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Vol. 159 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2013 No. 18 Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. House of Representatives WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2013

The House met at 9 a.m. and was PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE years. However, since the American called to order by the Speaker. The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman people entrusted the Republicans with f from Michigan (Mr. WALBERG) come the majority in the House, my col- leagues and I have twice passed a re- PRAYER forward and lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. sponsible budget to address our mount- The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick Mr. WALBERG led the Pledge of Al- ing debt and promote a healthy econ- J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: legiance as follows: omy. God of the Universe, thank You for Today, we’ll also pass the Require a I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the giving us another day. PLAN Act, which would obligate the As the Democratic Caucus leaves for United States of America, and to the Repub- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, President to submit a budget that bal- its retreat, bless each Member with indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ances within 10 years, or provide a sup- skills and the vision to fashion path- plemental budget plan identifying ways to bringing about what is needed f when the Federal budget would bal- for the benefit of our Nation. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER ance. Bless the Republican Conference, We believe there is a better way to The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- which remains at the Capitol, with the tackle our Nation’s debt than higher tain up to five requests for 1-minute same gifts, consistent with their own taxes and the President’s sequester. speeches from each side of the aisle. defining skills and vision. Together we can produce solutions that In Your wisdom, bless both parties f get our debt crisis under control. Our with the grace that is needed to work A BALANCED BUDGET neighbors and our families deserve our together to benefit our people. May we best effort. (Mr. WALBERG asked and was given all be faithful stewards of the Nation f bequeathed to us by our American an- permission to address the House for 1 cestors. minute.) NATIONAL BLACK HIV/AIDS Please keep all who work for the peo- Mr. WALBERG. Hardworking tax- AWARENESS DAY ple’s House in good health, that they payers in Michigan and across the (Mrs. CHRISTENSEN asked and was may faithfully fulfill the great respon- country live within their means in given permission to address the House sibility given them in their service to large part because they create respon- for 1 minute.) the work of the Capitol. sible budgets. It’s only natural that Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Madam Speak- Bless us this day and every day. May they expect the same from their gov- er, tomorrow, February 7, is the 13th all that is done be for Your greater ernment. A balanced budget is impor- National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness honor and glory. tant to those of us who want to protect Day. Amen. and save Medicare and Social Security. We represent 14 percent of the 1.1 f It’s also important to the young work- million Americans living with HIV, and ers and families who cannot afford to account for 44 percent of all new infec- THE JOURNAL see their taxes go up. Unfortunately, tions. My district, the U.S. Virgin Is- The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- the Senate and President have repeat- lands, carries a disproportionate bur- ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- edly failed at this basic duty. den of this disease. ceedings and announces to the House Last year, the President sent Con- From 2001 to 2005, the incidence of his approval thereof. gress a budget that never balanced, HIV infection in the territory in- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- while the Senate hadn’t the courage to creased by 19.4 percent, and has in- nal stands approved. even produce a budget in nearly 4 creased every year since 1998. In 2008,

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This is especially tivity rates among African Americans It establishes the independent Gov- true for young gay and bisexual men of in this country. ernment Waste Reduction Board, color. While African American teen- Most, if not all of us, know someone tasked with recommending legislative agers represent 15 percent of teenagers who is living with HIV or has died from proposals that implement these cost- in the United States, they accounted AIDS. Today no one needs to die. Let’s cutting measures and sending them to for 69 percent of all cases reported talk openly with our partners, family, Congress. among teenagers in 2010. The same is and friends; let’s get educated; let’s get For example, the Federal Govern- true for African American women, who tested; and let’s reduce stigma and dis- ment has 47 job training programs, 44 accounted for 68 percent of all new HIV crimination. of which overlap. Simply consolidating cases among women. Tomorrow and every day, we will do programs that overlap can save tens of Despite the progress we’ve made in more than commemorate those we billions of dollars, while not impacting recent years, this Congress has already have lost. We will rededicate ourselves program quality. made unconscionable budget cuts to to the work ahead. We can beat this Commonsense proposals to cut waste critical programs that many families disease. We can win this fight. To- out of government already exist, but and communities rely on. A new anal- gether, we can end this epidemic. they are meaningless and save nothing ysis by the Foundation for AIDS Re- f unless we implement them. My bill will search and the National Minority AIDS CONGRATULATING ALLEN HIGH serve as a starting point to lower our Council shows, if budget sequestration SCHOOL deficits by tens of billions of dollars in were to take effect, communities of (Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas asked a responsible, commonsense way that color would be disproportionately im- and was given permission to address protects the middle class. pacted, including more than 6,500 indi- the House for 1 minute and to revise f viduals who immediately lose access to HIV treatment. and extend his remarks.) MOX IS A NATIONAL ASSET Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam We must reject these cuts and expand Speaker, I rise today to congratulate (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina effective prevention, care, and treat- Allen High School in my district for a asked and was given permission to ad- ment programs so that we can once and recent victory on December 22. The dress the House for 1 minute and to re- for all stamp HIV and AIDS off the face Allen Eagles won the Texas State vise and extend his remarks.) of the Earth. Championship with a score of 35–21 Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. f against Houston Lamar. Back in 2008, Madam Speaker, yesterday I sent a let- the Allen Eagles clinched their first ter to the President to encourage him HONORING FORMER ARMY STAFF Class 5A Division I State title, and now to support the MOX project, the Mixed SERGEANT CLINTON ROMESHA in 2012 they’ve done it again. Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility, lo- (Mr. CRAMER asked and was given After completing their incredible 15– cated in Aiken, Barnwell, and permission to address the House for 1 1 season, the Allen Eagles have offi- Allendale Counties of South Carolina. minute.) cially been named to the eighth annual This facility at the Savannah River Mr. CRAMER. Madam Speaker, as in- MaxPreps Tour of Champions. In the plays a vital role in allowing the adequate as words are in expressing our past nine seasons, Tom Westerberg, United States to fulfill our inter- gratitude to our American heroes who head coach of the Eagles, has led his national nonproliferation obligations wear the uniform of our armed serv- team to two State titles with a record by turning nuclear bombs into energy. ices, I rise to do my best to pay tribute of 102 wins to 16 losses. It comes as no The President has always supported to one very special soldier from North surprise that he was named 2012 Dallas this facility, which was initiated in the Dakota. Area Coach of the Year. Clinton administration. Former Army Staff Sergeant Clinton The Allen Eagles are known to be a The facility is over 50 percent com- Romesha will be presented with the team with heart, and it’s now proven pleted and promotes our national secu- Medal of Honor next Monday by Presi- they have the heart of a champion. rity. Today’s letter is supported by dent Obama for ‘‘acts of gallantry and Congratulations, Allen Eagles, on a Members from both sides of the aisle, intrepidity,’’ becoming only the fourth tremendous season. Way to represent which proves this issue is not partisan living recipient for actions in Afghani- the city of Allen and continuing the politics, but one of grave national secu- stan or Iraq. With the help of an assist- storied tradition of great high school rity concern. It is my hope, as cus- ant gunner, he took out a machine-gun football in north Texas. God bless you. tomers are identified, that the project team before sustaining shrapnel from a I salute you. will be completed, which supports envi- grenade. The citation recalls his acts of f ronmental cleanup efforts at the Sa- heroism this way: vannah River site. INTRODUCING THE GOVERNMENT Undeterred by his injuries, Staff Sergeant In conclusion, God bless our troops, WASTE REDUCTION ACT Romesha continued to fight, and upon the and we will never forget September the arrival of another soldier to aid him and his (Mrs. BUSTOS asked and was given 11th in the global war on terrorism. assistant gunner, he again rushed through permission to address the House for 1 the exposed avenue to assemble additional f minute.) soldiers. With complete disregard for his own Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise b 0910 safety, he completely exposed himself to to talk about the first piece of legisla- heavy enemy fire as he moved confidently NATIONAL BLACK HIV/AIDS tion I am introducing as a Member of about the battlefield engaging and destroy- AWARENESS DAY Congress. ing multiple enemy targets. Like many people across Illinois, I (Ms. LEE of California asked and was This young husband and father not learned at a young age that balancing given permission to address the House only fought the enemy after sustaining the family pocketbook and living with- for 1 minute.) his own wounds, he organized air at- in our means is a question of values. I Ms. LEE of California. I rise as tacks and provided cover while three of want to work together on common- founding cochair of the bipartisan Con- his wounded comrades could get to aid, sense solutions that reduce the deficit gressional Black HIV/AIDS Caucus to then pushed on to retrieve the bodies of while preserving the important serv- mark National Black HIV/AIDS Aware- fallen soldiers. ices on which so many people rely. ness Day. Tomorrow, individuals and Madam Speaker, I’m honored to The bill I’m introducing today does organizations across the Nation, in- serve in this prestigious assembly, al- just that. It is called the Government cluding in my own 13th Congressional ways aware I do so because people like

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He said CONGRATULATING THE fiscal year 2014 budget does not achieve that it was very hard. The only thing BALTIMORE RAVENS balance in a fiscal year covered by such that would have been worse is if one of (Mr. RUPPERSBERGER asked and budget, the President shall submit a us were not coaching in the Super supplemental unified budget by April 1, was given permission to address the Bowl. House for 1 minute.) 2013, which identifies a fiscal year in So while it was hard to lose to the which balance is achieved, and for Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Ravens, it would have been even harder Speaker, I rise today to congratulate other purposes, with Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN to lose to someone else. If someone had (Acting Chair) in the chair. the world champions of football, the to beat the 49ers, I congratulate the Baltimore Ravens. On February 3, the The Clerk read the title of the bill. Ravens on a game well played. The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- Vince Lombardi Trophy returned home I was in the stadium. I wondered who to ‘‘Charm City.’’ Like Coach mittee of the Whole rose on Tuesday, on the Baltimore side decided to pull February 5, 2013, 30 minutes remained Harbaugh said, the win wasn’t pretty, the plug on the electricity. They were it wasn’t perfect, but it was Baltimore. in general debate. wondering who on the 49ers’ side did. In The gentleman from Georgia (Mr. We overcame the doubts of a Nation. any event, there was good spirit. I PRICE) and the gentleman from Mary- Baltimore was just an afterthought, think if you were there and you saw land (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) each has 15 playing against a 31⁄2-point favorite. that delay in the game and you saw the We overcame injury. Bernard Pol- minutes remaining. mood of the people, it was a real trib- Who yields time? lard, our safety, played with not one, ute to the people of New Orleans, who not two, not three, not four, not five, had extended such gracious hospitality b 0920 but six broken ribs throughout the sea- in every way. People were in a good son. mood and they rode out that time. Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Chair, We overcame an agonizing 34-minute I want to join you in commending I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from CCLINTOCK). delay, when we seemed to lose not only the owner, Steve Bisciotti, in his lead- California (Mr. M Mr. MCCLINTOCK. I thank the gen- power in the stadium but the wind in ership of the Ravens, but I also want to tleman for yielding. our sails. acknowledge the wonderful leadership Madam Chairman, a family that We overcame a second-half surge that of Art Modell. He passed away in the earns $27,000 but spends $36,000 and has left us screaming at our televisions, fall after being such a great leader in run up a credit card debt of $165,000 is from Dundalk to Havre de Grace. the Baltimore community, bringing obviously on the brink of financial I watched the game with my family the Ravens to Baltimore and in being a ruin. Proportionally, that is exactly and my 92-year-old mother, and even part of the city in philanthropic and where our Federal Government is she was fired up. The team stuck to- other ways. He was a great man. It was today. gether and got it done. wonderful to see the Ravens and every- Now, if that family went to see a I want to congratulate the owner, one else, including Governor O’Malley credit counselor, the first thing he’s Steve Bisciotti, a class act who does so and Mayor Rawlings-Blake, with ‘‘Art’’ going to tell them is we’ve got to sit much for our city on and off the field. on their lapels throughout the week- down and draw up a budget. Now, that Also, Ravens President Dick Cass and end. family is going to have to make some General Manager Ozzie Newsome, who So to Art Modell’s family, to the very difficult choices. It may take sev- has the greatest mind in football. And, ownership of the Ravens, congratula- eral years to work its way back to sol- of course, the players—especially No. tions. To the people of Baltimore, I vency. But our Senate has not passed a 52, Ray Lewis, and No. 5, Joe Flacco, know how exciting it is and what it budget in nearly 4 years, and our Presi- who won the MVP of the game. means to Baltimore. I extend my con- dent has offered only entirely un-seri- Last Sunday, the lights were out in gratulations. And I didn’t have a bet, ous budgets that continue to spend the Superdome for awhile, but at the because I said while I’m rooting for the recklessly and that never balance. end of the day, it was just lights out 49ers, I would never bet against Balti- This bill simply requires that if the for the 49ers. Baltimore cannot be more more. So congratulations to all con- President can’t balance the budget this proud to welcome our players and the cerned. Vince Lombardi Trophy back home. year, he tell us how long it will take I also want to say that our leader, f and what needs to be done to do so. We NANCY PELOSI, who is homegrown Bal- would expect that from any family. We REQUIRE PRESIDENTIAL should demand it from our govern- timore, now a 49ers fan, did accept the LEADERSHIP AND NO DEFICIT ACT defeat with her regular class and dig- ment. nity. GENERAL LEAVE Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Chair- f Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I man, as we debated yesterday, the bill ask unanimous consent that all Mem- before us is unfortunately nothing CONGRATULATING THE bers have 5 legislative days in which to more than a political gimmick at a BALTIMORE RAVENS revise and extend their remarks. time when we’re facing huge issues (Ms. PELOSI asked and was given The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. WIL- with respect to jobs and the economy. permission to address the House for 1 SON of South Carolina). Is there objec- It’s very unfortunate that we did not minute and to revise and extend her re- tion to the request of the gentleman have an opportunity to vote on an marks.) from Georgia? amendment that we proposed to re- Ms. PELOSI. I rise, Madam Speaker, There was no objection. place the sequester—which is now less to congratulate Congressman RUPPERS- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- than a month away and which will do BERGER and the other members of the ant to House Resolution 48 and rule grave economic harm—our proposal to Maryland delegation and, more impor- XVIII, the Chair declares the House in replace that sequester with a balanced tantly, join them in congratulating the the Committee of the Whole House on mix of cuts and revenue from closing Ravens. They beat a mighty champion the state of the Union for the further loopholes. But in this body, which says at the Super Bowl. consideration of the bill, H.R. 444. it wants to be transparent in the peo- As a proud 49ers fan who grew up on Will the gentlewoman from Florida ple’s House, we were denied an oppor- Johnny Unitas in Baltimore and going (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) kindly take the tunity to take a vote on something to those games as a teenager and rais- chair. that’s very important to the American

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:09 Feb 08, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H06FE3.REC H06FE3 mmaher on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H378 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 6, 2013 people, as opposed to playing the polit- big, bold, and balanced solution now, ances. That’s important because the ical games we’ve been playing with this let’s at least do something that is bal- last four budgets that the President bill. anced and bold as we go forward to the has brought to this House, to this Con- With that, I yield 1 minute to the dis- end of the fiscal year, as Mr. VAN HOL- gress, have never, ever balanced. tinguished Democratic leader, the Rep- LEN has proposed, so that we can do I’m pleased to yield 11⁄2 minutes to resentative from San Francisco and the what is right for the American people the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. daughter of Baltimore, the home of the instead of what is wrong for our econ- DESJARLAIS). Super Bowl champions, the Ravens. omy. Mr. DESJARLAIS. I thank my col- Ms. PELOSI. Well, if the Ravens’ and What the Republicans are proposing league for his leadership on this issue. the 49ers’ fans can come together, is a blueprint for a downward spiral in This is the fourth time in 5 years hopefully so can the Democrats and the our economy. It’s irresponsible. It does that the White House has proven that Republicans on an issue of this grave not have value in terms of being solu- it does not take trillion-dollar deficits concern to our country, our budget, tion-oriented. seriously enough to submit a budget on which should be a statement of our na- I might add, in conclusion, Madam time. In contrast, House Republicans, tional values. Instead, as Mr. VAN HOL- Chair, that I’m listening attentively to since taking the majority in 2010, have LEN said, we see the Republicans play- this debate and I hear my colleagues on done that every year and will do so ing games with the budget. Playing the Republican side talking about how again in just a couple of weeks. games—that’s what they have been important it is to reduce the deficit— We still do not know when the Presi- doing and that’s what they continue to and we are in total agreement on that dent plans on actually submitting his do as we go into this spring, when we subject. I think we have a moral obli- budget. When asked, White House Press need to find solutions; playing games gation to reduce the deficit. I think we Secretary Jay Carney said that the ad- that give new meaning to the term have a moral obligation to create jobs, ministration favors substance over ‘‘March Madness’’ because that’s what to put people to work because growth, deadlines. Let me translate that for will result if we have to face a seques- in addition to spending cuts and rev- you: they don’t have a solution to ad- ter. It’s a very bad idea. A sequester enue increases, growth is what’s going dressing the Nation’s spending and should be out of the question, and we to help us reduce the deficit. debt crisis. should be talking about how we find a But I didn’t hear one ‘‘boo’’ out of Today, the House will pass the Re- solution instead of a sequester. any of the people, not one little hoot, quire a PLAN Act. I’m hearing com- Mr. VAN HOLLEN offered a solution. one little peep, or any other sound an ments that this is a gimmick, this is a Here we have a debate on the budget, endangered species of a deficit hawk ploy. Are you kidding me? We need to the blueprint for how we go forward. would have made during President do our job. The American people get it. And the Rules Committee, dominated Bush’s term when most of this deficit They want Congress to work together. by the Republican majority, has said was amassed—tax cuts for the wealthi- They’re not in love with Republicans we won’t even let your proposal come est people, which did not create jobs or Democrats right now. They want us to the floor, not in the form of an but increased the deficit; giveaways to to solve this problem. amendment or a substitute or in any the pharmaceutical companies with an b 0930 other way. What are they afraid of? ill-advised pharmaceutical plan; and They’re afraid of common sense be- two unpaid-for wars. Just not fair to It’s sad that we have to resort to a cause that is what Mr. VAN HOLLEN’s investments that we should be making Require a PLAN Act to get the other proposal is about. in America’s future, whether it’s bio- side to work with us. Please work with It recognizes that we need to have medical research to create cures and to us. We have submitted budgets. We spending cuts. In fact, we’ve already keep America preeminent in terms of need the Senate to submit a budget. agreed to $1.6 trillion in spending cuts science, whether, again, it’s invested in Every missed deadline is a missed op- in the Budget Control Act. It recog- the seed corn and the education of our portunity. We need to get serious about nizes that we must address the entitle- children. The list goes on and on. The spending now. We cannot continue to ment issue. In fact, Democrats have al- list goes on and on of all of the initia- delay choices that we need to make. ready agreed to more than $1 trillion in tives that are important to growth, to We owe it to our future generations. Medicare savings to strengthen Medi- making our future brighter, to keeping Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Chair- care and to protect beneficiaries. So America competitive, to keeping man, for those Members of this body with that as a basis, we go forward America number one. who were not focused on this debate with the Van Hollen proposal, which is So I urge a strong rejection of what yesterday, let’s make a couple of a very commonsense solution. It is a the Republicans are proposing. It’s, things clear. The President will intro- plan to replace sequester. It makes fur- frankly, silly and, as I said before, un- duce a budget, he is going to submit a ther spending cuts in a responsible worthy of the challenge that our coun- budget, and he has submitted a budget way. It ends tax breaks for Big Oil, and try faces and the bipartisan solutions every year. Our Republican colleagues it ensures that millionaires pay their that we should be trying to achieve. don’t like his budget because he takes fair share. Who could be opposed to I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. a balanced approach to reducing the that? Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Chair, deficit, meaning that in addition to So let’s get serious. It’s time for us it is probably appropriate to refocus cuts, he also calls for additional rev- to get serious. We have a serious chal- ourselves on the bill that we’re dis- enue from taking away special tax lenge. We should be working in a bipar- cussing today, that’s before us today, breaks for special interests. That’s tisan way to find a solution. Instead, H.R. 444. It simply does one thing. It number one. again, the Republicans are playing says to the President: when you bring a Number two, what this bill does is, games leading up to what will make budget to Congress, tell us when it’s number one, require the President to ‘‘March Madness’’ a term that would be going to balance. That’s all it does. submit his budget in a certain way; and inadequate for the consequences to our Now, the sequester is an important number two, it criticizes the President children, millions of whom will be af- issue, there’s no doubt about it. Presi- for submitting his budget late. fected in terms of their education and dent Obama’s sequester is an impor- Again, for those who weren’t part of their wellbeing; to our seniors, to our tant issue. House Republicans have the debate yesterday, the reason the veterans, to our safety industry in passed two times spending reductions President’s budget is late is because we terms of cops on the beat. The list of that prioritize in a much more respon- had to pass the fiscal cliff agreement. cuts across the board and a meat-ax ap- sible way. We agree that it ought to be We didn’t get that done until January proach with no common sense given to much more responsible. The ball is in 2. And I have to say, Madam Chairman, it is ridiculous. It’s ridiculous. the Senate’s court. The ball is in the we got it done despite the over- Let’s stop this march to folly, this President’s court. whelming opposition of House Repub- ‘‘March Madness.’’ Let’s get serious. This bill, though, simply says to the licans. We were pleased to get the over- Let’s accept the President’s challenge President: when you bring your budget whelming support of Senate Repub- that he put forth. If we can’t have a to us, just let us know when it bal- licans, but House Republicans continue

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:09 Feb 08, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H06FE3.REC H06FE3 mmaher on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE February 6, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H379 to take the position that they were en their economic security. That’s why indiscriminate cuts that are going to prepared to go over the fiscal cliff in a recent Pew Research Center poll take place on March 1, which we all order to protect tax breaks for very showed 72 percent of respondents said know are going to hurt jobs and the wealthy people. reducing the deficit should be a top pri- economy. That’s why the President’s budget is ority for national leaders. That was We just heard from the Republican late, because as any American family second only to the 86 percent who cited leader. Last September, he made a very knows, if you don’t know what revenue strengthening the economy and im- good point on the floor of this House. is coming in, you can’t put together proving the jobs outlook. Concern He said that if you allow those seques- your household budget. We didn’t know about the deficit has risen from ninth ter cuts to take place, you’re going to what kind of revenue was coming in among 20 issues 4 years ago to third in see more than 200,000 jobs lost just in until January 2. last month’s survey. the State of Virginia just in the de- So, with that, Madam Chairman, I People are worried about what per- fense sector. The across-the-board cuts yield 2 minutes to the distinguished petual Federal overspending will mean are going to hurt jobs in defense, but ranking member of the Ways and to their future. Will taxes on low- and they’re also going to hurt other jobs as Means Committee, Mr. LEVIN. middle-income working families have well as important national efforts, (Mr. LEVIN asked and was given per- to rise to pay the bills we’re racking whether it’s the FBI, whether it’s bor- mission to revise and extend his re- up? Will inflation kick in, eating away der security, or whether it’s medical marks.) at the incomes of senior citizens living research at the National Institutes of Mr. LEVIN. The Republican mantra on fixed incomes who already struggle Health. All those things are going to be is no revenues, cuts at any price, to pay for gas and groceries? cut. whether it damages health research, Will our economy stagnate as govern- Now, the majority leader just made our kids’ education, our national de- ment demand for capital crowds out the point that when the American peo- fense, or our national economy. So be- private-sector borrowers who want to ple are asked what their number one neath their new talk of softening their expand their businesses? Will our kids priority is, it’s jobs and the economy. image remains their hard edge. be condemned to a lower standard of So why aren’t we doing something Now we’re less than a month away living once our overseas creditors be- about jobs and the economy? Why did from a sequester—$85 billion in arbi- come concerned we won’t be able to the Republican leadership deny us an trary, across-the-board cuts just in pay them back? These are real con- opportunity just to have a vote on a 2013. Just yesterday, the nonpartisan cerns. plan, a plan to prevent that sequester Congressional Budget Office warned us These are the reasons we brought the from taking place in less than a month, that allowing the sequester budget cuts PLAN Act to the floor today. I thank a plan that would replace that seques- to take effect would reduce GDP the gentleman from Georgia for his ter with a mix of long-term, targeted growth by more than 25 percent this leadership. Life teaches that if you cuts as well as revenues from, for ex- year, wiping out hundreds of thousands don’t have a plan, you’re planning to ample, getting rid of the taxpayer sub- of jobs—hundreds of thousands of fail. And this President does not have sidies for the Big Oil companies? That’s the real plan we need, and yet jobs—and pushing the unemployment any plans to balance the Federal budg- we haven’t seen any plan from our Re- rate back up to 8 percent. et ever. So I say to the Republicans, instead The House has developed a plan to publican colleagues in this 113th Con- of opening your arms to the sequester balance the budget, and we voted on it gress. So, let’s focus on what really is and risking our Nation’s economic re- twice. This year, we intend to improve important to the American people. The covery, Republicans should be opening on that plan and balance the budget deficit is, of course, important to the their minds to a balanced, bipartisan even sooner than the 10 years our prior American people. As the Republican solution. proposals called for. But we can’t do it leader said, it ranked number two. Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Chair, alone. We need to have the cooperation There’s no debate there. The issue all along has been not I’m pleased to yield 1 minute to our of the President and the other body to whether we reduce the deficit but how distinguished majority leader, the gen- make any meaningful progress. we do it, making sure, number one, we tleman from Virginia (Mr. CANTOR). Last month, we enacted the No Budg- don’t do it in a way that hurts the Mr. CANTOR. I thank the gentleman. et, No Pay law which requires both economy, like some of the austerity Madam Chair, on Monday, the Presi- Houses of Congress to adopt a budget plans in Europe, which apparently our dent missed the deadline for submit- by April 15. Now we are hearing that Republican colleagues would like us to ting his fiscal year 2014 budget. So, un- the other body is planning on pro- copy. That hurt the economy. We saw fortunately, we haven’t yet seen what ducing its first budget since ’09, so it didn’t work in the U.K., and we be- the President will propose to address we’re making some progress. our exploding debt. But if the Presi- The PLAN Act is the next step in lieve we need to reduce the deficit in a dent’s 2014 budget is similar to his plan this process. It will require the Presi- balanced way—cuts but also revenue, from last year, it will never achieve dent to tell us when he thinks a bal- by asking very wealthy people to con- balance, not next year, not in 10 years, anced budget can be achieved and how tribute a little bit more and by closing and not even in 30 or 40 years. Appar- he’d get us there. If his budget submis- those tax breaks that we heard about ently, the President does not believe sion does not balance, he’ll have to from the Republican Presidential and we have a spending problem in Amer- submit a supplemental budget by April Vice Presidential candidate all last ica. 1 telling us the earliest date when bal- fall. Unfortunately, the facts tell us that ance can be achieved, and he will have b 0940 we do. Federal spending is 22 percent to show us the policies he will use to Those tax breaks are still out there. higher than it was in January of ’09, make that calculation. We propose to eliminate some of those and debt held by the public nearly dou- This way, we can begin to develop a for the purpose of reducing the deficit bled by the end of the President’s first common destination. Until we are all in a balanced way. That’s the plan we term after four consecutive trillion- headed in the same direction, we’ll need. That’s the plan we’ve offered. Un- dollar deficits. never get there. The public is telling us fortunately, that’s the plan we haven’t The seriousness of this problem was we need to reduce the deficit and bal- had a chance to even get a vote on. underlined yesterday when the CBO ance the budget. The PLAN Act will I reserve the balance of my time. told us that unless changes are made, help us do that, and I urge adoption of Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Chair, Federal debt held by the public will the bill. how much time remains on each side? reach 76 percent of our GDP by the end Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Chair- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman of this year, the highest level since man, I yield myself such time as I may from Georgia has 103⁄4 minutes remain- 1950, when the bills were fresh from consume. ing, and the gentleman from Maryland winning World War II. This bill is entitled the PLAN Act. has 8 minutes remaining. The American people recognize that What we really need is a plan to avoid Mr. PRICE of Georgia. I want to com- perpetual large Federal deficits threat- the sequester, these across-the-board, mend my friend from Maryland on the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:09 Feb 08, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H06FE3.REC H06FE3 mmaher on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H380 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 6, 2013 other side for trying to change the sub- Today, the House will take up the we’re considering here today with H.R. ject. There’s a lot of talk over here Require a PLAN Act, which will force 444, it puts into context exactly the about the sequester. That’s an impor- the President to do just that. By re- problems we have with this Congress. tant issue. There’s no doubt about it. quiring the President to explain when Because what Mr. Simpson and Mr. We look forward to that debate. and how he would balance the budget, Bowles did is they came up with a spe- This is about having the President we can begin to have an honest and cific proposal that had additional reve- submit a budget to Congress that bal- constructive discussion about what it nues and had important cuts to put the ances, and we’re concerned about that is actually going to take to prevent a country on a better fiscal trajectory. because the last four budgets that this debt crisis. History and math tell us We’re not here debating what pro- President has submitted to this Con- that our fiscal challenges can only be posal we should put in place to put this gress have never, ever balanced. solved through responsible budgeting country on a better fiscal trajectory. With that, I’m pleased to yield 11⁄2 that cuts spending and reforms entitle- That would be a worthy discussion. Nor minutes to the gentleman from South ments. are we talking about the things we Carolina (Mr. WILSON). The President’s incessant demand for need to do as a country to make our Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. higher taxes is not a solution to our country more competitive, to create Madam Chair, I would like to thank fiscal problems but, rather, a deceptive jobs. We’re not talking about immigra- the gentleman for yielding. rhetoric that cannot withstand the tion reform. We’re not talking about a I’m grateful to Congressman TOM scrutiny of basic math or honest budg- national energy policy. We’re not talk- PRICE and his tremendous leadership eting. No amount of tax hikes will ever ing about investing in our infrastruc- on this very important issue of bal- be able to steer us away from the loom- ture. What we’re talking about is a ancing the budget. Congressman PRICE ing debt crisis we face. gimmick that has nothing to do with has a vision for fiscal responsibility Averting the most predictable crisis the substance of the fiscal debate that which creates jobs. in U.S. history is not a question of we need to have in this country. Spending money that we do not have how, but a question of if the President This proposal, this bill is a gimmick is irresponsible. For the past 4 years, will have the courage and the foresight for career politicians in their game of the Federal Government has spent over to work with the House Republicans to chess. It has nothing to do with the $1 trillion more each year than it re- lead our country out of economic stag- substance of what the American people ceives. American families know better nation and away from a future limited need us to do as a Congress. We need to than spending beyond their means by mountains of debt. adopt the framework that was put without consequences. The government Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Chair- forth by the Simpson-Bowles Commis- should stop passing on depressing debt man, I think it’s important to remind sion, where people actually did their to our younger citizens. our colleagues that as part of the job, and we need to use that as a fram- House Republicans recognize that na- Budget Control Act and other measures ing document to deal with our fiscal tional security risks are at stake if we we took over the last several years, we trajectory. We then need to get on with fail to get our spending under control. have already cut $1.5 trillion over the the business of making this country I hope the Senate and President will 10-year budget period by placing a cap more competitive so we can create jobs adopt actual solutions that will de- on spending. The President has been that have a good standard of living. To crease the size of skyrocketing na- very clear, as have Democrats in the do that, we need to change important tional debt. Congress. We understand we’ve got to policies in this country around immi- The passage of Require a PLAN Act make some important cuts. We did $1.5 gration, energy, infrastructure, and will be a significant act by requiring trillion. We can do more. In fact, the education. That’s what the business of the President to propose a budget that substitute amendment that I proposed this Congress should be. balances over a 10-year period, and the would eliminate these direct payments Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Chair, American people will begin to restore for agribusinesses, over $29 billion in I’m pleased to yield 11⁄2 minutes to a their faith in Washington and believe unnecessary subsidies. new Member on our side of the aisle, that hope and prosperity are the future The question isn’t whether we should the gentleman from North Carolina for our Nation. Balancing our budget do cuts. Yes, we should do them. We (Mr. MEADOWS). not only protects and preserves entitle- should do them in a smart way and not Mr. MEADOWS. Madam Chair, I ment programs for our seniors and fu- in an across-the-board way. But we thank the gentleman for yielding as I ture generations, it also provides eco- should also generate revenue by closing rise in support of H.R. 444, the Require nomic certainty, which helps American the tax loopholes to reduce the deficit. a PLAN Act. small businesses create jobs. We heard again from our Republican As a small business owner, I under- As a grateful cosponsor of this legis- colleagues throughout the last Presi- stand the importance of a balanced lation, I urge my colleagues and those dential campaign about all these tax budget. Ensuring that you spend within across the aisle to put party politics breaks that benefit very wealthy peo- your means is vital to your employees aside and vote in favor of the bill. ple. Let’s close them to help reduce the and the success of that business. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. I reserve the bal- deficit, and that’s exactly what our Spending beyond your means could re- ance of my time. substitute would do to help replace the sult in layoffs, mothers and fathers not Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Chair, sequester. being able to put food on the table, and 1 I’m pleased to yield 1 ⁄2 minutes to a I’m now pleased to yield 2 minutes to it ultimately could mean the demise of member of the Budget Committee and someone who knows these issues well, that company. the Ways and Means Committee, the a terrific new Member of Congress from I get it. Families from my district in gentlelady from Tennessee (Mrs. the State of Maryland (Mr. DELANEY). western North Carolina get it. Just last BLACK). Mr. DELANEY. In my judgment, Mr. week, Eric from Asheville wrote to my Mrs. BLACK. Madam Chair, yester- Simpson and Mr. Bowles are American office saying: day, the President took to the White heroes because they were given a job To me it is just basic math. This is how House briefing room to lecture, as he by the President of the United States. most people that have a budget work. If you has done before, on the virtues of the It was a very difficult job, and the as- are in debt, you either need to spend less and so-called ‘‘balanced approach’’ to budg- signment required significant vision. cut back, or make more money. So I spend eting. However, while he failed to men- Their job was to work in a bipartisan less, and I cut back on some of the things tion that his balanced approach would way with experts and come up with a that are not essential. Why can’t our govern- never lead to a balanced budget, his proposal that was in the best interest ment figure it out? last 4 years have made that abundantly of the common good of American citi- I agree with Eric from Asheville, clear. It’s long past time for the Presi- zens. North Carolina, and that’s why I’m a dent to level with Congress and the That’s exactly what they did. The proud cosponsor of Representative TOM American people about when his so- fact that it was rejected by our govern- PRICE’s Require a PLAN Act, which called ‘‘balanced approach’’ will actu- ment, in my judgment, is a tragedy. If will force President Obama to explain ally balance the budget. you contrast what they did to what how he intends to balance our budget.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:09 Feb 08, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H06FE3.REC H06FE3 mmaher on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE February 6, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H381 It’s time for the Federal Government money. This drives up the price of ing to get back to fiscal responsibility. to do what hardworking, tax-paying bonds and keeps interest rates artifi- We see reducing the deficit as a very Americans and some businessowners cially low. Seniors on fixed incomes, important part of that, but we disagree from across the country have to do: who have saved their whole lives, now that we should do it by cutting impor- balance a budget and live within our cannot make a fair interest on their tant commitments we’ve made to sen- means. The time is now. savings. In addition to squeezing the iors, by slashing our investment in our incomes of our seniors, creating money b 0950 kids’ educations, by cutting science to fund deficits also drives up prices, and research and things that help Mr. VAN HOLLEN. I reserve the bal- which has a disproportionate adverse power our economy and make us com- ance of my time. effect on the seniors, on the poor, and petitive. We think that’s the wrong ap- Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Chair, on middle-income families. proach. We need a balanced approach I am pleased to yield 1 minute to an- Creating money out of thin air to that combines cuts with revenues from other new member of our Conference, fund the President’s spending must closing these tax breaks for the pur- the gentleman from Texas, who knows stop. The first step is to stop the reck- pose of reducing the deficit. That’s the a significant amount about budgets less spending by having the President kind of plan we need. and who is a new member of the Budget present a plan to balance the budget. I reserve the balance of my time. Committee, Mr. WILLIAMS. This is a simple request with no rea- Mr. PRICE of Georgia. I yield myself Mr. WILLIAMS. Madam Chair, I rise sonable excuse for opposition. I support such time as I may consume. today in support of H.R. 444, the Re- H.R. 444, the Require a PLAN Act, to Sometimes in these conversations quire a PLAN Act. I am a small busi- protect our seniors, the poor, and mid- and debates, Madam Chair, it’s impor- ness owner, and I have submitted a dle-income families. tant to set the record straight. My budget to my bank for 41 straight Mr. VAN HOLLEN. I yield myself friend from Maryland says that the years. It is astounding that the Presi- such time as I may consume. reason the President hasn’t been able dent has shirked his responsibility to Madam Chairman, we’ve heard a to submit his budget on time—by the submit a budget on time for 4 of the number of the last speakers complain way, the law is by February 4, the first last 5 years. about the fact that the President’s Monday in February—is due to what Our Nation has trillion-dollar defi- budget will be a little late this year. happened at the end of last year. Again, for the new Members joining cits. They are threatening the eco- I would remind my colleague that us—and we welcome all of the new nomic future of this great country, yet President Obama has missed the budg- Members, those being Republicans and the President and his Democratic et deadline more than any other Presi- Democrats—in the last session of Con- Party leaders in the Senate have made dent. In the 90 years since the Presi- gress, we were here until January 2 it a habit to ignore their budgetary ob- dent has been required to submit a trying to put together an agreement to ligations. Under President Obama, the budget to Congress by the first Monday avoid the fiscal cliff. That was the national debt has increased faster than in February, President Obama is the under any U.S. President in history. President’s priority—to make sure that we didn’t hurt jobs and the economy by only President to miss the deadline 2 Now is not the time to sit back and years in a row, and he’s the only Presi- continue racking up debt that our chil- going over the fiscal cliff. The overwhelming majority of our dent to miss the deadline 3 out of 4 dren and our grandchildren will have to Republican colleagues in this House years in his first term. So that’s just to shoulder, not to mention small busi- voted against that plan because they set the record straight. nesses. were more focused on protecting tax Secondly, I would remind my friend The American people deserve better breaks for very wealthy individuals from Maryland that the last time this leadership. They have made it abun- than about protecting jobs and the country had a balanced budget it was a dantly clear that Congress should bal- economy. That’s their choice. Their Republican Congress that did it. In ance the Federal budget just like fami- Senate Republican colleagues made a fact, President Clinton vetoed the lies and business owners do across the different choice, but our House Repub- budget twice and then signed it, but it country, and they do it every single lican colleagues can make the choice was a Republican Congress, and we re- day. That’s why I support the House that they want. duced taxes at that time. bill requiring the President to submit a Now, with respect to the budget, the I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to balanced budget and to get Washing- President will submit a budget, and our our policy chair on the Republican ton’s spending under control, so I urge House Republican colleagues can reject side, the gentleman from Oklahoma my colleagues on both sides to vote it or do what they want with it. The (Mr. LANKFORD). ‘‘yes’’ on this bill. issue is not whether he’ll submit a Mr. LANKFORD. I thank the gen- I remember that Ronald Reagan’s budget. He will. The issue is whether or tleman. birthday is today. May God bless our not we would dictate to the President Back home last week, I had a gen- country. what the form of his budget should tleman who came up to me who said, ‘‘I Mr. VAN HOLLEN. I continue to re- take, and that is wrong. make $80,000 a year between my wife serve the balance of my time. It is also a little curious to hear this and me. That has always been enough Mr. PRICE of Georgia. I am pleased newfound support for these sort of bal- until now. With the economy’s slowing to yield 11⁄2 minutes to another new anced budgets from our Republican col- down and prices continuing to increase, member of our Conference, the gen- leagues. I would just remind everybody it’s not enough. What is going on?’’ tleman from Oklahoma (Mr. that the last time we had a balanced The simple statement that I can BRIDENSTINE). budget was at the end of the Clinton make to him is that the economy con- Mr. BRIDENSTINE. Madam Chair, I administration. Why? Because, in addi- tinues to slow down because the Fed- rise today to support H.R. 444, the Re- tion to economic growth, they asked eral Government continues to borrow quire a PLAN Act. the American people to contribute a more and more money for its own debt, It is perfectly appropriate for the little bit more in terms of tax revenue. taking that money out of the private President to present a budget that bal- The Bush administration came in and sector’s hands, which would typically ances within 10 years. If he does not, immediately squandered those sur- increase the economy, increase jobs, this bill would require him to tell us pluses. I think it’s important to know increase economic activity; but in- when his budget might balance. Tril- that, since 1950, we’ve had a balanced stead, right now, it’s all coming to- lion-dollar deficits for the foreseeable budget on only eight occasions, unfor- wards the Federal Government as we future are harming seniors, the poor, tunately. The last time we had a Re- require more and more money, thus and middle-income families who are publican President who balanced his slowing the economy down more and struggling to make ends meet. Here is budget without inheriting it from a more. how: Democratic President was Dwight Ei- The unemployment rate under this Our deficits are financed by Treasury senhower. President has been higher longer than bonds, most of which are being pur- So we are pleased that our Repub- any of the last 11 Presidents combined. chased by the Fed with newly created lican colleagues are joining us in try- There is something unique that I can

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:09 Feb 08, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H06FE3.REC H06FE3 mmaher on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H382 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 6, 2013 say to the college student coming out Federal Government has spent have tion. Now is the time to take action to avoid of college who can’t find a job: This is been very important to helping the the harmful effects of sequestration, not for not a typical American economy. economy from going into free fall. But political posturing. What’s going on? We’re borrowing there’s no doubt that we have to come I urge my colleagues to reject this partisan too much money. We’re slowing down up with a balanced approach to dealing gimmick and join me in voting against it. the economy. It’s not stimulating. It’s with this issue in the outyears, and Mr. POSEY. Madam Chair, a nation that hurting what’s going on. that’s where the debate lies, in how we does not operate on a budget is plagued by ir- This simple bill just says this: as is should do that. responsible spending with bloated budgets, already required by law for the House, And again, our Republican colleagues unfathomable debts and jeopardizes its long- the Senate, and the President to all have said ‘‘no’’ to the balanced ap- term sustainability. That’s true of any family or put a budget out, this also says let’s proach; they’ve said ‘‘no’’ to the plan business and it’s true of governments as well. put a budget out because of the dire that we offered to prevent the seques- Every state is required to have a budget times that we are in. It says, at some ter; and they didn’t say ‘‘no,’’ they and nearly all states are required to balance point in the next 10 years, let’s bring it wouldn’t even allow a vote on the plan their budget. Sadly, the federal government to balance. we offered to prevent the sequester has failed to operate on a budget for the past When the President sent his folks that’s going to hit on March 1 and four years, and it’s past time for that to come over last year to the Budget Com- which our Republican colleagues in to an end. mittee in order to present the Presi- statement after statement on this floor In four out of the last five years, the Presi- dent’s budget, I asked specifically, have said is going to hurt the economy, dent has failed to submit a budget to the Con- Does this budget balance at any and which we know from the last quar- gress by the date required by law. Further- point—10 years? 25 years? 75 years? Is ter’s economic report is already hurt- more, each of those budgets, when eventually there a point of balance? The response ing the economy just because busi- submitted, projected trillions of dollars in deficit was, No. nesses are anticipating the possibility spending as far as the eye could see. That is We are just asking for things to bal- of these across-the-board cuts. a recipe for national bankruptcy and it is mor- ance sometime. Tell us when there is a So that’s the plan that we should be ally wrong. proposed balance out there. Have a focused on. That’s the plan that helps You would not steal from your children or plan. Right now, we have no plan to the economy, that will help save jobs. grandchildren and we should not let Wash- plan, and that needs to change. The And it’s just unfortunate that we’ve ington do it either. Senate hasn’t had a budget for the last been denied an opportunity in the peo- That is why I rise in support of legislation 4 years at all. The President presents a ple’s House to even have a vote on the that I have cosponsored, H.R. 444. This bill is budget that never balances. After the one plan that’s been submitted in this really very simple. It requires the President to fiscal cliff issues and after all of the Congress, in this House, to prevent do what the U.S. House of Representatives things that have happened, our tax rev- those job losses and prevent harm has already done—pass a budget that bal- enues estimated by the CBO will go up being done to our economy. ances. 25 percent next year. It is estimated So I would hope, Madam Chairman, I am also hopeful that the U.S. Senate will that our revenues next year will be the that we put aside this political gim- do something that it too has failed to do for highest revenues in the history of the mick. The President will submit a the past four years—pass a budget. Any United States, yet the President still budget. Our Republican colleagues can budget. That will enable the House and Sen- comes back and says he needs more do with it whatever they want, but ate to do what is required by law: establish a revenue. let’s put aside the political games and budget for the U.S. Government and live with- We need to find areas to cut. We need focus on jobs and the economy and let’s in that budget. a plan. We need to get into balance. have a vote on the plan that we have The House and Senate can have disagree- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. May I inquire as introduced to prevent that sequester ments, but the Senate and the Administration to how much time remains on both from taking place and prevent the eco- need to go on record with their spending prior- sides. nomic damage that it would do. ities so our system can work. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman I yield back the balance of my time. In 1997, the Balanced Budget Amendment from Maryland has 21⁄2 minutes remain- Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Chair, to the U.S. Constitution passed the House of ing, and the gentleman from Georgia this is pretty simple stuff. It’s what Representatives, but fell one vote short of has 15 seconds remaining. families do across this country. It’s passage in the Senate. That year the national Mr. VAN HOLLEN. I yield myself the what businesses do across this country, debt was $5.4 trillion. Today it is more than balance of my time. and that is to make certain that they three times that amount—$16.5 trillion. The Madam Chairman, again, just to put don’t spend more than they take in. All debt burden for each American citizen has all this into perspective, I appreciate this bill does is say to the President, grown from about $20,000 to over $52,000. the sort of newfound vigor with which When you bring your budget to the Back then, liberals in Washington said the our Republican colleagues are ap- Congress, Mr. President, let us know same thing that they say today—that we don’t proaching this issue. I would just re- when it balances. And hopefully it’s need a Balanced Budget Amendment to con- mind them that, in the budget they not never, as he’s had for the last 4 trol spending and responsibly manage the Na- brought to the floor in the last 2 years, years. tion’s finances. There are eleven trillion rea- it did not balance, according to the I yield back the balance of my time. sons to prove they are dead wrong. Wash- CBO, until 2040. Even then, if you read Mr. HOLT. I rise in opposition to this bill. ington needs a spending intervention. what the Congressional Budget Office Madam Chair, it is already over one month Earlier this week the Administration once said, it wasn’t as a result of the Con- since Congress temporarily avoided the so- again missed the statutory deadline for sub- gressional Budget Office’s analysis of called fiscal cliff, and the clock is ticking on mitting a budget to Congress. It’s been four their policies; it was simply based on sequestration: the across-the-board spending years since the Senate approved a budget. All assumptions that our Republican col- cuts triggered on March 1 that will devastate the while allowing billions of dollars in wasteful leagues provided to the CBO. our economy. Yet the majority in the House is spending to slip through the cracks, further wasting time voting on an unnecessary bill adding to our trillion dollar deficits. 1000 b (H.R. 444) which shirks their responsibilities, We need a responsible plan to bring federal So the real question here is: How do while pinning the blame on the President. spending under control and ultimately balance we reduce our deficits in a way that This legislation does nothing to address the the budget. Washington can no longer afford does not hurt the economy right now urgent priorities of the American people—to to fund itself on short-term stop-gap resolu- but does make sure that, as the econ- create jobs, grow the economy, and reduce tions, last minute deals struck in the wee- omy improves, public spending and def- the deficit in a balanced way. It does not pre- hours of the morning and massive, ‘‘too big to icit spending does not squeeze out pri- vent the next self-imposed crisis, thereby read’’ 1,000 page omnibus spending bills. vate investment? Actually, for the last threatening our recovery, risking job growth, Washington is literally charging away our couple of years, the problem has been and harming the middle class. children and grandchildren’s futures, depriving the opposite. We have seen less private The majority calls this the ‘‘Require a them of the opportunities that were so readily investment, and so the moneys the PLAN’’ bill, but this bill is a stunt, not a solu- available to current and previous generations.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:09 Feb 08, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H06FE3.REC H06FE3 mmaher on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE February 6, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H383 Let’s pass H.R. 444 and set the Nation on a printed in House Report 113–8. Each stead of working to solve our Nation’s more secure footing. Let’s act today, before such amendment may be offered only challenges. we are actually confronted with the inevitable in the order printed in the report, may I urge my colleagues to support my debt crisis to come, which we have been be offered by a Member designated in amendment, and I reserve the balance warned about and can avoid if we get serious. the report, shall be considered read, of my time. The Acting CHAIR. All time for gen- shall be debatable for the time speci- Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Chair, eral debate has expired. fied in the report, equally divided and I claim the time in opposition. Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be controlled by the proponent and an op- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman considered read for amendment under ponent, and shall not be subject to a from Georgia is recognized for 5 min- the 5-minute rule and the bill shall be demand for division of the question. utes. considered read. AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. TAKANO Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Chair, The text of the bill is as follows: The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order I appreciate the gentleman’s amend- H.R. 444 to consider amendment No. 1 printed in ment, and although possibly well-in- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- House Report 113–8. tentioned, we’re not saying at all that resentatives of the United States of America in Mr. TAKANO. Madam Chair, I have this is just on the President’s watch, Congress assembled, an amendment at the desk made in that this is simply this President that SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. order under the rule. is culpable, but you’d have to ignore This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Require The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will the President’s fiscal issues that he’s Presidential Leadership and No Deficit Act’’ had over the past 4 years to think that or the ‘‘Require a PLAN Act’’. designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as fol- he didn’t have a hand in this. SEC. 2. PURPOSE AND FINDINGS. On taking office, President Obama (a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this Act is to lows: require the President to submit to Congress Amend section 2(b)(3) to read as follows: promised to cut the deficit in half. a supplemental unified budget if the Presi- (3) Since the President took office, Con- Madam Chair, the deficit, when the dent’s budget for fiscal year 2014 does not gress has allowed the Federal debt to grow President entered office, was $458 bil- achieve balance in a fiscal year covered by by nearly $6 trillion and total debt now ex- lion. We all know that the deficit last such budget. ceeds the size of the entire economy of the year was $1.3 trillion—hardly in half, (b) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- United States. not even with new math. lowing: The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Instead, he’s presided over four (1) With this year’s expected failure to House Resolution 48, the gentleman straight trillion-dollar-plus deficits. meet the statutory deadline for submission of his budget, as stated by the Office of Man- from California (Mr. TAKANO) and a Spending is 22 percent higher at the agement and Budget, the President will have Member opposed each will control 5 end of this President’s first term than only met the statutory deadline in one of his minutes. it was when he took office. Under his five budget submissions. The Chair recognizes the gentleman own budget, spending will be 40 percent (2) Despite a promise to cut the deficit in from California. higher at the end of his second term if half, the deficit doubled during the Presi- Mr. TAKANO. Madam Chair, I like to Congress were to go along with the pro- dent’s first year in office and has exceeded $1 call this the ‘‘don’t shift blame amend- posals he brings forward. And finally, trillion for four years now. ment.’’ The bill before us today tries to the President is on track to double the (3) Since taking office, the President has blame President Obama for all our fis- allowed the Federal debt to grow by nearly national debt by the end of his term in $6 trillion and total debt now exceeds the cal woes. Judging by the language of office. size of the entire economy of the United this legislation, I’m convinced the Now, my new colleague from Cali- States. House Republicans live in a world fornia says that all you’ve got to do is (4) Under the President’s most recent budg- where our entire national debt sud- pass a budget through the Congress and et submission, the budget never achieves bal- denly appeared on January 21, 2009. But all things will be wonderful, and the ance. let’s be clear: Our debt was not created House Republicans have passed a budg- (5) The President’s fiscal year 2013 budget by the President alone. And while the et. And, Madam Chair, it’s been a budg- submission includes the admission that President may be responsible for spend- et that has put us on a path to balance, under his own policies the Federal Govern- ment’s ‘‘fiscal position gradually deterio- ing us a budget blueprint, it is ulti- yes, and we’ll do that again this year. rates’’. mately Congress that holds the power But I will remind my colleague that SEC. 3. SUBMISSION OF A SUPPLEMENTAL UNI- of the purse. I think my colleagues on the Senate hasn’t passed a budget in FIED BUDGET. the other side of the aisle are forget- nearly 4 years, which is why 2 weeks (a) IN GENERAL.—If the President’s budget ting a key part of our job: the Presi- ago this Congress, this House, passed a for fiscal year 2014, submitted to Congress dent does not pass budgets, nor does he bill—No Budget, No Pay—where we fi- pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31, United appropriate funds; Congress does. nally got the Senate to admit that States Code, results in a projected deficit in My amendment makes a simple they hadn’t passed a budget. And, oh, every fiscal year for which estimates are pro- vided in such budget, then the President change to the findings section of the yes, by the way, they’ll do one this shall submit a supplemental unified budget bill to clarify that Congress has the year. We got their attention. pursuant to subsection (b). constitutional responsibility to fund So, Madam Chair, though well-inten- (b) CONTENTS OF SUPPLEMENTAL UNIFIED the Federal Government. tioned, trying to change the subject BUDGET.—Not later than April 1, 2013, the I can guarantee that when the major- and the issue a little bit, this amend- President shall submit to Congress a supple- ity introduces its budget this month, it ment doesn’t—doesn’t—assist in get- mental unified budget that includes— will be so extreme that it has no ting us to the point where it is the (1) the information required under section chance of passing both Houses. The Re- President’s responsibility to tell the 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code; (2) an estimate of the earliest fiscal year in publican majority seems to be able to American people—in fact, it’s only fair which the supplemental budget is not pro- come together for meaningless pro- for the President to tell the American jected to result in a deficit; posals, but they know that when it people when he brings his budget for- (3) a detailed description of additional poli- comes to sensible legislation such as ward, when will it balance. cies to be implemented in order to achieve preventing us from going over the fis- I reserve the balance of my time. such result; and cal cliff or providing aid to Sandy vic- Mr. TAKANO. Madam Chair, the (4) an explanation of the differences be- tims, the 218th vote will come from a House Republicans have been more fo- tween the President’s budget for fiscal year Democrat. The only thing allowing the cused on passing budgets that message 2014 and the supplemental unified budget re- well than introducing a budget that ferred to in this subsection. House Republican caucus to govern is (c) DEFINITION.—The term ‘‘unified budget’’ the House Democratic Caucus. both the House and Senate can agree means the total level of outlays, total level It is the majority’s failure to nego- on. These are budgets that don’t stand of receipts, and the resulting deficit or sur- tiate in good faith on the budget that a chance of passing the Senate simply plus of the United States Government for a has gotten us here today. Year after because the GOP refuses to com- fiscal year. year, the House Republican leadership promise on anything. How many of The Acting CHAIR. No amendment has chosen to do anything within its their budgets end Medicare as we know to the bill is in order except those power to discredit the President in- it? What makes them think that the

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The Clerk will submit your budget to Congress, just waste of time and the taxpayers’ designate the amendment. let us know when it’s going to balance. The text of the amendment is as fol- money. And if it’s not going to balance within lows: I reserve the balance of my time. the period of time that’s defined by the Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Chair, At the end of section 2(b), add the fol- budget window, then tell us when it’s what time remains for each side, lowing: going to balance, and tell us what please? (6) The President created the National The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Re- you’re going to do to make it come from Georgia has 3 minutes remaining, form chaired by Erskine Bowles and Senator into balance. and the gentleman from California has Alan Simpson, which recommended a bal- And the reason that balance is im- anced package of revenue and spending re- 1 2 ⁄2 minutes remaining. forms to bring down projected deficits and portant, Madam Chair, is not just be- Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Chair, stabilize the Federal debt as a share of the cause it makes numbers, zero equals I’m pleased to yield 11⁄2 minutes to the economy. zero on a page somewhere. It’s because vice chair of our conference, the gen- (7) These recommendations enjoy wide bi- it’s about the economy, to get the tlewoman from Kansas (Ms. JENKINS). partisan support and should be considered economy rolling again and get jobs Ms. JENKINS. I thank the gentleman the basis for meeting the requirements of being created. That’s why it’s impor- from Georgia for yielding me this time. this Act. tant. Today, there are still more than 12 The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to million Americans unemployed. Par- House Resolution 48, the gentleman Secondly, this amendment would have the President build his balanced ents are taking home lower wages to from Oregon (Mr. SCHRADER) and a support their children, and families are Member opposed each will control 5 budget around a foundation that never paying more for everything from gas to minutes. balances. A lot of talk about Simpson- groceries. For these Americans, the re- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Bowles, and I commend them for the cession never ended. from Oregon. wonderful work that they did. How- If government spending was the key Mr. SCHRADER. Madam Chair, I ever, if you get down into the details of to economic growth and job creation, yield myself 1 minute. that, there are some things in there the economy would be booming right I’m very pleased to offer the only that just simply will not work. And the now. But instead, last week we found real bipartisan amendment to this bill, biggest thing is that it never gets to out things are getting worse. We all and maybe one of the few bipartisan balance. know the problem. For 4 years we amendments we’ll see this Congress. I So the underlying bill again, Madam racked up trillion-dollar deficits year hope not. Chair, is crafted very carefully so that after year, adding another trillion to This is actually an attempt to rectify it gives the President the greatest the national debt. It’s not a partisan some of the deficiencies in the under- amount of flexibility to propose how he issue. We all agree we need to fix it. lying bill. I certainly don’t agree with believes the budget ought to be bal- Serious problems call for serious dis- the findings. As has been pointed out, anced. cussions, and serious discussions re- the lack of a budget at this point in quire everyone to put their plan on the time is because of the fiscal cliff nego- And finally, maybe the most impor- table. We took a solid step last week by tiations. Congress, frankly, is to blame tant thing about this, the inadequacy requiring the Senate to pass a budget for that. The President usually starts of this amendment, is that the Presi- for the first time in 4 years, but we his budget in November or December, dent has already rejected the findings must continue moving forward by re- and that was impossible. in the Simpson-Bowles commission. quiring not just a budget but a plan Also, I think there’s a little revi- The President’s already rejected it, his that actually fixes the problem. sionist history regarding the debt that own commission; said never mind, that’s not the way I want to do it. b 1010 the President did inherit. Almost one- half to two-thirds of that $1 trillion he So we would suggest that allowing We need to pass the Require a PLAN inherited from the previous adminis- the President the greatest amount of Act so the House, Senate, and even the tration and previous Congresses. flexibility on how he would propose to White House are all forced to step away Nevertheless, we do have a huge debt, balance the budget—something he’s from campaign rhetoric and short-term and the deficit problem needs adjusting never done, but we want to leave him gimmicks. Unlike the President’s pre- and addressing. The only bipartisan so- the greatest amount of flexibility, so vious budget proposals, the PLAN Act lution to that has been put forward by we ought to retain the underlying bill. will require the President to finally Simpson-Bowles. This has had wide- I reserve the balance of my time. tell the American people when and how spread recognition by folks here in his budget will achieve balance. Mr. SCHRADER. Madam Chair, I It’s time to get serious. Americans Congress, folks outside of Congress, businessmen and -women, as a possible yield 1 minute to my respected col- deserve better than gimmicks and cam- league from New York (Mr. GIBSON). paign rhetoric; they deserve a plan. solution to a long-term, unified ap- Mr. TAKANO. Madam Chair, I yield proach to our debt and deficit. The te- Mr. GIBSON. Madam Chair, I want to back the balance of my time. nets of that, of course, deal with the thank my colleague, Mr. SCHRADER, for Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Chair, tax expenditures that we have and the offering this amendment. I rise in sup- I urge a rejection of this amendment, health care costs that are going up. port of it. and I yield back the balance of my With that, I reserve the balance of Madam Chair, we’re only about 3 time. my time. weeks away from the specter of seques- The Acting CHAIR. The question is Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Chair, tration, always meant to be a forcing on the amendment offered by the gen- I claim the time in opposition. function for us to come together to get tleman from California (Mr. TAKANO). The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is a grand agreement. And what this The question was taken; and the Act- recognized for 5 minutes. amendment says is the President Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Chair, ing Chair announced that the noes ap- should use the framework, the Simp- I want to commend my colleague from peared to have it. son-Bowles framework, as a starting Oregon and the colleagues that came Mr. TAKANO. Madam Chair, I de- point to get that conversation going. mand a recorded vote. together to submit this amendment, as The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to I believe it truly to be well-inten- You know, the President said, when clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- tioned, but I think it misses the mark. he initiated that fiscal commission: ceedings on the amendment offered by I think for two reasons, specifically, For far too long, Washington has avoided the gentleman from California will be that it ought not be adopted by this the tough choices necessary to solve our fis- postponed. body. cal problems, and they won’t be solved

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:09 Feb 08, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H06FE3.REC H06FE3 mmaher on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE February 6, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H385 overnight. But under the leadership of Er- the Simpson-Bowles Commission and sug- Best wishes. skine and Alan, I’m confident that the Com- gests using Simpson-Bowles as a starting Sincerely, mission I’m establishing today will build a point, to meet the underlying requirements of FRANK R. WOLF, bipartisan consensus to put America on the Member of Congress. path toward fiscal reform and responsibility. the bill. Enclosure. Quite honestly, I am disappointed that an Madam Chair, last year, Cooper- amendment is even necessary. As Alan HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, LaTourette—we offered a bipartisan Greenspan noted in May, ‘‘The worst mistake Washington, DC, February 4, 2013. budget that was inspired by Simpson- the president made was not embracing that Hon. BARACK H. OBAMA, Bowles, although we modified it some. vehicle [Simpson-Bowles] right away.’’ The President, The White House, What I’m asking the President to do is I am submitting for the RECORD letters I sent Washington DC. to come forward, to recognize this com- DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: During your October earlier this week to both the president and the 23, 2012 debate with Governor Romney, you mission as a starting point, so that, speaker asking both to embrace bipartisan ef- once again, we can come together so we forcefully stated that sequestration ‘‘will forts to ‘‘turn off’’ sequestration. Simpson- not happen.’’ Despite your assurance on na- can address these unsustainable defi- Bowles is a valid approach to deal with this tional television to the American people, we cits. problem, even though the president walked are now less than a month away from seques- So I’m proud to support this amend- away from his own commission’s hard work. tration and I am deeply concerned that your ment, and ask my colleagues to sup- I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on the amendment and administration is failing to exhibit any ur- port it. gency in addressing this issue. a ‘‘yes’’ vote on the bill. Mr. PRICE of Georgia. I reserve the Sequestration will lead to a hollow mili- balance of my time. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, tary force and a government unable to nim- Mr. SCHRADER. Madam Chair, I Washington, DC, February 4, 2013. bly respond to the needs of its citizens. I Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, yield 1 minute to the distinguished hope that you will not stand by and allow Speaker of the House, House of Representatives, this to happen. The idea of ‘‘sequestration’’ gentleman from Virginia (Mr. WOLF). Washington, DC. was proposed by your chief of staff and nomi- (Mr. WOLF asked and was given per- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: I want to share the en- nee to be Secretary of the Treasury, Jack mission to revise and extend his re- closed letter I sent to President Obama Lew. I write today to ask that you imme- marks.) today urging him to immediately send a diately send a written proposal to the Con- Mr. WOLF. America is broke. Amer- written proposal to the Congress to prevent gress to prevent sequestration. ica is in trouble, and the Simpson- sequestration. As has been widely reported, I am not advocating that spending reduc- Bowles plan is the only framework out sequestration was originally proposed by the tions scheduled for our discretionary mili- there that truly reforms Social Secu- president’s chief of staff and Treasury Sec- tary and non-military accounts simply be retary nominee, Jack Lew. Unfortunately, rity and saves it for our children and waived—far from it. Our nation is nearly the bluntness of this policy’s across-the- $16.5 trillion in debt, and, when added to our grandchildren. board cuts will lead to a hollow military unfunded obligations and liabilities, we are When I go into high schools in my force and a government unable to nimbly re- facing roughly $71 trillion in future district and I ask the students, how spond to the needs of its citizens. unsustainable spending commitments. Un- many of you believe the Social Secu- Over the past two years, the House Appro- less we change course, every penny collected rity system is sound, in the last 4 priations Committee, on which I serve, has by the federal government will be consumed years, not one senior has raised their led the way in reducing discretionary spend- by spending on entitlements and interest on hand. The seniors know more than the ing by $98 billion, which will result in $917 the debt by 2025. We are spending $4.2 billion Congress, both the Republican and billion in deficit reduction over the next dec- each week on interest payments to finance ade. While these discretionary cuts have Democratic Party, and more than the our debt, and this money is going to nations made a substantial impact, no similar reduc- such as China, one of our strongest competi- President. tions in spending have been made to entitle- tors which is actively spying on both our Just yesterday, CBO Director Doug ment programs or tax earmarks and other public and private sectors and has an abys- Elmendorf noted that the number of spending through the tax code. Unfortu- mal human rights record. Our current path seniors receiving Social Security and nately, the impeding sequestration would is simply unsustainable and is not the firm Medicare benefits will increase by 40 just continue the process of discretionary foundation our children and grandchildren percent over the next decade. In order spending reductions, which have already expect and deserve. to preserve Social Security and save it been substantially reduced, while essentially I have repeatedly advocated and voted for for our children, the President should leaving all other spending—the real drivers the only bipartisan fiscal solution that has of the deficit—on autopilot. This is the area been proposed: the recommendations of the use Simpson-Bowles as a starting of the budget that must be reformed in order Simpson-Bowles Commission, which would point. He created the commission. It to preserve and protect them for future gen- have reduced the deficit by more than $4 tril- received bipartisan support, and then erations. These programs are broke. Every- lion, with two-thirds of the savings coming he walked away. one is to blame, and therefore we all need to from spending reductions, and one-third Some Members on both sides are be part of the solution. Simply put, if we do through tax reform. More importantly, it afraid of this vote. You know what you nothing, within 25 years, every Social Secu- would have reduced enough spending to com- ought to be afraid of? You ought to be rity recipient, regardless of age, will face an pletely ‘‘turn off’ the need for the sequestra- afraid of facing your children and your across-the-board cut of 25 percent. tion cuts. While you walked away from this That is why I have called on the president grandchildren and your constituents bipartisan proposal, I was one of 38 bipar- to support the bipartisan Simpson-Bowles tisan members of Congress to vote for it last when this country goes bankrupt and proposal, which will ‘‘turn off’’ the need for year. goes into decline. sequestration by finding the necessary In addition to voting for bipartisan solu- I thank the gentleman for offering spending reductions. I therefore am offering tions like the Simpson-Bowles recommenda- the amendment, and strongly urge a an amendment with several of our colleagues tions, I have worked to make the difficult unanimous ‘‘yes’’ vote. to H.R. 444, Require a PLAN Act, which will but necessary cuts to our nation’s discre- Madam Chair, I thank Mr. SCHRADER for be considered on the floor this week. This tionary spending. During the 112th Congress, yielding, and thank the other cosponsors of amendment simply adds a requirement that as chairman of the Commerce-Justice- the president use this framework when sub- Science Appropriations subcommittee, I re- this amendment, Mr. COOPER and Mr. GIBSON, mitting his budget request. It is dis- duced spending from nearly $64 billion to for their work. appointing that the president walked away nearly $52 billion for these agencies, nearly a I continue to believe that the only way to ad- from his own commission, and disappointing $12 billion reduction. The House Appropria- dress our Nation’s massive debt, which is crip- that he is again late in submitting his budg- tions Committee recognized the need to lead pling our ability to compete, is by adopting a et request to Congress. That is why, if the by example and started the process of reduc- comprehensive proposal along the lines of the president continues to fail to advocate for ing unnecessary spending. As subcommittee Simpson-Bowles framework. It would put our this bipartisan solution to avert sequestra- chairman, I still managed to continue in- Nation on a sustainable path by reducing defi- tion, the House must lead the way by adopt- vesting in our nation’s critical counterter- cits by 4 trillion dollars through a mix of ing this amendment. rorism and research and development pro- spending reductions—both mandatory and dis- It is imperative that the Congress find a grams. In fact, I am proud that I was able to solution to avert sequestration before it hits make these substantial cuts while funding cretionary—and comprehensive, pro-growth at the end of this month. I ask for your sup- the National Science Foundation’s basic re- reform. By finding these savings, sequestra- port for the amendment my colleagues and I search programs and the Federal Bureau of tion wouldn’t even be necessary. will offer today and for your broader support Investigation’s national security work at all- This amendment is simple. It adds a finding for the bipartisan Simpson-Bowles rec- time high levels. This is the type of thought- to this legislation that the president created ommendations. ful and deliberate allocation of resources we

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Since Fiscal Year 2010, Congress necessary, as I would hope you would have propose a serious bipartisan solution. has enacted $95 billion in cuts from discre- done this on your own initiative. It is also I suggest you start with the recommenda- tionary accounts, which has resulted in a 10- equally troubling that, for the fourth time in tions of your own Simpson-Bowles Commis- year savings of more than $917 billion. five years, you have again failed to meet sion, which you have thus far failed to sup- While these discretionary cuts have made your statutory deadline for filing your an- port. Its time has come and I hope you will substantial progress in reducing the deficit, nual budget request. embrace its bipartisan solutions and call on no similar reductions in spending have been The threat of sequestration is already hav- Congress to adopt it. made to entitlement programs or tax ear- ing an impact on our economy, The economy Best wishes. marks and other spending through the tax unexpectedly shrank in the fourth quarter Sincerely, code. Unfortunately, sequestration would for the first time since 2009, due in large part FRANK R. WOLF, just continue the process of discretionary to reductions in federal defense spending. Member of Congress. spending reductions, which have already Contractors—not just the Boeings, Booz Al- Mr. PRICE of Georgia. I continue to been substantially reduced, while essentially lens and Lockheeds of the world, but the leaving all other spending—the real drivers small, women- and minority-owned sub- reserve the balance of my time. of the deficit—on autopilot. This is the area contractors—are already feeling the pinch. Mr. SCHRADER. Madam Chairman, I of the budget that must be reformed in order In addition, federal agencies are already yield 1 minute to the distinguished to preserve and protect it for future genera- being forced to prepare for this uncertainty. gentleman from Maryland (Mr. VAN tions. These programs are broke. Everyone is For example, temporary workers are not HOLLEN.) to blame, and therefore we all need to be being rehired, positions sit unfilled and fed- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Chair, I part of the solution. Simply put, if we do eral employees face the threat of 22 days of nothing, within 25 years, every Social Secu- thank my colleague, Mr. SCHRADER, furloughs. That’s one day a week for the re- and his colleagues for offering this rity recipient, regardless of age, will face an mainder of the fiscal year where they won’t across-the-board cut of 25 percent. get paid. amendment. Fortunately, there are bipartisan solutions FBI agents will be pulled out of the field I support the overall framework of on the table proposed by your Simpson- off of active investigations. According to a Simpson-Bowles. I’ve said that many Bowles Commission. One of the commission’s recent Washington Post article, ‘‘New fed- suggestions to save Social Security was to times. If you look at the balance in eral grants for medical research are being gradually raise the full Social Security re- Simpson-Bowles between the cuts and postponed, resulting in layoffs now and cost- tirement age by one month every two years, the revenue, it’s something, I think, ly paperwork later. And military leaders, to slowly raise the full retirement age from that is the model that we should be who are delaying training for active and re- 67 to 69. using in this body. And I do want to What 50-year-old in McLean wouldn’t be serve forces, are trying to negotiate millions of dollars in penalties that the Defense De- submit for the RECORD an analysis that willing to work just one more month to help was done by the Center For Budget ensure a sound program for future genera- partment is incurring from canceled con- tions? And I know a 40-year-old in Win- tracts.’’ Policy Priorities that shows exactly chester is willing to start planning now so These are the same federal employees who what that breakdown would be. that they can be prepared to make the com- have already been asked to contribute $103 I don’t support every single rec- mitment to work just six more months. And, billion to the deficit reduction efforts ommendation within Simpson-Bowles, through your two-year pay freeze and deci- since most 30-year-olds in Clarke County be- but I think we have an obligation, if we lieve Social Security won’t even exist when sion to partially pay for a 10–month exten- sion of a short-sighted payroll tax holiday by don’t like one of their cuts, to come up they’re ready for retirement—I know they’d with an alternative cut. If we don’t be willing to work 11 more months to ensure requiring new federal employees, and those that they receive benefits. That’s the same with less than five years of credible experi- like their revenue, we should come up reason I believe parents in Manassas will ence, to spend the rest of their careers pay- with alternative revenue. work today to prepare their four-year-olds to ing higher pension contributions. But what the Simpson-Bowles pro- retire at 69, instead of 67. Today, National Journal Daily reported posal does is it creates a framework I have repeatedly advocated for this bipar- that it appears that damning news articles saying that we need to take a balanced tisan Simpson-Bowles proposal, despite my may be the only hope to avert sequestration. This is not the way a great nation should approach to reducing our deficit. misgivings with certain sections, because I I was listening to my friend, Mr. believe it is the only proposal that truly can act. I am willing to look at all options and receive the bipartisan support and embrace find a solution—a solution that truly deals PRICE, explaining his opposition to by the American people. Large proposals of with entitlements and is a long term, not this. He didn’t want to impose require- the magnitude that are necessary to address piecemeal, approach. Efficient contracts are ments on the President; simply ask the our debt must be bipartisan in order to re- not designed to be signed on two-month, six- President to consider these proposals. ceive support from the American people. For month, or for that matter, one-year basis; And as the President himself has said, example, consider the national tone that they are multi-year endeavors. Under the Constitution, there is only one he has incorporated many of the pro- erupted after your health care reform was posals from Simpson-Bowles into his signed into law on a party-line-vote. Imagine person who is elected to serve all of the how different the discourse would be if this American people: the president. Unlike the own budget, the ones he submitted last legislation would have incorporated minor- Congress, which is elected just by one dis- year and the one that he will submit ity views. trict or state, your office, as the chief execu- this year. So I support the framework, It has been frustrating that you have never tive, must strive to represent all Americans, not every recommendation, but the fully embraced your own commission’s rec- including the parts of the country that will overall framework. ommendations. This commission was based be devastated by the thoughtless cuts en- SUMMARY OF UPDATED BOWLES-SIMPSON on legislation introduced by Senators Conrad acted through sequestration. ESTIMATES and Gregg, that, in turn, was based off of my Yet over the last month, you have used bipartisan SAFE Commission Act, which I your ‘‘bully pulpit’’ not to bring the Amer- To assess Bowles-Simpson today so that first introduced in 2006 during the Bush Ad- ican people and Congressional leadership to- policymakers can compare it with other ministration, and since partnered with gether on a sequestration solution, but in- plans, one must look at the Bowles-Simpson Democratic Representative Jim Cooper of stead to start ‘‘national conversations’’ savings over 2013–2022, relative to a current Tennessee. about guns and immigration. While there policy baseline. One must also account for I agree with Alan Greenspan’s analysis may be merit to addressing these issues, the the $1.5 trillion in discretionary spending ‘‘one of the worst mistakes [you] ever made looming sequestration deadline should make cuts that policymakers have since enacted. was not embracing the [Simpson Bowles] resolving this crisis the most important item When that is done, the results show that: proposal right away.’’ Your leadership would on your agenda. But both your recent ac- have made a difference. I still believe this tions and your words do not represent the se- TABLE 1—SUMMARY OF ORIGINAL BOWLES-SIMPSON proposal is the path forward. I will still ad- riousness of the task at hand. PLAN vocate for many of the policies presented in Mr. President, House Republicans are just this document, because it was a comprehen- a majority of the minority—we control one Total plan Not yet en- sive approach that recognized that everyone, half of one of three branches of the govern- acted even the advocates of ‘‘political sacred ment. Your leadership is needed. I have al- Ten-year cumulative totals in trillions of dollars cows,’’ must be asked to contribute to deficit ways strived to represent my constituents in Revenue increases– ...... 2.6– 2.6 reduction efforts. an honest and open manner. Let’s dispense Program cuts– ...... 2.9– 1.4

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10-yr 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 total

Revenue increases: Tax reform ...... 20 40 80 90 105 120 150 180 215 250 1,250 Revenue increases built into baseline ...... 49 62 89 99 110 121 130 138 148 157 1,103 Increase gas tax 15 cents ...... 2 7 11 16 18 18 18 18 18 18 144 Chained CPI a: revenue effect ...... 2 3 5 7 8 10 11 12 14 16 88 Subtotal ...... 73 112 185 212 241 269 309 348 395 441 2,585 Mandatory health programs ...... 19 31 33 37 43 49 58 65 70 75 480 Other mandatory programs/fees: Chained CPI a ...... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 55 Other mandatory programs/fees ...... 10 13 18 22 25 29 32 36 38 40 263 Subtotal ...... 11 15 21 26 30 35 39 44 47 50 318 Appropriated (discretionary) programs: Security ...... 61 86 101 117 133 148 163 178 193 208 1,386 Non-Security ...... 27 36 48 57 65 73 81 90 98 107 682 Subtotal ...... 88 122 148 174 197 221 244 267 291 316 2,068 Total deficit reduction policies: Revenue increases ...... 73 112 185 212 241 269 309 348 395 441 2,585 Program reductions ...... 118 168 203 237 270 305 341 376 408 441 2,866 TOTAL ...... 191 280 388 448 511 574 650 725 803 882 5,450 Resulting reductions in interest costs ...... 1 3 6 17 38 72 107 144 187 234 807 Total: policies and interest savings ...... 191 283 394 466 549 645 756 869 989 1,116 6,257 Addendum: Social Security solvency: Increase the ‘‘taxable maximum’’ ...... 5 8 12 15 19 22 26 30 35 40 212 Chained CPl a ...... 3 5 8 10 12 15 17 19 22 25 136 Benefit improvements ...... 0 0 0 0 0 ¥5 ¥6 ¥5 ¥4 ¥3 ¥34 Subtotal ...... 8 13 20 25 31 32 37 44 53 62 325 Resulting reductions in interest costs ...... 0 0 0 I 2 4 6 8 11 14 45 May not add due to rounding. Sources: Moment of Truth Project, Updated Estimates of the Fiscal Commissions Proposal, June 29, 2011; author’s extension for 2022; adjustments for current policy revenue baseline and CBO’s 2010 dis- cretionary baseline based on data from CBO and the Joint Committee on Taxation. a The ″chained CPI″ refers to a proposal to alter the way the Consumer Price Index is measured; a number of analysts believe the proposal would measure inflation more accurately, slightly reducing the measure. Because the tax code, Social Security, and some other federal programs such as Supplemental Security Income are indexed to the CPI, the proposal would cut spending and raise revenues.

The Bowles-Simpson plan would achieve an think this amendment, again, ties the grandkids, as the gentleman from Vir- additional $4.6 trillion in deficit reduction President unnecessarily and that it’s a ginia talked about. over ten years. (This doesn’t include the step in the wrong direction. I would This is a very important point in this small savings in the first ten years from the urge its defeat. plan’s Social Security proposals.) Congress’ deliberations. We have to The majority of the remaining savings in I reserve the balance of my time. come together. I urge an ‘‘aye’’ vote on the plan is on the revenue side: for every Mr. SCHRADER. Madam Chair, I this amendment. $0.54 of additional spending cuts, there would yield myself the balance of my time. I yield back the balance of my time. be $1.00 in new revenue under the Bowles- I appreciate the discussion here. I Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Chair, Simpson plan (or 35 percent budget cuts and hope that America would know this is I commend the gentleman once again, 65 percent revenue increases), excluding in- but I would point out that there’s noth- terest savings. a bipartisan amendment. America If one counts interest savings as a spending should be pleased that some Repub- ing in the underlying bill that pre- reduction, then the ratio of the remaining licans and some Democrats are coming cludes the President from using this as savings would be 43 percent program reduc- together to solve our country’s prob- a model if that is what he so desires. tions and 57 percent revenue increases, or lems. But there isn’t any reason why we $0.76 of spending cuts for each $1.00 of rev- The good chairman from Georgia is ought to constrain the President to enue raisers. unfortunately misinformed regarding hopefully bring to this Congress a The figures in this summary are shown in budget that, for the first time in this Table 1. Simpson-Bowles. It did include, of administration, actually gets to bal- Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Chair, course, a great deal of discussion on health care and health care costs. The ance. That’s what the underlying bill is again, I think the intention of the all about. Mr. President, bring us a amendment is sound. However, it’s im- ACA, contrary to some misconceptions, actually saved over $700 billion in tax- budget. Just tell us when it balances, portant to appreciate that the Simp- because, oh, by the way, the last four son-Bowles approach fails to address payer money over the long haul. I think at this point in time, the budgets that you submitted have never the primary driver of spending, and gotten to balance. that’s health care. And maybe that was President, whose own debt commission I urge defeat of the amendment. why the President rejected it. I don’t was Simpson-Bowles, would be pleased I yield back the balance of my time. know. to have a little direction from the ulti- mate appropriating budget body, which The Acting CHAIR. The question is b 1020 is Congress, not the President. Give on the amendment offered by the gen- But the fact of the matter is that the him some direction; enable his com- tleman from Oregon (Mr. SCHRADER). Simpson-Bowles approach leaves in mission to guide us with that bipar- The question was taken; and the Act- place the President’s health care law tisan balanced approach, including rev- ing Chair announced that the noes ap- with its $1.7 trillion in higher spending, enues, including through tax reform, peared to have it. soon to be over $2 trillion, and its tril- making sure that our health care and Mr. SCHRADER. Madam Chair, I de- lion-plus dollars higher taxes. So I safety net is there for our kids and mand a recorded vote.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:09 Feb 08, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H06FE3.REC H06FE3 mmaher on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H388 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 6, 2013 The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to out some very obvious ways we could cause this is something we all want to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- consolidate government programs and see happen and which the President ceedings on the amendment offered by reduce government spending. himself has indicated he wants to see the gentleman from Oregon will be Suggestions from both of these happen. In the last fiscal year budget, postponed. sources should be added to the Presi- in fact, the President, through OMB, AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. FLEMING dent’s proposals for cuts. Surely, we the Office of Management and Budget, The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order can come to some bipartisan agree- submitted something called Cuts, Con- to consider amendment No. 3 printed in ment about cutting government pro- solidations, and Savings to be consid- House Report 113–8. grams that are duplicative, obsolete, or ered by the Congress and the executive Mr. FLEMING. Madam Chairman, I wasteful aspects. branch; and he also asked that legisla- have an amendment at the desk. Sometimes the cause of this is spe- tion be submitted on his behalf to help The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will cial interests: businesses or industry give him more authority to reorganize designate the amendment. groups that are arguing for a par- some of these government agencies, The text of the amendment is as fol- ticular program that benefits them, or which was introduced during the last lows: a geographic area that benefits from a Congress by Mr. BARRow, who may well program that others can’t take advan- intend to reintroduce that. Section 3(b)(3) is amended by inserting tage of, or a group that is adept at after ‘‘result’’ the following: ‘‘(including an Madam Chairman, these are things I evaluation of duplicative agency functions leveraging identity politics to protect think we all would like to see, greater and agency effectiveness, and proposals for special preferences. Other times, Con- efficiencies that help save money in a consolidating duplicative functions and pro- gress is its own worst enemy, bickering smart way. The President has indi- grams between agencies in the interests of over jurisdiction and bringing goodies cated not only his intention but spe- cost-savings)’’. back home. cific proposals to do so, and so we do Regardless of where the problem is, The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to not object. In fact, I support the we need to fix it. This is a start in the House Resolution 48, the gentleman amendment. process, but unfortunately we can’t ac- from Louisiana (Mr. FLEMING) and a I yield back the balance of my time. Member opposed each will control 5 tually force consolidations in this bill. minutes. I will be introducing legislation in the b 1030 The Chair recognizes the gentleman coming weeks to do just that: force the Mr. FLEMING. I want to thank the from Louisiana. elimination or consolidation of dupli- gentleman from Maryland for agreeing Mr. FLEMING. Madam Chairman, I cative agencies through a BRAC-like with what is really common sense. We rise today to offer an amendment to process that is fair and bipartisan. all, I think, want to squeeze out waste H.R. 444, the PLAN Act, introduced by The Realign and Eliminate Duplica- in government and certainly take away tive Unnecessary Costly Excess in Gov- my colleague, Dr. TOM PRICE. the duplication that’s behind much of ernment Act, otherwise known as the Dr. PRICE’s bill is straightforward: if it. REDUCE Government Act for short, the President’s budget doesn’t balance, With that, I yield back the balance of creates a six-member, evenly split bi- tell us when it will and what policies my time. partisan commission selected by the he will use to get us there. The Acting CHAIR. The question is congressional leadership and the Presi- My amendment adds a requirement on the amendment offered by the gen- dent. The commission will use re- that the President’s supplemental tleman from Louisiana (Mr. FLEMING). sources from GAO and standard pro- budget, as required by the PLAN Act, The amendment was agreed to. gram evaluation tools to come up with must include proposals to consolidate AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MR. MESSER duplicative agency functions and pro- a list of duplicative, ineffective, and wasteful programs and a plan to con- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order grams. to consider amendment No. 4 printed in Here’s the good news: Reducing du- solidate or eliminate those programs. After submitting a list to the Presi- House Report 113–8. plication in government is low-hanging Mr. MESSER. Madam Chairman, I fruit. There’s bipartisan agreement on dent, Congress will have 45 days to pass a resolution of disapproval. After that, have an amendment at the desk. this. Even the President in his State of the consolidation goes into effect. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will the Union address in 2011 talked about This process mirrors the highly suc- designate the amendment. the desire to consolidate the different cessful, nonpolitical Base Realignment The text of the amendment is as fol- agencies that oversee salmon. and Closure process, otherwise known lows: Now, it’s true that the President does as BRAC, used to take politics out of In section 3(b), strike ‘‘and’’ at the end of submit a document as part of the budg- the highly sensitive and politically paragraph (3), strike the period at the end of et, called, Cuts, Consolidations, and charged military basing process. With paragraph (4) and insert ‘‘; and’’, and add at Savings; but in last year’s budget, clear, transparent criteria, a non- the end the following: these savings only amounted to $24 bil- partisan agenda, and a streamlined (5) an estimate of the cost per taxpayer of lion, a tiny percentage, 2.2 percent, of the annual deficit for each year in which the process for action, the BRAC Commis- our annual trillion-dollar shortfall. supplemental unified budget is projected to sion has been able to do what Congress That is woefully inadequate. result in a deficit. or the President has never been able to My amendment would require the The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to do before. Clearly, with our spending President to go back to the drawing House Resolution 48, the gentleman problem, we need a mechanism like board within the context of the PLAN from Indiana (Mr. MESSER) and a Mem- this to set in motion the reduction in Act, which asks the President to tell us ber opposed each will control 5 min- the growth of government. when his budget will balance and how In the meantime, I urge my col- utes. he will get us there. leagues to support my amendment and The Chair recognizes the gentleman We are now in receipt of two reports allow it to be debated in the full House. from Indiana. from the GAO that identify opportuni- While I would hope the President would Mr. MESSER. Madam Chairman, I ties to reduce duplication and overlap do this, we can’t leave it to chance. rise today in support of the Require a in government programs, and we an- I reserve the balance of my time. PLAN Act because the American peo- ticipate the third annual report to be Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Chair- ple deserve to know when or whether released in just a few weeks. The first man, I ask unanimous consent to claim the budget proposed by the President report identified 81 areas of duplica- time in opposition, even though I will would achieve balance and what poli- tion, and the executive branch and not ultimately oppose the amendment. cies are being pursued to require the Congress responded with only limited The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- Federal Government to live within its action on many of those areas. The sec- tion, the gentleman from Maryland is means. ond report identified an additional 51 recognized for 5 minutes. My amendment today is based on a areas. There was no objection. very simple principle—that each hard- In addition, Senator TOM COBURN has Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Chair- working American taxpayer deserves produced a helpful report that points man, I support this amendment be- to know how much the deficit costs

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The num- support that just requires the Presi- ment would be a powerful reminder to ber of people in Federal programs has dent to lay out a detailed plan of how the President and Congress that our grown faster than the U.S. population, his budget would balance. decisions have real world consequences and continuing to grow our Federal What this amendment would do for hardworking taxpayers. debt is like driving with the emergency would be to specifically carve out di- We’ve all heard the question asked, brake on—it will not get us where we rect spending. Direct spending, Madam how much is a trillion dollars? It’s very want to go and do significant damage Chair, represents more than 60 percent difficult to quantify. It’s very difficult in the process. of all Federal expenditures. So more to bring it into a real world context. The more government borrows, the than 60 percent of our budget is direct What this bill will do is allow us to do more interest it pays. Last year, the spending, both means tested and non- that for taxpayers. U.S. spent $220 billion in net interest means tested. All we ask for with this Our constituents might be surprised on its debt, and this number will only amendment is the transparency that as by what they learn. According to the continue to grow unless serious re- that supplemental budget is produced, Internal Revenue Service, there were forms are made. that it also breaks out how means-test- about 145 million tax-paying Ameri- This is a commonsense amendment ed spending and non-means-tested cans last year. With a trillion-dollar that our constituents deserve to see spending, number one, was averaged budget deficit that we’ve had in recent passed. This amendment forces Wash- over the prior 10 years, but also, in this years, that would calculate out to ington to confront the very same re- supplemental budget the President about $6,896 per year per taxpayer to ality that American taxpayers face would lay out, what would happen to cover our existing deficit. The total tab every day: you cannot spend more than those direct spending programs over you earn. I support this amendment for the past 4 years of $1 trillion each the course of the period that the Presi- and the underlying bill, and thank the year would be about $27,500 a year. dent would lay out in that supple- gentleman from Indiana and my col- Back in the Sixth District of Indiana mental budget. league from Georgia for their leader- where I come from, that is a lot of One other thing it does is it makes ship. sure that if there are any reforms, just money. I think we owe it to the tax- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Chair- like in the House budget, if we lay out payers to let them know what we’re man, I yield back the balance of my any reforms, those would have to be doing here in Washington. time. I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. MESSER. I want to thank the spelled out in the language of this Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Chair- gentleman from Maryland for his state- amendment. So if any reforms to direct man, I ask unanimous consent to claim ment in support of the bill. It’s a com- spending would be included in the time in opposition even though I am monsense provision, and I appreciate President’s supplemental budget, that not opposed to the amendment. your support. those reforms would have to be spelled The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- I yield back the balance of my time. out in an actual text of that document. tion, the gentleman from Maryland is The Acting CHAIR. The question is This is something we already in- recognized for 5 minutes. on the amendment offered by the gen- cluded in the House rules package. It’s There was no objection. tleman from Indiana (Mr. MESSER). part of the House rules when a House Mr. VAN HOLLEN. I think it is very The amendment was agreed to. budget is presented, so we felt like the useful to let everybody in the country AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MR. SCALISE American people deserve this kind of know exactly what the debt and deficit The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order transparency, especially when you’re will be on a per capita basis. We in to consider amendment No. 5 printed in talking about more than 60 percent of Congress of course can do the math. I House Report 113–8. the budget. Let’s just make sure it’s think it’s no problem asking the Presi- Mr. SCALISE. Madam Chair, I have laid out. dent to run that calculation as well. an amendment at the desk. With that, I reserve the balance of Again, I want to emphasize the fact The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will my time. that there’s agreement on reducing the designate the amendment. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Chair- deficit; the real differences here are The text of the amendment is as fol- man, I ask unanimous consent to claim over how we do it. But regardless of lows: time in opposition even though I am how you want to do it, I think the gen- Section 3(b) is amended by striking ‘‘and’’ not opposed to the amendment. tleman has offered a useful amend- at the end of paragraph (3), by striking the The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- ment. The more information for the period and inserting ‘‘; and’’ at the end of tion, the gentleman from Maryland is American people, the better, and we paragraph (4), and by adding at the end the recognized for 5 minutes. will not object and in fact support the following new paragraph: There was no objection. (5) under a separate heading entitled ‘‘Di- amendment. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Again, what this rect Spending’’, which shall include a cat- amendment does is ask the President, I reserve the balance of my time. egory for ‘‘Means-Tested Direct Spending’’ Mr. MESSER. I yield 1 minute to my and a category for ‘‘Nonmeans-Tested Direct when he submits the budget, to provide good friend and classmate, the gen- Spending’’ and sets forth— certain information about mandatory tleman from Georgia (Mr. COLLINS). (A) the average rate of growth for each cat- spending and means-tested spending. In Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam egory in the total amount of outlays during fact, the President already does this in Chair, I rise in strong support of this the 10-year period preceding the budget year; his budget. I have in my hand, in fact, amendment because in the 60 seconds (B) information on the budget proposals for the budget for fiscal year 2013—that’s that I speak before this body, the Fed- reform of such programs; the current fiscal year that we’re in (C) a description of programs which shall now—historical tables that were sub- eral Government will spend $7 million. be considered means-tested direct spending Madam Chair, in the 60 seconds I speak and nonmeans-tested direct spending for pur- mitted by the President as part of that before this body, the Federal Govern- poses of this paragraph; and budget submission. The categories in- ment will borrow $3 million. (D) an annual estimate of the total amount clude mandatory spending, and within Madam Chair, I rise in support of this of outlays for each such program for the pe- mandatory spending they break it amendment because in Washington po- riod covered by the budget proposal. down: Social Security deposit insur- litical will has replaced principled The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to ance, means-tested entitlements, and leadership, and our economy is paying House Resolution 48, the gentleman others. So this is information that the the price. from Louisiana (Mr. SCALISE) and a President already provides as part of These discussions over spending cuts Member opposed each will control 5 the budget process. I’m happy to sup- and fiscal priorities can be difficult. minutes. port him continuing to do that.

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Madam Chair, I we were $11 trillion in debt at that mo- Committee for bringing forth this thank the gentleman for yielding. ment. We had a $1 trillion deficit for amendment and supporting the under- I rise in support of the amendment. that fiscal year the day he was sworn lying bill. This amendment will help bring trans- in. Your party seems to run away from The amendment, as the gentleman parency and accountability back to the any responsibility for this. from Maryland said, simply provides budget process, something that has And then you passed a budget the greater information, more trans- been sorely lacking under this Presi- last couple years that doesn’t balance parency, more information from the dent. until 40 years from now, and now this President in his budget on the dif- Let’s just look at the facts: rush to the floor that we must have ferences between the mandatory and The last budgets from this President balance, we must have transparency. the means-tested in the discretionary that were voted on have not received But that’s okay. Whatever brings you side of the budget. one vote in support from the House or to the party. It’s like in my church. If It also, I think, is so important for the Senate—that’s on the Democrat you come and you find a belief, a the American people to gain as much side nor the Republican side; shared belief that a fellowship of faith information as possible as we move Every year this President has been in has, that’s great. through this national debate, the na- office, he’s had deficits of $1 trillion, So if you’re joining this party that tional debate of whether or not it is ap- adding $6 trillion to the debt; we want to get our fiscal house in order propriate for the President to bring a Out of the last five budgets, four of and that deficits do matter and that budget to Congress that in the past 4 them have been late; the debt matters, then we welcome years has never balanced. The President has never submitted a that. If this is a political charade, then The underlying bill, again, urges the budget to this House or the other that you should be concerned about your President to bring a budget to the Con- balances. credibility. gress that gets to balance and let’s the That is a record of failure that is dis- Mr. SCALISE. Madam Chair, clearly, American people know when it does. So tressing to this House and to the Amer- if you look at what happened, we don’t I want to commend my colleague from ican people. We deserve better. have the numbers from the President Louisiana for his amendment and urge It’s unfortunate that this House has because he missed his statutory dead- adoption of the amendment and the un- to pass bills to get responsible budg- line, so we’re hoping that he at least derlying bill. eting. That’s why I support this amend- puts forth a budget. It would be ideal if ment and the underlying bill. he puts forth a budget that shows bal- b 1040 Mr. SCALISE. Madam Chair, I’m pre- ance in some period of time, as we’ve Mr. SCALISE. Madam Chair, if I may pared to close. done; but at the same time, we also ex- inquire, how much time is remaining? I reserve the balance of my time. pect transparency so that the Amer- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Chair- ican taxpayers can see where more from Louisiana has 21⁄2 minutes re- man, I will not use all the time. As I than 60 percent of the budget is spent. maining. The gentleman from Mary- said, what this amendment requests is So I urge adoption of this amend- land has 41⁄4 minutes remaining. information that, in fact, the President ment and the underlying bill, and I Mr. SCALISE. At this time, I yield 1 already provides as part of the budget yield back the balance of my time. minute to the gentleman from Florida submission. I indicated I have in my Mr. VAN HOLLEN. I yield back the (Mr. RADEL). hand that information from the last balance of my time. Mr. RADEL. I’d like to thank the fiscal year’s budget. I do think that in The Acting CHAIR. The question is gentleman from Louisiana for his hard pursuit of transparency it’s important on the amendment offered by the gen- work. to point out that when the President tleman from Louisiana (Mr. SCALISE). I would like to take a moment to was first sworn in his first term, before The amendment was agreed to. speak, in fact, in support of the Scalise he put his hand on the Bible, he faced Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Chair, amendment. In doing so, there’s a a projected deficit of well over $1 tril- I move that the Committee do now much bigger picture here, a bigger pic- lion—a record deficit at that time. rise. ture that, quite frankly, isn’t even As we saw from the Congressional The motion was agreed to. being talked about when it comes to Budget Office in their report just the Accordingly, the Committee rose; the challenges our country faces today. other day, that deficit is now coming and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. COL- Our problems go beyond Republican down. As the economy has improved LINS of Georgia) having assumed the and beyond Democrat. Our problems and as the President’s policies have chair, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Acting Chair are numbers, debt and deficits that we begun to take shape, that deficit is on of the Committee of the Whole House cannot even begin to wrap our arms its way down. Is it far enough down? on the state of the Union, reported that around. No. And there’s a legitimate debate as that Committee, having had under con- So what we must do as a country and to the best way to get there, but as sideration the bill (H.R. 444) to require beyond party lines is work together as part of that debate, certainly the more that, if the President’s fiscal year 2014 Americans. Today I ask for your sup- information, the better. And as I indi- budget does not achieve balance in a port of this amendment to demand ac- cated, this information that is being fiscal year covered by such budget, the countability and transparency from requested is, in fact, already provided President shall submit a supplemental Washington, accountability when it to the Congress. So we will not oppose unified budget by April 1, 2013, which comes to your money—not tax dollars, it. In fact, I would support the amend- identifies a fiscal year in which bal- not stimulus dollars—your money. ment. ance is achieved, and for other pur- We often hear from the President I yield 1 minute to the distinguished poses, had come to no resolution there- that we cannot cut, cut, cut, and I gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. on. agree. This is not about cutting. This FATTAH). f is about saving. This is about saving Mr. FATTAH. I rise in support of this Social Security, saving Medicare, sav- amendment. RECESS ing our economy and ultimately our As our ranking member has said, this The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- government. In the big picture, we information is already provided. But I ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair must demand that we, as elected offi- also rise in support of the Simpson- declares the House in recess for a pe- cials and servants of the people, are Bowles proposal. I voted for it on the riod of less than 15 minutes.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:09 Feb 08, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H06FE3.REC H06FE3 mmaher on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE February 6, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H391 Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 47 [Roll No. 35] Grimm McClintock Rothfus minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- Guthrie McHenry Royce AYES—194 Hall McKeon Runyan cess. Andrews Green, Gene Owens Hanna McKinley Ryan (WI) f Barber Grijalva Pallone Harper McMorris Salmon Barrow (GA) Gutierrez Pascrell Harris Rodgers Scalise AFTER RECESS Bass Hahn Pastor (AZ) Hartzler Meadows Schock Hastings (WA) Meehan Beatty Hanabusa Payne Schweikert The recess having expired, the House Heck (NV) Messer Becerra Hastings (FL) Pelosi Scott, Austin Hensarling Mica was called to order by the Speaker pro Bera (CA) Heck (WA) Perlmutter Sessions Herrera Beutler Miller (FL) Bishop (GA) Higgins Shimkus tempore (Mr. COLLINS of Georgia) at 10 Peters (CA) Holding Miller (MI) Bishop (NY) Himes Shuster o’clock and 57 minutes a.m. Peters (MI) Hudson Miller, Gary Blumenauer Hinojosa Peterson Simpson Bonamici Holt Huelskamp Mullin f Pingree (ME) Smith (NE) Brady (PA) Honda Huizenga (MI) Mulvaney Pocan Smith (NJ) REQUIRE PRESIDENTIAL Braley (IA) Horsford Hultgren Murphy (PA) Polis Smith (TX) Brown (FL) Hoyer Hunter Neugebauer LEADERSHIP AND NO DEFICIT ACT Price (NC) Southerland Brownley (CA) Huffman Hurt Noem Stewart The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Bustos Israel Quigley Issa Nugent Stivers Butterfield Jackson Lee Rahall Jenkins Nunes ant to House Resolution 48 and rule Stockman Capps Jeffries Rangel Johnson (OH) Nunnelee XVIII, the Chair declares the House in Capuano Johnson (GA) Richmond Johnson, Sam Olson Stutzman the Committee of the Whole House on Ca´ rdenas Johnson, E. B. Roybal-Allard Jones Palazzo Terry the state of the Union for the further Carney Keating Ruiz Jordan Paulsen Thompson (PA) Joyce Pearce Thornberry consideration of the bill, H.R. 4444. Carson (IN) Kennedy Ruppersberger Cartwright Kildee Rush Kaptur Perry Tiberi Will the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. Castor (FL) Kilmer Ryan (OH) Kelly Petri Tipton LATHAM) kindly take the chair. Castro (TX) Kind Sa´ nchez, Linda King (IA) Pittenger Turner Chu Kirkpatrick T. King (NY) Pitts Upton b 1058 Cicilline Kuster Sanchez, Loretta Kingston Poe (TX) Valadao Clarke Langevin Sarbanes Kinzinger (IL) Pompeo Wagner IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Clay Larsen (WA) Schakowsky Kline Posey Walberg Accordingly, the House resolved Cleaver Larson (CT) Schiff Labrador Price (GA) Walden itself into the Committee of the Whole Clyburn Lee (CA) Schneider LaMalfa Radel Walorski Cohen Levin Schrader Lamborn Reichert Weber (TX) House on the state of the Union for the Lance Renacci Connolly Lewis Schwartz Webster (FL) Lankford Ribble further consideration of the bill (H.R. Conyers Lipinski Scott (VA) Wenstrup Latham Rice (SC) 444) to require that, if the President’s Cooper Loebsack Serrano Westmoreland Latta Rigell Costa Lofgren Sewell (AL) fiscal year 2014 budget does not achieve LoBiondo Roby Whitfield Courtney Lowenthal Shea-Porter balance in a fiscal year covered by such Long Roe (TN) Williams Crowley Lowey Sherman Wilson (SC) Cuellar Lujan Grisham Lucas Rogers (AL) budget, the President shall submit a Sinema Wittman Cummings (NM) Luetkemeyer Rogers (KY) supplemental unified budget by April 1, Sires Wolf Davis (CA) Luja´ n, Ben Ray Lummis Rogers (MI) Slaughter Womack 2013, which identifies a fiscal year in Davis, Danny (NM) Marchant Rohrabacher Smith (WA) Yoder which balance is achieved, and for DeFazio Lynch Marino Rokita Speier Massie Rooney Yoho other purposes, with Mr. LATHAM (Act- DeGette Maffei Swalwell (CA) Delaney Maloney, McCarthy (CA) Ros-Lehtinen Young (AK) ing Chair) in the chair. Takano DeLauro Carolyn McCarthy (NY) Roskam Young (FL) Thompson (CA) The Clerk read the title of the bill. DelBene Maloney, Sean McCaul Ross Young (IN) Thompson (MS) The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- Deutch Markey Tierney NOT VOTING—9 Dingell Matheson mittee of the Whole rose earlier today, Titus Doggett Matsui Cantor Gabbard Scott, David the amendment offered by the gen- Doyle McCollum Tonko Crawford McNerney Sensenbrenner tleman from Louisiana (Mr. SCALISE) Duckworth McDermott Tsongas Farr Reed Wilson (FL) had been disposed of. Edwards McGovern Van Hollen Ellison McIntyre Vargas b 1122 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Engel Meeks Veasey Mr. PERRY, Mrs. MILLER of Michi- Vela The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Enyart Meng gan, Messrs. TERRY, FORTENBERRY, clause 6, rule XVIII, proceedings will Eshoo Michaud Vela´ zquez Visclosky WALBERG, ROONEY, and MICA now resume on those amendments Esty Miller, George Fattah Moore Walz changed their vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ printed in House Report 113–8 on which Foster Moran Wasserman Messrs. CARSON of Indiana, Schultz further proceedings were postponed, in Frankel (FL) Murphy (FL) PETERS of Michigan, GARAMENDI, the following order: Fudge Nadler Waters Gallego Napolitano Watt Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Ms. Amendment No. 1 by Mr. TAKANO of Garamendi Neal Waxman DUCKWORTH, and Messrs. CLYBURN California. Garcia Negrete McLeod Welch and YARMUTH changed their vote Amendment No. 2 by Mr. SCHRADER Grayson Nolan Woodall Green, Al O’Rourke Yarmuth from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ of Oregon. So the amendment was rejected. The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes NOES—228 The result of the vote was announced the time for any electronic vote after Aderholt Campbell Ellmers as above recorded. the first vote in this series. Alexander Capito Farenthold Stated for: Amash Carter Fincher AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. TAKANO. Amodei Cassidy Fitzpatrick Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Chair, on roll- The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Bachmann Chabot Fleischmann call No. 35, had I been present, I would have business is the demand for a recorded Bachus Chaffetz Fleming voted ‘‘aye.’’ Barletta Coble Flores vote on the amendment offered by the AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. SCHRADER Barr Coffman Forbes gentleman from California (Mr. Barton Cole Fortenberry The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished TAKANO) on which further proceedings Benishek Collins (GA) Foxx business is the demand for a recorded were postponed and on which the noes Bentivolio Collins (NY) Franks (AZ) vote on the amendment offered by the Bilirakis Conaway Frelinghuysen prevailed by voice vote. Bishop (UT) Cook Gardner gentleman from Oregon (Mr. SCHRA- The Clerk will redesignate the Black Cotton Garrett DER) on which further proceedings were amendment. Blackburn Cramer Gerlach postponed and on which the noes pre- The Clerk redesignated the amend- Bonner Crenshaw Gibbs Boustany Culberson Gibson vailed by voice vote. ment. Brady (TX) Daines Gingrey (GA) The Clerk will redesignate the RECORDED VOTE Bridenstine Davis, Rodney Gohmert amendment. Brooks (AL) Denham Goodlatte The Clerk redesignated the amend- The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Brooks (IN) Dent Gosar has been demanded. Broun (GA) DeSantis Gowdy ment. A recorded vote was ordered. Buchanan DesJarlais Granger RECORDED VOTE The vote was taken by electronic de- Bucshon Diaz-Balart Graves (GA) The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Burgess Duffy Graves (MO) vice, and there were—ayes 194, noes 228, Calvert Duncan (SC) Griffin (AR) has been demanded. not voting 9, as follows: Camp Duncan (TN) Griffith (VA) A recorded vote was ordered.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:09 Feb 08, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H06FE3.REC H06FE3 mmaher on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H392 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 6, 2013 The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Lewis Nunes Serrano The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. LoBiondo Nunnelee Sessions minute vote. Loebsack O’Rourke Shea-Porter LATHAM). Under the rule, the previous The vote was taken by electronic de- Lofgren Olson Sherman question is ordered. vice, and there were—ayes 75, noes 348, Long Palazzo Shuster Is a separate vote demanded on any Lowenthal Pallone Sinema amendment reported from the Com- not voting 8, as follows: Lowey Pascrell Sires mittee of the Whole? If not, the Chair [Roll No. 36] Lucas Pastor (AZ) Slaughter Luetkemeyer Paulsen Smith (NE) will put them en gros. AYES—75 Lujan Grisham Payne Smith (NJ) The amendments were agreed to. Barrow (GA) Heck (NV) Quigley (NM) Pearce Smith (TX) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Luja´ n, Ben Ray Perry Southerland Bera (CA) Heck (WA) Rigell question is on the engrossment and Bishop (GA) Himes Rooney (NM) Pingree (ME) Stewart Brownley (CA) Hoyer Ross Lynch Pittenger Stivers third reading of the bill. Bustos Kilmer Ruppersberger Maffei Pitts Stockman The bill was ordered to be engrossed Carney Kind Sanchez, Loretta Maloney, Pocan Stutzman Carolyn Poe (TX) Swalwell (CA) and read a third time, and was read the Cassidy Kinzinger (IL) Schrader third time. Coble Larsen (WA) Schwartz Maloney, Sean Pompeo Takano Connolly Lipinski Scott (VA) Marchant Posey Terry MOTION TO RECOMMIT Marino Price (GA) Thompson (MS) Cooper Lummis Sewell (AL) Ms. SCHWARTZ. Mr. Speaker, I have Costa Matheson Shimkus Markey Radel Thompson (PA) Crowley McIntyre Simpson Massie Rahall Thornberry a motion to recommit at the desk. Cuellar Meehan Smith (WA) Matsui Rangel Tiberi The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the Davis (CA) Meeks Speier McCarthy (CA) Reichert Tierney McCarthy (NY) Renacci Tipton gentlewoman opposed to the bill? Davis, Rodney Michaud Thompson (CA) Ms. SCHWARTZ. I am opposed. Delaney Moran Van Hollen McCaul Ribble Titus Dent Owens Vela McClintock Rice (SC) Tonko The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Fattah Pelosi Visclosky McCollum Richmond Tsongas Clerk will report the motion to recom- Foster Perlmutter Walz McDermott Roby Turner mit. Gallego Peters (CA) Welch McGovern Roe (TN) Upton Garcia Peters (MI) Wolf McHenry Rogers (AL) Valadao The Clerk read as follows: Gerlach Peterson Womack McKeon Rogers (KY) Vargas Ms. Schwartz moves to recommit the bill Gibson Petri Woodall McKinley Rogers (MI) Veasey H.R. 444 to the Committee on the Budget McMorris Rohrabacher Vela´ zquez Hanabusa Polis Yarmuth with instructions to report the same back to Hanna Price (NC) Young (AK) Rodgers Rokita Wagner Meadows Ros-Lehtinen Walberg the House forthwith with the following NOES—348 Meng Roskam Walden amendment: Messer Rothfus Walorski Strike section 2(b) and insert the fol- Aderholt Collins (NY) Griffin (AR) Mica Roybal-Allard Wasserman lowing: Alexander Conaway Griffith (VA) Miller (FL) Royce Schultz Amash Conyers Grijalva (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- Miller (MI) Ruiz Waters lowing: Amodei Cook Grimm Miller, Gary Runyan Watt Andrews Cotton Guthrie Miller, George Rush Waxman (1) Since 2009, every bipartisan commis- Bachmann Courtney Gutierrez Moore Ryan (OH) Weber (TX) sion, including the one appointed by the Bachus Cramer Hahn Mullin Ryan (WI) Webster (FL) President, has recommended—and the major- Barber Crenshaw Hall Mulvaney Salmon Wenstrup ity of Americans agree—that we should take Barletta Culberson Harper Murphy (FL) Sa´ nchez, Linda Westmoreland a balanced, bipartisan approach to reducing Barr Cummings Harris Murphy (PA) T. Whitfield Barton Daines Hartzler the deficit that addresses both revenue and Nadler Sarbanes Williams spending. Bass Davis, Danny Hastings (FL) Napolitano Scalise Wilson (FL) Beatty DeFazio Hastings (WA) Neal Schakowsky Wilson (SC) (2) Sequestration—established by the Becerra DeGette Hensarling Negrete McLeod Schiff Wittman Budget Control Act of 2011 that was passed Benishek DeLauro Herrera Beutler Neugebauer Schneider Yoder by the Congress and signed by the Presi- Bentivolio Denham Higgins Noem Schock Yoho dent—is a meat-ax approach to deficit reduc- Bilirakis DeSantis Hinojosa Nolan Schweikert Young (FL) tion that imposes deep and mindless cuts, re- Bishop (NY) DesJarlais Holding Nugent Scott, Austin Young (IN) Bishop (UT) Deutch Holt gardless of their impact on vital services and Black Diaz-Balart Honda NOT VOTING—8 investments. Blackburn Dingell Horsford Crawford Gabbard Scott, David (3) Congress should immediately pass legis- Blumenauer Doggett Hudson DelBene McNerney Sensenbrenner lation that the President could sign that re- Bonamici Doyle Huelskamp Farr Reed places the sequester with a balanced ap- Bonner Duckworth Huffman proach that would increase revenues without Boustany Duffy Huizenga (MI) b 1127 increasing the tax burden on middle-income Brady (PA) Duncan (SC) Hultgren Brady (TX) Duncan (TN) Hunter So the amendment was rejected. Americans, and decrease long-term spending Braley (IA) Edwards Hurt The result of the vote was announced while maintaining the Medicare guarantee, Bridenstine Ellison Israel as above recorded. protecting Social Security and a strong so- Brooks (AL) Ellmers Issa Stated for: cial safety net, and making strategic invest- Brooks (IN) Engel Jackson Lee EL ments in education, science, research, and Broun (GA) Enyart Jeffries Ms. D BENE. Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 36 I was detained in a meeting. Had I been critical infrastructure necessary to compete Brown (FL) Eshoo Jenkins in the global economy. Buchanan Esty Johnson (GA) present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Bucshon Farenthold Johnson (OH) The Acting CHAIR. There being no The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Burgess Fincher Johnson, E. B. further amendments, under the rule, tlewoman from Pennsylvania is recog- Butterfield Fitzpatrick Johnson, Sam Calvert Fleischmann Jones the Committee rises. nized for 5 minutes. Camp Fleming Jordan Accordingly, the Committee rose; Ms. SCHWARTZ. I rise in opposition Campbell Flores Joyce and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. to this bill and to offer the final Cantor Forbes Kaptur NUGENT) having assumed the chair, Mr. amendment that will not kill the bill Capito Fortenberry Keating Capps Foxx Kelly LATHAM, Acting Chair of the Com- or send it back to committee. If adopt- Capuano Frankel (FL) Kennedy mittee of the Whole House on the state ed, the bill, as amended, will imme- Ca´ rdenas Franks (AZ) Kildee of the Union, reported that that Com- diately proceed to final passage. Carson (IN) Frelinghuysen King (IA) Carter Fudge King (NY) mittee, having had under consideration This amendment rejects the rigid Cartwright Garamendi Kingston the bill (H.R. 444) to require that, if the partisan view presented in this legisla- Castor (FL) Gardner Kirkpatrick President’s fiscal year 2014 budget does tion that deficit reduction must be Castro (TX) Garrett Kline not achieve balance in a fiscal year achieved by spending cuts alone, re- Chabot Gibbs Kuster Chaffetz Gingrey (GA) Labrador covered by such budget, the President gardless of the consequences. Moving Chu Gohmert LaMalfa shall submit a supplemental unified from one crisis to another and failing Cicilline Goodlatte Lamborn budget by April 1, 2013, which identifies to meet our responsibilities, as Repub- Clarke Gosar Lance Clay Gowdy Langevin a fiscal year in which balance is licans have done time and time again, Cleaver Granger Lankford achieved, and for other purposes, and, has hurt our economic growth. Most Clyburn Graves (GA) Larson (CT) pursuant to House Resolution 48, he re- recently, in December, our economy Coffman Graves (MO) Latham ported the bill back to the House with contracted for the first time in 3 years Cohen Grayson Latta Cole Green, Al Lee (CA) sundry amendments adopted in the as a result of delayed action by Repub- Collins (GA) Green, Gene Levin Committee of the Whole. lican leadership in the House.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:09 Feb 08, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H06FE3.REC H06FE3 mmaher on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE February 6, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H393 This amendment makes clear that will actually assist in getting us to bal- Turn down this motion to recommit. there’s a better way. It recognizes that ance much, much sooner. I urge my colleagues to accept the un- our Nation faces serious fiscal chal- The CBO yesterday, in fact, said that derlying bill, and I yield back the bal- lenges. We agree, as the President does, currently the revenues within a 10-year ance of my time. that these fiscal challenges must be ad- period of time are going to double; in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without dressed. We believe that we must re- fact, the revenues this year, this fiscal objection, the previous question is or- duce the deficit over time and we must year, will reach the 10-year average, dered on the motion to recommit. work to stabilize the debt. But we must and the revenues in the next fiscal year There was no objection. do so in a way that does not hurt our will be the highest level of revenues The SPEAKER pro tempore. The economic recovery, that enables us to ever recorded in the history of this Na- question is on the motion to recommit. meet our obligations to our seniors and tion. Mr. Speaker, we have a spending The question was taken; and the to our children and to our future, and debt crisis, not a revenue debt crisis. Speaker pro tempore announced that ensures our economic competitiveness My colleague says that we reject a the noes appeared to have it. and economic growth. balanced approach. On the contrary. In RECORDED VOTE Every bipartisan commission has fact, all you’ve got to do is read our Ms. SCHWARTZ. Mr. Speaker, I de- said that the only way we can meet budget. There’s a balanced approach. It mand a recorded vote. these goals—to reduce the deficit, to brings about appropriate spending re- A recorded vote was ordered. meet our obligations, and to make in- ductions, appropriate closure of loop- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- vestments necessary for economic holes in credits and reductions of the ant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 5- growth—is to do so in a balanced way Tax Code to gain revenue in pro-growth minute vote on the motion to recom- with a combination of spending cuts policy so that we can balance the budg- mit will be followed by a 5-minute vote and new revenues. And the American et. on passage, if ordered. people agree. American consumers and My friends on the other side of the The vote was taken by electronic de- American businesses agree. Economists aisle talk about needing to vote on the vice, and there were—ayes 194, noes 229, and investors, workers and managers, sequester right way, to change the se- not voting 8, as follows: quester right away. In fact, that’s ex- older Americans and young adults all [Roll No. 37] agree. We need a balanced approach. actly what House Republicans have AYES—194 We need to find that common ground done two times, Mr. Speaker, in the and we need to make decisions now last year, once in May, once in Decem- Andrews Grayson Nadler Barber Green, Al Napolitano that provide certainty and stability for ber. In fact, the recent bill we adopted Barrow (GA) Green, Gene Neal our families, for our businesses, and for reprioritized the spending reductions Bass Grijalva Negrete McLeod our Nation. Yet the Republicans reject included in the sequester so that there Beatty Gutierrez Nolan Becerra Hahn this balanced approach. They prefer to was a calculated way to reduce spend- O’Rourke Bera (CA) Hanabusa Owens place blame and to seek to deflect at- ing that did not have across-the-board Bishop (GA) Hastings (FL) Pallone tention from the realities before us. spending reductions. Our friends on the Bishop (NY) Heck (WA) Pascrell The automatic across-the-board cuts other side oppose that. Blumenauer Higgins Pastor (AZ) Bonamici Himes of $85 billion will go into effect in just Mr. Speaker, the President’s seques- Payne Brady (PA) Hinojosa Pelosi 22 days. Rather than work with us and ter, the item that he put in place, we Braley (IA) Holt Perlmutter to work with the President to find a have proposed positive solutions for on Brown (FL) Honda Peters (CA) two occasions and passed through this Brownley (CA) Horsford Peters (MI) better way to avoid the sequester with Bustos Hoyer House. The Senate has refused to act Peterson a mix of cuts and revenue, they suggest Butterfield Huffman Pingree (ME) a new budget process that may not be on those. Capps Israel Pocan constitutional and surely will not be The President yesterday proposed a Capuano Jackson Lee Polis Ca´ rdenas Jeffries productive. plan in a speech, not specific legisla- Price (NC) Carney Johnson (GA) Quigley tion, that, in fact, we’ve talked about Carson (IN) Johnson, E. B. The bill before us is simply a polit- Rahall Cartwright Kaptur ical message. We should reject that through our proposals that we passed Rangel Castor (FL) Keating through this House on two occasions, Richmond narrow message. Instead, we should Castro (TX) Kennedy Roybal-Allard make clear that we are willing to find in May and December of last year. Chu Kildee Ruiz Mr. Speaker, the underlying bill is Cicilline Kilmer that balanced approach that enables us Ruppersberger Clarke Kind to put our great Nation on sound finan- pretty doggone simple. It only asks the Rush Clay Kirkpatrick President to do what families do and Ryan (OH) cial footing by providing certainty dur- Cleaver Kuster Sa´ nchez, Linda ing economic recovery, reducing the businesses do all across this Nation Clyburn Langevin T. every single year, and that is to make Cohen Larsen (WA) deficit over time, sustaining Medicare Sanchez, Loretta certain that we don’t spend more Connolly Larson (CT) for seniors now and into the future, Conyers Lee (CA) Sarbanes protecting Social Security, and by cre- money than we take in. Cooper Levin Schakowsky ating opportunity for middle class House Republicans on two occasions Costa Lewis Schiff over the past 2 years have passed a Courtney Lipinski Schneider Americans and investing in education, Schrader budget that gets us on a path to bal- Crowley Loebsack research, science, innovation, and in- Cuellar Lofgren Schwartz frastructure to ensure our economic ance. We will do it again. Two weeks Cummings Lowenthal Scott (VA) competitiveness. Because if we do, we ago we passed a bill out of this House Davis (CA) Lowey Serrano to make certain that we held the Sen- Davis, Danny Lujan Grisham Sewell (AL) will not only reduce the deficit, we will DeFazio (NM) Shea-Porter expand opportunity and prosperity for ate to account, to require them to do a DeGette Luja´ n, Ben Ray Sherman all Americans. budget, something they haven’t done in Delaney (NM) Sinema Sires I yield back the balance of my time. the last 4 years. DeLauro Lynch The bill before us today simply says DelBene Maffei Slaughter b 1140 Deutch Maloney, Smith (WA) to the President, Mr. President, when Dingell Carolyn Speier Mr. PRICE of Georgia. I rise in oppo- you bring your budget to Congress, just Doggett Maloney, Sean Swalwell (CA) sition to the motion to recommit. let us know when it comes to balance, Doyle Markey Takano The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- that’s all. And, oh, by the way, the past Duckworth Matsui Thompson (CA) Edwards McCarthy (NY) Thompson (MS) tleman is recognized for 5 minutes. four budgets that the President has Ellison McCollum Tierney Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Thank you, proposed have not ever come to bal- Enyart McDermott Titus Mr. Speaker. ance. Eshoo McGovern Tonko Esty McIntyre Tsongas Mr. Speaker, my friend from Penn- Mr. Speaker, it is imperative that Fattah Meeks Van Hollen sylvania states that all we look at are the House and the Senate and the Foster Meng Vargas spending cuts alone, that that’s the President work together to get a bal- Frankel (FL) Michaud Veasey way we believe the budget ought to be anced budget to spend responsibly so Fudge Miller, George Vela Gallego Moore Vela´ zquez balanced. Certainly not. In fact, we be- we can reinvigorate this economy and Garamendi Moran Visclosky lieve strongly that pro-growth policies create jobs. Garcia Murphy (FL) Walz

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:09 Feb 08, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H06FE3.REC H06FE3 mmaher on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H394 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 6, 2013 Wasserman Watt Wilson (FL) The result of the vote was announced Southerland Upton Williams Schultz Waxman Yarmuth as above recorded. Stewart Valadao Wilson (SC) Waters Welch Stivers Wagner Wittman A motion to reconsider was laid on Stockman Walberg NOES—229 Wolf the table. Stutzman Walden Womack Aderholt Granger Paulsen The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Terry Walorski Woodall Alexander Graves (GA) Thompson (PA) Walz Pearce question is on the passage of the bill. Yoder Amash Graves (MO) Perry Thornberry Weber (TX) Yoho Amodei Griffin (AR) Tiberi Webster (FL) Petri The question was taken; and the Young (AK) Bachmann Griffith (VA) Pittenger Tipton Wenstrup Speaker pro tempore announced that Young (FL) Bachus Grimm Pitts Titus Westmoreland the ayes appeared to have it. Young (IN) Barletta Guthrie Poe (TX) Turner Whitfield Barr Hall Pompeo RECORDED VOTE NOES—167 Barton Hanna Posey Ms. SCHWARTZ. Mr. Speaker, I de- Benishek Harper Price (GA) mand a recorded vote. Andrews Grayson Pastor (AZ) Bentivolio Harris Radel Bass Green, Al Payne Bilirakis Hartzler Reichert A recorded vote was ordered. Beatty Green, Gene Pelosi Bishop (UT) Hastings (WA) Renacci The SPEAKER pro tempore. This Becerra Grijalva Peters (MI) Black Heck (NV) Ribble will be a 5-minute vote. Bishop (GA) Gutierrez Peterson Blackburn Hensarling Bishop (NY) Hahn Rice (SC) The vote was taken by electronic de- Pingree (ME) Bonner Herrera Beutler Rigell Blumenauer Hanabusa Pocan Boustany Holding Roby vice, and there were—ayes 253, noes 167, Bonamici Hastings (FL) Polis Brady (TX) Hudson Roe (TN) not voting 11, as follows: Brady (PA) Heck (WA) Price (NC) Bridenstine Huelskamp Rogers (AL) Broun (GA) Higgins Quigley Brooks (AL) Huizenga (MI) [Roll No. 38] Brown (FL) Hinojosa Rogers (KY) Rahall Brooks (IN) Hultgren Brownley (CA) Holt Rogers (MI) AYES—253 Rangel Broun (GA) Hunter Butterfield Honda Rohrabacher Aderholt Richmond Buchanan Hurt Garamendi McHenry Capps Horsford Rokita Alexander Roybal-Allard Bucshon Issa Gardner McIntyre Capuano Hoyer Rooney Amash Burgess Jenkins Garrett McKeon Ca´ rdenas Huffman Ruppersberger Ros-Lehtinen Amodei Calvert Johnson (OH) Gerlach McKinley Carney Israel Rush Roskam Bachmann Camp Johnson, Sam Gibbs McMorris Carson (IN) Jackson Lee Ryan (OH) Ross Bachus Campbell Jones Gibson Rodgers Cartwright Jeffries Sa´ nchez, Linda Rothfus Barber Cantor Jordan Gingrey (GA) Meadows Castor (FL) Johnson (GA) T. Royce Barletta Capito Joyce Gohmert Meehan Castro (TX) Johnson, E. B. Sanchez, Loretta Runyan Barr Carter Kelly Goodlatte Messer Chu Kaptur Sarbanes Ryan (WI) Barrow (GA) Cassidy King (IA) Gosar Mica Cicilline Keating Schakowsky Salmon Barton Chabot King (NY) Gowdy Michaud Clarke Kennedy Schiff Scalise Benishek Chaffetz Kingston Granger Miller (FL) Clay Kildee Schneider Schock Bentivolio Coble Kinzinger (IL) Graves (GA) Miller (MI) Cleaver Kilmer Schrader Schweikert Bera (CA) Graves (MO) Miller, Gary Coffman Kline Clyburn Kind Schwartz Scott, Austin Bilirakis Griffin (AR) Mullin Cole Labrador Cohen Langevin Scott (VA) Sessions Bishop (UT) Griffith (VA) Mulvaney Collins (GA) LaMalfa Connolly Larsen (WA) Serrano Shimkus Black Collins (NY) Lamborn Grimm Murphy (FL) Conyers Larson (CT) Shuster Blackburn Sewell (AL) Conaway Lance Guthrie Murphy (PA) Cooper Lee (CA) Simpson Bonner Shea-Porter Cook Lankford Hall Neugebauer Costa Levin Smith (NE) Boustany Sherman Cotton Latham Hanna Noem Courtney Lewis Smith (NJ) Brady (TX) Sires Cramer Latta Harper Nugent Crowley Lofgren Smith (TX) Braley (IA) Slaughter Crenshaw LoBiondo Harris Nunes Cummings Lowenthal Southerland Bridenstine Smith (WA) Culberson Long Hartzler Nunnelee Davis (CA) Lowey Stewart Brooks (AL) Speier Daines Lucas Hastings (WA) Olson Davis, Danny Lujan Grisham Stivers Brooks (IN) Swalwell (CA) Davis, Rodney Luetkemeyer Heck (NV) Owens DeGette (NM) Stockman Buchanan Takano Denham Lummis Hensarling Palazzo Delaney Luja´ n, Ben Ray Stutzman Bucshon Thompson (CA) Dent Marchant Herrera Beutler Paulsen DeLauro (NM) Burgess Thompson (MS) DeSantis Marino Terry Himes Pearce DelBene Lynch Bustos DesJarlais Massie Thompson (PA) Holding Perlmutter Deutch Maloney, Tierney Calvert Diaz-Balart Matheson Thornberry Hudson Perry Dingell Carolyn Tonko Camp Duffy McCarthy (CA) Tiberi Huelskamp Peters (CA) Doggett Markey Tsongas Campbell Duncan (SC) McCaul Tipton Huizenga (MI) Petri Doyle Matsui Van Hollen Cantor Duncan (TN) McClintock Turner Hultgren Pittenger Duckworth McCollum Vargas Capito Ellmers McHenry Upton Hunter Pitts Edwards McDermott Veasey Carter Farenthold McKeon Valadao Hurt Poe (TX) Ellison McGovern Vela Cassidy Fincher McKinley Wagner Issa Pompeo Engel Meng Vela´ zquez Chabot Fitzpatrick McMorris Walberg Jenkins Posey Enyart Miller, George Visclosky Chaffetz Fleischmann Rodgers Walden Johnson (OH) Price (GA) Eshoo Moran Wasserman Coble Fleming Meadows Walorski Johnson, Sam Radel Esty Nadler Schultz Coffman Flores Meehan Weber (TX) Jones Reichert Fattah Napolitano Waters Cole Forbes Messer Webster (FL) Jordan Renacci Foster Neal Watt Collins (GA) Fortenberry Mica Wenstrup Joyce Ribble Frankel (FL) Nolan Waxman Collins (NY) Foxx Miller (FL) Westmoreland Kelly Rice (SC) Fudge O’Rourke Welch Conaway Franks (AZ) Miller (MI) Whitfield King (IA) Rigell Gallego Pallone Wilson (FL) Cook King (NY) Frelinghuysen Miller, Gary Williams Roby Garcia Pascrell Yarmuth Gardner Mullin Wilson (SC) Cotton Kingston Roe (TN) Garrett Mulvaney Wittman Cramer Kinzinger (IL) Rogers (AL) NOT VOTING—11 Crenshaw Kirkpatrick Rogers (KY) Gerlach Murphy (PA) Wolf Crawford McNerney Reed Cuellar Kline Rogers (MI) Gibbs Neugebauer Womack Farr Meeks Culberson Kuster Rohrabacher Scott, David Gibson Noem Woodall Gabbard Moore Daines Labrador Rokita Sensenbrenner Gingrey (GA) Nugent Yoder McCarthy (NY) Negrete McLeod Gohmert Nunes Yoho Davis, Rodney LaMalfa Rooney DeFazio Lamborn Ros-Lehtinen Goodlatte Nunnelee Young (AK) 1158 Gosar Olson Young (FL) Denham Lance Roskam b Gowdy Palazzo Young (IN) Dent Lankford Ross Mr. POLIS changed his vote from DeSantis Latham Rothfus NOT VOTING—8 DesJarlais Latta Royce ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Crawford Gabbard Scott, David Diaz-Balart Lipinski Ruiz So the bill was passed. Engel McNerney Sensenbrenner Duffy LoBiondo Runyan The result of the vote was announced Farr Reed Duncan (SC) Loebsack Ryan (WI) Duncan (TN) Long Salmon as above recorded. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Ellmers Lucas Scalise A motion to reconsider was laid on The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Farenthold Luetkemeyer Schock the table. the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Fincher Lummis Schweikert Fitzpatrick Maffei Scott, Austin f ing in this vote. Fleischmann Maloney, Sean Sessions Fleming Marchant Shimkus NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST b 1152 Flores Marino Shuster Ms. EDWARDS and Mr. HORSFORD Forbes Massie Simpson (Mr. PALAZZO asked and was given changed their vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Fortenberry Matheson Sinema permission to address the House for 1 Foxx McCarthy (CA) Smith (NE) So the motion to recommit was re- Franks (AZ) McCaul Smith (NJ) minute and to revise and extend his re- jected. Frelinghuysen McClintock Smith (TX) marks.)

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Mr. Speaker, I yield to age working people in this country, in dents, Members of Congress, and other my friend, Mr. CANTOR, for the pur- this Federal Government, receive, in- leaders have gathered every year for poses of telling us the schedule for next cluding a large number of people in the National Prayer Breakfast. week. Virginia and in my State, but that’s So today I want to take a moment to Mr. CANTOR. I thank the gentleman only 15 percent of the Federal work- stand here and say it is time to ac- from Maryland. force which is around the country. I knowledge the importance of faith in Mr. Speaker, on Monday, the House think it’s unfortunate that now, for 21⁄2 God within our Nation and the impor- is not in session. years, the only working people in tance of prayer in our lives. Our On Tuesday, the House will meet at America who have received a freeze or Founding Fathers were men of faith, noon for morning-hour and 2 p.m. for a decrease or who have contributed to believing that America should be a legislative business. The House will re- solving the debt crisis which confronts shining city on a hill for the world to cess no later than 5:30 p.m. to allow for us, on which the gentleman and I see. a security sweep of the House Chamber agree, are Federal workers. I’m not So as we participate in this year’s prior to the President’s State of the talking about Members of Congress, National Prayer Breakfast, I call on Union address. The House will meet and I’m not talking about the Presi- our leaders and all Americans to pray again at approximately 8:35 p.m. in a dent or the Vice President. The Presi- for our country. Pray for our men and joint session with the Senate for the dent doesn’t get a COLA adjustment, women in uniform and their families as purpose of receiving an address from obviously, but it’s a cost-of-living ad- they sacrifice to help protect our Na- the President of the United States. justment. tion and ensure our freedoms. Pray for Members are advised that no votes are I will say to my friend—and I have our President and our elected officials, expected on Tuesday evening in order worked over the last 20 years with his that they may remember the people to accommodate the State of the Union counterparts, either in the majority or they are elected to serve. Pray not just address. in the minority, to ensure that we tomorrow, but every day. On Wednesday and Thursday, the made the distinction so that people un- As we gather tomorrow morning for House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morn- derstood and didn’t demagogue that the prayer breakfast, let us pour out ing-hour and noon for legislative busi- issue—that I regret that we are doing our hearts to God, lift one another up, ness. so here again. While it may well be ap- and commit to working toward a better On Friday, the House will meet at 9 propriate to, from time to time, freeze America. a.m. for legislative business. The last even the cost-of-living adjustment, it My prayer will be simple. I pray that votes of the week are expected no later is also appropriate to refer to it for God will continue to bless the United than 3 p.m. what it is and not as a pay raise. In States of America. Mr. Speaker, we will consider several fact, the courts have indicated, as the bills under suspension of the rules on gentleman knows, that it is a cost-of- f Tuesday and Wednesday, a complete living adjustment, but we don’t need to list of which will be announced by the debate that further unless the gen- close of business on Friday. tleman wants to say something. EXCESSIVE PAY AT BAILED-OUT Additionally, I expect the House to COMPANIES Mr. CANTOR. I would just say, as to consider H.R. 273, legislation that pre- the statement that, perhaps, Federal (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given vents Members of Congress, the Presi- employees are the only ones who have permission to address the House for 1 dent’s Cabinet, the Vice President, and had to shoulder the burden, I don’t nec- minute.) other nonmilitary Federal employees essarily agree with that, because there Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise from receiving an automatic pay raise are millions of people in the private today to call attention to a report by under the President’s recent executive sector who not only have gone without the Special Inspector General for the order. This legislation introduced by a pay increase, but many of whom Troubled Asset Relief Program, or freshman Representative RON don’t have jobs anymore. You also have SIGTARP, about compensation at DESANTIS of Florida would extend the the instance, Mr. Speaker, that many bailed-out companies, bailed-out Wall current Federal pay freeze that has millions of Americans have just re- Street companies, their excessive com- been in place since 2011. ceived a significant tax increase due to pensation. Hardworking taxpayers and families what happened here on the fiscal cliff The report shows that the U.S. Treas- live within a budget, and it’s time that bill. ury Department approved wildly inap- we in Washington do the same. There are a lot of implications and propriate pay packages of $3 million or Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman consequences for the downturn in the more for over half of the top 25 employ- for his information. economy. I dare say that there are a ees at certain bailed-out Wall Street I might ask a preliminary question. lot of people who are struggling out banks. When the gentleman refers to the bill there in the private sector, so I’d just Executive compensation at AIG is that is to be considered next week, I state a little bit of difference from the particularly disturbing, given that the presume he is referring to the cost of gentleman in saying that no one else is Federal Government financed a $182.3 living adjustment increase? sacrificing right now, because there are billion bailout of that company. In With that, I yield to my friend. a lot of people who have no pay in- Mr. CANTOR. I’d respond to the gen- 2012, AIG’s top CEO was paid $10.5 mil- crease and a lot of people who have no tleman, Mr. Speaker, that it is the pay lion, and all but one of AIG’s top 25 em- jobs. ployees received compensation of more increase that is within the President’s Mr. HOYER. In reclaiming my time, than $2 million. That one AIG execu- executive order. the gentleman, respectfully, misstates Mr. HOYER. Which deals with a cost tive who was paid less than $2 million what I said. There are a lot of people received $700,000 in total compensation, of living increase. Am I correct? And I yield to my friend. sacrificing and a lot of people who which is well over 1,000 times more Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, I would don’t have jobs. I want to talk a little than the average American household just say it is a pay increase within the bit about that as we deal—or don’t earns in a year. President’s executive order. deal—with the sequester. Mr. Speaker, isn’t it time for Wall What I said was that the only people Street and the Treasury Department to b 1210 we had, as a policy, reduced—and the wake up and stop abusing the assist- Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman gentleman is correct. We did raise ance they received from the taxpayer, for his comments. taxes on those over $400,000. There is and isn’t it time for the Department of I disagree with his conclusion be- nobody in the Federal service, of Justice to prosecute? cause, clearly, what we’re dealing with course, who makes over $400,000. The

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In fact, Representative JOHN SHIM- they’ve lost their jobs; they’ve had HOLLEN had a proposal to specifically KUS said: their pay frozen because of the bad eco- deal with the sequester, to specifically He, President Obama, can announce all he nomic times. This sequester is going to preclude the sequester from going into wants, Sequestration is coming. It’s coming. make it worse, and we’ll discuss that. effect, from specifically precluding the We’ve got to get spending cuts—no new rev- What I am simply saying is that the adverse effects that are going to occur enue. It’s all about spending. gentleman is not serving the long-term to our national security structure and So he is welcoming the sequester. interests of this institution, in my to our non-defense discretionary spend- TOM COBURN: opinion, in not accurately describing ing structure. We still now haven’t I think sequester is going to happen. I what we’re doing. That’s what I said seen anything from your party that think people want it to happen. and that’s what I mean. would help stop the problem of the se- I don’t want it to happen, Mr. Leader. Mr. CANTOR. I thank the gentleman. quester. I was deeply upset that you I don’t think it ought to happen. I I would say to the gentleman again did not make in order the Van Hollen think it’s going to be bad for the coun- that there are millions of people who alternative. Clearly, that alternative try if sequester happens. have been impacted by the payroll tax would have made a very substantial b 1220 going back into effect, and that affects difference on the sequester. The Presi- not just the people making $400,000 and dent would have signed that, and the The President doesn’t want seques- over—and he knows that as well as I Senate, in my view, would have passed ter, HARRY REID doesn’t want seques- do—but there are also millions of it, but we didn’t even get to consider it ter, and I don’t want sequester. I would Americans now who are impacted by on the floor. hope, based upon your comment that I the ObamaCare tax that has gone into Mr. Majority Leader, we are either just quoted, that you don’t want se- effect. So there are a lot of things that going to consider alternatives—and I quester, but we’re not going to get are going on. People in the private sec- read the majority leader’s speech yes- away from the sequester unless there’s tor, the gentleman agrees, are suffering terday about reaching out and doing legislation that you bring to this as well. things in a bipartisan way. One way we floor—and you have the authority to I just want to say I understand the can do that is to allow both sides to do that—which will obviate going to gentleman. I think, long term, he and I offer their alternatives and have an up- sequester and will put in place an al- both are interested in trying to get us or-down vote and to let the American ternative which will do what you and I on a plan to balance this budget so we people make a judgment on that. Very both want to do, and that is address can see growth return to the economy frankly, I think that the American the deficit and debt, both short term again and so everyone can see a day of people would have said that the Van and long term. Senator MIKE JOHANNS said: higher wages and a future of better Hollen alternative was the preferable compensation. That’s the goal, I think, alternative to the sequester. Now, I just have a feeling sequester’s going to happen. I just think there’s so much concern all of us are driving towards. there are a lot of your Members who Mr. HOYER. Of course, that’s what about the debt and spending that it overrides apparently think the sequester is okay. most issues these days. we all agree on, but, frankly, that rhet- In your own quote, Mr. Majority Now, those ‘‘most issues’’ are those oric does not substitute for action. Leader: Automatic budget cuts, known as the 200,000 people that you talked about in Under the sequester, unemployment would your statement. sequester, as you know, would cut U.S. soar from its current level up to 9 percent, Senator AYOTTE said: growth in half in 2013 if allowed to go setting back any progress the economy has into effect. The CBO said that what made. According to the same study, the jobs Looks like where we’re headed, sequestra- we’ve already done has harmed the of more than 200,000 Virginians, in my home tion. economy. State, are on the line. JOHN CORNYN: It is time for us to get on and deal That’s what you said on September The sequester is the only cuts we’ve got with real solutions, not message bills 13, 2012. I think you were right. I ap- right now. as we did this week and as we did 2 plaud you for that statement, but I re- So that the consequences of the se- weeks ago. That’s all we’ve done. We gret that we had no legislation put on quester, apparently, are not something met 6 or 7 days this month and last this floor 2 weeks ago, this week, or in he wants to avoid. month in this Congress. We’re dealing your announcement next week to pre- Gridlock is leading to spending reductions. with message bills. The bill that we clude the sequester from going into ef- If the government does nothing, spending considered this week—the only bill of fect, which you say, Mr. Majority goes down. We have to claim victory. substance that we considered this week Leader—and I agree with you—will Congressman MULVANEY from South other than suspensions—will not have have an adverse effect on up to 200,000 Carolina said that. any positive effect on the sequester. Virginians. Now, in terms of the sequester, I The sequester is going to hurt our peo- Another quote from Representative want to point out to you that there’s ple; it’s going to hurt jobs; it’s going to ROONEY, with which I agree: been some comments on your side that hurt economic growth; it’s going to do We’ve tried to replace the sequester with this is the President’s initiative. That exactly the opposite of what the gen- other things, but it seems now that the large is absolutely 100 percent inaccurate. In tleman says—and I agree with him— portion of our Conference is resigned to the fact, the alternative in your Cut, Cap that we agree ought to be our objec- fact that sequestration is okay. and Balance bill—and I know the ma- tives. Mr. ROONEY correctly says it’s not jority leader knows it—is sequester; As you know, the fiscal cliff deal okay—that it’s dangerous, a huge mis- that’s the fallback. We put sequester in postponed the sequester until March 1. take, a threat to our liberty. That’s place thinking it was so irrational and Now, an overwhelming number of your what TOM ROONEY of Florida said, and would have such a negative effect that folks did not vote for that, of course. I applaud him for that statement, and clearly we would address the matter in The gentleman did, and I joined him in I think he’s accurate. the last 14 months. We didn’t. We that effort. We’ve postponed that until BILL YOUNG, who has made his whole ought not to quit trying to do it, March 1, the sequester. We’re 20 days life’s career in making sure that we though—getting an alternative. Mr. away from the sequester. We didn’t do have a strong national security, said VAN HOLLEN had an alternative. anything about it 2 weeks ago; we this: As a matter of fact, in terms of the didn’t do anything about it this week; ‘‘I’m reading what a lot of different agreement that we reached, Speaker and we’re apparently not going to do Members are saying, and I find,’’ lam- BOEHNER said, back on August 1, 2011:

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You can, but it’s not pro- So, yes, he signed the bill, but it had The Speaker says he got 98 percent of tecting this institution. nothing to do with obviating the se- what he wanted. Now he says sequester So I say to the gentleman, please, quester. is happening because the President let’s sit down together and address the The bill that we passed today affects didn’t lead. Respectfully, I think that real problem, not raise more taxes and no substantive progress—none, zero, is totally, absolutely inaccurate. The kick the can. That’s the uncompro- zip. And the gentleman talks about President was prepared to be sup- mising position that seems to domi- your plan. The Ryan plan, as the gen- portive of Mr. VAN HOLLEN’s alter- nate the majority party in this town, tleman well knows, does not balance native yesterday. You can say you which is that controlled by the Senate the budget until well into the thirties, want a plan. That was his plan. We of- and the White House, Mr. Speaker. The late into the thirties, 2030s; and, there- fered it. That was Mr. VAN HOLLEN’s Democrats are constantly saying, Let’s fore, heaven knows what’s going hap- plan we offered. That was our Demo- just raise more taxes. Take more pen in the next 25 years. cratic alternative, and it would have money from the American people so we I yield to the gentleman. avoided sequester. can fix the problem and keep spending Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, I hear the So I say to the gentleman, I’m dis- their money. That’s not the direction gentleman’s objections to our plan and appointed that the schedule does not that we want to go in. our prior budget. We’re going to come reflect substantive, meaningful legisla- And I’ll say to the gentleman, we forward with another budget that will tion to avoid the sequester which we want to do real fixes. We have consist- balance in 10 years. certainly don’t want. I don’t know ently, as the gentleman knows, we Mr. HOYER. I’m looking forward to about your side based upon the quotes have put out there and said here’s our that. that I’ve just given you, but I would prescription to balance the budget; Mr. CANTOR. Where is the gentle- hope that the majority leader would, right? And we’ve said, Please, Senate, man’s plan? Where is the President’s with the Speaker and with others in move. Let’s hear your plan. Mr. Presi- plan? Where is the other body’s plan to his caucus, seriously think about next dent, please, you’ve missed the dead- balance this budget? That’s all we’re week making in order a substantive al- line again. Let’s see your plan. Let’s saying. If we can just get down to an ternative to the sequester. show it to the American people and equal level of discussion and say let’s Mr. PRICE says we did something in have the discussion about the proper do the adult thing and try and resolve the last Congress. The last Congress is way to manage down this debt and def- the mounting unfunded liabilities of gone. You passed something in the last icit. this Federal Government, we can actu- But nothing; nothing yet. Congress. If you want to bring that to ally make some progress and get on the floor and pass it again, you know I will say to the gentleman what he calls a message bill is now law. And so about the business of helping people in the Senate won’t pass it and the Presi- this country, making their life better dent won’t sign it. The fact of the mat- with that bill, we’ll see what the Sen- ate says about managing down this and making their future better, and ter is we’ve got to get to compromise, that’s the goal, instead of trying to go Mr. Leader; and if we don’t get to com- debt and deficit. And hopefully, if the PLAN Act were to ever be taken up by in and just intermittently kick the can promise, we’re not going to get a solu- the Senate, we’d have the President because there’s never any attempt to tion to sequester or to bringing our say, Here’s how I’m going to balance resolve long-term problems. That’s debt and deficit down. the budget, here’s how long it’ll take, where we’re coming from. I’m glad to yield to my friend. and here’s how I’m going to do it. Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, I thank b 1230 That’s the rational way to approach the gentleman. Mr. HOYER. Well, as the gentleman when you have two sides taking dif- I would just say simply, Mr. Speaker, knows, I’ve been one of the leaders, ferent approaches to the same problem. once again what we hear from the gen- Mr. Speaker, we just had a one-way certainly on this side, and in this tleman and his caucus is let’s raise effort here asking the gentleman, House, to get to a balanced plan. A bal- taxes; that’ll fix the problem. And we Please join us. Please join us in fixing anced plan, yes, does include revenues. all know the problem is spending. the long-term problems; otherwise, You want to say get more money from The gentleman correctly refers to we’re going to keep mounting the debt the American people. two bills that we had on the floor last that is facing us, our children and We buy things. As a people, we buy year, one earlier in the year and one in theirs, and we’re going to be looking at things. People send us here, 435 dis- the fall, both of which were designed to the end of the situation that’s just not tricts, and we vote on buying things. address the real problems as he sug- what the American people want. One of the things we bought, of course, gests we need to do about the spending So I know the gentleman said, you was defending ourselves from terror- and the growth in the entitlement know, let’s just keep spending now, ists, both in Iraq and in Afghanistan. It areas, which he knows as well as I are keep taxing. That doesn’t help. That cost us $1.3-, $1.4 trillion when you the main drivers of the deficit. We doesn’t help long term. And we’re try- were fully in charge. We paid zero for passed that bill without any help from ing to do long-term planning to get it. That’s the largest expenditure, the gentleman’s side of the aisle and this country back on track. other than the two tax cuts which we without any reciprocation from the Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman did in 2001 and 2003, which we did not Senate—nothing. The Senate did not for his comments. pay for by cutting spending, which you move, and the White House did not It’s good spin, but it’s not substance. say is the problem. move. It was a silly bill. The Senate passed it You didn’t cut spending when you So if the gentleman suggests there’s and the President signed it because it were fully in charge of the House, the no compromising going on, I’d ask him was the only way we could make sure Senate, and the Presidency. That’s one how is it that the White House or the that we did not put the creditworthi- of the reasons the Tea Party was so Senate is compromising at all if all we ness of the United States at risk be- angry at some of your people, because hear again and again is just take more cause we’re playing this game of chick- they felt you all were in charge and money from the American people; en because there are some people in you didn’t cut spending. Maybe some of that’ll fix the problem. this Congress who believe that putting the people in this Chamber share that No, Mr. Speaker, that’s just kicking America’s creditworthiness at risk is a view. the can, and that’s why we don’t want worthwhile objective. We reject that Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, will the to take up the other gentleman from out of hand. gentleman yield again? Maryland’s bill that the Democratic And I continue to believe that it was Mr. HOYER. Let me finish my whip suggests, because it’s just raising a silly bill that we passed. Yes, it was thought, if I can, Mr. Leader.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:09 Feb 08, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H06FE3.REC H06FE3 mmaher on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H398 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 6, 2013 So I say to you, right now, you’re anybody on this side of the aisle be- So we have a joint responsibility to talking about a plan. PAUL RYAN said cause I don’t want to get them in hot get there. And I would urge the gen- yesterday the Founding Fathers would water, but they all understand that. tleman to please consider putting be upset with the President for not And what you’re saying is, the Sen- something on the floor, not these mes- coming up with a plan. The Constitu- ate needs to compromise, the President sage bills, but putting something on tion contemplates the President having needs to compromise by doing it your the floor that will substantively deal very little, if any role, other than exe- way. That won’t work. Your way or the with avoiding the sequester. highway is not the way we’re going to cution of the budget in the budget Now let me go on to another issue process. That didn’t come until the last have compromise. Mr. CANTOR. What about the reve- that I know that the gentleman’s been century. working on, and that’s the Violence The fact of the matter is it is our re- nues we already have now done? These are $650 billion, Mr. Speaker, already Against Women Act. I know he’s been sponsibility. Not a nickel can be spent working, he said, with Vice President in America unless the Congress author- raised, no cuts. BIDEN, who was very involved in this. izes it to be spent. The President can’t Mr. HOYER. Reclaiming my time if I can, the gentleman voted for the Budg- Can the gentleman tell me the status spend money on his own. Not a nickel of that piece of legislation? can be raised in this country, of rev- et Control Act. How much in cuts were enue, without the Congress acting on in the Budget Control Act? $1.2 trillion, Mr. CANTOR. The gentleman knows it. The President can’t do that. as I recall, or $1 trillion, excuse me, $1 that my office and his have been in dis- It is the Congress of the United trillion, which is why we had the cussions about this bill. I have had States, under article I, that has this re- Supercommittee to get the additional daily meetings to try and get to a sponsibility. We’re not taking that re- 1.2 that the Speaker said he wanted. point where we can bring this forward. So your side assumed that we’d al- sponsibility. We’re trying to shove it You know, I, as the gentleman does, ready done a trillion of the $2.2 trillion off on somebody else, in this case, the care very deeply about women and the that the Speaker said was necessary. President of the United States. abuse situation, that we need to get So the Speaker and your side, I pre- The President has a plan. He’s offered them the relief that this bill offers. sume, already adopted the premise that it a number of times. I just read a book That’s what we want to do. That’s our we’d cut $1 trillion in the Budget Con- that discussed our discussions for some priority. trol Act. period of time with the President on Now, do we need more? I think the We must move and act on this bill, his plan. He’s sent budgets down here. answer to that is yes. and I’ve, as well, been in touch with Your side doesn’t like his plan because Mr. VAN HOLLEN, in his proposal, the Vice President and his office about it involves revenues. made some cuts. I’m not saying you trying to assist in bringing the parties There is not a bipartisan commission should have supported it. I’m saying together because, as the gentleman that I know of that has not suggested, you should have allowed the American knows, there’s been the introduction of in order to solve our debt and deficit people to have that alternative on the some issues that are not directly re- problem, that we don’t have to have a floor to consider. lated to the situation of domestic balanced plan, which will involve reve- You say it wasn’t germane. You and abuse on tribal lands because that’s nues and will involve cuts in spending, I both know—you know the Rules Com- what we’re trying to get at. We want to cuts in spending to entitlements, cuts mittee process as well as I do—we protect the women who are subject to in spending to discretionary spending. I could have waived that because the abuse on tribal lands. agree with that. issue in front of us immediately—we’re And unfortunately, there are issues I’ll now yield to my friend. talking about the long term—imme- that don’t directly bear on that that Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, I would diately, is in 22 days, or 23 days, we’re just say to the gentleman, we just have come up that have complicated it, going to have a sequester. Almost ev- as the gentleman knows. But in work- raised taxes. We just put more revenue erybody agrees that the sequester will in the mix, $650 billion over 10 years, ing with his office, as well as the Vice have an adverse impact on the econ- President’s, I hope to be able to deal and got no cuts. No cuts. omy, and on our national security, and And the gentleman talked about the with this, bring it up in an expeditious on discretionary programs because it manner. 2001, 2003 tax cuts without paying for would be irrationally done, across the them. You know, we just extended board, without recognition of priority Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman most of those tax measures and relief status. for his comments. I thank him for his to people under $400,000 with no cuts. So that I tell my friend, I regret that work on this as well. This is a criti- Nothing. So, again, I don’t think it’s we’re not dealing with the sequester. I cally important issue, and I am hopeful right to be saying that we need more would hope the gentleman would put that we can come to an agreement revenues now. We already did revenues, legislation on the floor next week to which will provide for the passage of right? We already have $650 billion. deal with the sequester, deal with an that piece of legislation and send it to Why does the gentleman continue to alternative to the sequester, not talk the President. I thank the gentleman. think, Mr. Speaker, that that’s what about what we did last Congress. We Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance we have to keep doing? It’s not the an- didn’t agree with that. You’re right. of my time. swer. We voted against it. But put something Let’s get to the problem that is caus- on the floor that deals with the seques- f ing the mounting deficits. It’s a lack of ter. growth, and it’s the spending that’s out And I will tell my friend, I liked his of control. speech. And he said again today he ADJOURNMENT TO FRIDAY, Mr. HOYER. We’re not going to re- wants to work in a bipartisan fashion. FEBRUARY 8, 2013 solve this argument, Mr. Speaker. It’s The fact of the matter is, we had an Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, I ask the same litany on both sides. The dif- election, and in the election the Amer- unanimous consent that when the ference is, the gentleman cannot name ican people said they thought the House adjourns today, it adjourn to a bipartisan commission that doesn’t President’s view had merit, which was meet at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 8, say that we need both sides of the a balanced approach. Yes, revenue, but 2013; and when the House adjourns on equation addressed if we’re going to get also cuts in spending. And the Senate that day, it adjourn to meet at noon on from where we are to where we need to expanded its numbers, notwithstanding Tuesday, February 12, 2013, for morn- be. the fact that they agreed with the ing-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legisla- On my side, we have to deal across President’s position and not with tive business. the board with spending. You’re cor- yours. And, in fact, more people voted rect on that. On your side, you’re going for Democrats in the House of Rep- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. to have deal with revenues. A lot of resentatives than voted for Repub- HOLDING). Is there objection to the re- your people understand that, like Mr. licans, but the redistricting resulted in quest of the gentleman from Virginia? COBURN and others. I won’t mention your continuing to have the majority. There was no objection.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:09 Feb 08, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD12\RECFILES\H06FE3.REC H06FE3 mmaher on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE February 6, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H399 b 1240 PASSAGE OF THE FARM BILL Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. Mr. Speak- PROMOTING MANUFACTURING AND (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania er, outgoing Secretary of State Hillary A THRIVING ECONOMY asked and was given permission to ad- Clinton recently issued a stern warning dress the House for 1 minute and to re- in her testimony before the House and (Mr. COLLINS of Georgia asked and Senate committees responsible for was given permission to address the vise and extend his remarks.) Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. oversight of U.S. foreign policy. She re- House for 1 minute.) Mr. Speaker, without reforms, by the ferred repeatedly to the need for our Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- year 2020, the interest alone paid on country to recognize and respond to er, I rise to encourage this body to sup- our national debt by American tax- what she called a ‘‘global jihadist port our Nation’s vital manufacturing payers will cost $1 trillion per year— threat.’’ sector by reducing burdensome regula- money that could otherwise be used to Mr. Speaker, rarely have I agreed tions. Nearly 12 million Americans—al- educate our kids or put aside for those more with Secretary Clinton. Yet if most 10 percent of the workforce—are most in need. Most would agree that Mrs. Clinton has been worried about employed directly in manufacturing. borrowing on the backs of our children this threat before now, she has done an During last week’s district work pe- to pay for promises our government impressive job of concealing it. The riod, I had the opportunity to visit part cannot keep must end, and that only same is true of the Obama administra- of that workforce at the Tenneco facil- together, through the collaboration of tion more generally. For the past 4 ity in Hartwell, as well as the SKF In- both parties, can we assure America years, the executive branch has gone to dustries plant in Flowery Branch. I’m begins to live within its means. extraordinary lengths to obscure the proud of the topnotch work being done During the last Congress there was danger posed by those who practice by Georgia manufacturers. Companies one area where both parties came to- holy war, or jihad, against our country. like SKF have been recognized for the gether. It was an effort that made im- The administration has also sought to high level of investment the company provements in programs resulting in silence, and in some cases punish, places in employees. Last month, the better use of each tax dollar. It was an those who have spoken the truth about Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce effort that also achieved deficit reduc- this menace. awarded SKF for its employee recogni- tion. This effort was the farm bill. Mr. Speaker, I sincerely welcome the tion efforts. Many of us are eager to hear the Secretary’s warning, belated though it Manufacturing provides a great op- President’s plan to help the Nation may be. However, it would have served portunity for folks, including those in achieve fiscal balance during next this country and the cause of freedom Hartwell and Flowery Branch, to work week’s State of the Union. I encourage far more if she had so openly recog- hard and earn a good living so they can the President to elevate passage of a nized the threat posed by militant Is- provide for their families. We cannot new farm bill to the forefront of the lamic jihad—and to have led in coun- let their livelihood be threatened by speech. It’s good policy. It’s one area tering it—at any point during her ten- out-of-control Federal regulations. I where we can come together and start ure other than its conclusion. stand ready to work with my col- the path of fiscal balance. I encourage One of the most important architects leagues to promote a reasonable regu- my leaders in the House to welcome of that see-no-jihad policy over the latory framework that will help manu- this call. past 4 years has been John Brennan, facturing and our entire economy to f President Obama’s homeland security thrive. advisor and his pick to become the f HONORING LEE RUSH next Director of the Central Intel- CELEBRATING PRESIDENT RON- (Mr. FITZPATRICK asked and was ligence Agency. In May, 2010, Mr. Bren- ALD WILSON REAGAN’S 102ND given permission to address the House nan publicly declared that: BIRTHDAY for 1 minute.) We do not describe our enemy as Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I ‘‘jihadists’’ or ‘‘Islamists’’ because jihad is a (Mr. ROTHFUS asked and was given rise today to recognize a true leader in holy struggle, a legitimate tenet of Islam, permission to address the House for 1 my district back home in Pennsyl- meaning to purify oneself or one’s commu- minute and to revise and extend his re- vania, Mr. Lee Rush, who 10 years ago nity, and there is nothing holy or legitimate marks.) founded a community nonprofit organi- or Islamic about murdering innocent men, women, and children. Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, today zation known as justCommunity. Its we observe the 102nd birthday of Ron- mission is to provide consultation, edu- Mr. Speaker, the unavoidable reality ald Reagan, the 40th President of the cation, and training services in the is that self-described jihadists have United States. I take this opportunity areas of youth development and sub- routinely gone about murdering inno- to again thank Mrs. Reagan and the stance abuse prevention, both very im- cent women and children for decades. Reagan family for sharing their hus- portant goals. It should alarm us all that neither band and father with this country. In light of his exceptional efforts and John Brennan nor Hillary Clinton—nor Their sacrifices allowed this Nation to initiative, Lee has been named an Ad- seemingly anyone else in the Obama move from an era of doubt and decline vocate of the Year by the Community administration—has fully recognized into one of a brighter future. Anti-Drug Coalitions of America and the scope of this jihadist threat. They Today, we find ourselves facing an- will be receiving that distinction to- seem blind to the fact that the Islamic other era of doubt and decline: chronic morrow, February 7. I couldn’t be more jihadists here and elsewhere in the unemployment, staggering debt, inter- proud of him. West are even now engaging in a pre- national crises, and advocates of Big Lee’s achievements and steadfast violent form of holy war against Government pushing for more failed leadership have positively impacted infidels and the free world. And the ad- Big Government to fix our problems. I the youth and communities of Pennsyl- ministration has refused to face the in- suggest that those who think America vania. It’s been an honor to get to controvertible fact that the driving cannot turn the state of affairs around know Lee personally and to witness his force behind this practice is the Mus- to think again. As President Reagan accomplishments firsthand. I know lim Brotherhood. The brothers them- said—and these words are inscribed at that he will keep up the outstanding selves call this form of holy war ‘‘civ- his final resting place in California: work. ilization jihad.’’ I know in my heart that man is good. That f Mr. Speaker, this reality is in direct what is right will always eventually tri- conflict with the Obama administra- umph. And there’s purpose and worth to each THE GLOBAL JIHADIST THREAT tion’s insistence—long-promoted by and every life. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under John Brennan—that we confront only With that perspective, let us again the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- al Qaeda and its affiliates. We are told renew our commitment with President uary 3, 2013, the gentleman from Ari- that we can safely cultivate relations Reagan’s trademark optimism to a re- zona (Mr. FRANKS) is recognized for 60 with ‘‘moderates’’ in Islamist groups newal of the American spirit and a re- minutes as the designee of the major- like Hezbollah and the Muslim Broth- lighting of the American Dream. ity leader. erhood. This has led to helping

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But those b 1250 effort to awakening our countrymen to of us who majored in history, studied that threat and equip them to contend history, know that our history is the Mr. Speaker, we need as a Nation to with it, and we must ensure that our best indication of future performance. understand the true nature and omi- government’s policies and our capabili- So with regard to Mr. Brennan, I nous implications of the global jihadist ties are conducive to and employed ef- think it’s worth noting that Secretary threat in both its violent and pre-vio- fectively to fight for our freedom, to of State—former Secretary of State lent forms. protect it, and to hand it on to future now—Hillary Clinton warned on her The unavoidable truth is that there generations in the hope that they will way out as Secretary of State of the are individuals who adhere to a polit- do the same. danger of what she called the ‘‘global ical Islamist doctrine of shari’a, and Unfortunately, Mr. Speaker, John jihadist threat.’’ I am greatly appre- they are willing to become involved in Brennan has shown himself time and ciative to Secretary Clinton for calling the jihad it commands, and they pose a again to be at cross-purposes with this administration’s attention to that, potential mortal threat to this Nation those requirements. For that reason as well as the American public. Sec- and its people. And Congress has a alone, his nomination must be rejected. retary Clinton should know. We had at duty, Mr. Speaker, among other things, Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance least four Americans killed at to question the ways in which such in- of my time. Benghazi during her watch as Sec- dividuals and organizations tied to the f retary of State. Muslim Brotherhood have been given The question might be: Where is access to and preferential treatment NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUES John Brennan today on this central from the Obama administration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under challenge of our time for Western civ- Mr. Speaker, I believe the success of the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- ilization? And by ‘‘Western civiliza- this stealth jihad has been signifi- uary 3, 2013, the gentleman from Texas tion,’’ I mean the idea that the Found- cantly enhanced by remarks and public (Mr. GOHMERT) is recognized for 54 min- ers of this Nation had, many of them statements made by John Brennan utes as the designee of the majority depicted in the great mural just out- over the past 4 years. He should, there- leader. side this floor, 56 signers of the Dec- fore, not be allowed anywhere near—let Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, at this laration in the mural that John alone actually be given responsibility time, the first thing I would like to do Trumble did down in the Rotunda. for running—America’s premiere intel- is yield to the gentleman from Illinois Their idea, when you read their ligence agency. (Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS). writings, was of a people who would It is my hope that, among other PAYING TRIBUTE TO CARDISS COLLINS, FORMER have the chance to govern themselves. things, my remarks on the floor today MEMBER OF CONGRESS They all knew that prayer was im- will encourage our colleagues in the Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. I portant. That’s why as Ben Franklin Senate to scrutinize critically the want to thank the gentleman from said during the Constitutional Conven- record and judgment of John Brennan Texas for yielding to me. tion—his own handwriting, he wrote and his suitability for the job of CIA I rise to pay tribute to the prede- out his speech, but he mentioned that Director. cessor of my office, who served for 23 during the revolution, in his words: Mr. Speaker, may I commend to my years as a Member of the House, the We had daily prayer in this room. Our colleagues on both sides of Capitol Hill prayers, sir, were heard and they were gra- Honorable Cardiss Collins, who passed ciously answered. regarding this issue and to the Amer- away on Saturday evening here in the They understood that. They prayed ican people a powerful new documen- District area. for wisdom. They prayed for guidance. tary that examines, in part, some of I followed Ms. Collins into Congress They prayed for help in setting up this the issues I have discussed today and when she retired. She followed her hus- experiment in democracy. Yes, Rome their grave implications for our na- band, who was killed in an airplane ac- had had a Senate. Yes, Greece had had tional security, public safety, and free- cident. The amazing thing about her a Senate; England had had a Par- doms. This documentary, entitled, was that she basically had no political liament. But they had rulers who could ‘‘The Grand Deception,’’ is a product of involvement and experience from that just disband, kill, dismiss. This was counterterrorism expert Steven Emer- vantage point. She was an accountant, going to be different. This was going to son’s Investigative Project on Ter- who also was a housewife and involved be a people who would have the chance rorism, and it provides critical insights a bit in local politics. But she got in- to actually govern themselves, a revo- into the true nature of the ‘‘global volved and was a quick study, imme- jihadist threat,’’ including its expand- lutionary idea. diately grasped what takes place here, There was still such a class system in ing successes overseas and the danger ultimately became chairman of the it poses here at home. It chronicles the so many areas of the world in the 1700s Congressional Black Caucus, became that so many considered that people history of what I believe has been an chairman of the Congressional Black officially sanctioned and willful blind- who were not of the upper crust would Caucus Foundation, had an out- not have the ability to govern them- ness to that threat. It also lays bare standing career, and I simply wanted the various ways in which such a prac- selves. That’s not what the Founders to acknowledge her work. believed after they prayed each day tice is contributing to the emboldening People of her community will re- of our enemies, the undermining of our during the revolution, after they member the legacy that she created as prayed and struggled and argued over allies, and the steady erosion of our a fighter for women’s rights, as a de- economy and our security. the way forward to reaching that goal. fender of children’s rights, and a real But there is a threat, as Secretary Mr. Speaker, let me close by noting, defender of health care. Clinton said, the global jihadist threat, as the previous gentleman did, that Again, I thank the gentleman from of people who think that the Founders’ today is Ronald Reagan’s birthday. It Texas. dream is totally inappropriate, that it is particularly appropriate to recall on Mr. GOHMERT. Thank you, Mr. leads to degradation; it leads to moral Mr. Reagan’s birthday his admonition DAVIS. It’s my pleasure to have had the depravity, in their minds. of August 1961. He said: opportunity to yield to you. It’s one of Freedom is never more than one genera- the things that’s good if we do more of, b 1300 tion away from extinction. We didn’t pass it and that is recognizing people for their The Founders knew that was a possi- to our children in the bloodstream. It must great contributions to this country. bility, but it was worth the risk to give be fought for, protected, and handed on for At this time, I want to pick up where people the freedom of choice as they them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children my friend, Mr. FRANKS, left off and fol- believed their creator had given all of and our children’s children what it was once low up on the issue of who will be the us, to make decisions for good or bad, like in the United States when men were next CIA Director. This is an impor- and normally to have to live with the free. tant matter. consequences of those decisions.

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They be- derstands the threat against us and Brotherhood calls ‘‘civilization jihad’’ lieve that we need some religious lead- will ensure that we are protected and is putting this country in severe jeop- er, like the Ayatollah Khomeini, or understands the global jihadist threat. ardy. That’s why I appreciate Sec- now Khamenei in Iran, we need a reli- The Obama administration has fo- retary Clinton, on her way out, unfor- gious leader like that, that tells us cused almost entirely on al Qaeda, be- tunately, pointing back to the danger what we can do, that makes all his de- lieving people when they came in and of this global jihadist threat. cisions under shari’a law. said, ‘‘Look, the only people who can According to the—and this is the Now, all of those who met during the actually give you advice on dealing name of the document—‘‘Explanatory revolution, they believed in the power with these radical folks are Islamic be- Memorandum on the General Strategic of prayer to God, and that’s why they lievers, so you must get advice from us, Goal for the Brotherhood in North prayed during that time. But they form partnerships with us, let us give America,’’ the mission of the Muslim wanted everyone to have the chance to you advice, let us tell you how to deal Brotherhood is this: worship as they chose, be they Muslim, with this threat.’’ And they made great ‘‘A civilization-jihadist process—a Hindu, but especially Judeo-Christian inroads in this administration in that kind of grand jihad in eliminating and beliefs where Jews and Christians had approach. destroying the Western civilization traditionally suffered persecution. But the blindness of the larger from within and sabotaging its miser- They wanted the chance for people to jihadist threat, the enterprise that is able house by their,’’ i.e. Americans’, worship as they please, or not worship. being pursued by the Muslim Brother- ‘‘hands and the hands of the believers But they knew to make that possible hood abroad, has resulted in the prac- so that it is eliminated and Allah’s re- they had to pray to God. tice of drone-delivered assassinations ligion is made victorious over all other And that’s why we are observing, of al Qaeda figures, with what many once again, tomorrow the National religions.’’ are questioning or arguing is due proc- Prayer Breakfast where our President b 1310 ess without that, and this administra- will speak, where we will have a fan- tion’s repeated declaration that al The mission statement I’ve just tastic testimony from one of the great Qaeda is being defeated. They know not quoted translates into a comprehensive leaders in our country, who earlier in of what they speak. effort to penetrate, to influence, and his life, when his life was going astray, The idea that al Qaeda is being de- otherwise subvert our American civil dropped to his knees and prayed for feated is helping recruit others who are society, our form of government, our help and got it. We will hear about that radical jihadists, because they’re able governing institutions. And that ex- tomorrow. planatory memorandum that I just But if we don’t know the history of to point to a United States administra- tion that is so blind and so uninformed quoted from was written on May 19, this country, if we don’t know the 1991 by a top Muslim Brotherhood oper- dream of the Founders, if we don’t un- of what really is going on, that they think al Qaeda is on the decline when ative, Mohamed Akram. derstand the Constitution, then we lose Though the Justice Department es- it. And people need to understand when radical jihad is on its way up. tablished in Federal court during the there is a global jihadist threat, not of The drone technique of killing Amer- Holy Land Foundation trials in Dallas, moderate Muslims, like our friends, ican citizens and killing radical Texas, that the groups identified by the Northern Alliance, who fought and jihadists is apparently thought by this the Muslim Brotherhood in their memo defeated the Taliban on our behalf, not administration to be a very advanced are ‘‘their organizations,’’ a number of the enemy of our enemies, but these and practical approach. Well, it does them and their successors have been are radical Islamic jihadists who want avoid putting Americans at risk right treated by the Obama administration a caliphate in which the United States now. But those same people in this ad- as key interlocutors in dealing with is subjugated to a religious ruler. ministration that talked about the And they’re willing to use violence, if danger of waterboarding because, yes, radical jihad, and this administration necessary. Although the Muslim Broth- some acknowledge we got very critical believes that these Muslim Brother- erhood now seems to indicate that here information by using that, even though hood front organizations are legitimate in America they’ve made so much there was no threat to their health, representatives of the Muslim Amer- progress in infiltrating and getting po- you had doctors there, there was no in- ican community. sitions of power in our government, in tention to do any harm. The intent was They have enabled the Muslim Broth- our State Department, in our Home- to perform a procedure that did not erhood to recruit and to show others, land Security Department, in our Jus- harm but would gather information. Look, we’re the ones that the White tice Department, at the White House Well, this administration ran against House trusts. We can call the White directly, direct lines to the President, JOHN MCCAIN, and even though JOHN House. We can call and tell them there they have made so much progress in MCCAIN agreed, yeah, we don’t want to are three people who are giving a sem- moving toward that goal of a caliphate waterboard, we don’t want to do any- inar at Langley—CIA headquarters—to here in the United States, under thing that somebody might someday law officers, hundreds of them, and we shari’a law, not under the Constitu- call torture, they complained, gee, this believe they will be teaching them tion, that they’re thinking maybe vio- is allowing radicals to be recruited things that are offensive to us. Well, lence is not the way forward in Amer- against the United States because of yeah, because they call them what ica to achieve their goal of making this the unjust nature of doing a procedure they are. They read from their own a shari’a compliant caliphate. that is not harmful to someone’s documents. But the Muslim Brotherhood around health to gather information to save These individuals, who have spent the world believes in many places vio- American lives, which it did. their careers learning and teaching lence is the way forward in those areas. So here we are now with this admin- about the threat of what Secretary But we’ve got to understand who we istration that thought waterboarding Clinton called the global jihadist are facing and what they want to do. helped jihadists recruit more radicals, threat, were stopped in August a year And Secretary Clinton, unfortunately using a process of having a high admin- and a half ago by a call to the White it is on her way out that she notes this, istration official think to himself or House. That call also was instrumental instead of being able to spend the last herself, ‘‘I don’t think this may be in prompting this administration four years with the clarity she had enough, yeah, blow them up,’’ without through the intelligence department, when she said that we face this danger giving adequate consideration to civil- the Justice Department, the FBI, all of a global jihadist threat. It is a ians who will be killed, to family mem- these departments, into purging docu- threat. She now acknowledges it on her bers who will be upset, to the ability of ments, purging words, purging things way out. our enemies to use that to recruit from our materials that someone who

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I think classified setting when MICHELE BACH- threat to the health of the individual— ‘‘concerned.’’ At the very least, you would MANN and I—and for a while LYNN it scares them—but we will take an want another set of eyes—the House or Sen- WESTMORELAND—went through docu- American citizen out who not so long ate Intelligence Committees or some inde- ments to see what had been purged, before was leading prayers of Muslim pendent judges—taking a look at the Presi- documents that we knew before we staff members here at this Capitol on dential ‘‘kill list’’—right?—at least for the went in had supposedly been purged be- Capitol Hill. American citizens. cause someone who wants to destroy It would be a grave mistake for our Our Charles C.W. Cooke said, ‘‘In case my our way of life might be offended. Senate to confirm John Brennan as the position isn’t obvious, I am appalled by any Well, I am offended, every American chief architect that he has been for his President processing the unilateral power to should be offended, and every Muslim kill American citizens extrajudicially.’’ failure to understand and comprehend Senator Ron Wyden, Oregon Democrat, should be offended that a governing ad- the global jihadist threat that Sec- puts it rather bluntly: ‘‘Every American has ministration put the feelings of people retary Clinton has noted going out. the right to know when their government be- who want to destroy us ahead of their There was an article today, February lieves that it is allowed to kill them.’’ oath to protect this Nation and pre- 6, by Jim Geraghty, and I’m quoting Geraghty finishes his article by say- serve the Constitution. It doesn’t mean from the article: ing, ‘‘That doesn’t seem like too much anything to preserve the Constitution Let me throw you a curveball by to ask.’’ if you preserve the document but you quoting Adam Serwer of Mother Jones, The article in Mother Jones is worth do not preserve the enumerated powers reacting to the administration’s re- considering. It’s dated Tuesday, Feb- and laws set out in that document. lease of its legal justification to kill ruary 5, posted at 8:53 a.m. Pacific Last June, four of my colleagues and Americans believed to be involved with Standard Time by Adam Serwer. It I wrote to five different departments in terror without a trial, by drone. this administration. In each separate takes a good look at this issue. letter—each was different—we wrote to b 1320 So what is the result of this adminis- the inspector general of each depart- Let me parenthetically note here tration’s deciding secretly or some bu- ment, and we pointed out in each letter that I’m not someone who comes to the reaucrat’s deciding, ‘‘Yeah, we’ve got specific facts about that department table without an understanding about enough. We’ll kill this man. Yeah, that should give rise to an investiga- trials, about evidence, about due proc- we’ve got enough. We’ll kill this per- tion into the influence of people who ess, about constitutional rights, and son, this American citizen’’? How is have embraced the idea of civilization about a death sentence. I’ve signed that working out? jihad and taking this country over and death sentences. It’s a heavy, weighty There was an article published on subjugating us to sharia law and a reli- matter, and as someone who has be- January 31, 2013, by Catherine gious leader who could tell us how to lieved in capital punishment in the Herridge. Catherine has a great book avoid moral depravity. right circumstances, it’s still a chal- out on radical Islam. This article Cath- There was such an uproar, even by lenging moment when you watch your erine has entitled, ‘‘Al Qaeda affiliate some Republicans—by a few of them, hand sign an order to have someone in Africa looking to strike more West- anyway. But some in the media went put to death. I’ve done it twice. In both ern targets, intelligence officials say.’’ ballistic. Instead of doing their own in- cases, the evidence was overwhelming She says in her article, quoting Sec- vestigation, they start blaming the beyond a reasonable doubt. The evi- retary Clinton: messenger. But I don’t hear any of dence was also overwhelming beyond a ‘‘Yes, we now face a spreading jihadist those people attacking Secretary Clin- reasonable doubt that those two indi- threat. We have driven a lot of the al Qaeda operatives out of . . . Afghanistan, Pakistan. ton on her way out for saying, By the viduals murdered an individual or way, there is a global jihadist threat. Killed a lot of them, including, of course, bin more, knew what they were doing when Laden, but we have to recognize this is a It’s what we’ve been trying to tell peo- they murdered one or more individuals, global movement.’’ ple for a couple of years, at least. were complicit in actually either mur- My comment: It’s not a movement There is a global jihadist threat. dering or participating in the murder, Thank you, Secretary Clinton. You’re that is simply attacking overseas in and that there was no evidence. some foreign country. Anyway, it’s a right. The question put to the jury: Is there good article by Catherine Herridge. She Now, for this administration to bring any evidence that mitigates against understands the threat. people into top positions who do not the imposition of the death penalty as understand the threat to this country Let me read a quote directly from the Supreme Court has found? Any evi- White House counterterrorism adviser and think that ignoring due process of dence. It’s a ‘‘no evidence’’ question. Is our Constitution and killing American and nominee for Director of the CIA, there any evidence that mitigates Mr. John Brennan. He said: citizens with drone bombs is somehow against the death penalty? That’s one preserving the Constitution, it requires of the three questions, and that’s the Hezbollah started out as purely a terrorist another look. It requires oversight. organization back in the early eighties and standard. That’s what juries in States has evolved significantly over time, and now There may be circumstances where that allow capital punishment have that’s what needs to be done. But I do it has members of parliament in the cabinet. had to wrestle with, but I’d like to There are lawyers, doctors, others who are find it interesting that this adminis- know who is considering those weighty part of the Hezbollah organization . . . and tration and certain leaders here on the issues in this administration. so, quite frankly, I’m pleased to see that a Hill had no problem with al Awlaki So we go back to Geraghty’s article. lot of Hezbollah individuals are, in fact, re- leading prayers here at the Capitol, He quotes from Mother Jones: nouncing that type of terrorism and violence and are trying to participate in the political here on Capitol Hill, prayers by al The Obama administration claims that the process in Lebanon in a very legitimate fash- Awlaki that were videotaped, that you secret judgment of a single ‘‘well-informed, ion. can still find. He led prayers on Capitol high-level administration official’’ meets the Hill, and then he goes to Yemen, and demands of due process and is sufficient jus- They have not sworn off violence in this administration thinks we better tification to kill an American citizen sus- Lebanon. They have not sworn off vio- kill him with a drone without due proc- pected of working with terrorists. That pro- lence in Egypt, in Syria and, as we well ess. What were they afraid of? Maybe cedure is entirely secret. Thus, it’s impos- know, in Libya, Albania, Tunisia, even that he would come back and lead sible to know which rules the administration in African nations further south. has established to protect due process and to I’ve said before and have expressed prayers on Capitol Hill, or maybe he determine how closely those rules are fol- would be captured and talk about who lowed. The government needs the approval of my concern of this administration in all he led prayers with on Capitol Hill? a judge to detain a suspected terrorist. To its helping people we didn’t know for What was the need for taking this man kill one, however, it need only give itself sure of their identities and in encour- out? permission. aging them to overthrow this Nation’s

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I’m will continue to hit the wrong targets, kill tion’s and this administration’s ally, sure the people who died in Algeria too many civilians and drive young men into Qadhafi. They participated in taking would like to have their family mem- the waiting arms of our enemies. him out—gave military aid to do so—to bers back. That makes a difference. Without accurate on-the-ground intel- protect al Qaeda and other revolution- What difference does it make? It ligence, our policies will fail. George W. Bush launched two major ground invasions, aries in setting up a government, a sit- doesn’t make any difference if you don’t care who lives or dies. But if you and Mr. Obama has tried several smaller uation, that naturally was going to get wars. Neither strategy has worked. In Americans killed and which happened. want to protect Americans in the serv- Yemen, which has been the laboratory for So I applaud Secretary Clinton for ice of their country, it makes a real Mr. Obama’s shadow wars, AQAP has more noting the global jihadist threat on her difference. And it’s our duty to try to than tripled in size after 3 years of drone way out, but I come back to her ques- protect them. strikes. When the United States started tion that will ring in people’s ears for The New York Times had an article bombing Yemen in 2009, AQAP had just 200 to by Gregory Johnsen back in November 300 fighters. Today, the State Department years to come when Senators were try- estimates it has a few thousand. Since 2009, ing to get to the heart of the matter: titled ‘‘The Wrong Man for the CIA.’’ He said: the group has attempted to attack America What happened at Benghazi? Please on three occasions, coming closest on De- With the resignation of David H. Petraeus, just tell us what happened. We’re not cember 25, 2009, when a would-be suicide President Obama now has a chance to ap- bomber narrowly failed to bring down an air- going to prosecute anybody here at the point a new CIA director. Unfortunately, one liner over Detroit. When it tries again—and Senate. We just need to know what of the leading candidates for the job is John it will—the organization will be available to happened. Of her question, those words O. Brennan, who is largely responsible for draw upon much deeper ranks. will ring: What difference does it America’s current flawed counterterrorism Not surprisingly, American officials reject make? strategy, which relies too heavy on drone the claim that current policy is exacerbating What difference does it make? Ameri- strikes that frequently kills civilians and the problem. In June 2011, Mr. Brennan de- cans got killed. provide al Qaeda with countless new re- clared that ‘‘there hasn’t been a single col- I was inquiring: Does anybody know cruits. Rather than keeping us safe, this lateral death because of the exceptional pro- strategy is putting the United States at has a fifth person died of his wounds in ficiency, precision of the capabilities we’ve greater risk. been able to develop.’’ This came almost ex- Benghazi? What’s going on? What’s For all of the Obama administration’s for- actly a year after a botched drone attack in eign policy successes—from ending the war happening to those people who were Yemen killed a deputy governor and four of in Iraq to killing Osama bin Laden—the wounded? Who can tell us what really his bodyguards instead of the intended tar- happened? most enduring policy legacy of the past 4 get. What difference does it make? So we years may well turn out to be an approach to Under Mr. Brennan’s guidance, the United can avoid Americans being killed like counterterrorism that American officials States has also adopted a controversial call the Yemen model, a mixture of drone method for determining how many civilians that in the future. strikes and Special Forces raids targeting al What if we’d have had an adequate it has killed, counting all military-age males Qaeda leaders. in a strike zone as combatants. This means investigation about security at our Mr. Brennan is the President’s chief coun- that Abdulrahman al Awlaki, a 16-year-old Embassy back when Susan Rice was in- terterrorism adviser and the architect of this American citizen killed by a drone in Octo- volved back in the nineties? Did they model. In a recent speech, he claimed that ber, was classified as a militant despite evi- ask for extra security? Did you deny there was ‘‘little evidence that these actions dence that he was simply a shy teenager them that security? Did we have are generating widespread anti-American whose father happened to be Anwar al sentiment or recruits for AQAP,’’ referring Awlaki, who had been killed by American enough security? What happened to to al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. allow our Embassy to be bombed and missiles 2 weeks earlier. Perhaps the initials ought to be, in- The strikes Mr. Brennan asks the Presi- Americans to be killed? stead of AQAP, the initials the admin- dent to approve frequently lead to civilian b 1330 istration, the government likes to use, casualties. Indeed, the first strike Mr. instead of AQAP, maybe it ought to be Obama ordered on Yemen, in December 2009, What difference does it make? Be- destroyed a Bedouin village that was mis- cause if we’d known in the nineties MBCH, the Muslim Brotherhood on taken for a terrorist training camp. Amer- what went wrong, maybe we could have Capitol Hill, where al Awlaki that this ican missiles killed more than 50 people, in- avoided Chris Stevens, our SEALS, administration killed with a drone cluding 35 women and children. Watching those four Americans that we know of strike led prayers. that strike live on a grainy feed the military being killed. Back to the article: calls Kill TV, Jeh Johnson, the Pentagon’s What difference does it make? It Mr. Brennan’s assertion was either top lawyer, later admitted, ‘‘if I were Catho- shockingly naive or deliberately misleading. lic, I’d have to go to confession.’’ makes a difference to their families if Mr. Petraeus’s departure presents Mr. they’re alive today or dead because we Testimonies from al Qaeda fighters and interviews I and local journalists have con- Obama with an opportunity to halt the CIA’s were not properly secured. ducted across Yemen attest to the centrality drift toward becoming a paramilitary orga- What difference does it make? It of civilian casualties in explaining al Qaeda’s nization and put it back on course. For all of makes a difference to future families rapid growth there. the technological advances America has who lose loved ones in the service of made in a decade of fighting al Qaeda, it still Rapid growth there needs to be needs all of the old tricks it learned in the their country because people noted. People that have actually done days before spy satellites and drones. stonewalled and would not give us the an objective analysis have found al More and better intelligence from sources information as to what went wrong, Qaeda is not diminished. Radicals are on the ground would result in more accurate what happened. Just tell us. growing to the point that Secretary targeting and fewer civilian casualties. That We’re supposed to trust the adminis- Clinton would note the jihadist threat would be a Yemen model that actually worked and a lasting and effective counter- tration? Not only with a bureaucratic as she leaves. decision by one person that he think terrorism legacy for Mr. Obama’s second The article says: term. he’s got enough information to go kill The United States is killing women, chil- That’s Gregory Johnson from The an American citizen without a trial, dren and members of key tribes. ‘‘Each time New York Times. now we have to say, oh, well, we will they kill a tribesman, they create more Another good article by Patrick trust them to make sure that nobody fighters for al Qaeda,’’ one Yemeni explained Poole on June 6 of 2012, ‘‘Meet John gets killed again, but it has already to me over tea in Sana, the capital, last Brennan, Obama’s Assassination Czar.’’ happened. And then by the month. Another told CNN, after a failed A relatively unnoticed article by Associ- stonewalling, we don’t know enough strike, ‘‘I would not be surprised if 100 tribes- men joined al Qaeda as a result of the latest ated Press reporter Kimberly Dozier 2 weeks about where the weapons came from. drone mistake.’’ ago outlined new Obama administration pol- We don’t know enough about what Rather than promote the author of a fail- icy changes which consolidated power for au- went wrong to know how those weap- ing strategy, we need a CIA director who will thorizing drone attacks and assassinations

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North America, at that time. Mattson, who May 2012: Brennan implicated in major Adding to these concerns are serious ques- had been involved with the Obama inaugural White House intelligence breach involving tions about Brennan’s qualification for this prayer service, had come under fire then for UK/Saudi Al-Qaeda infiltrator role. her organization’s longstanding terrorist Aug 2012: Brennan attacks critics of politi- Even before the 2008 election, eyebrows support. cally-driven White House intelligence leaks were raised over Brennan’s role in the During his New York University speech, Sept 2012: House Intel Committee Chair- Obama campaign. An employee of The Anal- Brennan defended the administration’s high- man Mike Rogers says changes in CIA’s ysis Corporation, of which Brennan was CEO, ly unpopular move to try al Qaeda oper- Benghazi attack talking points blaming Mo- had improperly accessed passport informa- ations chief Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in hammed video happened under deputies com- tion for Hillary Clinton, Obama’s Demo- Federal court, which the administration mittee chaired by Brennan cratic primary challenger at the time, and eventually backed away from. He claimed Again, these are just some of John Bren- GOP nominee John McCain. At the time, that terrorists are the real victims of ‘‘polit- nan’s highlights. We could also add his Brennan was a top adviser to the Obama ical, economic and social forces.’’ laughable claims of no collateral casualties campaign, and Brennan’s employee was not Mr. Speaker, it’s important people from his drone assassination program or his fired. One of the key witnesses in the case understand. John Brennan claimed defense of trying Al-Qaeda operations chief was found murdered in his car outside his Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in federal court church while the investigation was still on- that the terrorists killing Americans, over 3,000 on 9/11, were the real victims or his role in the White House back-door going. dealing with the UK on the release of Libyan Brennan was involved in administration of a political, economic, and social Pan Am Flight 103 bomber Abdelbaset al- intrigue related to the release of convicted force. Megrahi or his reference to Jerusalem as Libyan Pan Am Flight 103 bomber from a Brennan said that Islamic terrorists are ‘‘Al-Quds’’ in a NYU speech or his claims Scottish jail in August 2009. At the time of not jihadists, referenced ‘‘Al-Quds’’ instead that the 20 percent recidivism rate for Megrahi’s release, when he returned to Libya of Jerusalem, and described the 20 percent of GITMO detainees (those who returned to ter- to a national hero’s welcome, Brennan de- former Guantanamo detainees returning to rorism) was ‘‘not that bad’’. But that would scribed the release as ‘‘unfortunate, inappro- terrorist activities as ‘‘not that bad’’ when be piling on. priate, and wrong’’ and called for his re- compared to ordinary criminal recidivism. What should be clear is that John Bren- imprisonment. However, Obama administra- The thousands of people that have nan’s role in Barack Obama’s disastrous first tion documents obtained by The Sunday term should preclude him from any further Times revealed that the White House had se- likely been killed by the 20 percent of our detainees being returned to ter- service in the second term, let alone a pro- cretly informed Scottish authorities that motion. they found compassionate release more pal- rorist activities probably would not atable than the reimprisonment of Megrahi consider Mr. Brennan’s assessment as [From PJ Media, June 6, 2012] in Libya. not that bad. They wouldn’t consider MEET JOHN BRENNAN, OBAMA’S Brennan also came under fire after would- that all that accurate. ASSASSINATION CZAR be underwear bomber Umar Farouk—and I Patrick writes a great article. He has won’t try that last name—nearly brought another one January 7, 2013, entitled, (By Patrick Poole) down a U.S.-bound Northwest Airlines flight A relatively unnoticed article by Associ- on Christmas Day 2009. British intelligence ‘‘Revisiting ’Jihad’ John Brennan.’’ Another, by my friend, Andrew ated Press reporter Kimberly Dozier two authorities had notified their U.S. counter- weeks ago outlined new Obama administra- parts of an ‘‘Umar Farouk’’ meeting with al McCarthy, on February 4, opposed tion policy changes which consolidated Qaeda cleric Anwar al Awlaki in Yemen, and Brennan for CIA Director. I will in- power for authorizing drone attacks and as- Umar Farouk’s father had warned of his clude these articles in the RECORD. sassinations under political appointees with- son’s increasing extremism to CIA officials It is time we took a real objective in the White House. at the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria. However, look at people who say their goal is The article identifies White House counter- Umar Farouk was never added to the U.S. civilization jihad and the elimination terrorism chief John Brennan as the official no-fly list, nor was his U.S. visa revoked. of our freedom to choose as we please assuming the role of Obama’s de facto assas- b 1340 and to choose our public servants. sination czar, raising concerns even within the Obama administration that the White And but for, as I understand it, him [From the PJ Tatler, Jan. 7, 2013] House is increasingly turning into ‘‘a pseu- sweating too much around his pos- REVISITING ‘‘JIHAD’’ JOHN BRENNAN do-military headquarters’’ under the direc- terior that helped defuse the bomb and (By Patrick Poole) tion of just a few senior Obama administra- then the work of some heroic pas- This afternoon at a White House ceremony, tion officials. sengers to stop him once he tried, the Obama announced that his nominee for CIA Adding to these concerns are serious ques- crew was—the passengers were saved. Director will be ‘Jihad’ John Brennan, his tions about Brennan’s qualifications for this But it was certainly no thanks to the current counterterrorism adviser. role. Obama administration or Mr. Brennan. Back in June, I profiled Brennan here at Even before the 2008 election, eyebrows were raised over Brennan’s role in the Now, back to the article. Patrick PJ Media. Some of ‘Jihad’ John’s recent highlights include: Obama campaign. An employee of The Anal- Poole says: March 2008: John McCain’s passport infor- ysis Corporation, of which Brennan was CEO, Following this stunning and nearly fatal mation leaked from John Brennan’s com- had improperly accessed passport informa- intelligence failure which prompted mem- pany during presidential campaign (key wit- tion for Hillary Clinton, Obama’s Demo- bers of both the House and Senate Intel- ness murdered during investigation) cratic primary challenger at the time, and ligence oversight committees to call for his April 2008: Brennan tells the New York GOP nominee John McCain. At the time, resignation, Brennan lashed out at the Times that US government official must Brennan was a top adviser to the Obama Obama administration’s critics in a USA stop ‘‘Iran-bashing’’ campaign, and Brennan’s employee was not Today editorial. He claimed that the ‘‘politi- Feb 2010: Brennan attacks critics of Obama fired. (One of the key witnesses in the case cally motivated criticism and unfounded Admin’s handling of ‘‘underwear bomber’’ was found murdered in his car outside his fear-mongering only serve the goals of al Abdulmutallab as a criminal, not a terrorist, church while the investigation was still on- Qaeda.’’ saying that critics are ‘‘serving the goals of going.) Let me insert here, if he thinks, Mr. Al-Qaeda’’ Brennan was involved in administration Brennan thinks that questioning fail- May 2010: Brennan says he wants to build intrigue related to the release of convicted ures of the Obama administration is up ‘‘Hezbollah moderates’’ Libyan Pan Am Flight 103 bomber May 2010: Brennan defends ‘Jihad’ as a ‘le- Abdelbaset al-Megrahi from a Scottish jail contributing to al Qaeda, what must gitimate tenet of Islam’ in August 2009. At the time of Megrahi’s re- bombing innocent people with drones June 2010: Washington Times editorial lease—when he returned to Libya to a na- be doing for al Qaeda? slams Brennan, saying, ‘‘President Obama’s tional hero’s welcome—Brennan described Back to the article. It says: top counterterrorism adviser knows very lit- the release as ‘‘unfortunate, inappropriate,

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As I detail in The Grand Jihad, which re- formed Scottish authorities that they found Stung by these criticisms, Brennan de- counts the Muslim Brotherhood’s history, compassionate release more palatable than manded to meet with the editorial staff of ideology, and self-proclaimed ‘‘civilization the reimprisonment of Megrahi in Libya. the Washington Times. During the June 2010 jihad’’ against the West, sabotage is the Brennan also came under fire after would- meeting, Brennan claimed that the news- Brotherhood’s defining practice. Indeed, be underwear bomber Umar Farouk paper had misrepresented his views, even as ‘‘sabotage’’ is the word the Brothers them- Abdulmutallab nearly brought down a U.S.- the editors read his statements directly from selves use to describe their work. It appears bound Northwest Airlines flight on Christ- his speeches posted on the White House in an internal memorandum, which elabo- mas Day 2009. British intelligence authori- website. rates that the organization sees its mission ties had notified their U.S. counterparts of When Brennan was cornered by senior edi- in the United States as ‘‘eliminating and de- an ‘‘Umar Farouk’’ meeting with al-Qaeda torial writer Jim Robbins about his views on stroying Western civilization from within.’’ cleric Anwar al-Awlaki in Yemen, and jihad being a legitimate tenet of Islam, Besides that long-term goal, the Brother- Abdulmutallab’s father had warned of his Brennan abruptly ended the interview and hood’s network of American affiliates have son’s increasing extremism to CIA officials stormed out of their offices. pursued the more immediate aim of materi- at the U.S. embassy in Nigeria. However, In September 2010, after I broke the story ally supporting Hamas, a formally des- Abdulmutallab was never added to the U.S. that a known top U.S. Hamas official had ignated terrorist organization to which the no-fly list, nor was his U.S. visa revoked. been given a guided tour of the top-secret provision of material support is a felony Following this stunning and nearly fatal National Counterterrorism Center and FBI under federal law. intelligence failure which prompted mem- Academy at Quantico under Brennan’s None of that is new. It was not merely well bers of both the House and Senate Intel- watch, several former top intelligence and known but had been proved in court by the ligence oversight committees to call for his defense officials again called for his resigna- Justice Department a year before Obama resignation, Brennan lashed out at the tion. took office. I refer to the Justice Depart- Obama administration’s critics in a USA Last month, it was revealed that Brennan ment’s 2008 Hamas financing prosecution, Today editorial. He claimed that the ‘‘politi- was implicated in a serious intelligence the Holy Land Foundation case. Yet, cally motivated criticism and unfounded breach detailing an ongoing counterter- counterterrorism czar Brennan remains fear-mongering only serve the goals of al- rorism operation led by British and Saudi in- undeterred, a driving force of the Obama ad- Qaeda.’’ telligence agencies that had placed an opera- ministration’s ‘‘Islamic outreach’’—a cam- Brennan also defended treating tive deep inside the al-Qaeda in the Arabian paign to give Islamist organizations influ- Abdulmutallab as a criminal by having his Peninsula (AQAP) organization. The White ence over U.S. policy. That several of those organizations were proved in the HLF case rights read to him upon arrest and trying House leak forced the termination of the op- to be members of the Muslim Brotherhood’s him in civilian court, rather than transfer- eration and the immediate withdrawal of the ring the would-be bomber to military cus- American network is clearly of no moment. double agent, infuriating our foreign intel- Two such organizations are the Council on tody as an enemy combatant. ligence allies. American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Just days later, Brennan gave a speech to Just two weeks ago, internal White House Islamic law students at New York Univer- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA). documents obtained by Judicial Watch They were among a slew of Islamist groups sity, where he was introduced by Ingrid through a FOIA request revealed that Bren- Mattson, president of the Islamic Society of who wrote to Brennan in October 2011 to de- nan and other White House officials had met mand a purge of information about Islamist North America. Mattson, who had been in- twice with Hollywood filmmakers preparing ideology that was being used to train U.S. volved with the Obama inaugural prayer a movie about the killing of Osama bin intelligence and law-enforcement agents. service, had come under fire then for her or- Laden, providing them unparalleled access Much of that information was developed in ganization’s longstanding terrorist support. including the identity of a SEAL Team 6 op- During his NYU speech, Brennan defended federal investigations that have led to the erator and commander along with other clas- convictions of violent jihadists. Neverthe- the administration’s highly unpopular move sified information. Amazingly, these high- to try al-Qaeda operations chief Khalid less, the Obama administration has slavishly level White House meetings between * * * complied (see, e.g., here and here). Sheikh Mohammed in federal court (which Understand: CAIR and ISNA, though never the administration eventually backed away [From Ordered Liberty, Feb. 4, 2013] indicted, were proved to be conspirators in from). He claimed that terrorists are the real OPPOSE BRENNAN FOR CIA DIRECTOR the Brotherhood’s Holy Land Foundation victims of ‘‘political, economic and social scheme to promote and finance Hamas. In forces,’’ said that Islamic terrorists were not (By Andrew C. McCarthy) To cut to the chase, a country that was se- fact, the FBI formally cut ties with CAIR as jihadists, referenced ‘‘Al-Quds’’ instead of a result of the HLF case (although why they rious about its national security would never Jerusalem, and described the 20 percent of had ties with CAIR in the first place remains put John Brennan in charge of its premier former Guantanamo detainees returning to baffling). The training materials the intelligence service. terrorist activities as ‘‘not that bad’’ when Islamist groups insisted be removed include Of course, it is by no means clear that the compared to ordinary criminal recidivism. documentation of the fact that terrorism United States is any longer a serious coun- During a talk at the Nixon Center in May committed by Muslims is driven by an ide- try in this regard. Serious countries do not 2010, Brennan said that the administration ology rooted in Islamic scripture. was looking for ways to build up ‘‘moderate fund, arm and ‘‘partner with’’ hostile re- That this irrefutable fact makes us uncom- elements’’ of the Lebanese terrorist organi- gimes. They do not recruit enemy sympa- fortable renders it no less a fact. Maybe the zation Hezbollah. Two weeks later, at a thizers to fill key governmental policy posi- State Department and the White House press speech at the Center for Strategic and Inter- tions. They do not erect barriers impeding office have the luxury of trading in conven- national Studies (CSIS), Brennan defended their intelligence services from under- ient fictions in order to reduce international the Islamic doctrines of jihad as ‘‘a holy standing an enemy’s threat doctrine—in con- tensions. Not intelligence agencies. The struggle’’ and ‘‘a legitimate tenet of Islam.’’ scious indifference to Sun Tzu’s maxim that point of intelligence—a bedrock of national These missteps and misstatements by defending oneself requires knowing one’s en- security—is to see the world as it is, not as Brennan prompted the Washington Times to emies. All of these malfeasances have be- we wish it to be. editorialize in June 2010 that ‘‘President come staples of Obama policy, under the Here is how it is: Islamic supremacism, the Obama’s top counterterrorism adviser knows guidance of Brennan, the president’s sharia-based ideology of Islamists, is an in- very little about terrorism, and that’s scary counterterrorism guru. terpretation of Muslim doctrine that is en- for America,’’ and to warn that ‘‘Mr. Bren- Still, the installation of a Beltway oper- tirely mainstream among the world’s Mus- nan’s curious views may be part of a larger ator whose me´tier is misinformation as di- lims. That is why Islamists are winning elec- move by the O Force to redefine terrorism’’. rector of central intelligence would be an tions in the Middle East even as they are Rep. Peter King, then-House Homeland Se- epic mismatch of man and mission. It would found aligning with violent jihadists. Islamic curity Committee ranking member (now expand unseriousness to new frontiers of supremacism is, in fact, widely promoted by committee chairman), called for Brennan’s self-inflicted peril. the Brotherhood, and by such tentacles of its firing, saying: The reason is as elementary as it gets: The American network as CAIR and ISNA, when Here’s the problem . . . and this is from purpose of intelligence is to see what your they are not otherwise deceptively dis- people from the intelligence community too. enemy is trying to hide, to grasp how your avowing its existence. John Brennan is running intelligence policy enemy thinks, and how he cleverly camou- This Islamist ideology is incorrigibly anti- from the White House. He is getting in the flages what he thinks. That, to be certain, is Western and anti-Semitic. It is deeply hos- weeds in different intelligence organizations the only security against stealthy foes who tile to principles of equality and individual that are out there. He’s doing this from the specialize in sabotage, in exploiting the lib- liberty (free speech, freedom of conscience, White House. Obviously, he is not subject to erties that make free societies as vulnerable privacy, economic freedom, etc.) that under- Congressional scrutiny, because he’s on the as they are worth defending. gird our Constitution, the American concep- White House staff, and it’s a very dangerous Mr. Brennan, to the contrary, is the incar- tion of civil rights, and the West’s concep- situation, where you have a homeland secu- nation of willful blindness. His tenure as tion of human rights. Understand Islamist

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ARIZONA ‘‘ant-ianti-Islamists’’) purport to be cham- Hon. JOHN BOEHNER, 1 Ann Kirkpatrick pions of human rights. When it suits them, Speaker of the House, U.S. Capitol, Wash- 2 Ron Barber they even feign reverence for individual lib- ington, DC. 3 Rau´ l M. Grijalva erties (particularly when it comes to the DEAR SPEAKER BOEHNER: Pursuant to sec- 4 Paul A. Gosar rights of Muslim in America . . . but don’t tion 643(c) of The American Taxpayer Relief 5 Matt Salmon Act (P.L. 112–240), I am pleased to appoint you dare ask them how non-Muslims fare in, 6 David Schweikert the following individuals to the Commission say, Saudi Arabia). 7 Ed Pastor The counter to such a propaganda cam- on Long-Term Care. 8 Trent Franks paign is a job for intelligence agencies. The Bruce Allen Chernof, Los Angeles, CA 9 Kyrsten Sinema Judith Stein, Storrs, CT point of having a sprawling intelligence com- ARKANSAS munity on which American taxpayers annu- George Vradenburg, Washington, DC 1 Eric A. ‘‘Rick’’ Crawford ally lavish $55 billion—far more than the Thank you for your attention to these ap- 2 Tim Griffin vast majority of countries spend on national pointments. 3 Steve Womack defense—is precisely to see through the de- Sincerely, 4 Tom Cotton ceptions of those who mean us harm, to per- NANCY PELOSI, ceive the threats against us for what they House Democratic Leader. CALIFORNIA are. That the competent performance of this f 1 Doug LaMalfa essential function may be fraught with polit- LEAVE OF ABSENCE 2 Jared Huffman ical complications is supposed to be a chal- 3 John Garamendi lenge for our politicians, not our intelligence By unanimous consent, leave of ab- 4 Tom McClintock agents. The latter’s mission of unearthing sence was granted to: 5 Mike Thompson hidden and often excruciating truths is hard Mr. SENSENBRENNER (at the request 6 Doris O. Matsui enough. of Mr. CANTOR) for today on account of 7 Ami Bera 8 Paul Cook Brennan’s agenda is the antithesis of the illness. 9 Jerry McNerney intelligence mission. His goal has been to Mr. CRAWFORD (at the request of Mr. 10 Jeff Denham portray our enemies as a small, CANTOR) for today on account of a fam- 11 George Miller unthreatening fringe of charlatan ‘‘violent ily emergency. 12 Nancy Pelosi extremists,’’ who kill wantonly and are 13 Barbara Lee unconnected to any ‘‘legitimate’’ Islam. f 14 Jackie Speier Thus, he maintains for example that the ADJOURNMENT 15 Eric Swalwell only ‘‘legitimate’’ interpretation of the 16 Jim Costa ‘‘tenet of Islam’’ known as jihad is: a ‘‘holy Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, I move 17 Michael M. Honda struggle . . . to purify oneself or one’s com- that the House do now adjourn. 18 Anna G. Eshoo munity.’’ The motion was agreed to; accord- 19 Zoe Lofgren Even taken at face value, Brennan’s asser- ingly (at 1 o’clock and 48 minutes 20 Sam Farr tion is absurd. There is between Islam and p.m.), under its previous order, the 21 David G. Valadao the West no common understanding of the House adjourned until Friday, Feb- 22 Devin Nunes good, and thus no consensus about ‘‘purity.’’ ruary 8, 2013, at 11 a.m. 23 Kevin McCarthy In Islam, to ‘‘purify’’ something means to 24 Lois Capps f make it more compliant with sharia, Islam’s 25 Howard P. ‘‘Buck’’ McKeon legal code and societal framework. Sharia is OATH OF OFFICE MEMBERS, RESI- 26 Julia Brownley anti-freedom and anti-equality, so to purify DENT COMMISSIONER, AND DEL- 27 Judy Chu oneself in an Islamic sense would necessarily EGATES 28 Adam B. Schiff mean something very different from what we 29 Tony Ca´ rdenas in the West would think of as struggling to The oath of office required by the 30 Brad Sherman become a better person. sixth article of the Constitution of the 31 Gary G. Miller But there is an even more fundamental United States, and as provided by sec- 32 Grace F. Napolitano reason not to take Brennan’s remarks at tion 2 of the act of May 13, 1884 (23 33 Henry A. Waxman face value: they run afoul of what main- Stat. 22), to be administered to Mem- 34 Xavier Becerra stream Islam itself says about jihad. Have a bers, Resident Commissioner, and Dele- 35 Gloria Negrete McLeod look at Reliance of the Traveller, the pop- gates of the House of Representatives, 36 Raul Ruiz ular sharia manual (it is available on Ama- 37 Karen Bass the text of which is carried in 5 U.S.C. 38 Linda T. Sa´ nchez zon). It is quite straightforward on the mat- 3331: ter: ‘‘Jihad means to war against non-Mus- 39 Edward R. Royce lims.’’ Reliance, you should know, has been ‘I, AB, do solemnly swear (or Af- 40 Lucille Roybal-Allard expressly endorsed by al-Azhar University in firm) that I will support and defend 41 Mark Takano Egypt (Islam’s center of learning since the the Constitution of the United 42 Ken Calvert tenth century) and the International Insti- States against all enemies, foreign 43 Maxine Waters tute of Islamic Thought (the Brotherhood’s and domestic; that I will bear true 44 Janice Hahn America-based Islamist think-tank). It is a faith and allegiance to the same; 45 John Campbell lot more authoritative than John Brennan’s 46 Loretta Sanchez that I take this obligation freely, 47 Alan S. Lowenthal wishful meanderings. Maybe the president without any mental reservation or actually thinks Brennan knows more about 48 Dana Rohrabacher Islam than do these scholars who have spent purpose of evasion; and that I will 49 Darrell E. Issa their lives steeped in Islamic doctrine and well and faithfully discharge the 50 Duncan Hunter jurisprudence. I have my doubts . . . and, duties of the office on which I am 51 Juan Vargas judging from the profound influence of these about to enter. So help me God.’ 52 Scott H. Peters scholars, so do many millions of Muslims. Has been subscribed to in person and 53 Susan A. Davis In Brennan’s world we’re to believe that filed in duplicate with the Clerk of the COLORADO holy war is not much different from the House of Representatives by the fol- 1 Diana DeGette struggle to remember to brush after every lowing Members of the 113th Congress, 2 Jared Polis meal. In Brennan’s world, there is also no pursuant to the provisions of 2 U.S.C. 3 Scott R. Tipton need to fret over * * * 25: 4 Cory Gardner 5 Doug Lamborn Mr. Speaker, with that, I yield back ALABAMA 6 Mike Coffman the balance of my time. 1 Jo Bonner 7 Ed Perlmutter

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Burgess 13 Tim Ryan Black, Marsha Blackburn, Earl Blumenauer, 27 Blake Farenthold 14 David P. Joyce John A. Boehner, Suzanne Bonamici, Jo Bon- 28 Henry Cuellar 15 Steve Stivers 29 Gene Green ner, Madeleine Z. Bordallo, Charles W. Bou- 16 James B. Renacci 30 Eddie Bernice Johnson stany, Jr., Kevin Brady, Robert A. Brady, OKLAHOMA 31 John R. Carter Bruce L. Braley, Jim Bridenstine, Mo Brooks, Susan W. Brooks, Paul C. Broun, 1 Jim Bridenstine 32 Pete Sessions Corrine Brown, Julia Brownley, Vern 2 Markwayne Mullin 33 Marc A. Veasey Buchanan, Larry Bucshon, Michael C. Bur- 3 Frank D. Lucas 34 Filemon Vela gess, Cheri Bustos, G. K. Butterfield, Ken 4 Tom Cole 35 Lloyd Doggett Calvert, Dave Camp, John Campbell, Eric 5 James Lankford 36 Steve Stockman UTAH Cantor, Shelley Moore Capito, Lois Capps, OREGON Michael E. Capuano, Tony Ca´ rdenas, John C. 1 Suzanne Bonamici 1 Rob Bishop Carney, Jr., Andre´ Carson, John R. 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Langevin 9 Adam Smith Farenthold, Sam Farr, Chaka Fattah, Ste- SOUTH CAROLINA 10 Denny Heck phen Lee Fincher, Michael G. Fitzpatrick, Charles J. ‘‘Chuck’’ Fleischmann, John 1 [VACANT] WEST VIRGINIA Fleming, Bill Flores, J. Randy Forbes, Jeff 2 Joe Wilson 1 David B. McKinley Fortenberry, Bill Foster, Virginia Foxx, Lois 3 Jeff Duncan 2 Shelley Moore Capito Frankel, Trent Franks, Rodney P. Freling- 4 Trey Gowdy 3 Nick J. Rahall II huysen, Marcia L. Fudge, Tulsi Gabbard, 5 Mick Mulvaney WISCONSIN Pete P. Gallego, John Garamendi, Joe Gar- 6 James E. Clyburn 1 Paul Ryan cia, Cory Gardner, Scott Garrett, Jim Ger- 7 Tom Rice 2 Mark Pocan lach, Bob Gibbs, Christopher P. Gibson, Phil SOUTH DAKOTA 3 Ron Kind Gingrey, Louie Gohmert, Bob Goodlatte, At Large, Kristi L. Noem 4 Gwen Moore Paul A. Gosar, Trey Gowdy, Kay Granger, 5 F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. TENNESSEE Sam Graves, Tom Graves, Alan Grayson, Al 6 Thomas E. Petri Green, Gene Green, Tim Griffin, H. Morgan 1 David P. Roe 7 Sean P. Duffy Griffith, Rau´ l M. Grijalva, Michael G. 2 John J. Duncan, Jr. 8 Reid J. Ribble Grimm, Brett Guthrie, Luis V. Gutierrez, 3 Charles J. ‘‘Chuck’’ Fleischmann WYOMING Janice Hahn, Ralph M. Hall, Colleen W. 4 Scott DesJarlais At Large, Cynthia M. Lummis Hanabusa, Richard L. Hanna, Gregg Harper, 5 Jim Cooper Andy Harris, Vicky Hartzler, Alcee L. Has- 6 Diane Black PUERTO RICO tings, Doc Hastings, Denny Heck, Joseph J. 7 Marsha Blackburn Resident Commissioner, Pedro R. Pierluisi Heck, Jeb Hensarling, Jaime Herrera 8 Stephen Lee Fincher AMERICAN SAMOA Beutler, Brian Higgins, James A. Himes, 9 Steve Cohen Delegate, Eni F. H. Faleomavaega Rube´n Hinojosa, George Holding, Rush Holt, TEXAS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Michael M. Honda, Steven A. Horsford, 1 Louie Gohmert Delegate, Eleanor Holmes Norton Steny H. Hoyer, Richard Hudson, Tim 2 Ted Poe GUAM Huelskamp, Jared Huffman, Bill Huizenga, 3 Sam Johnson Plano Randy Hultgren, Duncan Hunter, Robert Delegate, Madeleine Z. Bordallo 4 Ralph M. Hall Hurt, Steve Israel, Darrell E. Issa, Sheila 5 Jeb Hensarling NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS Jackson Lee, Hakeem S. Jeffries, Lynn Jen- 6 Joe Barton Delegate, Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan kins, Bill Johnson, Eddie Bernice Johnson, 7 John Abney Culberson VIRGIN ISLANDS Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., Sam John- 8 Kevin Brady Delegate, Donna M. Christensen son, Walter B. Jones, Jim Jordan, David P. 9 Al Green Joyce, Marcy Kaptur, William R. Keating, 10 Michael T. McCaul f Mike Kelly, Joseph P. Kennedy III, Daniel T. 11 K. Michael Conaway OATH FOR ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED Kildee, Derek Kilmer, Ron Kind, Peter T. 12 Kay Granger INFORMATION King, Steve King, Jack Kingston, Adam 13 Mac Thornberry Kinzinger, Ann Kirkpatrick, John Kline, Ann 14 Randy K. Weber, Sr. Under clause 13 of rule XXIII, the fol- M. Kuster, Rau´ l R. Labrador, Doug LaMalfa, 15 Rube´n Hinojosa lowing Members executed the oath for Doug Lamborn, Leonard Lance, James R. 16 Beto O’Rourke access to classified information: Langevin, James Lankford, Rick Larsen,

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A letter from the Chief Counsel, fish Fishery; 2013-2014 Biennial Specifica- mis, Stephen F. Lynch, Daniel B. Maffei, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, tions and Management Measures [Docket Carolyn B. Maloney, Sean Patrick Maloney, transmitting the Department’s final rule — No.: 120814338-2711-02] (RN: 0648-BC35) re- Kenny Marchant, Tom Marino, Edward J. Suspension of Community Eligibility [Dock- ceived January 22, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Markey, Thomas Massie, Jim Matheson, et ID: FEMA-2012-0003] [Internal Agency 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Doris O. Matsui, Carolyn McCarthy, Kevin Docket No.: FEMA-8263] received January 22, Resources. McCarthy, Michael T. McCaul, Tom McClin- 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 226. A letter from the Deputy Director, Of- tock, Betty McCollum, James P. McGovern, Committee on Financial Services. fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- Patrick T. McHenry, Mike McIntyre, Howard 218. A letter from the Chief Counsel, tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- P. ‘‘Buck’’ McKeon, David B. McKinley, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Jerry McNerney, transmitting the Department’s final rule — rule — Fisheries of the Northeastern United Mark Meadows, Patrick Meehan, Gregory W. Suspension of Community Eligibility [Dock- States; Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfer Meeks, Grace Meng, Luke Messer, John L. et No.: FEMA-2012-0003] [Internal Agency [Docket No.: 120201086-2418-02] (RIN: 0648- Mica, Michael H. Michaud, Candice S. Miller, Docket No.: FEMA-8265] received January 22, XC394) received January 22, 2013, pursuant to Gary G. Miller, George Miller, Jeff Miller, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Gwen Moore, James P. Moran, Markwayne Committee on Financial Services. Natural Resources. 227. A letter from the Deputy Director, Of- Mullin, Mick Mulvaney, Patrick Murphy, 219. A letter from the Director, Regulatory fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- Tim Murphy, Jerrold Nadler, Grace F. Management Division, Environmental Pro- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Napolitano, Richard E. Neal, Gloria Negrete tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s tion, transmitting the Administration’s final McLeod, Randy Neugebauer, Kristi L. Noem, final rule — Adequacy of Massachusetts Mu- rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Richard M. Nolan, Eleanor Holmes Norton, nicipal Solid Waste Landfill Permit Program Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod Richard B. Nugent, Devin Nunes, Alan [EPA-R01-RCRA-2012-0944; FRL-9771-7] re- in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Nunnelee, Pete Olson, Beto O’Rourke, Wil- ceived January 24, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Alaska Management Area [Docket No.: liam L. Owens, Steven M. Palazzo, Frank 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 111207737-2141-02] (RIN: 0648-XC415) received Pallone, Jr., Bill Pascrell, Jr., Ed Pastor, Commerce. January 22, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Erik Paulsen, Donald M. Payne, Jr., Stevan 220. A letter from the Director, Regulatory 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Pearce, Nancy Pelosi, Ed Perlmutter, Scott Management Division, Environmental Pro- Resources. Perry, Gary C. Peters, Scott H. Peters, tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 228. A letter from the Acting Deputy Direc- Collin C. Peterson, Thomas E. Petri, Pedro final rule — Approval and Promulgation of tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, R. Pierluisi, Chellie Pingree, Robert Air Quality Implementation Plans; Ohio and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- Pittenger, Joseph R. Pitts, Mark Pocan, Ted Indiana; Cincinnati-Hamilton, Ohio; Ohio tration, transmitting the Administration’s Poe, Jared Polis, Mike Pompeo, Bill Posey, and Indiana 1997 8-Hour Ozone Maintenance final rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Eco- David E. Price, Tom Price, Mike Quigley, Plan Revisions to Approved Motor Vehicle nomic Zone Off Alaska; Inseason Adjustment Trey Radel, Nick J. Rahall II, Charles B. Emissions Budgets [EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0648; to the 2013 Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Rangel, Tom Reed, David G. Reichert, James EPA-R05-2012-0834; FRL-9773-5] received Jan- Pollock, Atka Mackerel, and Pacific Cod B. Renacci, Reid J. Ribble, Tom Rice, Cedric uary 24, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Total Allowable Catch Amounts [Docket No.: L. Richmond, E. Scott Rigell, Martha Roby, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 111207737-2141-02] (RIN: 0648-XC423) received David P. Roe, Harold Rogers, Mike Rogers, Commerce. January 22, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Mike Rogers, Dana Rohrabacher, Todd 221. A letter from the Director, Office of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Rokita, Thomas J. Rooney, Peter J. Ros- Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Resources. kam, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Dennis A. Ross, Commission, transmitting the Commission’s 229. A letter from the Acting Deputy Direc- Keith J. Rothfus, Lucille Roybal-Allard, Ed- final rule — Decommissioning Planning Dur- tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, ward R. Royce, Raul Ruiz, Jon Runyan, C. A. ing Operations [Regulatory Guide 4.22] re- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- Dutch Ruppersberger, Bobby L. Rush, Paul ceived January 28, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tration, transmitting the Administration’s Ryan, Tim Ryan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and final rule — Fisheries of the Northeastern Sablan, Matt Salmon, Linda T. Sa´ nchez, Lo- Commerce. United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; retta Sanchez, John P. Sarbanes, Steve Sca- 222. A letter from the Administrator, Quota Transfer [Docket No.: 111220786-1781-01] lise, Janice D. Schakowsky, Adam B. Schiff, Branch of Recovery and State Grants, De- (RIN: 0648-XC396) received January 22, 2013, Bradley S. Schneider, Aaron Schock, Kurt partment of the Interior, transmitting the pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Schrader, Allyson Y. Schwartz, David Department’s final rule — Endangered and mittee on Natural Resources. Schweikert, Austin Scott, David Scott, Rob- Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Termination 230. A letter from the Acting Deputy Direc- ert C. ‘‘Bobby’’ Scott, F. James Sensen- of the Southern Sea Otter Translocation tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, brenner, Jr., Jose´ E. Serrano, Pete Sessions, Program [FWS-R8-FHC-2011-0046]; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- Terri A. Sewell, Carol Shea-Porter, Brad [FF09E32000-134-FXES11130900000] (RIN: 1018- tration, transmitting the Administration’s Sherman, John Shimkus, Bill Shuster, Mi- AX51) received January 30, 2013, pursuant to final rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Eco- chael K. Simpson, Kyrsten Sinema, Albio 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on nomic Zone Off Alaska; Inseason Adjustment Sires, Louise McIntosh Slaughter, Adam Natural Resources. to the 2013 Gulf of Alaska Pollock and Pa- Smith, Adrian Smith, Christopher H. Smith, 223. A letter from the Director, Office of cific Cod Total Allowable Catch Amounts Lamar Smith, Steve Southerland II, Jackie Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- [Docket No.: 111207737-2141-02] (RIN: 0648- Speier, Chris Stewart, Steve Stivers, Steve anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- XC422) received January 22, 2013, pursuant to Stockman, Marlin A. Stutzman, Eric mitting the Administration’s final rule — 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Swalwell, Mark Takano, Lee Terry, Bennie 2013-2014 Summer Flounder and Scup Speci- Natural Resources. G. Thompson, Glenn Thompson, Mike fications; 2013 Black Sea Bass Specifications; 231. A letter from the Deputy Director, Of- Thompson, Mac Thornberry, Patrick J. Preliminary 2013 Quota Adjustments; 2013 fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- Tiberi, John F. Tierney, Scott R. Tipton, Summer Flounder Quota for Delaware tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Dina Titus, Paul Tonko, Niki Tsongas, Mi- [Docket No.: 121009528-2729-02] (RIN: 0648- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final chael R. Turner, Fred Upton, David G. XC287) received January 22, 2013, pursuant to rule — Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Valadao, Chris Van Hollen, Juan Vargas, 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Fisheries Off West Coast States; Biennial Marc A. Veasey, Filemon Vela, Nydia M. Natural Resources. Specifications and Management Measures; Vela´ zquez, Peter J. Visclosky, Ann Wagner, 224. A letter from the Deputy Director, Of- Inseason Adjustments [Docket No.: 100804324- Tim Walberg, Greg Walden, Jackie Walorski, fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- 1265-02] (RIN: 0648-BC61) received January 22, Timothy J. Walz, Debbie Wasserman tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Schultz, Maxine Waters, Melvin L. Watt, tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Committee on Natural Resources. Henry A. Waxman, Randy K. Weber, Sr., rule — Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of 232. A letter from the Chief, Trade and Daniel Webster, Peter Welch, Brad R. Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fish- Commercial Regulations Branch, Depart- Wenstrup, Lynn A. Westmoreland, Ed Whit- ery of the Gulf of Mexico; 2013 Commercial ment of Homeland Security, transmitting field, Roger Williams, Frederica S. Wilson, and Recreational Quotas for Red Snapper the Department’s final rule — Internet Pub- Joe Wilson, Robert J. Wittman, Frank R. [Docket No.: 120213124-1066-02] (RIN: 0648- lication of Administrative Seizure and For- Wolf, Steve Womack, Rob Woodall, John A. XC388) received January 22, 2013, pursuant to feiture Notices [Docket No.: USCBP-2011- Yarmuth, Kevin Yoder, Ted S. Yoho, C. W. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 0022] [CBP Dec. 13-04] (RIN: 1651-AA94) re- Bill Young, Don Young, Todd C. Young Natural Resources. ceived January 24, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.

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801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and BLACK, Mrs. ELLMERS, Mrs. BACH- TON, Mr. CLAY, Mr. COHEN, Mr. Means. MANN, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. BARLETTA, MORAN, Ms. BONAMICI, Ms. PINGREE of 233. A letter from the Chief, Publications Mr. BARR, Mr. BARTON, Mr. BENISHEK, Maine, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. PETERSON, and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. BONNER, Mr. Mr. BENISHEK, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. transmitting the Service’s final rule — Regu- BROOKS of Alabama, Mrs. BROOKS of CAMPBELL, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. lations Relating to Information Reporting Indiana, Mr. BROUN of Georgia, Mr. POCAN, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. NAD- by Foreign Financial Institutions and With- BUCSHON, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. CAMP- LER, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- holding on Certain Payments to Foreign Fi- BELL, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. CARTER, Mr. fornia, Mr. MCDERMOTT, and Mr. nancial Institutions and Other Foreign Enti- CASSIDY, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. CHAFFETZ, YOHO): ties [TD 9610] (RIN: 1545-BK68) received Janu- Mr. COBLE, Mr. COFFMAN, Mr. COLE, H.R. 525. A bill to amend the Controlled ary 22, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Mr. COLLINS of New York, Mr. CON- Substances Act to exclude industrial hemp to the Committee on Ways and Means. AWAY, Mr. COTTON, Mr. CRENSHAW, from the definition of marihuana, and for 234. A letter from the Chief, Publications Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. DAINES, Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue DENHAM, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. DUN- and Commerce, and in addition to the Com- Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule CAN of South Carolina, Mr. mittee on the Judiciary, for a period to be — Health Insurance Premium Tax Credit [TD FARENTHOLD, Mr. FINCHER, Mr. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in 9611] (RIN: 1545-BL49) received January 30, FITZPATRICK, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. each case for consideration of such provi- 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the FLEMING, Mr. FLORES, Mr. FORTEN- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Ways and Means. BERRY, Ms. FOXX, Mr. GARDNER, Mr. committee concerned. 235. A letter from the Chief, Publications GARRETT, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. GIBSON, Mr. By Mr. YARMUTH (for himself, Ms. and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, GINGREY of Georgia, Mr. GOHMERT, SLAUGHTER, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. HOLT, transmitting the Service’s final rule — Infor- Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. mation Reporting by Domestic Entities GOWDY, Mr. GRAVES of Georgia, Mr. MORAN, Ms. EDWARDS, Ms. CHU, Mr. under Section 6038D with Respect to Speci- GRIFFITH of Virginia, Mr. GRIMM, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. RAN- fied Foreign Financial Assets [Notice 2013-10] GUTHRIE, Mr. HANNA, Mr. HARPER, GEL, Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. LEE of Cali- received January 30, 2013, pursuant to 5 Mr. HARRIS, Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. fornia, Mr. HONDA, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on HECK of Nevada, Mr. HOLDING, Mr. Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Ms. Ways and Means. HUELSKAMP, Mr. HUIZENGA of Michi- DELAURO, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. 236. A letter from the Chief, Publications gan, Mr. HULTGREN, Mr. ISSA, Mr. PINGREE of Maine, Mr. MCDERMOTT, and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. JONES, Mr. Ms. NORTON, and Mr. POLIS): Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule JOYCE, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. KING- H.R. 526. A bill to place a moratorium on — Qualified Zone Academy Bond Allocations STON, Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois, Mr. permitting for mountaintop removal coal for 2012 and 2013 [Notice 2013-03] received KLINE, Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. LAMBORN, mining until health studies are conducted by January 30, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Mr. LANCE, Mr. LATHAM, Mr. LATTA, the Department of Health and Human Serv- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Mr. LONG, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. LUETKE- ices, and for other purposes; to the Com- Means. MEYER, Mr. MARINO, Mr. MASSIE, Mr. mittee on Natural Resources, and in addition MCCAUL, Mr. MCKINLEY, Mrs. to the Committees on Transportation and In- f MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. MEEHAN, frastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Mr. MESSER, Mr. MICA, Mrs. MILLER a period to be subsequently determined by of Michigan, Mr. MULVANEY, Mr. the Speaker, in each case for consideration Under clause 2 of rule XII, public MURPHY of Pennsylvania, Mr. NEUGE- of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- bills and resolutions of the following BAUER, Mrs. NOEM, Mr. NUGENT, Mr. tion of the committee concerned. titles were introduced and severally re- NUNNELEE, Mr. OLSON, Mr. PALAZZO, By Mr. HASTINGS of Washington (for ferred, as follows: Mr. PITTENGER, Mr. PITTS, Mr. POE of himself, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. FLORES, Texas, Mr. POMPEO, Mr. POSEY, Mr. and Mr. HOLT): By Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- RADEL, Mr. RENACCI, Mr. RIBBLE, Mr. H.R. 527. A bill to amend the Helium Act to fornia: ROE of Tennessee, Mr. ROGERS of Ala- complete the privatization of the Federal he- H.R. 521. A bill to award grants to encour- bama, Mr. ROGERS of Michigan, Mr. lium reserve in a competitive market fash- age State educational agencies, local edu- ROSS, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. SCALISE, Mr. ion that ensures stability in the helium mar- cational agencies, and schools to utilize SCHWEIKERT, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of kets while protecting the interests of Amer- technology to improve student achievement Georgia, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. ican taxpayers, and for other purposes; to and college-and-career readiness, the skills SESSIONS, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. SIMPSON, the Committee on Natural Resources. of teachers and school leaders, and the effi- Mr. STEWART, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. By Mr. BUCSHON: ciency and productivity of education sys- TERRY, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsyl- H.R. 528. A bill to prohibit foreign assist- tems at all levels; to the Committee on Edu- vania, Mr. TIPTON, Mr. TURNER, Mr. ance to countries with a gross domestic cation and the Workforce. VALADAO, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. WALDEN, product of $1,500,000,000,000 or more; to the By Mr. DAINES (for himself and Mr. Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Committee on Foreign Affairs. MESSER): Mr. WEBSTER of Florida, Mr. By Ms. JENKINS (for herself and Mr. H.R. 522. A bill to reduce a portion of the WENSTRUP, Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. KIND): annual pay of Members of Congress for the WHITFIELD, Mr. WILSON of South H.R. 529. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- failure to adopt a concurrent resolution on Carolina, Mr. YOHO, Mr. YOUNG of enue Code of 1986 to allow certain individuals the budget which does not provide for a bal- Florida, Mr. AMASH, Mr. UPTON, Mr. a credit against income tax for contributions anced budget, and for other purposes; to the DUNCAN of Tennessee, Mr. KEATING, to 529 plans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. Committee on Ways and Means. addition to the Committees on the Budget, BISHOP of Utah, and Mr. PERRY): By Mrs. BUSTOS: and Oversight and Government Reform, for a H.R. 523. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H.R. 530. A bill to establish the Inde- period to be subsequently determined by the enue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on pendent Government Waste Reduction Speaker, in each case for consideration of medical devices; to the Committee on Ways Board; to the Committee on Oversight and such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- and Means. Government Reform, and in addition to the tion of the committee concerned. By Mr. MCKINLEY (for himself, Mr. Committee on Rules, for a period to be sub- By Mr. PAULSEN (for himself, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. GIBBS, Mrs. CAPITO, Mrs. sequently determined by the Speaker, in KIND, Mr. GERLACH, Ms. SCHWARTZ, BLACKBURN, Mr. HUELSKAMP, Mr. each case for consideration of such provi- Mr. DENT, Mr. MATHESON, Mr. BRADY GRIFFITH of Virginia, Mr. DUNCAN of sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the of Texas, Mrs. DAVIS of California, South Carolina, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, committee concerned. Mr. TIBERI, Mr. OWENS, Mr. YOUNG of Mr. BUCSHON, and Mr. KLINE): By Ms. CASTOR of Florida (for herself Indiana, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. ROKITA, H.R. 524. A bill to amend the Federal Water and Mr. NUGENT): Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. STUTZMAN, Mr. Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Ad- H.R. 531. A bill to prevent identity theft PETERS of California, Mr. SAM JOHN- ministrator of the Environmental Protection and tax crimes; to the Committee on Ways SON of Texas, Mr. SCHNEIDER, Mr. Agency does not have the authority to dis- and Means, and in addition to the Committee PRICE of Georgia, Ms. SEWELL of Ala- approve a permit after it has been issued by on the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- bama, Mr. BOUSTANY, Ms. DELBENE, the Secretary of the Army under section 404 quently determined by the Speaker, in each Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. of such Act; to the Committee on Transpor- case for consideration of such provisions as REICHERT, Mr. WALZ, Mr. BUCHANAN, tation and Infrastructure. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. By Mr. MASSIE (for himself, Mr. concerned. MCINTYRE, Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. BARROW POLIS, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. HANNA, By Mr. COHEN (for himself, Mr. DANNY of Georgia, Ms. JENKINS, Mr. MAFFEI, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. FARR, Mr. K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. GEORGE MIL- Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas, Ms. TSON- GRIJALVA, Mr. AMASH, Mr. SCHRADER, LER of California, Mr. CONYERS, Ms. GAS, Mr. KELLY, Mr. NOLAN, Mrs. Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. ELLISON, Ms. NOR- LOFGREN, Ms. BORDALLO, Ms. CHU,

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Mr. ELLISON, Mr. HOLT, Mr. JOHNSON H.R. 541. A bill to reduce preterm labor and Small Business, Oversight and Government of Georgia, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. WAX- delivery and the risk of pregnancy-related Reform, Foreign Affairs, and Agriculture, for MAN, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. deaths and complications due to pregnancy, a period to be subsequently determined by COURTNEY, and Ms. PINGREE of and to reduce infant mortality caused by the Speaker, in each case for consideration Maine): prematurity; to the Committee on Energy of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- H.R. 532. A bill to amend title 11 of the and Commerce. tion of the committee concerned. United States Code to modify the By Mr. FLEMING: By Mr. GRIMM (for himself, Mr. PAS- dischargeability of debts for certain edu- H.R. 542. A bill to limit restrictions on deer CRELL, Mr. ROONEY, and Mr. DEUTCH): cational payments and loans; to the Com- hunting within the Kisatchie National For- H.R. 549. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- mittee on the Judiciary. est; to the Committee on Agriculture. enue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation By Mr. CONNOLLY (for himself and By Mr. GIBSON (for himself, Mr. WALZ, of policyholder disaster protection funds, Ca- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska): Mr. MASSIE, Mr. HOLT, Ms. PINGREE tastrophe Savings Accounts, and tax credits H.R. 533. A bill to provide authorities for of Maine, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. GRIJALVA, for natural disaster mitigation expenditures; the appropriate conversion of temporary sea- Ms. EDWARDS, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. to the Committee on Ways and Means. sonal wildland firefighters and other tem- RAHALL, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. CONYERS, By Mr. HARPER (for himself and Mr. porary seasonal employees in Federal land Ms. SCHWARTZ, Mr. YOUNG of Florida, MATHESON): management agencies who perform regularly Mr. HANNA, Mr. TONKO, Mr. LEWIS, H.R. 550. A bill to amend the renewable recurring seasonal work to permanent sea- Mr. COURTNEY, Ms. NORTON, Mr. fuel program under section 211(o) of the sonal positions; to the Committee on Over- SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. MCGOVERN, Clean Air Act to require the cellulosic sight and Government Reform. Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. BRIDENSTINE, biofuel requirement to be based on actual By Mr. CONNOLLY (for himself and Mr. BARLETTA, Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkan- production; to the Committee on Energy and Mr. CICILLINE): sas, Mr. RUSH, Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, Commerce. H.R. 534. A bill to establish the National Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. HIMES, Mr. By Mr. HINOJOSA (for himself and Mr. Commission on Intergovernmental Relations MEEKS, Mr. GRIMM, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. FATTAH): to facilitate the fullest cooperation and co- YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. H.R. 551. A bill to authorize the Secretary ordination between all levels of government; MCINTYRE, Mr. POLIS, Mr. of Education to make grants to support to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- FITZPATRICK, Mr. KING of New York, early college high schools and other dual en- ment Reform. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. rollment programs; to the Committee on By Mr. CONNOLLY: Education and the Workforce. H.R. 535. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- WELCH, Mr. ISRAEL, and Mr. LARSON By Mr. HINOJOSA (for himself, Mr. enue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the of Connecticut): H.R. 543. A bill to amend title 38, United VELA, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. CASTRO of Build America Bonds program; to the Com- States Code, to clarify presumptions relating Texas, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. mittee on Ways and Means. to the exposure of certain veterans who GALLEGO, Mr. O’ROURKE, Ms. LINDA By Mrs. DAVIS of California (for her- served in the vicinity of the Republic of T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, and Ms. self, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. GRIJALVA, and Vietnam, and for other purposes; to the Com- MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Ms. CASTOR of Florida): H.R. 536. A bill to amend the Elementary mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. Mexico): H.R. 552. A bill to require the Secretary of and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to au- By Mr. GINGREY of Georgia (for him- Veterans Affairs to ensure that the South thorize the Secretary of Education to make self, Mr. MATHESON, Mr. CASSIDY, Mr. Texas Veterans Affairs Health Care Center in grants for recruiting, training, and retaining BOUSTANY, Mr. WALDEN, Mr. JONES, individuals, with a preference for individuals Mr. ROGERS of Michigan, Mr. ROE of Harlingen, Texas, includes a full-service De- from underrepresented groups, as teachers at Tennessee, Mr. HALL, Mrs. BLACK- partment of Veterans Affairs inpatient public elementary and secondary schools, BURN, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. health care facility; to the Committee on and for other purposes; to the Committee on TERRY, and Mr. ROKITA): Veterans’ Affairs. Education and the Workforce. H.R. 544. A bill to amend title XXVII of the By Mr. ISSA: H.R. 553. A bill to designate the exclusive By Mr. ENGEL (for himself, Ms. SCHA- Public Health Service Act to change the per- economic zone of the United States as the KOWSKY, Mr. GRIMM, Mr. TONKO, Mr. missible age variation in health insurance ‘‘Ronald Wilson Reagan Exclusive Economic ELLISON, and Ms. PINGREE of Maine): premium rates; to the Committee on Energy H.R. 537. A bill to prohibit employers and and Commerce. Zone of the United States’’; to the Com- certain other entities from requiring or re- By Mr. GRIJALVA (for himself, Mr. mittee on Natural Resources. questing that employees and certain other CONYERS, and Ms. LEE of California): By Mr. JEFFRIES: individuals provide a user name, password, H.R. 545. A bill to amend the Balanced H.R. 554. A bill to provide relief to home- or other means for accessing a personal ac- Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act owners affected by Superstorm Sandy who count on any social networking website; to of 1985 to create an adjustment to the discre- have mortgages insured by the FHA, or the Committee on Education and the Work- tionary spending limits for appropriations owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae or force. for emergency job creation; to the Com- Freddie Mac, and for other purposes; to the By Mr. ENGEL: mittee on the Budget. Committee on Financial Services. H.R. 538. A bill to protect the Nation’s law By Mr. GRIJALVA: By Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio (for himself, enforcement officers by banning the Five- H.R. 546. A bill to amend the Workforce In- Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina, and seveN Pistol and 5.7 x 28mm SS190, SS192, vestment Act of 1998 to prepare individuals Mr. BISHOP of Utah): SS195LF, SS196, and SS197 cartridges, test- with multiple barriers to employment to H.R. 555. A bill to amend the Mineral Leas- ing handguns and ammunition for capability enter the workforce by providing such indi- ing Act to authorize the Secretary of the In- to penetrate body armor, and prohibiting the viduals with support services, job training, terior to conduct onshore oil and gas lease manufacture, importation, sale, or purchase and education, and for other purposes; to the sales through Internet-based live lease sales, of such handguns or ammunition by civil- Committee on Education and the Workforce. and for other purposes; to the Committee on ians; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. GRIJALVA: Natural Resources. By Ms. ESHOO (for herself, Mr. SHIM- H.R. 547. A bill to provide for the establish- By Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas: KUS, and Mr. DOYLE): ment of a border protection strategy for the H.R. 556. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H.R. 539. A bill to amend the Communica- international land borders of the United enue Code of 1986 to require individuals to in- tions Act of 1934 to authorize a bipartisan States, to address the ecological and envi- clude their social security numbers on the majority of Commissioners of the Federal ronmental impacts of border security infra- income tax return as a condition of claiming Communications Commission to hold non- structure, measures, and activities along the the refundable portion of the child tax cred- public collaborative discussions, and for international land borders of the United it, and for other purposes; to the Committee other purposes; to the Committee on Energy States, and for other purposes; to the Com- on Ways and Means. and Commerce. mittee on Homeland Security, and in addi- By Mr. KELLY (for himself, Mr. BUR- By Ms. ESHOO (for herself, Mr. ROGERS tion to the Committees on Armed Services, GESS, Mr. FINCHER, Mr. POMPEO, Mr. of Michigan, Mr. WELCH, Mr. MCKIN- and Agriculture, for a period to be subse- LONG, Mr. MESSER, Mr. FLEMING, Mr. LEY, Mr. TONKO, and Mr. GARDNER): quently determined by the Speaker, in each PERRY, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. H.R. 540. A bill to amend the National En- case for consideration of such provisions as FLEISCHMANN, Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. ergy Conservation Policy Act and the En- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee KINGSTON, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. OLSON, ergy Independence and Security Act of 2007 concerned. Mr. GARDNER, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of to promote energy efficiency via information By Mr. GRIJALVA: Georgia, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. BROOKS of and computing technologies, and for other H.R. 548. A bill to restore growth, spur job Alabama, Mr. COLE, Mr. COTTON, Mr. purposes; to the Committee on Energy and creation, build momentum toward economic JONES, Mrs. BLACK, Mr. DESJARLAIS, Commerce. recovery for border communities and the Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. GINGREY of By Ms. ESHOO (for herself, Mr. LANCE, United States, and for other purposes; to the Georgia, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. ROKITA, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. GINGREY of Geor- Committee on Homeland Security, and in ad- Mr. STOCKMAN, Mr. SCALISE, Mr. gia, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, and Mrs. dition to the Committees on Ways and GOWDY, and Mr. DUNCAN of Ten- CAPPS): Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, nessee):

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A bill to suspend the issuance of ries, and to prevent an unconstitutional ters for Disease Control and Prevention and visas to nationals of Brazil until such time quorum of the Board from taking agency ac- the dissemination of such materials and re- as Brazil amends its laws to remove the pro- tions, until there is a final decision in pend- sources by State educational agencies to hibition on extradition of nationals of Brazil ing lawsuits regarding the constitutionality identify more at-risk families; to the Com- to other countries; to the Committee on the of certain alleged recess appointments; to mittee on Energy and Commerce. Judiciary. the Committee on Education and the Work- By Mr. PETRI (for himself and Mr. AN- By Mr. SABLAN (for himself, Mr. force. DREWS): YOUNG of Alaska, Ms. BORDALLO, Mrs. By Mr. KING of New York (for himself, H.R. 566. A bill to amend title IV of the NAPOLITANO, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. CON- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. REICHERT, Employee Retirement Income Security Act NOLLY, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. DAVID Mr. GRIMM, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. LAR- of 1974 to provide for a guarantee by the Pen- SCOTT of Georgia, Ms. NORTON, Mr. SON of Connecticut, Mr. RUNYAN, Mr. sion Benefit Guaranty Corporation for quali- MORAN, Mr. HONDA, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. fied preretirement survivor annuities under FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. COBLE, and Mr. JONES): insolvent or terminated multiemployer pen- MARKEY, Mr. PETERSON, Ms. LEE of H.R. 558. A bill to provide Capitol-flown sion plans; to the Committee on Education California, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. GRAY- flags to the immediate family of fire fight- and the Workforce. SON, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. ers, law enforcement officers, emergency By Mr. ROKITA (for himself, Mr. LAM- JONES, Mr. COSTA, Mr. PIERLUISI, Ms. medical technicians, and other rescue work- BORN, Mr. GARRETT, Mr. SCALISE, Mr. HANABUSA, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of ers who are killed in the line of duty; to the MULVANEY, Mr. HUELSKAMP, Mr. California, Ms. CHU, Mr. TONKO, Mr. Committee on House Administration. BROUN of Georgia, Mr. WESTMORE- CARTWRIGHT, Ms. GABBARD, Mr. FARR, By Ms. LEE of California (for herself, LAND, Mr. RADEL, Mr. ROSS, Mr. POE Mr. HOLT, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. BISHOP of Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. of Texas, Mr. HOLDING, Mr. HEN- Utah, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. LEWIS, SARLING, Mr. DUNCAN of South Caro- SCOTT of Virginia, and Mr. CASTRO of Mr. HONDA, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. BUR- lina, Mr. COTTON, Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. Texas): GESS, Mr. RUSH, Mr. SCHRADER, and HUIZENGA of Michigan, Mrs. BLACK, H.R. 573. A bill to amend Public Law 93-435 Mr. BLUMENAUER): Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. with respect to the Northern Mariana Is- H.R. 559. A bill to reduce by 5 percent the STEWART, Mr. FLEMING, Mr. PEARCE, lands, providing parity with Guam, the Vir- discretionary budget authority of any Fed- Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. gin Islands, and American Samoa; to the eral agency for a fiscal year if the financial LAMALFA, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. ROE of Committee on Natural Resources. statement of the agency for the previous fis- Tennessee, Mr. PALAZZO, Mrs. LUM- By Ms. SCHWARTZ (for herself, Mr. cal year does not receive a qualified or un- MIS, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. FLORES, HECK of Nevada, Mr. BLUMENAUER, qualified audit opinion by an external inde- Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. AMODEI, Mr. Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. CARNEY, Mr. pendent auditor, and for other purposes; to MCHENRY, and Mr. SCHWEIKERT): COURTNEY, Mr. POLIS, Mr. FATTAH, the Committee on Oversight and Govern- H.R. 567. A bill to amend the Social Secu- and Ms. CASTOR of Florida): ment Reform, and in addition to the Com- rity Act to replace the Medicaid program H.R. 574. A bill to amend part B of title mittee on Armed Services, for a period to be and the Children’s Health Insurance program XVIII of the Social Security Act to reform subsequently determined by the Speaker, in with a block grant to the States, and for Medicare payment for physicians’ services each case for consideration of such provi- other purposes; to the Committee on Energy by eliminating the sustainable growth rate sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the and Commerce, and in addition to the Com- system and providing incentives for the committee concerned. mittees on Ways and Means, Education and adoption of innovative payment and delivery By Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New Mex- the Workforce, the Judiciary, Natural Re- models to improve quality and efficiency; to ico: sources, House Administration, Rules, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H.R. 560. A bill to establish the Rio Grande Appropriations, for a period to be subse- and in addition to the Committee on Ways del Norte National Conservation Area in the quently determined by the Speaker, in each and Means, for a period to be subsequently State of New Mexico, and for other purposes; case for consideration of such provisions as determined by the Speaker, in each case for to the Committee on Natural Resources. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee consideration of such provisions as fall with- By Mr. MEEHAN (for himself, Mr. CAR- concerned. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- NEY, Mr. POE of Texas, Ms. CASTOR of By Mr. ROSS (for himself and Mr. cerned. Florida, Mr. ISSA, Mr. BRADY of GINGREY of Georgia): By Mr. STOCKMAN: Pennsylvania, and Mr. KING of New H.R. 568. A bill to amend title 5, United H.R. 575. A bill to express the sense of the York): States Code, to require that the Office of Congress that the United States should not H.R. 561. A bill to amend the Jeanne Clery Personnel Management submit an annual re- adopt any treaty that poses a threat to na- Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and port to Congress relating to the use of offi- tional sovereignty or abridges any rights Campus Crime Statistics Act to provide fur- cial time by Federal employees; to the Com- guaranteed by the United States Constitu- ther clarity for institutions of higher edu- mittee on Oversight and Government Re- tion, such as the right to keep and bear cation, and for other purposes; to the Com- form. arms, and to withhold funding from the mittee on Education and the Workforce. By Mr. RUNYAN (for himself and Ms. United Nations unless the President certifies By Mr. MILLER of Florida: TITUS): that the United Nations has not taken action H.R. 562. A bill to provide for a three- H.R. 569. A bill to increase, effective as of to restrict, attempt to restrict, or otherwise month extension of the Veterans Retraining December 1, 2013, the rates of compensation adversely infringe upon the rights of individ- Assistance Program administered by the for veterans with service-connected disabil- uals in the United States to keep and bear Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other ities and the rates of dependency and indem- arms, or abridge any of the other constitu- purposes; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- nity compensation for the survivors of cer- tionally protected rights of citizens of the fairs. tain disabled veterans, and for other pur- United States; to the Committee on Foreign By Ms. MOORE (for herself, Mr. LAN- poses; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- Affairs. GEVIN, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. GRI- fairs. By Mr. STOCKMAN: JALVA, and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY): By Mr. RUNYAN (for himself and Ms. H.R. 576. A bill to save endangered species; H.R. 563. A bill to amend the Elementary TITUS): to the Committee on Natural Resources. and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to es- H.R. 570. A bill to amend title 38, United By Mr. STOCKMAN: tablish a grant program to fund additional States Code, to provide for annual cost-of- H.R. 577. A bill to amend title 38, United school social workers and retain school so- living adjustments to be made automatically States Code, to clarify the conditions under cial workers already employed in high-need by law each year in the rates of disability which certain persons may be treated as ad- local educational agencies; to the Committee compensation for veterans with service-con- judicated mentally incompetent for certain on Education and the Workforce. nected disabilities and the rates of depend- purposes; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- By Mr. PALLONE: ency and indemnity compensation for sur- fairs. H.R. 564. A bill to amend title V of the So- vivors of certain service-connected disabled By Mr. STUTZMAN: cial Security Act to extend funding for fam- veterans; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- H.R. 578. A bill to allow reciprocity for the ily-to-family health information centers to fairs. carrying of certain concealed firearms; to help families of children with disabilities or By Mr. RYAN of Ohio (for himself and the Committee on the Judiciary. special health care needs make informed Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio): By Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi: choices about health care for their children; H.R. 571. A bill to suspend United States H.R. 579. A bill to designate the United to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. assistance to Brazil until such time as Brazil States courthouse located at 501 East Court By Mr. PALLONE: amends its laws to remove the prohibition on Street in Jackson, Mississippi, as the ‘‘R. H.R. 565. A bill to amend title III of the extradition of nationals of Brazil to other Jess Brown United States Courthouse’’; to Public Health Service Act to authorize and countries; to the Committee on Foreign Af- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- support the creation of cardiomyopathy edu- fairs. structure.

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By Mr. TURNER (for himself, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. HANNA, Mr. GUTHRIE, By Mr. LATTA: SHIMKUS, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. ROE of Tennessee, H. Res. 58. A resolution expressing the Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. WOLF, Mr. VAN sense of the House of Representatives that Mr. POMPEO, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, HOLLEN, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mr. any comprehensive plan to reform our na- Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. LATTA, Mr. PEARCE, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, and Mrs. tional energy policy must promote the ex- BARLETTA, Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. CAPPS): panded use of renewable and alternative en- RENACCI, and Mr. RYAN of Ohio): H.R. 588. A bill to provide for donor con- ergy sources; increase our domestic refining H.R. 580. A bill to enhance the energy secu- tribution acknowledgments to be displayed capacity; promote conservation and in- rity of United States allies, and for other at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor creased energy efficiency; expand research purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Center, and for other purposes; to the Com- and development, including domestic explo- Commerce. mittee on Natural Resources. ration; and enhance consumer education; to By Mr. TURNER (for himself, Mr. By Mr. YOUNG of Florida (for himself the Committee on Energy and Commerce, JONES, Mr. GRIMM, and Mr. CALVERT): and Ms. MATSUI): and in addition to the Committee on H.R. 581. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H.R. 589. A bill to amend the National Science, Space, and Technology, for a period enue Code of 1986 to exempt certain emer- Organ Transplant Act to prevent the sale of to be subsequently determined by the Speak- bone marrow and umbilical cord blood, and gency medical devices from the excise tax on er, in each case for consideration of such pro- for other purposes; to the Committee on En- medical devices, and for other purposes; to visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the ergy and Commerce. the Committee on Ways and Means. committee concerned. By Mr. AMASH (for himself, Mr. By Mr. TURNER (for himself, Mr. By Ms. LEE of California (for herself, BENTIVOLIO, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. COFFMAN, Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. Mr. MCDERMOTT, Ms. SEWELL of Ala- CHABOT, Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. DUNCAN DESJARLAIS, Mr. SIMPSON, Mrs. bama, Mr. HIMES, Ms. ROYBAL- of South Carolina, Mr. GARDNER, Mr. BLACKBURN, Mr. LANCE, Mr. FRANKS ALLARD, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. GOWDY, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. of Arizona, Mr. MICA, Mr. WESTMORE- WATT, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. HUELSKAMP, Mr. HULTGREN, Mr. LAB- LAND, Mr. TERRY, Mr. LONG, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. HAHN, Ms. SCHWARTZ, RADOR, Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. LAMBORN, WITTMAN, Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mrs. Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. JONES, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. LEWIS, Ms. LUMMIS, Mr. MASSIE, Mr. MICHAUD, CASSIDY, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. SESSIONS, JACKSON LEE, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. Mr. MULVANEY, Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. Mr. HARPER, Mr. COBLE, Mr. HECK of BUTTERFIELD, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mrs. PEARCE, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. RIBBLE, Nevada, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. LABRADOR, EATTY OORE ONYERS Mr. ROKITA, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of B , Ms. M , Mr. C , Mr. BARTON, Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. Georgia, Mr. STUTZMAN, and Mr. Mr. CLAY, Mr. CICILLINE, Mrs. CHABOT, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. KINZINGER WALBERG): CHRISTENSEN, Mr. HASTINGS of Flor- ROUN of Georgia, Mr. of Illinois, Mr. B H.J. Res. 24. A joint resolution proposing a ida, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Ms. CULBERSON, Mr. NUNNELEE, Mr. balanced budget amendment to the Constitu- EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. GOODLATTE, Mrs. MIL- tion of the United States; to the Committee JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. WILSON of LER of Michigan, Mr. SOUTHERLAND, on the Judiciary. Florida, Mr. RICHMOND, Ms. FRANKEL and Mr. KING of New York): By Ms. EDWARDS (for herself, Mr. of Florida, Ms. WATERS, Ms. FUDGE, H.R. 582. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- CONYERS, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. RUSH, Mr. enue Code of 1986 to repeal the individual and CAPUANO, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. ESTY, DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. ELLI- employer health insurance mandates; to the Mr. GRAYSON, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. SON, Ms. NORTON, Mr. JEFFRIES, Mr. Committee on Ways and Means. HIMES, Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. EDDIE BER- RANGEL, Mr. HONDA, Mr. SERRANO, By Mr. VELA (for himself, Mr. THOMP- NICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. JOHNSON and Ms. EDWARDS): SON of Mississippi, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. of Georgia, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. H. Res. 59. A resolution supporting the INOJOSA ENE REEN H , Mr. G G of Texas, MCDERMOTT, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE MEEKS, Ms. NORTON, Ms. PINGREE of Awareness Day; to the Committee on Energy JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. Maine, Mr. RUSH, Mr. SARBANES, Ms. and Commerce. DOGGETT, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. SLAUGHTER, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. By Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- GALLEGO, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. COHEN, Mr. MARKEY, fornia (for herself, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. O’ROURKE, Mr. PASTOR of Arizona, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Ms. HAHN, Ms. BRALEY of Iowa, Ms. BROWN of Flor- and Mr. VARGAS): BASS, Mr. WELCH, and Mrs. DAVIS of ida, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. GRIJALVA, H.R. 583. A bill to enhance the safety of California): Mr. LANGEVIN, Ms. LEE of California, ports of entry in the United States, and for H.J. Res. 25. A joint resolution proposing Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. MICHAUD, Mrs. other purposes; to the Committee on Home- an amendment to the Constitution of the NEGRETE MCLEOD, Mr. POLIS, Mr. land Security, and in addition to the Com- United States to clarify the authority of RANGEL, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Ms. mittees on Ways and Means, Agriculture, Congress and the States to regulate the ex- SEWELL of Alabama, Mr. TAKANO, and and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a penditure of funds for political activity by Mr. YARMUTH): period to be subsequently determined by the corporations; to the Committee on the Judi- H. Res. 60. A resolution expressing support Speaker, in each case for consideration of ciary. for designation of the week of February 4 such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- By Mr. FRANKS of Arizona (for him- through February 8, 2013, as ‘‘National tion of the committee concerned. self, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, Mr. SALMON, School Counseling Week’’; to the Committee By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska (for himself, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. HULTGREN, Mr. HUD- on Education and the Workforce. Mr. JONES, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. THOMP- SON, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. By Ms. WILSON of Florida (for herself, SON of California, and Mr. HUFFMAN): BENTIVOLIO, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mrs. H.R. 584. A bill to amend the Federal Food, NEUGEBAUER, Mr. HARPER, Mr. HALL, CHRISTENSEN, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. HAS- Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require labeling Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. OLSON, Mr. TINGS of Florida, Ms. NORTON, Mr. of genetically engineered fish; to the Com- MARCHANT, Mr. BARTON, Mr. DAINES, HONDA, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON mittee on Energy and Commerce. Mr. HARRIS, Mr. COTTON, Mr. SHIM- of Texas, Mr. LEWIS, Mrs. CAROLYN B. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: KUS, Mr. BROOKS of Alabama, Mr. MALONEY of New York, Mr. MCGOV- H.R. 585. A bill to provide for the STEWART, Mr. FLEMING, Mr. PEARCE, unencumbering of title to non-Federal land ERN, Ms. MOORE, Mr. MORAN, Ms. Mr. RADEL, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. AUSTIN ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. SEWELL of Ala- owned by the city of Anchorage, Alaska, for SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. purposes of economic development by con- bama, and Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- GARDNER, Mr. WILSON of South Caro- sissippi): veyance of the Federal reversion interest to lina, Mr. MULVANEY, Mr. LAMBORN, the City; to the Committee on Natural Re- H. Res. 61. A resolution expressing the Mr. ROKITA, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. KING- sense of the House of Representatives that sources. STON, Mr. PITTENGER, Mr. CONAWAY, By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: the United States should work with the Gov- and Mr. FLEISCHMANN): ernment of Haiti to address gender-based vi- H.R. 586. A bill to provide for certain im- H. Res. 56. A resolution celebrating the life provements to the Denali National Park and olence against women and children; to the of President Ronald Wilson Reagan on the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Preserve in the State of Alaska, and for anniversary of his birth; to the Committee other purposes; to the Committee on Natural on Oversight and Government Reform. f Resources. By Mr. LATTA: By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H. Res. 57. A resolution expressing the H.R. 587. A bill to authorize the establish- sense of the House of Representatives that in PRIVATE BILLS AND ment of the Niblack and Bokan Mountain order to continue aggressive growth in the RESOLUTIONS mining area road corridors in the State of Nation’s telecommunications and tech- Alaska, and for other purposes; to the Com- nology industries, the United States Govern- Under clause 3 of rule XII, private mittee on Natural Resources. ment should ‘‘Get Out of the Way and Stay bills and resolutions of the following By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska (for himself, Out of the Way’’; to the Committee on En- titles were introduced and severally re- Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. HANABUSA, Mr. ergy and Commerce. ferred, as follows:

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A bill for the relief of Edi Orlando granted to Congress under Article I, Section lation pursuant to the following: Garcia Armas; to the Committee on the Ju- 8, Clause 18 of the United States Constitu- The constitutional authority of Congress diciary. tion. to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- f By Ms. CASTOR of Florida: cle 4, Section 3, Clause 2 of the U.S. Con- H.R. 531. stitution, which states ‘‘The Congress shall CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY Congress has the power to enact this legis- have Power to dispose of and make all need- STATEMENT lation pursuant to the following: ful Rules and Regulations respecting the Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of Section 8 of Article 1 of the U.S. Constitu- Territory or other Property belonging to the United States; and nothing in this Constitu- the Rules of the House of Representa- tion By Mr. COHEN: tion shall be so construed as to Prejudice tives, the following statements are sub- H.R. 532. any Claims of the United States, or of any mitted regarding the specific powers Congress has the power to enact this legis- particular State.’’ granted to Congress in the Constitu- lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. GIBSON: tion to enact the accompanying bill or Article I, Section 8, clause 4 of the United H.R. 543. joint resolution. States Constitution Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. CONNOLLY: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- H.R. 533. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 fornia: Congress has the power to enact this legis- The Congress shall have Power * * * To H.R. 521. make all Laws which shall be necessary and Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Clause 1 of section 8 of article I of the Con- proper for carrying into Execution the fore- lation pursuant to the following: going Powers, and all other Powers vested by Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of stitution, and clause 18 of section 8 of article the Constitution in the Government of the the United States I of the Constitution. United States, or in any Department or Offi- By Mr. DAINES: By Mr. CONNOLLY: cer thereof. H.R. 522. H.R. 534. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. GINGREY of Georgia: H.R. 544. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1 section 6 of the United States Sections 8 of Article I and Articles 4, 5 and lation pursuant to the following: Constitution and the 27th Amendment to the 6 of the United States Constitution and Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 which states United States Constitution. Amendments X and XIV of the United States that the Congress has power ‘‘to regulate By Mr. PAULSEN: Constitution. Commerce with the foreign Nations, and H.R. 523. By Mr. CONNOLLY: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 535. among the several States . . . lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. GRIJALVA: Clause 1, Section 8, Article I lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 545. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. MCKINLEY: The Congress enacts this bill pursuant to lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 524. Sections 7 & 8 of Article I of the United U.S. Const. art. I, §§ l and 8. Congress has the power to enact this legis- States Constitution and Amendment XVI of By Mr. GRIJALVA: lation pursuant to the following: the United States Constitution. According to Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 H.R. 546. By Mrs. DAVIS of California: Congress has the power to enact this legis- of the Constitution: The Congress shall have H.R. 536. lation pursuant to the following: power to enact this legislation to regulate Congress has the power to enact this legis- U.S. Const. art. I, §§ 1 and 8. commerce with foreign nations, and among lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. GRIJALVA: the several states, and with the Indian Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 H.R. 547. tribes. By Mr. ENGEL: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. MASSIE: H.R. 537. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 525. Congress has the power to enact this legis- U.S. Const. art. I, §§ 1 and 8. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. GRIJALVA: lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section I of the Constitution. H.R. 548. This act is justified by the Commerce By Mr. ENGEL: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Clause of the United States Constitution H.R. 538. lation pursuant to the following: which, by granting Congress the power to Congress has the power to enact this legis- U.S. Const. art. I, §§ 1 and 8. regulate commerce among the several states, lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. GRIMM: also allows Congress to prevent the federal Article 1, Section 1 of the Constitution. H.R. 549. government from interfering with Ameri- By Ms. ESHOO: Congress has the power to enact this legis- cans’ ability to grow and process industrial H.R. 539. lation pursuant to the following: hemp. This act is also justified by the Ninth Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 Amendment and the Tenth Amendment to lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. HARPER: the Constitution, which recognize that Article I, Section 8 H.R. 550. rights and powers are retained and reserved Article IV, Section 3 Congress has the power to enact this legis- by the people and to the States. By Ms. ESHOO: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. YARMUTH: H.R. 540. This bill is enacted pursuant to Article 1, H.R. 526. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Section 8, Clause 18 of the United States Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Constitution. lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, By Mr. HINOJOSA: H.R. 551. Section 8 of Article 1 of the Constitution. specifically, clauses 1, 3, and 18. Article IV, Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: section 3, clause 2. H.R. 527. lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. ESHOO: Congress has the power to enact this legis- This bill is enacted pursuant to Clauses 1,3, H.R. 541. lation pursuant to the following: and 18 of Article 1, Section 8 of the United Article IV, Section 3 Congress has the power to enact this legis- States Constitution. By Mr. BUCSHON: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. HINOJOSA: H.R. 528. The U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 8, H.R. 552. Congress has the power to enact this legis- the General Welfare Clause. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: The PREEMIE Reauthorization Act, to ex- lation pursuant to the following: This bill is enacted pursuant to the powers pand research, education and intervention Article I, § 8, clauses 12, 13, or 14, which granted to Congress under Article 1, Section activities related to preterm birth. This leg- grant Congress the power to regulate the 8, Clauses 1 and 2. islation will specifically help reduce preterm Army, Navy, and Military respectively. By Ms. JENKINS: birth, prevent newborn death and disability By Mr. ISSA: H.R. 529. caused by premature birth, and expand re- H.R. 553. Congress has the power to enact this legis- search into the causes of preterm birth. In Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: addition, it will promote the development, lation pursuant to the following: Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article I of the availability, and uses of evidence-based Article IV Section III: ‘‘The Congress shall United States Constitution and Amendment standards of care for pregnant women. This have Power to dispose of and make all need- XVI to the United States Constitution. bipartisan, bicameral legislation will reau- ful Rules and Regulations respecting the

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By Mr. PALLONE: States; and nothing in this Constitution Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 565. shall be so construed as to Prejudice any lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Claims of the United States, or of any par- The constitutional authority on which this lation pursuant to the following: ticular State. bill is based is Congress’ power under Article Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 By Ms. SCHWARTZ: 1, Section 8, Clauses 3 and 18 of the Constitu- The Congress shall have power to make all H.R. 574. tion. Laws which shall be necessary and proper for Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio: carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 555. ers, and all other Powers vested by the Con- Article 1, Section 8 Congress has the power to enact this legis- stitution in the Government of the United By Mr. STOCKMAN: lation pursuant to the following: States, or in any Department or Officer H.R. 575. The Congress enacts this bill pursuant to thereof. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United By Mr. PETRI: lation pursuant to the following: States Constitution. H.R. 566. Article I, Section 8, Clause 14 of the United By Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas: Congress has the power to enact this legis- States Constitution. H.R. 556. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. STOCKMAN: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Clauses 1 and 3 of Section 8 of Article I of H.R. 576. lation pursuant to the following: the Constitution of the United States. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 By Mr. ROKITA: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. KELLY: H.R. 567. Article I, Section 8 H.R. 557. Congress has the power to enact this legis- ‘‘The Congress shall have Power . . . To Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: make all Laws which shall be necessary and lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 [the Spending proper for carrying into Execution the fore- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3, and Article I, Clause] of the United States Constitution going Powers, and all other Powers vested by Section 8, Clause 18 states that ‘The Congress shall have Power this Constitution in the Government of the By Mr. KING of New York: To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts United States, or in any Department or Offi- H.R. 558. and Excises, to pay for Debts and provide for cer thereof.’’ Congress has the power to enact this legis- the common Defence and general Welfare of By Mr. STOCKMAN: lation pursuant to the following: the United States.’ This bill restores the H.R. 577. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 proper balance of power between the federal Congress has the power to enact this legis- The Congress shall have Power to lay and and state governments as intended under the lation pursuant to the following: collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, 10th Amendment to the Constitution by de- Article I, Section 8, of the United States to pay the Debts and provide for the common volving the responsibility of providing Constitution, and Amendment II of the Defence and general Welfare of the United health care assistance for low income citi- United States Constitution. States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises zens to the states. It reinforces the founding By Mr. STUTZMAN: shall be uniform throughout the United constitutional principle that state govern- H.R. 578. States. ments are properly situated with attending Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. LEE of California: to their citizens’ health, safety, and general lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 559. welfare. The Congress enacts this bill pursuant to Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. ROSS: Clause 3 of Section 8 of Aritcle I of the lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 568. United States Constitution. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi: granted to Congress under Article I of the lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 579. United States Constitution and its subse- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 Congress has the power to enact this legis- quent amendments, and further clarified and To make all Laws which shall be necessary lation pursuant to the following: interpreted by the Supreme Court of the and proper for carrying into Execution the Clause 2 of Section 3 of Article IV of the United States. foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vest- Constitution: The Congress shall have Power By Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New Mex- ed by this Constitution in the Government of to dispose of and make all needful Rules and ico: the United States, or in any Department or Regulations respecting the Territory or H.R. 560. Officer thereof. other Property belonging to the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. RUNYAN: States; and nothing in this Constitution lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 569. shall be so construed as to Prejudice any Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 8 Claims of the United States, or of any par- lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. MEEHAN: ticular State. Article I, Section 8 H.R. 561. By Mr. TURNER: By Mr. RUNYAN: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 570. H.R. 580. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18, which reads: lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: The Congress shall have Power to make all Article I, Section 8 Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the Con- Laws which shall be necessary and proper for By Mr. RYAN of Ohio: stitution: The Congress shall have Power carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- H.R. 571. . . . To regulate Commerce with foreign Na- ers, and all other Powers vested by the Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- tions, and among the several States, and stitution in the Government of the United lation pursuant to the following: with the Indian Tribes. States, or in any Department or Officer To make all Laws which shall be necessary By Mr. TURNER: thereof. and proper for carrying into Execution the H.R. 581. By Mr. MILLER of Florida: foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vest- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 562. ed by this Constitution in the Government of lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- the United States, or in any Department or Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 lation pursuant to the following: Officer thereof. The Congress shall have Power to lay and Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of By Mr. RYAN of Ohio: collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, the United States. H.R. 572. to pay the Debts and provide for the common By Ms. MOORE: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Defence and general Welfare of the United H.R. 563. lation pursuant to the following: States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises Congress has the power to enact this legis- To make all Laws which shall be necessary shall be uniform throughout the United lation pursuant to the following: and proper for carrying into Execution the States. Article 1, Section 8 foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vest- By Mr. TURNER: By Mr. PALLONE: ed by this Constitution in the Government of H.R. 582. H.R. 564. the United States, or in any Department or Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Officer thereof. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. SABLAN: Article I, Section, 8, Clause 1 of the U.S. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 H.R. 573. Constitution, as the Supreme Court of the The Congress shall have power to make all Congress has the power to enact this legis- United States has held that the imposition Laws which shall be necessary and proper for lation pursuant to the following: of the burdensome mandate on hardworking carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- Under Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 of the American taxpayers is an action Congress ers, and all other Powers vested by the Con- Constitution, Congress shall have Power to may take under its power to tax, and that

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this bill seeks to repeal sections of title 26 of the several States, shall call a Convention H.R. 278: Mr. HIMES. U.S.C., the Internal Revenue Code. for proposing Amendments, which, in either H.R. 280: Mr. POCAN and Mr. GRAYSON. By Mr. VELA: Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Pur- H.R. 282: Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. STIVERS, H.R. 583. poses, as Part of this Constitution, when and Mr. BENISHEK. Congress has the power to enact this legis- ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths H.R. 283: Mr. MARCHANT. lation pursuant to the following: of the several States or by Conventions in H.R. 292: Mr. PIERLUISI. Article 1 Section 8 Clause 1: The Congress three fourths thereof, as the one or the other H.R. 300: Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. SALMON, shall have power to lay and collect taxes, du- Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the and Mr. STIVERS. ties, imposts and excised, to pay the debts Congress; Provided that no Amendment H.R. 303: Mr. PASTOR of Arizona and Mr. and provide for the common defence and gen- which may be made prior to the Year One CARTER. eral welfare of the United States; but all du- thousand eight hundred and eight shall in H.R. 311: Mr. LONG, Mr. ROONEY, and Mr. ties, imposts and excises shall be uniform any Manner affect the first and fourth VALADAO. throughout the United States. Clauses in the Ninth Section of the first Ar- H.R. 312: Mr. LOWENTHAL and Mr. GRAYSON. Article 1 Section 8 Clause 3: To regulate ticle; and that no State, without its Consent, H.R. 321: Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. Commerce with foreign nations, and among shall be deprived of its equal Suffrage in the HUFFMAN, Mr. HIGGINS, and Mr. LOWENTHAL. the several states, and with the Indian tribes Senate. H.R. 324: Mr. WALBERG. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H.R. 332: Mr. GRIJALVA and Ms. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 584. f H.R. 333: Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. LONG, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- ADDITIONAL SPONSORS lation pursuant to the following: PASCRELL, Mr. MEEKS, and Mr. PASTOR of Ar- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors izona. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 334: Mr. LONG, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of H.R. 585. tions as follows: Texas, and Mr. GOODLATTE. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 335: Mr. ISSA, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. H.R. 11: Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. GRAYSON, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: CAMP, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. BILIRAKIS, POLIS and Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of Article 4, Section 3, Clause 2 Mr. JOYCE, and Mr. POSEY. New York. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H.R. 351: Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. ROSS, Mr. H.R. 12: Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. GRAYSON, and H.R. 586. VALADAO, Mr. PAULSEN, Mr. PITTENGER, Mr. Mr. ENYART. Congress has the power to enact this legis- TERRY, Mr. PASCRELL, Mrs. ELLMERS, Mr. H.R. 24: Mr. WELCH, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. BILI- lation pursuant to the following: PERRY, Mr. STEWART, Mr. STUTZMAN, Mr. RAKIS, Mr. TURNER, Mr. BENTIVOLIO, Mr. Article 4, Section 3, Clause 2 AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, and Mr. GOHMERT. KLINE, Mr. BARR, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H.R. 357: Mr. PASTOR of Arizona and Mr. PAULSEN, Mr. POSEY, and Mrs. LUMMIS. H.R. 587. O’ROURKE. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 25: Mr. MULLIN. H.R. 366: Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. COBLE, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 35: Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina and NUGENT, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. PRICE of Article 4, Section 3, Clause 2 Mr. MASSIE. North Carolina, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. FARR, Mr. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H.R. 45: Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. JONES, COURTNEY, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. BISHOP of H.R. 588. Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. SALM- New York, Mr. TONKO, Ms. SCHWARTZ and Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- ON, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. YARMUTH. lation pursuant to the following: CHABOT, Mr. BROOKS of Alabama, Mr. PERRY, H.R. 376: Mr. HUFFMAN. Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 Mr. COTTON, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. H.R. 377: Mr. TAKANO and Mr. HUFFMAN. The Congress shall have Power to dispose MULLIN, Mr. RICE of South Carolina, Mr. H.R. 382: Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. JONES, Mr. of and make all needful Rules and Regula- FLORES, Mr. ROKITA, and Mr. KINGSTON. YOUNG of Alaska, and Mr. BENISHEK. tions respecting the Territory or other Prop- H.R. 50: Mr. LEWIS, Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl- H.R. 383: Mr. ANDREWS. erty belonging to the United States; and vania, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. LARSON of Con- H.R. 404: Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. nothing in this Constitution shall be so con- necticut, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. BISHOP of New MCCOLLUM, and Mr. HUFFMAN. strued as to Prejudice any Claims of the York, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. BROWN of Flor- H.R. 420: Mr. LUETKEMEYER. United States, or of any particular State. ida, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Ms. CHU, Mr. H.R. 422: Mr. HARRIS, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. By Mr. YOUNG of Florida: CICILLINE, Mr. CLAY, Mr. COHEN, Mr. COURT- MARCHANT, Mr. OLSON, Mr. PITTS, Mr. H.R. 589. NEY, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of ROKITA, Mr. BARTON, Mr. FLEMING, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Illinois, Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. GOHMERT, and Mr. STIVERS. lation pursuant to the following: DINGELL, Mr. DOGGETT, Ms. EDWARDS, Mr. H.R. 436: Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. FRANKS of Article 1 Section 8 of the United States ELLISON, Mr. ENYART, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. FARR, Arizona, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. Constitution. Mr. GRAYSON, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. YOUNG of Florida, Mr. By Mr. PASTOR of Arizona: GRIJALVA, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. HIMES, Mr. BENISHEK, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. COLE, Mr. H.R. 590. HOLT, Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. CAMP, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- LEVIN, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. MOORE, Mr. BILIRAKIS, and Mr. COTTON. lation pursuant to the following: NOLAN, Ms. NORTON, Mr. DESANTIS, Mr. H.R. 445: Mr. JOYCE, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Ms. Article I, section 8, clause 4 PETERS of Michigan, Ms. PINGREE of Maine, TSONGAS, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. GERLACH, and By Mr. PASTOR of Arizona: Mr. POLIS, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. FITZPATRICK. H.R. 591. Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. SEWELL of H.R. 447: Mr. GOSAR, Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Alabama, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Ms. WASSERMAN PITTENGER, and Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. lation pursuant to the following: SCHULTZ, Mr. WAXMAN, Ms. WILSON of Flor- H.R. 448: Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. Article I, section 8, clause 4 ida and Ms. BONAMICI. H.R. 449: Mr. COTTON. By Mr. AMASH: H.R. 100: Ms. BASS. H.R. 455: Mr. BUTTERFIELD. H.J. Res. 24. H.R. 101: Ms. BASS. H.R. 456: Ms. HAHN. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 104: Mr. MCCAUL, Mrs. MCCARTHY of H.R. 476: Mr. PALAZZO. lation pursuant to the following: New York, and Mr. LAMBORN. H.R. 483: Mr. HULTGREN, Mr. MESSER, Mr. This resolution is enacted pursuant to the H.R. 129: Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. CHU, Mr. LIPIN- RADEL, Mr. BROUN of Georgia, Mr. MULLIN, powers conferred by the United States Con- SKI, and Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. stitution upon Congress by H.R. 149: Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. PITTENGER, Mr. HARPER, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Article V, which provides that ‘‘The Con- AMODEI, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, and Mr. Mr. MARCHANT, Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. ROE of gress, whenever two thirds of both Houses BENISHEK. Tennessee, Mr. DAINES, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. COT- shall deem it necessary, shall propose H.R. 164: Mr. CALVERT, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. TON, Mr. COLE, Mr. PERRY, Mr. OLSON, Mr. Amendments to this Constitution . . . which HARPER, Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, BROOKS of Alabama, Mr. FLEMING, Mr. shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, PEARCE, Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. Part of this Constitution, when ratified by Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. BISHOP of FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. GARDNER, Mr. KING- the Legislatures of three fourths of the sev- Georgia, Mr. LATHAM, and Mr. NEAL. STON, Mr. MULVANEY, Mr. RICE of South eral States . . .’’ H.R. 165: Mr. LATTA, Mr. WITTMAN, and Mr. Carolina, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. FLORES, Mr. By Ms. EDWARDS: BENISHEK. ROKITA, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. STOCKMAN, Mr. H.J. Res. 25. H.R. 226: Ms. MCCOLLUM and Mr. HUFFMAN. HUIZENGA of Michigan, Mr. COLLINS of Geor- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 227: Mr. COURTNEY. gia, Mr. JONES, Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. AUSTIN lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 229: Mr. GRAYSON. SCOTT of Georgia, Mrs. WALORSKI, Mrs. WAG- Article V of the Constitution: H.R. 241: Mr. PASTOR of Arizona and Mr. NER, Mr. GRAVES of Georgia, Mr. NUNNELEE, The Congress, whenever two thirds of both JONES. Mr. HOLDING, and Mr. MEADOWS. Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose H.R. 261: Mr. GRAYSON. H.R. 484: Mr. ISSA and Mr. STIVERS. Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the H.R. 276: Mr. PEARCE, Mr. ROKITA, Mr. H.R. 485: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska and Ms. Application of the Legislatures of two thirds ROSS, and Mr. TIBERI. HERRERA BEUTLER.

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H.R. 492: Mr. FLEMING, Mr. COTTON, Mr. H.R. 519: Mr. HIMES, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. ington, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. PERRY, Mr. COLE, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. ROKITA, SCHIFF, and Mr. LEVIN. COURTNEY, Mrs. NOEM, Ms. MOORE, Mr. Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. JORDAN, and Mr. H.J. Res. 4: Mr. GALLEGO. SCHOCK, Ms. HAHN, Mr. CARNEY, Ms. FRANKEL CHAFFETZ. H.J. Res. 20: Mr. MARKEY. of Florida, Mr. LEWIS, Ms. LEE of California, H.J. Res. 21: Mr. MARKEY. and Mr. MAFFEI. H.R. 494: Mr. ANDREWS. H. Res. 13: Mr. BENISHEK. ARTZLER H. Res. 24: Mr. CAMP, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. H. Res. 35: Mrs. H . H.R. 499: Mr. ROHRABACHER and Mr. POCAN. BISHOP of Utah, and Mr. TIERNEY. H. Res. 36: Mr. BROUN of Georgia and Mr. H.R. 503: Mr. BROUN of Georgia, Mr. PERL- H. Res. 30: Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER, Mr. WALBERG. MUTTER, and Mr. PITTENGER. YODER, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. LARSEN of Wash- H. Res. 46: Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN.

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TRIBUTE TO AMBASSADOR RECOGNIZING THE LOCKPORT Improved coordination under the guidance KENNETH QUINN TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL BOYS of the NIH will only enhance the communica- BOWLING TEAM’S STATE CHAM- tion and collaborative efforts between leading PIONSHIP regional pediatric medical center and sup- HON. TOM LATHAM porting smaller community centers. This will HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI enable researchers to develop and hone their OF IOWA research on rare pediatric diseases such as OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spinal muscular atrophy, in addition to serving IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as training centers for new cutting edge re- Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Wednesday, February 6, 2013 search in this field. Researchers like those Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to who work for the Pediatric Research Center. Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Located in Houston, TX, the Pediatric Cen- congratulate Ambassador Kenneth Quinn for congratulate the Lockport Township High School Boys Bowling Team on winning their ter is the premier research center within the receiving the Distinguished Service Award University of Texas Health Science Center. from the American Farm Bureau Federation. first Illinois High School Association champion- ship. Researchers who work at the center are cur- The Distinguished Service Award is the Although they were in 12th place earlier in rently working diligently to identifying the causes of disorders that affect children. They American Farm Bureau Federation’s highest the tournament and risked elimination, the are experts in their fields and working on a va- honor and is reserved for individuals who have Porters demonstrated toughness and deter- riety of issues. One of which is trying to iden- dedicated their careers to the advancement of mination to maintain a qualifying position. tify genes that result in birth defects. agriculture. The president of Iowa Farm Bu- Their persistence eventually allowed them to reau, Craig Hill, nominated Ambassador Quinn Across our nation, birth disabilities, develop- overcome a 300 pin deficit. mental disorders, and prematurity are leading to receive this esteemed national award. The Porters averaged an impressive 214 cause of death in children, affecting nearly Dr. Kenneth Quinn’s career and achieve- points per game, with their leading scorer and 25% of both newborns and children. We must ments are truly ones for the history book. A individual state champion, Shane Matejcek, support efforts to improve research. According native Iowan, Kenneth grew up in Dubuque scoring 286 points in his fifth game to help to the Texas Department of State Health Serv- where he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from keep his team in contention for the title. Shane ices as of 2009, over 19,000 Texas babies are Loras College. Ambassador Quinn’s wide- would finish with a total of 2,924 pins, the sec- born each year with one or more major struc- ranging diplomatic career led to his ascension ond highest score in state history. The team tural malformations or chromosomal anoma- as one of the federal government’s most deco- entered the second day in 3rd place, but lies. rated Foreign Service officers, a top U.S. ex- emerged victorious after an impressive display For every 10,000 live births, about six births pert on Indochina, President Ford’s Viet- of teamwork on a 12 for 13 run of strikes. are affected by neural tube defects; 11 babies namese interpreter, and ultimately as United This victory is a reminder of how prepara- are born with cleft lip, and 13 are born with States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cam- tion, practice, and perseverance produce solid Down syndrome. Approximately 28.9% of all results, even when facing difficult challenges. bodia from 1996–1999. Dr. Quinn is regarded babies born from 1999–2008 with birth defects Today, I am pleased to call on all my col- have more than one major birth defect. Cer- as the first person to report on the 1974 Cam- leagues to join me in congratulating the young tain birth defects exhibit higher rates in some bodian genocide and is the only civilian to re- men of Lockport Township High School on racial/ethnic groups than others. ceive an Army Air Medal in Vietnam combat winning the IHSA championship. Great job, Birth defects are also the leading cause of operations. Ambassador Quinn is also among Porters! death among infants in Texas. From 1999– the prestigious recipients of the Secretary of f 2008, 5.3% of all live born babies delivered State’s Award for Heroism and is the only For- with a birth defect died; most died before their eign Service office to receive the American NATIONAL PEDIATRIC RESEARCH first birthday (4.6%) and 29% of all deaths to Foreign Service Association Rivkin and Herter NETWORK ACT OF 2013 live born babies before their first birthday oc- Awards for intellectual courage on three occa- curred among babies with a birth defect. sions. SPEECH OF In 2010, birth defects resulted in nearly Following his 32 year career in the Foreign HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE 42,000 hospitalizations among infants in Texas, with total charges over $2.2 billion, Service, Dr. Quinn began his role as President OF TEXAS based on hospital discharge data. The aver- of the World Food Prize Foundation in 2000. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES age length of stay was 6.2 days and the aver- Since assuming this leadership role, Kenneth Monday, February 4, 2013 age cost was $53,000 per hospitalization. has overseen tens of millions of dollars in While the average cost per hospitalization is fundraising and the successful distribution of Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 225, the ‘‘National comparable to national data, due to the large the annual Nobel Prize Food and Agriculture population of Texas relative to other states, award. His contribution to the legacy of Dr. Pediatric Research Action Network Act of 2013.’’ This legislation would authorize the Na- total cost of hospitalization for infants with Norman Borlaug and the World Food Prize birth defects is high. tional Institutes of Health (NIH) to establish an Foundation has been nothing short of remark- Texas has unique concerns about some of able. up to 20 national pediatric research consortia. the potential causes of birth defects such as Each consortium will be a collaborative effort Mr. Speaker, I can think of no better recipi- those concerning environmental pollutants involving a leading pediatric medical center (hazardous waste sites, air pollution, drinking ent for Farm Bureau’s Distinguished Service and numerous supporting institutions, and Award than Ambassador Quinn. The dedica- water contaminants), health disparities (in- each will focus on both basic and translational come, ethnicity), and maternal factors (diabe- tion Dr. Quinn has displayed to his state and research as well as training for new research- tes, obesity). country throughout his career continues to ers. Additionally, this Act seeks to bring much Effective collaboration with the NIH could re- change our world for the better. Ambassador needed attention to pediatric rare diseases. sult in finding cures and treatments to prevent Quinn’s efforts embody the Iowa sprit and I The intent is to expand, enhance, and improve these deaths. Treatments of diseases like Spi- am honored to represent him in the United coordinated NIH pediatric research. nal Muscular Atrophy. States Congress. I know that all of my col- As the Founder and Co-Chair of the Con- Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) Types I, II, leagues in the House will join me in congratu- gressional Children’s Caucus I have been a and III are a group of hereditary diseases that lating him for this achievement, thanking him tireless advocate on behalf of our nation’s chil- cause weakness and the destruction of vol- for his service, and wishing him continued dren for decades and an avid supporter of untary muscles in the arms and legs of infants success in the future. children’s health. and children.

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Mr. Speaker, I generated as the result of this bill will lead to rise today to honor Mrs. Helen Agnes Weaver, great strides in tackling this devastating ill- HON. WILLIAM L. ENYART a constituent of my district, who celebrated her ness. 101st birthday on August 1, 2012. OF ILLINOIS As we consider this measure, let us reflect A native of Philadelphia, Mrs. Weaver is de- upon the thousands of children’s lives that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES voted to her community and family. She is the might be saved as a result of this bill. proud mother of two children, the grandmother Wednesday, February 6, 2013 STORY OF AVERY of seven grandchildren, and the great-grand- Lives like that of baby Avery, who was born Mr. ENYART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mother of twenty-three great grandchildren, in Texas. Avery, at 5 months old was diag- ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and the great-great-grandmother of seventeen nosed with Type 1 SMA and her parents were the dedicated community service of Du Quoin, great-great-grandchildren. I ask that you and my other distinguished given the grim prognosis that their precious Illinois Mayor John Rednour as he retires after colleagues help me in honoring the significant child would only live for another 18 months. 24 years as mayor. Sadly for Avery’s time with us was brief. Just occasion of Mrs. Weaver’s 101st birthday. John Rednour grew up in Cutler, Illinois and prior to her passing, her father Mike pledged Mrs. Weaver is the epitome of a life-long Phil- began working as an ironworker. He worked that he would work to raise SMA awareness. adelphian and a model citizen. We can all on projects throughout the State, from South- Today we have an opportunity to help Mike learn something from her fortitude and her ern Illinois, to the St. Louis area and Chicago. achieve his promise and through research and commitment to her city and family. She will re- It was during this phase of his career that the debate on the floor today draw further at- main an inspiration for many generations to John founded Rednour Steel Erectors, a com- tention to SMA. come. pany with which he maintains a partnership to f f this day. PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO COACH ANDREW John moved with his family to Du Quoin in TRENKEL AND THE MAINE the early 1970s and, in the 1980s he began a SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL CONSTITU- successful banking career when he led a HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO TION TEAM group of investors that assumed control of the OF CONNECTICUT Du Quoin State Bank. John continues to serve IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY as chairman of the bank. Wednesday, February 6, 2013 OF ILLINOIS While John was raising a family and em- Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoid- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES barking on successful careers, he also ably detained and so I missed rollcall vote No. Wednesday, February 6, 2013 showed an early interest in public service. He 34 On Agreeing to H. Res. 48. Had I been Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise served six years as a Perry County Commis- present, I would have voted, ‘‘no.’’ today to congratulate Coach Andrew Trenkel sioner, from 1967 to 1973, and was elected to f and the Maine South High School Constitution the Trico School District Board of Education while in his 20s. John was elected mayor of TRIBUTE TO CPSC EMPLOYEE Team for their achievement in winning the Illi- BILL MOORE ON HIS RETIREMENT nois State Title of ‘‘We the People: the Citizen the City of Du Quoin in 1989 and will officiate at his last City Council meeting next Monday, and the Constitution.’’ This marks the twenty- HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN first time that Maine South’s Constitution February 11. OF MARYLAND Team has won this title. ‘‘We the People: the In his 24 years as Mayor, John Rednour IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Citizen and the Constitution,’’ a program spon- has left an indelible mark on Southern Illinois. sored by the Center for Civic Education, aims He has been able to lead as well as com- Wednesday, February 6, 2013 to develop critical thinking, problem solving, promise and he is justifiably proud of the infra- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and cooperative participation skills through structure improvements that have occurred to recognize the distinguished career of my educating students about the American Con- during his tenure as mayor, most notably the constituent William J. (Bill) Moore, Trial Attor- stitutional democracy. During the competition, Highway 51, Poplar Street overpass, an indus- ney in the Office of the General Counsel at students participate in replicated Congres- trial park and water and sewer improvement the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commis- sional hearings, present arguments, and re- projects. All of these infrastructure improve- sion, and to congratulate him on his retirement spond to complex questions on the United ments were completed while maintaining bal- after 36 years of service at the CPSC. States Constitution. anced municipal budgets. In evaluating poten- Bill was born in New Jersey and has lived The primary goal of ‘‘We the People’’ is to tial projects, John’s simple criterion was al- in Maryland most of his life. He began his ca- encourage civic proficiency and develop re- ways, ‘‘Is it good for Du Quoin?’’ reer at the CPSC in 1974 as a law clerk while sponsibility among the students of the United John Rednour’s community contributions studying at American University’s Washington States. Clearly the 2012–2013 Maine South were not limited to his successful business College of Law and became one of CPSC’s Team members have accepted this challenge ventures and service as mayor. John also treasured compliance attorneys. and are working to become future leaders. serves as Chairman of the Illinois State Police Bill worked chiefly in the Office of Compli- Congratulations to all of the members of the Merit Board and is a commissioner of the ance and Administrative Litigation and, most 2012–2013 Constitution team: Coach Andrew Perry County Housing Authority. He has been recently, in the Division of Compliance within Trenkel, Mark Abtahi, Jane Acker, Hannah active in politics his entire adult life, having the Office of the General Counsel. Over the Beswick-Hale, Elizabeth Black, Anthony served as a member of the Democratic Na- course of his long and distinguished career, Borkowski, Matthew Brendza, Patrick tional Committee for nearly 40 years. he helped to negotiate numerous major prod- Devereuz, Claire Dockery, Renee Hannan, uct recalls in a variety of product categories, Natalie Kirchhoff, Rebecca Klages, Kevin John and his wife, Wanda, have been mar- including durable infant goods, toys, furnaces, Kohler, Philip Kulas, Michael Martino, Maddie ried for over 60 years and are proud parents, electrical appliances, and outdoor equipment. McGrady, Jenny Mocarski, John Moran, Emily grandparents and great grandparents. He also served as lead counsel in some of the Murphy, Gibson Odderstol, Augusta Paulik, Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Commission’s most prominent corrective ac- Tim Prinz, Paige Sammarco, Michael Solberg, in an expression of appreciation to Mayor tion litigations, including those on gas valves, Pavel Tamas, Jack Touhy, Justin Tomczyk, John Rednour in recognition of his years of worm probes, BB guns, and toasters. Dragan Trivanovic, Ryan Walek, and Henrik service as a community leader and to wish As an attorney working at the Commission Weber. him and his family the very best in the future. shortly after its inception, Bill was instrumental

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When the agency Rockaitis a very happy 90th birthday, and to the next few years, approximately 34,000 jobs banned refuse bins that were tipping over, pin- thank her for being such an active contributor will be generated in the petrochemical industry ning down, and killing children who were play- to her community. due to significant and meaningful commit- ing around them, Bill was part of the team that f ments to the region by international compa- travelled the country, engaging in enforcement nies including Sasol and Cheniere Energy, litigation to have the unstable bins removed HONORING THE LIFE AND CON- Inc. Also, the Calcasieu Parish and the city of from public use. He later worked with the TRIBUTIONS OF HATTIE ELIE Lake Charles’ tourism produced $358 million Commission’s Office of Compliance to lay the JACKSON just last year alone and this number is ex- groundwork that led to the guidance to elimi- pected to increase in the future. Furthermore, nate soft bedding in cribs and to have babies HON. STEVE COHEN residents are enjoying the luxuries of a more placed on their backs for safe sleep. Bill was OF TENNESSEE personable and hospitable community, with also instrumental in drafting the certification IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the new Millennium Park serving as a pillar of the downtown area. requirements for bicycle helmet and cigarette Wednesday, February 6, 2013 lighter regulations. During his tenure, Bill ne- Due to the redevelopment of the downtown gotiated over $16 million in civil penalty fines, Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to area, the Charpentier Historic District is more the highest cumulative amount of civil penalty recognize the life and contributions of Mrs. inviting than ever. With seventy-five festivals fines in the agency’s history. Hattie Elie Jackson, a Memphis educator, a held annually in addition to the construction of Bill has played a major role in protecting the devout woman of faith and a leader in the Civil the National Hurricane Museum and Science public from unreasonable risks of injury posed Rights Movement. An Arkansas native, Mrs. Center, Lake Charles’ impressive progress will by consumer products. He has provided guid- Jackson graduated from Arkansas AM&N Col- continue into the future. ance to other attorneys and compliance staff lege, and obtained her master’s degree at Co- I am proud of Lake Charles’ improvements as they pursue legal strategies against manu- lumbia University in New York. She received and want to commend Mayor Randy Roach facturers, importers, distributors, and retailers further graduate-level education at the Univer- and the City Council for their vision and dedi- of dangerously defective and hazardous prod- sity of Chicago, and finally obtained her Edu- cation. ucts. Over the years, he received many well- cation Specialist degree from the University of f deserved distinguished and meritorious Tennessee at Knoxville. PERSONAL EXPLANATION awards for his outstanding work. Mrs. Jackson used her extensive education Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me and many talents to serve and nurture the Memphis community. For 25 years she pre- HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON in congratulating Bill Moore and in extending OF IDAHO sided as principal over Double Tree Elemen- our nation’s gratitude to him for his honorable IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and productive service. tary School, inspiring young hearts, and help- Wednesday, February 6, 2013 f ing to shape the minds of local luminaries such as former Memphis Congressman, Har- Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. HONORING THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF old Ford, Jr. She was a devoted member of 31 on Motion to Suspend the Rules and pass DOROTHY ROCKAITIS St. Andrew AME church, and played an active H.R. 225, the National Pediatric Research and energetic role in her faith community. She Network Act of 2013. I was unable to vote. HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI was the former first lady of St. Andrew AME Had I been present, I would have voted OF ILLINOIS Church, where she served as a trustee, Sun- ‘‘yea.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES day school teacher and President of the Ruth f Circle Club. Wednesday, February 6, 2013 INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO Mrs. Jackson was a leader in the Civil AMEND TITLE IV OF THE EM- Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Rights Movement and in the Memphis Sanita- PLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME recognize Mrs. Dorothy Rockaitis, a lifelong tion Strike of 1968. In 2004, she was inspired SECURITY ACT OF 1974 TO PRO- resident of Chicago who is celebrating her to write and publish an account of her per- VIDE FOR A GUARANTEE BY THE 90th birthday today. sonal recollection of the Sanitation Strike, enti- PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY Dorothy Victoria Cichoszewski was born on tled 65 Dark Days in ’68. Her primary purpose CORPORATION FOR QUALIFIED February 6th, 1923, and was raised in Brigh- in recording her memories, thoughts and feel- PRERETIREMENT SURVIVOR AN- ton Park by her parents, Victoria and Michael. ings was to educate younger and future gen- NUITIES UNDER INSOLVENT OR She would later move to Garfield Ridge, erations as to what transpired in 1968, and to TERMINATED MULTIEMPLOYER where she lived for 50 years. In 1963, Dorothy inspire them to continue to strive for greater PENSION PLANS married Frank Rockaitis, her steadfast partner things. for nearly four decades. Mrs. Hattie Jackson passed away on Janu- For over forty years, Dorothy was actively ary 13, 2013 at 88 years of age. She leaves HON. THOMAS E. PETRI involved in government and politics. Not only to cherish her memory two daughters and OF WISCONSIN did she work for Chicago Aldermen Frank their husbands, Zita and Glenn Blankenship, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kuta and Bill Krstyniak, she also worked for Il- and Cheri and Joseph Harrell as well as five Wednesday, February 6, 2013 linois State House member Robert Terzich. grandchildren, two great granddaughters, a Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- She later served Illinois’ 3rd Congressional host of loving and supportive nieces, neph- ducing a bill to rectify an inequity regarding District on the staff of Congressman Bill Lipin- ews, cousins, extended family and friends. I the benefits provided to surviving spouses ski. As an office manager, secretary, and extend my heartfelt appreciation for the life through the Pension Benefit Guaranty Cor- Democratic Precinct Captain, Dorothy faithfully and work of Hattie Elie Jackson. Hers was a poration (PBGC). I am pleased to be joined by served her party, city, and country for nearly life well-lived. Representative ROB ANDREWS in this effort. half a century. f PBGC provides pre-retirement survivor cov- A vibrant and lively aunt, mother, grand- erage, which provides a benefit to the sur- mother, and great grandmother, Dorothy is be- LAKE CHARLES AWARDED viving spouse of a pension participant who loved by so many around her. From her sev- ACADIANA’S CITY OF THE YEAR dies before retirement. However, in the case enteen-year marriage with Frank Miller, Doro- of a multiemployer pension plan turned over to thy has three children: Michalene, Patricia, HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR. PBGC, this benefit is guaranteed only if the and Charles. Dorothy also has five grand- OF LOUISIANA plan participant dies before the plan is turned children: Gina Glaubke, John Glaubke, Aaron IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES over. For single-employer plans the benefit is Conrad, Keith Conrad, and Alicia Miller. From Wednesday, February 6, 2013 guaranteed regardless of when the participant her grandchildren come four great grand- dies. children: Luca Conrad, Odette Conrad, Clare Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ap- The PBGC website acknowledges this Glaubke, and Emma Glaubke. plaud the city of Lake Charles for its recent discrepancy, stating Dorothy is a caring, energetic, and dedi- selection by the Acadiana Profile magazine as . . . For the most part, the PBGC guaran- cated American who is deserving of our rec- the city of the year. Lake Charles continues to tees the same type of benefits for multiem- ognition and praise. Today, I ask my col- make major progress improving the economic ployer pension plans as for benefits in the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:20 Feb 07, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06FE8.006 E06FEPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E106 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 6, 2013 single-employer program, with the exception ing as a Santa Clara County Social Services cupation of Armenian armed forces, was the that preretirement survivor annuities are Eligibility Worker in the Welfare Department. site of the largest killing of ethnic Azerbaijani forfeitable in multiemployer plans if the par- Kristy has devoted her life to social justice civilians in the course of the Armenia-Azer- ticipant has not died as of the termination and workers’ rights. She served 11 years as a date. baijan conflict. member leader for the Santa Clara County Khojaly, once the home to 7,000 people, The debate over how to best provide in- Employees Association. was completely destroyed. Six hundred thir- come security for older Americans will con- As head of the former SEIU Local 715 in teen people were killed, of which 106 were tinue for some time. However, in the mean- Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, Kristy women, 83 were children and 56 were pur- time, it is unconscionable that a widow or wid- expanded the union from 5,000 members ported to have been killed with extreme cruelty ower would be denied the modest benefits working for four employers to more than and torture. In addition, 1,275 people were provided under the PBGC multiemployer plan 30,000 members with over 20 different con- taken hostage, 150 went missing and 487 simply because his or her spouse did not die tracts. She led the consolidation of five unions, people became disabled. Also in the records before the plan was turned over to the PBGC. including Local 715, to form the new SEIU maintained, 76 of the victims were teenagers, This discrepancy appears inadvertent and Local 521. As Chief Elected Office of SEIU 8 families were wiped out and 25 children lost deserves to be corrected by Congress. I ask 521, she fought on behalf of 57,000 workers both of their parents while 130 lost one of their my colleagues for their support of this legisla- throughout North and Central California. Under parents. According to Human Rights Watch tion so we can address this issue quickly. her leadership, the County of Santa Clara and and other international observers, the Arme- f SEIU negotiated an $80 million settlement that nian Armed forces were reportedly aided by HONORING KRISTINA ‘‘KRISTY’’ established pay equity by removing discrimina- the Russian 366th Motor Rifle Regiment. MARIE SERMERSHEIM tion in wage-setting for women and people of At the time, Newsweek magazine reported: color. ‘‘Azerbaijan was a charnel house again last We worked together for rights for women. week: a place of mourning refugees and doz- HON. ZOE LOFGREN Kristy helped make sure that the union rep- ens of mangled corpses dragged to a make- OF CALIFORNIA resented a female worker in the county roads shift morgue behind the mosque. They were IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES department in an affirmative action case that ordinary Azerbaijani men, women and children Wednesday, February 6, 2013 went all the way to the United States Supreme of Khojaly, a small village in war-torn Court. County government was her partner in Nagorno-Karabakh overrun by Armenian Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ac- the case. I remember so well listening to the forces on 25–26 February. Many were killed at knowledge and honor Kristina ‘‘Kristy’’ Marie oral arguments on that case as a young Coun- close range while trying to flee; some had Sermersheim. I first met Kristy more than 30 ty Supervisor. We were proud that local gov- their faces mutilated, others were scalped.’’ years ago. I was a brash candidate for office ernment and the union were partners in the As part of the Khojaly population that tried not backed by the establishment and not ex- quest for equal rights for women. to escape, they encountered violent ambushes pected to win. Kristy was a union activist who The case confirmed that government agen- that led to abuses, torture, mutilation and didn’t know the meaning of the word ‘‘no’’. To- cies must consider previous discrimination his- death. The Russian organization, Memorial, gether we challenged the conventional wis- tory as well as qualifications when making hir- stated that 200 Azerbaijani corpses were dom. Voters decided that an emphasis on chil- ing decisions. In recognition of over 40 years brought from Khojaly to Agdam within four dren and families was what they cared about. of contributions to the social and political ad- days. I was elected to the Board of Supervisors of vancement of women, Kristy was awarded the Time magazine published the following de- Santa Clara County. That same year, in 1981, South Bay AFL–CIO Labor Council’s 2012 scription: ‘‘While the details are argued, this she became a full-time Service Employees COPE Award for Service Above Self. much is plain: something grim and uncon- International Union (SEIU) staff member. Throughout her career, Kristy worked to- scionable happened in the Azerbaijani town of The financial roof fell in on the county short- gether with public workers to obtain improve- Khojaly 2 weeks ago. So far, some 200 dead ly thereafter, the impact of Proposition 13. Nei- ments in working conditions, wages, and ben- Azerbaijanis, many of them mutilated, have ther of us wanted a reduction in services to efits. She forged alliances with other unions been transported out of the town tucked inside people in need. But we faced the imperative of and community groups to improve public serv- the Armenian-dominated enclave of Nagorno- reductions. ices to the residents union members serve. Karabakh for burial in neighboring Azerbaijan. We worked together to cut the budget, to Kristy is now retired and lives in Morgan Hill The total number of deaths—the Azerbaijanis make sure that as we dealt with the budget re- with her two sisters, Andrea and Teresa. The claim 1,324 civilians have been slaughtered, ality we protected the most vulnerable and three sisters have collectively raised their most of them women and children—is un- never scapegoated our employees. Kristy brother’s children after he passed away. They known.’’ Sermersheim proved her bona fides in those live with their niece Flori, a little dog, and The extent of the cruelty of this massacre tough times. She was smart, pragmatic but three cats. In her retirement, Kristy wants to against women, children and the elderly was idealistic. She had values. She stood up for help the developmentally disabled community unfathomable. This anniversary reminds us of her members and she stood up for those in and volunteer where she can make a dif- the need to redouble efforts to help resolve need. She was a star. ference. I join in honoring her decades of con- the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict. The United She continued to represent workers for an- tribution and service to the betterment of our States as a Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk other 32 years. As a passionate advocate for society. The community is very fortunate to Group should intensify its efforts to reach a workers’ rights, she held a range of positions have benefited from her advocacy, dedication, resolution of this protracted conflict. on various local, state, national, and inter- and leadership. She has left her mark in the Mr. Speaker, Azerbaijan is a strong ally of national organizations, including SEIU Local community and I know she will continue to the United States in a strategically important 715, SEIU International Union, South Bay play a positive role. and complex region of the world. I ask my col- American Federation of Labor and Congress f leagues to join me and our Azerbaijani friends of Industrial Organizations (AFL–CIO) Labor in commemorating the tragedy that occurred in Council, California Labor Federation, SEIU COMMEMORATING THE 21ST ANNI- the town of Khojaly. Public Services Division, and SEIU California VERSARY OF THE KHOJALY f State Council. Kristy assumed the leadership MASSACRE role of SEIU local 715, the largest union rep- TERRITORIAL SEA resenting employees of Santa Clara County. HON. STEVE COHEN Born in New Albany, Indiana, during ele- OF TENNESSEE HON. GREGORIO KILILI CAMACHO mentary school, her family lived in Michigan, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SABLAN San Diego, and Long Beach, California. In Wednesday, February 6, 2013 OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN 1961, her family moved to San Jose. In 1967, MARIANA ISLANDS she graduated from Leigh High School. Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kristy’s good grades earned accolades as a commemorate the 21st anniversary of the National Merit Scholar Finalist and she was Khojaly massacre perpetrated by Armenian Wednesday, February 6, 2013 voted ‘‘Most Likely to Succeed’’ by her class- armed forces on February 25–26, 1992 in the Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- mates. After she graduated, she took classes town of Khojaly in the Nagorno-Karabakh re- ducing a bill that will return to the people of at San Jose State University and began work- gion of Azerbaijan. Khojaly, now under the oc- the Northern Marianas ownership of the three

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:20 Feb 07, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06FE8.009 E06FEPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS February 6, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E107 miles of submerged lands surrounding each of RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF the service of his country. His military career our islands. In doing so, this bill also puts the REVEREND JAMES S. YOUNG and civic service make admirers of all those management of these lands back in the hands fortunate enough to have known him. of those who have the greatest interest in pro- HON. JEFF MILLER Bill Monday selflessly volunteered for serv- tecting the natural resources there and in de- OF FLORIDA ice in June of 1940 and was sent to Ft. Bragg veloping their economic potential—the people IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as part of the 4th Field Artillery Battalion in the of the Northern Mariana Islands. Wednesday, February 6, 2013 United States Army Air Corps. Bill’s long and distinguished career in the I say ‘‘return’’ because, until 2005, we be- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am Corps began with his enlistment and ended lieved we owned these lands around our is- privileged to recognize Reverend James S. with his promotion to Captain after his skill lands; and we cared for them accordingly. But Young for his selfless service to the Northwest and commitment to duty qualified him for Offi- in 2005 the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Florida community. cer Candidate School. He went on to qualify Reverend Young founded the Pensacola ruled that—unlike the case for every other and earn his wings as a Field Artillery Liaison chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership coastal state and territory in our Nation—the Pilot. Conference more than 50 years ago after an submerged lands and waters off our shores During his military career, Bill was stationed inspirational meeting with Dr. Martin Luther throughout the South Pacific though the bulk did not belong to us, but rather belonged to King Jr. in Birmingham, Alabama. The South- the federal government. of the action he saw was in the ferocious cam- ern Christian Leadership Conference not only paign for the Philippines in October of 1944. In The Court did acknowledge in its ruling that played a critical role in the civil rights move- this campaign Bill’s intrepid flying ability al- Congress had the authority to convey these ment, but continues to push for effective policy lowed him to land on small dirt roads and lands to the Commonwealth of the Northern in four major realms: economic development, school yards in order direct fire, provide recon- Mariana Islands; and it is that authority that education, community empowerment, and naissance, and drop supplies to cut off troops. my bill would exercise. technology. All of this was done with nothing more than a Reverend Young’s contributions to the civil thin layer of plywood to protect him from the We have been here before. In three pre- rights movement include working closely with rain of anti-aircraft and small arms fire. vious Congresses legislation has been offered local ministers and leaders to organize boy- It was here, flying up to ten miles behind to provide the same ownership of submerged cotts throughout the city in order to further enemy lines in an unarmed aircraft, that Bill their cause for justice. Under his leadership, lands to the Northern Mariana Islands as is earned a Silver Star in December of 1944. several ministerial and civil leaders were able enjoyed by American Samoa, Guam, and the This was followed up by the Air Medal with to conduct meetings with businesses specifi- U.S. Virgin Islands. In 2005 Representative Oak Leaf Clusters in June and September of cally regarding merchants’ discrimination prac- Jeff Flake of Arizona—now Senator Jeff 1945. Flake—introduced H.R. 4255 for this purpose. tices. Most notably, Reverend Young was se- His Silver Star citation reads: ‘‘Flying from And in 2009, when for the first time the people lected to meet with the Supreme Court Judges short, hazardous fields, he was not able to of the Northern Mariana Islands themselves in Washington, D.C. to participate in a discus- take an observer with him, but was nonethe- were represented in this House, I introduced sion on segregation issues. The list of Rev- less able to make accurate and skilled adjust- erend Young’s accomplishments extends far H.R. 934, conveying these lands. That bill ments of artillery fire. By his outstanding cour- beyond what is noted here, but they all high- passed the House without dissent, 416–0, in age and willingness to meet military neces- light his devotion to improving the lives of sities beyond the call of his normal duties, July of 2009, but died in the Senate. Again in those around him and to bettering his commu- 2011 I introduced this legislation, as H.R. 670. Lieutenant Monday conducted himself in a nity through service. manner worthy of the highest traditions of the Again the House passed the bill without dis- In addition to his involvement with the military service.’’ sent, 397–0. Again the Senate failed to act, al- Southern Christian Leadership Conference, After the war ended, Bill returned to Fort though the Senate Energy and Natural Re- Reverend Young serves as the Dean of the Bragg. After being discharged in August of sources Committee held a hearing on a com- Baptist Ministers Union of Pensacola, the Ex- 1949 he settled in Locust, NC with his wife, panion measure, S. 590, sponsored by Sen- ecutive Director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Virginia, where he lived a long prosperous life. Commemorative Celebration Committee, and ator Jeff Bingaman and Senator LISA MUR- Bill loved flying and said that even during senior pastor at Mt. Canaan Ministry Baptist KOWSKI. wartime there was a peace to flying and that Church. He also offers his leadership and ex- In each Congress each bill introduced on he never felt closer to God than when he was pertise as a member of the NAACP, the Min- this issue has progressed farther down the in the air alone. As he is laid to rest, let us isterial Association, and the God in Govern- legislative track. hope that he finds that same peace. ment Committee. Mr. Speaker, I rise to call his extraordinary I hope the fourth time proves to be the Reverend Young’s commitment to service service and devotion to the United States to charm. and passion for bettering the lives of others the attention of my colleagues and other read- has been recognized through the countless We know from past action that this House ers of the RECORD. awards bestowed to him; most recently with supports local control of these local resources proclamations from the Pensacola Mayor and f in the Northern Mariana Islands. The Obama County Commission. For the past several dec- Administration has testified in favor of the con- IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF ades, Reverend Young has served his com- TED SCHLOSSMAN veyance. And I can attest that my constituents munity and organization with unwavering dedi- desire equivalent treatment to other U.S. cation. There is no question that Reverend HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER coastal jurisdictions. So, we just have to give Young has left an invaluable impact on not OF TEXAS the other body one more opportunity to join in only Northwest Florida, but to the national this wide agreement. human rights and justice movement as well. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Let me add that the cost of the measure I Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Wednesday, February 6, 2013 have introduced is nothing and that Congress Congress, it gives me great pride to recognize Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I rise has the Constitutional authority to enact this Reverend James S. Young for his lifetime of today to honor and remember Ted service. My wife Vicki joins me in wishing bill—two threshold questions that we must al- Schlossman, a great husband, father, and James and his wife Marie all of the best. ways answer. grandfather. He was an outstanding business- f man, a volunteer in his community, and a And let me thank the hundreds of Members IN HONOR OF WILLIE F. MONDAY friend of mine. Ted passed away unexpectedly who voted in favor of this conveyance in the Sunday, January 20, 2013, while attending a 111th and 112th Congresses and all those HON. RICHARD HUDSON conference. I know the contributions he left us Members who are original co-sponsors of to- with will not be forgotten by his family, friends, OF NORTH CAROLINA day’s measure, which provides the right of or his community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ownership and responsibility of management I had the privilege of knowing Ted for more for submerged lands and waters to the North- Wednesday, February 6, 2013 than 20 years and his dedication and service ern Mariana Islands that every other coastal Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, Bill Monday of to the housing industry has truly made a dif- area of our Nation enjoys. Locust, North Carolina, dedicated his life to ference. Ted was not only a strong advocate

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He ing the Paycheck Fairness Act now to take an- did everything from serving as a supplier of other major step in ensuring equal pay for HON. ANNA G. ESHOO doors and windows to building houses in both equal work. OF CALIFORNIA Texas and Virginia. Before he moved to Texas f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in 1983, Ted served as president of both the HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Tidewater Builders Association and the Vir- OF DELEGATE CHRISTINE M. Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I was not ginia State Home Builders Association in Vir- JONES present during the rollcall vote No. 5, on Janu- ginia. Ted was also recognized for his service ary 3, 2013. I would like the record to reflect to the industry with numerous awards. In that I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ 2011, he was inducted into the Texas Asso- HON. DONNA F. EDWARDS ciation of Builders Housing Hall of Honor. OF MARYLAND f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ted lived the American Dream that so many OPINION EDITORIAL WRITTEN BY of us strive for. He enjoyed a loving family and Wednesday, February 6, 2013 MARION P. HAMMER OF FLORIDA a thriving career. Ted has left a legacy that Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to many people will enjoy for years to come recognize the life and service of Christine M. HON. RICHARD HUDSON through the homes he built and the lives he Jones, a resident of Temple Hills in the Fourth OF NORTH CAROLINA touched. Congressional District of Maryland. She unex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, please join me in extending pectedly passed from this life on January 26, Wednesday, February 6, 2013 my sincere thanks to Ted Schlossman, for 2013. As her funeral service is this coming Fri- leaving this world a better place than he found day at Bethlehem Baptist Church on Martin Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to it. I am truly honored to recognize my friend Luther King Avenue in Southeast Washington, call to the attention of my colleagues an opin- and his accomplishments. He will be missed. DC, I want to remember the legacy Ms. Jones ion editorial that was written by Marion P. f leaves behind. Hammer, of Tallahassee, Florida. Ms. Christine Jones’s long and distinguished Marion has diligently served as a staunch HONORING THE 4TH ANNIVERSARY career served the people of Maryland for over advocate for Second Amendment Rights for OF THE LILLY LEDBETTER FAIR 40 years both as a teacher in Prince George’s nearly her entire life. She served as the first PAY ACT County and in the Maryland House of Dele- female President of the National Rifle Associa- gates. Delegate Jones served as a mentor tion (NRA) from 1995 through 1998, and re- HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY and inspiration to countless individuals mains on the NRA Board of Directors today. OF ILLINOIS throughout our state. All of Maryland mourns The opinion editorial explains in very plain IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the loss of a great woman and unparalleled language, just like our Second Amendment, Wednesday, February 6, 2013 public servant. the glaring problems our nation’s one hundred Delegate Jones was born in Navasota, million gun owners, sportsmen and women, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise Texas, on Christmas Day in 1929. She grad- and law abiding citizens have with the mis- today to honor the progress we’ve made in uated from the historically black university, guided proposals we are hearing from the ensuring equal pay for equal work, and the 4th Huston—Tillotson University, in Austin, Texas, President and his Democratic colleagues. year anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair in 1949 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. ‘‘UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND CHECKS’’— Pay Act. Lilly Ledbetter performed equal work Delegate Jones had a long career as a ABSOLUTELY NOT but received less pay than her male col- teacher and educator in the Prince George’s (By Marion P. Hammer) leagues at Goodyear. Despite experiencing County Public Schools system and specialized Imagine a grandfather who wants to give a pay discrimination over the course of her ca- in physical education. Just as she lived her family shotgun to his 12-year-old grandson reer, Ledbetter was barred by the Supreme life, she stressed service to those students having to do a background check on his Court from challenging her discriminatory pay that were lucky enough to have her as a grandson before giving him the shotgun. because she did not pursue legal action soon teacher and mentor. Or a friend having to do a background enough. After a 30 year career as an educator, Ms. check on his lifetime best buddy before lend- ing him a hunting rifle. Fortunately, this is no longer the case. On Jones decided to continue her public service Or, if your mother had a prowler at her January 29, 2009, President Obama signed on behalf of Prince George’s County by be- home, having to do a background check on the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into law. This coming the first African American to represent your own Mom before you could give her one law restored an employee’s right to challenge the County in the Maryland General Assembly. of your guns for protection. pay discrimination. Women today have the She represented the 26th Legislative District in That’s what ‘‘universal background right to pursue legal action for pay discrimina- the House of Delegates from 1982–1994. Del- checks’’ do. They turn traditional innocent tion whenever it occurs. egate Jones rose to the position of vice chair- conduct into a criminal offense. They target Despite this victory, challenges still remain you, law-abiding gun owners. man of the County’s delegation and was the Universal background checks are back- for women receiving equal pay for equal work first woman to serve as chairperson of the ground checks on EVERY transfer, sale, pur- as evidenced by the pay gap that still exists. Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. In her chase, trade, gift, rental, and loan of a fire- Today, women are paid only 77 cents to every last year in office in 1994, she worked as the arm between any and all individuals. dollar made by men. And for women of color, Assembly’s assistant majority floor leader. The All background checks must be conducted that number falls even lower. African American Legislative Black Caucus recognized Delegate through a federally licensed dealer. Uni- women receive 68 cents and Hispanic women Jones for her contributions and service to the versal background checks have nothing to do 59 cents to every dollar earned by men. This with gun shows—they are about you. state of Maryland and its residents in 2010. It is ALREADY a federal felony to be en- pay disparity not only affects women during After her time in office, Delegate Jones con- gaged in the business of buying and selling their careers, but follows them into retirement tinued to be active in her community through firearms without having federal firearm as they receive lower pensions and Social Se- service in political, educational, and religious dealer’s license. curity benefits based on receiving lower wages organizations. With her passing, it is my hope It is ALREADY a crime for a federally li- than they deserved. that Christine M. Jones has found the peace censed dealer to sell a gun without doing a Although today we take a moment to cele- earned from such a wonderful life. Delegate background check—that’s all dealers, every- brate the restoration of the right to challenge Jones made a difference in our community where, including at retail stores, gun shows, flea markets or anywhere else. pay discrimination, now more than ever, we with everything she did, and I am grateful for Further, it is ALREADY a federal felony must strengthen our resolve to ensure equal her life and service to Prince George’s Coun- for any private person to sell, trade, give, pay for equal work. Eliminating pay discrimina- ty, Maryland, and our country. lend, rent or transfer a gun to a person you tion not only benefits women—it benefits fami- On behalf of this House, I extend our con- know or should have known is not legally al- lies. In most American households today, dolences to her entire family, especially her lowed to own, purchase or possess a firearm.

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OF ALABAMA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Even so, according to a 2012 report to the RECOGNIZING PATRICIA ‘‘PATTY’’ Department of Justice, more than 72,000 peo- Wednesday, February 6, 2013 BENNETT AS THE 2012 CITIZEN ple were turned down on a gun purchase in Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to OF THE YEAR FOR THE TOWN OF 2010 because they didn’t pass the background rise to pay tribute to Mr. Donald W. Vaughn, NOVATO, CALIFORNIA check. Yet, only 44 of those cases were pros- a distinguished civil servant of the State of ecuted. Why, when criminals are caught in Alabama who will be inducted into the Ala- the act of lying on the form to illegally pur- HON. JARED HUFFMAN chase a firearm are they not prosecuted? bama Engineering Hall of Fame on February, OF CALIFORNIA 23, 2013. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On Thursday, January 10, 2013, in the A 1971 graduate of Auburn University’s White House meeting of President Obama’s School of Engineering, Don Vaughn served Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Gun Agenda Task Force, Vice President Joe Biden answered that question, telling NRA’s the Alabama Highway Department for more Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to com- Director of Federal Affairs, James Baker, than 40 years before retiring in 2012. His con- memorate Novato resident Patricia (Patty) that the Obama administration didn’t have tributions to the enhancement of Alabama’s Bennett as the 2012 Citizen of the Year for time to prosecute people for lying on the fed- transportation system over the last four dec- the Town of Novato located in Mann County in eral background check form. ades are reflected in the state’s modern high- Northern California. In an article in The Daily Caller (1/18/2013) ways and continued emphasis on traffic safe- Patty’s enduring service to the town is Biden said, ‘‘And to your point, Mr. Baker, ty. marked by her quiet presence and many posi- regarding the lack of prosecutions on lying Don holds a lifelong passion for engineering tive outcomes. As a local community activist on Form 4473s, we simply don’t have the that began even before he earned his degree. committed to the growth and care of the time or manpower to prosecute everybody Indeed, he started work as a survey party Novato community, Patty has been serving on who lies on a form, that checks a wrong box, member for the Alabama Highway Department various committees around town for many that answers a question inaccurately.’’ in 1966 at the same he entered college. He years. Since 2004, Patty Bennett has served If the Obama Administration currently spent summer breaks and between quarters on the board of the Novato Youth Center doesn’t have the time or manpower to pros- assisting state surveyor crews even as he (NYC), where in addition to her duties as Vice- ecute those who lie on background check studied at Auburn University. After graduation President of the NYC Board and chairperson forms, then why do they want more back- in 1972, Don began full-time work in the Ala- of the Development Committee, she founded ground checks, more paperwork and more bama Highway Department’s Engineering and co-chairs their biannual fundraising event forms? It’s backdoor gun registration. Education Training Program as a Graduate Cruisin’ the Classics. Universal background check system legis- Civil Engineer. He subsequently rose in the Patty’s strong compassion for working par- lation that we have previously seen, allows ranks, starting as an Interstate Bureau Engi- ents motivated her to join NYC board of direc- the government to keep a computerized gov- neer, 1973–1976, Assistant Location Engineer, tors in 2004 to help make accessible quality ernment registry of gun owners. 1976–1979, Location Engineer, 1980–1983, childcare for these parents. Among her many In addition to the absurdity of having to Assistant Chief of Design Bureau, 1983–1987, contributions as a director, Patty played a crit- do background checks on people you know Bureau Chief of Office Engineer Bureau, ical role in transitioning the leadership of the are not criminals, would you like to pay up 1987–1989, and, in July 1989, he was ap- NYC after the retirement of an Executive Di- to $100 or more just to give your grandson a pointed Administrative Engineer to the Trans- rector who served 23 years. shotgun or lend a hunting rifle to your best friend or give your Mom a gun for protec- portation Director. Patty’s dedication to Novato has remained tion? Under Governor Fob James, Don was pro- constant though the years. She currently moted to Assistant Transportation Director on serves as Treasurer for ‘‘Novato 2010—Cele- Transfer fees alone could run from $50 up. October 1, 1997. He served in that position Firearms dealers, like other businesses, brating 50 years’’ Birthday Celebration Steer- charge as much as they can get away with. until February 1999 when he was appointed ing Committee and has worked for many Background check fees for a federally man- Assistant Chief Engineer. Governor Donald years on the Coordinating Committee for the dated program can be any amount they de- Siegelman appointed him Assistant Transpor- Paint the Town Red event. She is also an cide. tation Director on July 1, 2001. He was ap- Elder at the Presbyterian Church of Novato The Obama administration’s gun ban agen- pointed to the position of Deputy Director, Op- and has served as President of the Parent da and universal background check system erations in February 2003. On June 1, 2005, Teacher Association for Pleasant Valley Ele- are unconstitutional regulatory schemes to Don was appointed Chief Engineer by Gov- mentary School and on Leadership Councils gut the Second Amendment. These proposals ernor Bob Riley. for Novato Unified School District schools in- which mandate the government collection of An active leader in Alabama and national cluding Pleasant Valley Elementary, Sinaloa data on lawful gun buyers and sellers transportation organizations, Don was Presi- Middle and San Marin High School. amount to universal gun registration and dent of the Alabama Section of the American Mr. Speaker and colleagues, it is appro- gun owner licensing. Society of Civil Engineers, Chairman of the priate that we honor Patty Bennett for her ex- This agenda focuses on peaceable citizens, Traffic Safety Committee, Chairman of the US ceptional community service and civic engage- not violent criminals who obtain guns on the Route Numbering Committee, and Chairman ment, commend her generosity of spirit and black-market to carry out unspeakable of the Subcommittee on Safety Management extend to her our congratulations for her se- crimes already prohibited under federal and of the Standing Committee on Highways of the lection as the 2012 Citizen of the Year. state laws. Instead of stopping crime and American Association of State and Highway eliminating criminal conduct, they are cre- f Transportation Officials. He also served on the ating more criminals—they are targeting WHERE’S THE BUDGET you. Alabama Enterprise Zone Advisory Council, the Inland Waterways and Intermodal Infra- That’s why NRA Members and the nation’s structure Advisory Board, and the Alabama 100 million firearms owners will stand in sol- HON. TED POE idarity and fight against these misguided Toll Road, Bridge and Tunnel Authority. OF TEXAS and diabolical proposals that have nothing Don retired at the rank of Commander in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S. Naval Reserves Civil Engineer Corps and whatsoever to do with curbing criminal vio- Wednesday, February 6, 2013 lence but everything to do with stripping us was the 2009 Auburn University Outstanding of our guaranteed civil rights and our free- Civil Engineer Alumnus. Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Groundhog dom. On behalf of the people of Alabama, I would Day has come and gone. Marion P. Hammer is past President of the like to extend personal congratulations to Don The little fella did not see his shadow, and National Rifle Association and is Executive on his induction into the Alabama Engineering once again, Congress saw no budget from the Director of Unified Sportsmen of Florida Hall of Fame. His service to improving the White House.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:20 Feb 07, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K06FE8.009 E06FEPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E110 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 6, 2013 That’s right, MS, for the fourth time in five Mr. Kidney was an expert at his profession, third in the statewide contest, he returned to years this Administration has missed its legally but he brought more than knowledge and ex- the Senate a year later easily winning a spe- required deadline to submit a budget. pertise to work every day. His understanding cial election created when a vacancy occurred The Budget Act of 1974 says: ‘‘On or after of the legislative process was an asset to in his former Senate seat. the first Monday in January but not later than each member who served in the California A statesman who was respected by politi- the first Monday in February of each year, the State Assembly during his tenure. Mr. Kid- cians on both sides of the aisle, Senator President shall submit a budget of the United ney’s passion for government positively im- Mitchem was elected President Pro Tempore States Government for the following fiscal pacted the State of California in numerous of the Alabama Senate on January 9, 2007. year.’’ ways. He chaired the Finance and Taxation and But once again the White House ignores In 1989, Mr. Kidney created the Assembly Education Committees and, twice, the General laws it doesn’t like. Chief Clerk Legislative Internship Program. He Fund Committee. He was selected as one of Ironically, the Administration missed the recognized the importance of having young the five Outstanding Senators in 1983 and legal deadline the same day that the ‘‘No minds with innovative ideas in the office, and again in 1984. In 1985, he was voted by his Budget No Pay’’ act was signed into law. paid interns began to work full-time alongside colleagues ‘‘The Outstanding Senator’’ in Ala- That law freezes pay for Members of Con- staff to gain the most fruitful experience pos- bama. When he retired from public office in gress unless we pass our own budget by April sible. The interns benefit from their involve- 2010, he held the distinction of being the long- 15. ment and the office gains a fresh perspective est-serving member in the Alabama House Last year, the President’s tardy budget from the interns. and Senate, having served a total of 36 years. failed to receive a single vote in either Cham- Mr. Kidney did not stop working after retire- Upon his retirement in 2010, Senator ber. ment. He served as a parliamentary consultant Mitchem told the Arab Tribune that his single So what’s the plan now? to governments in Hungary, Malawi, Namibia, most significant legislative accomplishment for Show us the budget. and South Africa, and spent several years as his constituents was the passage of a bill di- Your move, Mr. President. a lobbyist for The Gualco Group. recting TVA ‘‘payment in lieu of taxes’’ funds And that’s just the way it is. However, life did not always revolve around to the Alabama counties in which the federal f politics for Mr. Kidney. He never took for utility is located. Prior to the passage of the granted the simplicity of a great meal sur- legislation, the Alabama general fund received PERSONAL EXPLANATION rounded by conversation and laughter with his the TVA payments. Senator Mitchem also family and friends. sponsored legislation creating the Alabama HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I Housing Finance Authority, and was a staunch OF MASSACHUSETTS ask my colleagues in the House of Represent- supporter of Alabama’s two-year college sys- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES atives to join Mr. FARR, Mr. GARAMENDI, Ms. tem and Alabama’s State Parks, to name but Wednesday, February 6, 2013 LEE, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, a few of his many contributions. Mr. THOMPSON and Mr. WAXMAN in paying trib- Senator Mitchem’s public service was not Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, due to con- ute to the life and career of R. Brian Kidney. limited to elected office. In 1980, he was ap- stituent obligations in my district, I was un- He was a shining example of a true public pointed by then-Republican Governor Fob avoidably detained in Massachusetts on Feb- servant and proud American. James, Jr. to chair the Alabama Governor’s ruary 4, 2012. I was therefore unable to cast f Commission on Physical Fitness, serving in a vote on rollcall votes 31, and 32. Had I been that capacity for 28 years. He also served 18 present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall TRIBUTE TO STATE SENATOR consecutive years as Chairman of the Ala- 31, and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall 32. HINTON MITCHEM bama Special Olympics. f On behalf of the people of Alabama, I wish to extend my personal condolences to his HONORING THE LIFE OF R. BRIAN HON. JO BONNER OF ALABAMA wife, Judy; and their four children, Todd, KIDNEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tanya, Dee and Brittnie; their three grand- Wednesday, February 6, 2013 children and their extended family. You are all HON. JIM COSTA in our thoughts and prayers. OF CALIFORNIA Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tribute to a long-time Alabama political leader and businessman who dutifully served the TRIBUTE TO THE MOREHEAD Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Tennessee Valley region for more than 30 STATE UNIVERSITY’S ELECTRIC Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with years in Montgomery. Former State Senator EDGE BAND my colleagues and former members of the Hinton Mitchem, of Union Grove, passed away California State Legislature Mr. FARR, Mr. on January 22, 2013, after an extended ill- HON. HAROLD ROGERS GARAMENDI, Ms. LEE, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Ms. ness. OF KENTUCKY OYBAL LLARD HOMPSON AX R -A , Mr. T and Mr. W - A Georgia native and a 1961 graduate of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAN to pay tribute to the life of R. Brian Kid- the University of Georgia, Senator Mitchem ney, who passed away on December 22, 2012 served in the United States Coast Guard be- Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the age of 82. Mr. Kidney was an extraor- fore moving west to Alabama in 1962 to pur- Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I dinary person, and he will always be remem- sue his future. It was not long before he left rise today to pay tribute to the talented musi- bered as a man who lived his life with purpose a mark on his community by becoming both a cians of the ‘‘Morehead State University and and a dedication to public service, with almost successful businessman and a respected pub- Electric Edge’’ band, which performed at the 30 years in the California State Assembly, Of- lic official. renowned Kentucky Society of Washington fice of the Chief Clerk. In 1965, Senator Mitchem founded Hinton DC’s Inaugural Bluegrass Ball on Saturday, Brian Kidney earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mitchem Tractor Co., Inc. in Albertville and January 19, 2013. Known for its high class en- Russian History from the University of Michi- continued to serve the farming community for tertainment, fine food, and Kentucky hospi- gan. He went on to further his education at the 40 years before selling his business in 2005. tality, the Bluegrass Ball is our premier inau- University of San Francisco and earned a He first entered politics as a member of the guration party, made even more memorable Master’s degree in Government. Upon com- Albertville City Council in 1968. In 1974, he when Electric Edge takes the stage. pletion of his Master’s degree, Mr. Kidney was elected to the Alabama House of Rep- Great music is synonymous with the Com- joined the United States Air Force and served resentatives, representing the 25th District, monwealth of Kentucky, and so it has been our nation as a Russian Translator in Libya. serving a single four-year term from 1975 my pleasure to welcome these gifted edu- His impressive and irreplaceable service to through 1979. He then ran and won election cators and musicians to the nation’s Capitol the State of California began in 1963 in the for State Senate in 1979. His Senate district City. California State Legislature, where he served included Marshall County and parts of Blount, In fact, music has always been an important as an office messenger for Assembly Speaker Madison, and at one time, DeKalb County. way of life in Kentucky. We enjoy a rich music Jesse Unruh. Two years later he became as- In 1986, Senator Mitchem set his gaze to- heritage from Appalachia on into the cornfields sistant clerk, and in 1991, Mr. Kidney retired wards higher office, entering the Democrat pri- of western Kentucky. In classrooms and on after serving 25 years as chief clerk. mary for Lieutenant Governor. After coming in stage, these band members are helping keep

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:20 Feb 07, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06FE8.016 E06FEPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS February 6, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E111 our proud musical traditions alive, while train- TRIBUTE TO MS. MOLLY F. RYAN this faulty interpretation, captive insurance ing up the next generation of Loretta Lynns companies would be subject to additional tax- and Ricky Scaggs. A couple weekends ago, HON. WILLIAM L. OWENS ation and regulation—the exact opposite intent their abilities were on display at the Bluegrass OF NEW YORK of the underlying legislation. Ball, indulging us with the melodies of Ken- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As one of the authors of this legislation, I tucky right here in Washington, DC. am committed to ensuring that this title of The band includes nationally and inter- Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Dodd-Frank is implemented as Congress in- nationally acclaimed members, some of them Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tended, and I look forward to working with my on the distinguished faculty of Morehead State honor the service of a friend, constituent, and colleagues on the Financial Services Com- University. They include hit-chart writer and faithful public servant, Ms. Molly F. Ryan of mittee to address this issue if necessary in the singer Tony Pence, Professor Glenn Ginn on Rouses Point, New York, and to congratulate future. electric guitar, Professor Gordon Towell on her on her new endeavor as Manager of Com- f Saxophone, Professor Steven Snyder on munity Outreach at the Champlain Valley Phy- piano, Danny Cecil on bass, vocalist-favorite sicians Hospital (CVPH). RECOGNIZING DAVID OLIKER’S Lisa Ginn, and Paul Deatherage on percus- Ms. Ryan was one of the first to join my THIRTY YEARS OF SERVICE sion. staff when I was elected to Congress in 2009, It likewise goes without saying that great and for over three years, loyally served con- HON. TOM REED food is synonymous with the Commonwealth stituents of New York’s 23rd Congressional OF NEW YORK of Kentucky. So, I’m also very pleased to rec- District. While running my Plattsburgh District IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Office, she successfully assisted hundreds of ognize one of our nation’s most celebrated Wednesday, February 6, 2013 chefs, Edward Lee, of Kentucky’s famous constituents with their casework, and did so ‘‘610 Magnolia’’ restaurant, who smartly found each and every day with an uplifting smile and Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cele- his way from New York to the Kentucky Derby positive attitude. Although her tenure was brate David W. Oliker’s 30 years as President and decided to stay. Chef Lee has a huge fol- short, my constituents and the State of New and Chief Executive Officer of MVP Health lowing as an alumnus of the ‘‘Iron Chef of York are fortunate to have benefitted from her Care. Mr. Oliker has been a successful and America’’ and ‘‘Top Chef’’ television programs. commitment to public service. steadfast advocate for improved health care One of his favorite foods is fried chicken, and It has been a pleasure to work with Ms. and economic prosperity in my Congressional he loves animals, especially horses. A true Ryan, and I look forward to seeing her in district, but will be retiring during this calendar Kentucky gentleman, he graciously provided Plattsburgh in the years to come. I ask that year. an exquisite three-course dinner for the Blue- my colleagues join me in congratulating her on Through Mr. Oliker’s efforts, MVP Health grass Ball. her new position and wishing her all the best Care has become a leader in the promotion of I ask the Congress to join me in thanking in what is sure to be a long and prosperous wellness and health education in our commu- the band and chef for showcasing their ex- career. nities as a vehicle to lower health care costs traordinary talents and participating in the 57th f and drive collective well-being. As a non-profit Presidential Inauguration festivities. organization, MVP Health Care demonstrates NONADMITTED AND REINSURANCE what a truly successful public-private partner- f REFORM ACT (NRRA) ship looks like. Advancing our nation’s educational system CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL GME SUP- has also been a priority of Mr. Oliker’s. He has PORT REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF HON. SCOTT GARRETT served on multiple boards, including the Advi- 2013 OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sory Council of Union Graduate College and the Albany College of Pharmacy. His hard SPEECH OF Wednesday, February 6, 2013 work has ensured that generations to come HON. ANNA G. ESHOO Mr. GARRETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ad- will be well prepared for the future. OF CALIFORNIA dress an important issue regarding the imple- It has been an honor and a privilege to work IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mentation of the Nonadmitted and Reinsur- with Mr. Oliker and I wish him the best in his ance Reform Act (NRRA). The NRRA is legis- Monday, February 4, 2013 retirement. The health care system in the lation that I co-authored and was signed into Northeast will not be the same without him. Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, the Children’s law as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Re- f Hospital Graduate Medical Education program form and Consumer Protection Act. was first created in 1999, because there were The NRRA was drafted with the specific in- CELEBRATING ROSA PARKS’ 100TH not nearly enough pediatricians and pediatric tention of addressing burdensome and often BIRTHDAY subspecialists to serve the children of our conflicting regulatory and tax compliance country. The program has been overwhelm- issues facing only two industries—the surplus HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE ingly successful, increasing the number of pe- lines and reinsurance. This legislation received OF TEXAS diatricians by 35 percent. Today, CHGME pro- bi-partisan support and was passed by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vides funding to train more than 40 percent of U.S. House of Representatives in multiple pediatricians in the U.S. However, at current Congresses. At no point during the bill’s multi- Wednesday, February 6, 2013 funding levels, we still don’t have enough pro- year consideration was its application to the Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise viders to treat the unique needs of children in captive insurance industry ever discussed. today to express my deepest appreciation for our country. Unfortunately, several states have indicated the life, legacy, and actions of Mrs. Rosa I cannot emphasize enough how critical this that they plan to interpret the NRRA to also Parks on what would have been her 100th funding is to stand-alone children’s hospitals, apply to the captive insurance industry. This birthday. such as Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital in was not the intent of Congress. In drafting this Our society today, is a far cry from the one my Congressional District. We have a respon- legislation, it was never contemplated to have into which Mrs. Parks was born. We are now sibility to help train the next generation of pe- the captive industry fall under the NRRA. In living in a time that is a direct reflection of the diatricians who will care for our children addition, this legislation has been subject to efforts of the trailblazers who came before us. through the earliest, and often the most critical numerous Congressional hearings and has Trailblazers like Rosa Parks, Shirley Chis- time of their lives. Under the Affordable Care been approved by this body on multiple occa- holm, Frederick Douglas, Martin Luther King, Act, all Americans will have access to sions. At no time was the legislation’s applica- Barbara Jordan and Walter Fauntroy whose healthcare, but we have to ensure we have an tion to the captive industry addressed or sug- actions transformed history and paved the way adequate medical workforce to care for them. gested. Furthermore, in the bill’s summary, the for a brighter future for all of us. Remembering I look forward to the passage of CHGME re- intent of this legislation was clearly stated to these remarkable trailblazers is just one way authorization in the House, and I will continue impact only two specific industries—surplus to demonstrate not only our appreciation for to work with my colleagues in the Senate to lines and reinsurance. their efforts but also to ensure that we con- see that we move forward with a bill that can Inaccurate and inconsistent interpretations tinue to move forward in society. swiftly pass both bodies and be sent to the will cause confusion throughout the captive in- While I believe that our fight is not over and President for his signature. surance industry. Should regulators implement that we must continue to address civil rights

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:20 Feb 07, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K06FE8.012 E06FEPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E112 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 6, 2013 issues; I am still in awe of the progress that this fine Nation, that we can register to vote if through the legislature, photo ID proposals has been made as the result of decades of we are over 18. Most of us learned in school were pre-filed before legislative sessions work, diligence, sweat and tears of our coun- that discrimination based on race, creed or na- began in half a dozen states, and secretaries try’s civil rights trailblazers. tional origin has been barred by the Constitu- of state in a number of states have listed One century ago, today, Mrs. Parks was tion since the end of the Civil War. We cele- photo ID as a top priority. I was pleased when born in Tuskegee, Alabama. As many of you brate moments like today, Rosa Parks birth- the Department of Justice took action to stop already know, on December 1, 1955 Mrs. day, that stands as a reminder of our Nation’s that flowed piece of legislation. Parks refused to give up her seat to a white honored and sometimes troubled past. Yet, at Photo ID proposals have garnered signifi- passenger on a Montgomery city bus. the time Rosa Parks sat down on that bus, the cant momentum in more than a dozen states At that time in our nation’s history as an Af- right to vote did not exist in practice for most and opponents are having difficulty waging ef- rican American woman in Montgomery, Ala- African Americans. And, until 1975, most fective counterattacks to curb movement on bama Mrs. Parks was actually risking her life American citizens who were not proficient in these bills. by sitting in a seat that was denied to her be- English faced significant obstacles to voting, The time is now to stand up to protect the cause of the color of her skin. Although she because they could not understand the ballot. rights of the disenfranchised, the elderly, the knew she risked being beaten, insulted, Even though the Indian Citizenship Act gave disabled, and college student access to the bullied, and jailed that did not stop her from Native Americans the right to vote in 1924, right to vote. Now is the time, to remember the sitting down in order to stand up against injus- state law determined who could actually vote, courage of those who participated in the bus tice. which effectively excluded many Native Ameri- boycott, recall their willingness to walk in the The arrest of Mrs. Parks led to the NAACP’s cans from political participation for decades. hot southern sun for over a year to stand up boycott of the Montgomery, Alabama bus sys- Asian Americans and Asian immigrants also for their belief is justice, liberty and the pursuit tem. The boycott began on the first day of have suffered systematic exclusion from the of happiness. Now is the time to truly honor Mrs. Parks first court hearing on December 5, political process and it has taken a series of the life of Rosa Parks, who by sitting down, 1955, and did not end until December 20, reforms, including repeal of the Chinese Ex- stood up for justice. We must continue to 1956. It marks the first of many large-scale clusion Act in 1943, and passage of amend- move forward rather than backwards in this demonstrations against segregation. ments strengthening the Voting Rights Act country. We must honor our past by standing For 381 consecutive days, men, women, three decades later, to fully extend the fran- up to protect every one’s right to vote. and children stood up against injustice. In lieu chise to Asian Americans. Today I remember Mrs. Parks for her cour- of taking the bus, in many instances they It was with this history in mind that the Vot- age and for everything she has done to ad- elected to walk for miles to work, school, or for ing Rights Act of 1965 was designed to make vance civil rights movement. And to remember errands. Just for a moment envision that the right to vote a reality for all Americans. that although much progress has been made amount of dedication and commitment it takes And the Voting Rights Act has made giant there remains much more to accomplish. in the hot days of a Alabama summer to opt strides toward that goal. Without exaggeration, f to walk rather than take the bus for over a it has been one of the most effective civil year. rights laws passed by Congress. OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL Rose Parks by taking a seat was just the In 1964, there were only approximately 300 DEBT public spark needed to bring international at- African-Americans in public office, including tention to the civil rights movement and is in just three in Congress. Few, if any, black HON. MIKE COFFMAN no small measure the genesis for the begin- elected officials were elected anywhere in the OF COLORADO ning of desegregation. South. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Again, because of the fearless actions of The Voting Rights Act has opened the polit- Wednesday, February 6, 2013 women and men, like Rosa Parks, the face of ical process for many of the approximately Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January 3, leadership in our nations is now more diverse 6,000 Latino public officials that have been 2009, the day I took office, the national debt than at any other point in our nation’s history. elected and appointed nationwide, including This change has been seen here within our 263 at the State or Federal level, 27 of whom was $10,627,961,295,930.67. Today, it is $16,480,910,656,603.96. We’ve own walls as well. Members of Congress are serve in Congress. And Native Americans, added $5,852,949,360,673.29 to our debt in 4 now a stew pot of races, ethnicities, cultures, Asians and others who have historically en- years. This is a $5.8 trillion in debt our nation, sexual orientations, religions, and genders. countered harsh barriers to full political partici- our economy, and our children could have This has only allowed us to have a diversity of pation also have benefited greatly. avoided with a Balanced Budget Amendment. perspective and has enabled us to better ad- We must not forget the importance of pro- We must stop this unconscionable accumula- dress the needs of our constituencies. Today, tecting this hard-earned right. I believe that the tion of debt. Congress in many ways reflects the America, courage that Mrs. Parks displayed throughout what we represent. her life helped shaped the United States. I be- f The actions of Rosa Parks and thousands lieve that the courage she showed that day, 23RD ANNIVERSARY OF BLACK of other proud Americans and their supporters changed our society. I believe that it is our JANUARY fueled the civil rights movement that advanced duty to honor the Constitution and to honor the principles upon which our nation was built. the civil rights of all those who stand upon our HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON As I have stated before, although, we have shores. Today, as we celebrate the life of OF TEXAS come a long way we still have a long way to Rosa Parks, we must continue to push for- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES go. As we honor the life and legacy of Rosa ward in ensuring that all those who have a Parks. As we reflect upon those who lost their right to a voice in our society have one. The Wednesday, February 6, 2013 lives standing up against injustice. As we cele- right to vote is the great equalifyer, one per- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. brate what was almost unimaginable in 1955, son—one vote. Yet, there are those who are Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the 23rd the second inauguration of our nation’s first attempting to impinge that right by requiring anniversary of a tragic event in the history of African American President. We must also the use of Voter ID cards. Now these photo ID the country of Azerbaijan. look again at our democracy and how in a proposals have a forceful momentum that On the night of January 19, 1990, Azer- time when we are making so many steps for- have not seen in years past, as part of broad- baijan was invaded by thousands of Soviet ward there is still an attempt to limit the votes er legislative movements to limit access to the troops. These troops entered Azerbaijan under of Americans. Given the progress that we political process for disenfranchised groups at the pretext of restoring public order, but with have made as a result of the civil rights move- a level not seen since post-reconstruction era the true aim of ending peaceful demonstra- ment it is still incumbent upon each of us to laws that implemented poll taxes and literacy tions for independence. continue to fight for the rights of all Americans. tests. In just over the first two months of 2011, Despite resistance to the Soviet troops by Recently, there have been systematic at- photo ID proposals were introduced in 32 Azerbaijanis, more than 130 Azerbaijani peo- tempts to limit the rights of Americans to vote. states and passed out of one legislative cham- ple were killed and hundreds more were Last year we celebrated the 47th anniversary ber in twelve states. Lawmakers across the wounded or detained indefinitely. This episode of the Voting Rights Act, amid efforts by cer- Nation have pinpointed photo ID as a top leg- came to be known as ‘‘Black January,’’ a ter- tain states to erode the right of Americans. islative priority. The Governor of Texas des- rible event that only sharpened the desire for Today, most Americans take the right to ignated photo ID as a legislative emergency in independence among the people of Azer- vote for granted. We assume, as citizens of order to allow it to be procedurally fast-tracked baijan.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:20 Feb 07, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06FE8.023 E06FEPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS February 6, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E113 By 1991, popular pressure had restored the Mr. Speaker and colleagues, it is appro- common. Therefore, research for EHE would independence of Azerbaijan. On August 30, priate that we honor Miriam Lawler as she be beneficial in finding effective treatments 1991, Azerbaijan’s Parliament adopted the turns age 90 for her inspirational and pro- and cures for many different cancers and dis- Declaration on the Restoration of the State longed civic engagement. eases, potentially helping thousands of peo- Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan, f ple. and on October 18, 1991, the Constitutional I want to thank my constituent and Isaac’s IMPORTANCE OF FUNDING IN Act on the State Independence of the Repub- father, Dr. Guy Weinberg, for establishing the MEDICAL RESEARCH FOR lic of Azerbaijan was approved. The United Center for Research and Analysis of Vascular EPITHELIOID HEMANGIOENDO- States established diplomatic relations with Tumors. CRAVAT provides desperately-need- THELIOMA AND OTHER DIS- Azerbaijan in 1992. Since then, Azerbaijan ed research money dedicated to learning more EASES has been a steadfast ally to the United States about EHE. However, we cannot rely on pri- and an important strategic partner in the re- vate efforts alone. Federal funding is nec- gion. HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWKSY essary if we are to make significant advances Each year, the people of Azerbaijan remem- OF ILLINOIS in discovering ways to treat, cure, and elimi- ber those who lost their lives on Black January IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nate EHE and other diseases. in 1990 and honor their sacrifice through their Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Mr. Speaker, I rise to bring awareness to commitment to the ideals of democracy. I urge my colleagues to commit to fostering Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, today I this important cause. Cutting medical research a strong partnership between the United rise to discuss the importance of funding med- funding will hurt thousands of Americans suf- States and Azerbaijan so that together, we ical research for epithelioid hemangioendo- fering from diseases both rare and common, can promote freedom and democracy around thelioma and other diseases. Epithelioid and we cannot allow that to happen. Instead, the world. hemangioendothelioma, known simply as we must provide the crucial funding needed to research EHE and other diseases, allowing us f EHE, is a rare cancer affecting both men and women of all ages, causing disability, pain, to find cures, save lives, and help families like RECOGNIZING THE 90TH BIRTHDAY and often death. The disease causes tumors the Weinbergs. OF MIRIAM LAWLER in the endothelium, often affecting numerous f HON. JARED HUFFMAN organs at a time. A study done by the American College of PERSONAL EXPLANATION OF CALIFORNIA Chest Physicians states that EHE most often IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES affects the lungs, liver, and bones, or a com- Wednesday, February 6, 2013 bination of these organs. Moreover, the dis- HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to com- ease causes a range of symptoms including OF IDAHO memorate San Rafael, California, resident Mir- pain, upper respiratory infections, bone frac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES iam Lawler on the occasion of her 90th birth- tures, weakness, and fatigue. The study also Wednesday, February 6, 2013 day on January 30, 2013. cites that while EHE is more common in Miriam Lawler is a native Californian, born women, men are more likely to die from it. Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. in Los Angeles on January 30, 1923. She at- Currently, there is no effective treatment for 32 on Motion to Suspend the Rules and pass tended Santa Monica College and moved to EHE. The American College of Chest Physi- H.R. 297, the Children’s Hospital GME Sup- San Francisco where she worked for the San cians study states that EHE does not respond port Reauthorization Act of 2011. I was unable Francisco Chronicle. Miriam went on to obtain to chemotherapy and radiation as well as to vote. her bachelor’s degree from Dominican College other cancers, causing many sufferers of the Had I been present, I would have voted and studied Spanish at the College of Marin. disease to resort to surgeries and organ trans- ‘‘yea.’’ During WWII, Miriam met William Lawler plants to try to relieve EHE’s painful symp- during his shore leave from his Navy de- toms. f My constituent, Isaac Weinberg, is currently stroyer. They married and settled in San PERSONAL EXPLANATION Rafael, California, where she still lives today. suffering from EHE. Because there is no cure Miriam has two sons: Martin and William Jr. for the disease, Isaac must have a liver trans- Always active in politics, Miriam worked on plant to alleviate some of the pain caused by HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO the presidential campaigns of Adlai Steven- it. Cutting medical research funding and lim- OF CONNECTICUT son, John F. Kennedy, and Robert Kennedy. iting access to affordable healthcare would IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In Northern California, she also was involved only hurt Isaac and other people suffering Wednesday, February 6, 2013 in helping launch Clem Miller’s successful con- from EHE, as well as those suffering from gressional election. Throughout her life, Mir- other diseases. Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoid- iam has advocated for social justice and civil However, providing funding for medical re- ably detained and so I missed rollcall vote No. rights, has assisted children with learning dis- search would not only help those with EHE, 33 On Ordering the Previous Question (H. abilities, and has volunteered to help children but people with other diseases, as well. EHE Res. 48). Had I been present, I would have learn to read. is a sarcoma, a type of cancer that is very voted ‘‘no’’.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Thursday, February 7 11 a.m., Friday, February 8

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Thursday: Senate will resume consideration Program for Friday: The House will meet in pro forma of S. 47, Violence Against Women Act. At 12 noon, Sen- session at 11 a.m. ator-designate Cowan, of Massachusetts, will be sworn in.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Enyart, William L., Ill., E104 Neugebauer, Randy, Tex., E107 Eshoo, Anna G., Calif., E108, E111 Owens, William L., N.Y., E111 Bonner, Jo, Ala., E109, E110 Garrett, Scott, N.J., E111 Petri, Thomas E., Wisc., E105 Boustany, Charles W., Jr., La., E105 Hudson, Richard, N.C., E107, E108 Poe, Ted, Tex., E109 Brady, Robert A., Pa., E104 Huffman, Jared, Calif., E109, E113 Reed, Tom, N.Y., E111 Capuano, Michael E., Mass., E110 Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E103, E111 Rogers, Harold, Ky., E110 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E112 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E112 Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho, Northern Mariana Cohen, Steve, Tenn., E105, E106 Latham, Tom, Iowa, E103 Islands, E106 Costa, Jim, Calif., E110 Lipinski, Daniel, Ill., E103, E105 Schakowsky, Janice D., Ill., E104, E108, E113 DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E104, E113 Lofgren, Zoe, Calif., E106 Simpson, Michael K., Idaho, E105, E113 Edwards, Donna F., Md., E108 Miller, Jeff, Fla., E107 Van Hollen, Chris, Md., E104

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