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The House met at 9 a.m. and was bank account, get admitted to a hos- sponsor, the No Budget No Pay Act. It called to order by the Speaker. pital, get out of the country, get into says if we, the Members of the House f the country, buy a gun, check into a and the Senate, don’t adopt a budget hotel, rent a U-Haul, use a credit card, and pass all of the appropriations bills PRAYER buy a lottery ticket, serve on a jury, by October 1, we don’t get paid. The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick get a fishing license, pick up a package The Congressional Budget Act of 1974 J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: at the post office, rent an apartment, requires the Congress complete a budg- Almighty God of the universe, we visit a public school, and sell scrap et annually, and for over 1,000 days, we give You thanks for giving us another metal at a junkyard or hear the Attor- have not done so. The deadlines for the day. ney General speak. You even need a budget and appropriations bills are We pray for the gift of wisdom to all photo ID to vote—in Mexico, but not missed so often that they’re meaning- with great responsibility in this House the U.S. less. This kicking the can down the for the leadership of our Nation. Yesterday, it was reported that 53,000 road mentality has got to stop. People As the Members disperse to their var- dead people and thousands of nonciti- are fed up. And, frankly, America can- ious districts and our Nation enters a zens may be illegally registered to vote not afford it anymore. We have to bal- week which ends with the Memorial in Florida. Sixty-four percent of U.S. ance our books just like American fam- Day, may we all retreat from the busy- voters think that voter fraud is a prob- ilies do. Our constituents have to perform ness of life to remember our citizen an- lem. their job duties to collect a paycheck, cestors who served our Nation in the Even though the Supreme Court has and so should we. I urge you to support armed services. ruled voter ID laws are constitutional, Grant that their sacrifice of self and, this commonsense legislation. Not only the Attorney General is fighting will it help us get our fiscal house in for so many, of life, would inspire all of against those legal laws. Why? It seems America’s citizens to step forward, in order, it will help restore trust in this the people who would be disenfran- institution. whatever their path of life, to make a chised by voter ID laws would be un- positive contribution to the strength of lawful voters. f our democracy. And that’s just the way it is. PREVENTING CUTS TO AIR Bless us this day and every day, and f NATIONAL GUARD may all that is done within these hal- (Ms. HOCHUL asked and was given lowed Halls be for Your greater honor PREPARE FOR PEACE permission to address the House for 1 and glory. (Mr. KUCINICH asked and was given minute.) Amen. permission to address the House for 1 Ms. HOCHUL. Mr. Speaker, as we f minute.) begin voting on the National Defense THE JOURNAL Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, if you Authorization Act later today, I want want peace, you prepare for peace. If to remind people that, earlier this The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- you want war, you prepare for war. year, the Air Force proposed cutting ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- The NDAA prepares for war against 5,100 Air National Guard positions from ceedings and announces to the House Iran. It calls for pre-positioning planes, our military. Part of this plan elimi- his approval thereof. bombs, ships, munitions, and for naval nates three C 130s and 800 jobs from the Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- maneuvers in the Strait of Hormuz. Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station in nal stands approved. This is not about defense; this is about my own district. f offense. Transparency in government is im- portant to all of us. Yet in this deci- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I was a third-string quarterback on a not-very-good varsity football team, sion, no information was provided to us The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman and I knew the difference and know the as to how these decisions were made to from Connecticut (Mr. COURTNEY) come difference between defense and offense. cut that many across the country. It’s forward and lead the House in the We’re preparing to go on offense clear we need to reduce our spending, Pledge of Allegiance. against Iran, which does not have nu- but we need to do it in a transparent Mr. COURTNEY led the Pledge of Al- and open way. clear weapons and has no intention or legiance as follows: Last week, I was proud to join Re- real capability to attack the United publicans and Democrats on the Armed I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the States. We’re about to make the same United States of America, and to the Repub- Services Committee in offering an lic for which it stands, one nation under God, disastrous mistake we made against amendment to restore these positions. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Iraq. When our citizens need help, whether This bill does not explicitly authorize f it’s fighting terrorism in Afghanistan war, perhaps, but that’s beside the ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER or being rescued from floods in upstate point. It’s licensing it. It sets the stage New York, I say: Who you gonna call? The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- for it in an election year. I want to make sure that the Air Na- tain up to five requests for 1-minute Wake up, Congress. tional Guard is prepared to protect us; speeches from each side of the aisle. f and therefore, today, we need to pro- f NO BUDGET NO PAY ACT tect them. f THE PHOTO ID (Mrs. BLACK asked and was given (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was permission to address the House for 1 COMBAT ACTION BADGE given permission to address the House minute.) AMENDMENT for 1 minute.) Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise (Mr. NUGENT asked and was given Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, you today to talk about an important piece permission to address the House for 1 need a photo ID to rent a car, open a of legislation that I am proud to co- minute.)

b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor.

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As one of cally took money out of a preventive sonally engage the enemy or are en- their strongest and most outspoken health care fund for cancer and heart gaged by the enemy during combat op- supporters, I’m happy to share their disease screening to pay for a 1-year erations. The bayonet and grenade on success story with the American fam- Band-Aid for Stafford student loans, a the badge are associated with the act ily here today in the House of Rep- measure which the Hartford Courant of combat. The oak wreath on the resentatives. this morning—the oldest published badge signifies strength and loyalty. f newspaper in America—described as Current Army policy limits the eligi- ‘‘just sick.’’ bility to those individuals who meet b 0910 My bill, H.R. 3826, will lock in the the criteria of the Combat Action lower rate at 3.4 percent, providing stu- HONORING BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS Badge after September 18, 2001. Unfor- dents and families with a real horizon tunately, this overlooks thousands of (Mr. BARTLETT asked and was given to budget for college. It has over 150 bi- veterans who made similar sacrifices in permission to address the House for 1 partisan cosponsors. It is time for us to previous wars. That’s why I offered this minute and to revise and extend his re- move, fix this issue, and allow students amendment that would expand the eli- marks.) and families the ability to plan for gibility for the Combat Action Badge Mr. BARTLETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise next year’s college year. to also include those who served honor- today to honor two very special schools f ably from December 7, 1941, to Sep- in the Sixth District of Maryland tember 18, 2001. which were honored this year as Fed- IN RECOGNITION OF PATTY Additionally, in accordance with the eral Blue Ribbon Schools: Bel Air Ele- MOZLEY wishes of those veterans who ap- mentary School in Cumberland and (Mr. GINGREY of Georgia asked and proached me about the expanded eligi- Oklahoma Road Middle School in was given permission to address the bility of this badge, the costs of the Eldersburg. House for 1 minute and to revise and Combat Action Badge would be borne Since 1982, the National Blue Ribbon extend his remarks.) by those individuals, not the tax- Schools Program of the Department of Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speak- payers. Therefore, this measure will Education has recognized schools er, I rise today to recognize Patty cost American taxpayers nothing. where students achieve the very high- Mozley for 43 years of dedicated service I was proud to introduce this iden- est academic level. to the students of The Walker School tical amendment last year to the Na- I would like to particularly mention in Marietta, Georgia. tional Defense Authorization Act, the women who lead these schools. Patty moved to Marietta in 1969 and which passed the House en bloc. So I’m Mrs. Autumn Eirich brings a spark of began teaching third grade, and she back this year continuing to fight for excitement to Bel Air Elementary with held that position for 17 years. She also combat veterans of the past to receive her positive attitude and her dedica- served as interim principal and spent the recognition they rightfully deserve. tion to the school community. She fa- the last 26 years as an enrollment ad- With that, I ask for your support. cilitated the Bel Air philosophy: viser. f School Centered on Reaching Excel- An avid playwright, Mozley also lence, or SCORE. began The Walker School’s drama pro- RECOGNIZING UNIVERSITY gram, writing and directing the first WITHOUT WALLS The Oklahoma Road Middle School has adopted the motto, ‘‘Good, Better, script. Before her retirement, The (Mr. NEAL asked and was given per- Best,’’ to encourage educational and Walker School renamed the studio the- mission to address the House for 1 social achievement for all their stu- ater in Mozley’s honor. Students, par- minute and to revise and extend his re- dents. Ms. Catherine Hood symbolizes ents, and communities need more edu- marks.) that motto with her leadership style of cators like her. She has inspired count- Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today less lives, and she has fostered a love to recognize the University of Massa- collegiality and stewardship, which has created an atmosphere of trust and fos- for learning in her students. chusetts’ popular and successful Uni- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to versity Without Walls program as it ters a positive learning environment. With educational leaders like Au- join me in recognizing Ms. Patty celebrates its 40th anniversary at the Mozley’s outstanding accomplishments end of this academic year. tumn Eirich and Catherine Hood and dedicated students like those at Bel and her unwavering commitment to The University Without Walls pro- education. gram was established in 1971 to give Air Elementary and Oklahoma Road f adults an opportunity to complete Middle School, America’s future is their bachelor’s degrees at a world- bright. DEPUTY JAMES ‘‘J.D.’’ PAUGH class public university while simulta- f (Mr. BARROW asked and was given neously maintaining a job. STUDENT LOAN CRISIS permission to address the House for 1 Over these past 40 years, the program minute and to revise and extend his re- has awarded degrees to more than 4,000 (Mr. COURTNEY asked and was marks.) men and women ranging in age from 20 given permission to address the House Mr. BARROW. Mr. Speaker, I rise to 80. From the Facebook generation to for 1 minute.) today to honor the life of Deputy the Greatest Generation, this program Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, in a James ‘‘J.D.’’ Paugh of the Richmond continues to make a difference in the few hours, one of the least productive, County Sheriff’s Office in Augusta, lives of ordinary people. most unpopular Congresses in Amer- Georgia. While many colleges and universities ican history is going to go on another Deputy Paugh was killed in the line across the country now have similar recess, despite the fact that in 43 days of duty when he stopped to help what programs on their campuses, the pro- interest rates for the Stafford student appeared to be a stranded motorist on gram at UMass is one of the oldest and loan program will double from 3.4 per- the Bobby Jones Expressway. As Dep- most well-regarded adult bachelor’s de- cent to 6.8 percent on July 1, 43 days uty Paugh stopped his vehicle, Chris- gree completion initiatives in the Na- away from today. topher Michael Hodges opened fire, tion. I know many of the successful in- What’s happened in the last week or striking Deputy Paugh nine times be- dividuals from western Massachusetts so? The Senate Republican leadership fore turning his gun on himself. who have benefited professionally from led a filibuster to block not only the I had the opportunity to visit with this initiative. consideration of a bill to prevent this, members of Deputy Paugh’s family on

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Tuesday at the 31st Annual National Amendment No. 38 by Mr. RIGELL of Pingree (ME) Schakowsky Tipton Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, Virginia. Polis Schiff Tonko Price (NC) Schrader Towns where family and friends of peace offi- Amendment No. 42 by Ms. LEE of Quigley Schwartz Tsongas cers who died in the line of duty came California. Rahall Scott (VA) Van Hollen together from all over the Nation to re- Amendment No. 47 by Mr. DUNCAN of Rangel Scott, David Vela´ zquez member their loved ones. Rehberg Sensenbrenner Visclosky South Carolina. Reyes Serrano As National Police Week comes to a Walz (MN) Amendment No. 48 by Mr. COFFMAN Ribble Sherman Wasserman close this week, we honor J.D. Paugh, of Colorado. Richardson Shimkus Schultz all peace officers who have given the Amendment No. 49 by Ms. LEE of Richmond Shuler Waters Rothman (NJ) Sires ultimate sacrifice, and the families of California. Watt Roybal-Allard Smith (WA) Waxman fallen officers throughout the Nation. Rush Stark Amendment No. 54 by Mr. FRANKS of Welch Ryan (OH) Sutton f Arizona. Wilson (FL) Sa´ nchez, Linda Thompson (CA) Woolsey NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- Amendment No. 55 by Mr. PEARCE of T. Thompson (MS) Yarmuth TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 New Mexico. Sarbanes Tierney The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the minimum time for any electronic NOES—238 GINGREY of Georgia). Pursuant to vote after the first vote in this series. Adams Frelinghuysen McMorris House Resolution 661 and rule XVIII, Aderholt Gallegly Rodgers AMENDMENT NO. 46 OFFERED BY MR. SMITH OF the Chair declares the House in the Akin Gardner Meehan WASHINGTON Committee of the Whole House on the Alexander Garrett Mica Austria Gerlach Miller (FL) state of the Union for the further con- The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded Bachmann Gibbs Miller (MI) sideration of the bill, H.R. 4310. Bachus Gingrey (GA) Miller, Gary Will the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. vote on the amendment offered by the Barletta Gohmert Mulvaney gentleman of Washington (Mr. SMITH) Barrow Goodlatte Murphy (PA) DOLD) kindly take the chair. on which further proceedings were Barton (TX) Gowdy Myrick Bass (NH) Neugebauer b 0916 postponed and on which the noes pre- Granger Benishek Graves (GA) Noem IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE vailed by voice vote. Berg Graves (MO) Nugent Accordingly, the House resolved The Clerk will redesignate the Biggert Griffin (AR) Nunes amendment. Bilbray Grimm Nunnelee itself into the Committee of the Whole Bilirakis Guinta Olson House on the state of the Union for the The Clerk redesignated the amend- Bishop (GA) Guthrie Owens further consideration of the bill (H.R. ment. Black Hall Palazzo Blackburn Hanna Paulsen 4310) to authorize appropriations for RECORDED VOTE Bonner Harper Pearce fiscal year 2013 for military activities The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Bono Mack Harris Pence of the Department of Defense, to pre- has been demanded. Boren Hartzler Peterson scribe military personnel strengths for Boustany Hastings (WA) Pitts A recorded vote was ordered. Brady (TX) Platts fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes, Hayworth The vote was taken by electronic de- Brooks Heck Poe (TX) with Mr. DOLD (Acting Chair) in the vice, and there were—ayes 182, noes 238, Buchanan Hensarling Pompeo chair. not voting 11, as follows: Bucshon Herger Posey Buerkle Herrera Beutler Price (GA) The Clerk read the title of the bill. [Roll No. 270] Burgess Quayle The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- Huizenga (MI) Burton (IN) Hultgren Reed AYES—182 Calvert Reichert mittee of the Whole rose earlier today, Hunter Ackerman DeGette Johnson, E. B. Camp Renacci a request for a recorded vote on amend- Hurt Altmire DeLauro Jones Campbell Rigell Issa ment No. 55 printed in House Report Amash Deutch Kaptur Canseco Rivera Jenkins Andrews Dicks Keating Cantor Roby 112–485 offered by the gentleman from Johnson (OH) Baca Dingell Kildee Capito Roe (TN) New Mexico (Mr. PEARCE) had been Johnson, Sam Baldwin Doggett Kind Carter Rogers (KY) Jordan postponed. Bartlett Doyle Kucinich Cassidy Rogers (MI) Kelly ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Bass (CA) Duncan (TN) Labrador Chabot Rohrabacher King (IA) Becerra Edwards Langevin Chaffetz Rokita The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to King (NY) Berkley Engel Larsen (WA) Chandler Rooney Kingston clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will Berman Eshoo Larson (CT) Coble Ros-Lehtinen now resume on those amendments Bishop (NY) Farr Lee (CA) Coffman (CO) Kinzinger (IL) Roskam Kissell printed in House Report 112–485 on Bishop (UT) Fattah Lewis (GA) Cole Ross (AR) Blumenauer Frank (MA) Loebsack Conaway Kline Ross (FL) which further proceedings were post- Bonamici Fudge Lofgren, Zoe Costa Lamborn Royce poned, in the following order: Boswell Garamendi Lowey Cravaack Lance Runyan Amendment No. 46 by Mr. SMITH of Brady (PA) Gibson Luja´ n Crawford Landry Ruppersberger Lankford Washington. Braley (IA) Gonzalez Lynch Crenshaw Ryan (WI) Broun (GA) Green, Al Maloney Cuellar Latham Scalise Amendment No. 45 by Mr. GOHMERT Brown (FL) Green, Gene Markey Culberson LaTourette Schilling of Texas. Butterfield Griffith (VA) Matsui Davis (KY) Latta Schmidt Levin Amendment No. 17 by Mr. COFFMAN Capps Grijalva McClintock Denham Schock Capuano Gutierrez McCollum Dent Lewis (CA) Schweikert of Colorado. Carnahan Hahn McDermott DesJarlais Lipinski Scott (SC) Amendment No. 18 by Mr. KEATING of Carney Hanabusa McGovern Diaz-Balart LoBiondo Scott, Austin Massachusetts. Carson (IN) Hastings (FL) McNerney Dold Long Sessions Lucas Amendment No. 19 by Mr. BROUN of Castor (FL) Heinrich Meeks Donnelly (IN) Sewell Chu Higgins Michaud Dreier Luetkemeyer Shuster Georgia. Cicilline Himes Miller (NC) Duffy Lummis Simpson Amendment No. 20 by Mr. CARSON of Clarke (MI) Hinchey Miller, George Duncan (SC) Lungren, Daniel Smith (NE) Indiana. Clarke (NY) Hinojosa Moore Ellison E. Smith (NJ) Mack Amendment No. 26 by Mr. CUMMINGS Cleaver Hirono Moran Ellmers Smith (TX) Clyburn Hochul Murphy (CT) Emerson Manzullo Southerland of Maryland. Cohen Holden Nadler Farenthold Marchant Stearns Amendment No. 29 by Mr. SABLAN of Connolly (VA) Holt Napolitano Fincher Marino Stivers the Northern Mariana Islands. Conyers Honda Neal Fitzpatrick Matheson Stutzman Cooper Hoyer Olver Flake McCarthy (CA) Sullivan Amendment No. 30 by Mr. JOHNSON of Courtney Huelskamp Pallone Fleischmann McCarthy (NY) Terry Georgia. Critz Israel Pastor (AZ) Fleming McCaul Thompson (PA) Amendment No. 31 by Mr. JOHNSON of Crowley Jackson (IL) Paul Flores McCotter Thornberry Georgia. Cummings Jackson Lee Pelosi Forbes McHenry Tiberi Davis (CA) (TX) Perlmutter Fortenberry McIntyre Turner (NY) Amendment No. 32 by Mr. PRICE of Davis (IL) Johnson (GA) Peters Foxx McKeon Turner (OH) Georgia. DeFazio Johnson (IL) Petri Franks (AZ) McKinley Upton

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Tierney Walsh (IL) Wittman Young (FL) Harris McCotter Royce Peters Sarbanes Tonko Webster Wolf Young (IN) Hartzler McHenry Runyan Pingree (ME) Schakowsky Towns West Womack Hastings (WA) McIntyre Ryan (WI) Polis Schiff Tsongas Westmoreland Woodall Hayworth McKeon Scalise Price (NC) Schrader Van Hollen Heck McKinley Schwartz Vela´ zquez NOT VOTING—11 Schilling Quigley Hensarling McMorris Schmidt Reyes Schweikert Visclosky Scott (VA) Wasserman Amodei Filner Sanchez, Loretta Herger Rodgers Schock Richardson Scott, David Schultz Cardoza Gosar Slaughter Herrera Beutler Meehan Scott (SC) Richmond Clay Pascrell Huizenga (MI) Mica Serrano Waters Speier Scott, Austin Ross (AR) Costello Rogers (AL) Hultgren Miller (FL) Sewell Watt Sensenbrenner Rothman (NJ) Hunter Miller (MI) Sherman Waxman Sessions Roybal-Allard Hurt Miller, Gary Sires Welch b 0945 Shimkus Ruppersberger Issa Mulvaney Smith (WA) Wilson (FL) Shuler Rush Messrs. NEUGEBAUER, RIVERA, Jenkins Murphy (PA) Shuster Stark Woolsey Ryan (OH) Thompson (CA) Yarmuth DESJARLAIS, STEARNS, MICA, Johnson (IL) Myrick Simpson STUTZMAN and Mrs. LUMMIS Johnson (OH) Neugebauer Smith (NE) NOT VOTING—15 Johnson, Sam Noem changed their vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Smith (NJ) Jordan Nugent Smith (TX) Amodei Gosar Rangel Cardoza McDermott Sanchez, Loretta So the amendment was rejected. Kelly Nunes Southerland Clay Nunnelee Slaughter The result of the vote was announced King (IA) Olson Stearns Costello Pascrell Speier King (NY) Palazzo Stivers as above recorded. Filner Paulsen Sutton Kingston Pearce Stutzman Stated for: Kinzinger (IL) Pence Sullivan ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Chair, during rollcall No. Kissell Peterson Terry The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). 270 on H.R. 4310, I mistakenly recorded my Kline Petri Thompson (PA) Labrador Pitts Thornberry There is 1 minute remaining. vote as ‘‘no’’ when I should have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Lamborn Platts Tiberi Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 270, I was Lance Poe (TX) Tipton Landry Pompeo b 0948 away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Turner (NY) Lankford Posey Turner (OH) So the amendment was agreed to. ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Latham Price (GA) I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ LaTourette Quayle Upton The result of the vote was announced Latta Rahall Walberg as above recorded. AMENDMENT NO. 45 OFFERED BY GOHMERT Walden Lewis (CA) Reed Stated for: The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Lipinski Rehberg Walsh (IL) business is the demand for a recorded LoBiondo Reichert Walz (MN) Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. vote on the amendment offered by the Long Renacci Webster 271, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been Lucas Ribble West present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ gentleman from Texas (Mr. GOHMERT) Westmoreland Luetkemeyer Rigell Stated against: on which further proceedings were Lummis Rivera Whitfield postponed and on which the ayes pre- Lungren, Daniel Roby Wilson (SC) Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 271, I was vailed by voice vote. E. Roe (TN) Wittman away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Lynch Rogers (AL) Wolf ments to my constituents. Had I been present, The Clerk will redesignate the Mack Rogers (KY) Womack amendment. Manzullo Rogers (MI) Woodall I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ The Clerk redesignated the amend- Marchant Rohrabacher Yoder AMENDMENT NO. 17 OFFERED BY MR. COFFMAN ment. Marino Rokita Young (AK) OF COLORADO Matheson Rooney Young (FL) RECORDED VOTE McCarthy (CA) Ros-Lehtinen Young (IN) The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote business is the demand for a recorded has been demanded. NOES—173 vote on the amendment offered by the A recorded vote was ordered. Ackerman Davis (CA) Jackson Lee gentleman from Colorado (Mr. COFF- The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Altmire Davis (IL) (TX) MAN) on which further proceedings Amash DeFazio Johnson (GA) were postponed and on which the noes minute vote. Andrews DeGette Johnson, E. B. The vote was taken by electronic de- Baca DeLauro Jones prevailed by voice vote. vice, and there were—ayes 243, noes 173, Baldwin Deutch Kaptur The Clerk will redesignate the Barrow Dicks Keating not voting 15, as follows: amendment. Bass (CA) Dingell Kildee The Clerk redesignated the amend- [Roll No. 271] Becerra Doggett Kind Berkley Doyle Kucinich ment. AYES—243 Berman Edwards Langevin RECORDED VOTE Adams Camp Emerson Bishop (GA) Ellison Larsen (WA) Aderholt Campbell Farenthold Bishop (NY) Engel Larson (CT) The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Akin Canseco Fincher Blumenauer Eshoo Lee (CA) has been demanded. Alexander Cantor Fitzpatrick Bonamici Farr Levin A recorded vote was ordered. Austria Capito Flake Boren Fattah Lewis (GA) Bachmann Carter Fleischmann Boswell Frank (MA) Loebsack The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Bachus Cassidy Fleming Brady (PA) Fudge Lofgren, Zoe minute vote. Barletta Chabot Flores Braley (IA) Garamendi Lowey The vote was taken by electronic de- Bartlett Chaffetz Forbes Brown (FL) Gonzalez Luja´ n vice, and there were—ayes 209, noes 211, Barton (TX) Coble Fortenberry Butterfield Green, Al Maloney Bass (NH) Coffman (CO) Foxx Capps Green, Gene Markey not voting 11, as follows: Benishek Cole Franks (AZ) Capuano Griffith (VA) Matsui [Roll No. 272] Berg Conaway Frelinghuysen Carnahan Grijalva McClintock Biggert Costa Gallegly Carney Gutierrez McCollum AYES—209 Bilbray Cravaack Gardner Carson (IN) Hahn McGovern Adams Blackburn Capito Bilirakis Crawford Garrett Castor (FL) Hanabusa McNerney Aderholt Bonner Carter Bishop (UT) Crenshaw Gerlach Chandler Hastings (FL) Meeks Akin Bono Mack Cassidy Black Cuellar Gibbs Chu Heinrich Michaud Alexander Boustany Chabot Blackburn Culberson Gibson Cicilline Higgins Miller (NC) Amash Brady (TX) Coffman (CO) Bonner Davis (KY) Gingrey (GA) Clarke (MI) Himes Miller, George Austria Brooks Conaway Bono Mack Denham Gohmert Clarke (NY) Hinchey Moore Bachmann Broun (GA) Cravaack Boustany Dent Goodlatte Cleaver Hinojosa Moran Bachus Buchanan Crawford Brady (TX) DesJarlais Gowdy Clyburn Hirono Murphy (CT) Barletta Bucshon Crenshaw Brooks Diaz-Balart Granger Cohen Hochul Nadler Bartlett Buerkle Culberson Broun (GA) Dold Graves (GA) Connolly (VA) Holden Napolitano Barton (TX) Burgess Davis (KY) Buchanan Donnelly (IN) Graves (MO) Conyers Holt Neal Benishek Burton (IN) Denham Bucshon Dreier Griffin (AR) Cooper Honda Olver Berg Calvert Dent Buerkle Duffy Grimm Courtney Hoyer Owens Biggert Camp DesJarlais Burgess Duncan (SC) Guinta Critz Huelskamp Pallone Bilbray Campbell Diaz-Balart Burton (IN) Duncan (TN) Guthrie Crowley Israel Pastor (AZ) Bilirakis Canseco Dold Calvert Ellmers Hall Cummings Jackson (IL) Paul Black Cantor Dreier

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Richmond Forbes Lewis (CA) McCotter Reyes Connolly (VA) Jones Rooney Thompson (MS) Ross (AR) Fortenberry Long McDermott Richardson Conyers Kaptur Roskam Tierney Rothman (NJ) Foxx Luetkemeyer McGovern Richmond Costa Keating Ross (FL) Tonko Roybal-Allard Franks (AZ) Lummis McIntyre Rogers (AL) Courtney Kildee Royce Towns Ruppersberger Frelinghuysen Lungren, Daniel McNerney Ross (AR) Critz Kind Ryan (WI) Tsongas Rush Gallegly E. Meehan Rothman (NJ) Crowley Kucinich Ryan (OH) Scalise Meeks Roybal-Allard Turner (OH) Gardner Mack Cuellar Langevin Sarbanes Schmidt Michaud Runyan Van Hollen Garrett Manzullo Cummings Larsen (WA) Scalise Schock Miller (NC) Ruppersberger Vela´ zquez Gibbs Marchant Davis (IL) Larson (CT) Schakowsky Schweikert Miller, George Rush Visclosky Gingrey (GA) Marino DeFazio Lee (CA) Schiff Scott (SC) Moore Ryan (OH) Walz (MN) Gohmert McCarthy (CA) DeLauro Levin Schilling Sensenbrenner Moran Sa´ nchez, Linda Wasserman Goodlatte McCaul Dent Lewis (GA) Schrader Sessions Murphy (CT) T. Gowdy McClintock Schultz Deutch LoBiondo Schwartz Shimkus Murphy (PA) Sarbanes Granger McHenry Waters Dicks Loebsack Scott (VA) Simpson Nadler Schakowsky Graves (GA) McKeon Watt Dingell Lofgren, Zoe Scott, David Smith (NE) Napolitano Schiff Graves (MO) McKinley Waxman Doggett Lowey Serrano Smith (TX) Neal Schilling Griffin (AR) McMorris Welch Donnelly (IN) Luetkemeyer Sewell Griffith (VA) Rodgers Southerland Olver Schrader Doyle Luja´ n Wilson (FL) Sherman Guinta Mica Stearns Owens Schwartz Edwards Lynch Wolf Shuler Guthrie Miller (FL) Stivers Pallone Scott (VA) Ellison Maloney Woolsey Sires Hall Miller (MI) Stutzman Pastor (AZ) Scott, Austin Engel Markey Paul Scott, David Yarmuth Smith (WA) Hanna Miller, Gary Sullivan Eshoo Matsui Pelosi Serrano Young (AK) Stutzman Harper Mulvaney Terry Farr McCarthy (NY) Harris Myrick Fattah McCollum Sutton Thompson (PA) NOT VOTING—11 Thompson (CA) Hartzler Neugebauer Thornberry Fitzpatrick McDermott Amodei Filner Sanchez, Loretta Thompson (MS) Hastings (WA) Noem Tiberi Fleming McGovern Cardoza Gosar Slaughter Thompson (PA) Hayworth Nugent Tipton Frank (MA) McIntyre Clay Pascrell Speier Tiberi Heck Nunes Turner (NY) Fudge McNerney Costello Ros-Lehtinen Tierney Hensarling Nunnelee Upton Garamendi Meehan Herger Olson Gibson Meeks Tonko Walberg ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Herrera Beutler Palazzo Gonzalez Mica Towns Walden Huelskamp Paulsen The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Green, Al Michaud Tsongas Walsh (IL) Huizenga (MI) Pearce There is 1 minute remaining. Green, Gene Miller (NC) Upton Hultgren Pence Webster Grijalva Miller, George Van Hollen Hunter Petri West Guinta Moore Vela´ zquez Hurt Pitts Westmoreland b 0952 Gutierrez Moran Visclosky Issa Poe (TX) Whitfield Hahn Murphy (CT) Walden Jenkins Pompeo Wilson (SC) So the amendment was rejected. Hanabusa Nadler Walz (MN) Johnson (OH) Posey Wittman The result of the vote was announced Harper Napolitano Wasserman Johnson, Sam Price (GA) Womack as above recorded. Hastings (FL) Neal Schultz Jordan Quayle Woodall Heinrich Nunnelee Waters Kelly Reed Yoder Stated against: Higgins Olver Waxman King (IA) Rehberg Young (FL) Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 272, I was Himes Owens Welch King (NY) Reichert Young (IN) away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Hinchey Pallone Wilson (FL) ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Hinojosa Pastor (AZ) Woolsey NOES—211 Hirono Paul Yarmuth I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Hochul Pelosi Young (FL) Ackerman Connolly (VA) Hahn AMENDMENT NO. 18 OFFERED BY MR. KEATING Altmire Conyers Hanabusa NOES—229 Andrews Cooper Hastings (FL) The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Baca Costa Heinrich business is the demand for a recorded Adams Capito Frelinghuysen Baldwin Courtney Higgins Akin Carter Gallegly Barrow Critz Himes vote on the amendment offered by the Amash Cassidy Gardner Bass (CA) Crowley Hinchey gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Austria Chabot Garrett Bass (NH) Cuellar Hinojosa KEATING) on which further proceedings Bachmann Chaffetz Gerlach Becerra Cummings Hirono were postponed and on which the noes Bachus Coble Gibbs Berkley Davis (CA) Hochul Barletta Coffman (CO) Gingrey (GA) Berman Davis (IL) Holden prevailed by voice vote. Barrow Cole Gohmert Bishop (GA) DeFazio Holt The Clerk will redesignate the Bartlett Conaway Goodlatte Bishop (NY) DeGette Honda amendment. Barton (TX) Cooper Gowdy Bishop (UT) DeLauro Hoyer Bass (NH) Cravaack Granger Blumenauer Deutch Israel The Clerk redesignated the amend- Benishek Crawford Graves (GA) Bonamici Dicks Jackson (IL) ment. Berg Crenshaw Graves (MO) Boren Dingell Jackson Lee RECORDED VOTE Biggert Culberson Griffin (AR) Boswell Doggett (TX) Bilbray Davis (CA) Griffith (VA) Brady (PA) Donnelly (IN) Johnson (GA) The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Bilirakis Davis (KY) Grimm Braley (IA) Doyle Johnson (IL) has been demanded. Bishop (GA) DeGette Guthrie Brown (FL) Edwards Johnson, E. B. A recorded vote was ordered. Bishop (UT) Denham Hall Butterfield Ellison Jones Black DesJarlais Hanna Capps Emerson Kaptur The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Blackburn Diaz-Balart Harris Capuano Engel Keating minute vote. Bonner Dold Hartzler Carnahan Eshoo Kildee The vote was taken by electronic de- Bono Mack Dreier Hastings (WA) Carney Farr Kind vice, and there were—ayes 192, noes 229, Boren Duffy Hayworth Carson (IN) Fattah Kissell Brady (TX) Duncan (SC) Heck Castor (FL) Fitzpatrick Kucinich not voting 10, as follows: Brooks Duncan (TN) Hensarling Chaffetz Frank (MA) Langevin [Roll No. 273] Broun (GA) Ellmers Herger Chandler Fudge Larsen (WA) Buchanan Emerson Herrera Beutler Chu Garamendi Larson (CT) AYES—192 Bucshon Farenthold Huelskamp Cicilline Gerlach LaTourette Ackerman Becerra Brady (PA) Buerkle Fincher Huizenga (MI) Clarke (MI) Gibson Lee (CA) Aderholt Berkley Braley (IA) Burgess Flake Hultgren Clarke (NY) Gonzalez Levin Alexander Berman Brown (FL) Burton (IN) Fleischmann Hunter Cleaver Green, Al Lewis (GA) Altmire Bishop (NY) Butterfield Calvert Flores Hurt Clyburn Green, Gene Lipinski Andrews Blumenauer Capps Camp Forbes Issa Coble Grijalva LoBiondo Baca Bonamici Capuano Campbell Fortenberry Jenkins Cohen Grimm Loebsack Baldwin Boswell Carnahan Canseco Foxx Johnson (IL) Cole Gutierrez Lofgren, Zoe Bass (CA) Boustany Carney Cantor Franks (AZ) Johnson (OH)

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Gutierrez Maloney Rooney Kelly Neugebauer Schmidt AYES—164 Hall Marchant Roskam King (IA) Noem Hanabusa Schock Adams Harris Polis Marino Ross (AR) King (NY) Nugent Hanna Markey Schweikert Amash Hayworth Posey Roybal-Allard Kingston Nunes Harper Matheson Scott (SC) Baca Heinrich Price (GA) Royce Kinzinger (IL) Olson Hartzler McCarthy (CA) Scott, Austin Bachus Herrera Beutler Quayle Runyan Kissell Palazzo Sensenbrenner Baldwin Huelskamp Hastings (FL) McCarthy (NY) Ruppersberger Kline Paulsen Quigley Sessions Barton (TX) Huizenga (MI) Hastings (WA) McDermott Ryan (WI) Labrador Pearce Rangel Heck McGovern Shimkus Bass (CA) Hultgren Sa´ nchez, Linda Lamborn Pence Reyes Hensarling McHenry Shuster Bass (NH) Israel T. Lance Petri Ribble Herger McIntyre Simpson Benishek Jackson Lee Scalise Landry Pitts Richardson Higgins McKeon Bishop (UT) (TX) Schock Lankford Platts Smith (NE) Rogers (MI) Himes McNerney Bonamici Johnson (IL) Schrader Latham Polis Smith (NJ) Rohrabacher Hinchey Meehan Boswell Johnson (OH) Schwartz LaTourette Pompeo Smith (TX) Rokita Brady (TX) Jones Hinojosa Michaud Latta Posey Southerland Ros-Lehtinen Scott, Austin Braley (IA) Jordan Hirono Miller (MI) Lewis (CA) Price (GA) Stark Ross (FL) Sessions Brooks Keating Hochul Miller (NC) Lipinski Quayle Stearns Sewell Broun (GA) King (IA) Rothman (NJ) Holden Miller, Gary Long Quigley Stivers Shimkus Burgess Kingston Rush Holt Murphy (CT) Lucas Reed Shuler Sullivan Burton (IN) Kissell Sarbanes Honda Murphy (PA) Lummis Rehberg Shuster Terry Butterfield Kucinich Schakowsky Hoyer Myrick Lungren, Daniel Reichert Smith (NE) Thornberry Camp Labrador Schiff Hunter Nadler E. Renacci Smith (TX) Tipton Capuano Landry Schilling Hurt Napolitano Mack Reyes Smith (WA) Turner (NY) Carnahan Langevin Schmidt Issa Neal Manzullo Ribble Southerland Turner (OH) Carney Lankford Schweikert Jackson (IL) Noem Marchant Rigell Walberg Cassidy Latham Scott (SC) Jenkins Nugent Stearns Marino Rivera Walsh (IL) Chabot LaTourette Scott (VA) Johnson (GA) Nunes Sutton Matheson Roby Johnson, E. B. Nunnelee Watt Cicilline Lee (CA) Scott, David Terry McCarthy (CA) Roe (TN) Johnson, Sam Olson Webster Clarke (MI) LoBiondo Sensenbrenner Thompson (MS) McCaul Rogers (AL) Kaptur Olver West Coble Lofgren, Zoe Serrano Thornberry McClintock Rogers (KY) Cohen Lucas Kelly Owens Tierney McCotter Rogers (MI) Westmoreland Sherman Connolly (VA) Luja´ n Kildee Palazzo Tipton McHenry Rohrabacher Whitfield Simpson Costa Lynch Kind Paulsen Tonko McKeon Rokita Wilson (SC) Sires Crenshaw Manzullo King (NY) Pelosi Tsongas McKinley Rooney Wittman Smith (NJ) Crowley Matsui Kinzinger (IL) Pence Turner (OH) McMorris Ros-Lehtinen Wolf Stark Kline Peters Cummings McCaul Van Hollen Rodgers Roskam Womack Stivers Lamborn Pingree (ME) Davis (IL) McClintock Vela´ zquez Miller (FL) Ross (FL) Woodall Stutzman Lance Pitts DeFazio McCollum Visclosky Miller (MI) Royce Yoder Sullivan Dent McCotter Larsen (WA) Platts Miller, Gary Runyan Young (AK) Thompson (CA) Walz (MN) Doggett McKinley Larson (CT) Pompeo Mulvaney Ryan (WI) Young (IN) Thompson (PA) Wasserman Duncan (SC) McMorris Latta Price (NC) Tiberi Levin Rahall Schultz NOT VOTING—10 Duncan (TN) Rodgers Waxman Ellison Meeks Towns Lewis (CA) Reed Amodei Filner Slaughter Turner (NY) Lewis (GA) Rehberg Welch Engel Mica West Cardoza Gosar Speier Eshoo Miller (FL) Upton Lipinski Reichert Clay Pascrell Walberg Loebsack Renacci Westmoreland Farr Miller, George Wilson (FL) Costello Sanchez, Loretta Frank (MA) Moore Walden Long Richmond Wilson (SC) Franks (AZ) Moran Walsh (IL) Lowey Rigell ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Wittman Garamendi Mulvaney Waters Luetkemeyer Rivera Womack The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Garrett Neugebauer Watt Lummis Roby Woolsey There is 1 minute remaining. Gibson Pallone Webster Lungren, Daniel Roe (TN) Gingrey (GA) Pastor (AZ) Whitfield E. Rogers (AL) Yarmuth b 0956 Gohmert Paul Wolf NOT VOTING—11 Mrs. MALONEY changed her vote Gonzalez Pearce Woodall Gowdy Perlmutter Yoder Amodei Filner Sanchez, Loretta from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Graves (GA) Peterson Young (AK) Cardoza Gosar Slaughter So the amendment was rejected. Green, Gene Petri Young (FL) Clay Pascrell Speier Costello Ryan (OH) The result of the vote was announced Hahn Poe (TX) Young (IN) as above recorded. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR NOES—256 Stated for: The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Ackerman Canseco Dold There is 1 minute remaining. Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 273, I was Aderholt Cantor Donnelly (IN) away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Akin Capito Doyle b 1000 ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Alexander Capps Dreier Mr. AL GREEN of Texas changed his I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Altmire Carson (IN) Duffy Andrews Carter Edwards vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ AMENDMENT NO. 19 OFFERED BY MR. BROUN OF Austria Castor (FL) Ellmers Ms. MCCOLLUM and Mr. GEORGE GEORGIA Bachmann Chaffetz Emerson MILLER of California changed their The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Barletta Chandler Farenthold Barrow Chu Fattah vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ business is the demand for a recorded Bartlett Clarke (NY) Fincher So the amendment was rejected. vote on the amendment offered by the Becerra Cleaver Fitzpatrick The result of the vote was announced gentleman from Georgia (Mr. BROUN) Berg Clyburn Flake as above recorded. on which further proceedings were Berkley Coffman (CO) Fleischmann Berman Cole Fleming Stated against: postponed and on which the noes pre- Biggert Conaway Flores Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 274, I was vailed by voice vote. Bilbray Conyers Forbes away from the Capitol due to prior commit- The Clerk will redesignate the Bilirakis Cooper Fortenberry Bishop (GA) Courtney Foxx ments to my constituents. Had I been present, amendment. Bishop (NY) Cravaack Frelinghuysen I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ The Clerk redesignated the amend- Black Crawford Fudge AMENDMENT NO. 20 OFFERED BY MR. CARSON OF ment. Blackburn Critz Gallegly INDIANA Blumenauer Cuellar Gardner RECORDED VOTE Bonner Culberson Gerlach The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Bono Mack Davis (CA) Gibbs business is the demand for a recorded has been demanded. Boren Davis (KY) Goodlatte vote on the amendment offered by the Boustany DeGette Granger A recorded vote was ordered. Brady (PA) DeLauro Graves (MO) gentleman from Indiana (Mr. CARSON) The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Brown (FL) Denham Green, Al on which further proceedings were minute vote. Buchanan DesJarlais Griffin (AR) postponed and on which the noes pre- The vote was taken by electronic de- Bucshon Deutch Griffith (VA) vailed by voice vote. Buerkle Diaz-Balart Grijalva vice, and there were—ayes 164, noes 256, Calvert Dicks Grimm The Clerk will redesignate the not voting 11, as follows: Campbell Dingell Guinta amendment.

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The Clerk redesignated the amend- Cole Jones Rehberg MINGS) on which further proceedings Conaway Jordan Reichert ment. Costa Kelly Renacci were postponed and on which the noes RECORDED VOTE Cravaack King (IA) Ribble prevailed by voice vote. The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Crawford King (NY) Rigell The Clerk will redesignate the Crenshaw Kingston Rivera amendment. has been demanded. Culberson Kinzinger (IL) Roby A recorded vote was ordered. Davis (KY) Kissell Roe (TN) The Clerk redesignated the amend- The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Denham Kline Rogers (AL) ment. Dent Labrador Rogers (KY) minute vote. DesJarlais Lamborn Rogers (MI) RECORDED VOTE The vote was taken by electronic de- Diaz-Balart Lance Rohrabacher The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote vice, and there were—ayes 180, noes 241, Dold Landry Rokita has been demanded. not voting 10, as follows: Dreier Lankford Rooney Duffy Latham Ros-Lehtinen A recorded vote was ordered. [Roll No. 275] Duncan (SC) LaTourette Roskam The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- AYES—180 Duncan (TN) Latta Ross (AR) Ellmers Lewis (CA) Ross (FL) minute vote. Ackerman Gibson Nadler Emerson LoBiondo Royce The vote was taken by electronic de- Altmire Gonzalez Napolitano Farenthold Long Ryan (WI) vice, and there were—ayes 394, noes 27, Andrews Green, Al Neal Fincher Lucas Scalise Baca Green, Gene Olver Fitzpatrick Luetkemeyer Schilling not voting 10, as follows: Baldwin Grijalva Owens Flake Lummis Schmidt [Roll No. 276] Barrow Gutierrez Pallone Fleischmann Lungren, Daniel Schock Bass (CA) Hahn Pastor (AZ) Fleming E. Schrader AYES—394 Becerra Hanabusa Paul Flores Lynch Schweikert Ackerman Clyburn Green, Gene Berkley Harris Pelosi Forbes Mack Scott (SC) Adams Coble Griffin (AR) Berman Hastings (FL) Peters Fortenberry Manzullo Scott, Austin Aderholt Coffman (CO) Griffith (VA) Bishop (GA) Heinrich Peterson Franks (AZ) Marchant Scott, David Akin Cohen Grijalva Bishop (NY) Herrera Beutler Pingree (ME) Frelinghuysen Marino Sensenbrenner Alexander Cole Grimm Bonamici Higgins Polis Gallegly McCarthy (CA) Sessions Altmire Conaway Guinta Bono Mack Himes Price (GA) Gardner McCaul Shimkus Andrews Connolly (VA) Guthrie Boswell Hinchey Price (NC) Garrett McClintock Shuler Austria Conyers Gutierrez Brady (PA) Hinojosa Quigley Gerlach McCotter Shuster Baca Cooper Hahn Braley (IA) Hirono Rahall Gibbs McHenry Simpson Bachmann Costa Hall Butterfield Hochul Rangel Gingrey (GA) McKeon Smith (NE) Bachus Courtney Hanabusa Campbell Holden Reyes Gohmert McKinley Smith (NJ) Baldwin Cravaack Hanna Capps Holt Richardson Goodlatte McMorris Smith (TX) Barletta Crawford Harper Capuano Honda Richmond Gowdy Rodgers Southerland Barrow Critz Harris Carnahan Hoyer Rothman (NJ) Granger Meehan Stearns Bartlett Crowley Hartzler Carney Israel Roybal-Allard Graves (GA) Mica Stivers Barton (TX) Cuellar Hastings (FL) Carson (IN) Jackson (IL) Runyan Graves (MO) Miller (FL) Stutzman Bass (CA) Culberson Hayworth Castor (FL) Jackson Lee Ruppersberger Griffin (AR) Miller (MI) Sullivan Bass (NH) Cummings Heck Chandler (TX) Rush Griffith (VA) Miller, Gary Terry Becerra Davis (CA) Heinrich Cicilline Johnson (GA) Ryan (OH) Grimm Mulvaney Thornberry Benishek Davis (IL) Herger Clarke (MI) Johnson, E. B. Sa´ nchez, Linda Guinta Murphy (PA) Tiberi Berg Davis (KY) Herrera Beutler Clarke (NY) Kaptur T. Guthrie Myrick Tipton Berkley DeFazio Higgins Cleaver Keating Sarbanes Hall Neugebauer Turner (NY) Berman DeGette Himes Clyburn Kildee Schakowsky Hanna Noem Turner (OH) Biggert DeLauro Hinchey Cohen Kind Schiff Harper Nugent Walberg Bilbray Denham Hinojosa Connolly (VA) Kucinich Schwartz Hartzler Nunes Walsh (IL) Bilirakis Dent Hirono Conyers Langevin Scott (VA) Hastings (WA) Nunnelee Walz (MN) Bishop (GA) DesJarlais Hochul Cooper Larsen (WA) Serrano Hayworth Olson Webster Bishop (NY) Deutch Holden Courtney Larson (CT) Sewell Heck Palazzo Welch Bishop (UT) Diaz-Balart Holt Critz Lee (CA) Sherman Hensarling Paulsen West Black Dicks Honda Crowley Levin Sires Herger Pearce Westmoreland Blackburn Dingell Hoyer Cuellar Lewis (GA) Smith (WA) Huelskamp Pence Whitfield Blumenauer Doggett Huizenga (MI) Cummings Lipinski Stark Huizenga (MI) Perlmutter Wilson (SC) Bonamici Dold Hultgren Davis (CA) Loebsack Sutton Hultgren Petri Wittman Bonner Donnelly (IN) Hunter Davis (IL) Lofgren, Zoe Thompson (CA) Hunter Pitts Wolf Bono Mack Doyle Hurt DeFazio Lowey Thompson (MS) Hurt Platts Womack Boren Dreier Israel DeGette Luja´ n Thompson (PA) Issa Poe (TX) Woodall Boswell Duffy Issa DeLauro Maloney Tierney Jenkins Pompeo Yoder Boustany Duncan (TN) Jackson (IL) Deutch Markey Tonko Johnson (IL) Posey Young (AK) Brady (PA) Edwards Jackson Lee Dicks Matheson Towns Johnson (OH) Quayle Young (FL) Brady (TX) Ellison (TX) Dingell Matsui Tsongas Johnson, Sam Reed Young (IN) Braley (IA) Ellmers Johnson (GA) Doggett McCarthy (NY) Upton Brooks Emerson Johnson (IL) Donnelly (IN) McCollum Van Hollen NOT VOTING—10 Broun (GA) Engel Johnson (OH) Doyle McDermott Vela´ zquez Amodei Filner Slaughter Brown (FL) Eshoo Johnson, E. B. Edwards McGovern Visclosky Cardoza Gosar Speier Buchanan Farenthold Johnson, Sam Ellison McIntyre Walden Clay Pascrell Bucshon Farr Jones Engel McNerney Wasserman Costello Sanchez, Loretta Buerkle Fattah Jordan Eshoo Meeks Schultz Burgess Fincher Kaptur Farr Michaud Waters ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Burton (IN) Fitzpatrick Keating Fattah Miller (NC) Watt The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Butterfield Fleischmann Kelly Foxx Miller, George Waxman Calvert Fleming Kildee Frank (MA) Moore Wilson (FL) There is 1 minute remaining. Camp Forbes Kind Fudge Moran Woolsey Campbell Fortenberry King (IA) Garamendi Murphy (CT) Yarmuth b 1004 Canseco Foxx King (NY) So the amendment was rejected. Cantor Frank (MA) Kinzinger (IL) NOES—241 Capito Frelinghuysen Kissell Adams Bilbray Buerkle The result of the vote was announced Capps Fudge Kline Aderholt Bilirakis Burgess as above recorded. Capuano Gallegly Kucinich Akin Bishop (UT) Burton (IN) Stated for: Carnahan Garamendi Lamborn Alexander Black Calvert Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 275, I was Carney Gardner Lance Amash Blackburn Camp Carson (IN) Gerlach Landry Austria Blumenauer Canseco away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Carter Gibbs Langevin Bachmann Bonner Cantor ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Cassidy Gibson Lankford Bachus Boren Capito I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Castor (FL) Gingrey (GA) Larsen (WA) Barletta Boustany Carter Chabot Gohmert Larson (CT) Bartlett Brady (TX) Cassidy AMENDMENT NO. 26 OFFERED BY MR. CUMMINGS Chandler Gonzalez Latham Barton (TX) Brooks Chabot The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Chu Goodlatte LaTourette Bass (NH) Broun (GA) Chaffetz business is the demand for a recorded Cicilline Gowdy Latta Benishek Brown (FL) Chu Clarke (MI) Granger Lee (CA) Berg Buchanan Coble vote on the amendment offered by the Clarke (NY) Graves (MO) Levin Biggert Bucshon Coffman (CO) gentleman from Maryland (Mr. CUM- Cleaver Green, Al Lewis (CA)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:26 Apr 20, 2018 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR12\H18MY2.000 H18MY2 jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD May 18, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 158, Pt. 5 7405 Lewis (GA) Pearce Sensenbrenner ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Clarke (MI) Huizenga (MI) Posey Lipinski Pelosi Serrano Cleaver Hunter Price (GA) LoBiondo Pence Sewell I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Coble Hurt Quayle Loebsack Perlmutter Sherman AMENDMENT NO. 29 OFFERED BY MR. SABLAN Coffman (CO) Israel Quigley Lofgren, Zoe Peters Shimkus The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Cole Issa Rangel Long Peterson Shuler Conaway Jenkins Reed Lowey Petri Shuster business is the demand for a recorded Connolly (VA) Johnson (GA) Rehberg Lucas Pingree (ME) Simpson vote on the amendment offered by the Conyers Johnson (OH) Reichert Luetkemeyer Pitts Sires gentleman from the Northern Mariana Cooper Johnson, Sam Renacci Luja´ n Platts Smith (NJ) Costa Jordan Islands (Mr. SABLAN) on which further Richmond Lungren, Daniel Poe (TX) Smith (TX) Courtney Keating Rigell E. Polis Smith (WA) proceedings were postponed and on Cravaack Kelly Rivera Lynch Posey Southerland which the noes prevailed by voice vote. Crawford Kildee Roby Mack Price (GA) Stark Crenshaw Kind Roe (TN) Maloney Price (NC) Stearns The Clerk will redesignate the amendment. Critz King (IA) Rogers (AL) Manzullo Quayle Stivers Culberson King (NY) Rogers (KY) Marchant Quigley Stutzman The Clerk redesignated the amend- Davis (CA) Kinzinger (IL) Rogers (MI) Marino Rahall Sullivan ment. Davis (KY) Kline Rokita Markey Rangel Sutton DeFazio Labrador Ros-Lehtinen Matheson Reed Terry RECORDED VOTE DeGette Lamborn Roskam Matsui Rehberg Thompson (CA) The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote DeLauro Lance Ross (AR) McCarthy (CA) Reichert Thompson (MS) has been demanded. Dent Landry Ross (FL) McCarthy (NY) Renacci Thompson (PA) DesJarlais Langevin McCaul Reyes Thornberry A recorded vote was ordered. Rothman (NJ) Deutch Lankford Royce McCollum Ribble Tiberi The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Diaz-Balart Larsen (WA) McCotter Richardson Tierney Runyan minute vote. Dicks LaTourette Ruppersberger McDermott Richmond Tipton Dingell Latta McGovern Rigell Tonko The vote was taken by electronic de- Ryan (OH) Doggett Levin Ryan (WI) McHenry Rivera Towns vice, and there were—ayes 118, noes 303, Dold Lewis (CA) McIntyre Roby Tsongas Sarbanes not voting 10, as follows: Donnelly (IN) Lewis (GA) Scalise McKeon Roe (TN) Turner (NY) Doyle Lipinski McKinley Rogers (AL) Turner (OH) [Roll No. 277] Schilling Duffy LoBiondo McMorris Rogers (KY) Upton Schmidt AYES—118 Duncan (SC) Loebsack Rodgers Rogers (MI) Van Hollen Schock Duncan (TN) Long McNerney Rohrabacher Vela´ zquez Altmire Hinojosa Pingree (ME) Schweikert Ellmers Lowey Meehan Rooney Visclosky Amash Holt Pitts Scott (SC) Emerson Lucas Meeks Ros-Lehtinen Walberg Baca Honda Poe (TX) Scott (VA) Farenthold Luetkemeyer Mica Roskam Walden Baldwin Hoyer Polis Scott, Austin Fattah Lummis Michaud Ross (AR) Walsh (IL) Becerra Hultgren Price (NC) Sensenbrenner Fincher Lynch Miller (FL) Ross (FL) Walz (MN) Benishek Jackson (IL) Rahall Sewell Fitzpatrick Mack Miller (MI) Rothman (NJ) Wasserman Bilbray Jackson Lee Sherman Reyes Flake Maloney Miller (NC) Roybal-Allard Schultz Bishop (NY) (TX) Ribble Shimkus Bishop (UT) Johnson (IL) Fleischmann Marchant Miller, Gary Royce Waters Richardson Shuler Brown (FL) Johnson, E. B. Fleming Marino Miller, George Runyan Watt Rohrabacher Shuster Capuano Jones Flores Markey Moore Ruppersberger Waxman Rooney Smith (NE) Moran Rush Webster Carson (IN) Kaptur Forbes Matheson Roybal-Allard Smith (NJ) Murphy (CT) Ryan (OH) Welch Chu Kingston Fortenberry McCarthy (CA) Rush Smith (TX) Murphy (PA) Ryan (WI) West Clarke (NY) Kissell Foxx McCarthy (NY) ´ Smith (WA) ´ Clyburn Kucinich Sanchez, Linda Franks (AZ) McCaul Nadler Sanchez, Linda Westmoreland Southerland Cohen Larson (CT) T. Frelinghuysen McClintock Napolitano T. Whitfield Stearns Crowley Latham Schakowsky Fudge McCollum Neal Sarbanes Wilson (FL) Stivers Cuellar Lee (CA) Schiff Gallegly McDermott Noem Scalise Wilson (SC) Stutzman Nugent Schakowsky Wittman Cummings Lofgren, Zoe Schrader Gardner McHenry Sullivan Nunes Schiff Wolf Davis (IL) Luja´ n Schwartz Garrett McIntyre Sutton Nunnelee Schilling Womack Denham Lungren, Daniel Scott, David Gerlach McKeon Terry Olson Schmidt Woodall Dreier E. Serrano Gibbs McKinley Thompson (PA) Olver Schock Woolsey Edwards Manzullo Sessions Gohmert McMorris Thornberry Owens Schrader Yarmuth Ellison Matsui Simpson Goodlatte Rodgers Tiberi Palazzo Schwartz Yoder Engel McCotter Sires Gowdy McNerney Tipton Pallone Schweikert Young (AK) Eshoo McGovern Granger Meehan Stark Tonko Pastor (AZ) Scott (VA) Young (FL) Farr Meeks Thompson (CA) Graves (GA) Mica Frank (MA) Tsongas Paulsen Scott, David Young (IN) Michaud Thompson (MS) Graves (MO) Miller (FL) Garamendi Miller, George Griffin (AR) Miller (MI) Turner (NY) Tierney NOES—27 Gibson Moore Griffith (VA) Miller (NC) Turner (OH) Towns Gingrey (GA) Moran Grimm Miller, Gary Upton Amash Hastings (WA) Myrick Vela´ zquez Chaffetz Hensarling Neugebauer Gonzalez Mulvaney Guinta Murphy (CT) Van Hollen Visclosky Crenshaw Huelskamp Paul Green, Al Napolitano Guthrie Murphy (PA) Walberg Walz (MN) Duncan (SC) Jenkins Pompeo Green, Gene Neal Hall Myrick Walden Waters Flake Kingston Rokita Grijalva Owens Hanabusa Nadler Walsh (IL) Flores Labrador Scott (SC) Gutierrez Pallone Watt Hanna Neugebauer Wasserman Franks (AZ) Lummis Scott, Austin Hahn Pastor (AZ) Welch Harper Noem Schultz Garrett McClintock Sessions Harris Paul Woodall Hartzler Nugent Waxman Graves (GA) Mulvaney Smith (NE) Heck Pelosi Woolsey Hastings (FL) Nunes Webster Heinrich Perlmutter Young (AK) Hastings (WA) Nunnelee West NOT VOTING—10 Hinchey Peterson Young (IN) Hayworth Olson Westmoreland Hensarling Olver Whitfield Amodei Filner Slaughter NOES—303 Cardoza Gosar Speier Herger Palazzo Wilson (FL) Clay Pascrell Ackerman Bilirakis Burgess Herrera Beutler Paulsen Wilson (SC) Costello Sanchez, Loretta Adams Bishop (GA) Burton (IN) Higgins Pearce Wittman Aderholt Black Butterfield Himes Pence Wolf b 1010 Akin Blackburn Calvert Hirono Peters Womack Ms. JENKINS changed her vote from Alexander Blumenauer Camp Hochul Petri Yarmuth Andrews Bonamici Campbell Holden Platts Yoder ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Austria Bonner Canseco Huelskamp Pompeo Young (FL) Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mrs. Bachmann Bono Mack Cantor ELLMERS, and Messrs. Bachus Boren Capito NOT VOTING—10 Barletta Boswell Capps FLEISCHMANN and ROSKAM changed Amodei Filner Slaughter Barrow Boustany Carnahan Cardoza Gosar their vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Bartlett Brady (PA) Carney Speier Clay Pascrell So the amendment was agreed to. Barton (TX) Brady (TX) Carter Costello Sanchez, Loretta The result of the vote was announced Bass (CA) Braley (IA) Cassidy as above recorded. Bass (NH) Brooks Castor (FL) Berg Broun (GA) Chabot ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Stated for: Berkley Buchanan Chaffetz Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 276, I was Berman Bucshon Chandler The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Biggert Buerkle Cicilline There is 1 minute remaining.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:26 Apr 20, 2018 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR12\H18MY2.000 H18MY2 jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD 7406 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 158, Pt. 5 May 18, 2012 b 1013 Wasserman Waxman Woolsey NOT VOTING—10 Schultz Welch Yarmuth Amodei Filner Slaughter So the amendment was rejected. Waters Wilson (FL) Cardoza Gosar Speier The result of the vote was announced Clay Pascrell as above recorded. NOES—261 Costello Sanchez, Loretta Adams Garrett Nugent Stated against: ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Aderholt Gerlach Nunes Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 277, I was The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Akin Gibbs Nunnelee Alexander Gingrey (GA) Olson There is 1 minute remaining. ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Altmire Gohmert Owens I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Austria Goodlatte Palazzo b 1017 AMENDMENT NO. 30 OFFERED BY MR. JOHNSON Bachmann Gowdy Paulsen Bachus Granger So the amendment was rejected. OF GEORGIA Pearce Barletta Graves (GA) Pence The result of the vote was announced The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Barrow Graves (MO) Perlmutter as above recorded. business is the demand for a recorded Bartlett Green, Al Peterson Stated for: vote on the amendment offered by the Barton (TX) Green, Gene Petri Bass (NH) Griffin (AR) Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 278, I was gentleman from Georgia (Mr. JOHNSON) Pitts Benishek Griffith (VA) Platts away from the Capitol due to prior commit- on which further proceedings were Berg Grimm Poe (TX) ments to my constituents. Had I been present, postponed and on which the noes pre- Berkley Guinta Pompeo I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ vailed by voice vote. Biggert Guthrie Posey The Clerk will redesignate the Bilbray Hall Price (GA) AMENDMENT NO. 31 OFFERED BY MR. JOHNSON Bilirakis Hanna OF GEORGIA amendment. Quayle Bishop (GA) Harper Reed The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished The Clerk redesignated the amend- Bishop (UT) Harris Rehberg business is the demand for a recorded ment. Black Hartzler Reichert Blackburn Hastings (WA) vote on the amendment offered by the RECORDED VOTE Renacci Bonner Hayworth Ribble gentleman from Georgia (Mr. JOHNSON) The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Bono Mack Heck Richardson on which further proceedings were has been demanded. Boren Hensarling Rivera Boustany Herger postponed and on which the noes pre- A recorded vote was ordered. Roby vailed by voice vote. Brady (TX) Herrera Beutler Roe (TN) The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Brooks Huelskamp The Clerk will redesignate the minute vote. Rogers (AL) Broun (GA) Huizenga (MI) Rogers (KY) amendment. Buchanan Hultgren The vote was taken by electronic de- Rogers (MI) The Clerk redesignated the amend- Bucshon Hunter vice, and there were—ayes 160, noes 261, Rohrabacher Buerkle Hurt ment. not voting 10, as follows: Rokita Burgess Issa Rooney RECORDED VOTE [Roll No. 278] Burton (IN) Jenkins Ros-Lehtinen The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Calvert Johnson (IL) AYES—160 Roskam Camp Johnson (OH) has been demanded. Ross (AR) Ackerman Grijalva Moran Campbell Johnson, Sam A recorded vote was ordered. Ross (FL) Amash Gutierrez Murphy (CT) Canseco Jordan Andrews Hahn Royce The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Nadler Cantor Kaptur Baca Hanabusa Runyan minute vote. Napolitano Capito Keating Baldwin Hastings (FL) Ryan (WI) Neal Capps Kelly The vote was taken by electronic de- Bass (CA) Heinrich Scalise Olver Carter King (IA) vice, and there were—ayes 175, noes 245, Becerra Higgins Pallone Schilling Cassidy King (NY) not voting 11, as follows: Berman Himes Pastor (AZ) Schmidt Chabot Kingston Bishop (NY) Hinchey Paul Schock [Roll No. 279] Chaffetz Kinzinger (IL) Blumenauer Hinojosa Pelosi Schweikert Chandler Kline AYES—175 Bonamici Hirono Peters Scott (SC) Coble Labrador Boswell Hochul Pingree (ME) Scott, Austin Ackerman Davis (IL) Jackson Lee Brady (PA) Holden Coffman (CO) Lamborn Altmire DeFazio Polis Sensenbrenner (TX) Braley (IA) Holt Cole Lance Andrews DeGette Johnson (GA) Price (NC) Sessions Brown (FL) Honda Conaway Landry Baca DeLauro Johnson, E. B. Quigley Shimkus Butterfield Hoyer Connolly (VA) Lankford Baldwin Deutch Jones Rahall Shuler Capuano Israel Costa Latham Bass (CA) Dicks Kaptur Rangel Shuster Carnahan Jackson (IL) Cravaack LaTourette Becerra Dingell Keating Reyes Simpson Carney Jackson Lee Crawford Latta Berkley Doggett Kildee Richmond Smith (NE) Carson (IN) (TX) Crenshaw Lewis (CA) Berman Donnelly (IN) Kind Rigell Smith (NJ) Castor (FL) Johnson (GA) Cuellar Lipinski Bishop (GA) Doyle Kissell Rothman (NJ) Smith (TX) Chu Johnson, E. B. Culberson LoBiondo Bishop (NY) Edwards Kucinich Roybal-Allard Southerland Cicilline Jones Davis (KY) Long Blumenauer Ellison Langevin Ruppersberger Stearns Clarke (MI) Kildee Denham Lucas Bonamici Engel Larsen (WA) Rush Stivers Clarke (NY) Kind Dent Luetkemeyer Boswell Eshoo Larson (CT) Cleaver Kissell Ryan (OH) Stutzman Brady (PA) Farr Lee (CA) ´ DesJarlais Lummis Clyburn Kucinich Sanchez, Linda Sullivan Braley (IA) Fattah Levin T. Diaz-Balart Lungren, Daniel Cohen Langevin Dicks E. Terry Brown (FL) Frank (MA) Lewis (GA) Conyers Larsen (WA) Sarbanes Thompson (PA) Butterfield Fudge Loebsack Schakowsky Dold Mack Cooper Larson (CT) Thornberry Capps Garamendi Lofgren, Zoe Schiff Donnelly (IN) Manzullo Courtney Lee (CA) Tiberi Capuano Gingrey (GA) Lowey Schrader Dreier Marchant Critz Levin Tipton Carnahan Gonzalez Luja´ n Schwartz Duffy Marino Crowley Lewis (GA) Turner (NY) Carney Green, Al Lynch Scott (VA) Duncan (SC) Matheson Cummings Loebsack Turner (OH) Carson (IN) Green, Gene Maloney Scott, David Duncan (TN) McCarthy (CA) Davis (CA) Lofgren, Zoe Upton Castor (FL) Grijalva Markey Serrano Ellmers McCaul Davis (IL) Lowey Walberg Chandler Gutierrez Matheson ´ Sewell Emerson McClintock DeFazio Lujan Walden Chu Hahn Matsui DeGette Lynch Sherman Engel McCotter Cicilline Hanabusa McCarthy (NY) Walsh (IL) DeLauro Maloney Sires Farenthold McHenry Clarke (MI) Hastings (FL) McCollum Watt Deutch Markey Smith (WA) Fincher McKeon Clarke (NY) Heinrich McDermott Webster Dingell Matsui Stark Fitzpatrick McKinley Cleaver Higgins McGovern Doggett McCarthy (NY) Sutton Flake McMorris West Clyburn Himes McIntyre Doyle McCollum Thompson (CA) Fleischmann Rodgers Westmoreland Cohen Hinchey McNerney Edwards McDermott Thompson (MS) Fleming Meehan Whitfield Connolly (VA) Hinojosa Meeks Ellison McGovern Tierney Flores Mica Wilson (SC) Conyers Hirono Michaud Eshoo McIntyre Tonko Forbes Miller (FL) Wittman Cooper Hochul Miller (NC) Farr McNerney Towns Fortenberry Miller (MI) Wolf Courtney Holden Miller, George Fattah Meeks Tsongas Foxx Miller, Gary Womack Critz Holt Moore Fudge Michaud Van Hollen Frank (MA) Mulvaney Woodall Crowley Honda Moran Garamendi Miller (NC) Vela´ zquez Franks (AZ) Murphy (PA) Yoder Cuellar Hoyer Murphy (CT) Gibson Miller, George Visclosky Frelinghuysen Myrick Young (AK) Cummings Israel Nadler Gonzalez Moore Walz (MN) Gallegly Neugebauer Young (FL) Davis (CA) Jackson (IL) Napolitano Gardner Noem Young (IN)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:26 Apr 20, 2018 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR12\H18MY2.000 H18MY2 jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD May 18, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 158, Pt. 5 7407 Neal Ruppersberger Thompson (CA) Thompson (PA) Walsh (IL) Wolf Diaz-Balart Kinzinger (IL) Renacci Olver Rush Thompson (MS) Thornberry Walz (MN) Womack Dold Kissell Ribble Pallone Ryan (OH) Tierney Tiberi Watt Woodall Dreier Kline Rigell Pastor (AZ) Sa´ nchez, Linda Tonko Tipton Webster Yoder Duffy Labrador Rivera Paul T. Towns Turner (NY) West Young (AK) Duncan (SC) Lamborn Roby Pelosi Sarbanes Tsongas Turner (OH) Westmoreland Young (FL) Duncan (TN) Lance Roe (TN) Peters Schakowsky Van Hollen Upton Whitfield Young (IN) Ellmers Landry Rogers (AL) Pingree (ME) Schiff Vela´ zquez Walberg Wilson (SC) Emerson Lankford Rogers (KY) Walden Wittman Polis Schrader Visclosky Farenthold Latham Rogers (MI) Fincher LaTourette Rohrabacher Price (NC) Schwartz Wasserman NOT VOTING—11 Quigley Scott (VA) Schultz Fitzpatrick Latta Rokita Amodei Filner Sanchez, Loretta Flake Lewis (CA) Rooney Rahall Scott, David Waters Cardoza Gosar Slaughter Fleischmann LoBiondo Ros-Lehtinen Rangel Serrano Waxman Reyes Sewell Clay Johnson (IL) Speier Fleming Long Roskam Welch Richardson Sherman Costello Pascrell Flores Lucas Ross (FL) Wilson (FL) Richmond Sires Forbes Luetkemeyer Royce Woolsey ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Rigell Smith (WA) Fortenberry Lummis Runyan Rothman (NJ) Stark Yarmuth The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Foxx Lungren, Daniel Ryan (WI) Roybal-Allard Sutton There is 1 minute remaining. Franks (AZ) E. Scalise Frelinghuysen Mack Schilling NOES—245 Gallegly Manzullo Schmidt b 1020 Gardner Marchant Schock Adams Franks (AZ) McMorris So the amendment was rejected. Garrett Marino Schweikert Aderholt Frelinghuysen Rodgers Gerlach Matheson Scott (SC) Akin Gallegly Meehan The result of the vote was announced Gibbs McCarthy (CA) Scott, Austin Alexander Gardner Mica as above recorded. Gingrey (GA) McCaul Sensenbrenner Amash Garrett Miller (FL) Stated for: Gohmert McClintock Sessions Austria Gerlach Miller (MI) Goodlatte McCotter Shimkus Bachmann Gibbs Miller, Gary Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 279, I was Gowdy McHenry Shuler Bachus Gibson Mulvaney away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Granger McIntyre Shuster Barletta Gohmert Murphy (PA) ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Graves (GA) McKeon Simpson Barrow Goodlatte Myrick Graves (MO) McKinley Smith (NE) Bartlett Gowdy Neugebauer I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Griffin (AR) McMorris Smith (NJ) Barton (TX) Granger Noem PERSONAL EXPLANATION Griffith (VA) Rodgers Smith (TX) Bass (NH) Graves (GA) Nugent Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Mr. Chair, on roll- Grimm Meehan Southerland Benishek Graves (MO) Nunes Guinta Mica Stearns Berg Griffin (AR) Nunnelee call No. 279, I was present for rollcalls 278 Guthrie Miller (FL) Stivers Biggert Griffith (VA) Olson and 280. I was talking to constituents from Hall Miller (MI) Stutzman Bilbray Grimm Owens Canby, Illinois, off the floor, and inadvertently Hanna Miller, Gary Sullivan Bilirakis Guinta Palazzo Harper Murphy (PA) Terry Bishop (UT) Guthrie Paulsen missed the vote. I support reduction in world- Harris Myrick Thompson (PA) Black Hall Pearce wide nuclear armaments, but felt this amend- Hartzler Neugebauer Thornberry Blackburn Hanna Pence ment was excessively micromanagerial. Hastings (WA) Noem Tiberi Bonner Harper Perlmutter Had I been present, I would have voted Hayworth Nugent Tipton Bono Mack Harris Peterson Heck Nunes Turner (NY) Boren Hartzler Petri ‘‘present.’’ Hensarling Nunnelee Turner (OH) Boustany Hastings (WA) Pitts AMENDMENT NO. 32 OFFERED BY MR. PRICE OF Herger Olson Upton Brady (TX) Hayworth Platts GEORGIA Herrera Beutler Palazzo Walberg Brooks Heck Poe (TX) Huelskamp Paulsen Walden Broun (GA) Hensarling Pompeo The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Huizenga (MI) Pearce Walsh (IL) Buchanan Herger Posey business is the demand for a recorded Hultgren Pence Webster Bucshon Herrera Beutler Price (GA) vote on the amendment offered by the Hunter Peterson West Buerkle Huelskamp Quayle Hurt Petri Westmoreland gentleman from Georgia (Mr. PRICE) on Burgess Huizenga (MI) Reed Jenkins Pitts Whitfield Burton (IN) Hultgren Rehberg which further proceedings were post- Johnson (IL) Platts Wilson (SC) Calvert Hunter Reichert poned and on which the ayes prevailed Johnson (OH) Poe (TX) Wittman Camp Hurt Renacci by voice vote. Johnson, Sam Pompeo Wolf Campbell Issa Ribble Jones Posey Womack Canseco Jenkins Rivera The Clerk will redesignate the Jordan Price (GA) Woodall Cantor Johnson (OH) Roby amendment. Kelly Quayle Yoder Capito Johnson, Sam Roe (TN) King (IA) Reed Young (AK) Carter Jordan Rogers (AL) The Clerk redesignated the amend- ment. King (NY) Rehberg Young (FL) Cassidy Kelly Rogers (KY) Kingston Reichert Young (IN) Chabot King (IA) Rogers (MI) RECORDED VOTE Chaffetz King (NY) Rohrabacher NOES—179 Coble Kingston Rokita The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Coffman (CO) Kinzinger (IL) Rooney has been demanded. Ackerman Clarke (MI) Fudge Cole Kline Ros-Lehtinen A recorded vote was ordered. Altmire Clarke (NY) Garamendi Conaway Labrador Roskam Amash Cleaver Gibson Costa Lamborn Ross (AR) The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Andrews Clyburn Gonzalez Cravaack Lance Ross (FL) minute vote. Baca Cohen Green, Al Crawford Landry Royce The vote was taken by electronic de- Baldwin Connolly (VA) Green, Gene Crenshaw Lankford Runyan vice, and there were—ayes 241, noes 179, Bass (CA) Conyers Grijalva Culberson Latham Ryan (WI) Becerra Cooper Gutierrez Davis (KY) LaTourette Scalise not voting 11, as follows: Berkley Courtney Hahn Denham Latta Schilling [Roll No. 280] Berman Critz Hanabusa Dent Lewis (CA) Schmidt Bishop (GA) Crowley Hastings (FL) DesJarlais Lipinski Schock AYES—241 Bishop (NY) Cummings Heinrich Diaz-Balart LoBiondo Schweikert Adams Black Carter Blumenauer Davis (CA) Higgins Dold Long Scott (SC) Aderholt Blackburn Cassidy Bonamici Davis (IL) Himes Dreier Lucas Scott, Austin Akin Bonner Chabot Boren DeFazio Hinchey Duffy Luetkemeyer Sensenbrenner Alexander Bono Mack Chaffetz Boswell DeGette Hinojosa Duncan (SC) Lummis Sessions Austria Boustany Coble Brady (PA) DeLauro Hirono Duncan (TN) Lungren, Daniel Shimkus Bachmann Brady (TX) Coffman (CO) Braley (IA) Deutch Hochul Ellmers E. Shuler Bachus Brooks Cole Brown (FL) Dicks Holden Emerson Mack Shuster Barletta Broun (GA) Conaway Butterfield Dingell Holt Farenthold Manzullo Simpson Barrow Buchanan Costa Campbell Doggett Honda Fincher Marchant Smith (NE) Bartlett Bucshon Cravaack Capps Donnelly (IN) Hoyer Fitzpatrick Marino Smith (NJ) Barton (TX) Buerkle Crawford Capuano Doyle Israel Flake McCarthy (CA) Smith (TX) Bass (NH) Burgess Crenshaw Carnahan Edwards Jackson (IL) Fleischmann McCaul Southerland Benishek Burton (IN) Cuellar Carney Ellison Jackson Lee Fleming McClintock Stearns Berg Calvert Culberson Carson (IN) Engel (TX) Flores McCotter Stivers Biggert Camp Davis (KY) Castor (FL) Eshoo Johnson (GA) Forbes McHenry Stutzman Bilbray Canseco Denham Chandler Farr Johnson, E. B. Fortenberry McKeon Sullivan Bilirakis Cantor Dent Chu Fattah Kaptur Foxx McKinley Terry Bishop (UT) Capito DesJarlais Cicilline Frank (MA) Keating

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Kucinich Neal Scott (VA) Capito Hurt Reed Holt McNerney Sarbanes Langevin Olver Scott, David Carter Issa Rehberg Honda Meeks Schakowsky Larsen (WA) Owens Serrano Cassidy Jenkins Reichert Hoyer Michaud Schiff Larson (CT) Pallone Sewell Chabot Johnson (OH) Renacci Israel Miller (NC) Schrader Lee (CA) Pastor (AZ) Sherman Chaffetz Johnson, Sam Ribble Jackson (IL) Miller, George Schwartz Levin Paul Sires Coble Jordan Rigell Jackson Lee Moore Scott (SC) Lewis (GA) Pelosi Smith (WA) Coffman (CO) Kelly Rivera (TX) Moran Scott (VA) Lipinski Perlmutter Stark Cole King (IA) Roby Johnson (GA) Mulvaney Scott, David Loebsack Peters Sutton Conaway King (NY) Roe (TN) Johnson (IL) Murphy (CT) Serrano Lofgren, Zoe Pingree (ME) Johnson, E. B. Nadler Sewell Thompson (CA) Cravaack Kingston Rogers (AL) Lowey Polis Jones Napolitano Sherman Thompson (MS) Crawford Kinzinger (IL) Rogers (KY) Luja´ n Price (NC) Kaptur Neal Shuler Tierney Crenshaw Kline Rogers (MI) Lynch Quigley Culberson Lamborn Rohrabacher Keating Olver Simpson Maloney Rahall Tonko Kildee Owens Sires Towns Davis (KY) Lance Rokita Markey Rangel Denham Landry Rooney Kind Pallone Smith (WA) Tsongas Matsui Reyes DesJarlais Lankford Ros-Lehtinen Kissell Pastor (AZ) Stark Van Hollen McCarthy (NY) Richardson Diaz-Balart Latham Roskam Kucinich Paul Sutton Vela´ zquez McCollum Richmond Dold Latta Ross (FL) Labrador Pelosi Thompson (CA) Visclosky McDermott Ross (AR) Dreier Lewis (CA) Royce Langevin Perlmutter Thompson (MS) Walz (MN) McGovern Rothman (NJ) Duffy LoBiondo Runyan Larsen (WA) Peters Tierney Wasserman McNerney Roybal-Allard Duncan (SC) Long Ryan (WI) Larson (CT) Peterson Tonko Schultz Meeks Ruppersberger Ellmers Lucas Scalise LaTourette Pingree (ME) Towns Waters Michaud Rush Emerson Luetkemeyer Schilling Lee (CA) Poe (TX) Tsongas Watt Miller (NC) Ryan (OH) Farenthold Lummis Schmidt Levin Polis Van Hollen ´ Waxman ´ Miller, George Sanchez, Linda Fincher Lungren, Daniel Schock Lewis (GA) Price (NC) Velazquez Moore T. Welch Flake E. Schweikert Lipinski Quigley Visclosky Moran Sarbanes Wilson (FL) Fleischmann Mack Scott, Austin Loebsack Rahall Walz (MN) Mulvaney Schakowsky Woolsey Fleming Manzullo Sensenbrenner Lofgren, Zoe Rangel Wasserman Murphy (CT) Schiff Yarmuth Flores Marchant Sessions Lowey Reyes Schultz Luja´ n Richardson Waters NOT VOTING—11 Forbes Marino Shimkus Fortenberry McCarthy (CA) Shuster Lynch Richmond Watt Amodei Filner Sanchez, Loretta Foxx McCaul Smith (NE) Maloney Ross (AR) Waxman Cardoza Gosar Slaughter Franks (AZ) McClintock Smith (NJ) Markey Rothman (NJ) Welch Clay Issa Speier Frelinghuysen McCotter Smith (TX) Matheson Roybal-Allard Wilson (FL) Costello Pascrell Gallegly McHenry Southerland Matsui Ruppersberger Wolf Garamendi McIntyre Stearns McCarthy (NY) Rush Woolsey ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Gardner McKeon Stivers McCollum Ryan (OH) Yarmuth The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Gerlach McKinley Stutzman NOT VOTING—10 There is 1 minute remaining. Gibbs McMorris Sullivan Gingrey (GA) Rodgers Terry Amodei Filner Slaughter Gohmert Meehan Thompson (PA) Cardoza Gosar Speier b 1024 Goodlatte Mica Thornberry Clay Pascrell Gowdy Miller (FL) Tiberi Costello Sanchez, Loretta So the amendment was agreed to. Granger Miller (MI) Tipton The result of the vote was announced Graves (MO) Miller, Gary Turner (NY) b 1027 as above recorded. Griffin (AR) Murphy (PA) Turner (OH) Griffith (VA) Myrick Upton So the amendment was agreed to. Stated against: Grimm Neugebauer Walberg The result of the vote was announced Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 280, I was Guinta Noem Walden as above recorded. away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Guthrie Nugent Walsh (IL) Stated against: Hall Nunes Webster ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Hanna Nunnelee West Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 281, I was I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Harper Olson Westmoreland away from the Capitol due to prior commit- AMENDMENT NO. 38 OFFERED BY MR. RIGELL Harris Palazzo Whitfield ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Hartzler Paulsen Wilson (SC) The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Hastings (WA) Pearce Wittman I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ business is the demand for a recorded Hayworth Pence Womack AMENDMENT NO. 42 OFFERED BY MS. LEE OF vote on the amendment offered by the Heck Petri Woodall CALIFORNIA Hensarling Pitts Yoder gentleman from Virginia (Mr. RIGELL) Herger Platts Young (AK) The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished on which further proceedings were Huelskamp Pompeo Young (FL) business is the demand for a recorded postponed and on which the ayes pre- Huizenga (MI) Posey Young (IN) vote on the amendment offered by the vailed by voice vote. gentlewoman from California (Ms. LEE) NOES—201 The Clerk will redesignate the on which further proceedings were amendment. Ackerman Castor (FL) Doyle postponed and on which the noes pre- Altmire Chandler Duncan (TN) The Clerk redesignated the amend- Amash Chu Edwards vailed by voice vote. ment. Andrews Cicilline Ellison The Clerk will redesignate the RECORDED VOTE Baca Clarke (MI) Engel amendment. Baldwin Clarke (NY) Eshoo The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Barrow Cleaver Farr The Clerk redesignated the amend- has been demanded. Bartlett Clyburn Fattah ment. A recorded vote was ordered. Barton (TX) Cohen Fitzpatrick RECORDED VOTE Bass (CA) Connolly (VA) Frank (MA) The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Becerra Conyers Fudge The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote minute vote. Berkley Cooper Garrett has been demanded. The vote was taken by electronic de- Berman Costa Gibson A recorded vote was ordered. vice, and there were—ayes 220, noes 201, Bishop (GA) Courtney Gonzalez Bishop (NY) Critz Graves (GA) The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- not voting 10, as follows: Blumenauer Crowley Green, Al minute vote. [Roll No. 281] Bonamici Cuellar Green, Gene The vote was taken by electronic de- Boren Cummings Grijalva vice, and there were—ayes 170, noes 252, AYES—220 Boswell Davis (CA) Gutierrez Adams Berg Brady (TX) Brady (PA) Davis (IL) Hahn not voting 9, as follows: Aderholt Biggert Brooks Braley (IA) DeFazio Hanabusa [Roll No. 282] Akin Bilbray Broun (GA) Brown (FL) DeGette Hastings (FL) Alexander Bilirakis Buchanan Butterfield DeLauro Heinrich AYES—170 Austria Bishop (UT) Bucshon Campbell Dent Herrera Beutler Ackerman Becerra Brady (PA) Bachmann Black Buerkle Capps Deutch Higgins Amash Bishop (GA) Braley (IA) Bachus Blackburn Burgess Capuano Dicks Himes Andrews Bishop (NY) Brown (FL) Barletta Bonner Burton (IN) Carnahan Dingell Hinchey Baca Blumenauer Butterfield Bass (NH) Bono Mack Calvert Carney Doggett Hinojosa Baldwin Bonamici Campbell Benishek Boustany Camp Carson (IN) Donnelly (IN) Hirono Bass (CA) Boswell Capps

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:26 Apr 20, 2018 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR12\H18MY2.000 H18MY2 jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD May 18, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 158, Pt. 5 7409 Capuano Hoyer Polis Jordan Miller (MI) Scalise [Roll No. 283] Carnahan Israel Price (NC) Kaptur Miller, Gary Schilling Carney Jackson (IL) Quigley Kelly Murphy (PA) Schmidt AYES—229 King (IA) Carson (IN) Jackson Lee Rahall Myrick Schock Adams Gohmert Nunes King (NY) Castor (FL) (TX) Rangel Neugebauer Schweikert Aderholt Goodlatte Nunnelee Kingston Chu Johnson (GA) Ribble Noem Scott (SC) Akin Gowdy Olson Kinzinger (IL) Cicilline Johnson (IL) Richardson Nugent Scott (VA) Alexander Graves (GA) Palazzo Kissell Clarke (MI) Johnson, E. B. Richmond Nunes Scott, Austin Amash Graves (MO) Paul Kline Clarke (NY) Jones Rohrabacher Nunnelee Sensenbrenner Austria Green, Gene Paulsen Lamborn Clay Keating Rothman (NJ) Olson Sessions Bachmann Griffin (AR) Pearce Lance Cleaver Kildee Roybal-Allard Owens Shimkus Bachus Griffith (VA) Pence Landry Clyburn Kind Royce Palazzo Shuler Bartlett Grimm Petri Lankford Cohen Kucinich Rush Paulsen Shuster Barton (TX) Guinta Pitts Larson (CT) Conyers Labrador Ryan (OH) Pearce Simpson Bass (NH) Guthrie Platts Latham Crowley Langevin Sa´ nchez, Linda Pence Smith (NE) Benishek Hall Poe (TX) LaTourette Petri Cummings Larsen (WA) T. Smith (NJ) Berg Hanna Pompeo Latta Pitts Davis (CA) Lee (CA) Sarbanes Smith (TX) Biggert Harris Posey Lewis (CA) Platts Davis (IL) Levin Schakowsky Southerland Bilbray Hartzler Price (GA) Lipinski Poe (TX) DeFazio Lewis (GA) Schiff Stivers Bilirakis Hastings (WA) Quayle LoBiondo Pompeo DeGette Lofgren, Zoe Schrader Sullivan Bishop (UT) Heck Reed Loebsack Posey DeLauro Lowey Schwartz Black Hensarling Rehberg Long Price (GA) Terry Deutch Luja´ n Scott, David Blackburn Herger Reichert Lucas Thompson (PA) Dicks Lynch Quayle Bonner Herrera Beutler Ribble Serrano Luetkemeyer Thornberry Dingell Maloney Reed Bono Mack Huelskamp Rigell Sewell Lummis Tiberi Doggett Markey Rehberg Boustany Huizenga (MI) Rivera Sherman Lungren, Daniel Tipton Doyle Matsui Reichert Brady (TX) Hultgren Roby Sires E. Turner (NY) Duncan (TN) McCarthy (NY) Renacci Brooks Hunter Roe (TN) Smith (WA) Mack Turner (OH) Edwards McClintock Reyes Broun (GA) Hurt Rogers (AL) Stark Manzullo Upton Ellison McCollum Rigell Buchanan Issa Rogers (KY) Stearns Marchant Walberg Engel McDermott Rivera Bucshon Jenkins Rogers (MI) Stutzman Marino Walden Eshoo McGovern Roby Buerkle Johnson (OH) Rohrabacher Sutton Matheson Webster Farr McNerney Roe (TN) Burgess Johnson, Sam Rokita Thompson (CA) McCarthy (CA) West Fattah Meeks Rogers (AL) Burton (IN) Jones Rooney Thompson (MS) McCaul Westmoreland Frank (MA) Michaud Rogers (KY) Calvert Jordan Ros-Lehtinen Tierney McCotter Whitfield Fudge Miller (NC) Rogers (MI) Camp Kelly Roskam Tonko McHenry Wilson (SC) Garamendi Miller, George Rokita Campbell King (IA) Ross (FL) Towns McIntyre Wittman Gibson Moore Rooney Canseco King (NY) Royce Tsongas McKeon Wolf Gonzalez Moran Ros-Lehtinen Cantor Kingston Runyan McKinley Womack Green, Al Mulvaney Van Hollen Roskam Capito Kinzinger (IL) Ryan (WI) ´ McMorris Woodall Green, Gene Murphy (CT) Velazquez Ross (AR) Carter Kline Scalise Rodgers Yoder Grijalva Nadler Visclosky Ross (FL) Cassidy Labrador Schilling Meehan Young (AK) Gutierrez Napolitano Walsh (IL) Runyan Chabot Lamborn Schmidt Mica Young (FL) Hahn Neal Walz (MN) Ruppersberger Chaffetz Lance Schweikert Miller (FL) Young (IN) Hastings (FL) Olver Wasserman Ryan (WI) Coble Landry Scott (SC) Higgins Pallone Schultz NOT VOTING—9 Coffman (CO) Lankford Scott, Austin Himes Pastor (AZ) Waters Cole Latham Sensenbrenner Hinchey Paul Watt Amodei Filner Sanchez, Loretta Conaway LaTourette Sessions Hinojosa Pelosi Waxman Cardoza Gosar Slaughter Cravaack Latta Shimkus Hirono Perlmutter Welch Costello Pascrell Speier Crawford Lewis (CA) Shuster Holden Peters Wilson (FL) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Crenshaw LoBiondo Simpson Holt Peterson Woolsey Culberson Long Smith (NE) Honda Pingree (ME) Yarmuth The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Davis (KY) Lucas Smith (NJ) There is 1 minute remaining. Denham Luetkemeyer Smith (TX) NOES—252 Dent Lummis Southerland b 1031 DesJarlais Lungren, Daniel Stearns Adams Cassidy Frelinghuysen Diaz-Balart E. Stutzman Aderholt Chabot Gallegly Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut Dreier Mack Sullivan Akin Chaffetz Gardner changed his vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Duffy Manzullo Terry Alexander Chandler Garrett So the amendment was rejected. Duncan (SC) Marchant Thompson (PA) Altmire Coble Gerlach The result of the vote was announced Duncan (TN) Marino Thornberry Austria Coffman (CO) Gibbs Ellmers McCarthy (CA) Tiberi Bachmann Cole Gingrey (GA) as above recorded. Emerson McCaul Tipton Bachus Conaway Gohmert Stated for: Farenthold McClintock Turner (NY) Barletta Connolly (VA) Goodlatte Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 282, I was Fincher McCotter Turner (OH) Barrow Cooper Gowdy away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Fitzpatrick McHenry Upton Bartlett Costa Granger Flake McKeon Walberg Barton (TX) Courtney Graves (GA) ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Fleischmann McKinley Walden Bass (NH) Cravaack Graves (MO) I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Fleming McMorris Walsh (IL) Benishek Crawford Griffin (AR) AMENDMENT NO. 47 OFFERED BY MR. DUNCAN OF Flores Rodgers Webster Berg Crenshaw Griffith (VA) SOUTH CAROLINA Forbes Meehan West Berkley Critz Grimm Fortenberry Mica Westmoreland Berman Cuellar Guinta The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Foxx Miller (FL) Whitfield Biggert Culberson Guthrie business is the demand for a recorded Franks (AZ) Miller (MI) Wilson (SC) Bilbray Davis (KY) Hall vote on the amendment offered by the Frelinghuysen Miller, Gary Wittman Bilirakis Denham Hanabusa Gallegly Mulvaney Wolf Bishop (UT) Dent Hanna gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Gardner Murphy (PA) Womack Black DesJarlais Harper DUNCAN) on which further proceedings Garrett Myrick Woodall Blackburn Diaz-Balart Harris were postponed and on which the ayes Gerlach Neugebauer Yoder Bonner Dold Hartzler prevailed by voice vote. Gibbs Noem Young (FL) Bono Mack Donnelly (IN) Hastings (WA) Gingrey (GA) Nugent Young (IN) Boren Dreier Hayworth The Clerk will redesignate the Boustany Duffy Heck amendment. NOES—193 Brady (TX) Duncan (SC) Heinrich The Clerk redesignated the amend- Brooks Ellmers Hensarling ment. Ackerman Blumenauer Castor (FL) Broun (GA) Emerson Herger Altmire Bonamici Chandler Buchanan Farenthold Herrera Beutler RECORDED VOTE Andrews Boren Chu Bucshon Fincher Hochul The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Baca Boswell Cicilline Buerkle Fitzpatrick Huelskamp has been demanded. Baldwin Brady (PA) Clarke (MI) Burgess Flake Huizenga (MI) Barletta Braley (IA) Clarke (NY) Burton (IN) Fleischmann Hultgren A recorded vote was ordered. Barrow Brown (FL) Clay Calvert Fleming Hunter The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Bass (CA) Butterfield Cleaver Camp Flores Hurt minute vote. Becerra Capps Clyburn Canseco Forbes Issa The vote was taken by electronic de- Berkley Capuano Cohen Cantor Fortenberry Jenkins Berman Carnahan Connolly (VA) Capito Foxx Johnson (OH) vice, and there were—ayes 229, noes 193, Bishop (GA) Carney Conyers Carter Franks (AZ) Johnson, Sam not voting 9, as follows: Bishop (NY) Carson (IN) Cooper

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:26 Apr 20, 2018 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR12\H18MY2.000 H18MY2 jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD 7410 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 158, Pt. 5 May 18, 2012 Costa Johnson (GA) Rahall A recorded vote was ordered. Black Griffin (AR) Noem Courtney Johnson (IL) Rangel Blackburn Grimm Nugent Critz Johnson, E. B. Renacci The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Bonner Guinta Nunnelee Crowley Kaptur Reyes minute vote. Bono Mack Hall Olson Cuellar Keating Richardson The vote was taken by electronic de- Boren Hanna Palazzo Cummings Kildee Boswell Harper Paulsen Richmond vice, and there were—ayes 226, noes 196, Davis (CA) Kind Ross (AR) Boustany Hartzler Pearce Davis (IL) Kissell Rothman (NJ) not voting 9, as follows: Brady (TX) Hastings (WA) Pence DeFazio Kucinich Broun (GA) Hayworth Peterson Roybal-Allard [Roll No. 284] DeGette Langevin Ruppersberger Buchanan Heck Pitts DeLauro Larsen (WA) Bucshon Hensarling Rush AYES—226 Platts Deutch Larson (CT) Buerkle Herger Pompeo Ryan (OH) Dicks Lee (CA) Ackerman Griffith (VA) Pelosi Burgess Herrera Beutler Posey Sa´ nchez, Linda Dingell Levin Adams Grijalva Perlmutter Burton (IN) Hoyer Quayle T. Doggett Lewis (GA) Amash Guthrie Peters Calvert Hultgren Reed Sarbanes Dold Lipinski Andrews Gutierrez Petri Canseco Hunter Rehberg Donnelly (IN) Loebsack Schakowsky Baca Hahn Pingree (ME) Cantor Hurt Reichert Doyle Lofgren, Zoe Schiff Baldwin Hanabusa Poe (TX) Capito Issa Renacci Edwards Lowey Schock Barrow Harris Polis Carter Johnson (IL) Rivera Ellison Luja´ n Schrader Bartlett Hastings (FL) Price (GA) Cassidy Johnson (OH) Roby Engel Lynch Schwartz Bass (CA) Heinrich Price (NC) Chaffetz Johnson, Sam Roe (TN) Eshoo Maloney Scott (VA) Becerra Higgins Quigley Clay Kelly Rogers (AL) Farr Markey Scott, David Benishek Himes Rahall Cole King (IA) Rogers (KY) Fattah Matheson Serrano Berman Hinchey Rangel Conaway King (NY) Rooney Frank (MA) Matsui Sewell Bilbray Hinojosa Reyes Costa Kinzinger (IL) Ros-Lehtinen Fudge McCarthy (NY) Sherman Bishop (GA) Hirono Ribble Courtney Kline Roskam Garamendi McCollum Shuler Bishop (NY) Hochul Richardson Crawford Lamborn Ross (AR) Blumenauer Holden Gibson McDermott Sires Richmond Crenshaw Lance Runyan Bonamici Holt Gonzalez McGovern Smith (WA) Rigell Culberson Lankford Scalise Brady (PA) Honda Granger McIntyre Stark Rogers (MI) Davis (CA) Larsen (WA) Schilling Braley (IA) Huelskamp Green, Al McNerney Stivers Rohrabacher Davis (KY) Latham Schmidt Brooks Huizenga (MI) Grijalva Meeks Sutton Rokita Denham LaTourette Schock Gutierrez Michaud Brown (FL) Israel Dent Latta Schweikert Thompson (CA) Butterfield Jackson (IL) Ross (FL) Hahn Miller (NC) Thompson (MS) Rothman (NJ) DesJarlais Levin Scott (SC) Hanabusa Miller, George Camp Jackson Lee Diaz-Balart Lewis (CA) Shimkus Tierney Campbell (TX) Roybal-Allard Harper Moore Tonko Royce Dold LoBiondo Shuler Hastings (FL) Moran Capps Jenkins Dreier Long Shuster Towns Ruppersberger Hayworth Murphy (CT) Capuano Johnson (GA) Duffy Lucas Simpson Tsongas Rush Heinrich Nadler Carnahan Johnson, E. B. Ellmers Luetkemeyer Smith (NE) Van Hollen Ryan (OH) Higgins Napolitano Carney Jones Emerson Mack Smith (TX) ´ Ryan (WI) Himes Neal Velazquez Carson (IN) Jordan Engel Manzullo Stearns Sa´ nchez, Linda Hinchey Olver Visclosky Castor (FL) Kaptur Farenthold Marchant Sullivan T. Hinojosa Owens Walz (MN) Chabot Keating Fincher Marino Terry Sarbanes Hirono Pallone Wasserman Chandler Kildee Fitzpatrick McCarthy (CA) Thornberry Schakowsky Hochul Pastor (AZ) Schultz Chu Kind Flake McCaul Tipton Schiff Holden Pelosi Waters Cicilline Kingston Fleischmann McCotter Towns Holt Perlmutter Watt Clarke (MI) Kissell Schrader Fleming McHenry Turner (NY) Honda Peters Waxman Clarke (NY) Kucinich Schwartz Flores McIntyre Turner (OH) Hoyer Peterson Welch Cleaver Labrador Scott (VA) Forbes McKeon Walberg Israel Pingree (ME) Wilson (FL) Clyburn Landry Scott, Austin Fortenberry McKinley Wasserman Jackson (IL) Polis Woolsey Coble Langevin Scott, David Foxx McMorris Schultz Jackson Lee Price (NC) Yarmuth Coffman (CO) Larson (CT) Sensenbrenner Franks (AZ) Rodgers West (TX) Quigley Young (AK) Cohen Lee (CA) Serrano Frelinghuysen McNerney Westmoreland Connolly (VA) Lewis (GA) Sessions Gallegly Mica Whitfield NOT VOTING—9 Conyers Lipinski Sewell Gardner Miller (FL) Wilson (SC) Cooper Loebsack Amodei Filner Sanchez, Loretta Sherman Gerlach Miller (MI) Wittman Cravaack Lofgren, Zoe Cardoza Gosar Slaughter Sires Gibbs Miller (NC) Wolf Critz Lowey Costello Pascrell Speier Smith (NJ) Gingrey (GA) Miller, Gary Womack Crowley Luja´ n Smith (WA) Gowdy Murphy (PA) Young (AK) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Cuellar Lummis Southerland Granger Myrick Young (FL) The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Cummings Lungren, Daniel Stark Graves (MO) Neugebauer Young (IN) Davis (IL) E. Stivers There is 1 minute remaining. NOT VOTING—9 DeFazio Lynch Stutzman DeGette Maloney Sutton Amodei Filner Sanchez, Loretta b 1034 DeLauro Markey Thompson (CA) Cardoza Gosar Slaughter Deutch Matheson So the amendment was agreed to. Thompson (MS) Costello Pascrell Speier Dicks Matsui Thompson (PA) The result of the vote was announced Dingell McCarthy (NY) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Tiberi as above recorded. Doggett McClintock Tierney The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Stated against: Donnelly (IN) McCollum There is 1 minute remaining. Doyle McDermott Tonko Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 283, I was Tsongas Duncan (SC) McGovern b 1038 away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Duncan (TN) Meehan Upton ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Edwards Meeks Van Hollen Mr. CUMMINGS changed his vote Vela´ zquez I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Ellison Michaud from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Eshoo Miller, George Visclosky AMENDMENT NO. 48 OFFERED BY MR. COFFMAN Walden So the amendment was agreed to. Farr Moore The result of the vote was announced OF COLORADO Fattah Moran Walsh (IL) The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Frank (MA) Mulvaney Walz (MN) as above recorded. Waters Stated for: business is the demand for a recorded Fudge Murphy (CT) Garamendi Nadler Watt Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 284, I was vote on the amendment offered by the Garrett Napolitano Waxman away from the Capitol due to prior commit- gentleman from Colorado (Mr. COFF- Gibson Neal Webster Welch ments to my constituents. Had I been present, MAN) on which further proceedings Gohmert Nunes Gonzalez Olver Wilson (FL) I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ were postponed and on which the noes Goodlatte Owens Woodall AMENDMENT NO. 49 OFFERED BY MS. LEE OF prevailed by voice vote. Graves (GA) Pallone Woolsey CALIFORNIA The Clerk will redesignate the Green, Al Pastor (AZ) Yarmuth Green, Gene Paul Yoder The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished amendment. business is the demand for a recorded The Clerk redesignated the amend- NOES—196 vote on the amendment offered by the ment. Aderholt Bachmann Berg gentlewoman from California (Ms. LEE) RECORDED VOTE Akin Bachus Berkley on which further proceedings were Alexander Barletta Biggert The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Altmire Barton (TX) Bilirakis postponed and on which the noes pre- has been demanded. Austria Bass (NH) Bishop (UT) vailed by voice vote.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:26 Apr 20, 2018 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR12\H18MY2.000 H18MY2 jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD May 18, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 158, Pt. 5 7411 The Clerk will redesignate the Herrera Beutler McHenry Runyan ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Higgins McIntyre Ruppersberger amendment. Himes McKeon Ryan (WI) I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ The Clerk redesignated the amend- Hinojosa McKinley Sarbanes AMENDMENT NO. 54 OFFERED BY MR. FRANKS OF ment. Hirono McMorris Scalise ARIZONA Hochul Rodgers Schakowsky RECORDED VOTE Holden McNerney Schiff The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Hoyer Meehan Schilling business is the demand for a recorded has been demanded. Huelskamp Meeks Schmidt vote on the amendment offered by the Huizenga (MI) Mica Schock gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FRANKS) A recorded vote was ordered. Hultgren Michaud Schrader The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Hunter Miller (FL) Schwartz on which further proceedings were minute vote. Hurt Miller (MI) Schweikert postponed and on which the noes pre- Israel Miller, Gary Scott (SC) vailed by voice vote. The vote was taken by electronic de- Issa Mulvaney Scott, Austin vice, and there were—ayes 77, noes 344, Jackson Lee Murphy (CT) Scott, David The Clerk will redesignate the not voting 10, as follows: (TX) Murphy (PA) Sensenbrenner amendment. Jenkins Myrick Sessions The Clerk redesignated the amend- [Roll No. 285] Johnson (IL) Nadler Sewell ment. AYES—77 Johnson (OH) Neal Sherman Johnson, Sam Neugebauer Shimkus RECORDED VOTE Baldwin Fudge Napolitano Jordan Noem Shuler Bass (CA) Garamendi Olver Keating Nugent Shuster The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Becerra Grijalva Pastor (AZ) Kelly Nunes Simpson has been demanded. Bishop (GA) Gutierrez Pingree (ME) Kildee Nunnelee Sires A recorded vote was ordered. Blumenauer Hahn Polis Kind Olson Smith (NE) The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Capps Heinrich Price (NC) King (IA) Owens Smith (NJ) Capuano Hinchey Rahall King (NY) Palazzo Smith (TX) minute vote. Chu Holt Richardson Kingston Pallone Smith (WA) The vote was taken by electronic de- Clarke (NY) Honda Richmond Kinzinger (IL) Paul Southerland vice, and there were—ayes 241, noes 181, Clay Jackson (IL) Roybal-Allard Kissell Paulsen Stearns Cleaver Johnson (GA) Rush Kline Pearce Stivers not voting 9, as follows: Clyburn Johnson, E. B. Ryan (OH) Labrador Pelosi Stutzman [Roll No. 286] Cohen Jones Sa´ nchez, Linda Lamborn Pence Sullivan Conyers Kaptur T. Lance Perlmutter Sutton AYES—241 Cummings Kucinich Scott (VA) Landry Peters Terry Adams Duncan (TN) Landry Davis (IL) Lee (CA) Serrano Langevin Peterson Thompson (PA) Aderholt Ellmers Lankford DeFazio Lewis (GA) Stark Lankford Petri Thornberry Akin Emerson Latham DeGette Lofgren, Zoe Thompson (CA) Larsen (WA) Pitts Tiberi Alexander Farenthold LaTourette Doggett Luja´ n Thompson (MS) Larson (CT) Platts Tierney Amash Fincher Latta Doyle McCollum Tonko Latham Poe (TX) Tipton Austria Flake Lewis (CA) Duncan (TN) McDermott Towns LaTourette Pompeo Tsongas Bachmann Fleischmann LoBiondo Edwards McGovern Walz (MN) Latta Posey Turner (NY) Bachus Fleming Long Ellison Miller (NC) Waters Levin Price (GA) Turner (OH) Barletta Flores Lucas Eshoo Miller, George Watt Lewis (CA) Quayle Upton Barrow Forbes Luetkemeyer Farr Moore Welch Lipinski Quigley Van Hollen Bartlett Fortenberry Lummis Fattah Moran Woolsey LoBiondo Rangel Vela´ zquez Barton (TX) Foxx Mack Loebsack Reed Visclosky Bass (NH) Franks (AZ) Manzullo NOES—344 Long Rehberg Walberg Benishek Gallegly Marchant Ackerman Camp Engel Lowey Reichert Walden Berg Gardner Marino Adams Campbell Farenthold Lucas Renacci Walsh (IL) Biggert Garrett Matheson Aderholt Canseco Fincher Luetkemeyer Reyes Wasserman Bilbray Gerlach McCarthy (CA) Akin Cantor Fitzpatrick Lummis Ribble Schultz Bilirakis Gibbs McCaul Alexander Capito Flake Lungren, Daniel Rigell Waxman Bishop (GA) Gibson McClintock Altmire Carnahan Fleischmann E. Rivera Webster Bishop (UT) Gingrey (GA) McCotter Amash Carney Fleming Lynch Roby West Black Gohmert McHenry Andrews Carson (IN) Flores Mack Roe (TN) Westmoreland Blackburn Goodlatte McIntyre Austria Carter Forbes Maloney Rogers (AL) Whitfield Bonner Gowdy McKeon Baca Cassidy Fortenberry Manzullo Rogers (KY) Wilson (FL) Bono Mack Granger McKinley Bachmann Castor (FL) Foxx Marchant Rogers (MI) Wilson (SC) Boren Graves (GA) McMorris Bachus Chabot Frank (MA) Marino Rohrabacher Wittman Boustany Graves (MO) Rodgers Barletta Chaffetz Franks (AZ) Markey Rokita Wolf Brady (TX) Griffin (AR) Meehan Barrow Chandler Frelinghuysen Matheson Rooney Womack Brooks Griffith (VA) Mica Bartlett Cicilline Gallegly Matsui Ros-Lehtinen Woodall Broun (GA) Grimm Miller (FL) Barton (TX) Clarke (MI) Gardner McCarthy (CA) Roskam Yarmuth Buchanan Guinta Miller (MI) Bass (NH) Coble Garrett McCarthy (NY) Ross (AR) Yoder Bucshon Guthrie Miller, Gary Benishek Cole Gerlach McCaul Ross (FL) Young (AK) Buerkle Hall Mulvaney Berg Conaway Gibbs McClintock Rothman (NJ) Young (FL) Burgess Harper Murphy (PA) Berkley Connolly (VA) Gibson McCotter Royce Young (IN) Burton (IN) Harris Myrick Berman Cooper Gingrey (GA) Calvert Hartzler Neugebauer Biggert Costa Gohmert NOT VOTING—10 Camp Hastings (WA) Noem Bilbray Courtney Gonzalez Amodei Filner Slaughter Canseco Hayworth Nugent Bilirakis Cravaack Goodlatte Cardoza Gosar Speier Cantor Hensarling Nunes Bishop (NY) Crawford Gowdy Coffman (CO) Pascrell Capito Herger Nunnelee Bishop (UT) Crenshaw Granger Costello Sanchez, Loretta Carter Herrera Beutler Olson Black Critz Graves (GA) Cassidy Huelskamp Palazzo Blackburn Crowley Graves (MO) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Chabot Huizenga (MI) Paulsen Bonamici Cuellar Green, Al The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Chaffetz Hultgren Pearce Bonner Culberson Green, Gene Chandler Hunter Pence Bono Mack Davis (CA) Griffin (AR) There is 1 minute remaining. Coble Hurt Peters Boren Davis (KY) Griffith (VA) b 1043 Coffman (CO) Issa Peterson Boswell DeLauro Grimm Cole Jenkins Petri Boustany Denham Guinta Ms. SEWELL and Mr. RANGEL Conaway Johnson (IL) Pitts Brady (PA) Dent Guthrie changed their vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Cravaack Johnson (OH) Platts Brady (TX) DesJarlais Hall Crawford Johnson, Sam Poe (TX) Braley (IA) Deutch Hanabusa Ms. FUDGE and Messrs. RICHMOND, Crenshaw Jones Pompeo Brooks Diaz-Balart Hanna POLIS, and LUJA´ N changed their vote Cuellar Jordan Posey Broun (GA) Dicks Harper from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Culberson Kelly Price (GA) Brown (FL) Dingell Harris Davis (KY) King (IA) Quayle Buchanan Dold Hartzler So the amendment was rejected. Denham King (NY) Reed Bucshon Donnelly (IN) Hastings (FL) The result of the vote was announced DesJarlais Kingston Rehberg Buerkle Dreier Hastings (WA) as above recorded. Diaz-Balart Kinzinger (IL) Reichert Burgess Duffy Hayworth Stated for: Dold Kline Renacci Burton (IN) Duncan (SC) Heck Dreier Labrador Ribble Butterfield Ellmers Hensarling Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 285, I was Duffy Lamborn Richardson Calvert Emerson Herger away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Duncan (SC) Lance Rigell

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:26 Apr 20, 2018 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR12\H18MY2.000 H18MY2 jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD 7412 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 158, Pt. 5 May 18, 2012 Rivera Schweikert Tipton b 1047 Bachmann Gingrey (GA) Nugent Roby Scott (SC) Turner (NY) Bachus Gonzalez Nunes Roe (TN) Scott, Austin Turner (OH) So the amendment was agreed to. Barletta Goodlatte Nunnelee Rogers (AL) Sessions Upton The result of the vote was announced Barrow Gowdy Owens Rogers (KY) Shimkus Walberg as above recorded. Bartlett Granger Palazzo Rogers (MI) Shuler Walden Bass (NH) Graves (GA) Pastor (AZ) Rohrabacher Shuster Walsh (IL) Stated for: Benishek Green, Al Pence Rokita Simpson Webster Mr. HANNA. Mr. Chair, on rollcall Number Berg Green, Gene Peters Berman Griffin (AR) Peterson Rooney Smith (NE) West 286 on the Franks Amendment No. 54 to H.R. Biggert Griffith (VA) Petri Ros-Lehtinen Smith (NJ) Westmoreland 4310, the National Defense Authorization Act Bilbray Grimm Pitts Roskam Smith (TX) Whitfield Ross (AR) Southerland Bilirakis Guinta Platts Wilson (SC) for Fiscal Year 2013, I intended to vote ‘‘aye.’’ Ross (FL) Stearns Bishop (GA) Guthrie Poe (TX) Wittman Stated against: Royce Stivers Bishop (NY) Gutierrez Pompeo Wolf Runyan Stutzman Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 286, I was Black Hall Price (GA) Ryan (WI) Sullivan Womack away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Blackburn Hanabusa Price (NC) Scalise Terry Yoder ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Bonner Hanna Quayle Young (AK) Bono Mack Harper Reed Schilling Thompson (PA) I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Schmidt Thornberry Young (FL) Boren Harris Rehberg Schock Tiberi Young (IN) AMENDMENT NO. 55 OFFERED BY MR. PEARCE Boswell Hartzler Reichert The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Boustany Hastings (FL) Renacci NOES—181 Brady (PA) Hastings (WA) Reyes business is the demand for a recorded Brady (TX) Hayworth Ribble Ackerman Garamendi Murphy (CT) vote on the amendment offered by the Braley (IA) Heck Richardson Altmire Gonzalez Nadler gentleman from New Mexico (Mr. Brooks Hensarling Richmond Andrews Green, Al Napolitano Brown (FL) Herger Rigell Baca Green, Gene Neal PEARCE) on which further proceedings Bucshon Herrera Beutler Rivera Baldwin Grijalva Olver were postponed and on which the noes Buerkle Hinojosa Roby Bass (CA) Gutierrez Owens prevailed by voice vote. Burton (IN) Hirono Roe (TN) Becerra Hahn Pallone The Clerk will redesignate the Butterfield Hochul Rogers (AL) Berkley Hanabusa Pastor (AZ) Calvert Holden Rogers (KY) Berman Hanna Paul amendment. Camp Hoyer Rogers (MI) Bishop (NY) Hastings (FL) Pelosi The Clerk redesignated the amend- Cantor Hunter Rohrabacher Blumenauer Heck Perlmutter ment. Capito Hurt Rooney Bonamici Heinrich Pingree (ME) Carnahan Issa Ros-Lehtinen Boswell Higgins Polis RECORDED VOTE Carney Jackson Lee Roskam Brady (PA) Himes Price (NC) The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Carson (IN) (TX) Ross (AR) Braley (IA) Hinchey Castor (FL) Jenkins Ross (FL) Quigley has been demanded. Brown (FL) Hinojosa Rahall Chabot Johnson (IL) Rothman (NJ) Butterfield Hirono Rangel A recorded vote was ordered. Chandler Johnson (OH) Royce Campbell Hochul Reyes The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Clarke (MI) Johnson, E. B. Runyan Capps Holden Richmond Clarke (NY) Johnson, Sam Ruppersberger Capuano Holt minute vote. Rothman (NJ) Clay Jordan Rush Carnahan Honda Roybal-Allard The vote was taken by electronic de- Cleaver Kaptur Ryan (OH) Carney Hoyer Ruppersberger vice, and there were—ayes 121, noes 300, Clyburn Kelly Ryan (WI) Carson (IN) Israel Rush Coble Kildee Scalise Castor (FL) Jackson (IL) not voting 10, as follows: Ryan (OH) Cohen Kind Schiff Chu Jackson Lee [Roll No. 287] Sa´ nchez, Linda Cole King (NY) Schilling Cicilline (TX) T. AYES—121 Connolly (VA) Kinzinger (IL) Schmidt Clarke (MI) Johnson (GA) Sarbanes Cooper Kissell Schock Clarke (NY) Johnson, E. B. Amash Hahn Neal Costa Schakowsky Kline Schrader Clay Kaptur Baldwin Heinrich Neugebauer Cravaack Lamborn Schweikert Schiff Cleaver Keating Barton (TX) Higgins Olson Crawford Landry Scott (SC) Schrader Clyburn Kildee Bass (CA) Himes Olver Crenshaw Langevin Scott (VA) Schwartz Cohen Kind Becerra Hinchey Pallone Critz Larson (CT) Scott, Austin Scott (VA) Connolly (VA) Kissell Berkley Holt Paul Crowley Latham Scott, David Scott, David Conyers Kucinich Bishop (UT) Honda Paulsen Cuellar LaTourette Sensenbrenner Sensenbrenner Cooper Langevin Blumenauer Huelskamp Pearce Culberson Latta Sessions Serrano Costa Larsen (WA) Bonamici Huizenga (MI) Pelosi Davis (KY) Lee (CA) Sewell Sewell Courtney Larson (CT) Broun (GA) Hultgren Perlmutter DeGette Lewis (CA) Shuler Sherman Critz Lee (CA) Buchanan Israel Pingree (ME) DeLauro Lipinski Shuster Sires Crowley Levin Burgess Jackson (IL) Polis Denham LoBiondo Simpson Cummings Lewis (GA) Smith (WA) Campbell Jones Posey Dent Loebsack Sires Davis (CA) Lipinski Stark Canseco Keating Quigley DesJarlais Long Smith (NJ) Davis (IL) Loebsack Sutton Capps King (IA) Rahall Deutch Lowey Smith (TX) DeFazio Lofgren, Zoe Thompson (CA) Capuano Kingston Rangel Diaz-Balart Lucas Smith (WA) DeGette Lowey Thompson (MS) Carter Kucinich Rokita Dicks Luetkemeyer Southerland DeLauro Luja´ n Tierney Cassidy Labrador Roybal-Allard Dingell Lungren, Daniel Stearns Dent Lungren, Daniel Tonko Chaffetz Lance Sa´ nchez, Linda Dold E. Stivers Deutch E. Towns Chu Lankford T. Donnelly (IN) Lynch Stutzman Dicks Lynch Tsongas Cicilline Larsen (WA) Sarbanes Doyle Mack Sullivan Dingell Maloney Van Hollen Coffman (CO) Levin Schakowsky Dreier Manzullo Sutton Doggett Markey Vela´ zquez Conaway Lewis (GA) Schwartz Duffy Marino Terry Donnelly (IN) Matsui Visclosky Conyers Lofgren, Zoe Serrano Duncan (SC) McCarthy (CA) Thompson (CA) Doyle McCarthy (NY) Walz (MN) Courtney Luja´ n Sherman Duncan (TN) McCarthy (NY) Thompson (MS) Edwards McCollum Wasserman Cummings Lummis Shimkus Ellmers McCollum Thornberry Ellison McDermott Schultz Davis (CA) Maloney Smith (NE) Emerson McCotter Tiberi Engel McGovern Waters Davis (IL) Marchant Stark Engel McHenry Tipton Eshoo McNerney Watt DeFazio Markey Thompson (PA) Eshoo McIntyre Towns Farr Meeks Waxman Doggett Matheson Tierney Fattah McKeon Turner (NY) Fattah Michaud Welch Edwards Matsui Tonko Fincher McKinley Turner (OH) Fitzpatrick Miller (NC) Wilson (FL) Ellison McCaul Tsongas Fitzpatrick Meehan Upton Frank (MA) Miller, George Woodall Farenthold McClintock Visclosky Fleischmann Meeks Van Hollen Frelinghuysen Moore Woolsey Farr McDermott Walberg Fleming Mica Vela´ zquez Fudge Moran Yarmuth Flake McGovern Waters Flores Miller (FL) Walden Frank (MA) McMorris Watt Forbes Miller (MI) Walsh (IL) NOT VOTING—9 Garamendi Rodgers Waxman Fortenberry Miller (NC) Walz (MN) Gardner McNerney Webster Foxx Miller, Gary Wasserman Amodei Filner Sanchez, Loretta Gohmert Michaud Welch Franks (AZ) Miller, George Schultz Cardoza Gosar Slaughter Graves (MO) Nadler Woodall Frelinghuysen Moore West Costello Pascrell Speier Grijalva Napolitano Woolsey Fudge Moran Westmoreland Gallegly Mulvaney Whitfield ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR NOES—300 Garrett Murphy (CT) Wilson (FL) Ackerman Akin Andrews Gerlach Murphy (PA) Wilson (SC) The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Adams Alexander Austria Gibbs Myrick Wittman There is 1 minute remaining. Aderholt Altmire Baca Gibson Noem Wolf

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:26 Apr 20, 2018 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR12\H18MY2.000 H18MY2 jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD May 18, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 158, Pt. 5 7413 Womack Yoder Young (FL) gram shall work to create business startups ply chain and an assessment of the Yarmuth Young (AK) Young (IN) and increase the number of cooperative re- vulnerabilities of that supply chain. NOT VOTING—10 search and development agreements and AMENDMENT NO. 61 OFFERED BY MR. GARAMENDI sponsored research projects at the selected Amodei Gosar Slaughter OF CALIFORNIA Cardoza Johnson (GA) Speier laboratory. The non-profit entity shall work Page 81, line 2, strike ‘‘and’’ at the end. Costello Pascrell with interested businesses in identifying ap- Page 81, line 6, strike the period at the end Filner Sanchez, Loretta propriate technologies at the national lab- and insert ‘‘; and’’. oratory and facilitating the commercializa- b 1051 Page 81, after line 6, insert the following: tion process. (4) an assessment of any challenges that Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey (4) The Secretary of Energy and the Coor- may exist in the manufacturing capability of changed his vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ dinator shall use the results of the pilot pro- the United States to produce three-dimen- Mr. OLSON changed his vote from gram as the basis for informing key perform- sional integrated circuits (including a review ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ ance parameters and strategies that could be of the challenges that may exist in the man- So the amendment was rejected. implemented in various national labora- ufacturing capability of the United States to tories across the country. produce small-lot quantities of advanced The result of the vote was announced (d) DURATION.—A pilot program carried out as above recorded. chips (200 mm and 300 mm)) and a general under subsection (a) shall be not more than analysis on potential ways to overcome Stated for: two years in duration. these challenges and encourage domestic Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 287, I was (e) REPORTS.— commercial capability to develop and manu- away from the Capitol due to prior commit- (1) INITIAL REPORTS.—Not later than one facture three-dimensional integrated cir- ments to my constituents. Had I been present, year after the date on which a pilot program cuits for use in military systems. under subsection (a) begins, the Secretary of I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ AMENDMENT NO. 67 OFFERED BY MR. KIND OF Energy shall submit to the Committees on WISCONSIN AMENDMENTS EN BLOC NO. 4 OFFERED BY MR. Armed Services of the Senate and House of MCKEON Representatives, the Committee on Science At the end of title III, add the following Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Chairman, pursu- and Technology in the House of Representa- new section: ant to H. Res. 661, I offer amendments tives, and the Committee on Commerce, SEC. 3ll. ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELAND DE- en bloc. Science and Transportation in the Senate, a FENSE MISSION TRAINING. report that provides an update on the imple- (a) ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZED.—Chapter 9 of The Acting CHAIR (Mr. YODER). The title 32, United States Code, is amended by Clerk will designate the amendments mentation of the pilot program under this section, including an identification of the se- adding at the end the following new section: en bloc. lected non-profit entity and national labora- ‘‘§ 909. Training assistance Amendments en bloc No. 4 consisting of tory. ‘‘(a) ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZED.—To improve amendment Nos. 56, 58, 61, 67, 68, 78, 79, 106, (2) FINAL REPORT.—Not later than 90 days the training of National Guard units and 113, 114, 115, 116, 120, 122, 123, and 125, printed after the completion of the pilot program, Federal agencies performing homeland de- in House Report 112–485, offered by Mr. the Secretary shall submit to the Commit- fense activities, the Secretary of Defense MCKEON of California: tees on Armed Services of the Senate and may provide funding assistance through a AMENDMENT NO. 56 OFFERED BY MR. HEINRICH House of Representatives, the Committee on special military cooperative agreement for OF NEW MEXICO Science and Technology in the House of Rep- the operation and maintenance of any State At the end of subtitle E of title XXXI, add resentatives, and the Committee on Com- training center certified by the Federal the following new section: merce, Science and Transportation of the Emergency Management Agency as capable SEC. 3158. PILOT PROGRAM ON TECHNOLOGY Senate a report on the pilot program, includ- of providing emergency response training. COMMERCIALIZATION. ing any findings and recommendations of the ‘‘(b) MERIT-BASED OR COMPETITIVE DECI- (a) PILOT PROGRAM.—The Secretary of En- Secretary. The non-profit entity shall sub- SIONS.—A decision to commit, obligate, or ergy, in consultation with the Technology mit a report detailing its experiences work- expend funds under subsection (a) with or to Transfer Coordinator appointed under sec- ing with the laboratory and submit rec- a specific entity shall— tion 1001(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ommendations for improvement of tech- ‘‘(1) be based on merit-based selection pro- (42 U.S.C. 16391(a)), may carry out a competi- nology commercialization. cedures in accordance with the requirements tively awarded pilot program involving one (f) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the term of sections 2304(k) and 2374 of title 10 or on non-profit entity and a national laboratory ‘‘national laboratory’’ means— competitive procedures; and within the National Nuclear Security Ad- (1) a national laboratory (as defined in sec- ‘‘(2) comply with other applicable provi- ministration for the purpose of accelerating tion 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 sions of law.’’. technology transfer from national labora- U.S.C. 15801)); or (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of tories to the marketplace. (2) a national security laboratory (as de- sections at the beginning of such chapter is (b) SELECTION OF ENTITY AND NATIONAL fined in section 3281 of the National Nuclear amended by adding at the end the following LABORATORY.—In carrying out a pilot pro- Security Administration Act (50 U.S.C. new item: gram under subsection (a), the Secretary of 2471)). ‘‘909. Training assistance.’’. Energy and the Technology Transfer Coordi- AMENDMENT NO. 58 OFFERED BY MR. TIERNEY OF AMENDMENT NO. 68 OFFERED BY MR. TIERNEY OF nator shall jointly select a non-profit entity MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS and a national laboratory for the purpose of Page 453, after line 16, insert the following Page 116, after line 23, insert the following carrying out the pilot program under this (and conform the table of contents accord- new section (and conform the table of con- section. In making such selections, the Sec- ingly): tents accordingly): retary and Coordinator shall consider each of SEC. 1069. REPORT ON MANUFACTURING INDUS- SEC. 347. REPORT ON STATUS OF TARGETS IN the following: TRY. OPERATIONAL ENERGY STRATEGY (1) A commitment to participate made by a Not later than 180 days after the date of IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. national laboratory within the National Nu- the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Defense clear Security Administration being consid- Defense shall submit to Congress a report as- shall submit annually to the relevant con- ered for selection. sessing the manufacturing industry of the gressional committees a report on the status (2) The availability of technologies, li- United States. The report shall include, at a of the targets listed in the document entitled censes, intellectual property, and other mat- minimum, the following: ‘‘Operational Energy Strategy: Implementa- ters at a national laboratory being consid- (1) An assessment of the current manufac- tion Plan, Department of Defense, March ered for selection. turing capacity of the United States as it re- 2012’’, including— (c) PROGRAM ELEMENTS.—The pilot pro- lates to the ability of the United States to (1) the status of each of the targets listed gram shall be carried out as follows: respond to both civilian and defense needs. in the implementation plan; (1) Under the pilot program, the Secretary (2) An assessment of the tax, trade, and (2) the steps being taken to meet the tar- and the Coordinator shall evaluate and vali- regulatory policies of the United States as gets; date the performance of technology transfer such policies impact the growth of the manu- (3) the expected date of completion for activities at the selected laboratory. facturing industry in the United States. each target if such date is different from the (2) The pilot program shall involve collabo- (3) An analysis of the factors leading to the date indicated in the report; and ration with other offices and agencies within increased outsourcing of manufacturing (4) the reason for any delays in meeting the Department of Energy and the National processes to foreign nations. the targets. Nuclear Security Administration. (4) An analysis of the strength of the (b) RELEVANT CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES (3) Under the pilot program, the non-profit United States defense industrial base, in- DEFINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘rel- entity selected to carry out the pilot pro- cluding the security and stability of the sup- evant congressional committees’’ means—

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(2) the Committee on Oversight and Gov- evaluate opportunities to assist other coun- ‘‘(2) With respect to material prepared for ernment Reform of the House of Representa- tries with moving forward with DNA data- dissemination abroad or disseminated abroad tives; base programs that require a defined cat- before the effective date of the Smith-Mundt (3) the Committee on Homeland Security egory of criminal offender to submit DNA to Modernization Act of 2012— and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; a foreign country’s national DNA database. ‘‘(A) the Secretary and the Broadcasting (4) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the (b) REPORT.—The Defense Forensic Office Board of Governors shall make available to House of Representatives; and shall submit to the congressional defense the Archivist of the United States, for do- (5) the Committee on Foreign Relations of committees a report containing its findings mestic distribution, motion pictures, films, the Senate; and solutions no later than 120 days after the videotapes, and other material 12 years after date of the enactment of this Act. AMENDMENT NO. 78 OFFERED BY MR. KIND OF the initial dissemination of the material WISCONSIN AMENDMENT NO. 113 OFFERED BY MR. SABLAN OF abroad; and THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS At the end of subtitle F of title V, add the ‘‘(B) the Archivist shall be the official cus- following new section: At the end of subtitle H of title X, add the todian of the material and shall issue nec- following new section: essary regulations to ensure that persons ll SEC. 5 . AUTHORIZATION FOR AWARD OF THE seeking its release in the United States have MEDAL OF HONOR TO FIRST LIEU- SEC. 1084. DISPLAY OF STATE, DISTRICT OF CO- TENANT ALONZO H. CUSHING FOR LUMBIA, AND TERRITORIAL FLAGS secured and paid for necessary United States ACTS OF VALOR DURING THE CIVIL BY ARMED FORCES. rights and licenses and that all costs associ- WAR. Section 2249b of title 10, United States ated with the provision of the material by (a) AUTHORIZATION.—Notwithstanding the Code, is amended— the Archivist shall be paid by the persons time limitations specified in section 3744 of (1) by adding at the end the following new seeking its release, in accordance with para- title 10, United States Code, or any other subsection: graph (3). time limitation with respect to the awarding ‘‘(c) DISPLAY OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND ‘‘(3) The Archivist may charge fees to re- of certain medals to persons who served in TERRITORIAL FLAGS BY ARMED FORCES.—The cover the costs described in paragraph (2), in the Armed Forces, the President is author- Secretary of Defense shall ensure that when- accordance with section 2116 (c) of title 44. ized to award the Medal of Honor under sec- ever the official flags of all 50 States are dis- Such fees shall be paid into, administered, tion 3741 of such title to then First Lieuten- played by the armed forces, such display and expended as part of the National Ar- ant Alonzo H. Cushing for conspicuous acts shall include the flags of the District of Co- chives Trust Fund. of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of lumbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, ‘‘(c) Nothing in this section may be con- life and beyond the call of duty in the Civil United States Virgin Islands, Guam, Amer- strued to require the Secretary or the Broad- War, as described in subsection (b). ican Samoa, and Commonwealth of the casting Board of Governors to make material (b) ACTS OF VALOR DESCRIBED.—The acts of Northern Mariana Islands.’’; and disseminated abroad available in any format valor referred to in subsection (a) are the ac- (2) in the section heading, by striking the other than in the format disseminated tions of then First Lieutenant Alonzo H. colon and all that follows. abroad.’’. Cushing while in command of Battery A, 4th AMENDMENT NO. 114 OFFERED BY MR. (b) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in United States Artillery, Army of the Poto- THORNBERRY OF TEXAS this section may be construed to affect the mac, at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on July 3, At the end of title X, add the following new allocation of funds appropriated or otherwise 1863, during the American Civil War. section: made specifically available for public diplo- AMENDMENT NO. 79 OFFERED BY MR. NUGENT OF SEC. 10ll. DISSEMINATION ABROAD OF INFOR- macy. FLORIDA MATION ABOUT THE UNITED (c) FOREIGN RELATIONS AUTHORIZATION ACT, STATES. FISCAL YEARS 1986 AND 1987.—Section 208 of At the end of subtitle F of title V of divi- (a) UNITED STATES INFORMATION AND EDU- the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, sion A, add the following new section: CATIONAL EXCHANGE ACT OF 1948.—Section 501 Fiscal Years 1986 and 1987 (22 U.S.C. 1461-1a) SEC. 5ll. RETROACTIVE AWARD OF ARMY COM- of the United States Information and Edu- is amended to read as follows: BAT ACTION BADGE. cational Exchange Act of 1948 (22 U.S.C. 1461) ‘‘SEC. 208. CLARIFICATION ON DOMESTIC DIS- (a) AUTHORITY TO AWARD.—The Secretary is amended to read as follows: TRIBUTION OF PROGRAM MATERIAL. of the Army may award the Army Combat ‘‘GENERAL AUTHORIZATION Action Badge (established by order of the ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—No funds authorized to Secretary of the Army through Head- ‘‘SEC. 501. (a) The Secretary and the Broad- be appropriated to the Department of State quarters, Department of the Army Letter 600 casting Board of Governors are authorized to or the Broadcasting Board of Governors shall 05 1, dated June 3, 2005) to a person who, use funds appropriated or otherwise made be used to influence public opinion in the while a member of the Army, participated in available for public diplomacy information United States. This section shall apply only combat during which the person personally programs to provide for the preparation, dis- to programs carried out pursuant to the engaged, or was personally engaged by, the semination, and use of information intended United States Information and Educational enemy at any time during the period begin- for foreign audiences abroad about the Exchange Act of 1948 (22 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.), ning on December 7, 1941, and ending on Sep- United States, its people, and its policies, the United States International Broad- tember 18, 2001 (the date of the otherwise ap- through press, publications, radio, motion casting Act of 1994 (22 U.S.C. 6201 et seq.), the plicable limitation on retroactivity for the pictures, the Internet, and other information Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act (22 U.S.C. award of such decoration), if the Secretary media, including social media, and through 1465 et seq.), and the Television Broadcasting determines that the person has not been pre- information centers, instructors, and other to Cuba Act (22 U.S.C. 1465aa et seq.). This viously recognized in an appropriate manner direct or indirect means of communication. section shall not prohibit or delay the De- ‘‘(b)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), for such participation. partment of State or the Broadcasting Board the Secretary and the Broadcasting Board of of Governors from providing information (b) PROCUREMENT OF BADGE.—The Sec- retary of the Army may make arrangements Governors may, upon request and reimburse- about its operations, policies, programs, or with suppliers of the Army Combat Action ment of the reasonable costs incurred in ful- program material, or making such available, Badge so that eligible recipients of the Army filling such a request, make available, in the to the media, public, or Congress, in accord- Combat Action Badge pursuant to subsection United States, motion pictures, films, video, ance with other applicable law. (a) may procure the badge directly from sup- audio, and other materials prepared for dis- ‘‘(b) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in pliers, thereby eliminating or at least sub- semination abroad or disseminated abroad this section shall be construed to prohibit stantially reducing administrative costs for pursuant to this Act, the United States the Department of State or the Broadcasting the Army to carry out this section. International Broadcasting Act of 1994 (22 Board of Governors from engaging in any U.S.C. 6201 et seq.), the Radio Broadcasting medium or form of communication, either AMENDMENT NO. 106 OFFERED BY MR. LANGEVIN to Cuba Act (22 U.S.C. 1465 et seq.), or the directly or indirectly, because a United OF RHODE ISLAND Television Broadcasting to Cuba Act (22 States domestic audience is or may be there- At the end of title X, add the following new U.S.C. 1465aa et seq.). The Secretary and the by exposed to program material, or based on section: Broadcasting Board of Governors shall issue a presumption of such exposure. Such mate- SEC. 1084. REPORT ON DEFENSE FORENSIC DATA. necessary regulations— rial may be made available within the (a) REQUIREMENT.—The Director of the De- ‘‘(A) to establish procedures to maintain United States and disseminated, when appro- fense Forensic Office within the Office of the such material; priate, pursuant to sections 502 and 1005 of Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, ‘‘(B) for reimbursement of the reasonable the United States Information and Edu- Technology, and Logistics may evaluate op- costs incurred in fulfilling requests for such cational Exchange Act of 1948 (22 U.S.C. 1462 portunities to increase the matching success material; and and 1437), except that nothing in this section rate when forensic data is collected during ‘‘(C) to ensure that the persons seeking re- may be construed to authorize the Depart- site exploitation to match forensic data lease of such material have secured and paid ment of State or the Broadcasting Board of

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ANA and ANP. change Act of 1948 is amended— (c) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- ‘‘(C) Percentage of recruits that become (1) in section 502 (22 U.S.C. 1462)— TEES DEFINED.—In this section, the term unaccounted (UA) for or are ‘Absent Without (A) by inserting ‘‘and the Broadcasting ‘‘relevant congressional committees’’ Leave’ (AWOL) during training. Board of Governors’’ after ‘‘Secretary’’; and means— ‘‘(D) Trends in each above mentioned cat- (B) by inserting ‘‘or the Broadcasting (1) the Committee on Armed Services of egory from the prior fiscal year through the Board of Governors’’ after ‘‘Department’’; the Senate and the House of Representatives; current report deadline. and (2) the Committee on Oversight and Gov- ‘‘(4) For personnel administration: (2) in section 1005 (22 U.S.C. 1437), by insert- ernment Reform of the House of Representa- ‘‘(A) Percentage of the ANSF that was paid ing ‘‘and the Broadcasting Board of Gov- tives; on time. ernors’’ after ‘‘Secretary’’ each place it ap- (3) the Committee on Homeland Security ‘‘(B) UA/AWOL rate by Kandak, Brigade, pears. and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and Corps. (e) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall (4) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the ‘‘(C) Trends in each above mentioned cat- take effect and apply on the date that is 180 House of Representatives; and egory from the prior fiscal year through the days after the date of the enactment of this (5) the Committee on Foreign Relations of current report deadline. section. the Senate. ‘‘(5) For professionalization of the ANSF: ‘‘(A) Percentage of noncommissioned offi- AMENDMENT NO. 115 OFFERED BY MR. AMENDMENT NO. 120 OFFERED BY MR. cer corps personnel as compared to non- THORNBERRY OF TEXAS THORNBERRY OF TEXAS commissioned officer corps end-strength re- At the end of title X, add the following new At the end of subtitle B of title XII of divi- section: quirements. sion A of the bill, add the following: ‘‘(B) Number of enlisted, noncommissioned SEC. 1084. IMPROVING ORGANIZATION FOR COM- PUTER NETWORK OPERATIONS. SEC. 12xx. MODIFICATION OF REPORT ON officer corps, and officers that complete con- PROGRESS TOWARD SECURITY AND tinuing education. (a) CHARTER.—Not later than 180 days after STABILITY IN AFGHANISTAN. ‘‘(C) An assessment of the noncommis- the date of the enactment of this Act, the (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1230 of the Na- sioned officer corps continuing education President shall submit to the congressional tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal program. defense committees a charter to establish an Year 2008 (Public Law 110–181; 122 Stat. 385), ‘‘(6) For retention: interagency body or organization to coordi- as most recently amended by section 1218(a) ‘‘(A) On average time ANA and ANP per- nate and deconflict full-spectrum military of the National Defense Authorization Act sonnel remain in their respective units. cyber operations for the Federal Govern- for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112–81; 125 ‘‘(B) By-fiscal year, by-Kandak percentage ment. Stat. 1632), is further amended— of personnel retained and personnel attrition (b) ELEMENTS.—The charter required under (1) by redesignating subsections (e), (f), and from the prior fiscal year through the cur- subsection (a) shall include— (g) as subsections (f), (g), and (h), respec- rent report deadline. (1) business rules and processes for the tively; and ‘‘(7) For logistics: functioning of the body or organization es- (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the fol- ‘‘(A) On average percentage shortfall, by tablished by such charter; lowing: Kandak, of Class I-IX supplies, which in- (2) interagency guidance clarifying roles ‘‘(e) ADDITIONAL MATTERS TO BE INCLUDED cludes Class I–Food, rations, and water; and responsibilities for full-spectrum mili- ON AFGHANISTAN NATIONAL SECURITY Class II–Clothing; Class III–Petroleum, oils, tary cyber operations; FORCES.—In reporting on performance indi- and lubricants; Class IV–Fortification and (3) clarification and defined membership cators and measures of progress required barrier materials; Class V–Ammunition; for such body or organization; and under subsection (d)(2)(D), the report re- Class VII–Major End Items; Class VIII–Med- (4) accommodation for documentation of quired under subsection (a) shall assess the ical supplies; and Class IX–Repair Parts. the activities of such body or organization, following: ‘‘(B) On average number of days to fill sup- including minutes and historical archives. ‘‘(1) For overall Afghanistan National Se- ply requests to address operational short- (c) REPORT.—Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the curity Forces (ANSF): falls. President shall submit to the congressional ‘‘(A) Overall Afghan National Army (ANA) ‘‘(C) Operational readiness rate for all mis- defense committees a report outlining the and Afghan National Police (ANP) literacy sion essential equipment by Kandak, Bri- charter required under subsection (a), and rate; ANA and ANP literacy rate by region; gade, and Corps. plans to ensure the implementation of such ANSF literacy rate by Kandak, Brigade, and ‘‘(8) For transition: charter. Corps; trends over time; and how literacy ‘‘(A) Provide the framework that ISAF, in improvements have enhanced associated conjunction with the Afghan government, (d) BUDGET JUSTIFICATION DOCUMENTS.— The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the mission essential competencies and uses to synthesize ANSF performance congressional defense committees dedicated professionalization of the ANSF. metrics and adjudicate transition of ANSF budget documentation materials to accom- ‘‘(B) An assessment of the ANA and the units through proficiency levels. pany future budget submissions, including a ANP interaction with the Afghan civilian ‘‘(B) A by-Kandak analysis of the on aver- single Depart of Defense-wide budget esti- population, respect for human rights, and as- age time to transition between proficiency mate and detailed budget planning data for sociated professional education. levels since inception of the ANSF transi- full-spectrum military cyberspace operations ‘‘(C) By fiscal year (current and one-year tion. (computer network defense, attack, and ex- projected) budget requirements. ‘‘(C) A by-region overview of the force ploitation) in both unclassified and classified ‘‘(D) A by-country outline of contributions structure mix that is correlated with the funding data. for the current fiscal year and one-year pro- evolution of threat picture in the region.’’. jected fiscal year. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments AMENDMENT NO. 116 OFFERED BY MR. TIERNEY ‘‘(E) By-Kandak Mission Essential Task made this section apply with respect to any OF MASSACHUSETTS List proficiency. report required to be submitted under sec- At the end of title X, add the following new ‘‘(2) For recruitment: tion 1230 of the National Defense Authoriza- section (and conform the table of contents ‘‘(A) Outline of screening criteria. tion Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law accordingly): ‘‘(B) Literacy rate of all recruits. 110–181; 122 Stat. 385) on or after the date of SEC. 1084. IMPROVING UNITED STATES FOREIGN ‘‘(C) Outline of the security vetting proce- the enactment of this Act. POLICE ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES. dures. AMENDMENT NO. 122 OFFERED BY MR. CONAWAY (a) FINAL REPORT.—Not later than 60 days ‘‘(D) Percentage screened that are not eli- after the date of the enactment of this Act, gible to serve. OF TEXAS the President shall submit to the relevant ‘‘(E) Percentage screened that report for At the end of subtitle C of title XII of the congressional committees the final report entry level training. bill, insert the following:

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Congress that the United States should take shall develop a plan to enhance the military (3) SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.—The plan re- the following actions to assist in the defense capabilities of Persian Gulf allies to bolster quired under paragraph (1) shall be sub- of Israel: the posture of such allies in relation to Iran. mitted to the appropriate congressional (1) Provide Israel such support as may be (b) MATTERS TO BE INCLUDED.—The plan committees not later than 180 days after the necessary to increase development and pro- required under subsection (a) shall include date of the enactment of this Act. duction of joint missile defense systems, par- the following: SEC. 12xx. DEFINITIONS. ticularly such systems that defend the ur- (1) A description of the means to augment In this subtitle: gent threat posed to Israel and United States the offensive strike capabilities of key Gulf (1) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- forces in the region. Cooperation Council allies, including the po- TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional (2) Provide Israel defense articles, intel- tential sale or upgrades of strike attack air- committees’’ means— ligence, and defense services through such craft and bunker buster munitions, to aug- (A) the Committee on Appropriations, the mechanisms as appropriate, to include air re- ment the viability of a credible military op- Committee on Armed Services, and the Com- fueling tankers, missile defense capabilities, tion and to strengthen such allies’ self-de- mittee on Foreign Affairs of the House of and specialized munitions. fense capabilities against retaliation or mili- Representatives; and (3) Allocate additional weaponry and muni- tary aggression by Iran. (B) the Committee on Appropriations, the tions for the forward-deployed United States (2) A needs-based assessment, or an update Committee on Armed Services, and the Com- stockpile in Israel. to an existing needs-based assessment, of the mittee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. (4) Provide Israel additional surplus de- military requirements of Persian Gulf allies (2) QUALITATIVE MILITARY EDGE.—The term fense articles and defense services, as appro- to support a credible military option and to ‘‘qualitative military edge’’ has the meaning priate, in the wake of the withdrawal of defend against potential military aggression given the term in section 36(h)(2) of the Arms United States forces from Iraq. by Iran. Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776(h)(2)). (5) Offer the Israeli Air Force additional (3) A detailed summary of any arms sales AMENDMENT NO. 123 OFFERED BY MR. CONYERS training and exercise opportunities in the and training requests by Persian Gulf allies OF MICHIGAN and a description and justification for United United States to compensate for Israel’s lim- At the end of subtitle C of title XII of divi- States actions taken. ited air space. sion A of the bill, add the following: (6) Expand Israel’s authority to make pur- (c) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in the plan required under subsection (a) shall be SEC. 12xx. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. chases under section 23 of the Arms Export Nothing in this Act shall be construed as construed to alter Israel’s qualitative mili- Control Act (relating to the ‘‘Foreign Mili- authorizing the use of force against Iran. tary Financing’’ program) on a commercial tary edge. (d) SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.—The plan re- AMENDMENT NO. 125 OFFERED BY MR. DUNCAN OF basis. SOUTH CAROLINA (7) Seek to enhance the capabilities of the quired under subsection (a) shall be sub- At the end of subtitle D of title XII of divi- United States and Israel to address emerging mitted to the appropriate congressional sion A of the bill, add the following: common threats, increase security coopera- committees not later than 180 days after the tion, and expand joint military exercises. date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 12xx. LIMITATION ON FUNDS FOR UNITED STATES PARTICIPATION IN JOINT (8) Encourage an expanded role for Israel (e) FORM.—The plan required under sub- section (a) shall be submitted in an unclassi- MILITARY EXERCISES WITH EGYPT. within the North Atlantic Treaty Organiza- None of the funds authorized to be appro- tion (NATO), including an enhanced presence fied form, but may contain a classified annex. priated by this Act may be made available at NATO headquarters and exercises. for United States participation in joint mili- (9) Support extension of the long-standing SEC. 12xx. PLAN TO INCREASE STRATEGIC RE- tary exercises with Egypt if the Government GIONAL PARTNERSHIPS. loan guarantee program for Israel, recog- of Egypt terminates or withdraws from the nizing Israel’s unbroken record of repaying (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- 1979 Israeli-Egypt peace treaty. lowing: its loans on time and in full. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to (10) Expand already-close intelligence co- (1) The United States should ensure that it operation, including satellite intelligence, has the broadest set of geographic ap- House Resolution 661, the gentleman with Israel. proaches to militarily access Iran. from California (Mr. MCKEON) and the (2) United States Armed Forces and sup- gentleman from Washington (Mr. (b) REPORT ON ISRAEL’S QUALITATIVE MILI- port staff currently have access from the SMITH) each will control 10 minutes. TARY EDGE.— eastern, southern, and western borders of The Chair recognizes the gentleman (1) STATEMENT OF POLICY.—It is the policy Iran. from California. of the United States— (3) Azerbaijan borders the northern fron- (A) to help Israel preserve its qualitative Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Chairman, I urge tier of Iran closest to nuclear sites near the committee to adopt the amend- military edge amid rapid and uncertain re- Tehran and the Government of Azerbaijan gional political transformation; and cooperates with the United States on Cas- ments en bloc, all of which have been (B) to encourage further development of pian Sea security and energy issues. examined by both the majority and the advanced technology programs between the (b) POLICY.—It shall be the policy of the minority. United States and Israel in light of current United States to— Mr. Chair, I yield 1 minute to my trends and instability in the region. (1) increase pressure on Iran by providing friend and colleague, the gentleman (2) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after United States Armed Forces with the broad- from South Carolina (Mr. DUNCAN). the date of the enactment of this Act, the est set of geographic approaches to mili- Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. Mr. President shall submit to the appropriate tarily access Iran; and Chairman, it is imperative that the congressional committees a report on the (2) explore means to enhance access to status of Israel’s qualitative military edge in new government in Egypt adhere to the military facilities on the northern border of 1979 Israeli-Egyptian peace treaty. light of current trends and instability in the Iran. region. This amendment conditions U.S. (c) PLAN.— (c) REPORT ON OTHER MATTERS.—Not later (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Defense, funding for U.S. military participation than 180 days after the date of the enactment in consultation with the Secretary of State, in joint military exercises with Egypt. of this Act, the President shall submit to the shall develop a plan to increase the strategic If Egypt abrogates, terminates, or appropriate congressional committees a re- partnership with regional allies to provide withdraws from the 1979 Israeli-Egypt port on each of the following: United States Armed Forces with the broad- peace treaty, then the U.S. will not (1) Taking into account Israel’s urgent re- est set of geographic approaches to mili- fund any joint military exercises with quirement for F–35 aircraft, actions to im- tarily access Iran. Egypt. prove the process relating to Israel’s pur- (2) MATTERS TO BE INCLUDED.—The plan re- I urge adoption. chase of F–35 aircraft to improve cost effi- quired under paragraph (1) shall include the Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Chair, ciency and timely delivery. following information: (2) Efforts to expand cooperation between (A) Mechanisms to broaden the geo- I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from the United States and Israel in homeland de- graphical approaches to militarily access Massachusetts (Mr. TIERNEY). fense, counter-terrorism, maritime security, Iran. Mr. TIERNEY. I thank the gen- cybersecurity, and other appropriate areas. (B) The need, if any, to strengthen the self- tleman. (3) Actions to integrate Israel into the de- defense capabilities of regional allies as a re- There are three amendments that I fense of the Eastern Mediterranean. sult of such partnerships. speak to, Mr. Chairman. I want to

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Cushing continued to lead his (1) Section 2815 of the Ike Skelton National about the status of our Nation’s secu- unit before succumbing to a fatal gunshot Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year rity. We can hold the administration wound. 2011 (Public Law 111–383; 124 Stat. 4464) re- and the executive branch accountable The Medal of Honor was not awarded post- quires the Secretary of Defense within 270 for the goals that are set, and we can humously during the Civil War, so Lt. Cushing days of receiving a request from the govern- make certain that these programs are was not considered. Years later, after the pol- ment of Puerto Rico, to conduct a study as- more efficient. icy was changed to award the medal to the sessing the presence of unexploded ordnance, The Government Accountability Of- dead, Lt. Cushing’s name simply did not come and any threat to public health, public safe- ty and the environment posed by such fice report that I commissioned made a up. My office became aware of Lt. Cushing’s unexploded ordnance, in the portion of the specific recommendation that the Na- heroic feat almost ten years ago, and I am former bombardment area on the island of tional Security Council complete its pleased that while it has taken almost 150 Culebra, Puerto Rico, that was transferred efforts to define the agency roles and years for Lt. Cushing to be honored for his ac- to the government of Puerto Rico by quit- responsibilities with respect to foreign tions, we are one step closer to making this claim deed on August 11, 1982. policing and that the Secretary of De- happen. I urge my colleagues to support the (2) On April 25, 2011, the Governor of Puer- fense and the Secretary of State estab- Sensenbrenner-Kind Amendment. to Rico formally requested by letter that the lish mechanisms to better share and Mr. THORNBERRY. Mr. Chair, my amend- Secretary of Defense commence this study. ment, No. 115, would require the President to (3) On May 25, 2011, the Deputy Under Sec- document information among these retary of Defense for Installations and Envi- various agencies. The first amendment, create a charter that codifies the formal estab- lishment of an interagency body to coordinate ronment acknowledged receipt of the Gov- No. 116, addresses that and holds them ernor’s letter on behalf of the Secretary of responsible to do just that. and deconflict full-spectrum military cyber op- Defense, and affirmed that the Department Secondly, the Department of Defense erations for the Federal Government. It sup- of Defense would conduct the study in ac- Operational Energy Strategy Imple- ports and complements initiatives already in- cordance with such section 2815 and provide mentation Plan is about energy secu- cluded in the National Defense Authorization the final report to Congress no later than 270 rity while saving lives, improving ca- Act to improve the efficient use of military days from the date of the Governor’s letter. pabilities, cutting costs, and lowering cyber operations that support military missions (4) January 20, 2012, marked the date 270 risks for both our personnel and the and objectives. At the same time, I want to be days after the Governor’s letter of April 25, clear what this amendment does not do. I 2011. Nation. We have to make sure that this (5) Section 204(c) of the Military Construc- amendment, No. 68, is passed to ensure want to assure those who may have been confused by the language that it does not au- tion Authorization Act, 1974 (Public Law 93– that accountability. 166; 87 Stat. 668) stated that ‘‘the present The Acting CHAIR. The time of the thorize the interagency body to manage spec- bombardment area on the island of Culebra gentleman has expired. trum resources, whether federal, state, or non- shall not be utilized for any purpose that Mr. TIERNEY. The third amend- governmental. Nor does it authorize the inter- would require decontamination at the ex- ment, No. 58, is along the same line. agency body to impose obligations or other pense of the United States.’’ The Department I thank the gentleman for recog- regulations on the private sector. It is based of Defense has interpreted this provision to nizing me. on research the Government Accountability constitute a permanent prohibition on the Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Chairman, I would Office carried out for the committee, and it will use of Federal funds in the area of Culebra like to thank my colleague and friend, improve the ability of the Department to inte- referenced in such section to pay for decon- tamination and removal of unexploded ord- the chairman of the Foreign Affairs grate cyber effects into its operational plan- ning. nance, although it may be warranted to pro- Committee, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN from tect public health, public safety, and the en- The Acting CHAIR (Mr. WESTMORE- Florida, for agreeing to allow amend- vironment. ment No. 114 to proceed on the NDAA LAND). The question is on the amend- ments en bloc offered by the gentleman (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of in the en bloc package, a matter that is Congress that— from California (Mr. MCKEON). within the rule X jurisdiction of the (1) the Secretary of Defense should expedi- The en bloc amendments were agreed tiously submit to the Committees on Armed Foreign Affairs Committee. to. I reserve the balance of my time. Services of the Senate and House of Rep- Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. AMENDMENTS EN BLOC NO. 5 OFFERED BY MR. resentatives the final report prepared in ac- Chairman, I yield back the balance of MC KEON cordance with section 2815 of the Ike Skelton Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Chairman, pursu- my time. National Defense Authorization Act for Fis- ant to H. Res. 661, I offer amendments cal Year 2011 (Public Law 111–383; 124 Stat. Mr. MCKEON. I yield back the bal- 4464); ance of my time. en bloc. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will (2) if that report indicates that decon- Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Chair, I rise designate the amendments en bloc. tamination and removal of unexploded ord- today in strong support of the Sensenbrenner- nance in the portion of the former bombard- Kind Amendment to the fiscal year 2013 Na- Amendments en bloc No. 5 consisting of amendment Nos. 62, 64, 70, 72, 73, 76, 81, 82, 88, ment area on Culebra that was transferred to tional Defense Authorization Act. This amend- 90, 99, 101, and 112, printed in House Report the government of Puerto Rico by quitclaim ment waives the time restrictions to award the No. 112–485, offered by Mr. McKeon of Cali- deed on August 11, 1982, could be conducted Medal of Honor to Lieutenant Alonzo Cushing. fornia: at reasonable cost to the Federal Govern- ment, it is appropriate for Congress to This award is long overdue as Lt. Cushing AMENDMENT NO. 62 OFFERED BY MR. amend section 204(c) of the Military Con- heroically served his country during the Civil MCDERMOTT OF WASHINGTON struction Authorization Act, 1974 (Public War. Lt. Cushing was born in Delafield, WI, Page 93, after line 10, insert the following Law 93–166; 87 Stat. 668) to authorize such de- which is located within my district, and raised new paragraph: contamination and removal of unexploded in New York. He attended the United States (6) A status report on the sharing of envi- ordnance; and Military Academy at West Point, and after ronmental exposure data with the Secretary (3) any removal of unexploded ordnance graduating, was put in command of Battery A, of Veterans Affairs on an ongoing and reg- should be accomplished pursuant to the nor- ular basis for use in medical and treatment 4th United States Artillery, Army of the Poto- mal prioritization process established by the records of veterans, including using such Department of Defense under the Military mac for the Union Army. Lt. Cushing was data in determining the service-connected- praised for his valor and heroics throughout Munitions Response Program within the De- ness of health conditions and in identifying fense Environmental Restoration Program. the Civil War, but it was his actions at the Bat- the possible origins and causes of disease. tle of Gettysburg which have led to his consid- AMENDMENT NO. 64 OFFERED BY MR. PIERLUISI AMENDMENT NO. 70 OFFERED BY MR. QUIGLEY OF eration for our nation’s highest award. OF PUERTO RICO ILLINOIS Cushing’s battery was at the focal point of At the end of subtitle B of title III, add the At the end of subtitle G of title III, add the the Confederate attack on July 3rd at the Bat- following new section: following new section:

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WALSH OF new subparagraph: procedures of the Department of Defense for ILLINOIS (G) Any Department of Defense website. the handling, labeling, and packaging of haz- At the end of subtitle E of title V, add the AMENDMENT NO. 88 OFFERED BY MR. ANDREWS ardous material shipments. following new section: OF NEW JERSEY (b) MATTERS INCLUDED.—The review con- SEC. 544. EXPANSION OF DEPARTMENT OF DE- Page 292, line 20, strike ‘‘, reduce,’’. ducted under subsection (a) shall address the FENSE PILOT PROGRAM ON RE- Page 293, line 6, strike ‘‘to’’ and insert following: CEIPT OF CIVILIAN CREDENTIALING ‘‘from’’. (1) The relevant statutes, regulations, and FOR MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPE- Page 293, line 18, strike ‘‘affect’’ and insert CIALTY SKILLS. guidance and policies of the Department of ‘‘effect’’. (a) EXPANSION OF PROGRAM.—Subsection Defense pertaining to the handling, labeling, (b)(1) of section 558 of the National Defense AMENDMENT NO. 90 OFFERED BY MR. SESSIONS and packaging procedures of hazardous ma- Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (10 OF TEXAS terial shipments to support military oper- U.S.C. 2015 note) is amended by striking ‘‘or At the end of subtitle C of title VII, add ations. more than five’’. the following: (2) The extent to which the such guidance, (b) USE OF INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CERTIFI- SEC. 725. PILOT PROGRAM ON PAYMENT FOR policies, and procedures contribute to the CATIONS.—Subsection (b) of such section is TREATMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE safe, timely, and cost-effective handling of further amended— ARMED FORCES AND VETERANS FOR such material. (1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of para- TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND (3) The extent to which discrepancies in POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DIS- graph (1); Department of Transportation guidance, ORDER. (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as para- policies, and procedures pertaining to han- (a) PAYMENT PROCESS.—The Secretary of graph (3); and dling, labeling, and packaging of hazardous Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Af- (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol- materials shipments in commerce and simi- fairs shall carry out a five-year pilot pro- lowing new paragraph: lar Department of Defense guidance, poli- gram under which each such Secretary shall ‘‘(2) consider utilizing industry-recognized cies, and procedures pertaining to the han- establish a process through which each Sec- certifications or licensing opportunities for dling, labeling, and packaging of hazardous retary shall provide payment for treatments civilian occupational skills comparable to materials shipments impact the safe, timely, (including diagnostic testing) of traumatic the specialties or codes so designated; and’’. and cost-effective handling of such material. brain injury or post-traumatic stress dis- (4) Any additional matters that the Comp- AMENDMENT NO. 81 OFFERED BY MR. DENT OF order received by members of the Armed troller General determines will further in- PENNSYLVANIA Forces and veterans in health care facilities form the appropriate congressional commit- At the end of subtitle G of title VI, add the other than military treatment facilities or tees on issues related to the handling, label- following new section: Department of Veterans Affairs medical fa- ing, and packaging procedures for hazardous SEC. 664. STUDY ON ISSUING IDENTIFICATION cilities. Such process shall provide that pay- material shipments to members of the CARDS TO CERTAIN MEMBERS UPON ment be made directly to the health care fa- Armed Forces worldwide. DISCHARGE. cility furnishing the treatment. (c) REPORT.—Not later than one year after (a) STUDY.—The Secretary of Defense shall (b) CONDITIONS FOR PAYMENT.—The ap- the date of the enactment of this Act, the conduct a study assessing the feasibility of proval by a Secretary for payment for a Comptroller General shall submit to the ap- issuing to a covered member an identifica- treatment pursuant to subsection (a) shall be propriate congressional committees a report tion card that would— subject to the following conditions: of the review conducted under subsection (a). (1) provide such member with a convenient (1) Any drug or device used in the treat- (d) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- method of summarizing the DD-214 form or ment must be approved or cleared by the TEES.—In this section, the term ‘‘appropriate other official document from the official Food and Drug Administration for any pur- congressional committees’’ means the fol- military personnel file of the member; and pose. lowing: (2) not serve as proof of any benefits to (2) The treatment must have been approved (1) The congressional defense committees. which the member may be entitled to. by an institutional review board operating in (2) The Committee on Transportation and (b) MATTERS INCLUDED.—The study con- accordance with regulations issued by the Infrastructure of the House of Representa- ducted under subsection (a) shall address the Secretary of Health and Human Services. tives and the Committee on Commerce, following: (3) The treatment (including any patient Science, and Transportation of the Senate. (1) The information to be included on the disclosure requirements) must be used by the identification card. AMENDMENT NO. 72 OFFERED BY MR. MCKINLEY health care provider delivering the treat- (2) Whether the Secretary should issue OF WEST VIRGINIA ment. such card— (4) The patient receiving the treatment At the end of subtitle B of title V, add the (A) to each covered member; or must demonstrate an improvement as a re- following new section: (B) to a covered member upon request. sult of the treatment on one or more of the SEC. 5ll. ON-LINE TRACKING OF CERTAIN RE- (3) If the card were to be issued to each following: SERVE DUTY. covered member, the estimated cost of such (A) Standardized independent pre-treat- The Secretary of Defense shall establish an issuance. ment and post-treatment neuropsychological online means by which members of the (4) If the card were to be issued upon the testing. Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces can request of a covered member, whether the (B) Accepted survey instruments. track their operational active-duty service Secretary should charge such member a fee (C) Neurological imaging. performed after January 28, 2008, under sec- for such card, including the amount of such (D) Clinical examination. tion 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, or 12304 fee. (5) The patient receiving the treatment of title 10, United States Code. The tour cal- (c) REPORT.—Not later than one year after must be receiving the treatment voluntarily. culator shall specify early retirement credit the date of the enactment of this Act, the (6) The patient receiving the treatment authorized for each qualifying tour of active Secretary shall submit to the congressional may not be a retired member of the uni- duty, as well as cumulative early reserve re- defense committees a report on the study formed services or of the Armed Forces who tirement credit authorized to date under the conducted under subsection (a). is entitled to benefits under part A, or eligi- amendments to section 12731 of such title (d) COVERED MEMBER.—In this section, the ble to enroll under part B, of title XVIII of made by section 647 of the National Defense term ‘‘covered member’’ means a member of the Social Security Act. Authorization Act for fiscal year 2008 (Public the Armed Forces who— (c) ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS PROHIBITED.— Law 110–181; 122 Stat. 160). (1) is expected to be discharged— Except as provided in this subsection (b), no AMENDMENT NO. 73 OFFERED BY MS. VELA´ ZQUEZ (A) after the completion of the service ob- restriction or condition for reimbursement OF NEW YORK ligation of the member; and may be placed on any health care provider In section 535, insert the following new (B) under conditions other than dishonor- that is operating lawfully under the laws of subsection after subsection (d) (and redesig- able; the State in which the provider is located nate subsection (e) as subsection (f)): (2) is expected to be issued a DD Form 214 with respect to the receipt of payment under (e) TRANSFER OF VICTIMS OF HAZING IN THE Certificate of Release or Discharge from Ac- this section. ARMED FORCES.—The Secretary concerned tive Duty; and (d) PAYMENT DEADLINE.—The Secretary of (as defined in section 101(a)(9) of title 10, (3) after such discharge, would not other- Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Af- United States Code) shall develop and imple- wise be issued an identification card by the fairs shall make a payment for a treatment

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The Secretary of Defense and the Sec- (2) PAYMENT OF PER DIEM.—A member who a payment under this section shall terminate retary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that is away from the member’s permanent sta- on the date that is five years after the date the documentation required under this sub- tion may be paid a per diem in lieu of sub- of the enactment of this Act. section may not be an undue burden on the sistence in an amount not more than the (o) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— member of the Armed Forces or veteran or amount to which the member would be enti- There is authorized to be appropriated to on the health care provider. tled if the member were performing travel in carry out this section $10,000,000 for each fis- (e) PAYMENT AUTHORITY.— connection with a temporary duty assign- cal year during which the Secretary of Vet- (1) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.—The Sec- ment. erans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense retary of Defense shall make payments (3) GIFT RULE WAIVER.—Notwithstanding are authorized to make payments under this under this section for treatments received by any rule of any department or agency with section. members of the Armed Forces using the au- respect to ethics or the receipt of gifts, any (p) FUNDING INCREASE AND OFFSETTING RE- thority in subsection (c)(1) of section 1074 of assistance provided to a member of the DUCTION.— title 10, United States Code. Armed Forces with a service-connected in- (1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding the (2) DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.— jury or disability for travel, meals, or enter- amounts set forth in the funding tables in di- The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall tainment incidental to receiving treatment vision D, to carry out this section during fis- make payments under this section for treat- under this section, or for the provision of cal year 2013— ments received by veterans using the author- such treatment, shall not be subject to or (A) the amount authorized to be appro- ity in section 1728 of title 38, United States covered by any such rule. priated in section 1406 for the Defense Health Code. (i) RETALIATION PROHIBITED.—No retalia- Program, as specified in the corresponding (f) PAYMENT AMOUNT.—A payment under tion may be made against any member of the funding table in division D, is hereby in- this section shall be made at the equivalent Armed Forces or veteran who receives treat- creased by $10,000,000, with the amount of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ment as part of registered institutional re- increase allocated to the Defense Health reimbursement rate in effect for appropriate view board study carried out by a civilian Program, as set forth in the table under sec- treatment codes for the State or territory in health care practitioner. tion 4501, to carry out this section; and which the treatment is received. If no such (j) TREATMENT OF UNIVERSITY AND NATION- (B) the amount authorized to be appro- rate is in effect, payment shall be made at a ALLY ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW priated in section 301 for Operation and fair market rate, as determined by the Sec- BOARDS.—For purposes of this section, a uni- Maintenance, Defense-wide, as specified in retary of Defense, in consultation with the versity-affiliated or nationally accredited in- the corresponding funding table in division Secretary of Health and Human Services, stitutional review board shall be treated in D, is hereby reduced by $10,000,000, with the with respect to a patient who is a member of the same manner as a Government institu- amount of the reduction to be derived from the Armed Forces or the Secretary of Vet- tional review board. Line 260, Office of the Secretary of Defense erans Affairs with respect to a patient who is (k) MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING.—The as set forth in the table under section 4301. a veteran. Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of (2) MERIT-BASED OR COMPETITIVE DECI- (g) DATA COLLECTION AND AVAILABILITY.— Veterans Affairs shall seek to expeditiously SIONS.—A decision to commit, obligate, or (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Defense enter into memoranda of understandings expend funds referred to in paragraph (1)(A) and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall with civilian institutional review boards de- with or to a specific entity shall— jointly develop and maintain a database con- scribed in subsection (j) for the purpose of (A) be based on merit-based selection pro- taining data from each patient case involv- providing for members of the Armed Forces cedures in accordance with the requirements ing the use of a treatment under this sec- and veterans to receive treatment carried of sections 2304(k) and 2374 of title 10, United tion. The Secretaries shall ensure that the out by civilian health care practitioners States Code, or on competitive procedures; database preserves confidentiality and be under a treatment approved by and under and made available only— the oversight of civilian institutional review (B) comply with other applicable provi- (A) for third-party payer examination; boards that would qualify for payment under sions of law. (B) to the appropriate congressional com- this section. AMENDMENT NO. 99 OFFERED BY MR. ROGERS OF mittees and employees of the Department of (l) OUTREACH REQUIRED.— MICHIGAN Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, (1) OUTREACH TO VETERANS.—The Secretary Page 345, line 20, strike ‘‘RULE OF CON- the Department of Health and Human Serv- of Veterans Affairs shall notify each veteran STRUCTION’’ and insert ‘‘RULE OF CONSTRUC- ices, and appropriate State agencies; and with a service-connected injury or disability TION REGARDING AUTHORITY IN CYBERSPACE’’. (C) to the primary investigator of the in- of the opportunity to receive treatment pur- Page 345, line 23, strike the quotation stitutional review board that approved the suant to this section. mark and the second period. treatment, in the case of data relating to a (2) OUTREACH TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED Page 345, after line 23 insert the following: patient case involving the use of such treat- FORCES.—The Secretary of Defense shall no- ‘‘(d) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING ment. tify each member of the Armed Forces with COVERT ACTIONS.—Nothing in this section (2) ENROLLMENT IN INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW a service-connected injury or disability of shall be construed to authorize a covert ac- BOARD STUDY.—In the case of a patient en- the opportunity to receive treatment pursu- tion (as defined in section 503(e) of the Na- rolled in a registered institutional review ant to this section. tional Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 413b(e))) board study, results may be publically dis- (m) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than or modify the requirements of section 503 of tributable in accordance with the regula- 30 days after the last day of each fiscal year such Act (50 U.S.C. 413b). tions prescribed pursuant to the Health In- during which the Secretary of Defense and ‘‘(e) CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION.—Con- surance Portability and Accountability Act the Secretary of Veterans Affairs are author- sistent with, and in addition to, any other of 1996 (Public Law 104–191) and other regula- ized to make payments under this section, reporting requirements under law, the Sec- tions and practices in effect as of the date of the Secretaries shall jointly submit to Con- retary of Defense shall ensure that the con- the enactment of this Act. gress an annual report on the implementa- gressional intelligence committees (as de- (3) QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW tion of this section. Such report shall in- fined in section 3(7) of the National Security BOARDS.—The Secretary of Defense and the clude each of the following for that fiscal Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a(7))) are kept fully Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall each en- year: and currently informed of any intelligence sure that the Internet Web site of their re- (1) The number of individuals for whom the or intelligence-related activities undertaken spective departments includes a list of all ci- Secretary has provided payments under this in support of military activities in cyber- vilian institutional review board studies that section. space.’’. have received a payment under this section. (2) The condition for which each such indi- (h) ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS TO OBTAIN vidual receives treatment for which payment AMENDMENT NO. 101 OFFERED BY MR. PIERLUISI TREATMENT.— is provided under this section and the suc- OF PUERTO RICO (1) ASSIGNMENT TO TEMPORARY DUTY.—The cess rate of each such treatment. At the end of subtitle B of title X, add the Secretary of a military department may as- (3) Treatment methods that are used by en- following new section: sign a member of the Armed Forces under tities receiving payment provided under this SEC. 1015. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING THE the jurisdiction of the Secretary to tem- section and the respective rate of success of COUNTERDRUG TETHERED AERO- porary duty or allow the member a permis- each such method. STAT RADAR SYSTEM PROGRAM. sive temporary duty in order to permit the (4) The recommendations of the Secre- (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- member to receive treatment for traumatic taries with respect to the integration of lowing:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:26 Apr 20, 2018 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR12\H18MY2.000 H18MY2 jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD 7420 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 158, Pt. 5 May 18, 2012 (1) Since 1992, the Air Force has adminis- the responsible agency should fund the While many steps should have been tered the Counterdrug Tethered Aerostat TARS program; and taken to save Danny, it is almost cer- Radar System (TARS) program, which con- (2) Congress and the responsible agency tain if he had transferred to another tributes to deterring and detecting smug- should take all appropriate steps to ensure unit, he would be with us today. glers moving illicit drugs into the United that the eight current tethered aerostat sys- States. tems are fully functional and, in particular, b 1100 (2) There are eight current tethered aero- to ensure that the TARS program is pro- The amendment I am offering will stat systems, located at Yuma, Arizona, Fort viding coverage to protect jurisdictions of Huachuca, Arizona, Deming, New Mexico, the United States in the Caribbean region, as ensure that each branch of the military Marfa, Texas, Eagle Pass, Texas, Rio Grande well as jurisdictions of the United States has a process allowing hazing victims City, Texas, Cudjoe Key, Florida, and Lajas, along the United States-Mexico border and to swiftly transfer to another unit. Puerto Rico. in the Florida Straits. This commonsense policy will prevent (3) Primary customers of the surveillance AMENDMENT NO. 112 OFFERED BY MS. future tragedies. data from the TARS program are the Depart- RICHARDSON OF CALIFORNIA Mr. Chairman, all of us owe a great ment of Homeland Security, the United At the end of title X, add the following new debt to the members of our military States Northern Command, the United section: who risk so much for our Nation’s free- States Southern Command, and the North SEC. 10ll. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING dom. American Aerospace Defense Command. UNITED STATES NORTHERN COM- (4) In the past two years, the radars in two MAND PREPAREDNESS. Mr. MCKEON. I continue to reserve of the eight tethered aerostat systems have It is the sense of the Congress that— the balance of my time. been destroyed in strong weather conditions, (1) the United States Northern Command Mr. SMITH of Washington. I yield namely the radar at Lajas, Puerto Rico, plays a crucial role in providing additional back the balance of my time. which was destroyed in April 2011, and the response capability to State and local gov- Mr. MCKEON. I yield back the bal- radar at Marfa, Texas, which was destroyed ernments in domestic disaster relief and con- ance of my time. in February 2012. sequence management operations; Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Chair, I speak in (5) The Air Force has indicated that it does (2) the United States Northern Command not have sufficient spare parts in its inven- must continue to build upon its current ef- support of the En Bloc Amendment #5 to H.R. tory to replace either of these two radars or forts to develop command strategies, leader- 4310, the National Defense Authorization Act the funding necessary to purchase any new ship training, and response plans to effec- for Fiscal Year 2013, which includes two of my radars. As a result, there are no current tively work with civil authorities when act- amendments. plans to resume operations at Lajas, Puerto ing as the lead agency or a supporting agen- I thank Chairman MCKEON, Ranking Mem- Rico or Marfa, Texas. cy; and ber SMITH, and their staffs for their work on (6) The loss of these two tethered aerostats (3) the United States Northern Command this bill, their devotion to the men and women systems substantially degrades counterdrug should leverage whenever possible training of the Armed Forces, and for accepting my capabilities in the Caribbean corridor and and management expertise that resides with- along the Southwest border. in the Department of Defense, other Federal amendments. (7) The loss of the tethered aerostat system agencies, State and local governments, and Richardson Amendment No. 82 requires the in Lajas, Puerto Rico, is particularly detri- private sector businesses and academic insti- Department of Defense to post on all its mental to the national counterdrug mission. tutions to enhance— websites information on sexual assault pre- In Section 1023 of the National Defense Au- (A) its defense support to civil authorities vention and response resources. thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (Public and incidence management missions; In light of technology, many people, particu- Law 109–163), Congress found that— (B) relationships with other entities in- larly service personnel receive the majority of (A) ‘‘Drug traffickers use the Caribbean volved in disaster response; and their information via the Internet. corridor to smuggle narcotics to the United (C) its ability to respond to unforeseen States via Puerto Rico and the Dominican events. Furthermore, online access to the needed information is particularly important because Republic. This route is ideal for drug traf- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to persons needing sexual assault resource infor- ficking because of its geographic expanse, House Resolution 661, the gentleman numerous law enforcement jurisdictions, and mation may be reluctant to seek information in from California (Mr. MCKEON) and the fragmented investigative efforts.’’; and a public setting without fear of losing privacy, gentleman from Washington (Mr. (B) ‘‘The tethered aerostat system in or worse retaliation. SMITH) each will control 10 minutes. Lajas, Puerto Rico, contributes to deterring Richardson Amendment #112 improves the and detecting smugglers moving illicit drugs The Chair recognizes the gentleman Defense Authorization Act by increasing the into Puerto Rico. The aerostat’s range and from California. operational capabilities allow it to provide Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Chairman, I urge effectiveness of the Northern Command surveillance coverage of the eastern Carib- the committee to adopt the amend- (‘‘NORTHCOM’’) in fulfilling its critical mission bean corridor and the strategic waterway be- ments en bloc, all of which have been of protecting the U.S. homeland in event of tween Puerto Rico and the Dominican Re- examined by both the majority and the war and to provide support to local, state, and public, known as the Mona Passage.’’. federal authorities in times of national emer- (8) In such section 1023, Congress expressed minority. I reserve the balance of my time. gency. that ‘‘Congress and the Department of De- This amendment was included in last year’s fense should fund the Counter-Drug Tethered Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Chair, Aerostat program.’’. I yield 1 minute to the gentlelady from National Defense Authorization Act and I am (9) In recent years, Puerto Rico and the New York (Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ). pleased that it is included this year also. U.S. Virgin Islands have been increasingly Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Chairman, I The purpose for NORTHCOM’s existence is impacted by the drug trade and related vio- want to thank the ranking Democrat to bring the capabilities and the resources of lence. Both jurisdictions have homicide rates for his great leadership and allowing the U.S. military to the assistance of the that are roughly six times the national aver- me to make this amendment in order American people during a catastrophic dis- age and about three times higher than any as part of the en bloc. aster. State, and many of these homicides are Mr. Chairman, it is incumbent on all NORTHCOM leaders will be much more ef- linked to the drug trade. (10) The Department of Defense has raised of us to ensure that the brave men and fective in saving lives, protecting assets, and questions as to whether it should continue to women who serve our Nation abroad enhancing resilience after a disaster has oc- administer the TARS program or, alter- are treated with dignity. curred if they are trained in the techniques of natively, whether responsibility for this pro- Sadly, in recent years, we have come effective engagement with civilian leadership. gram should be vested in the Department of to realize that too many of these young My amendment ensures that such training Homeland Security. people endure abuse—not at the hands will be available. (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—In light of the of the enemy, but from within their Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Chair, I am offering a findings under subsection (a), it is the sense own unit. Last year, an Army private commonsense amendment with my friend of Congress that— from my district, Danny Chen, lost his (1) irrespective of whether the Department from the other side of the aisle Mr. HULTGREN of Defense continues to be responsible for the life after being hazed. Danny’s loss has from Illinois. Counterdrug Tethered Aerostat Radar Sys- been a profound tragedy for his family, Our amendment simply asks the Govern- tem (TARS) program or such responsibility the Chinatown community, and all of ment Accountability Office to study the pack- is assigned to another agency, Congress and New York. aging procedures for hazardous materials by

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:26 Apr 20, 2018 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR12\H18MY2.000 H18MY2 jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD May 18, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 158, Pt. 5 7421 Department of Defense, and submit rec- troops and veterans. If a treatment is good and documenting environmental exposure inci- ommendations for improvements to Congress. enough for private medicine, why is it not dents to members of the Armed Forces. How- Safe and timely shipment of supplies and good enough for military medicine? ever, this provision does not explicitly connect equipment to our troops is vital to their safety In an effort to fix this delinquency I intro- this plan to the ongoing health information and success. duced the TBI Treatment Act (H.R. 396) in data sharing between the Department of De- Unfortunately, due to the extremely com- January 2011. Today I am proud to offer it as fense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. plicated packaging requirements for hazardous an amendment to the National Defense Au- My amendment addresses this by having materials, a large volume of needed supplies thorization Act (H.R. 4310) with my friend and the Defense Department include in their plan are often frustrated, or delayed. colleague from California, Congressman MIKE a comprehensive status update on their shar- According to one recent study by the Air THOMPSON. The TBI Treatment Act helps ex- ing of environmental exposure data with the Force, 73 percent of the hazmat frustrated pedite these ground-breaking treatments to Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This information shipments had no shipping documents and our nations’ veterans and active duty soldiers should be available to the VA to be examined were delayed 11–15 days on average. suffering from TBI. over time, over decades even, to address ex- These delayed shipments harm our troops The TBI Treatment Act establishes a 5-year posure-related questions and identify possible and costs us billions. ‘‘pay-for-performance’’ pilot program, not to origins and causes of disease. Data sharing By reducing frustrated shipments by just 3 exceed $10 million per year. Under my should be done in a timely, ongoing, and percent, DOD could save $2 billion annually. amendment, healthcare providers will treat ac- updateable manner so that the Department of Our amendment would require GAO to ex- tive duty soldiers and veterans at no cost to Veterans Affairs is alerted to hazardous expo- amine current shipping processes and identify the patient. The healthcare provider gets reim- sure events and information on environmental improvements in order to expedite shipments, bursed from the DoD/VA respectively, only if exposure events can be updated when there improve safety and reduce costs, and I en- the treatment is proven successful (based on is new information. courage my colleagues to support it. independent pre- and post-treatment neuro- Mr. Chair, the goal of my amendment is to Mr. WALSH of Illinois. Mr. Chair, the unem- psychological testing, accepted survey instru- enhance interdepartmental coordination and ployment rate among post-9/11 veterans is ments, neurological imaging, or clinical exami- collaboration so that active duty members of staggeringly high. Part of the problem is they nations). Currently, soldiers are paying out-of- the armed forces and veterans exposed to routinely have to undergo lengthy certification pocket for such important care. Lastly, treat- harmful toxins as a result of their military serv- processes for professions in which they are al- ments must be FDA-approved and approved ice get the answers, attention and treatment ready qualified. by an institutional review board operating in they and their families need. Thankfully, Congress took ownership of this accordance with regulations issued by the The Acting CHAIR. The question is issue last year and developed a pilot program Secretary of Health and Human Services. on the amendments en bloc offered by to streamline this process. This program, how- I ask that you join me in support of the Ses- the gentleman from California (Mr. ever, ignores industry-recognized certifi- sions-Thompson amendment to NDAA and MCKEON). cations. These types of certifications are as help deliver proven treatments to our soldiers The en bloc amendments were agreed important as licensing and are widely used by and veterans suffering from Traumatic Brain to. the manufacturing industry. They prove a job Injuries (TBI). AMENDMENTS EN BLOC NO. 6 OFFERED BY MR. applicant’s skills competence, experience, and Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Chair, I rise today to MC KEON knowledge. introduce my amendment to the National De- Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Chairman, pursu- Many returning veterans have already ob- fense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal ant to H. Res. 661, I offer amendments tained those skills and that experience in the Year 2013 to encourage and strengthen infor- en bloc. military, which is why I’m introducing this mation and data sharing between the Depart- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will amendment. The Walsh Amendment will ex- ment of Veterans Affairs and the Department designate the amendments en bloc. pand the pilot program Congress authorized of Defense related to environmental exposures Amendments en bloc No. 6 consisting of last year to include these industry-recognized of service members. amendment Nos. 92, 96, 103, 105, 108, 118, 121, certifications. Attributing a medical diagnosis or set of 129, 131, 132, 134, 135, 136, 138, 139, and 141, It will enable our returning service men and symptoms to an environmental exposure can printed in House Report 112–485, offered by women to find good-paying, fulfilling employ- be challenging, especially exposures that oc- Mr. MCKEON of California: ment that rewards their skill-level and experi- curred years or decades in the past. Of AMENDMENT NO. 92 OFFERED BY MR. JOHNSON ence. course, this is a big concern and source of OF GEORGIA As the 28 Founding Principles remind us, a frustration for service members, veterans and At the end of title VII, add the following free people will not survive unless they stay their families. We have seen this challenge new section: strong. time and again in our Nation’s history, whether SEC. 7ll. CONGRESSIONAL SUPPORT FOR Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Chair, thousands of our it is understanding Agent Orange exposures or GREATER AWARENESS OF POST- brave servicemen and women are returning the Gulf War Syndrome. TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. from combat with severe cases of Traumatic Today’s service members may be exposed (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- lowing findings: Brain Injury (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress to hazards including air contamination result- (1) The brave men and women of the United Disorder (PTSD), resulting in an inability to ing from burn pits, industrial toxic chemicals, States Armed Forces, who proudly serve the hold a job, properly care for their families, or chemical and biological warfare agents, toxic United States, risk their lives to protect the in some cases, to overcome suicidal ten- contaminants such those resulting from muni- freedom of the United States and deserve the dencies. As a nation, we have the responsi- tions containing depleted uranium, and others. investment of every possible resource to en- bility for their care and recovery. The long-term health consequences of these sure their lasting physical, mental, and emo- Currently, private healthcare providers hazardous environmental exposures remain tional well-being. across the United States are helping brain in- uncertain. (2) More than 2,400,000 members of the Armed Forces have deployed overseas as part jury patients with new and innovative treat- A recent Government Accountability Office of overseas contingency operations since the ments that are not currently available or ap- report looked at the Pentagon’s policies re- events of September 11, 2001. proved by the Department of Defense (DoD) garding environmental exposures and identi- (3) One in five members who have returned and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Ex- fied a need for a comprehensive plan on envi- from deployment reported symptoms of post- amples of these treatments include Hyperbaric ronmental exposures of service members, in- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), flash doses of ap- cluding recommendations for what the De- (4) Just over 1⁄2 of the members have proved drugs, and small device implants that fense Department can do to identify and ad- sought treatment for PTSD symptoms. operate like brain pacemakers. While the De- dress possible health risks resulting from envi- (5) More than 90,000 members returning from deployment to Operation Enduring partment of Defense is currently conducting ronmental exposures. Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom are their own studies on these already proven The NDAA for Fiscal Year 2013 under con- clinically diagnosed with PTSD. treatment methods, it will take five or more sideration by the House this week contains a (6) The Armed Forces have sustained an years to formally approve these treatments provision requiring the Defense Department to operational tempo for a period of time un- and make them accessible to our injured develop a comprehensive plan on researching precedented in the history of the United

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PTSD. in 2013, and 50,000 by the beginning of 2014, (8) The amount of funds previously appro- (7) Up to 10 percent of Operation Desert and remains at 50,000 through 2020. priated for the Department of Defense, the Storm veterans, 30 percent of Vietnam vet- (2) The scenario in which the number of Department of State, and the Department of erans, and 8 percent of the general popu- members of the Armed Forces deployed in Veterans Affairs for costs related to Oper- lation of the United States suffer or have support of Operation Enduring Freedom is ation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, suffered from PTSD. reduced from roughly 90,000 in 2012 to 60,000 and Operation Enduring Freedom, including (8) Many cases of PTSD remain unreported, in 2013, and 30,000 by the beginning of 2014, an account of the amount of funding from undiagnosed, and untreated due to a lack of and remains at 30,000 through 2020. regular Department of Defense, Department awareness about PTSD and the persistent (3) An alternative scenario, determined by of State, and Department of Veterans Affairs stigma associated with mental health issues. the President and based on current contin- budgets that has gone and will go to costs as- (9) PTSD significantly increases the risk of gency operation and withdrawal plans, which sociated with such operations. depression, suicide, and drug- and alcohol-re- takes into account expected force levels and (9) Current and future operational expendi- lated disorders and deaths, especially if left the expected length of time that members of tures associated with Operation New Dawn, untreated. the Armed Forces will be deployed in support Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation (10) The Departments of Defense and Vet- of Operation Enduring Freedom. Odyssey Dawn including— erans Affairs have made significant advances (b) ESTIMATES TO BE USED IN PREPARATION (A) funding for combat operations; in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment OF REPORT.—In preparing the report required (B) deploying, transporting, feeding, and of PTSD and the symptoms of PTSD, but by subsection (b), the President shall make housing members of the Armed Forces (in- many challenges remain. estimates and projections through at least cluding fuel costs); (11) About 1⁄2 of members and their spouses fiscal year 2020, adjust any dollar amounts (C) activation and deployment of members report they are somewhat or not at all appropriately for inflation, and take into ac- of the reserve components of the Armed knowledgeable about the signs and symp- count and specify each of the following: Forces; toms of PTSD. (1) The total number of members of the (D) equipping and training of Iraqi and (b) CONGRESSIONAL EXPRESSION OF SUP- Armed Forces expected to be deployed in Afghani forces; PORT.—In light of the findings made in sub- support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and (E) purchasing, upgrading, and repairing section (a), Congress— Operation Odyssey Dawn, including— weapons, munitions, and other equipment (1) supports the efforts of the Secretary of (A) the number of members of the Armed consumed or used in Operation Iraqi Free- Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of De- Forces actually deployed in Southwest Asia dom, Operation New Dawn, Operation Endur- fense to educate service members, veterans, in support of Operation New Dawn, Oper- ing Freedom, and Operation Odyssey Dawn; the families of service members and vet- ation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Od- and erans, and the public about the causes, yssey Dawn; (F) payments to other countries for symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic (B) the number of members of reserve com- logistical assistance in support of such oper- stress disorder (PTSD); and ponents of the Armed Forces called or or- ations. (2) supports the creation of an advisory dered to active duty in the United States for (10) Past, current, and future costs of en- commission on PTSD to coordinate the ef- the purpose of training for eventual deploy- tering into contracts with private military forts of the Department of Defense, Depart- ment in Southwest Asia, backfilling for de- security firms and other contractors for the ment of Veterans Affairs, and other execu- ployed troops, or supporting other Depart- provision of goods and services associated tive departments and agencies for the pre- ment of Defense missions directly or indi- with Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation vention, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD. rectly related to Operation New Dawn, Oper- New Dawn, Operation Enduring Freedom, AMENDMENT NO. 96 OFFERED BY MS. BASS OF ation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Od- and Operation Odyssey Dawn. CALIFORNIA yssey Dawn; and (11) Average annual cost for each member At the end of title VIII, add the following (C) the break-down of deployments of of the Armed Forces deployed in support of new section: members of the regular and reserve compo- Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New SEC. 833. REQUIREMENT TO INCLUDE TRAF- nents and activation of members of the re- Dawn, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Op- FICKING IN PERSONS IN PERFORM- serve components. eration Odyssey Dawn, including room and ANCE ASSESSMENTS OF DEFENSE (2) The number of members of the Armed board, equipment and body armor, transpor- CONTRACTORS. Forces, including members of the reserve tation of troops and equipment (including (a) PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS TO INCLUDE components, who have previously served in fuel costs), and operational costs. EVALUATION OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS.— support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Oper- (12) Current and future cost of combat-re- With respect to any performance assessment ation New Dawn, Operation Enduring Free- lated special pays and benefits, including re- of a defense contractor or subcontractor of dom, and Operation Odyssey Dawn and who enlistment bonuses. such a contractor, or any labor recruiter, are expected to serve multiple deployments. (13) Current and future cost of calling or broker, or other agent used by the con- (3) The number of contractors and private ordering members of the reserve components tractor or subcontractor, the Secretary of military security firms that have been used to active duty in support of Operation New Defense shall include an evaluation of traf- and are expected to be used during the Dawn, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Op- ficking in persons. course of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Oper- eration Odyssey Dawn. (b) TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS DEFINED.—In ation New Dawn, Operation Enduring Free- (14) Current and future cost for reconstruc- this section, the term ‘‘trafficking in per- dom, and Operation Odyssey Dawn. tion, embassy operations and construction, sons’’ has the meaning provided the term (4) The number of veterans currently suf- and foreign aid programs for Iraq and Af- ‘‘severe form of trafficking in persons’’ in fering and expected to suffer from post-trau- ghanistan. section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Pro- matic stress disorder, traumatic brain in- (15) Current and future cost of bases and tection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102). jury, or other mental injuries. other infrastructure to support members of AMENDMENT NO. 103 OFFERED BY MR. BRALEY OF (5) The number of veterans currently in the Armed Forces serving in Iraq and Af- IOWA need of and expected to be in need of pros- ghanistan. At the end of subtitle F of title X, add the thetic care and treatment because of ampu- (16) Current and future cost of providing following new section: tations incurred during service in support of health care for veterans who served in sup- SEC. 10ll. REPORT ON LONG-TERM COSTS OF Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New port of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation OPERATION NEW DAWN, OPERATION Dawn, and Operation Enduring Freedom. New Dawn, Operation Enduring Freedom, ENDURING FREEDOM, AND OTHER (6) The current number of pending Depart- and Operation Odyssey Dawn— CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS. ment of Veterans Affairs claims from vet- (A) the cost of mental health treatment for (a) REPORT REQUIREMENT.—Not later than erans of military service in Iraq, Afghani- veterans suffering from post-traumatic 90 days after the date of the enactment of stan, and Libya, and the total number of stress disorder and traumatic brain injury, this Act, the President, with contributions such veterans expected to seek disability and other mental problems as a result of from the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary compensation from the Department of Vet- such service; and of State, and the Secretary of Veterans Af- erans Affairs. (B) the cost of lifetime prosthetics care fairs, shall submit to Congress a report con- (7) The total number of members of the and treatment for veterans suffering from taining an estimate of the long-term costs of Armed Forces who have been killed or amputations as a result of such service. Operation New Dawn and Operation Endur- wounded in Iraq, Afghanistan, or Libya, in- (17) Current and future cost of providing ing Freedom for each the following sce- cluding noncombat casualties, the total Department of Veterans Affairs disability narios: number of members expected to suffer inju- benefits for the lifetime of veterans who (1) The scenario in which the number of ries in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya, and the incur disabilities while serving in support of members of the Armed Forces deployed in total number of members expected to be Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New

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Federal agency identified by the Adminis- (18) Current and future cost of providing Amounts authorized to be appropriated trator pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be survivors’ benefits to survivors of members pursuant to this Act for military musical made by the agency to an eligible program of the Armed Forces killed while serving in units (as such term is defined in section 974 participant selected, and determined to be support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Oper- of title 10, United States Code) may not ex- responsible, by the agency. ation New Dawn, Operation Enduring Free- ceed $200,000,000. ‘‘(3) COMPETITION.— dom, or Operation Odyssey Dawn. AMENDMENT NO. 118 OFFERED BY MR. CICILLINE ‘‘(A) SOLE SOURCE.—A contracting officer (19) Cost of bringing members of the Armed OF RHODE ISLAND may award a sole source contract under this Forces and equipment back to the United Page 542, line 6, strike ‘‘is committed to’’ program if such concern is determined to be States upon the conclusion of Operation New and insert ‘‘is taking demonstrable steps a responsible contractor with respect to per- Dawn, Operation Enduring Freedom, or Op- to’’. formance of such contract opportunity and eration Odyssey Dawn, including the cost of the contracting officer does not have a rea- AMENDMENT NO. 121 OFFERED BY MR. CICILLINE demobilization, transportation costs (includ- sonable expectation that 2 or more early OF RHODE ISLAND ing fuel costs), providing transition services stage small business concerns will submit of- for members of the Armed Forces At the end of subtitle B of title XII of divi- fers for the contracting opportunity and in transitioning from active duty to veteran sion A of the bill, add the following: the estimation of the contracting officer, the status, transporting equipment, weapons, SEC. 12xx. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS UNDER contract award can be made at a fair and and munitions (including fuel costs), and an THE PAKISTAN COUNTERINSUR- reasonable price. GENCY FUND. estimate of the value of equipment that will ‘‘(B) RESTRICTED COMPETITION.—A con- (a) LIMITATION.—None of the funds author- be left behind. tracting officer may award contracts on the ized to be appropriated by this Act for the (20) Cost to restore the military and mili- basis of competition restricted to early stage Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund may be tary equipment, including the equipment of small business concerns if the contracting used to provide assistance to the Govern- the reserve components, to full strength officer has a reasonable expectation that not ment of Pakistan until the Secretary of De- after the conclusion of Operation New Dawn less than 2 early stage small business con- fense, in consultation with the Secretary of or Operation Enduring Freedom. cerns will submit offers and that the award State, certifies to the appropriate congres- (21) Amount of money borrowed to pay for can be made at a fair market price. sional committees that the Government of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New ‘‘(4) CONTRACT VALUE.—Contracts shall be Pakistan is demonstrating a continuing Dawn, Operation Enduring Freedom, or Op- awarded under this program if its value is commitment to and is making significant ef- eration Odyssey Dawn, and the sources of greater than $3,000 and less than half the forts toward the implementation of a strat- that money. upper threshold of section 15(j)(1) of the egy to counter improvised explosive devices (22) Interest on money borrowed, including Small Business Act. (IEDs), including— interest for money already borrowed and an- ‘‘(c) ELIGIBILITY.—Only an early stage (1) attacking IED networks; ticipated interest payments on future bor- small business concern shall be eligible to (2) monitoring known precursors used in rowing, for Operation Iraqi Freedom, Oper- compete for a contract to be awarded under IEDs; and ation New Dawn, Operation Enduring Free- the program. The Administrator shall certify (3) developing a strict protocol for the dom, or Operation Odyssey Dawn. that a small business concern is an early manufacture of explosive materials, includ- stage small business concern, or the Admin- AMENDMENT NO. 105 OFFERED BY MR. HARPER OF ing calcium ammonium nitrate, and acces- istrator shall approve a Federal agency, a MISSISSIPPI sories and their supply to legitimate end State government, or a national certifying At the end of subtitle G of title X, add the users. entity to certify that the business meets the following new section: (b) WAIVER.—The Secretary of Defense, in eligibility criteria of an early stage small SEC. 1078. REVIEW OF AIR NATIONAL GUARD consultation with the Secretary of State, business concern. COMPONENT NUMBERED AIR FORCE may waive the requirements of subsection ‘‘(d) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—The Adminis- AUGMENTATION FORCE. (a) if the Secretary determines it is in the trator shall provide early stage small busi- (a) REVIEW.— national security interest of the United ness concerns with technical assistance and (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Air States to do so. counseling with regard to— Force shall conduct a review of the decision (c) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term ‘‘(1) applying for and competing for Federal of the Secretary to cancel or consolidate the ‘‘appropriate congressional committees’’ contracts; and Air National Guard Component Numbered means— ‘‘(2) fulfilling the administrative respon- Air Force Augmentation Force. (1) the congressional defense committees; sibilities associated with the performance of (2) MATTERS INCLUDED.—The review under and a Federal contract. paragraph (1) shall include the following: (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations of ‘‘(e) ATTAINMENT OF CONTRACT GOALS.—All (A) An explanation of how the Secretary the Senate and the Committee on Foreign contract awards made under the program determined which Air National Guard Aug- Affairs of the House of Representatives. shall be counted toward the attainment of mentation Units would be retired or relo- AMENDMENT NO. 129 OFFERED BY MR. SCHRADER the goals specified in section 15(g) of the cated during fiscal year 2013. OF OREGON Small Business Act. (B) A description of the methodologies un- ‘‘(f) REGULATIONS.—The Administrator derlying such determinations, including the Page 723, insert after line 2 the following shall— factors and assumptions that shaped the spe- (and redesignate provisions accordingly): ‘‘(1) issue proposed regulations to carry out cific determinations. PART IX—EARLY STAGE SMALL BUSINESS this section not later than 180 days after the (C) The rationale for selecting Augmenta- CONTRACTING date of enactment of this Act; and tion Units to be retired or relocated with re- SEC. 1693a. PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FEDERAL ‘‘(2) issue final regulations to carry out spect to such Units of the Air National CONTRACTS TO EARLY STAGE this section not later than 270 days after the Guard. SMALL BUSINESSES. date of enactment of this Act. (D) An explanation of how such consolida- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Small Business Act ‘‘(g) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than tion or relocation affects national security. (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.) is amended by adding April 30, 2015, the Administrator shall trans- (E) Details of the costs incurred, avoided, at the end the following: mit to the Congress a report on the perform- or saved with respect to consolidation or re- ‘‘SEC. 46. PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FEDERAL CON- ance of the program. location of Augmentation Units. TRACTS TO EARLY STAGE SMALL ‘‘(h) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- (b) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after BUSINESSES. tion, the following definitions shall apply: the date of the enactment of this Act, the ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Administrator ‘‘(1) PROGRAM.—The term ‘program’ means Secretary shall submit to the congressional shall establish and carry out a program in a program established pursuant to sub- defense committees a report on the review accordance with the requirements of this section (a). conducted under subsection (a)(1). section to provide improved access to Fed- ‘‘(2) EARLY STAGE SMALL BUSINESS CON- (c) COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW.—Not eral contract opportunities for early stage CERN.—The term ‘early stage small business later than 60 days after the date on which small business concerns. concern’ means a small business concern the report is submitted under subsection (b), ‘‘(b) PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS.— that— the Comptroller General of the United States ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out sub- ‘‘(A) has not more than 15 employees; and shall submit to the congressional defense section (a), the Administrator, in consulta- ‘‘(B) has average annual receipts that total committees a review of such report. tion with other Federal agencies, shall iden- not more than $1,000,000, except if the con- AMENDMENT NO. 108 OFFERED BY MS. MCCOLLUM tify procurement contracts of Federal agen- cern is in an industry with an average an- OF MINNESOTA cies for award under the program. nual revenue standard that is less than At the end of title X, add the following new ‘‘(2) CONTRACT AWARDS.—Under the pro- $1,000,000, as defined by the North American section: gram established pursuant to this section, Industry Classification System.’’.

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(b) REPEAL OF SIMILAR PROGRAM.—Section ‘‘(3) Soliciting a person for the purpose of source, the contracting or grant officer shall, 304 of the Small Business Administration Re- employment, or offering employment, by before exercising any option to renew such authorization and Amendments Act of 1994 means of materially false or fraudulent pre- grant, contract, or cooperative agreement, (15 U.S.C. 644 note) is repealed. tenses, representations, or promises regard- request that the agency’s Office of Inspector AMENDMENT NO. 131 OFFERED BY MR. ing that employment. General immediately initiate an investiga- FITPATRICK OF PENNSYLVANIA ‘‘(4) Charging recruited employees exorbi- tion of the allegation or allegations con- Page 725, insert after line 6 the following: tant placement fees, such as fees equal to or tained in the report. If the agency’s Office of SEC. 1696. LIMITATION ON CONTRACTING. greater than the employee’s monthly salary, Inspector General is unable to conduct a No agency may enter into a contract using or recruitment fees that violate the laws of timely investigation, the suspension and de- procedures that do not give to small business the country from which an employee is re- barment office or another investigative unit concerns owned and controlled by veterans cruited. of the agency shall conduct the investiga- (as that term is defined in section 3(q)(3) of ‘‘(5) Providing inhumane living condi- tion. the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(q)(3)) tions.’’. (b) REPORT.—Upon completion of an inves- that are included in the database under sec- SEC. 1704. COMPLIANCE PLAN AND CERTIFI- tigation under subsection (a), the office or tion 8127(f) of title 38, United States Code, CATION REQUIREMENT. unit that conducted the investigation shall any preference available with respect to such (a) REQUIREMENT.—The head of an execu- submit to the contracting or grant officer contract, except for a preference given to tive agency may not provide or enter into a and, if such investigation was not conducted small business concerns owned and con- grant, contract, or cooperative agreement by the agency’s Office of Inspector General, trolled by service-disabled veterans (as that valued at $1,000,000 or more if performance to the agency’s Office of Inspector General, a term defined in section 3(q)(2) of the Small will substantially be conducted overseas, un- report on the investigation, including con- Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(q)(2)). less a duly designated representative of the clusions about whether credible evidence ex- recipient of such grant, contract, or coopera- ists that the recipient of a grant, contract, AMENDMENT NO. 132 OFFERED BY MR. LANKFORD tive agreement certifies to the contracting or cooperative agreement; any subcontractor OF OKLAHOMA or grant officer prior to receiving an award or subgrantee of the recipient; or any agent At the end of division A, add the following and on an annual basis thereafter, after hav- of the recipient or of such a subcontractor or new title: ing conducted due diligence, that— subgrantee, engaged in any of the activities TITLE XVII—END TRAFFICKING IN (1) the recipient has implemented a plan to described in section 106(g) of the Trafficking GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING prevent the activities described in section Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. SEC. 1701. SHORT TITLE. 106(g) of the Trafficking Victims Protection 7104(g)), as amended by section 1703. This title may be cited as the ‘‘End Traf- Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)), as amended by (c) REMEDIAL ACTIONS.— ficking in Government Contracting Act of section 1703, and is in compliance with that (1) IN GENERAL.—If a contracting or grant 2012’’. plan; official determines that a recipient of a SEC. 1702. DEFINITIONS. (2) the recipient has implemented proce- grant, contract, or cooperative agreement, In this title: dures to prevent any activities described in or any subcontractor or subgrantee of the re- (1) EXECUTIVE AGENCY.—The term ‘‘execu- such section 106(g) and to monitor, detect, cipient, has engaged in any of the activities tive agency’’ has the meaning given the term and terminate any subcontractor, sub- described in such section 106(g), the con- in section 133 of title 41, United States Code. grantee, or employee of the recipient engag- tracting or grant officer shall consider tak- (2) SUBCONTRACTOR.—The term ‘‘subcon- ing in any activities described in such sec- ing one or more of the following remedial ac- tractor’’ means a recipient of a contract at tion; and tions: any tier under a grant, contract, or coopera- (3) to the best of the representative’s (A) Requiring the recipient to remove an tive agreement. knowledge, neither the recipient, nor any employee from the performance of work (3) SUBGRANTEE.—The term ‘‘subgrantee’’ subcontractor or subgrantee of the recipient under the grant, contract, or cooperative means a recipient of a grant at any tier or any agent of the recipient or of such a agreement. under a grant or cooperative agreement. subcontractor or subgrantee, is engaged in (B) Requiring the recipient to terminate a (4) UNITED STATES.—The term ‘‘United any of the activities described in such sec- subcontract or subgrant. States’’ has the meaning provided in section tion. (C) Suspending payments under the grant, 103(12) of the Trafficking Victims Protection (b) LIMITATION.—Any plan or procedures contract, or cooperative agreement. Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102(12)). implemented pursuant to subsection (a) shall (D) Withholding award fees, consistent SEC. 1703. CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS. be appropriate to the size and complexity of with the award fee plan, for the performance Section 106(g) of the Trafficking Victims the grant, contract, or cooperative agree- period in which the agency determined the Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)) is ment and to the nature and scope of its ac- contractor or subcontractor engaged in any amended by striking ‘‘if the grantee or any tivities, including the number of non-United of the activities described in such section subgrantee,’’ and all that follows through States citizens expected to be employed. 106(g). the period at the end and inserting the fol- (c) DISCLOSURE.—The recipient shall pro- (E) Declining to exercise available options lowing: ″or take any of the other remedial vide a copy of the plan to the contracting or under the contract. actions authorized under section 1705(c) of grant officer upon request, and, as appro- (F) Terminating the contract for default or the End Trafficking in Government Con- priate, shall post the useful and relevant cause, in accordance with the termination tracting Act of 2012, if the grantee or any contents of the plan or related materials on clause for the contract. subgrantee, or the contractor or any subcon- its website and at the workplace. (G) Referring the matter to the agency sus- tractor, engages in, or uses labor recruiters, (d) PERFORMANCE SUBSTANTIALLY OVER- pension and debarment official. brokers, or other agents who engage in, (i) SEAS.—For purposes of subsection (a), a (H) Referring the matter to the Depart- severe forms of trafficking in persons, (ii) grant, contract, or cooperative agreement ment of Justice for prosecution under any the procurement of a commercial sex act shall be considered to be performed substan- applicable law. during the period of time that the grant, tially overseas if the estimated value of the (2) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—Nothing in this sub- contract, or cooperative agreement is in ef- services required to be performed under the section shall be construed as limiting the fect, (iii) the use of forced labor in the per- grant, contract, or cooperative agreement scope of applicable remedies available to the formance of the grant, contract, or coopera- outside the United States exceeds $500,000. Federal Government. tive agreement, or (iv) acts that directly SEC. 1705. MONITORING AND INVESTIGATION OF (3) MITIGATING FACTOR.—Where applicable, support or advance trafficking in persons, in- TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS. the contracting or grant official may con- cluding the following acts: (a) INVESTIGATION.—If the contracting or sider whether the contractor or grantee had ‘‘(1) Destroying, concealing, removing, or grant officer of an executive agency for a a plan in place under section 1704, and was in confiscating an employee’s immigration doc- grant, contract, or cooperative agreement compliance with that plan at the time of the uments without the employee’s consent. receives credible evidence that a recipient of violation, as a mitigating factor in deter- ‘‘(2) Failing to repatriate an employee the grant, contract, or cooperative agree- mining which remedies, if any, should apply. upon the end of employment, unless— ment; any subgrantee or subcontractor of (d) INCLUSION OF REPORT CONCLUSIONS IN ‘‘(A) exempted from the duty to repatriate the recipient; or any agent of the recipient FAPIIS.—The contracting or grant officer the employee by the Federal department or or of such a subgrantee or subcontractor, has shall ensure that relevant findings contained agency providing or entering into the grant, engaged in an activity described in section in the report under subsection (b) are in- contract, or cooperative agreement; or 106(g) of the Trafficking Victims Protection cluded in the Federal Awardee Performance ‘‘(B) the employee is a victim of human Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)), as amended by and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS). trafficking seeking victim services or legal section 1703, including a report from a con- These findings shall be considered relevant redress in the country of employment or a tracting officer representative, an inspector past performance data for the purpose of witness in a human trafficking enforcement general, an auditor, an alleged victim or vic- awarding future contracts, grants, or cooper- action. tim’s representative, or any other credible ative agreements.

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SEC. 1706. NOTIFICATION TO INSPECTORS GEN- SEC. 27ll. CONSIDERATION OF UNITED STATES ‘‘(c) TIME AND FORM OF SUBMISSION OF NO- ERAL AND COOPERATION WITH GOV- MILITARY BASES LOCATED OVER- TICE.—The notice required by subsections (a) ERNMENT. SEAS IN CRITERIA USED TO CON- and (b) may be submitted to Congress only SIDER AND RECOMMEND MILITARY as part of the budget justification materials The head of an executive agency making or INSTALLATIONS FOR CLOSURE OR awarding a grant, contract, or cooperative REALIGNMENT. submitted by the Secretary of Defense to agreement shall require that the recipient of Section 2687(b)(1)(B) of title 10, United Congress in support of the budget for a fiscal the grant, contract, or cooperative agree- States Code, is amended— year submitted under section 1105 of title ment— (1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of clause 31.’’. (d) DEFINITIONS.—Such section is further (1) immediately inform the Inspector Gen- (i); and amended by adding at the end the following eral of the executive agency of any informa- (2) by adding at the end the following new new subsection: tion it receives from any source that alleges clause: ‘‘(e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: credible evidence that the recipient; any sub- ‘‘(iii) the anticipated continuing need for ‘‘(1) The term ‘direct reduction’ means a contractor or subgrantee of the recipient; or and availability of military bases outside the reduction involving one or more members of any agent of the recipient or of such a sub- United States, taking into account current a unit. contractor or subgrantee, has engaged in restrictions on the use of military bases out- ‘‘(2) The term ‘indirect reduction’ means conduct described in section 106(g) of the side the United States and the potential for subsequent planned reductions or relocations Trafficking in Victims Protection Act of 2000 future prohibitions or restrictions on the use in base operations support services and per- (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)), as amended by section of such bases; and’’. sonnel able to occur due to the direct reduc- 1703; and AMENDMENT NO. 135 OFFERED BY MR. CRITZ OF tions. (2) fully cooperate with any Federal agen- PENNSYLVANIA ‘‘(3) The term ‘military installation’ means cies responsible for audits, investigations, or At the end of title XXVIII, add the fol- a base, camp, post, station, yard, center, corrective actions relating to trafficking in lowing new section: homeport facility for any ship, or other ac- persons. SEC. 28ll. RETENTION OF CORE FUNCTIONS OF tivity under the jurisdiction of the Depart- THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL STA- SEC. 1707. EXPANSION OF FRAUD IN FOREIGN ment of Defense, including any leased facil- TION, JOHNSTOWN AIR NATIONAL LABOR CONTRACTING TO INCLUDE ity, which is located within any of the sev- GUARD BASE, PENNSYLVANIA. WORK OUTSIDE THE UNITED eral States, the District of Columbia, the STATES. The Secretary of the Air Force shall retain Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American the core functions of the Air Traffic Control Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Common- Section 1351 of title 18, United States Code, Station at Johnstown Air National Guard wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or is amended— Base, Pennsylvania, with the same inte- Guam. Such term does not include any facil- (1) BY STRIKING ‘‘WHOEVER KNOWINGLY’’ AND grated mission elements, responsibilities, ″ ity used primarily for civil works, rivers and INSERTING (A) WORK INSIDE THE UNITED and capabilities as existed as of November 1, harbors projects, or flood control projects. STATES.—Whoever knowingly 2011, until such time as such integrated mis- ‘‘(4) The term ‘unit’ means a unit of the (2) by adding at the end the following new sion elements, responsibilities, and capabili- armed forces at the battalion, squadron, or subsection: ties are modified pursuant to section 2687 of an equivalent level (or a higher level).’’. title 10, United States Code, or a subsequent ‘‘(b) WORK OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.— ´ law providing for the closure or realignment AMENDMENT NO. 138 OFFERED BY MR. LUJANOF Whoever knowingly and with intent to de- of military installations in the United NEW MEXICO fraud recruits, solicits, or hires a person out- States. At the end of subtitle D of title XXXI, add side the United States or causes another per- the following: son to recruit, solicit, or hire a person out- AMENDMENT NO. 136 OFFERED BY MR. YOUNG OF ALASKA SEC. 3146. STUDY ON A MULTI-AGENCY GOVERN- side the United States, or attempts to do so, ANCE MODEL FOR NATIONAL SECU- for purposes of work performed on a United At the end of title XXVIII, add the fol- RITY LABORATORIES. States Government contract performed out- lowing new section: (a) INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT.— side the United States, or on a United States SEC. 9ll. MODIFICATION OF NOTICE REQUIRE- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator for Nu- military installation or mission or other MENTS IN ADVANCE OF PERMANENT clear Security shall commission an inde- REDUCTION OF SIZABLE NUMBERS pendent assessment regarding the transition property or premises owned or controlled by OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED the United States Government, by means of FORCES AT MILITARY INSTALLA- of the national security laboratories to materially false or fraudulent pretenses, rep- TIONS. multi-agency federally funded research and resentations, or promises regarding that em- (a) CALCULATION OF NUMBER OF AFFECTED development centers with direct sustainment ployment, shall be fined under this title or MEMBERS.—Subsection (a) of section 993 of and sponsorship by multiple national secu- imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or title 10, United States Code, is amended by rity agencies. The assessment shall be con- both.’’. adding at the end the following new sen- ducted by an independent, non-governmental tence: ‘‘In calculating the number of mem- institute which is described in section SEC. 1708. IMPROVING DEPARTMENT OF DE- bers to be reduced, the Secretary shall take 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 FENSE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RE- into consideration both direct reductions and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of PORTING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS such Code, and has recognized credentials CLAIMS AND VIOLATIONS. and indirect reductions.’’. (b) NOTICE REQUIREMENTS.—Subsection (b) and expertise in national security science Section 105(d)(7)(H) of the Trafficking Vic- of such section is amended by striking para- and engineering laboratories and with ready tims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. graphs (1) and (2) and inserting the following access to policy experts throughout the 7103(d)(7)(H)) is amended— new paragraphs: United States. (1) in clause (iii), by inserting ‘‘and’’ at the ‘‘(1) the Secretary of Defense or the Sec- (2) BACKGROUND MATERIAL.—The assess- end after the semicolon; and retary of the military department con- ment shall leverage previous studies, includ- (2) by adding at the end the following new cerned— ing— clause: ‘‘(A) submits to Congress a notice of the (A) the report published in 2009 by the proposed reduction and the number of mili- Stimson Center titled ‘‘Leveraging Science ‘‘(iv) all trafficking in persons activities of tary and civilian personnel assignments af- for Security: A Strategy for the Nuclear contractors reported to the Under Secretary fected, including reductions in base oper- Weapons Laboratories in the 21st Century’’; of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and ations support services and personnel to and Logistics;’’. occur because of the proposed reduction; and (B) the Phase 1 report published in 2012 by SEC. 1709. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. ‘‘(B) includes in the notice a justification the National Academy of Sciences titled for the reduction and an evaluation of the ‘‘Managing for High-Quality Science and En- Excluding section 1707, nothing in this costs and benefits of the reduction and of the gineering at the NNSA National Security title shall be construed to supersede, en- local economic, environmental, strategic, laboratories’’. large, or diminish the common law or statu- and operational consequences of the reduc- (3) ELEMENTS.—The assessment conducted tory liabilities of any grantee, subgrantee, tion; and pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include the contractor, subcontractor, or other party ‘‘(2) a period of 90 days expires following following elements: covered by section 106(g) of the Trafficking the day on which the notice is submitted to (A) An assessment of a new governance Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. Congress.’’. structure that— 7104(g)), as amended by section 1703. (c) TIME AND FORM OF SUBMISSION OF NO- (i) gives multiple national security agen- AMENDMENT NO. 134 OFFERED BY MR. DOGGETT TICE.—Such section is further amended— cies, including the Department of Defense, OF TEXAS (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as sub- the Department of Homeland Security, the section (d); and Department of Energy, and the intelligence At the end of title XXVII, add the fol- (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the fol- community, direct sponsorship of the na- lowing new section: lowing new subsection: tional security laboratories as federally

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I think rapid access to the assets available at the actment of this Act, the Comptroller General that it shows that we, as a Congress, laboratories and the responsibility to pro- of the United States shall conduct a study of are united in supporting employment vide sustainable support for the science and the Department of Defense’s programs and and business opportunities for the men technology needs of the agencies at the lab- efforts related to the state of strategic ports oratories; with respect to the Department’s operational and women who have served in our (ii) reduces costs to the Federal Govern- and readiness requirements, and report to military. ment for the use of the resources of the lab- the congressional defense committees on the Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. oratories, while enhancing the stewardship findings of such study. The report should in- Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gen- of these national resources and maximizing clude an assessment of— tleman from Rhode Island (Mr. their service to the nation; (A) the extent to which the facilities at CICILLINE). (iii) enhances the overall quality of the sci- strategic ports meet the Department of De- Mr. CICILLINE. I thank the gen- entific research and engineering capability fense’s requirements; tleman for yielding. of the laboratories, including their ability to (B) the extent to which the Department Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of recruit and retain top scientists and engi- has identified gaps in the ability of existing two amendments I am offering in this neers; and strategic ports to meet its needs and identi- bloc, both of which seek to ensure (iv) maintains as paramount the capabili- fied and undertaken efforts to address any Pakistan demonstrates its commit- ties required to support the nuclear stock- gaps; and pile stewardship and related nuclear mis- (C) the Department’s ability to oversee, co- ment to counterterrorism operations sions. ordinate, and provide security for military and the dismantling of improvised ex- (B) A recommendation as to which, if any, deployments through strategic ports. plosive device networks. other laboratories associated with any na- (d) STRATEGIC SEAPORT DEFINED.—In this According to news reports, the ma- tional security agency should be included in section, the term ‘‘strategic port’’ means a jority of IEDs in Afghanistan share a the new governance structure. United States port designated by the Sec- common ingredient, calcium ammo- (C) Options for implementing the new gov- retary of Defense as a significant transpor- nium nitrate, which is illegal in Af- ernance structure that minimize disruption tation hub important to the readiness and ghanistan but completely legal in of performance and costs to the government cargo throughput capacity of the Depart- Pakistan. When asked about what the while rapidly achieving anticipated gains. ment of Defense. Pentagon is doing to put pressure on (D) Legislative changes and executive ac- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Pakistan’s distribution network of am- tions that would need to be made in order to House Resolution 661, the gentleman implement the new governance structure. monium nitrate at his Senate Armed from California (Mr. MCKEON) and the (b) REPORT.— Services Committee hearing, Secretary (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than January 1, gentleman from Washington (Mr. Panetta said: 2014, the designated private entity shall sub- SMITH) each will control 10 minutes. We’ve urged them, the Pakistanis, to take mit to the Administrator and the congres- The Chair recognizes the gentleman steps. In some cases, they have. In some sional defense committees a report that con- from California. cases, they wind up there too late. But we’re tains the findings of the assessment. Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Chairman, I urge continuing to impress upon them that they (2) FORM.—The report under paragraph (1) the committee to adopt the amend- have got to be part of the answer to dealing shall be submitted in unclassified form, but ments en bloc, all of which have been with this issue. may include a classified annex. considered by both the majority and That’s why I have offered amendment (c) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term the minority. 121, which would tie the funding of the ‘‘national security laboratory’’ has the Pakistan counterinsurgency fund to a meaning given that term in section 3281 of I yield 1 minute to the gentleman the National Nuclear Security Administra- from Pennsylvania (Mr. FITZPATRICK), certification requirement by the Sec- tion Act (50 U.S.C. 2471). my friend and colleague. retary of Defense, in consultation with AMENDMENT NO. 139 OFFERED BY MR. LANDRY Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Chairman, I the Secretary of State, that Pakistan OF LOUISIANA rise today to offer an amendment that is making significant effort in imple- Strike section 3503. will help get our Nation’s veterans menting a strategy to counter impro- AMENDMENT NO. 141 OFFERED BY MR. YOUNG OF back to work. vised explosive devices, IEDs. Too ALASKA According to a Department of Labor many American soldiers have been At the end of title XXXV, add the fol- report from June of 2011, 1 million vet- killed or wounded as a result of IEDs. lowing new section: erans were unemployed. The brave men The Acting CHAIR. The time of the SEC. 35ll. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NA- and women who serve and have served gentleman has expired. Mr. SMITH of Washington. I yield TIONAL STRATEGIC PORTS STUDY our great Nation deserve every effort AND COMPTROLLER GENERAL the gentleman from Rhode Island an from this body to give them the tools STUDIES AND REPORTS ON STRA- additional 20 seconds. TEGIC PORTS. they need to provide for themselves Mr. CICILLINE. I thank the gen- (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS ON COMPLETION OF and their families. tleman. DOD REPORT.—It is the sense of Congress The amendment I have offered today that the Secretary of Defense should expe- We are also considering amendment to the National Defense Authorization 118 in this bloc. This amendment would dite completion of the study of strategic Act would help provide veterans with ports in the United States called for in the require that, before providing reim- conference report to accompany the National opportunities by giving a leg up to vet- bursement to Pakistan for its efforts in Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year eran-owned small businesses. Our gov- support of Operation Enduring Free- 2012 (Conference Report 112–329) so that it ernment has in place policies that give dom, the Secretary of Defense must can be submitted to Congress before Sep- businesses owned by certain classes of certify Pakistan is taking ‘‘demon- tember 30, 2012. individuals an advantage in receiving strable steps’’ to support counterter- (b) SUBMISSION OF REPORT TO COMPTROLLER government contracts, and this amend- rorism operations against terrorist or- GENERAL.—In addition to submitting the re- ment does nothing to change that. port referred to in subsection (a) to Con- ganizations, dismantle IED networks, gress, the Secretary of Defense shall submit My amendment simply levels the prevent the proliferation of nuclear-re- the report to the Comptroller General of the playing field by giving veterans and lated material and expertise, and issue United States for consideration under sub- veteran-owned small businesses the visas in a timely manner for United section (c). exact same preference that is being States Government personnel sup- (c) COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDIES AND given to others. It also preserves the porting counterterrorism efforts and REPORTS ON STRATEGIC PORTS.— ability to give service-disabled vet- assistance programs in Pakistan. (1) COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW.—Not eran-owned businesses a preference These are commonsense amend- later than 90 days after receipt of the report above all others. This is the exact same referred to in subsection (a), the Comptroller ments. General shall conduct an assessment of the amendment that was agreed to by Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 report and submit to the congressional de- voice vote during the debate on last minutes to the gentleman from Okla- fense committees a report of such assess- year’s Military Construction and Vet- homa (Mr. LANKFORD), my friend and ment. erans Affairs appropriations bill. colleague.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:26 Apr 20, 2018 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR12\H18MY2.001 H18MY2 jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD May 18, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 158, Pt. 5 7427 Mr. LANKFORD. I rise in support I thank the House Armed Services Just last week, 218 of my Republican col- today of a simple way to be able to fix Committee for including this Young- leagues voted to eliminate health coverage for a problem that we have been trying to Richardson amendment in the en bloc, at least 300,000 children by cutting the Chil- pursue for years on it. and I also applaud Mr. YOUNG on his dren’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Despite a zero-tolerance policy, the long-standing leadership. Today, I urge my colleagues to cut funding for Commission on Wartime Contracting The Acting CHAIR. The time of the military bands with the same sense of urgency released their final report last Novem- gentlewoman has expired. that they cut care for poor kids. ber, highlighting contractors and sub- Mr. SMITH of Washington. I yield In passing H.R. 5652, the Sequester Re- contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan the gentlelady from California an addi- placement Reconciliation Act of 2012, House who have engaged in the practice of tional 15 seconds. Republicans voted to shield the Pentagon human trafficking. Despite numerous Ms. RICHARDSON. I would like to from the automatic spending cuts agreed to in laws, numerous policies and attempts thank the ranking member, Mr. SMITH, the Budget Control Act. They did it by cutting to do this, we have not been able to re- and Chairman MCKEON for including over $300 billion from domestic programs for solve this. Today I am putting forward this amendment en bloc. our most vulnerable citizens. Mr. MCKEON. I reserve the balance of an amendment to try to resolve this In order to protect the Pentagon from se- my time. issue. questration—including military bands—and ac- Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. According to various accounts before tually increase defense spending, the House Chairman, I yield back the balance of my subcommittee, third-country na- voted to: my time. tionals are hired by prime and Cut nutrition assistance for low-income sen- Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Chairman, I yield subprime contractors holding U.S. Gov- back the balance of my time. iors, people with disabilities, and families. ernment contracts. They are recruited Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Chair, I rise Eliminate funding for Meals On Wheels for by brokers who lure them into these in strong support of the Young Amendment seniors. positions under false pretenses. Many #141 to H.R. 4310 that was included as part Slash child care services for working par- arrive having been robbed of wages, in- of En Bloc Amendment #6. I commend my ents, and protective services for abused chil- jured without compensation, subjected colleague from Alaska for his leadership on dren. to sexual assaults, or held in deplorable this issue, and like him, I agree that the Sec- Deny school lunches to more than 200,000 conditions resembling indentured ser- retary of Defense should expedite completion children. vitude by their subcontractor bosses. of the study of our nation’s strategic ports in Repeal the Prevention and Public Health Using taxpayer bosses to support these last year’s National Defense Authorization Act. Fund, which supports breast cancer conditions is immoral, inappropriate, One of the ports that is included in this screenings for women, immunizations for chil- and un-American. This is something we study is the Port of Savannah in my home dren, and community education efforts. have worked to fix. State of Georgia. The Port of Savannah is the Repeal funding for state health insurance This amendment brings clarity to the nation’s fastest-growing and fourth-busiest exchanges, which will make it easier for fami- issues to make sure it’s absolutely port. It serves as the most important infra- lies to find affordable health insurance. clear to these subcontractors, which structure target in Georgia and the single-larg- Those were cuts that will have a real, se- are often foreign companies that bring est economic development issue for the state. vere impact on families in Minnesota and in laborers to work for our military, The economic impact that this port has is throughout the United States. that we never, ever violate our basic astounding. The Port of Savannah alone ac- For my 218 Republican colleagues who American principle of life, liberty, and counted for $9.5 billion in shipments to the voted last week to replace the defense se- the pursuit of happiness. Metro Atlanta region in 2011. Furthermore, the quester cuts by slashing domestic programs, Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Chair, effect of both the Port of Savannah and the this should be an easy vote. I yield 1 minute to the gentlelady from Port of Brunswick have on Georgia’s economy Surely, no one in this body can claim that California (Ms. RICHARDSON). are staggering. According to a recent Univer- funding for the Air Force Wild Blue Country Ms. RICHARDSON. I thank the gen- sity of Georgia study, these two ports support Band, or the Navy Crescent Brass Quintet tleman for allowing me to speak in more than 350,000 jobs—which is 1 out of Band, or the Army String Band, or the Navy support of the Young-Richardson every 12 jobs across the state. Show band, or the Air Force Singing Ser- amendment, No. 141, that we have be- Mr. Chair, simply put, the Port of Savannah geants is more important than funding pro- fore us. I would like to thank Chair- has is critical for economic development, not grams critical to our nation’s children, seniors, man MCKEON and also Ranking Mem- only in my home state, but throughout the and working families. ber SMITH and their staff for all of their southeast region. I am pleased that it was in- One of our primary duties as Members of hard work on this very important bill. cluded on the list to study by DoD, and I be- Congress is to provide the resources and pol- The Young-Richardson amendment lieve this study needs to be completed this fis- icy guidance necessary to protect our nation. calls for the expedited completion of cal year. We must make certain that every dollar in this the study of the Nation’s strategic I urge my colleagues to support the Young bill contributes to our national defense. ports called for in the National Defense Amendment. In a fiscal crisis, $200 million must be Authorization Act. As a representative Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, over the past enough for the Department of Defense to con- of a district that serves the largest four years, the Department of Defense has tinue its time-honored musical tradition. port complex in the Nation and the spent $1.55 billion for its 150 military bands If House Republicans are asking low income fifth largest in the world, it is impor- and more than 5,000 full-time, professional families, seniors, and disabled Americans to tant that we always remember that in military musicians. In FY 2013, from funds au- go without the services they rely on, it’s time times of war, the role of ports is to pro- thorized in this bill, the Pentagon plans to the Pentagon makes do with $200 million for tect our forts. spend another $388 million for military bands. military bands. This amendment directs the Depart- My amendment is very simple. It caps It’s time we ask the Army to do with fewer ment of Defense to provide a copy of spending on military bands in this bill at $200 than 100 bands. the report to the GAO for additional million. It’s time we ask the Air Force to scale back review of the extent to which the fa- I was raised in a military family, Mr. Chair, its Country Western band. cilities and infrastructure serving our and I understand the important role that bands It’s time we ask the Pentagon to share strategic seaports meet the demands of have in our nation’s proud military tradition. some of the sacrifice that American families the Department of Defense. The com- That’s why my amendment provides $200 mil- are being asked to bear. pletion of this report is vital in its as- lion for the Pentagon to continue this tradition. And with $200 million, the military music will sessment of the structural integrity, But as families and communities across this surely continue to grace our nation’s parades the deficiencies and, most importantly, country see critical services reduced or elimi- and ceremonies, and provide comfort to our the report will identify potential fund- nated because of Republican budget cuts, I military families at funerals. ing sources to undertake these needed think it’s time we ask the Pentagon to make a Mr. Chair, this exact amendment was adopt- improvements. small sacrifice in its musical budget. ed unanimously by voice vote and passed by

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Many no sense to borrow nearly $400 million from cally logistics subcontractors, generally based AOCs have stated bluntly that their work Communist China to pay for military bands. in a country other than the United States, hire would be greatly degraded if their Augmenta- I urge my colleagues to support this amend- labor recruiters who mislead Third Country tion Force went away. ment. National (TCN) laborers into what can best be This amendment quite simply requests a re- Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Chair, as described as human slavery. The victims of view of the United States Air Force’s decision one of the cosponsors, I rise in strong support human trafficking frequently are victims of both to consolidate and cancel some of these of Amendment #139. This amendment would labor and sexual exploitation. Their oppressors Groups in the FY13 budget to ensure this de- strike Section 3503 of the legislation, which al- generally steal passports, withhold pay, and cision is indeed cost effective and does not lows the Maritime Administration to exempt frequently fail to return them to their home harm national security. The Air Force’s Total itself from the Federal Acquisition Regulations, country even when their work is complete. Force Integration Phase IV Memo recognized the Competition in Contracting Act and Fed- Sadly, these abuses have occurred on federal the need for additional augmentation units, I eral Property Management laws, and thus dis- DOD, Department of State, and USAID now question how and if that need has sub- pose of obsolete vessels in the National De- projects. sided, and if it has, what has diminished it. I fense Reserve Fleet using less than full and We have succeeding in motivating agencies would like to thank our troops at home and open competition and a transparent process. to expand efforts to combat trafficking. The abroad for their service in keeping this country This amendment should be adopted be- Department of State is conducting more on- safe. I would also like to thank the Chairman cause it will help ensure competition in con- site investigations to identify indices of traf- and Ranking Member of the House Armed tracting for ship disposal by the Maritime Ad- ficking, such as sub-human housing condi- Services Committee for their hard work on this ministration. If this amendment is not adopted, tions, stolen passports, and withheld wages. year’s Defense Authorization bill. MARAD will be permitted to enter into con- Secretary Clinton issued a memo reminding The Acting CHAIR. The question is tracts to dispose of their ships without com- State Department staff about the federal gov- on the amendments en bloc offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. petition or transparency. This puts American ernment’s zero tolerance policy with respect to MCKEON). jobs and industry at risk. trafficking, which in the past was enforced in MARAD has expressed an interest in send- The en bloc amendments were agreed the breach. In the House and Senate we craft- to. ing decommissioned ships to China to be ed bipartisan legislation to address the traf- AMENDMENT NO. 59 OFFERED BY MR. REHBERG scrapped. China wants this steel because it is ficking problems identified in the Sub- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order stronger and better than what they produce. committee. This legislation will: to consider amendment No. 59 printed This will result in us buying inferior steel from Requires every contract to have a clause al- China and China buying our steel at de- in House Report 112–485. lowing contract termination in the event of Mr. REHBERG. Mr. Chairman, I have pressed rates because of no competition. Our human trafficking and appropriate penalties for an amendment at the desk. firms have to be able to compete on an equal contractors who engage in trafficking. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will playing field and our own government should Lists indices of trafficking, such as revoca- designate the amendment. be encouraging it. We should be encouraging tion of passports and high recruiting fees, The text of the amendment is as fol- the recycling of superior American made steel which require agency investigations and cor- lows: to be used here. rective action. At the end of subtitle E of title X, add the Instead, Section 3503 stacks the deck Requires large overseas contracts to have following new section: against competition and against domestic compliance plans to prevent trafficking. SEC. 1065A. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF firms. Why should we give China superior Requires agency investigation of trafficking FUNDS FOR RETIREMENT OF STRA- products in a sweetheart deal? If they want complaints or evidence of trafficking. TEGIC DELIVERY SYSTEMS. better steel they can pay fair market price or Expands fraud in foreign labor contracting (a) LIMITATION.—Chapter 24 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at make it themselves. penalties to work performed outside of the US the end the following: President Obama in his memorandum for on federal contracts. ‘‘§ 498. Commensurate strategic delivery sys- the Heads of the Executive Departments and These provisions directly address real world tem reductions Agencies from March 2009, on Government challenges in prosecuting trafficking that we ‘‘(a) LIMITATION ON NEW START REDUC- Contracting, said that, ‘‘the Federal Govern- learned about in our subcommittee’s hearing. TIONS.—None of the funds authorized to be ment has an overriding obligation to American In addition to improving agency efforts to com- appropriated or otherwise made available for taxpayers. It should perform its function effi- bat trafficking, this legislation is necessary to fiscal year 2013 or any fiscal year thereafter ciently and effectively while ensuring that its ensure federal dollars never are used to sup- for the Department of Defense may be obli- actions result in the best value for taxpayers port human slavery. gated or expended to reduce, convert, or de- . . . Excessive reliance by agencies on sole I hope my colleagues will join the Chairman commission any strategic delivery system source contracts . . . creates a risk that tax- and Ranking Member in voting for this amend- pursuant to the levels set forth for such sys- tems under the New START Treaty unless payer funds will be spent on contracts that are ment and greatly appreciate the support of the President certifies to the congressional wasteful, inefficient, subject to misuse or oth- Lynn Williams and other HASC staff. As is the defense committees that— erwise not well designed to serve the needs of Committee’s standard practice, HASC has ‘‘(1) the Russian Federation must make a the Federal Government of the interest of the worked in a collaborative, bipartisan manner to commensurate reduction, conversion, or de- American taxpayer.’’ support this amendment, and I greatly appre- commissioning pursuant to the levels set The President was right and this amend- ciate the staff’s professionalism and the Chair- forth under such treaty; and ment holds MARAD to this standard. man and Ranking Members’ bipartisan leader- ‘‘(2) the Russian Federation is not devel- Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Chair, I rise ship of the committee. oping or deploying a strategic delivery sys- tem that is— to support the bipartisan Lankford/Connolly Mr. HARPER. Mr. Chair, I rise today in sup- ‘‘(A) not covered under the limits set forth amendment to combat human trafficking by port of my amendment, numbered 105, to the under such treaty; and federal subcontractors. Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. National Defense Authorization Act. This ‘‘(B) capable of reaching the United States. CUMMINGS, Mr. ISSA and I worked with Sen- straight forward amendment requests a review ‘‘(b) LIMITATION ON TRIAD REDUCTIONS.— ators BLUMENTHAL, FRANKEN, COLLINS, and and study by the Secretary of the Air Force on None of the funds authorized to be appro- others to develop the bicameral legislation that the decision to cancel or consolidate the Air priated by this Act or otherwise made avail- is the basis of this amendment. It will combat National Guard Component Numbered Air able for fiscal year 2013 or any fiscal year thereafter for the Department of Defense human trafficking and has the support of both Force Augmentation Force in Fiscal Year may be obligated or expended to reduce, con- federal contractors and human rights advo- 2013. vert, or decommission any strategic delivery cates. The Subcommittee on Technology and This Air National Guard Augmentation Force system if such reduction, conversion, or de- Procurement, of which Mr. LANKFORD and I are enhances Active Duty Air and Space Oper- commissioning would eliminate a leg of the Chairman and Ranking Member, respectively, ations Centers, or AOCs, across the Conti- nuclear triad.

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I yield the balance of Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms, my time to the gentlewoman from Wy- signed on April 8, 2010, and entered into force President promises that won’t happen, on February 5, 2011. just like he promised New START was oming (Mrs. LUMMIS). ‘‘(2) The term ‘strategic delivery system’ a good deal. And some of the same Sen- The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman 1 means the following delivery platforms for ators who rubber-stamped the New is recognized for 2 ⁄2 minutes. nuclear weapons: START Treaty are buying into those Mrs. LUMMIS. I want to thank the ‘‘(A) Land-based intercontinental ballistic empty promises again. They assure us gentleman from Montana for working missiles. that our nuclear triad is safe, and so is with me on this amendment, which will ‘‘(B) Submarine-launched ballistic missiles prevent the United States from unilat- Malmstrom. I would think more skep- and associated ballistic missile submarines. erally disarming its nuclear arsenal. ticism is in order. ‘‘(C) Nuclear-certified strategic bombers. The brave men and women of the 90th Just a few weeks ago, President ‘‘(3) The term ‘triad’ means the nuclear de- Missile Wing in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Obama was caught on an open mike terrent capabilities of the United States work tirelessly in keeping our land- composed of the strategic delivery sys- promising the Russians that he would based nuclear missiles on nearly 100 tems.’’. have more flexibility once he didn’t percent alert. This work is tremen- (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of need to worry about reelection. Given sections at the beginning of such chapter is dously important because the notion amended by inserting after the item relating recent history and the New START that the U.S., by unilaterally dis- to section 497 the following new item: Treaty, it’s hard to imagine how much arming itself, will somehow convince ‘‘498. Commensurate strategic delivery sys- worse it could get, but I’m not willing aggressors to follow suit is dangerous tem reductions.’’. to wait around and find out. thinking. It is precisely this kind of The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to This amendment is simple. It says thinking that seeped into the New House Resolution 661, the gentleman that the United States shouldn’t be START Treaty. from Montana (Mr. REHBERG) and a unilaterally disarming itself. I hope I’m still trying to determine what Member opposed each will control 5 my colleagues join me in passing this the U.S. got out of the deal. We all minutes. amendment which will help clean up know what Russia got. Russia got to The Chair recognizes the gentleman the mess the President and the Senate bind us to a cap on our nuclear arsenal. from Montana. got us into. But Russia can still expand its stra- b 1110 I reserve the balance of my time. tegic arsenal. Russia can stack their Mr. LARSEN of Washington. I claim Mr. REHBERG. Mr. Chairman, I yield bombers to the hilt with warheads and time in opposition. call it a single-delivery vehicle. Russia myself 3 minutes. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is Mr. Chairman, I have the honor to can deploy an unlimited number of tac- recognized for 5 minutes. tical nuclear weapons that are con- represent the city of Great Falls, home Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. to Malmstrom Air Force Base and the stantly pointed at our allies in Europe. Chairman, I yield myself such time as Russia can develop new long-range nu- 341st ICBM Missile Wing. The men and I may consume. women stationed there are the best in clear-tipped cruise missiles. That’s Mr. Chairman, I’m going to ask my right, new nuclear platforms, including the world. They understand the critical colleagues to oppose this amendment. role they play in America’s security. those capable of reaching the United The amendment puts constraints that They also understand the vital role States from the air and sea, don’t would recklessly weaken our national they have in the Great Falls commu- ‘‘count’’ under the New START Treaty. security by preventing nuclear reduc- nity and the economy. The only things that ‘‘count’’ under Unfortunately, there are those that tions that the U.S. and Russia have al- the New START Treaty are the plat- see their contributions as obsolete. ready agreed to. The provision would forms on which the United States has a They watched the Cold War end and de facto prevent any reduction in the strategic advantage. failed to grasp that our unsurmount- number of nuclear delivery vehicles be- New START is a terrible deal for the able nuclear deterrent is what is keep- cause Russia is already below the New United States—a mess that we’re try- ing the peace that we all cherish. START limits and does not need to ing to clean up with our amendment. If President Obama promised deep and make further reductions to comply the United States keeps making bad reckless cuts to our nuclear arsenal. with the treaty. Thus, it would essen- deals like this, we risk losing the faith It’s been reported that the National Se- tially require Russia to build up its ar- of our allies who rely on our nuclear curity Council has developed a plan to senal to allow the U.S. to implement umbrella. Those who have been content cut our nuclear force by up to 80 per- its New START obligations. In other with our protection might think twice cent, slashing it to a level not seen words, it would fully stop the imple- about whether it might be in their in- since the early 1950s. To that end, the mentation of the mutually agreed upon terest to have nuclear arms of their New START Treaty with Russia will go treaty in its tracks. This is highly de- own. Nations who a few years ago down as one of the worst, most one- stabilizing. would never imagine being able to sided deals in our country’s history. If It would also risk terminating the compete with the United States might two countries sign a nuclear arms re- treaty if the U.S. cannot comply with start thinking about trying to compete duction treaty, shouldn’t both sides its obligations. Even during the Cold with us. have to reduce their nuclear arms to War, the U.S. negotiated with Russia This is the reality. This is the danger meet agreed-upon targets? to limit the number of nuclear weap- of unilateral disarmament. And this is That’s not what happened. The Rus- ons. Without New START, the U.S. why you should vote for our amend- sians, it turns out, were already well would lose all verification rights, ment. under the quota for nuclear weapons thereby losing insight into Russia’s nu- I thank, again, the gentleman from established by the treaty. So the first clear arsenal. These limitations would Montana for working with us on this. thing they did was increase their nu- require the U.S. to maintain the cur- Mr. LARSEN of Washington. I yield 2 clear warheads to above the treaty rent numbers of nuclear delivery vehi- minutes to the gentleman from New limit. You heard that right: Russia in- cles and placing artificial limits on our Jersey (Mr. ANDREWS). creased the number of warheads they arsenal and make reductions subject to Mr. ANDREWS. I think I have finally had before reducing them. And as the Russian actions, in effect, outsourcing found the content of the secret agree- United States unilaterally disarms, the national security to Russia. ment between the President and the primary mission at Malmstrom in Mr. Chairman, I would ask my col- Russians we keep hearing about. I want Great Falls is at risk. leagues to consider these facts when to read you what I have heard:

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But they weren’t said by Barack regard to the case. regard for his own personal safety, Sergeant Obama. They were said by Ronald The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 661, the gentleman Peralta reached out and pulled the grenade Reagan in 1983. to his body, absorbing the brunt of the blast The careful elimination of nuclear from California (Mr. HUNTER) and a Member opposed each will control 5 and shielding his fellow marines only feet weapons has been a bipartisan and wise away. goal of this country for three decades. minutes. We have the capability to destroy the The Chair recognizes the gentleman That’s an indisputable statement. world 24 times over. We are rationally from California. And the Navy Cross citation was Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Chairman, the war and systematically negotiating with awarded. According to this citation, in Iraq has come to a close. And while Russia to try to reduce the risk of acci- Peralta did exactly what Secretary dent, theft, or rogue-state behavior the Iraq mission is over, countless ex- amples of combat heroism performed Gates said he didn’t or couldn’t have while maintaining our sacred sovereign done. Now, more than 8 years after duty to defend ourselves at all times. by our military over nearly a decade of operations are both an inspiration and Peralta’s death, new evidence is cur- This amendment interferes with that rently under review by the Navy, evi- wise and bipartisan process. It sends a reminder of the service and sacrifice dence found by my office and by Joe this President, or any President, into of so many marines, sailors, soldiers, negotiations with a set of preconceived and airmen. Casper on my staff, in particular, along For Iraq, there have been hundreds of notions which limit his or her ability with the History Channel—evidence Silver Stars awarded. There have been to make the best deal on behalf of the that the Navy never even saw. We gave 21 Navy Crosses and 15 Distinguished United States—a deal which, of course, this evidence to the Navy, and it vali- Service Crosses. The Nation’s highest would have to be ratified by the United dates the eyewitness accounts that led award for combat valor—the Medal of States Senate if it were to make mate- to the Medal of Honor nomination. Honor—was presented on only four oc- rial changes in the START agreement. I also have a report from a renowned From Reagan through Bush through casions. Each was awarded post- humously, three for action that in- forensic pathologist. The report, which Clinton through George W. Bush and accounts for the condition of the body now through President Obama, a wise volved smothering a grenade to save armor, autopsy findings, and the pa- bipartisan plan to protect our country others. One marine, Sergeant Rafael Peralta, but reduce the risk of nuclear holo- thologist’s own experience with head who was posthumously nominated for caust. This amendment stands in the wounds, concludes Peralta was not im- the Medal of Honor deserves to be part way of that wise bipartisan tradition— mediately incapacitated by the brain of this distinguished group of heroes. and it should be defeated. injury and, in fact, reached for the gre- Mr. LARSEN of Washington. I would But he’s not. He was denied that honor nade and pulled it under his body. I just ask my colleagues to oppose this when his nomination was wrongly have seen this video evidence. amendment. We would ask our col- downgraded to the Navy Cross. The incident leading to the nomina- Earlier this year, the Navy took a leagues here in the House to oppose it. tion occurred in 2004 during combat in major step in recognizing Sergeant I yield back the balance of my time. Peralta and named a destroyer in his The Acting CHAIR. The question is Fallujah, Iraq. He and several marines on the amendment offered by the gen- entered a room and came into imme- honor—a great honor. The Navy and diate contact with the enemy. A fire- tleman from Montana (Mr. REHBERG). Secretary Ray Mabus in particular de- The question was taken; and the Act- fight erupted, and Peralta was hit in serve to be commended for their deci- ing Chair announced that the noes ap- the back of the head with a fragment of sion, as well as their commitment to peared to have it. a ricocheted bullet. While Peralta was honoring Sergeant Peralta’s sacrifice. Mr. REHBERG. Mr. Chair, I demand on the floor, a grenade was thrown and landed within his reach. He scooped up The new evidence was submitted to a recorded vote. the Navy months ago, and I did receive The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the grenade and pulled it into his body, confirmation from Secretary Mabus clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- saving the lives of his fellow marines. that the evidence is being reviewed in ceedings on the amendment offered by Seven marines confirmed his actions. the gentleman from Montana will be So did the medical evidence. And the the hope of resubmitting the Medal of postponed. Marine Corps, after conducting its own Honor nomination. And based on the review, nominated Peralta for the evidence, I’m confident in the Navy’s b 1120 Medal of Honor. The Navy agreed with ability to make the right decision. the Marine Corps and sent the nomina- AMENDMENT NO. 77 OFFERED BY MR. HUNTER But even so, this process doesn’t stop tion to former Secretary of Defense The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order with the Navy. Resubmitting the nomi- to consider amendment No. 77 printed Robert Gates. That’s where the nomi- nation will still require the approval of in House Report 112–485. nation was downgraded, 4 years after Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Chairman, I have Peralta’s death. the Secretary of Defense. And knowing an amendment at the desk. Secretary Gates came to this conclu- the extent of the information before The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will sion after taking the unprecedented the Navy, prompting its initial deci- designate the amendment. step of forming a scientific panel to re- sion and any subsequent decision will The text of the amendment is as fol- view the evidence. Contrary to the eye- be valuable to ensuring the error in lows: witness accounts, the evidence sub- judgment that denied Peralta the At the end of subtitle F of title V, add the mitted, and the recommendation of the Medal of Honor is corrected once and following new section: Marine Corps and the Navy, Secretary for all. Gates determined Peralta could not SEC. 5ll. REPORT ON NAVY REVIEW, FINDINGS, I know that I speak for my col- AND ACTIONS PERTAINING TO have consciously pulled the grenade to leagues in saying we look forward to MEDAL OF HONOR NOMINATION OF his body. And if he did, it was involun- MARINE CORPS SERGEANT RAFAEL the Navy’s decision. PERALTA. tary, according to Secretary Gates. His Not later than 30 days after the date of the judgment also concluded that the gre- And with that, I yield back the bal- enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the nade detonated 1 to 3 feet from ance of my time.

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SAN ANTONIO, TX, fect of the occipital bone in the left occipital scious and talking even though there was ex- January 27, 2010. lobe fossa. This defect runs in a para-coronal tensive injury to the cranial vault and brain Re: Medal of Honor Recommendation: Case plain, extending from the left lambdoidal su- and which ‘‘common sense’’ would tell you is of Sgt. Rafael Peralta. ture to approximately the midline of the not possible. This opinion of mine is rein- GEORGE M. SABGA, Jr., head. The lateral end of the wound shows forced by the opinions of the two neuro- Attorney at Law, some internal beveling with the rest of the surgeons and the neurologist. Unless a vital San Diego. CA. wound having a sharp edged, punched out ap- area is injured, one should be extremely DEAR MR. SABGA: As requested, I have re- pearance. Two secondary fracture lines ex- careful in giving the opinion that an indi- viewed the following materials in regard to tend from this defect, one to the nine o’clock vidual was absolutely unable to perform an the death of Sgt. Peralta: position of the foramen magnum and the action. 1. Investigative Documents generated by other diagonally across the right cerebella In regard to the absence of blunt force the Marine Corp including witness inter- fossa to approximately the right lambdoidal trauma from the hand grenade, examination views and floor plans suture. X-rays of the head show fragmenta- of the vest revealed evidence of numerous 2. the opinions of the neurologist and two tion of bone at this wound site with a few shrapnel trauma densely grouped in the left neurosurgeons fine metal fragments. Present in the right mid chest along with the grenade fuse. The 3. photographs of the scene cerebral hemisphere, in the area of the right armor obviously absorbed a hand grenade 4. the autopsy report: photographs of the tempero-parietal lobe, is the steel penetrator detonation at close range. The force would injuries: x-rays of the body and the opinion of a 5.56 x 45 bullet. On review of the autopsy. have been distributed over a large surface of the forensic pathologist the penetrator was said to have perforated area by the armor. This may prevent any On November 15th, 2004, Sgt. Rafael the left occipital lobe penetrating into the evidence of trauma underneath the armor. Peralta, deployed to Iraq as a Scout Team right tempero-parietal lobe. In conclusion, we are presented with three Leader assigned to Company A, 1st Bat- Based on the aforementioned observation, factors: talion, 3rd Marine Regiment, along with his it appears that Sgt. Peralta was struck in 1. Seven witnesses who saw Sgt. Peralta team was ordered to clear houses in the Bat- the back of the head by a 5.56 x 45 bullet scoop a hand grenade to himself tle of Fallujah. After clearing three houses, traveling from his left to right. The bullet 2. Two neurosurgeons and a neurologist he entered a fourth house with his team. The struck the head at a tangential angle inflict- who state that the Sgt. Peralta could have first two rooms were empty. As Peralta ing a gutter wound, fragmenting bone, depos- performed this action opened the third door, insurgents in the iting a few tiny fragments of metal and 3. A physician who states that Sgt. Peralta room opened fire on the marines. Sgt. Peralta, hit in the head by friendly fire, breaking up. The 10.1 grain steel penetrator would have been immediately incapacitated dropped to the floor, severely wounded. The entered the cranial cavity penetrating the and could not have executed any meaningful insurgents then threw a grenade at the ma- brain. The wound in the right occipital scalp actions. He also states that the grenade did rines, with the grenade coming to rest near may represent the exit side for the rest of not detonate beneath the body despite evi- Sgt. Peralta. The other marines in the room the bullet or at least a fragment of the bullet dence on the armor that it did with Sgt. Peralta were unable to get out. De- that traveled beneath the scalp. The bullet Taking into account the circumstances spite his wounds. Sgt. Peralta was described striking the back of the head may represent surrounding the incident; the statements of as reaching for the grenade and pulling it a ricochet rather than a primary impact es- the witnesses; the condition of the body under his body. absorbing the majority of pecially in view of the extensive area of ab- armor: the autopsy findings; the opinion of the lethal blast and shrapnel. The Sgt. died rasion along one margin of the wound. the neurosurgeons and neurologist and my at the scene. The bulk of the injury to the left occipital own experience with head wounds, it is my Eleven witnesses to the circumstances of pole of the brain was due to the bone frag- opinion that, in all medical probability, Sgt. Sgt. Peralta’s death were interviewed. Four ments produced by the gutter wound and not Peralta was not immediately incapacitated saw Sgt. Peralta gather the grenade to him- by the bullet itself or the penetrator. The by the brain injury, and in fact reached for self with his right arm: a fifth stated he used 10.1 grain penetrator had minimal velocity the grenade and pulled it under his body. his left arm and two didn’t mention which and, thus, by virtue of this and its low Sincerely, arm was used. Two stated the Sgt. had his weight, minimal kinetic energy. This is VINCENT J.M. DIMAIO, M.D., left cheek on the ground and three that he shown by the fact that the penetrator did Consultant in Forensic Pathology. had his right cheek. The divergence in the not even exit the brain, let alone the head. The Acting CHAIR. The question is descriptions as to which arm was used and By virtue of its low kinetic energy, injury on the amendment offered by gen- which way the head was facing is reassuring from the penetrator would only be confined to the direct penetrator path, which would tleman from California (Mr. HUNTER). as such contradictions are what one nor- The amendment was agreed to. mally expects in stressful situations such as average approximately 0.181 inches in diame- this. What is most significant. however, is ter. AMENDMENT NO. 111 OFFERED BY MR. PRICE OF that seven witnesses state that they saw him Two senior Naval neurosurgeons, a Captain GEORGIA reach for the grenade and pull it to himself. and a Commander, a senior Naval neurolo- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Examination of photographs and X-rays of gist, a Captain, from the Naval Medical Cen- to consider amendment No. 111 printed Sgt. Peralta’s body reveal four grenade frag- ter in San Diego, CA, reviewed the autopsy in House Report 112–485. report and witness statements and came to ments in the left side of the head without Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Chairman, penetration into the cranial cavity. In addi- the conclusion that Sgt. Peralta could well tion, there are multiple grenade fragment have carried out the actions attributed to I have an amendment made in order wounds of the left shoulder: left upper arm, him, intentional scooping of a hand grenade under the rule. forearm and hand; right forearm and hand, beneath his body. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will and the left thigh, calf and foot. There is no The only person to contend that Sgt. designate the amendment. evidence of any fragment wounds or blunt Peralta could not have performed the action The text of the amendment is as fol- trauma injuries in the areas of Sgt. Peralta’s attributed to him is the pathologist who per- lows: body covered by armor. Examination of the formed the autopsy. He states that the gun- shot wound would have been immediately in- At the end of title X, add the following new body armor revealed numerous shrapnel de- section: fects of the left side. densely grouped at the capacitating and instantly fatal and that left mid chest region with fewer defects su- Sgt. Peralta could not have executed any SEC. 1084. REQUIREMENT FOR ATTORNEY GEN- ERAL TO INVESTIGATE POSSIBLE periorly and inferiorly. A piece of the fuse meaningful options. He also states that there were no significant internal injuries from VIOLATIONS OF FEDERAL LAW RE- was recovered from his flak jacket. LATED TO LEAKS OF SENSITIVE IN- Present on the back of the head. behind blunt force trauma of the thorax and abdo- FORMATION INVOLVING THE MILI- the left ear, in the left parietal-occipital re- men, virtually ruling out a grenade explo- TARY, INTELLIGENCE, AND OPER- gion is a vertically oriented, gaping wound sion beneath his body. He felt that even with ATIONAL CAPABILITIES OF THE measuring approximately 4 x 1.5 cm. This body armor, a military grenade would cause UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL. wound is level with the left ear. The skin ex- blunt force injury of which there was none. (a) INVESTIGATION REQUIRED.—Not later tending outward from the lateral aspect of Based on my experience I would have to re- than 30 days after the date of the enactment the wound shows confluent abrasion out to a spectfully disagree with the opinions of the of this Act, the Attorney General shall ini- distance of approximately 3.5 cm. Protruding pathologist. The injuries to the brain consist tiate an investigation into possible viola- from this wound are fragments of bone. of injury to the left cerebral pole and a thin tions of Federal law related to leaks of sen- Present in the right occipital scalp, level wound channel running from the left occipi- sitive information involving the military, in- with the inferior end of the left sided wound, tal pole to the right temporo-parietal lobe. telligence, and operational capabilities of is an approximate 2 x 1 cm irregular wound. No vital area such as the brain stem and the United States and Israel. Photographs of the interior of the cranial basal ganglia were injured. I have seen indi- (b) REPORT.—Not later than 60 days after cavity show an elongated, ragged edged de- viduals with head trauma who are alert, con- the date of the enactment of this Act, the

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That report will include House Resolution 661, the gentleman So I offer this amendment with Rep- details on how much money is to be from Georgia (Mr. PRICE) and a Mem- resentative PAT MEEHAN and Rep- used, metrics for success, a description ber opposed each will control 5 min- resentative RANDY HULTGREN. Our of Pakistan’s efforts to combat ter- utes. amendment calls for the Attorney Gen- rorist organizations inside the country, The Chair recognizes the gentleman eral to investigate these leaks and and it will have rigorous oversight pro- from Georgia. bring those responsible to justice. visions. I commend the Committee on Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Chairman, Trust and cooperation are vital to se- Armed Services for continuing to do for over 60 years, the United States and curing a strong alliance and a future of this important oversight. Israel have forged a very unique rela- peace. The persons responsible for this But the way the law is written, ac- tionship. A friendship built upon trust breach of faith should be held account- cess to 100 percent of the funds appro- and shared sacrifice and common val- able, and I reserve the balance of my priated for the Pakistan Counterinsur- ues. But our relations with Israel, as time. gency Fund would be granted as soon with a growing number of long-held al- Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. as that report is submitted, leaving no liances, seem to be negotiable with this Chairman, though I’m not opposed to time for Congress to actually review administration. the amendment, I ask unanimous con- the report before these funds are obli- A stream of highly sensitive informa- sent to claim the time in opposition. gated. I’m concerned that this report tion continues to be leaked to the The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- will simply be submitted to Congress, press—information that includes U.S. tion, the gentleman is recognized for 5 and it will be perfunctory in nature— and Israeli military and intelligence minutes. the report is issued and, boom, the operational capabilities, as well as There was no objection. funds are gone before Congress has a classified negotiations between Israel Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. chance to actually look at it. This and other countries. Chairman, I too support the amend- amendment would simply add a re- On March 20, The New York Times, ment, and with that, I yield back the quirement that once the Secretaries of citing senior administration officials, balance of my time. Defense and State submit their report, reported the conclusions of a classified Mr. PRICE of Georgia. I urge adop- a period of 30 days has to elapse before war simulation conducted by the tion of the amendment, and I yield the money can be fully utilized. The 30- United States that analyzed an Israeli back the balance of my time. day period will give Congress time to attack on Iranian nuclear facilities. The Acting CHAIR. The question is actually review the report and, more On March 28, Foreign Policy maga- on the amendment offered by the gen- importantly, it will give us the option zine, quoting four senior diplomats and tleman from Georgia (Mr. PRICE). to prevent the expenditure of further military intelligence officers, referred The question was taken; and the Act- funds if necessary. to a report that Israel would be grant- ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- This last year has shown the tumul- ed access to air bases in Azerbaijan as peared to have it. tuous relationship that we have with part of an attack on Iran’s nuclear fa- Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Chairman, Pakistan. Particularly, it’s been more cilities, a move clearly designed to un- I demand a recorded vote. strained since the killing of Osama bin dercut cooperation between Azerbaijan The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Laden in Pakistan just over a year ago. and Israel. clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- Congress needs this flexibility to better Further degrading Israel’s ability to ceedings on the amendment offered by manage the flow of U.S. taxpayer dol- defend itself, The Washington Post’s the gentleman from Georgia will be lars to a country whose support of the David Ignatius on February 3 reported postponed. U.S. has been anything but consistent. that Secretary of Defense Leon Pa- b 1130 This amendment simply gives Congress netta believes there’s a strong likeli- that flexibility. hood that Israel will strike Iran in AMENDMENT NO. 119 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE I urge adoption, and I reserve the bal- April, May, or June, which reportedly The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order ance of my time. sent Iran’s air defenses on high alert. to consider amendment No. 119 printed Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. The release of this classified informa- in House Report 112–485. Chairman, though I’m not opposed to tion not only puts at risk fragile nego- Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I have an the amendment, I ask unanimous con- tiations between countries but also the amendment at the desk. sent to claim the time in opposition. very lives of the men and women called The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is upon to carry out this mission. designate the amendment. recognized for 5 minutes. I recently traveled to the Middle The text of the amendment is as fol- Mr. SMITH of Washington. I would East, where we met with senior Israeli lows: just say that I think the gentleman officials. Their number one concern Page 559, line 7, strike ‘‘such time as’’ and raises excellent points, and I urge the was that for the first time in our long insert ‘‘30 days after the date on which’’. body to support the amendment. relationship, United States was releas- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to I yield back the balance of my time. ing classified operational information House Resolution 661, the gentleman Mr. FLAKE. I urge adoption of the and capabilities, willfully putting at from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) and a Mem- amendment and yield back the balance risk the lives of Israeli people. ber opposed each will control 5 min- of my time. Mr. Chairman, our actions are not utes. The Acting CHAIR. The question is the actions of a friend or an ally. A The Chair recognizes the gentleman on the amendment offered by the gen- couple of weeks ago, I joined with 22 from Arizona. tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). other Members of the House of Rep- Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, in 2009, The amendment was agreed to. resentatives and sent a letter to Presi- the Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund AMENDMENT NO. 133 OFFERED BY MR. MURPHY dent Obama calling for an investiga- was established in order to help Paki- OF PENNSYLVANIA tion into these leaks by senior admin- stan build its counterinsurgency capa- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order istration and intelligence officials. We bilities. The bill before us reauthorizes to consider amendment No. 133 printed have yet to receive a response. the Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund in House Report 112–485. Now it’s no secret that this adminis- through the year 2013 and contains a Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Mr. tration is seeking to dissuade Israel special oversight requirement which Chairman, I have an amendment at the from launching an airstrike on Iranian conditions the use of more than 10 per- desk.

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The Penn- Guard and Reserve cuts that are mis- the following new section (and make such sylvania congressional delegation re- guided, mistaken, and misinformed. conforming changes to the table of contents peatedly sought information about the Even if both of these bills were en- in section 2(b) as may be necessary): decision to close our base, but we never acted, this amendment is still needed, SEC. 2714. NOTIFICATION OF PERMANENT RE- received accurate and detailed infor- because without it, the executive DUCTION OF SIZABLE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. mation about the Air Force’s justifica- branch can close any Guard or Reserve Subsection (b) of section 993 of title 10, tions. base without giving Congress a chance United States Code, is amended by striking As the home of seven C–130 Hercules to review the decision. paragraphs (1) through (3) and inserting the transport planes, the 1,100-plus reserv- On behalf of the families of the 1,100- following: ists at the 911th provide critical mis- plus military families at the 911th, I ‘‘(1) the Secretary of Defense or the Sec- sion support for global military ask unanimous consent to withdraw retary of the military department concerned logistical operations with an active my amendment since the Young-Mur- notifies the Committee on Armed Services of tempo in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Air the Senate and the Committee on Armed phy amendment has already been Services of the House of Representatives, as Force did not perform a base-by-base adopted. part of an annual request for authorization cost comparison of the 911th against The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- of appropriations to such Committees, of the other Reserve and Guard stations hous- tion, the amendment is withdrawn. proposed reduction and the number of per- ing C–130s. Instead, it did a plane-by- There was no objection. sonnel assignments affected and submits plane cost comparison, comparing the ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR with the notification an evaluation of the oldest models with the newer ones. Un- fiscal, local economic, budgetary, environ- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to fortunately, the 911th now has the old- clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will mental, strategic, and operational con- est models of C 130s because the Air sequences of such closure or realignment; now resume on those amendments and Force recently swapped out the newer printed in House Report 112–485 on ‘‘(2) a period of 30 legislative days or 60 cal- ones for active duty operations in Af- which further proceedings were post- endar days, whichever is longer, expires fol- ghanistan. poned, in the following order: lowing the day on which the notice and eval- With four 10,000-foot runways and a Amendment No. 59 by Mr. REHBERG uation referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) control tower, fire, safety, and security of Montana. have been submitted to such committees.’’. support provided at virtually no cost to Amendment No. 111 by Mr. PRICE of The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the Air Force, the 911th is indeed cost- Georgia. House Resolution 661, the gentleman effective, while other bases cost hun- The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes from Pennsylvania (Mr. MURPHY) and a dreds of millions of dollars over 10 the minimum time for the second elec- Member opposed each will control 5 years for similar and even less services. tronic vote in this series. minutes. Since 1976, Congress has insisted on The Chair recognizes the gentleman having a voice in Pentagon decisions to AMENDMENT NO. 59 OFFERED BY MR. REHBERG from Pennsylvania. close or substantially reduce civilian The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Mr. personnel at military bases. Two stat- business is the demand for a recorded Chairman, I rise in support of this utes have been enacted to prevent base vote on the amendment offered by the amendment and note that we all share closures from occurring without con- gentleman from Montana (Mr. REH- the highest respect and admiration for gressional review. Our crucial amend- BERG) on which further proceedings all our military, from all branches. But ment prevents the Pentagon from mov- were postponed and on which the noes the Air Force proposal to retire more ing forward on a back-door BRAC in prevailed by voice vote. than 200 aircraft and eliminate 9,100 po- violation of congressional intent to re- The Clerk will redesignate the sitions impacts 149 U.S. installations, view those decisions and ensure base amendment. but only one base faces cuts so severe closure attempts are both in the best The Clerk redesignated the amend- that it would be closed, and that is the interest of the taxpayers and our na- ment. 911th Air Reserve Station in Pitts- tional defense. RECORDED VOTE burgh. And it protects the jurisdiction of The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote If the 911th was inefficient, not cost- the House and Senate Committees on has been demanded. effective, or served no unique strategic Armed Services by requiring force re- A recorded vote was ordered. purpose, I would support the Air duction proposals be submitted as part The vote was taken by electronic de- Force’s decision wholeheartedly, but of the President’s budget request. This vice, and there were—ayes 238, noes 162, I’m afraid the attempt to close the gives Congress two opportunities to re- not voting 31, as follows: 911th was misguided, mistaken, and view and reverse base closures if they [Roll No. 288] misinformed. That’s why I submitted are not in national strategic interest, AYES—238 an amendment, along with Representa- both in the annual defense authoriza- Adams Boustany Cole OYLE RITZ LTMIRE tives D , C , and A , to tion and appropriations bills. Our lan- Aderholt Brady (TX) Conaway ensure Congress has the ability to re- guage protects Congress’ ability to re- Akin Brooks Cooper view Pentagon decisions and enforce view force structure changes and re- Alexander Broun (GA) Cravaack cost and strategic accountability on quires the Pentagon to complete a Altmire Buchanan Crawford Austria Bucshon Crenshaw force reductions. thorough and accurate analysis before Bachmann Buerkle Cuellar I’m grateful Mr. YOUNG of Alaska moving forward. Bachus Burgess Culberson worked to combine our amendment But through the support of Chairman Barletta Burton (IN) Davis (KY) Barrow Calvert Denham with his and that it was adopted in en MCKEON, Mr. FORBES of Virginia, Bartlett Camp Dent bloc No. 6. But first I want to say a few Ranking Member SMITH, as well as the Barton (TX) Campbell DesJarlais words about why this effort was so crit- leadership of the Defense Appropria- Bass (NH) Canseco Diaz-Balart ical, not just to the 911th Airlift Wing, tion Subcommittee, who have worked Benishek Cantor Dold Berg Capito Donnelly (IN) but the entire country. with us on this issue, the underlying Biggert Carter Dreier The decision to close the 911th is the legislation prevents the Air Force from Bilbray Cassidy Duffy present-day tale of the $400 hammer making any aircraft retirements or Bishop (UT) Chabot Duncan (SC) and the $200 toilet seat. When you don’t transfers in the next fiscal year. Black Chaffetz Duncan (TN) Blackburn Chandler Ellmers do proper due diligence, haste makes With the NDAA and defense appro- Bonner Coble Emerson waste. priations bills, Congress will now have Bono Mack Coffman (CO) Farenthold

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Fleming Latta Rogers (AL) Murphy (CT) Rothman (NJ) Sutton The vote was taken by electronic de- Flores LoBiondo Rogers (KY) Nadler Roybal-Allard Thompson (CA) vice, and there were—ayes 379, noes 38, Forbes Long Rogers (MI) Napolitano Ruppersberger Thompson (MS) Fortenberry Lucas Rohrabacher Neal Rush Tierney not voting 14, as follows: Foxx Luetkemeyer Rooney Owens Ryan (OH) Towns [Roll No. 289] Pallone Sa´ nchez, Linda Tsongas Franks (AZ) Lummis Ros-Lehtinen AYES—379 Frelinghuysen Lungren, Daniel Roskam Pastor (AZ) T. Van Hollen Gallegly E. Ross (AR) Paul Sarbanes Vela´ zquez Adams Dent Jackson (IL) Gardner Mack Ross (FL) Pelosi Schakowsky Visclosky Aderholt DesJarlais Jackson Lee Garrett Manzullo Royce Perlmutter Schiff Walz (MN) Akin Deutch (TX) Gerlach Marchant Runyan Peters Schrader Wasserman Alexander Diaz-Balart Jenkins Gibbs Marino Ryan (WI) Pingree (ME) Schwartz Schultz Altmire Dicks Johnson (IL) Gohmert Matheson Scalise Polis Scott (VA) Waters Amash Dingell Johnson (OH) Goodlatte McCarthy (CA) Schmidt Price (NC) Scott, David Watt Austria Doggett Johnson, E. B. Gowdy McCaul Schweikert Quigley Serrano Wilson (FL) Baca Dold Johnson, Sam Granger McClintock Scott (SC) Rahall Sewell Yarmuth Bachmann Donnelly (IN) Jones Bachus Doyle Jordan Graves (GA) McCotter Scott, Austin NOT VOTING—31 Graves (MO) McHenry Sensenbrenner Baldwin Dreier Kaptur Griffin (AR) McIntyre Sessions Amodei Grimm Schilling Barletta Duffy Keating Griffith (VA) McKeon Shimkus Bilirakis Higgins Schock Barrow Duncan (SC) Kelly Guinta McKinley Shuler Braley (IA) Johnson (GA) Slaughter Bartlett Duncan (TN) Kildee Guthrie McMorris Shuster Cardoza Labrador Speier Barton (TX) Ellmers Kind Gutierrez Rodgers Simpson Costa LaTourette Sullivan Bass (NH) Emerson King (IA) Hall Meehan Smith (NE) Costello Lewis (CA) Tonko Benishek Engel King (NY) Hanna Mica Smith (NJ) Farr Nunnelee Waxman Berg Eshoo Kingston Harper Miller (FL) Smith (TX) Filner Olver Welch Berkley Farenthold Kinzinger (IL) Frank (MA) Pascrell Biggert Farr Kissell Harris Miller (MI) Southerland Woolsey Hartzler Miller, Gary Stearns Gingrey (GA) Rokita Bilbray Fattah Kline Hastings (WA) Mulvaney Stivers Gosar Sanchez, Loretta Bilirakis Fincher Labrador Bishop (GA) Fitzpatrick Lamborn Hayworth Murphy (PA) Stutzman ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Heck Myrick Terry Bishop (NY) Flake Lance Hensarling Neugebauer Thompson (PA) The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Bishop (UT) Fleischmann Landry Herger Noem Thornberry There is 1 minute remaining. Black Fleming Langevin Herrera Beutler Nugent Tiberi Blackburn Flores Lankford Huelskamp Nunes Tipton b 1201 Bonner Forbes Larsen (WA) Huizenga (MI) Olson Turner (NY) Messrs. CONNOLLY of Virginia, Bono Mack Fortenberry Larson (CT) Hultgren Palazzo Turner (OH) Boren Foxx Latham Hunter Paulsen Upton HONDA, and CRITZ changed their vote Boswell Franks (AZ) LaTourette Hurt Pearce Walberg from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Boustany Frelinghuysen Latta Issa Pence Walden Messrs. HURT and SOUTHERLAND Brady (PA) Gallegly Levin Jenkins Peterson Walsh (IL) Brady (TX) Garamendi Lipinski changed their vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Brooks Gardner LoBiondo Johnson (IL) Petri Webster So the amendment was agreed to. Johnson (OH) Pitts West Broun (GA) Garrett Loebsack Johnson, Sam Platts Westmoreland The result of the vote was announced Buchanan Gerlach Lofgren, Zoe Jones Poe (TX) Whitfield as above recorded. Bucshon Gibbs Long Jordan Pompeo Wilson (SC) Stated for: Buerkle Gibson Lowey Burgess Gingrey (GA) Lucas Kelly Posey Wittman Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 288 King (IA) Price (GA) Wolf Burton (IN) Gohmert Luetkemeyer ´ King (NY) Quayle Womack on adoption of the Rehberg Amendment No. Calvert Gonzalez Lujan Kingston Reed Woodall 59 to H.R. 4310, I am not recorded because Camp Goodlatte Lummis Kinzinger (IL) Rehberg Yoder I was unavoidably detained. Had I been Campbell Gowdy Lungren, Daniel Kissell Reichert Young (AK) Canseco Granger E. Kline Renacci Young (FL) present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Cantor Graves (GA) Lynch Lamborn Ribble Young (IN) Stated against: Capito Graves (MO) Mack Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 288, I was Capps Green, Al Maloney NOES—162 Capuano Green, Gene Manzullo away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Carnahan Griffin (AR) Marchant Ackerman Critz Holt ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Carney Griffith (VA) Marino Amash Crowley Honda I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Carter Grimm Markey Andrews Cummings Hoyer Mr. TONKO. Mr. Chair, on rollcall no. 288, Cassidy Guinta Matheson Baca Davis (CA) Israel Castor (FL) Guthrie Matsui Baldwin Davis (IL) Jackson (IL) I was absent for legislative business with con- Chabot Gutierrez McCarthy (CA) Bass (CA) DeFazio Jackson Lee stituents. Had I been present, I would have Chaffetz Hahn McCarthy (NY) Becerra DeGette (TX) voted ‘‘no.’’ Chandler Hall McCaul Berkley DeLauro Johnson, E. B. Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Chair, on May 18, Chu Hanabusa McClintock Berman Deutch Kaptur Cicilline Hanna McCotter Bishop (GA) Dicks Keating 2012, I was unavoidably detained and was un- Clarke (MI) Harper McDermott Bishop (NY) Dingell Kildee able to record my vote for rollcall No. 288. Clay Harris McGovern Blumenauer Doggett Kind Had I been present I would have voted: Cleaver Hartzler McHenry Bonamici Doyle Kucinich Rollcall No. 288: ‘‘no’’—Rehberg of Montana Coble Hastings (FL) McIntyre Boren Edwards Langevin Coffman (CO) Hastings (WA) McKeon Boswell Ellison Larsen (WA) Amendment No. 59. Cohen Hayworth McKinley Brady (PA) Engel Larson (CT) AMENDMENT NO. 111 OFFERED BY PRICE OF Cole Heck McMorris Brown (FL) Eshoo Lee (CA) GEORGIA Conaway Heinrich Rodgers Butterfield Fattah Levin The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Connolly (VA) Hensarling McNerney Capps Fudge Lewis (GA) Conyers Herger Meehan Capuano Garamendi Lipinski business is the demand for a recorded Costa Herrera Beutler Meeks Carnahan Gibson Loebsack vote on the amendment offered by the Courtney Higgins Mica Carney Gonzalez Lofgren, Zoe gentleman from Georgia (Mr. PRICE) on Cravaack Himes Michaud Carson (IN) Green, Al Lowey Crawford Hinchey Miller (FL) Castor (FL) Green, Gene Luja´ n which further proceedings were post- Crenshaw Hinojosa Miller (MI) Chu Grijalva Lynch poned and on which the ayes prevailed Critz Hirono Miller (NC) Cicilline Hahn Maloney by voice vote. Crowley Hochul Miller, Gary Clarke (MI) Hanabusa Markey The Clerk will redesignate the Cuellar Holden Miller, George Clarke (NY) Hastings (FL) Matsui Culberson Hoyer Moore Clay Heinrich McCarthy (NY) amendment. Cummings Huelskamp Moran Cleaver Himes McCollum The Clerk redesignated the amend- Davis (CA) Huizenga (MI) Mulvaney Clyburn Hinchey McDermott ment. Davis (IL) Hultgren Murphy (CT) Cohen Hinojosa McGovern RECORDED VOTE Davis (KY) Hunter Murphy (PA) Connolly (VA) Hirono McNerney DeGette Hurt Myrick Conyers Hochul Meeks The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote DeLauro Israel Nadler Courtney Holden Michaud has been demanded. Denham Issa Napolitano

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Is it not the case Pallone Roybal-Allard Thompson (PA) sideration the bill (H.R. 4310) to au- that if my amendment is adopted, we Pastor (AZ) Royce Thornberry thorize appropriations for fiscal year would immediately vote on the final Paulsen Runyan Tiberi 2013 for military activities of the De- passage of the bill, as amended? Pearce Ruppersberger Tierney Pelosi Rush Tipton partment of Defense, to prescribe mili- The SPEAKER pro tempore. As the Pence Ryan (OH) Tonko tary personnel strengths for fiscal year Chair stated on February 27, 2002, May Perlmutter Ryan (WI) Tsongas 2013, and for other purposes, and, pur- Peters Sa´ nchez, Linda 10, 2012, and May 16, 2012, if a motion to Turner (NY) Petri T. suant to House Resolution 661, he re- recommit with forthwith instructions Turner (OH) Pingree (ME) Sarbanes ported the bill back to the House with Upton is adopted, the amendment is reported Pitts Scalise Van Hollen an amendment adopted in the Com- by the chair of the committee and is Platts Schakowsky ´ Poe (TX) Schiff Velazquez mittee of the Whole. immediately before the House. Polis Schilling Visclosky The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under The gentleman from California is Pompeo Schmidt Walberg the rule, the previous question is or- recognized for 5 minutes. Posey Schock Walden Walsh (IL) dered. Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, Price (GA) Schrader Is a separate vote demanded on any Price (NC) Schwartz Walz (MN) this is a very simple amendment. This Quayle Schweikert Waxman amendment to the amendment re- is about a four-letter word, ‘‘jobs,’’ Quigley Scott (SC) Webster ported from the Committee of the American jobs. This is about jobs for Welch Reed Scott (VA) Whole? American men and women. We know Rehberg Scott, Austin West If not, the question is on the amend- Reichert Scott, David Westmoreland there is plenty of unemployment. Renacci Sensenbrenner Whitfield ment in the nature of a substitute, as We’ve heard repeatedly, as the amend- Reyes Serrano Wilson (FL) amended. ments have been put forth on this Ribble Sessions Wilson (SC) The amendment was agreed to. Richardson Sewell Wittman The SPEAKER pro tempore. The floor, that the National Defense Au- Richmond Shimkus Womack question is on the engrossment and thorization Act is about jobs. Rigell Shuler Woodall Well, we think there ought to be a Rivera Shuster Woolsey third reading of the bill. Roby Simpson Yarmuth The bill was ordered to be engrossed few more jobs, and we think those jobs Roe (TN) Sires Yoder and read a third time, and was read the ought to be in American ports, at Rogers (AL) Smith (NE) Young (FL) third time. American shipyards, for the men and Rogers (KY) Smith (NJ) Young (IN) women that work in the shipyards of NOES—38 b 1210 America. Whether those shipyards are Ackerman DeFazio Paul MOTION TO RECOMMIT in Guam or those shipyards are here on Andrews Edwards Peterson Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, I the continent, American workers want Bass (CA) Ellison Rahall have a motion to recommit at the to go to work, and they can. Becerra Fudge Rangel Berman Grijalva Sherman desk. With this amendment, my colleagues, Blumenauer Holt Stark The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the with this amendment, American work- Bonamici Honda Thompson (MS) gentleman opposed to the bill? ers in our ports, at American shipyards Brown (FL) Johnson (GA) Towns Mr. GARAMENDI. I am opposed to Butterfield Kucinich Wasserman will have more jobs. There are few Carson (IN) Lee (CA) Schultz the bill in its current form. enough already. I cannot understand Clarke (NY) Lewis (GA) Waters The SPEAKER pro tempore. The why anybody in this House would vote Clyburn McCollum Watt Clerk will report the motion to recom- against a jobs bill, particularly one Cooper Olver Young (AK) mit. that doesn’t cost us any more money NOT VOTING—14 The Clerk read as follows: than is already going to be spent. Amodei Frank (MA) Slaughter Mr. Garamendi moves to recommit the bill The question here is, Where will the H.R. 4310 to the Committee on Armed Serv- Braley (IA) Gosar Speier jobs be? Are the jobs going to be in a Cardoza Lewis (CA) Sullivan ices with instructions to report the same Costello Pascrell Wolf back to the House forthwith with the fol- foreign port, such as Hong Kong? Are Filner Sanchez, Loretta lowing amendments: the jobs going to be in Singapore? Are Strike section 343. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR they going to be in Dubai? Or are they At the end of subtitle C of title X, add the going to be in America? The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). following new section: There is 1 minute remaining. Ladies and gentlemen, my col- SEC. 1023. REPAIRING U.S. SHIPS IN AMERICAN leagues, we want jobs in America. We 1207 PORTS TO CREATE JOBS. b Section 7310 of title 10, United States Code, want it made in America. We want it Mses. BONAMICI, and WASSERMAN is amended to read as follows: repaired in America. And we want SCHULTZ, and Mr. HOLT changed ‘‘§ 7310 Overhaul, repair, etc. of vessels in for- Americans to have jobs. That’s what their vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ eign shipyards: restrictions this amendment is about. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois changed his ‘‘(a) DOMESTIC SHIPYARDS.—Except as pro- Is there anyone here that would dis- vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ vided in subsection (b), each naval vessel and agree with that? Is there anyone on So the amendment was agreed to. each United States-flagged vessel that is pro- this floor that would disagree with the The result of the vote was announced viding services to the Federal Government men and women that work in our ship- may not be overhauled, repaired, or main- yards having an opportunity to repair as above recorded. tained in a shipyard outside the United Stated for: States or Guam, other than in the case of American military vessels? Where are Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 289, I was voyage repairs. you? Which one among you is going to away from the Capitol due to prior commit- ‘‘(b) WAIVER.—The Secretary of Defense vote against a man or a woman here in ments to my constituents. Had I been present, may waive the requirement in subsection (a) the United States repairing an Amer- I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ if the Secretary— ican vessel? The Acting CHAIR. The question is ‘‘(1) determines that such waiver— And it’s not just the Navy. This is on the amendment in the nature of a ‘‘(A) is necessary for purposes of national about the merchant marines. This is security; or substitute, as amended. ‘‘(B) is in response to urgent repair; and about those American flagged ships The amendment was agreed to. ‘‘(2) notifies the congressional defense that provide service to our military. The Acting CHAIR. Under the rule, committees of such waiver by not later than Where will they be repaired? In some the Committee rises. two days after issuing such waiver.’’. foreign port? Or are they going to be

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repaired by Americans in American Mr. MCKEON. Colleagues, we’ve had McIntyre Quigley Sires ports? a good couple of weeks. We’ve had some McNerney Rahall Smith (WA) Meeks Rangel Stark This is about American jobs—not late nights. We’ve addressed hundreds Michaud Reyes Sutton millions of jobs, but tens of thousands of amendments in committee and in Miller (NC) Richardson Thompson (CA) of jobs. the House. Miller, George Richmond Thompson (MS) Those of you that represent those Moore Ross (AR) Tierney This is a joke. For them to come Moran Rothman (NJ) ports where there are ship repair facili- Tonko down to the floor and talk about jobs, Murphy (CT) Roybal-Allard Towns ties, pay attention to this one. Pay at- when they’re cutting defense to this Nadler Ruppersberger Tsongas tention to this because these are jobs degree, taking all of the jobs out of the Napolitano Rush Van Hollen Neal Sa´ nchez, Linda Vela´ zquez for your constituents. These are jobs military, I don’t even know where to Olver T. Visclosky repairing American naval vessels. This begin. Owens Sarbanes Walz (MN) Pallone Schakowsky is about your job in your district. This So what I’m going to say is thank Wasserman is about your job in your district and Pastor (AZ) Schiff you for your help and for your support. Paul Schrader Schultz your work and my work to make sure Let’s go home and go to work in our Pelosi Schwartz Waters that we have American jobs repairing districts. Perlmutter Scott (VA) Watt American naval vessels. Peters Scott, David Waxman I oppose this motion to recommit, Welch Now if there’s an emergency, that’s Peterson Serrano and I yield back the balance of my Pingree (ME) Sewell Wilson (FL) another matter. That’s waived, and time. Polis Sherman Woolsey that’s not included in here. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Price (NC) Shuler Yarmuth This is about your job protecting objection, the previous question is or- NOES—236 your people in your district, those men dered on the motion to recommit. and women in your district that are at There was no objection. Adams Fortenberry Marino the ports, that are at the ship repair Aderholt Foxx McCarthy (CA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Akin Franks (AZ) McCaul facilities, that are hungering for the question is on the motion to recommit. Alexander Frelinghuysen McClintock jobs. They want to bring the bread The question was taken; and the Amash Gallegly McCotter back home. They want to bring food to Austria Gardner McHenry Speaker pro tempore announced that Bachmann Garrett McKeon their table. They want to pay their the noes appeared to have it. Bachus Gerlach McKinley mortgage. And this bill provides them RECORDED VOTE Barletta Gibbs McMorris with an opportunity to continue to Bartlett Gibson Rodgers Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, I work to repair American naval vessels Barton (TX) Gingrey (GA) Meehan demand a recorded vote. Bass (NH) Gohmert Mica here in American ports, American men A recorded vote was ordered. Benishek Goodlatte Miller (FL) and women working to keep our ships Berg Gowdy Miller (MI) on the line, on the seas operating. And The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Biggert Granger Miller, Gary ant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, Bilbray Graves (GA) Mulvaney for those ships that are American flag- Bilirakis Graves (MO) Murphy (PA) ships across this world, delivering the this 15-minute vote on the motion to recommit will be followed by 5-minute Bishop (UT) Griffin (AR) Myrick supplies to our men and women wher- Black Griffith (VA) Neugebauer ever they happen to be, those ships too votes on passage of the bill, if ordered; Blackburn Grimm Noem Bonner Guinta Nugent will be repaired in American ports. the motion to instruct by Mr. BARROW of Georgia; and the motion to instruct Bono Mack Guthrie Nunes This is a jobs bill. This is a simple Boustany Hall Nunnelee vote for your people in your home dis- by Mr. RAHALL of West Virginia. Brady (TX) Hanna Olson tricts, whether they will have the op- The vote was taken by electronic de- Brooks Harper Palazzo vice, and there were—ayes 182, noes 236, Broun (GA) Harris Paulsen portunity or whether the job will be in Buchanan Hartzler Pearce a foreign port, with foreign workers re- not voting 13, as follows: Bucshon Hastings (WA) Pence pairing American naval vessels. [Roll No. 290] Buerkle Hayworth Petri Burgess Heck Pitts There’s also a small national secu- AYES—182 Burton (IN) Hensarling Platts rity issue here. Many of these ships are Ackerman Courtney Hochul Calvert Herger Poe (TX) ships of the line that provide very im- Altmire Critz Holden Camp Herrera Beutler Pompeo Andrews Crowley Holt Campbell Huelskamp Posey portant services. For example, the USS Baca Cuellar Honda Canseco Huizenga (MI) Price (GA) Samuel Roberts, a guided missile frig- Baldwin Cummings Hoyer Cantor Hultgren Quayle ate, repaired in Italy. I don’t have a Barrow Davis (CA) Israel Capito Hunter Reed problem with the Italians. But I want Bass (CA) Davis (IL) Jackson (IL) Carter Hurt Rehberg Becerra DeFazio Jackson Lee Cassidy Issa Reichert those Italians to be in America work- Berkley DeGette (TX) Chabot Jenkins Renacci ing on the USS Samuel Roberts. The Berman DeLauro Johnson (GA) Chaffetz Johnson (IL) Ribble USS Blue Ridge, a command and con- Bishop (GA) Deutch Johnson, E. B. Coble Johnson (OH) Rigell Bishop (NY) Dicks Jones Coffman (CO) Johnson, Sam Rivera trol ship, $16 million of work, repaired Blumenauer Dingell Kaptur Cole Jordan Roby in Japan, when it could have just as Bonamici Doggett Keating Conaway Kelly Roe (TN) easily been done in Guam or Hawaii or Boren Donnelly (IN) Kildee Cravaack King (IA) Rogers (AL) another American port. Boswell Doyle Kind Crawford King (NY) Rogers (KY) Brady (PA) Edwards Kissell Crenshaw Kingston Rogers (MI) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Brown (FL) Ellison Kucinich Culberson Kinzinger (IL) Rohrabacher time of the gentleman has expired. Butterfield Engel Langevin Davis (KY) Kline Rokita Mr. GARAMENDI. I ask for your Capps Eshoo Larsen (WA) Denham Labrador Rooney ‘‘aye’’ vote. I ask for American jobs. Capuano Fattah Larson (CT) Dent Lamborn Ros-Lehtinen Carnahan Frank (MA) Lee (CA) DesJarlais Lance Roskam ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Carney Fudge Levin Diaz-Balart Landry Ross (FL) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- Carson (IN) Garamendi Lewis (GA) Dold Lankford Royce Castor (FL) Gonzalez Lipinski Dreier Latham Runyan bers are reminded to address their re- Chandler Green, Al Loebsack Duffy LaTourette Ryan (WI) marks to the Chair and not to others in Chu Green, Gene Lofgren, Zoe Duncan (SC) Latta Scalise the second person. Cicilline Grijalva Lowey Duncan (TN) Lewis (CA) Schilling Clarke (MI) Gutierrez Luja´ n Ellmers LoBiondo Schmidt b 1220 Clarke (NY) Hahn Lynch Emerson Long Schock Clay Hanabusa Maloney Farenthold Lucas Schweikert Mr. MCKEON. Madam Speaker, I rise Cleaver Hastings (FL) Markey Fincher Luetkemeyer Scott (SC) in opposition to the motion to recom- Clyburn Heinrich Matheson Fitzpatrick Lummis Scott, Austin mit. Cohen Higgins Matsui Flake Lungren, Daniel Sensenbrenner The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Connolly (VA) Himes McCarthy (NY) Fleischmann E. Sessions Conyers Hinchey McCollum Fleming Mack Shimkus tleman from California is recognized Cooper Hinojosa McDermott Flores Manzullo Shuster for 5 minutes. Costa Hirono McGovern Forbes Marchant Simpson

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Wasserman Stutzman Walsh (IL) Young (AK) Gowdy Luetkemeyer Roskam Peters Sarbanes Schultz Terry Webster Young (FL) Granger Lummis Ross (AR) Pingree (ME) Schakowsky Waters Thompson (PA) West Polis Schrader Young (IN) Graves (GA) Lungren, Daniel Ross (FL) Watt Thornberry Westmoreland Price (NC) Schwartz Graves (MO) E. Runyan Waxman Tiberi Whitfield Green, Al Mack Quigley Schweikert Ruppersberger Welch Green, Gene Manzullo Rahall Scott (VA) NOT VOTING—13 Ryan (WI) Wilson (FL) Griffin (AR) Marchant Rangel Serrano Scalise Woolsey Amodei Filner Slaughter Grimm Marino Richmond Stark Schiff Yarmuth Braley (IA) Gosar Speier Guinta Matheson Schilling Roe (TN) Thompson (CA) Cardoza Pascrell Sullivan Guthrie McCarthy (CA) Schmidt NOT VOTING—12 Costello Ryan (OH) Hall McCarthy (NY) Schock Farr Sanchez, Loretta Hanabusa McCaul Scott (SC) Amodei Filner Sanchez, Loretta Hanna McCotter Scott, Austin Braley (IA) Gosar Slaughter Harper McHenry Scott, David Cardoza Pascrell Speier b 1238 Costello Ryan (OH) Sullivan Harris McIntyre Sensenbrenner Hartzler McKeon Mr. COHEN changed his vote from Sessions ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Hastings (WA) McKinley Sewell McMorris The SPEAKER pro tempore (during So the motion to recommit was re- Hayworth Sherman Heck Rodgers Shimkus the vote). There is 1 minute remaining. jected. Heinrich McNerney Shuler The result of the vote was announced Hensarling Meehan Shuster b 1246 Herger Meeks as above recorded. Simpson Herrera Beutler Mica Sires Mr. CARSON of Indiana changed his Stated for: Higgins Miller (FL) Smith (NE) vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Hinojosa Miller (MI) Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 290, Smith (NJ) Hirono Miller, Gary So the bill was passed. I was caught in traffic. Had I been present, I Smith (TX) Hochul Mulvaney The result of the vote was announced Smith (WA) would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Holden Murphy (PA) Southerland as above recorded. Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 290, I was Hoyer Myrick Stearns The title was amended so as to read: away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Huizenga (MI) Neugebauer Hultgren Noem Stivers ‘‘A bill to authorize appropriations for ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Hunter Nunes Stutzman Sutton fiscal year 2013 for military activities I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Hurt Nunnelee of the Department of Defense, for mili- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Israel Olson Terry Thompson (PA) tary construction, and for defense ac- WOMACK). The question is on the pas- Issa Owens Jackson Lee Palazzo Thornberry tivities of the Department of Energy, sage of the bill. Tiberi (TX) Pastor (AZ) to prescribe military personnel The question was taken; and the Tipton Jenkins Paulsen strengths for such fiscal year, and for Speaker pro tempore announced that Johnson (OH) Pearce Towns Tsongas other purposes.’’ the ayes appeared to have it. Johnson, E. B. Pence Johnson, Sam Perlmutter Turner (NY) A motion to reconsider was laid on Turner (OH) RECORDED VOTE Jordan Peterson the table. Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Kaptur Petri Upton Kelly Pitts Visclosky Stated against: Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. Kildee Platts Walberg Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall 291, I A recorded vote was ordered. King (IA) Poe (TX) Walden was away from the Capitol due to prior com- The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a King (NY) Pompeo Walsh (IL) Walz (MN) mitments to my constitutents. Had I been 5-minute vote. Kingston Posey Kinzinger (IL) Price (GA) Webster present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ The vote was taken by electronic de- West Kissell Quayle PERSONAL EXPLANATION vice, and there were—ayes 299, noes 120, Kline Reed Westmoreland Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, not voting 12, as follows: Lamborn Rehberg Whitfield Lance Reichert Wilson (SC) May 18, 2012, I missed rollcall votes No. 290 [Roll No. 291] Landry Renacci Wittman (Democratic Motion-to-Recommit) and 291 AYES—299 Langevin Reyes Wolf Lankford Ribble Womack (Final Passage of H.R. 4310, ‘‘FY13 National Ackerman Brady (TX) Culberson Larson (CT) Richardson Woodall Defense Authorization Act’’). Adams Brooks Cummings Latham Rigell Yoder Aderholt Broun (GA) Davis (CA) Had I been present, I would have voted LaTourette Rivera Young (AK) ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. 290 (Democratic Motion- Akin Brown (FL) Davis (KY) Latta Roby Young (FL) Alexander Buchanan Denham Levin Rogers (AL) Young (IN) to-Recommit) and ‘‘no’’ on rollcall No. 291 Altmire Bucshon Dent (Final Passage of H.R. 4310). Andrews Buerkle DesJarlais NOES—120 Austria Burton (IN) Diaz-Balart f Baca Calvert Dicks Amash Deutch Keating Bachmann Camp Dingell Baldwin Doyle Kind MOTIONS TO INSTRUCT CON- Bachus Canseco Doggett Bass (CA) Duncan (TN) Kucinich Barletta Cantor Dold Becerra Edwards Labrador FEREES ON H.R. 4348, SURFACE Barrow Capito Donnelly (IN) Blumenauer Ellison Larsen (WA) TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION Bartlett Carnahan Dreier Bonamici Eshoo Lee (CA) ACT OF 2012, PART II Barton (TX) Carney Duffy Burgess Farr Lewis (GA) Bass (NH) Carter Duncan (SC) Butterfield Fattah Lofgren, Zoe The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Benishek Cassidy Ellmers Campbell Frank (MA) Lowey finished business is the vote on the mo- Berg Chabot Emerson Capps Fudge Luja´ n Berkley Chaffetz Engel Capuano Garamendi Lynch tion to instruct on H.R. 4348 offered by Berman Chandler Farenthold Carson (IN) Gibson Maloney the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. BAR- Biggert Chu Fincher Castor (FL) Griffith (VA) Markey ROW) on which the yeas and nays were Bilbray Coble Fitzpatrick Cicilline Grijalva Matsui ordered. Bilirakis Coffman (CO) Flake Clarke (MI) Gutierrez McClintock Bishop (GA) Cole Fleischmann Clarke (NY) Hahn McCollum The Clerk will redesignate the mo- Bishop (NY) Conaway Fleming Clay Hastings (FL) McDermott tion. Bishop (UT) Connolly (VA) Flores Cleaver Himes McGovern The Clerk redesignated the motion. Black Cooper Forbes Clyburn Hinchey Michaud Blackburn Costa Fortenberry Cohen Holt Miller (NC) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bonner Courtney Foxx Conyers Honda Miller, George question is on the motion to instruct. Bono Mack Cravaack Franks (AZ) Crowley Huelskamp Moore This is a 5-minute vote. Boren Crawford Frelinghuysen Davis (IL) Jackson (IL) Moran The vote was taken by electronic de- Boswell Crenshaw Gallegly DeFazio Johnson (GA) Murphy (CT) Boustany Critz Gardner DeGette Johnson (IL) Nadler vice, and there were—yeas 261, nays Brady (PA) Cuellar Garrett DeLauro Jones Napolitano 152, not voting 18, as follows:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:26 Apr 20, 2018 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR12\H18MY2.001 H18MY2 jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD 7438 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 158, Pt. 5 May 18, 2012 [Roll No. 292] Berkley Hanabusa Pallone The vote was taken by electronic de- Berman Hastings (FL) Pastor (AZ) vice, and there were—yeas 245, nays YEAS—261 Bishop (NY) Heinrich Pelosi Blumenauer Higgins 169, not voting 17, as follows: Adams Gingrey (GA) Nunnelee Peters Bonamici Himes Aderholt Gohmert Olson Pingree (ME) [Roll No. 293] Brady (PA) Hinchey Akin Goodlatte Owens Polis Brown (FL) Hinojosa Alexander Gowdy Palazzo Price (NC) YEAS—245 Butterfield Hirono Altmire Granger Paul Quigley Capps Holden Ackerman Frank (MA) Moran Amash Graves (GA) Paulsen Rahall Carnahan Holt Adams Fudge Murphy (CT) Austria Graves (MO) Pearce Rangel Carney Honda Aderholt Garamendi Murphy (PA) Baca Griffin (AR) Pence Reyes Carson (IN) Hoyer Altmire Gerlach Myrick Bachmann Griffith (VA) Perlmutter Richardson Castor (FL) Israel Andrews Gibson Nadler Bachus Grimm Peterson Richmond Chu Jackson (IL) Baca Gonzalez Napolitano Barletta Guinta Rothman (NJ) Petri Cicilline Jackson Lee Bachus Goodlatte Neal Barrow Guthrie Roybal-Allard Pitts Clarke (MI) (TX) Baldwin Green, Al Olver Bartlett Hall Rush Platts Clarke (NY) Johnson (GA) Barrow Green, Gene Pallone Barton (TX) Hanna Ryan (OH) Poe (TX) Clay Johnson, E. B. Barton (TX) Griffith (VA) Pastor (AZ) Benishek Harper Sa´ nchez, Linda Pompeo Cleaver Keating Bass (CA) Grijalva Pelosi Berg Harris T. Posey Clyburn Kildee Becerra Guthrie Perlmutter Biggert Hartzler Sarbanes Price (GA) Cohen Kind Berkley Gutierrez Peters Bilbray Hastings (WA) Schakowsky Quayle Connolly (VA) Kucinich Berman Hahn Peterson Bilirakis Hayworth Reed Conyers Langevin Schiff Bilbray Hall Petri Bishop (GA) Heck Rehberg Courtney Larsen (WA) Schrader Bilirakis Hanabusa Pingree (ME) Black Hensarling Reichert Critz Larson (CT) Schwartz Bishop (GA) Hastings (FL) Pitts Blackburn Herger Renacci Crowley Lee (CA) Scott (VA) Bishop (NY) Heinrich Platts Bonner Herrera Beutler Ribble Davis (CA) Levin Scott, David Bishop (UT) Herrera Beutler Poe (TX) Bono Mack Hochul Rigell Davis (IL) Lewis (GA) Serrano Blumenauer Higgins Price (NC) Boren Huelskamp Rivera DeFazio Lofgren, Zoe Sewell Bonamici Himes Rahall Boswell Huizenga (MI) Roby DeGette Lowey Sherman Boren Hinchey Rangel Boustany Hultgren Roe (TN) DeLauro Luja´ n Smith (WA) Boswell Hinojosa Renacci Brady (TX) Hunter Rogers (AL) Deutch Maloney Stark Brady (PA) Hirono Reyes Brooks Hurt Rogers (KY) Dicks Markey Sutton Brooks Hochul Richardson Broun (GA) Issa Rogers (MI) Doggett Matsui Thompson (CA) Brown (FL) Holden Richmond Buchanan Jenkins Rohrabacher Doyle McCarthy (NY) Thompson (MS) Burgess Holt Rivera Bucshon Johnson (IL) Rokita Edwards McCollum Tierney Butterfield Honda Rogers (KY) Buerkle Johnson (OH) Rooney Ellison McDermott Tonko Capito Hoyer Rooney Burgess Johnson, Sam Ros-Lehtinen Engel McGovern Towns Capps Hunter Ros-Lehtinen Burton (IN) Jones Roskam Eshoo McNerney Van Hollen Capuano Hurt Ross (AR) Calvert Jordan Ross (AR) Farr Meeks Vela´ zquez Carnahan Israel Rothman (NJ) Camp Kelly Ross (FL) Fattah Michaud Visclosky Carney Jackson (IL) Roybal-Allard Campbell King (IA) Royce Frank (MA) Miller (NC) Wasserman Carson (IN) Jackson Lee Runyan Canseco King (NY) Runyan Fudge Miller, George Schultz Castor (FL) (TX) Ruppersberger Cantor Kingston Ruppersberger Garamendi Moore Waters Chabot Johnson (GA) Rush Capito Kinzinger (IL) Ryan (WI) Gonzalez Moran Watt Chandler Johnson (OH) Ryan (OH) Carter Kissell ´ Green, Al Murphy (CT) Waxman Chu Johnson, E. B. Sanchez, Linda Cassidy Kline Scalise Green, Gene Nadler Welch Cicilline Jones T. Chabot Labrador Schilling Schmidt Grijalva Napolitano Wilson (FL) Clarke (MI) Kaptur Sarbanes Chaffetz Lamborn Clarke (NY) Keating Schock Gutierrez Neal Woolsey Schakowsky Chandler Lance Clay Kildee Schiff Schweikert Hahn Olver Yarmuth Coble Lankford Cleaver Kind Schmidt Scott (SC) Coffman (CO) Latham Clyburn Kinzinger (IL) Schrader Scott, Austin NOT VOTING—18 Cole LaTourette Coble Kissell Schwartz Sensenbrenner Amodei Costello Pascrell Conaway Latta Cohen Kucinich Scott (VA) Sessions Bishop (UT) Cummings Sanchez, Loretta Cooper Lewis (CA) Connolly (VA) Langevin Scott, David Shimkus Braley (IA) Filner Slaughter Cravaack Lipinski Conyers Larsen (WA) Serrano Shuler Capuano Gosar Speier Crawford LoBiondo Cooper Larson (CT) Sewell Shuster Cardoza Kaptur Sullivan Crenshaw Loebsack Costa Latham Sherman Simpson Costa Landry Tsongas Cuellar Long Courtney LaTourette Shuler Culberson Lucas Sires ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Cravaack Latta Shuster Davis (KY) Luetkemeyer Smith (NE) Critz Lee (CA) Simpson Denham Lummis Smith (NJ) The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Crowley Levin Sires Dent Lungren, Daniel Smith (TX) the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Cuellar Lewis (GA) Smith (NJ) DesJarlais E. Southerland ing. Culberson Lipinski Smith (WA) Diaz-Balart Lynch Stearns Davis (CA) LoBiondo Stark Stivers Dingell Mack b 1253 Davis (IL) Loebsack Stearns Dold Manzullo Stutzman DeFazio Lofgren, Zoe Sutton Donnelly (IN) Marchant Terry So the motion to instruct was agreed DeGette Lowey Thompson (CA) Dreier Marino Thompson (PA) to. DeLauro Luja´ n Thompson (MS) Duffy Matheson Thornberry Denham Lynch Tierney Duncan (SC) McCarthy (CA) Tiberi The result of the vote was announced Dent Maloney Tonko Duncan (TN) McCaul Tipton as above recorded. DesJarlais Markey Towns Ellmers McClintock Turner (NY) A motion to reconsider was laid on Deutch Matsui Upton Emerson McCotter Turner (OH) the table. Diaz-Balart McCarthy (NY) Van Hollen Farenthold McHenry Upton Dicks McCollum Vela´ zquez Fincher McIntyre Walberg Stated against: Dingell McDermott Visclosky Fitzpatrick McKeon Walden Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 292, I was Doggett McGovern Walz (MN) Flake McKinley Walsh (IL) away from the Capitol due to prior commit- Dold McHenry Wasserman Fleischmann McMorris Walz (MN) Donnelly (IN) McIntyre Schultz Fleming Rodgers Webster ments to my constituents. Had I been present, Doyle McKinley Waters Flores Meehan West I would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ Duffy McMorris Watt Forbes Mica Westmoreland The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Duncan (TN) Rodgers Waxman Fortenberry Miller (FL) Whitfield finished business is the vote on the mo- Edwards McNerney Welch Foxx Miller (MI) Wilson (SC) Ellison Meehan Whitfield Franks (AZ) Miller, Gary Wittman tion to instruct on H.R. 4348 offered by Emerson Meeks Wilson (FL) Frelinghuysen Mulvaney Wolf the gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. Engel Mica Wittman Gallegly Murphy (PA) Womack RAHALL) on which the yeas and nays Eshoo Michaud Wolf Gardner Myrick Woodall Farr Miller (MI) Woolsey Garrett Neugebauer Yoder were ordered. Fattah Miller (NC) Yarmuth Gerlach Noem Young (AK) The Clerk will redesignate the mo- Fitzpatrick Miller, George Yoder Gibbs Nugent Young (FL) tion. Fortenberry Moore Young (FL) Gibson Nunes Young (IN) The Clerk redesignated the motion. NAYS—169 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The NAYS—152 Akin Austria Bartlett Ackerman Baldwin Bass (NH) question is on the motion to instruct. Alexander Bachmann Bass (NH) Andrews Bass (CA) Becerra This is a 5-minute vote. Amash Barletta Benishek

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:26 Apr 20, 2018 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR12\H18MY2.001 H18MY2 jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD May 18, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 158, Pt. 5 7439 Berg Harris Pence PERSONAL EXPLANATION the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs to report to Biggert Hartzler Polis Black Hastings (WA) Pompeo Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, on May 18, Congress regarding whether nuclear weapons Blackburn Hayworth Posey 2012, I missed several rollcall votes due to a reductions pursuant to the New START Treaty Bonner Heck Price (GA) longstanding commitment to give the com- are in the national security interests of the Bono Mack Hensarling Quayle mencement address at Passaic County Com- United States. Boustany Herger Reed ‘‘Nay’’—Price (GA) Amendment (No. 32)— Brady (TX) Huelskamp Rehberg munity College, in my district. Broun (GA) Huizenga (MI) Reichert Had I been present I would have voted: Prohibits the President from making unilateral Buchanan Hultgren Ribble ‘‘Aye’’—Smith (WA)/Amash Amendment reductions to U.S. nuclear forces. Bucshon Issa Rigell (No. 46)—Eliminates indefinite military deten- ‘‘Nay’’—Rigell Amendment (No. 38)—Re- Buerkle Jenkins Roby places the pending sequester of discretionary Burton (IN) Johnson, Sam tion of any person detained under AUMF au- Roe (TN) spending for FY 2013 and replaces it by re- Calvert Jordan Rogers (AL) thority in US, territories or possessions by pro- Camp Kelly Rogers (MI) viding immediate transfer to trial and pro- ducing the discretionary spending limit for that Campbell King (IA) Rohrabacher year so that it conforms with the Republican/ Canseco King (NY) ceedings by a court established under Article Rokita Ryan budget levels deemed in force in the Cantor Kingston III of the Constitution of the United States or Roskam Carter Kline House, but this replacement is contingent Ross (FL) by an appropriate State court. Cassidy Labrador upon the enactment of spending reductions Royce ‘‘Nay’’—Gohmert Amendment (No. 45)— Chaffetz Lamborn Ryan (WI) over five years of at least the amount of the Coffman (CO) Lance Clarifies that the FY 2012 National Defense Scalise sequester it supplants. Also requires a de- Cole Lankford Authorization Act and the 2001 Authorization Schilling Conaway Lewis (CA) for Use of Military Force (UAMF) do not deny tailed report on the impact of the sequestration Crawford Long Schock of funds authorized and appropriated for FY Crenshaw Lucas Schweikert the writ of habeas corpus or deny any Con- Scott (SC) stitutional rights for persons detained in the 2013 for the Department of Defense. Davis (KY) Luetkemeyer ‘‘Aye’’—Lee Amendment (No. 42)—Limits Dreier Lummis Scott, Austin United States under the AUMF who are enti- Sensenbrenner Defense funding to the amount consistent with Duncan (SC) Lungren, Daniel tled to such rights. Ellmers E. Sessions the Budget Control act. The resulting $8 billion Farenthold Mack Shimkus ‘‘Nay’’—Coffman Amendment (No. 17)—Re- Smith (NE) reduction in the underlying bill’s authorization Fincher Manzullo peals the moratorium on A 76 procedures, would come from programs selected by the Flake Marchant Smith (TX) which prohibits the outsourcing of U.S. military Southerland President in consultation with the Defense Fleischmann Marino jobs to private contractors. Fleming Matheson Stivers Secretary, with military pay and health care Flores McCarthy (CA) Stutzman ‘‘Aye’’—Keating Amendment (No. 18)— Terry exempt. Forbes McCaul Freezes the transfer, reduction or elimination ‘‘Nay’’—Duncan amendment (No. 47)—Lim- Foxx McClintock Thompson (PA) of Air National Guard units supporting an Air Franks (AZ) McCotter Thornberry its funds authorized to be appropriated by this Frelinghuysen McKeon Tiberi and Space Operations Center or an Air Force Act to any institution or organization estab- Gallegly Miller (FL) Tipton Forces Staff until the impact of the unit’s loss lished by the Convention on the Law of the Gardner Miller, Gary Turner (NY) and alternative plans to support the aug- Turner (OH) Sea, including the International Seabed Au- Garrett Mulvaney mented Air Force missions are provided to. Gibbs Neugebauer Walberg thority, the International Tribunal for the Law Gingrey (GA) Noem Walden ‘‘Aye’’—Broun Amendment (No. 19)—Elimi- of the Sea, and the Commission on the Limits Gowdy Nugent Walsh (IL) nates the maximum age limitation for individ- of the Continental Shelf. Granger Nunes Webster uals seeking to enlist in the U.S. military, pro- ‘‘Aye’’—Coffman Amendment (No. 48)—Au- Graves (GA) Nunnelee West Graves (MO) Olson Westmoreland vided they meet all of the other current quali- thorizes the President to remove all Brigade Griffin (AR) Owens Wilson (SC) fications for enlistment. Combat Teams that are permanently stationed Grimm Palazzo Womack ‘‘Aye’’—Carson Amendment (No. 20)—Pro- in Europe and replace them with a rotational Guinta Paul Woodall hibits military promotion boards from consid- force. Hanna Paulsen Young (AK) Harper Pearce Young (IN) ering any information from official documents, ‘‘Nay’’—Lee Amendment (No. 49)—Appoints word of mouth, or in writing on the pursuit of a Special Envoy for Iran to ensure that all dip- NOT VOTING—17 treatment or counseling for mental health or lomatic avenues are pursued to avoid a war Amodei Gohmert Sanchez, Loretta addiction issues, unless the service member is with Iran and to prevent Iran from acquiring a Braley (IA) Gosar Slaughter nuclear weapon. Cardoza Johnson (IL) found unfit for duty or a danger to themselves Speier ‘‘Nay’’—Franks Amendment (No. 54)—Lim- Costello Landry Sullivan or others. Would require the information on Cummings Pascrell Tsongas this prohibition to be promulgated to current its the availability of funds for nuclear non- Filner Quigley service members. proliferation activities with the Russian Federa- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ‘‘Aye’’—Cummings Amendment (No. 26)— tion until Russia is no longer providing support The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Expands the mortgage protections under the to the government of Syria’s suppression of the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) to in- the Syrian people or transferring to Iran, North ing. clude servicemembers serving in a contin- Korea or Syria equipment and technology that gency operation, surviving spouses of could be used to make weapons of mass de- servicemembers whose deaths are service- struction. b 1300 ‘‘Nay’’—Pearce Amendment (No. 55)— connected, and veterans who are totally dis- Strikes provisions in the bill that authorize Ms. WATERS changed her vote from abled at the time of discharge. The amend- $150 million for DOE to support the U.S. En- ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ ment also repeals the sunset provision that is So the motion to instruct was agreed richment Corporation (USEC) development of set to expire at the end of this year and in- domestic uranium enrichment capacity. to. creases fines for violations of the SCRA. The result of the vote was announced ‘‘Nay’’—Rehberg Amendment (No. 59)— ‘‘Nay’’—Sablan Amendment (No. 29)—In- Bans any reductions to the strategic nuclear as above recorded. cludes the Northern Mariana Islands as an eli- A motion to reconsider was laid on triad unless the Secretary of Defense certifies gible location, in addition to the United States that: 1) further reductions in the Russia Fed- the table. and Guam, for the overhaul, repair and main- Stated for: eration’s arsenal are needed for compliance tenance of naval vessels and other vessels with New START limits; and 2) Russia is not Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall 293, I under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the developing or deploying nuclear delivery sys- was away from the Capitol due to prior com- Navy. tems not covered by New START limits. mitments to my constituents. Had I been ‘‘Aye’’—Johnson (GA) Amendment (No. Would also protect all three legs of the nuclear present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ 30)—Includes a finding stating that the deploy- triad from elimination. PERSONAL EXPLANATION ment of tactical nuclear weapons to South ‘‘Aye’’—Price Amendment (No. 111)—Re- Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I regret Korea would destabilize the Western Pacific quires the Department of Justice to order an missing floor votes on Friday, May 18, 2012 region and would not be in the national secu- investigation into the possible violation of U.S. due to a visit to a wounded Iowa warrior at rity interests of the United States. law regarding numerous leaks of sensitive in- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center ‘‘Aye’’—Johnson (GA) Amendment (No. formation involving U.S. and Israeli military, in- in Bethesda, MD. 31)—Requires the Secretary of Defense and telligence, and operational capabilities. Would

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:26 Apr 20, 2018 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR12\H18MY2.001 H18MY2 jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD 7440 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 158, Pt. 5 May 18, 2012 provide the Administration with 30 days after SEC. 2. COMMERCIAL SERVICES AUTHORIZA- pose was to vote ‘‘yes,’’ but I voted TIONS IN WILDERNESS WITHIN THE mistakenly. bill becomes law to begin its investigation and SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NA- 60 days after enactment to report to Con- TIONAL PARKS. f gress. (a) CONTINUATION OF AUTHORITY.—Until the ‘‘Aye’’—Democratic Motion to Recommit date on which the Secretary of the Interior APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO H.R. 4310. (referred to in this Act as the ‘‘Secretary’’) ‘‘Nay’’—Final Passage of H.R. 4310—Na- completes any analysis and determination THE BRITISH-AMERICAN INTER- tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal required under the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. PARLIAMENTARY GROUP Year 2013. 1131 et seq.), the Secretary shall continue to The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. issue authorizations to provide commercial FARENTHOLD). The Chair announces the ‘‘Aye’’—Democratic Motion to Instruct Con- services for commercial stock operations (in- ferees on H.R. 4348—Offered by Mr. BARROW cluding commercial use authorizations and Speaker’s appointment, pursuant to 22 of Georgia. concession contracts) within any area des- U.S.C. 276L, and the order of the House ‘‘Aye’’—Democratic Motion to Instruct Con- ignated as wilderness in the Sequoia and of January 5, 2011, of the following ferees on H.R. 4348—Offered by Mr. RAHALL Kings Canyon National Parks (referred to in Members of the House to the British- of West Virginia. this section as the ‘‘Parks)’’ at use levels de- American Interparliamentary Group: f termined by the Secretary to be appropriate Mr. PETRI, Wisconsin and subject to any terms and conditions that Mr. CRENSHAW, Florida GENERAL LEAVE the Secretary determines to be appropriate. Mr. LATTA, Ohio (b) WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP PLAN.—Not Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. ADERHOLT, Alabama unanimous consent that all Members later than 3 years after the date of enact- ment of this Act, the Secretary shall com- f may have 5 legislative days in which to plete a wilderness stewardship plan with re- revise and extend their remarks and in- spect to the Parks. sert extraneous material on H.R. 4310. (c) TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.—The au- REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBER TO The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there thority of the Secretary to issue authoriza- THE PUBLIC INTEREST DECLAS- objection to the request of the gen- tions under subsection (a) shall terminate on SIFICATION BOARD tleman from California? the earlier of— The SPEAKER pro tempore. The There was no objection. (1) the date on which the Secretary begins Chair announces the Speaker’s re- to issue authorizations to provide commer- f cial services for commercial stock oper- appointment, pursuant to section 703(c) AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO ations within any areas designated as wilder- of the Public Interest Declassification MAKE CORRECTIONS IN EN- ness in the Parks, as provided in a record of Act of 2000 (50 U.S.C. 435 note), and the GROSSMENT OF H.R. 4310, NA- decision issued in accordance with a wilder- order of the House of January 5, 2011, of ness stewardship plan completed under sub- the following member on the part of TIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- section (b); or TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 the House to the Public Interest De- (2) the date that is 4 years after the date of classification Board for a term of 3 Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Speaker, I ask enactment of this Act. years: unanimous consent that in the engross- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Admiral William O. Studeman, Great ment of the bill, H.R. 4310, the Clerk be objection to the request of the gen- Falls, Virginia authorized to correct section numbers, tleman from Utah? punctuation, cross-references, and the There was no objection. f table of contents, and to make such A motion to reconsider was laid on other technical and conforming the table. THE U.S. SENATE HAS FAILED TO PASS A BUDGET changes as may be necessary to reflect f the actions of the House in amending (Mr. DOLD asked and was given per- the bill. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT mission to address the House for 1 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there A message in writing from the Presi- minute and to revise and extend his re- objection to the request of the gen- dent of the United States was commu- marks.) tleman from California? nicated to the House by Mr. Brian Mr. DOLD. For the last 1,115 days, There was no objection. Pate, one of his secretaries. the United States Senate has failed to f f pass a budget. If any business, big or SEQUOIA AND KING CANYON NA- small, were to operate in this very ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, MAY fashion, I submit it would be out of TIONAL PARKS BACKCOUNTRY 22, 2012 ACCESS ACT business in a matter of months. Yet Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I the United States Senate refuses to Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that when the pass a budget blueprint to address what ask unanimous consent to take from House adjourns today, it adjourn to I would consider are the very serious the Speaker’s table the bill (H.R. 4849) meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22, challenges facing our Nation today. to direct the Secretary of the Interior 2012; when the House adjourns on that This is just unacceptable. to issue commercial use authorizations day, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on The American people are frustrated; to commercial stock operators for op- Friday, May 25, 2012; when the House and, frankly, I’m frustrated as well. erations in designated wilderness with- adjourns on that day, it adjourn to With a skyrocketing debt of over $15.5 in the Sequoia and Kings Canyon Na- meet at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, trillion and with trillion-dollar deficits tional Parks, and for other purposes, 2012; and when the House adjourns on happening year after year, we must with a Senate amendment thereto, and that day, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. come together to address the spending concur in the Senate amendment. on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. problem here in Washington, D.C. This The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there is something we simply cannot ignore. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The objection to the request of the gen- We need to work in a bipartisan fash- Clerk will report the Senate amend- tleman from Utah? ion to find common ground and to put ment. There was no objection. people before politics and progress be- The Clerk read as follows: f fore partisanship. Senate amendment: Mr. Speaker, I supported the only bi- Strike all after the enacting clause and in- PERSONAL EXPLANATION sert the following: partisan budget to hit the floor in dec- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, on roll- ades because it took a step forward to This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Sequoia and call No. 270, the Smith of Washington adjust the problems facing our Nation. King Canyon National Parks Backcountry amendment, I voted incorrectly. I am I would encourage the Senate to do the Access Act’’. recorded as a ‘‘no.’’ My intent and pur- same.

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States has been conspicuously under- lice Week, I rise to honor Sergeant David joined the fire service as a funding infrastructure spending for the Maxwell Dorley of the Providence Po- young man and exhibited a passion for past 30 years. The report estimates lice Department. public service that eventually led him that there is at least $2 trillion in fund- Sergeant Dorley is a hero to the city to be appointed fire police captain. A ing needed just to rebuild and repair of Providence, a city he gave his life long-time resident of Bristol, he was a our crumbling infrastructure and our protecting last month. Sergeant Dorley model citizen and an invaluable asset aging networks that are operating well was responding to a call for assistance to our community. He volunteered at beyond their planned life cycles. These from a fellow officer when his police every community event and borough systems include roads and bridges, cruiser veered into a telephone pole. festival and was known to everyone in waterlines and treatment plants, dams Sergeant Dorley was later pronounced town. He was a mentor to the fire serv- and tunnels, and mass transit that dead at Rhode Island Hospital. ice crew and role model to everyone serve our Nation’s vital economic cen- He leaves behind a wife and two chil- who knew him. ters. But we just have not had the po- dren who have remained in my David passed away of a heart attack litical will to face the problem, we thoughts and prayers since the day of that he suffered in connection with his have not had the funds available to fix his passing and in the thoughts and duties on the scene of a chemical fire the problem, and we have not even had prayers of our entire community. at the Dow Chemical Plant in Bristol a bipartisan consensus that there is a At the time of his death, Sergeant just 2 days ago. Although tragic, his problem. Dorley was working to build a new noble death was befitting of his heroic While at the same time, according to home in Georgia where he planned to life. The untimely loss of Captain data compiled by Bloomberg News, U.S. companies have stockpiled ap- one day retire with his family. A 15- Wintz is only the third line-of-duty proximately $1.2 trillion overseas in year veteran of the Providence Police death experienced by the Bristol Fire untaxed profits. As things stand now, Department, Sergeant Dorley was Company in 157 years of its existence. David Wintz spent his entire life in that is money that is not likely to be known for his popularity with his fel- service of his beloved Bucks County brought back to the United States be- low officers. The department honored community. He’s a hero to everyone, cause large corporations find that it’s his memory by posthumously pro- including myself. I join everyone in the far more profitable to just leave the moting him to the rank of ‘‘sergeant’’ Eighth District of Pennsylvania in money where it is and borrow any cash following his death—an honor that he thanking Mr. Wintz and his family for they need back home. There is just no well-deserved. economic incentive for them to repa- We keep him and his family in our a lifetime of service. We will never for- triate the money. So we need some thoughts and prayers. get what you’ve done for us. f fresh ideas about how we can create in- f centives for corporations to bring home b 1310 DETECTIVE JOHN FALCONE some of that $2 trillion and put it to (Ms. HAYWORTH asked and was LET’S GET RID OF THE WASTE IN work, helping to put more Americans given permission to address the House back to work. GOVERNMENT for 1 minute and to revise and extend Our Republican colleagues have pro- (Mr. DENHAM asked and was given her remarks.) posed another tax holiday for repa- permission to address the House for 1 Ms. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, a lit- triating offshore profits, similar to the minute and to revise and extend his re- tle over a year ago, I attended the fu- one they crafted back in 2004. Back in marks.) neral of Detective John Falcone, who 2004, companies that brought back Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, as chair was killed in the line of duty on Feb- profits earned abroad were taxed at on the Committee on Economic Devel- ruary 18, 2011, while responding to a roughly 5 percent instead of the top 35 opment, Emergency Management and case of domestic violence. percent corporate rate. They were also Public Buildings, we recently passed a Detective Falcone was a respected obligated to use the money they saved bill to sell off 200 acres in Tracy at fair and beloved member of the police force on taxes to create new jobs. market value. This is one property of the City of Poughkeepsie. Hundreds But there were a number of problems amongst many. Recently, the Presi- of men and women lined up for his fu- with that 2004 program, the biggest one dent signed that into law. If we can do neral in his hometown of Carmel, New being that it didn’t work to create this once a day, it will take us 40 years York. They were honoring his service. jobs. In fact, it did the opposite. to liquidate the 14,000 properties that During his 18 years on the force, he The program brought corporate prof- the Federal Government has already was commended many times, including its home all right, but according to a declared surplus and excess. six awards for exceptional police duty, report prepared by the Democratic It’s not about Republican politics or two awards for meritorious duty, and staff of the Senate Permanent Sub- Democrat politics. This is about Amer- an award for lifesaving. Detective committee on Investigations last year, ican jobs, a chance for us to come to- Falcone’s actions on the day of his the 15 companies that benefited the gether and sell the things that we just death helped to save the life of a 3- most from the 2004 tax break actually don’t need. year-old child. cut a net of 2,000 jobs between 2004 and Let’s get rid of the waste in govern- Mr. Speaker, this week is National 2007. The companies also decreased the ment. This is one small step. We have Police Week, and what better inspira- pace of their spending on research and 14,000 more steps to go. tion could we have than the legacy of development. But the top 15 repa- f dedication to duty provided by Detec- triating companies did accelerate their tive John Falcone, whom I am privi- spending on some things, such as stock FIRE POLICE CAPTAIN DAVID leged to remember and honor today. buybacks and executive compensation. WINTZ f Those are not exactly the kinds of re- (Mr. FITZPATRICK asked and was sults we were looking for in that pro- given permission to address the House BRINGING IT HOME gram. for 1 minute and to revise and extend The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Democrats, on the other hand, have his remarks.) the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- suggested an infrastructure bank with

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They fore the House the following message leader. suggest that the best approach is to from the President of the United Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, it’s flat out repeal the tax rule that indefi- States; which was read and, together been quite an interesting day. Appar- nitely exempts offshore profits from with the accompanying papers, referred ently it’s already been misinterpreted United States corporate income tax. to the Committee on Foreign Affairs by some in the media. I hope that, But I can simply look across the aisle and ordered to be printed: though so many publications have had at the faces of any of my Republican To the Congress of the United States: to cut their research budgets and cut colleagues when I even say something Section 202(d) of the National Emer- their staffing budgets, I hope that like that out loud, and I know very gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides those that still are blessed to work for well that the chance of that proposal for the automatic termination of a na- journalistic institutions will do their becoming law is probably at zero. tional emergency unless, within 90 proper homework and have a better un- So let’s try something a little bit dif- days prior to the anniversary date of derstanding about the Gohmert- ferent, something with a little bipar- its declaration, the President publishes Landry-Rigell amendment that passed tisan flavor to it, something that just in the Federal Register and transmits to today and the effect that it has on the might actually work. the Congress a notice stating that the underlying NDAA and, more particu- What if we took the incentive idea of emergency is to continue in effect be- larly, the Authorization for Use of a tax holiday for repatriated profits yond the anniversary date. In accord- Military Force that was passed after and tied it into helping to fix the infra- ance with this provision, I have sent 9/11 by both houses of Congress. structure problem? Let’s tell corpora- the enclosed notice to the Federal Reg- I wasn’t here, nor were any of the tions that they will get the tax break ister for publication continuing the na- five cosponsors. Let’s see: Mr. DUNCAN, they want if they bring that overseas tional emergency with respect to the freshman; Mr. BARLETTA, freshman. money home. It will be taxed at just 5 stabilization of Iraq. This notice states They weren’t here, nor were Mr. percent instead of the full corporate that the national emergency with re- LANDRY or Mr. RIGELL. So besides me, rate of 35 percent, but all of the money spect to the stabilization of Iraq de- we had four freshmen on the Gohmert- that they save on the taxes on those clared in Executive Order 13303 of May Landry-Rigell-Duncan-Barletta amend- profits will need to be invested in mu- 22, 2003, as modified in scope and relied ment. nicipal bonds that are tied to approved upon for additional steps taken in Ex- I felt compelled to make my amend- infrastructure projects in our States, ecutive Order 13315 of August 28, 2003, ment to deal with an issue that was our cities, and rural areas across Amer- Executive Order 13350 of July 29, 2004, raised—not in the National Defense ica. The bonds would typically be Executive Order 13364 of November 29, Authorization Act that was passed issued for terms of 50 years, paying 4 2004, and Executive Order 13438 of July some months back. Some people failed percent interest, and taxable to the 17, 2007, is to continue in effect beyond to understand, really, the NDAA that corporations. There would also need to May 22, 2012. was passed previously did not give the be a minimum holding period, perhaps Obstacles to the orderly reconstruc- President the power to indefinitely de- 5 years before they could sell those tion of Iraq, the restoration and main- tain American citizens. And as we un- bonds. For instance, Corporation X can tenance of peace and security in the derstand, a judge has ruled recently save $10 million in taxes, but then it country, and the development of polit- that any interpretation that it gave must put that $10 million to work put- ical, administrative, and economic in- the President that power was unconsti- ting Americans back to work rebuild- stitutions in Iraq continue to pose an tutional. I don’t know how that will ing our highways and repairing our unusual and extraordinary threat to come out. schools and bridges. the national security and foreign pol- But I do know that after we were at- Think of the virtuous cycle this cre- icy of the United States. Accordingly, I tacked in the worst attack on Amer- ates. The corporate money comes home have determined that it is necessary to ican soil ever, the country—I recall, I from overseas. The corporation knows continue the national emergency with was a judge at the time—the country the tax ramifications with total cer- respect to this threat and maintain in was in a great deal of chaos. Planes tainty. Their profits are then safely in- force the measures taken to deal with were ordered not to take off all over vested in municipal bonds, which are that national emergency. the country. Those that were coming then used to tax and fix our infrastruc- Recognizing positive developments in in couldn’t come in. We had American ture, which then creates jobs that can’t Iraq, my Administration will continue citizens stranded at airports around be sent overseas. to evaluate Iraq’s progress in resolving the world. outstanding debts and claims arising But what’s worse, we had over 3,000 b 1320 from actions of the previous regime, so Americans who were dead, done by peo- Those newly hired people will pay that I may determine whether to fur- ple who believed their radical interpre- taxes on their wages and increase their ther continue the prohibitions con- tation of Islam dictated that they spending on products and services, cre- tained in Executive Order 13303 of May should go about killing innocent Amer- ating more jobs, and on and on and on. 22, 2003, as amended by Executive Order icans and others who happened to be on It is the road to a bipartisan recovery, 13364 of November 29, 2004, on any at- American soil at the time. It didn’t thanks to a bipartisan solution. tachment, judgment, decree, lien, exe- seem to bother them. Some of them Let’s face it, Americans are tired of cution, garnishment, or other judicial could have even been Muslim. It didn’t our squabbling. They are tired of our process with respect to the Develop- seem to bother them because they had inaction. They are tired of the politics ment Fund for Iraq, the accounts, as- this sordid belief that they would end of division. Let’s stop this ‘‘all or noth- sets, and property held by the Central up in paradise with dozens of virgins. ing,’’ this ‘‘my way or the highway’’ Bank of Iraq, and Iraqi petroleum-re- Thank God most Muslims don’t believe approach, and let’s just fix the infra- lated products, which are in addition to that. But the trouble is, there are rad- structure of our country. Let’s bring the sovereign immunity accorded Iraq ical Islamists that do. that money home. Let’s put it to work under otherwise applicable law. So the Congress, on September 18—a here at home where it belongs. BARACK OBAMA. week after the worst attack on Amer- I yield back the balance of my time. THE WHITE HOUSE, May 18, 2012. ican soil—passed a joint resolution,

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They think Armed Services—it wasn’t until the under some incredible historians who that reporting means, rather than NDAA came up that I really started re- gave a different perspective on our digging through, reading things for searching and seeing exactly what this Constitution. Rather than a legal per- yourself, and getting the clear meaning said and did. spective, a historical perspective. And of legislation for yourself, that that’s I’m sure Speaker BOEHNER would be brilliant people on policy throughout not nearly as effective as lazily asking the first to tell people that he and I the history of man. somebody, What do you think this often do not see eye to eye; but he gave But when one reads this and one does does? me the assurance that if the NDAA not understand the Constitution and So we get polls; we get surveys; we passed, he would let me come back the powers that are granted to Con- get opinions. But having been a judge with an amendment that would fix the gress under the Constitution, one can and a chief justice, you didn’t do that AUMF so that a President did not have get the wrong impression. I have heard as a judge. You didn’t do that as a jus- the power—unlimited power indefi- friends that I think a tremendous tice on an appellate court. You had to nitely—to detain American citizens on amount of here in Congress who have look at the law and say, What does it American soil. said such things publicly as ‘‘every say? And what do other laws, in which So that was the impetus for trying to American citizen.’’ Every person. The this may be in context, cause it to prepare a proper amendment that Bill of Rights talks about persons. Yes, mean? would deal with the main problem, the in some places it does. But they have unlimited power of the AUMF, but also the idea it refers to persons in every b 1330 dispel concerns that people may have place—it doesn’t—every person in And look at it for yourself. Most of with the National Defense Authoriza- America is entitled to go through an these folks, they’re educated, and so I tion Act, because that was going to article III court. hope they will take a look for them- have to be replaced, redone, reauthor- And I appreciate and understand that selves. Those that were most concerned ized. And I’m glad to say the Speaker misinterpretation. But when one reads months ago that the NDAA gave unbri- kept his word and we were allowed to article III, section 1, what it says is: dled power to the President, what real- bring forward a fix. The judicial power of the United States ly concerned me as a former judge and My friend JUSTIN AMASH and I have shall be vested in one Supreme Court and in chief justice was reading section 2(a), many times in his year-and-a-quarter- such inferior courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. authorization for use of the United or-so of being here have consoled each States Armed Forces. other as being one of only two, three, b 1340 Again, it’s hard to fault folks because four, five who voted for or against a So the Congress has the authority it was a week after this horrible at- bill. And we’re kind of out there by never to even create a Federal district tack, and we weren’t even sure who at- ourselves. So I was not surprised to see court. The Congress has the power to tacked us and why they attacked us. that JUSTIN AMASH was trying to work eliminate every Federal district court We had gotten a pretty good idea early on an amendment that would fix this if it so chose. I am very grateful that on. same concern that he and I had. I think Congress has not chosen to eliminate So one week after September 11, 2001, his concern—and he can speak more ac- every Federal district court. But, none- this joint resolution is passed into law. curately toward this—but I think his theless, the power is there to create or Section 2(a) says, in general, that the concern was more with the NDAA. not create Federal district courts. President is authorized to use all nec- Mine was more with the AUMF. This The Supreme Court has even spoken essary and appropriate force against grant of power was far too unbridled. It on this issue before and has made clear those nations, organizations, or per- needed restraint. that the power is entirely in Congress’s sons he determines planned, author- We are blessed here in Congress to hands. As my former constitutional ized, committed, or aided the terrorist have people who have served in so law professor, David Guinn at Baylor attacks that occurred on September 11, many walks of life. We’ve been blessed Law School, used to say, there’s only 2001, or harbored such organizations or in a number of different ways. And it’s one court in the United States that persons in order to prevent any future great to have such diversity—not just owes its origin to the Constitution, and acts of international terrorism against race, creed, religion, gender—but actu- that is the Supreme Court. Every other the United States by such nations, or- ally differences of opinions and diver- court in the country that is a Federal ganizations, or persons. gent backgrounds. court or tribunal or commission owes Now as I understand—I haven’t read We have a prayer breakfast every its existence to the Congress. the opinion this week from the district Thursday morning on Capitol Hill, and Now, I have tremendous regard for court. The district court is not like it it’s really a blessing to hear other President George W. Bush. He is a bril- carries the weight of the Supreme Members’ stories, Democrats and Re- liant man, despite what some people Court or even a court of appeals. But publicans. We take turns speaking at think and jokes that were made at his Congress really appears to have given prayer breakfasts—one from the Demo- expense. He’s a brilliant man, and one the President unbridled, unlimited, in- cratic Party, one from the Republican of the wittiest people that you can be definite authority to just detain, ar- Party—each week. And it is just in- around privately and just a real joy to rest, do whatever had to be done to credible the way God has moved in be around, but he got some bad advice. protect America from further attacks. lives and taken people, whether it’s He had people who were lawyers who And as we know from history, it’s after being a school teacher or being a ditch told him, Hey, Mr. President, let’s just such horrible attacks or incidents in digger, all kinds of things, to propel have the executive branch set up a other times in history when there is a them in life and ultimately land them military tribunal and let the military temptation to overreact and to give here in Congress. tribunal try terrorists, whether Amer- too much power to one body or one per- It just happens that I have been ican citizens or whatever. Let’s set up son, and later on, when things are blessed not with extraordinary intel- tribunals here in the executive branch. calmed down and the people are caught ligence but with having been around Well, they had failed to notice that that perpetrated the horrible acts, we people with extraordinary intelligence, in article I, section 8 of our Constitu- realize we lost a lot of our rights, we including brilliant people who have tion, it says that Congress shall have

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I said Congress would have the power to that effort, and I appreciate very much know there are some that say, no, create uniform laws on the subject of you yielding to me for a minute. those are article III courts. Well, arti- bankruptcies throughout the United I had a very brief housekeeping mat- cle I, section 8 really seems to indicate States. But it wasn’t until after Morris ter to take care of, as well as to be here you could call them Federal district got thrown in debtors’ prison and he to support your work in the restoration tribunals. You could establish those in- had been in there for long enough that of the 10th Amendment, Mr. GOHMERT. ferior courts under the Supreme Court it destroyed his health, it ruined him b 1350 under article I, section 8. as a man, that he ended up believing The gentleman from Texas (Mr. GOH- Congress is also immediately given all was lost, dejected, when someone in MERT) has been a leader in the effort to the power, shall have the power, it Congress realized, wait a minute, our restore the 10th Amendment, and he says, ‘‘to define and punish piracies Constitution gives us the power to cre- has focused the attention of the coun- and felonies committed on the high ate bankruptcy courts. Maybe we try and the Congress on the uncon- seas, and offenses against the law of ought to do that. They created the trolled spending that we have seen in nations; to declare war, grant letters of bankruptcy system, and Mr. Morris recent years. The level of debt and def- marque and reprisal, and make rules was released from jail, but he was in icit has reached a level unseen in our concerning captures on land and such poor health he never really en- history. I deeply appreciate your com- water.’’ joyed the freedoms that he had fi- mitment, Congressman GOHMERT, to We’ve got the power to make those nanced. work to do all that we can from our rules of anybody who’s captured on There are so many powers in this perspective in the House, even though land or water, the power to create the given to the Congress—creating courts, we’re outnumbered—we’ve got a liberal court. We’ve got the power, we shall not creating courts; creating tribunals, Senate, a liberal President. We control have it, to establish uniform rules of not creating tribunals—and that’s why, only one-third of the government, but naturalization. We have the power to and I know there were friends of mine we have put the brakes on the spending dictate policy here in Congress by our that were in the Bush administration by this President. We’ve put the brakes legislation with regard to immigration. that disagree with me, but I believe the on the uncontrolled spending that We have the power, under this Con- Supreme Court got it totally right we’ve seen since he took office, and stitution, it’s been determined over when they told the Bush administra- we’re going to continue to do that. and over again, that we can say to im- tion, You don’t have the right to create But it is bigger than that. It’s bigger migrants, legally and illegally in this tribunals, to try terrorists; you don’t. than spending. It’s bigger than a bal- country, You don’t get a hearing in The Constitution, article I, section 8 anced budget, because the fundamental front of a Federal district court. You says that the Congress shall have the root of the problem is that the Federal must go to the court we have set up power to constitute tribunals inferior Government has gone so far beyond its over here that’s inferior to the Su- to the Supreme Court, not the Presi- limited bounds that they have now preme Court, but we’re calling it an dent. That’s not in article II under the intruded themselves into every aspect immigration court. executive powers. It’s not in article III of our lives. In other cases, somebody’s broke, under judiciary power. The power to do We, as a constitutional conservative we’re given the power to set up bank- that is in article I, section 8—You majority, are committed to restoring ruptcy courts. And it’s a sad testi- don’t have it. So until Congress comes the checks and balances in the Con- monial for our country that a man with military commissions or tribu- stitution, the separation of powers, and that’s sometimes referred to as the nals, they’re not constitutional. to remind people every day until we Revolution’s financier—there are actu- And so in 2006, not long after I got are back in control of the Senate and ally a few different sources. One was here, people prepared, through our Ju- we’ve got a Republican President. Once France. One was a Jewish gentleman diciary Committee, prepared the Mili- we’ve got a Republican House, Mr. without whom many say we could not tary Commission Act that was con- GOHMERT, I know we’ll be working arm have afforded the Revolution, and an- stitutional because Congress did this. in arm to pass legislation to return other one was a man from Philadelphia My dear friend, and I mean that very power to the States, to restore indi- named Morris. sincerely, JOHN CULBERSON from Hous- vidual liberty. As Thomas Jefferson Morris, if one goes down the hall to ton, Texas, is here on the floor with said, if you apply the core principles of the Rotunda and looks up, one of the me. Mr. Speaker, I would yield to Mr. the Constitution to any problem, the drawings, one of the paintings that’s CULBERSON. knot will always untie itself. painted into the plaster, 189 feet up Mr. CULBERSON. Thank you, very So I deeply appreciate your commit- there at the top of the dome, is sup- much, Mr. GOHMERT, my good friend ment, Congressman GOHMERT, to focus- posed to be a depiction of Morris with from Texas. We share great passion for ing on the core principles of the Con- a money bag, depicting him loaning the 10th Amendment, for the restora- stitution, and know that we are, all of money to the Revolution to keep tion of individual liberty and putting us, every day that we’re here, working things going. our government back in their box; and hard to restore the 10th Amendment Mr. Morris ended up, after the Revo- I appreciate so much the time that and individual liberty. I thank you for lution, doing well, worked out great for you’ve spent on the floor, Congressman your leadership in that effort, sir. him. But because things were going so GOHMERT, focusing the attention of the Mr. GOHMERT. Thank you. well in the country, it looked like they Congress and the country on the fact And reclaiming my time, let me just were going to—he had bought a lot of that this is a government of limited say I’m awfully glad we have a conserv- land and a lot of land in Virginia and powers, and most powers are reserved ative person who believes in the 10th up around this area, around where the to individuals or to State and local Amendment as strongly as I do and District of Columbia would ultimately government, and we, as a constitu- States’ rights as strongly as I do, and be, and he had gotten overextended and tional conservative majority, are work- have you on the Appropriations Com- he was broke and he couldn’t pay his ing every day to do all we can to do mittee. I mean, what better place for a bills. And so he ended up in a debtors’ much more than just control spending. conservative, limited-Federal-power prison in Philadelphia, a man to whom It’s much more than balancing the person to be than on the Appropria- we owe so much for having a successful budget. We are determined to restore tions Committee? Thank you. I’m

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grateful for the work of JOHN CULBER- dent—would have the power that the language. This has been going on SON there on our behalf. should not be his were it not for an for weeks. Well, let’s change this word. It is supposed to be a government overyielding United States Congress. Well, what if we add this phrase and limited. As I note, the President said The amendment, the Gohmert- that phrase. Well, that doesn’t really previously—talking about that people Landry original amendment—origi- do it because you’ve still got this prob- interpret this Constitution as a bunch nally, the Landry original amend- lem. And so it was great talking with of negative powers, things the Congress ment—just said: Nothing in the author- people who are really thinking and try- can’t do or the government can’t do. ization for use of military force or in ing hard to come up with a solution. We ought to focus on all they can do. the National Defense Authorization And the goal that I had, and in talk- Well, I like the fact that all that Con- Act shall be construed to deny the ing with Mr. LANDRY, Mr. RIGELL, Mr. gress, all that the Presidency, all that availability of the writ of habeas cor- DUNCAN, and Mr. BARLETTA, the goal is judiciary is supposed to be able to do is pus. That was what came from the very simple. The authorization for the specified. Everything else, as my friend committee. use of military force from September Mr. CULBERSON pointed out, is resolved I was very grateful to JEFF LANDRY 18, 2001, gave the President unbridled to the States and the people. and SCOTT RIGELL for allowing me to discretion in confining, detaining Congress has this power to create the discuss and negotiate and work with American citizens and others. We courts, Federal courts. States take them, but that’s what went to com- wanted to put American citizens—we care of their own State system. It’s one mittee. I wasn’t comfortable that that wanted to put people who were lawfully of the reasons, though, that I voted protected Americans’ rights because we in the United States in the same situa- against a couple of bills recently, be- still had the provision in the author- tion they were in before the unlimited cause medical malpractice reform was ized use of military force from Sep- gift of power from the legislative being dictated from here in Congress tember 18, 2001, that said the President branch to the executive branch. for every State in the country. still had all this power and he could de- I wasn’t here, but I’m sure a week I love what Texas did with medical tain people indefinitely. That is a rea- after 9/11, while we were still reeling, malpractice reform in its State court sonable interpretation of this AUMF— and those of us in other places had just system, but it’s a State court system. I not the NDAA but the AUMF. That was been out on our courthouse square, also know that if the Congress decides a reasonable interpretation of the 2001 holding hands, singing hymns, praying we need to start dictating to every AUMF. together, hoping, praying that our State what their State court system And so to simply say someone would country would not be attacked again and so many people’s lives lost, de- can or can’t do, then when a far more have the right to a writ of habeas cor- stroyed, so many losing hope, crushed liberal Congress comes in they will be pus in a hearing on that habeas corpus to know they’d never see their family able to say, Look, you so-called ‘‘con- proceeding was not adequate for me to member, never even be able to have a servative’’ Republicans dictated to the gather back to the American people legitimate funeral with their loved States what their State tort law should the rights that should be theirs if it ones’ remains. be, so now we’re going to dictate to the were not for the AUMF. So the pro- States what we think it should be, and I’m sure, I know that people meant ceeding, without further amendment to to do the best they could to protect the it ends up being a Federal takeover of that language, could have gone like something that is entirely a State sys- country. But 10 years later, 11 years this: later, almost, we can look back and we tem. An American citizen is ordered de- When it comes to the States’ tort could restrain that power once again. tained by the President of the United So that was the goal. Let’s get people system, the State court system, it’s States. He is taken to military deten- none of our business unless there is an back to the position they were in the tion; he is placed therein. He would get day before this incredible extension of adequate Federal nexus. That’s guided a writ of habeas corpus hearing—ha- a couple of votes that may have sur- power to the President was given. beas corpus meaning to surrender the So the language that, with the help prised people that I made, but I simply body. You’ve got to bring the body for- of others smarter than I, we were able could not support Federal takeover of ward. I’ve had writ of habeas corpus to put together to get us to that day State tort law. hearings as a judge many times. You Here is a Supreme Court decision before this incredible grant of power to have to determine: Is there sufficient from 1922, never been overruled. In the President, was that nothing in the evidence more likely than not that this that, the Court said—it’s at 260 U.S. Authorized Use of Military Force Act person committed acts that justify the 226, Klein v. Burke Construction Com- from 2001, nothing in the NDAA from detention and the retaining of his body months ago, nothing from the NDAA pany. It says: in that detention? that we’re taking up now, nothing was Only the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court If the courts give proper credence to is derived directly from the Constitution. going to be construed to deny the Every other court created by the general the 2001 AUMF, then the court would availability of writ of habeas corpus, government derives its jurisdiction wholly have that hearing and say, okay, there which were the Landry/Rigell words. from the authority of Congress. That body is evidence that makes it more likely And then here’s the additional lan- may give, withhold, or restrict such jurisdic- than not that this person, the writ ap- guage: or to deny any constitutional tion at its discretion, provided it be not ex- plicant, committed acts that authorize rights in a court ordained or estab- tended beyond the boundaries fixed by the the President, under the 2001 act, to lished by or under Article III of the Constitution. place him in indefinite detention in a Constitution for any person who is law- That’s exactly what the Constitution military facility. So there he would fully in the United States when de- intended. Congress can create Federal have had his writ hearing, but he’s still tained pursuant to the Authorized Use district courts, Federal commissions— in indefinite detention in a military fa- of Military Force Act. whatever, drug court, immigration cility. In my 4 years in the Army, I be- And actually, and we looked at this a court, whatever we feel appropriate as came very familiar with those military number of different ways, a lot of an inferior court to the U.S. Supreme facilities. scholars. Just by referencing the Au- Court. We can do it under article I, sec- So I began checking with constitu- thorized Use of Military Force Act tion 8, or article III. tional scholars I respected. I even got from 2001, it actually includes the sub- In my amendment, to give people back with my old con law professor. sequent amendment to that AUMF by adequate feeling of protection, we the NDAA some months back, or the wanted to ensure that people’s rights b 1400 amendment that we voted on today. would be adequately protected, and no I started running different language The NDAA is actually an amendment President—whether it would be the by. How about if we say this? How to the AUMF. prior Republican President, this Demo- about if we say that? And others would Some had asked, LOUIE, why did you cratic President, or the next Presi- make suggestions, and we would tweak say, deny any constitutional rights in

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That’s what I believe measurable manner, other than for so before this incredible extension of we’ve done today here on the House long just basically begging them to power to the President occurred for floor. give us our people back, we appeared to people who were lawfully in the United But, having been in the military, and be a paper tiger. We appeared to be a States. having continued, as a Member of Con- country that didn’t have the guts to I don’t have any sympathy for people gress, to go to each funeral of people step up and protect itself. That fact is who may be sneaking across the board who, as Lincoln said, gave the last full still being used to recruit people as we speak, through tunnels or over measure of devotion for their country, around the world to these radicalized fences or through openings in fences or having attended all of those in my dis- groups of Islamists. across rivers. I’ve got no sympathy for trict over the last 7 years, I know the Though I felt strongly about the im- people coming in who want to destroy price our military pays. I know the propriety of the way the President was our way of life and are sneaking in ille- rights that you give up when you go handling those things in 1979 and 1980, gally to destroy this life we have and into the military. it was not appropriate for a member of the freedoms and liberties we have. So And so people, without realizing the the military to publicly ever criticize a those who are not lawfully in the full scope of the different types of commander in his chain of command. United States, who are trying to do us rights to different types of people in That’s what the Commander in Chief harm, killing Americans, destroying the Constitution, who say everybody’s is. So whether or not any of us agrees people, this is not for them. entitled to constitutional rights under with the soldier who criticized Presi- But for anyone who is lawfully in the the Bill of Rights, under the Constitu- dent Obama, you have to have dis- United States, we want to return them tion, yeah, but they’re different rights cipline in the military, and that’s not to the same position of liberty they and you’re in the military. You don’t appropriate. had before the unbridled extension of So why shouldn’t he have had the power to the President September 18, have a right to freedom of speech. right to come before an article III 2001. To do that, though—there are peo- So we had a young man, a devoted court and say, Hey, I’m a member of ple who were lawfully here in the member of the United States military, the military. What happened to my United States, not U.S. citizens, but who said some very bad things about freedom of speech rights? people who were lawfully here, who our President, unflattering things. Under the Constitution, Congress has committed acts, whether of violence or Whether or not they’re truthful is not the power to set up the rules and the other things, who, before this exten- the issue for a member of the military. rights for the military, and you don’t sion of power to the President in 2001, b 1410 have that right because we’ve got to had no right to go into a Federal dis- It is under a matter of the Uniform have a disciplined military. trict court. They had the right to go to Code of Military Justice that was cre- For immigrants, many have said, an immigration court, and that’s it. No ated by Congress because Congress has Why don’t I have the right to go get a right to go before an Article III court. that power under article I, section 8 to And so we wanted to make sure that jury trial and prove my case? Why, create that court system and to not for those people who did not have a your country should be forced to allow give members of the military all of the right to get a full jury trial—immi- me to stay here. rights that everybody else in America grants do not have that right. They’re It’s because you don’t have that right has. There were some mornings at 5 subject to the immigration courts. If under our Constitution. The right you a.m. that I would love to have had the they’re going to be deported, they go to have under our Constitution is to go to freedom of assembly and that I would the immigration court. They don’t an immigration court. There are excep- have loved to have had the freedom of have a right to go have a Federal trial tions, of course, but that’s the main speech to tell my commander where he in a United States district court over right. whether or not they get to stay in the could go with his assembly at 5 a.m. We have the authorization and the United States. That’s been ruled on and with the 25-mile march that was power under the Constitution to create many times. They don’t get that kind going to follow that. those systems; and as my friend Mr. of court. That was a time when we were not at CULBERSON pointed out, they’re limited So we’ve added the language at the war. Nonetheless, you have to have dis- to what is prescribed in the Constitu- end of subparagraph A, ‘‘who is other- cipline in the military. tion. wise entitled to the availability of such Even though I may have totally So that subparagraph (a) was the ex- writ or such rights.’’ So, we reestab- agreed with the comments—I don’t tent of the Gohmert-Landry-Rigell lished in the Gohmert/Landry/Rigell know what all of them were, but this amendment originally, but there were amendment, and Duncan and Barletta individual is in the military—when others who were concerned—but look, as well, in that amendment we reestab- you’re in the military, you do not have look. What if the President does detain lish that for any—not just any Amer- the right to criticize anyone in the somebody? Even though he doesn’t ican citizen, but anybody lawfully in chain of command. And it has to be have the power to detain, if this sub- the United States that is entitled to that way. paragraph (a) passes and becomes part these rights before September 18 of In my heart, I was so deeply offended of the law, then the President won’t 2001, you’re entitled to them again. by the way in which President Carter have the power to detain an American And nothing in the AUMF, nothing in was failing to do anything about our citizen or an American lawfully in this the NDAA from months ago, nothing in hostages and about the act of war that court who he didn’t have the power to the NDAA today, all amending the was perpetrated against our Embassy. detain before September 18 of 2001. But AUMF, nothing in this shall be con- Under everybody’s interpretation of what if he does that anyway? strued to deny those rights to an indi- international law, an attack on a coun- And it has happened. People abuse vidual. try’s embassy is an act of war against their power. We know that. So what if Now, my good friend, JUSTIN AMASH, that country. It should have provoked it happens that a President abuses the he wanted to fix things. But actually a response from this country that made power that he does not have? his fix extended new rights that did not so clear to all of those radical Islamists Let’s get that right to a writ of ha- exist prior to September 18 of 2001. And that attacked our Embassy in 1979 that beas corpus hearing so that you can I understand his intentions. when you attack the United States of come forward and establish and bring

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That was over in Afghani- hearing, that would be granted under happen long after 30 days. There is no stan. They’re our allies. For those that subparagraph (c). The judge would have requirement that if there is ever going say you Republicans are a bunch of to say, You’re right. I see that Goh- to be a writ of habeas corpus hearing xenophobes or Islamaphobes, these are mert-Landry-Rigell amendment. The that it has to be within 30 days. Muslim friends. They buried family President doesn’t have the right to do So what we were doing was not re- and friends while Americans were bury- that anymore, so we’re going to have stricting the right of writs of habeas ing family and friends because they to let you go. corpus. We were actually making them had fought together. They initially de- But the key would be to get a writ stronger so that the President, unless feated the Taliban, and they did it very hearing in order to advocate the proper he is going to break the law and act il- effectively. Then we began to add position of the law as changed in sub- legally by not notifying Congress with- troops by the tens of thousands, and we paragraph (a), because if you can’t in 48 hours—well, guess what? Things became occupiers in Afghanistan. We come before a judge, then nobody is have a way of working the truth out. began to pour billions and billions and going to have the power to order you billions of dollars into Afghanistan. released. So, I could understand that. b 1420 Then Pakistan began supporting the Since I know extremely well that I And if the President were to violate Taliban, and they continue to support sure don’t have a corner on the market this kind of law, it might be the basis the Taliban and we’re continuing to of best language, I realize—and our for an impeachment proceeding. To go support Pakistan. friend BOB GOODLATTE was pushing this around and to intentionally violate the Another good thing today was issue, and I know BOB to be a brilliant law? This is serious stuff. We knew by amendments that said, Hey, Pakistan, lawyer, just a great American patriot. putting it in the law, it would give that if you’re going to keep funding our en- I know, whether we agree or not on kind of ability to Congress, to enforce emies and helping our enemies, we’re every issue, when BOB GOODLATTE talks what we’ve done. not going to keep giving you any funds. about an issue, I ought to listen be- With regard to my friend JUSTIN That was another good measure that cause he’s a smart, caring man. I real- AMASH and ADAM SMITH’s amendment, got bipartisan support today. That was ize he has got a point, which is that (a) it appeared to be a choice. With their a good measure. does fix the problem, according to the amendment, it was going to give new But as long as we’ve got troops—I people that I worked with and checked rights to terrorists that would be don’t think President Obama has han- with, and we worked the language to- greater than any member of our United dled this very well in Afghanistan. I gether to get it to work. States military has; or under the Goh- think he’s gotten some bad advice. I But he’s right, what if the President mert-Landry-Rigell amendment, it think President Bush got some bad ad- does detain somebody against what the would return the power to people that vice. But as long as we have troops on law says in (a)? How do you get that they had before September 18, 2001, this foreign soil, we should never again do heard? unlimited ability of the President to what was done to our military in Viet- Okay. We added subparagraph (b) detain people indefinitely in poten- nam, yank their feet out from under that says: tially a military detention facility. them and leave our allies to be killed. Not later than 48 hours after the date on I appreciated the bipartisan support With that, Mr. Speaker, I yield back which a person who is lawfully in the United for our amendment today. We had the balance of my time. States is detained pursuant to the Author- f ization for Use of Military Force, the Presi- Democrats that voted with us on this dent shall notify Congress of the detention of issue, people that care very deeply REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER such person. about this issue. We had Republicans AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 3308 that did not vote with us. I think 19 So the President, if he does detain Mr. CULBERSON (during the Special Republicans didn’t vote with us, but I somebody against the law in section Order of Mr. GOHMERT). Mr. Speaker, I believe 243 people from both sides of 103, subparagraph (a), has got to notify ask unanimous consent to have my the aisle voted for this amendment to us. Then I’m sure there would be a lot name removed as a cosponsor of H.R. fix this power. We needed to rein in the of people on both sides of the aisle who 3308. My name was inadvertently power of the Presidency, and we did would come forward and say, Hey, added. we’ve changed the law. The President that. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there can’t do that. Under subparagraph (a), I’m very grateful to Heritage for em- objection to the request of the gen- you don’t have that power anymore. bracing the concept that was pursued tleman from Texas? We took that away from you the way here rather than a concept that would There was no objection. you had it since September 18 of 2001. extend greater rights to terrorists on f That has changed. Now that you’ve no- American soil than our own American tified us, we are going to help that per- soldiers would have. UNDERSTANDING THE PLACE OF son file for a writ of habeas corpus I think it’s a good day. I think it’s a THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN hearing in court as specified in sub- good day. People have heard me, Mr. OUR STRUCTURE paragraph (a). It will be an article III Speaker, talk about how we have The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. U.S. Federal district court, and we messed up what’s going on in Afghani- BROOKS). Under the Speaker’s an- know we will have a proper hearing. stan. The Taliban was defeated; they nounced policy of January 5, 2011, the That’s why subparagraph (c) says: were routed. We had less than 1,500 Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from A person who is lawfully in the United Americans in Afghanistan when the the District of Columbia (Ms. NORTON) States when detained pursuant to the Au- Taliban was defeated. And so many for 30 minutes. thorization for Use of Military Force shall be Americans have forgotten, but for so Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I come to allowed to file an application for habeas cor- much of the Iraq war people were say- the floor this afternoon as part of my pus relief in an appropriate district court— ing—now, the way the Taliban was de- series of talks designed to help Mem- not in an immigration court, not in a mili- tary tribunal, but in a Federal district feated in Afghanistan, that’s the way bers of the House and Senate under- court—not later than 30 days after the date to fight a war on foreign soil. You em- stand the place of the District of Co- on which the person is placed in military power the enemy of our enemy, give lumbia in our structure. It is an anom- custody. them support. We gave them aerial alous place. And when Members come

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And gress sent back to the District the Representative TRENT FRANKS is from the rules may well be what Representa- power to legislate for the District of Arizona. The sponsor of this same bill tive FRANKS says they are. But he Columbia. So if you hear Members say in the Senate—a bill to impose a 20- clearly has no sense of common cour- Congress can legislate for the District week limit on abortions for women in tesy or comity, of congressional cour- of Columbia, you must point them to the District of Columbia—is from at tesy, where, as a matter of right, any the Home Rule Act of 1973. least as far away, Senator MIKE LEE of such rule would be waived, particularly It is true that on some matters the Utah. if the Member’s own district were im- District cannot legislate for itself. Senator LEE had hardly hit the plicated. Those matters involve things like im- ground—I think had filed all of nine It’s bad enough to introduce a bill posing a commuter tax or changing the bills when he filed a bill that would im- that has to do with somebody else’s limits on how high buildings can be in pose a 20-week limit on abortions in district, where nobody—not the physi- the District, because we don’t want to the District of Columbia. Not on Utah, cians who are implicated, not the obscure the great monuments. But I as- but on the District of Columbia. Rep- women and families who are impli- sure you that the enumerated congres- resentative FRANKS’ bill wouldn’t im- cated—can reach you because they sional powers over the District are pose this on Arizona. It’s only on the can’t vote for you. Hardly an act of quite small, and that none of what I District of Columbia. courage. have to say this afternoon is among There is nobody in this House that If this is so important—and I have to those areas where Congress has said, would not have taken umbrage at such believe it is to them—why wouldn’t only Congress itself should be able to undemocratic audacity, and so we did. Senator LEE and Representative legislate. As for Senator MIKE LEE, he realized FRANKS introduce a 20-week bill for all Yet my good friends on the other side what he was doing wasn’t exactly ko- the Nation? Why does their courage insist upon imposing their own views sher because he introduced the bill, and stop at the District line? This should on the District of Columbia quite though he is a new Member—and every be a matter of principle. How could you undemocratically against our will. new Member puts out a press release possibly want to stop abortions after 20 Even if you assumed that Congress about what he’s done—he didn’t put weeks only in one district? could enact laws for the District of Co- out a release on this bill. So we outed Of course Representative FRANKS is lumbia, no one would assume that Con- him. We put out a release on his bill. in the habit of denying me the oppor- gress could—without any democratic And then his newspapers began to talk, tunity to testify when his sub- accountability—enact laws that went and so then he put out a release. committee considers bills that affect counter to the laws the District had I think what I am talking about will only my district. He considered a bill enacted. be understood when you see how this that passed here in the House but was Where are the small-government Tea occurred. One thing that most Ameri- stopped in the Senate that would have Party members, the ones who are try- cans have learned to do is respect the permanently kept the District of Co- ing to teach the House of Representa- differences on very controversial lumbia, alone from spending its own tives a lesson about pulling back even issues. And one of the most controver- local taxpayer funds on abortions for from Federal matters? You cross the sial is abortion, an issue that really low-income women. What in the world line very seriously when you involve turns off Independents in this country does a Member from Arizona have to do yourself in local matters where you but captures the verve of the right with how we, in the District of Colum- yourself cannot be held accountable. wing to this day, even though the right bia, spend money that he had nothing Do you believe in democracy or not? It of women to reproductive choice was to do with raising? seems to me that the entire notion of declared decades ago in Roe v. Wade. Having been denied the right to tes- passing a law and imposing it on people And, of course, when they come at tify on that bill, no wonder I was de- who have no say about it is a kind of women, Democrats respond. nied again yesterday. Except this time, authoritarianism that we ourselves Under Roe v. Wade, a woman is enti- it went viral. And all over the United criticize on this floor every single day tled to seek an abortion at 20 weeks of States, they are talking about how a in one fashion or another. pregnancy. In fact, the Supreme Court Member introduces a bill relating to Twice this week, Republican Mem- was at pains to say that it would not another Member’s district, and she bers disregarded their own basic prin- put a time limit on the number of doesn’t even get a waiver so that she ciples and sought to interfere with the weeks, that that’s a matter of viability can say something on behalf of her own local government of the District of Co- and a matter between the woman and constituents on the bill he has intro- lumbia and its citizens against their her physician. Yet Senator MIKE LEE duced, which will only affect those con- will in the most undemocratic fashion. and Representative TRENT FRANKS stituents and not his own. There was no respect for democracy, no sought to set the number of weeks on And I’m supposed to like it? Well, I respect for federalism, no respect for their own—in violation, of course, of don’t like it. And I’m not going to sit their own principles. They moved for- the constitutional mandate in Roe v. still for it. ward to say that this was the way we Wade. I went to the hearing yesterday, and would like it, no matter what you What are we supposed to do, sit down everyone was polite. Representative would like. and take it? FRANKS invited me to sit on the all- As you might expect, we took excep- I asked to testify at the hearing on male Member panel, but without being tion. I am very pleased with the out- Rep. TRENT FRANKS’ bill. Representa- able to speak, to hear about how pouring of support we have received tive TRENT FRANKS, as chairman of the women in the District of Columbia from all over the country regarding the subcommittee, denied me the right to should have their right to reproductive way the District was treated in the at- testify, even though the bill related choice cut off by him. I didn’t give him tempt by Representative TRENT only to my district. He said that it was the opportunity for that optic, to have FRANKS to impose his views on repro- because the rules say that Democrats me on the panel, unable to say any- ductive choice for the women and phy- could have only one witness, and that thing. Invite the Member from the Dis- sicians of the District of Columbia. they had chosen a woman, whom we trict to sit on the panel, to integrate it

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No. We’re not going to want to do a nonbinding resolution United States. No, sir, thank you. stand for it. You’re going to hear from that says that gun laws shouldn’t be What I want is the same rights every- us. applicable to active duty personnel in body else has. I grew up as a second- The bill is patently unconstitutional. their personal capacities, there is no class citizen in this town twice over— These very courageous Republicans possible reason to limit that to one ju- second class because we didn’t have a gotten it passed in seven conservative risdiction. Member of Congress until the 1970s, States. They want a Federal impri- We will not have it. We are not vehi- and second class because I was an Afri- matur on this bill. So they say, Let’s cles, pawns, or instruments to be used can American and, therefore, as a child get the District of Columbia. What at will. We are full-fledged American had to go to segregated schools. kind of courage do they lack? Do you citizens who fought and died in every American war, including the war that b 1440 believe in it? Introduce it. Introduce it for the women of America. What are created the United States of America. And I’m not going to have my con- you afraid of? Where’s your spine? Do We are the only taxpaying citizens of stituents, now that I am a Member of you only have a spine when it comes to the United States of America who have Congress, treated any differently from 600,000 people who have a representa- no voting representation in this House the way Representative TRENT FRANKS’ tive who you continue to disempower and none at all in the Senate. constituents are treated or Senator by denying her a vote on the House Get off of your high, undemocratic MIKE LEE’s constituents are treated. floor, including a vote on her own ap- horses. It’s bad enough that you al- We are free and equal Americans. We propriation and a vote on the very bill lowed that kind of a situation to go on pay Federal income taxes just like ev- that you’ve introduced to take away for 200 years, but when you pile on and erybody else. And yet we have no vote rights guaranteed under the Constitu- want to enact legislation that you on the House floor. The nerve of Mem- tion that her citizens are entitled to? don’t have the nerve or the guts to bers introducing a bill that they expect The bill is patently unconstitutional. enact for the entire country, but do to go to the House floor, and I would Roe v. Wade indicates that women are such bills only for the District of Co- not even be able to vote on the bill. entitled to abortion care until viabil- lumbia, expect the District of Colum- And yet it would apply only to my con- ity. But do you know what else the bill bia to come back at you. stituents. is? It’s a violation of our 14th Amend- We may be only one jurisdiction, but Where is the sense of decency? There ment right, because you are treating we will never allow ourselves and our is none. I don’t know about a war on our women and our physicians dif- citizenship to be degraded, and we will women, but when you keep coming at ferently than women and physicians not allow ourselves to be demeaned as the District of Columbia women, that’s are treated elsewhere in the United the Franks-Lee bill did and as the a war on them. And if you want to de- States. Gingrey bill did. Go home and make clare war, I’m here to do the best I can Don’t come at us with unequal pro- your own constituents understand why to fight back. tection and expect the people I rep- you are legislating for somebody else’s First, it was our low-income women, resent to say, Okay, Mr. Congressman, district and you tell me whether your by barring D.C. from spending its local just do whatever you like. Tea Party friends will say, Well done. I funds on abortions. They have suc- Keep doing it and we will keep call- doubt it. ceeded in getting that rider re-embed- ing you out. We will never let you get Mr. Speaker, this was a week when ded in our local budget. Now they want away with a cost-free undemocratic in- twice in the same week Republicans to do that on a permanent basis. And trusion into our lives. tried to roll over the District of Colum- now they want to go to a 20-week limit, Last night, here comes Representa- bia. Once was too much; twice, I simply and no woman—low-income, high-in- tive PHIL GINGREY with a resolution, could not abide. So I issue fair warn- come—no woman in the District of Co- nonbinding, saying that active duty ing. It’s only me here. I can’t hurt any- lumbia could get an abortion. And our military personnel in the District of body. I can’t even vote against you. physicians who care for women from Columbia on personal time should not But I can tell you this much: I’m not all over this region and all over the have to abide by the gun laws of the going to allow the unequal treatment country, who found what Professor District of Columbia. Here we go again of the taxpaying citizens I represent to Zink’s physician found, which is that with our gun laws. We have stricer gun go unaddressed ever, not for one single she should not carry that fetus to full laws than some. So be it. Some States moment. term, would have to somehow ask her have strict gun laws, too. Are we less I yield back the balance of my time. to find someone outside of the District American than others that enact their f of Columbia to perform an abortion own laws? At whose altar am I sup- b 1450 under such tragic circumstances,—a posed to kneel? Who are my constitu- woman who had a child and wanted an- ents supposed to bow down to? Nobody GOVERNMENT SPENDING other child. Who would put somebody in this House or Senate. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under through that? Well, I opposed that resolution be- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- It is an insatiable hunger that the cause if Representative GINGREY of uary 5, 2011, the Chair recognizes the small-government Tea Party Repub- Georgia thinks that active duty mili- gentleman from Georgia (Mr. licans are showing for interfering with tary personnel in their private capac- WOODALL) for 30 minutes. the democratic rights of the people I ities should not have to obey the gun Mr. WOODALL. I thank you, Mr. represent. And I’m going to call them laws in D.C, then he ought to wank it Speaker. I appreciate you staying late out. You’re not going to get away with for every State in the Union. on a Friday afternoon so that the gen- doing it in private. You’re not going to You’re not going to put on us bills for tlelady from the District of Columbia get away with not having me testify. the District of Columbia that clearly can have her time; and I can have a lit- We’re going to shout it to the hilltops have nationwide import in order to tle time, too. that all you talk about—small govern- make your ideological points in a I know folks often think, Mr. Speak- ment and that the Federal Government cheap and cynical way. Because that’s er, that votes have ended at the end of should get out of everybody’s lives— what it is. It’s on the cheap. It’s a defi- the day and folks have left the Cham- and now you’re hopping over those ance of democracy, and it expects us to ber, and you wonder what in the

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That was before of Columbia said, folks don’t always door whether Congress shows up or not, you and I got here—$1.28 trillion in dis- get their say in the hustle and bustle of and it represents two-thirds of every- cretionary spending. voting on those amendments. It moves thing we spend. Now, there’s a lot of funny math in fast. It’s limited to 2 and 3 and 10 min- You know, as I do, Mr. Speaker, that Washington, D.C., as you and I have utes of debate at the time. And so you when we actually talk about spending learned, Mr. Speaker. A lot of funny need some additional time at the end money, about 40 cents out of every dol- math. But when I say $1.28 trillion, I of the day. lar that this Chamber spends, that this just mean that—$1.28 trillion. No rates But more importantly, I guess this is Nation spends, is borrowed from the of growth. No inflation. No time value just one of the wonderful facets of mod- next generation of Americans; 40 cents of money. No index dollars. Just real ern-day life, Mr. Speaker. You and I out of every dollar, Mr. Speaker, is money like it sits in your wallet, if are both freshmen here in the House, money we don’t have, but we borrow your wallet could hold $1.28 trillion. but they pipe this back into our offices. from our children and grandchildren. Fiscal year 2011, Mr. Speaker, the I always thought when I was growing That’s why the spending decisions we year you and I showed up to this insti- up, and I suspect you did, too, Mr. make are so important, why you and I tution, we were still working on the Speaker, when you’re at home and you are working so hard to try to restrain FY 2011 budget in 2012 because the turn on C–SPAN or it’s on the college that spending. folks who left the body before us didn’t campus or what have you and you look I’ll give you an example, Mr. Speak- get it done. We actually reduced spend- and the Chamber is empty, you think, er. If you started a government on the ing—it doesn’t happen often in Amer- What’s going on? You don’t realize that day Jesus Christ was born, and you ica—but we reduced discretionary it’s piped through the closed circuit borrowed $1 million a day to fund your spending in real dollars, actual dollars, and it’s sitting on everybody’s tele- government from the day Jesus Christ from what we were spending in 2010 to vision back at home. was born until today, 7 days a week what we spent in 2011. But that wasn’t enough for this freshman class, Mr. Because when I got up here as a you’re borrowing that money through Speaker. You know it wasn’t. freshman, Mr. Speaker, I got so busy I today, you would have to continue to In 2012, we reduced spending again. couldn’t afford to sit down here on the borrow $1 million a day every day, 7 Again, not rates of growth, not funny House floor and spend my days here. I days a week for another 700 years to math, actual dollars going out the had to be back in the office meeting borrow your first $1 trillion. Your first door. Fewer dollars went out the door with constituents and going through $1 trillion, Mr. Speaker. in discretionary spending in 2012. We’re the paperwork, doing all those things You know how much we borrow from in the middle of 2012—2012 ends on Sep- we have to do each day. And what a our children and our grandchildren— tember 30, as you know, Mr. Speaker. wonderful thing that is—lousy because and by ‘‘we,’’ I mean folks who’ve come Fewer dollars will go out the door in it sends the wrong impression to Amer- from both parties, generations before 2012 than went out in 2011. And, of ica as it shows up on C SPAN—but us, and still today—$15.5 trillion with course, fewer dollars went out in 2011 wonderful that folks are able to both no end in sight. No end in sight. than in 2010; 2 years in a row, the first serve their constituents back in their Now, I don’t want to be about doom time since World War II, Mr. Speaker, offices as well as keep track of what is and gloom, Mr. Speaker, you know me. we reduced spending in this country by going on on the floor. We’re part of this freshman class. When focusing on the priorities that our vot- And what I brought down to the floor one of us falls, there are another 99 to ers back home have asked us to focus today, Mr. Speaker, and you can’t see pick him up and set him back on track. on. And we’re doing it again for 2013. it from your chair, but you have these I brought down a chart today to talk That process is going on right now. numbers committed to memory, just as about our successes because we’ve real- We’ve begun the process of appro- I do. I’ve got the pie chart here of the ly have had some successes. priating dollars for the 2013 fiscal year, spending in this country. Now, as I listened to the gentlelady that fiscal year that’ll start this Octo- You know, spending comes in two from the District of Columbia talk be- ber, October 1, having those debates, parts. It comes in the parts that unless fore, it sounded like this is a very par- open debates, allowing amendments the Members of Congress act each and tisan place to work. And I know when from all parties here, Mr. Speaker; and every year, the spending goes away. I pick up the newspaper, that’s what I we are on track to spend less in 2013 They call that discretionary spending, read, too. But it’s not true. You can’t than we’re spending right now in 2012. as you know, Mr. Speaker. You have to do anything up here as a party. It’s not Budget my office, Mr. Speaker, one of affirmatively act in Congress or else about party. It’s about the 900,000 peo- those things we actually have control the spending goes away. ple I represent back home. over. The budget for the Seventh Dis- The other part of spending is called I am a Southern Republican, Mr. trict of Georgia, Mr. Speaker, lower in mandatory spending, and that’s the Speaker. I’m a hard-core right winger. 2012 than it was in 2008 because we have part of spending that goes out the door I have more in common with a Demo- this new Congress that said thrift has whether Congress shows up to work or crat from Tennessee than I do with Re- to begin at home. If I’m going to look not. The President can take the year publicans from California. This isn’t at other programs to cut, let’s start off. Congress can take the year off, about party; this is about American. with our own office budgets. So we’re that money is going to go out the door. And the only things that get done get having some successes. It’s not all That’s our parents’ and grandparents’ done working together. Why? Because about arguing up here. It’s not all Social Security checks. Congress we have a Republican House. We have a about fussing at one another. It’s about doesn’t have to affirmatively act to Democratic Senate. We have a Demo- trying to come together and finding give you Social Security, Medicare. If crat in the White House, and we have a those opportunities that we can agree you’re 65 years old, you’ve worked the constituency. We have an America that on. required amount of time, you show up is divided about what to do. But I don’t And when I talk about the way at the Medicare office, you just get think there’s anybody out there—well, spending has actually gone down, I’m Medicare. And then we have to figure with the exception of the President, not talking about our vision of how it out how to pay for it. That’s called the Mr. Speaker—who believes that the should go down, Mr. Speaker. I’m talk- mandatory spending side of the ledger. problem is that we’re not spending ing about bills that have been signed

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This chart, though, shows the chal- what you see is discretionary spending, young people owe, Mr. Speaker, has in- lenges that we’re facing. in terms of real dollars, is staying rel- creased 50 percent in the last 4 years. b 1500 atively flat. What pushes the line up is Now, change doesn’t usually happen this growth in mandatory spending. in America that fast. Change is usually I see some folks sitting in the back of Why does mandatory spending grow? slow. It was designed to be slow. You the room, Mr. Speaker, so I’m going to Because it’s automatic, because you know, my gripe with the United States hold this one up, if you don’t mind, and I, Mr. Speaker, don’t have an op- Senate, Mr. Speaker—a lot of folks say, just to make sure everybody can see it. I’ve got two lines here, Mr. Speaker. portunity each and every year to try to Doggone that Senate, they haven’t I’ve got the red line that shows spend- rein that in and do oversight on it. It passed a budget in the last 3 years. ing in this country, the red line that requires action by the Senate and by Well, I share that frustration. But the shows where spending is headed in this the President and by this House to truth is I’m not frustrated with the country. Now, this chart goes, as you change the laws about the automatic Senate that they’re moving too slowly. know, Mr. Speaker, from 1947, the end spending to stop it. If we can’t agree on The Constitution designed the Senate of World War II, as America was com- how to stop it, it just keeps going. to move slowly. I’m disturbed that over ing out of World War II, it begins to That distinguishes it from discre- the last 3 years the Senate has been track spending in this country, tracks tionary spending where we have to af- moving so fast. It was supposed to play it with a red line. Here we are right firmatively vote ‘‘yes’’ or ‘‘no’’ each a deliberative role, but instead it here in today’s dollars, Mr. Speaker. So year. That’s the spending we’ve been so passed stimulus bill after stimulus bill, the red line tracks spending going back successful at controlling. health care bill after health care bill, to World War II. Mr. Speaker, this chart just shows it regulatory bill after regulatory bill, The green line tracks taxes going a little differently. I’ve got the blue and did not slow the process down the back to World War II—as a percent of line representing mandatory spending way that our Founding Fathers de- the economy, right, because a dollar is and the red line representing discre- signed the Senate to operate. not the same dollar today it was in tionary spending. What you see here is What you get—you can see it here on 1947. Your parents probably tell you that between 1962 and 2012, the last 50 this chart, Mr. Speaker. This red line is like my parents tell me, Mr. Speaker, years, discretionary spending—which tracking Federal revenue; the blue line Oh, ROB, I used to go to the movies for used to be most of what Congress is tracking Federal spending. They a nickel and I had money left over that does—has gotten smaller and smaller move in concert right up until 2007, I could buy a Coke and popcorn with. and smaller and smaller as a piece of into 2008, into 2009, into 2010, where Do you get that same story, Mr. Speak- the pie, and mandatory spending, that those lines diverge, Mr. Speaker. These er? The dollar is not the same dollar that goes out the door automatically, trillion dollar deficits, it’s not sustain- today as it was then. is getting larger and larger and larger able. It’s not sustainable. We’ve taken So we track this as a percentage of and larger. steps to do it, but there’s more that we GDP, a percentage of our entire econ- So I say to you, Mr. Speaker, and I have to do, and it’s not easy to get it omy. Now, I want you to look, Mr. say to the young people who are in done. Speaker, at how level this green line is. your district, if you’re worried about This shows the chart differently, Mr. The green line is taxes, taxes that the your economic future, should you focus Speaker. There are some folks out American people are willing to pay. It on your discretionary spending? Abso- there, because I go home and I ask peo- doesn’t matter whether the income tax lutely, you should. But should you con- ple in my district, Mr. Speaker, I say, rate has been 90 percent, as it was in cern yourself with mandatory spending Now, of the $800 billion that the Fed- the Carter years, or whether the in- more? The answer is yes. That’s where eral Government spent in the stimulus come tax rate is 28 percent, as it was in the growth is. That’s where the inabil- package—$800 billion—there are about the Reagan years. Taxes, as a percent- ity to constrain it is. And that’s now 154 million families in this country, age of the size of our economy, have re- where the big, big dollars are. It’s man- right? So that’s about $6 for every bil- mained relatively stable. That’s the datory spending, Mr. Speaker. And it’s lion, eight times six. That’s about flat green line. getting worse. $4,800, Mr. Speaker. I ask them, Did The red line is the spending that this I told you I would bring you some you get your $4,800? Did you feel it? Congress, this Senate, other Presidents good news, Mr. Speaker, and I’ve got When the Federal Government bor- have chosen to associate with America. more good news to bring you, but we rowed $800 billion from your children Now, you tell me, Mr. Speaker, do we need to be honest about the nature of and your grandchildren, did you feel have a taxation problem in this coun- the challenge. Because I talk to folks the additional money in your pocket? try or do we have a spending problem back home and they say, ROB, it can’t And the answer is, No, ROB, I don’t in this country? You need to look no be as bad as you say that it is. It can’t know where that money went, but it further than a relatively level tax line be as bad. didn’t come to me and my family. and an incredibly exploding spending I was just looking at the Federal Look what’s happened with spending, line. Spending is the challenge, and Government books about 4 years ago Mr. Speaker. This is spending as a per- that’s what you and I are focused on and things looked like they were sus- cent of GDP in inflation-adjusted dol- here in this body, Mr. Speaker. tainable. Well, Mr. Speaker, you know lars. Here we go. But all spending is not created equal. the world’s changed a lot in the last 4 From 1970 to 2010, the average house- The United States Constitution gives years—and that’s not a political state- hold income in this country, Mr. us responsibilities, gives us responsibil- ment. It started changing under the Speaker, increased by 25 percent in in- ities to defend this country, gives us watch of President George Bush. It flation-adjusted dollars. The buying responsibilities to regulate trade. continued changing under the watch of power of the average American family There are responsibilities that the Con- President Barack Obama. rose about 25 percent over the last 40 stitution says, Congress, you need to I remember growing up in the 1980s, years—40 years, 25 percent growth in raise money and you need to spend Mr. Speaker. Ronald Reagan was Presi- spending power of the average Amer- money on these priorities. dent. We used to talk about the deficits ican family. The red line represents But this chart, Mr. Speaker, tracks, we were running, worried that the Federal spending, Mr. Speaker. Over going back to 1965 through today, that American economy might not survive— those same 40 years, Federal spending

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It turns out there’s no se- that money that’s been—the debt as a size of the spending today. You see cret drawer that we dig into here to get that’s been increased by 50 percent it as a size of savings down below. money to spend. The only place we can over the past 4 years. Ask them if they That’s going to be a good chunk. get money is to either take it from think, in the $3.8 trillion dollars that Over here, this giant square, Mr. American families in taxes or borrow it go out the door in Washington, D.C., do Speaker, that’s the entitlement spend- from American children in future obli- they think we might be able to reduce ing. That’s that mandatory spending gations. Those are the only two places the rate of growth of some spending that we’re talking about. The little we can get money. That’s what we’ve programs from 270 percent down to just bitty square down here, about 14.8 per- done, to the tune of 290 percent, while 260 percent. I don’t think that’s unrea- cent, is how much we’re going to save households in this country only saw an sonable. out of that pie. increase of about 24 percent. Education spending, Mr. Speaker, up Now, folks, I’ve just got to tell you, Going back to the good news, Mr. 239 percent; unemployment spending, and I think honesty is one of the things Speaker, it’s not as if there aren’t up 100 percent; Medicaid spending, up that we lack. Nobody likes to deliver places that we can reduce spending. 86 percent; housing assistance, up 79 bad news. This big square is where the And we can agree on both sides of the percent; community development, up dollars are. We’ve got to get into that aisle, Mr. Speaker, of those areas to re- 76 percent; ground transportation, up big square if we’re going to put our fis- duce spending. 62 percent; Federal employment re- cal path on track. This is a chart of the 10-year Federal tired, up 53 percent. The American I’m in my forties, Mr. Speaker. We program growth rates, Mr. Speaker, 10 economy, up 16 percent. have to come to folks who are in their years. This is what has happened to That’s the only place we have to get forties and tell them today, ROB, you spending over the last 10 years in Fed- money, folks paying taxes. Folks don’t are not going to get the Social Secu- eral dollar terms. Won’t surprise many pay taxes unless they’re making some rity and Medicare benefits your par- people, Mr. Speaker, energy conserva- money. The American economy has ents got, because I’m not. We’ve got to tion is at the top of the list. In 2002, we grown 16 percent, while the kind of come to people today and give them spent almost $1 billion a year on en- spending that’s happened in Wash- the bad news. ROB, you are going to ergy conservation spending, $1 billion ington, D.C., is growing in the triple continue paying the highest payroll in 2002. Today, we spend almost $10 bil- digits. taxes in the history of this country to lion, a 975 percent increase in spending Mr. Speaker, GDP is up 16 percent, go into the Medicare and Social Secu- over 10 years. but family income in this country, over rity Trust Fund, but when you retire, Our food stamp program, Mr. Speak- these same 10 years, down 4 percent. you will not get the kind of medical er. Now, I know families are hurting It’s not free money in Washington, and Social Security benefits that your these days and we’re trying our best to D.C., Mr. Speaker. Every dollar that parents got. minister to the needs of those families. goes out the door is either borrowed We’ve got to deliver that bad news Over the last 10 years, food stamp from foreign creditors like China, or because I’m not, and other folks in spending in this country has increased it’s taken from American families that their forties aren’t, and folks in their 267 percent. would have spent that on something thirties aren’t, and their twenties else like food or education or housing aren’t, and their teens aren’t. b 1510 or possibly even a summer vacation, We overpromised, Mr. Speaker. If you We had a debate on the floor of this Mr. Speaker, if they’re fortunate. don’t believe we overpromised, I want House last week. You remember that, Median income down 4 percent, Mr. you to go back, you can look it up on Mr. Speaker. The debate was should Speaker. Spending in the Federal Gov- the Internet, Mr. Speaker. In fact, it’s you actually have to qualify for food ernment, up almost 1,000 percent in on the Social Security Web page. stamps to get food stamps, or should some categories. A young woman named Ida Mae you just be able to get food stamps Well, we’re taking action, Mr. Speak- Fuller. You may not know who Ida Mae anyway because you’re involved in a er. That’s the take-home message here. Fuller is, but she was the very first number of other programs? And it was So many folks talk and talk and talk American to retire under the Social Se- a contentious debate. and talk and nothing ever gets done. curity program. The very first monthly We could not even agree, Mr. Speak- And candidly, when I read the news- check that she received, Mr. Speaker, er, that the only folks who should get paper and they describe what’s hap- returned every penny that she’d paid in foods stamps are those who qualify for pening here, Mr. Speaker, it sounds in taxes over her lifetime. Hear that. food stamps. There was a sense that we like they’re describing people talking The first monthly check that she re- need to put food stamps into more fam- and talking and talking and nothing ceived returned to her every penny ilies’ homes. getting done. But it is getting done. that she’d paid into Social Security I get that folks want to legislate I showed you that chart already of taxes over her lifetime, and she contin- with their heart in this body, Mr. how the discretionary spending was ued to receive a check of that size Speaker. But don’t ask me to spend coming down, not how we wanted it to every month for the next almost 30 other people’s money with my heart. come down but how it was actually years until she died in the early nine- Ask me to dig into my own wallet to coming down. ties. legislate with my heart. What I have here is a chart about the Well, Mr. Speaker, when you’re hand- When I come to Washington, D.C., Budget Control Act, Mr. Speaker, the ing out money like that, you have to I’ve got to legislate with my head. And Budget Control Act that begins to go know that system’s not going to sus- I will tell you, the bill that we put for- after some of that mandatory spending tain itself. In those days there were ward last week, instead of increasing I talked about earlier. It goes after about 30 American workers paying in food stamp spending 270 percent, as is some more discretionary spending, try- for every one retiree, and so we could the law of the land, we wanted to in- ing to bring spending down in a respon- be generous. Today there are about two crease food stamp spending by only 260 sible way. American workers paying in for every percent. Hear that, Mr. Speaker. In- But folks need to know, in terms of one retiree, and the American workers stead of 270 percent, we wanted it to be where we’re saving money in sequestra- can’t afford that.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:26 Apr 20, 2018 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR12\H18MY2.001 H18MY2 jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD May 18, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 158, Pt. 5 7453 I don’t want to pull the rug out from If we do absolutely nothing more 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- under today’s seniors, Mr. Speaker. than what we’ve already done, Mr. culture. We’ve made promises, and we need to Speaker, we’re going to reduce defense 6070. A letter from the Congressional Re- view Coordinator, Department of Agri- keep those promises. Folks have lived spending year, after year, after year in culture, transmitting the Department’s final their entire life banking on those a responsible way that protects our na- rule — Karnal Bunt; Regulated Areas in Cali- promises, and I think we owe it to tional security, that protects our fornia [Docket No.: APHIS-2011-0074] received folks to come through. They did every- troops and that protects their families. April 19, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. thing they were supposed to do. They But if we leave in place this seques- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- paid their taxes, they played by the ter—it’s represented by the light blue culture. 6071. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- rules. I think we owe it to them to line down here at the bottom—you’re come through for them. partment of Homeland Security, transmit- going to see defense spending cut al- ting the Department’s final rule — Final But for folks in their forties, for most in half. Flood Elevation Determinations (City of folks in their thirties, for folks in their I challenge you, Mr. Speaker, and I Gulf Shores, Baldwin County, Alabama et twenties, we need to deliver the bad challenge you to challenge your con- al.) [Docket ID: FEMA-2012-0003] received news today that that train has come to stituents: go and find the men and April 16, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. a stop. And we’ll tell you what the new women in uniform in your commu- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services. plan’s going to be, we’ll tell you what nities. Go and find them, and ask them the new dollars are going to be, and 6072. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- if there is waste, fraud and abuse in you’ll be able to plan for your future partment of Homeland Security, transmit- their particular parts of the Defense accordingly. But know that we have to ting the Department’s final rule — Suspen- Department. I promise you they’re sion of Community Eligibility (Town of Bar- deliver that kind of candid bad news. going to tell you yes. I want you to ask ton, Tioga County, New York, et al.) [Inter- Take-home message from this chart nal Agency Docket No.: FEMA-8225] received right here, Mr. Speaker, is that defense them if there is 50 percent waste, fraud and abuse, and the answer is going to April 16, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. spending in this country, over an 8- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial year period, is about $5.3 trillion. But be no. Services. sequestration is going to find about 42 We can absolutely reduce defense 6073. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- percent of the savings out of the entire spending, Mr. Speaker. You and I to- partment of Homeland Security, transmit- bill out of the defense side of the budg- gether, with our colleagues on the ting the Department’s final rule — Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations (Mobile et. Democratic side of the aisle, have abso- lutely reduced defense spending; but it County, Alabama, et al.) [Internal Agency Now, I’m one of those folks who says Docket No.: FEMA-B-1248] received April 16, we’ve been spending on wars for the has to be done in a responsible way. 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the last decade. Do we have waste in the Mr. Speaker, I appreciate your being Committee on Financial Services. Defense Department just like we have with me down here today, and I appre- 6074. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- waste in the Ag Department and waste ciate your partnership in these suc- partment of Homeland Security, transmit- in the National Park Service and waste cesses. I yield back the balance of my ting the Department’s final rule — Changes in the Judiciary, and on and on? Of time. in Flood Elevation Determinations (Yavapail course we do. You can’t be in the Fed- County, Arizona, et al.) [Docket ID: FEMA- f 2011-0002] received April 16, 2012, pursuant to eral Government business spending ENROLLED BILL SIGNED 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Fi- other people’s money without getting nancial Services. careless from time to time, which is Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, 6075. A letter from the Solicitor of Labor, why we need to push that money back reported and found truly enrolled a bill Department of Labor, transmitting the De- to the State level. of the House of the following title, partment’s final rule — Administrative We can find savings in the Defense which was thereupon signed by the Claims Under the Federal Tort Claims Act and Related Statutes (RIN: 1290-AA25) re- Department. But we’re coming to a Speaker: point where the President’s Secretary ceived April 16, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. H.R. 4045. An act to modify the Depart- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education of Defense tells us we are about to ment of Defense Program Guidance relating and the Workforce. begin to undermine national security, to the award of Post-Deployment/Mobiliza- 6076. A letter from the Deputy Chief, CGB, our troops, and their families. tion Respite Absence administrative absence Federal Communications Commission, trans- Now, if you don’t know, the Sec- days to members of the reserve components mitting the Commission’s final rule — Rules retary of Defense today is Leon Pa- to exempt any member whose qualified mo- and Regulations Implementing the Tele- netta. He was once the Democratic bilization commenced before October 1, 2011, phone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 [CG chairman of the Budget Committee and continued on or after that date, from the Docket No.: 02-278] received April 16, 2012, right here in this House. He was once changes to the program guidance that took pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- effect on that date. mittee on Energy and Commerce. the OMB director, the Office of Man- 6077. A letter from the Director, Office of f agement and Budget. That’s the budget Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory office for the President. He was once ADJOURNMENT Commission, transmitting the Commission’s the OMB Director for President Clin- final rule — Interpretations; Removal of ton. He was once President Clinton’s Mr. WOODALL. Mr. Speaker, I move Part 8 [NRC-2011-0180] (RIN: 3150-AJ02) re- Chief of Staff. He understands every- that the House do now adjourn. ceived April 19, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. thing that’s happening in this town. He The motion was agreed to; accord- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and understands the challenges in Con- ingly (at 3 o’clock and 21 minutes Commerce. 6078. A letter from the Director, Office of gress. He understands the challenges in p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until Tuesday, May Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory the White House. And as Secretary of Commission, transmitting the Commission’s Defense, he understands the challenges 22, 2012, at 10 a.m. final rule — Reintegration of Security into of defending a Nation. And he says f the Reactor Oversight Process Assessment we’re on the verge, if we keep targeting Program received April 16, 2012, pursuant to defense, of undermining national secu- EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on rity, our troops, and their families. ETC. Energy and Commerce. Now, that’s not to say, Mr. Speaker, Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive 6079. A letter from the Senior Procurement that defense gets a free pass. It abso- communications were taken from the Executive, Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, General Services Administration, transmit- lutely doesn’t. I have a chart right here Speaker’s table and referred as follows: ting the Department’s final rule — Federal that shows defense spending, Mr. 6069. A letter from the Congressional Re- Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Speaker. It starts in FY 2009. It goes view Coordinator, Department of Agri- Circular 2005-58; Introduction [Docket: FAR out to 2021. It’s in constant dollars. culture, transmitting the Department’s final 2012-0080, Sequence 3] received April 19, 2012, rule — Golden Nematode; Removal of Regu- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- b 1520 lated Areas [Docket No.: APHIS-2011-0036] re- mittee on Oversight and Government Re- It’s a downward slope. ceived April 19, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. form.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:26 Apr 20, 2018 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR12\H18MY2.001 H18MY2 jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD 7454 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 158, Pt. 5 May 18, 2012 6080. A letter from the Deputy General titles were introduced and severally re- By Mr. BOSWELL: Counsel, Small Business Administration, ferred, as follows: H.R. 5834. A bill to require each State re- transmitting the Administration’s final rule ceiving assistance under the Higher Edu- By Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of — Small Business Size Standards: Profes- cation Act of 1965 to charge in-State tuition Texas (for herself and Ms. EDWARDS): rates at public institutions of higher edu- sional, Technical, and Scientific Services H.R. 5826. A bill to implement a National cation in the State to the dependent children (RIN: 3245-AG07) received April 19, 2012, pur- Water Research and Development Initiative of individuals who have served on active suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- to ensure clean and reliable water for future duty for at least 15 years and whose domicile mittee on Small Business. generations, and for other purposes; to the 6081. A letter from the Deputy General is in the State; to the Committee on Edu- Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- Counsel, Small Business Administration, cation and the Workforce. nology. transmitting the Administration’s final rule By Mr. BOSWELL: By Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of — Small Business Jobs Act: Implementation H.R. 5835. A bill to amend the Small Busi- Texas (for herself and Ms. EDWARDS): ness Act and the Small Business Investment of Conforming and Technical Amendments H.R. 5827. A bill to ensure consideration of Act of 1958 to provide for additional loan pro- (RIN: 3245-AG15) received April 19, 2012, pur- water intensity in the Department of Ener- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- gy’s energy research, development, and dem- grams for veteran-owned small businesses, mittee on Small Business. onstration programs to help guarantee effi- and for other purposes; to the Committee on 6082. A letter from the Director of Regula- cient, reliable, and sustainable delivery of Small Business. tion Policy and Management, Office of the energy and clean water resources; to the By Mr. BOSWELL: H.R. 5836. A bill to prohibit institutions of General Counsel, Department of Veterans Af- Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- higher education that have a cohort default fairs, transmitting the Department’s final nology. rate of 30 percent or more from receiving rule — Payment or Reimbursement for By Mrs. MALONEY (for herself, Mr. Emergency Services for Nonservice-Con- veterans’ education benefits, and for other GONZALEZ, and Mr. HONDA): nected Conditions in Non-VA Facilities (RIN: H.R. 5828. A bill to amend the Uniformed purposes; to the Committee on Education 2900-AN86) received April 25, 2012, pursuant and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act and the Workforce, and in addition to the to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on to permit an absentee ballot application sub- Committees on Armed Services, and Vet- Veterans’ Affairs. mitted by an absent uniformed services voter erans’ Affairs, for a period to be subse- 6083. A letter from the Director of Regula- or overseas voter with respect to an election quently determined by the Speaker, in each tion Policy and Management, Office of the for Federal office to serve as an absentee bal- case for consideration of such provisions as General Counsel, Department of Veterans Af- lot application for each subsequent election fall within the jurisdiction of the committee fairs, transmitting the Department’s final for Federal office held in the State through concerned. rule — Rules Governing Hearings Before the the next regularly scheduled general election By Ms. BUERKLE (for herself, Mr. Agency of Original Jurisdiction and the for Federal office; to the Committee on BISHOP of New York, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. Board of Veterans’ Appeals; Repeal of Prior House Administration. KING of New York, Mrs. MCCARTHY of Rule Change (RIN: 2900-AO43) received April By Mrs. LUMMIS (for herself and Ms. New York, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. CROW- 25, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to TSONGAS): LEY, Mr. TURNER of New York, Mr. the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. H.R. 5829. A bill to amend the Small Busi- TOWNS, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Ms. f ness Act to permit agencies to count certain VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. GRIMM, Mrs. MALO- NEY, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON contracts toward contracting goals; to the Committee on Small Business. ENGEL, Ms. HAYWORTH, Mr. GIBSON, PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS By Mr. REICHERT (for himself and Mr. Mr. TONKO, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. OWENS, Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of WALZ of Minnesota): Mr. HANNA, Ms. HOCHUL, Mr. HIGGINS, committees were delivered to the Clerk H.R. 5830. A bill to amend title 38, United Ms. SLAUGHTER, and Mr. REED): for printing and reference to the proper States Code, to enable certain non-profit or- H.R. 5837. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at calendar, as follows: ganizations that serve homeless veterans to participate in the Grants and Per Diem Pro- 26 East Genesee Street in Baldwinsville, New Mr. MILLER of Florida: Committee on gram of the Department of Veterans Affairs York, as the ‘‘Corporal Kyle Schneider Post Veterans’ Affairs. H.R. 4114. A bill to in- to provide transitional housing or other fa- Office Building’’; to the Committee on Over- crease, effective as of December 1, 2012, the cilities for homeless veterans; to the Com- sight and Government Reform. rates of compensation for veterans with serv- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. By Mr. CONYERS: ice-connected disabilities and the rates of de- By Ms. MATSUI (for herself, Mr. H.R. 5838. A bill to prohibit anti-competi- pendency and indemnity compensation for GARAMENDI, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of tive activities and to provide that health in- the survivors of certain disabled veterans, California, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. surance issuers and medical malpractice in- and for other purposes (Rept. 112–486). Re- DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California, Mr. surance issuers are subject to the antitrust ferred to the Committee of the Whole House GARY G. MILLER of California, Mr. laws of the United States, and for other pur- on the state of the Union. CALVERT, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of Cali- poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. MILLER of Florida: Committee on fornia, Ms. SPEIER, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. By Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky (for himself Veterans’ Affairs. H.R. 3670. A bill to require THOMPSON of California, Mr. WAX- and Mr. DIAZ-BALART): the Transportation Security Administration MAN, Mr. HONDA, Ms. ESHOO, Ms. H.R. 5839. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- to comply with the Uniformed Services Em- HAHN, Ms. CHU, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. enue Code of 1986 to provide a business tax ployment and Reemployment Rights Act MCNERNEY, Mr. BACA, Ms. LINDA T. credit for resilient construction; to the Com- (Rept. 112–487 Pt. 1). Ordered to be printed. ´ mittee on Ways and Means. Mr. MILLER of Florida: Committee on SANCHEZ of California, Ms. ROYBAL- ALLARD, Mr. CARDOZA, Mr. COSTA, By Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee (for him- Veterans’ Affairs. H.R. 4201. A bill to amend self and Ms. KAPTUR): the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to pro- Ms. LEE of California, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. FARR, Mr. SCHIFF, Ms. BASS of H.R. 5840. A bill to provide for the issuance vide for the protection of child custody ar- of coins to commemorate the 100th anniver- rangements for parents who are members of California, Mr. STARK, Mrs. DAVIS of California, and Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ sary of the establishment of the National the Armed Forces (Rept. 112–488). Referred to Park Service, and for other purposes; to the the Committee of the Whole House on the of California): H.R. 5831. A bill to direct the Secretary of Committee on Financial Services. state of the Union. the Army to undertake a comprehensive re- By Ms. FUDGE (for herself, Mrs. f view of the Corps of Engineers policy guide- CHRISTENSEN, Ms. HANABUSA, Ms. LEE of California, Ms. WILSON of Florida, TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED lines on vegetation management for levees, Mr. RANGEL, and Ms. NORTON): BILL and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 5841. A bill to implement demonstra- Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XII, the By Mr. BACA: tion projects at federally qualified commu- following action was taken by the H.R. 5832. A bill to facilitate the transfer nity health centers to promote universal ac- Speaker: or sale of the LA/Ontario International Air- cess to family centered, evidence-based be- port from the city of Los Angeles, California, havioral health interventions that prevent H.R. 940. Referral to the Committee on back to the city of Ontario, California; to child maltreatment and promote family Ways and Means extended for a period ending the Committee on Transportation and Infra- well-being by addressing parenting practices not later than June 29, 2012. structure. and skills for families from diverse socio- f By Ms. BERKLEY: economic, cultural, racial, ethnic, and other PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 5833. A bill to amend title 38, United backgrounds, and for other purposes; to the States Code, to increase burial benefits for Committee on Energy and Commerce. Under clause 2 of rule XII, public veterans, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Ms. JENKINS (for herself, Mr. bills and resolutions of the following mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. PAULSEN, and Mr. REICHERT):

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A bill to amend title 5, United Place of chusing Senators. accounts and health flexible spending ar- States Code, to provide that spouses and wid- By Mrs. LUMMIS: rangements; to the Committee on Ways and ows or widowers of certain veterans and H.R. 5829. Means. members of the armed forces receive pref- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- erence with respect to employment in the lation pursuant to the following: fornia: competitive service, and for other purposes; Article 1, Section 8, Clause I: The Congress H.R. 5843. A bill to amend the Homeland to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Security Act of 2002 to permit use of certain ment Reform. Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the grant funds for training conducted in con- By Mr. CROWLEY (for himself and Mr. Debts and provide for the common Defence junction with a national laboratory or re- KING of New York): and general Welfare of the United States; but search facility; to the Committee on Home- H.J. Res. 109. A joint resolution approving all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uni- land Security. the renewal of import restrictions contained form throughout the United States. By Mr. MEEHAN (for himself, Mr. CAR- in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act And, NEY, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. BRADY of of 2003, and for other purposes; to the Com- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18: The Con- Pennsylvania, Mr. ISSA, and Mr. mittee on Ways and Means. gress shall have Power To make all Laws PLATTS): By Mr. LARSEN of Washington (for which shall be necessary and proper for car- H.R. 5844. A bill to amend the Jeanne Clery himself and Mr. MCDERMOTT): rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and H. Con. Res. 125. Concurrent resolution and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- Campus Crime Statistics Act to provide fur- celebrating the centennial of the birth of tion in the Government of the United States, ther clarity for institutions of higher edu- Senator Henry M. ‘‘Scoop’’ Jackson; to the or in any Department or Officer thereof. cation, and for other purposes; to the Com- Committee on House Administration. By Mr. REICHERT: mittee on Education and the Workforce. By Ms. RICHARDSON (for herself, Ms. H.R. 5830. By Mr. POE of Texas (for himself, Mr. BORDALLO, Mr. AUSTRIA, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- CARNAHAN, and Ms. BUERKLE): FALEOMAVAEGA, Ms. HANABUSA, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 5845. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- AL GREEN of Texas, Ms. JACKSON LEE ‘‘The constitutional authority of Congress enue Code of 1986 to extend the work oppor- of Texas, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. FILNER, Mr. to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- tunity tax credit for veterans and to allow FARR, and Mr. SHERMAN): cle 1, section 8 of the United States Constitu- an exemption from an employer’s employ- H. Res. 665. A resolution honoring the 114th tion, specifically clause 1 (relating to pro- ment taxes in an amount equivalent to the anniversary of the independence of the Phil- viding for the general welfare of the United value of such credit; to the Committee on ippines; to the Committee on Foreign Af- States) and clause 18 (relating to the power Ways and Means. fairs, and in addition to the Committee on to make all laws necessary and proper for By Mr. QUAYLE (for himself and Mr. Armed Services, for a period to be subse- carrying out the powers vested in Congress), quently determined by the Speaker, in each REHBERG): and Article IV, section 3, clause 2 (relating H.R. 5846. A bill to prohibit funding to ne- case for consideration of such provisions as to the power of Congress to dispose of and gotiate a United Nations Arms Trade Treaty fall within the jurisdiction of the committee make all needful rules and regulations re- that restricts the Second Amendment rights concerned. specting the territory or other property be- of United States citizens; to the Committee By Mr. RIGELL: longing to the United States).’’ H. Res. 666. A resolution expressing the on Foreign Affairs. By Ms. MATSUI: sense of the House of Representatives that, By Ms. RICHARDSON: H.R. 5831. as part of any agreement on Medicare re- H.R. 5847. A bill to establish an inter- Congress has the power to enact this legis- form, Medicare should not be changed for agency working group to improve coordina- lation pursuant to the following: any citizens of the United States over the tion of grants authorized under sections 2002 Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 age of 55; to the Committee on Ways and and 2003 of the Homeland Security Act of By Mr. BACA: Means, and in addition to the Committee on H.R. 5832. 2002 and other Federal preparedness grants, Energy and Commerce, for a period to be Congress has the power to enact this legis- and for other purposes; to the Committee on subsequently determined by the Speaker, in lation pursuant to the following: Transportation and Infrastructure, and in each case for consideration of such provi- Article I, Section 8, Clauses 1 & 18 addition to the Committee on Homeland Se- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the By Ms. BERKLEY: curity, for a period to be subsequently deter- committee concerned. H.R. 5833. mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- f Congress has the power to enact this legis- sideration of such provisions as fall within lation pursuant to the following: the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY Article I, Section 8. By Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey: STATEMENT By Mr. BOSWELL: H.R. 5848. A bill to amend title 28, United H.R. 5834. States Code, to prohibit the exclusion of in- Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of Congress has the power to enact this legis- dividuals from service on a Federal jury on the Rules of the House of Representa- lation pursuant to the following: account of sexual orientation or gender iden- tives, the following statements are sub- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Con- tity; to the Committee on the Judiciary. mitted regarding the specific powers stitution of the United States of America. By Mr. SCHILLING: granted to Congress in the Constitu- By Mr. BOSWELL: H.R. 5849. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- tion to enact the accompanying bill or H.R. 5835. enue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for joint resolution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- charity care provided by physicians; to the lation pursuant to the following: Committee on Ways and Means. By Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Con- By Mr. SHERMAN (for himself, Mr. Texas: stitution of the United States of America. POE of Texas, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. H.R. 5826. By Mr. BOSWELL: Congress has the power to enact this legis- TOWNS, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. H.R. 5836. lation pursuant to the following: ROTHMAN of New Jersey, Mr. PAS- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of CRELL, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. SCHOCK, Ms. lation pursuant to the following: the United States. HIRONO, Mr. HOLT, Mr. GRIMM, and Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Con- By Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Mr. DOLD): stitution of the United States of America. H.R. 5850. A bill to provide for the inclu- Texas: H.R. 5827. By Ms. BUERKLE: sion of Israel in the visa waiver program, and Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 5837. for other purposes; to the Committee on the lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Judiciary. Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. TIERNEY (for himself, Mr. the United States. The constitutional authority on which this CARNAHAN, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. DOG- By Mrs. MALONEY: bill rests is the power of Congress to estab- GETT, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. H.R. 5828. lish Post Offices and post roads, as enumer- MARKEY, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. NOR- Congress has the power to enact this legis- ated in Article I, Section 8, Clause 7 of the TON, Mr. OLVER, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: United States Constitution. SARBANES, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, and Mr. Article I, Section 4, Clause 1, The Times, By Mr. CONYERS: TONKO): Places and Manner of holding Elections for H.R. 5838.

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Congress has the power to enact this legis- 8, Clause 18 of the United States Constitu- H.R. 1675: Mr. SESSIONS and Mr. JOHNSON of lation pursuant to the following: tion. Ohio. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the Con- By Mr. SCHILLING: H.R. 1711: Mr. CLAY. stitution. H.R. 5849. H.R. 1789: Mr. JONES. By Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1802: Mr. BOUSTANY. H.R. 5839. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1936: Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 8. Clause 1. The Congress H.R. 1955: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. lation pursuant to the following: shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, H.R. 1956: Mr. REED. Article 1, Section 8, of the United States Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the H.R. 1996: Mr. WESTMORELAND. Constitution and Amendment XVI of the Debts and for the common Defence and gen- H.R. 2077: Mr. SESSIONS. United States Constitution. eral Welfare of the United States; but all Du- H.R. 2088: Mrs. CAPPS. By Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee: ties, Imposts, and Excises shall be uniform H.R. 2108: Mr. GUINTA and Mr. CRENSHAW. H.R. 5840. throughout the United States. H.R. 2139: Mr. HARRIS and Mr. REHBERG. H.R. 2168: Mr. POLIS and Ms. CHU. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. SHERMAN: H.R. 2245: Mr. LARSEN of Washington. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 5850. H.R. 2256: Mr. GERLACH and Mr. GUTIERREZ. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 6, which states Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2335: Mr. LABRADOR. ‘‘The Congress shall have the power . . . to lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2353: Mr. MCINTYRE. Article 1, Section 8. coin Money, regulate the Value thereof, and H.R. 2469: Mr. CARNAHAN. By Mr. TIERNEY: of foreign Coin, and fix the standard of H.R. 2637: Ms. LEE of California. H.R. 5851. Weights and Measures.’’ H.R. 2697: Mr. CAMPBELL. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. FUDGE: H.R. 2962: Mr. CAPUANO and Mr. SCHILLING. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 5841. H.R. 2966: Mr. COOPER. Article 1, Section 8. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3057: Mr. JONES and Mr. RANGEL. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. TOWNS: H.R. 3062: Mr. LUJA´ N. The constitutional authority on which this H.R. 5852. H.R. 3145: Mr. COURTNEY. bill rests is the power of Congress to lay and Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3173: Mr. SCHRADER. collect duties and to regulate Commerce lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3242: Mr. KUCINICH. with foreign Nations, as enumerated in Arti- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 H.R. 3266: Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey, Mr. cle I, Section 8. The Congress shall have Power *** To MCDERMOTT, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. GRIJALVA, By Ms. JENKINS: make all Laws which shall be necessary and Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. H.R. 5842. proper for carrying into Execution the fore- RANGEL, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. FIL- Congress has the power to enact this legis- going Powers, and all other Powers vested by NER, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, and Mr. LANCE. lation pursuant to the following: the Constitution in the Government of the H.R. 3395: Mr. HARPER. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: The Congress United States, or in any Department or Offi- H.R. 3405: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. shall have Power—To regulate Commerce cer thereof. H.R. 3444: Mr. GRAVES of Georgia. with foreign Nations, and among the several By Mr. CROWLEY: H.R. 3481: Mr. LANDRY. States, and with the Indian Tribes. H.J. Res. 109. H.R. 3506: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. By Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3522: Ms. TSONGAS, Mrs. LOWEY, Mrs. fornia: lation pursuant to the following: MALONEY, and Mr. NADLER. H.R. 5843. Clause 3 of section 8 of article I of the Con- H.R. 3526: Mr. CONYERS and Mr. CARNAHAN. Congress has the power to enact this legis- stitution. H.R. 3591: Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: f BISHOP of New York, and Mr. SERRANO. H.R. 3618: Mr. PASCRELL. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Con- ADDITIONAL SPONSORS stitution of the United States and Article I, H.R. 3658: Mr. SCHIFF. Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution of Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 3661: Mr. LOEBSACK and Mr. WATT. the United States. were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 3665: Mr. TOWNS, Ms. SPEIER, and Mr. By Mr. MEEHAN: DEUTCH. tions as follows: H.R. 3728: Mr. SESSIONS. H.R. 5844. H.R. 58: Mr. LOBIONDO. H.R. 3773: Mr. MATHESON. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 139: Ms. BASS of California. H.R. 3798: Mr. CARDOZA. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 178: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska and Mr. H.R. 3803: Mr. GARY G. MILLER of Cali- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18, which reads: GARY G. MILLER of California. fornia, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, and Mr. REH- The Congress shall have Power to make all H.R. 300: Mr. PETERS. BERG. Laws which shall be necessary and proper for H.R. 321: Mr. HOLT. H.R. 3993: Mr. GRIJALVA. carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- H.R. 436: Mr. OWENS and Mr. WITTMAN. H.R. 4066: Mr. PETRI and Mr. HEINRICH. ers, and all other Powers vested by the Con- H.R. 459: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. H.R. 4070: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina stitution in the Government of the United H.R. 531: Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. HOLDEN, and and Mr. PASCRELL. States, or in any Department or Officer Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. H.R. 4091: Mr. SIMPSON. thereof. H.R. 631: Ms. DELAURO, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, H.R. 4120: Ms. WOOLSEY, Ms. MCCOLLUM, By Mr. POE of Texas: and Mrs. NAPOLITANO. and Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. H.R. 5845. H.R. 769: Mr. BERMAN. H.R. 4154: Mr. MCHENRY. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 860: Mr. BOSWELL. H.R. 4174: Mr. GRIMM. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 890: Mr. CARTER. H.R. 4202: Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas, Mr. Article 1, Section 8, Clauses 1 and 12 H.R. 1206: Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, Mr. COURTNEY, Ms. ESHOO, and Mr. MCGOVERN. By Mr. QUAYLE: BRADY of Texas, and Mr. SIMPSON. H.R. 4235: Mr. GIBSON. H.R. 5846. H.R. 1265: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. H.R. 4256: Mr. STIVERS. Congress has the power to enact this legis- POMPEO, and Mr. GUINTA. H.R. 4259: Mr. FORTENBERRY. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1327: Mr. MEEHAN, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. H.R. 4273: Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 and the Sec- DAVIS of Illinois, and Mr. MILLER of North H.R. 4278: Mr. COSTA and Mr. GARY G. MIL- ond Amendment to the United States Con- Carolina. LER of California. stitution. H.R. 1370: Mr. KISSELL. H.R. 4330: Mr. ROONEY. By Ms. RICHARDSON: H.R. 1418: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi and H.R. 4345: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, H.R. 5847. Mr. DINGELL. Mr. JONES, and Mr. COLE. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1449: Mr. COSTELLO. H.R. 4366: Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. TOWNS, and lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1489: Mr. MARKEY and Ms. BASS of Mr. HOLT. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power California. H.R. 4367: Mr. ROSS of Arkansas, Mrs. granted to Congress under Article I, Section H.R. 1543: Mr. CLARKE of Michigan. ELLMERS, Mr. OWENS, Mr. WEBSTER, and Mr. 8, Clauses 1 and 18 of the United States Con- H.R. 1561: Mr. PASCRELL. GOODLATTE. stitution. H.R. 1589: Mr. ANDREWS. H.R. 4378: Mr. NEAL, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ By Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey: H.R. 1639: Mrs. LUMMIS. of California, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, H.R. 5848. H.R. 1666: Mr. BISHOP of New York and Mr. Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. HAR- Congress has the power to enact this legis- DAVIS of Illinois. PER, Mr. POSEY, and Mr. NUNES. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1672: Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. CULBERSON, H.R. 4385: Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. CANSECO, Mr. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. OLVER, and Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. HARPER, and granted to Congress under Article I, Section MCGOVERN. Mr. NUGENT.

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H.R. 4388: Mr. AMODEI. H.R. 5684: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois and Ms. H. Res. 608: Mr. HANNA. H.R. 4405: Mr. CALVERT. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. H. Res. 647: Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey, H.R. 4454: Mr. GRIMM. H.R. 5731: Mr. CRAVAACK, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. Mr. COHEN, Ms. SCHWARTZ, and Mr. H.R. 4470: Mr. ELLISON, Mr. COHEN, Ms. SCHILLING, Mr. LATTA, Mr. HALL, Mr. MCDERMOTT. JACKSON LEE of Texas, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, Mr. FORTENBERRY, and H. Res. 660: Mr. TOWNS. KUCINICH, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. CLAY, Mr. Mr. FORBES. H. Res. 663: Mr. DEUTCH and Ms. BERKLEY. SCHIFF, and Mr. CARNAHAN. H.R. 5738: Mr. AMASH. H.R. 5741: Mr. GRIMM. H.R. 4471: Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. UPTON, Mr. f H.R. 5746: Mr. MCDERMOTT. MURPHY of Pennsylvania, Mr. WALDEN, Mr. H.R. 5789: Mr. ENGEL, Mr. MORAN, Mr. RAN- BARTON of Texas, and Mr. SCALISE. DELETION OF SPONSORS FROM GEL, and Ms. WOOLSEY. H.R. 4965: Mr. COLE, Mr. HECK, Mr. H.R. 5799: Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. POLIS, Mrs. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS STEARNS, Mr. WOMACK, Mr. HASTINGS of LOWEY, Mr. THOMPSON of California, and Mr. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors Washington, and Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. YARMUTH. were deleted from public bills and reso- H.R. 4972: Ms. PINGREE of Maine. H.R. 5823: Mr. GALLEGLY. H.R. 5186: Ms. SPEIER. H. J. Res. 104: Mr. JONES and Mr. COBLE. lutions as follows: H.R. 5647: Mr. STARK and Mr. MCNERNEY. H. Con. Res. 116: Mr. MARCHANT. H.R. 3308: Mr. CULBERSON.

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RECOGNIZING THE REPUBLIC OF HONORING ROCK SPRING CON- for its 100 years of commitment of service to CHINA (TAIWAN) ON THEIR MAY GREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH Arlington, Northern Virginia, and the wider 20, 2012 PRESIDENTIAL INAU- OF CHRIST’S 100TH ANNIVER- world, and to encourage their congregation to GURATION SARY continue its faithful activism for the next cen- tury. I send my sincere thanks for their unwav- HON. JAMES P. MORAN ering service to Northern Virginia. HON. ANDER CRENSHAW OF VIRGINIA f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF FLORIDA REMEMBERING MR. LEON LYNCH Friday, May 18, 2012 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY Friday, May 18, 2012 recognize Rock Spring Congregational United OF INDIANA Church of Christ in Arlington on the celebra- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today tion of its 100th anniversary on May 20, 2012. Friday, May 18, 2012 to congratulate The Republic of China, Tai- Founded a century ago by a group of neigh- wan, on its presidential inauguration, which is bors gathered at a home near a stop on the Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with taking place on May 20, 2012. President Ma Old Dominion trolley line, from its humble be- great sadness and profound respect that I Ying-jeou of the Chinese Nationalist Party was ginnings this church congregation has grown take this time to remember one of Northwest re-elected to a second term on January 14, tremendously, and along the way has become Indiana’s most valued citizens, and a true 2012. That day marked another successful a bedrock of the Arlington community and be- champion of workers’ rights, Mr. Leon Lynch. Mr. Lynch dedicated his life to serving the election for the people of Taiwan and the yond. needs of the United Steelworkers (USW), and many accomplishments of President Ma over In the 1930s, Rock Spring’s women formed Arlington’s first library, Rohrer Children’s Li- he was tremendously successful in his efforts the last four years. brary, which is now the oldest public library in to improve the quality of life for workers in Under President Ma’s leadership, Taiwan Arlington. Today it holds over 5,000 books and Northwest Indiana and across the nation. Mr. has become a true economic success story. remains open to the community, serving as an Lynch passed away on Friday, May 4, 2012, Unemployment has remained low at 5.3 per- invaluable resource. but his legacy will forever be remembered in cent. At the same time, salary, wages, and The County’s population grew after World the hearts and minds of the many people well-paid jobs have risen. Taiwan is currently War II, yet there were no kindergartens in Ar- whose lives he touched. Throughout his extraordinary career, Leon the world’s 18th largest economy with a GDP lington. To help meet the need, Rock Spring’s Lynch accomplished many visionary goals. In of U.S. $501.7 billion. In addition, on April 29, women became the driving force behind the 1944 opening of the still-thriving Rock Spring 1956, he joined USW Local 1011 while work- 2009 the World Health Organization invited Cooperative Pre-School, which operates on ing at the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Com- Taiwan as an observer at the World Health church property. pany mill in East Chicago, Indiana. Over the Assembly; which is a significant step forward In the 1950s and 60s, Rock Spring’s con- years, Mr. Lynch served in many capacities, for Taiwan’s international standing and the gregation and individual members supported and because of his strong leadership skills health of the people of the East-Asian and Pa- and actively worked for the desegregation of and willingness to take initiative, his career cific region. the Arlington Public Schools and other public continued to flourish. In 1968, he was named a USW staff representative and later became Over the past four years, President Ma has places. The church and its members have sup- an international representative. In 1976, Leon strived for Cross-strait peace, stability, and im- ported and led movements to create social was appointed the International Vice President proved relations between Taiwan and China. service and volunteer organizations in Arling- of Human Affairs for the USW, making him the Today, there are direct flights, postal services, ton and Northern Virginia including: Hospice of first African American to serve as a vice presi- and new shipping routes between Taiwan and Northern Virginia (now Capital Caring), Meals dent for a major labor union, and he was re- China. In addition, a landmark free trade on Wheels, FISH (For Immediate Sympathetic elected to this position a remarkable six times. agreement with China has slashed tariffs on Help), the Arlington Food Assistance Center Recognizing the impact he had on behalf of hundreds of goods and produced numerous (AFAC), AMEN (Arlingtonians Meeting Emer- his union membership, Leon was appointed by job opportunities for both Taiwan and China. gency Needs) and the Arlington Housing Cor- President Bill Clinton to the Advisory Council poration. on Unemployment Compensation in 1994 and Equally important, Taiwan has worked hard Numerous Rock Spring members, including to the Air Traffic Service Board of the Federal to maintain a longstanding U.S. security part- the late Virginia Delegate Mary Marshall, and Aviation Administration in 2000. In 1995, Mr. nership. The Taiwan Relations Act has been long serving Arlington County Board members Lynch was elected to serve as a member of instrumental in maintaining peace, security, Ellen Bozman and Jim Hunter, have served as the American Federation of Labor and Con- and stability in the Taiwan Straits and the public office holders and on local, regional and gress of Industrial Organizations (AFL–CIO) Western Pacific since its enactment in 1979. state boards and commissions. Executive Council. Mr. Speaker, I look forward to working Looking towards the future, Rock Spring Mr. Lynch retired from his position as the members have declared their church to be a International Vice President of Human Affairs closely with our allies to find solutions for en- ‘‘Just Peace’’ and ‘‘open and affirming’’ con- for the USW in 2006. He is remembered as a suring Taiwan’s long-term security, and to gregation, and a place where a welcome is great leader who will leave a lasting impact on deepen our dialogue with the people of Tai- extended to all. They continue the church’s generations of union workers to come. In wan. I applaud President Ma’s dedication to tradition of activism and charitable work 2005, having recognized the tremendous con- maintaining peace and stability for Taiwan and through activities such as the ‘‘Fifth Sunday’’ tributions he made to its members, USW Local his support for our shared democratic values; initiative, gardening for AFAC, and youth mis- 1011 dedicated its career development facility, and I look forward to working with him during sion trips to build houses. the Leon Lynch Learning Center, in his honor. his second term. I would like to ask my colleagues in the This outstanding facility offers guidance for House to join me in commending the Rock steelworkers to prepare for employment op- Spring Congregational United Church of Christ portunities.

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Philip Randolph Institute, Terror and assigned to the 1st Squadron, 13th in student achievement, while reducing the National Endowment for Democracy, and Calvary Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, achievement gaps among poor and minority the Workers Defense League. 1st Armored Division in Fort Bliss, Texas. He students. Leon leaves behind a loving family. He is was wounded in an enemy attack in Dr. Bechler has extensive training experi- survived by his wife, Doris Tindal-Lynch; his Laghaman province in Afghanistan and died at ence in management, leadership, systems, adoring daughters: Tina, Tammy, Sheila, and Walter Reed Hospital in Maryland. policies and procedures, strategic planning, Maxine; and five beloved grandchildren. He A beloved member of the Williamson Coun- labor relations and developing collaboration also leaves to cherish his memory many dear ty community, Specialist Edens will be greatly and teamwork within organizations. He is well friends and family members, as well as a sad- missed by his wife, Ashley, his parents, his known for developing trusting relationships, dened but grateful community and nation. family, and all who knew him. I ask my col- team building and resolving organizational Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask that you and leagues to join with me in honoring Spc. conflict. His academic work includes teaching my other distinguished colleagues join me in Edens as we remember all those who have adjunct classes at the university level and con- remembering the great life of Mr. Leon Lynch. given the ultimate act of sacrifice for their sulting with educational institutions, business His remarkable contributions to the Labor country. and other organizations. He was recently Movement, both locally and across the nation, f named the 2012 California State Super- are most worthy of our admiration. His life of intendent of the Year by the Association of service is to be commended, and his legacy TRIBUTE TO DR. KENT L. California School Administrators. serves as an inspiration to us all. BECHLER Dr. Bechler received a Bachelor’s Degree in f social work from Azusa Pacific University, a HON. KEN CALVERT Master’s Degree in Educational Administration RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF CALIFORNIA from California State University, Los Angeles OF MR. CHRISTOPHER DORSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and his Doctorate of Education from Clare- mont Graduate University. HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS Friday, May 18, 2012 Dr. Bechler was born in Saginaw, Michigan OF FLORIDA Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and raised in South Central Los Angeles. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor and pay tribute to an individual whose has traveled extensively throughout South Friday, May 18, 2012 dedication and contributions to communities of America, New Zealand, Australia, and Main- Corona and Norco are exceptional. Our area land China playing basketball. He resides in Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is has been fortunate to have dynamic and dedi- Upland with his wife Karen and together they my esteemed privilege to recognize the cated community leaders who willingly and un- have three children and two grandchildren. achievements of Mr. Christopher Dorsey, who selfishly give their time and talent and make In light of all Kent Bechler has done for the serves as the director of the Dillard Center for their communities a better place to live and students, parents and communities of Corona the Arts Jazz Ensemble. He is the recipient of work. Dr. Kent Bechler is one of these individ- and Norco, it is only fitting that he be honored the 2011 ‘‘Jazzonian’’ Excellence in Jazz Edu- uals. At a retirement reception on May 23, as he retires from the School District. Dr. cation Award. 2012, Kent will be honored for his work as the Bechler’s tireless passion for education and Mr. Dorsey has been leading the Dillard Corona-Norco Unified School District Super- public service has contributed immensely to High Jazz Ensemble to the sweet sounds of intendent. the betterment of our communities and I am success in recent years. The Jazz Ensemble For the last five years, Dr. Kent Bechler has proud to call him a fellow community member, took first prize at the ‘‘Swing Central’’ jazz been the superintendent of the Corona-Norco American and friend. I know that many com- competition in Savannah, Georgia in both Unified School District (CNUSD), the ninth munity members are grateful for his service 2010 and 2011. Also in 2010, they took 2nd largest school district in California serving and salute him as he retires and moves onto place at the ‘‘Essentially Ellington’’ Jazz Band more than 54,000 students. Prior to heading the next phase of his life. Competition. In 2011 and 2012, the Dillard the Corona-Norco Unified School District, he Jazz Ensemble was awarded back-to-back f served as superintendent in Walnut Valley first prize honors at the ‘‘Essentially Ellington’’ HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVER- Unified and Duarte Unified School Districts. Jazz Band Competition at Lincoln Center in SARY OF CREAL SPRINGS Dr. Bechler has served K–12 education for 32 New York City. SCHOOL IN CREAL SPRINGS, IL- years. Mr. Speaker, I am extremely proud of the LINOIS Since assuming the CNUSD Superintendent success that both Christopher Dorsey and the position, he has guided the district through Dillard Jazz Ensemble have attained under his many challenges and many accomplishments. HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO leadership. I wish him and the program much With collaboration and problem solving, the OF ILLINOIS continued success. district has survived the state budget crisis by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f successfully implementing a retirement incen- Friday, May 18, 2012 HONORING ARMY SPECIALIST tive program that eliminated the need to im- Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to JASON K. EDENS pose layoffs. To address overcrowding, the ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating district opened two new elementary schools, Creal Springs School, in Creal Springs, Illinois, HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN and began expansion of campus facilities as on the occasion of their 100th Anniversary. OF TENNESSEE six schools through modernization projects. Creal Springs was first named Eau Mineral Under his leadership, the district has experi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by the French settlers in Southern Illinois who enced a steady increase in academic scores were drawn to the natural springs found in the Friday, May 18, 2012 for students, the development of a planned area. As the town grew, its name was Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, the great- systemic professional development program, changed to Sulphur Springs and later, Creal est acts of true and chosen service require gains in technology including 13 grants, col- Springs, after one of the prominent land- sacrifice. From time to time, these acts of sac- laborative labor agreements that have not only owners. rifice are small and yet noble. Then there are maintained but enhanced the district fiscally, As legend of the curative powers of the sul- the moments where the act is total and com- and leadership development and professional phur spring waters spread, Creal Springs de- plete, ultimate in its finality and lasting in its collaboration time. veloped into a thriving resort destination in the devotion. I rise today to honor Army Specialist In March, Corona-Norco Unified School Dis- late 19th Century. Jason K. Edens for his fidelity to freedom and trict was named one of four American school As the community grew, schools were de- freedom’s cause. districts selected as a 2012 finalist for the one veloped. The Creal Springs Seminary was

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In 1915, Initially, there were two grades per class- the United Nations Human Rights Commission the congregation, consisting of twenty families, room on the building’s main level while the ‘‘calls upon the Government of Sri Lanka to witnessed the construction of their first church upper grades were located on the upper level. implement the constructive recommendations building. Later, in 1969, to accommodate the The upper level also contained an auditorium, made in the report of the Lessons Learnt and needs of the growing congregation, the current complete with a stage and changing areas. Reconciliation Commission and to take all church building was erected on Coolspring Av- The basement contained two merry-go-rounds necessary additional a steps to fulfill its rel- enue in Michigan City. In 2002, Lutheran as well as a wood shop. evant legal obligations and commitment to ini- Church of the Dunes joined parishes with As the community and the needs of the tiate credible and independent actions to en- Saint Luke, and the church became the Saint school evolved, there would be a number of sure justice, equity, accountability and rec- Luke United Lutheran Church. Today, the changes. A new gymnasium was added in onciliation for all Sri Lankans.’’ Furthermore church has an impressive membership of 112 1939 and a new addition for grades K–1 was the UNHRC Resolution ‘‘requests the Govern- families. constructed in 1954. Creal Springs School ment of Sri Lanka to present, as expeditiously Saint Luke United Lutheran Church, under would become part of Marion Community Unit as possible, a comprehensive action plan de- the leadership of Reverend John Mikenas, School District #2 in 1953 and, in the 1970’s, tailing the steps that the Government has provides much support to charity organizations community pressure would prevail in keeping taken and will take to implement the rec- and has built an outstanding community out- the school as grades K through 8. ommendations made in the Commission’s re- reach program. The congregation has been Through the years, Creal Springs School port, and also to address alleged violations of dedicated to serving those in need and has fo- has received many awards, recognizing its ex- international law.’’ cused its charitable efforts in many ways in- cellence in education. In 1939 it was placed Mr. Speaker, the government of Sri Lanka cluding: assisting soup kitchens throughout the on a list of ‘‘Recognized Elementary Schools needs to take concrete action that brings ac- Michigan City area, organizing a food and in Williamson County’’ and the high school countability and reconciliation and puts forth warm clothing drive for the Salvation Army, was rated the ‘‘Highest 3 year High School of an implementation plan if the people of Sri and supporting the men’s homeless shelter in Williamson County.’’ In more recent years the Lanka are to move forward. Michigan City. Saint Luke’s has also created a school received the Golden Spike Award and I urge all of my colleagues to join me and program for families in need of assistance with the Academic Improvement Award from the Il- co-sponsor House Resolution 177 com- utility and medical bills, as well as another linois State Board of Education and, most re- mending the international community in pres- program that provides homemade soup and cently, Creal Springs School won the 2011 suring the government of Sri Lanka to ac- fruit baskets to the homebound. In addition, Disney’s Planet Challenge grand prize for mid- knowledge their crimes against humanity and Saint Luke’s is dedicated to the youth of the dle schools. to move forward with a reconciliation process. community and runs a vacation bible school After 100 years of educating the youth of f during the summer months. The Saint Luke Creal Springs, a new school building has been PERSONAL EXPLANATION Youth Group also participates in mission trips built and will be ready to welcome the stu- and assists the elderly in the community. dents for the 2012–2013 school year. Mr. Speaker, at this time, I ask that you and Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me HON. HENRY CUELLAR my other distinguished colleagues join me in in congratulating the administration, faculty, OF TEXAS honoring the congregation at Saint Luke staff and students of Creal Springs School as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United Lutheran Church for its exceptional they celebrate their 100th Anniversary. Friday, May 18, 2012 community service ministry and in congratu- f Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, on May 17th, I lating the parish on its 100th anniversary. The was unable to vote on rollcall 263, to H.R. great work of this truly admirable congregation HONORING THE THREE YEAR AN- continues to touch the lives of countless indi- NIVERSARY OF THE END OF THE 4310, the National Defense Authorization Act of FY13. This was Representative ROHR- viduals, and for their selfless service, the lead- 26-YEAR-LONG CIVIL WAR IN SRI ership and members at Saint Luke’s are wor- LANKA ABACHER’s amendment, prohibiting the avail- ability of funds for assistance to Pakistan in thy of the highest praise. Fiscal Year 2013. I wish to have the RECORD f HON. MICHAEL G. GRIMM show I would have opposed this amendment. OF NEW YORK THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF f LOWELL MILLER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNI- Friday, May 18, 2012 VERSARY OF ST. LUKE UNITED HON. MIKE PENCE Mr. GRIMM. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to LUTHERAN CHURCH OF INDIANA honor the three year anniversary of the end of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the 26-year-long civil war in Sri Lanka. HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY Although this war ended three years ago, Friday, May 18, 2012 OF INDIANA and a United Nations panel of experts found Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES evidence of war crimes and the Government- honor the life and legacy of Mr. Lowell Miller established Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Friday, May 18, 2012 of Hope, Ind. Mr. Miller was the owner of Commission called for an inquiry into the Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with Hope Hardwoods Inc. and a partner in Hope events surrounding February 21, 2002 to May great pleasure that I stand before you today to Warehouse. He passed away on March 14, 19, 2009, a credible plan of action has yet to congratulate Saint Luke United Lutheran 2012, following a tragic logging accident. be determined. Church on its 100th anniversary. In honor of He was a former president of the Indiana Evidence of child soldiers, the killing of cap- this momentous milestone, a celebratory re- Forestry Council and past board member of tives and combatants seeking to surrender, ception will be held on May 19, 2012, at The the Indiana Hardwood Lumberman’s Associa- large-scale shelling of ‘‘No Fire Zones,’’ and Senior Center in Michigan City, Indiana. For tion (IHLA). Mr. Miller earned the prestigious the rape and torture of civilians fleeing the 100 years, Saint Luke United Lutheran Church Legacy Award from the IHLA. conflict zone are extremely serious. Serious has been committed to providing spiritual guid- Mr. Miller was an active member of the St. crimes such as these—committed against ci- ance as well as charitable contributions to nu- Louis Crossing Baptist Church. He also was vilians on such a large scale during war—must merous organizations and individuals. dedicated to his community, serving as treas- be investigated and those responsible held ac- In 1912, Saint Luke English Lutheran urer of the Hope Lions Club, president of the countable. Accountability is important for the Church was founded in Michigan City, Indiana, Hope Town Council, and a member of Hope

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She will share her story and experiences riding his motorcycle. with all the children she has helped over the Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. Lowell Miller’s involvement in the Hope years. Since May is National Foster Care rise today in recognition of National Foster community and his generosity will not be for- Month it seems fitting that a woman of her cal- Care Month, which is observed each May to gotten. I offer my most sincere condolences to iber should represent the Long Beach foster raise awareness about the challenges that are his wife and family as they mourn his passing. care system. faced by children in the foster care system. Every year, nearly 30,000 young adults f Mr. Speaker, Ms. Berry is the type of woman we should all look to for inspiration. leave the foster care system at the age of 18 HONORING THE SERVICE AND She is hardworking, selfless and above all, a without the support of a permanent family. As DEDICATION OF MS. CYNTHIA caring mother to all her children, biological or these young people transition out of the sys- BERRY OF LONG BEACH, CALI- not. When we are feeling overwhelmed, over- tem, they are at a higher risk for unemploy- FORNIA worked or just unhappy about our own lives, ment, poor educational opportunities, health we should look to Ms. Berry, who does it all issues, increased rates of incarceration, and HON. LAURA RICHARDSON with a smile, and asks for nothing in return ex- homelessness. I am honored to be involved in recognizing OF CALIFORNIA cept the future success of the kids she loves the tireless efforts of individuals working to im- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES so much. prove the foster care system and in shedding f Friday, May 18, 2012 light on the needs of foster youth. Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, today I HONORING BILL HOUSLEY Approximately 400,000 American children rise to recognize the service and dedication of are in need of safe and permanent homes be- one of my own constituents, Ms. Cynthia HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. cause their own families are facing a crisis Berry. For almost five years now Ms. Berry OF TENNESSEE and are unable to care for them. The issues has been an essential part of the Long Beach IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES faced by young people in the foster care sys- tem and those coming out of it deeply concern foster care program. Friday, May 18, 2012 Ms. Berry’s story is simple but inspiring. She me. This is why I have been continually in- Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I graduated from college and took in her first volved in raising awareness of issues facing wish today to honor one of the kindest men I foster children in her early 20’s, ready to open the child welfare system for a number of have ever Known. her heart and home to try and give those less years. Bill Housley passed away recently at the fortunate the warm and happy childhood she Last month, I was proud to host a stop of age of 78. He was longtime friend of mine had experienced. When she went on to nurs- the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youths who touched the lives of everyone he knew in ing school it was too time consuming to give nationwide listening tour where we learned many positive ways. first-hand about the challenges and successes the children everything they deserved, so she Bill spent many years in service to my Dis- took a break from the foster care system. of Florida’s child welfare system from govern- trict, serving as Director of Sales for the Knox- ment officials, child welfare advocates, as well After becoming a single parent and raising ville Convention and Visitors Bureau, a mem- her daughter, Ms. Berry decided it was time as current and former foster youth. My mem- ber of the Knox County School Board for 12 bership in the caucus, along with my work with once again to become a foster parent. Over years, and a volunteer to many community the past five years she has selflessly brought programs such as Angels in Adoption, have causes. made me better aware of not only the prob- 20 children through her home, and showed He also had a deep faith in God, and was them a type of love and nurture their own fam- lems facing the foster care system, but also an active member of Smithwood Baptist the many people who have dedicated their ilies were not able to provide. Church. At 50 years old she is showing no signs of lives to making it better. My District is home to the University of Ten- Mr. Speaker, I am truly proud of the work slowing down, and is currently in the process nessee, and I have always said the colors or- of adopting her three most recent children who that is being done in my congressional district, ange and white are just as patriotic in East and applaud the efforts of the countless indi- are all under the age of five. In California Tennessee as the colors red, white, and blue. there are over 80,000 children in the foster viduals across the Nation working to give fos- Bill was a graduate of the University of Ten- ter youth a voice. care system, the majority of whom are placed nessee and one of the biggest Tennessee there as a result of parental abuse or neglect. fans I knew. Bobby Denton, known by almost f As a member of the Congressional Caucus every Tennessee fan as the Voice of Neyland COLLEGE GRADUATES NEED JOBS of Foster Youth I am amazed by the way Ms. Stadium, was also very close to Bill. Bobby Berry works with the families of her children to said on the news of Bill’s passing, ‘‘He loved HON. JOE WILSON help them become better parents. This way East Tennessee, loved his family, and loved a OF SOUTH CAROLINA they will hopefully have the opportunity to re- good joke. Any time he came in the room he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES turn to a safe and happier home. would light it up with laughter.’’ Friday, May 18, 2012 Most of the children that pass through her Bill showed great courage during his illness home are able to go back to their own families and would try to cheer up people who came Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- after being cleared by the state, but when they to see him even in his final days. er, in Wednesday’s Politico, Karen Agness, are unable to they continue in the system until I too will always remember Bill fondly for his the director of academic programs at the they are 18. From there they are pretty much sense of humor and devotion to family and American Enterprise Institute, wrote a column on their own with limited financial support from friends. He was a very patriotic American who regarding recent college graduates and their the state. Their only real hope is people like loved his country and always showed great search to find a job. Agness writes, ‘‘Govern- Ms. Berry, who get them out of the system. compassion to others. ment data last year found that 53.6 percent of In 2008, there was an average of 123,000 Mr. Speaker, I offer my condolences to his people under age twenty-five with a bachelor’s children waiting to be adopted. Over the wife, Carolyn; children, Dan and Cindy; and degree—about 1.5 million people—were un- course of the year only 55,000 of these chil- four grandchildren. employed or underemployed. It is the highest dren managed to be adopted. I urge my Colleagues and other readers of percentage in more than a decade, reflecting It is vital that these foster homes are warm the RECORD to join me in celebrating the life just how far the economy is from recovery.’’ and nurturing places a child feels safe in. Bill Housley. Our Nation is a better place be- Although last month’s jobs report claims our These children have already experienced so cause of his service. unemployment rate has declined, people still

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I encour- part of the permanent collection at the Amer- greater Lewiston-Auburn area, and generates age the Senate to pass take up these pieces ican Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. millions of dollars in local economic activity. of legislation and help every college graduate Along with the veterans’ biographical data, John F. Murphy Homes has helped to raise find what they are looking for: a job. their personal stories will be preserved so that awareness about intellectual disabilities and In conclusion, God Bless our troops and we future generations can understand the sac- the need for group care facilities. The organi- will never forget September 11th in the Global rifice and commitment they made for our zation’s remarkable success is owed to the War on Terrorism. country. outstanding vision of its founders and the tire- f The Veterans History Project of the Library less work of its employees. of Congress American Folklife Center was cre- Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- IN CELEBRATION OF MERRILL ated by Congress and signed into law in 2000. lating John F. Murphy Homes on achieving 35 JOHNSON’S 100TH BIRTHDAY To date, over 74,000 records have been col- years of exemplary service to the Lewiston- lected from veterans across the country. As Auburn community. HON. MIKE PENCE the largest oral history program in United OF INDIANA States history, this program relies on volun- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES teers throughout the nation to collect and pre- Friday, May 18, 2012 serve the first-hand interviews of America’s REMEMBERING THE THIRD ANNI- Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wartime veterans. Because of their participa- VERSARY OF THE END OF THE celebrate Mr. Merrill Johnson’s upcoming tion, the students of Fox Chapel Area High CIVIL WAR IN SRI LANKA 100th birthday on May 24, 2012. Mr. Johnson School’s names and interviews will be a part lives in my hometown of Columbus, Ind., with of the permanent collection. The Veterans History Project gives our serv- his beloved wife of 73 years, Irene. Together HON. JEAN SCHMIDT icemen and women the opportunity to share they have three children: Edward, Merrillyn, OF OHIO their stories of service to our country in a way and Douglas, all of whom still reside in the that no one else can. As the future leaders of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hoosier state. Mr. Johnson was born near Clayton, Ind., in America, these students exemplify the best Friday, May 18, 2012 that our schools have to offer. For their out- Hendricks County. He attended grade school Mrs. SCHMIDT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in the area, and in 1935 he met his wife at the standing work and dedication to this project, I would like to commend and thank the fol- remember the third anniversary of the end of local Christian Church where her brother was the civil war in Sri Lanka. serving as minister. lowing students of Fox Chapel Area High Mr. Johnson worked for Noblitt-Sparks (later School: Although the war ended on May 19, 2009, Arvin Industries) for 33 years, retiring in 1977 Alexander Carlier, Ishan Chatterjee, Zachary 90,000 Tamil war widows in the north and as the Director of Labor Relations. Prior to Ferguson, Ben Freeman, Alexander Fox, Alex- east continue to struggle to resume their lives working at Arvin, he worked for both Bridge- ander Goodwin, Sarah Henry, Steven Ho, without their husbands. port Brass in Indianapolis and Link-Belt Com- Loteta Lee, Johnny Lou, Jack Millard, Minu Many have not been able to return to their pany. After he started working, Mr. Johnson Nagashunmugam, Cristian Nicolescu, Sarah original homes and must cope with disabilities, studied accounting, labor law and psychology Ogren, Erin Ross, Nicole Segall, Ryan both their own and their children’s, caused by through an extension program of the collection Shymansky, Andrew Tabas, Carly Trakofler, shelling and the lack of medicine and inten- of Indiana University, Purdue University, Butler Connor Whelan, Samantha Wiley, Hannah tional starvation at the end of the war. Davis Leizerowski, Emily Owens, Tanner University, Indianapolis Central University They have returned to a devastated land in Patsko, Morgan Tucker, Emma Thompson, (now University of Indianapolis), and Franklin which there is little remaining infrastructure Josh Norkevicus, Erin Zoller, Ana Roc Mar- College. and few jobs and which is occupied by a mili- tinez, Graydon Leonard, Gisselle Manson, An avid writer and photography lover, Mr. tary force whose soldiers do not speak their Benjamin Klaas, Chloe Artice, Jacob Snyder. Johnson regularly contributes a two-page col- language. f umn, ‘‘Four Seasons Musings’’ to his retire- Making a return to normal life even more ment community’s monthly newspaper. HONORING JOHN F. MURPHY difficult is the lack of accountability for their Throughout his 100 years, Mr. Merrill John- HOMES husbands’ deaths and the horrors these son has been dedicated to his family and women and their children underwent at the friends, and I am grateful for his contributions HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD end of the war, including physical, sexual, and to our great state. I am honored to commemo- gender-based violence. rate a life of integrity and service to his family OF MAINE and his community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sri Lanka’s Lessons Learned and Reconcili- ation Commission did not adequately deal with f Friday, May 18, 2012 accountability by its armed forces. RECOGNIZING FOX CHAPEL AREA Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to At its March, 2012 session, the U.N. Human HIGH SCHOOL recognize John F. Murphy Homes of Auburn, Rights Council called on Sri Lanka to ‘‘take all Maine, on the occasion of its 35th anniversary. necessary additional steps to fulfill its relevant HON. JASON ALTMIRE John F. Murphy was one of Maine’s fore- legal obligations and commitment to initiate most advocates on behalf of the develop- OF PENNSYLVANIA credible and independent actions to ensure mentally disabled. In 1954, Mr. Murphy used IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES justice, equity, accountability and reconciliation his standing on the Lewiston Board of Finance for all Sri Lankans.’’ Friday, May 18, 2012 to open the Garcelon School as an edu- Mr. ALTMIRE. Mr. Speaker, it is my privi- cational facility for mentally retarded children. If Sri Lanka does not take up this task im- lege to recognize the students, faculty, and After his passing in February of 1976, mem- mediately, there must be international action administration of Fox Chapel Area High bers of the Lewiston Auburn Association for to provide accountability. School in Pittsburgh, PA, for their participation the Mentally Retarded formed a foundation in This is why, Mr. Speaker, I am a co-sponsor in the Library of Congress’ Veterans History Mr. Murphy’s honor to continue his work. of H. Res. 177, which calls for an international Project. On March 16, 2012, the students of On May 18, 1977, the John F. Murphy investigation into what occurred in Sri Lanka Mrs. Jen Klein’s Advanced Placement Govern- Foundation for the Mentally Retarded was offi- at the end of its civil war. ment class hosted local veterans to be inter- cially established with the mission to provide I urge all my colleagues to support this res- viewed about their service in the military. housing for individuals with developmental dis- olution.

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Mr. Speaker, it is found the time to be an entrepreneur, owning BUILDING WEEK with great sadness that I say goodbye to a and operating S–K Specialties, a full-service great artist, consummate professional and my machine shop, for 35 years. HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI friend, Chuck Brown. Chuck dedicated over 50 Mr. Speaker, Dave is to be rightly honored OF ILLINOIS years to filling the hearts and spirits of both for his service to his community. I know my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES young and old with the infectious sound of his colleagues join Fallbrook, California, and me Friday, May 18, 2012 soulful music. No man, woman or child could in thanking Dave for his decades of dedication remain seated when Chuck took the stage, as and in recognizing not only his accomplish- Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- he played his signature brand of music that he ments, but in recognizing the accomplish- nize America’s engineers, architects, and coined ‘‘Go-Go.’’ While my friendship with ments of those he has mentored and has skilled workforce who construct our new state- Chuck only began 6 years ago, the ‘‘God- passed on the values of patriotism and public of-the-art new buildings and to speak in sup- father’’ as he is affectionately known by DC service. port of H.R. 2866, the Mechanical Insulation natives, has been rockin’ and rollin’ since the Well done, my friend. Installation Incentive Act. early 60s. f Next week is High-Performance Building He was deeply loved and he will be sorely Week, and America’s leading trade groups will missed. My heart goes out to his family, loved IN SUPPORT OF THE PEOPLE OF come together to promote their efforts to de- ones and Washington, DC. We truly lost a leg- TIBET sign, build, and maintain buildings to a higher end yesterday. level of performance. Throughout the week, the High-Performance Building Congressional f HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS OF NEW YORK Caucus Coalition—a diverse group of building IN TRIBUTE TO DAVID HADLEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES professionals—will hold a number of briefings on high-performance basics and new techno- HON. ELTON GALLEGLY Friday, May 18, 2012 logical breakthroughs, conduct tours of local OF CALIFORNIA Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to green roofs, and offer other outreach opportu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES express my support for the people of Tibet nities. These activities will remind attendees and to thank groups like Students for a Free that these buildings are not only attainable, Friday, May 18, 2012 Tibet for all the work they do to raise aware- but can improve the quality of our lives. Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in trib- ness on this issue. For too long, the Tibetan High-performance buildings have eight spe- ute to David Hadley, who is the quintessence people have suffered numerous human rights cific attributes that ensure that the buildings of a community volunteer—and a lifelong violations at the hands of the People’s Repub- are designed for the people they serve and friend. lic of China. In the fight for Tibetan freedom, the environment they impact. These buildings I have known Dave since we were boys. 35 Tibetans have set fire to themselves since should be accessible, cost-effective, func- Dave, his brother, Peter, and I were in the February 2009 to protest China’s occupation tional, productive, safe, sustainable, aestheti- Sea Explorers together. Their dad, ‘‘Skipper’’ of their land. At least 23 of them have died. cally pleasing, and mindful of historic preser- Al Hadley, was our Explorer advisor. Skipper Their sacrifice should not go unnoticed. They vation. instilled in us, and our fellow Scouts, the val- have given their lives to show the world the While all of the attributes of high-perform- ues of patriotism and public service. suffering the Tibetan people endure at the ance buildings are important, efficiency and Dave took his father’s teachings to heart. hands of Chinese government. cost-effectiveness are increasingly vital given In addition to making his mark in girls soft- Additionally, there are numerous Tibetans the rising costs of energy. H.R. 2866, the Me- ball for the past 35 years—to the extent that who have been arrested for speaking out chanical Insulation Installation Incentive Act, the Boys & Girls Club baseball field in against the government and advocating for the will help alleviate these rising costs, promoting Fallbrook, California, is named the Dave Had- freedom of Tibet. These political prisoners the construction of truly high-performance ley Field in recognition of his longtime dedica- need to be set free. Their only crime is stand- buildings. H.R. 2866 will create tax incentives tion to youth sports—Dave has been active in ing up for the rights of the Tibetan people. to encourage commercial and industrial enti- his church and has been advisor to the San While China continues to enforce policies that ties to go beyond current minimum building re- Diego County Board of Supervisors. encroach on the freedoms of Tibetans, the quirements—as set by the American Society During his 35 years of coaching youth soft- people continue to conduct peaceful dem- of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning ball, Dave has also helped organize youth onstrations. It is our responsibility to support Engineers—in new construction or retrofit softball leagues with administrative positions, the Tibetan people both politically and finan- projects, and to also keep up with regular and organized local and traveling teams, and cially. timely maintenance of their mechanical insula- coached ‘‘Smurf’’ softball programs for kinder- As a body, we should carry on our support tion systems. garten girls. And, like his dad, Dave also for the Tibetan people by continuing to fund Over a five-year period, these incentives taught his players the value of giving back. His areas such as development, refugee pro- have the potential to save American compa- former players have gone on to play and grams, and Radio Free Asia and Voice of nies $35 billion in energy costs and reduce coach in the National Pro Fast Pitch League America. By supporting programs such as our CO2 emissions by 170 million metric tons. and at numerous high schools, community col- these, we encourage Tibetan livelihood and In addition, this bill will not only help building leges and colleges. culture. U.S. assistance has supported sus- owners save money and use less resources, Also in keeping with his dad’s example, tainable development, environmental con- it will also create jobs. It is estimated that this Dave’s daughters, Heather and Holly, also servation, and cultural preservation in Tibet initiative could support the development of were recipients of Dave’s coaching and exam- since 2000. Let us continue this support to more than 89,000 sustainable jobs for skilled ple. He also is providing guidance, direction contribute to a better future for Tibet. craft personnel to install and maintain me- and coaching to his seven grandchildren: We should also continue to support the chanical insulation systems. Amber, Hunter, Kai, Shea, Mackynley, Ben Dalai Lama’s efforts to negotiate a peaceful H.R. 2866 is just one step this body can and David. solution for Tibet with the Chinese govern- take to help achieve all these goals and make Dave’s dedication to youth expands beyond ment. The Tibetan people are a peaceful peo- our country more competitive. During High- the softball field. He has been a Confraternity ple and we should support their belief system Performance Building Week, I encourage my of Christine Doctrine (CCD) teacher at St. in finding a peaceful solution to this problem. colleagues to learn more about the work of

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I thank H.R. 5826 is drafted based on a range of can inspire us and reflect our values, and be them for their dedication. expert recommendations, including those from engines for energy independence and job cre- f the 2004 National Research Council report, ation. ‘‘Confronting the Nations’ Water Problems; the INTRODUCTION OF CLEAN WATER f Role of Research,’’ and the 2007 Office of RESEARCH BILLS Science and Technology Policy report ‘‘A ONE LAPTOP PER CHILD Strategy for Federal Science and Technology HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON to Support Water Availability and Quality in the HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE OF TEXAS United States.’’ OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The second bill, H.R. 5827, ‘‘The Energy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Water Research Integration Act’’ focuses Friday, May 18, 2012 Friday, May 18, 2012 attention on the energy-water nexus, a term Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to used to describe the energy required to pro- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to describe two bills congratulate Ketaki Desai, Elizabeth Cullinan, vide reliable water supplies and the water re- Tim Kelly, and Reginald Cox, four graduate I am introducing regarding clean water re- quired to provide reliable energy supplies. The students from Carnegie Mellon’s Heinz School search—H.R. 5826, The Coordinating Water bill directs the Secretary of Energy to integrate of Public Policy and Management, for their Research for a Clean Water Future Act of water considerations into the Department of first place finish at the Hult Global Case Chal- 2012, and H.R. 5827 the Energy and Water Energy’s energy research. The bill requires lenge. Research Integration Act of 2012. These two the Secretary to seek to advance energy tech- Their innovative program, One Laptop Per bills will help focus the Federal government’s nologies and practices that would minimize Child, seeks to provide durable, low energy research efforts on clean water, a critical nat- freshwater withdrawal and consumption, in- laptops for children in third world countries ural resource that we too often take for grant- crease water use efficiency, and utilize non- with limited educational resources. This idea ed. traditional water sources with efforts to im- garnered the top prize at the Hult Challenge, As a Representative from the great state of prove water quality. where these CMU grad students were award- Texas, I know how important water is to public H.R. 5827 is based on hearings held in the ed $333,000 to encourage and further their ini- health, the economy, and the environment. 110th and 111th Congress when the Science tiative. Moreover, Texans certainly are not alone. and Technology Committee reviewed federal The Hult Global Case Challenge, now in its Whether facing unpredictable and extreme research related to water, with particular atten- third year, is focused on bringing some of the weather conditions in places like Idaho where tion on the energy-water nexus. At the request brightest minds in the world together to find increasingly difficult dam and reservoir man- of the Committee, the Government Account- ways to solve key social challenges. This agement is making it harder to protect prop- ability Office conducted five studies on the en- year, the three categories—education, energy, erty and lives; the drawdown of aquifers in the ergy-water nexus. As GAO has aptly pointed and housing—had hundreds of entrants from Powder River Basin from coal-bed methane out in its reports on this issue, energy and over 130 countries around the world. Such lu- operations; or the billions of taxpayer dollars water are two critical resources that are intrin- minaries as Muhammad Yunus, winner of the spent to upgrade water infrastructure in the sically and reciprocally linked. For example, Nobel Peace Prize judged the final round; and East, water is an ever-present topic of dinner the energy sector is the fastest-growing con- President Bill Clinton handed out the top conversation and political tension across the sumer of water right now and will account for awards for each category. CMU’s Ketaki country. 85% of the growth in domestic water con- Desai, Elizabeth Cullinan, Tim Kelly, and Regi- As of last week, in Texas alone more than sumption in the United States between 2005 nald Cox won first place in the education cat- a thousand community water systems were and 2030. The GAO’s reports showed that egory. forced to limit water use in order to avoid very substantial quantities of water are needed One Laptop Per Child seeks to provide shortages. According to the U.S. Geological to produce energy from a wide range of re- greater educational resources for children Survey, the 12-month period between October sources, such as for cooling thermoelectric ages 6 through 12 in impoverished areas of 2010 and September 2011 was the driest in power plants, growing and converting feed- the world. OLPC has designed laptops with Texas since 1895. The dry conditions have stocks into biofuels; and extracting oil shale several key features geared towards helping been so severe that large portions of the State and natural gas. GAO’s work also dem- these children. They cost significantly less to are categorized as being in ‘‘an exceptional onstrated that the development of oil and gas manufacture than the standard laptops we use state of drought,’’ the worst condition on the sources often results in the production of large here in the U.S.; they are pre-loaded with lots Federal government’s drought monitor scale. volumes of wastewater that must be managed of educational software, and have wireless Throughout my career I have fought to en- or treated. Furthermore, GAO’s work has also internet built in; they are low energy, ensuring sure that future generations have access to shown that significant amounts of energy are that even children in communities without clean water. My introduction of these two bills needed to extract, transport, treat, and use electricity can use them, then recharge the builds on the accomplishments of the former water in urban environments. laptops using solar energy; the laptops’ Chairman of the House Science, Space, and In many ways, these seminal reports con- screens can be read in sunlight—an important Technology Committee, Bart Gordon, who in- firmed what we already knew, and that is that feature because so many of these children go troduced similar legislation that moved through water availability and quality are essential for to school outside; and, perhaps most impor- the House of Representatives in the 111th public health and a strong economy, but de- tantly, these laptops are extremely durable Congress. mands for, and threats to, these resources are and rugged, because, let’s face it, kids are The first bill, H.R. 5826, will authorize co- growing. We can no longer afford to take it for going to be kids, no matter where they are in ordination of water research activities to en- granted. Whether it is billions of dollars in lost the world. sure a future where clean water is abundant, revenue for our agricultural sector, or reduced By providing children with these laptops, affordable, and accessible for generations to electric reliability due to low cooling water sup- One Laptop Per Child hopes to broaden chil- come. To do this, the country needs to better plies for power plants, the country is already dren’s worldview, and enrich their educational coordinate federal research among agencies feeling the impacts of reduced water avail- experiences, because, as they see it, edu- which oversee and protect this natural re- ability and quality. cation is the foundation for the other solutions source. The bill elevates the importance of en- That is why communities and businesses to problems like a lack of shelter or running suring clean and reliable water supplies across the country want to see more water re- water. Their goal is to donate and distribute 20 through the implementation of a National search and better coordination. The bills are million laptops to poor children throughout the Water Research and Development Initiative at supported by small businesses like NanoH20, world over the next 5 years. the Office of Science and Technology Policy who see the need for innovative technologies This is just one more example of the inno- of the White House. The Initiative will improve in the water sector, as well as national organi- vative work that’s being done in Pittsburgh, the Federal government’s role in coordinating zations like Alliance for Water Efficiency, the

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Athens, and Charleston. ville, Georgia; and several great, great nieces Given this diverse base of support and the After the war and with her father’s health and nephews. Judge Mason was preceded in passage of similar bills through the House in failing, she returned to Summerton and death by her brother, James Fulton Grayson, the 111th Congress, I hope that the Science, worked with her brother operating the fam- Jr.; and her nephew, James Fulton Grayson, Space, and Technology Committee and the ily farm, cotton gin, seed processing, and III. The family extends grateful appreciation House will be quick to take up these pieces of grain elevator. and acknowledgment to caregivers Roberta, She continued her studies at North Caro- Tee, Willene and Maggie and to Southern legislation and move them expeditiously. lina State College earning a degree in Cotton Care of Florence, SC. f Classing and leading to her work as a cotton Graveside services will be held on Sunday, merchant. She later practiced law in Man- May 6, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. at the Summerton PERSONAL EXPLANATION ning and served as a trial attorney with the Evergreen Cemetery with the Rev. Brent Civil Division of the United States Depart- Hutsell and Rev. Bob Ashba officiating. Pall- HON. JUDY BIGGERT ment of Justice in Washington, DC. bearers are Thomas H. Gentry, Alton Judge Mason was elected to the South Truesdale, Nebraska Edward Moore III, OF ILLINOIS Carolina Senate in 1966 representing James Fulton Grayson, IV, Eugene A. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Clarendon and Sumter Counties. She was the Failmezger and R.P. Felder, Jr. Following Friday, May 18, 2012 second woman to serve in the South Carolina the services, the family will receive visitors Senate, and on February 22, 1967, she was at the home located at 1664 Jack Touchberry Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall called to preside over a session of the Senate Road, Summerton. Nos. 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269: 263— becoming the first woman to preside in that In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made ‘‘nay’’, 264—‘‘nay’’, 265—‘‘yea’’, 266—‘‘yea’’, body. to Summerton Evergreen Cemetery, c/o 267—‘‘nay’’, 268—‘‘nay’’, 269—‘‘nay’’. In 1960, she served as a delegate to the Ellen Ardis, PO Box 366, Summerton, SC Had I been present, I would have voted as Democratic National Convention in Los An- 29148. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, above. geles and attended the Democratic National 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of Convention in Atlantic City in 1968. arrangements, (803) 435–2179. f She served the Clarendon County Demo- www.stephensfuneralhome.org. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ IN TRIBUTE TO JUDGE MARY cratic Party as a party precinct secretary for more than a decade. charleston. THOMASINE GRAYSON MASON In 1971, she was appointed as a Federal Ad- f ministrative Law Judge for the Social Secu- HON. JOE WILSON rity Administration’s Office of Disability HONORING FR. THOMAS BERNAS Adjudication and Review. OF SOUTH CAROLINA During her tenure, she was the first Ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ministrative Law Judge to sit on the Appeals HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI Friday, May 18, 2012 Council as an Acting Member of the Council, OF ILLINOIS and she served as Hearing Office Chief Ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- ministrative Law Judge for 17 years. Friday, May 18, 2012 er, South Carolinans are grateful to pay tribute A proud South Carolinian she has served to Judge Mary Thomasine Grayson Mason her state and community in numerous volun- Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to who is an inspiration for achieving the distinc- teer positions, including the Board of Trust- recognize Fr. Thomas Bernas, Pastor of St. tion of being the Southern Lady who makes a ees of Clarendon Memorial Hospital for 16 Richard Catholic Church in Chicago, Illinois, difference. Her extraordinary talents were rec- years, the South Carolina State Mother of for his 15 years of dedicated service to the ognized by her dear friend, U.S. Senator the Year Search Committee, the Alumni parish. Council of the University of South Carolina Strom Thurmond, who recommended her ap- Born in 1958 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, Fr. Alumni Association, and the American Red Tom has spent his life in service to the local pointment in 1971 by President Richard M. Cross as an Area Director for Clarendon Nixon as Federal Administrative Law Judge. County. She was a member of Summerton community. Attending St. Pancratius Grammar Over the years during her residency in West Baptist Church, the Daughters of the Amer- School and then Quigley Preparatory Semi- Columbia she became a beloved friend of the ican Revolution, several garden clubs, and nary South, Fr. Tom started his Catholic edu- Wilson family. Alpha Delta Pi sorority. cation at an early age. Graduating from high Upon her death this month the following A member of the American Legion Auxil- school in 1976, he enrolled at the Loyola Uni- obituary was published in the Post and Cou- iary for over 60 years, she worked with Pal- versity of Chicago, completing his degree at metto Girls State, serving as director for rier of Charleston, South Carolina. the university in 1980. more than ten years and as a counselor, com- Fr. Tom entered seminary in 1989 at the St. JUDGE THOMASINE MASON mittee member, or legislative leader for Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein, Illi- SUMMERTON, SC.—Judge Mary Thomasine more than 40 years. Grayson Mason, widow of Edgar Fleming In her professional life, Judge Mason was a nois. Ordained in 1994 at Holy Name Cathe- Mason, died Friday, May 4, 2012, at her member of the South Carolina Bar Associa- dral, seat of the Archdiocese of Chicago, by homeplace in Summerton, South Carolina. tion, the Richland County Bar Association, Cardinal Bernardin, Fr. Tom was assigned to Born November 7, 1917, in the St. Paul the American Bar Association, and the Fed- St. Richard Catholic Church in 1997 as an ad- community near Summerton, she was the eral Executive Council. ministrator; his conscientious and tireless work daughter of James Fulton Grayson and Anne In 2008 in recognition of her distinguished for the parish resulted in his appointment as Gentry Grayson. career as a public servant and community pastor in 1999. She graduated Summerton High School leader, Judge Mason was awarded the Order and attended the University of South Caro- of the Palmetto by Governor Mark Sanford. Throughout his 13 year tenure as pastor, Fr. lina. She completed her undergraduate de- Active in sports and recreational activities Tom devoted his time and energy to improving gree in three years, graduating with honors throughout her life, Judge Mason loved the the community of St. Richard Catholic Church from the University of South Carolina in outdoors and enjoyed spending time on Lake and the surrounding area. Through prudent fi- 1938. Marion. At the age of 79, she decided she nancial practice, he overhauled the parish’s fi- Because her father did not consider the could no longer continue to water ski, so she nances, paying off its debt and keeping it study of law a proper career for a young learned to drive a jet ski. debt-free. Upon becoming pastor of St. Rich- lady, Judge Mason taught school in West Co- She is survived by loving and devoted ard’s, Fr. Tom completed several renovation lumbia for one year. In 1940, she enrolled in nieces, MaryAnne Grayson Moore and her law school at the University of South Caro- husband Nebraska Edward Moore, II, of projects initiated by his predecessor that in- lina, one of the first two women to attend. Summerton and Cora Gene ‘‘Cookie’’ Gray- cluded re-painting the church, replacing the With war having broken out in Europe and son Culbertson of Lawrenceville, Georgia; organ, and installing an elevator to facilitate fearing she may not get to finish law school, great nephews, Nebraska Edward Moore III handicapped access. He also oversaw the Judge Mason sat for and passed the bar exam and his wife Stephanie Faltus Moore of Sum- construction of the St. Richard Parish Center

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Under transformed the health of the church with a re- President Ma’s leadership, our relationship cent building renovation and floor plan recon- HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. figuration to enrich the spiritual experience of ALFREDO GUTIERREZ JR. has remained strong, as he has sought U.S. all worshippers. support for his policies, including U.S. arms Fr. Tom has continued to engage in all as- HON. FRANCISCO ‘‘QUICO’’ CANSECO sales, to ensure Taiwan is in a strong position pects of community life far beyond his ex- OF TEXAS to continue cross-strait talks. pected duties. Each year he has hosted the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The United States has stood by Taiwan as Archer Heights Civic Association Halloween Friday, May 18, 2012 it has faced challenges from across the strait Party for community children in the church hall over the last 62 years. And while travel, trade and an annual blessing of Chicago firefghters, Mr. CANSECO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and investment flourish across the strait today, paramedics, and police officers. honor the life of Dr. Alfredo Gutierrez Jr. Dr. Through a diligent and caring approach, Fr. Gutierrez was a beloved and trusted doctor threats remain, as Beijing refuses to renounce Thomas Bernas has transformed the fortunes and dedicated former mayor of Del Rio, its right to use force against Taiwan. And yet, of St. Richard Catholic Church and touched Texas. On April 24, 2012, at the age of 80, Dr. Taiwan has shown that a strong democracy the lives of many members of the local com- Gutierrez passed away from heart failure. He can thrive even in the face of continued munity. Please join me in celebrating the ac- is survived by his wife of 56 years, Olga Her- threats. complishments of Fr. Tom, a model citizen nandez Gutierrez, seven children, seventeen Mr. Speaker, I urge all my colleagues to join and an inspiration to us all. I thank him for his grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. me in congratulating President Ma on his sec- service and wish him the best as he starts his Dr. Gutierrez was a leader and role model new assignment at St. Rene Goupil Parish. in the Del Rio community. His passion and ond inauguration. I also would ask my col- leagues to remain mindful of the promise we f love for Del Rio was most exemplified through his work as a doctor and leadership as mayor. made to the people of Taiwan almost 33 years COMMENDING A MAJOR ADVANCE- Dr. Gutierrez served for 20 years as Del Rio’s ago under the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) of MENT IN THE FIGHT AGAINST mayor, earning the title ‘‘dean of Del Rio’s 1979, the cornerstone of our two nations’ bilat- HIV/AIDS mayors.’’ He was also as equally dedicated to eral relationship. Ties or tension across the serving the community through his medical Taiwan Strait affect global peace and stability, HON. CHARLES W. DENT practice, delivering nearly 5,000 babies over a and a more stable East Asia is not only in the OF PENNSYLVANIA career that spanned five decades. Only after IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES best interest of Taiwan, but also in the best in- suffering a heart attack in 2010 did he decide terest of the United States. Friday, May 18, 2012 to close his practice. While Del Rio has lost an icon and hero, Dr. Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to ad- f vise my colleagues of an important decision Gutierrez’s impact and passion for the com- issued earlier this week by the Food and Drug munity will certainly live on. HONORING SOUTH GIBSON HIGH Administration’s (FDA) Blood Products Advi- f SCHOOL sory Committee (BPAC) that will revolutionize TAIWAN PRESIDENT MA YING- HIV testing and the fight against AIDS. The JEOU’S SECOND INAUGURATION 17-member advisory panel unanimously rec- HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER ommended approval of the first over-the- counter HIV test. The OraQuick In-Home HIV HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER OF TENNESSEE test detects the presence of HIV antibodies in OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES roughly 20 minutes after a simple oral swab. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, May 18, 2012 OraSure Technologies, a company in my Friday, May 18, 2012 congressional district, has been at the fore- Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, it is my privi- front of HIV/AIDS diagnostics for over a dec- Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, Ma Ying- ade. If the FDA follows the recommendation of jeou will be sworn in for a second term on lege to rise today to honor the first ever grad- the advisory panel and approves OraSure’s In- May 20, 2012, as Taiwan’s president. It’s uating class of South Gibson High School, lo- Home HIV test, it will be the first oral fluid worth saluting President Ma on this special oc- cated in Medina, Tennessee. rapid test made commercially available over- casion, as the United States has a no better Undoubtedly the work of starting a brand friend or ally than Taiwan. For decades, Tai- the-counter. new high school is extremely difficult but to- wan has been of significant security, economic BPAC’s decision represents a significant day’s graduation offers the opportunity to cele- milestone in the nation’s fight against the HIV/ and political interest to the United States. brate in a job well done. Congratulations to AIDS epidemic. Disease status awareness en- Today, Taiwan’s 23 million people enjoy self- ables individuals to protect their health and the governance with free elections, and Taiwan’s Principal Phil Rogers and his dedicated team health of others. Over-the-counter testing will economy is the 17th largest in the world—and of teachers and staff in preparing the young provide an option for individuals to get tested growing. Taiwan is the ninth-largest U.S. trad- minds of the Class of 2012 to enter their next in the privacy of their own home and impor- ing partner, including the sixth-largest market phase of life. tantly, is expected to reach traditionally under- for U.S. agricultural exports, a significant eco- The vision of South Gibson High School is nomic consideration for my district. served communities. According to an FDA to create a community of empowered learners. Going back to the onset of the Cold War, analysis, the OraQuick test is predicted to lead Although today ends their journey in high to 45,000 new positive HIV/AIDS diagnoses Taiwan and the United States have stood be- school; the ever-changing demands of the and avert more than 4,000 HIV transmissions side one another in some of our countries’ within the first year of deployment. darkest hours and most challenging times. 21st century economy requires them to always Nearly 50,000 Americans become infected Taiwan was an indispensable link in America’s be thinking, challenging, and innovating. And with HIV each year and some 240,000 are un- Korean War effort. U.S. General Douglas Mac- it’s that kind of life-long learning that will keep aware of their status. The availability of an Arthur rightly labeled Taiwan ‘‘an unsinkable America’s place, as President Ronald Reagan over-the-counter test will lead to greater test- aircraft carrier in the Pacific’’ when speaking of said, ‘‘a shining city on the hill.’’ the joint U.S.-Taiwan Korean War effort. Tai- ing, increased diagnoses, reduced trans- Please join me in honoring the first grad- missions, earlier treatment and saved lives. wan ground troops fought side by side with It is my honor to commend OraSure in lead- U.S. forces in the fierce battles at, below and uating class in the history of South Gibson ing the way in transforming diagnostic testing above the 38th Parallel. The Washington-Tai- County High School.

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It is essential students at all levels In light of all Brian Moore has done for southern California, it is only fitting that he be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for honored as he retires from the Army Corps of Friday, May 18, 2012 the rest of their lives. Engineers. Brian’s tireless passion for public Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I extend my deepest congratulations to Luis service has contributed immensely to the bet- Bradley Nornhold was a founding teacher at Quintana for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge terment of our region and the state and I am KIPP Ujima Village Academy when the public Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have proud to call him a fellow community member, charter school opened in 2002. In the past ten no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication American and friend. I know that many com- years, Brad has been a transformational force and character in all his future accomplish- munity members are grateful for his service in the lives of the students in Northwest Balti- ments. and salute him as he retires and moves onto more. As a middle school math teacher, his f the next phase of his life. results speak for themselves. In 2011, his sev- f enth grade students produced the highest TRIBUTE TO BRIAN MOORE BURMA SANCTIONS math test scores in the city as measured by the Maryland School Assessment. Brad makes HON. KEN CALVERT no excuses and leaves no child behind. One OF CALIFORNIA HON. JOSEPH R. PITTS hundred percent of his students passed the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES test. The advanced scores were the fourth Friday, May 18, 2012 highest in the State of Maryland. Friday, May 18, 2012 Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to But test scores do not tell the whole story. Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, I address the Con- Brad’s students embrace the work that it takes honor and pay tribute to an individual whose dedication and contributions to southern Cali- gress today with deep concern over the Ad- to produce such results, and believe that the ministration’s lifting of sanctions against the work they do will pay off in the future. KIPP fornia are exceptional. Southern California has been fortunate to have dynamic and dedicated dictatorship of Burma. Ujima Village Academy serves a student pop- We are working to get support, assistance ulation where 87 percent of the students live community leaders who willingly and unself- ishly give their time and talent and make their and even proposing the transfer of weapons to below the poverty line, as measured by free or the opposition in Syria, but yet, in Burma—a reduced priced lunch applications. The communities a better place to live and work. Brian Moore is one of these individuals. At a place where there are at least 500,000 dis- school’s mission is preparing these students placed people in one area and some report for college by giving them the academic and luncheon on May 31, 2012, Brian will be hon- ored for his work as the original Deputy Dis- over 70,000 new displaced people due to at- personal skills necessary to succeed in the tacks against the Kachin perpetrated by the most rigorous college preparatory high trict Engineer for Project Management in the Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District. After actions of dictators—this Administration is re- schools. Brad makes that mission a reality warding the regime and their brutality. every day. Because of the work ethic and 35 years of service with the Corps of Engi- neers, Brian will be retiring. Why do our policies give value to the lives focus he has taught them, all of his current of the opposition in Syria while denying the eighth graders have gained acceptance to pri- As the Deputy District Engineer for Project Management, Brian serves as Deputy to the value of the lives of ethnic minorities and vate or public college preparatory schools with democratic activists in Burma? admission requirements. Every one of them Commander and Senior Civilian in the District and directs the Programs and Project Man- The Administration’s actions expose a will be going to a high school in which they shameful approach—one that allows U.S. had to earn admission. And most of his stu- agement Division. The Division is responsible for management of all the District’s major pro- businesses to invest in a land still drenched in dents will be starting their freshmen year in bloodshed and where some prosper through sophomore geometry. Of his 78 eighth grad- grams and projects. The Los Angeles District covers projects for civil works, military, and the oppression of others. We should not be ers, 51 have already taken and passed the lifting any sanctions against dictators in Burma High School Assessment for freshmen alge- environmental programs in Southern Cali- fornia, Southern Nevada, and Arizona and has until they prove over time that they will stick to bra. their word and they actually end their attacks Brad’s efforts for his students do not end a workload of more than a billion dollars in fis- cal year 2009. The Programs and Project against the people of Burma. with eighth grade graduation. His former stu- It is absurd to be lifting sanctions while a Management Division has nearly 100 project dents visit on a weekly, if not daily, basis. well-known brutal dictatorship continues to at- managers, schedulers, and budget analysts They come back to see their teacher, talk tack, displace, and even kill the people within assigned to the management of more than about math, and inspire his current students to its country. 400 projects in navigation, flood control, envi- follow their path to college. The students of f KIPP Ujima Village Academy have been privi- ronmental restoration, military construction, leged to call Mr. Nornhold their teacher. For and environmental cleanup. REP. BARROW MOTION TO many of them, their life paths will be forever The Division also manages more than $300 INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 4348 changed because of the time they spent in his million in projects for other agencies such as classroom. Department of Homeland Security, the Vet- HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO erans Administration, the Environmental Pro- f OF OREGON tection Agency, and others. Mr. Moore has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LUIS QUINTANA over 35 years of experience with the Corps of Engineers in planning, construction, and Friday, May 18, 2012 HON. ED PERLMUTTER project management. He is a graduate of the Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, now is not the OF COLORADO University of California at Berkeley with a time to delay or jeopardize the renewal of a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bachelors of Science Degree in Civil Engi- job-creating national transportation program by neering and holds a Master Degree in Water insisting on a deal-breaking provision already Friday, May 18, 2012 Resources Systems from Cornell University. rejected by the U.S. Senate. This motion to in- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise He is a licensed professional engineer in the struct needlessly puts millions of private sector today to recognize and applaud Luis Quintiana State of California. transportation, manufacturing, engineering, for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service I have come to know Brian well through and construction jobs at risk. Ambassadors for Youth award. Luis Quintana many years working together on a variety of We desperately need long-term investments is a 12th grader at Jefferson Senior High and public projects in southern California. I can in our decrepit and failing transportation sys- received this award because his determination personally attest to Brian’s incredible work tem. We need to bring certainty to states and

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Mr. Speaker, at this mo- plishments. projects for this construction season because ment, there are more than 400,000 young f of the uncertainty in federal funding. According Americans in the foster care system. They SECOND INAUGURATION OF to AASHTO, seven states will forgo at least face both enormous chances of hope and op- PRESIDENT MA YING-JEOU 60,000 private sector jobs this construction portunity, but also hardship. Like all children, season. I am certain the number would be they need guidance and they need an advo- more than a 100,000 forgone jobs if all 50 cate. HON. CORY GARDNER states were considered. During National Foster Care Month, we OF COLORADO And remember, with strong buy American work to improve the reality of our Nation’s fos- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES provisions in the bill, these are not just con- ter youth and especially honor the dedicated Friday, May 18, 2012 struction jobs. These are manufacturing jobs foster families who care for these youth. All and sophisticated engineering jobs—jobs we children deserve loving, safe, and stable Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Ma Ying- need to keep and continue to create in this homes. Each year there are thousands of fos- jeou will be inaugurated as President of the country. ter youth who age out of the system without Republic of China (Taiwan) on May 20, 2012. On January 14, 2012, he won reelection and Unlike the House transportation bill that a permanent family. Studies show that these I sincerely congratulate him for his achieve- would keep us limping along with 60-day and youth are more likely to end up homeless, ment. 90-day extensions, the Senate transportation commit to a life of crime, or suffer from I would like to applaud the effort that Presi- bill would provide two years of funding. In- undiagnosed or untreated mental health chal- dent Ma and his people have put forth to de- stead of forgoing hundreds of thousands of lenges. Within the foster care system, there velop a strong democracy that promotes free- jobs for this construction season alone, the are bright stars of help and hope. dom, liberty, and the rule of law. To people Senate bill would maintain or create millions of Today I’d like to share a story of one such around the world, Taiwan is a beacon of de- jobs and begin making the investments we extraordinary foster parent: Mrs. Eula Gardner mocracy and it is an honor to recognize their need to address the 150,000 bridges in need Dowdy. Over the years, Eula Gardner Dowdy continued commitment to this distinguished of repair or replacement and the 42 percent of of Clarksville and her late husband have ideal. the National Highway System pavement in fair brought more than 100 children into their The United States and Taiwan have a long or poor condition—to say nothing of the need- home as foster children. The Dowdy house history of economic cooperation and friendship ed investments to move our transportation became a home to children regardless of age, over the years. As a friend of Taiwan in the system into the 21st Century. race, creed, or ability. Backgrounds changing, United States Congress, I would like to add The Senate transportation bill also includes the one constant for these children was their need for love and caring, and Eula’s willing- that many of my colleagues and I strongly a desperately needed one-year extension of support our commitments to Taiwan under the the Secure Rural Schools and Community ness to welcome them into her family. The 2006 Tennessee Foster Parent of the Year, Taiwan Relations Act. This partnership be- Self-Determination Act. This program provides tween the United States and Taiwan is invalu- an essential lifeline for more than 700 rural Eula has received many deserving accolades for her contributions to the Clarksville commu- able and we look forward to continuing to work federally forested communities and 9 million together in the future. We also support Tai- schoolchildren across the nation. For Oregon, nity. There are countless Eula Gardner Dowdys wan’s meaningful participation in international these payments may mean the difference be- organizations such as the International Civil tween keeping criminals in our jails and sher- in our great country whose love enriches the children that enter their homes. I rise today to Aviation Organization. iffs on the road or financial insolvency and the Again, on the occasion of Mr. Ma’s inau- dissolution of county governments. thank all those who bring foster children into their hearts and make a lasting and powerful guration, we wish Mr. Ma and his people con- Congress can debate the XL pipeline any difference in lives of those children. During tinued success in all their endeavors. day of the week. And we should. Let’s have a National Foster Care Month, I ask my col- f debate about the route, expedited approval, leagues to rise with me in thanksgiving for the and environmental reviews. Let’s have a de- RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF many foster parents who are wonderful exam- bate on energy policies to reduce America’s PETER VALENCIA ples of devotion to the youth of today so that dependence on foreign oil, bring down the they may have hope for a better tomorrow. price of gas for American consumers, and HON. BEN RAY LUJA´ N lead to a more secure energy future. But it’s f OF NEW MEXICO telling that Republican leadership has refused MALLISYN BRUCE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to bring a clean XL pipeline bill to the floor of this House. Instead, they insist on attaching it HON. ED PERLMUTTER Friday, May 18, 2012 to must-pass legislation to score political ´ OF COLORADO Mr. LUJAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to points and to try to embarrass the President— IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognize the career achievements of Peter these are not serious efforts to legislate. Joseph Valencia, Jr. who recently celebrated With the national unemployment rate still Friday, May 18, 2012 his 70th birthday while in service to the third hovering around 8 percent and the real unem- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Congressional District of New Mexico. Mr. Va- ployment rate closer to 15 percent it is abso- today to recognize and applaud Mallisyn lencia was born and raised in Farmington, lutely unacceptable that Congress would take Bruce for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge New Mexico and received his B.A. in Econom- any risk of jeopardizing what should be a bi- Service Ambassadors for Youth award. ics from Fort Lewis College and his M.A. in partisan effort to maintain or create millions of Mallisyn Bruce is an 8th grader at Moore Mid- Business Education from Adams State Col- private-sector American jobs. dle School and received this award because lege. He then served in the U.S. Navy in the I urge my colleagues to reject this motion her determination and hard work have allowed 1960s on the Flag Allowance Staff of Rear Ad- and to quickly pass a conferenced transpor- her to overcome adversities. miral Monroe in San Diego, California. tation bill that makes desperately needed in- The dedication demonstrated by Mallisyn After his time in the military, Mr. Valencia vestments in our transportation system, cre- Bruce is exemplary of the type of achievement worked in Employee Relations for El Paso ates jobs, and helps ensure rural counties that can be attained with hard work and perse- Natural Gas Company in Farmington and was across the nation are able to offer basic gov- verance. It is essential students at all levels later appointed by two New Mexican Gov- ernment services. strive to make the most of their education and ernors to serve as the Deputy Commissioner

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Reflecting cational opportunities through international stu- new district field office in Farmington in 1999, the best of social sector and private sector dent exchange programs, and, each year, they Mr. Valencia was a perfect fit for a position partnerships, First Book works with the pub- award eight different scholarships to Arkan- that he continues to hold to this day. lishing industry to create new and innovative sas’s college students. Mr. Valencia has devoted his life to public ways to get books and other educational re- Along with serving our community, many service and is proud to be able to continue to sources to children who would otherwise go members of the Little Rock Rotary Club have serve the people of San Juan County at the without them. By providing access to a steady bravely served in our nation’s Armed Forces. age of 70. He is a staple of San Juan County stream of new and quality books, First Book is They will be recognized next week in Little and has developed a sterling reputation while elevating the quality of education, giving Rock, and I want to take this opportunity to partnering with the Navajo Nation, Jicarilla teachers the resources they need to help their thank them for their bravery and their service Apache and neighboring Chapter Houses. As students become more successful in school to our nation and preserving our freedoms. a Field Representative, Mr. Valencia has and in life. THE ROTARY CLUB OF LITTLE ROCK VETERANS maintained a level of excellence and diligence I ask the House to join me in honoring Kyle Dan G. Beranek, Tom Bonner, Harvey F. in helping all people of Northwest New Mex- Zimmer and her colleagues at First Book, and Brown III, Sam L. Chaffin, James B. Conner, ico. further ask the members to introduce First Samuel D. Cummings Jr., Eugene G. Eberle Along with his service to New Mexico’s third Book to teachers in their home districts. The Jr., Victor A. Fleming, Irving B. Goldberg, Congressional District, Mr. Valencia is a dedi- more schools and community programs join Wayne A. Gruber, Thomas Harding Jr., James T. Harvey, Richard B. Homard Ph.D., cated family man. He has been married to his First Book’s network, the closer we will come Gerald K. Johnson D.D.S., J. Floyd Kyser, wife Lynda Valencia, a retired public school to achieving equity in education for all chil- Aaron Lubin, Maxwell J. Lyons II, Jack R. teacher and administrator, for over 40 years dren. McCray, George E. McLeod, Carleton and has three children—DeAnza Sapien, f McMullin, Patrick D. Miller, Marc Oudin, Peter Valencia III and Felix Valencia—and a Prosper F. Paul, Eugene M. Pfeifer III, Ash- granddaughter, Miranda Sapien. KYLER MCGEHEE ley S. Ross Jr., Ted L. Snider, William Boyd Mr. Speaker, it is with great appreciation Ward, E. Grainger Williams, George G. that I ask my colleagues to stand with me in Worthen, Calvin D. Biggers, Ralph G. Brodie, HON. ED PERLMUTTER Robert A. Callans, Joseph Thomas Clements thanking Mr. Peter Joseph Valencia for his OF COLORADO III, Reggie A. Corbitt, Steve Michael leadership and excellent service to the people IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Daugherty, John A. Festa, James F. of San Juan County, the surrounding commu- Friday, May 18, 2012 Gadberry, William C. Goolsby, Lynn Ray nities of New Mexico, and this country. Please Hamilton, James E. Harris, Richard F. Hat- join me today in recognizing his remarkable Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise field, Barry D. Hyde, Greg M. Joslin, Beverly achievements and wishing him many more today to recognize and applaud Kyler J. Lambert III, Robert M. Lyford, William years of success. McGehee for receiving the Arvada Wheat Aubert Martin, Bob G. McKuin, Roger McMennamy, David F. Miller Ph.D., Walter f Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Kyler McGehee is a 12th grader at Jefferson W. Nixon III, James J. Pappas M.D., Arthur HONORING FIRST BOOK J. Pfeifer, Carl S. Rosenbaum, Elwood W. Senior High and received this award because Smith, Arthur E. Squire Jr., Alfred L. Wil- his determination and hard work have allowed liams, and Jerry C. Wilson. him to overcome adversities. HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON f OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The dedication demonstrated by Kyler IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES McGehee is exemplary of the type of achieve- SECOND INAUGURATION OF ment that can be attained with hard work and PRESIDENT MA YING-JEOU Friday, May 18, 2012 perseverance. It is essential students at all Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to levels strive to make the most of their edu- HON. ANN MARIE BUERKLE ask the House of Representatives to join me cation and develop a work ethic which will OF NEW YORK in honoring First Book on the occasion of their guide them for the rest of their lives. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES twentieth anniversary and in celebrating their I extend my deepest congratulations to work on behalf of children in need, here in the Kyler McGehee for winning the Arvada Wheat Friday, May 18, 2012 District of Columbia and across the country. Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Ms. BUERKLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to First Book is a nonprofit organization that I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedi- congratulate Taiwan on the second inaugura- provides brand-new books and educational re- cation and character in all his future accom- tion of President Ma Ying-jeou. In so many re- sources to schools and community programs plishments. spects, Taiwan has come a long way in its that work with children from low-income fami- f progress. Taiwan has become one of the lies. Since 1992 it has distributed over 90 mil- world’s leading economic forces, despite enor- lion new books to children in need. HONORING THE VETERANS OF THE mous pressure and obstacles. First Book was founded in Washington, DC, LITTLE ROCK ROTARY CLUB As a close ally and friend of Taiwan, we cel- twenty years ago this week, by Peter Gold, ebrate the rapid advancement of the island Elizabeth Arky, and Kyle Zimmer, who recog- HON. TIM GRIFFIN nation. Given our close ties with Taiwan—ties nized the critical need for books among the OF ARKANSAS that include our common defense and eco- children of the city’s poorest neighborhoods, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nomic cooperation—their progress as a nation and how this limits children’s futures. The chil- is vital for American interests. I am proud to dren of the District of Columbia were the first Friday, May 18, 2012 be a member of the Congressional Taiwan beneficiaries of First Book’s work, and D.C. Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I Caucus, which celebrates its 10th anniversary children have been a special focus of the or- rise today in honor of the Rotary Club of Little this year. ganization over the years, even as it ex- Rock and their members who have served in A basic element of our common economic panded to every state in the union and Can- our nation’s Armed Forces. well-being is trade. Taiwan is a major trading ada. In the past two years alone, First Book The Little Rock Rotary Club was organized partner of ours and a major importer of one of has provided more than 300,000 brand-new in 1913 and chartered as the 99th club in our largest industries, agriculture. Taiwan im- books to children across this city. 1914. ports large amounts of wheat, corn, and soy- Ms. Zimmer continues to lead the organiza- As well as being Arkansas’s oldest civic or- beans, mostly from the United States. Poultry tion today, and her vision and passion have ganization, with its more than 450 members, it and pork production is a staple of Taiwan’s enabled First Book to grow into a world-class is also the largest. livestock sector and drives demand for im- social enterprise with an unsurpassed record The main objective of Rotarians is serving ported corn and soybeans from the United of success. their community, and the Little Rock Rotary States, Taiwan’s prime supplier.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to f Friday, May 18, 2012 recognize the Pioneer House of California and its members, as they observe this Memorial REMARKS ON THE 75TH ANNIVER- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Day. The Pioneer House is a non-profit retire- SARY OF THE GOLDEN GATE today to recognize and applaud Kyle Quintrall ment facility that is home to over 22 veterans BRIDGE for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service and two veteran staffers. Each of them has Ambassadors for Youth award. Kyle Quintrall bravely served our country, and dedicated HON. NANCY PELOSI is a 12th grader at Wheat Ridge High and re- their lives to our freedom. Their service, along OF CALIFORNIA ceived this award because his determination with the service of all veterans, has been cru- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and hard work have allowed him to overcome cial to maintaining our liberty. adversities. Friday, May 18, 2012 The following men and women are mem- The dedication demonstrated by Kyle bers of the Pioneer House and have bravely Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Quintrall is exemplary of the type of achieve- served our country: Milo Chun, Jack celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Golden ment that can be attained with hard work and Cochrane, Helen Lee, George Newhall, Gate Bridge—a great feat of technological and perseverance. It is essential students at all George Schmidt, Jeanne Kelly, Arnold Lee, engineering mastery, a San Francisco land- levels strive to make the most of their edu- Rod Rasmussen, Thomas McCauley, Nolan mark, and a national treasure. Today, it is my cation and develop a work ethic which will Jones, Ted Lochowski, Eddie Rose, Leonard distinct honor and high privilege to mark its guide them for the rest of their lives. Watson, John Saville, Ninus Harris, Lionel 75th birthday on the floor of the House of I extend my deepest congratulations to Kyle Holmes, Fred O’Shea, John Dierking, James Representatives. Quintrall for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Shields, Lou Adam, Gene Tarr, and George Proving that in times of hardship, America Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have Sleep. Staffers Carolyn Keesor, and David has always invested in big things, the Golden no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication Armstrong not only served our country, but Gate Bridge was built in the midst of the Great and character in all his future accomplish- provide key support to the facility. As Memo- Depression. San Franciscans were out of work ments. rial Day approaches, I would like to personally and saw no end to their woes. Yet voters f thank each and every one of them for their nonetheless approved the construction bonds service, commitment, and dedication to our HONORING THE CALVARY BAPTIST to build the bridge. As collateral, San Francis- country. CHURCH OF NORTH JERSEY AT cans were willing to risk their homes, their Mr. Speaker, as the members of the Pio- GARFIELD farms and their businesses—their very liveli- neer House gather for Memorial Day to honor hoods, in the hope that the toll dollars would their fellow veterans, I ask all my colleagues help pay back the bonds. The Golden Gate HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN to join me in saluting these fine individuals for Bridge was a symbol of hope and a vision for OF NEW JERSEY their excellent work and commitment to our the future. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nation. Joseph Strauss envisioned the Bridge, f which takes its name from the Golden Gate- Friday, May 18, 2012 way that links the Pacific Ocean to the San Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, HONORING HARVEY MILK Francisco Bay. It was Irving Morrow who de- I rise today to honor the Calvary Baptist signed the Art Deco styling and its world-fa- Church. Since its founding in 1927, the church HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF mous international orange color that made the has provided a sanctuary of worship and serv- OF CALIFORNIA Bridge distinct and unique. The many engi- ice to the faithful of Garfield, New Jersey and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES neers who constructed the Bridge all shared the surrounding area, and I extend my sin- the American spirit that makes our country cerest congratulations as the proud Friday, May 18, 2012 great. When it opened on May 27, 1937 congregants celebrate the church’s 85th anni- Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Strauss shared his poem, ‘‘The mighty the versary. honor the life and legacy of Harvey Milk in task is done’’ which encapsulated all that had Under the current visionary leadership of recognition of the third annual Harvey Milk been accomplished. Reverend Calvin McKinney, Calvary Baptist Day which will be celebrated on May 22. As Twenty-five years ago, I had the distinct Church carries on the strong tradition of faith, we come together, let us remember that this pleasure of participating in the 50th anniver- service, and fellowship began by its original day is not only a celebration of this incredible sary celebrations where hundreds of thou- members. Its reach extends beyond to those leader, it is also a day to recognize every sands of people crowded onto the Bridge to who gather weekly within its walls to worship American who believes in Harvey’s visionary celebrate. The enormity of the crowd was so to all those it services through humanitarian fight for equality in this great nation. unexpected that the Bridge flattened under its efforts, in the North Jersey area and beyond. Harvey entered politics late in life, after be- weight. Today, the Golden Gate Bridge re- Its informed congregation, in matters religious, coming frustrated with San Francisco politics mains the most graceful and spectacular civic, and political, is a model for the commu- and widespread discrimination against gay in- bridge in the world, beloved by our city and nity at-large. dividuals. In 1977, Harvey won a seat on the visited annually by millions of people from Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the re- San Francisco Board of Supervisors, marking around the globe. It is a beautiful welcome to markable Calvary Baptist Church, a venerable the first time an openly gay man had been the many who flock to America’s shores. house of worship that has touched the lives of elected to public office in California. He quickly Whether as a child first viewing the Golden the faith community and all who live in the became one of the world’s most high profile Gate Bridge being mesmerized by its size, or Garfield area. I join with the grateful openly gay elected officials, and used his influ- as a worker whose lifework has kept the congregants, and all of my constituents in ence to encourage and support the LGBT and bridge strong, or as a traveler who relies on Northern New Jersey, in celebrating the 85th minority communities around him. Harvey was the bridge daily, it is a lasting symbol of San anniversary of the Calvary Baptist Church of dedicated to building support for real change, Francisco, of human tenacity and ingenuity, North Jersey at Garfield. I look forward to the and to ensuring that no group was unrepre- and is resplendent in the Western sun. opportunity to celebrate many more anniver- sented or unheard. Although Harvey was only With great pride I join all San Franciscans in saries with our friends at Calvary Baptist in office for less than a year, his tenure had paying tribute to the Golden Gate Bridge: our Church. a massive and lasting influence on thousands

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May the ceived a Bachelor of Divinity Degree from cisco and beyond. words from Rome remind us all of our duty to Hartford Theological Seminary in Hartford, Today, we have many more opportunities to service, and may they offer us a light of grati- Connecticut in 1955. follow Harvey’s example. But first, we must re- tude for those whose service does not lead affirm our commitment to LGBT rights, and the them home. It was while at Hartford Seminary that Am- right of every American citizen to be a free f bassador Young was exposed to the teach- and equal member of our society. ings of Mohandas Gandhi. He became enam- MARIYA MIKHAYLOVA Recently, we have taken great strides to- ored with Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violent wards this goal. We have increased protection social change. Later, while serving as pastor against hate crimes motivated by a person’s HON. ED PERLMUTTER of a church in Thomasville, Georgia, Ambas- sexual orientation, fought against employment OF COLORADO sador Young met a young Baptist preacher discrimination against LGBT individuals, in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES creased funding for HIV/AIDS research and from Atlanta by the name of Dr. Martin Luther Friday, May 18, 2012 prevention, and repealed the discriminatory King, Jr. at an Alpha Phi Alpha program at ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ policy. With President Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Talladega College. Obama’s courageous endorsement last week, today to recognize and applaud Mariya In 1960, Ambassador Young joined the we are beginning to take small yet certain Mikhaylova for receiving the Arvada Wheat Southern Christian Leadership Conference. He steps towards the legalization of same-sex Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. moved to Atlanta in 1961 and worked vigor- Mariya Mikhaylova is a 7th grader at Drake marriage. Despite these small victories, there ously on voter registration drives. He was a are still many more battles to fight, individuals Middle School and received this award be- gifted strategist who played a great role in or- to inspire and groups to educate. cause her determination and hard work have Anna Kronenberg, Harvey’s final campaign allowed her to overcome adversities. ganizing various civil rights campaigns in the manager, wrote ‘‘What set Harvey apart from The dedication demonstrated by Mariya 1960s. As we all know, these campaigns re- you or me was that he was a visionary. He Mikhaylova is exemplary of the type of sulted in the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights imagined a righteous world inside his head achievement that can be attained with hard Act and the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Ambas- and then he set about it to create it for real, work and perseverance. It is essential stu- sador Young was with Dr. King on that tragic for all of us.’’ Each one of us has an obligation dents at all levels strive to make the most of day in Memphis when he was assassinated. their education and develop a work ethic to finish the work which Harvey started. This Ambassador Young used his involvement in struggle for equality is too important to avoid, which will guide them for the rest of their lives. the Civil Rights Movement to fuel his later en- and too desperately needed to put off any I extend my deepest congratulations to deavors. He was Georgia’s first African Amer- longer. I urge my colleagues and every Amer- Mariya Mikhaylova for winning the Arvada ican to join me in my fight for equality as we Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth ican to be elected to the Congress since Re- honor and remember Harvey Milk. award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the construction. Additionally, in 1977, President f same dedication and character in all her future Jimmy Carter appointed him as the First Afri- accomplishments. can American United Nations Ambassador. HONORING LAW ENFORCEMENT f OFFICERS In 1981, Ambassador Young ran for and IN CELEBRATION OF THE 80TH was elected Mayor of the city of Atlanta. He HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN BIRTHDAY OF AMBASSADOR AN- served two terms in this post, pushing many DREW JACKSON YOUNG, JR. initiatives that still have his stamp on them OF TENNESSEE today. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, May 18, 2012 HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. Additionally, in 1996, he served as the Co- OF GEORGIA Chair of the Committee that was successful in Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, the scrip- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bringing the Olympic Games to his beloved tures tell us there is no greater love than one city of Atlanta. who would lay down his life for a friend. Each Friday, May 18, 2012 day, our families, friends, colleagues, and Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise Ambassador Young has always had a hu- neighbors live in safety because there are today to honor a dear friend and a great man, manitarian spirit and in 1996, along with those willing to lay down their lives to protect Andrew Jackson Young, Jr. Shakespeare Carlton Masters, he founded Good Works their communities. Law enforcement officers once said that: ‘‘All the world’s a stage, And International, a consulting firm that promotes not only protect and defend; they are a bea- all the men and women merely players; They investment in Africa and the Caribbean. Am- con of light for this country and our towns are have their exits and their entrances; And one bassador Young has used this tool to continue made better by their valiant service. man in his time plays many parts . . . .’’ Am- his advocacy for civil and human rights around Their service is not without sacrifice. Often bassador Andrew Young has played many the world. their families and friends carry their burdens parts in his lifetime including the roles of min- as the law enforcement officers carry ours. ister, civil rights activist, Congressman, Am- Dr. King once said, ‘‘Life’s most urgent and Too often, some who wake every morning in bassador, Mayor and humanitarian. persistent question is: What are you doing to service to their communities do not make it Ambassador Young will be honored with an help others?’’ Mr. Speaker, I ask that my col- home. This year, there will be five more 80th birthday celebration on May 20, 2012, in leagues join me in paying tribute to Ambas- names added to those who gave the ultimate Atlanta, Georgia. This event will be a celebra- sador Andrew Jackson Young, Jr. for his life- sacrifice while protecting and defending the tion of Ambassador Young’s life and his dedi- long legacy of helping others. My wife, Vivian, great state of Tennessee. I join with those cation to uplifting humankind. and I commend him for his service and thank Ambassador Young was born on March 12, gathered, and the families of those lost, to his family for sharing him with the world for honor Patrolman II Timothy Warren, Deputy 1932, to the union of Andrew Jackson Young, the betterment of humankind. As I stated ear- Sheriff Richard Bellar, Trooper Andrew Wall, Sr., and Daisy Fuller Young. His father was a Captain Ralph Braden, and Sergeant James dentist and his mother was a schoolteacher. lier, Ambassador Young has played many Tim Chapin. Ambassador Young attended Dillard Univer- rotes during the course of his life. And as the A senator from ancient Rome wrote that in sity in 1947 for one year before transferring to reviews come on the stage of history, there valor, there is hope. I ask my colleagues to Howard University where he received his can be no doubt that Andrew Young has been join with me in thanking those who protect the Bachelor of Science and pre-med degree in stellar in each and every one. liberties of this great nation. As we pause to 1951. After graduating from Howard, Ambas-

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Officer OF NEW YORK plishments of a group of students in my dis- Bishop was fatally wounded August 31, 2011, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trict. during a training exercise at the Georgia Diag- Friday, May 18, 2012 For the last 8 years, the Windplanners of nostic and Classification Prison in Jackson, Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today, I intro- Camden Hills Regional High School have en- Georgia. At the time of her death, she had duce legislation, with my colleagues Rep- deavored to bring a full-size wind turbine to served the Georgia Department of Corrections their school. What started out as a vision has resentatives CHARLES GONZALEZ and MICHAEL with distinction for six months. now become a reality. After conducting feasi- HONDA, which would help eliminate uncertainty Tiffany was born in Waycross, Georgia and for military and overseas voters when they re- bility studies, earning the support of their com- attended Union Grove High School, where she quest an absentee ballot this year that they munity, raising a half-million dollars, and clear- was president of the drama club. She grad- will get ballots for each of the elections for the ing bureaucratic hurdles, the students erected uated with honors from Georgia State College full year when voting absentee. a 155-foot turbine at their school this spring. and University, where she earned a bachelor’s The Military and Overseas Voter Empower- In the first week of operation alone, the tur- and Master’s degree in criminal justice. ment (MOVE) Act of 2009 repealed several bine generated enough electricity to power six Officer Bishop was recognized this week on subsections of Section 104 of the Uniformed households for a month. Over the years, this the Capitol steps at the 31st Annual Peace Of- and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act project will save their school thousands of dol- ficers’ Memorial Service. (UOCAVA), which has caused concern among lars, keep hundreds of tons of carbon emis- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me overseas voting groups that this change may sions out of the air, and stand as a tribute to in honoring this fallen officer, and all those result in a situation in which a military or over- what a committed group can do—whatever who have died in service to their communities. seas voter might vote in a primary election but their age may be. f not receive ballots for the general election. I’m very proud of these students and the teachers and community members who have RECOGNIZING OLDER AMERICANS This legislation would amend UOCAVA to make clarifications to the law and ensure that supported them. They have learned real-world DURING THE ASIAN PACIFIC lessons that will serve them well—and have AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH voters who request an absentee ballot will re- ceive ballots for each election that occurs dur- taught us all some important lessons in the ing the full election cycle. process. HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ The MOVE Act was a major step forward in f OF CALIFORNIA the reform and modernization of UOCAVA; RECOGNIZING FOND DU LAC IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES however, this particular change may have un- SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR 21ST CEN- Friday, May 18, 2012 intended consequences. As we are in the TURY READINESS Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. 2012 election cycle, we need to ensure that Speaker, I rise today to recognize and cele- this does not inadvertently disenfranchise HON. THOMAS E. PETRI brate the achievements of Asian and Pacific large swaths of our military and overseas vot- ers. This bill proposes simple fixes that will OF WISCONSIN Americans and their invaluable contributions to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the American family. help ensure the votes of every overseas It is a privilege to represent an extremely di- American are counted. Friday, May 18, 2012 verse district in Orange County, where many f Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, in order for our Asian Pacific Americans call home. As a LAWRENCE SALAZAR students to be competitive in the global econ- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific omy, we must do our part to ensure that they American Caucus, CAPAC, I am a proud co- HON. ED PERLMUTTER are acquiring the knowledge and skills they sponsor of House Resolution 621, recognizing need for success. The skills needed for suc- OF COLORADO May as Asian Pacific American Heritage cess go beyond the basics of reading, writing, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Month. It is also a time to honor the rich tradi- and math, however. When surveyed, employ- tions and immense contributions Asian and Friday, May 18, 2012 ers continually emphasize that, in our 21st Pacific Islander Americans have made to our Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise century economy, students need to be adept nation. today to recognize and applaud Lawrence at critical thinking and problem solving; com- May is also Older Americans Month, a time Salazar for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge munication; collaboration; and creativity and where we recognize older adults and show our Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Law- innovation, in addition to being proficient in appreciation for their guiding wisdom and rence Salazar is a 10th grader at Jefferson core subjects. commitment to our communities. I would like Senior High and received this award because While it’s important to talk about these skills, to take this opportunity to acknowledge an ex- his determination and hard work have allowed it’s even more important to see and recognize traordinary APIA community member from Or- him to overcome adversities. where they are being successfully incor- ange County for his distinguished contributions The dedication demonstrated by Lawrence porated into educational curriculums at the to enhancing the moral fabric of my district, Salazar is exemplary of the type of achieve- local level. Fond du Lac School District, lo- the state of California, and our country. ment that can be attained with hard work and cated in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, in my con- Mr. Pu Hwi Cho has been an active and perseverance. It is essential students at all gressional district, is doing a lot of innovative dedicated community leader in Orange County levels strive to make the most of their edu- work to prepare its students for success in the for over 30 years. Mr. Cho proudly served dur- cation and develop a work ethic which will 21st century economy. Along with officials ing the Korean War and continues to be an guide them for the rest of their lives. from the Wisconsin Department of Public In- active member of the Korean American com- I extend my deepest congratulations to Law- struction and the Partnership for 21st Century munity by volunteering for a number of non- rence Salazar for winning the Arvada Wheat Skills, I recently visited the Fond du Lac profit organizations that assist Korean immi- Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. School District to learn about their efforts first- grants through the U.S. citizenship process. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedi- hand. Through his tireless efforts, Mr. Cho has en- cation and character in all his future accom- The Fond du Lac School District, through couraged many Korean American seniors to plishments. the leadership of Superintendent Dr. James

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Google Chromebooks to help further integrate in government, and now serves as a senior Among her many awards and honors are technology into their education. Also this fall, counsel at King & Spalding’s Government Ad- Belle Glade, Florida Chamber of Commerce the Fond du Lac Science, Technology, Engi- vocacy and Public Policy Practice Group. Mr. Citizen of the Year (1982), Martin Luther King, neering, and Mathematics (STEM) Academy Hand has been able to utilize his decades of Jr. Humanitarian Award from the Urban will open to many 3rd through 5th graders experience to provide counsel to Fortune 500 League of Palm Beach County (1988), Palm through lead teacher Sarah Edbauer. The companies and other high-profile clients in this Beach County NAACP Community Service STEM Academy will focus not only on a rig- capacity. Award (1989), and the Florida Association of orous STEM curriculum, but it will also place Mrs. Hand has also become very successful Women’s Clubs Hattie T. Dorah Woman of the a heavy emphasis on project-based and stu- in her own right. Beginning in 1988, Mrs. Hand Year Award (1990). In 1991, she was named dent-led learning as a method for teaching started her company, Ann Hand, LLC, out of Florida Secondary School Principal of the 21st century skills. her home. Her business specialized in cus- Year. The following year, Dr. Grear was hon- The STEM Academy in Fond du Lac is a tom-made jewelry and design, and through her ored with the Ida S. Baker Distinguished Black good example of how community partnerships success she eventually opened a salon in Educator Award by the Governor and the Cab- can broaden students’ educational experience. Upper Georgetown. Since then, Mrs. Hand’s inet in Tallahassee. Mercury Marine, based in Fond du Lac, is a distinctive pieces have received worldwide ac- In 2000, the Palm Beach County School world leader in marine propulsion and tech- claim, and many members of Congress have Board recognized her long record of service to nology and a major manufacturer of outboard come to value her talent and creativity. Mrs. the boys and girls of the Glades area by nam- motors and inboard engines. The company Hand’s pieces are one of a kind, and her busi- ing the athletic field at Glades Central High has partnered in the development of the ness has been commissioned by many dif- School after her. That same year, I honored school’s STEM Academy because of difficul- ferent companies and national organizations to her myself with my Educational Leadership ties it has experienced finding qualified appli- design commemorative pieces. Award for Commitment to Boys and Girls in cants to meet its workforce needs. The com- Mr. Speaker, I am so happy to recognize Palm Beach County, Florida. She was recog- pany conveyed, as have numerous other em- this beloved couple from Texas. Mr. and Mrs. nized again by Palm Beach Community Col- ployers, that the nature of manufacturing jobs Hand have both made significant contributions lege in 2004, when they gave her their Com- is changing and that successful employees to Washington, DC. Mr. and Mrs. Hand have munity Leadership Award during their annual need to be creative, need to be able to prob- duly represented our state of Texas by making Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Observance. lem solve, and need to be able to work col- such a worthy impact on the Potomac, and I Mr. Speaker, Dr. Grear was married to the laboratively with other coworkers, amongst am pleased to honor their accomplishments late William A. Grear, the first African Amer- other skills. Through the company’s partner- today. ican to serve as a City Commissioner in Belle ship with the Fond du Lac STEM Academy, it f Glade, Florida. The couple had two children, is hoping to grow a local workforce by getting Rhonda Grear, a Registered Nurse, and Wil- students engaged in practical, real-world HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. EFFIE liam Grear, Jr., a digital technician with Bell projects that will help them develop the skills C. GREAR South Corporation and former Belle Glade City they need to be successful when they enter Commissioner. Dr. Effie Grear enjoyed enor- the workforce. HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS mous respect among everyone in the edu- It’s important that Congress recognize the OF FLORIDA cational field and all those familiar with her de- work that is being done in communities like IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES votion to children and her love for her commu- Fond du Lac and that we look for ways to sup- Friday, May 18, 2012 nity. She was a good friend and mentor to port these efforts. For these reasons, Rep. many and she will be dearly missed. DAVE LOEBSACK and I recently formed the bi- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I partisan Congressional 21st Century Skills rise today to honor the memory of Dr. Effie C. f Caucus to inform and discuss better ways to Grear, who died on May 16, 2012. Dr. Grear, KYLE ESTES promote 21st century skills in our nation’s edu- a widely known and greatly beloved figure in cational system. I invite all of my colleagues to her hometown of Belle Glade, Florida and the join our efforts. other communities surrounding Lake Okee- HON. ED PERLMUTTER f chobee, dedicated more than 50 years of her OF COLORADO life as an educator. She earned her B.A. in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING MR. LLOYD HAND AND Music Education from West Virginia State Uni- MRS. ANN HAND versity, her M.A. in the same major from The Friday, May 18, 2012 Ohio State University, and her Doctorate in Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Educational Leadership from Nova South- today to recognize and applaud Kyle Estes for OF TEXAS eastern University. receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Highlights of her career included organizing Ambassadors for Youth award. Kyle Estes is the first bands at Florida A&M University High a 9th grader at Jefferson Senior High and re- Friday, May 18, 2012 School in Tallahassee and Smith-Brown High ceived this award because his determination Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. School in Arcadia, Florida. She later became and hard work have allowed him to overcome Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Lloyd Band Director at Lake Shore High School in adversities. Hand and his wife, Mrs. Ann Hand, on the oc- Belle Glade and then Assistant Principal at The dedication demonstrated by Kyle Estes casion of their 60th wedding anniversary. Mr. that school. After moving to the Assistant Prin- is exemplary of the type of achievement that and Mrs. Hand are a very special couple from cipal position at Glades Central High School, can be attained with hard work and persever- Texas who have since established themselves she eventually became Principal in 1976, a ance. It is essential students at all levels strive here in Washington, DC. Both have been ex- position she held until retiring in 1976. to make the most of their education and de- tremely successful in doing so, as Mr. Hand Dr. Grear had a long record of community velop a work ethic which will guide them for became involved in law and politics, while involvement as a member of the Advisory the rest of their lives. Mrs. Hand started her own business designing Boards of Glades Central High School’s Crimi- I extend my deepest congratulations to Kyle and selling custom jewelry. nal Justice Academy and the Glades Commu- Estes for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Mr. and Mrs. Hand are just one couple to nity Development Corporation, the Florida and Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have leave Texas to come to the Potomac. After National Associations of Secondary School no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication first meeting at the University of Texas, the Principals, the Palm Beach County Criminal and character in all his future accomplish- couple has been inseparable ever since. Mr. Justice Commission, and the Association of ments.

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Mr. Speaker, on rollcall ford is exemplary of the type of achievement worked hard to represent the Alaska Congres- No. 253 I was detained while attempting to that can be attained with hard work and perse- sional Delegation in our Ketchikan office. reach the House Floor to cast my vote. verance. It is essential students at all levels While we are sad to see her go, we wish her Had I been present, I would have voted strive to make the most of their education and the best during her retirement and future en- ‘‘yes.’’ develop a work ethic which will guide them for deavors. f the rest of their lives. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Sherrie is her unfailing energy. She PERSONAL EXPLANATION I extend my deepest congratulations to Kyle Bedford for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge has been tireless in her dedication to constitu- Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have ents and her service to the Delegation. She is HON. GEORGE MILLER no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication deeply tied to Ketchikan, and residents value OF CALIFORNIA and character in all his future accomplish- her civic leadership. I am impressed at how IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ments. Sherrie manages to take on so many Friday, May 18, 2012 f projects—from charitable events to Delegation visits, and I always say that Sherrie is so in- Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Speaker, on Thursday, May 17, I was un- volved that she seems to be in several places avoidably detained during several rollcall at once. The Alaskans who visited Sherrie over the votes, numbers 259, 260, 261, and 262. HON. KEITH ELLISON years, in need of assistance or to voice their Had I been present, I would have voted OF MINNESOTA opinion on legislation, found her to be both ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall 259 and rollcall 260. The rule IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES knowledgeable and welcoming. In fact, Sherrie providing for consideration of H.R. 4310 de- Friday, May 18, 2012 was a staunch advocate for her fellow citizens. nied the House the opportunity to consider a Sherrie is also a great storyteller. I always number of key issues of interest to members Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, on May 7, looked forward to hearing from her about local of the House and our constituents. In par- 2012, I inadvertently missed rollcall vote 197 happenings when I visited Ketchikan. There ticular, the rule denied a vote on my amend- on H. Con. Res. 117. Had I been present I was no better guide than Sherrie when mem- ment to restore important health and safety would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ f bers of the Delegation were in town. protections for workers and residents who live To me, Sherrie is a friend, close advisor, near nuclear weapons facilities that will be un- KRISTEN DUNN and one of the best staffers I have had the dermined by the underlying bill. The rule also pleasure of working with. I know Sherrie is did not allow for a vote on the amendment of- HON. ED PERLMUTTER looking forward to a lively retirement, particu- fered by Mr. MCGOVERN to accelerate the re- larly as a grandmother. I’m sure that she will OF COLORADO deployment of our troops from Afghanistan continue to work hard, just as she has during IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that was supported by Armed Services Com- her time serving the Delegation. Today, we re- mittee Ranking Democrat ADAM SMITH, Demo- Friday, May 18, 2012 member Sherrie’s accomplishments and know cratic Whip STENY HOYER, Republican Rep- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise that she will achieve many more in the years resentative WALTER JONES, and others. to come. Had I been present, I would have voted today to recognize and applaud Kristen Dunn ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall No. 261. I support H. Res. for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service f 568’s goal of preventing Iran from achieving a Ambassadors for Youth award. Kristen Dunn BURMA SANCTIONS SHOULD NOT nuclear weapons capacity and am on record is an 8th grader at Wheat Ridge 5–8 and re- BE EASED, LIFTED, OR REMOVED on numerous occasions supporting legislation ceived this award because her determination to this effect. Yet I do not believe that this res- and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. HON. TRENT FRANKS olution is a sensible way to pursue that goal. OF ARIZONA The dedication demonstrated by Kristen President Obama has effectively utilized ag- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dunn is exemplary of the type of achievement gressive sanctions and has united the inter- Friday, May 18, 2012 national community diplomatically, which has that can be attained with hard work and perse- substantially increased pressure on Iran to verance. It is essential students at all levels Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. Mr. Speaker, on agree to a deal to prevent continued uranium strive to make the most of their education and March 30, 2012, the Associated Press had an enrichment and allow international inspectors develop a work ethic which will guide them for article about the Obama Administration ex- to verify that Iran’s nuclear program is not the rest of their lives. panding sanctions against the Syrian regime. being used for military purposes. Congress I extend my deepest congratulations to These new sanctions focused on military and should encourage that progress to continue Kristen Dunn for winning the Arvada Wheat security officials, particularly targeting the Min- but I am concerned that H. Res. 568 could Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. ister of Defense. In a statement, Under Sec- disrupt the progress that is being made I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- retary of the Treasury David Cohen said, ‘‘The through negotiations and could bring the U.S. cation and character in all her future accom- U.S. and the international community will hold closer to war unnecessarily. plishments. to account those who stand with the Assad re- In addition, had I been present, I would f gime as it trains the instruments of war have voted ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. 262. against Syrian civilians . . . the time has long RECOGNIZING SHERRIE SLICK OF since passed for Syrian officials at all levels to f KETCHIKAN, ALASKA turn their backs on this bloody regime.’’ The KYLE BEDFORD article went on to state that over 9,000 people HON. DON YOUNG had been killed in the fighting in Syria. HON. ED PERLMUTTER OF ALASKA Jump ahead to today, and reports in the OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Washington Post that the U.S. is now ‘‘coordi- nating’’ ‘‘more and better weapons’’ for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, May 18, 2012 Syrian opposition. Persian Gulf states are Friday, May 18, 2012 Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I rise funding the weapons. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of an incredible person. I do Also today we hear deeply disturbing news today to recognize and applaud Kyle Bedford so, on behalf of myself, former Senators Ted that the Administration is ‘‘easing’’ sanctions

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This has to of the ethnic leaders are concerned that these Burma instead of the siren call of the dictators’ raise the question of why Administration offi- reforms are just a ploy to pave the way for money, brutal power, and false promises. cials are actively working—in fact ‘‘coordi- ‘development’ projects on their lands.’’ To the people of Burma, I say, please know nating’’—the delivery of ‘‘significantly more The Central Executive Committee of the that you are not forgotten and there are many and better weapons’’ for the Syrian opposition, United Nationalities Federal Council, which in the West who stand with you and will work but is literally turning its back on and delib- consists of representatives of all the ethnic mi- to ensure that your freedoms and rights are erately ignoring the extreme brutally being car- nority groups—all of whose people have en- upheld and protected. Your voice should not ried out on a daily basis by the Burmese dicta- dured horrific attacks at the hands of the Bur- be ignored and you should be able to live in torship against the people of Burma, particu- mese regime—says, ‘‘It is necessary for the peace in your own country. Shame on those, larly the Kachin people. international community to oppose and pres- particularly Western officials, who would tell Why would the Administration lift sanctions sure Bamah [Burma] Tatmadaw for its wrong you by their actions that you have no rights against a brutal dictatorship that has years actions. Accordingly, we would like to request and your life is worthless. and years of documented, horrific human the international community not suspend or lift f rights violations against the people of its na- the remaining political, military, financial and tion, when in the Middle East, the Administra- economic sanctions.’’ KENDRA IRVINE-JOHNSON tion is supporting the opposition forces fighting And Nobel Peace Prize winner Daw Aung against a different brutal dictatorship? Why is San Suu Kyi urged great caution in lifting or HON. ED PERLMUTTER it that one brutal dictatorship has the ire and easing sanctions urging that the American OF COLORADO opposition of the U.S. Government, but an- people be allowed to decide whether or not IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES other dictatorship, that has yet to prove it will sanctions against Burma should change. Friday, May 18, 2012 Instead of listening to the people of Burma uphold and implement its commitments, is Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise as well as those outsiders and foreigners being rewarded for continuing to attack, rape, today to recognize and applaud Kendra Irvine- working on behalf of the people of Burma, the and kill its people? Johnson for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge What is going on that our nation, which says U.S. Administration has ignored them all. In- Service Ambassadors for Youth award. it stands for the protection of human rights stead, it has gone the path of cozying up to Kendra Irvine-Johnson is a 12th grader at Po- and the upholding and protection of basic dictators and believing their promises . . . an mona High and received this award because human freedoms, would decide to help one odd decision since the dictators have not tend- her determination and hard work have allowed group fighting a brutal dictatorship while delib- ed to keep their word in the past. The pattern her to overcome adversities. erately ignoring, and now, even supporting a generally has been that as soon as the dic- The dedication demonstrated by Kendra terrible dictatorship on the other side of the tators have received what they wanted from Irvine-Johnson is exemplary of the type of world? The Administration needs to strongly the West or the international community, they achievement that can be attained with hard reconsider its actions in Burma. have simply gone back to their old ways while work and perseverance. It is essential stu- This easing of sanctions against a brutal the rest of the world stands by and wrings its dents at all levels strive to make the most of Burmese regime comes in the face of much hands in consternation. Nothing has been their education and develop a work ethic opposition from the people of Burma, ethnic done to hold those dictators to account for which will guide them for the rest of their lives. leaders, democracy activists, NGOs, ASEAN their actions. I extend my deepest congratulations to parliamentarians, and Nobel Peace Prize win- Now, with the easing of sanctions, the U.S. Kendra Irvine-Johnson for winning the Arvada ner Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and is disturbing has given the regime what it wants and has Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth and puzzling to say the least. lost any leverage it might have. It is appalling award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the What does this Administration expect to that a country founded on freedom and de- same dedication and character in all her future gain for itself by easing sanctions against mocracy has taken steps to deliberately un- accomplishments. Burma? It certainly can’t be anything that will dermine democracy and freedom in Burma help the people of Burma, since the ethnic and instead has chosen to support a dictator- f leaders and the democracy groups have urged ship bent on absolute control of its people. HONORING DR. JAMES DEEGAN the U.S. not to lift, ease, or remove sanctions. I wonder if this Administration has read the FOR HIS 28 YEARS OF SERVICE United to End Genocide says, ‘‘Economic stacks and stacks of reports detailing the rape, TO ECKERD COLLEGE investment is one of the driving forces behind death and destruction of the ethnic minorities the Burmese army’s attacks against civilians in and their villages. Has it read its own State HON. C. W. BILL YOUNG Kachin State. By expediting the rollback of Department’s report on the dictators’ policy of OF FLORIDA sanctions, President Obama has told Burma’s rape of ethnic women? Has it read its own IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES long suffering ethnic nationalities that they Country Reports over the years that have doc- aren’t part of the equation.’’ umented the torture of political prisoners? Has Friday, May 18, 2012 Democracy leader Aung Din with U.S. Cam- this Administration read reports that have Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise paign for Burma says, ‘‘The United States will come out in the past month about the 70,000 to pay tribute to Dr. James Deegan, the Vice be responsible for generously rewarding the displaced persons in Kachin State? The latest President and Dean of Special Programs at regime if the war in Kachin State and human attacks have all taken place while the regime Eckerd College, upon his retirement after 28 rights abuses in ethnic areas do not end, hun- has allegedly been making ‘‘progress’’ towards years of service to the college’s students, fac- dreds of remaining political prisoners are not democracy and openness. ulty and staff. released, and political settlements between Would this Administration open up to the Dr. Deegan is a nationally recognized advo- the regime and ethnic resistance groups are Assad regime and remove sanctions while its cate and expert in the field of lifelong learning not realized.’’ military was involved in deliberately killing the and was an architect in developing a unique The Vice President of the ASEAN Inter-Par- Syrian people? Clearly not. program called Eckerd College’s Senior Col- liamentary Myanmar Caucus (AIPMC), urged The Administration has even sent U.S. mili- lege. Now known as the Osher Lifelong Learn- the U.S. Government to maintain sanctions on tary advisors and experts to help the Ugandan ing Institute at Eckerd College, the program business activities in Myanmar, warning that a Government track and capture the brutal war- has provided a series of noncredit, continuing gold rush in the Southeast Asian nation could lord Joseph Kony and his cronies. Yet, despite education courses for our local residents. Sen- fuel further human rights abuses, risk fragile well known and thoroughly documented vio- ior College was the third program at Eckerd ceasefires and arrest ongoing democratic re- lence, brutality, and destruction under the or- targeted toward retirees, but each offers forms rather than bolster them.’ As everyone ders of the regime in Burma, the U.S. Govern- something different. Elderhostel is marketed with any knowledge on Myanmar will attest, ment has now decided that the people of nationally and provides short-term residential the changes we have seen to date are far Burma no longer matter. learning programs for people from all over the from irreversible. It is ludicrous to reward the I am ashamed of these actions by the U.S. country. The Academy of Senior Professionals current government’s untested reforms by pav- Government. The sanctions should not be at Eckerd College (ASPEC)—started in the ing the way for a gold rush. Fighting in eased, and the Administration must re-impose early 1980s and incorporated into Special Pro- Myanmar’s ethnic areas continues and many these sanctions and listen to the people of grams in 2002—offers the intense connections

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Americans developed a more prag- offers classes, tours, and discussion groups VIETNAM WAR matic view of their relationship with the gov- for local residents who come and go according ernment, and the war renewed in many Ameri- to their interests and schedules. They tend to HON. JEFF MILLER cans a belief in the necessity of active involve- be younger retirees who want to meet a wide OF FLORIDA ment in the political process. In 1962, no one range of people and be more active. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES could possibly have predicted the profound Upon arriving at Eckerd College in June Friday, May 18, 2012 cultural impact the war would have on genera- 1984 as the third Dean of Special Programs, tions of Americans; but Vietnam’s lasting leg- Jim has told me that he was immediately im- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise acy on the American psyche cannot be de- pressed with the variety of programs that took today to recognize the 50th Anniversary of the nied. seriously the concept of lifelong learning, with start of the Vietnam War. It is with a profound Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States programs for young children through retirees. sense of gratitude that I honor the service and Congress, it is my honor to recognize the Under Jim’s direction, Eckerd’s Special Pro- sacrifice of our nation’s Vietnam veterans; the service and sacrifice of those Americans who grams now stand out nationally. commitment and determination of our Armed served in our nation’s Armed Forces during Among the other programs developed under Forces in the battle for freedom; the unique the Vietnam War. Their dedication to duty, Jim’s direction is the Leadership Development contributions made on the home front by the their service to country, and their enormous Institute, which was established in 1980. Its people of the United States during the war; contribution to halting the spread of tyranny original offering was the intensive, five-day and the crucial contributions made by our al- around the world bear testament to the Leadership Development Program in affiliation lies to stem the spread of tyranny. strength of the American spirit. My wife Vicki with the Center for Creative Leadership in By the time John F. Kennedy was elected joins me in saluting our nation’s Vietnam War Greensboro, North Carolina. This leadership President in 1960, the United States and the veterans, and we wish them all the best. course is offered worldwide by CCL and has Soviet Union had already been locked in a bit- f probably been attended by more people than ter ideological, political and military struggle any other leadership program. for more than a decade over the essential IN OPPOSITION TO H.R. 5326 ‘‘COM- Special Programs expanded under Jim’s question of whether human beings are truly MERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, AND leadership with the creation of the Center for endowed by their Creator with the unalienable RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- Conflict Dynamics. The idea grew out of a re- rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happi- TIONS ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR quest from the Center for Creative Leadership ness. Soviet aggression had already spread 2013’’ for an original assessment instrument on con- across Eastern Europe, Asia and the Middle flict. Special Programs met the request by East; and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev HON. LAURA RICHARDSON contracting with some of Eckerd’s psychology had famously declared to the West, ‘‘We will OF CALIFORNIA faculty to develop the Conflict Development bury you.’’ In his inaugural address, President IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Profile. The successful tool solidified the col- Kennedy pledged to ‘‘pay any price, bear any Friday, May 18, 2012 lege’s relationship with the Center for Creative burden, meet any hardship, support any Leadership and became the foundation for an friend, and oppose any foe, in order to assure Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in expanding range of services for corporations the survival and success of liberty.’’ It was in opposition to H.R. 5326, which makes appro- and government agencies seeking to improve that spirit, in 1962, that the President sent priations for the Departments of Commerce their ‘‘conflict competence.’’ The Profile has U.S. military advisors to assist the people of and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies since been translated into multiple languages South Vietnam to resist the aggression of the for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013. and is sold worldwide, and the Center for Con- communist forces of the North. Although the bill provides adequate funding flict Dynamics is now working with clients in Over the course of the next 13 years, more levels for many programs that I support, they Germany, Brazil, and China. than two-and-a-half million American soldiers, are far outweighed by the unpalatable provi- The Leadership Development Institute has sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guards- sions in the bill. That is why I will vote no on also expanded its services during Jim’s ten- men would serve in Vietnam. Allied nations final passage. ure. In addition to the core Leadership Devel- such as South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Let me list some of the more objectionable opment Program, the institute has added other the Philippines, and Thailand all contributed provisions of this bill. CCL-affiliated courses, developed original forces and materiel to the effort as well. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE open-enrollment courses, and added cus- forces sent to Vietnam were the most edu- The bill reduces funding by $93 million for tomized leadership training taught on-site at cated of all of America’s previously deployed National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- companies. Since 1980, LDI has taught more military forces. Nearly eighty percent had a tion (NOAA). I also oppose the $92 million re- than 450 5-day Leadership Development high school degree or better when they en- duction from the President’s FY2013 Budget courses to more than 7,500 students and tered military service. The average infantry- request for the Census Bureau. A cut of this served another 3,000 students in other man in Vietnam saw about 240 days of com- magnitude threatens the Bureau’s ability to im- courses. bat in one year due to the enhanced mobility plement Economic Census data collection ac- Mr. Speaker, it is a true honor to salute Jim made possible by the helicopter. By way of tivities that peak in FY2013, hindering the suc- Deegan’s contributions to Eckerd College and comparison, the average infantryman in the cessful development of critical benchmarks for our community over the past 28 years. Under South Pacific during World War II saw about Gross Domestic Product estimates. his stewardship, Eckerd is one of the few un- 40 days of combat in four years. Of those who DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE dergraduate institutions of its size to have a served in Vietnam, over 150,000 were wound- I strongly oppose the level of funding pro- continuing education program the size of Spe- ed, more than 2,500 would become prisoners vided in the bill as reported by the Committee cial Programs. It has generated significant rev- of war and over 58,000 would make the ulti- for the Community Oriented Policing Services enue for the college and it has transformed mate sacrifice for defense of freedom and Hiring Grants Program, which is $217 million lives—from the graduates who never thought service to our nation. below the President’s FY2013 Budget request. they’d earn a diploma to retirees who needed On the home front, Americans were, for the This reduced funding level would result in the a sense of belonging, from international stu- first time, able to tune in on their televisions loss of approximately 1,200 police hires/re- dents finding their way in a new country to and see the war in living color. This tech- hires, including veterans. In addition, some countless Eckerd employees who learned to nology allowed newscasters such as Edward communities seriously impacted by crime believe in themselves. I would ask my col- R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite to bring daily would not be able to support enough police of- leagues to join me in thanking Dr. James updates on the war to the American public in ficers to effectively respond.

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It organizations to prevent and prosecute human and field staff support, among other services. provides infrastructure grants, strategic plan- trafficking and to protect the victims of traf- RISS is a proven, trusted and cost-effective ning assistance, business development cap- ficking and slavery. I supported the continu- program that has contributed to 52,350 arrests ital, and technical assistance in economically ation of this task force program, and the Com- and yielded $857 million in narcotics, property distressed areas. The Committee approved mittee has set funding at $13.5 million, 90 per- and case seizures. This represents a 223 per- funding at $219.5 million, or 92.2 percent of cent of my request. cent return on federal investment. Today, state my funding request. 9. Community Relations Services: CRS pro- and local law enforcement agencies are expe- 2. Manufacturing Extension Partnership vides resources and tools to address commu- riencing reductions in funding and resources (MEP) Program: MEP is the only public-private nity conflicts that arise from racial and ethnic and are turning to RISS to cope. Neverthe- program dedicated to providing technical sup- tensions. The Committee recommended less, RISS funding was severely decreased port to small and medium sized manufacturers $11,456,000 for these services, or 95.1 per- from $45 million in FY2011 to $27 million in to improve efficiency, productivity and profit- cent of my request. FY2012 and a recommended $27 million in ability. In FY2009 alone, MEP projects created 10. Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms: FY2013. I requested an additional $18 million or retained 52,948 jobs, generated more than The TAAF program is the only trade adjust- for this program to return funding back to $45 $9.1 billion in sales and provided cost savings ment assistance program that works with eco- million. of more than $1.41 billion. The Committee met nomically distressed U.S. manufacturers im- Mr. Speaker, the purpose of State Criminal my request for funding at $128 million. pacted by international trade agreements, of- Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) is to reim- 3. Minority Business Development Agency fering technical assistance to help them re- burse municipalities for the costs incurred in- (MBDA): MBDA works to foster the growth main employers in their communities. Its con- carcerating undocumented immigrants con- and competitiveness of minority-owned U.S. tinuation is critical to the sustainability and victed of crimes. This program is vitally impor- businesses. Minority firms currently provide growth of domestic manufacturing, and the tant to my home state of California. In 2009, nearly 5.8 million jobs but have the potential to Committee met my request of $15.8 million. California received $159 million in SCAAP create 17.5 million jobs, leading to stronger Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the decision of the funds, representing over 40 percent of the communities and a bolstered economy. The Appropriations Committee to fund the pro- funds allocated nationwide. These funds are Committee designated $28,689,000 for the grams I have described at a level consistent an important contribution towards California’s agency, 94.2 percent of my request. with my requests and want to express my cost of incarcerating undocumented immi- 4. Department of Justice Youth Mentoring thanks to Chairman WOLF and Ranking Mem- grants, which is over $1 billion annually. The Grants: This account is the sole remaining ber FATTAH for their responsiveness. It is my Committee recommended federal funding for source of federal funding to support mentoring hope that the more problematic provisions of SCAAP at $165 million, which is a cut from for at-risk youth. The account provides grants the bill will be corrected as the process goes FY2012 levels by $75 million and which falls to non-profit organizations that reduce youth forward so that the final version of the bill can below my request by $785 million. interaction with the juvenile justice system, be signed by the president and worthy of my EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (EEOC) which proves to be a cost-effective method for support. I also believe strongly that the Committee’s reducing the likeliness of drug and alcohol use f funding level for EEOC, which is $7 million while improving academic performance and less than the FY2013 Budget request is inad- family relations. The Committee exceeded my 6TH ANNUAL DC LATINO PRIDE equate. As the Administration points out in its request and FY2012 funding by allocating $90 Statement of Administration Policy, funding at million. HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON this level would prevent EEOC from filling crit- 5. National Science Foundation (NSF): This OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ical investigator positions lost through attrition, funding will allow NSF and universities to sus- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which would increase EEOC’s backlog and tain and expand their vital research and edu- Friday, May 18, 2012 weaken its ability to enforce Federal laws that cation programs, which range from improving protect individuals from discrimination based science education to developing multimedia Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to on their race, color, religion, sex, national ori- technologies to improve telemedicine. This ask the House of Representatives to join me gin, age, disability or genetic information. significant investment will support techno- in recognizing the 6th annual DC Latino Pride, LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION (LSC) logical advancement here at home and prop- the national capital region’s celebration of our I also strongly oppose the level of funding erly train the country’s next generation of sci- Latino lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender provided in the bill for the Legal Services Cor- entists and engineers. Funding for FY2013 is (LGBT) community. poration (LSC), which is $74 million below the $7.3 billion, which is 97 percent of my request. The Washington, DC metropolitan area has FY2013 Budget request. At this funding level, 6. Services, Training, Officers, Prosecutors had an identifiable Latino LGBT community tens of thousands of low-income Americans, (STOP) Formula Grant Program: As the cor- since the early 1960s. However, the commu- including many military families and veterans, nerstone of VAWA, STOP awards funds to nity remained largely invisible until the first would be denied assistance with civil legal every state and territory to create and sustain LGBT March on Washington in 1987. DC problems, impacting their ability to receive fair coordinated community responses and Latino Pride’s parent organization, the Latino treatment in the courts. trainings for law enforcement, prosecutors, ju- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender His- Now Mr. Speaker, as a representative of the dicial personnel, and victim advocates. This tory Project, began in 2000. The organization 37th Congressional District of California, I un- coordinated response has been proven effec- grew out of a private archive kept since 1993 derstand the importance of supporting emerg- tive in helping hundreds of thousands of vic- by its founder, Jose´ Gutierrez, who, in turn, or- ing businesses and manufacturers. 30,000 of tims find safety and holds perpetrators ac- ganized the first DC Latino Pride in 2007. my constituents are employed in the manufac- countable for their actions. The Committee It has been both a pleasure and an inspira- turing sector, and nearly 45 percent of all U.S. recommends funding at $189 million, 92.2 per- tion to watch DC Latino Pride grow from a imports travel through the district’s neighbor- cent of my request. panel discussion held the day before the an- hoods. The 37th district also includes three 7. VAWA Transitional Housing Assistance nual Capital Pride parade to this year’s series universities and five medical facilities, all of Grants Program: After fleeing dangerous and of events between May 20 and June 7: La Co- which benefit from funding directed at science abusive situations, survivors must rebuild their rona, La Pla´tica, La Misa, and La Fiesta. The and research. shattered lives. The VAWA Transitional Hous- four events incorporate the elements of DC The programs covered in this bill have a di- ing Program provides an essential continuum Latino Pride’s 2012 theme: ‘‘History, Celebra- rect impact on lives across the country, and I between emergency shelter and independent tion, Identity, and Diversity.’’ am deeply committed to ensuring that com- living, helping victims move from crisis to sta- The volunteers who staff the Latino LGBT mercial, legal and research facilities in my dis- bility. The Committee met my funding request History Project and who are organizing DC trict are able to continue their important work. of $25 million. Latino Pride also embody the 2012 theme.

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IN HONOR OF WILLIAM CZMYR health center; Mannuel Cosme, treasurer of Moreover, the Y announced a scholarship the Latino LGBT History Project and CFO of for less fortunate children to attend childcare HON. JOE COURTNEY the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; and day camp in 2007. That same year the OF CONNECTICUT Jorge Andres Sotos, secretary of the Latino Lakeland Hills Family YMCA announced the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LGBT History Project and a civil rights attor- creation of a Kid’s Cardio Arcade and began Friday, May 18, 2012 ney in private practice; Esther Hidalgo, a man- a Kid’s Wellness Month program. They also ager at Leslie Cashen Photography and a Li- joined the YMCA’s national programs of Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today brary and Archives Assistant at the Franciscan Healthy Kids Day and Activate America. to recognize the exemplary accomplishments Monastery of the Holy Land. The 2012 Latino Today the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA of William Czmyr. A longtime resident of Pride co-chairs are Sergio Lopez and Oskar boasts 11,000 members and serves ten dif- Jewett City and a Veteran who served in the Moran, who work for, respectively, the People ferent communities in Morris County. It seeks United States Navy during the Korean War, for the American Way and the National Aero- to build strong families, and in doing so, build Mr. Czmyr has recently been named Veteran nautics and Space Administration’s Aero- strong communities. The YMCA currently of- of the Year of the Jewett City VFW Post nautics Research Mission Directorate-Aviation fers a wide range of programs including a 10004. Based on Bill’s many years of tireless Safety Program Office. The 2012 Develop- childhood daycare center, educational pro- service to his community, for this award could ment Chair, Raul Olivo, is the immediate past grams for children, a leadership training pro- not have gone to a more worthy recipient. co-chair and parade manager, and is a health gram for teens, a series of family programs, As President of the Veterans Housing educator and advocate for Transgender Health and a plethora of fitness options. It also runs Project in Jewett City, Bill Czmyr has worked Empowerment. an annual Give a Kid the Y campaign to allow tirelessly over the last decade to secure crit- I ask the House to join me in recognizing underprivileged children to have the ability to ical resources for his fellow veterans. Earlier the 6th annual DC Latino Pride, welcoming all participate in programs at the Y. The YMCA this month, Mr. Czmyr was finally able to see those who will attend, and congratulating the has also been proud to host a number of Spe- the result of his hard work as he walked volunteers for work well done. cial Olympics meets over its existence. Its through the apartments that 18 veterans will f presence in Morris County continues to enrich soon call home. Not only will these formerly the lives of its members and the community. homeless vets have a place to live, but thanks HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVER- Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to Bill, they will have also have access to SARY OF THE LAKELAND HILLS to join me in congratulating the Lakeland Hills counseling and mental health services. FAMILY YMCA Family YMCA as it celebrates its 100th Anni- Mr. Czmyr was also fundamental in securing versary. the funds to make this dream a reality. By co- HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN f ordinating with my office, as well as the De- OF NEW JERSEY partment of Veterans Affairs and the Con- A TRIBUTE TO MATTHEW T. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES necticut Housing Finance Authority, he won GIBBONS vital grants to bring hope and peace of mind Friday, May 18, 2012 for the men and women who are set to move Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise HON. TOM LATHAM into the apartments this June. I urge my col- today to honor the Lakeland Hills Family OF IOWA leagues to join with me in congratulating Wil- YMCA, in the Borough of Mountain Lakes, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES liam Czmyr for being named Veteran of the Morris County, New Jersey, which is cele- Year. His patriotism and dedication to vet- Friday, May 18, 2012 brating its 100th Anniversary in 2012. erans inspire us all. The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA, originally Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to f called the Boonton Area YMCA, was first recognize and congratulate Matthew Gibbons formed in the Boonton area in 1865 and occu- of Johnston, Iowa for achieving the rank of PERSONAL EXPLANATION pied several sites throughout the area. How- Eagle Scout. ever, it was not until 1912 that it filed its offi- The Eagle Scout rank is the highest ad- HON. JACKIE SPEIER cial YMCA charter. In 1960, it moved to Cher- vancement rank in scouting. Only about five OF CALIFORNIA ry Hill Road in Parsippany. Since it was then percent of Boy Scouts earn the Eagle Scout IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES serving seven different communities, it de- Award. The award is a performance-based cided to adopt the name Lakeland Hills achievement with high standards that have Friday, May 18, 2012 YMCA. In 1968, the Lakeland Hills YMCA was been well-maintained over the past century. Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I was unfortu- able to move to its final location in Mountain To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout nately unable to cast a vote on rollcall vote Lakes on Fanny Road. To cover the costs of is obligated to pass specific tests that are or- 291 on Friday, May 18, 2012 because I was both the move and building of the facility, the ganized by requirements and merit badges, as tending to a family matter. H.R. 4310, the Na- Trustees added a Building Fund pledge to the well as completing an Eagle Project to benefit tional Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year membership, and with the support of its mem- the community. Matthew’s project involved de- 2013 does not sufficiently address the stra- bers, the new YMCA was able to open its signing and completing a courtyard for St. tegic or fiscal realities we are facing and I doors in 1972. Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church in Des would have voted ‘‘no’’ on its passage. I would The early years as the combined YMCA, Moines. The work ethic Matthew has shown in not in good conscience have been able to saw the addition of a children’s day care, aer- his Eagle Project, and every other project vote for this authorization bill that forces the obics program, and senior program. The leading up to his Eagle Scout rank, speaks Pentagon to accept $8 billion that it neither re- aquatic and physical education programs were volumes of his commitment to serving a cause quested, needs, nor wants. Many weapons expanded and the YMCA sponsored an ‘‘Adult greater than himself and assisting his commu- programs, like upgrades to the Army’s ground Club’’ which offered programs and trips. nity. vehicles, were funded not only above the Unfortunately, the early years for the Y Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young President’s request but the Pentagon’s. Some brought financial difficulties, even as member- man and his supportive family demonstrates programs, like Block 30 of the Global Hawk, ship continued to grow. These financial dif- the rewards of hard work, dedication and per- the Pentagon doesn’t want at all. Funding for ficulties were alleviated by a ‘‘miracle’’ dona- severance which are core Iowa values. It’s East Coast missile defense dumps money into tion from Ms. Esther Dutton who was so im- truly an honor to represent Iowa in the United systems that don’t work against a remote, un- pressed by the staff and members that she re- States Congress and I know that all of my col- likely threat. Lastly, there are not sufficient

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Our individual rights are ripple, causing a tremendous effect on the very important to our freedom and if those public’s opinion over the role of government HON. ROBERT T. SCHILLING rights are protected and respected, our na- in the Vietnam War. OF ILLINOIS tion will be happy. Our rights are given to us The shootings represented that America at birth, they are not granted by the state IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was not only fighting a war in Vietnam, but and they are not in anyone’s control. Our a war with itself. It caused people to ques- Friday, May 18, 2012 government is there to ensure our rights and tion the roles and responsibilities of the gov- Mr. SCHILLING. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, make sure that no one can take said rights ernment. The impact it has left on the peo- away from an individual. Life and liberty are May 18, 2012, during a rapid succession of ple of America can be seen with the public’s magnificent gifts that certainly cannot come notions about the government now. The pro- two-minute votes, I was unable to cast my from any government official, but can be tests against big business seem to be lumped vote for rollcall Number 288. protected by one. Protecting our rights is in with protests against how the government Had I been present, I would have voted necessary for our government to do in order represses or does not pay attention to the ‘‘yea’’ on the Rehberg Amendment No. 59 to for our nation to feel safe and secure and to people. H.R. 4310, which passed with a bipartisan know that our rights cannot be taken away I may not fully understand the impact vote of 238–162. Our nuclear deterrent is a by anyone. In my opinion, the government is brought to the public from all these different here to hold people accountable for their ac- vital part of our continued military strength and events more than fifty years ago, but I do tions by making and administering laws for understand what it is like to be frustrated global presence. the good and safety of our nation. I also be- when your voice is not only unheard, but Our nuclear deterrent through our nuclear lieve it is the role of the government to en- also gunned down. This is why I feel the Kent triad continues to keep the peace, and we force the separation of church and state. In State Shootings are so significant to me. It must ensure that any reductions that may order to protect our rights, such as freedom showed how the people felt violated by the occur to our nuclear triad are certified by the of religion, I think it is a must to ensure government, yet also taught us authority Secretary of Defense to be needed and in that church is not associated with govern- that abuses control, or senseless violence ment. Because of the mass amount of diver- compliance. Congress must exercise its over- against protesters, will result in repercus- sity in our country and the numerous reli- sions. We all have the power of voice. If our sight to ensure that our national security is not gion and religious values present, inter- placed at risk by political ideologies. whispers are swiftly cut, we will swiftly twining church and state is limiting people’s scream for justice. The Rehberg Amendment ensures that Con- first amendment. People of this nation Today’s government understands the role gress does have that oversight while still com- should never feel uncomfortable about an ac- of expression and how wrong it is to rashly plying with the international agreements we tion of the government because of a religious repress it. Perhaps Vietnam was The War We have made as a country. We also need to bias. So in short, our government definitely Couldn’t Win, but we had victories in voice. needs to play an active role in our lives, but show Russia that we take their disingenuous- under certain circumstances. The govern- Stephanie Tsai is a senior at Foster High ness about the number of working missiles ment needs to ensure safety in the people of School in Fort Bend County, Texas. Her essay and platforms very seriously. this nation by protecting us from foreign topic is: Select an important event that has oc- Again, had I not been delayed, I would have powers and ensuring us with faith in them to curred in the past 50 years and explain how voted in support of Rehberg Amendment No. respect our rights and keep us secure. that event has changed our country. Steph- 59 to H.R. 4310. Stephanie Lin is a junior at Clements High anie chose Apollo 11’s Moon landing. f School in Fort Bend County, Texas. Her essay Below his feet, he felt the fine-grained dust topic is: Select an important event that has oc- that coated the surface of the moon. Step- STUDENT ESSAYS curred in the past 50 years and explain how ping forward, Neil Armstrong uttered some that event has changed our country. Steph- of the most famous words in human history: HON. PETE OLSON anie chose the Vietnam War. ‘‘That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.’’ In 1969, the Apollo 11 OF TEXAS The Vietnam War has constantly been re- moon landing brought American exploration IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ferred to as ‘‘The War We Couldn’t Win’’. From an objective perspective, gazing at the and technological capability to new heights, Friday, May 18, 2012 maps of offensives, counterstrikes, and cap- both figuratively and literally. This major tures, it may seem the case. However, we achievement was a testimony to our nation’s Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to unwavering perseverance in the face of ad- interact with some of the brightest students in must also examine the effects within our own domestic issues. Of course, the economic versity. the 22nd Congressional District who serve on perspective forces us to acknowledge the For years, humans dreamt of walking on my Congressional Youth Advisory Council. I losses incurred from the soldiers sent . . . the moon, yet such a task seemed impos- have gained much by listening to the high and the innocents killed. sible. To many, a moon landing was little school students who are the future of this More than forty years ago, on the fourth of more than a dream. But America is and has great nation. They provide important insight, May, the city of Kent dawned upon a mas- always been a nation of dreamers. With sacre of horrors. The Ohio National Guard, President Kennedy’s challenge to ‘‘[land] a into the concerns of our younger constituents man on the moon and [return] him back safe- and hopefully get a better sense of the impor- people meant to protect, fired over sixty- seven rounds of bullets in thirteen seconds ly’’ before the end of the decade, a goal tance of being an active participant in the po- into a crowd of Kent State University stu- which he correctly described as ‘‘important litical process. Many of the students have writ- dents protesting against Nixon’s invasion of for the long-range exploration of space,’’ ten short essays on a variety of topics and I Cambodia, killing four students and wound- brought America closer to the realization of am pleased to share these with my House col- ing nine others. Comparatively, the numbers a centuries-long ambition. In all human his- leagues. seem small, insignificant even. However, tory, there had never been an accomplish- Siri Soth is a junior at Austin High School in what was killed was not only human lives, ment quite like this. The moon landing was Fort Bend County, Texas. Her essay topic is: but an ideal. The public trusted the govern- the first time human beings had set foot out- ment to protect their freedom of expression, side the planet earth, and it paved the way In your opinion, what role should government and their own people. The Kent State Mas- for future space exploration. play in our lives? sacre violated that trust for the public, dese- Americans who witnessed the moon land- It is important for the government to play crating and shattering the idealized vision of ing undoubtedly rank it among their most an active role in our lives but to a certain the youth of America. unforgettable memories. One of the proudest extent. I think it is an important duty of our Afterwards, the response from the public moments in American history, the moon government to provide us with a strong Na- was astounding. Kent State photojournalism landing spoke to the tenacity of the Amer- tional Defense and protect our individual student John Filo captured a fourteen-year ican people. It reminded people around the rights and freedoms. Our government has an old runaway, Mary Ann Vecchio, screaming world of America’s immense capabilities and obligation to protect us from powers that over the body of the dead student, Jeffrey the power of American resolve. The moon we, as a nation, would not be able to ade- Miller, who had been brutally shot in the landing was the product of the cooperation quately protect ourselves from. Our govern- mouth. The photograph earned a Pulitzer. of determined Americans to accomplish the

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By step- ingly and unselfishly give their time and talent reaches of human imagination. Indeed, Arm- ping back and letting the business cycle run and make their university, and community, a strong spoke prophetically about this ‘‘giant its course, only then can government truly better place to learn, live and work. Charles leap for mankind.’’ The moon landing forever guide our country to a more productive Louis, Vice Chancellor for Research at UCR, changed our outlook on the world and the America. is one of these individuals. After eight years of possibilities it holds. f dedicated service, Charles will be retiring from The members of the Apollo 11 mission were UCR. pioneers, brave people who dared to push the MOTORCYCLES AND SCOOTERS AS frontiers of human knowledge and existence. TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS Dr. Louis’ biomedical research on the role of The same adventurous spirit that resulted in calcium as an intracellular signaling molecule, the discovery of America, a new world, over which has been funded by the National Insti- five hundred years ago carried American ex- HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. tutes of Health for over 25 years, uses a plorers to the moon. In history, Americans OF TENNESSEE range of different approaches including cell have always taken the initiative to boldly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES physiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, navigate the unknown. Today, we look back cell biology, and biophysics. His current re- at the moon landing and marvel at where our Friday, May 18, 2012 dreams were able to take us. In five hundred search program focuses on the role of gap Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I junctions in the development of cataracts in years, who knows what more we will have rise to call attention to motorcycles and scoot- accomplished? The possibilities are endless. the lens of the eye because an elevation in So, what does the moon landing mean for ers as transportation options for many Ameri- cytosolic calcium concentration which closes America now? Recently, Time magazine re- cans. these cell-to-cell channels is one of the critical ported that over six thousand applications On May 13, President Obama proclaimed early steps in the development of lens cataract for the next astronaut class were submitted, May 15th through May 21st as National Trans- formation. Dr. Louis is Chair of the Executive ‘‘the most since 1978.’’ Clearly, American in- portation Week. In the proclamation the Presi- Committee of the Council of Research Policy terest in space exploration is as enthusiastic dent recognized that our Nation needs a safer as ever. In today’s age of rapid technological and Graduate Education (CRPGE) of the As- transportation network that will provide more sociation of Public and Land-Grant Univer- improvements, America’s continued leader- transportation choices. As a Member of the ship in space is certainly possible. Together, sities (APLU) serving on the Board of Direc- let’s look forward to a future of turning Congressional Motorcycle Safety Caucus I tors of APLU, and a member of the Board of dreams into realities. would like to highlight one such choice and Directors of the Council on Government Rela- point out that two-wheeled vehicles can be Madison Weaver is a senior at Clements tions (COGR); he has served on many peer- transportation options for many Americans. High School in Fort Bend County, Texas. His review grant committees as well as the boards The Motorcycle Industry Council’s most re- essay topic is: In your opinion, what role of biotech industry associations in both Min- cent information estimates that 27 million should government play in our lives? nesota and Georgia. Americans operated a motorcycle in 2009. Government is defined as the political di- Much of this use was primarily recreational; Dr. Louis served as Vice President for Re- rection and control exercised over the ac- however, more and more Americans are search at Georgia State University from 2000 tions of the members, citizens, or inhab- 2004, having previously served on the faculty itants of communities, societies, and states. choosing to ride to work, school, or to run er- rands. at the University of Minnesota for over 20 In other words, the government is the ulti- years where he held a number of administra- mate source of authority in our country. In his proclamation the President called for tive positions that included Head of the De- However, I believe that this power should be ‘‘. . . increased transportation options that cut used with restraint. I also believe that gov- commuting time, ease traffic congestion, re- partment of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology ernment should focus on protecting the peo- duce oil consumption and lower greenhouse and Biophysics from 1998–2000 and Assistant ple, instead of controlling the people. gas emissions. . .’’ Motorcycles and scooters Vice President for Research and Associate Helping secure jobs and keeping companies are options that can help to meet all of these Dean of the Graduate School from 1994– in business is something the U.S. govern- 1998. He previously held faculty appointments ment has been promoting heavily in the past goals. Motorcycles and scooters also have the advantages of being much cheaper than cars at the University of Connecticut Health Center, few years. With the passing of the ‘bail-out’ and Leeds University in England. bill, numerous corporations, that would have or trucks as well as considerably easier to otherwise failed, were saved by the govern- park—and a lot of fun to ride. Dr. Louis received his Bachelor of Arts de- ment’s decision to give them enough money I own a scooter myself and enjoying riding gree in Chemistry from Trinity College, Dublin, in order to stay afloat. Consequently, mil- when I have the opportunity to do so. I have Ireland, his Doctorate of Philosophy in Bio- lions of people were able to keep their jobs. also noticed that a majority of riders are in chemistry from Oxford University, and post- But what does that say about our govern- doctoral training at Stanford University. ment? Is it humanitarian that our govern- their 40s, 50s, 60s, and even older. ment reacts in order to save those companies Of course as more Americans choose two Dr. Louis’ many accomplishments at UCR and jobs? No, in fact this shows that our gov- wheels we must be ever vigilant in promoting have included the growth of sponsored fund- ernment is pushing forth its own agenda of safe and responsible riding. I will take this op- ing last year to $115 million, the establishment what will be produced in America. The fine portunity once again to encourage all riders to of a very successful Office of Technology line between government protecting and con- ride responsibly by getting trained and li- Commercialization, and the management of trolling is the difference in outcome. Pro- censed and obeying traffic laws. I would also the ever-increasing compliance demands that tecting, will ultimately promote a healthier like to remind all road users to be aware of have been placed on universities by the fed- economy; while controlling, will produce eral government. He led the successful ac- quicker results, yet negative, long-term ef- motorcyclists, particularly as we move into the fects. For instance, by giving money to prime riding season in Tennessee and across creditation of UCR’s human research protec- banks that made numerous bad loans, was the country. tion program, and has worked on higher edu- essentially saying that it was ‘ok’ to make f cation committees of the Association of Public bad business decisions. Also, by giving and Land-Grant Universities and of the Coun- money to the auto industry, was essentially TRIBUTE TO DR. CHARLES LOUIS cil of Government Relations. We have bene- saying that it was ‘ok’ to make products fited from his advocacy and strong voice for that people didn’t want. Yes, the government HON. KEN CALVERT ensuring that UCR receive its fair share of re- was able to save many businesses, and count- search funding available from UCOP VP Re- less jobs; but do we want failed businesses to OF CALIFORNIA operate in America? The answer is, ‘no’! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES search, and for his excellent working relation- ships with many UCR faculty that have in- Instead of looking at every business failure Friday, May 18, 2012 as a sign of weakness of the government, we cluded the establishment of a number of very need to see to the failures and embrace them Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to successful collaborative research programs too. Without the fear of failure, there is no honor and pay tribute to an individual whose with Chinese research institutions.

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Dr. Louis’ dren, family, community, and fellow firefighters f contributions to his field will continue to reso- in honoring Kenny’s service, dedication, and nate and I know that many individuals are valiant sacrifice. I ask my colleagues to join RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE grateful for his service and salute him as he with me as we remember Chief Fox for his OF SMALL BUSINESSES IN NEW retires and moves on toward the next phase in courage and seek to serve our communities YORK’S 25TH DISTRICT AND his life. with the same sense of allegiance and pur- ACROSS OUR NATION f pose. f HON. ANN MARIE BUERKLE CONGRATULATING PRESIDENT MA OF NEW YORK YING-JEOU AND THE TAIWANESE RECOGNIZING THE 22ND ANNUAL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES D.C. BLACK PRIDE CELEBRATION PEOPLE Friday, May 18, 2012 Ms. BUERKLE. Mr. Speaker, today I would HON. JEAN SCHMIDT HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON like to commend the work that job creators do OF OHIO OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA to provide services and American jobs in New IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES York’s 25th District and across our great Na- Friday, May 18, 2012 Friday, May 18, 2012 tion. I want to take this opportunity to draw atten- Mrs. SCHMIDT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tion to the efforts of Dr. Rick Plympton, the congratulate President Ma Ying-jeou on his re- ask the House of Representatives to recog- CEO of Optimax, located in my district in election to the presidency of the Republic of nize the 22nd annual D.C. Black Pride cele- Rochester, New York. Optimax provides inno- China (Taiwan) and to wish him well on the bration in Washington DC, which is taking vative technology and manufacturing solutions auspicious occasion of his second inaugura- place on Memorial Day weekend, May 24–28. for the production of precision optics. After tion on May 20, 2012. D.C. Black Pride 2012 is a multi-day festival over 16 years of work with Optimax, Dr. I also wish to congratulate the Taiwanese featuring: an opening reception; community Plympton has been awarded the U.S. Small people for the peaceful presidential and par- and town hall meetings; a reception at Ma- Business Administration (SBA) 2012 New York liamentary elections in which they participated dame Tussauds; educational workshops; a po- State Small Business Person of the Year on January 14, 2012. The openness, fairness, etry slam; a film festival; a church service; per- award. and transparency with which they conducted formances by musicians, dancers, and other I want to congratulate Dr. Plympton on his their elections are the traditional hallmarks of artists. D.C. Black Pride culminates with a innovation, hard work and leadership. Thank a mature and democratic country. Health and Wellness Expo at the Francis-Ste- you for all you contribute to our community Taiwan stands as a beacon of freedom and vens Educational Campus. and Nation. liberty in East Asia. As one of our closest and D.C. Black Pride is widely considered to be most trusted friends in the world, it is my most one of the world’s preeminent Black Pride f sincere hope that we never lose sight of our celebrations, drawing more than 30,000 peo- HONORING DR. CALVIN MCKINNEY responsibilities to Taiwan under the Tai- ple to the Nation’s Capital from across the wanese Relations Act and, additionally, that United States as well as from Canada, the HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN Caribbean, South Africa, Great Britain, France, we always look to the Six Assurances as the OF NEW JERSEY Germany, and the Netherlands. proper set of guidelines by which we conduct IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ourselves in all diplomatic matters relating to As the very first-ever Black Pride festival, the Republic of China. D.C. Black Pride fostered the beginning of the Friday, May 18, 2012 Again, I wish to express my most heartfelt International Federation of Black Prides, Inc. Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, congratulations to both President Ma and to and the ‘‘Black Pride Movement,’’ which now I rise today to honor Reverend Calvin McKin- the Taiwanese people. consists of 35 Black Prides on three con- ney of the Calvary Baptist Church for his un- f tinents. Black Lesbian and Gay Pride Day, wavering commitment to the development of Inc., the celebration’s organizing body, chose community and faith in Garfield, New Jersey. HONORING FIRE CHIEF KENNY ‘‘It’s A Family Affair’’ as this year’s theme. The I extend my sincerest congratulations to him FOX theme reflects the connectedness of the Black on the occasion of his June 6, 2012, 40th an- lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender niversary of pastoral service to the congrega- HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN (LGBT) community and its commitment to ful- tion. OF TENNESSEE filling the mission of D.C. Black Pride, which is Under the visionary leadership of Pastor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to increase awareness of and pride in the di- McKinney, Calvary has established a reputa- versity of African American LGBT commu- tion for its extraordinary humanitarian efforts. Friday, May 18, 2012 nities. Moreover, the theme expresses the re- In 1998, the Calvary Community Development Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, a lasting solve of the African-American LGBT commu- Center was established to bridge the eco- democracy is built on an active citizenry; a citi- nity and its allies to come together to: fight for nomic, social, and political gaps in the com- zenry that serves, leads, and protects for the LGBT equality; celebrate their heritage and munity by providing clothing, food, and emer- greater good of their community. I rise today culture as members of both the Black and gency assistance to those in need. Dr. McKin- to honor one such citizen whose life was lived LGBT communities; and promote health and ney’s faith further inspired him in 2003 to in service to his community and whose noble wellness for the community. guide his congregation in the construction of a act of bravely is the model of all who seek to D.C. Black Pride is led by a volunteer board $10 million, 1,500 seat sanctuary which in- protect and defend. of directors, which coordinates the annual cludes educational, fellowship, and administra- Decaturville Fire Chief Kenny Fox will be re- event and smaller events throughout the year. tive complexes. membered for his loving personality, great The 2012 board consists of: George Birdsong; While administering an ever-expanding min- sense of humor, devotion to his family, and his Max Cheatham, Derrick Dunning, Jimma El- istry, Rev. McKinney enjoys a full preaching heroic actions in the last things. The hour of liott-Stevens, Earl Fowlkes, Jr., Kenneth ministry that has taken him throughout this the morning didn’t alter Fox’s response. An- Hopson; Kenya Hutton, Danielle King, Marc country, as well as the continents of Africa, swering the call to duty, Fox rushed to the Morgan, June Spence; and Andrea Woody- Europe, Asia, Central America, and the Carib- Oak Hill Cafe´ to protect the business from a Macko. bean Islands. One of the most memorable mo- raging fire. Pushing his brothers in service out I ask the House of Representatives to join ments in his career came during the Centen- of harm’s way, Fox lived out the scriptures’ me in welcoming all attending the 22nd annual nial Session of his beloved National Baptist

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It stresses rigorous academic pro- Dillard High School was founded in the early served from 1996 through 2000 in an unprece- grams connected to relevant real-world twentieth century with funds from noted philan- dented tenure as one of the youngest presi- project-based learning and skills acquisition. thropist James Hardy Dillard. The music pro- dents in the history of the 300,000 member The district also recently opened a Global & gram at Dillard High School gained fame when General Baptist Convention of New Jersey. Environment Academy Charter middle school the legendary Julian ‘‘Cannonball’’ Adderley Dr. McKinney’s exemplary leadership later focused on critical thinking and problem solv- served as an instructor of applied music in the earned him the title of President Emeritus. ing skills in a project-based learning environ- 1940s. To this day, the school still focuses on In addition to his role as pastor and a de- ment. The school’s focus on interdisciplinary the performing arts and music, serving as a nominational leader in the Baptist Church, cooperation, global literacy, and creativity will Performing Arts and Technology magnet Pastor McKinney serves the community in a serve its student’s well as they prepare to school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Both Mr. wide-range of capacities. He presently works enter the workforce. Dillard and Mr. Adderley would be very proud on the Governor’s staff as Chair of the Com- It’s important that Congress recognize the to see the accomplishments of the program mission on Faith-Based Initiatives for the State work that is being done in communities like today. of New Jersey. He also serves as Chairman of Green Lake and that we look for ways to sup- Mr. Speaker, I am extremely proud of these the Board of Trustees of the U.C.C. Day Care port these efforts. For these reasons, Rep. young musicians. I wish them all the best in Center #100; a trustee of Passaic County Dave Loebsack and I recently formed the bi- their future endeavors, and wish Dillard’s jazz Community College; a board member of the partisan Congressional 21st Century Skills program continued success. It is an honor to Bergen County Urban League, NJ; an execu- Caucus to inform and discuss better ways to give the Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz En- tive board member of the Garfield/Lodi Branch promote 21st century skills in our nation’s edu- semble the recognition it rightly deserves. of the NAACP, NJ; and a member of Mt. Zion cational system. I invite all of my colleagues to f Lodge #50, F. & A.M. (PHA) of Hackensack, join our efforts. PERSONAL EXPLANATION NJ. f He and his wife Brendalyn are the proud parents of three children: Terence Lamar, CONGRATULATING THE DILLARD HON. GEORGE MILLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS JAZZ Gina Lynelle, and Calvin James; and the OF CALIFORNIA ENSEMBLE FOR WINNING THE proud grandparents of Terence Laquan, Tim- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES othy Lamar and Mason James. ESSENTIALLY ELLINGTON JAZZ Friday, May 18, 2012 Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the re- BAND COMPETITION AND FES- markable work of Dr. Calvin McKinney, whose TIVAL Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. tireless efforts have touched the lives of the Speaker, on May 8, 2012, I inadvertently Calvary Baptist faith community and all who HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS voted ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. 215. I intended to live in the Garfield area. I join with the grateful OF FLORIDA vote ‘‘no,’’ and I ask that the RECORD reflect congregants of the Calvary Baptist Church, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that I oppose the Huizenga Amendment to H.R. 5326, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and all of my constituents in northern New Friday, May 18, 2012 Jersey, in thanking him for his innumerable and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. contributions to the community. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I f f rise today to honor the Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble of Fort Lauderdale, Flor- IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 5801, THE US RECOGNIZING GREEN LAKE ida for their continued achievements and ex- LEADS ACT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR 21ST CEN- cellence, in winning of the Essentially Ellington TURY READINESS Jazz Band Competition and Festival, for two HON. LAURA RICHARDSON consecutive years. OF CALIFORNIA HON. THOMAS E. PETRI In addition to these back-to-back champion- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ships, the Jazz Ensemble in 2012 also took OF WISCONSIN Friday, May 18, 2012 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES second place in the ‘‘Essentially Ellington’’ competition. Furthermore, they won first place Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, the higher Friday, May 18, 2012 at the ‘‘Swing Central’’ jazz competition in Sa- education system in the United States is the Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, in order for our vannah, Georgia in both 2011 and 2010. envy of the world. The universities here are a students to be competitive in the global econ- Unlike many other programs which have part of America’s backbone, providing young omy, we must do our part to ensure that they ample resources and funding, private dona- people with the skills and knowledge nec- are acquiring the knowledge and skills they tions are scarce to Dillard’s Jazz Ensemble. essary to succeed in today’s global economy. need for success. The skills needed for suc- Therefore, these students’ achievements go However, Mr. Speaker, as the value of a cess go beyond the basics of reading, writing, beyond their musical talent but also speak to college education has risen, so has the cost of and math, however. When surveyed, employ- their dedication to perform and compete tuition at universities across the country. No- ers continually emphasize that, in our 21st through fundraising to support their own pro- where is this truer than in public universities in century economy, students need to be adept gram. the state of California where budget cuts, fur- at critical thinking and problem solving; com- This resolve proves there are no limits to lough days, and tuition increases have be- munication; collaboration; and creativity and the creative spirit of Dillard’s Jazz Ensemble come the new normal. innovation, in addition to being proficient in and there are no limits to the success that Average in-State tuition and fees at public core subjects. these students can achieve. I would like to 4-year institutions of higher education have While it’s important to talk about these skills, take this opportunity to honor the 26 members risen 8.3 percent between the 2010–2011 and it’s even more important to see and recognize of the band as well as Jazz Ensemble director 2011–2012 academic years. The tuition hikes where they are being successfully incor- Christopher Dorsey, all of which have contrib- at public universities threaten access to higher porated into educational curriculums at the uted to this program’s continued successes. education for millions of low and middle-in- local level. Green Lake School District, located Members of Dillard’s Jazz Ensemble are: Liza come students who have worked hard in high in Green Lake, Wisconsin, in my congres- Honorat, Shanice Richards, Ben Stocker, school and deserve to go to college. sional district, is doing a lot of innovative work Christian Cummings, Markus Howell, Demonn As a result of the increase in tuition at pub- to prepare its students for success in the 21st Sands, Johnathan Hainsworth, Kirby Fellis, lic and private universities, student loan debt century economy. Along with officials from the Cameron Fegers, Jordan Davis, Sam now exceeds credit card debt (totaling $870 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Gellerstein, Max Boiko, Christian Dorsey, An- billion) and is expected to reach one trillion

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to life. for recent college graduates searching for em- recognize the retirement of ‘‘Farm Safety 4 ployment. f Just Kids’’ founder Marilyn Adams, and to ex- The U.S. LEADS Act, would assist recent press my appreciation for her dedication and PERSONAL EXPLANATION college graduates who are entering a difficult commitment in her years of service to the job market by allowing them to defer payment young people of Iowa. HON. ROBERT T. SCHILLING on their federal student loans without accruing In 1986, Marilyn tragically lost her eleven- OF ILLINOIS interest when the national unemployment rate year-old son in a farm accident in rural IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES exceeds seven percent, or when the unem- Earlham, Iowa. In dealing with the tragedy, ployment rate for 21–25 year olds exceeds Marilyn saw an opportunity to spare other fam- Friday, May 18, 2012 nine percent. ilies from the pain her family had gone through Mr. SCHILLING. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, We know that a college education is one of and began Farm Safety 4 Just Kids one year May 17, 2012, during a rapid succession of two-minute votes, I was unable to cast my defining markers in determining an individual’s later in 1987. Since founding FS4JK 25 years ago, Marilyn has seen her program educate vote for Roll Number 265. economic security. According to the Bureau of over six million people across North America Had I been present, I would have voted Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for on farm safety. Over the course of 25 years, ‘‘yea’’ on the Connolly Amendment No. 6 to the civilian population 25 years and over with more than 35,600 volunteers have donated H.R. 4310, which passed, by an overwhelming at least a bachelor’s degree is 4.2% while the over 280,000 hours of their time to protect the bipartisan vote of 412–1. I believe that our al- rate for individuals with only a high school de- lives of children in the farming community. lies should keep their commitments, and Paki- gree is 10.7%. Today, FS4JK has more than 120 local stan is no different. Helping young Americans pursue higher chapters across both America and Canada Pakistan has been allowing terrorists to hide education provides them with the most secure that offer farm safety presentations in their out within their borders and has not been pathway to the middle class and is an invest- communities. Last year alone, Farm Safety 4 meeting the certifications put in place by U.S. ment in our country’s future. Our economy de- Just Kids held more than 1,100 local events aid agreements to receive funds through the pends on an educated citizenry to out-com- for a staggering 170,000 children. What Farm Department of Defense. In fact, Pakistan has pete and out-innovate the rest of the world, Safety 4 Just Kids has accomplished in the not received Department of Defense funding and maintaining access to a quality and af- last quarter-century is nothing short of amaz- since June 2010. This continued disregard for fordable education is central to preserving ing. But those who know Marilyn won’t be sur- our mutual agreements is disconcerting and America’s status as the global center for aca- prised to hear that she credits the program’s the U.S. needs to show Pakistan that we do demic research and technological innovation. remarkable success to the efforts of her family not take our commitments lightly. and her support network that have stood be- The Connolly Amendment ensures that If my bill were to pass, it would provide re- hind her since 1987. Pakistan will follow through with its commit- lief to more than 25,000 recent college grad- Mr. Speaker, I applaud Ms. Adams for her ments and will force them to reconsider clos- uates in my congressional district alone. sincere devotion to positively impact the lives ing their borders. We must encourage them to Students who have worked hard and played of others in her community, state, and country. maintain open Ground Lines of Communica- by the rules deserve the peace of mind in Marilyn’s commitment to a cause greater than tion and allow the transportation of NATO sup- knowing that they will not be crushed by the herself is a testament to the high-quality char- plies. weight of their student loan debt if they are acter and unwavering work ethic instilled in Again, had I not been delayed, I would have unable to retain gainful employment as soon Iowans. While Marilyn’s daily contribution to voted in support of Connolly Amendment No. as they graduate from college. FS4JK will surely be missed, she leaves be- 6 to H.R. 4310.

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