex- H.R. 1726. To award a Congressional Gold port-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended; to hand out corporate welfare to United Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known the Committee on Financial Services. Airlines. as the Borinqueneers. 5880. A letter from the Assistant General I yield back the balance of my time. f Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and En- POINT OF ORDER ergy Efficiency, Department of Energy, Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I make ADJOURNMENT transmitting the Department’s final rule — a point of order against the amend- Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Speaker, I move Energy Conservation for Certain Industrial Equipment: Alternative Efficiency Deter- ment because it proposes to change ex- that the House do now adjourn. isting law and constitutes legislation mination Methods and Test Procedures for The motion was agreed to; accord- Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers [Dock- in an appropriation bill and, therefore, ingly (at 11 o’clock and 15 minutes et No.: EERE-2011-BT-TP-0024] (RIN: 1904- violates clause 2 of rule XXI. p.m.), under its previous order, the AC46) received May 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 The rule states in pertinent part: House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- ‘‘An amendment to a general appro- day, June 10, 2014, at 10 a.m. for morn- ergy and Commerce. priation bill shall not be in order if ing-hour debate. 5881. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- changing existing law.’’ ment of Health and Human Services, trans- The amendment requires a new deter- f mitting the 2013 National Healthcare Quality mination with respect to the calcula- Report and the 2013 National Healthcare Dis- EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, parities Report; to the Committee on Energy tion of a per-passenger subsidy. ETC. I ask for a ruling from the Chair. and Commerce. The Acting CHAIR. Does any other Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive 5882. A letter from the Director, Defense communications were taken from the Security Cooperation Agnecy, transmitting Member wish to be heard on this point Transmittal No. 14-13, Notice of Proposed of order? Speaker’s table and referred as follows: Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance, Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chair, this very 5871. A letter from the Associate Adminis- pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Ex- same bill limits this subsidy to $500 per trator, Department of Agriculture, transmit- port Control Act, as amended; to the Com- passenger. Earlier on in this bill, that ting the Department’s final rule — Soybean mittee on Foreign Affairs. is a determination that this bill re- Promotion, Research, and Consumer Infor- 5883. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- quires to be made. I am simply chang- mation Program: Amendment of Procedures ment of Commerce, transmitting the peri- and Notification of Request for Referendum ing that figure from $500 to $250. It is, odic report on the National Emergency [Docket No.: AMS-LPS-13-0066] received May Caused by the Lapse of the Export Adminis- shall I say, unwarranted. 15, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to tration Act of 1979 for August 26, 2013 — Feb- To say that that is expecting any the Committee on Agriculture. ruary 25, 2014; to the Committee on Foreign new law, enacting anything new, it is 5872. A letter from the Associate Adminis- Affairs. simply modifying another provision in trator, Department of Agriculture, transmit- 5884. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- this specific act. ting the Department’s final rule — Milk in visor, Office of Treaty Affairs, Department of The Acting CHAIR. The Chair finds the Appalachian and Southeast Marketing State, transmitting a report prepared by the that this amendment includes language Areas; Order Amending the Orders [Doc. No.: Department of State concerning inter- requiring a new determination. AMS-DA-09-0001; AO-388-A17 and AO-366-A46; national agreements other than treaties en- The amendment, therefore, con- DA-05-06-A] received May 15, 2014, pursuant tered into by the United States to be trans- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on stitutes legislation in violation of mitted to the Congress within the sixty-day Agriculture. period specified in the Case-Zablocki Act; to clause 2 of rule XXI. 5873. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The point of order is sustained, and Special Operations and Low Intensity Con- 5885. A letter from the Chairman, National the amendment is not in order. flict, Department of Defense, transmitting Credit Union Administration, transmitting Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I move the Department’s report on National Guard the Administration’s semi-annual report on that the Committee do now rise. Counterdrug Schools Activities, pursuant to the activities of the Inspector General for

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October 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014, pursu- Mr. DAINES, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. TERRY, Mr. GUTH- ant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act), section THORNBERRY, Mr. WILSON of South RIE, Mr. KLINE, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and Carolina, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. Texas, and Mr. DESANTIS): Government Reform. LANCE, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. COT- H.R. 4813. A bill to nullify certain rules of 5886. A letter from the Director, Office of TON, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, the Environmental Protection Agency relat- Regulatory Affairs & Collaborative Action, Mr. AMASH, Mr. HARPER, Mrs. MILLER ing to greenhouse gas emissions from exist- Department of the Interior, transmitting the of Michigan, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. BAR- ing, new, and modified or reconstructed elec- Department’s final rule — Indian Child Wel- ROW of Georgia, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. tric utility generating units; to the Com- fare Act; Change of Address (RIN: 1076-AF21) CUELLAR, Mr. MICA, Mr. O’ROURKE, mittee on Energy and Commerce. received May 8, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee, Mr. MUR- By Mr. MARINO (for himself and Mr. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural PHY of Pennsylvania, Ms. BROWNLEY LEWIS): Resources. of California, Mr. OWENS, Mr. GIBBS, H.R. 4814. A bill to improve the under- 5887. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Mrs. BLACK, Mr. GIBSON, Mr. CREN- standing of, and promote access to treat- Administrator for Regulatory Programs, SHAW, Mr. FORBES, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. ment for, chronic kidney disease, and for NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric COLE, Mr. GRIMM, Mr. BARTON, Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on Energy Administration, transmitting the Adminis- SMITH of Texas, Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. and Commerce, and in addition to the Com- tration’s final rule — Pacific Halibut Fish- TIBERI, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, mittee on Ways and Means, for a period to be eries; Catch Sharing Plan [Docket No.: Mr. CALVERT, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. REED, subsequently determined by the Speaker, in 131213999-4281-02] (RIN: 0648-BD82) received Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. KLINE, Ms. each case for consideration of such provi- May 13, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. BORDALLO, Mr. HUDSON, Mr. COSTA, sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Mr. SMITH of Missouri, Mr. SABLAN, committee concerned. Resources. Mr. WEBSTER of Florida, Mr. SAM By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: 5888. A letter from the Director of Commu- JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, H.R. 4815. A bill to amend the Elementary nications and Legislative Affairs, Equal Em- Mr. ROTHFUS, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to pro- ployment Opportunity Commission, trans- POSEY, Mr. JOYCE, Mr. WOMACK, Mr. vide career education pathways in manufac- mitting the Commission’s final rule — Ad- BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. MCINTYRE, turing; to the Committee on Education and justing the Penalty for Violation of Notice Mr. ROYCE, Mr. NUGENT, Mr. HECK of the Workforce. Posting Requirements (RIN: 3046-AA95) re- Nevada, Ms. KUSTER, Mr. GRIFFIN of By Mr. HONDA (for himself, Mr. GRI- ceived May 15, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Arkansas, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. JALVA, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. HIG- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judici- BRIDENSTINE, Mr. GERLACH, Mr. GINS, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. CONYERS, ary. DENHAM, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, and Mr. Mr. KEATING, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Ms. 5889. A letter from the Chief, Trade and POMPEO): LEE of California, and Mr. WELCH): Commercial Regulations Branch, Depart- H.R. 4810. A bill to direct the Secretary of H.R. 4816. A bill to establish in the Depart- ment of Homeland Security, transmitting Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts for ment of Veterans Affairs a national center the Department’s final rule — United States- the provision of hospital care and medical for the diagnosis, treatment, and research of Panama Trade Promotion Agreement services at non-Department of Veterans Af- health conditions of the descendants of vet- [USCBP-2013-0040] (RIN: 1515-AD93) received fairs facilities for Department of Veterans erans exposed to toxic substances during May 15, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Affairs patients with extended waiting times service in the Armed Forces, to provide cer- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and for appointments at Department facilities, tain services to those descendants, to estab- Means. and for other purposes; to the Committee on lish an advisory board on exposure to toxic 5890. A letter from the Chief, Publications Veterans’ Affairs. substances, and for other purposes; to the and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue By Mr. STUTZMAN: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and in addi- Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule H.R. 4811. A bill to provide for a notice and tion to the Committee on Armed Services, — Revenue Procedure: Procedures for Auto- comment period before the Bureau of Con- for a period to be subsequently determined sumer Financial Protection issues guidance, matic Change in Method of Accounting for by the Speaker, in each case for consider- and for other purposes; to the Committee on Sales-Based Royalties and Sales-Based Ven- ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- Financial Services. dor Chargebacks (Rev. Proc. 2014-33) received risdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. RICHMOND (for himself, Mr. May 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. By Ms. KELLY of Illinois: HUDSON, and Mr. PALAZZO): H.R. 4817. A bill to allow postal patrons to 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and H.R. 4812. A bill to amend title 49, United contribute to funding for gang prevention Means. States Code, to require the Administrator of programs through the voluntary purchase of f the Transportation Security Administration certain specially issued postage stamps; to to establish a process for providing expedited the Committee on Oversight and Govern- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS and dignified passenger screening services ment Reform, and in addition to the Com- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public for veterans traveling to visit war memorials mittee on the Judiciary, for a period to be bills and resolutions of the following built and dedicated to honor their service, subsequently determined by the Speaker, in and for other purposes; to the Committee on each case for consideration of such provi- titles were introduced and severally re- Homeland Security. ferred, as follows: sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the By Mr. MCKINLEY (for himself, Mr. committee concerned. By Mr. CAMPBELL: RAHALL, Mr. DUNCAN of South Caro- By Mr. MURPHY of Florida (for him- H.R. 4809. A bill to reauthorize the Defense lina, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. COTTON, Mr. self and Mr. CRAMER): Production Act, to improve the Defense Pro- CRAMER, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illi- H.R. 4818. A bill to amend title 10, United duction Act Committee, and for other pur- nois, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. TIBERI, States Code, to codify the Military Spouse poses; to the Committee on Financial Serv- Mr. HALL, Mr. HUELSKAMP, Mr. Career Advancement Account program con- ices. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. BARR, Mr. BILI- ducted by the Department of Defense to as- By Mr. MILLER of Florida (for himself, RAKIS, Mr. FLEMING, Mr. HARPER, Mr. sist spouses of members of the Armed Forces Mr. MCCARTHY of California, Mr. JONES, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. SALMON, serving on active duty to pursue educational LAMBORN, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. ROE of Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. POMPEO, Mr. opportunities and career training, to ensure Tennessee, Mr. FLORES, Mr. RUNYAN, NEUGEBAUER, Mr. ROE of Tennessee, that such educational opportunities and Mr. BENISHEK, Mr. HUELSKAMP, Mr. Mr. OLSON, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. training are available to all military COFFMAN, Mr. WENSTRUP, Mr. COOK, GRIFFIN of Arkansas, Mr. NUGENT, spouses, and for other purposes; to the Com- Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. JOLLY, Mrs. Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. MILLER of Florida, mittee on Armed Services. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. BARBER, Mr. BARR, Mr. MASSIE, Mrs. MCMORRIS ROD- By Mr. MURPHY of Florida (for him- Mr. BURGESS, Mr. CASSIDY, Mr. GERS, Mr. RIBBLE, Mr. CARTER, Mr. self and Mr. CHABOT): CRAMER, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. CULBER- JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. YOHO, Mr. CAS- H.R. 4819. A bill to direct the Secretary of SON, Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, Mr. SIDY, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. STOCKMAN, Mr. the Treasury to develop and submit class life HASTINGS of Washington, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. WOMACK, Mr. FINCHER, recommendations for depreciable assets; to HUIZENGA of Michigan, Mr. JOHNSON Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. ROKITA, Mr. the Committee on Ways and Means. of Ohio, Mr. LATTA, Mr. NUNNELEE, NUNNELEE, Mr. BRIDENSTINE, Mr. By Ms. NORTON: Mr. MCKINLEY, Mrs. MCMORRIS ROD- MCCLINTOCK, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. PITTS, H.R. 4820. A bill to amend the Public GERS, Mr. RIBBLE, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. Health Service Act to provide for a national Mr. RUIZ, Mr. SALMON, Mr. DAVID CRAWFORD, Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. program to conduct and support activities SCOTT of Georgia, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. COLLINS of New York, Mr. STIVERS, toward the goal of significantly reducing the STOCKMAN, Mr. SOUTHERLAND, Mr. Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, number of cases of overweight and obesity UPTON, Mr. VALADAO, Mr. VELA, Mr. Mr. COOK, Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee, among individuals in the United States; to WHITFIELD, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Mr. Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. LATTA, Mrs. the Committee on Energy and Commerce. MICHAUD, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, NOEM, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, By Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois (for Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. NUNES, Mr. RIGELL, Mr. WOODALL, Mr. SMITH of Texas, himself and Mr. ENGEL):

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Res. 116 ist Republic of Vietnam Concerning Peaceful lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Uses of Nuclear Energy transmitted on May The Constitutional authority for this bill lation pursuant to the following: 8, 2014; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. stems from Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of Article I, section 8 of the Constitution By Mr. STOCKMAN: the United States Constitution. f H. Res. 612. A resolution expressing the By Mr. MCKINLEY sense of the House of Representatives that H.R. 4813 ADDITIONAL SPONSORS TO PUBLIC Congress has the power to enact this legis- the Government of Mexico should forthwith BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS repatriate Sgt. Andrew Paul Tahmooressi lation pursuant to the following: from Mexican prison(s) and expressing the According to Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors sense of the House of Representatives that of the Constitution: The Congress shall have were added to public bills and resolu- the President of the United States should power to enact this legislation to make all tions, as follows: laws which shall be necessary and proper for take actions to impose sanctions on Mexico H.R. 6: Mr. KLINE. until such time as Sgt. Tahmooressi is re- carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- H.R. 36: Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. DESJARLAIS, and leased; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Mrs. BLACK. By Mrs. WAGNER (for herself and Mr. stitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer H.R. 279: Mrs. NEGRETE MCLEOD and Mr. CLAY): KILMER. H. Res. 613. A resolution commemorating thereof. By Mr. MARINO H.R. 318: Ms. EDWARDS. the centennial of Webster University; to the H.R. 322: Mr. WALBERG. Committee on Education and the Workforce. H.R. 4814 Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 375: Ms. LEE of California. f lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 401: Mr. LANCE and Ms. BROWNLEY of Article I, Section 8: ‘‘To Make all Laws California. PRIVATE BILLS AND which shall be necessary and proper for car- H.R. 411: Mr. DEFAZIO and Mr. RESOLUTIONS rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, MCALLISTER. Under clause 3 of rule XII, and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- H.R. 485: Mr. SABLAN. Mr. COTTON introduced a bill (H.R. tion in the Government of the United States H.R. 543: Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. RUPPERS- 4821) for the relief of Meriam Yahya or in any Department or Officer thereof.’’ BERGER, and Mr. DOYLE. Ibrahim, Martin Wani, and Maya By Ms. BROWNLEY of California H.R. 594: Mr. DEUTCH and Mr. RAHALL. Wani; which was referred to the Com- H.R. 4815 H.R. 679: Mr. HARPER. mittee on the Judiciary. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 715: Mr. CONNOLLY. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 789: Ms. LEE of California. f Article I, Section 8 H.R. 808: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY By Mr. HONDA H.R. 847: Mr. SIRES. H.R. 4816 STATEMENT H.R. 920: Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 929: Ms. LEE of California. Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 958: Ms. SCHWARTZ. the Rules of the House of Representa- Article I of the United States Constitution H.R. 962: Mr. COHEN, Mr. HIMES, and Mr. tives, the following statements are sub- By Ms. KELLY of Illinois POLIS. H.R. 4817 H.R. 997: Mr. ROE of Tennessee and Mr. mitted regarding the specific powers Congress has the power to enact this legis- granted to Congress in the Constitu- PETRI. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1020: Mr. WILLIAMS and Mr. HARPER. tion to enact the accompanying bill or U.S. Const., Art. I, Sec. 8, cl. 3 (‘‘The Con- H.R. 1070: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. joint resolution. gress shall have Power . . . To regulate Com- H.R. 1091: Mr. ROE of Tennessee. By Mr. CAMPBELL merce with foreign Nations, and among the H.R. 1240: Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. H.R. 4809 several States, and with Indian tribes [.]’’). H.R. 1249: Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. U.S. Const., Art. I, Sec. 8, cl. 7 (‘‘The Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1250: Mr. CHAFFETZ and Mr. RODNEY gress shall have Power . . . To establish post lation pursuant to the following: DAVIS of Illinois. Offices and post Roads[.]’’). The sources of constitutional authority for H.R. 1274: Mr. COHEN. U.S. Const., Art. I, Sec. 8, cl. 18 (‘‘The Con- this bill are as follows: H.R. 1317: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. gress shall have Power . . . To make all Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1: ‘‘The Con- H.R. 1354: Mr. SCHWEIKERT. Laws which shall be necessary and proper for gress shall have Power To lay and collect H.R. 1418: Ms. LEE of California. carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay H.R. 1419: Ms. LEE of California. ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- the Debts and provide for the common H.R. 1428: Mr. BARLETTA and Mr. RUPPERS- stitution in the Government of the United Defence and general Welfare of the United BERGER States, or in any Department or Officer States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises H.R. 1429: Mr. SCHIFF. thereof[.]’’). shall be uniform throughout the United H.R. 1494: Mr. PERRY. By Mr. MURPHY of Florida States;’’ H.R. 1507: Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. H.R. 4818 Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 (the Com- H.R. 1563: Mr. WOMACK, Mr. COOPER, and Congress has the power to enact this legis- merce Clause): ‘‘The Congress shall have Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. lation pursuant to the following: Power . . . To regulate Commerce with for- Congress has the power to enact this bill is H.R. 1597: Ms. BROWN of Florida. eign Nations, and among the several States, enacted pursuant to Article I Section 8 of H.R. 1666: Mrs. DAVIS of California. and with the Indian Tribes;’’ the Constitution of the United States. H.R. 1728: Mr. MCDERMOTT. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 (the Nec- By Mr. MURPHY of Florida H.R. 1826: Mr. SCALISE. essary and Proper Clause): ‘‘The Congress H.R. 4819 H.R. 1837: Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mrs. MCCARTHY shall have Power . . . To make all Laws Congress has the power to enact this legis- of New York, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. TONKO, and which shall be necessary and proper for car- lation pursuant to the following: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, This bill is enacted pursuant to Article 1 H.R. 1852: Mr. MEEKS. and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- Section 8 Clause 3 of the United States Con- H.R. 1975: Mr. DELANEY, Mr. LYNCH, and tion in the Government of the United States, stitution, which states that the Congress Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mex- or in any Department or Officer thereof.’’ shall have Power To regulate Commerce ico. By Mr. MILLER of Florida with foreign Nations, and among the several H.R. 2001: Ms. MOORE and Mr. CONYERS. H.R. 4810 States, and with the Indian Tribes. H.R. 2086: Mr. QUIGLEY. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. NORTON H.R. 2116: Ms. SHEA-PORTER. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4820 H.R. 2117: Mr. RANGEL. Clauses 12, 13, 14, and 18 of Section 8 of Ar- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2192: Mr. SCALISE. ticle 1 of the United States Constitution. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2324: Ms. LOFGREN. By Mr. STUTZMAN Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2342: Ms. DELAURO. H.R. 4811 lation pursuant to the following: clause 3 of H.R. 2377: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Congress has the power to enact this legis- section 8 of article I of the Constitution. H.R. 2453: Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. COTTON MEADOWS, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. H.R. 4821 Mr. RENACCI, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. Constitution which gives Congress the au- Congress has the power to enact this legis- JOYCE, Mr. OWENS, Ms. GABBARD, and Mr. thority to regulate commerce with foreign lation pursuant to the following: KLINE.

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H.R. 2499: Mr. CONNOLLY. H.R. 4446: Mr. RANGEL. H. Res. 532: Mr. ENYART. H.R. 2529: Mr. POLIS. H.R. 4450: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, H. Res. 587: Mr. GRAYSON, Mr. CICILLINE, H.R. 2536: Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. MCKINLEY, and Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. SHERMAN, and Mr. DEUTCH. H.R. 2663: Mr. TERRY. H.R. 4510: Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New Mex- H. Res. 600: Mr. ROYCE, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. H.R. 2727: Mr. MCINTYRE. ico, Mr. KILMER, Mr. JOYCE, Mr. MULVANEY, MARINO, Mr. MESSER, and Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. H.R. 2750: Mr. SCHNEIDER. and Mr. LUCAS. H. Res. 606: Mr. HOLT, Ms. MOORE, Mr. H.R. 2772: Ms. MENG. H.R. 4574: Mr. CLAY, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. MEEKS, Ms. DELBENE, and Ms. LORETTA SAN- H.R. 2827: Mr. O’ROURKE. GARAMENDI, Mr. SIRES, Ms. DELBENE, and CHEZ of California. H.R. 2835: Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. WELCH. H. Res. 608: Mr. ROYCE. H.R. 2852: Mr. ENYART. H.R. 4577: Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mr. TONKO, H. Res. 610: Mr. CLAY. H.R. 2918: Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. and Mr. HINOJOSA. H. Res. 611: Ms. ESTY. H.R. 2921: Mr. MAFFEI. H.R. 4578: Ms. TITUS, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. f H.R. 2959: Mr. GUTHRIE. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. CAPU- H.R. 2994: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. ANO, Mr. MORAN, and Mr. DEUTCH. AMENDMENTS KENNEDY, and Mr. MARINO. H.R. 4582: Mr. SIRES, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. AL Under clause 8 of rule XVIII, pro- H.R. 2997: Mr. SCALISE. GREEN of Texas, Mr. GARAMENDI, Ms. JACK- posed amendments were submitted as H.R. 3097: Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. SON LEE, Mr. NOLAN, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. PAL- H.R. 3116: Mr. TONKO. LONE, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. follows: H.R. 3135: Mr. HECK of Washington. FARR, Mr. CLAY, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. PAYNE, Mrs. H.R. 4745 H.R. 3351: Mr. CAPUANO. MCCOLLUM, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Mr. OFFERED BY: MRS. BLACKBURN H.R. 3382: Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, Ms. CAS- LANGEVIN, Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New Mex- AMENDMENT NO. 1: At the end of the bill TOR of Florida, Ms. NORTON, and Mr. ico, Mrs.. MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. YAR- (before the short title), insert the following: CA´ RDENAS. MUTH, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Ms. ROYBAL- SEC. ll. Each amount made available by H.R. 3383: Mr. LANGEVIN. ALLARD, and Ms. LOFGREN. this Act is hereby reduced by 1 percent. H.R. 3398: Mr. HONDA, Mr. GARCIA, Mr. H.R. 4589: Mr. KILMER. PITTS, Mr. COHEN, Ms. BROWNLEY of Cali- H.R. 4590: Mr. BISHOP of Utah and Mr. H.R. 4745 fornia, Mr. PERRY, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. WEBER MCCLINTOCK. OFFERED BY: MR. POE OF TEXAS of Texas, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. KINZINGER of Illi- H.R. 4607: Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia and Mr. AMENDMENT NO. 2: Page 52, strike lines 13 nois, and Mr. COTTON. RAHALL. through 21. H.R. 3439: Mr. GALLEGO. H.R. 4622: Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. HIGGINS, H.R. 4745 H.R. 3490: Mr. SIRES. Mr. CROWLEY, and Mr. LOEBSACK. H.R. 3531: Mr. NUGENT. H.R. 4629: Ms. MOORE. OFFERED BY: MR. WALBERG H.R. 3554: Mr. LOEBSACK and Mrs. BUSTOS. H.R. 4630: Mr. PETERS of California. AMENDMENT NO. 3: Page 10, strike lines 12 H.R. 3558: Ms. KAPTUR and Mr. LANGEVIN. H.R. 4631: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. through 14. H.R. 3574: Mr. MCGOVERN. CARNEY, and Mr. WELCH. H.R. 4745 H.R. 3707: Mr. AMODEI. H.R. 4634: Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. OFFERED BY: MS. WATERS H.R. 3722: Mr. MCKINLEY. H.R. 4653: Ms. EDWARDS, Mr. SENSEN- H.R. 3747: Mr. MEADOWS. BRENNER, Mr. PETERS of Michigan, and Mr. AMENDMENT NO. 4: At the end of the bill H.R. 3858: Mr. SCHOCK. HONDA. (before the short title), insert the following H.R. 3877: Mr. RYAN of Ohio and Mr. H.R. 4664: Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. EDWARDS, Mr. new section: SCHIFF. MURPHY of Florida, Mr. Delaney, Mr. HIMES, SEC. 4. ll. None of the funds made avail- H.R. 3905: Mr. TONKO. Mr. HOLT, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. RANGEL, and able by this Act may be used to require the H.R. 3991: Mr. MCALLISTER and Ms. Ms. SHEA-PORTER. relocation, or to carry out any required relo- GABBARD. H.R. 4677: Mr. WOODALL and Mr. RENACCI. cation, of any asset management positions of H.R. 3992: Mr. YODER. H.R. 4680: Mr. DELANEY and Ms. TSONGAS. the Office of Multifamily Housing of the De- H.R. 4014: Mr. LOEBSACK. H.R. 4698: Mr. ROTHFUS, Mrs. HARTZLER, partment of Housing and Urban Development H.R. 4016: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. BENTIVOLIO, Mr. OLSON, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. in existence as of the date of the enactment H.R. 4035: Mr. HIGGINS. BRIDENSTINE, Mr. JORDAN, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. of this Act. H.R. 4068: Mr. MASSIE. SESSIONS, Mr. YODER, and Mr. MCINTYRE. H.R. 4745 H.R. 4086: Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. H.R. 4699: Mr. GRIJALVA. OFFERED BY: MR. ROYCE LEWIS, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. LOEBSACK, Ms. H.R. 4701: Mr. WITTMAN. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. HOLT, and Ms. KELLY H.R. 4704: Mr. RANGEL, Mr. CONYERS, and AMENDMENT NO. 5: At the end of the bill of Illinois. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. (before the short title), insert the following: H.R. 4119: Mr. BUTTERFIELD. H.R. 4706: Mr. CONYERS. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available H.R. 4122: Mrs. DAVIS of California. H.R. 4723: Mr. RANGEL, Mr. HINOJOSA, Ms. by this Act may be used for the Housing H.R. 4144: Mr. CAPUANO. TITUS, Ms. BROWNLEY of California, Mr. DOG- Trust Fund established under section 1338 of H.R. 4166: Mr. COHEN. GETT, Mr. FARR, Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. O’ROURKE, the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial H.R. 4187: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. POCAN, Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 (12 U.S.C. H.R. 4188: Mr. GIBSON, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, and Mr. LOWENTHAL. 4568). Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. LYNCH, Ms. BROWN of Flor- H.R. 4759: Mr. CRAMER and Mr. DUNCAN of H.R. 4745 ida, and Mr. VARGAS. Tennessee. OFFERED BY: MS. CASTOR OF FLORIDA H.R. 4190: Mr. POCAN, Mr. WILSON of South H.R. 4777: Mr. FORTENBERRY. AMENDMENT NO. 6: Page 70, line 16, after Carolina, Mr. PERRY, Mr. NUNES, and Ms. H.R. 4781: Mr. SCHOCK and Mr. FARR. the first dollar amount, insert ‘‘(reduced by WILSON of Florida. H.R. 4783: Mr. SWALWELL of California, Mr. $3,500,000)’’. H.R. 4191: Ms. SHEA-PORTER. DEUTCH, Ms. BONAMICI, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Page 70, line 23, after the dollar amount, H.R. 4208: Mr. COSTA. Mr. SIRES, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Ms. ESHOO, Ms. insert ‘‘(increased by $3,500,000)’’. H.R. 4217: Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Clark of Massachusetts, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. Page 71, line 5, after the dollar amount, in- H.R. 4221: Mr. FATTAH. HONDA, Ms. TSONGAS, and Mr. ISRAEL. sert ‘‘(increased by $3,500,000)’’. H.R. 4227: Mr. CAPUANO. H.R. 4784: Mr. RUSH, Mr. LOWENTHAL, and H.R. 4237: Mr. LOEBSACK. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. H.R. 4745 H.R. 4262: Mr. MULVANEY. H.R. 4786: Mr. RIBBLE. OFFERED BY: MR. GRAYSON H.R. 4272: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. H.R. 4792: Mr. WEBER of Texas. AMENDMENT NO. 7: Page 112, line 17, after H.R. 4285: Ms. MOORE. H.R. 4795: Mr. GUTHRIE. the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(increased by H.R. 4351: Mr. WALZ, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. H.R. 4802: Mr. RICHMOND. $150,000)’’. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. TIBERI, Mr. TERRY, Mr. H.R. 4805: Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, Mrs. POLIS, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. BARROW of Georgia, BLACKBURN, and Mr. SCHOCK. H.R. 4745 Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. CONYERS, and Mr. GRI- H.J. Res. 20: Mr. ELLISON. OFFERED BY: MR. GRAYSON JALVA. H.J. Res. 21: Mr. ELLISON. AMENDMENT NO. 8: At the end of the bill H.R. 4361: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.J. Res. 50: Mr. HENSARLING. (before the short title), insert the following: H.R. 4365: Mr. BUCHANAN. H. Res. 30: Mr. KILMER and Mr. BLU- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available H.R. 4383: Mr. HINOJOSA and Mr. MENAUER. in this Act may be used to make bonus MULVANEY. H. Res. 72: Mr. LYNCH. awards to contractors for work on projects H.R. 4384: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- H. Res. 109: Mr. MILLER of Florida and Mr. that are behind schedule or over budget. fornia. SIRES. H.R. 4745 H.R. 4385: Mr. TONKO and Mr. RANGEL. H. Res. 118: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. H.R. 4395: Mr. COHEN. H. Res. 387: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. OFFERED BY: MR. GRAYSON H.R. 4399: Mr. RUIZ. H. Res. 489: Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. AMENDMENT NO. 9: At the end of the bill H.R. 4426: Mr. CICILLINE and Mr. MORAN. MORAN, Mr. POLIS, and Mr. WOLF. (before the short title), insert the following:

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SEC. ll. None of the funds made available H.R. 4745 SEC. ll. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used to enter into a con- OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON LEE in this Act may be used to authorize, ap- tract with any offeror or any of its principals AMENDMENT NO. 16: Page 70, line 23, after prove, implement, or assist in any way a toll if the offeror certifies, as required by the the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(reduced by on existing free lanes on any segment of Federal Acquisition Regulation, that the of- $2,000,000)’’. Interstate 4 in the State of Florida. feror or any of its principals— Page 71, line 12, after the dollar amount, H.R. 4745 (1) within a three-year period preceding insert ‘‘(reduced by $2,000,000)’’. this offer has been convicted of or had a civil Page 80, line 13, after the dollar amount, OFFERED BY: MR. GRAYSON judgment rendered against it for: commis- insert ‘‘(increased by $1,000,000)’’. AMENDMENT NO. 26: At the end of the bill sion of fraud or a criminal offense in connec- H.R. 4745 (before the short title), insert the following: tion with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or SEC. ll. None of the funds made available performing a public (Federal, State, or local) OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON LEE by this Act may be used to provide a per-pas- contract or subcontract; violation of Federal AMENDMENT NO. 17: Page 72, line 17, after senger subsidy in excess of $250 under the Es- or State antitrust statutes relating to the the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(reduced by sential Air Service program. submission of offers; or commission of em- $1,000,000)’’. bezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsifica- Page 73, line 7, after the dollar amount, in- H.R. 4745 sert ‘‘(increased by $1,000,000)’’. tion or destruction of records, making false OFFERED BY: MR. GOHMERT statements, tax evasion, violating Federal Page 82, line 13, after the dollar amount, criminal tax laws, or receiving stolen prop- insert ‘‘(increased by $1,000,000)’’. AMENDMENT NO. 27: Page 85, line 3, after erty; or H.R. 4745 the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(reduced by (2) are presently indicted for, or otherwise OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON LEE $7,100,000)’’. criminally or civilly charged by a govern- AMENDMENT NO. 18: Page 85, line 3, after Page 87, line 24, after the dollar amount, mental entity with, commission of any of the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(increased by insert ‘‘(reduced by $17,600,000)’’. the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1); or $500,000)’’. Page 156, line 16, after the dollar amount, (3) within a three-year period preceding Page 86, line 13, after the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(increased by $24,700,000)’’. this offer, has been notified of any delin- insert ‘‘(increased by $500,000)’’. H.R. 4745 quent Federal taxes in an amount that ex- Page 114, line 7, after the dollar amount, ceeds $3,000 for which the liability remains insert ‘‘(reduced by $500,000)’’. OFFERED BY: MR. GINGREY OF GEORGIA unsatisfied. Page 114, line 8, after the dollar amount, AMENDMENT NO. 28: At the end of the bill insert ‘‘(reduced by $500,000)’’. H.R. 4745 (before the short title), insert the following: H.R. 4745 OFFERED BY: MR. GRAYSON SEC. ll. None of the funds made available AMENDMENT NO. 10: At the end of the bill OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON LEE by this Act may be used to provide mortgage (before the short title), insert the following: AMENDMENT NO. 19: Page 106, line 5, after insurance under title II of the National SEC. ll. None of the funds made available the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(increased by Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) for any in this Act may be used to authorize, ap- $2,000,000)’’. mortgage on a 1- to 4-family dwelling to be prove, implement, or assist in any way a toll Page 140, line 25, after the dollar amount, used as the principal residence of a mort- on any segment of Interstate 4 in the State insert ‘‘(reduced by $2,000,000)’’. gagor who provides only an individual tax- of Florida. H.R. 4745 payer identification number (ITIN) for iden- H.R. 4745 OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON LEE tification. OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON LEE AMENDMENT NO. 20: Page 111, line 3, after H.R. 4745 the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(increased by AMENDMENT NO. 11: Page 52, strike lines 13 OFFERED BY: MR. GINGREY OF GEORGIA through 21. $1,000,000)’’. Page 140, line 25, after the dollar amount, AMENDMENT NO. 29: At the end of the bill H.R. 4745 insert ‘‘(reduced by $1,000,000)’’. (before the short title), insert the following: OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON LEE H.R. 4745 SEC. ll. None of the funds made available AMENDMENT NO. 12: Page 36, line 9, after OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON LEE by this Act may be used to pay a Federal em- the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(reduced by ployee for any period of time during which AMENDMENT NO. 21: Page 113, line 6, after $1,000,000)’’. the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(increased by such employee is using official time under Page 36, line 12, after the dollar amount, section 7131 of title 5, United States Code. insert ‘‘(increased by $1,000,000)’’. $2,000,000)’’. Page 140, line 25, after the dollar amount, H.R. 4745 H.R. 4745 insert ‘‘(reduced by $2,000,000)’’. OFFERED BY: MS. LEE OF CALIFORNIA OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON LEE H.R. 4745 AMENDMENT NO. 30: Page 112, line 8, after AMENDMENT NO. 13: Page 70, line 23, after OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON LEE the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(reduced by the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(increased by AMENDMENT NO. 22: At the end of the bill $10,000,000)’’. $4,000,000)’’. (before the short title), insert the following: Page 71, line 12, after the dollar amount, Page 114, line 7, after the dollar amount, SEC. ll. None of the funds made available insert ‘‘(reduced by $4,000,000)’’. by this Act under the heading ‘‘Federal insert ‘‘(reduced by $10,000,000)’’. Page 73, line 7, after the dollar amount, in- Transit Administration—Transit Formula Page 114, line 8, after the dollar amount, sert ‘‘(increased by $2,000,000)’’. Grants’’ may be used in contravention of sec- insert ‘‘(reduced by $10,000,000)’’. Page 80, line 10, after the dollar amount, tion 5309 of title 49, United States Code. insert ‘‘(increased by $2,000,000)’’. H.R. 4745 H.R. 4745 Page 80, line 21, after the dollar amount, OFFERED BY: MR. LOWENTHAL insert ‘‘(increased by $2,000,000)’’. OFFERED BY: MR. CASSIDY AMENDMENT NO. 31: Page 156, after line 10, AMENDMENT NO. 23: At the end of the bill H.R. 4745 insert the following: (before the short title), insert the following: OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON LEE SEC. ll. None of the funds made available SEC. ll. Unobligated funds made avail- AMENDMENT NO. 14: Page 70, line 23, after by this Act may be used to promulgate or en- able to a State in fiscal year 2010 for the the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(increased by force rules, orders, or consent agreements or Interstate Maintenance Discretionary pro- $1,000,000)’’. to fund approved projects under the Trans- gram under section 118(c) of title 23, United Page 71, line 5, after the dollar amount, in- portation Investment Generating Economic States Code, as in effect on the day before sert ‘‘(increased by $1,000,000)’’. Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant pro- the date of enactment of the Moving Ahead Page 114, line 7, after the dollar amount, gram unless the Department of Transpor- for Progress in the 21st Century Act (Public insert ‘‘(reduced by $1,000,000)’’. tation implements the recommendations Law 112–141), may be made available, at that Page 114, line 8, after the dollar amount, provided in the preliminary report of the State’s request, to the State for any project insert ‘‘(reduced by $1,000,000)’’. Government Accountability Office number eligible under section 133(b) of such title. H.R. 4745 GAO–14–628R TIGER Grants. H.R. 4745 OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON LEE H.R. 4745 OFFERED BY: MS. BASS AMENDMENT NO. 15: Page 70, line 23, after OFFERED BY: MR. CONYERS the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(reduced by AMENDMENT NO. 32: At the end of the bill AMENDMENT NO. 24: Page 99, line 11, after before the short title, insert the following: $4,000,000)’’. the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(increased by EC. . None of the funds made available Page 71, line 12, after the dollar amount, $2,000,000)’’. S ll insert ‘‘(reduced by $4,000,000)’’. in this Act may be used by the Secretary or Page 73, line 7, after the dollar amount, in- H.R. 4745 the Federal Transit Administration to im- sert ‘‘(increased by $2,000,000)’’. OFFERED BY: MR. GRAYSON plement, administer, or enforce section Page 82, line 13, after the dollar amount, AMENDMENT NO. 25: At the end of the bill 18.36(c)(2) of title 49, Code of Federal Regula- insert ‘‘(increased by $2,000,000)’’. (before the short title), insert the following: tions, for construction hiring purposes.

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Vol. 160 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2014 No. 88 Senate The Senate met at 2 p.m. and was SCHEDULE works for me here in Washington. I called to order by the President pro Mr. REID. Mr. President, following talked to him this morning. The cousin tempore (Mr. LEAHY). my remarks and those of the Repub- was killed. The pain that people go lican leader, if any, the Senate will be through in these unnecessary tragedies PRAYER in a period of morning business until and senseless shootings is awful. The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- 5:30 p.m. this evening. At 5:30 there will No words can undo the unspeakable fered the following prayer: be three cloture votes on nominations act which claimed the lives of these Let us pray. of U.S. district judges: Lauck of Vir- two men. They have families—wives, King of glory and peace, Your love ginia, Sorokin of Massachusetts, and children. So that their families know, sustains us. Each day You give us Your Boulware of Nevada. not only is Nevada grieving but all of peace and joy, providing rest to the (Ms. HIRONO assumed the Chair.) America is grieving. weary and renewing the strength of LAS VEGAS TRAGEDY My thanks go to the law enforcement those exhausted by life’s trials. Mr. REID. Madam President, it is officers who were called in after the In Your compassion lead our law- with a lot of sadness that I come to the killings to work at that scene and the makers to Your desired destination. floor today following the tragic event scene across the street, putting their When they cry to You for help, be their that took place in Las Vegas yester- lives in peril every step of the way. It strength and shield. Lord, You are day. seems that our law enforcement offi- peace, joy, gladness, gentleness, beau- I spoke with Sheriff Gillespie this cers respond to these scenes every ty, and truth. Be our protector, guard- morning. day—in Santa Barbara, in Seattle, and ian, and defender from this time forth Two police officers were having lunch on and on with the names of cities even forever more. in a pizza restaurant on Nellis Boule- where people are shot. I so appreciate We pray in Your sovereign Name. vard in Las Vegas, and two people these law officers every day putting Amen. walked in, shot them both and killed their lives on the line. f them, took their guns and their badges, We take for granted here in the Sen- put some kind of a flag over them rep- ate the people looking after us. There PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE resenting whomever they were rep- are people out there who are so evil, The President pro tempore led the resenting, and walked across the street who try every day to do harm to not Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: to Wal-Mart and killed an innocent only the Presiding Officer, not only I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the woman. Then they killed themselves. me, but to people who work in these United States of America, and to the Repub- All the details are not available, but buildings, the tourists that come to lic for which it stands, one nation under God, there is no question they were mur- these buildings. So if there are any indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. dered in cold blood—for no reason complaints about having too much se- f other than the weirdness or craziness curity, come to me and I will try to ex- RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY of this couple. plain why we need it. LEADER So all of Nevada mourns the loss of So without elaborating, my deepest The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The our neighbors, our friends and, in the sympathies are with the families of majority leader is recognized. case of Officers Alyn Beck and Igor those who died. Soldo, our protectors. My sympathy We in Congress have a duty to put in f goes to their family members and loved place legislation that helps prevent BANK ON STUDENTS EMERGENCY ones. This hits very close to home. these deranged, weird, and evil people LOAN REFINANCING ACT—MO- Many years ago when I practiced law, who carry out such savage acts of vio- TION TO PROCEED I brought a fine young man into my lence. A step in the right direction Mr. REID. Mr. President, I move to law firm named Claude Zobell. Claude would be background checks so that proceed to Calendar No. 409, the War- has been with me for all these years. people who are criminals, who are de- ren college affordability legislation. He ran my Washington office. He went ranged, can’t buy a gun. The American The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The on to become dean of a law school, and people are depending on us to pass leg- clerk will report the bill by title. he is now an attorney for a hotel chain islation to prevent gun violence to The bill clerk read as follows: in Tennessee. But he has helped me all safeguard our communities, schools, A bill (S. 2432) to amend the Higher Edu- these years fill out my financial disclo- and families. cation Act of 1965 to provide for the refi- sures. His nephew, his wife’s mom’s There is not a single Senator I know nancing of certain Federal student loans, son, was one of the police officers of who says: Let’s get rid of all the and for other purposes. killed. Anne, Claude Zobell’s daughter, guns; let’s make sure that people don’t

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I commend Last year we were in this usual pat- been a real trooper—has been so en- them. I commend especially Senator tern that has developed around the thused and so invigorated; he has trav- SANDERS for his leadership in this issue Congress where student loans become a eled the country alerting the American since he has been working on veterans semi-annual political stunt. Every 2 people to the dangers of what is hap- care. It is a clear indication how much years, before an election, one party or pening to our world regarding climate. he values this Nation’s servicemem- the other would show up with a student It has been a one-man show. Tonight bers. In JOHN MCCAIN we could not loan proposal to try to appeal to stu- he is going to work with a number of have a more exemplary person dealing dents, hoping that students and others Senate Democrats in highlighting the with VA health care as a result of his in America would reward them with need for congressional action to fight having spent long periods of time in their votes. climate change. I applaud him for his VA facilities around the country as he Last year we changed that for new work on this issue. He has focused like was recovering from his ordeal in Viet- student loans. The President and the no other on our changing world. nam. So I appreciate him in many dif- Republican House of Representatives VETERANS HEALTH CARE ferent ways, but today for his labors in and the Democratic Senate in a bipar- The care of our Nations’ veterans is bringing both sides to the table to get tisan way worked together to reform another issue we need to talk about, something done on behalf of our vet- the student loan program by applying a and we will talk about that today, also. erans. market-priced system to the $100 bil- Last Thursday Senator BERNIE SAND- I look forward to this legislation lion or so we loan every year, and say- ERS, Chairman of the Senate Veterans’ coming before us, and I will be happy ing to the students: We will give you Affairs Committee, and Senator JOHN to schedule a vote on it as quickly as the benefit of that. You don’t have to MCCAIN announced a bipartisan agree- possible. America’s veterans are de- wait for Congress to engage in its semi- ment on legislation to address patient pending on us to complete this legisla- annual political stunt to know what wait times at VA hospitals. The details tion to ensure that our veterans get your loan is. of the agreement are not in writing the care and resources they were prom- The result was that for loans for un- yet. At least they weren’t a few min- ised by a grateful Nation. dergraduate students, which are 85 per- utes ago. They are being drafted. The RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME cent of all the loans, we were able to cut in half the interest rate on student legislation is a comprehensive ap- It appears there is no one rushing to loans for undergraduate students in proach to ensure that veterans are get- the floor to speak, so I would ask unan- America without raising taxes and ting the care they deserve. This agree- imous consent that the Presiding Offi- without raising the debt. That resulted ment is very important to all Nevad- cer announce the business of the day. from overwhelming bipartisan support ans, to all Americans, and of course it The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under in the Senate. It had strong support of is extremely important to countless the previous order, the leadership time the chairman of the Senate education veterans and their families. is reserved. Recently, along with America and committee, the HELP Committee, Sen- this body, I was shocked to learn that f ator HARKIN and I supported it, as did VA hospitals all over the country—and MORNING BUSINESS many others. It worked the way the in Nevada in particular—were affected Senate is supposed to work. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under by dangerous wait times for patients. This body is for the purpose of taking the previous order, the Senate will be That is unacceptable. This legislation an important issue, which student in a period of morning business until worked on by SANDERS and MCCAIN is loans are, having an extended debate 5:30 p.m., with Senators permitted to not going to solve all the problems on it until we come to a consensus, speak therein for up to 10 minutes that exist, but it is certainly putting which we did, and then coming to a re- each. the VA on the right track. sult the American people could ap- Mr. REID. Madam President, I note This bipartisan agreement aims to prove. We did that as well. the absence of a quorum. improve accountability throughout the Now this week we are seeing some- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The entire Veterans Affairs Administra- thing entirely different. Senate Demo- clerk will call the roll. tion, holding VA officials responsible crats would interrupt a serious discus- The bill clerk proceeded to call the for poor job performance. One of the sion that is going on in the Senate edu- roll. things we learned is that they covered cation committee about reauthorizing The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- up wait times. Why? Because by doing the Higher Education Act, which was ator from Tennessee. that they would get bonuses at the end first enacted in 1965. Senator HARKIN, Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam President, of the year. So that will stop. the Senator from Iowa, is our chair- This legislation will also take big I ask unanimous consent that the order man. I am the ranking Republican on steps in addressing accessibility to for the quorum call be rescinded. that committee. We have had 10 hear- health care at VA institutions nation- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ings. We have been hard at work. We wide. The agreement will allow vet- objection, it is so ordered. have had terrific testimony, some very erans facing long delays to seek health Mr. ALEXANDER. Thank you, good ideas about the student loan pro- care outside of the VA—in private doc- Madam President. gram and about a lot of issues affecting tors’ offices, community health cen- HIGHER EDUCATION ACT higher education. We are doing what ters, military hospitals, and other Last year something happened in we are supposed to do in the Senate: places that SANDERS and MCCAIN are Washington, DC, that most of us in the We are trying to come to a conclusion now working on. Senate and most Americans would like so that we can recommend in a bipar- Their legislation will expedite the to see more of. The President and the tisan way to this full body what to do hiring for VA doctors and nurses and Republican House of Representatives about higher education for the next authorize 26 new medical facilities na- and a bipartisan group here in the Sen- several years, including student loans. tionwide. ate worked together to reform the stu- Yet, all of a sudden, we hear that In addition to improving access and dent loan program. It is a lot of money, Senate Democrats want to show up on accountability throughout the Vet- and it affects a lot of students. the floor with a partisan, political erans Administration, this bipartisan Every year the Federal Government stunt that interrupts the work of the agreement addresses other important loans about $100 billion to students Senate education committee, and here issues such as GI eligibility for sur- who attend colleges and universities is what they would do: They would

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At least we know that certainly be a lot better if we consid- Let me go back over the terms of this the day you drive your car off the lot, ered bills on the floor that have actu- proposal just so everybody has it in it starts depreciating. ally gone through the education com- mind. The main issue is $1 a day sub- What do we know about a college mittee. sidy. That is the benefit. It doesn’t do education? If you have a 4-year degree, I complimented the Senator from anything for current or new students. according to the College Board, it is Iowa earlier. I have enjoyed working For some former students—according worth $1 million in increased earnings with him. I am the ranking member on to the Congressional Budget Office, during your lifetime. That is according the Republican side, and he is the maybe half the loans—the taxpayers to the College Board. No one really ranking member on the Democrat side. will give them $1 a day to help pay off contradicts that. I saw a very good ar- The Health, Education, Labor and Pen- their student loans. ticle by a New York Times economist a sions Committee has been the most Along with that, we increase the Fed- couple of weeks ago that had a little productive committee in this Senate. eral debt by up to $420 billion. That different number. They were using a It has a large jurisdiction. We passed 19 debt is out of control to begin with. net negative of $1⁄2 million after you de- bills out in a bipartisan way, and 10 of The Congressional Budget Office has duct the cost of going to college. A per- them have become law. I don’t think estimated that over the next 10 years son with a college education will have any other committee can say that. We we are going to go from $200 billion to $1⁄2 million to $1 million in increased take our work very seriously, just as $800 billion just to pay interest on the earnings. Can you think of a better in- we are doing today on the Higher Edu- debt. In 10 years we will be spending vestment than $27,000 to earn $1 mil- cation Act and just as we did when we more on interest on our national debt lion over your lifetime? Well, that is tried to fix No Child Left Behind. than we will on national defense. Yet what a college degree does. The HELP Committee spent a good for this political stunt we are going to Our friends on the other side of the deal of time on No Child Left Behind. run that up another $420 billion maybe aisle are saying we need to raise the We reported a bill to the Senate floor. or close to $1⁄2 trillion. debt and taxes so we can help college Republicans and Democrats offered That is not all. To pay for all of this, graduates—who will be earning $1 mil- competing proposals. Democrats effec- we are going to raise individual income lion more over their lifetime—pay off a tively wanted to double down on what taxes by $72 billion. This is a familiar $27,000 loan. College students don’t I call a national school board and Re- proposal. This is the class warfare tax need a $1-a-day Federal taxpayer sub- publicans wanted to reverse the trend increase the Senate has rejected eight sidy to pay off a $27,000 student loan, towards a national school board by times. There is nobody in this Senate which is the average loan for a 4-year sending most decisions back to State who thinks this will pass the Senate college degree. They need a job, and and local communities. the ninth time it is brought up. It is Republicans are prepared—if this We want to fix No Child Left Behind. only being brought up and interrupting comes to the floor—to offer amend- We have competing visions of how to what we are doing in our committee for ments to help create more new good do this, but I committed to bring the a partisan political stunt. jobs. We tried several times to do that, Democratic bill to the floor so we could We are going to raise the debt and in- but the majority leader doesn’t like us have a debate. The House is ready to crease taxes for what? Well, to help to bring up these issues. fix No Child Left Behind, and the Sen- students pay off their loans. So they For example, we would like to offer a ate education committee is ready to fix get $1 a day to pay off what loan? Well, bill to increase the hours of the work- No Child Left Behind. We want to have 85 percent of the student loans—and week from 30 to 40 hours under the a debate about education this week. there are a lot of them. There is over $1 health care law, which has bipartisan Let’s bring up a bill that has been con- trillion worth of outstanding student support, but it would change the health sidered by the committee—where there loans because we have a lot of students care law, so we can’t offer that amend- are competing proposals—and fix No and we are a big country. We have 6,000 ment. Child Left Behind. Better schools colleges and universities. But 85 per- We would like to offer an amendment means higher college graduation rates, cent of loans are for undergraduate to build the Keystone Pipeline. Well, and that means better jobs. students and they have $21,600 on aver- that has 60 or so Senators on both sides We are ready to offer our amend- age. That is right. We are talking of the aisle—maybe more than that— ments for better jobs. We are ready to about 1 or 2 years for students who go who voted for it and say they support offer our amendments for better to community colleges. Some get a 4- it, but the majority leader doesn’t schools. year degree. But for 85 percent of the want us to bring up that one. In addition to our proposal for re- student loans that are undergraduate We would like to have an amendment versing the trend toward a national loans, $21,600 is the average debt. It is to give the President the trade pro- school board, I have introduced a pro- not $300,000. It is not $200,000. It is not motion authority that President posal to create scholarships for kids. $100,000. It is $21,600. Of those under- Obama has asked for. President Obama Did you know that if you took 80 Fed- graduate loans, this is the average debt sees the world. He sees Asia. He is ne- eral education programs that spend for a Federal student loan. gotiating a treaty with Asia and a about $24 billion a year and gave States If you attend a 4-year college or uni- trade treaty with Europe. He would authority to do this, they could create versity, such as the University of Ten- like to see more American exports go $2,100 scholarships that follow 11 mil- nessee or the University of California to Europe and Asia, which would in- lion low-income children in America to or Michigan or wherever you are, and crease jobs at home. He stood right the public or accredited private school you borrowed money to go to school— here at the State of the Union and of the parents’ choice? We would not the average debt is $27,300 for students asked Congress to approve that, but impose a school choice plan on any who graduate with a 4-year college de- the majority leader said: No, we are State. We don’t believe in mandates. gree. not going to bring that up. But if a State wanted to use the money It is about the same for a new car We have a Workforce Investment Act to follow the low-income student to loan. Sometimes students take out a that we hope will come up this week. their school so they can have an after- car loan before they take out a student We would like to repeal the school program or an extra teacher, a loan. To get a sense of how big a bur- ObamaCare individual mandate. Governor could do that under this pro- den this loan is for the average grad- There are a number of provisions we posal. uate with a 4-year degree, it is the would like to bring up as far as jobs go, Senator SCOTT of South Carolina has same as a car loan. I suspect that if we but this $1-a-day subsidy is supposed to offered a similar proposal for the six

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Democrats say: No, let’s put that aside. by 1 week from Saturday. Members We are ready to offer that amendment. Let’s have a political stunt on higher may offer all the amendments they We have a quality charter schools education even though we know it is want, but they are going to be here proposal. Six percent of the public not going anywhere. We know it is not Saturday and Sunday. So pretty soon, schools in America are charter schools. going anywhere. by about Thursday, many Senators Charter schools are public schools that I am very disappointed by this. would say: I have a grandchild’s soccer give parents more choices and teachers The $1-a-day taxpayer subsidy to help game and I might want to go home and more freedom to serve the children who some former students with loans pay it regulates that way. are in that school. They began more off a $27,000 debt is an example of how It is never perfect. This is a place than 20 years ago, and they have bipar- Democrats hope to get some votes. I where we debate big issues, but the tisan support. President Clinton was in thought we put that behind us. This is idea that Senators can’t offer amend- Nashville not along ago announcing his one reason the American people lose ments on important issues is making support and raising money for a char- confidence in the Senate. this Senate into a trivial place instead ter school. This body is described in a book of a place where it is an authentic I have an amendment to stop the called ‘‘The American Senate,’’ written piece of genius. Education Secretary from becoming by the late Neil MacNeil and the The Senator from Wyoming, Mr. chairman of a national school board. former Historian of the Senate. It is BARRASSO, did some interesting re- States are struggling with the unwork- described as the one piece of authentic search. He pointed out that since July, able requirements of No Child Left Be- genius in the American constitutional there have only been nine amendments hind. There is a provision in the law system. Why is that? Because there are offered by Republicans that received a that allows the Secretary of Education 100 of us. We operate by unanimous rollcall vote—nine amendments offered to grant waivers to states from certain consent. It is a place for extended de- by Republicans since last July that re- provisions of No Child Left Behind, but bate on important issues until we ceived a rollcall vote. In Tennessee this Secretary, who is a fine man and a reach consensus. they would say that is akin to being in great friend, has said: If Oregon or Ha- Our Founders were so wise because the Grand Ole Opry and not being al- waii or Washington or Tennessee wants they thought they had a complicated lowed to sing. We are supposed to have a waiver, they must agree to do four or country, but it was not nearly as com- five things that aren’t otherwise re- a say about student loans, about Iran, plex as it is today. The only way to quired in the law. States have to adopt about Ukraine, and about all of these govern a complex country is through certain standards, implement certain issues. We might win or lose, but on be- consensus, just as we did last year on teacher evaluation systems, and set half of our constituents, we are sup- new student loans. performance targets as conditions for posed to have a say. I would like to see the Senate move That is not nearly as bad as what the receiving a waiver. I don’t think the back to the place it was a few years Senator from Wyoming discovered Secretary of Education has the author- ago. It was not that long ago. Many of ity to place these conditions on states. when he did a little more research, and the Members of the Senate don’t know The American people don’t want a na- this is what he found: While Senate Re- about it because so many Members are tional school board. publicans have had nine amendments If they want to talk about education, new. Did you know that half of the since last July, guess how many we are ready with amendments on edu- Members of the Senate have been here amendments Senate Democrats have cation. If they want to introduce a one term or less? They have not really had—seven. According to the Senator class warfare tax, we are ready to talk seen the Senate operate the way it is from Wyoming, 676 amendments, and about taxes as well. We would like to supposed to operate. the majority leader has allowed 7 roll- repeal the medical device tax, and we The Republican leader said that if call votes since last July. How do we are looking for an opportunity to offer Republicans were in charge of the Sen- explain that when we go home? that. If they are going to put a tax pro- ate, he would like to operate it the way How do we explain a political stunt vision on the floor, let’s have a tax de- a former Democratic leader did, Sen- on student loans that everybody knows bate. Let’s have a debate about perma- ator Mike Mansfield, which is, No. 1, is a political stunt that will not pass? nent State and local tax deductions. let bills go through committee the way How do we explain to veterans standing Let’s prohibit the individual tax man- we do in our education committee, and in lines at clinics and to Appropria- date in ObamaCare. Let’s make the ex- No. 2, bring them to the floor for a ro- tions Committee members waiting to pensing of Section 179 permanent. Sen- bust debate. Let people put up their deal with bills to fund cancer research ator THUNE has that proposal, and the ideas. The idea is that the majority has and national defense that a political House is acting on it this week. Let’s the right to set the agenda and the mi- stunt is more important? This is not make the research and development nority has the right to offer amend- the way the Senate is supposed to oper- tax credit permanent, which has bipar- ments. In the Senate, the idea is to ate. tisan support as well. If the subject is have an extended discussion until a Let’s go back to this $1-a-day stunt. just higher education, we have amend- consensus is reached, if you can. It is unfair to students, it is unfair to ments about that as well. I remember Senator Byrd and Sen- taxpayers, and it is unfair to future The place for these amendments and ator Baker—I was here as an aide then, generations. this discussion is in our Senate edu- not as a Senator—would say to a chair- It is unfair to students because it cation committee where we are dis- man or a ranking member: Bring me a treats former students better than it cussing those ideas today. The way to bill. Today, they would say to Chair- treats current students and new stu- do it this year is the way we did it last man HARKIN: Bring me the fix No Child dents. This proposal—the Senate year. When the President, to his great Left Behind bill, if you have the Rank- Democrats’ proposal that is being credit, saw an opportunity to work ing Members’ support. I would say in brought to the floor this week—doesn’t with the Republicans in the House, he this case: The bill doesn’t have my sup- do a single thing for a student if he or came over here to a bipartisan group, port, but I support taking it to the she is a current student or if they are and we hammered out an agreement on floor. I will stand there, he will stand going to be a student next year or the a very big subject that, as I said, near- there and we will open it to debate and following year. It just helps some ly cut the interest rate in half on un- Republicans will try to amend it. We former students with old loans, and it dergraduate student loans. may win, we may lose, but then we will treats them better than it would treat Why in the world do Senate Demo- send it to the House. Then we have a a new student because it will freeze in crats want to waste a week on a polit- conference and the bill comes back and place an interest rate that 3 years from

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Basically, it First, it increases individual income fers a much more comprehensive estimate of started out that if a student has a stu- Federal costs. taxes by $72 billion. That is a big num- dent loan to pay back but they are not ber. It has been rejected by the Senate Last year, when the President making much money, then they don’t eight times. It is a class warfare tax fo- worked in a bipartisan way with Sen- have to pay more than 15 percent of cused on a few people. ators and with the Republican House, their discretionary income. That is not Second, my colleagues may have we came to a conclusion that didn’t even total income; it is just part of a heard that the government profits off raise taxes, that didn’t raise the debt, person’s income. If they can’t pay it off of students under the student loan pro- and that still cut rates nearly in half over 25 years, the government will for- gram. In fact, the reverse is true. When for undergraduates. give it. What the bill did in 2010 was we use the accounting system the Con- Finally, the Senate Democratic pro- lower the amount to 10 percent of in- gressional Budget Office says we ought posal is unfair to future generations come for borrowers, and if the loan to use, the student loan program actu- because it could add as much as $420 isn’t paid off in 20 years, the govern- ally costs taxpayers $88 billion over the billion to an already out-of-control na- ment will forgive it. Income based re- next 10 years. Let me repeat that. We tional debt. It does this by allowing payment plans are available today for will hear it said by the advocates of the private loans to be turned into public students. $1-a-day subsidy to help students pay loans—private debt becomes the gov- Let’s talk about what is already on off student loans that the government ernment’s debt. Recently, as I said, the the books, even if the President’s Order is profiting from the students but not Congressional Budget Office warned today doesn’t go into effect for stu- if we use the accounting system the that interest on the debt in the next 10 dents. For students who want lower Congressional Budget Office has said years will rise from $227 billion to $876 monthly payments on their student we should use. What is the difference? billion, an amount greater than the en- loans, there are already provisions in The Congressional Budget Office says tire cost of our Nation’s national de- Federal law that allow the typical un- the system we are using doesn’t take fense. dergraduate borrower to lower his or into account the risk that students So this $1-a-day subsidy does not jus- her payment by $60 more per month might not pay back their loans. Today tify this unfairness to other students, than the $1-a-day plan from Senate the Congressional Budget Office esti- to taxpayers, and to future genera- Democrats. For the typical graduate mates that less than 10 percent of stu- tions. student, the existing repayment plans dent loan volume is in default. Let me conclude by talking about the could lower monthly payments by $300 This proper accounting system is not real problem and the real solutions a month more than the Senate Demo- foreign to the Senate. It was used with with student loans. Today the Presi- cratic plan. Under current law, as I the Troubled Asset Relief Program— dent held a press conference in which said, if the loan isn’t paid off in 20 or 25 the so-called bailout—because the idea he proposed issuing a regulation by Ex- years, the government forgives it. of assessing the true cost of the pro- ecutive order that would extend an in- So here is what we have in America gram needed to fully account for risk. come based repayment plan to millions today. There are $100 billion in student The Congressional Budget Office rec- more students. We have some questions loans every year, $33 billion in Federal ommends that we use fair value ac- about this. We don’t know what it will grants, all going out to students at a counting. They consider that a better cost and apparently neither does he. very low rate. Most of the students methodology. They say the student We know it doesn’t take effect for an- don’t have any credit history, and they loan program, as it exists under that other year or so because it will take don’t need it to get the money. accounting system, will cost taxpayers some time to figure it out. I have had We hear a lot of talk about the ex- $88 billion over the next 10 years. As I a hard time figuring out, reading the pense of a college education, and at said, the main reason is that the fair law, where the President has the au- some colleges it is very expensive. value system takes into account risk— thority to do this. It is based upon the When I went to school, I had two or the risk that students might not pay health care law in 2010 which included three jobs and a couple of scholarships. off some of their loans. provisions about student loans and in- That is how I was able to go to Vander- For those who might not know about cluded an income based repayment bilt University. But for students today the Congressional Budget Office, we plan that affects loans issued after who want a less expensive college edu- pay this group to tell us the truth. July 1, 2014. But the President, both cation, it is important for them to They are nonpartisan. They don’t al- with the Executive order today and his know that the average cost of tuition ways tell us what we want to hear, and 2011 Executive order on the same sub- and fees at a 2-year public college—and we usually try to ignore it when they ject, includes loans issued before July there are some excellent ones all over don’t and say, well, we heard a dif- 1, 2014. So we don’t know the cost and our country—is $3,200. The average cost ferent point of view. But here is what it has questionable authority. of tuition and fees at a public 4-year in- they said ‘‘ . . . under the fair-value So here we have a press conference at stitution—and some of the best 4-year approach, estimates are based on mar- the White House and a political stunt institutions in America are public 4- ket values—market prices when those on the Senate floor dealing with loans. year institutions, including California, prices are available or approximations We know better than that. The Presi- Tennessee, Hawaii, and Washington of market prices when directly com- dent knows he could sit down with State; these are very good univer- parable figures are unavailable—which those of us in the Senate who are work- sities—is $8,900. Three out of four col- more fully account for the cost of the ing on student loans—and in the lege students go to 2-year public col- risk the government takes on. In par- House—and say: Here, I have some leges where the tuition and fees is ticular, the fair-value approach ac- ideas about income based repayment. $3,200 or to a 4-year public college counts for the cost of the market We would say: Mr. President, No. 1, we where tuition and fees is just under risk,’’ which the other accounting respect what you did last year and $9,000. method we currently use does not. would like to work with you again; In addition, 40 percent of those same The Congressional Budget Office con- and, No. 2, you are on the right subject. students—the three out of four who go tinues in a May 2014 report: There are two big problems—real to public colleges and universities—40 problems—with student loans. One is percent of them have a grant which The government is exposed to market risk when the economy is weak because bor- the complexity of the income based re- they don’t have to pay back. It is rowers default on their debt obligations payment plans. The truth is the Obama called a Pell grant, and it may be as more frequently and recoveries from bor- administration itself is guilty of caus- much as $5,645. So the truth is that for rowers are lower. ing most of the complexity because the millions of college students going to

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With the Keystone That leads to the other real problem We would like to give colleges and Pipeline, with the trade authority the with student loans that we would like universities the ability to require addi- President wants, with lower taxes, to work with the President on; that is, tional counseling for students. Did you with changes in ObamaCare, with going over borrowing. The first real problem know that under current law a college from a 30- to a 40-hour workweek, we is the complexity of the income based is prohibited from requiring additional have a lot of ideas about jobs. If we repayment plans, and we can change counseling to an entering student at want to bring up taxes, which this pro- that. Just as we did last year with Vanderbilt or the University of Ten- posal does, we have some taxes we many of the new loans, we could make nessee who says: Give me my loan. I would like to bring up as well; and that the income based repayment plans, am entitled to it? I am 18 or 19 years includes repealing the medical device working together, much simpler and old. I have no credit history, maybe tax, which ought to have a good, bipar- make it easier for students to take ad- not much experience with money, and tisan vote here in the Senate. It has be- vantage of. the college that hands me the money is fore. But what about overborrowing? We prohibited—by federal law—from re- On education, we have our ideas too, read in the paper about huge student quiring additional counseling. and so do the Democrats, by the way. loan debt. It seems as though every- We may want to limit the amount a Some have been through the HELP body we read about has a $300,000 loan student can borrow. We may want to committee. They have been hashed out. or a $150,000 loan they will never be allow colleges to have a role in doing They are ready for the floor. There is a able to pay back. I guess a few people that. We may even—and this has been competing vision. Democrats want a do. But according to Mark Kantrowitz, suggested—require higher education in- national school board. Republicans who is a financial aid expert and has stitutions in some instances to have want to reverse the trend towards a na- studied student debt, more than 90 per- skin in the game to ensure that grad- tional school board. So on this bill, if cent of students who graduate with uate students and undergraduate stu- we want to talk about education, I loans of more than $100,000 are grad- dents repay their loans. In other words, would like to have a chance to offer my uate students. Let me say that again. the higher education institution would amendment that says no national If you read about a student loan that is share the risk. These are some of the school board. Let’s send those decisions more than $100,000, more than 90 per- ideas that are being considered today back to State and local communities. I cent of those are for graduate students. in the Senate education committee. think there are lots of Senators on I said a moment ago that under- Every Senator has a right to bring on both sides of the aisle who would like graduate students can earn more than this floor whatever she or he wants. It to vote for that. $1 million more in their lifetime with is up to the majority leader to decide But what I would really like to see is their 4-year degree. Doctors, lawyers, what we focus our precious time on. I the President accept our invitation to and other graduate students can earn a am here today to suggest that a $1-a- work with him. That is what we would lot more than that with their advanced day subsidy for college graduates to like to do. We did that last year. We degrees in many cases. help them pay off a $27,000 loan—which produced a good result. He has put his But those graduate students with is the average loan for a 4-year college focus in the right place. I might say re- more-than-$100,000 loans are only 6 per- graduate, which is almost exactly the spectfully, maybe he is in the right cent of all graduate students, and that same as the average car loan—is not a church but the wrong pew. He is talk- is only 2 percent of all student loans. worthy subject for our discussion this ing about income based repayment So 2 percent of all federal student loans week when we have veterans standing plans. We think that is one of the big in the country are more than $100,000. in lines at clinics and appropriations problems left to solve, and we will The average undergraduate loan for a bills dealing with cancer, and national work with him to simplify and reform 4-year degree is $27,000, and the average military defense waiting to come to the various plans. But we want to for all undergraduate loans, which are the floor. make sure the government has clear 85 percent of loans, is $21,000. That is especially true when we have legislative authority to do it, and we There is some overborrowing even a President of the United States who want to know what it costs. Then we among undergraduates. Young people has proved he can work with Congress would like to work with him on exces- are—and maybe they are not all on student debt. He did that last year. sive overborrowing. I would suspect he young—borrowing more than they can He did a good job. He was very helpful would like to do that too. afford to pay back. In our committee, with the final result. The Republicans So why don’t we do that? Why don’t we are considering a number of pro- in the House said that, the Senate said we send this $1-a-day proposal back to posals to deal with this for both grad- that in a bipartisan way, and I think the Senate education committee—ac- uate and undergraduate loans. most students who are enjoying the tually it never was there—but let’s For example, we would like to sim- benefit of that would agree with that. send it to the Senate education com- plify the student loan program so more So we thought last year we had mittee and put it in with all the other students can take advantage of it and stopped the political stunts on student ideas we are discussing. Let’s continue take advantage of the repayment op- loans. We put a market price system on our bipartisan work in the committee tions that exist in the law today. But all new loans, at no new cost to the to see if we can this year present to the we need to know how much that costs taxpayers, no new debt, so this would Senate a proposal for reauthorizing the the taxpayers. not become an election-year football; Higher Education Act, and let’s use No. 2, we have been talking about but apparently it has, at least for a this time for the veterans standing in eliminating the graduate PLUS Pro- week. So we are going to have to en- line or the appropriations bills, which gram that provides virtually unlimited dure going on to the floor and talking deal with so many issues and which we loans to graduate students regardless about a proposal that every single Sen- have not had a chance to consider for of their credit history. That may be ator knows has no chance not only of the last few years. how they took out these loans we occa- getting to the House, which will not I am disappointed with today’s press sionally read about of $150,000, $200,000. touch it, but even passing the Senate— conference at the White House and the We want to prohibit part-time students no chance whatsoever. Why? Because political stunt that is headed toward from taking out the same amount of over in the Senate education com- the Senate floor. But I am hoping the loans that full-time students can. Let’s mittee we are discussing this subject in President will take a look at what he say you are taking a half-time load at a bipartisan way and the way we are did last year and feel a good deal of a 4-year institution and you take out a supposed to do it. satisfaction about it and say: Let me

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Madam President, I answer each individual question from row, and I think the American people come to the floor to speak about the members of our Judiciary Committee. would appreciate it if we tried. nomination of Peter Kadzik to be an I thank the Presiding Officer and Assistant Attorney General for Legis- Instead, he had a bad habit of grouping yield the floor. lative Affairs in the Justice Depart- together a set of specific detailed ques- I suggest the absence of a quorum. ment. I happen to know that the ma- tions, and then repeating one vague The PRESIDING OFFICER. The jority leader hasn’t yet filed cloture on nonanswer over and over. In one set of clerk will call the roll. this nomination, but I expect that he responses he repeated word for word The assistant bill clerk proceeded to will in the near future. So now I take the same answer to previous questions call the roll. the opportunity to speak about that nine times. That simply is not a good- Mr. HEINRICH. Madam President, I nomination. faith effort to be responsive to each ask unanimous consent that the order It is no secret that I have concerns question. for the quorum call be rescinded. about Mr. Kadzik’s nomination. I op- When his answer was one he thought The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without posed his nomination in committee, I didn’t want to hear, he glossed over objection, it is so ordered. and I will oppose it when it comes to a it. Example: At his nomination hear- f vote on the floor. ing, I asked Mr. Kadzik whether he in- REMEMBERING CHESTER NEZ The reasons are pretty simple. Mr. tended to provide certain documents Mr. HEINRICH. Madam President, it Kadzik has been acting in that position Chairman ISSA and I had requested re- is an honor to join my colleague from since April 2013—in other words, in the lating to a briefing by the Bureau of New Mexico, Senator TOM UDALL, in very same position for which he has Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explo- celebrating the life and service of Ches- been nominated. His job is to respond sives. After he failed to mention the ter Nez, the last of the original 29 Nav- to questions from Members of Con- documents in his response, I prompted ajo code talkers, who passed away this gress. We have a clear track record to him about the documents once again last Wednesday, and to honor the his- judge his performance, and that record and he evaded the question. Only after toric role the Native American code has been dismal. Letters go unan- two subsequent sets of questions for talkers played in the allied victory in swered for months. Then, when answers the record did Mr. Kadzik finally come World War II. come, they ignore or dodge the ques- clean and admit that the Department Our Nation’s liberties and patriotic tions. would refuse to provide those docu- Even before coming to the Justice spirit were personified by the commit- ments requested. Mr. Kadzik should Department, Mr. Kadzik had shown a ment and service and the legacy of have been that candid initially, instead lack of respect for congressional over- Chester Nez. He was a true American of avoiding the issue. hero. Chester Nez helped to create an sight. While he was in private practice, unbreakable code during World War II. he represented the billionaire tax fugi- His seeming inability to give He served in the U.S. Marine Corps to tive Marc Rich. Rich was infamously straightforward and accurate answers protect the Nation and also his people, pardoned at the end of the Clinton ad- to simple questions causes real concern language, and culture. He understood ministration following a large donation for me about his ability to perform his the significance and the importance of by Mrs. Rich to the Clinton Presi- job, of which a very important part is his language, and he used it as a shield dential Library. No fugitive has ever answering inquiries from Members of to defend this Nation. been pardoned before—let alone a bil- Congress. I think an Assistant Attor- Chester Nez chose to enlist in the lionaire fugitive who owed millions of ney General for Legislative Affairs marines at a young age, not knowing unpaid taxes. needs to ensure that Congress receives he would become part of an elite group In the course of the congressional in- accurate information from the Depart- of indigenous code talkers. Despite vestigation into that controversy, Mr. ment. That is what checks and bal- growing up in an era where speaking Kadzik was subpoenaed to testify at ances of our constitutional setup is all the Navajo language was not only pro- the House hearing in 2001. He refused about. hibited but often punished, his fluency the committee’s invitation to testify This also became a problem for Mr. in both Navajo and English made him voluntarily. Then, he decided to fly to Kadzik’s predecessor, whose false deni- invaluable to the war effort. He was a California the day before the hearing. als about Operation Fast and Furious member of the all-Navajo 382nd Marine The House committee had to send the eventually had to be retracted. This of- Platoon entrusted to create a code that U.S. marshals to serve him with a sub- fice needs leadership that will restore would prove impenetrable to the Japa- poena in California ordering him to re- its credibility. Mr. Kadzik’s track nese. The 382nd Marine Platoon lit- turn for the hearing. He later denied record in the acting position makes it erally changed the course of history. that his attorneys knew a subpoena clear he does not have what it takes to After Chester Nez’s service, he con- was on the way when he got on the restore sorely needed credibility. At tinued to remain silent about his in- plane. But his denial is contradicted by Mr. Kadzik’s confirmation hearing last handwritten notes from 2001 telephone strumental role as a Navajo code talk- October, Senator FEINSTEIN told Mr. er, maintaining a quiet, modest, and conversations with his attorneys about Kadzik that the Senate’s Select Com- humble lifestyle until the mission was the subpoena. Those notes are in the mittee on Intelligence had recently re- declassified in 1968. record of his confirmation hearings, ceived answers to questions for the Later in life Mr. Nez shared his con- and I invite any Senator to review record from the FBI that were over 1 tributions and his experiences in World them. year late. As she pointed out to Mr. War II with younger generations. He Some people might say: Well, that Kadzik, ‘‘A year is really outside the advocated for keeping the Navajo lan- was a long time ago, and maybe it was pale of propriety.’’ guage, its traditions, and culture alive just a misunderstanding. so that future generations would know But one thing is not in dispute even Mr. Kadzik said in response: ‘‘One of how influential the Navajo people and by Mr. Kadzik: He refused the House my missions at the Department is to language were during World War II. committee’s request to testify volun- improve that record and to expedite Thanks to Mr. Nez and his fellow tarily. He was unwilling to cooperate the providing of information to this code talkers, our Nation’s remarkable unless forced to do so by compulsory Committee and all Members of Con- spirit continues to thrive and we are legal process. Everything in his record gress.’’ But from what I have seen so forever grateful for their service. I join since then has reinforced the impres- far, Mr. Kadzik’s record has been even all New Mexicans in keeping Chester sion that Mr. Kadzik is simply not in- worse than his predecessor’s.

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He We don’t need to look any further tions for the record dated ‘‘current as didn’t try to explain why it took so than today’s headlines to see the latest of August 26, 2013.’’ According to the long. He completely ignored my ques- instance of this administration’s fail- FBI Congressional Affairs staff, that is tion about providing a copy of the re- ure to abide by its obligations under when the answers were forwarded to port to our Judiciary Committee. This the law to submit to congressional Mr. Kadzik’s office. Although the FBI is not the kind of good-faith, candid re- oversight. Of course I am referring to responses to Congress were then only 2 sponse the Justice Department owes the recent release of five of the most months old, apparently they sat in Mr. Congress, especially in our oversight dangerous detainees from Guantanamo. Kadzik’s Office of Legislative Affairs capacity to see that the laws are faith- The President’s decision to release for another 9 months. fully executed by the President of the what some have called the Taliban Mr. Kadzik is just as unresponsive to United States. dream team without notifying Con- letters. His staff recently acknowl- As a nominee who already works in gress in advance exemplifies this ad- edged they were aware of 13 pending that office, Mr. Kadzik had the oppor- ministration’s contempt for congres- letters from this Senator that have tunity to demonstrate a real commit- sional oversight. It is troubling for a gone completely unanswered. I don’t ment to the role of congressional over- host of reasons, especially when the mean he replied with an answer I didn’t sight in our constitutional system of stakes are so high. think was good enough; I mean there checks and balances. He could have an- In December 2013, Congress passed was simply no reply whatsoever. Some swered the mail on time. He could have and the President signed the 2014 Na- of those questions from this Senator insisted on candid, good-faith, sub- tional Defense Authorization Act. Sec- stantive replies to Congress. Rather dated back to October 2012, well over a tion 1035 of that law addresses the pro- than trying to raise the bar, he lowered year and a half ago. His office is com- cedure the executive branch is required it. to follow if the President decides to re- pletely ignoring those letters. The attitude this nominee brings to He did send me a couple of very weak lease a detainee being held at Guanta- dealing with congressional oversight responses in just the last few days. namo Bay. This process isn’t optional. and the requests we make is a symp- Each of those was essentially one para- It is not something that is a matter of tom of much larger problems. The Jus- graph long. One was a reply to a letter Presidential discretion. It is actually tice Department has a lot of work to do I sent almost 1 year ago. The other re- required as a matter of federal law. It to rebuild trust and confidence after plied to a letter from January in which is required by a law this President the false letter it sent me on Operation I asked four simple questions. They ad- Fast and Furious. It still is fighting in signed. The White House’s failure to follow dressed Attorney General Holder’s fail- court to avoid turning over documents the law in this instance is just the lat- ure to issue a report on the need for re- that explain its decision to ultimately est example of this administration’s form of the FBI’s whistleblower proce- withdraw the letter and admit that let- blatant disregard for congressional au- dures. ter was false. The Attorney General was required The Obama administration is arguing thority. The law requires the President to report to President Obama within for a vastly expanded view of executive to notify certain House and Senate 180 days of the Presidential directive privilege. They want the ability to ex- committees, including the Senate Se- on whistleblowers, which was issued pand it far beyond direct advice a coun- lect Committee on Intelligence and the October 2012. A little history: The FBI selor would give to the President. They House Permanent Select Committee on was exempted from whistleblower pro- want it to include internal emails be- Intelligence, at least 30 days before visions in the Civil Service Act of 1978 tween lower level bureaucrats and Guantanamo Bay detainees are trans- and the Whistleblower Protection Act agencies and departments. These, the ferred or released. Obviously that did of 1989. That has resulted in the FBI administration claims, are so-called not happen. being one of the worst retaliators deliberative documents. They are cre- Not only that but the law requires against whistleblowers over the years. ated by people who may never even the President to explain ‘‘why the Therefore, the FBI report President have been to the White House, let alone transfer or release is in the national se- Obama requested was an important advise the President on anything where curity interest of the United States.’’ part of the Presidential directive. I had lawyer-client relationship can be es- That didn’t happen either. The Presi- written to the Justice Department 3 tablished. That kind of broad privilege dent also had a legal obligation to de- weeks after the Presidential directive would be a massive blow to government scribe any actions his administration in 2012 to emphasize how important it transparency and to our system of took ‘‘to mitigate the risks of re- was that the directive be followed and checks and balances. engagement by the individuals to be that the FBI people have proper whis- The position the Obama administra- transferred or released.’’ Such miti- tleblower protection. Then there was a tion is taking in the Operation Fast gating actions are required by the law, 180-day deadline. That deadline came and Furious lawsuit is a direct breach but that didn’t happen either. and went. of the promise the President made in The reasons for these legal require- I wrote the Justice Department ear- his first day in office. He pledged at ments are fairly obvious. The Members lier this year asking about the report that time to have the most transparent of this body understand and respect the because at that time it was more than administration in the history of this President’s responsibility to protect 10 months overdue. I asked the current country, but now the President’s Jus- national security. That is in fact his status of the report, why they had tice Department is arguing for a mas- paramount responsibility as Com- failed to issue it so far, when it would sive expansion of executive privilege to mander in Chief, but we too have a re- be complete, and whether they would include all of that so-called delibera- sponsibility in this Congress and all provide a copy to the Judiciary Com- tive material. This nominee, Mr. Congresses to ensure that the national mittee. Kadzik, is aggressively implementing security is protected. Congress is a co- So those are the simple questions I that new policy even today, refusing to equal branch of government. Yet our asked Mr. Kadzik. Once again, the answer questions and withholding doc- ability to ensure that the actions this nominee failed to send a prompt, good- uments. His actions today are con- President takes are designed to pro- faith response to my letter. Mr. Kadzik sistent with his history. Voluntary co- mote the national security have been could have written immediately to say operation takes a backseat to legalism thwarted because this White House the Justice Department knows this re- and forcing a legal confrontation. kept us in the dark about the release of view is important and explain why it I wish I could say Mr. Kadzik had the five Taliban kingpins every step of was taking longer than they thought. demonstrated the kind of serious com- the way.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:18 Jun 10, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.012 S09JNPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3489 The administration is fully aware it So let me renew my request to the County up in northeast Indiana meet- violated Federal law in failing to time- Attorney General regarding the publi- ing with representatives of those two ly notify Congress of its intentions. We cation of opinions from the Office of counties and communities and across know this because the White House has Legal Counsel. Frankly, I think my re- the spectrum of people engaged in var- contacted some of my colleagues on quest is all the more important now ious business enterprises—housewives, the Select Committee on Intelligence that we have seen the administration’s small businesses, big businesses, elect- and apologized—actually apologized— flagrant disregard for Federal law in ed officials, et cetera. In each of those for failing to notify them in advance; the matter of the Taliban prisoner discussions, as I went across those two in other words, apologized for not fol- deal. I am, therefore, asking the Attor- counties, as I said, overregulation and lowing the law. ney General to direct the Office of ObamaCare were No. 1 and No. 2, or According to press reports the White Legal Counsel to make public any opin- vice versa, on everyone’s mind. It con- House said the failure to make notifi- ions or legal analysis concerning the tinues to remain on their minds be- cation required by law was ‘‘an over- lawfulness of the transfer of the cause they see this as a very com- sight.’’ An oversight? What happened is Taliban commanders without compli- plicated and messy intrusion into their not an oversight. An oversight is what ance with section 1035 of the National individual lives in terms of their abil- happens when you forget to send a Defense Authorization. But given this ity to run their businesses. For many, thank-you note for a birthday gift. Department’s track record, I am not it is not a question of ObamaCare not This was not an oversight. In other going to hold my breath that that re- hurting them, but how it has hurt words, it is extremely difficult to view quest will be honored. them and their concerns about how it this as anything but a deliberate at- I will sum up by saying this: Mr. is going to hurt them in the future. tempt to leave Senators in the dark. Kadzik’s nomination is a perfect exam- The President promised us that this You don’t simply forget to meet your ple of the contempt that this—the self- plan—quote ‘‘will lower the cost of legal obligations to notify Congress, professed most transparent administra- health care for our families, our busi- and it is not as if this was some ob- tion in history—has for congressional nesses, and our government.’’ Let me scure provision of the law nobody knew oversight authority. repeat that. The President said that anything about. This has always been a Let me be clear to my colleagues on ObamaCare would lower the cost of very big deal. Not only did the White the other side of the aisle. One day you health care—which it hasn’t—for our House have an obligation to notify folks might be in the minority or the families, our businesses, and our gov- Congress, but the White House had pre- administration might be controlled by ernment. viously promised that it would in fact the Republican Party. If a Republican That is not what I have heard as I comply with the law. administration ignores your oversight talk to people across the State of Indi- On June 21, 2013, at the White House request, how can you complain, if you ana. What I hear from Hoosiers is their premiums have increased, they have press briefing, Press Secretary Jay don’t stand up today, when the shoe higher health care costs, their Carney promised that the administra- was on the other foot? If you support deductibles have risen dramatically, tion ‘‘would not make any decision this kind of stonewalling now by sup- their copays have risen, and they have about the transfers of any detainees porting this nominee, it will come back fewer provider options. Remember without consulting with Congress and to bite you, and, of course, you will de- what the President said: If like your without doing so in accordance with serve it. I plan to be around here to re- doctor or your health plan, you can U.S. law.’’ mind you of that. keep it, period. That is not the case, It is perfectly clear the administra- I will vote against this nominee and and I hear that from hundreds of Hoo- tion was aware of its duties under the urge my colleagues to do the same. law and made a calculated and delib- siers as I travel around the State. I suggest the absence of a quorum. Let me speak about a specific story erate decision to ignore them. The The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. from a constituent, Jeremy, from Ran- President more or less admitted this KING). The clerk will call the roll. dolph County, who said this: when he recently explained at a press The assistant bill clerk proceeded to My plan for my wife and two kids, ages 2 conference in Poland that he saw an call the roll. and 5, just increased $150 to $615 per month. opportunity he had to take imme- Mr. COATS. Mr. President, I ask We cannot afford this massive hike! diately because ‘‘we were concerned unanimous consent that the order for He went on to say: Something must about Sgt. Bergdahl’s health.’’ the quorum call be rescinded. be done to lower these plans because I am sick and tired of the approach The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without we are seriously going to think about this administration takes toward its objection, it is so ordered. not being able to have insurance for legal obligations under the law, and f the first time since college because I that is why I wrote to the Attorney HEALTH CARE simply can’t afford it. It is General in January of this year con- unaffordable. Mr. COATS. Mr. President, last week, cerning some statements the President The ACA, the so-called Affordable made in the State of the Union Ad- the Senate confirmed Sylvia Burwell Care Act, has been called unaffordable dress, hinting that he intended to take as our new Secretary of Health and by so many Hoosiers—and I suspect unilateral action using executive or- Human Services. She is now the admin- that is true all around the country— ders. istration’s main implementer and rep- that it ought to be the unaffordable In the letter I wrote to the Attorney resentative of ObamaCare. She is its care act and not the Affordable Care General, I asked him to direct the Jus- new face and will be its primary sales- Act. tice Department’s Office of Legal person to the American people. I think I don’t know how many stories we Counsel to publicly disclose its opin- the President made a competent have to bring to the floor of the Senate ions and conclusions concerning the choice, and I supported her confirma- before my colleagues understand and lawfulness of executive orders issued tion. But I would be remiss if I did not realize this plan is faulty to the point by the President. mention or bring to light the difficult that it needs to be replaced. It is deep- Here is where Mr. Kadzik comes in. job she has ahead of her. ly and fatally flawed at its very core. In May he declined my request, citing From its botched website to ever in- I know the majority leader came to again his overbroad and legally creasing premiums, to canceled health the floor and said none of these stories unsupportable claims of executive insurance plans, ObamaCare has been we have related are true. That is like privilege. and remains a complicated mess of bro- telling Jeremy he doesn’t exist. It is not without good reason that ken promises and confusing implemen- I don’t think he made this up: My the former executive editor of the New tation. I was back home in Indiana last plan for my wife and kids has just in- York Times—by the way, an outlet weekend and the weekend before that, creased $150 a month to $615 a month. that is not exactly an aggressive critic and ObamaCare, along with complaints It is unaffordable. Americans across of the President—called this White about overregulation, remain the top the country are repeating these stories. House the most secretive she ever cov- two issues on people’s minds. On Fri- They are not made up. It is not some- ered. day, I was in DeKalb County and Noble thing Republicans sits around and

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They are speaking to us was very poorly drafted, that was GTMO have been released, up until directly when we go back home, wheth- rushed through without any support or now, these five have been considered er I am in the grocery store buying a comments from those of us on the too dangerous to let go. Given the level quart of milk, picking up a newspaper other side of the aisle. of threat they represent, any proposal at the gas station, just speaking to I wasn’t here at the time. One of the to release them should be of the ut- people on the street, or when I sit down reasons I ran and came back was to try most seriousness. Unfortunately, by all with business people. We have invited to address what I thought was legisla- indications the administration’s re- them to various small towns in Indi- tion taking us down a road to a dys- lease treated their threat as anything ana. As I said, these stories that are functional health care system, with but serious. coming from real people I represent— less quality, less access, less choice, and they sent me here to represent less competition. Americans need to know how the them—is the impact of the health care Is there a need to reform this current Obama administration thinks it has plan that has been proposed by the health care system? Yes. Are there so- made our Nation safer by negotiating President and now is being imple- lutions that are better than what has with terrorists to release these five mented. So all of the promises that been put before us? Yes. I wish we dangerous terrorist leaders. Until were made early on—but it wasn’t in could summon the support and the will President Obama can make his case force—have now been proven to be un- of those in this body to begin address- and convince the American public that true. ing that very problem. this swap was in our national interests, Don’t just take my word for it. Look Mr. President, I see other colleagues prudence dictates that all further at the headlines. Reuters, which I don’t on the floor, and I yield the floor. transfers and releases from Guanta- think is an arm of the Republican Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- namo Bay should be off the table. ator from Texas. atorial Committee or the Republican Unfortunately, there have been no National Committee, and is an inde- f answers from this administration on pendent newspaper says: ‘‘U.S. says 2.2 GUANTANAMO BAY DETAINEES how this deal furthers the national se- million ObamaCare enrollees have data Mr. CRUZ. Mr. President, I rise today curity interests of the American people problems.’’ or why the deal was so urgent that the CNBC—the last time I heard they to raise an issue that has been of grow- administration refused to comply with weren’t making contributions to the ing concern to the American people: its legal obligation to inform Congress Republican Party either: ‘‘Seven in 10 the exchange of the so-called Taliban 30 days before the transfer. Instead, the people say ObamaCare had bad or zero five—five terrorist detainees from administration has vilified those who impact on U.S.’’ Either nothing—no Guantanamo—in exchange for Sergeant would raise questions about it as some- impact or bad impact—that is 70 per- Bowe Bergdahl. cent. Let me say from the outset, this is how not being concerned about secur- Indianapolis Business Journal, to not about Sergeant Bergdahl. The cir- ing the return of our troops. That at- which I pay attention, and an inde- cumstances under which he became a tack—that slur—shouldn’t even be dig- pendent organization: ‘‘Indiana’s prisoner of the Taliban is an issue for nified by a response, particularly given ObamaCare rates for 2015 all over the the Army. There was an investigation what has been publicly admitted. map.’’ into this matter in 2010, and hopefully President Obama has publicly admit- People can’t figure out how much the Army will be able to bring clarity ted that there is ‘‘absolutely’’ a chance they are going to have to pay next to that situation soon. What I wish to of the Taliban five returning to the year, but they have figured out one speak about today is keeping the battlefield and attacking Americans. thing. It is going to be more than they American people safe from the terror- Indeed, the current Taliban leader- paid last year. ists who attacked us on September 11, ship has announced that from their Remember the statement ‘‘premiums 2001, resulting in the deaths of 2,977 in- perspective this deal is so good for won’t go up?’’ It won’t go up a penny? nocent people. I think many of us think it is time to The Taliban five are among the worst them that they should now prioritize start over and replace ObamaCare with of the worst. They were all high-level kidnapping other Americans. For ex- real health care solutions. Republicans officials in the Taliban regime who ample, last Thursday one top Taliban have offered a multitude of possibili- gave aid and support to Al Qaeda in Af- commander told Time magazine—and ties of suggestions and proposals, every ghanistan in the period leading up to this is a quote—‘‘It’s better to kidnap one of which has been turned down by the 9/11 attacks. These five were des- one person like Bergdahl than kidnap- the President or not allowed to be ignated ‘‘high’’ risk by the Guanta- ping hundreds of useless people. It has brought to the floor by the Senate ma- namo Review Task Force convened in encouraged our people. Now everybody jority leader. 2009 on the orders of President Obama, will work hard to capture such an im- There are those who say: What would whose report was published on January portant bird.’’ you do? Why don’t you suggest some- 22, 2010. Two of the five are wanted by This deal puts every soldier, sailor, thing? We have tried our very best to the United Nations for war crimes airman, and marine—every man and bring forward packages of reforms, to against Afghan civilians. woman standing up to defend this Na- reach across the aisle and say, if you Khairullah Khairkhwa, for example, tion—in jeopardy. will work with us, we will try to fix was described in his GTMO case file as The chair of the Senate Intelligence some of these problems. We think we ‘‘a hard-liner in Taliban philosophy’’ Committee, Senator DIANNE FEINSTEIN, should repeal it and start over because with ‘‘close ties to Osama bin Laden.’’ has publicly said that she has seen ‘‘no we don’t think it is the right model for Mohammad Fazl was second in com- evidence’’ that Sergeant Bergdahl was health care, to address the solution of mand of the Taliban army in 2001. under urgent threat in recent weeks or providing people in this country with These were not junior-level players. months. adequate health care at a reasonable Capturing these five men was a pri- cost. ority when our troops participated in All of these admissions together raise So changing the face of ObamaCare the liberation of Afghanistan from the serious and legitimate concerns about by just putting in a new Secretary of Taliban in 2001, where our sons and the circumstances of the release of the Health and Human Services will not daughters bled and died to free Afghan- Taliban Five, and they also make clear change this law’s negative impact on istan and to exact punishment on those that the administration should stop

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No. 2, to enforce this re- United States. the American people, defend this deci- quirement, the legislation will provide Every American is naturally eager to sion in terms of the national security that, should the President choose to end the long war in Afghanistan, but interests of the United States—what disregard this law—as, sadly, has been that does not mean we disregard the should be the highest priority for the his pattern so many other times—all threat that violent terrorist groups Commander in Chief. funds expended in the transfer would be such as the Taliban pose to our Nation. Instead, we have recently learned deducted directly from the budget of We know from the hard experience of from news reports that there are at the Executive Office of the President. the last decade that at least one in least four other Gitmo detainees who No. 3, because we understand that con- three Guantanamo detainees has re- are being considered for release. So not ditions might possibly arise that would turned to the battlefield. That has been only has there not been accountability necessitate the release of an individual what history has taught us. as to why this happened, but it appears prisoner and out of respect for the Until we have full confidence that the administration wants to go down President’s special role in inter- this threat to American lives is being the same road and I can only assume is national matters, this legislation ex- fully and properly assessed, that we are willing again to violate the law and not plicitly provides a means for the Presi- taking steps to protect the lives of notify Congress the next time, just the dent to ask Congress for a waiver of American civilians and American sol- way it violated the law by not noti- the 6-month bar in an individual case. diers and sailors and airmen and ma- fying Congress this time. But, finally, because we believe the re- rines, it is only prudent to take the Before any further such action is lease of detainees from Guantanamo— steps in the legislation I am intro- considered, we need to take a pause which holds some of the most dan- ducing this week, and I hope the Sen- and assess what happened with the gerous people on the planet—is a mat- ate will do so. Taliban five. We need to answer: ter of the gravest import, this legisla- With that, I suggest the absence of a Who did the vetting that resulted in tion would require that for every order quorum. the assessment that the Taliban five no for release of a Guantanamo detainee, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The longer posed a high level of threat to it must be personally approved by the clerk will call the roll. the United States? President. This would ensure that the The assistant bill clerk proceeded to Who participated in the decision to fullest consideration and deliberation call the roll. release them? goes into the process. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Was this the same deal the adminis- This latest deal—which was an- imous consent that the order for the tration says they offered to brief Con- nounced to the American people as a quorum call be rescinded. gress on previously or is it something fait accompli, with no opportunity for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without different? Congress to scrutinize it, no oppor- objection, it is so ordered. Was the President fully briefed on tunity for the American people to as- the background of the Taliban Five and sess it—this latest deal constituted ne- f the likelihood of recidivism? gotiating with terrorists to release five BANK ON STUDENTS EMERGENCY How did the administration reach its senior terrorist leaders, and it raises apparently high level of confidence LOAN REFINANCING ACT—MO- obvious questions. TION TO PROCEED—Continued that the Taliban five will be secure in First of all, how many Americans did Qatar? these five terrorist leaders directly or CLOTURE MOTION How did they arrive upon the notion indirectly murder? How many lives— Mr. REID. Mr. President, I have a that that security should last only 1 American lives—are they responsible cloture motion that is at the desk. I year, after which the American people for taking? ask that it be reported. will be safe if these terrorists are re- Second, how many American soldiers The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- leased altogether? On what basis did gave their lives to capture these five ture motion having been presented the administration judge that only 1 senior terrorist leaders? How many under rule XXII, the Chair directs the year was sufficient? graves do we have of sons and daugh- clerk to report the motion. How was the decision made to ignore ters of Americans because they were The assistant bill clerk read as fol- the law and bypass Congress, including sent in to capture these five who have lows: bypassing the chairs of the Senate and just been released? CLOTURE MOTION House Intelligence Committees, For- Third, given their release—and the We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- eign Relations Committees, and Armed President’s admission that there is ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Services Committees? ‘‘absolutely’’ a chance that they will Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move In what circumstances does the ad- return to actively waging war against to bring to a close debate on the motion to ministration intend once again to the United States—how many Ameri- proceed to calendar No. 409, S. 2432, a bill to openly defy the law and refuse to pro- cans are at risk of being killed directly amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to vide notification to Congress? or indirectly by these terrorist leaders provide for the refinancing of certain Fed- These are questions, I might note, we have just let go? eral student loans. Harry Reid, Ron Wyden, Elizabeth War- that should be bipartisan concerns. Finally, if the Taliban five do return ren, Richard Blumenthal, Benjamin L. This should not be a partisan affair— to actively trying to kill Americans, Cardin, Jack Reed, Tom Harkin, Bar- asking questions that affect the na- how many American soldiers will once bara Boxer, Jeanne Shaheen, Patty tional security of every single Amer- again have to risk their lives or, in- Murray, Richard J. Durbin, Tom Udall, ican citizen and every single man and deed, will give their lives trying to kill Sheldon Whitehouse, Christopher Mur- woman serving in the military. or capture these terrorists once again? phy, Bill Nelson, Robert Menendez, In order to give the Obama adminis- These are questions of the utmost se- Tammy Baldwin. tration the opportunity to satisfy the riousness, and to date the administra- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- many outstanding questions the Amer- tion has not even attempted to answer imous consent that the mandatory ican people have about their safety— them. Instead, it has suggested that quorum under rule XXII be waived. and I would note, having just returned anyone raising these questions is sim- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without from Texas, I found over and over ply failing to stand by the men and objection, it is so ordered. again Texans, men and women, asking women of our military. I can tell you, Mr. REID. Mr. President, we have these very questions—I will propose the men and women of our military un- filed, I am sorry to say, another clo- this week that before we consider any derstand the value of protecting the ture motion to get on a bill. We have additional releases from Guantanamo, national security of the United States more student loan debt in America we answer these questions first. of America, and the men and women of today than we have credit card debt. I The legislation I will be filing, No. 1, our military are not comforted by ne- just had a conference call with some will immediately call for a 6-month gotiations with terrorists to release students from the State of Nevada.

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Bills they have sup- Her work has involved all Federal mis- tunity to get on a bill, but that is ported, nominations they have sup- demeanors. where we are. So we will have a cloture ported, they still make us file cloture vote to see if they will let us on the bill and waste the time of the American Magistrates in the Richmond division on Wednesday. people. And I say months. try Federal misdemeanors, and they Mr. DURBIN. Will the Senator yield Mr. DURBIN. If I could ask one last also try complex civil matters fully for a question? question through the Chair. with the consent of the parties. It is Mr. REID. Yes. So we need five Republican Senators the practice in eastern Virginia for Mr. DURBIN. I would like to ask the to join Democratic Senators if we are parties to often consent to magistrate Senator, through the Chair, it is my even going to debate the bill about re- judges trying their cases. She has since understanding that he just filed a pro- financing college student loans; is that 2005, 9 years, acted as a judge in vir- cedural motion which will allow us to my understanding? tually the entire range of matters that take up a bill and debate a bill which Mr. REID. The Senator is right. this court handles, this Federal court. would give an opportunity to some of I suggest the absence of a quorum. Along the way, Hannah has distin- the 44 million Americans currently The PRESIDING OFFICER. The paying college student loans. This bill, clerk will call the roll. guished herself as an excellent attor- authored by Senator ELIZABETH WAR- The bill clerk proceeded to call the ney and earned awards for her work, REN of Massachusetts, would allow stu- roll. including various commendations from dents to refinance their college debt Mr. KAINE. I ask unanimous consent the U.S. Attorney’s Office, U.S. Mar- down to today’s interest levels—3.8 per- that the order for the quorum call be shals Service, the Virginia State Po- cent, if I am not mistaken, for under- rescinded. lice, the Drug Enforcement Agency, graduate loans—which would make The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and Genworth, her previous private paying back their loans easier and objection, it is so ordered. sector employer. She was also named sooner, and we have to go through a LAUCK NOMINATION as a Virginia Leader in the Law for her procedure of waiting 2 days in the Sen- Mr. KAINE. I rise in support of one of work and service to the bench. ate to even start talking and debating the judicial nominees whom we will I am excited to be here on behalf of on the bill. Is that what the Senator is consider first by cloture vote in a few Judge Lauck. This is a vacancy on telling us? minutes and then a vote scheduled on which both Senator WARNER and I have Mr. REID. Through the Chair to my confirmation tomorrow. It is the nomi- worked very hard. We first asked our dear friend, that is what I am saying. What has happened around the coun- nation of U.S. Magistrate Judge M. local bar association, especially the try is not only in Nevada, it is all Hannah Lauck to the Federal bench in Virginia State Bar, to conduct inter- across the country, with rare excep- the Eastern District of Virginia. Judge views and then make recommendations tion. State legislatures don’t support Lauck is somebody whom I know quite to us. We did that first, and then all higher education. well, because she serves as a mag- the candidates were interviewed by us. If you take an organization such as istrate in the Richmond division of the We are proud to recommend her to the the Board of Regents of the State of Eastern District where I live, and that President and thankful that the Presi- Nevada, and they have a lump sum of is a court where I spent probably the dent nominated her for the position. majority of my 17-year legal practice. money the legislature gives them, they In closing, I will say this is a court She has come full circle. She is a na- have to figure out a way to keep kids that I am very close to. My wife in school. So in Nevada last Thursday tive Virginian, went to college outside of Virginia but came back to the Com- clerked for a Federal judge on this they raised the tuition of our univer- court when she started her legal ca- sities by 17 percent. What will happen? monwealth after graduating from Yale Law School. She began her legal career reer, just as Judge Lauck started her They will borrow more money. legal career in the same way. I served I told those young people when I as a law clerk for Judge James Spen- cer, whose retirement has opened this as a civil litigator for 17 years with a started the conversation today, I Richmond firm directly across the worked hard but with a little scholar- position on the Federal bench. It is fit- ting as she was one of his first law street from the courthouse and spent a ship here or there, I could work hard lot of time there. and put myself through school. I put clerks, and now she has the oppor- myself through college and law school, tunity with this nomination to fill his I know—the Presiding Officer re- and they can’t do it now. There aren’t shoes on the court. minded me; thank you for doing it— enough hours in the day to pay for this Judge Lauck is very well prepared. that the Presiding Officer’s father was tuition. She began, as I explained, as a judicial the first Federal magistrate in Virginia Mr. DURBIN. Will the Senator yield law clerk, which is a prestigious posi- in this same court, the Eastern Dis- for another question through the tion, for a wonderful Federal judge, trict of Virginia, Alexandria division. Judge James Spencer. She has included Chair? So the Presiding Officer knows well in her public career over the past 20- Mr. REID. I yield. the work magistrates do. I have stayed plus years both public service and pri- Mr. DURBIN. Procedurally, what the very close to this court since I tried Senator had to do was file a motion so vate practice. my last case in 2001. I know the judges, the Senate could actually start debate Before she joined the bench as a mag- I know the court personnel, I know the on this issue. There was a time in the istrate, Judge Lauck served as a cor- lawyers, and I know many of the par- Senate when you didn’t have to have 60 porate counsel for Genworth Financial, ties, and they speak with uniform plau- votes to even start debating an issue. a Fortune 500 company, in Richmond. dits in regard to the work Judge Lauck But is it my understanding, now that For 10 years before that she was assist- has done as a magistrate. we are building up to a vote on Wednes- ant U.S. attorney in the Eastern Dis- day to see if five Republicans will cross trict of Virginia, where she started in There is no better person for this the aisle and join us so we can have a civil litigation, handling the entire seat being vacated than Judge Lauck debate the floor of the Senate on spectrum of civil cases involving the to have the full article III power that whether we can refinance college stu- United States as a party, and finished will come if she is confirmed. I am very dent loans, we have to wait 2 days? as a criminal prosecutor. Coupled with happy to recommend her to all my col- Mr. REID. We, the Senate, and the her service as a magistrate, this exten- leagues. She will be an excellent judge American people have waited for sive experience in both private practice to serve on that court.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:27 Jun 10, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.021 S09JNPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3493 CONCLUSION OF MORNING (Mrs. MCCASKILL), the Senator from Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move BUSINESS Connecticut (Mr. MURPHY), and the to bring to a close debate on the nomination Senator from Hawaii (Mr. SCHATZ) are of Leo T. Sorokin, of Massachusetts, to be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning United States District Judge for the District business is closed. necessarily absent. Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators of Massachusetts. f Harry Reid, Patrick J. Leahy, Chris- are necessarily absent: the Senator topher A. Coons, Sheldon Whitehouse, EXECUTIVE SESSION from Mississippi (Mr. COCHRAN), the Christopher Murphy, Al Franken, Jon Senator from South Carolina (Mr. GRA- Tester, Richard Blumenthal, Jeff HAM), the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Merkley, Richard J. Durbin, Kirsten E. NOMINATION OF M. HANNAH ISAKSON), the Senator from Wisconsin Gillibrand, Benjamin L. Cardin, Bill LAUCK TO BE UNITED STATES (Mr. JOHNSON), the Senator from Illi- Nelson, Dianne Feinstein, Elizabeth DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EAST- nois (Mr. KIRK), the Senator from Ari- Warren, Tom Harkin, Mazie K. Hirono. ERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA zona (Mr. MCCAIN), the Senator from The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- Kansas (Mr. MORAN), the Senator from imous consent, the mandatory quorum Alaska (Ms. MURKOWSKI), the Senator call has been waived. NOMINATION OF LEO T. SOROKIN from Idaho (Mr. RISCH), the Senator The question is, Is it the sense of the TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT from Kansas (Mr. ROBERTS), and the Senate that debate on the nomination JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF Senator from Louisiana (Mr. VITTER). of Leo T. Sorokin, of Massachusetts, to MASSACHUSETTS Further, if present and voting, the be United States District Judge for the Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. JOHNSON) District of Massachusetts shall be would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ brought to a close? NOMINATION OF RICHARD FRANK- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. DON- The yeas and nays are mandatory LIN BOULWARE II TO BE UNITED NELLY). Are there any other Senators under the rule. STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR in the Chamber desiring to vote? THE DISTRICT OF NEVADA The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 52, The clerk will call the roll. nays 32, as follows: The assistant legislative clerk called The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the roll. [Rollcall Vote No. 176 Ex.] the previous order, the Senate will pro- Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the YEAS—52 ceed to executive session to consider Senator from Alaska (Mr. BEGICH), the Baldwin Hagan Pryor the following nominations, which the Senator from Louisiana (Ms. LAN- clerk will report. Bennet Harkin Reed Blumenthal Heinrich Reid DRIEU), the Senator from Missouri The bill clerk read the nominations Booker Heitkamp Rockefeller (Mrs. MCCASKILL), the Senator from of M. Hannah Lauck, of Virginia, to be Boxer Hirono Sanders Connecticut (Mr. MURPHY), and the Brown Johnson (SD) United States District Judge for the Schumer Senator from Hawaii (Mr. SCHATZ) are Eastern District of Virginia, Leo T. Cantwell Kaine Shaheen Cardin King Stabenow necessarily absent. Sorokin, of Massachusetts, to be Carper Klobuchar Tester Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators Casey Leahy United States District Judge for the Udall (CO) Chambliss Levin are necessarily absent: the Senator District of Massachusetts, and Richard Udall (NM) Collins Manchin from Mississippi (Mr. COCHRAN), the Walsh Franklin Boulware II, of Nevada, to be Coons Markey Senator from South Carolina (Mr. GRA- Warner United States District Judge for the Donnelly Menendez HAM), the Senator from Georgia (Mr. District of Nevada. Durbin Merkley Warren Feinstein Mikulski Whitehouse ISAKSON), the Senator from Wisconsin CLOTURE MOTION Franken Murray Wyden (Mr. JOHNSON), the Senator from Illi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Gillibrand Nelson nois (Mr. KIRK), the Senator from Kan- the previous order, the cloture motion NAYS—32 sas (Mr. MORAN), the Senator from having been presented under rule XXII, Alexander Cruz McConnell Alaska (Ms. MURKOWSKI), the Senator the Chair directs the clerk to read the Ayotte Enzi Paul from Idaho (Mr. RISCH), the Senator motion. Barrasso Fischer Portman from Kansas (Mr. ROBERTS), and the Blunt Flake Rubio CLOTURE MOTION Senator from Louisiana (Mr. VITTER). Boozman Grassley Scott We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Burr Hatch Sessions Further, if present and voting, the ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Coats Heller Shelby Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. JOHNSON) Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move Coburn Hoeven Thune Corker Inhofe would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ to bring to a close debate on the nomination Toomey Cornyn Johanns The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there Wicker of M. Hannah Lauck, of Virginia, to be Crapo Lee any other Senators in the Chamber de- United States District Judge for the Eastern siring to vote? District of Virginia. NOT VOTING—16 Harry Reid, Patrick J. Leahy, Chris- Begich Landrieu Risch The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 52, topher A. Coons, Sheldon Whitehouse, Cochran McCain Roberts nays 33, as follows: Christopher Murphy, Al Franken, Jon Graham McCaskill Schatz [Rollcall Vote No. 177 Ex.] Tester, Richard Blumenthal, Jeff Isakson Moran Vitter Johnson (WI) Murkowski YEAS—52 Merkley, Richard J. Durbin, Kirsten E. Kirk Murphy Ayotte Hagan Pryor Gillibrand, Benjamin L. Cardin, Bill Baldwin Harkin Reed Nelson, Dianne Feinstein, Elizabeth The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this vote the yeas are 52, the nays are 32. Bennet Heinrich Reid Warren, Tom Harkin, Mazie K. Hirono. Blumenthal Heitkamp Rockefeller The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- The motion is agreed to. Booker Hirono Sanders The majority leader. Boxer Johnson (SD) imous consent, the mandatory quorum Schumer Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Brown Kaine Shaheen call has been waived. imous consent that the next two votes Cantwell King Stabenow Cardin Klobuchar The question is, Is it the sense of the Tester be 10 minutes in duration. Carper Leahy Udall (CO) Senate that debate on the nomination The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Casey Levin Udall (NM) of M. Hannah Lauck, of Virginia, to be objection? Without objection, it is so Collins Manchin United States District Court Judge for Coons Markey Walsh ordered. Warner the Eastern District of Virginia, shall Donnelly Menendez CLOTURE MOTION Durbin Merkley Warren be brought to a close? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- Feinstein Mikulski Whitehouse The yeas and nays are mandatory ture motion having been presented Franken Murray Wyden under the rule. under rule XXII, the Chair directs the Gillibrand Nelson The clerk will call the roll. clerk to read the motion. NAYS—33 The bill clerk called the roll. The assistant legislative clerk read Alexander Chambliss Crapo Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the as follows: Barrasso Coats Cruz Blunt Coburn Enzi Senator from Alaska (Mr. BEGICH), the CLOTURE MOTION Boozman Corker Fischer Senator from Louisiana (Ms. LAN- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Burr Cornyn Flake DRIEU), the Senator from Missouri ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:27 Jun 10, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.024 S09JNPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S3494 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 9, 2014 Grassley Lee Scott Casey Kaine Reid Richard Boulware is an excellent ex- Hatch McCain Sessions Collins King Rockefeller ample of an accomplished nominee who Heller McConnell Shelby Coons Klobuchar Sanders Hoeven Paul Thune Donnelly Leahy Schumer should be confirmed on a bipartisan Inhofe Portman Toomey Durbin Levin Shaheen basis. I believe Mr. Boulware embodies Johanns Rubio Wicker Feinstein Manchin Stabenow the characteristics of a nominee who is Franken Markey NOT VOTING—15 Tester prepared to serve and that he will Gillibrand Menendez Udall (CO) Hagan Merkley Begich Kirk Murphy Udall (NM) make an excellent district court judge Harkin Mikulski Cochran Landrieu Risch Walsh for the State of Nevada. After sitting Graham McCaskill Roberts Heinrich Murphy Warner down with him and discussing his nom- Isakson Moran Schatz Heitkamp Murray Warren Johnson (WI) Murkowski Vitter Heller Nelson ination at length, I found him to be an Hirono Pryor Whitehouse extremely impressive nominee. A grad- The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this Wyden Johnson (SD) Reed uate of Harvard University, Mr. vote the yeas are 52, the nays are 33. NAYS—34 Boulware went on to earn his law de- The motion is agreed to. Alexander Enzi McConnell gree from Columbia University. He cur- CLOTURE MOTION Barrasso Fischer Paul rently serves as assistant Federal pub- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Blunt Flake Portman lic defender for the District of Nevada the previous order, pursuant to rule Boozman Grassley Rubio Burr Hatch Scott in Las Vegas. He also has extensive ex- XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate Chambliss Hoeven Sessions perience arguing before the Ninth Cir- the pending cloture motion, which the Coats Inhofe Shelby cuit Court of Appeals. This trial experi- clerk will state. Coburn Johanns Thune Corker Johnson (WI) ence, coupled with his impressive aca- Toomey CLOTURE MOTION Cornyn Kirk demic accomplishments while clerking Wicker We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Crapo Lee for the U.S. district courts, will serve ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Cruz McCain him well on the bench. Outside of his Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move NOT VOTING—13 professional duties, he currently serves to bring to a close debate on the nomination Begich Landrieu Roberts his local school system as a member of of Richard Franklin Boulware II, of Nevada, Boxer McCaskill Schatz the Superintendent’s Educational Op- to be United States District Judge for the Cochran Moran Vitter District of Nevada. Graham Murkowski portunities Advisory Committee. Harry Reid, Patrick J. Leahy, Chris- Isakson Risch I am glad to see the Senate moving topher A. Coons, Sheldon Whitehouse, The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this forward with this nomination, and I Christopher Murphy, Al Franken, Jon vote the yeas are 53, the nays are 34. look forward to voting tomorrow to Tester, Richard Blumenthal, Jeff The motion is agreed to. confirm Mr. Boulware’s nomination to Merkley, Richard J. Durbin, Kirsten E. The Senator from Nevada. the Federal bench in Nevada. Gillibrand, Benjamin L. Cardin, Bill VIOLENCE IN LAS VEGAS With that, I yield the floor. Nelson, Dianne Feinstein, Elizabeth The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Warren, Tom Harkin, Mazie K. Hirono. Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, before I begin, I would like to take a moment ator from Massachusetts. The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- to address the unsettling events that CLIMATE CHANGE imous consent, the mandatory quorum occurred yesterday when two members Mr. MARKEY. Thank you, Mr. Presi- call has been waived. of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police dent. The question is, Is it the sense of the Department and an innocent civilian Mr. INHOFE. Will the Senator yield Senate that debate on the nomination were victims of a terrible act of vio- for a unanimous consent request? of Richard Franklin Boulware II, of Ne- lence. While words offer little comfort Mr. MARKEY. I will yield to the Sen- vada, to be a United States District at this difficult time, I would like to ator. Judge for the District of Nevada, shall express my sincere condolences to the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- be brought to a close? victims’ families. The Las Vegas com- ator from Oklahoma. The yeas and nays are mandatory munity is grateful to these police offi- Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask under the rule. cers for their service and joins their unanimous consent that at the conclu- The clerk will call the roll. families in mourning their loss. I would sion of the remarks of the Senator The assistant bill clerk called the also like to thank the men and women from Massachusetts, Senator WHITE- roll. of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police HOUSE, and two or three others at his Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Department who sprung into action choosing, that I be recognized as in Senator from Alaska (Mr. BEGICH), the following the tragic events, even after morning business for such time as I Senator from California (Mrs. BOXER), losing members of the law enforcement shall consume. the Senator from Louisiana (Ms. LAN- community. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there DRIEU), the Senator from Missouri BOULWARE NOMINATION objection? (Mrs. MCCASKILL), and the Senator With that said, Mr. President, I wish Mr. WHITEHOUSE. It is not an ob- from Hawaii (Mr. SCHATZ) are nec- to speak in favor of a fellow Nevadan’s jection at this point, but I think it is essarily absent. nomination that is currently pending our understanding that the Senator Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators before this body; that is, the nomina- from Oklahoma will speak for 20 to 30 are necessarily absent: the Senator tion of Richard Boulware to be a U.S. minutes but that the time would revert from Mississippi (Mr. COCHRAN), the district judge for the District of Ne- to me at the conclusion of his remarks Senator from South Carolina (Mr. GRA- vada. after 20 to 30 minutes. If that is an ac- HAM), the Senator from Georgia (Mr. One of the most important and ceptable amendment to the unanimous ISAKSON), the Senator from Kansas unique responsibilities we hold as consent request, then I will agree to it. (Mr. MORAN), the Senator from Alaska Members of the Senate is to provide for Mr. INHOFE. Let’s just amend the (Ms. MURKOWSKI), the Senator from the advice and consent of the Presi- Senator’s amendment that it be 20 to Idaho (Mr. RISCH), the Senator from dent’s judicial nominations and subse- 35 minutes. Kansas (Mr. ROBERTS), and the Senator quent confirmations. Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Perfect. from Louisiana (Mr. VITTER). I believe each judicial nominee who The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there comes before this body must not only objection, it is so ordered. any other Senators in the Chamber de- be qualified but also must demonstrate The Senator from Massachusetts. siring to vote? fairness and commitment to upholding Mr. MARKEY. Thank you, Mr. Presi- The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 53, the Constitution and the laws of the dent. nays 34, as follows: United States. We are at a very important historical [Rollcall Vote No. 178 Ex.] In Nevada, it is critical for us to juncture, where the science is now con- YEAS—53 work together to find qualified can- clusive that in fact the planet is dan- didates who will uphold America’s gerously warming. Ayotte Blumenthal Cantwell Baldwin Booker Cardin principles of impartiality under the Since we last met on this floor a lot Bennet Brown Carper law. has happened. The global temperature

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:27 Jun 10, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN6.002 S09JNPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3495 for April 2014 tied with 2010 for the climate change is caused significantly than it used to. Between 1800 and 1900, warmest April ever recorded in the his- by human activity. Lake Champlain froze over 97 out of 100 tory of the planet. This goes back to According to a study published in the winters, 97 percent of the time. That 1880. journal Environmental Research Let- number began dropping after 1900. In In May, the third National Climate ters in May of last year, more than 97 the past 40 years, Lake Champlain has Assessment presented the scientific percent of peer-reviewed scientific lit- only frozen over 17 times. These evidence that climate change is al- erature on climate supports the view changes impact the ski industry. They ready impacting the United States. that human activity is a primary cause weaken our maple industry. They allow The good news. The good news is that of global warming. pests to survive the winter unharmed the President last week promulgated What disturbs me very much about and to become more damaging to trees new rules to control greenhouse gases this debate is the rejection of basic and crops as a result. coming out of powerplants in the science. We can have differences of These impacts are expected to wors- United States of America. opinion on health care, on the funding en. According to the 2014 National Cli- Here is the very good news—the Sen- of education, on whether we should mate Assessment, temperatures in the ator from Rhode Island, the Senator have a jobs program, on many other northeast could increase an additional from Vermont, the States across the issues. But what the U.S. Senate 10 degrees Fahrenheit by 2080 if emis- Northeast—nine States have already should not be about is rejecting basic sions continue at their current rate. By had a regional greenhouse gas initia- science. It saddens me very much that the end of the century, summers in tive over the last 9 years. In Massachu- most of my colleagues in the Repub- Vermont—our beautiful summers— setts, we are already 40 percent lower lican Party are doing just that. could feel like summers in Georgia now in 2014 than we were in 2005—40 We do not hear great debates on the right now. I love the State of Georgia. percent lower. We know a flexible sys- floor of the Senate regarding research It is a great State. But the State of tem such as this can and will work in terms of cancer, in terms of heart Vermont would prefer to have our sum- across the country. disease, in terms of other scientific mers the way they have been, not It is absolutely necessary for the issues. But for whatever reason—and I Georgia’s. United States to be the leader. We can- happen to believe those reasons have a The thing is these new proposed car- not preach temperance from a bar lot to do with the power of the coal in- bon pollution standards are actually stool. The United States cannot tell dustry, of the oil industry, of the fossil quite modest. It is clear to me that if the rest of the world they should re- fuel industry—we are suddenly seeing a we listen to the scientific community, duce their greenhouse gases when we great debate on an issue the over- what they are telling us is there is a are still continuing on our historic whelming majority of scientists agree small window of opportunity, and it path. on; that is, climate change is real; it is would be rather extraordinary—ex- The good news is we are going to cre- caused by human activity. traordinary—for us to look our kids ate a green energy revolution. We can 2012 was the second worst year on and our grandchildren in the eye and to save creation while engaging in mas- record in the United States for extreme say: You know what. We rejected the sive job creation in the United States. weather. Across the globe, the 10 science and we let this planet become We can unleash this green energy warmest years on record have all oc- less and less habitable for you and your revolution. We can reduce greenhouse curred since 1998. The global annual av- kids. gases. We can give the leadership to erage temperature has increased by We have a moral responsibility not to the rest of the world. We need to have more than 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit be- do that. It seems clear to me what we a big debate here on the Senate floor. tween 1880 and 2012. Last month the should be doing—and I think the sci- This is the place where the United White House released the National Cli- entific community is in agreement— States of America expects us to have mate Assessment, emphasizing that first, we need to aggressively expand this debate and where the rest of the global warming is already happening, energy efficiency all over this country world is watching. and warning—and people should hear in terms of older homes and buildings. I yield the floor. this—that global warming could exceed We can save an enormous amount of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- 10 degrees Fahrenheit in the United fuel, cut carbon emissions, lower fuel ator from Vermont. States by the end of this century—10 bills, and create jobs if we do that. Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, the degrees Fahrenheit. Furthermore, we must move aggres- issue we are discussing tonight, frank- That is extraordinary. If that in fact sively to such sustainable energies as ly, is perhaps the most important issue happens, if we do not summon up the wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, and facing our entire planet. The issue has courage to transform our energy sys- other technologies. We must invest in everything to do with whether we are tem, the damage done by that severity research and development to make going to leave a habitable planet for of increase in temperature will be those technologies even more efficient. our kids and our grandchildren. I want huge. In my view, it is a no-brainer to say we to thank the Senate Climate Action Also last month scientists reported a must reject the proposed Keystone XL Task Force, led by Senator BOXER, large section of the West Antarctica Pipeline once and for all. We need to Senator WHITEHOUSE, Senator HEIN- ice sheet is falling apart, and that its end tax breaks and subsidies for oil and RICH, and others for helping to bring us continued melting is now unstoppable. coal companies, which amount to well down here tonight to discuss this issue. Bloomberg reported on the 1st of over $10 billion a year. We should not While it goes without saying that June that Australia hit new heat be subsidizing those companies that Senator INHOFE and many of us hold records in May. The 24-month period are helping to destroy our planet. very different points of view regarding ending in April 2014 was the hottest on Finally, we need to price carbon global warming, I want to congratulate record for any 2-year period, and the through a carbon tax or some other ap- him for having the courage to come 24-month period ending with May of proach so the real cost of burning car- down here and defend his point of view. 2014 is expected to exceed that. bon is reflected in the price. I am very That is what democracy is about. I But it is not just Australia; it is my proud Senator BARBARA BOXER, the think he is wrong, but I am glad he is home State of Vermont. The Associ- chairperson of the environmental com- here. ated Press reported last week that the mittee, and I introduced such legisla- Virtually the entire scientific com- average temperature in both Vermont tion last year. munity agrees that climate change is and Maine rose by 2.5 degrees over the The bottom line is we are in a pivotal real, that it is already causing dev- past 30 years. This is the second high- moment in history. This Congress has astating problems in the United States est of any State in the lower 48, after got to act. It has to act boldly. When and around the world in terms of Maine. Maine and Vermont are at the we do that, when we cut greenhouse floods, droughts, wildfires, forest fires, top. gas emissions, when we transform our and extreme weather disturbances. The Lake Champlain provides one telling energy system, we can save many peo- scientific community is also almost illustration of these changes. It freezes ple money on their fuel bills, we can virtually unanimous in agreeing that over less often and later in the winter cut pollution in general, we can cut

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:27 Jun 10, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.027 S09JNPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S3496 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 9, 2014 greenhouse gas emissions significantly, sober discussion about what actions we will need to make the investments that and we can create good-paying jobs all will need to take now and in the fu- are necessary, and we will have to find over this country. ture. America clearly has the capacity the political will to act. The bottom line here is we cannot af- to become energy independent. But we The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ford to reject basic science. We have to also need to transition from our cur- ator from Rhode Island. listen to what the scientific commu- rent energy portfolio to one that pro- Mr. REID. Will the Senator from nity is saying. We have got to act ag- duces as much or more power with sub- Rhode Island withhold for just a mo- gressively, and let’s do it. stantially less carbon pollution per kil- ment. I yield the floor. owatt hour. Mr. WHITEHOUSE. I would gladly The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- That will require innovation, some- withhold. ator from New Mexico. thing that historically our country has The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- Mr. HEINRICH. Mr. President, as an done better than any country in the jority leader. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I express engineer one of the things I learned world. But additionally, we will need my appreciation to my friend from early in my education was that science political will, something we have Rhode Island, who is so courteous to does not care if you believe in it or not; grown short of as climate denial and everyone, and I appreciate it. you can deny science as much as you pseudoscience have made their way want, but the data suggests that the into the halls of Congress. UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT— EXECUTIVE CALENDAR scientific method works pretty darn If history is our guide, we should Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent well. know that investing in cleaner energy that on Tuesday, June 10, following The corollary to that fact is whether will not be without cost, but little of disposition of Executive Calendar No. you believe in climate change has no value is ever free. The question is, are 734, the Lauck nomination, the time bearing on whether it is actually oc- we willing to make the modest invest- until 12 noon be equally divided be- curring. Unfortunately, the data shows ments now necessary to create the tween the two leaders or their des- a warmer and warmer planet, charac- quality jobs of tomorrow and to pro- ignees and the Senate proceed to vote terized by weather fluctuations that tect our Nation from the serious eco- as under the previous order; further, are more extreme and oftentimes more nomic and strategic risks associated that following disposition of Calendar destructive. In my home State of New with our carbon reliance, our reliance No. 736, the Sorokin nomination, and Mexico, too often we find ourselves on both foreign and carbon pollution- Calendar No. 739, the Boulware nomi- dealing with the impacts of climate intensive energy sources? nation, the Senate stand in recess until change today, not at some theoretical Since we are looking at history, let’s 2:15 p.m.; that at 2:15 p.m. the time future date. take a moment and look at the Clean until 2:30 p.m. be equally divided be- For example, we are already seeing Air Act of 1990, and compare the rhet- tween the two leaders or their des- the effects of climate change and how oric of debate with the reality of its ignees and at 2:30 p.m. the Senate pro- it manifests itself in more extreme implementation. In 1989, the Edison ceed to vote on cloture on Calendar No. drought conditions, larger and more in- Electric Institute predicted a signifi- 769, the Brainard nomination, Calendar tense wildfires, shrinking forests, and cant rise in energy costs due to the No. 771, the Powell nomination, and increased flooding when it finally does Clean Air Act. Yet the reality, accord- Calendar No. 767, the Fischer nomina- rain. The longer we wait to act, the ing to a recent study by the Center for tion; further, that if cloture is invoked more difficult and expensive the solu- American Progress, actually showed a on any of these nominations, all tions will be, and the more unpredict- decrease of 16 percent over those years. postcloture time be expired and the able our weather will become. In 1990, the U.S. Business Roundtable Senate proceed to vote on confirmation 2012, as the Senator from Vermont claimed that passage of the Clean Air of the nominations on Thursday, June mentioned, was our Nation’s second Act would cost a minimum—a min- 12, 2014, at 1:45 p.m.; further, that any most extreme year for weather on imum—of 200,000 jobs. But a recent rollcall vote after the first in each se- record. In my home State of New Mex- study released by the EPA revealed the quence be 10 minutes in length; fur- ico, we experienced the hottest year in reality. The Clean Air Act resulted in a ther, that if any nomination is con- our entire historical record. With hu- net creation of jobs and new industries firmed, the motions to reconsider be midity levels lower and temperatures created to reduce pollution, good-pay- considered made and laid upon the higher, we are dealing with fire behav- ing jobs in industries such as engineer- table, with no intervening action or de- ior in our forests that is markedly ing, manufacturing, construction, and bate; that no further motions be in more intense than in the past. maintenance. order to the nominations; that any We also see climate change take a By 2008 the environmental tech- statements related to the nominations toll directly on our economy, espe- nology sector supported 1.7 million jobs be printed in the RECORD; and that the cially in my State. That is an impor- in this country. President be immediately notified of tant point, because inaction has its The time has come to address cli- the Senate’s action. costs too. The costs already being mate change rather than embracing The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there borne in New Mexico are substantial. the pseudoscience and denial that is objection? With less snowpack, communities that embraced by far too many in Wash- Without objection, it is so ordered. rely on winter sports tourism take an ington today. The Nation has never Mr. REID. With this agreement, economic hit. Fewer people lodge in solved a single problem by denying the there will be one rollcall vote at ap- hotels, shop in stores, eat in res- facts. Let me be clear. Inaction is not proximately 10 a.m. tomorrow, two taurants. a solution to this very real crisis. De- rollcall votes at 12 noon, and three ad- Climate change is also having a dev- nial is not a strategy. ditional rollcall votes beginning at 2:30 astating impact on New Mexico’s agri- Consequently, if my Republican col- p.m. We had to move these votes cultural industry, where farmers and leagues have a better way to address around for a lot of reasons. One is there ranchers are often the very first to see carbon pollution than what the Presi- that is a bill signing, another is that the direct impact of extreme weather. dent has proposed, I would ask them to there is a funeral, and another is that The agricultural sector is highly vul- join the debate. If they have a pollu- one of our Senators wants to attend his nerable due in large part to the sus- tion solution that is more efficient or son’s graduation. So we will wind up at tained threat to the water supply, the more effective, now is the time to have the same place—even though it won’t soil and vegetation from continuous that discussion. be as orderly—at the end of the week. drought. Through American ingenuity we can Thank you again, my friend from Things are only going to get worse if slow the impact of climate change and Rhode Island. we do nothing. If we take our moral re- unleash the full potential of cleaner The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- sponsibility as stewards of this Earth energy. We can create a healthier, ator from Rhode Island. seriously, it is imperative that we face more stable environment for future CLIMATE CHANGE the challenge of reversing the effects of generations, but we must have the will Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Thank you, Mr. climate change head on and have a to recognize the facts as they are. We President.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:27 Jun 10, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.028 S09JNPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3497 First, I thank Senator SANDERS of undated by rising tides, states with farm- people talk, and they talk about what Vermont, Senator MARKEY of Massa- lands swept by unprecedented floods and is the hottest year and the coldest year chusetts, and Senator HEINRICH of New droughts, states with forests lost to en- and all of that. I am very careful to croaching pine beetles and wildfires unprece- Mexico for their remarks. I look for- dented in season and intensity, states with document anything I say, and I will ward to the remarks of Senator INHOFE disappearing glaciers and reduced snowpack, continue to do that tonight. of Oklahoma. and states with dying coral reefs and shifting Last Monday, the EPA released the Viewers may wonder what we are habitats and fisheries. Republican senators long-awaited global warming regula- doing here. As some will recall, several represent home-state corporations with tions for the Nation’s existing fleet of weeks ago a number of Democratic international brand names, corporations powerplants. We had already talked Senators—I think we ended up being 31 that urge action on climate. Republican sen- about the new powerplants and what in total—participated in an all-night ators represent great universities that con- we are going to do. We have seen the tribute to the scientific understanding of cli- event to raise the awareness of and the mate change and how human activities are evidence of the increased pricing of en- discussion of climate change in this changing it. We look forward to the oppor- ergy in this country as a result of that. body. At that time only one of our Re- tunity to discuss climate change and how to Now, of course, we are going to be talk- publican colleagues appeared to join respond to it with Republican senators. ing about the existing program. the discussion, and that was the distin- For any colleague who felt left out of our The interesting thing about this— guished Senator from Oklahoma, who climate all-nighter we invite you to come to this is what they are talking about the floor. We’ve requested from leadership doing through regulation after they is here again this evening. that time after votes on June 9th be reserved We heard some rumblings that some to engage in a robust exchange of views. have lost every single issue on the floor of our colleagues didn’t feel they were We earnestly believe that the stakes of of this Senate—and so trying to do it included or wished they would have failing to exercise American leadership and now by regulations. had the opportunity to participate. So solve this problem are very high, with rami- The EPA’s proposed rule requires taking them up on that offer, a number fications for our health and safety, our eco- powerplants to reduce their CO2 emis- of us sent a letter on May 30 that says, nomic well-being, our food and water sup- sions by 25 percent by 2020 and by 30 plies, and our national security and stand- percent by 2030. I do believe there will in part: ing. We hope you will join us in a sincere dis- Dear Colleague . . . We would welcome an cussion. be major legal challenges facing this opportunity to engage with our Republican Sincerely, rule if it goes final, and I will talk colleagues in a discussion of how to address SHELDON WHITEHOUSE, about that in just a minute. the problems of climate change. Indeed, we BARBARA BOXER, Over the past decade the Senate has think our Republican colleagues could have BERNARD SANDERS, debated a number of cap-and-trade a lot to offer if they wished to join us in ex- JEFF MERKLEY, bills. The first one was the McCain-Lie- ploring solutions. EDWARD J. MARKEY, berman bill of 2003—I am going from Republican colleagues have co-authored bi- U.S. Senators. memory now. I think Republicans had partisan climate legislation, voted for the Mr. WHITEHOUSE. That sets the comprehensive Waxman/Markey climate leg- a majority at that time. I think I islation in the House, spoken out in favor of frame for what we are doing. We have chaired either the subcommittee or the a carbon fee, and campaigned for national of- had four Democratic Senators speak. committee of jurisdiction. We defeated fice on climate action. Republican senators We will be joined, I believe, by Chair- the McCain-Lieberman bill. It came up represent states with great coastal cities in- man BOXER and perhaps others later on again slightly changed in 2005. We de- undated by rising tides, states with farm- in the evening. feated it at that time too. Then the lands swept by unprecedented floods and Pursuant to the unanimous consent Warner-Lieberman bill came up in 2008, droughts, states with forests lost to en- we have agreed to, I yield to the Sen- croaching pine beetles and wildfires unprece- and we defeated that even by a larger ator from Oklahoma for his remarks margin. The Waxman-Markey bill—and dented in season and intensity, states with and will seek recognition pursuant to disappearing glaciers and reduced snowpack, keep in mind that this was when the the unanimous consent at the conclu- and states with dying coral reefs and shifting distinguished Senator from Massachu- habitats and fisheries. Republican senators sion of his remarks. setts was in the House—came up in Pursuant to that understanding, I represent home-state corporations with 2009, but it never did reach the floor. international brand names, corporations yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- All of these bills would have estab- that urge action on climate. Republican sen- lished greenhouse gas regulations for ators represent great universities that con- ator from Oklahoma. tribute to the scientific understanding of cli- Mr. INHOFE. First, I thank my good the Nation’s largest manufacturing mate change and how human activities are friend for yielding. I think we will have power-generation facilities, but once changing it. We look forward to the oppor- several people coming down and talk- the American people learned how much tunity to discuss climate change and how to ing about this tonight. these cost, Congress ran away from respond to it with Republican senators. I want to say something about Sen- these bills and they were defeated. I ask unanimous consent the letter ator SANDERS from Vermont. I appre- Each and every one of these bills be printed in the RECORD. ciate very much his comments. I think would have cost the economy between There being no objection, the mate- they were very appropriate. $300 and $400 billion in lost GDP every rial was ordered to be printed in the I remember one time when he and I year. These figures are not disputed. RECORD, as follows: had a difference of opinion on an The first time they were calculated U.S. SENATE, amendment. It had to do with the was back when the first bill came up. Washington, DC, May 30, 2014. amount of money one of the large oil At that time everyone assumed that DEAR COLLEAGUE, As you may know, thir- companies made. He and I debated on global warming was real, they assumed ty-one of us recently took to the floor of the floor for something like 3 hours. A vote that the end of the world was coming Senate for a ‘‘climate all-nighter’’ to express was taken, and I did win the vote. and that manmade gases were respon- our concern over Congress’s inaction on car- Afterward, he came up to me and he sible for it, and that was something bon pollution. We have heard some feedback said: I want you to know that since I which was kind of accepted. expressing concerns that Republican col- At that time, though—and I remem- leagues were not invited to join in. We would have been here from the House, that welcome an opportunity to engage with our was probably the most enlightened de- ber hearing the first speculation as to Republican colleagues in a discussion of how bate we have ever had, and you won the cost—the Wharton Econometrics to address the problems of climate change. and I lost, and I really do appreciate it. Forecasting Associates came out with Indeed, we think our Republican colleagues We have been very good friends since the range of between $300 and $400 bil- could have a lot to offer if they wish to join then. lion a year. Then the Massachusetts In- us in exploring solutions. Well, the comments he made are real stitute of Technology, MIT, and Republican colleagues have co-authored bi- because I don’t have any doubt in my Charles River Associates and others partisan climate legislation, voted for the comprehensive Waxman/Markey climate leg- mind that Senator SANDERS and the came out with the same range—be- islation in the House, spoken out in favor of rest of you have strong feelings about tween $300 and $400 billion a year. a carbon fee, and campaigned for national of- this. When you break this down to each fice on climate action. Republican senators What I want to do is something a lit- household—every time there is some represent states with great coastal cities in- tle bit different. I have heard several big regulation that comes along, I take

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But take a poor family It is not surprising that these bills ported solutions here in Washington, that is spending 50 percent of their in- did not become law. They were de- the less and less people care. come on energy. It is something they feated. The McCain-Lieberman bill of In March, when Senate Democrats can’t handle. 2003 fell 43 to 55; then the McCain-Lie- hosted their first global warming slum- EPA’s rules will push us in the same berman bill in 2005—an even wider mar- ber party, Gallup released the results direction as Germany—which makes gin—38 to 60; and the Waxman-Markey of the poll I believe the same day, sense, when we consider the EPA’s re- fell because they didn’t have the votes showing Americans rank global warm- cent rules such as utility MACT and to do it. ing as the 14th most important issue the 316(b) rule, and the NRC’s incessant What I am saying is that the trend is out of 15. I believe this was on March 9 overregulation of the nuclear power in- not going the way my good friend from or 10 when they had their last slumber dustry. We have perfectly good power- Rhode Island would like to have it go. party. It used to be No. 1 or No. 2, and plants being forced to shut down all Instead, more and more people are op- now it is nearly last. We can see on over the country. Now we have this posing this. this chart Gallup’s poll numbers over rule coming out of EPA that will force Part of what is motivating the EPA’s time showing Americans care less even more shutdowns and push the Na- rule is that they want to say they lev- about environmental issues than they tion to more aggressively adopt renew- eled the playing field between parts of ever did before. We can see the changes ables, and over a very short period of the country that don’t have cap-and- that have taken place. What people time. This is going to cause reliability trade programs. I think one of the pre- really care about are the economy and and affordability issues. vious speakers talked about the fact government spending. Those are the We have been talking about afford- that many places like—I see the Sen- top two issues across party lines. ability. Reliability is another thing ator from California is here now—Cali- If enacted, this rule is going to cause too, because we have to have a reliable fornia and the Northeastern States serious damage to the economy. The source that doesn’t stop. There is no have cap and trade. These regions are Chamber of Commerce last week put way around it. It is not just me saying hurting economically in part because out a study on regulations similar to this. FERC Commissioner Phil Moeller of the onerous environmental regula- the EPA’s new greenhouse gas rules recently predicted that because of tions, including cap-and-trade pro- and found they will cost the economy EPA’s overregulation, the Nation could grams they have been working to im- $51 billion in lost GDP and 224,000 lost face rolling blackouts by next summer. Renewables will only make this risk plement for so many years. jobs each year—not just once but each more severe. If a substantial amount of But the real result of this has been year. higher electricity prices. In fact, the The Heritage Foundation put out electricity is being provided by renew- average price of retail electricity in separate analysis calculating that the ables, then we will become vulnerable New England, according to the Energy rule would enact a cumulative hit of to reliability risks. What I mean by that is we don’t al- Information Administration, is 17.67 $2.23 trillion in lost GDP and destroy ways know when the Sun is going to be cents per kilowatt hour. That is almost 600,000 jobs. By their measure, the av- shining or when the wind is going to be 18 cents a kilowatt hour. Compare that erage income for a family of four would blowing, but there is always a demand to Oklahoma. We are at 9 cents per kil- decrease by $1,200 a year. I believe it is for power. The demand is always there, owatt hour. We are one-half the cost in actually closer to $3,000 a year. None- but the wind stops. I understand this. I my State of Oklahoma for electricity. theless, there is the consistency. am from Oklahoma. We can have a You see we have a real competitive ad- If we want to see where these regula- very windy day and all of a sudden it tions will ultimately lead, we need vantage. There is nothing that keeps stops, and the Sun maybe stops shin- look no farther than the modeling the Northeast from bringing their elec- ing. If the wind is blowing really hard tricity costs down, but they are unwill- President Obama uses. We need to be, one day and then stops the next, sig- ing to do it. They are unwilling to do as he says, more like Germany. Start- nificant strains are put on the elec- what we did; that is, utilize a diverse, ing a few years ago, Germany began tricity grid. inexpensive fuel supply we can source implementing an aggressive alter- To compensate for that, we have to from right at home in Oklahoma. native energy agenda where they hiked have backup power ready to come on- California implemented its own cap- subsidies and set a goal of generating line at a moment’s notice—where it is and-trade program just over a year 35 percent of their electricity from re- turned off 1 minute and then on the ago, and it applies to both heavy indus- newables by 2020. By 2050, this goal next. Having that kind of capacity sit- try and power generation. The State would increase to 80 percent. In doing ting around waiting for the Sun to stop boasts that its program is second in this, the price of German retail elec- shining is incredibly expensive, which size only to the European cap-and- tricity has doubled from where it was is one of the reasons Germany’s power trade program. Today, however, Cali- before. It is now 3 times—300 percent— is so much more expensive than others. fornia’s electricity prices are 15.94 higher than ours. So when I hear the President and cents—in other words, 16 cents per kil- The next chart is Der Spiegel, a EPA saying this rule could actually owatt hour—a stunning 70 percent major publication in Germany. They lower electricity bills, it makes me more than they are in my State of recently had this on the cover of the wonder if they ever sit down in the Oklahoma. magazine with the heading ‘‘Luxury same room with FERC and NERC and Knowing this, it isn’t surprising we Electricity: Why energy has become NRC to tell it like it is. Honestly, they constantly hear about all the jobs and more expensive and what politicians are not telling the truth. companies and manufacturing facili- must do about it.’’ The President and Administrator ties that are moving from places such In this, they talk about the politi- McCarthy have also been touting the as California and New England to cians and others who are wishing Ger- human health benefits this rule will de- States such as Oklahoma and to the many had not done what it was doing. liver. To help announce the new rule, South where we don’t have these same And while industry, utilities, con- President Obama did a conference call kinds of regulations. What we want to sumers, and some politicians are call- with the American Lung Association do in Oklahoma is develop a nurturing ing for reforms to the laws, it may be and said it would help reduce instances environment for business to thrive, and too late because everything is already of childhood asthma. Gina McCarthy a big part of it is having inexpensive, on the books. This is what they are made the same point in her remarks reliable energy. That is what we have finding in Germany—and we all know about the rule. But this completely in Oklahoma. EPA’s rule threatens all how hard it is to repeal a law once it contradicts what EPA previously said.

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What is even worse is this rule will righteous indignation is going to show There are a number of major reasons not have any impact on global CO2 up, and they are going to say: Are you why this rule may not stand up in the emissions. We know this because of the saying Tom Steyer is putting 100 mil- courts. But it is my expectation that it President’s first EPA Administrator, lion in these races? will not come to that point. The larg- Lisa Jackson. This is kind of inter- No, I am not saying that. That is est tax increase in history. The Earth’s esting. I asked her the question during what Tom Steyer is saying. surface has not gotten warmer in 14 the committee hearing, on live TV: If I have a quote here from him: It is years. Polling shows Americans don’t we were to do away, either pass cap- true that we expect to be heavily in- believe it is a huge problem. It is huge and-trade or by regulation, would this volved in the midterm elections. We for job losses. Stopping CO2 in the reduce the overall CO2 emissions world- are looking at a bunch of races. My United States won’t affect world CO2 wide? guess is we will end up being involved emissions. That is what we have from And she said: No, it wouldn’t. Her in eight or more races. And that is the Administrator of the EPA. So we quote is: ‘‘U.S. action alone will not with $100 million. will be hearing a lot of things tonight, impact world CO2 levels.’’ This is be- But that is what this all comes down all about what is going on, and they cause the largest tax increase in his- to—a key constituency of the Demo- will be discreet with me. That is the tory, without any benefits—because cratic Party wanting to see the Nation reason I always document things. once you implement these regulations, completely change the way we gen- Let me predict what I think is going our manufacturing base would go erate and consume energy—for no envi- to happen. A lot of people are not someplace where they can find it; ronmental benefit. The only benefit aware that there is something called maybe China, maybe India, maybe here is a political one. the CRA, the Congressional Review Mexico. But they will go places where In closing, I wish to highlight a few Act. The Congressional Review Act is they don’t have the stringent emission of the legal issues I mentioned a something where people say: Yes, there requirements we have in this country. minute ago that will likely come up is a crisis in this country. Don’t blame So in that case, emissions would actu- once the rule is finalized. There are me. I am a Member of Congress. I ally go up instead of down. three main reasons why I do not be- didn’t vote for it, but the regulators Add to all of this the fact that there lieve this rule, from a legal perspec- did this. This puts them where they has been no increase in global surface tive, is an appropriate construct of the should be in having to take a position. temperature between 1998 and 2013. Clean Air Act. I always supported the The CRA is something introduced This is according to the journal Na- Clean Air Act amendments, and good with 30 cosponsors. I already have 30 ture, the Economist, and even the things happened from them. cosponsors to file a CRA on every one Intergovernmental Panel on Climate The first is the Clean Air Act was of these regulations, if they do become Change that is the United Nations. never designed to handle greenhouse final. You cannot do it until they be- They are the ones who started this, and gas emissions. We know that. This is a come final. Then it is a simple major- even they say there has not been any bipartisan perspective. Congressman ity. So people are going to have to get increase in global surface temperature JOHN DINGELL, one of the principal ar- on record, and to me that is really all between the years of 1998 and 2013. chitects of the Clean Air Act over in we really need to get people on record This pause was totally unexpected by the House, said last week: on this. the scientific community. After all, I do not believe the Clean Air Act is in- I think you are probably going to CO2 concentrations went up by 8 per- tended, or is the most effective way, to regu- hear some issues and people will as- cent over the same period of time— late greenhouse gases. sume that these are really happening. which, according to the models, should The second legal reason is this rule You will hear that extreme weather is have led to significant temperature in- relies on an outside-the-fence approach increasing. The reinsurance company creases. This chart shows the dif- to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. and global-related disaster losses have ference between actual temperatures— Section 111 of the Clean Air Act should declined by 25 percent as a proportion the blue and the green lines down only allow the EPA to establish a proc- of GDP. They will say that hurricanes here—and the temperatures that were ess where the States determine the are happening. Yet the Washington predicted by ‘‘consensus’’ scientific most appropriate emission reductions Post says the United States has not community—the red line. They said on a facility-by-facility basis. Instead, been witness to a category 3 or higher this is where the heat was coming, and the EPA has set statewide emission re- major hurricane landfall since October it didn’t happen. It is clear the sci- duction mandates, without regard to of 2005 when Wilma hit Southwest Flor- entific community, which everyone the technical feasibility of actually ac- ida as a Category 3 storm. puts so much trust in, did not predict a complishing the goal. They will be talking about drought, pause would actually happen. Cap-and-trade proposals will emerge in spite of the fact that even the IPCC Add to this the fact that the U.S. under this, which will ultimately pit has stated that in the United States Historical Climatology Network is re- industries against one another. So the droughts have become less frequent, porting that this is the coldest year so real impact of this rule could far ex- less continuous, or shorter in central far on record for the United States. ceed its advertised intent of targeting North America. Nature, the well-re- Others will say, no, that is not true. So only powerplants. spected publication, says drought for I quoted this source, the U.S. Histor- Oklahoma Attorney General Scott the most part has become shorter, less ical Climatology Network, that if Pruitt has effectively made this case frequent, and covered a smaller portion things continue as they are so far, this and will lead the charge challenging of the United States over the last cen- will be the coldest year on record in the legal authority of this rule, should tury. the United States. it become final. I am very proud of the Flooding—the IPCC comes in again Normally, putting all this together attorney general, because he has been talking about this. The USGS says would make me wonder why the Presi- very effective in leading other attor- floods have not increased in the United dent is pushing these regulations. But neys general around the country to States in frequency or intensity since then I remember Tom Steyer. Let me join in this effort. at least 1950. NOAA says flood losses as introduce him. The third reason this rule is inappro- a percentage of GDP have dropped by This man, who made billions in the priate is because the Clean Air Act 75 percent since 1940. You are going to traditional energy industry, is the new states that section 111(b) regulations hear about flooding. That is why it is poster child of the environmental left. cannot be pursued in the event the fa- necessary to document these things.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:42 Jun 10, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.032 S09JNPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S3500 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 9, 2014 NOAA, talking about tornadoes, says: he has laid out why he denies the obvi- carbon pollution, which 97 percent of Tornadoes have not increased in fre- ous, and that is that this planet is scientists agree is leading to dangerous quency, intensity or normalized dam- warming and it is due to human activ- climate change that threatens our fam- age since 1950. Some data shows that ity. Frankly, it is his right to turn his ilies. We cannot be bullied by those there has been a decline. So we have all back on 97 percent of the scientists just who have their heads in the sand, and these issues that I am sure we will be like the deniers did when we learned whose obstruction is leading us off the discussing sooner or later. that it was, in fact, smoking that was climate change cliff. Polar bears—the chairman of the En- causing an epidemic of lung cancer. I One week ago the President released vironment and Public Works Com- respect Senator INHOFE. I am glad he his new proposal to control dangerous mittee gave me a polar bear coffee cup, came. But I have to say, I am sad that carbon pollution from existing power which I use frequently, and we display we haven’t seen any Republicans come plants, and it is a win-win-win for the that very prominently. But they say in here except for Senator INHOFE who has American people. Power plants are the the 1950s and 1960s there were between written a whole book on this—and we largest source of the Nation’s harmful 5,000 and 10,000 polar bears. Today there know his views—but we don’t see any- carbon pollution accounting for nearly are between 15,000 and 25,000. body else. 40 percent of all carbon released into So we have all these issues that are a Let me tell you what we know from the air. Unlike other pollutants, right reality on the glaciers. You can record our other colleagues. Let’s just take now there are no limits to the amount the hurricanes and all these other the Speaker—the Republican Speaker of carbon pollution that can be re- items, and, yes, they are going to be of the House, who said when asked leased into the air for power plants. talking about them, I am sure, during about climate change—he kind of has a The President’s carbon pollution reduc- the course of the evening. different view than Senator INHOFE, as tion plan will protect public health and Let me just mention one other item does Senator RUBIO. This is what they save thousands of lives. It will avoid up from memory on this, but I know it is said when asked what they think about to 6,600 premature deaths, 150,000 asth- right because the I have said it so climate change. Their answer is: Well, ma attacks, 3,300 heart attacks, 2,800 many times and it has recently been I am not a scientist. What do I know? hospital admissions, and 490,000 missed documented. We go through these 30- Well, right. They are not. Why don’t days at school and work. year cycles all the time. We have been you listen, then, to 97 percent of the The President’s plan to reduce harm- going through them for a long time. If scientists, if you admit that you are ful carbon pollution will also create you take in 1895, all of a sudden every- not a scientist? thousands of jobs. By reducing carbon thing started getting cooler, and that What are Speaker BOEHNER or Sen- pollution we can avert the most calam- is when the term ice age first came ator RUBIO or the others who are these itous impacts of climate change—such along. They said another ice age is deniers saying? They are now saying as rising sea levels, dangerous heat coming. That lasted until 1918. In 1918, they are not a scientist. Let’s say they waves, and economic disruption. all of a sudden it started getting warm- went to the doctor and the doctor said: As the recent Congressionally-re- er, and that was the first time you Look, you have a serious liver condi- quired National Climate Assessment heard about global warming. That was tion, and I have a new drug that has report tells us, we could see a 10 degree 1918 to 1945. In 1945 it turned again— been created to cure your disease. I Fahrenheit rise in temperature if we do you see, every 30 years—and all of a don’t think we should wait, and let’s not act to limit dangerous carbon pol- sudden it got cold. They talked about go. lution now. another ice age coming. I remember And you didn’t say: Well, I want a The President’s proposal is respectful Time magazine had a cover talking second opinion; I want to go to another of the States’ roles and allows major about the ice age. Then in 1970 another doctor. You said: You know what. I am flexibility, while ensuring that big pol- warm period came along. That is the not a doctor. I don’t think so. luters reduce their significant con- one that people have been talking Does that make sense? tributions to climate change. The plan about. What if you went to a dentist and the will allow the States to work with the Here is the thing. In 1945 we had the dentist said: Senator, you have an ab- EPA to analyze costs, and ensure car- largest amount of increase in CO2 emis- scess. It is pretty straightforward. I bon pollution standards continue to sions of any time in the recorded his- can fix it. If you let it go, you are promote innovation and continue tory of this country, and that precip- going to get an infection. I don’t know America’s leadership in pollution con- itated not a warming period but a cool- what can happen. trol technology. ing period. Now as they have said, we Now, if I said to the dentist that I am By cutting carbon emissions from haven’t been warming for the last 15 going to check with a couple other peo- power plants by 30 percent nationwide years. So this is always a difficult issue ple, then that is fine. But no, if I said: from 2005 levels, the President’s plan to deal with. I know the effort is there. Oh, I am not a dentist, but I don’t will also help American families and I know it is renewed now and people think so. As my friend told me before, businesses. The President’s plan is pro- are excited about it, and I could assure you take your car in for repair, and jected to shrink electricity bills rough- you the trend is in the wrong direction, they say: You know, there is something ly 8 percent by increasing energy effi- and it is not going to happen. wrong with the brakes here, and we ciency and reducing demand in the With that, Mr. President, my time have to tighten those brakes. Can you electricity system. has expired, and I yield the floor. leave the car here? The American public wants action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Well, I am not a repairman. According to a Washington Post-ABC ator from Rhode Island. Ninety-seven percent of the sci- poll released today, a bipartisan major- Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Under the unani- entists—they are all peer reviewed and ity of the American people want Fed- mous consent request, the floor reverts are telling us what is happening to our eral limits on carbon pollution. Ap- to me, but the distinguished Member planet. proximately 70 percent say the Federal from California, my chairman of the Here is the thing about these deniers. Government should require limits to Environment and Public Works Com- If they want to jump off the climate carbon pollution from existing power mittee, has joined us, and I will yield change cliff and just go by themselves, plans, and 70 percent—57 percent of Re- for the Senator from California. that is their choice, but they are going publicans, 76 percent of Independents, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- to take everybody with them; OK? My and 79 percent of Democrats—support ator from California. grandkids, your grandkids, and their requiring States to limit the amount of Mrs. BOXER. I thank the Presiding kids—and we are not going to let it carbon pollution within their borders. Officer, and I also want to thank my happen. Senator WHITEHOUSE isn’t The President’s proposed carbon pol- friend Senator WHITEHOUSE, such a going to let it happen. I am not going lution standards for existing power great leader on this issue. to let it happen. The President isn’t plants is supported by the Clean Air I am really glad that Senator INHOFE, going to let it happen. Act. Congress gave the President the my good friend, came down to the Climate change is all around us. We ability to control air pollution in the floor. He deserves a thank you because must take action to reduce harmful Clean Air Act. In 1990, revisions to the

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The report cited impacts gave it their most Pinocchios—in other ronmental Protection Agency author- like increased ground level ozone words, four Pinocchios for the U.S. ity to control carbon pollution. Four which could worsen respiratory ill- Chamber of Commerce because they years later, the Supreme Court in nesses like asthma, increased air pol- were responding to something that American Electric Power v. Con- lutants from wildfires, and more heat- never came about. necticut, specifically found that the related and flood-related deaths. The This plan of the President’s makes a Clean Air Act has provisions in place first line in this new report sums up whole lot of sense. He has courage to to limit carbon pollution from power why we must take action to reduce car- do it. We are going to stand behind it. plants—the very provisions the Presi- bon pollution: And, yes, the Republicans are going to dent is using in his proposed power We have a moral obligation to leave our try to repeal it. Let me give them the plant carbon standards. children a planet that’s not irrevocably pol- bad news from their perspective. They We have long known that air pollu- luted or damaged. have sent over dozens and dozens of en- tion contributes to climate change. The American people want us to pro- vironmental riders. I want to say over During the debate on the 1970 Clean Air tect their children and families from 90—over 90—and we have beaten back Act Amendments, Senator Boggs intro- dangerous climate change. We must every single one of them. For col- duced into the record a White House safeguard our children, our grand- leagues to stand there and say Senator Report stating that: ‘‘Air pollution al- children, and generations to come. SHELDON WHITEHOUSE and I are doing ters climate and may produce global The people of my home State of Cali- this because it is an election year is a changes in temperature. . . . [T]he ad- fornia and the American people deserve joke. We have been doing this for dition of particulates and carbon diox- these new protections, and the Presi- years. ide in the atmosphere could have dra- dent should be lauded for moving for- I daresay Senator SHELDON WHITE- matic and long-term effects on world ward and tackling one of our Nation’s HOUSE has made more speeches on the climate.’’ And the Clean Air Act has a greatest challenges. floor than anyone on this subject. proven track record. I am going to spend the rest of my When I had the gavel for the first time The U.S. has shown we can continue time summing it up by refuting some in 2007, I had to fight to keep it in my to protect the environment and grow of the things Senator INHOFE said. hand because, guess what. We had Al I have to say the President deserves the economy. Over the last 40 years Gore before the committee. Remem- a lot of credit for his plan. What is since the passage of the Clean Air Act, ber? Senator INHOFE was so stressed he really interesting is it is supported by air pollution has dropped 68 percent tried to grab the gavel. We have kind of 70 percent of the American people, who and America’s GDP has grown 212 per- a funny picture in our office in which I ‘‘think the Federal Government should cent. Total private sector jobs in- said: ‘‘Elections have consequences.’’ creased by 88 percent. Between 1980 and limit the release of greenhouse gasses from existing power plants in an effort And they do. But to say that we are 2012, gross domestic product increased doing this because there is some donor 133 percent, vehicle miles traveled in- to reduce global warming.’’ That includes amazingly 57 percent is the most absurd thing I have ever creased 92 percent, energy consumption of Republicans, 79 percent of Demo- heard. increased 27 percent, and U.S. popu- crats, and 76 percent of Independents I will put in the record a statement lation grew by 38 percent. During the who support the President’s plan. They by Lyndon Johnson. This shows how same time period, total emissions of are not stupid. They are smart. far back Democrats have warned about the six principal air pollutants dropped Look what happens when you throw this. This is amazing. My staff discov- by 67 percent. the environment under the bus. People ered this. He said this in 1965. It is in America’s DNA to turn a walk around in air that you can see. In his ‘‘Special Message to the Con- problem into an opportunity, and that You don’t want to see the air. You gress on Conservation and Restoration is what we have done by being a pio- don’t want to wear a mask when you go of Natural Beauty’’ President Lyndon neer in the green technology industry. outside. The American people get it. B. Johnson stated that, ‘‘The Clean Air These new carbon pollution standards Then my colleague says: They are Act should be improved to permit are no different. Landmark environ- going to scare you. They are going to [EPA] to investigate potential air pol- mental laws have bolstered an environ- scare you. There is no problem with lution problems before pollution hap- mental technology and services sector carbon in the air. There is no problem pens, rather than having to wait until that employs an estimated 3.4 million at all. the damage occurs, as is now the case, people, according to the Bureau of Well, let me tell you who disagrees and to make recommendations leading Labor Statistics. And many of these with Senator INHOFE, who disagrees to the prevention of such pollution.’’ jobs, like installing solar roofs and with the Republicans: the American ‘‘Air pollution is no longer confined wind turbines cannot be outsourced. Medical Association, the American to isolated places. This generation has We must take action to protect fami- Academy of Pediatrics, the American altered the composition of the atmos- lies and communities from the mount- Thoracic Society, the American Public phere on a global scale through radio- ing impacts of climate change. Just Health Association, the American active materials and a steady increase look at China, which has hazardous Lung Association, the National Nurses in carbon dioxide from the burning of levels of air pollution and toxic emis- Union. They all have statements that fossil fuels.’’ sions. According to a scientific study say climate change is a threat to pub- So don’t come on this floor and say from the Health Effect Institute on lic health. suddenly the Democrats care about leading causes of death worldwide, out- Who are the people going to listen this because it is an election year. It is door air pollution contributed to 1.2 to? Us politicians or people who spend ridiculous. We have known about this million premature deaths in China in every day of their life waking up in the for years. We have been trying to get 2010, which is nearly 40 percent of the morning and thinking of ways to pro- the attention of our colleagues. global total. Officials in China have re- tect our health? Yes, if the deniers I thank Senator WHITEHOUSE. He and cently suggested that they plan to take want to jump off the cliff and they only I signed a letter with several others in- steps to address their carbon pollution, hurt themselves, I suppose that is their viting our colleagues to the floor. All but the U.S. cannot wait for China to option. But they are taking my kids, we got was Senator INHOFE—not that act. The President’s new power plant and they are taking all the kids of our we don’t love him, and we appreciate standards are a major step forward. American families, and we are not he came over here, but we have to now They show that America will finally going to let that happen. assume he speaks for everybody on lead on a path to averting the most I will close with this. The Senator that side, which is scary, because they dangerous impacts of climate change. from Oklahoma started to say: This is have turned their backs on the doctors.

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Mr. President, solving this problem to complain when How about BG Gerald E. Galloway, the hope for this evening was that by it gets solved in another and less effi- Jr., the former dean at the U.S. Mili- extending a formal invitation to our cient way. They don’t very well get to tary Academy. Do you think the dean colleagues on the other side of the do that. from West Point is part of a radical en- aisle, somebody would come to the The high cost of the solution is—I vironmental movement? floor who was not just outright deny- think Senator INHOFE said—$300 to $400 How about Lee Gunn, a former in- ing that climate change is happening. billion and that it is not disputed. spector general of the Department of For a while Senator INHOFE’s was fo- Well, yes, it is totally disputed. It is the Navy. He doesn’t seem like a very cused on the economics of various absolutely disputed. In fact, it is not radical environmentalist to me. types of regulation during his remarks. even true. ADM Skip Bowman, former Director At that point I thought maybe we The best way to solve this problem is of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Pro- could have a conversation about the with a revenue-neutral carbon fee. gram; Gen. James Conway, former best way to solve the climate change What does revenue neutral mean? Rev- Commandant of the Marine Corps—now problem, but toward the end of his re- enue neutral means that for every dol- there are some radical leftwing envi- marks, he got back to denying that it lar that comes in from the carbon pol- ronmentalists for you, the U.S. Ma- is happening at all, which makes a lution fee that the polluters have to rines. tough place to begin negotiations. pay, it goes right back out to the This is so far beyond that. Organiza- There are plenty of other Republican American people and straight back tions such as Walmart, Coke and Pepsi, Senators in this body, many of whom into the economy; 100 cents on the dol- Ford and GM, UPS and FedEx, Target, Nike, VF Corporation, one of the big- have worked on this issue in the past. lar goes back to the American people. gest apparel manufacturers in the I don’t know whether it is a coinci- That is what I would like to see. It can country located in North Carolina—all dence, but the level of activity by Re- be done through tax deductions. publican Senators on climate change A conservative organization, the are totally on board with this. The military is totally on board with collapsed shortly after the U.S. Su- American Enterprise Institute, has co- this. NASA is totally on board with preme Court’s decision in Citizens authored a report with the Brookings this, as is the National Science Foun- United. As many of my Republican Institution on what they call a carbon dation and every major scientific orga- friends have pointed out to me on the tax. I call it a carbon pollution fee, be- nization in the country—every single floor, there have been times when the cause when we are giving all the money one. So let’s not pretend this is a fringe big, dark, anonymous election money straight back to the American people, group of radical environmentalists try- that has been thrown around since that it is not truly a tax. It is not general ing to foist an idea on the country. decision has been made has been spent revenue to the government. The money This is a fringe residue of oil and coal against Republicans more than against goes straight back out. When we do and polluting interests trying to pre- Democrats. that, I think there is a case to be made vent the end of a long holiday they We hope that as we resolve that that that actually propels the econ- have had from any responsibility for issue, some of our friends find a way omy. all the harm their carbon pollution has back to the positions they have held in Investing in innovation, supporting caused. the past, back to campaigning nation- and creating different types of energy Let me tell you firsthand there is ally on climate issues, supporting bi- that we can build in America is inevi- harm happening in my home State of partisan climate legislation, sup- tably going to be better for our econ- Rhode Island, and it is not deniable. porting a carbon fee, and voting for a omy than having to use fossil fuels, The deniers will never talk about the cap-and-trade bill. That is where they clean up after the pollution, and deal oceans. They will never talk about the had been before Citizens United, and we with the foreign countries that traffic oceans. They will talk about distant had hoped to bring them back. But the in fossil fuels. It would all lead to a climate theory all day long, but when champion sent by the Republican side better circumstance for our country. we go to the sea, the sea does not bear to represent their point of view tonight The Senator from Oklahoma also false witness. was Senator INHOFE, who has written a said this is the product of what he The sea level is rising, and we meas- book that said this is all just a big called the radical environmental move- ure that with essentially a yardstick hoax. In that sense it was dis- ment. One group that speaks very nailed to the end of a pier. A tide gauge appointing. strongly on climate change is NASA. is not a complex instrument, and off I have heard these arguments before, Right now NASA is driving around a the Naval War College in Newport, RI, and as we go down the list, I think it is Rover on the surface of Mars. They the seas are up 10 inches since the worth taking a moment to knock them built a Rover that is about the size of 1930s. Why is that? We have known aside. One of my personal favorites is an SUV, launched it into space, landed since President Lincoln was President that the EPA is doing this after the it successfully on the planet Mars, and that when we add carbon dioxide into issue was repeatedly blocked in Con- they are now driving it around. Do you the atmosphere, it warms the planet. gress. Well, yes, it has been blocked in think these people know what they are That is not a hypothesis. That science Congress by coal and oil and polluter talking about? Do you think NASA is a has been established since Abraham interests. So the interests that have radical environmentalist movement? Lincoln in his stovepipe hat drove blocked a highway don’t get to com- Really? That is a conspiracy theory around Washington in a carriage. plain when traffic has to take a detour. that has run amok if you think NASA We know billions of tons of carbon di- We would be delighted to work on se- is part of a radical environmentalist oxide have gone up there. We know fur- rious climate legislation in this body. movement. ther that virtually all the heat has We would be delighted to have it here. How about our military? ‘‘National gone into the oceans. Unless somebody For a lot of reasons, we would get a Security and the Accelerating Risks of wants to deny the law of thermal ex- better result if we addressed climate Climate Change’’ by the CNA Military pansion—and I have not heard anybody change legislation here rather than Advisory Board. The CNA Corporation willing to deny that yet—when we through the EPA rule. This is where is a corporation largely comprised of warm up the ocean, guess what. It ex- the conversation should take place, but retired military who are kept on in pands and rises. We in Rhode Island when oil and coal and polluting indus- that role to advise the military on have seen seas 10 inches higher thrown tries take the position that this is not emerging issues. It is sort of a think at our shores by a big storm or hurri- real and force the Republican Party tank for the U.S. military that has cane. It makes a big difference.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:42 Jun 10, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.036 S09JNPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3503 I challenge my colleagues on the I have been going around to different blematic mammal of New Hampshire, other side of the aisle to give me just States, and I have been looking at and this is what is befalling it. 5 minutes of their time and go to what is going on State by State. I have What do the New Hampshire folks Google and look up the images of the been to seven States already. I wish to say is causing it? The retreat of the hurricane of 1938. Look at the pictures mention two tonight. I just got back snow. The ticks, when they are falling of what happened in my State when the from New Hampshire, the most recent and breeding and laying their eggs— sea level was 10 inches lower. trip. What is going on in New Hamp- whatever the heck they do to repro- Senator INHOFE mentioned the U.S. shire? New Hampshire, as many people duce; I am no tick expert. But they do Chamber of Commerce study. I am a know, has a big ski industry. It is a it on Earth now, whereas when they little surprised he did that because he winter holiday destination, a winter fell on snow, boom, that was it. So the is not the first Republican to mention vacation and tourism destination, and explosion in the tick population and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce study. skiing is a big part of that. I met with the disgusting infestation on those Speaker BOEHNER mentioned the U.S. the guy who runs the Cranmore ski poor animals is directly related to the Chamber of Commerce study too. He mountain. They have, I want to say, retreat of the snow. earned a false from PolitiFact for ref- tripled, or thereabouts, the number of The last point on New Hampshire, erencing that study. The Washington snowmaking guns they have on their the State bird is evidently the purple Post gave it four Pinocchios. You know slopes. They have gotten better at it. finch. The purple finch has a very par- Pinocchio, his nose would grow longer They have made it more efficient so ticular kind of habitat. Because of the when he would not tell the truth. So they make more snow. So as there is way the climate is changing, that habi- that was a strange place to go. less snowpack in the mountains, they tat is shrinking, and one of the bird ex- He said there has been no tempera- are able to get around it by making perts I spoke to said they are looking ture increase. He said: ‘‘It didn’t hap- more snow. But the reality of this is at the prospect of the purple finch pen.’’ It did happen. It absolutely did proven by the fact that they have to go being a species that New Hampshire happen. It happened in the oceans out there and make more snow. As a folks have to go to Canada to find. It is where more than 90 percent of the heat New Hampshire official said, that is their State bird, but they have to go to goes. It happened in the oceans, and it fine for the slopes. They can get out Canada to find it. can be measured with thermometers. It there, and they can roar those guns all The other State I will close with is is not complicated. night long and make snow on those Florida. Florida is ground zero for cli- If you go to Narragansett Bay in mountain slopes. But if a person is a mate change. In Florida, great cities Rhode Island, you will see that the Nordic skier, they have to go out on are flooding at high tide. The systems mean winter water temperature is 3 to trails, and there is no economic way to that used to drain water out of the cit- 4 degrees warmer, and it has a real ef- blow snow onto trails. If a person is a ies in a rain storm are now flooding fect on Rhode Islanders. Men used to go snowmobile enthusiast, they go out on salt water into the cities because of sea out on boats with trawls and catch snow trails, and there is no economic level rise at high tides. I have met with winter flounder in Narragansett Bay, way to blow snow onto snowmobile former mayors and county commis- and it was a cash crop. It was a fishery trails. They are seeing a dramatic fall- sioners who have shown me pictures of that fed their families. It has crashed ing off in Nordic and snowmobile tour- people riding their bicycle hub deep 90 percent, and a significant part of ism as a result and of the availability through water, on a bright sunny day. that is because the bay is no longer of that important market for them. It is not raining; it is salt water. It has hospitable to winter flounder when it is They talked about two animals. I come up. One picture was of a yard 3 to 4 degrees warmer. It simply will start with the moose. It is a pretty where the homeowner had hammered a doesn’t work. iconic species for New Hampshire, I The public is with us, and we will get sign into the yard, ‘‘No wake zone,’’ so this done. Tonight we have seen what was told. There are moose tours. Who that cars driving by on the flooded we are up against. Not one Republican knew? People go up to New Hampshire road wouldn’t create a wake and wash in this building would come tonight at to look at moose. Moose touring is a more salt water into their yard. Some our invitation and say one word about multimillion-dollar industry. I learned weren’t so lucky, and the water was climate change being real—not one Re- something new on that trip. That in- right through the front door and into publican, not one word. So that is what dustry is suffering from a couple of the house. we are up against. But they have lost things. First of all, sometimes they do The Republican mayor of Monroe the American public, and so the fall of the moose tours on snowmobiles—no County has made climate change a pri- the denial castle is inevitable. It is snow, no snowmobile moose tours. But ority. She has instructed her county built on sand, and the sand is eroding. worse—indeed, eerily, horrifyingly, government to do a climate change re- It is eroding. creepily—the moose are dying off be- port, looking particularly at sea level Even among young Republican vot- cause they are being overwhelmed by rise—the Republican mayor of Monroe ers—self-identified Republican voters ticks. Now, picking a tick off my dog is County. Yet, what do we hear from the under the age of 35—the hypothesis of- enough to give me the heebie-jeebies, Republican side here? Not a peep. Not a fered by the deniers that climate and if I find one myself, it is a little peep. change is not real is viewed as—and creepy. We are not talking about one She said something else that is inter- these are the words from the poll, not tick on these moose. We are not talk- esting. I will close with this. I asked my words—‘‘ignorant, out of touch, or ing about 100 ticks. We are not even her how the coral reefs were doing. A crazy.’’ talking about 1,000 ticks on these lot of people go to Florida to snorkel I submit that a party whose own vot- moose. We are talking about 50,000 to and to scuba dive and to see the won- ers under the age of 35 view that par- 100,000 ticks per moose—so much that ders of the world under the sea. I said: ty’s position of denying climate change they can’t keep themselves healthy. Mayor, how are your reefs doing? I as ‘‘ignorant, out of touch, or crazy’’ is The blood is being sucked out of them have heard a lot about what acidifica- a party that needs a new position on by tens of thousands of ticks. tion and warming temperatures are climate change. They are not even sell- So the expert in that area who spoke doing to reefs. She said: They are still ing their own young voters, and they to me said the reaction from the moth- beautiful. Then she paused and said: are certainly not selling the general ers is to just have one calf instead of Unless you were here 10 or 20 years ago. public, which wants the President to do two. That keeps the population from Ten or 20 years, and we see that something about this in enormous growing, and the calves basically change. numbers—70 and 80 percent, depending starve. They die of anemia. They can’t What is happening to the reefs is on whether one is looking at Demo- feed themselves. really catastrophic. crats, Independents or the full popu- They can’t keep a blood system run- My friends on the other side never lation. ning that feeds themselves and the want to talk about this. They want to I will close with two specifics because thousands of ticks. These things grow talk about climate modeling. We don’t we often have these debates sort of at to be the size of a blueberry or a grape. need a model to go to the end of the the IPCC versus the Sierra Club level. It is really appalling. This is an em- dock at Fort Pulaski and see how much

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However, there is a milestone on the dence. So perhaps something the Bos- We use a thermometer. It is not com- path to revolution that is frequently tonians at the Tea Party and the plicated. And the acidification of the overlooked, and it is the story of 60 Rhode Islanders at the Gaspee had in oceans that is affecting the coral reefs brave Rhode Islanders who challenged common was spirits. Together, the and so many other creatures—it wiped British rule more than a year before group resolved to put an end to the out the northwest oyster spat. People that Tea Party in Boston, and they did Gaspee’s threat to Rhode Island grow oysters in the Pacific Northwest, a little bit more than throw tea bags waters. and the sea water that came in was so overboard. So every year I honor those That night, the men, led by Captain acidic, it dissolved the shells of the little known Rhode Island heroes who Lindsey and Abraham Whipple—later baby oysters and wiped out a huge per- risked their lives in defiance of oppres- to become a commander in the Revolu- centage of their crop. That we measure sion 1 dark night more than 240 years tionary navy—embarked in eight with the same kind of litmus tests kids ago. longboats quietly down Narragansett do with their aquariums. It is not com- In the years before the Revolutionary Bay. They encircled the Gaspee, and plicated. But they always want to talk War, as tensions with the American they called on Lieutenant Duddingston about where it can be confusing. They Colonies grew, King George III sta- to surrender his ship. Duddingston re- never want to confront the problem. tioned revenue cutters, armed customs fused and ordered his men to fire upon We are going to find ways to con- patrol vessels, along the American anyone who tried to board. tinue to insist on confronting this coast. They were there to prevent Undeterred, the Rhode Islanders problem. They may not be here to- smuggling, to enforce the payment of forced their way onto the Gaspee’s night, but as the old saying goes, you taxes, and to impose the authority of deck—in a hail of oaths and sword can run, but you can’t hide. There are the Crown. clashes and musketfire—and Lieuten- too many of my colleagues who have One of the most notorious of these ant Duddingston fell with a musket ball in the midst of the struggle. Right been helpful and good on this issue be- ships was the HMS Gaspee. Its captain, there in the waters of Warwick, RI, the fore—as I said, before Citizens United. Lieutenant William Duddingston, was very first blood in the conflict that was If we look at the Republican Senate ac- known for destroying fishing vessels, to become the American Revolution tivity on climate change before Citi- seizing cargo, and flagging down ships only to harass, humiliate, and interro- was drawn. zens United and after, it is like looking As the patriots commandeered the gate the colonials. at a heart attack. We see steady activ- ship, Brown ordered one of his Rhode ity until Citizens United, and then it is Outraged by this egregious abuse of power, the merchants and shipmasters Islanders, a physician named John a flat line. Citizens United, dark Mawney, to head to the ship’s captain’s money, polluter money has done as of Rhode Island flooded civil and mili- tary officials with complaints about cabin and tend to Duddingston’s much damage polluting our democracy wound—a humane gesture in their mo- the Gaspee, exhausting every diplo- as they have done polluting our planet. ment of victory to help a man who had matic and legal means to stir the Brit- But we are going to continue to do threatened to open fire on them only ish Crown to regulate Duddingston’s something about it, and the American moments before. public not only is with us, they are conduct. Brown and Whipple took the captive Not only did British officials ignore going to insist on it. English crew back to shore and then the Rhode Islanders’ concerns; they re- I yield the floor and note the absence returned to the Gaspee to rid Narra- sponded with open hostility. The com- of a quorum. gansett Bay of her despised presence mander of the local British fleet, ADM The PRESIDING OFFICER. The once and for all. They set her afire. The John Montagu, warned that anyone clerk will call the roll. blaze spread through the ship, and ulti- The assistant bill clerk proceeded to who dared attempt acts of resistance or mately to the ship’s powder magazine, call the roll. retaliation against the Gaspee would which went off with an explosion like Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Madam Presi- be taken into custody and hanged as a fireworks, the blast echoing through dent, I ask unanimous consent that the pirate, which brings us to June 9, 1772, the night across the bay, the flash order for the quorum call be rescinded. 242 years ago. lighting the sea up like daylight, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Rhode Island ship captain Benjamin fragments of the ship splashing down objection, it is so ordered. Lindsey was en route to Providence into the water all around. GASPEE DAYS from Newport, in his ship the Hannah, The site of this audacious act is now Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Madam Presi- when he was accosted and ordered to named Gaspee Point in honor of these dent, I am so glad to have you here be- yield for inspection by the Gaspee. Cap- brave Rhode Islanders. So I come again cause a recurring tradition on the Sen- tain Lindsey ignored the Gaspee’s com- here to share this story and to com- ate floor is about to take place, and it mand and raced away up Narragansett memorate this night so many years is always particularly good for a Sen- Bay—despite warning shots fired by ago—June 9, 1772—and the names of ator from Rhode Island to have a Sen- the Gaspee. As the Gaspee gave chase, Benjamin Lindsey, John Brown, and ator from Massachusetts presiding Captain Lindsey knew a little some- Abraham Whipple, and those men not while I talk about this. thing about Narragansett Bay and he known to history who fought beside Today I am here to recognize and cel- knew a little something about the Han- them that night. ebrate one of the earliest acts of defi- nah. He knew that she was lighter and The Gaspee Affair, as it was called, ance against the British Crown in our drew less water than the Gaspee. So he generated furor in the British Govern- great American struggle for independ- sped north toward Pawtuxet Cove, to- ment, which appointed a royal commis- ence. Most Americans remember the ward the shallow waters off Namquid sion of inquiry based in Newport to Boston Tea Party as one of the major Point. His Hannah shot over the gather evidence for indictment. The in- events building up to the American shallows there, but the heavier Gaspee dicted men were then to be sent to Revolution. We learned the story of grounded and stuck firm. The British England for trial. spirited Bostonians—and when I say ship and her crew were caught stranded Well, not so fast. Rhode Island’s colo- ‘‘spirited,’’ I mean that in several in a falling tide, and it would be many nial charter guaranteed its citizens the senses; I gather that spirits had been hours before a rising tide could free the right to a trial in the vicinity in which served to those Bostonians before they hulking Gaspee. the crime was alleged to have occurred. embarked on this adventure—clam- Presented with that irresistible op- And beyond that, these Rhode Island- bering onto the decks of the East India portunity, Captain Lindsey continued ers presumed they were entitled to the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:42 Jun 10, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.039 S09JNPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3505 same rights as Englishmen in their Rhode Islanders defiantly set fire to very best as she pursues the crown of mother country. Some went so far to the Gaspee, the American Colonies Miss Universe and undertakes her du- say that this proposal to try them came together for a common cause for ties as a global ambassador. overseas violated ancient rights out- the first time in their history, a forma- f lined in the Magna Carta. tive step in the birth of our new Na- This breach of the rights that colo- tion. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS nists believed were enshrined in the I know these events, and the patriots British Constitution created continent- whose efforts allowed for their success, BISHOP MCGUINNESS CATHOLIC wide uproar. Young members of Vir- are not forgotten in my home State. HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP ginia’s House of Burgesses, such as Over the years, I have enjoyed march- ∑ Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry, ing in the annual Gaspee Days Parade Mr. BURR. Madam President, I wish yearning to protest, pushed the body to through Warwick, RI, as every year we to congratulate the Bishop McGuinness create a committee of correspondence recall the courage and zeal of these Catholic High School boys tennis team to gather information from around the men who fired the first shots that drew for securing the North Carolina High Colonies concerning the British Par- the first blood in that great contest for School Athletic Association’s 1A dual liament’s actions, while also urging the freedoms we enjoy today. tennis championship. The team proved other Colonies to do the same. By De- They set a precedent for future patri- that hard work pays off by finishing cember 1773, 11 Colonies had set up ots to follow, including those in Boston the season 15 to 1 in dual matches. committees of correspondence. These who more than 1 year later would have With the expertise and positive influ- committees played a vital role in en- their tea party. But do not forget, as ence of head coach Bob Weckworth and flaming discontent. They were the first my home State prepares once again to associate head coach Benny Jones, permanent modes of communication celebrate the anniversary of the Gaspee these young men achieved a well-de- among the Thirteen Colonies and al- incident, Massachusetts colonists served victory. lowed abuses by Parliament to be threw tea bags off the deck of their Winning a State championship is a quickly known throughout the Colo- British ship. We blew ours up and shot testament to hard work and dedica- nies. its captain more than 1 year earlier. tion. They displayed pride and sports- John Allen, a little-known visiting We are little in Rhode Island, but as manship throughout the season. minister in the Second Baptist Church Lieutenant Duddingston discovered, we I join the students, teachers, friends in Boston, gave a sermon on the Gaspee pack a punch. and family of Bishop McGuinness Catholic High in congratulating Ben Affair. It went the revolutionary equiv- f alent of viral—widely published. In this Jandzinski, Andrew Balogh, Alek Biss- sermon, Allen rejected the proposition MORNING BUSINESS ell, Jonathan Ingram, Zack Jones, Max that Parliament had a right to tax and Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Madam Presi- Kreber, Sam McLaughry, Jesse Russell, enforce laws like the ones implicated dent, I ask unanimous consent that the Will Shannon, John Valle, Lance in the Gaspee Affair on Americans Senate proceed to a period of morning Dittrich, Adam Chinnasami, Jared without the consent of their colonial business, with Senators permitted to Russell, Justin Russell and Dickson representatives—a position that would speak therein for up to 10 minutes Tam on their hard-earned champion- come to define colonial discontent and each. ship.∑ reverberates to this day through the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. WAR- f REN). Without objection, it is so or- slogan ‘‘no taxation without represen- REMEMBERING DR. VINCENT dered. tation.’’ HARDING Allen concluded his sermon with the f provoking and revolutionary question ∑ Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Madam whether the British King had a right to NEVADA’S MISS USA—NIA President, I wish to commemorate the rule over America in the first place. SANCHEZ life of Dr. Vincent Harding, a promi- Reverend Allen asserted there was no Mr. REID. Madam President, I have nent civil rights leader, beloved pro- parliamentary right to reign as in Brit- to be honest. Last night I was flipping fessor and proud Coloradan, who passed ain, nor a right by conquest, as the around—the NBA, the game of the away on May 19, 2014. Although Dr. American colonists had only signed week, the Red Sox playing Detroit, and Harding is no longer with us, his pres- compacts with the Crown for protec- the Tony awards. But also, Miss USA ence lives on through the lasting influ- tion of their religious and civil rights. was going on. I have to acknowledge, I ence of his life’s work. Thanks to Dr. Allen espoused Enlightenment ideals of watched a little bit but not a lot of Harding and the countless others who social compacts and political rights, each. But I watched them all. I am dis- took part in the civil rights movement, stating that if the British Government appointed that I caved in and watched we have made great strides in the pur- enacted laws that were oppressive to the final of the Miss USA contest, be- suit of equality for all through land- the rights of American colonists, as it cause Miss Nevada won, and I would mark legislation and advocacy. His had with the creation of a commission have liked to have seen that. I placed a passing also reminds us of the ongoing of inquiry intending to send the Gaspee call to her, and I will talk to her as struggle for equal rights in America raiders to England for trial, then it soon as she gets out of the clouds, and moves us to continue this fight in lost its right to rule over them. where I am sure she is now. But I con- his honor. The sermon was published eight sepa- gratulate the newly crowned Miss USA, A devout believer in the power of so- rate times in three different colonial Nevada’s own Nia Sanchez. cial activism, Dr. Harding moved from cities and spread widely through the What a story she has. This woman Harlem, NY to Georgia in the early Colonies. Through that, the Gaspee Af- was homeless and spent a good part of 1960s to join the American civil rights fair sparked in the minds of Americans her young days in a shelter. She is an movement. He traveled the South to ideas about parliamentary abuses and exceptional Nevadan. She is gifted be- assist with anti-segregation cam- the King’s right to rule that would seed yond her physical beauty. She holds a paigns, and he and his wife, Rosemarie a spirit of discontent and eventually fourth-degree black belt in tae kwon do Freeney Harding, founded the Men- boil over into revolution. The sermon, and is a certified instructor in the mar- nonite House, an interracial service along with fiery editorials published in tial arts. When she is not practicing center and gathering place for individ- the wake of the affair, inspired colonial tae kwon do in her own studio, she is uals active in the movement. Through leaders to speak openly about the Brit- fighting on behalf of abused women. this work, Dr. Harding met friend and ish Government’s abuses, instigating She volunteers at Shade Tree, a shelter co-activist, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther conflict that would culminate in the for abused women. We are proud of King, Jr., for whom he became an aide battles of Lexington and Concord. Shade Tree. and speechwriter. Following Dr. King’s The Gaspee Affair galvanized colo- So I, along with all Nevadans, con- death, Dr. Harding went on to serve as nial discontent and led to greater unity gratulate Miss USA Nia Sanchez on her the first director of the Martin Luther among the Thirteen Colonies. After well-deserved victory. I wish her the King, Jr. Center.

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A communication from the Direc- versities around the country, including President of the Senate on June 5, 2014; to tor of the Regulatory Management Division, spending over three decades with the the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Iliff School of Theology in Denver, CO. and Forestry. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- It was there that he founded the Vet- EC–6023. A communication from the Direc- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air erans of Hope Project to document the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Quality Implementation Plans; New Hamp- stories of other social justice leaders Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- shire; Decommissioning of Stage II Vapor ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- around the world and inspire future Recovery Systems’’ (FRL No. 9909–99–Region titled ‘‘Spirodiclofen; Pesticide Tolerances’’ 1) received in the Office of the President of generations of committed activists. (FRL No. 9910–52) received in the Office of the Senate on June 4, 2014; to the Committee In commemoration, we recognize the the President of the Senate on June 4, 2014; on Environment and Public Works. great work and sacrifices of Dr. Har- to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, EC–6033. A communication from the Assist- ding and the many Americans who and Forestry. ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- stand up for what is right every day— EC–6024. A communication from the Direc- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to even when doing so brings its share of tor of the Regulatory Management Division, law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 14–047); to risks and challenges. Appropriately, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- this coming July we will proudly cele- the Committee on Foreign Relations. titled ‘‘Imazapic; Pesticide Tolerances; Tech- EC–6034. A communication from the Assist- brate the 50th anniversary of the sign- nical Correction’’ (FRL No. 9911–17) received ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- ing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964—a in the Office of the President of the Senate ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to victory for all Americans and one that on June 4, 2014; to the Committee on Agri- law, a report relative to section 36(d) of the would not have been possible without culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 14–013); to the resolve of Dr. Harding, Dr. King EC–6025. A communication from the Direc- the Committee on Foreign Relations. and other advocates who devoted their tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–6035. A communication from the Direc- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- tor of Regulations Policy and Management lives to ending discrimination. While ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- we continue our fight against per- Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- titled ‘‘Flutriaful; Pesticide Tolerances’’ partment of Health and Human Services, sistent oppression in America, we can (FRL No. 9910–38) received in the Office of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of look to the legacy of Dr. Harding for the President of the Senate on June 4, 2014; a rule entitled ‘‘Administrative Detention of inspiration and acknowledge the to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, Drugs Intended for Human or Animal Use’’ strength and struggles of all those in- and Forestry. (Docket No. FDA–2013–N–0365) received in the volved in the civil rights movement. EC–6026. A communication from the Direc- Office of the President of the Senate on June tor of the Regulatory Management Division, On behalf of a grateful nation and 5, 2014; to the Committee on Health, Edu- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- cation, Labor, and Pensions. State, I take this time to express my ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- deepest gratitude for Dr. Harding’s EC–6036. A communication from the Direc- titled ‘‘Sodium bisulfate; Exemption from tor of Regulations Policy and Management contributions and my heartfelt condo- the Requirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL No. Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- lences to all those who were touched by 9910–50) received in the Office of the Presi- partment of Health and Human Services, his life.∑ dent of the Senate on June 4, 2014; to the transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and f a rule entitled ‘‘Microbiology Devices; Re- Forestry. classification of Nucleic Acid-Based Systems EC–6027. A communication from the Under MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT for Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex in Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Tech- Respiratory Specimens’’ (Docket No. FDA– nology and Logistics), transmitting, pursu- Messages from the President of the 2013–N–0544) received in the Office of the ant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Report to Con- United States were communicated to President of the Senate on June 5, 2014; to gress on Department of Defense Fiscal Year the Senate by Mr. Pate, one of his sec- the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, 2013 Purchases from Foreign Entities’’; to retaries. and Pensions. the Committee on Armed Services. EC–6037. A communication from the Chair- f EC–6028. A communication from the Acting man, Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Com- Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED Readiness), transmitting the report of four- port relative to the memorial construction; teen (14) officers authorized to wear the in- As in executive session the Presiding to the Committee on Rules and Administra- signia of the grade of rear admiral (lower Officer laid before the Senate messages tion. half) in accordance with title 10, United from the President of the United EC–6038. A communication from the Direc- States Code, section 777; to the Committee tor of the Regulation Policy and Manage- States submitting sundry nominations on Armed Services. and a withdrawal which were referred EC–6029. A communication from the Assist- ment Office of the General Counsel, Veterans to the appropriate committees. ant Secretary of Defense (Logistics and Ma- Benefits Administration, Department of Vet- (The messages received today are teriel Readiness), transmitting, pursuant to erans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, law, the Department of Defense Biennial the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Burial Bene- printed at the end of the Senate fits’’ (RIN2900–AO82) received in the Office of proceedings.) Core Report to Congress; to the Committee on Armed Services. the President of the Senate on June 5, 2014; f EC–6030. A communication from the Direc- to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, f MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- The following bill was read the first ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS time: titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air The following petitions and memo- Quality Implementation Plans; Connecticut; S. 2450. A bill to improve the access of vet- rials were laid before the Senate and Reasonably Available Control Technology erans to medical services from the Depart- Update to Address Control Techniques were referred or ordered to lie on the ment of Veterans Affairs, and for other pur- Guidelines Issued in 2006, 2007, and 2008’’ table as indicated: poses. (FRL No. 9904–73–Region 1) received in the POM–245. A resolution adopted by the Leg- f Office of the President of the Senate on June islature of Rockland County, New York, urg- 4, 2014; to the Committee on Environment ing Congress to fund mesothelioma research EXECUTIVE AND OTHER and Public Works. at the highest levels in the Fiscal Year 2015 COMMUNICATIONS EC–6031. A communication from the Direc- Appropriations Bill by including $5.26 billion The following communications were tor of the Regulatory Management Division, for the National Cancer Institute and $25 laid before the Senate, together with Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- million for the Peer Reviewed Research Pro- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- gram as part of the Congressionally Man- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation Imple- dated Research Program; to the Committee uments, and were referred as indicated: mentation Plans; Kentucky; Approval of Re- on Appropriations. EC–6022. A communication from the Con- visions to the Jefferson County Portion of POM–246. A resolution adopted by the gressional Review Coordinator, Animal and the Kentucky SIP; Emissions During House of Representatives of the State of

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A concurrent resolution adopted maintaining their military training part- United States to oppose the U.S. Department by the Legislature of the State of Louisiana time, always ready to defend the American of Defense’s budget proposal that would po- memorializing the United States Congress to way of life in the event of an emergency; and tentially close commissaries at U.S. military take such actions as are necessary to oppose Whereas, while the National Guard origi- bases and to ensure that replacement air- the elimination of the 307th Red Horse nally focused on protecting local commu- craft are assigned to Selfridge Air National Squadron based at Barksdale Air Force Base nities, it eventually grew into a force that Guard Base to compensate for the proposed in Bossier City, Louisiana; to the Committee complements the active-duty military when elimination of the A–10 fleet; to the Com- on Armed Services. help is needed anywhere in the world, includ- mittee on Armed Services. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 41 ing serving overseas in combat-deployment HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 319 Whereas, established in the year 1932, the roles; and Whereas, The proposed U.S. Department of Barksdale Air Force Base, a United States Whereas, although the National Guard’s Defense budget would dramatically cut com- Air Force Base located approximately 4.72 primary area of operation is the National missary services throughout the nation and miles east-southeast of Bossier City, Lou- Guard unit’s home state, National Guard eliminate the nation’s A–10 fleet, including isiana, is named in honor of World War I avi- members are often called on by the President aircraft at Michigan’s Selfridge Air National ator and test pilot 2nd Lieutenant Eugene of the United States to respond to, among Guard Base. Selfridge currently is home to 18 Hoy Barksdale (1896–1926); and other things, homeland security missions, A–10 Thunderbolt II aircraft and the more Whereas, Barksdale Air Force Base has domestic emergencies, counterdrug efforts, than 400 personnel related to that mission; proudly served Arkansas, Louisiana, and and reconstruction missions in addition to and Texas and is home to the Air Force’s newest overseas combat missions; and Whereas, Our brave men and women in uni- command, Air Force Global Strike Com- Whereas, while many National Guard form benefit greatly from commissaries, and mand, the 2nd Bomb Wing, 2nd Mission Sup- members have similar duties and perform we should continue to provide them as part port Group, 2nd Operations Group, 2nd Main- similar functions to their counterparts in of their service. Slashing the commissary tenance Group, the 2nd Medical Group, 8th the active-duty military, Title 38, United budget would likely lead to the closing of Air Force Museum, and the Air Force Re- States Code, excludes from the definition of commissary stores at military installations serve’s 917th Wing; and veteran, career reserve-component members throughout the nation. Commissary stores Whereas, the Red Horse unit, officially who have not served on active duty under currently provide military families an af- known as the 307th Rapid Engineer Title 10, United States Code, for other than fordable and convenient location to shop for Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squad- training purposes; and groceries and other necessities. The U.S. De- ron Engineers, is a construction unit staffed Whereas, a portion of the Veterans Health fense Commissary Agency found that com- with civil engineers, many of whom deployed and Benefits Improvement Act of 2013, or S. missaries save shoppers an average of 30.5 to southwest Asia during the fall; and 944, would honor as veterans any person who percent annually compared to off-base op- Whereas, Barksdale Air Force Base has is entitled under chapter 1223 of Title 10, tions; and grown into a major source of revenue and United States Code, to retired pay for non- Whereas, The proposed cuts would have a employment for the region by providing jobs regular service or, but for age, would be enti- dramatic effect on the lives and morale of for nearly ten thousand military and civilian tled under such chapter to retired pay for the dedicated men and women who choose to employees; and nonregular service’’; and serve our country at Selfridge Air National Whereas, under the Defense Department’s Whereas, this cost-neutral provision would Guard Base and other U.S. military bases. 2015 proposed spending plan, the 307th Red not bestow any benefits other than the honor The elimination of the A–10 fleet would place Horse Squadron would be deactivated as the of claiming veteran status for nearly 300,000 in jeopardy more than 400 jobs at Selfridge Air Force Reserve’s authorized strength men and women who honorably served and alone. Closing commissaries would increase would nationally decrease by almost five sacrificed as career reserve-component mem- living expenses for military families, essen- percent, to 61,700 airmen; and bers, giving these individuals the respect tially helping to balance the defense budget Whereas, under the 2015 defense spending they deserve for their uniformed service to at the expense of the men and women who plan, the Air Force Reserve would lose the the United States: Now, therefore, be it serve; and rest of the Air Force Reserve’s venerable Resolved by the House of Representatives of Whereas, In Michigan, these proposed cuts fleet of A–10s, which are Cold War-era air- the Twenty-seventh Legislature of the State of would have immeasurable impacts on craft known as Warthogs; and Hawaii, Regular Session of 2014, that Con- Macomb County and the local communities Whereas, Barksdale Air Force Base con- gress, including Hawaii’s Congressional dele- surrounding the Selfridge Air National tinues to be a huge priority for national se- gation, is urged to support the Veterans Guard Base. For nearly a century, the base curity and for communities in the state of Health and Benefits Improvement Act of has been a source of community pride, local Louisiana; and 2013, particularly the section providing jobs, and local revenue as well as a key com- Whereas, the deactivation of the 307th Red those, serving in the National Guard with ponent of disaster response for the entire Horse Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base veteran status; and be it further state and a vital base for our nation’s home- will have an adverse effect on not only the Resolved, That certified copies of this reso- land security; and economy, but the community as well: Now, lution be transmitted to the Speaker of the Whereas, The A–10 fleet should not be Therefore, be it United States House of Representatives, eliminated until replacement aircraft can be Resolved, That the Legislature of Louisiana President Pro Tempore of the United States assigned to Selfridge Air National Guard does hereby memorialize the United States Senate, and Hawaii’s Congressional delega- Base. The proposed cuts would compound Congress to take such actions as are nec- tion. past, short-sighted decisions to transfer the essary to oppose the elimination of 307th Red f A–10 aircraft to Selfridge despite the knowl- Horse Squadron based at Barksdale Air edge that these aircraft would be phased out. Force Base in Bossier City, Louisiana; and be INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND These decisions have made Selfridge vulner- it further JOINT RESOLUTIONS able to closure in future Base Realignment Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the presiding officers of the The following bills and joint resolu- and Closure Commission recommendations. tions were introduced, read the first Assigning replacement aircraft would not Senate and the House of Representatives of only maintain the viability of this important the Congress of the United States of America and second times by unanimous con- base for homeland security, but would also and to each member of the Louisiana con- sent, and referred as indicated: be cost-effective: the Air National Guard can gressional delegation. By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself and operate aircraft at about half the cost of an Mr. ENZI): active duty unit: Now, therefore, be it POM–248. A resolution adopted by the S. 2449. A bill to reauthorize certain provi- Resolved by the House of Representatives, House of Representatives of the State of Ha- sions of the Public Health Service Act relat- That we memorialize the Congress of the waii urging the United States Congress to ing to autism, and for other purposes; to the United States to oppose the U.S. Department support the Veterans Health and Benefits Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and of Defense’s budget proposal that would po- Improvement Act of 2013, particularly the Pensions. tentially close commissaries at U.S. military section providing those serving in the Na- By Mr. SANDERS (for himself, Mr. bases and to ensure that replacement air- tional Guard with veteran status; to the MCCAIN, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. KAINE, craft are assigned to Selfridge Air National Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Mr. BURR, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. RUBIO, Guard Base to compensate for the proposed HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 23 Mr. MANCHIN, and Ms. COLLINS): elimination of the A–10 fleet; and be it fur- Whereas, the National Guard’s roots date S. 2450. A bill to improve the access of vet- ther back to 1636, when colonial militias made up erans to medical services from the Depart- Resolved, That copies of this resolution be of ordinary citizens would put down their ment of Veterans Affairs, and for other pur- transmitted to the President of the United plows and pick up weapons to protect fami- poses; read the first time. States Senate, the Speaker of the United lies and towns from hostile attacks; and By Mr. REID (by request): States House of Representatives, and the Whereas, commonly known as citizen-sol- S.J. Res. 39. A joint resolution relating to members of the Michigan congressional dele- diers, members of today’s National Guard the approval of the proposed Agreement for gation. hold civilian jobs or attend college while Cooperation Between the Government of the

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S. 1431 At the request of Mr. THUNE, the S. 2298 f name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS COATS) was added as a cosponsor of S. names of the Senator from Washington S. 280 1431, a bill to permanently extend the (Mrs. MURRAY) and the Senator from At the request of Mr. THUNE, the Internet Tax Freedom Act. South Dakota (Mr. JOHNSON) were added as cosponsors of S. 2298, a bill to name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. S. 1697 provide for a lifetime National Rec- KIRK) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the reational Pass for any veteran with a 280, a bill to ensure effective control name of the Senator from Vermont service-connected disability, and for over the Congressional budget process. (Mr. LEAHY) was added as a cosponsor other purposes. S. 553 of S. 1697, a bill to support early learn- S. 2301 At the request of Mr. JOHNSON of ing. At the request of Mr. HATCH, the South Dakota, the name of the Senator S. 1799 name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. from Minnesota (Mr. FRANKEN) was At the request of Mr. COONS, the ROBERTS) was added as a cosponsor of added as a cosponsor of S. 553, a bill to name of the Senator from Minnesota S. 2301, a bill to amend section 2259 of amend the Internal Revenue Code of (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- title 18, United States Code, and for 1986 to provide for an exclusion for as- sponsor of S. 1799, a bill to reauthorize other purposes. sistance provided to participants in subtitle A of the Victims of Child S. 2329 certain veterinary student loan repay- Abuse Act of 1990. At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the ment or forgiveness programs. S. 1971 names of the Senator from Maryland S. 822 At the request of Mr. UDALL of New (Ms. MIKULSKI), the Senator from Idaho At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the Mexico, his name was added as a co- (Mr. CRAPO) and the Senator from Kan- name of the Senator from New York sponsor of S. 1971, a bill to establish an sas (Mr. ROBERTS) were added as co- (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- interagency coordination committee or sponsors of S. 2329, a bill to prevent sponsor of S. 822, a bill to protect crime subcommittee with the leadership of Hezbollah from gaining access to inter- victims’ rights, to eliminate the sub- the Department of Energy and the De- national financial and other institu- stantial backlog of DNA samples col- partment of the Interior, focused on tions, and for other purposes. lected from crime scenes and convicted the nexus between energy and water S. 2362 offenders, to improve and expand the production, use, and efficiency, and for At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, the DNA testing capacity of Federal, other purposes. name of the Senator from Louisiana State, and local crime laboratories, to S. 2091 (Mr. VITTER) was added as a cosponsor increase research and development of At the request of Mr. HELLER, the of S. 2362, a bill to prohibit the pay- new DNA testing technologies, to de- name of the Senator from Louisiana ment of performance awards in fiscal velop new training programs regarding (Ms. LANDRIEU) was added as a cospon- year 2015 to employees in the Veterans the collection and use of DNA evidence, sor of S. 2091, a bill to amend title 38, Health Administration, and for other to provide post conviction testing of United States Code, to improve the purposes. DNA evidence to exonerate the inno- processing by the Department of Vet- S. 2366 cent, to improve the performance of erans Affairs of claims for benefits At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the counsel in State capital cases, and for under laws administered by the Sec- name of the Senator from Vermont other purposes. retary of Veterans Affairs, and for (Mr. LEAHY) was added as a cosponsor S. 1040 other purposes. of S. 2366, a bill to amend the Richard At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the S. 2169 B. Russell National School Lunch Act names of the Senator from Texas (Mr. to establish a permanent, nationwide CORNYN), the Senator from Tennessee At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, the name of the Senator from Montana summer electronic benefits transfer for (Mr. CORKER), the Senator from South children program. (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor Carolina (Mr. GRAHAM) and the Senator S. 2373 from Wyoming (Mr. BARRASSO) were of S. 2169, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the added as cosponsors of S. 1040, a bill to name of the Senator from Washington provide for the award of a gold medal of tax regarding the taxation of dis- tilled spirits. (Mrs. MURRAY) was added as a cospon- on behalf of Congress to Jack Nicklaus, sor of S. 2373, a bill to authorize the ap- S. 2250 in recognition of his service to the Na- propriation of funds to the Centers for tion in promoting excellence, good At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the Disease Control and Prevention for sportsmanship, and philanthropy. names of the Senator from Wyoming conducting or supporting research on S. 1332 (Mr. ENZI) and the Senator from Lou- firearms safety or gun violence preven- At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the isiana (Ms. LANDRIEU) were added as tion. cosponsors of S. 2250, a bill to extend name of the Senator from Maryland S. 2374 the Travel Promotion Act of 2009, and (Ms. MIKULSKI) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, sor of S. 1332, a bill to amend title for other purposes. her name was added as a cosponsor of XVIII of the Social Security Act to en- S. 2252 S. 2374, a bill to improve college afford- sure more timely access to home At the request of Mr. ENZI, his name ability. health services for Medicare bene- was added as a cosponsor of S. 2252, a S. 2393 ficiaries under the Medicare program. bill to reaffirm the importance of com- At the request of Mr. PRYOR, the S. 1346 munity banking and community bank- name of the Senator from Connecticut At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the ing regulatory experience on the Fed- (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Wisconsin eral Reserve Board of Governors, to en- sponsor of S. 2393, a bill to amend title (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a cospon- sure that the Federal Reserve Board of 38, United States Code, to improve the sor of S. 1346, a bill to amend the Inter- Governors has a member who has pre- protection and enforcement of employ- nal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase vious experience in community bank- ment and reemployment rights of the alternative tax liability limitation ing or community banking supervision, members of the uniformed services, for small property and casualty insur- and for other purposes. and for other purposes. ance companies. S. 2285 S. 2414 S. 1410 At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the At the request of Mr. MCCONNELL, At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the name of the Senator from Montana the names of the Senator from Ten- name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. (Mr. WALSH) was added as a cosponsor nessee (Mr. CORKER) and the Senator

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Act to provide further self-governance S. 2432 by Indian tribes, and for other pur- UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREE- MENT—EXECUTIVE CALENDAR At the request of Ms. WARREN, the poses; S. 1447, A bill to make technical names of the Senator from Missouri corrections to certain Native American Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Madam Presi- (Mrs. MCCASKILL), the Senator from water rights settlements in the State dent, I ask unanimous consent that at South Dakota (Mr. JOHNSON), the Sen- of New Mexico, and for other purposes; a time to be determined by the major- ator from Oregon (Mr. WYDEN) and the S. 1574, A bill to amend the Indian Em- ity leader, with the concurrence of the Senator from West Virginia (Mr. ployment, Training and Related Serv- Republican leader, the Senate proceed MANCHIN) were added as cosponsors of ices Demonstration Act of 1992 to fa- to executive session to consider the fol- S. 2432, a bill to amend the Higher Edu- cilitate the ability of Indian tribes to lowing nomination: Calendar No. 523; cation Act of 1965 to provide for the re- integrate the employment, training, that there be 30 minutes for debate financing of certain Federal student and related services from diverse Fed- equally divided in the usual form on loans, and for other purposes. eral sources, and for other purposes; S. the nomination; that upon the use or S.J. RES. 2 2041, A bill to repeal the Act of May 31, yielding back of time, the Senate pro- 1918, and for other purposes; S. 2188, A At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, her ceed to vote without intervening ac- bill to amend the Act of June 18, 1934, name was added as a cosponsor of S.J. tion or debate on the nomination; that to reaffirm the authority of the Sec- Res. 2, a joint resolution proposing an the motion to reconsider be considered retary of the Interior to take land into amendment to the Constitution of the made and laid upon the table, with no trust for Indian tribes. Those wishing United States relative to limiting the intervening action or debate; that no additional information may contact number of terms that a Member of Con- further motions be in order; that any the Indian Affairs Committee at (202) gress may serve. related statements be printed in the 224–2251. RECORD; that the President be imme- f COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS diately notified of the Senate’s action STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, I would and the Senate then resume legislative BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS like to announce that the Committee session. By Mr. REID (by request): on Indian Affairs will meet during the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without S.J. Res. 39. A joint resolution relat- session of the Senate on Wednesday, objection, it is so ordered. ing to the approval of the proposed June 11, 2014, in room SD–628 of the f Agreement for Cooperation Between Dirksen Senate Office Building, at 2:30 MEASURE READ THE FIRST the Government of the United States of p.m., to conduct a legislative hearing TIME—S. 2450 America and the Government of the to receive testimony on the following Socialist Republic of Vietnam Con- bills: S. 1948, A bill to promote the aca- Mr. WHITEHOUSE. I understand that cerning the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear demic achievement of American In- S. 2450, introduced earlier today by Energy; to the Committee on Foreign dian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawai- Senators SANDERS, MCCAIN, and others, Relations. ian children with the establishment of is at the desk. I ask for its first read- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- a Native American language grant pro- ing. imous consent that the text of the gram; S. 1998, A bill to amend the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The joint resolution be printed in the Adult Education and Family Literacy clerk will read the bill by title for the RECORD. Act to reserve funds for American In- first time. There being no objection, the text of dian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, The assistant legislative clerk read the joint resolution was ordered to be and Tribal College or University adult as follows: printed in the RECORD, as follows: education and literacy; and S. 2299, A A bill (S. 2450) to improve the access of vet- bill to amend the Native American S.J. RES. 39 erans to medical services from the Depart- Programs Act of 1974 to reauthorize a ment of Veterans Affairs, and for other pur- Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- poses. resentatives of the United States of America in provision to ensure the survival and Congress assembled, That the Congress does continuing vitality of Native American Mr. WHITEHOUSE. I now ask for its favor the proposed agreement for coopera- languages. Those wishing additional in- second reading and object to my own tion transmitted to the Congress by the formation may contact the Indian Af- request. President on May 8, 2014. fairs Committee at (202) 224–2251. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- f f tion is heard. The bill will be read for a second time on the next legislative NOTICE OF HEARING AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO day. COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS MEET f Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, I would COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND like to announce that the Committee GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 10, on Indian Affairs will meet during the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- 2014 session of the Senate on Wednesday, imous consent that the Committee on Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Madam Presi- June 11, 2014, in room SD–628 of the Homeland Security and Governmental dent, I ask unanimous consent that Dirksen Senate Office Building, at 2:30 Affairs be authorized to meet during when the Senate completes its business p.m., to conduct an oversight hearing the session of the Senate on June 9, today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. on Tues- to receive testimony on ‘‘ Indian Edu- 2014, at 3:30 p.m. to conduct a hearing day, June 10, 2014; that following the cation Series: Examining Higher Edu- entitled ‘‘Border Security: Examining prayer and pledge, the morning hour be cation for American Indian Students.’’ the Implications of S. 1691, The Border deemed expired, the Journal of pro- Those wishing additional information Patrol Pay Reform Act of 2013.’’ ceedings be approved to date, and the may contact the Indian Affairs Com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without time for the two leaders be reserved for mittee at (202) 224–2251. objection, it is so ordered. their use later in the day; that fol- COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS f lowing any leader remarks, the Senate Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, I would proceed to vote on confirmation of Ex- like to announce that the Committee PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR ecutive Calendar No. 734, as provided on Indian Affairs will meet during the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- under the previous order. session of the Senate on Wednesday, imous consent that Kristie Johnson, an The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without June 11, 2014, in room SD–628 of the intern in Senator HEINRICH’s office, be objection, it is so ordered.

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CELEBRATING THE MARIN SHAKE- the Year’’ Award from the Flint Chamber of RECOGNIZING DEAN JOHN PIKE ON SPEARE COMPANY 25TH ANNI- Commerce and the Paul Harris Award from THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIRE- VERSARY the Rotary Club of Flint. MENT His caring is further exemplified in the num- HON. JARED HUFFMAN ber of organizations for which he served as a HON. ANN M. KUSTER OF CALIFORNIA policy maker. These organizations include: OF NEW HAMPSHIRE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Urban League of Flint, Greater Flint Op- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, June 9, 2014 portunities Industrialization Center, Hurley Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleas- Hospital Authority, Uptown Reinvestment, Monday, June 9, 2014 ure to recognize the Marin Shakespeare Com- Planned Parenthood, Career Alliance, Food Ms. KUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pany on the occasion of the organization’s Bank of Eastern Michigan, and as founder of recognize Dean John Pike and his accom- 25th Anniversary Celebration on May 31, the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. plishments as the director of University of New 2014. Moreover, his lifetime commitments, national Hampshire Cooperative Extension. As Dean For the last twenty-five years, the Marin and international are to: Alpha Phi Alpha Fra- Pike embarks on his retirement, I offer my Shakespeare Company has worked to achieve ternity, Inc., Rotary International, National As- deepest gratitude and commend him for dedi- excellence in the staging and study of Shake- sociation for the Advancement of Colored cating most of his professional life to helping spearean plays, to celebrate Shakespeare, People (NAACP), and the Tuskegee University the University of New Hampshire Cooperative and to serve as a cultural and educational re- Extension fulfill its mission. Dean Pike re- Alumni Club—Flint Chapter. source for the people of Marin, the San Fran- ceived his Bachelor’s degree, Master’s de- cisco Bay Area, and beyond. Through pro- Now retired, Lewis enjoys spending time gree, and Ph.D. from the place he loves and grams such as Will Power and Play Power, with his wife, Lois, their children and grand- has served so well, the University of New Actor Intern Program, and various summer children. Hampshire. A lifelong New Hampshire resi- camps, the Marin Shakespeare Company has dent, Dean Pike joined Cooperative Extension helped foster an appreciation and love of per- Mr. Speaker, I applaud Mr. Lewis Driskell for his strong leadership and unwavering com- in 1977 and has served an Extension educa- forming arts throughout the community and tor, state program leader, and associate direc- mitment to our community. will continue to benefit Marin County for many tor prior to his appointment as dean and direc- years to come. tor in 1998. f The Marin Shakespeare Company is a com- Dean John Pike is truly passionate about munity treasure, and Marin County has bene- the University of New Hampshire and the Co- fitted greatly from this organization’s many CONGRATULATING RICK JASCULA AND JIM TERMAN operative Extension. In fact, he attributes his years of experiencing, studying, and per- success to his steadfast belief in the mission forming Shakespeare. Please join me in ex- of Cooperative Extension: ‘‘to enhance the pressing deep appreciation to the Marin HON. CHERI BUSTOS ability of New Hampshire citizens to make in- Shakespeare Company, and congratulations formed decisions that strengthen youth, fami- on 25 years of service. OF ILLINOIS lies, and communities, sustain natural re- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sources, and improve the economy.’’ Dean RECOGNIZING MR. LEWIS Pike’s dedication to the University of New DRISKELL, SR. FOR HIS EXEM- Monday, June 9, 2014 Hampshire is widely known and the Dean is well-respected by citizens, volunteers, and PLARY LEADERSHIP AND DEDI- Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to CATED COMMITMENT TO COMMU- elected officials throughout the state for his congratulate Rick Jascula and Jim Terman of NITY staunch support of University of New Hamp- Jascula Terman Strategic Communications, shire. His leadership will be missed by many. HON. DANIEL T. KILDEE who have been recognized with the Lifetime In his years as Dean and Director, John Achievement Award by the Publicity Club of Pike has served on many University of New OF MICHIGAN Chicago (PCC), the premier communications Hampshire committees for the greater good of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES industry association in the region. the institution. He has been active in the Asso- Monday, June 9, 2014 When they began their business, Jascula ciation of Public and Land Grant Universities Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the House had worked as a lead advance man for Presi- and served as a past chair of the Deans and Directors for the twelve Northeast States and of Representatives to join me in recognizing dent Jimmy Carter and Terman for Vice-Presi- District of Columbia. As Associate Director of Mr. Lewis Driskell, Sr., a community leader in dent Walter Mondale. Together, they built their the Cooperative Extension from 1986 to 1998, the City of Flint with more than 50 years of ex- company from the ground up, and have been perience in the printing profession. Dean Pike was instrumental in providing sup- serving clients for more than 30 years. Jascula Mr. Driskell graduated from Tuskegee Insti- port to major legislative committees focused tute in 1955 with many awards to his credit, Terman is now a leader in public relations, on the future of the organization. including the ‘‘Most Outstanding Student in specializing in public affairs, event manage- As an Extension educator from 1977 to Graphic Arts’’ from the Mercantile Paper Com- ment, crisis communications and digital strate- 1982, Dean Pike developed several innovative pany. Following gradation he relocated to Flint gies. Their reputation is rightly one to be re- youth development programs, including an en- and worked with three major printing establish- spected. Rick and Jim are not only leaders in vironmental education center and a nationally- ments before forming his own company, Union their field, but also in in our greater Illinois recognized program to assist out-of-school, Printing. community and they are truly deserving of this low income, and unemployed youth secure Mr. Driskell is driven by a strong belief of honor. employment in the private sector. Further- giving service to his community. In 1969 he more, as a state program leader from 1982 to was elected president of Flint Printers Local Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to again con- 1986, Dean Pike provided leadership for the 282. In 1989, he received the State of Michi- gratulate Rick Jascula and Jim Terman for implementation of a comprehensive 4-H pro- gan’s ‘‘Outstanding Minority Business Entre- their remarkable achievements. I am very gram review, resulting in the restructuring of preneur’’ Award and the ‘‘Sydney B. Melet Hu- grateful for the wonderful services that they state 4-H positions and redirection of efforts in manitarian Award’’. In addition, in 1990, he re- provide for our community and so thankful that program development. In a show of his dedi- ceived the Charles Stewart Mott ‘‘Citizen of I am able to call them friends. cation to New Hampshire families, Dean Pike

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Mr. Speaker, Houses of Wor- of Rabbi Tzvi Klugerman, Akiva has recently mediator for a youth diversion program, mem- ship have played a major role in our commu- made changes to its kindergarten reading pro- ber of his local recreation commission, youth nities, offering solace, support, and moral gram to promote both bilingualism and im- sports coach, and as a commissioner for the guidance to those in need, thanks to the self- proved phonics skills during the earliest stages Dover Housing Authority. In 1986, Pike was less efforts of members like Mark Shainker. of development. Additionally, Akiva has imple- aptly awarded the Distinguished Service For over 20 years, Mark has volunteered his mented the ROAR program in its elementary Award by the National Extension Agents Asso- time and talent to Temple Israel of New Ro- school, to reinforce positive learning strategies ciation. chelle to make it a more meaningful place of among its students early in their academic ca- worship, education and friendship. His service reers. In its middle school, Akiva is providing I congratulate Dean Pike for his distin- to Temple Israel is truly inspiring. A member an enhanced math program, and, in its high guished career and thank him for his dedica- of the Board of Trustees, Mark also serves as school, Akiva has added more Advanced tion to serving the people of New Hampshire. the Youth Advisor Chair, Brotherhood Presi- Placement courses. Dean Pike’s service to the University, the Co- dent, and is a religious school teacher. He has As a significant component of its curriculum, operative Extension, and our state has im- served on numerous committees including Akiva provides its students with a strong pacted generations of New Hampshire leaders clergy searches and clergy transitions. coursework of Judaic studies, which promotes and his legacy will continue to inspire Granite Mark is perhaps best known for his leader- the students’ connection to their cultural herit- Staters for years to come. ship roles with children’s programing, such as age, faith, and the community—both locally the Purim Carnivals, wacky game days and and globally. Through a strong connection to f other events. He’s also organized several pro- their culture, Akiva students continue to take COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE grams and events that benefit both the con- an active role in fostering the unique relation- AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- gregation and the broader community, such as ship between the United States and Israel, PRIATIONS ACT, 2015 trips to Sammy’s and Christmas at the Tem- with many graduated students spending a ple, all of which has earned Mark the affec- year in Israel after high school. By practicing tionate name, ‘‘Temple Camp Counselor.’’ the tenants of their faith, Akiva students have SPEECH OF A long-time New Rochelle resident, Mark is supported a number of local non-profit organi- HON. MIKE THOMPSON an accountant and partner in the accounting zations, like the Yad Ezra food pantry, the firm Shainker & Shainker. Mark and his wife Friendship Circle and Yachad, which assist OF CALIFORNIA Phyllis are blessed with two children, Steph- those who are experiencing moments of chal- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES anie and Barry. lenge in their lives. I am pleased to acknowledge Mark Shainker Mr. Speaker, again, it is my pleasure to rise Thursday, May 29, 2014 for his many contributions to Temple Israel of and recognize the outstanding leaders, edu- The House in Committee of the Whole New Rochelle. It is a pleasure to celebrate a cators and students of Akiva Hebrew Day House on the state of the Union had under man who has made a big difference in the School as they celebrate the 50th Anniversary consideration the bill (H.R. 4660) making ap- Jewish community, as well as greater New of this great educational institution. Akiva pro- propriations for the Departments of Com- Rochelle. grams are providing its students with a broad merce and Justice, Science, and Related array of experiences both inside and outside Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- f tember 30, 2015, and for other purposes: the classroom which are preparing them to be ON THE OCCASION OF THE 50TH future leaders, as well as supporting the spe- Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Chair, ANNIVERSARY OF AKIVA HE- cial connection between the United States and Congresswoman ESTY has introduced a com- BREW DAY SCHOOL Israel. It has been my pleasure to be partner mon sense amendment to inhibit gun traf- with Akiva and to interact with its students. I ficking along the Southwest Border. HON. GARY C. PETERS look forward to the incredible impact that Her amendment seeks to strike Section 539, OF MICHIGAN Akiva will continue to make as its faculty and which prohibits the necessary funding required IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES staff guide future generations in their develop- for federally licensed firearms dealers to report Monday, June 9, 2014 ment. to DOJ when they sell multiple rifles or shot- f guns to the same person. This requirement Mr. PETERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I applies to dealers in Arizona, California, New rise today to mark a significant milestone in RECOGNIZING THE MOUNT WASH- Mexico, and Texas due to their proximity to the history of Akiva Hebrew Day School in INGTON OBSERVATORY ON THE Mexico. Nearly 80% of Mexico’s illegal fire- Southfield, Michigan—the school’s 50th Anni- OPENING OF THE EXTREME arms are imported illegally from the U.S. versary of providing education to Greater De- MOUNT WASHINGTON MUSEUM troit’s Jewish community. Gun traffickers frequently buy multiple guns Founded in 1964, Akiva was created by a HON. ANN M. KUSTER at one time and then resell them to prohibited dedicated group of educators who sought to persons. Section 539 blocks ATF’s ability to OF NEW HAMPSHIRE provide the Jewish community in Metropolitan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES track the bulk buying of assault rifles in those Detroit with a school that provided its students border states. with a comprehensive academic curriculum, Monday, June 9, 2014 Eliminating this key reporting requirement while deepening their connection to their faith Ms. KUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to opens the door wide for criminals, and those and heritage. Today, Akiva offers an out- recognize New Hampshire’s Mount Wash- who would normally not pass a background standing academic program for children from ington Observatory and its new Extreme check, to obtain a gun. Each year nearly nursery school through high school, while pro- Mount Washington Museum. The Mount 12,000 gun murders are committed by people viding complementary curricula that foster a Washington Observatory first established the who have no legal right to a gun. I applaud love for their Jewish heritage, the State of observation center on the summit of Mount Congresswoman ESTY for introducing the Israel, and a deep commitment to a way of life Washington in 1870 and operated there until amendment to strike the language, thus curb- that values the lessons of the Torah. 1892. This effort marked the first time a sci- ing gun trafficking and allowing ATF to prop- To support the ability of its students to entific observation center was located on the erly do its job. achieve their maximum intellectual potential, summit of a mountain. The observatory was We need to strike negative gun riders from Akiva provides them with a core academic re-opened in 1932 when a group of enthusi- CJS legislation, like section 539. I lend my curriculum that promotes the development of astic individuals recognized the value of col- support to this amendment and to Congress- critical thinking and effective studying skills. lecting scientific data at the summit. This re- woman ESTY and I hope you do, as well. Among the course offerings for students are emergence came just in time, because in

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European war theater from which the Allied Great Britain and Canada. Over the past four decades, the Observ- Forces could attack the German army and By the end of June 11, D-Day+5, 326,547 atory’s mountaintop museum has established push east to capture Berlin. With the Russian troops, 54,186 vehicles and 104,428 tons of itself as a world-class resource for science Army advancing from the east, coupled with supplies had come ashore. education. Each year, more than 100,000 visi- the southern front opened by the Allied inva- And with them the seeds for the victory in tors come to the museum to get a taste of the sion of Italy from North Africa in 1942, the Europe that would come less than a year world’s worst weather. Starting this summer, opening of a western front would set in motion later, on May 8, 1945, with the fall of Berlin visitors will benefit from an enhanced experi- the pincer movement that would catch the and the unconditional surrender of the Nazis. ence at the state’s most visited museum with German Army in a trap from which there On the eve of the Normandy invasion, Gen- the development of the Observatory’s aptly would be no escape. eral Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Supreme named Extreme Mount Washington experi- The formidable German Army expected that Commander of the Allied Forces, addressed ence. This project, which will be officially un- the Allied Forces would try to launch an inva- the soldiers, sailors, and airmen of the Allied veiled this month, represents the largest and sion from the western beaches of France, they Expeditionary Forces to let them know that most significant undertaking by the Observ- just did not know when or where. So in antici- they were about to embark upon the ‘‘Great atory in decades. pation of an Allied invasion, the Nazis con- Crusade,’’ and that the ‘‘eyes of the world Today, I recognize this major accomplish- structed the infamous Atlantic Wall, an exten- were upon you.’’ ment by the Mount Washington Observatory sive system of coastal fortifications built along He told them that their task would not be and share in their excitement as they reopen the western coast of Europe and Scandinavia. easy because the ‘‘enemy is well trained, well Under the direction of Field Marshal Rom- the museum for Extreme Mount Washington. equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight mel, the Atlantic Wall was reinforced by the Extreme Mount Washington is an interactive, savagely.’’ But, General Eisenhower said, ‘‘this addition of concrete pillboxes built along the hands-on experience that will provide visitors is the year 1944. The tide has turned. The beaches to house machine guns, antitank with an unparalleled window into Mount Wash- free men of the world are marching together to guns and light artillery. Mines and antitank ob- ington’s extreme conditions. victory.’’ stacles were planted on the beaches them- In keeping with New Hampshire tradition, And march to victory they did, full justifying selves and underwater obstacles and mines this significant project was made possible General Eisenhower’s ‘‘confidence in [their] were placed in waters just off shore. courage, devotion to duty, and skill in battle.’’ through the collaborative efforts and gen- By the time of the D-Day landing, the Nazis erosity of over 400 individuals and organiza- Because of the heroism of these men who had laid almost six million mines in northern willingly risked their lives to be the tip of the tions, and I commend them for their support. France. And awaiting Allied soldiers who Moreover, the Gladys Brooks Foundation, Put- spear of liberty, the war was won and a world made their way on to and away from the was saved for freedom. nam Foundation, Public Service of New beaches were gun emplacements and mine- Hampshire and Northeast Utilities Foundation, Mr. Speaker, D-Day was, and remains, a fields extended inland. day like no other in the history of man’s so- Jane’s Trust, and the Neil & Louise Tillotson ‘‘War is hell,’’ said General William Tecum- Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foun- journ on earth. seh Sherman during the Civil War. And that is We remember Gettysburg. There, President dation all deserve special recognition for their an apt description of what awaited the brave significant contributions to the project. Lincoln paid tribute to those ‘‘who gave their Allied warriors who set sail from England to lives so that the nation might live.’’ As a lifelong resident of the Granite State, the beaches of Normandy in the early morning Mount Washington represents the playground And it is equally fitting and proper that we of June 6, 1944, at the beginning of what has remember D-Day. And that we continue to of the North Country that was a critical part of rightly been called ‘‘The Longest Day.’’ my formative years. Even now, a painting of honor those who risked all and gave all so But they were buoyed in their resolve by the that the world could remain free. Mount Washington hangs in my Washington millions of prayers from Americans and others f office, providing a taste of New Hampshire for back home, of all races, religions, and creeds, all who visit me in our nation’s capital. I am invoking the Lord’s blessing, mercy, and PERSONAL EXPLANATION thrilled that the Extreme Mount Washington grace. With the outcome in doubt, President experience will make this larger-than-life sym- Franklin Roosevelt asked the nation to join HON. BILL SHUSTER bol more accessible to all who visit our state. him in this solemn prayer: OF PENNSYLVANIA f Almighty God: Our sons, pride of our na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion, this day have set upon a mighty en- COMMEMORATING THE 70TH ANNI- deavor, a struggle to preserve our Republic, Monday, June 9, 2014 VERSARY OF D-DAY AND RE- our religion, and our civilization, and to set Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. MEMBERING THE MEMBERS OF free a suffering humanity. 271, I was unable to vote. THE GREATEST GENERATION Lead them straight and true; give strength Had I been present, I would have voted WHO SAVED FREEDOM IN THE to their arms, stoutness to their hearts, ‘‘yea.’’ WORLD steadfastness in their faith. They will need Thy blessings. f For these men are lately drawn from the HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE ways of peace. HONORING NATALY AND STEPHEN OF TEXAS They fight not for the lust of conquest. NEUWIRTH They fight to end conquest. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES They fight to liberate. Monday, June 9, 2014 They fight to let justice arise, and toler- HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL ance and goodwill among all Thy people. OF NEW YORK Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in They yearn but for the end of battle, for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES humble gratitude to commemorate the 70th their return to the haven of home. Monday, June 9, 2014 anniversary of D-Day, the Allied Forces’ auda- The prayers were needed because the cost cious amphibious landing at Normandy, of D-Day was high. U.S. casualties on D-Day Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, religious institu- France, on June 6, 1944. totaled more than 2,499 dead, 3,184 wound- tions such as Young Israel of New Rochelle ‘‘Operation Overlord,’’ as D-Day was for- ed, 1,928 missing, and 26 captured. (YINR) play a critical role in ensuring the mally known, was the largest single amphib- Our British and Canadian allies suffered ter- voices of our community’s most vulnerable ious assault in the history of warfare. rible losses on D-Day as well: approximately residents do not go unheard, thanks to the The success of D-Day, which was far from 2,700 for the British and 946 for the Cana- selfless dedication of individuals like Nataly certain at the outset, led to the liberation of dians. German casualties are estimated at and Stephen Neuwirth. For more than a dec- Western Europe, signaled the death knell of 4,000 to 9,000. ade, the Neuwirths have worked to sustain a the German Wehrmacht, and paved the way In total, the number of combatants killed, community built on charity, tolerance and em- to unconditional victory by the Allied Forces wounded or missing in the Battle of Normandy pathy.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Neuwirths became active members of The protestors even swept the decks clean Monday, June 9, 2014 the New Rochelle community immediately after the protest. after moving to the area 11 years ago. They Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise Today, this South Shore town maintains its are the proud parents of four sons: Oren, Ely, today to honor the extraordinary life of Dr. Ed- rural charm, continuing to attract vacationers Benny and Emmanuel. In spite of their busy ward W. Wright. Known throughout the Bay family life, have found time and energy to give to its picturesque coast. Many portions of Area as a physician, mentor, active community back to the community they love. Dartmouth have changed very little in the past member, and devoted husband and father, Mr. Law is a demanding profession, yet Stephen hundred years, serving as important historical Wright has left an indelible mark on our com- has found the time to serve on the Young sites. munity. With his passing on May 29, 2014, we Israel New Rochelle Board of Trustees from Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- look to the outstanding quality of his life’s 2005 to 2011 and led recently a successful ef- lating the town of Dartmouth and the entire work. fort to retire YINR’s mezzanine loan. Dartmouth community on the celebration of Born on June 2, 1922 in Fayette, Howard Nataly has also been a steadfast member of their 350th anniversary. May this beautiful County, Missouri, Dr. Edward Wright was the the YINR community. She’s a generous partic- Massachusetts town flourish for many years to fourth child born to William Marion Wright and ipant of the Women’s League where she pre- come. Lunie K. Cameron. When Dr. Wright was five pares meals for new mothers, packs YINR’s years old, he caught scarlet fever and was Mischloach Manot and supports the Mikvah f hospitalized for a long period of time. At this Bake Sale. young age, Dr. Wright was inspired to become Nataly and Stephen have also devoted CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION a doctor. He later moved to El Paso, Texas to themselves to the cultural growth of the New FOR THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY live with his aunt and uncle after losing both Rochelle community, supporting YINR’s shul OF THE TUCSON YMCA of his parents in an unfortunate tragedy. In El and mikvah, sponsoring and hosting scholars Paso, he graduated Douglas High School with in residence, and Shabbat onegs. In the past honors, and he then went on to attend Sam year both Nataly and Stephen dedicated the HON. RON BARBER Houston College in Austin, Texas. In 1943, Dr. new publication, Chumash Mesoras Harav at Wright graduated Magna Cum Laude as a YINR. OF ARIZONA Pre-Medical student with a Bachelor of Their exceptional devotion, however, is not IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Science Degree. limited to the New Rochelle community. Nataly In 1945, Dr. Edward Wright attended and Stephen have also given time, support Monday, June 9, 2014 Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Ten- nessee, where he partook in an accelerated and involvement in the important affairs of Mr. BARBER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to neighboring communities, most notably program in Internal Medicine. At the age of 25, recognize the 100th anniversary of the YMCA Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy. The pair he graduated with honors and went on to located in my district in Tucson, Arizona. has also participated in the Jarden West- complete his residency at the Veterans Affairs chester triathlon as members of ‘‘Skippy’s Since 1914, the YMCA of Southern Arizona Hospital in Tuskegee, Alabama. He became team,’’ to raise awareness for the fight against has been strengthening the Tucson commu- Chief Resident and served as a full-time staff leukemia. nity by fostering physical, mental and social physician until 1955. Nataly and Stephen are exemplary mem- development. From the original modest site at Dr. Edward Wright and his family relocated bers of the New Rochelle community. Their the corner of Congress and Court Streets in to California in 1955, where Dr. Wright served service and dedication is not only admirable, Downtown Tucson, the Y began developing as a Medical Officer for the Armed Forces at but their boundless energy and commitment to programs for young men. Fort Ord. After he completed his service, they relocated to Oakland, where Dr. Wright began furthering causes close to them is truly excep- In 1948 the YMCA’s Triangle Y Camp was a private practice in December 1958. Seven tional. established in the Catalina Mountains, and in years later, he established and built a medical f the 1950s and 60s, new locations included a facility to serve families throughout Oakland. IN RECOGNITION OF THE 350TH AN- central branch, the Lighthouse YMCA, a south In addition to his prolific career, Dr. Wright NIVERSARY OF DARTMOUTH, branch, the Mulcahy YMCA and the Ott Family was an active member in the community. He MASSACHUSETTS YMCA on the east side. The YMCA Founda- volunteered at the East Oakland Boys Club, tion was established in 1973, and today has a providing physical exams, counseling and fi- HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING $3.5 million professionally managed asset nancial assistance for camperships and uni- fund. New locations continued with the Lohse forms. For the next 40 years, Dr. Wright OF MASSACHUSETTS Family YMCA in 1992 and the Northwest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served as a physician, mentor and father-fig- Community Center in 2002. In the last decade, ure to more than 1,200 boys at the North and Monday, June 9, 2014 many of the locations have been improved East Oakland Boys Clubs. Dr. Wright was also Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and expanded to better serve community active with the Oakland Chapter of the Lions recognize the 350th anniversary of Dartmouth, needs. Club, providing countless hours of Loyal Lions Massachusetts, a scenic and vibrant coastal Today, the Y has five amazing branches Service. town in southeastern Massachusetts. that incorporate the tenets of youth develop- In 1969, he joined the Board of Directors of Dartmouth was originally settled in the ment, healthy living and social responsibility. the Boys and Girls Club and then served as 1650s by the Religious Society of Friends, The YMCA of Southern Arizona has devel- President of the Board from 1980 to 1982. He also known as the Quakers, a group that had oped hundreds of programs. From sports, was presented with the Man and Boy Trophy been banned from Plymouth Colony on ac- aquatics and camp activities that help kids, Award for his work with the Boys and Girls count of its religious doctrines. The town’s offi- youth and seniors to child care, military sup- Clubs in 1964. Later, he received the Boys cial incorporation came in 1664. The Quakers port and family services—there is no limit to and Girls Clubs Service Award Medallion and have been long known for their refusal to par- their inclusiveness for our community as they then was honored during a formal tribute in ticipate in war, their opposition to slavery, and serve 200,000 participants each year. 2000 at the First Annual Volunteer Recogni- their belief in the priesthood of all followers, tion Dinner. and remain an important part of Dartmouth’s As we look to the future, the Y will continue On a personal note, I have known Dr. culture today. to provide programs and services for adults, Wright, or ‘‘Piggy’’ as my mother, Mildred In its early years, Dartmouth was mostly an children and families. Massey, called him, since I was a child. He agricultural, whaling, and shipping settlement. I am proud to honor their 100-year legacy and my mother attended school together and Its most famous whaling ship was the HMS and anticipate the great things they will pro- were very close. We loved ‘‘Piggy’’ and will Dartmouth, which is more famously known for vide in the next century. miss him tremendously. He was one of my

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Jose resident, Dr. Wright’s contributions have truly grown in size and influence, with over 72,000 and Celeste sponsor the Center’s Folkloric impacted so many lives throughout the Bay members, 5,500 congregations and more than Group, an important link to Portuguese tradi- Area. I join all of Edward’s loved ones in cele- 50 denominations. Bread for the World is now tions and culture. Jose has also served on the brating his incredible life. He will be deeply the largest grassroots advocacy network on Center’s Advisory Council and Scholarship missed. hunger issues in the United States. Committee, along with many other ad hoc f Each year, Bread for the World members committees. across the country conduct an Offering of Let- At every opportunity Jose has sought the CONGRATULATING THE UNIVER- ters in their church. But rather than an offering opportunity to serve the community he cares SITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITE- of money, it is an offering of hand-written let- so deeply for. He is a testament to what can WATER WARHAWKS ters to Congress on one policy issue that will be accomplished in the communities around affect hunger in the U.S. and around the the country when an individual puts the inter- HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR. world. This successful advocacy tool has ests of others above themselves and works OF WISCONSIN helped make tremendous progress in eradi- tirelessly for the betterment of our society. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cating hunger and poverty. It is clear that the Portuguese-American Monday, June 9, 2014 Over the last 40 years, the faith community Community holds Jose Peixoto in high regard has played a significant role, which has re- and I join them in thanking him for his stead- Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise fast commitment and enduring legacy of serv- today in honor of the University of Wisconsin- sulted in policies that strengthened our na- tional nutrition programs; provided debt relief ice. Whitewater’s Warhawks, who won the NCAA f Division III World Series on May 27, 2014. to the world’s poorest countries; reduced child The Warhawks, led by pitcher Scott Plaza and mortality rates worldwide; extended tax credits IN RECOGNITION OF MICHAEL Head Coach John Vodenlich, displayed a tre- for low-income working families; and devel- MARESCO mendous amount of grit, determination, skill, oped a national strategy for maternal and child and athleticism throughout their outstanding nutrition. HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING 44–7 season, which culminated in a resound- Bread for the World strongly believes that, OF MASSACHUSETTS ing 7-0 win over Emory University in the with political will, we can end hunger within IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our lifetime. We applaud and support Bread championship game. With this victory, the Monday, June 9, 2014 UW-Whitewater athletic program accomplished for the World’s goal of making hunger a na- Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to something no other NCAA team has ever tional priority. recognize and commemorate the accomplish- done before: sweep the three major men’s Mr. Speaker, please join us in congratu- lating Bread for the World for 40 years of ad- ments of Michael Maresco of Marshfield, Mas- sports championships in one year. sachusetts, who has been named Marshfield The success of the UW-Whitewater baseball vocacy, and urge that its members continue to Citizen of the Year. team has made the residents of Wisconsin be a voice for years to come for those whom Scripture calls ‘‘the least of these.’’ Mr. Maresco, a resident of Marshfield since proud and I salute the entire team: Daytona 1994, has been a vital member of the commu- f Bryden, Dylan Bersch, Jordan Kuczynski, Matt nity for a long time. For nearly twenty years, Langlie, Austin Jones, Colin Grove, Nick HONORING JOSE PEIXOTO Mr. Maresco has been involved in Community Kuhlmann, Hayden Fenner, Kyle Haen, Trey Christmas, a local organization that works to Cannon, Dylan Friend, Mike Nompleggi, deliver presents to children in need during the Mikole Pierce, Austin Finn, Trent Diekvoss, HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL OF NEW YORK holiday season. He serves as Vice President Curtis Morgan, Donnie Manke, Steve Cham- of the Marshfield Boys and Girls Club Board of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES berlain, Jared Fon, Adam Gregory, Justin Directors, and he also leads Boy Scout Troop Mortensen, John Olejniczak, Mike Mierow, Monday, June 9, 2014 212. Additionally, Mr. Maresco is deeply in- Brock Liston, Michael Gonzalez, Casey Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, like many who volved in both state and local government, Power, Andrew Lowe, Connor Hurst, Scott came to our shores, Jose Peixoto moved to having served three terms on the Marshfield Plaza, and Matt Roberts. America in search of opportunities. Board of Selectmen and having worked in the Winning a national championship is never Jose Peixoto was born in the City of Braga, office of the Massachusetts Secretary of State easy. On behalf of my congressional office in the northernmost region of Portugal. The for over thirty years. Currently, Mr. Maresco and my constituents in Wisconsin’s fifth dis- youngest of five children, Jose learned to serves as Chairman of the Marshfield Demo- trict, I commend the coaches and players at value honest work and education. He joined cratic Town Committee. A husband and father UW-Whitewater for their hard work and dedi- the Portuguese Air Force when he was 17 of two, Mr. Maresco is well-known throughout cation, and wish them continued success in years old, serving honorably for 3 years. his community. The town of Marshfield is for- the future. Jose arrived in Yonkers when he was just tunate to have such a dedicated citizen, and f 23 years old. His wife Celeste and his chil- his commitment to serving others serves as a IN RECOGNITION OF THE 40TH AN- dren, Joe Jr. and Aurora, later followed. Today valuable example for us all. NIVERSARY OF BREAD FOR THE Jose is blessed to be the proud grandfather of Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Mi- WORLD five grandchildren: Sophia, Sabrina, Angelica, chael Maresco for his service in his commu- Gabriela and Monica. nity, and I ask that my colleagues join me in HON. SPENCER BACHUS Upon settling in Yonkers in 1967, Jose im- thanking him for all that he has done. mediately began serving his community, quick- f OF ALABAMA ly becoming a member of the Portuguese- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING THE FIVE OUT- American Community Center. Throughout his Monday, June 9, 2014 STANDING HONOREES AT THIS association with the Community Center, Jose YEAR’S SEVENTH ANNUAL Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on has held a diverse range of challenging and NORTH SHORE WOMEN’S CON- behalf of Representatives JIM MCGOVERN of important positions, but perhaps none more so FERENCE Massachusetts, FRANK WOLF of Virginia, XA- than guiding the Center through the difficult VIER BECERRA of California, CHARLIE DENT of transition period. HON. BRADLEY S. SCHNEIDER Pennsylvania, and MARCIA FUDGE of Ohio in His legacy is literally within the foundations OF ILLINOIS recognition of Bread for the World’s 40th anni- of the Portuguese-American Community Cen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES versary. Bread for the World is a bipartisan ter. Jose was intricately involved in selling the Christian movement committed to ending hun- old building, buying the land to build a new Monday, June 9, 2014 ger and poverty in the United States and Center and leading efforts to raise money for Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today around the world. its construction. Jose also played an important to recognize five outstanding women who

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This year’s honorees have OF PENNSYLVANIA challenging words in the English language. each contributed in their unique ways to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The amount of preparation and training Sriram strength and success of our communities, and Monday, June 9, 2014 completed in preparation of this competition each is well qualified and deserving of this exemplifies his unrelenting dedication to learn- recognition. Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise ing. today to honor of Kathy Dunsmuir, who was Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize this year’s In addition to his proficiency at spelling dif- awarded the 2014 Distinguished Leadership five honorees: in the Corporate Sector, Joy ficult words, Sriram’s display of humility and Award at the Annual Dinner and Graduation of Foster of Deerfields Bakery; in the Small Busi- sportsmanship throughout the competition was Leadership Wilkes-Barre on June 5, 2014. The ness category, Megan Quinlisk Van Treeck of commendable. Upon being named co-cham- dinner honored Leadership Wilkes-Barre’s The Irish Connoisseur; in the Entrepreneurial pion, Sriram recognized his fellow contestants graduating class of 2014, marking 33 years of category, Adriane Johnson of Populus XP; in by stating that the competition was ‘‘against developing community leaders. Leadership the Not For Profit category, Deb Guy of the the dictionary, not against each other.’’ Women’s Exchange; in the Government cat- Wilkes-Barre’s mission focuses on both devel- oping community leaders and fostering civic Sriram Hathwar is a source of inspiration egory, Wendy Durkin, Battalion Chief of the within my congressional district and across the Buffalo Grove Fire Department. engagement. Kathy has worked for PNC Bank for 37 country. I am proud of his success in the Each of these women exemplifies part of years, where she currently serves as the Sen- Scripps National Spelling Bee and confident the spirit that makes the Tenth District an ideal ior Vice President and Team Director. She is that he will build upon this experience to ac- place to start and raise a family as well as a 1999 graduate of Leadership Wilkes-Barre’s complish great things in the future. build and grow a business. Core program. Kathy stays involved in her I am grateful for the dedicated work each of community through participation in many area f them does in our communities, and I am con- organizations. Kathy serves on the Board of HONORING DOCTORS WILLIAM W. fident that this honor will mark the start of an Directors for the Wilkes-Barre Catholic Youth HAYNIE AND CURTIS LONG even greater chapter of service to the commu- Center, Wyoming Valley Children’s Associa- nity. tion, Maternal & Family Service Association, and she will soon assume the Board HON. VICKY HARTZLER f Chairpersonship of the Osterhout Library. She OF MISSOURI CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTH- is also a very active member of several com- DAY OF MRS. MARIONNE ROB- mittees, directing fundraisers and events for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BINS many area organizations such as the North Monday, June 9, 2014 Branch Land Trust, The Association for the Blind, Family Service Association, American Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today HON. KEITH ELLISON Red Cross, American Heart Association, to recognize two amazing men who have OF MINNESOTA United Way of Luzerne County, Luzerne served Bates County for over fifty years as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES County Historical Society, and Big Brothers/ medical professionals. Dr. William Haynie and Big Sisters. Dr. Curtis Long are loved and respected by all Monday, June 9, 2014 I am proud to recognize Kathy for receiving and have made an amazing difference in the Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to this important award. Her tireless dedication to lives of thousands of families in Missouri’s 4th recognize the 100th birthday of Ms. Marionne volunteer work sets a shining example for the District. Robbins. I join her family members and friends Wilkes-Barre and northeastern Pennsylvania. Dr. Haynie began his career at Bates Coun- from the Sabathani Community Center who Through her personal leadership, I am con- ty Memorial Hospital in 1964. He has been a gather in Minneapolis on July 1, 2014 to com- fident that she will continue serving as a pillar very active member of the medical staff and memorate this special day. of our community. I thank her for her past many committees within the hospital. He su- Marionne was born on July 4, 1914, in work and look forward to her future accom- pervised the Laboratory, Medical/Surgery, and Sioux City, Iowa. She was seven years old plishments. Rehabilitation services before serving as Chief when her family moved to South Minneapolis f of the Medical Staff for eight years. Dr. Haynie in 1921, and she has remained here for the 93 RECOGNIZING SRIRAM HATHWAR was recognized in 2012 by the Missouri State years since then. She has one daughter, two Medical Association for his 50 years of dedi- grandchildren, one great grandchild, and one cated service as a Medical Doctor in the Bates great great grandchild. Marionne enjoyed a HON. TOM REED County community. His always-positive atti- successful career at Northern States Power OF NEW YORK tude and selflessness to remain faithful to Company in Minneapolis until her retirement in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service for decades is deserving of praise. 1979 after 34 years of service. Monday, June 9, 2014 Dr. Long began his practice in Butler, Mis- After her retirement, Marionne became a Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, S-T-I-C-H-O-M-Y- souri in 1964 where he has been a pillar in the wonderful community volunteer and an active T-H-I-A. Stichomythia. community for over five decades. During his participant in the Senior Center at Sabathani Mr. Speaker, this is the word that Sriram distinguished career he has operating from the Community Center in South Minneapolis. For Hathwar spelled correctly to win the 2014 same medical building performing more than many years she has served as a ‘‘sunshine Scripps National Spelling Bee. I rise today to 10,000 surgeries, delivering over 4,000 ba- lady’’ visiting the sick and immobile seniors, recognize and congratulate Sriram on this in- bies, and admitting over 50,000 patients. Addi- traveling with the Willie Hale Travel Club, credible accomplishment. tionally, he has been a leader for organized bowling with friends, and participating in Sriram, an eighth-grade student at the Alter- medicine groups, hospitals, banks, and events with the U-Meet-Us Seniors and native School for Math and Science in Cor- churches within the community. I stand to rec- Sabathani Senior Center. ning, New York, participated in the National ognize Dr. Long’s passion for his practice and Marionne is always looking for new ways to Spelling Bee this year for the fifth time. In his his community. connect senior citizens, like creating the Sen- final year of eligibility, Sriram outlasted 279 In closing, Mr. Speaker, I ask all my col- ior Breakfast Club and founding the Sabathani other contestants and was declared co-cham- leagues to join me in applauding the service Red Hat Society chapter in Minneapolis. pion after correctly spelling twelve ‘‘champion- and commitment of Drs. Haynie and Long. Marionne Robbins has led an outstanding ship words.’’ As he progressed through the Their steadfast and enduring service is a shin- life, highlighted by her love of family and serv- competition, Sriram appeared unfazed by the ing example for all. We are blessed to have ice to her community. I wish her many more increasingly difficult words that were presented such dedicated practitioners serving us, and years of health and happiness. to him. He displayed impressive levels of they are certainly worthy of our recognition.

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I 269, I was unable to vote. wish Reverend Jones, First Lady JoAnn and Monday, June 9, 2014 Had I been present, I would have voted Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to reintro- ‘‘yea.’’ their family continued happiness and success as they continue to serve their neighbors in duce the Lifelong Improvements in Food and f Pontiac and the Greater Detroit community. Exercise (LIFE) Act, authorizing a national ini- ON THE OCCASION OF THE TWEN- tiative to attack a major health problem in the TY-FIFTH PASTORAL ANNIVER- f United States that cannot be remedied SARY OF REVEREND DOUGLAS through the health care system alone. Increas- JONES AT WELCOME MIS- HONORING DOMINIC CECERE ing rates of overweight and obesity are now SIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH found in Americans of every age, race, and major demographic group, and threaten the HON. GARY C. PETERS HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL health of Americans like no other single dis- ease or condition. In fact, the key to elimi- OF MICHIGAN OF NEW YORK nating many of the most serious health condi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions is to reduce overweight and obesity. The Monday, June 9, 2014 bill would provide $25 million to the Centers Monday, June 9, 2014 Mr. PETERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for rise today to recognize Reverend Douglas Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, competitive sports a coordinated national effort to reverse in- Jones of Welcome Missionary Baptist Church allow youth to test their skills, while learning creasingly sedentary lifestyles and diets that are high in fat and sugar. in Pontiac, Michigan, as the congregation and the importance of fair play and good sports- Despite rising consciousness of this epi- the broader community celebrate his Twenty- manship. Dominic Cecere has spent 50 years demic, from television shows like ‘‘The Biggest fifth Pastoral Anniversary. coaching baseball at Eastchester High School. Throughout his tenure as the spiritual leader Loser’’ and ‘‘Extreme Weight Loss’’ to a His joy for teaching and love of the game has of the congregation at Welcome, Reverend steady stream of diet books, the United States Jones has approached his responsibilities with inspired generations of youth. has startling rates of obesity among adults thoughtfulness and resolve for all of his con- Current and former athletes say he inspired and children. In 2010, the CDC National Cen- gregation’s members. From the very beginning them to give the game their all, which shows ter for Health Statistics indicated that, since of his tenure in 1989, Reverend Jones has fo- in the school’s winning streak. Thanks to 1980, the percentage of children who are cused on his congregation’s future and in one Dom’s leadership, the Eastchester Eagles overweight has more than doubled, and the of his first acts, took steps that allowed the have won 15 league titles, six sectional titles percentage of adolescents has tripled. Today, church members to pay off Welcome’s mort- and a regional championship. He has also the 13 million overweight children have an 80 gage within his first three years. He also been traveled with players to Puerto Rico, Ven- percent chance of being overweight adults, keenly focused on the needs of Welcome’s ezuela, and Cuba. with the health conditions that follow, such as younger members and has established a num- high blood pressure, heart disease, and can- ber of ministries centered on catering to their A former rookie player for the New York cer. The CDC reports that Type 2 diabetes, needs. Furthermore, he has given special at- Yankees, Dom also worked as a professional considered an adult disease, is now wide- tention to members of his congregation facing talent scout for the Cincinnati Reds, the Mon- spread in children. The rising costs of the moments of crisis in their lives—creating min- treal Expos, and the Philadelphia Phillies. health care system, including insurance pre- istries that assist members with health and Dom started coaching the Eastchester var- miums, reflect the epidemic. The con- family emergencies. sity baseball team in 1965. He was captain of sequences for children will follow them The results of Reverend Jones’ dedication the Varsity Baseball team at New York Univer- throughout their lives if we do not act quickly and decisively. If we are serious about control- are witnessed in the spiritual prosperity of the sity where he earned a Bachelor of Science in ling health care costs, we must start where the congregation at Welcome, which has grown Physical Education. He later earned a degree both in membership from several hundred to most serious health conditions begin: over- in Administration and a Master of Science in more than four thousand, and in the deep- weight and obesity. Physical Education from the University of ening connection of its members to their faith. The bill seeks to provide the first national In addition to the remarkable impact Rev- Bridgeport. strategy to combat the epidemic by directing erend Jones has made at Welcome, he has Westchester County has recognized him as the CDC to: train health professionals to rec- engaged in endeavors that have affected the their coach of the year eight times and the ognize the signs of obesity early and to edu- entire Pontiac community. As the founder of New York Daily News has named him ‘‘New cate people concerning healthy lifestyles, such the Greater Pontiac Community Coalition, Coach of the Year’’ twice. Dom has also been as proper nutrition and regular exercise; con- Reverend Jones brought together stake- honored by the New York State Coaches’ As- duct public education campaigns about how to holders from across the different sectors of sociations Award and the National H.S. recognize and address overweight and obe- Pontiac to make positive changes in their Coaches Associations. sity; and develop intervention strategies to be community. Additionally, Reverend Jones is used in everyday life, such as in the work- active in many other community organizations Dom was inducted into the Westchester place and in community settings. The legisla- in Pontiac and beyond, including Pontiac County Sports Hall of Fame in 2001, the tion is the minimum necessary to address our Youth Assistance and Pontiac’s Committee of Eastchester Hall of Fame in 2006, and now most important health crisis. Today, chronic 50, a gathering of community decision-makers the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame. diseases, many of which are caused or exac- that drives philanthropic efforts within the city. A number of his former students have gone erbated by overweight and obesity, account Reverend Jones’ work also includes the estab- on to coach baseball too. They will be among for 70 percent of all deaths in the U.S. and 60 lishment of a scholarship fund to help youth those honoring Dom at the inaugural Dom percent of U.S. health care costs. According to realize their dreams of higher education and Cecere tournament, which raises money for the Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Pre- programs that support youth during their pri- graduating seniors going to college. vent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity, mary education. the cost of obesity in the U.S. was more than Because of Reverend Jones’ leadership and I am pleased to honor Dominic Cecere for $117 billion in 2000. The CDC has highlighted endeavors at Welcome Missionary Baptist his contributions to Eastchester High School, a study that estimates the annual cost to be Church and within the Pontiac community, as well as to America’s great pastime. I am $147 billion. It is estimated that between many residents have received support at crit- hopeful he will inspire another generation of 300,000 and 400,000 deaths per year are re- ical moments in their lives and have seen the young players. lated to obesity.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:31 Jun 10, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09JN8.015 E09JNPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E922 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2014 A focused national health initiative is nec- community has been bettered by his lifelong corporation in 1914. It is one of the oldest essary because unhealthy lifestyles have be- dedication to it. Personally, I am grateful for non-profit agencies in southeastern Indiana. come a normal part of everyday life. Participa- his advice and counsel so selflessly rendered. This cornerstone of the community has been tion in high school physical education classes f an asset for the greater Greensburg area and dropped from 42 percent in 1991 to 33 per- has provided residents with unique programs, cent in 2005. Changes in nutrition are equally HONORING NAPA VALLEY classes and resources that many would not critical because 60 percent of young people HORSEMEN’S ASSOCIATION have had access to in its absence. As a consume too much fat, a factor in the doubling young student, I attended the Greensburg of the percentage of overweight youth. Data HON. MIKE THOMPSON YMCA gym regularly. show an increase in unhealthy eating habits OF CALIFORNIA I ask the entire 6th Congressional District to for adults and no change in physical activity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES join me in congratulating the Decatur County I urge my colleagues to join me in support Family YMCA on its 100th anniversary. I have Monday, June 9, 2014 of this important legislation to mobilize the no doubt that this extraordinary institution will country now, before entirely preventable Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, be serving families in southeastern Indiana for health conditions, which often begin in child- I rise today to honor the Napa Valley Horse- many more years to come. hood, overwhelm the Nation’s health care sys- men’s Association (NVHA) for 75 years of f tem. service to the Napa community. Throughout its HONORING LLOYD GEORGE f history, NVHA has provided education and training about horses, offered scholarships for BURNETT COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF local students, and participated in community BENJAMIN F. MARSH service projects, which is both admirable and HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL deserving of recognition. OF NEW YORK HON. MARCY KAPTUR NVHA was founded in Napa, California, in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1939 to promote interest in horses as a hobby OF OHIO Monday, June 9, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and recreational activity. The Association has grown from its original 61 members to almost Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, immigrants from Monday, June 9, 2014 300 members and is the oldest horsemen’s around the world have come to our shores in Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to association in California today. order to seek new opportunities. Like so many honor the life of Benjamin F. Marsh, who Outside of horse shows and educational others, Lloyd George Burnett has found the passed from this life at the age of 87 years. clinics, NVHA has never ceased to serve the American dream. He has also worked hard to Ben was a respected attorney and longtime Napa community. After a flood damaged the serve and enrich the community in which he solicitor for the City of Maumee, Ohio. A proud community in 1940, NVHA members helped to lives. patriot, Ben Marsh’s life was one of service to repair the Napa Fairgrounds. NVHA also hosts Lloyd immigrated to the United States from others. fundraising events to help local charities. They Jamaica in 1969, where he lived in Con- Born in Sylvania, Ohio, Ben served our na- recently helped Ag 4 Youth, an animal hus- necticut for two years before moving to the tion during World War II as a member of the bandry program for at-risk youth, by providing Bronx. Lloyd quickly established himself pro- U.S. Navy. After graduating from Ohio Wes- land where these kids can raise their animals. fessionally in his new homeland. In just four leyan University, he attended George Wash- In addition to helping the community, NVHA years after moving to America, Lloyd rose to ington Law School. While at George Wash- provides scholarships to graduating high become the chief mechanic for the Profes- ington, Ben worked in federal service for the school seniors who will study veterinary sional Linen Corp., where his responsibilities Atomic Energy Commission. Upon earning his science, agriculture, or forestry after high included managing the company’s fleet of law degree he first went to Columbus, Ohio school. vans and trucks. But he had set even higher and then returned to Northwest Ohio to prac- Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time goals for himself. tice law. that we honor and thank NVHA not only for After working for several years as a me- Early in Ben’s law career his services were their commitment to equestrianism, but for chanic, Lloyd finally achieved his dream of be- retained by local government. In 1963 he be- their commitment to our community. NVHA’s coming an entrepreneur, opening Lloyd’s Auto came the Maumee solicitor. Always committed unyielding dedication to educating the commu- Repair in 1981. It was not an easy start for to public service, Ben decided to run for Con- nity and providing community services is Lloyd. He started his shop with only two bays, gress in 1968, though he was not successful greatly appreciated by the Napa community then he did something very brave, but also against the incumbent. Ben went on to admi- and we wish them further success as an al- very risky: he invested all of his savings into rably and ably chair his county party for many ready distinguished organization. his fledgling business, after the banks refused years. With a compassionate world view, Ben f to lend to him. This proved to be a very savvy was named a U.S. Representative to the 1972 move. Lloyd’s Auto Repair first opened its general conference of UNESCO. He later CONGRATULATING THE DECATUR doors some 32 years ago, and continues to served on the U.S. Foreign Claims Settlement COUNTY FAMILY YMCA serve customers in the tristate region. Commission. Lloyd has generously shared his knowledge Not one to let retirement end his public HON. LUKE MESSER with other aspiring small business owners. He service, Ben remained an active and engaged OF INDIANA lent his expertise to help Henry Carter, citizen. In 1997 Ben was asked by the State IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Radcliff Simpson, and Dahkia Thompson se- Department to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina to cure a location for a business they recently help oversee local elections. He served on the Monday, June 9, 2014 opened on Sandford Blvd., in Mount Vernon. Ohio Elections Commission and was a co- Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Not only should Lloyd be recognized as an chairman in 2007 of a study committee on recognize the Decatur County Family YMCA example of a small business owner, but for Lucas County governance. He also briefly on its 100th anniversary. being a good neighbor who is always looking served on the Lucas County Board of Elec- Across the country, YMCAs provide an in- for ways to make a positive impact to his com- tions. valuable service promoting youth develop- munity. Lloyd has long been a strong sup- Perhaps Ben’s greatest legacy is his family. ment, healthy living, and social responsibility. porter of the All Islands Association, a local He and his wife Martha were married for 62 These facilities serve 21 million Americans na- Caribbean-American civic organization, as well years and together raised a son and daughter. tionwide by offering a variety of programs, as other civic groups in his community. Lloyd They shared in the joy of their five grand- such as affordable preschool, youth sports is the proud father of Tony, Robin and Lloyd children. We know that Ben’s family will find and fitness, Bible studies, and summer camps, Jr. He has also been blessed with five won- comfort in memory and the gift of his life. which are just a few of the many services and derful grandchildren. Jewel, T.J., Kyla, Triston, Ben Marsh was an outstanding citizen, keen activities routinely offered. Countless individ- and Tyler. intellect, accomplished lawyer, and a devoted uals have benefited from the positive change Lloyd George Burnett has clearly worked patriot at home and abroad. He embodied the the local YMCA has brought to their lives and hard to achieve his dreams, as well as lend meaning of the words ‘‘enlightened citizen.’’ communities. his talents to his community. His tenacity, His kind nature and sense of humor made him The Decatur County Family YMCA has leadership and service to the community is a bridge builder at every level he served. Our served the people of Greensburg since its in- truly commendable.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:31 Jun 10, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN8.018 E09JNPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E923 HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY IN RECOGNITION OF MRS. DONNA IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICE OF PEDRO IRIARTE BORJA QUINCE-COBB FOR HER COMMIT- OF COL GEORGETTE GOONAN TO MENT TO SUPPORTING ENTRE- THE UNITED STATES AND THE PRENEURSHIP IN THE PONTIAC CONSTITUENTS OF COLORADO’S HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO COMMUNITY FIFTH DISTRICT OF GUAM HON. DOUG LAMBORN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. GARY C. PETERS OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, June 9, 2014 OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, June 9, 2014 Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Monday, June 9, 2014 to honor the life and legacy of Pedro Iriarte express my sincere gratitude for Colonel Borja, the former mayor of the municipality of Mr. PETERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I Georgette Goonan’s 24 years of service to the Chalan Pago-Ordot in Guam. Mayor Borja rise today to honor an exemplary member of U.S. Army and the people of Fountain, Colo- passed away on May 30, 2014 at the age of our community, Mrs. Donna Quince-Cobb, for rado. 85. her abundant service to the community and Before residing in Fountain, Colonel Goonan earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine De- Pedro Iriarte Borja was born on July 1, 1928 her outstanding achievements as recognized by the Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter of the Zeta gree from Iowa State in 1980. She then to Francisco Borja Borja and Ana Benavente Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. during its 31st Finer served in numerous assignments around the Iriarte Borja. Affectionately known as ‘‘Pete,’’ Womanhood Scholarship Luncheon. globe, including Veterinary Officer, Roving he married Maria Crisostomo Arceo, his wife Sands Mission, in Fort Bliss, Texas; Veterinary Mrs. Quince-Cobb has an incredible passion of 62 years, on July 7, 1951 and together they Food Service Officer, Operation New Hori- for serving others, which is evident in her daily zons, in Belize; Veterinarian in Fort Carson, had seven children. life. Forty years ago, her career began as a Colorado; Veterinary Training Officer 993rd Pedro Borja was elected mayor of Chalan secretary to seven insurance agents, while si- Medical Detachment in Denver, Colorado; and Pago-Ordot in November of 2004 and served multaneously attending college. She diligently Veterinary Officer in Panama. Her most recent pursued her interest in sales and shortly after, from 2005 to 2009. During his term, Mayor active duty assignment was as Commander of acquired her own agency in 1982. Mrs. Borja made significant improvements in the the 993rd Medical Detachment in Afghanistan Quince-Cobb finds special joy in supporting community. He oversaw the restoration of the between December 2008 and January 2010. children and the elderly. She is currently in- Jose Atoigue Park and erected monuments to Her Army Reserve assignments include Vet- volved in a variety of community organiza- honor fallen servicemembers from Chalan erinary Surgical Team Officer in Kuwait sup- tions, which also allows her to positively im- Pago-Ordot. porting Operation Iraqi Freedom and the cur- pact many lives. She is a charter member of rent Team Chief for the 7305th Medical Train- Prior to his term as mayor, Pete Borja at- the Noon Optimist Club of Auburn Hills and ing Support Battalion in Sacramento, Cali- tended the Territorial College of Guam, which the North Oakland County Women’s Council fornia. subsequently became the University of Guam, of Realtors. Concurrently, she dedicates her Colonel Goonan is a graduate of the Army where he served as Student Body President. time to the spiritual needs of others through Medical Department (AMEDD) Officer Basic He then joined the United States Navy and her volunteer service with the Senior Usher Course; AMEDD Augmentation Course; Cap- served in the Korean War. He was honorably Board, the Deaconess Ministry, Pastor’s Care, tain Career Course, Intermediate Level Edu- discharged in 1956, and subsequently re- and Travel Ministries of Welcome Missionary cation Course; Defense Support of Civilian Au- Baptist Church. turned to Guam. thorities Course; Pre-Command Course; Sani- Mrs. Quince-Cobb also extends her support tation Audit Cert Course; and Commanders After his service in the Navy, Pete worked to many women’s shelters and other organiza- Safety Course. at the Navy Public Works Center (PWC), Ship tions, which support less fortunate children, During her distinguished career, Colonel Repair Facility (SRF), U.S. Post Office, and such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Goonan has received numerous decorations the National Aeronautics and Space Adminis- Children’s Village. She has actively served on including the National Defense Service Medal tration (NASA). In 1967, he joined the Military the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls with Bronze Star, Global War on Terrorism Ex- Sealift Merchant Marines. He retired as a civil Club of Auburn Hills and served as a judge for peditionary Medal; Army Achievement Medal; servant after 30 years. an oratorical contest for college scholarships. Army Commendation Medal with 2nd Oak Throughout her life, she has thoughtfully pro- Following his civil service, Mayor Borja re- Leaf Cluster; Meritorious Service Medal; Army vided opportunities to many high school stu- Reserve Components Achievement Medal with mained an active member of our community. dents through Co-Op and summer jobs. She 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster; and Unit Meritorious He was instrumental to developing and sup- has also helped shape the careers of many Service Medal. porting activities for senior citizens of Ordot. adult women in her agency by encouraging Colonel Goonan has made sizeable civilian His advocacy was key to developing the Ordot them to pursue a career in the insurance in- contributions to her community in Colorado as Community Advancement Association (OCAA) dustry and other professional endeavors. She well, as both owner of Rocky Mountain Veteri- Bingo operations, which helped to raise funds is proud to be the longest serving member of nary Service in Fountain and as a Supervisor for the San Juan Bautista Catholic Church. He the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce and on the El Paso County Conservation District. was also the Director of Tita’s Day Care, his received an award for her commitment to the As she retires from the U.S. Army, I would like wife’s daycare business. Auburn Hills community. Additionally, she was to offer my sincere appreciation for her com- recognized by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, mitment to defending our country and the in- Mayor Borja served as the President of the Inc. as Business Woman of the Year in 2007 valuable contributions she has made to Colo- Korean War Veterans Association and was and by the NANBPW Clubs as the first black rado. recognized as Veteran of the Year in 2011. He female business owner in the Pontiac area. f was also an active member of the Guam Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Quince-Cobb has de- HONORING FAROOQ KATHWARI Caregiver’s Association and served as the or- voted her life to helping others in need. From ganization’s treasurer. serving others as an aspiring career-woman in HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL her early days to being a distinguished busi- Mayor Borja was a dedicated public servant OF NEW YORK nesswoman and leader in her community and leader who worked to help others in our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community. I am deeply saddened by his today, she is a role model to the community and the epitome of an excellent leader. She Monday, June 9, 2014 passing, and I join the people of Guam in has changed and impacted the lives of many Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, the strength of mourning a great veteran and public servant. people through her service. I am pleased to our Nation is built on the positive impact that My thoughts and prayers are with his family honor Mrs. Quince-Cobb as the Lambda Rho individual Americans make in the service to and friends. Though he will be missed, his leg- Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority their country, their communities and to one an- acy will live on in the memories of the people recognizes her as one of its 2014 31st Finer other. The decisions and actions of every cit- of Guam. Womanhood Scholarship Honorees. izen matter because they have the power to

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She was Farooq has been the Chairman, President, the local economy since early settlers arrived inducted as a 2007 Business Visionary from and CEO of Ethan Allen Interiors since 1988. in the region in the 1820’s. As their reputation the Caribbean American Chamber of Com- His admirable success in business has af- for agricultural expertise and skill in crop and merce and Industry (CACCI). forded him the opportunity to pursue his inter- animal production grew, the organization of a She has earned the Women Celebrating ests in community service. Alongside his fam- fair to showcase the best of their farms and Women Award of Excellence from the Pro- ily, Farooq has been involved in a variety of fields was a logical outcome. gressive Democrats Political Association, a nonprofit organizations. His dedication to im- In 1879, the Agricultural Society of Lenawee City Council Citation from Congresswoman proving the well-being of others is truly excep- County moved the fair to larger grounds on YVETTE D. CLARKE, and a New York State As- tional, as is his success in business, which the east side of Adrian, Michigan to accommo- sembly Citation from Assemblyman Carl was recognized with an induction into the date the large number of participants and Heastie for community service. She has also American Furniture Hall of Fame. attendees. The fair has remained in this loca- received the Consul General’s Award from the Farooq is a member of President Obama’s tion ever since. Jamaica Consulate for helping the under- Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and That first gathering held in 1839—the first served communities in both New York and Ja- Pacific Islanders, a former Chairman Emeritus county fair in the state of Michigan—began a maica. In November 2007, the Universal and current Director of Refugees International, ritual that would endure through good years Peace Federation recognized her as an Am- and a Director of the International Rescue and bad. Despite immense challenges and bassador for Peace. Committee. In addition to his work to improve changes to the county, the State, and our She has been honored for her outstanding the lives of the most vulnerable around the world, Lenawee County continues to be home commitment to the Caribbean community at world, Farooq is also well respected in Amer- to a number of thriving agricultural entities and the 6th Anniversary Celebration of Caribbean- ica’s foreign policy establishment. He is a Di- a place where rural life is embraced and cele- American Heritage Month by Former Brooklyn rector of the Henry L. Stimson Center, the brated. In honor of that tradition, 4–H and FFA Borough President Marty Markowitz and Dep- Founder and Chairman of the Kashmir Study youth will join open class exhibitors in show- uty Borough President Yvonne Graham. And Group, a member of the Council on Foreign casing their best animals, crops, and crafts. finally, adding to her impressive public service Relations, and served as a member of the The Lenawee County Fair is not only a fun resume, Sabrina received a Community Lead- Center for Strategic and International Studies’ event to attend each summer, but it is a vital ership Award from Jamaica College Old Boys Advisory Board. Such distinguished recogni- part of our community, maintaining our values Association of New York and received a ‘‘20 tion has allowed Farooq to pursue his passion and preserving our agricultural heritage. This Under 40’’ Award from Caribbean Life in No- to advocate on behalf of the voiceless, a cam- year’s theme for the 175th anniversary of the vember 2013. paign which has never ceased to be at the Lenawee County Fair is ‘‘The Best Is Yet To Sabrina has helped award six scholarships forefront of his concerns. Come.’’ Mr. Speaker, I believe that slogan totaling $150,000 for the entrepreneurial pro- The Kathwari family has been well recog- captures this historic and great event which so gram at the University of the West Indies in nized within our community for their leadership many in Michigan have had the opportunity to Jamaica, through the Vincent HoSang Family and dedication to the protection of those less enjoy. Foundation. A G.O.O.D for Girls mentor, fortunate, to the advancement of humani- f Sabrina, hopes to inspire young people to be- tarianism and advocacy for religious freedom come leaders and entrepreneurs. and tolerance. Farooq is a recipient of the El- PERSONAL EXPLANATION Sabrina Antoinette HoSang’s many contribu- eanor Roosevelt Val-Kill Medal, which recog- tions to her community are admirable. She nizes the significant contribution to society in HON. BILL SHUSTER has truly made a difference in the lives of the arts, education, citizenship and humani- OF PENNSYLVANIA many. tarian concerns. He has also been awarded IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f the Outstanding American by Choice Award Monday, June 9, 2014 from our government, the Anti-Defamation RECOGNIZING COLUMBUS BONE, League’s Humanitarian Award, and the Na- Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. SR. tional Human Relations Award from the Amer- 242, I was unable to vote. Had I been present, ican Jewish Committee. I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. Such awards symbolize the dedicated effort f OF MICHIGAN that individuals such as Farooq make to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING SABRINA ANTOINETTE bridge societal divides, reduce antagonisms HOSANG Monday, June 9, 2014 wherever they might arise, and implore our leaders to think locally and act globally. Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I use today to Farooq and his family are exemplary citi- HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL recognize Mr. Columbus Bone, Sr., who zens. Their sense of justice and commitment OF NEW YORK passed away on June 2, 2014. to the protection of vulnerable individuals and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Bone, who lived in Detroit, Michigan, was 100 at the time of his passing. Born in to humanitarianism is a reflection of values we Monday, June 9, 2014 most cherish as a Nation. I commend Farooq Huntsville, Alabama on October 6, 1913, Mr. Kathwari and his family for their past work and Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, communities rely Bone lived a life committed to faith, family, continued dedication. They are the deserving on individuals like Sabrina Antoinette HoSang and our country. recipients of the Commitment to Service to further strengthen the ties that bond them, Mr. Bone, the youngest of nine brothers and Award from Hope Community Services. and prepare the next generation for success. sisters, was the foundation of his family. In Sabrina, a 2001 graduate of Villanova Uni- 1942, he married Pauline Harrison and lived a f versity, worked for her family business, Carib- life devoted to loving his son Columbus Bone, RECOGNIZING THE 175TH ANNIVER- bean Food Delights, during her school breaks. Jr., six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, SARY OF MICHIGAN’S OLDEST She continued working for Caribbean Food thirty nieces and nephews, and over 150 COUNTY FAIR Delights after she graduated. With a keen eye great-grandnieces and nephews. for marketing, Sabrina created the Mr. & Mrs. Following his marriage, he cemented his HON. TIM WALBERG Patty mascot, revived the Patty Eating Con- dedication to our country by joining the Armed OF MICHIGAN test, and created the Bun and Cheese event. Forces in 1942. Mr. Bone served a private in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In February 2006, she was promoted to her the Quarter-Master Unit of the Army during current position, Chief Operating Officer, in World War II until his honorable discharge on Monday, June 9, 2014 which she oversees production, quality assur- August 29, 1946. Mr. Bone was awarded a Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ance, customer service, food safety, and a F.A.M.E. Medal for his service by the Northern ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing host of other divisions. Caribbean Food De- African Theaters. His bravery and honor speak

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Ruskay for his remarkable service f Democratic staffer on the Bankruptcy Abuse and lifelong commitment to enriching the lives Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of of others. I urge my colleagues to join me in IN APPRECIATION OF STEPHANIE 2005 and during passage of landmark, bipar- honoring his tremendous accomplishments. Y. MOORE AND HER YEARS OF tisan legislation that included the Fannie Lou f SERVICE Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amend- IN RECOGNITION OF DR. JEA- HON. BOB GOODLATTE ments Act of 2006, the Leahy-Smith America NETTE M. CAMPBELL FOR HER OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT TO OF VIRGINIA Invents Act of 2011 and the Foreign and Eco- THE MEDICAL PROFESSION AND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nomic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act of PONTIAC COMMUNITY Monday, June 9, 2014 2012. Mr. Speaker, we applaud Stephanie’s tire- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I, along less, principled and loyal public service to the HON. GARY C. PETERS with House Judiciary Ranking Member JOHN U.S. House of Representatives and the Amer- OF MICHIGAN CONYERS, Jr. of Michigan and former Rep- ican people and wish her every success in her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resentative Melvin Watt of North Carolina future endeavors. would like to thank Stephanie Y. Moore for Monday, June 9, 2014 f twelve years of service to the House of Rep- Mr. PETERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I resentatives. Nine of those years were spent RECOGNIZING DR. JOHN S. rise today to recognize Dr. Jeanette M. Camp- as a dedicated counsel to the Judiciary Com- RUSKAY bell for the remarkable impact she has made mittee under four Chairmen, including myself on the Greater Detroit community, which has and Representatives JIM SENSENBRENNER of HON. NITA M. LOWEY earned her recognition from the Lambda Rho Wisconsin, JOHN CONYERS, Jr. and LAMAR OF NEW YORK Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, SMITH of Texas. She also served three years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Inc. as General Counsel to Representative Early in her life, Dr. Campbell demonstrated GEORGE MILLER of California and the House Monday, June 9, 2014 dedication to succeed and make a difference Education and Labor Committee. Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in her community. From the beginning of her A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Steph- recognize Dr. John S. Ruskay for his contribu- journey through the higher education system, anie graduated with high honors from Oberlin tions to the American Jewish community. Dr. Campbell recognized the value and power College and went on to distinguish herself at Dr. Ruskay has dedicated his life to the pur- that comes with knowledge. After graduation Harvard Law School where she became only suit of education and philanthropy, serving from Tennessee State University with her the second Black woman in the school’s his- many roles within the Jewish community Bachelor’s Degree, Dr. Campbell went on to tory to earn an invitation to become an editor throughout his career. From 1980 to 1985, Dr. obtain a Medical Doctorate from Meharry Med- of the venerable Harvard Law Review. After Ruskay was the Educational Director of the ical College and a Master’s of Business Ad- graduation, she clerked for the late Judge A. 92nd Street Y in New York. This venerable in- ministration from Madonna University. She Leon Higginbotham, Jr. on the Third Circuit stitution is renowned for its devotion to philan- later went on to continue her studies at Chil- Court of Appeals and practiced law with the thropy and community enhancement. It is a dren’s Hospital of Michigan, Vanderbilt Univer- Center for Constitutional Rights. Immediately testimony to Dr. Ruskay’s talents that he ran sity and the Columbia University School of prior to joining the Judiciary Committee as the educational pursuits of this institution. Medicine. Chief Counsel to Ranking Member Watt, He has also served as a senior consultant In her professional career, Dr. Campbell Stephanie worked in the Administration of to the Wexner Foundation and the Andrea and currently serves as Vice President of Medical President Bill Clinton as General Counsel to Charles Bronfman Philanthropies. These orga- Associates, Inc., Associate Medical Staff at the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and Spe- nizations are at the forefront of fostering con- both Doctors’ Hospital of Michigan and St. Jo- cial Counsel at the U.S. Department of Edu- nections between individuals and their com- seph Mercy-Oakland and a member of the cation. She also served on the faculties of the munity. Their work has helped ensure that fu- teaching faculty at St. Joseph Mercy-Oakland. District of Columbia School of Law and the ture generations of the Jewish community are She has served at St. Joseph Mercy-Oakland Howard University Law School. not just aware of their cultural heritage, but for more than thirty-five years and is the re- Stephanie joined the Judiciary Committee that they are instilled with a desire to give cipient of a service award in recognition of her during the August 2001 recess and sat as back to the community as leaders. diligent work on her patients’ behalf. In addi- counsel on her first hearing on the morning of For the past 15 years, Dr. Ruskay has tion to her clinical work, Dr. Campbell serves September 11. In the aftermath of the terrible served as CEO of the United Jewish Appeal- on the Pediatric Advisory Committee for St. terrorist attacks on that day, Stephanie served Federation of New York. In this role, he has Joseph, as well as on the Pediatric Executive as the principal Democratic staff negotiator on provided strong leadership and has helped ad- Committee of the National Medical Associa- measures to ensure the privacy and civil lib- vance UJA-Federation’s vision of a more inter- tion. She also serves as Treasurer for the Pe- erties of the American public in a post 9/11 connected Jewish community. Under his lead- diatric Section of the National Medical Asso- world. ership, the UJA-Federation mobilized its re- ciation and has been recognized by her peers Throughout her tenure, Stephanie consist- sources to help launch the Israel Trauma Cen- with the Grace James Leadership Award in ently identified and focused on the funda- ter to help Israeli victims of terror attacks dur- Pediatrics. mental policies implicated by legislative pro- ing the second intifada. It was also under his Beyond her professional work, Dr. Campbell posals. During her career with the Judiciary leadership that the charity launched Connect is active in the Greater Pontiac community— Committee, she exhibited a wide range of in- to Care to help people struggling during the engaged in endeavors that are helping others terests and considerable versatility in handling recession. And in the aftermath of Superstorm to realize their dreams. As a mentor for the subjects as complex and diverse as adminis- Sandy, UJA-Federation provided millions of Upward Bound program at Oakland University, trative law, tax policy, privacy and civil lib- dollars to help restore damaged communities. Dr. Campbell is helping students realize the erties, antitrust, online commerce and piracy, Dr. Ruskay has been honored with numer- value of higher education which is vital to their trade and intellectual property. Stephanie’s te- ous awards for his extensive work in the Jew- success. Dr. Campbell is an active lifetime nacity, passion and no-nonsense approach ish community in New York, the United States, member of the NAACP, a speaker for the won her both admirers and critics. Her intellect and worldwide. He is a recipient of the Ber- Black College Fund and an active member of and determination were instrumental in com- nard Reisman Award for Professional Excel- the St. John United Methodist Church in Pon- mittee efforts to ensure that robust standards lence from Brandeis University’s Hornstein tiac. She has received numerous awards for were established to fairly compensate the vic- program and the Association of Jewish Com- her leadership in the community including: the tims of the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in munal Service’s Mandelkom Distinguished Image Award in Medicine and Theophalious 2010 and again the following year as she Service Award. He also holds honorary doctor- Northcross Award from the North Oakland

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Her hard work Working alongside UNICEF and the Ford Howard University in Washington, DC. and selflessness are an inspiration to all of us Foundation, Patricia helped construct and staff In 1992, after returning to Richmond, Ray that seek to serve others I know her husband, three centers for children with disabilities in founded the Richmond Free Press, a progres- Dr. Eugene Rogers, and their children and Vietnam. The centers focus on birth defects sive weekly newspaper that gave a voice to grandchildren must be so proud of Dr. Camp- that are directly attributable to the residue of Richmond’s voiceless. Under Ray’s leadership bell for this great distinction and I wish Dr. Agent Orange left behind from the Vietnam as editor and publisher, the Free Press quickly Campbell well as she continues to make a dif- War. emerged as an honored newspaper in the ference in the Greater Detroit community. Patricia has also funded projects in Africa Richmond region. The Free Press has be- that address local needs. In Swaziland, she come a critical source of news and information f for the Richmond community, often covering responded to imminent famine and food short- issues and stories left unnoticed by larger IN RECOGNITION OF ALEXA ages by building and outfitting a 400 hectare media organizations. EFRAIMSON OF CAMAS, WASH- working farm in Malkerns Valley, which pro- For his reporting and writing, Ray received INGTON vided food and jobs for hundreds of area fami- the Oliver W. Hill Freedom Fighter Award, the lies. She has helped women in Zimbabwe who DaimlerChrysler Entrepreneurial Award, a first- HON. JAIME HERRERA BEUTLER are suffering from AIDS. Recently, she funded place Virginia Press Association editorial writ- OF WASHINGTON construction for a school in Southern Sudan in ing award, the International Toastmasters’ one of the toughest to reach areas in that war- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Leadership Award, and the A. Philip Randolph torn country. Monday, June 9, 2014 Messenger Award. The Free Press also won These are not the actions of an ordinary in- eight national awards for journalist excellence Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. Mr. Speaker, I dividual—it shows the extraordinary achieve- from the National Newspaper Publishers Asso- rise today to recognize Alexa Efraimson and ments of a woman whose selfless dedication ciation. the Camas High School girls’ track and field is fueled by the generosity of her spirit. Quite Throughout his life and career, Ray received team for their success at the Washington state simply, Patricia brings hope where ever she numerous other awards, including the Domin- track and field championships. goes. ion Resources Strong Men and Women Excel- Two weeks ago, Alexa won the 1,600-meter Our late President John F. Kennedy once lence in Leadership Award, the Metropolitan race for the second year in a row and won her noted that, ‘‘we must find time to stop and Business League Entrepreneur of the Year second 800-meter race on Saturday, May 31. thank the people who make a difference in our Award, the National Conference for Commu- She not only won the Washington state title in lives.’’ We as her neighbors, friends, and col- nity and Justice Humanitarian of the Year the 1,600-meter, but she broke the national leagues should be honored by her presence in Award, and the United Negro College Fund high school record. Right now, no high school our lives. Her legacy in Westchester County Flame Bearer for Education Award. He was woman in this country is faster than she is at and around the world will have enduring value also honored by the Poynter Institute for the 1,600-meter race; she is second to none. in this world. Media Studies in St. Petersburg, Florida for I am also very proud to congratulate the I am proud to congratulate Patricia on re- his ‘‘outstanding teaching in journalism.’’ girls’ track and field team from my hometown ceiving the Spirit of Excellence Award from Ray will be missed, not only by family and of Camas for placing second at the state Hope Community Services. Her devotion to friends, but also by the many people who en- meet. Their success stands as evidence that her community, both at home in Westchester joyed his analysis on the day’s news. As a re- each individual athlete has the ability, the de- and abroad, knows few bounds. porter, correspondent, editor, newspaper exec- sire, the determination, and the commitment to f utive and publisher, Ray always had a unique stay the course and excel in achieving their perspective and a thoughtful approach to dis- goals. HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY seminating the news to the African-American Today, I ask all Members of Congress to OF RAYMOND H. BOONE, SR. community and the public at large. A fixture in join me as we honor Alexa and the Camas the Virginia Press Corps for decades, Ray High School girls’ track and field team on a HON. ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT was recognized numerous times, not only for his contributions to the community and the job well done at Washington State’s track and OF VIRGINIA field state championship. media, but also for excellence with his craft. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES His legacy lives on in the award-winning and f Monday, June 9, 2014 influential paper he leaves behind, the Rich- HONORING PATRICIA LANZA mond Free Press. His legacy can also be Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise found in the thriving African-American media today to honor the life and legacy of Raymond landscape which blossomed as a result of his HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL H. Boone, Sr., who passed away on June 3, contributions and hard work. OF NEW YORK 2014. Ray devoted his entire life to fighting for On a personal note, I will always cherish IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES justice and equality, becoming one of the most Ray’s friendship. Ray was a newsman first trusted voices in news in the Commonwealth Monday, June 9, 2014 and he never allowed our friendship to prevent of Virginia. him from covering me in an objective manner. Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, the moral fabric Born in Suffolk, Virginia, Ray earned a I will always cherish our many interviews and of our neighborhoods and communities in the bachelor’s degree in journalism from Boston editorial board meetings and I will miss talking United States are tightly knitted together by University and a master’s degree in political politics and policy with him. Most importantly, the actions of individuals who selflessly benefit science from Howard University. Ray’s first I will miss his thoughtful approach to pre- us without public spotlight. In this, Patricia foray into the newspaper business was as a senting the news. The Virginia Press Corps Lanza is an unsung hero. reporter for the Quincy, Massachusetts Patriot- and the Commonwealth of Virginia have lost a Patricia has been a dedicated benefactor to Ledger and later he worked for the Suffolk, powerful and unwavering voice. many organizations in Westchester that help Virginia News-Herald. He also worked as a re- Mr. Speaker, Raymond H. Boone, Sr. will be women, children and families in need. Patricia porter for the Norfolk, Virginia Journal and sorely missed by his family and friends, and has provided hundreds of thousands of dollars Guide. He eventually made his way to Rich- by the countless people he gave a voice to to high school girls who dreamed of going to mond, where he became the editor of the through his writing and reporting. My thoughts college but didn’t have the means. She has Richmond Afro-American Planet, a position he and prayers are with Ray’s wife, Jean, their been a generous, dedicated contributor to held for 15 years. children, Regina and Raymond Jr., and the scholarship programs, believing that an invest- Ray temporarily left Richmond to be the edi- staff and many devoted readers of the Rich- ment in education reaps many great rewards. tor and vice president of the Baltimore-based mond Free Press.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:31 Jun 10, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN8.032 E09JNPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS June 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E927 RECOGNIZING MR. SANTOSH cadets with college and scholarship applica- kins. The Vikings path to victory was aided by MADHAVAN tions. One of her greatest contributions has assistant coaches Barry Dodson, Rebecca been to establish sponsored visits to West Gunter, and Randy Shelton. HON. DANIEL WEBSTER Point for her exceptional 2nd and 3rd year On behalf of the citizens of the Sixth District OF FLORIDA JROTC cadets who demonstrated interest in a of North Carolina, we congratulate Principal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES military career, which has led an average of Nathan Rasey, Athletic Director Trey Wiggins, acceptance for two of her cadets to West the faculty, staff, and students of North Stokes Monday, June 9, 2014 Point each year. High for winning the 1A state softball cham- Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am Major Overton has also established a Na- pionship. In the case of the Lady Vikings, they pleased to recognize a Central Floridian, Mr. tional Forensic League-style forensics program proved that a strong support system can lead Santosh Madhavan, an Advanced Placement for her LET IV cadets, providing them the op- to a championship. teacher at Lake Highland Preparatory School, portunity to enhance their research, critical f for being selected as a member of the inau- thinking, and public speaking skills, as well as gural class of AP Advocacy Fellows. their ability to be informed, engaged citizens of HONORING THE LIFE OF WILLIAM The AP Advocacy Fellowship Program en- our society. ‘‘BILL’’ HARDACRE gages exceptional AP teachers who ensure Mr. Speaker, Major Overton has dedicated that every student is provided access to op- her life to serving our country through active HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS portunity. As part of the program, fellows par- service and management of the JROTC. From OF INDIANA ticipate in professional development training helping ensuring JROTC operates as effec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that focuses on media communication, govern- tively as possible to making college a reality Monday, June 9, 2014 ment relations, and relevant state and federal for many teenagers, she is a role model to the legislation. community and the epitome of an excellent Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I In this global economy, our economic pros- leader. She has immensely improved the lives rise today to pay tribute to Mr. William ‘‘Bill’’ perity depends on our ability to train a high- of many people through her service. I am Hardacre of Anderson, Indiana. He passed wage, high-tech workforce able to compete pleased to honor Major Patricia Overton for away on May 11, 2014, at the age of 82. A with countries around the world. In order to her continuing accomplishments and service man of deep faith, Bill worked for decades to- achieve these goals, we must build an edu- to the community. ward the improvement of his city and country. cation system that not only works to solve to- f He served both the United States and Ander- day’s problems but also focuses on our na- son with integrity and honor. tion’s long term competitiveness. SUPPORTING NORTH STOKES TO A lifelong Hoosier and Anderson resident, It is a privilege to recognize Mr. Madhavan SOFTBALL VICTORY Bill graduated from Anderson High School. He for his demonstrated excellence in education, then earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Account- and I thank him for his commitment to the stu- HON. HOWARD COBLE ing from Indiana University. Upon completion dents of Central Florida. OF NORTH CAROLINA of his degree, Bill served in the U.S. Army f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES during the Korean War from 1952 through 1954. IN RECOGNITION OF MAJOR PA- Monday, June 9, 2014 Returning to Anderson, Bill joined the family TRICIA B. OVERTON FOR HER Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, in sports, a strong business, Best Ever Dairy, as treasurer. Dur- MILITARY SERVICE AND LEAD- support system can hold the key to success ing his 35-year career with the company, it ERSHIP OF THE JROTC PRO- and that is what helped the North Stokes soft- grew from a local operation to a business GRAM IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN ball team defeat Whiteville 10–1 on Saturday serving central Indiana and beyond. After retir- to capture the North Carolina High School Ath- ing, he continued his business ventures by de- HON. GARY C. PETERS letic Association 1A state softball champion- veloping both residential and commercial prop- OF MICHIGAN ship. I am proud to say that the Lady Vikings, erties in Anderson and founding, E.V.I., an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who call the Sixth District of North Carolina electric vehicle manufacturing firm now based home, won the title two games to one this in California. Monday, June 9, 2014 past weekend. Not only was Bill an accomplished business- Mr. PETERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I Knowing the road to success can be a man, he also played an exceptionally active rise today to honor an exemplary member of bumpy one, family, friends and other commu- role in the Anderson community. He was a our community, Major Patricia Overton, for her nity members lined the streets with signs member of the First United Methodist Church, dedicated service to our country and young cheering on the softball team as they headed where he was a lay leader for more than two people through her administration of the out for the championship in hopes that their decades. He also held leadership positions at JROTC program. It is these outstanding quali- spirit-filled send off would make the sailing a the Christian Center, Fine Arts Center, ties that have earned her recognition from the little smoother for the Lady Vikings. Evening Exchange Club, the Harter House, Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi The support of the community, however, and was a member of the board of trustees at Beta Sorority, Inc. was not the only helping hand for the team Anderson University for 15 years. Major Overton, a graduate of the University along their journey to the top. The Lady Vi- Yet another example of Bill’s dedication to of Tennessee and Webster University, was on kings defense provided the squad with a the Anderson community was his work to save active duty from 1981 to 2001 as a U.S. Army much-needed edge. The outfield took charge and restore the historic Paramount Theatre. Officer. She is a member of Lomax Temple by honing in on multiple drives to alleviate po- Built in 1929, the Paramount was a major at- AME Zion Church, Detroit Federation of tential extra-base hits. ‘‘Our defense was awe- traction for decades. A true architectural gem, Teachers, American Federation of Teachers some,’’ Head Coach Jeff Frye told the Win- its grandeur was a source of admiration and and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She ston-Salem Journal. ‘‘I thought that played a pride for the entire Anderson community. How- has received the Meritorious Service Medal, bigger part in getting us pumped up. I think it ever, by 1989 the building had fallen into se- Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Rib- just got momentum on our side.’’ vere disrepair. Along with a group of commu- bon and the Distinctive Silver Instructor award. ‘‘I’m just tickled,’’ Vikings Pitcher Lindsay nity leaders, Bill formed the Paramount The- As an outstanding member of her commu- Brown told the Stokes News moments after atre Heritage Foundation, saving the historic nity, Major Overton has benefited the JROTC the victory was secured. She had reason to be landmark from demolition and preserving its program by serving as the Deputy Director for happy. Not only did she pitch the title-clinching beauty for future generations. He then went on 17 high school JROTC programs and approxi- game, she was also named the series’ Most to serve as the Foundation’s first President mately 4,000 cadets. Her position includes co- Valuable Player. and was a member of the board of directors ordinating formal inspections, developing Coach Frye credits the team’s success to until his passing. standards for staff briefings, producing and ed- their strong ability to face all obstacles. Be- Bill Hardacre is an irreplaceable member of iting summer camp newsletters, fostering rela- sides MVP Brown, the team included Sabrina the Anderson community whose legacy will tionships with TACOM/TARDEC for summer Dodson, Emily Evans, Tana Frye, Chandley live on for generations to come. Without his jobs for cadets, STEM tutoring for cadets and Garner, Tristan Hubbard, Hannah Mabe, Han- tireless devotion, Anderson would not be the STEM instruction at JCLC. Major Overton also nah McBride, Emily Myers, Heather Nall, wonderful community it is today. He worked improves the lives of our youth by assisting Emma Petree, Ashley Smith, and Carson Wat- for a lifetime toward making his hometown a

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Prior by these brave Americans, who no longer Hardacre, and the rest of his family for sharing to being named fire chief, he served as Inci- need to choose between service and silence. Bill with myself and so many others. He dent Commander for the State of Alabama. There have been other changes for the bet- touched our lives and served as a shining ex- During his time at the helm of Alabama’s ter. In July 2011, President Obama and his ample for all those working to make a better largest fire department, city leaders often com- administration concluded that a critical section life for future generations. mended Chief Brooks for his dedication to of the Defense of Marriage Act is no longer constitutionally defensible. The Supreme Court f building and maintaining a fire department that Birmingham residents could be proud of. His agreed and on June 26, 2011, handed down HONORING LISA AND ROB responsible and practical leadership resulted the landmark decision in United States v. PATCHEN in the revitalization and construction of various Windsor, 570 U.S. 12 (2013), which struck new firehouses throughout the city. I have down Section 3 of DOMA because it violated HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL fond memories of working closely with Chief the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment by treating relationships that had OF NEW YORK Brooks to secure funding opportunities for im- equal status under state law differently under IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES provement projects. He understood that the success of the 700 men and women he ably federal law. Monday, June 9, 2014 That decision accelerated the movement for led was dependent upon securing resources marriage equality and today 19 states now Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to for- and opportunities to support them in per- mally recognize Lisa and Rob Patchen for recognize same-sex marriages. forming their duties. Mr. Speaker, this year marks the 50th anni- their outstanding service and commitment to Throughout his impactful lifetime, Chief versary of the landmark Civil Rights Act of Beth El Synagogue in New Rochelle, New Brooks also received numerous awards for his 1964, brilliantly shepherded to passage by one York. leadership and innovation in the field. But de- of the greatest Texans, President Johnson, Lisa is a past member of the Nursery spite his celebrated career, his greatest which outlawed discrimination in public accom- School Board and, for several years, has led achievement was his family and his dedication modations, education, and employment on the the synagogue’s handprint tile fundraiser, the to his faith. Before his death, Chief Brooks grounds of race, creed, color, religion, sex, or success of which is evident outside the Nurs- served as a trustee on the board of the his- national origin. ery School office. toric Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Bir- The Civil Rights Act has made our country Rob is in his second term as a member of mingham. He was married to Joyce E. Brooks better. the Board of Trustees, and just recently com- and was the father of four children; Ivon, I am pleased to report that progress is being pleted a two-year term as recording secretary. Nyyah, Ivor, Jr. and Matthew and one grand- made at the local level as well. Last month, He has also served as the chairman of the As- child, August Rayne Howell. the Houston City Council approved the Hous- sistant Rabbi Search Committee, the Nomi- On behalf of a grateful nation and state, we ton Equal Rights Ordinance, which extends nating Committee, Hazzan Search Committee, salute this American treasure who was com- the right to seek and hold employment, obtain and is currently an active member of the Fam- mitted to protecting and serving the commu- housing, and enjoy public accommodations ilies Initiative Committee and the Youth Serv- nity that he loved. As we seek comfort in the free from discrimination to all individuals in ices Committee. aftermath of his untimely passing, we will for- Houston without regard not just to sex, race, The pair will be honored by Beth El with the ever remember Chief Brooks as an energetic color, ethnicity, religion, national origin but President’s Ne’emanim Service Award for all and personable leader that was committed to also to age, familial status, marital status, mili- they have done to support and serve their obtaining the best results for his department. tary status, disability, sexual orientation, ge- local Jewish community. We salute Chief Brooks and pray for his family netic information, gender identity or preg- I ask my colleagues to join me in recog- and his colleagues as we mourn the loss of nancy. nizing Lisa and Rob Patchen for their service this American hero. We honor his life and we The HERO Ordinance represents another and commitment to Beth El Synagogue. thank him for his noble contributions to man- giant step forward in our nation’s and my city’s f kind. I ask my colleagues to join me in mourn- continuing efforts to form a more perfect ing the passing of Birmingham Fire and Res- union. I believe the anti-discrimination protec- HONORING BIRMINGHAM FIRE AND cue Chief Ivor J. Brooks. tions Houstonians now enjoy should be ex- RESCUE CHIEF IVOR J. BROOKS tended to all persons in our country, which f can be done this year were Congress to pass HON. TERRI A. SEWELL PERSONAL EXPLANATION the Employee Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). Although more remains to be done to real- OF ALABAMA ize the full promise of America that all are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BILL SHUSTER OF PENNSYLVANIA equally treated and protected by the law but it Monday, June 9, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is undeniable that America is closer to real- izing that promise than it was during the dark Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I Monday, June 9, 2014 rise today to remember the life and legacy of days of Stonewall. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Chief Ivor J. Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. So there is much reason for joy and opti- Brooks who passed away on Wednesday May 241, I was unable to vote. mism when my home city of Houston cele- 28. As we mourn his untimely passing, I am Had I been present, I would have voted brates Houston Pride Week later this month, from June 20–29. comforted in knowing that his legacy of exem- ‘‘yea.’’ f According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the plary public service will bring peace to those 16th largest LGBT community in the nation is affected by this tremendous loss to the State IN SUPPORT OF HOUSTON PRIDE located in the Houston metropolitan area, of Alabama. WEEK AND LGBT PRIDE MONTH which I am privileged to represent. This dy- Chief Brooks was sworn into the Bir- namic community is culturally diverse and eco- mingham Fire and Rescue Service Depart- HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE nomically and artistically vibrant. ment on May 3, 1982. His illustrious career as OF TEXAS Houston Pride Week has been an annual a first responder would span more than 30 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES event for the last 35 years, since 1979, held years. Throughout his tenure, he distinguished to promote the individuality of Houston’s ever- Monday, June 9, 2014 himself as a servant leader who worked his growing LGBT community. The Pride Festival way up the ranks of the department. He was Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to and Parade are at the center of the Celebra- appointed the 20th fire chief of the city of Bir- commemorate LGBT Pride Month and the re- tion and are annually attended by more than mingham on November 14, 2007 after 26 markable progress that has been made in 400,000 people from Houston and around the years on the job. making our country more diverse and tolerant world. This nationally recognized first responder and embracing of differences in the 45 years Mr. Speaker, progress is made through the was trained at the National Fire Academy in since the infamous Stonewall Uprising in 1969 efforts of courageous leaders who actively en- Maryland and the U.S. Department of Justice in New York City. gage their communities and face adversity to

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She con- and protected. and Joel have embodied this creed, working tinues to use the skills she learned there and People like the legendary Bayard Rustin, with drive and boundless energy to impact the as a former magazine editor and teacher to who organized the 1947 Journey of Reconcili- lives of individuals both at home and abroad. train members of Jewish and other faith ation which inspired the Freedom Rides of the Today, Barbara and Joel cherish their role groups, students, and advocates. 1960s and helped Dr. King organize the as grandparents to their five beautiful grand- Anyone who has the good fortune of know- Southern Christian Leadership Conference children, and parents to their three sons and ing Sammie knows she is much more inter- and who was the driving force behind the daughter-in-laws: Henry and Carina, Sammy ested in empowering people to participate in 1963 March on Washington. and Lauren, and Matthew and Emily. critical national debates and getting the job Other members of the LGBT community Their passion to help others has built lasting done than taking credit for her own actions. whose contributions have made enriched impressions both in New Rochelle and in That is why she and NCJW are so committed American culture and made our country better Israel. Their service is an exemplary legacy, to their ‘‘Promote the Vote, Protect the Vote’’ include the great poet Langston Hughes; Billy and one that has brought our community clos- initiative. But Sammie herself has received a Strayhorn the musician and gifted composer er together. Barbara and Joel are deserving great deal of recognition for her efforts. whose 30-year collaboration with Duke Elling- recipients of the Distinguished Leadership Sammie has appeared on the ‘‘Forward Fifty’’ ton gave the world some of the greatest jazz Award at Young Israel of New Rochelle’s 47th list of the most influential Jewish individuals music ever; and James Baldwin, one of the Annual Dinner. three times. She has also been named one of towering figures in the history of American lit- f Women’s Enews ‘‘21 Leaders for the 21st erature. Century’’ and received the YWCA of the Na- Mr. Speaker, I am proud to acknowledge PERSONAL EXPLANATION tional Capital Area’s Racial Justice Award, the the achievements of just a few of the count- Ruth Osborn Award from the Women’s Stud- less number of Americans who overcame prej- HON. VICKY HARTZLER ies Program at George Washington University, udice and discrimination America be a more OF MISSOURI and NCJW’s Hannah G. Solomon Award. welcoming place for succeeding generations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As if her work at NCJW isn’t enough, of LGBT community members. Sammie is an active member of her commu- Monday, June 9, 2014 f nity—fighting for housing and economic justice Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, issues in Alexandria, Virginia where she lives HONORING BARBARA AND JOEL May 30, 2014, I was unable to vote. Had I and working to expand access to health care RASCOFF been present, I would have voted as follows: and social justice in Cape Town, South Africa, on rollcall No. 270 ‘‘nay’’ and on rollcall No. where she and her husband have a second HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL 271, ‘‘yea.’’ home. OF NEW YORK f As a Jewish woman, a lifetime member of NCJW, and a Member of Congress, I have re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SAMMIE MOSHENBERG: AN lied on Sammie for her wisdom, her knowl- Monday, June 9, 2014 ACTIVIST FOR JUSTICE edge of the ways of Washington, her strategic Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, Barbara and Joel sense of pushing for progress, and her friend- Rascoff have been steadfast in their commit- HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY ship. ment to the New Rochelle community. The OF ILLINOIS Sammie, I am so appreciative of your lead- community is truly indebted to their selfless IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ership and your passion for justice. I know that service and the legacy that they are continuing Monday, June 9, 2014 you will continue to use your many talents to to build. improve your community, our nation and the As part of the Young Israel of New Rochelle Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise world. today to offer my deep gratitude to Sammie Community (YINR), Barbara and Joel have f chaired numerous dinners and dinner journals, Moshenberg, who is retiring as Director of the and Joel has even helped document shul Washington Operations of the National Coun- HONORING THE MEMORY OF events by serving as a photographer. Both cil of Jewish Women (NCJW). LESLIE ARNOLD COLLINS Barbara and Joel are known for their kind and For more than 30 years, Sammie has rep- giving nature, making newcomers feel exceed- resented NCJW in the halls of Congress, and HON. DAVID G. VALADAO ingly welcome in the New Rochelle Jewish she has been an influential advocate for eco- OF CALIFORNIA community. Their efforts were crucial in bring- nomic and social justice. It is not just that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing Rabbi Reuven Fink to YINR. Sammie herself is a powerful force—she is— Throughout their involvement with YINR, but she also represents and coordinates Monday, June 9, 2014 Joel served as both a member of the Board of NCJW’s network of volunteers across the Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Trustees and as Vice President of Fund- country. Through that role, Sammie is able to with my colleague, Mr. COSTA, to recognize raising, finding the time to help lead effort to help NCJW members not just understand the and honor the memory of Mr. Leslie Arnold raise crucial funds for YINR, whilst working as legislative process but to show how they can Collins. As a veteran, a community leader, a respected nephrologist within the commu- mobilize to affect the outcomes and push for and philanthropist, Mr. Collins was a true pillar nity. action on critical policy debates. of the Hanford community. His presence in our Barbara became deeply involved in shul If there is a fight to improve the lives of chil- community will be greatly missed, but the ex- fundraising herself, including as an integral dren, eliminate discrimination and promote ample by which he lived his life will not soon part of the dedicated and passionate team that equal opportunities, end violence, or give be forgotten. successfully worked to retire the debt from the women more control over their lives and their Les was born in Danville, Illinois, on April mezzanine loan on YINR’s new building. Bar- futures, Sammie Moshenberg is there. She is 25, 1922. He was the fourth child born to his bara was also an important voice within the always eager to stand up what is just and parents, William Howard Collins and Mable Ar- committee established to investigate the shul’s what is necessary in order to end poverty, pro- nold Collins. He met his wife, Alice Smith, expansion, and was an important member of mote justice, and help women and families while visiting his mother in New Mexico and the mechitza committee for the new sanctuary. succeed. She embodies the Jewish creed of soon married her on December 3, 1949. He Together Barbara and Joel have been high- Tikkun Olam—repairing the world. and his wife traveled in 1960 to Hanford, Cali- ly active in a variety of community projects, Sammie first came to NCJW in 1981, first fornia, where they raised three children. He such as the New Rochelle Meals on Wheels working in the communications department in had five grandchildren, eleven great-grand- Program, where Barbara continues to serve as the New York headquarters. She came to the children, and one great-great-grandchild on a Vice President. Barbara has also had a life- Washington office in 1983, where she has rep- the way. Les Collins passed away peacefully long affiliation with AMIT, an organization that resented NCJW in dealing with all three in his sleep at home on June 1, 2014, at the provides education and crucial social services branches of government and in coalitions age of 92. to children in Israel. Barbara served for 22 working on judicial nominations, civil rights, re- Les spent his life serving his country, family years as a member of AMIT’s board and as productive rights, and economic justice issues. and his community. Les served as a combat Chairwoman of the board of governors. AMIT Sammie received her BA from Shimer College medic in the Pacific Theater and helped lib- works to positively impact the future of Israel, in Illinois and a master’s degree from Loyola erate the Philippines during World War II. For

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She and he raised funds to allow veterans to fly to Leadership Osceola County on its 25th Anni- her partner, Mary Meeks, began to speak pub- Washington, D.C., to visit and reflect at the versary. licly about anti-gay hatred. They also began World War II memorial. He made the trip him- Now, therefore, I, ALAN GRAYSON, U.S. Rep- making documentaries about LGBT people in self on his 91st birthday on April 25, 2013. In resentative for Florida’s Ninth Congressional order to put real faces on the issues of hate 2009, he was honored as the 30th Assembly District, congratulate Leadership Osceola crimes, adoption, immigration and marriage. District’s Veteran of the Year. County on its 25th Anniversary and hereby Their first documentary was about Ryan Skip- As a lifetime member of the Optimist Club, proclaim the week of June 8, 2014 as Leader- per, how he was marginalized and brutalized Les embodied the organization’s mission of ship Osceola County Week in the Ninth Con- by his community, how he was failed by his ‘‘Bringing out the Best in Kids,’’ by partici- gressional District of Florida. local, state and national governments, and pating in many youth programs and being a RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ROSE ‘‘ROXY’’ how our anti-gay culture was complicit in his positive role model for the young people in our MARIE SANTIAGO death. The documentary helped generate at- area. In 1984, he was honored as the Cham- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Les- tention which led to national media coverage ber of Commerce Citizen of the Year. bian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) when Ryan’s killers were tried, convicted and Throughout his years of living in Hanford, he Pride Month, to recognize Rose Marie sentenced to life in prison. Acting as the Skip- was actively involved in various community Santiago. Originally from Old San Juan in per family’s spokesperson during the trial, projects, including being an avid supporter of Puerto Rico, Rose—or Roxy as she is known Vicki was featured in numerous national tele- the Boy Scouts and serving on the Eagle to her friends—has lived in Orlando for over vision interviews which helped raise aware- Scout review board. As a civic leader, he was 30 years. During this time she has been an ness about anti-gay hate crimes. After watch- a Hanford planning commissioner, a lifetime active member of the Thornton Park commu- ing the documentary, Congresswoman DEBBIE member of the Kings County Historical Soci- nity. She also recently started the popular dog WASSERMAN SCHULTZ referenced Ryan’s mur- ety, and an election worker for 30 years. It is sitting business, ‘‘Sit Stay Walk By Roxy,’’ in der on the floor of the U.S. House of Rep- impossible to list all the contributions Mr. Col- Orlando. resentatives. In 2009 she invited Ryan’s family lins made over his lifetime because there are From 2006 to 2009 Roxy was a Tri-Chair to attend the White House signing of the Mat- simply too many to mention. Federal Club Steering Committee member for thew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). Now she Crimes Prevention Act. U.S. House of Representatives to join Mr. serves on the HRC’s Social Media Steering Another of Vicki’s documentaries highlighted COSTA and myself in honoring the memory of Committee. When she is not campaigning and Florida’s anti-gay adoption ban set out in a 33- Mr. Les Collins. He was an inspiration for all, fundraising for social causes, Roxy repairs year-old law which was ruled unconstitutional and he led a long life of serving both his coun- personal computers and is a keen practitioner in 2010. The American Civil Liberties Union try and community. We should all strive to of yoga. She also pours wine for Barefoot (ACLU) utilized the documentary statewide to leave such a significant imprint on our commu- Wine’s local events. educate Floridians about the discriminatory nities as Mr Collins did during his lifetime. Earlier in her career, Roxy was employed by law. f such prestigious companies as Disney, where As a married couple, Vicki and Mary have she worked for ten years. Roxy undertook continued to produce documentaries on social RECOGNIZING THE 25TH ANNIVER- many high-profile responsibilities through her justice issues, each of which has screened at SARY OF LEADERSHIP OSCEOLA position as a Guest Relations Manager at Dis- multiple film festivals and college campuses COUNTY ney, and she even acted as a personal tour across the country. Their films have raised guide for more than one U.S. President. awareness about critical issues and helped in- HON. ALAN GRAYSON Roxy was a partner with Phish Phest Enter- spire a new generation of activists. Vicki and OF FLORIDA tainment for ten years. Throughout this time Mary have continued to speak out in county IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES she was instrumental in the organization of a chambers and legislative committee rooms, to series of events which helped to raise over advocate for long-overdue equality, and to try Monday, June 9, 2014 $150,000 for various charities; the bene- to change the culture of hatred so that LGBT Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in ficiaries of these funds include Hope and Help people can live authentic lives without the fear recognition of Leadership Osceola County as Center of Central Florida, the HRC, and of violence and intolerance. They do this on they celebrate their 25th anniversary. Libby’s Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation. behalf of Ryan Skipper and his family. Whereas, the mission of Community Vision Phish Phest Entertainment also participated in I am happy to honor Vicki Nantz, during is to bring people and resources together to various other charitable events including the LGBT Pride Month, for her inspiring work to achieve the vision of Osceola County as a Orlando Aids Walk, Smart-Ride, Come out raise awareness about LGBT issues in Central progressive community that provides the high- with Pride, Headdress Ball, GayDays, Scoot- Florida and around the country. est quality of life to residents and visitors; ers 4 Hooters, and Score for Kore. REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF WILLIAM CLAY HARRIS, JR. Whereas, Community Vision has worked Roxy Santiago is extremely proud of what Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an very hard since its inception to succeed in its she has achieved both professionally and per- outstanding member of the Central Florida mission and to identify the role of individuals sonally and continues to dedicate herself to community, William Clay Harris, Jr., who and organizations in achieving its vision; these causes. passed away on June 2, 2014 at the age of Whereas, Community Vision has focused on I am happy to honor Rose ‘‘Roxy’’ Marie 67. He went peacefully in his home in Gotha, key issues through positive projects, pro- Santiago, during LGBT Pride Month, for her Florida. grams, and collaborative activities in order to contributions to the Central Florida community. Born in Hobart, Oklahoma on June 24, bring the public and leadership together to RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF VICKI NANTZ 1946, to the late William Clay Harris, Sr. and move together toward shared community Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Les- Alice Annabel Harris William or ‘‘Bill’’ was the goals and objectives; bian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) oldest of their four children. He is survived by Whereas, Leadership Osceola County is an Pride Month, to recognize Vicki Nantz. Vicki his three siblings, James Leonard Harris, Jo- unsurpassed Community Vision leadership de- graduated from Florida State University and seph Robert Harris, and Rebecca Ann Kel- velopment program that began in 1989 and is began a career in broadcast television. She logg. Bill had many fond memories of his early now celebrating its 25th anniversary with more has produced and directed hundreds of hours childhood, including the adventures of his be- than 700 leaders graduating from the program of programing through her work for corporate- loved family dog, Casey. He developed a love after learning of community challenges first- owned media companies and on projects with of music in high school where learned to play hand and gaining the tools necessary to facili- renowned talent like Michael Jackson, Tiger the trumpet which he continued to play in col- tate positive change within our community; Woods and Cheryl Ladd. Although her lege. He graduated from Hobart High in 1964 and projects were often rewarding and exciting, and began his studies at Southwestern Okla- Whereas, today, Community Vision remains Vicki found most to be of little personal signifi- homa State University. After two years, he en- focused on a shared vision for a better and cance. Whether it was a talk show, newscast listed in the United States Army where he was

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During the final years of his life, Bill be- eral Government programs and entities, in- a solo backpacking trip across the country came increasingly proud of his service to his cluding the Department of Justice and the during which he mastered the Korean lan- country and further strengthened his belief in Federal Bureau of Investigation. guage and befriended many locals. He was Jesus Christ and His transforming grace. My amendment reads as follows, ‘‘None of later recruited by the Country’s Ministry of I am saddened by the loss of such a valu- the funds made available by this Act may be Communications to teach English to a group able member of the Central Florida community used to compel a journalist or reporter to tes- of Korean telephone operators in Seoul. While and extend my heartfelt condolences to his tify about information or sources that the jour- in Seoul, he met and fell in love with his future family. nalist or reporter states in a motion to quash the subpoena that he has obtained as a jour- wife of 41 years, Sang Nan Harris, who sur- f vives him. Bill would often fondly recount the nalist or reporter and that he regards as con- story of travelling to the city of Kimhe to meet PERSONAL EXPLANATION fidential.’’ Sang’s father, the late Cho Bong Young. He For purposes of this amendment, the defini- was humbled by his future father-in-law’s hos- HON. VICKY HARTZLER tion of a ‘‘reporter’’ includes: any person, nat- pitality and genuine kindness during their intro- ural person, or entity who releases, reports on, OF MISSOURI or provides information of a classified or un- duction. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bill and Sang returned to Oklahoma where classified nature to a public audience or on they were married at the First Baptist Church Monday, June 9, 2014 the internet, does so on a regular basis, and of Hobart on May 18, 1973. Bill continued his Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, on Wednes- receives compensation for doing so. The term studies at Southwestern Oklahoma State Uni- day, May 28, 2014, I was unable to vote. Had ‘‘reporter’’ is a description of a profession. For purposes of this amendment, the defini- versity as part of the United States G.I. Bill. I been present, I would have voted as follows: tion of a ‘‘journalist’’ includes: any person, nat- He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Ec- on rollcall No. 241, ‘‘yea’’ and on rollcall No. ural person, or entity who releases, reports on, onomics and a Master’s in Education, while 242, ‘‘yea.’’ Sang earned a degree from the same institu- or provides information of a classified or un- f classified nature to a public audience or on tion in Accounting. The newlyweds also start- the internet, and does so on a regular or an ed growing their family which includes one PERSONAL EXPLANATION irregular basis. The term ‘‘journalism’’ de- daughter and two sons who survive Bill: Julie scribes an act, not a profession. A person, en- Suzanne Wade, Matthew Clay Harris, and HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE tity, or natural person is a journalist so long as Kelly Cho Harris. OF TEXAS Bill Harris began a long and successful ca- he or she is engaged in the act of journalism. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reer as a high school teacher, focusing on the An act of journalism involves the collection, subjects of Economics, History and English as Monday, June 9, 2014 analysis, description, dissemination, and/or publication of information. a Second Language. Bill had a passion for Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, on June James Risen, Julian Assange, Wikileaks, education and helping poor and at-risk stu- 9, 2014, I was unavoidably detained attending and Glenn Greenwald meet the definitions of dents, which led him to teach exclusively in to representational activities in my congres- reporters and journalists under these defini- underserved schools during his career. In sional district, and thus unable to return in tions. 1983, the family moved from Oklahoma to time for rollcall votes Nos. 272 through 274. This amendment also prohibits the use of Houston, Texas where Bill positively impacted Had I been present, I would have voted as fol- any funds made available by this Act to com- the lives of countless students at Stephen F. lows: pel testimony from any individual who is en- Austin High School. 1. On rollcall No. 272, I would have voted gaged in journalism in any supporting role, His three children remember Bill as, above ‘‘yes’’. (H.R. 4412, To authorize the programs such as assisting a journalist with analysis, all, a devoted father. He never missed a Little of the National Aeronautics and Space Admin- collection, description, dissemination, and/or League game, swim meet, band concert, Boy istration) publication of information to a public audience. Scout camping trip or dance recital and pro- 2. On rollcall No. 273, I would have voted Funds appropriated under this Act may not vided unending encouragement and support ‘‘no’’. (Broun Amendment to H.R. 4745, Trans- be used to compel testimony by journalists or for his children’s endeavors. As a father, he portation—Housing and Urban Development reporters to reveal confidential sources. also stressed the importance of education and Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2015, re- This amendment mirrors the language sup- was proud to see his children succeed to be- ducing funding for Amtrak by $34 million (10% plied in other federal statutes defining jour- come two attorneys and a medical doctor. He cut)) nalism. For instance, the Freedom of Informa- always put his family first. 3. On rollcall No. 274, I would have voted tion Act defines a ‘‘representative of the news Bill and his family moved from Houston to ‘‘no’’. (Chabot Amendment to H.R. 4745, media’’ as ‘‘any person or entity that gathers Orlando, Florida in 1995 in order to pursue a Transportation—Housing and Urban Develop- information of potential interest to a segment job opportunity for his wife, Sang, as she start- ment Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2015, of the public, uses its editorial skills to turn the ed her own accounting business. He taught at reduces overall funding for Section 8 housing raw materials into a distinct work, and distrib- Evans High School, but later retired in 1998 in programs by approximately $3 billion (10% utes that work to an audience.’’ 5 U.S.C. order to assist his wife in her growing busi- cut)) § 552(4)(A)(ii)(IIII). ness. He affectionately described his job title This amendment also follows the spirit of as a ‘‘gopher’’ for Sang, referring to the wide f the United States Supreme Court and Circuit variety and high volume of tasks that the busi- COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, Court precedents, which have widely and his- ness demanded. Bill and Sang saw their three AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- torically protected the vital newsgathering children start careers, get married and grow PRIATIONS ACT, 2015 function performed by journalists. The patriot families of their own. Bill seamlessly pamphleteers had no corporate affiliations, no transitioned from the role of father to grand- SPEECH OF professional societies, and no journalism de- father and was blessed by the time he was grees. The key test is whether individuals are able to spend with his six grandchildren. They HON. ALAN GRAYSON engaged in news-related activities. Former include Harrison Campbell Wade, McKinley OF FLORIDA Chief Justice Warren Burger observed that Annabel Wade, Emerson Olivia Wade, Thatch- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES adopting a narrower definition would be ‘‘remi- er Holden Wade, William Colton Harris, and Wednesday, May 28, 2014 niscent of the abhorred licensing system of Anderson Leigh Harris. He was very proud of Tudor and Stuart England—a system the First his precious grandchildren and loved them all The House in Committee of the Whole Amendment was intended to ban from this House on the state of the Union had under very much. consideration the bill (H.R. 4660) making ap- country.’’ First National Bank of Boston v. William Clay Harris leaves behind a legacy propriations for the Departments of Com- Bellotti, 435 U.S. 765, 801 (1978) (Burger, of kindness, devotion, and faith. He was a lov- merce and Justice, Science, and Related C.J., concurring). ing and devoted husband and father, a kind Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- Early Supreme Court jurisprudence recog- and thoughtful friend, and, above all, a man of tember 30, 2015, and for other purposes: nized a broad definition of journalism, noting

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Grif- lines at the Associated Press, and a legal brief Digest—designated by the Rules Com- fin, 303 U.S. 444, 452 (1932) (‘‘The liberty of filed by the Justice Department calling a Fox mittee—of the time, place and purpose the press is not confined to newspapers and News journalist a ‘‘co-conspirator’’ for simply of the meetings, when scheduled and periodicals. It necessarily embraces pamphlets protecting a source, have provoked wide- any cancellations or changes in the and leaflets. These indeed have been historic spread, bipartisan criticism. Many are con- meetings as they occur. weapons in the defense of liberty, as the pam- cerned that the Department of Justice is ac- As an additional procedure along phlets of Thomas Paine and others in our own tively impeding newsgathering activities pro- with the computerization of this infor- history abundantly attest. The press in its con- tected by the First Amendment. The House of mation, the Office of the Senate Daily notation comprehends every sort of publication Representatives intends, by passing this Digest will prepare this information for which affords a vehicle of information and amendment, to reject this harassment of jour- printing in the Extensions of Remarks opinion.’’) nalists by the Department of Justice. section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD This amendment is consistent with the hold- Moreover, recently-disclosed digital surveil- on Monday and Wednesday of each ings of several federal appellate circuits which lance activities by the United States govern- week. take a functional view of journalism, defining a ment have had an inherent chilling effect on Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, reporter as an individual who engages in the act of journalism and the exercise of the June 10, 2014 may be found in the Daily news-related activities to disseminate informa- First Amendment. This amendment is intended Digest of today’s RECORD. tion to an audience. For example, the First to ensure that the rights and newsgathering Circuit Court of Appeals has held that report- activities of reporters and journalists are not MEETINGS SCHEDULED ers should be protected based on function, chilled when uncovering information involving JUNE 11 rather than credentials or status. Glik v. or implicating the United States government or 10 a.m. Cunnille, 655 F.3d 78, 84 (1st Cir. 2011) associated institutions. Furthermore, both Con- Committee on Appropriations (‘‘Changes in technology and society have gress and the President have recognized the Subcommittee on Department of Defense made the lines between private citizen and problem of ‘over-classification’ of documents To hold hearings to examine proposed journalist exceedingly difficult to draw [and] by agencies across the Federal Government. budget estimates for fiscal year 2015 for news stories are now just as likely to be bro- If journalists are prevented from publishing the Missile Defense Agency. ken by a blogger at her computer as a re- classified information, and the government SD–192 porter at a major newspaper. Such develop- classifies enormous quantities of information Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs ments make clear why the news-gathering that should rightfully be in the public domain, To hold hearings to examine the nomina- protections of the First Amendment cannot the public is prohibited from knowing the work- tion of Shaun L. S. Donovan, of New turn on professional credentials or status.’’); ings of its government. Using Federal Govern- York, to be Director of the Office of see also Von Bulow v. Von Bulow, 811 F.2d ment resources to undermine legitimate news- Management and Budget. 136, 144 (2d Cir. 1987) (‘‘The individual claim- related activities or chill journalism, particularly SD–342 ing the privilege must demonstrate, through when those activities aim to disclose the work- Committee on the Judiciary competent evidence, the intent to use mate- ings of government because that information To hold an oversight hearing to examine rial—sought, gathered or received—to dis- is classified, constitutes a threat to the self- the Department of Homeland Security. SD–226 seminate information to the public and [] such government of the American public. Federal Commission on Security and Cooperation intent existed at the inception of the government attempts to undermine legitimate in Europe newsgathering process.’’). news-related activities and/or chill journalism, To hold hearings to examine the secu- The Second Circuit’s standard, based on are prohibited by this amendment. rity, economic and human rights di- newsgathering function articulated in Von Finally, the act of journalism has been trans- mensions of United States-Azerbaijan Bulow, was reiterated by the Ninth and D.C. formed by the internet. New methods for un- relations. Circuit Courts. See Shoen v. Shoen, 5 F.3d covering and publishing newsworthy informa- SR–432 1289, 1293 (9th Cir. 1993); Alexander v. FBI, tion, and for financing such newsgathering and 11 a.m. 186 F.R.D. 21, 50 (D.D.C. 1998). A similar bar Committee on Foreign Relations dissemination, are now available. This amend- To hold hearings to examine the nomina- is set in the Tenth Circuit. Silkwood v. Kerr- ment protects the ability for those who may tions of Stuart E. Jones, of Virginia, to McGee Corp., 563 F.2d 433, 436–37 (10th not have traditionally been considered journal- be Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq, Cir. 1977) (concluding that a documentary ists to engage in journalism. It is further in- Robert Stephen Beecroft, of California, filmmaker was not precluded from the privilege tended to allow for experimentation in publica- to be Ambassador to the Arab Republic because his mission was investigative report- tion and dissemination of news without the of Egypt, Dana Shell Smith, of Vir- ing for use in preparing a documentary film, threat of the Department of Justice using its ginia, to be Ambassador to the State of regardless of the fact that he was ‘‘not a sala- resources to compel the revelation of journal- Qatar, James D. Nealon, of New Hamp- shire, to be Ambassador to the Repub- ried newspaper reporter’’). istic sources through legal coercion. Finally, this amendment is consistent with lic of Honduras, and Gentry O. Smith, This amendment is to be construed liberally of North Carolina, to be Director of the the views of First Amendment scholars, who and broadly, to effectuate its purpose of pro- Office of Foreign Missions, and to have agree that a functional definition is most ap- tecting journalists and their sources from any the rank of Ambassador during his ten- propriate. See generally Sonja R. West, Awak- coercive action taken by the government and ure of service, all of the Department of ening the Press Clause, 58 UCLA L. Rev. the legal system. Its spirit applies to other gov- State. 1025, 1065–66 (2011) (‘‘[The functional] ap- ernment agencies, and to litigation between SD–419 proach avoids some of the pitfalls of the defi- private parties. The terms ‘‘information or 2 p.m. nition-by-affiliation approach.’’); see also Linda sources’’ and ‘‘confidential’’ are to be given Committee on the Budget L. Berger, Shielding the Unmedia: Using the To hold hearings to examine the nomina- the widest possible construction. The limitation tion of Shaun L. S. Donovan, of New Process of Journalism to Protect the Journal- applies not only to the quashing of subpoenas, York, to be Director of the Office of ist’s Privilege in an Infinite Universe of Publi- but also to every form of discovery, civil and Management and Budget. cation, 39 Houston L. Rev. 1371, 1407 (2003) criminal contempt, arrest and imprisonment, SD–608 (‘‘[N]o patriot printer or colonial pamphleteer and any form of coercion within the legal sys- 2:30 p.m. had a journalism degree. Certification by a tem. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation government agency or by a professional group f carries the possibility of de-certification based To hold hearings to examine the nomina- on value judgments or viewpoints.’’). SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS tions of Victor M. Mendez, of Arizona, Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, to be Deputy Secretary, and Peter M. This amendment was passed in an environ- Rogoff, of Virginia, to be Under Sec- ment in which the Department of Justice has agreed to by the Senate of February 4, retary for Policy, both of the Depart- increased pressure upon journalists and their 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- ment of Transportation, Bruce H. An- sources. Many of the nation’s most respected tem for a computerized schedule of all drews, of New York, to be Deputy Sec- reporters have characterized this as an as- meetings and hearings of Senate com- retary, and Marcus Dwayne Jadotte, of

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White, to Native Hawaiian children with the es- Product Safety Commission. be United States District Judge for the tablishment of a Native American lan- SR–253 Eastern District of Missouri, and guage grant program, S. 1998, to amend Committee on Indian Affairs Nancy B. Firestone, of Virginia, Lydia the Adult Education and Family Lit- Business meeting to consider S. 919, to Kay Griggsby, of Maryland, and Thom- eracy Act to reserve funds for Amer- amend the Indian Self-Determination as L. Halkowski, of Pennsylvania, all ican Indian, Alaska Native, Native Ha- and Education Assistance Act to pro- to be a Judge of the United States waiian, and Tribal College or Univer- vide further self-governance by Indian Court of Federal Claims. sity adult education and literacy, and tribes, S. 1447, to make technical cor- SD–226 S. 2299, to amend the Native American rections to certain Native American 10 a.m. Programs Act of 1974 to reauthorize a water rights settlements in the State Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and provision to ensure the survival and of New Mexico, S. 1574, to amend the Forestry continuing vitality of Native American Indian Employment, Training and Re- To hold hearings to examine the impor- languages. lated Services Demonstration Act of tance of child nutrition programs to SD–628 1992 to facilitate the ability of Indian our nation’s health, economy and na- 3 p.m. tribes to integrate the employment, tional security. Committee on Small Business and Entre- training, and related services from di- SR–328A preneurship verse Federal sources, S. 2041, to repeal Committee on Foreign Relations To hold hearings to examine growing the Act of May 31, 1918, and S. 2188, to To hold hearings to examine regional im- small business exports, growing United amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaf- firm the authority of the Secretary of plications of a nuclear deal with Iran. States Jobs. the Interior to take land into trust for SD–419 SR–428A Indian tribes; to be immediately fol- 10:30 a.m. lowed by an oversight hearing to exam- Committee on Homeland Security and JUNE 19 ine Indian education, focusing on high- Governmental Affairs 9:30 a.m. er education for American Indian stu- To hold hearings to examine securing ra- Committee on Armed Services dents. diological materials. To hold hearings to examine the nomina- SD–628 SD–342 tions of Laura Junor, of Virginia, to be 4 p.m. 2:30 p.m. a Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Committee on the Judiciary Select Committee on Intelligence Personnel and Readiness, Gordon O. Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Closed business meeting to consider Tanner, of Alabama, to be General Rights and Human Rights pending calendar business. Counsel of the Department of the Air Business meeting to consider S.J. Res. SH–219 Force, Debra S. Wada, of Hawaii, to be 19, proposing an amendment to the 3 p.m. Assistant Secretary of the Army for Constitution of the United States re- Committee on Foreign Relations Manpower and Reserve Affairs, and Mi- lating to contributions and expendi- To receive a closed briefing on politics in randa A. A. Ballentine, of the District tures intended to affect elections. Thailand. of Columbia, to be Assistant Secretary SD–226 SVC–217 of the Air Force for Installations, Envi- 5:15 p.m. ronment, and Energy, all of the De- Committee on Foreign Relations JUNE 17 partment of Defense, and Monica C. To receive a closed briefing on the situa- 9:30 a.m. Regalbuto, of Illinois, to be an Assist- tion in Ukraine. Committee on Homeland Security and ant Secretary of Energy for Environ- SVC–217 Governmental Affairs mental Management. Permanent Subcommittee on Investiga- SH–216 JUNE 12 tions 9:30 a.m. To hold hearings to examine conflicts of JUNE 25 Committee on the Judiciary interest, investor loss of confidence, 2:15 p.m. Business meeting to consider pending and high speed trading in the United Special Committee on Aging calendar business, S. 1799, to reauthor- States stock markets. To hold hearings to examine brain inju- ize subtitle A of the Victims of Child SH–216 ries and diseases of aging. Abuse Act of 1990, and the nominations SD–562 of Andre Birotte, Jr., to be United JUNE 18 2:30 p.m. States District Judge for the Central 2:15 p.m. Committee on Indian Affairs District of California, Geoffrey W. Special Committee on Aging To hold an oversight hearing to examine Crawford, to be United States District To hold hearings to examine the reduc- economic development, focusing on en- Judge for the District of Vermont, tion in face-to-face services at the So- couraging investment in Indian coun- John W. deGravelles, to be United cial Security Administration. try. States District Judge for the Middle SD–562 SD–628

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Organization; that there be 30 minutes for debate Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S3509 equally divided in the usual form on the nomination; Privileges of the Floor: Page S3509 that upon the use or yielding back of time, Senate vote, without intervening action or debate, on con- Record Votes: Three record votes were taken today. firmation of the nomination; and that no further mo- (Total—178) Pages S3493–94 tions be in order. Page S3509 Adjournment: Senate convened at 2 p.m. and ad- Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- journed at 8:28 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, lowing nominations: June 10, 2014. (For Senate’s program, see the re- Cary Douglas Pugh, of Virginia, to be a Judge of marks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s the United States Tax Court for a term of fifteen Record on page S3510.) years. Jane D. Hartley, of New York, to be Ambassador Committee Meetings to the French Republic. 1 Air Force nomination in the rank of general. (Committees not listed did not meet) Page S3510 BORDER PATROL AGENT PAY REFORM Nomination Withdrawn: Senate received notifica- ACT tion of withdrawal of the following nomination: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Jeffrey A. Murawsky, of Illinois, to be Under Sec- fairs: Committee concluded a hearing to examine retary for Health of the Department of Veterans Af- border security, focusing on the implications of S. fairs, which was sent to the Senate on May 5, 2014. 1691, to amend title 5, United States Code, to im- Page S3510 prove the security of the United States border and Measures Read the First Time: Pages S3506, S3509 to provide for reforms and rates of pay for border pa- Executive Communications: Page S3506 trol agents, after receiving testimony from Ronald Vitiello, Deputy Chief, Office of the Border Patrol, Petitions and Memorials: Pages S3506–07 and Paul L. Hamrick, Deputy Assistant Commis- Additional Cosponsors: Pages S3508–09 sioner, Office of Internal Affairs, both of Customs Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Se- Page S3509 curity; Adam Miles, Deputy Special Counsel, Policy and Congressional Affairs, Office of Special Counsel; Additional Statements: Pages S3505–06 and Brandon Judd, National Border Patrol Council, Notices of Hearings/Meetings: Page S3509 Washington, DC. h House of Representatives 2015: The House began consideration of H.R. 4745, Chamber Action making appropriations for the Departments of Trans- Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 12 pub- portation, and Housing and Urban Development, lic bills, H.R. 4809–4820; 1 private bill, H.R. and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- 4821; and 3 resolutions, H.J. Res. 116, 612; and H. tember 30, 2015. Consideration is expected to con- Res. 613, were introduced. Pages H5185–86 tinue tomorrow, June 10th. Pages H5077–H5106, H5149–84 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H5186–87 Agreed to: Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today. Walberg amendment that strikes section 102 of Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he the bill, relating to the ability of the Secretary to en- appointed Representative Womack to act as Speaker gage in activities with States to consider proposals pro tempore for today. Page H5075 related to the reduction of motorcycle fatalities; Recess: The House recessed at 12:11 p.m. and re- Pages H5090–91 Butterfield amendment that increases funding, by convened at 2 p.m. Page H5076 offset, for the Federal Transit Administration by Transportation, Housing and Urban Develop- $2,000,000 for Technical Assistance and Training; ment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Page H5097

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Waters amendment that prohibits funds from Page H5180 being used to require the relocation, or to carry out Rejected: any required relocation, of any asset management po- Farenthold amendment that sought to increase sitions of the Office of Multifamily Housing of the funding, by offset, for the Department of Transpor- Department of Housing and Urban Development in tation by $6,000,000 for facilities and equipment; existence as of the date of the enactment of this Act; Page H5089 Pages H5171–72 Broun (GA) amendment that sought to eliminate Norton amendment that prohibits funds from funding for the National Railroad Passenger Cor- being used in contravention of the 5th or 14th Amendment to the Constitution or title VI of the poration and apply the $340,000,000 in savings to the spending reduction account; Pages H5095–96 Civil Rights Act of 1964; Page H5174 DeFazio amendment that prohibits funds from Broun (GA) amendment that sought to reduce being used to approve a new foreign air carrier per- funding for the National Railroad Passenger Cor- mit or exemption application under U.S. law of an poration by $34,000,000 and apply the savings to air carrier already holding an air operators certificate the spending reduction account (by a recorded vote issued by a country that is party to the U.S.-E.U.- of 154 ayes to 248 noes, Roll No. 273); Iceland-Norway Air Transport Agreement where Pages H5096, H5149 such approval would contravene U.S. law or the Chabot amendment that sought to reduce funding Agreement; Pages H5175–76 for Public and Indian Housing by $2,910,252,900 Jackson Lee amendment that prohibits funds from for section 8 housing programs and apply the sav- being used in contravention of section 5309 of title ings to the spending reduction account (by a re- 49, United States Code; Page H5176 corded vote of 127 ayes to 279 noes, Roll No. 274); DeSantis amendment that prohibits funds from Pages H5104, H5149–50 being used to repay any loan made, guaranteed, or Poe (TX) amendment that sought to strike section insured by the Department of Housing and Urban 165 of the bill, relating to a new light or heavy rail Development; Page H5177 project to be constructed on Richmond Avenue west Grayson amendment that prohibits funds from of South Shepherd Drive or on Post Oak Boulevard being used to enter into a contract with any offeror north of Richmond Avenue in Houston, Texas or any of its principals if that offeror has (1) within (agreed by unanimous consent to withdraw the re- a three-year period preceding this offer been con- quest for a recorded vote to the end that the amend- victed of or had a civil judgment rendered against ment stand rejected by the earlier voice vote there- it for commission of a fraud or a criminal offense in on); Pages H5098–H5100, H5150 connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or Broun (GA) amendment that sought to reduce performing a public contract or subcontract; viola- funding for the community development block grant tion of Federal or State antitrust statutes relating to program by $200,000,000 and apply the savings to the submission of offers; or commission of embezzle- the spending reduction account; and Page H5159 ment, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruc- Grayson amendment that sought to prohibit funds tion of records, making false statements, tax evasion, from being used to authorize, approve, or implement

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Page H5183 funds from being used on a transportation project Withdrawn: unless all contracts carried out within the scope of Duffy amendment that was offered and subse- the applicable National Environmental Policy Act of quently withdrawn that would have inserted lan- 1969 finding, determination, or decision are Buy guage relating to vehicles transporting raw or unfin- American compliant; and Pages H5182–83 ished forest product on I–39 in Wisconsin between Grayson amendment that sought to prohibit funds certain mile markers; Pages H5193–94 from being used to provide a per-passenger subsidy Jackson Lee amendment that was offered and sub- in excess of $250 under the Essential Air Service sequently withdrawn that would have increased program. Pages H5183–84 funding, by offset, for Policy Development and Re- Proceedings Postponed: search, Research and Technology by $1,000,000; and Gohmert amendment that seeks to reduce funding Pages H5163–64 for the Public Housing Capital Fund by $7,100,000 Lowenthal amendment that was offered and subse- and the Public Housing Operating Fund by quently withdrawn that would have allowed unobli- $17,600,000 and apply the $24,700,000 in savings gated funds made available to a State in fiscal year to the spending reduction account; Pages H5155–56 2010 for the Interstate Maintenance Discretionary Nadler amendment that seeks to increase funding, program under section 118(c) of title 23, United by offset, for the Housing Opportunities for Persons States Code, as in effect on the day before the date with AIDS program by $29,100,000; Pages H5157–58 of enactment of the Moving Ahead for Progress in Capito amendment that seeks to increase funding, the 21st Century Act to be made available to the by offset, for the Community Development Fund by State for any project eligible under section 133(b) of $100,000,000 for carrying out the community devel- such title. Pages H5176–77 opment block grant program; Pages H5158–59 Point of Order sustained against: Broun (GA) amendment that seeks to reduce Meehan amendment that sought to increase fund- funding for the community development block grant ing, by offset, for the Federal Railroad Administra- program by $20,000,000 and apply the savings to tion by $3,000,000; Pages H5088–89 the spending reduction account; Pages H5159–60 Nadler amendment that sought to increase fund- Broun (GA) amendment that seeks to reduce ing for Public and Indian Housing by $988,471,000 funding for Rental Housing Assistance by for the section 8 tenant-based rental assistance pro- $7,000,000 and apply the savings to the spending gram; Pages H5104–05 reduction account; Pages H5162–63 Himes amendment that sought to insert a new Broun (GA) amendment that seeks to reduce section providing for the establishment of a budget- funding for the National Railroad Passenger Cor- neutral demonstration program for mulitfamily hous- poration Office of Inspector General by $1,000,000 ing energy and water conservation; Pages H5168–69 and apply the savings to the spending reduction ac- Burgess amendment that sought to prohibit funds count; Pages H5169–70 from being used by the Secretary of Transportation Hartzler amendment that seeks to prohibit funds to authorize a person (1) to operate an unmanned from being used to enforce section 319 of title 23, aircraft system in the national airspace for the pur- United States Code; Pages H5173–74 pose of using the unmanned aircraft system as a Daines amendment that seeks to prohibit funds weapon or to deliver a weapon against a person or from being used to develop, issue, or implement reg- property or (2) to manufacture, sell, or distribute an ulations that increase levels of minimum financial re- unmanned aircraft system, or a component thereof, sponsibility for transporting passengers or property for use in the national airspace system as a weapon as in effect on January 1, 2014, under regulations or to deliver a weapon against a person or property; issued pursuant to sections 31138 and 31139 of title Page H5172 49, United States Code; Pages H5174–75 Garamendi amendment that sought to prohibit Gosar amendment that seeks to prohibit funds funds from being used for recapitalization of the from being used by the Department of Housing and Ready Reserve Force of the National Defense Reserve Urban Development to retain any legal counsel who Fleet except in a manner consistent with the Buy is not an employee of such Department or the De- American Act; Page H5181 partment of Justice; Pages H5177–78 Grayson amendment that sought to prohibit funds Gosar amendment that seeks to prohibit funds from being used to make bonus awards to contrac- from being used to implement, administer, or en- tors for work on projects that are behind schedule or force the proposed rule entitled ‘‘Affirmatively Fur- over budget; Pages H5181–82 thering Fair Housing’’, published by the Department

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of Housing and Urban Development in the Federal award the Congressional Gold Medal to the next of Register on July 19, 2013; and Pages H5178–80 kin or personal representative of Raoul Wallenberg; Fleming amendment that seeks to prohibit funds Pages H5136–37 from being used to acquire a camera for the purpose Mortgage Choice Act: H.R. 3211, to amend the of collecting or storing vehicle license plate numbers. Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the defini- Pages H5180–81 tions provided for points and fees in connection with H. Res. 604, the rule providing for consideration a mortgage transaction; Pages H5137–38 of the bills (H.R. 4745) and (H.R. 4681), was Amending the Expedited Funds Availability Act agreed to on May 30th. to clarify the application of that Act to American Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules Samoa: H.R. 1679, amended, to amend the Expe- and pass the following measures: dited Funds Availability Act to clarify the applica- Urging the Government of Afghanistan, fol- tion of that Act to American Samoa; and lowing a successful first round of the presidential Pages H5138–39 Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ‘‘To election on April 5, 2014, to pursue a transparent, amend the Expedited Funds Availability Act to clar- credible, and inclusive run-off presidential election ify the application of that Act to American Samoa on June 14, 2014: H. Res. 600, amended, to urge and the Northern Mariana Islands.’’. Page H5139 the Government of Afghanistan, following a success- ful first round of the presidential election on April DHS Acquisition Accountability and Efficiency 5, 2014, to pursue a transparent, credible, and inclu- Act: H.R. 4228, amended, to require the Depart- sive run-off presidential election on June 14, 2014, ment of Homeland Security to improve discipline, while ensuring the safety of voters, candidates, poll accountability, and transparency in acquisition pro- gram management. Pages H5139–48 workers, and election observers; Pages H5106–08 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Moment of Silence: The House observed a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the tragic inci- Authorization Act of 2014: H.R. 4412, amended, to dent in Las Vegas, NV on Sunday, June 8th. authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics Pages H5148–49 and Space Administration, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 401 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. 272; Senate Message: Message received from the Senate Pages H5108–26, H5148 by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the House today appears on page H5077. Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act: S. 1254, amended, Senate Referral: S. 1044 was held at the desk. to amend the Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Quorum Calls—Votes: One yea-and-nay vote and Research and Control Act of 1998; Pages H5126–30 two recorded votes developed during the proceedings Demanding Accountability for Veterans Act: of today and appear on pages H5148, H5149, and H5150. There were no quorum calls. H.R. 2072, amended, to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the accountability of the Adjournment: The House met at 12 noon and ad- Secretary of Veterans Affairs to the Inspector General journed at 11:15 p.m. of the Department of Veterans Affairs; Pages H5130–34 Committee Meetings Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Cap- MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES itol for a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anni- versary of the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of Committee on Energy and Commerce: Full Committee 1964: H. Con. Res. 100, to authorize the use of the began markup on H.R. 4795, the ‘‘Promoting New rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to commemo- Manufacturing Act’’; H.R. 4801, to require the Sec- rate the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the retary of Energy to prepare a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use Civil Rights Act of 1964; Pages H5134–36 for potable hot water; H.R. 4299, the ‘‘Improving Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Act’’; H.R. 4709, the ‘‘Ensuring Patient Access and Medal to the next of kin or personal representative Effective Drug Enforcement Act’’; and H.R. 4631, of Raoul Wallenberg: S. Con. Res. 36, to permit the the ‘‘Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to 2014’’.

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Draper, Director, Health Care, Govern- latory and Enforcement Priorities of the EEOC: Exam- ment Accountability Office; Philip Matkovsky, As- ining the Concerns of Stakeholders’’, 10 a.m., 2175 Ray- sistant Deputy Under Secretary for Health for Ad- burn. ministrative Operations, Department of Veterans Af- Committee on Energy and Commerce, Full Committee, fairs; and Richard J. Griffin, Acting Inspector Gen- markup on the following legislation: H.R. 4795, the eral, Department of Veterans Affairs. ‘‘Promoting New Manufacturing Act’’; H.R. 4801, to re- quire the Secretary of Energy to prepare a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water Joint Meetings use for potable hot water; H.R. 4299, the ‘‘Improving No joint committee meetings were held. Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act’’; H.R. 4709, the ‘‘Ensuring Patient Access and Ef- f fective Drug Enforcement Act’’; and H.R. 4631, the COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, ‘‘Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2014’’, 10 JUNE 10, 2014 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. Committee on Financial Services, Full Committee, markup (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) on the following legislation: H.R. 4697, the ‘‘Small-Cap Senate Access to Capital Act’’; H.R. 2629, the ‘‘Fostering Inno- vation Act of 2013’’; H.R. 4564, the ‘‘Equity Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Depart- Crowdfunding Improvement Act of 2014’’; H.R. 4809, ments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- the Defense Production Act to improve the Defense Pro- cation, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to examine duction Act Committee, and for other purpose; H.R. proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2015 for Labor, 3770, the ‘‘CFPB–IG Act of 2013’’; H.R. 4262, the ‘‘Bu- Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related reau Advisory Commission Transparency Act’’; H.R. Agencies, 2:30 p.m., SD–124. 4383, the ‘‘Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Committee on Armed Services: to receive a closed briefing Small Business Advisory Board Act’’; H.R. 4539, the on the Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl prisoner exchange, 9 ‘‘Bureau Research Transparency Act’’; H.R. 4604, the a.m., SVC–217. ‘‘CFPB Data Collection Security Act’’; H.R. 4811, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: to ‘‘Bureau Guidance Transparency Act’’; H.R. 3389, the hold hearings to examine the Consumer Financial Protec- ‘‘CFPB Slush Fund Elimination Act’’; H.R. 4662, the tion Bureau’s semi-annual report to Congress, 10:30 a.m., ‘‘Bureau Advisory Opinion Act’’; H.R. 4804, the ‘‘Bureau SD–538. Examination Fairness Act’’; legislation regarding a 6- Committee on Environment and Public Works: Sub- month moratorium on the authority of the Financial Sta- committee on Oversight, to hold hearings to examine bility Oversight Council to make financial stability deter- protecting taxpayers and ensuring accountability, focusing minations; and H.R. 4387, the ‘‘FSOC Transparency and on faster Superfund cleanups for healthier communities, Accountability Act’’, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. 2:30 p.m., SD–406. Committee on Foreign Affairs, Full Committee, hearing Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: entitled ‘‘Verifying Iran’s Nuclear Compliance’’, 10 a.m., Subcommittee on the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Fed- 2172 Rayburn. eral Programs and the Federal Workforce, to hold hear- Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, ings to examine Federal and information technology (IT) hearing entitled ‘‘Examining U.S. Reconstruction Efforts initiatives and the IT workforce, focusing on a more effi- in Afghanistan’’, 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. cient and effective government, 2:30 p.m., SD–342. Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold closed hearings to Trade hearing entitled ‘‘The State Department’s Counter- examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH–219. terrorism Bureau: Budget, Programs, and Evaluation’’, 2 p.m., 2200 Rayburn. House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Emer- Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Energy gency Preparedness, Response, and Communications, and Water, markup on Energy and Water Appropriations hearing entitled ‘‘BioWatch: Lessons Learned and the Bill FY 2015, 8:45 a.m., 2362–B Rayburn. Path Forward’’, 10 a.m., 311 Cannon.

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Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Courts, In- U.S. Vision for Particle Physics After Discovery of the tellectual Property and the Internet, hearing entitled Higgs Boson’’, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. ‘‘Music Licensing Under Title 17 Part One’’, 10 a.m., Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Over- 2141 Rayburn. sight; and Subcommittee on Health, joint subcommittee Subcommittee on Constitution and Civil Justice, hear- hearing entitled ‘‘Verification of Income and Insurance ing entitled ‘‘The State of Religious Liberty in the Information Under the Affordable Care Act’’, 10:30 a.m., United States’’, 2 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. 1100 Longworth. Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Energy f and Mineral Resources, hearing entitled ‘‘Whole Lotta Shakin’: An Examination of America’s Earthquake Early CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD Warning System Development and Implementation’’, 10 a.m., 1334 Longworth. Week of June 10 through June 13, 2014 Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation, hearing on the following legislation: H.R. Senate Chamber 318, to authorize a Wall of Remembrance as part of the On Tuesday, at 10 a.m., Senate will vote on con- Korean War Veterans Memorial and to allow certain pri- firmation of the nomination of M. Hannah Lauck, of vate contributions to fund that Wall of Remembrance; H.R. 4029, to require the Secretary of the Interior to Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the transfer all Federal land, facilities, and any other assets as- Eastern District of Virginia. At 12 noon, Senate will sociated with the Ozark National Scenic Riverways to the vote on confirmation of the nomination of Leo T. State of Missouri for the purposes of maintaining a State Sorokin, of Massachusetts, to be United States Dis- park, and for other purposes; H.R. 4049, the ‘‘Ashland trict Judge for the District of Massachusetts, and the Breakwater Light Transfer Act’’; H.R. 4182, to provide nomination of Richard Franklin Boulware II, of Ne- that the Ozark National Scenic Riverways shall be admin- vada, to be United States District Judge for the Dis- istered in accordance with the general management plan trict of Nevada. At 2:30 p.m., Senate will vote on for that unit of the National Park System, and for other the motion to invoke cloture on the nominations of purposes; H.R. 4272, the ‘‘Forest Access in Rural Com- Lael Brainard, of the District of Columbia, to be a munities Act’’; H.R. 4283, to amend the Wild and Sce- Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal nic Rivers Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior Reserve System, Jerome H. Powell, of Maryland, to to maintain or replace certain facilities and structures for be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Fed- commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch in Idaho, eral Reserve System, and Stanley Fischer, of New and for other purposes; H.R. 4489, the ‘‘World War I Memorial Act of 2014’’; and H.R. 4527, to remove a use York, to be Vice Chairman of the Board of Gov- restriction on land formerly a part of Acadia National ernors of the Federal Reserve System. Park that was transferred to the town of Tremont, Maine, On Wednesday, Senate will vote on the motion to and for other purposes, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to consider- Subcommittee on Water and Power, hearing on the ation of S. 2432, Federal student loans. following legislation: H.R. 3716, the ‘‘Pyramid Lake Pai- On Thursday, if cloture in invoked, Senate will ute Tribe—Fish Springs Ranch Settlement Act’’; H.R. vote on confirmation of the nominations of Lael 4166, the ‘‘Lake Berryessa Recreation Enhancement Act Brainard, of the District of Columbia, to be a Mem- of 2014’’; H.R. 4508, to amend the East Bench Irrigation ber of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve District Water Contract Extension Act to permit the Sec- System, Jerome H. Powell, of Maryland, to be a retary of the Interior to extend the contract for certain Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal water services; and H.R. 4562, to authorize early repay- Reserve System, and Stanley Fischer, of New York, ment of obligations to the Bureau of Reclamation within to be Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Northport Irrigation District in the State of Ne- the Federal Reserve System. braska, 2 p.m., 1324 Longworth. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Full Com- During the balance of the week, Senate may con- mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Social Security Administration sider any cleared legislative and executive business. Oversight: Examining the Integrity of the Disability De- Senate Committees termination Appeals Process’’, 9:30 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. Committee on Rules, Full Committee, hearing on H.R. (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) 4453, the ‘‘Permanent S Corporation Built-in Gains Rec- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: June 12, ognition Period Act of 2014’’; H.R. 4457, the ‘‘America’s to hold hearings to examine the importance of child nu- Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2014’’; and H.R. 4800, trition programs to our nation’s health, economy and na- the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Ad- tional security, 10 a.m., SR–328A. ministration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Committee on Appropriations: June 10, Subcommittee on 2015, 3 p.m., H–313 Capitol. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Subcommittee Education, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to ex- on Energy, hearing entitled ‘‘A Review of the P5: The amine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2015 for

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Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Related Agencies, 2:30 p.m., SD–124. 10 a.m., SD–342. June 11, Subcommittee on Department of Defense, to June 12, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates for securing radiological materials, 10:30 a.m., SD–342. fiscal year 2015 for the Missile Defense Agency, 10 a.m., Committee on Indian Affairs: June 11, business meeting SD–192. to consider S. 919, to amend the Indian Self-Determina- Committee on Armed Services: June 10, to receive a closed tion and Education Assistance Act to provide further self- briefing on the Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl prisoner ex- governance by Indian tribes, S. 1447, to make technical change, 9 a.m., SVC–217. corrections to certain Native American water rights set- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: June tlements in the State of New Mexico, S. 1574, to amend 10, to hold hearings to examine the Consumer Financial the Indian Employment, Training and Related Services Protection Bureau’s semi-annual report to Congress, Demonstration Act of 1992 to facilitate the ability of In- 10:30 a.m., SD–538. dian tribes to integrate the employment, training, and re- Committee on the Budget: June 11, to hold hearings to lated services from diverse Federal sources, S. 2041, to re- examine the nomination of Shaun L. S. Donovan, of New peal the Act of May 31, 1918, and S. 2188, to amend York, to be Director of the Office of Management and the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Budget, 2 p.m., SD–608. Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: June tribes; to be immediately followed by an oversight hear- 11, to hold hearings to examine the nominations of Vic- ing to examine Indian education, focusing on higher edu- tor M. Mendez, of Arizona, to be Deputy Secretary, and cation for American Indian students, 2:30 p.m., SD–628. Peter M. Rogoff, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary for Committee on the Judiciary: June 11, to hold an oversight Policy, both of the Department of Transportation, Bruce hearing to examine the Department of Homeland Secu- H. Andrews, of New York, to be Deputy Secretary, and rity, 10 a.m., SD–226. Marcus Dwayne Jadotte, of Florida, to be Assistant Sec- June 11, Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil retary for Industry and Analysis, International Trade Ad- Rights and Human Rights, business meeting to consider ministration, both of the Department of Commerce, and S. J.Res. 19, proposing an amendment to the Constitu- Robert S. Adler, of the District of Columbia, to be a tion of the United States relating to contributions and ex- Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commis- penditures intended to affect elections, 4 p.m., SD–226. sion, 2:30 p.m., SR–253. June 12, Full Committee, business meeting to consider Committee on Environment and Public Works: June 10, pending calendar business, S. 1799, to reauthorize sub- Subcommittee on Oversight, to hold hearings to examine title A of the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and protecting taxpayers and ensuring accountability, focusing the nominations of Andre Birotte, Jr., to be United States on faster Superfund cleanups for healthier communities, District Judge for the Central District of California, 2:30 p.m., SD–406. Geoffrey W. Crawford, to be United States District Judge Committee on Foreign Relations: June 11, to hold hearings for the District of Vermont, John W. deGravelles, to be to examine the nominations of Stuart E. Jones, of Vir- United States District Judge for the Middle District of ginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq, Robert Louisiana, Randolph D. Moss, to be United States Dis- Stephen Beecroft, of California, to be Ambassador to the trict Judge for the District of Columbia, Robin L. Rosen- Arab Republic of Egypt, Dana Shell Smith, of Virginia, berg, to be United States District Judge for the Southern to be Ambassador to the State of Qatar, James D. District of Florida, Ronnie L. White, to be United States Nealon, of New Hampshire, to be Ambassador to the Re- District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri, and public of Honduras, and Gentry O. Smith, of North Nancy B. Firestone, of Virginia, Lydia Kay Griggsby, of Carolina, to be Director of the Office of Foreign Missions, Maryland, and Thomas L. Halkowski, of Pennsylvania, all and to have the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal service, all of the Department of State, 11 a.m., SD–419. Claims, 9:30 a.m., SD–226. June 11, Full Committee, to receive a closed briefing Select Committee on Intelligence: June 10, to hold closed on the situation in Ukraine, 5:15 p.m., SVC–217. hearings to examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 June 12, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine p.m., SH–219. regional implications of a nuclear deal with Iran, 10 a.m., June 12, Full Committee, closed business meeting to SD–419. consider pending calendar business, 2:30 p.m., SH–219. June 12, Full Committee, to receive a closed briefing on politics in Thailand, 3 p.m., SVC–217. House Committees Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Committee on Appropriations, June 10, Subcommittee on June 10, Subcommittee on the Efficiency and Effective- Energy and Water, markup on Energy and Water Appro- ness of Federal Programs and the Federal Workforce, to priations Bill FY 2015, 8:45 a.m., 2362–B Rayburn. hold hearings to examine Federal and information tech- June 10, Full Committee, markup on Defense Appro- nology (IT) initiatives and the IT workforce, focusing on priations Bill FY 2015, 9:30 a.m., 2359 Rayburn. a more efficient and effective government, 2:30 p.m., June 11, Full Committee, markup on Homeland Secu- SD–342. rity Appropriations Bill FY 2015; and Revised Report on June 11, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the Suballocation of Budget Allocations for FY 2015, 9 the nomination of Shaun L. S. Donovan, of New York, a.m., 2359 Rayburn.

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Committee on Armed Services, June 11, Full Committee, June 10, Subcommittee on the Middle East and North hearing entitled ‘‘The May 31, 2014 Transfer of Five Sen- Africa, hearing entitled ‘‘Examining U.S. Reconstruction ior Taliban Detainees’’, 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn. Efforts in Afghanistan’’, 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. Committee on the Budget, June 10, Full Committee, hear- June 10, Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonprolifera- ing entitled ‘‘A Progress Report on the War on Poverty: tion, and Trade hearing entitled ‘‘The State Department’s Reforming Federal Aid’’, 10 a.m., 210 Cannon. Counterterrorism Bureau: Budget, Programs, and Evalua- Committee on Education and the Workforce, June 10, Sub- tion’’, 2 p.m., 2200 Rayburn. committee on Workforce Protections, hearing entitled June 11, Subcommittee on the Middle East and North ‘‘The Regulatory and Enforcement Priorities of the Africa, hearing entitled ‘‘Assessing Energy Priorities in EEOC: Examining the Concerns of Stakeholders’’, 10 the Middle East and North Africa’’, 10 a.m., 2172 Ray- a.m., 2175 Rayburn. burn. Committee on Energy and Commerce, June 10, Full Com- June 11, Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, mittee, continued markup on the following legislation: Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, H.R. 4795, the ‘‘Promoting New Manufacturing Act’’; hearing entitled ‘‘The Ongoing Struggle Against Boko H.R. 4801, to require the Secretary of Energy to prepare Haram’’, 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both en- Committee on Homeland Security, June 10, Subcommittee ergy and water use for potable hot water; H.R. 4299, the on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communica- tions, hearing entitled ‘‘BioWatch: Lessons Learned and ‘‘Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical the Path Forward’’, 10 a.m., 311 Cannon. Therapies Act’’; H.R. 4709, the ‘‘Ensuring Patient Access June 11, Full Committee, markup on H.R. 3202, the and Effective Drug Enforcement Act’’; and H.R. 4631, ‘‘Essential Transportation Worker Identification Creden- the ‘‘Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2014’’, tial Assessment Act’’; H.R. 3488, to establish the condi- 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. tions under which the Secretary of Homeland Security June 11, Subcommittee on Health, hearing entitled may establish preclearance facilities, conduct preclearance ‘‘21st Century Cures: Examining the Role of Incentives operations, and provide customs services outside the in Advancing Treatments and Cures for Patients’’, 10 United States, and for other purposes; H.R. 3846, the a.m., 2322 Rayburn. ‘‘United States Customs and Border Protection Authoriza- June 11, Subcommittee on Communications and Tech- tion Act’’; H.R. 4263, the ‘‘Social Media Working Group nology, hearing entitled ‘‘Media Ownership in the 21st Act of 2014’’; H.R. 4289, the ‘‘Department of Homeland Century’’, 10:30 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. Security Interoperable Communications Act’’; H.R. 4802, June 12, Subcommittee on Health, hearing entitled the ‘‘Airport Security Enhancement Act of 2014’’; H.R. ‘‘The President’s Health Care Law Does Not Equal 4803, the ‘‘TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act Health Care Access’’, 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. of 2014’’; and H.R. 4812, the ‘‘Honor Flight Act’’, 10 Committee on Financial Services, June 10, Full Com- a.m., 311 Cannon. mittee, markup on the following legislation: H.R. 4697, Committee on the Judiciary, June 10, Subcommittee on the ‘‘Small-Cap Access to Capital Act’’; H.R. 2629, the Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, hearing en- ‘‘Fostering Innovation Act of 2013’’; H.R. 4564, the ‘‘Eq- titled ‘‘Music Licensing Under Title 17 Part One’’, 10 uity Crowdfunding Improvement Act of 2014’’; H.R. a.m., 2141 Rayburn. 4809, the Defense Production Act to improve the De- June 10, Subcommittee on Constitution and Civil Jus- fense Production Act Committee, and for other purpose; tice, hearing entitled ‘‘The State of Religious Liberty in H.R. 3770, the ‘‘CFPB–IG Act of 2013’’; H.R. 4262, the the United States’’, 2 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. ‘‘Bureau Advisory Commission Transparency Act’’; H.R. June 11, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Oversight 4383, the ‘‘Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’’, 10 a.m., 2141 Small Business Advisory Board Act’’; H.R. 4539, the Rayburn. ‘‘Bureau Research Transparency Act’’; H.R. 4604, the Committee on Natural Resources, June 10, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, hearing entitled ‘‘CFPB Data Collection Security Act’’; H.R. 4811, the ‘‘Whole Lotta Shakin’: An Examination of America’s ‘‘Bureau Guidance Transparency Act’’; H.R. 3389, the Earthquake Early Warning System Development and Im- ‘‘CFPB Slush Fund Elimination Act’’; H.R. 4662, the plementation’’, 10 a.m., 1334 Longworth. ‘‘Bureau Advisory Opinion Act’’; H.R. 4804, the ‘‘Bureau June 10, Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environ- Examination Fairness Act’’; legislation regarding a 6- mental Regulation, hearing on the following legislation: month moratorium on the authority of the Financial Sta- H.R. 318, to authorize a Wall of Remembrance as part bility Oversight Council to make financial stability deter- of the Korean War Veterans Memorial and to allow cer- minations; and H.R. 4387, the ‘‘FSOC Transparency and tain private contributions to fund that Wall of Remem- Accountability Act’’, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. brance; H.R. 4029, to require the Secretary of the Inte- June 11, Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade, rior to transfer all Federal land, facilities, and any other hearing entitled ‘‘The Production and Circulation of assets associated with the Ozark National Scenic Coins and Currency’’, 11:30 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. Riverways to the State of Missouri for the purposes of Committee on Foreign Affairs, June 10, Full Committee, maintaining a State park, and for other purposes; H.R. hearing entitled ‘‘Verifying Iran’s Nuclear Compliance’’, 4049, the ‘‘Ashland Breakwater Light Transfer Act’’; 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. H.R. 4182, to provide that the Ozark National Scenic

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Riverways shall be administered in accordance with the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, June 10, Sub- general management plan for that unit of the National committee on Energy, hearing entitled ‘‘A Review of the Park System, and for other purposes; H.R. 4272, the P5: The U.S. Vision for Particle Physics After Discovery ‘‘Forest Access in Rural Communities Act’’; H.R. 4283, of the Higgs Boson’’, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to authorize June 11, Subcommittee on Energy, markup on com- the Secretary of the Interior to maintain or replace certain mittee print, the Department of Energy and Research and facilities and structures for commercial recreation services Development Act of 2014, 12 p.m., 2318 Rayburn. at Smith Gulch in Idaho, and for other purposes; H.R. June 12, Subcommittee on Oversight; and Sub- 4489, the ‘‘World War I Memorial Act of 2014’’; and committee on Research and Technology, hearing entitled H.R. 4527, to remove a use restriction on land formerly ‘‘Reducing the Administrative Workload for Federally a part of Acadia National Park that was transferred to the Funded Research’’, 9 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. town of Tremont, Maine, and for other purposes, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. Committee on Small Business, June 11, Full Committee, June 10, Subcommittee on Water and Power, hearing hearing entitled ‘‘FAA’s 2020 NextGen Mandate: Bene- on the following legislation: H.R. 3716, the ‘‘Pyramid fits and Challenges for General Aviation’’, 1 p.m., 2360 Lake Paiute Tribe—Fish Springs Ranch Settlement Act’’; Rayburn. H.R. 4166, the ‘‘Lake Berryessa Recreation Enhancement Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, June 11, Act of 2014’’; H.R. 4508, to amend the East Bench Irri- Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, gation District Water Contract Extension Act to permit hearing entitled ‘‘Potential Impacts of Proposed Changes the Secretary of the Interior to extend the contract for to the Clean Water Act Jurisdictional Rule’’, 10 a.m., certain water services; and H.R. 4562, to authorize early 2167 Rayburn. repayment of obligations to the Bureau of Reclamation Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, June 12, Full Committee, within the Northport Irrigation District in the State of hearing entitled ‘‘An Examination of Bureaucratic Bar- Nebraska, 2 p.m., 1324 Longworth. riers to Care for Veterans’’, 9:15 a.m., 334 Cannon. June 12, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Re- Committee on Ways and Means, June 10, Subcommittee sources, hearing entitled ‘‘American Energy Jobs: Oppor- on Oversight; and Subcommittee on Health, joint sub- tunities for Innovation’’, 9:30 a.m., 1334 Longworth. committee hearing entitled ‘‘Verification of Income and Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, June 10, Insurance Information Under the Affordable Care Act’’, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Social Security Admin- 10:30 a.m., 1100 Longworth. istration Oversight: Examining the Integrity of the Dis- June 11, Subcommittee on Trade, hearing entitled ability Determination Appeals Process’’, 9:30 a.m., 2154 ‘‘Advancing the U.S. Trade Agenda: Benefits of Expand- Rayburn. ing U.S. Agriculture Trade and Eliminating Barriers to June 11, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Social Se- U.S. Exports’’, 10 a.m., 1100 Longworth. curity Administration Oversight: Examining the Integrity House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, June 12, of the Disability Determination Appeals Process, Part II’’, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Ongoing Intelligence 9:30 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. Committee on Rules, June 10, Full Committee, hearing Activities’’, 9 a.m., 304–HVC. This is a closed hearing. on H.R. 4453, the ‘‘Permanent S Corporation Built-in Joint Meetings Gains Recognition Period Act of 2014’’; H.R. 4457, the ‘‘America’s Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2014’’; and Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: June 11, H.R. 4800, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food to hold hearings to examine the security, economic and and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appro- human rights dimensions of United States-Azerbaijan re- priations Act, 2015, 3 p.m., H–313 Capitol. lations, 10 a.m., SR–432.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE serve System, Jerome H. Powell, of Maryland, to be a 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 10 Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and Stanley Fischer, of New York, to be Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Re- Senate Chamber serve System. (Senate will recess following the vote on confirmation of the Program for Tuesday: Senate will vote on confirmation nomination of Richard Franklin Boulware II, until 2:15 p.m. of the nomination of M. Hannah Lauck, of Virginia, to for their respective party conferences.) be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia. At 12 noon, Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomination of Leo T. Sorokin, of Massachusetts, to Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be United States District Judge for the District of Massa- 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 10 chusetts, and the nomination of Richard Franklin Boulware II, of Nevada, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada. At 2:30 p.m., Senate House Chamber will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomina- Program for Tuesday: Continue consideration of H.R. tions of Lael Brainard, of the District of Columbia, to be 4745—Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Re- and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Grayson, Alan, Fla., E930, E931 Peters, Gary C., Mich., E916, E921, E923, E925, E927 Hartzler, Vicky, Mo., E920, E929, E931 Reed, Tom, N.Y., E920 Bachus, Spencer, Ala., E919 Herrera Beutler, Jaime, Wash., E926 Schakowsky, Janice D., Ill., E929 Barber, Ron, Ariz., E918 Huffman, Jared, Calif., E915 Schneider, Bradley S., Ill., E919 Bordallo, Madeleine Z., Guam, E923 Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E917, E928, E931 Scott, Robert C. ‘‘Bobby’’, Va., E926 Brooks, Susan W., Ind., E927 Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E922 Bustos, Cheri, Ill., E915 Keating, William R., Mass., E918, E919 Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr., Wisc., E919 Cartwright, Matt, Pa., E920 Kildee, Daniel T., Mich., E915 Sewell, Terri A., Ala., E928 Coble, Howard, N.C., E927 Kuster, Ann M., N.H., E915, E916 Shuster, Bill, Pa., E917, E921, E924, E928 Conyers, John, Jr., Mich., E924 Lamborn, Doug, Colo., E923 Thompson, Mike, Calif., E916, E922 Ellison, Keith, Minn., E920 Lee, Barbara, Calif., E918 Valadao, David G., Calif., E929 Engel, Eliot L., N.Y., E916, E917, E919, E921, E922, Lowey, Nita M., N.Y., E925 Walberg, Tim, Mich., E924 E923, E924, E926, E928, E929 Messer, Luke, Ind., E922 Webster, Daniel, Fla., E927 Goodlatte, Bob, Va., E925 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, D.C., E921

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