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Vol. 164 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2018 No. 66 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was beyond 1:50 p.m. Each Member, other sas-Colorado line. You can look to the called to order by the Speaker pro tem- than the majority and minority leaders west and see the Rocky Mountains lit- pore (Mr. POLIQUIN). and the minority whip, shall be limited erally rising out of the Earth. Partially f to 5 minutes. because of that elevation and the many f hot, dry days there, the farmers have DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO struggled for decades for a great crop. TEMPORE APPLAUDING ENVIRONMENTAL But about 20 years ago, one of my The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- STEWARDSHIP good friends, Alan Townsend, and the fore the House the following commu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The farmers who make up 21st Century nication from the Speaker: Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Bean, started growing pinto beans. WASHINGTON, DC, Guam (Ms. BORDALLO) for 5 minutes. They had some success, and then they April 24, 2018. Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise started growing black-eyed peas and I hereby appoint the Honorable BRUCE today to congratulate the crew of the garbanzos as well. POLIQUIN to act as Speaker pro tempore on USS Frank Cable, a submarine tender Today, 21st Century Bean grows 40 this day. homeported at Naval Base Guam. million pounds of beans every day. PAUL D. RYAN, The Frank Cable and her crew were They had success at that, and they Speaker of the House of Representatives. selected for the 2018 Secretary of the said: You know what else we can do? f Navy’s Environmental Award for large We can process and package these here. MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE deck combatants in recognition of the So they formed a processing plant and A message from the Senate by Ms. crew’s efforts. The Frank Cable crew hired more employees. That was a suc- Lasky, one of its clerks, announced have worked diligently to minimize cess. Eventually, they hired a trucking that the Senate has passed without waste aboard and helped to clean up company. They now have their own amendment a bill of the House of the local communities, both on Guam and trucking company to ship their prod- following title: where they are deployed abroad. Caring ucts. Today, and every day, 21st Cen- for our island and conserving Guam’s tury Bean ships out enough beans to H.R. 4300. An act to authorize Pacific His- toric Parks to establish a commemorative natural resources are among my top feed a million people across this coun- display to honor members of the United priorities, and I am immensely proud try. The great thing is, their main cus- States Armed Forces who served in the Pa- of the Frank Cable crew’s achievement. tomer is food banks across this great cific Theater of World War II, and for other The Secretary of the Navy’s award country as well. purposes. this year, plus a second award to the I am so proud that we have made The message also announced that the USS Frank Cable, the 2017 Chief of food banks such a priority in this Senate has passed a bill of the fol- Naval Operations Environmental Ex- year’s nutrition bill, the farm bill. This lowing title in which the concurrence cellence Award, are examples of the year, we are going to increase spending of the House is requested: partnership between the U.S. military from $15 million to $60 million for food S. 2325. An act to incentivize the hiring of and the people of Guam that we need. banks. Some other significant products United States workers in the Commonwealth I, again, applaud the USS Frank Cable coming out of this nutrition bill is that of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for crew on their awards, and I hope that we are going to make access to nutri- other purposes. the military will continue to act as re- tion easier for the elderly, for those in f sponsible stewards of our island. the military, and, what I am especially f proud of, we are rewarding children for MORNING-HOUR DEBATE making healthy choices like fresh The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- 21ST CENTURY BEAN vegetables and fresh fruit, as well as ant to the order of the House of Janu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the greatest drink known to mankind, ary 8, 2018, the Chair will now recog- Chair recognizes the gentleman from wholesome milk. nize Members from lists submitted by Kansas (Mr. MARSHALL) for 5 minutes. Mr. Speaker, as an OB/GYN for the the majority and minority leaders for Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, if I past 30 years, I certainly know how im- morning-hour debate. could today, I would like to share a portant nutrition is, from preconcep- The Chair will alternate recognition story about one of my favorite commu- tion, during pregnancy, breastfeeding between the parties. All time shall be nities in Kansas. moms, and all the way to the last dec- equally allocated between the parties, At 3,681 feet of elevation, Goodland, ades of life. I am so proud that this bill and in no event shall debate continue Kansas, sits on the border of the Kan- has made a priority helping protect

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But what I am Judge Danahy and his partners in Flor- taxation, long before establishing really proud of, though, is this gives ida’s Greatest Generation. themselves as some of the richest men everybody on food stamps and nutri- After leaving the legislature, Judge in the world? tion assistance a chance, an oppor- Danahy’s service was only beginning. I don’t think so. Indeed, these days, tunity for some type of work training. He was appointed to the Second Dis- much of their funds are stashed away I think there is no greater gift we trict Court of Appeals in 1977, and sat in foundations and not voluntarily paid can give to people than teaching them on the bench a record-shattering 33 forward as taxes to the U.S. Govern- how to fish, as well as giving them fish years, serving as chief judge from 1986 ment. I find that interesting. In short, when they are in need. I think that this to 1988. In his 30th year at the court, no amount of taxation would truly im- is a great thing to do. I think it is a Judge Danahy received a fitting rec- pact their lives as it would for main- great opportunity for people. Over 80 ognition: the largest conference room stream, middle-income Americans. It percent of Americans believe in this at the Tampa branch of the Second does impact everyone else. policy. I believe that this is not a pun- District Court of Appeals was named What is more, I do hear some people ishment, but rather an opportunity we the Judge Paul Danahy, Jr., Con- in the mainstream who are middle-in- give to people. ference Room. This recognition not come folks saying they wouldn’t mind I stand so proudly behind the nutri- only honored his record-setting time paying more in taxes for this or that. tion component of this farm bill, which on the bench, but also his legislative What I don’t get is why they demand we have strived so hard to improve. accomplishments. He was largely re- that their neighbor does so, too. f sponsible for obtaining the legislative In America, many middle-income HONORING THE LIFE OF JUDGE funding to bring the branch to Tampa. families enjoying lower rates question PAUL W. DANAHY, JR., ON HIS Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pride how well their government is spending 90TH BIRTHDAY to honor and send many wishes to a and managing what they tax them for now. For them, the government report The SPEAKER pro tempore. The great Tampanian, part of Florida’s card isn’t so good. They don’t wish to Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Greatest Generation of leaders, Judge entrust government with more of their Florida (Ms. CASTOR) for 5 minutes. Paul W. Danahy, Jr., on his 90th birth- Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Speaker, day. His legacy continues as the patri- earnings and more of the hard work I rise today to honor Judge Paul arch of an ever-growing family to from the sweat of their brow to an inef- Danahy, Jr., a leader of distinction whom he imparts his wisdom and ficient bureaucracy, even if their from Tampa, Florida, and part of Flor- through whom his lessons and beliefs neighbors demand that they do, or that ida’s Greatest Generation. Judge will surely echo in the years to come. the government demands it of them by Danahy is celebrating his 90th birthday f its power of taxation. this week. So what I am proposing is a bill with POSITIVE IMPACT ON OUR my colleague, Majority Whip STEVE Judge Danahy was one of the longest ECONOMY serving members of Florida’s Second SCALISE, called the Donate Extra District Court of Appeals. The judge The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Money Against National Debt Act, or may also wish to be remembered for Chair recognizes the gentleman from the DEMAND Act, for those who de- working his way through college at the California (Mr. LAMALFA) for 5 min- mand to pay more. This bill will allow legendary Tampa’s Valencia Garden utes. those who want to pay more than re- restaurant as the only Anglo member Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, today, quired to simply check a box on their of the Spanish waiters for many, many the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is already tax return and donate as much money years. Wherever Judge Danahy worked having an incredibly positive impact to the Treasury as they would like. and served, he earned a reputation for on our economy. Hundreds of compa- Our bill would add to the 1040 tax working tirelessly and gaining the re- nies have already offered billions in bo- form a check box and a line stating: By spect of all he worked with. nuses and raises for their employees, checking here, I signify that in addi- Born in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, far from the crumbs predicted by some tion to my tax liability, I would like to Judge Danahy was drawn to Tampa to of my colleagues, or the predicted Ar- donate the included payment to be play basketball at the University of mageddon. used exclusively for the purpose of pay- Tampa. In Tampa, he found both a new The best part is, this is just the be- ing down the national debt. hometown and the love of his life, ginning, as the law won’t even take full Before, there was no simple or obvi- Georgia Reed. effect until next year, when we retire ous way to accomplish this. This Judge Danahy enlisted in the Army much of the current tax calculation makes it easy and obvious in how to do during the Korean war and has a very process and the burdens of it. That is so. This way, anyone who feels the unique military record, including three when taxpayers will notice the biggest need to pay more in taxes has an easy honorable discharges from two difference when filing their tax re- way to do so. For millions of other branches of the military: the Marine turns. hardworking Americans and business Reserves, the U.S. Army Infantry, and Despite these early positive signs, owners who suffered under our previous finally from service in the Army some individuals claim people should Tax Code and tax law, they will not be Counter Intelligence Corps, a precursor still pay more in taxes. They also forced to do so under that Code any to the CIA. Upon return from military think they themselves should pay longer. service, he found his true calling and more, like our friend Bill Gates. He This bill, indeed, is one of those rare earned his law degree from the Univer- says: ‘‘I need to pay higher taxes. I’ve win-wins. Bill Gates and Warren sity of Florida in 1957. paid more taxes, over $10 billion, than Buffett or anyone who feels they are Judge Danahy became an influential anyone else, but the government not paying enough can donate as much member of the Florida House of Rep- should require the people in my posi- money to the Treasury as they would resentatives, serving from 1966 to 1974. tion to pay significantly higher taxes.’’ like, while everyday American busi- True to form, Judge Danahy played a Interesting. nesses will thrive in a probusiness and significant role as part of what many Not to be outdone, Mr. Gates’ fellow progrowth climate, all this without believe to be Tampa’s greatest State billionaire buddy and Berkshire Hatha- Congress demanding more or people ha- legislative delegations during the 1960s way CEO, Warren Buffett, has offered ranguing their neighbors. and early 1970s. similar ideas about the need for people After all, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act There, amongst other progressive like himself to pay more in taxes. Fine. is already working. U.S. companies are policies, he drafted and championed But the amount of financial security already paying out more than $4 billion

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The Democrats’ nesses. to dispute the absurdity that the Tax approach was to defend a Tax Code rid- Cuts and Jobs Act benefits only the dled with high taxes and loopholes, but b 1215 wealthy, leaving nothing but crumbs I am proud that Republicans delivered As much as Senator SCHUMER or Mi- for the rest. on our promise to bring relief to Amer- nority Leader PELOSI would like to As someone who started contributing ican workers and happy to say that we trumpet tax reform as unpopular, bad to my family’s household income at are only beginning to see the benefits for the economy, Armageddon, or just age 12, I am all too familiar with the of this historic tax cut for America’s crumbs for people, they are missing the many struggles of our country’s work- businesses, workers, families, and job point. Tax reform grows more popular ing and middle classes. Despite their creators. each day, especially as more and more steady perseverance in the face of poli- f Americans see more in their paychecks ticians whose fiscal philosophy was THE HEROIC ACTS OF JAMES and begin to realize how they stand to ‘‘government knows best,’’ the working SHAW, JR., AND TAMMIE JO benefit under this new law, especially poor and middle class have been SHULTS when the full extent of the law has not chewed up by the system that same yet been felt until next year. philosophy promulgated. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Instead of taking away those savings Republicans’ Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Chair recognizes the gentleman from and benefits, the majority whip and I delivers a modern Tax Code that is fis- Tennessee (Mr. COHEN) for 5 minutes. are giving the people who feel so cally responsible, levels the playing Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, malevolent strongly the option to help pay down field, and supports working-class actions and accidents give an oppor- the deficit on their own accord volun- Americans. Republicans understand tunity for people to rise to heroic ac- tarily. I applaud the philanthropic that progrowth tax reform means sim- tions. America is a country familiar work of Mr. Gates, Mr. Buffett, and pler and fairer taxes that provide with heroes. others, but the DEMAND Act doesn’t much-needed relief to the middle class At a sad and awful event this week- force anyone to do anything; it allows and our small businesses. It also means end in Nashville, Davidson County, at a certain individuals who demand to pay security for American jobs, more take- Waffle House where four individuals more in taxes to put their money home pay for the workforce, and a level were killed and four injured by a crazed where their mouth is. playing field for Americans’ farms and individual with an AR–15, a man named Indeed, Senator Biden, a few years businesses. James Shaw, Jr., rallied all of his cour- ago, said paying taxes is patriotic, so By doubling the standard deduction, age and strength to rise to the occasion let those who demand to pay more, who the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will move of heroics, to get the assailant, take want to pay more, lead the way in the more low-income Americans into the his gun from him, and to save his life new patriotism. zero tax bracket. For married couples and other people’s lives. filing jointly, this translates to $24,000 James Shaw, Jr., is a lifetime f yearly that is free—free—from Federal Nashvillian. He didn’t plan to be a hero that day, but he rose to the occasion. I THE WHITE HOUSE taxes. This also means that working- class Americans will be able to take take my hat off to him and commend The SPEAKER pro tempore. The home more of their hard-earned pay- him for his actions in saving other Chair recognizes the gentleman from checks. lives. New York (Mr. JEFFRIES) for 5 minutes. Currently, over 70 percent of the peo- Just a week or so earlier, we had a Mr. JEFFRIES. Mr. Speaker, I rise ple in the United States already take Southwest Airlines plane that would today to address another egregious the standard deduction. By doubling have crashed if it weren’t for a great misrepresentation coming from you the standard deduction, even more pilot, possibly, a plane that, tragically, know who. How dare anyone refer to an Americans will be spared from had a piece of the wing come off and fly overpriced luxury golf course as the itemizing, and the process will be so into the airplane and cause the death Southern White House. simple that they can file on a postcard. of a passenger and chaos on the plane. Let’s be clear about something: The For those few Americans who do elect The pilot, a trained Navy fighter Civil War is over. Jefferson Davis to itemize, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act pilot, Tammie Jo Shults, stayed calm failed. The Confederacy lost. There is preserves the child and dependent care and brought that plane in safely with- no such thing as the Southern White tax credit, the adoption tax credit, the out any other loss of life or injuries. House. deduction for charitable contributions, She is a Sully part 2: Sullenberger, who Thousands of Americans died on the the home mortgage interest deduction took that plane in New York and land- battlefield and shed blood, sweat, and for existing mortgages, and the deduc- ed it in the river and saved a lot of peo- tears to make certain that, in this tion for newly purchased homes for in- ple’s lives. country, only one institution con- terest on up to $750,000 of mortgage We all honored Sully, as we should nected to the executive branch stood in principal. and should have. We need to honor the land of the free and the home of the It also continues to allow for writeoff Tammie Jo Shults in the same way. brave. That institution is located right of State and local property taxes up to She is Sullenberger part 2. And James here in our Nation’s Capital. The ad- $10,000. Finally, it expands the medical Shaw, Jr., of Nashville is a hero of the dress is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. It expense deduction in 2018 for medical same dimension, and he saved many was built by slaves. expenses exceeding 7.5 percent of ad- American lives. Those acts need to be The White House does not belong to justed gross income and rises to 10 per- remembered, reflected upon, and hon- the ghosts of the Confederacy. The cent beginning in 2019. ored. I do so today, and I know other White House does not belong to Vladi- Last, by lowering the crippling taxes Members of this House do as well. mir Putin or his indigenous collabo- on businesses, the Tax Cuts and Jobs f rators. The White House does not be- Act translates to an increase in em- long to a privately owned real estate ployment and workers’ wages. We are HONORING JUDGE PATRICIA cartel to be used and abused as a prop seeing the lowest unemployment rate GIFFORD for an infomercial. since 2000, and 4 million workers and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The We are a government of the people, counting have seen the benefits of Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from by the people, and for the people. The these historic tax cuts in their income. Indiana (Mrs. BROOKS) for 5 minutes. White House belongs to the American Businesses across the country are giv- Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speak- people. ing bonuses, pay raises, and new in- er, I rise today to honor the life of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:26 Jul 19, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD18\APRIL\H24AP8.REC H24AP8 abonner on DSKBCJ7HB2PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3458 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 24, 2018 Judge Patricia Gifford, who recently Then, in 2014, just a little later, the tim or properly collect DNA evidence passed away, unexpectedly, just shy of vaccine for meningitis B was finally for a rape kit. her 80th birthday. approved by the FDA and made avail- As a former prosecutor and a judge, I She was a pillar in the Marion Coun- able here in the United States after I have seen, firsthand, the trauma and ty, Indianapolis, Indiana, community; and several other of my colleagues had pain that rape causes victims. Some- a role model for so many lawyers and been advocating for its approval. Yet, times that pain never goes away. The judges; and a dear friend. She will be even today, fewer than 10 percent of hospital’s failure to provide adequate forever remembered for inspiring young people receive the meningitis B care left Megan feeling hopeless and women and redefining the role of vaccine. alone. women in the courtroom. Emily’s mother, Alicia, who is in the After the hospital, she went to the She was one of only two females in gallery with us today, founded The police station, and there she was treat- her law school class. She was part of a Emily Stillman Foundation to help ed with disdain. The police didn’t be- team of the first women in the country preserve her daughter’s memory and lieve her and instead read her, the vic- appointed to prosecute only sex crimes also advocate both for vaccination and tim—get this—the Miranda warnings. cases, primarily rape cases, and she organ donation. was the sixth female to assume the Mr. Speaker, Patti Wukovits also Are you kidding me? Rape is never the bench in Indiana. lost her 17-year-old daughter Kimberly fault of the victim. In 1992, Judge Gifford gained inter- in 2012. Patti is also joining us here in When Megan sought counseling at national recognition for presiding over the House gallery today. the university, the counselor abruptly the famous rape trial of former heavy- Her daughter Kimberly Coffey was a interrupted her and told her she was weight boxing champion Mike Tyson. high school senior on Long Island and close to the family of the rapist and The extensive international media cov- was just 17 years old when she con- promptly turned Megan away, pro- erage could have easily turned that tracted meningitis B back in 2012. Her viding no other counselor. trial into a circus, but not under her parents, of course, were blindsided, Megan was completely failed by the watch. Judge Gifford was widely thinking she had been vaccinated. system—by the university, the hos- praised throughout the country for Within hours of being hospitalized, she pital, and the police. Mr. Speaker, not keeping order throughout the trial and went into cardiac arrest and her organs long after, she took her life. presiding over a fair trial. Those of us began to fail. Her mother had to make who practiced in her court expected Megan’s story is heartbreaking, but that agonizing decision to actually re- her memory reminds us that we must nothing less. move her from life support. She retired after a 30-year distin- be tenacious in fighting sexual assault To honor Kimberly’s memory, Patti on campus and everywhere else. The guished career on the bench. The peo- founded The Kimberly Coffey Founda- ple of Indiana’s Fifth Congressional unfortunate reality, Mr. Speaker, is tion, with the mission of also edu- that stories like Megan’s are common. District, and especially those in Mar- cating others about the importance of ion County, are forever grateful for vaccination against meningitis B. Congressmen OLSON, CULBERSON, and Judge Gifford’s many contributions to Mr. Speaker, the resolution that I am I joined together at the forum yester- our Hoosier community. introducing today will designate April day, and we all heard stories about We join her family—her husband, Bob 24 as National Meningitis Awareness this, firsthand, from victims. It is al- Butsch; her daughter, Jennifer Butsch Day to help educate other parents and ways personal. When victims are ig- Petit; and her family—in mourning our other young people about the dangers nored and rejected, they feel like they loss. of meningitis and the important need have been abandoned, and in many f for vaccination. cases, they have been. They are forced NATIONAL MENINGITIS Alicia Stillman and Patti Wukovits to relive their attack over and over AWARENESS DAY already know that alerting families again. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The about a simple vaccine can prevent a Last year, I introduced, along with Chair recognizes the gentleman from tragedy. It is also time for us, Mr. my friend, CAROLYN MALONEY, the bi- Minnesota (Mr. PAULSEN) for 5 min- Speaker, to broaden the awareness so partisan Megan Rondini Act, a bill that utes. that they are not just doing this on would require hospitals to provide ac- Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise their own. cess to a SAFE (Sexual Assault today to ask my colleagues to support f Forensics Examiner) or a SANE (Sex- a resolution that I am introducing to b 1230 ual Assault Nurse Examiner) or have a raise awareness of the danger of menin- BREAKING THE SILENCE: AD- plan in place to get a victim to a near- gitis B. by hospital that can provide forensic Nearly 1,000 Americans contract the DRESSING SEXUAL ASSAULT ON CAMPUS medical services. Professor and sexual meningitis disease each year, and for assault nurse examiner Nancy Downing more than 15 percent of the victims, it The SPEAKER pro tempore. The from Texas A&M testified yesterday is, tragically, fatal. I want to share the Chair recognizes the gentleman from that by providing SANEs to rape vic- stories of two of those victims here Texas (Mr. POE) for 5 minutes. tims, a hospital can dramatically im- today. Mr. POE of Texas. ‘‘Have courage and prove a victim’s chance to recover Emily Stillman was born on Sep- be kind.’’ These were the words Megan emotionally and medically from the at- tember 11, 1993. She used to joke that Rondini left behind on a whiteboard in tack. she had the unluckiest birthday, but her school apartment. In addition, I am a cosponsor to her mom, Alicia, was always quick to Yesterday, at a Sexual Assault on CAROLYN MALONEY’S (NY) bipartisan reply: No; it was one of the luckiest Campus Forum at Rice University in legislation to require colleges to have a days of our lives. Houston, Texas, sponsored by the Vic- Emily was a 19-year-old sophomore tims’ Rights Caucus, Megan’s father, sexual assault victim advocate on staff at Kalamazoo College in Michigan Mike Rondini, spoke these words. He is to assist and advise sexual assault vic- when she contracted meningitis B, and from Austin. He tries to live by these tims. There should be no more school on January 31, 2013, Emily called home words every day. counselors that turn victims away. complaining of a headache. She was Megan Rondini was sexually as- The director of public policy for hospitalized for just 36 hours, and then saulted while a student at the Univer- Texas Association Against Sexual As- she passed away. sity of Alabama in 2015. Doing every- sault, Chris Kaiser, also testified, and Emily had a rare strain of meningitis thing a sexual assault victim should he talked about how the Association for which there was no approved vac- do, Megan immediately called the po- and other associations are working on cine yet in the United States. It was a lice and went to the hospital, but the many levels to provide a culture of shock, of course, to the Stillman fam- hospital did not have a sexual assault change within law enforcement and the ily that their young daughter, who was forensic examiner or a SANE on staff, attitude of peace officers regarding so vibrant and full of life, was taken meaning no one there was trained to this type of crime, and also, more re- away at such a young age. properly deal with a sexual assault vic- porting require.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:36 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24AP7.006 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3459 Treating victims like criminals is last day’s proceedings and announces served as president of many commu- never okay. Remember, Mr. Speaker, to the House her approval thereof. nity organizations, including the local rape is never the fault of the victim. As Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- chamber and Rotary. With his Holly- we become more aware of this das- nal stands approved. wood actor looks, he charmed many, tardly crime, some schools, like Rice Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- including his beautiful wife, Patricia. University, have made excellent strides er, pursuant to clause 1, rule I, I de- They went on to have two beautiful to address sexual assault on campus. mand a vote on agreeing to the Speak- daughters, Jennifer and Kerry, and The Rice dean of undergraduates, Dr. er’s approval of the Journal. four wonderful grandchildren. John Hutchinson, and former Rice stu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The In his service to Nevada City and Ne- dent body president, Justin Onwenu, question is on the Speaker’s approval vada County, Harold was president of both testified about the many positive of the Journal. the local Vietnam Veterans of America proactive steps Rice has taken; a guide The question was taken; and the chapter and became an honorary mem- for other universities. Speaker announced that the ayes ap- ber of the Blue Knights Law Enforce- Rice University requires all students peared to have it. ment Motorcycle Club. to participate in a student-driven 6- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- I was proud to have known him. Even week course that teaches young college er, I object to the vote on the ground in hard times, such as after he laid the students to notice the signs of sexual that a quorum is not present and make motorcycle over, he still had that assault and work to change the culture the point of order that a quorum is not charm and presence even when he was that allows sexual assault to occur on present. recovering. campus. It is work like this that will The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- We will miss him. He was a great help foster a culture change where sur- ant to clause 8, rule XX, further pro- asset to our community and to the vivors of sexual assault will feel sup- ceedings on this question will be post- United States, as well as his family. ported by our community. poned. God bless him and his family. Sexual assault on campus must end. The point of no quorum is considered f We must change the culture to prevent withdrawn. this crime. We must give victims sup- DEMOCRATS WILL KEEP OUR f port to recover and become survivors, PROMISE and we must let offenders know they PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Mr. SABLAN asked and was given will be held accountable for their acts, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the permission to address the House for 1 and they will meet the law. gentleman from the Northern Mariana minute and to revise and extend his re- Mr. Speaker, we should follow the Islands (Mr. SABLAN) come forward and marks.) words of Megan Rondini: ‘‘Have cour- lead the House in the Pledge of Alle- Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, Re- age, and be kind.’’ giance. publicans have relentlessly tried to un- And that is just the way it is. Mr. SABLAN led the Pledge of Alle- dermine the pillars of Americans’ re- f giance as follows: tirement security. RECESS I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the The Trump budget alone calls for $500 billion in cuts to Medicare, almost $1.5 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- United States of America, and to the Repub- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, trillion in cuts to Medicaid, and $72 bil- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. lion in cuts to Social Security dis- declares the House in recess until 2 ability. Democrats will keep our prom- p.m. today. f ise to our seniors and protect the Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 35 IN MEMORY OF HAROLD K. health, well-being, and financial secu- minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- GRAVES, JR. rity of American families by strength- cess. (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given ening Medicare, Medicaid, and Social f permission to address the House for 1 Security. b 1400 minute and to revise and extend his re- Moreover, the Trump budget calls for marks.) AFTER RECESS cuts to vital childcare development Mr. LAMALFA. Madam Speaker, I block grants that help ensure working The recess having expired, the House rise today to honor the life and passing parents have access to quality, afford- was called to order by the Speaker pro of Harold K. Graves, Jr. able child care. Democrats are calling tempore (Ms. FOXX) at 2 p.m. A native of Kentucky, Harold later for expanded childcare assistance and f lived in Oklahoma, moved to California universal access to high-quality pre- PRAYER at a very young age, and eventually to school programs so every child can Nevada County. The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick have a strong start. Throughout his life, he developed a f J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: reputation for being a natural born Eternal God, we give You thanks for leader, whether it was as a young man SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLE OF giving us another day. We pause in leading his fellow mates in the neigh- NICARAGUA Your presence and ask guidance for the borhood at playtime or carrying on (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was men and women of the people’s House. Enable them, O God, to act on what through his service in Vietnam and in given permission to address the House they believe to be right and just, and civilian life. He went through basic for 1 minute and to revise and extend to do so in ways that show respect for training at Fort Ord, California, was her remarks.) those with whom they disagree. In this, chosen for Officer Candidate School in Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- may they grow to be models and good Georgia, and then went on to Ranger er, I rise today to condemn the actions examples in a time when so many in School. of Daniel Ortega against the people of our world are unable to engage grace- First Lieutenant Graves received Nicaragua who peacefully protested the fully with those with whom they are at many distinguished awards for his her- regime. odds. oism in combat, including the Silver Ortega has taken a page out of the Bless us this day and every day, and Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Castro and Maduro playbook and has may all that is done within the peo- many more. He was a special assistant unleashed his national police to kill ple’s House be for Your greater honor to a general for a time. When he more than 30 young Nicaraguans and and glory. learned after one day that one of his injure many others over the weekend. Amen. duties was setting out nametags for He is presenting a false narrative that f dinner, he requested to move on to a the political protests are political different type of tougher duty. That maneuverings by the opposition, giving THE JOURNAL was his leadership. That was Harold. him the excuse to censure all inde- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Back home, Harold quickly became a pendent media, while his people beat, Chair has examined the Journal of the leader in his community as well. He jail, and kill students who are fighting

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We must demonstrate our on which a recorded vote or the yeas cies are implemented and enforced in prac- solidarity with the people of Nica- and nays are ordered, or votes objected tice, including through any applicable ad- ragua. I urge my colleagues in the Sen- to under clause 6 of rule XX. ministrative or judicial processes; and ate to pass my NICA Act to cut funding (5) to the extent practicable, the mecha- The House will resume proceedings nism for and an overview of progress toward to Ortega, and I urge the administra- on postponed questions at a later time. tion to sanction more Ortega officials the resolution of claims for United States f citizen Holocaust survivors and United who are committing human rights States citizen family members of Holocaust abuses. We must not allow Ortega’s ac- JUSTICE FOR UNCOMPENSATED victims. tions to go unpunished. SURVIVORS TODAY (JUST) ACT (c) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of OF 2017 Congress that after the submission of the re- f port described in subsection (b), the Sec- Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I retary of State should continue to report to A BETTER DEAL move to suspend the rules and pass the Congress on Holocaust era assets and related (Mr. KILDEE asked and was given bill (S. 447) to require reporting on acts issues in a manner that is consistent with of certain foreign countries on Holo- the manner in which the Department of permission to address the House for 1 State reported on such matters before the minute.) caust era assets and related issues. The Clerk read the title of the bill. date of the enactment of the Act. Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, it is The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- wrong that Republicans continue to The text of the bill is as follows: S. 447 ant to the rule, the gentleman from pursue policies that clearly benefit Texas (Mr. POE) and the gentleman Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- only the wealthiest Americans and from New York (Mr. ENGEL) each will large corporations, in particular, leav- resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, control 20 minutes. ing middle class Americans behind. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. They have undermined our healthcare claim the time in opposition to this system, raising premiums on Ameri- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act measure. cans and increasing the cost of pre- of 2017’’. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Does the scription drugs. That is the impact of SEC. 2. REPORT ON HOLOCAUST ERA ASSETS gentleman from New York favor the what this Republican majority has AND RELATED ISSUES. motion? done. (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I do. At a time when we see more Ameri- (1) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- The SPEAKER pro tempore. On that cans concerned about rising healthcare TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional basis, pursuant to the rule, the gentle- costs, we really ought to be figuring committees’’ means— woman from Florida (Ms. ROS- out ways to work together. I know (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations of LEHTINEN) will control the 20 minutes Democrats and Republicans can do the Senate; in opposition. (B) the Committee on Appropriations of that. But instead, the Republican ma- The Chair recognizes the gentleman the Senate; from Texas. jority is focused on tax cuts for the (C) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of GENERAL LEAVE wealthiest Americans and the biggest the House of Representatives; and corporations, essentially passing huge (D) the Committee on Appropriations of Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I ask benefits—$250 billion—to CEOs and the House of Representatives. unanimous consent that all Members wealthy shareholders, mostly through (2) COVERED COUNTRIES.—The term ‘‘cov- may have 5 legislative days within stock buybacks, which is money that ered countries’’ means participants in the which to revise and extend their re- does not go to America’s workers. 2009 Holocaust Era Assets Conference that marks and include extraneous mate- are determined by the Secretary of State, or Now, Republicans are using their def- rial. the Secretary’s designee, in consultation The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there icit-exploding tax plan to justify huge with expert nongovernmental organizations, cuts that could impact Medicare, Med- objection to the request of the gen- to be countries of particular concern relative tleman from Texas? icaid, and Social Security. That is a to the issues listed in subsection (b). There was no objection. raw deal. (3) WRONGFULLY SEIZED OR TRANSFERRED.— The term ‘‘wrongfully seized or transferred’’ Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I Democrats are offering a better deal. yield 10 minutes to the gentleman from We want to grow our economy and cre- includes confiscations, expropriations, na- New York (Mr. ENGEL), and I ask unan- ate high-wage jobs that support a fam- tionalizations, forced sales or transfers, and sales or transfers under duress during the imous consent that he be allowed to ily, not just so they can just get by, Holocaust era or the period of Communist control that time. but so they can actually succeed. We rule of a covered country. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there have a plan for opportunities. (b) REPORT.—Not later than 18 months objection to the request of the gen- after the date of the enactment of this Act, tleman from Texas? f the Secretary of State shall submit a report There was no objection. to the appropriate congressional committees Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I RECESS that assesses and describes the nature and yield myself such time as I may con- extent of national laws and enforceable poli- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sume. ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair cies of covered countries regarding the iden- tification and the return of or restitution for Mr. Speaker, as the Nazis ravaged declares the House in recess until ap- wrongfully seized or transferred Holocaust Europe, confiscation of property was proximately 3:30 p.m. today. era assets consistent with, and evaluated just one of the many injustices Holo- Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 9 min- with respect to, the goals and objectives of caust victims endured. utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. the 2009 Holocaust Era Assets Conference, in- In the almost 75 years since World cluding— War II ended, helping to repair the f (1) the return to the rightful owner of any wrongs inflicted by the Nazis by restor- property, including religious or communal ing the property of millions of people b 1537 property, that was wrongfully seized or who had their lives torn apart has transferred; proven a difficult and challenging prob- AFTER RECESS (2) if return of any property described in paragraph (1) is no longer possible, the provi- lem. The recess having expired, the House sion of comparable substitute property or The 2009 Holocaust Era Assets Con- was called to order by the Speaker pro the payment of equitable compensation to ference addressed the ongoing injus- tempore (Mr. LAMALFA) at 3 o’clock the rightful owner in accordance with prin- tices created by the Holocaust, includ- and 37 minutes p.m. ciples of justice and through an expeditious ing guidance related to restitution of

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It is going to give us the haven’t been compensated at all. which the laws and policies of each feel-good that you are doing something We must ensure that the United country fulfill these principles to com- for survivors, but it is just a reporting States is holding governments to their pensate survivors. requirement. obligations and ensuring their property This act will help hold governments What do survivors gain from that? is properly returned. Holocaust sur- accountable that have fallen short of There is no actionable item in this vivors have waited too long for justice. their commitment to these important bill. There is nothing to compel any We cannot let them wait any long. principles. government to do anything in this bill. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to This bill requires the State Depart- There is simply no real action here. support this bill, and I reserve the bal- ment to assess the laws and policies re- This is a Claims Conference justice, ance of my time. garding the return or restitution for and by that I mean the Claims Con- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I wrongfully seized Holocaust era assets ference wants to appear to be doing all yield myself such time as I may con- by countries that participated in the that it can for survivors, but it is noth- sume. 2009 Holocaust Era Assets Conference. ing more than that. It is a smoke Mr. Speaker, I previously discussed This bill states that it is the sense of how passing just a reporting require- Congress that the Secretary should screen. We should not be fooled, Mr. Speaker. ment is not justice for survivors, never continue to report to Congress on Holo- mind the title. It may be vigilance, but caust era assets. This bill has the full support of the there will be no justice served for a sin- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Claims Conference precisely because it my time. does the bare minimum. It keeps the gle survivor when this body passes this Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I tension away from the sad truth. bill and sends it to the President for yield myself such time as I may con- What is the truth? his signature. Mr. Speaker, there is sume. That the Claims Conference has ut- something even worse than not pro- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to do some- terly failed our Holocaust survivors. viding justice for survivors, and that is thing that I never would have thought There is no denying that the Claims depriving them of justice. that I would do in my time in Con- Conference has a particularly check- I want to talk about one of the prin- gress. I am here to stand in opposition ered history: its flawed process, its fail- ciples in this bill that, while on the to a bill that purports to seek justice ure to support fully the Holocaust sur- face of it, might read like it is a simple for Holocaust survivors. vivors’ needs, its opposition to allow- principle—perhaps it sounds like good, Anyone who knows just the slightest ing survivors real justice, and, of common sense—and this is what it bit about my tenure in Congress knows course, the embezzlement and fraud does: how hard I have worked over the years issues. This bill directs the Secretary of in support of Holocaust survivors. I State to submit a report to Congress have held hearings on the plight of sur- b 1545 that assesses and describes the nature vivors. I have introduced bills to seek There is no denying that this bill and extent that certain countries have justice for survivors. I have pressed moves the needle not 1 inch closer to gone to in order to meet the goals and Germany to honor its obligation and justice. It has a fancy name, but there objectives of the 2009 Holocaust Era As- its commitment to survivors to ensure is no justice. sets Conference. that Germany takes care of the health Just look at the timeframe here, Mr. Again, it sounds reasonable. It is al- and home care needs of all survivors so Speaker. The report is due in 18 ways good to hold countries account- that they may live out their remaining months, and then what? And how many able, especially when we are talking days in the dignity and comfort that of the survivors will pass away before about seeking justice for Holocaust they deserve. this report even gets issued? survivors. But one of the big flaws of I have fought against those who de- So I am sorry to say, but the JUST the 2009 Conference, and what this bill nied the Holocaust, and I have spent Act just falls so far short of what sur- does by asking the Secretary to report countless hours speaking with and vis- vivors need today that I cannot stand on how governments are complying iting with the many survivors that I before my friends and colleagues and I with these goals, is that it enshrines a have now come to know as dear friends; cannot stand before my Holocaust sur- principle of running out the clock on listening to their stories; hearing them vivors and offer a voice of support for survivors. The principle, which is spe- recall the atrocities that they some- this bill. cifically highlighted in this bill, the how managed to live through; and then Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of JUST Act, is the notion of allowing hearing how, even today, more than 70 my time. governments to use the assets of heir- years later, they still face the injus- Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- less property claims to provide for tices of humanity’s darkest period. self such time as I may consume. other survivors’ needs. In fact, it was Speaker RYAN who I rise in support of this bill, Essentially, what this is saying to named me as one of the congressional Mr. Speaker, first, let me thank Sen- members on the Holocaust Museum the governments that have claims ator BALDWIN and Senator RUBIO for Board just last year, and I am truly against them or that have obligations their tireless efforts on behalf of Holo- honored and humbled to have been to survivors whom they must meet is: caust survivors and their heirs. I would named to this position. Go ahead. Stall as long as you can. So I think my history of support for also like to acknowledge the important Wait them out. Then use those assets Holocaust survivors and their families work of my New York colleague, Con- to pay off your obligations. is well established and well known, gressman JOE CROWLEY, and CHRIS How long have survivors had to wait which is why I cannot, in good con- SMITH, who introduced the House now, Mr. Speaker? Over 70 years. And science, stand here before you, Mr. version of this legislation. the longer they wait, the longer those Speaker, before my colleagues, before The Justice for Uncompensated Sur- states which have obligations to sur- the American people, and before the vivors Today, or JUST, Act would vivors are allowed to stall, the less Holocaust survivors who are listening shine a light on any country in Europe that these states will be on the hook to offer my support for this bill. stalling on the return of or restitution for. And with all due respect for my col- for wrongfully confiscated or trans- Even worse, this rewards states for leagues, and they are good friends, be- ferred Holocaust era assets. stalling. It compounds the injustice to cause I know that their hearts are in Nearly 75 years after the end of survivors. Using property and assets the right place, this bill is not what it World War II, we are still debating that were denied to survivors for over purports to be. That is the problem. property rights for Holocaust victims. seven decades to then pay off other sur- Let’s start with the name, Mr. That is truly astonishing. According to vivors is sickening. Speaker. Justice for Uncompensated the Holocaust Immovable Property Every survivor deserves justice, and Survivors Today Act. Restitution Study, a substantial that includes all who have lived

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Some Countless survivors had valid insur- ference failures to forthrightly provide are saying, many are saying: Look, we ance policies with insurance companies for all survivors’ needs. need to put pressure on them. in Europe before the Holocaust, but Let’s think about it this way, Mr. The Senate unanimously came to the when so many tried to make a claim on Speaker: The Claims Conference will conclusion that a way to do that is the policies of their loved ones, can you support the idea of using heirless with this bill, because what the legisla- imagine what these companies told claims to provide for other survivors, tion does is to ensure that there is an them? sure, but will the Claims Conference accountability mechanism of checking The insurance companies have asked support the idea that survivors still adherence to the declaration principles Holocaust survivors to show their poli- being denied their justice by the insur- and to making sure that it doesn’t fall cies, because, as we all know, Mr. ance companies should be allowed to by the wayside by bringing account- Speaker, the Nazis just let the Jews of sue those insurance companies in Fed- ability to those countries that don’t. Europe take all of their important doc- eral court? Nope. The injustices of the Holocaust, umentation and their most cherished Mr. Speaker, I wonder why that is. If frankly, here today, those injustices possessions with them before they were my colleagues want to support this bill are too many to name. Many are hauled off for extermination—of course and if they think that using heirless unaddressed in that declaration, and I that did not happen. property to pay for the needs of other concur from that standpoint. But, at Even worse, these big, rich, powerful survivors is the best we can get, then the same time, we need to continue insurance companies didn’t just reject fine. But I challenge each and every pushing to right the full spectrum of these claims due to the absence of pol- one of you to believe that we can do these wrongs. icy documents. Many claims were re- more, we must do more, and that we Before us we have a bill which will jected due to the absence of a death have a moral responsibility to do more bring much leverage. We cannot lose certificate—another paper that the in- for survivors. the headway that we have made toward surance companies knew were not read- Surely, if we can tell governments in compensating survivors and families ily available. They did not pass them Europe that it is okay to benefit from for what was rightfully theirs. out in extermination camps. The rel- their unwillingness to resolve the out- Our partners have already agreed to atives did not get a death certificate. standing property claims against them the restitution principles in the dec- But yet that is what insurance compa- for 70 years, then we can tell our sur- laration. A formal report that shows nies are asking of survivors. vivors that it is okay for them to go to who has fallen short and how, it is ar- Of course, we all know that policy- Federal court and fight for their jus- gued by our colleagues in the Senate, holders aren’t the only ones with the tice. would be a powerful instrument for the proper documentation. Allianz or any Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of U.S. Government to push for changes. of those big, rich, powerful insurance my time. From my standpoint, I understand Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I companies aren’t just going to take my yield the balance of my time to the the arguments being made by the Sen- word for it that I have a policy with gentleman from California (Mr. ate. It does not mean that we should them. Insurance companies are going not go forward to make other points. ROYCE), the chairman of the Foreign to have their own documentation to Affairs Committee, and I ask unani- But the argument they make to us is validate the claim. They have that doc- mous consent that he control that let’s give the State Department the umentation. time. tools it needs to ensure accountability. But do insurance companies do this The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. This is an argument that, on both sides for survivors? Do they show them the POLIQUIN). Is there objection to the re- of the aisle, the preponderance of Mem- claims? Of course not. And, unfortu- quest of the gentleman from Texas? bers here, I think, concur with. nately, there is nothing to compel There was no objection. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of these huge, rich, and powerful insur- Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- my time. ance companies to provide it and to er, I yield myself such time as I may Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I pay off those claims. consume. yield myself such time as I may con- These claims, by the way, Mr. Speak- Mr. Speaker, let me thank the gen- sume. er, now run into the billions of dollars, tlewoman from Florida (Ms. ROS- Mr. Speaker, earlier I spoke about so you can imagine why the insurance LEHTINEN), the chairman emeritus of survivors being unable to sue the insur- companies would fight so hard against our committee, for her tireless work ance companies in Federal court, how allowing survivors to receive their advocating on behalf of Holocaust sur- unjust that is. What a travesty. claims. vivors. Let me say at the outset here First, they were forced to suffer the This is not justice. This is just as im- that no one in Congress, no one in this inhumanity of the Nazis during the moral and as reprehensible as you can Congress, has done more to advocate Holocaust, treated as outsiders. Worse get. These rich and powerful insurance on behalf of survivors than ILEANA than that, there really are just no companies should be held liable, and ROS-LEHTINEN, and I believe that to be words to adequately describe how Jews they should be held accountable for true through her entire tenure in this were treated during the Nazi time. And these sins against morality and hu- body. now, for so many, they continue to face manity. Let me also explain the thoughts, as injustices on a daily basis. That is the bill that we should be de- explained to us, behind our Senate col- One would think, Mr. Speaker, that bating today, and that is why, for leagues that put together the JUST those who endured and managed to years, I have authored the Holocaust Act. make it here to America—home of free- Insurance Accountability Act, H.R. 762, From their standpoint, from their dom, democracy, respect for human in this Congress and I have worked side vantage point, the JUST Act is a sim- rights, where everyone is meant to by side with so many survivors over ple reporting requirement to assess the have equal rights—would not have to the years who feel as if they are con- progress of signatories to the 2009 face the harsh truth that they are still tinuing to be victimized. Terezin Declaration on Holocaust era being treated no better than second- They ask me: Why can everyone else assets and related issues. The goal class citizens. get their day in court like we are all there, of course, was to fulfill the prin- Imagine how survivors feel when entitled to, but not Holocaust sur- ciples in that declaration. A lot of time they are told that, in America, almost vivors? and effort went into trying to leverage anyone can have their rightful day in My bill is simple, Mr. Speaker. It will that agreement out of 46 countries that court—unless you are a Holocaust sur- finally allow survivors the ability to agreed to these principles. vivor with a claim against one of the bring their cases before the U.S. court Now, here is the point; here is where big, rich, powerful insurance compa- system, and it allows them to have we have a difference of opinion: of nies. In that case, you have no right to their day in court.

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It will make the in- have a significant impact for the far survivors, in spite of its fancy name— surance companies open up their books too many Holocaust survivors living in I do believe that my colleagues do have and let the world know the truth. poverty today. good intentions and they want to see If it is decided by the U.S. court sys- It may shock some to hear that, here Holocaust survivors finally get the jus- tem that these insurance companies in the United States, one-third of the tice that has for so long evaded them. have in fact been shirking their moral Holocaust survivors live at or under Their words and their remarks are and legal responsibilities, then the ap- the poverty line. That is despicable. heartfelt. They just don’t apply to this propriate course of action should be Some survivors are so poor, they some- bill. They would more rightly apply to taken. But this cannot happen and times have to choose between food and the bill that I have and that I hope this these survivors cannot have their day medicine. body will soon take up. In fact, this Their stories put in stark relief the in court unless we take steps to ensure body took action last Congress when lifelong impact the Holocaust had on that it can. the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recov- If we are here today to talk about an entire generation of families and ery Act of 2016, or the HEAR Act, was survivors. That is why it is so impor- justice for survivors, as this bill is passed and signed into law. tant that in 2009, the United States, called, let’s talk about real action. This was an important bill. It actu- Israel, and 45 other countries signed Let’s talk about doing something more ally helped. That bill allowed for civil the Terezin Declaration on Holocaust than a simple reporting requirement claims or causes of action for the re- Era Assets and Related Issues. with a fancy name. Let’s talk about covery of artwork stolen from Jews by In that important measure, countries the Nazis during the Holocaust. ending seven decades of injustice. Let’s pledged to take steps to return assets talk about ending impunity for these In other words, we have acted to en- looted by the Nazi government and sure that Holocaust victims can bring big, powerful, rich insurance compa- others. Nine years later, there is still nies. Let’s talk about accountability. claims in U.S. courts to recover their work to be done. looted artwork and other possessions. Let’s take up the JUST Act with the The JUST Act urges countries to They can have their day in court, and Holocaust Insurance Accountability keep their commitments to restitute I am glad for it. If you lost a famous Act. Let’s not allow ourselves to pass a wrongly taken Holocaust Era Assets, painting and there have been movies reporting requirement and then pat and it will continue to shine a light on and books written about it, you can ourselves on the back thinking the job the ongoing struggle of survivors to re- have your day in court. That is wonder- is over. Let’s get real justice for sur- claim the property that is rightfully ful. vivors. theirs. But since HEAR was passed, or the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of If you walk out the front door of this my time. building and head down the street, you Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 will find yourself at the United States Act, it has already been cited in sev- minutes to the gentleman from New Holocaust Memorial Museum. It is a eral cases and has been applied by the York (Mr. CROWLEY), the chair of the powerful institution and one that re- Ninth Circuit Court to revive a pre- Democratic Caucus. He is also the minds us of not only the heroic role viously dismissed Nazi-era art case. sponsor of the House version of this played by the United States in World That is great. So why not take action bill. War II, but the tremendous suffering to allow the same process to take place Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank faced by the Jewish people and all vic- for survivors to hold insurance compa- my friend and colleague from the tims of the Holocaust. nies accountable? Bronx, New York (Mr. ENGEL). He has For me, it is also a reminder that if If you had your artwork looted by been a true friend for many, many, we can take steps to right more of the the Nazis, you can have your day in many years. I thank him for yielding wrongs committed during the Holo- court. But if the Nazis have destroyed me this time. caust, we should take the opportunity your life, and you had an insurance Mr. Speaker, I rise in full support to do so. I believe that this bill is an company policy, you do not have the today of S. 447, the Justice for Uncom- opportunity to do that. right to take that case to court. It pensated Survivors Today Act. This Mr. Speaker, I have the utmost re- doesn’t make sense. important measure has already unani- spect for the gentlewoman from Flor- So, Mr. Speaker, we are here today to mously passed the Senate. Senator ida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN). She knows my debate justice for uncompensated sur- TAMMY BALDWIN had worked hard on affection for her. We have been friends vivors of the Holocaust. A simple re- this issue, on a bipartisan basis, and I for over 20 years. I respect her opposi- porting requirement isn’t going to do am proud to have introduced the House tion to this because I know that she that. We shouldn’t have to be taking version, as has been mentioned, along does want justice for the victims. That such action. Unfortunately, because with my colleague from New Jersey is her goal. certain governments haven’t lived up (Mr. SMITH). I appreciate the efforts of But I just want to say, for the record, to their obligations and because these the chairman and the ranking member that this bill is supported by the World insurance companies and others here in bringing the bill to the floor. Jewish Restitution Organization, the complicit in Nazi-era crimes still man- I was first approached about the lack American Jewish Committee, the Anti- age to evade accountability, we have a of justice still facing Holocaust sur- Defamation League, Jewish Federa- moral obligation to step into action. vivors by a gentleman from Queens, tions of North America, B’nai B’rith That is the message that I am giving to New York, Jehuda Evron. I am sorry International, HIAS Refugee Assist- my colleagues. that he cannot be here today to watch ance Organization, the National Coali- If we want to pass the JUST Act, so this debate, as he has spent a lifetime tion Supporting Eurasian Jewry, Reli- be it. But let’s also vow here and now helping those who endured and escaped gious Action Center of Reform Juda- to take more concrete action to really horrific atrocities during the Holo- ism, and the Orthodox Union. get justice for Holocaust survivors. caust. I think, Mr. Speaker, it is important Let’s take that next big step. Time is Jehuda has been an incredible cam- to recognize those organizations that running out. Time is running out for paigner for Holocaust survivors, along are in full support of this legislation, all of these survivors and we need ac- with his wife, Leah, who lived in the with all due respect to a woman I have tion yesterday—not today, but today ghetto under a false identity and joined tremendous respect for. will do. others in hiding with resistance fight- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I I am asking my colleagues to do the ers. yield myself such time as I may con- right thing, and I am asking for this It was Jehuda and the World Jewish sume. body, Mr. Speaker, to bring the Holo- Restitution Organization who shared Mr. Speaker, in order to close my caust Insurance Accountability Act to with me an ongoing indignity Holo- part of this debate on the bill, I want the floor as soon as possible so that we

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We owe does not address, nor is it meant to ad- issues. it to the survivors. We owe it to their dress, the urgent need of survivors Now, that is what these 40 nations families. now. As they age, their needs grow. It committed to. So 10 years have passed, Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance is essential they receive the care they approximately, and it is time that we of my time. deserve. We must do everything to en- take stock of the work under way be- Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- sure that those needs are addressed. cause, while a number of these partner er, I continue to reserve the balance of I urge my colleagues to support this countries have made great strides to my time. bill. uphold their commitments under the Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 21⁄2 Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- agreement, you and I know—everybody minutes to the gentleman from Florida er, I continue to reserve the balance of here knows—that some countries have (Mr. DEUTCH), who is a very well-re- my time. fallen short. spected member of our Foreign Affairs Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- And this legislation, which charges Committee. self such time as I may consume. the State Department with the respon- Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I thank This legislation is critical to ensur- sibility for this important report—and my friend, Ranking Member ENGEL, for ing that Holocaust survivors and their let’s call it naming and shaming; that his hard work on this bill and for yield- heirs are compensated. Restitution and is basically what is intended here— ing. I thank Chairman ROYCE as well. return will represent another step mov- gives the United States another tool to I want to thank the many Members ing past this heinous chapter of human seek justice for Holocaust survivors, to of Congress who have shown their history. seek justice for the families of Holo- unyielding commitment to caring for I want to thank my colleague and caust victims. And it is our hope that Holocaust survivors and ensuring that good friend, Chairman ROS-LEHTINEN, passing this bill will motivate improve- their needs are met, including the co- for her powerful remarks this after- ments even before the report is penned. sponsors of this bill, and, of course, the noon and for her leadership for so Already we have seen some of these House bill’s sponsors, Congressman many years in fighting for Holocaust countries overseas renew their engage- CROWLEY and Congressman SMITH. survivors. I have met many of her con- ment on this issue, and that is the le- I would also like to take this oppor- stituents and many of my own who re- verage that we want to deploy. tunity to thank my friend and col- main engaged in this prolonged battle It is a devastating issue to even begin league, ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, for her for justice. I am a cosponsor of Con- a discussion because we can never com- tireless efforts throughout her career gresswoman ROS-LEHTINEN’s legisla- pensate Holocaust survivors truly for on behalf of Holocaust survivors in our tion, and I proudly support her in these the unbelievable horror and devasta- community in south Florida and every- efforts. I do hope that her bill will tion that they suffered. But from the where they live. come to the floor as well. perspective of most of the organiza- Two weeks after we marked Yom tions that have talked to us about the HaShoah, it is fitting that Congress b 1615 bill, their point would be: We can try. would consider this bill. I hope that the I also support Congressmen CROWLEY We can try to restore what is rightfully world is watching, because every year and SMITH, as well as Senators BALD- theirs. And part of the trying, from that we move away from the horrible WIN and RUBIO, in the effort to ensure their standpoint, is to shed light on the atrocities of the Holocaust, we lose that property is restituted and re- efforts, or lack thereof, that other more and more survivors. turned through the JUST Act. This leg- countries are making. And this bill They are the people who survived islation has already passed the Senate; does that. It unanimously passed the Auschwitz, Treblinka, Sobibor, and so when we pass it here, it will go right Senate for that reason. other Nazi death camps. They are the to the President’s desk for signing. Mr. Speaker, I thank all the Members people who survived the attempted With this vote, we can push it across here who participated today in the de- genocide against them. Six million the finish line. bate over this very difficult issue, and Jews perished. We must remember that Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to I yield back the balance of my time. every single victim, those who perished support this bill, and I yield back the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The and those who survived, had a story. balance of my time. question is on the motion offered by They had homes, they had businesses, Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- the gentleman from Texas (Mr. POE) family heirlooms, and personal posses- er, I yield myself such time as I may that the House suspend the rules and sions. As the Nazis stormed through consume. pass the bill, S. 447. The question was taken; and (two- Europe to wipe out European Jewry, Mr. Speaker, we have been contacted thirds being in the affirmative) the they stole everything they could as on behalf of the JUST Act by a number rules were suspended and the bill was they sent Jews to their death. of organizations in support of the Sen- While no amount of money will ever ate bill. The major American Jewish passed. A motion to reconsider was laid on erase these horrors, these survivors, organizations supporting this measure the table. their families, and their heirs deserve are the American Jewish Committee, compensation for confiscated property, the Anti-Defamation League, the Jew- f including Jewish communal, private, ish Federations of North America, the IRAN HUMAN RIGHTS AND HOS- and heirless property. B’nai B’rith, the HIAS refugee assist- TAGE-TAKING ACCOUNTABILITY In 2009, the United States joined 46 ance organization, Union for Reform ACT other countries and agreed to the Judaism, Orthodox Union, World Jew- Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- Terezin Declaration on Holocaust Era ish Restitution Organization, and oth- er, I move to suspend the rules and Assets. This was a commitment by ers; and they have argued that the Jus- pass the bill (H.R. 4744) to impose addi- these countries to provide for the res- tice for Uncompensated Survivors tional sanctions with respect to serious titution of confiscated property. But 9 Today Act, or JUST Act, as the Senate human rights abuses of the Govern- years later, many European countries calls it, is a measure that will have an ment of Iran, and for other purposes, as have still failed to meet their commit- outsized impact in encouraging coun- amended. ments in this agreement. Some coun- tries to continue working to make The Clerk read the title of the bill. tries still haven’t passed legislation to amends for the evils of the Holocaust. The text of the bill is as follows: create for private property restitution, That is what drove the Senate to pass H.R. 4744 and we should call out their failures. this bill. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- As we speak, thousands of survivors Now, just to go into the details again resentatives of the United States of America in are in need of immediate and urgent a little bit: it was in 2009 that rep- Congress assembled,

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RIGHTS VIOLATIONS BY THE GOV- (c) STATEMENT OF POLICY.—It shall be the (4) The Iranian regime has not provided in- ERNMENT OF IRAN. policy of the United States to stand with the formation on the whereabouts of or assist- (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- people of Iran who seek the opportunity to ance in ensuring the prompt and safe return lowing: freely elect a government of their choosing, of Robert Levinson, despite repeated prom- (1) Iran is a member of the United Nations, and increase the utilization of all available ises to do so, after he was kidnapped while voted for the Universal Declaration of authorities to impose sanctions on officials visiting Iran’s Kish Island on March 9, 2007— Human Rights, and is a signatory to the of the Government of Iran and other individ- making him the longest held hostage in International Covenant on Civil and Polit- uals responsible for serious human rights United States history. ical Rights, among other international abuses. (5) The Iranian regime reportedly uses hos- human rights treaties. SEC. 3. DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT TO IM- tages as leverage against foreign investors to (2) In violation of these and other inter- POSITION OF SANCTIONS ON CER- exact business concessions in foreign invest- national obligations, Iranian regime officials TAIN PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR ment deals. continue to violate the fundamental human OR COMPLICIT IN HUMAN RIGHTS (6) The type of hostage-taking enterprise rights of the Iranian people. ABUSES, ENGAGING IN CENSORSHIP, put in place by the Iranian regime is a crime (3) The Iranian regime persecutes ethnic ENGAGING IN THE DIVERSION OF against humanity and a violation of cus- and religious minority groups, such as the GOODS INTENDED FOR THE PEOPLE Baha’is, Christians, Sufi, Sunni, and dis- OF IRAN, OR ENGAGING IN CORRUP- tomary international law. TION. (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of senting Shi’a Muslims (such as imprisoned (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 270 days the Congress that— Ayatollah Hossein Kazemeyni Boroujerdi), after the date of the enactment of this Act, (1) the Administration should fully utilize through harassment, arrests, and imprison- the President shall submit to the appro- all necessary and appropriate measures to ment, during which detainees have routinely priate congressional committees a report prevent the Iranian regime from engaging in been beaten, tortured, and killed. containing a determination of whether any hostage-taking or the prolonged arbitrary (4) Following voting irregularities that re- senior officials of the Government of Iran or detention of United States citizens or legal sulted in the 2009 election of President other Iranian persons meet the criteria de- permanent resident aliens, to include— Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the Iranian regime scribed in— (A) the use of extradition to try and con- brutally suppressed peaceful political dissent (1) subsection (b) of section 105D of the vict those individuals responsible for order- from wide segments of civil society during Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Account- ing or controlling the hostage-taking or ar- the Green Revolution in a cynical attempt to ability, and Divestment Act of 2010, as added bitrary detention of United States citizens; retain its undemocratic grip on power. by section 5 of this Act; or and (5) Since February 2011 the leaders of Iran’s (2) paragraph (3) or (4) of section 1263(a) of (B) the use of the Department of Homeland Green Movement, former Prime Minister Mir the National Defense Authorization Act for Security’s Human Rights Violators and War Hossein Mousavi, his wife Dr. Zahra Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114–328; 22 Crimes Center to target such individuals; Rahnavard, and former Speaker of the U.S.C. 2656 note). and Majles (parliament) Mehdi Karroubi, have (b) REVIEW OF CERTAIN ENTITIES.—The re- (2) the United States should encourage its lived under strict house arrest, ordered by port required under subsection (a) shall con- allies and other affected countries to pursue Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. tain a review of any activities of cooperative the criminal prosecution and extradition of (6) In 1999 the Iranian regime brutally sup- foundations or bonyads in Iran with a cap- state and non-state actors in Iran that assist pressed a student revolt that was one of the italization that exceeds $200,000,000 and that in or benefit from such hostage-taking to largest mass uprisings up until that point in meet the criteria in paragraph (3) or (4) of prevent such state and non-state actors from the country since 1979. section 1263(a) of the National Defense Au- engaging in this practice in the future. (7) Over a 4-month period in 1988, the Ira- thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public (c) STATEMENT OF POLICY.—It is the policy nian regime carried out the barbaric mass Law 114–328; 22 U.S.C. 2656 note) for purposes of the United States Government not to pay executions of thousands of political prisoners of corruption. ransom for the purpose of securing the re- by hanging and firing squad for refusing to (c) FORM OF REPORT; PUBLIC AVAIL- lease of United States citizens or legal per- renounce their political affiliations and in ABILITY.— manent resident aliens taken hostage some cases for possessing political reading (1) FORM.—The report required under sub- abroad. material, including prisoners of conscience, section (a) shall be submitted in unclassified (d) STRATEGY.—Not later than 120 days teenagers, and pregnant women. In a re- form, but may contain a classified annex. after the date of the enactment of this Act, cently disclosed audiotape, the late Hussein (2) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The unclassified the Secretary of State shall submit to the Ali Montazeri, a grand ayatollah who served portion of such report shall be made avail- Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House as former Supreme leader Khomeini’s chief able to the public and posted on the internet of Representatives and the Committee on deputy, said that the 1988 mass killings were website of the Department of the Treasury— Foreign Relations of the Senate a report ‘‘the greatest crime committed during the (A) in English, Farsi, Arabic, and Azeri; that contains a strategy to prevent elements Islamic Republic, for which history will con- and of the Iranian regime from engaging in hos- demn us’’. (B) in precompressed, easily downloadable tage-taking or the prolonged arbitrary de- (8) Senior governmental, military, and versions that are made available in all ap- tention of United States citizens or legal public security officials in Iran have contin- propriate formats. permanent resident aliens. ued ordering, controlling, and committing (d) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term SEC. 5. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RE- egregious human rights violations that, in ‘‘appropriate congressional committees’’ SPECT TO IRANIAN PERSONS WHO many cases, represent official policies of the means— ENGAGE IN CERTAIN ACTIONS Iranian regime. (1) the Committee on Financial Services AGAINST UNITED STATES CITIZENS (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the OR IRANIAN PERSONS. (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of the Congress that the United States should— House of Representatives; and Congress that the United States should co- (1) deny the Government of Iran the ability (2) the Committee on Banking, Housing, ordinate with United States allies and other to continue to oppress the people of Iran and and Urban Affairs and the Committee on allies and partners whose citizens may be to use violence and executions to silence pro- Foreign Relations of the Senate. democracy protestors; subject to politically-motivated detention or SEC. 4. UNITED STATES POLICY ON HOSTAGE- trial in Iran, to apply sanctions against Ira- (2) work with international partners to in- TAKING BY THE GOVERNMENT OF vestigate human rights violations by senior IRAN. nian persons that are responsible for or officials of the Government of Iran, regard- (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- complicit in, or responsible for ordering, less of where or when such violations took lowing: controlling, or otherwise directing, such de- place; (1) Since 1979 the Iranian regime has en- tention or trial. (b) IN GENERAL.—Title I of the Comprehen- (3) support efforts made by the people of gaged in various destabilizing activities that sive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Di- Iran to promote the establishment of basic undermine the national security of the vestment Act of 2010 is amended by inserting freedoms that build the foundation for the United States and its allies and partners. after section 105C (22 U.S.C. 8514c) the fol- emergence of a freely elected, open, non-cor- (2) These activities include the hostage- lowing: rupt and democratic political system; taking or prolonged arbitrary detentions of (4) condemn Iranian human rights abuses United States citizens and other persons ‘‘SEC. 105D. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RE- SPECT TO IRANIAN PERSONS WHO against dissidents, including the massacre in with connections to Canada, the United ENGAGE IN CERTAIN ACTIONS 1988 and the suppression of political dem- Kingdom, France, and other nations allied AGAINST UNITED STATES CITIZENS onstrations in 1999, 2009, and 2017, and pres- with the United States. OR IRANIAN PERSONS. sure the Government of Iran to provide fam- (3) The Iranian regime has detained on fab- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The President shall im- ily members detailed information that they ricated claims a significant number of pose sanctions described in section 105(c)

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The protests, aimed IN CERTAIN ACTIONS AGAINST UNITED STATES and entered into force November 21, 1947, be- at economic stagnation, aimed at wide- CITIZENS OR IRANIAN PERSONS.— tween the United Nations and the United ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days States, or other applicable international ob- spread corruption—and people were after the date of the enactment of this sec- ligations. talking about that all the time—aimed tion, the President shall submit to the ap- ‘‘(4) DEFINITION OF FAMILY MEMBER.—In this at the Revolutionary Guard Corps’ con- propriate congressional committees a list of section, the term ‘family member’ means, trol over that economy because they Iranian persons that the President deter- with respect to an individual— had nationalized, seized, so much of mines, are knowingly— ‘‘(A) a spouse, child, parent, sibling, grand- that economy. And quickly we saw ‘‘(A) responsible for or complicit in, or re- child, or grandparent of the individual; and sponsible for ordering or otherwise directing, that spread across Iran, as Persians ‘‘(B) a spouse’s child, parent, or sibling. sought to exercise the fundamental the politically-motivated harassment, abuse, ‘‘(d) TERMINATION OF SANCTIONS.—The pro- extortion, or extended detention or trial of visions of this section shall terminate on the right of freedom of expression, as peo- citizens of the United States or United date that is 30 days after the date on which ple across that country, of every eth- States legal permanent resident aliens, re- the President— nicity and every religion, began to gardless of whether such actions occurred in ‘‘(1) determines and certifies to the appro- speak out. Iran; or priate congressional committees that the Many demonstrators shouted slogans ‘‘(B) responsible for or complicit in, or re- Government of Iran is no longer complicit in aimed at Iran’s costly support for Syr- sponsible for ordering or otherwise directing, or responsible for the wrongful and unlawful the politically-motivated harassment, abuse, ia’s Bashar al-Assad, if you recall, from detention of United States citizens or legal reading the press accounts. And they extortion, or extended detention or trial of permanent resident aliens; and Iranians, Iranian residents, or persons of Ira- ‘‘(2) transmits to the appropriate congres- attacked, they argued about the cost, nian origin outside of Iran. sional committees the certification de- the support that went to the terrorist ‘‘(2) UPDATES OF LIST.—The President shall scribed in section 105(d) of this Act.’’. groups such as Hezbollah. Predictably, submit to the appropriate congressional (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of the Iranian regime moved swiftly to committees an updated list under paragraph contents for the Comprehensive Iran Sanc- quash the demonstrations and throttle (1)— tions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of social media. ‘‘(A) each time the President is required to 2010 is amended by inserting after the item submit an updated list to those committees More than 1,000 Iranians were jailed, relating to section 105C the following new dozens were killed. H. Res. 676 con- under section 105(b)(2)(A); and item: ‘‘(B) as new information becomes avail- demned this brutal violence back in ‘‘Sec. 105D. Imposition of sanctions with re- able. spect to Iranian persons who January, called for targeted sanctions ‘‘(3) FORM OF REPORT; PUBLIC AVAIL- engage in certain actions to hold the regime to account. But ABILITY.— against United States citizens today we act to make good on that ‘‘(A) FORM.—The list required by paragraph call, because the bill before us today, (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form or Iranian persons.’’. but may contain a classified annex. (d) AMENDMENTS TO GENERAL PROVISIONS.— Chairman MCCAUL’s H.R. 4744, requires ‘‘(B) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The unclassi- Section 401 of the Comprehensive Iran Sanc- the administration to determine fied portion of the list required by paragraph tions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of whether senior Iranian officials should (1) shall be made available to the public and 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8551) is amended— be sanctioned for human rights abuses. posted on the websites of the Department of (1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘and 305’’ And it also requires determinations on the Treasury and the Department of State. and inserting ‘‘, 105D, and 305’’; and whether Iranian businesses should be (2) in subsection (b)(1)— ‘‘(c) APPLICATION OF SANCTIONS TO IMME- sanctioned for public corruption with DIATE FAMILY MEMBERS.— (A) by striking ‘‘or 105C(a)’’ and inserting ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The President is author- ‘‘105C(a), or 105D(a)’’; and respect to those who are involved in ized to impose sanctions described in para- (B) by striking ‘‘or 105C(b)’’ and inserting corruption. And it mandates sanctions graph (2) with respect to each person that is ‘‘105C(b), or 105D(b)’’. on those officials responsible for Iran’s a family member of any person on the list re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- wrongful, politically motivated jailing quired by subsection (b). ant to the rule, the gentleman from of U.S. citizens. ‘‘(2) ALIENS INELIGIBLE FOR VISAS, ADMIS- California (Mr. ROYCE) and the gen- Mr. Speaker, for years the regime in SION, OR PAROLE.— tleman from New York (Mr. ENGEL) Tehran has systematically beat down ‘‘(A) VISAS, ADMISSION, OR PAROLE.—An all opposition inside Iran. It regularly alien who the Secretary of State or the Sec- each will control 20 minutes. retary of Homeland Security (or a designee The Chair recognizes the gentleman uses brutal tactics back in Iran, includ- of one of such Secretaries) knows, or has rea- from California. ing torture and mass executions, as it son to believe, is a family member of any GENERAL LEAVE seeks to export violence and radical person on the list required by subsection (b) Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- ideology abroad as well. I think all of is— er, I ask unanimous consent that all us can think back to that 1979 revolu- ‘‘(i) inadmissible to the United States; Members may have 5 legislative days tion and contemplate how much better ‘‘(ii) ineligible to receive a visa or other to revise and extend their remarks and Iran would have been had it not went documentation to enter the United States; off onto a path of becoming a rogue and to include any extraneous material on ‘‘(iii) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or H.R. 4744, currently under consider- state. paroled into the United States or to receive ation. As this legislation details, today the any other benefit under the Immigration and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there regime flagrantly disregards commit- Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). objection to the request of the gen- ments it has made to respect the fun- ‘‘(B) CURRENT VISAS REVOKED.— tleman from California? damental rights of the Iranian people. ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The issuing consular offi- There was no objection. Many of us recall the barbaric mass cer, the Secretary of State, or the Secretary Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- executions carried out over a 4-month of Homeland Security (or a designee of one of er, I yield myself such time as I may period in 1988. And I dare say, if you such Secretaries) shall revoke any visa or consume. know any Persians, if you know people other entry documentation issued to an alien who is a family member of any person on the Mr. Speaker, in January this body who escaped from Iran, you know that, list required by subsection (b) regardless of came together. It was a near unani- during that period of time leading up when issued. mous vote to support the Iranian peo- to 1988, there were over 30,000 students ‘‘(ii) EFFECT OF REVOCATION.—A revocation ple, who were engaged in legitimate and young professionals who lost their under clause (i)— protests against a very oppressive re- lives as a consequence. ‘‘(I) shall take effect immediately; and gime. I want to thank Mr. MIKE We know that the political prisoners ‘‘(II) shall automatically cancel any other MCCAUL here, chairman of the Com- there went through a grueling experi- valid visa or entry documentation that is in mittee on Homeland Security, and Mr. ence, in Evin Prison and other prisons. the alien’s possession. ELIOT ENGEL, the ranking member of Many were executed by hanging, many ‘‘(3) EXCEPTION TO COMPLY WITH UNITED NA- TIONS HEADQUARTERS AGREEMENT.—Sanctions our Committee on Foreign Affairs, for by firing squad. They refused to re- under paragraph (2) shall not apply to an their engagement in this issue. nounce their political affiliations, and alien if admitting the alien into the United At the time, we were witnessing tens that was the fate that was handed out States is necessary to permit the United of thousands of Iranians who had taken to them.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:10 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24AP7.004 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3467 And today the regime still persecutes Congressional Record during floor consider- further consideration of H.R. 4744, the Iran ethnic and religious minority groups; ation of H.R. 4744. Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Account- such as, the Baha’i; Christians, of Sincerely, ability Act, so that the bill may proceed ex- course; Sufi; Sunni; dissenting Shia KEVIN BRADY, peditiously to the House floor. Chairman. I agree that your forgoing further action Muslims. And we all remember the way on this measure does not in any way dimin- the ayatollah brutally suppressed the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ish or alter the jurisdiction of your com- peaceful political dissent during the COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, mittee, or prejudice its jurisdictional prerog- Green Revolution, during which the Washington, DC, April 13, 2018. atives on this resolution or similar legisla- previous administration remained em- Hon. KEVIN BRADY, tion in the future. I would support your ef- barrassingly silent, in my view. And Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, fort to seek appointment of an appropriate many of us here on this floor today Washington, DC. number of conferees from your committee to DEAR CHAIRMAN BRADY: Thank you for con- any House-Senate conference on this legisla- spoke up often at that time about that sulting with the Foreign Affairs Committee tion. dissent during the Green Revolution, and agreeing to be discharged from further I will seek to place our letters on H.R. 4744 because I think this was a real oppor- consideration of H.R. 4744, the Iran Human into the Congressional Record during floor tunity missed by the United States. Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability consideration of the bill. I appreciate your cooperation regarding this legislation and So again, Mr. Speaker, I want to Act, so that the bill may proceed expedi- tiously to the House floor. look forward to continuing to work together thank Chairman MCCAUL and I want to I agree that your forgoing further action as this measure moves through the legisla- thank Ranking Member ENGEL for on this measure does not in any way dimin- tive process. their leadership on this legislation. I ish or alter the jurisdiction of your com- Sincerely, am glad we have strong bipartisan sup- mittee, or prejudice its jurisdictional prerog- EDWARD R. ROYCE, port for this measure. Regardless of atives on this measure or similar legislation Chairman. how one views the Iran nuclear agree- in the future. I would support your effort to ment, it is critical that the United seek appointment of an appropriate number HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, States and our allies continue to press of conferees from your committee to any House-Senate conference on this legislation. Washington, DC, April 17, 2018. Iran for its dangerous and threatening I will seek to place our letters on H.R. 4744 Hon. EDWARD R. ROYCE, acts that fall outside of the JCPOA. into the Congressional Record during floor Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, This is an area where officials from consideration of the bill. I appreciate your Washington, DC. cooperation regarding this legislation and DEAR CHAIRMAN ROYCE: I write with re- both the Trump and Obama adminis- spect to H.R. 4744, the ‘‘Iran Human Rights trations agree, and they agree for good look forward to continuing to work together as this measure moves through the legisla- and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act.’’ As reason here. Remember, this is the tive process. a result of your having consulted with us on same regime that is holding American Sincerely, provisions within H.R. 4744 that fall within citizens, including one who is in very EDWARD R. ROYCE, the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on poor health, on sham charges in one of Chairman. the Judiciary, I forego any further consider- the largest ransom schemes, from my ation of this bill so that it may proceed expe- standpoint, that was ever devised. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ditiously to the House floor for consider- COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES, ation. This regime, of course, held its first Washington, DC, April 16, 2018. The Judiciary Committee takes this action American hostages in 1979, when it Hon. ED ROYCE, with our mutual understanding that by fore- overran our U.S. Embassy. The re- Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, going consideration of H.R. 4744 at this time, gime’s MO remains the same. It is far Washington, DC. we do not waive any jurisdiction over subject past time the regime faced con- DEAR CHAIRMAN ROYCE: I am writing con- matter contained in this or similar legisla- cerning H.R. 4744, the Iran Human Rights tion and that our committee will be appro- sequences for its attacks on Iranians and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act. priately consulted and involved as this bill and Americans alike. As a result of your having consulted with or similar legislation moves forward so that Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of the Committee on Financial Services con- we may address any remaining issues in our my time. cerning provisions in the bill that fall within jurisdiction. Our committee also reserves our Rule X jurisdiction, I agree to forgo ac- the right to seek appointment of an appro- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, tion on the bill so that it may proceed expe- priate number of conferees to any House- COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, ditiously to the House Floor. The Committee Senate conference involving this or similar Washington, DC, April 13, 2018. on Financial Services takes this action with legislation and asks that you support any Hon. EDWARD R. ROYCE, our mutual understanding that, by foregoing such request. Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, consideration of H.R. 4744, at this time, we I would appreciate a response to this letter Washington, DC. do not waive any jurisdiction over the sub- confirming this understanding with respect DEAR CHAIRMAN ROYCE: I am writing with ject matter contained in this or similar leg- to H.R. 4744 and would ask that a copy of our respect to H.R. 4744, the ‘‘Iran Human Rights islation, and that our Committee will be ap- exchange of letters on this matter be in- and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act,’’ on propriately consulted and involved as this or cluded in the Congressional Record during which Ways and Means was granted an addi- similar legislation moves forward so that we floor consideration of the bill. tional referral. may address any remaining issues that fall Sincerely, OB GOODLATTE, As a result of your having consulted with within our Rule X jurisdiction. Our Com- B us on provisions in H.R. 4744 that fall within mittee also reserves the right to seek ap- Chairman. the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on pointment of an appropriate number of con- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Ways and Means, I agree to waive formal ferees to any House-Senate conference in- COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, consideration of this bill so that it may volving this or similar legislation, and re- Washington, DC, April 17, 2018. move expeditiously to the floor. The Com- quests your support for any such request. Hon. BOB GOODLATTE, mittee on Ways and Means takes this action Finally, I would appreciate your response Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, with the mutual understanding that we do to this letter confirming this understanding Washington, DC. not waive any jurisdiction over the subject with respect to H.R. 4744 and would ask that DEAR CHAIRMAN GOODLATTE: Thank you for matter contained in this or similar legisla- a copy of our exchange of letters on this matter be included in the Congressional consulting with the Foreign Affairs Com- tion, and the Committee will be appro- mittee and agreeing to be discharged from priately consulted and involved as the bill or Record during floor consideration thereof. Sincerely, further consideration of H.R. 4744, the Iran similar legislation moves forward so that we Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Account- may address any remaining issues that fall JEB HENSARLING, Chairman. ability Act, so that the bill may proceed ex- within our jurisdiction. The Committee also peditiously to the House floor. reserves the right to seek appointment of an HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, I agree that your forgoing further action appropriate number of conferees to any COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, on this measure does not in any way dimin- House-Senate conference involving this or Washington, DC, April 17, 2018. ish or alter the jurisdiction of your com- similar legislation, and requests your sup- Hon. JEB HENSARLING mittee, or prejudice its jurisdictional prerog- port for such request. Chairman, Committee on Financial Services, atives on this bill or similar legislation in Finally, I would appreciate your response Washington, DC. the future. I would support your effort to to this letter confirming this understanding, DEAR CHAIRMAN HENSARLING: Thank you seek appointment of an appropriate number and would ask that a copy of our exchange of for consulting with the Foreign Affairs Com- of conferees from your committee to any letters on this matter be included in the mittee and agreeing to be discharged from House-Senate conference on this legislation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:08 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24AP7.021 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H3468 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 24, 2018 I will seek to place our letters on H.R. 4744 looming deadline on the nuclear deal, tion keep Congress informed as to what into the Congressional Record during floor and the future remains uncertain. But steps they are taking to guarantee this consideration of the bill. I appreciate your there is one thing we can all agree on: happens. cooperation regarding this legislation and we cannot let up the pressure on Iran So, again, I thank the chairman and look forward to continuing to work together ranking member, Congressman as this measure moves through the legisla- for its human rights violations, par- tive process. ticularly against American citizens. DEUTCH, for their leadership on this bi- Sincerely, So, again, I want to thank Mr. partisan effort to hold Iran account- EDWARD R. ROYCE, MCCAUL and Mr. DEUTCH for doing a able. Chairman. great job with this. This is a bipartisan Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- piece of legislation. If you care about the letter dated April 23, 2018. self such time as I may consume. the injustices going on in Iran, then it CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support is important to support this bill. Washington, DC, April 23, 2018. of this measure. Let me start by Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Hon. JOHN J. SULLIVAN, Acting Secretary of State, U.S. Department of thanking Congressmen DEUTCH and my time. Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- State, Washington, DC. MCCAUL, both valued members of the DEAR ACTING SECRETARY SULLIVAN: We Committee on Foreign Affairs, for er, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman write to request information regarding the their hard work on this bill. I want to from Texas (Mr. MCCAUL), chairman of Administration’s efforts to secure the re- also thank Chairman ED ROYCE, who the Committee on Homeland Security lease of American citizens and permanent has been a strong bipartisan voice in and the author of this bill. U.S. residents held hostage by the govern- things that are so important to our Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise ment of Iran. today to urge support for my bill to As you know, Iran has a long history of un- country and to the world. We always justly holding hostages in violation of inter- say that we take pride in having the hold the Iranian regime accountable national law dating back to 1979. Over the Committee on Foreign Affairs being for its continued human rights viola- years, the Iranian regime has arrested doz- the most bipartisan committee in the tions. ens of foreigners on spurious charges and entire Congress. I introduced the Iran Human Rights convicted them in sham trials held in secre- Iran has isolated itself on the global and Hostage-Taking Accountability tive courts. Many of the detained American stage because it refuses to abandon a Act with Congressman DEUTCH, and I citizens and permanent residents are also held in deplorable conditions, where they ex- range of aggressive activities that pose am grateful for Chairman ROYCE and Ranking Member ENGEL’s support in perience severe health and psychological a threat to the region and a threat to issues. the entire international community. this effort. Today, there are more than six American On that list is the regime’s terrible The Iranian regime continues to per- citizens and permanent U.S. residents held mistreatment of its own people and its petrate gross human rights abuses by the Iranian regime in a shameful attempt heinous practice of prolonged and po- against its own people. They continue to use innocent human lives as political bar- litically motivated detentions of Amer- to suppress and censor their people’s gaining chips. These hostages include Bob ican citizens. calls for democratic reform. They reck- Levinson, who has been missing since 2007 and remains America’s longest-held hostage; The bill before us now seeks to put lessly use their nation’s resources to expand their destabilizing influence Siamak Namazi and his 81-year-old father an end to these intolerable practices. It Baquer, held since 2015 and 2016, respectively; would place sanctions on anyone re- and support of terrorism. They con- PhD student Xiyue Wang, held since 2016; sponsible for politically motivated har- tinue to engage in corrupt practices, internet freedom activist Nizar Zakka, held assment, abuse, extortion, extended de- and they continue to illegally detain since 2016; and others. The United States has tention, or trial of Americans or Ira- and imprison our citizens without just a moral responsibility to devote resources to nians. cause. This is simply unacceptable. these hostages and make their return a pri- Mr. Speaker, this bill serves as a ority. Earlier this year, we stood on this This past month, the House Foreign Af- floor in solidarity with protestors in clear signal to the people of Iran that we support their quest for freedom. It fairs Committee passed H.R. 4744, the Iran Iran who sought a better future for Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Account- their country and for the next genera- shines a light on the regime’s human ability Act, to increase U.S. leverage by lev- tion. They wanted to see their govern- rights violations and targets Iranian ying new sanctions on those responsible for ment abandon its support for Iranian officials guilty of corruption, censor- detaining U.S. citizens or legal permanent proxy forces and terrorist groups, like ship, and the diversion of goods in- respondents in Iran. But more sticks must be Hezbollah, in favor of funding tended for the Iranian people. It re- complemented with a coordinated diplomatic effort with our allies. healthcare and employment opportuni- quires the President to work with our international partners to develop a According to media reports, the State De- ties for average Iranians. partment has increased efforts in recent This is a country that has suffered so strategy to end this inhumane behavior months to secure the release of these hos- much under the ayatollahs and the eco- and sanctions those officials complicit tages, including outreach to the Iranian re- nomic mismanagement of its leaders. in those crimes. Finally, it sanctions gime in December 2017 that has gone unan- The protests in December and January those individuals who take Americans swered. On April 6, 2018, the Department out- were a stark reminder of the regime’s hostage. lined efforts that have been undertaken in a tight grip on power, as many protesters Mr. Speaker, today, there are more report to Congress pursuant to Section 110 of than six American citizens and perma- the Countering America’s Adversaries were killed in the streets and blocked Through Sanctions Act. We request that the from communicating with the outside nent U.S. residents held by the Iranian regime in a shameful attempt to use Department provide some additional details world. to Congress. Specifically, please provide an- Today, as we pass this legislation, we innocent human lives as political bar- swers to the following questions in either think about the Americans who cur- gaining chips. These hostages include: written responses or a briefing: rently sit in Iranian prisons. We think Bob Levinson, Congressman DEUTCH’s 1. How has Iran responded to the various lines of effort made by the U.S., as detailed about Robert Levinson, Mr. DEUTCH’s constituent, who has been missing in the April 6 report to Congress, to raise the constituent, who has been missing for since 2007 and remains America’s long- est held hostage; Siamak Namazi and detention cases? over 11 years, who has missed the wed- 2. According to a June 20, 2017, article from dings of his children and the births of his 81-year-old father, Baquer, held the Washington Post, two senior officials his grandchildren. since 2015 and 2016, respectively; Ph.D. from the Trump administration stated a student, Xiyue Wang, held since 2017; range of options were being considered, b 1630 internet freedom activist, Nizar Zakka, which included ‘‘sticks more than carrots.’’ The Iranian regime had promised to held since 2016; and others. What specific tools are being considered to cooperate with the investigation to lo- The United States has a moral re- secure the release of detained Americans and cate Mr. Levinson, but to this date, sponsibility to devote resources to permanent U.S. residents? these hostages and make their return a 3. Does the Administration require any that cooperation has been virtually new authorities from Congress to utilize nonexistent. priority. I sent a letter with Congress- these tools? There is no real clarity in U.S. policy man LIEU and 46 other Members of Con- 4. What is the Administration’s strategy toward Iran. The United States faces a gress requesting that the administra- for disincentivizing and deterring foreign

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McCaul, Member of Congress; Ileana Ros- have never had the chance to meet Please support H.R. 4744, and to- Lehtinen, Member of Congress; Ted Deutch, their grandfather. gether we will stand for basic human Member of Congress; James P. McGovern, Imagine 11 anniversaries, dozens of rights. Member of Congress; Brian Fitzpatrick, family birthdays, and holidays that Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- Member of Congress; Donald M. Payne, Jr., pass by without Bob, just an empty er, I yield 3 minutes to the gentle- Member of Congress; Randy Hultgren, Mem- place where Bob should be sitting. woman from Florida (Ms. ROS- ber of Congress; Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Bob’s wife, Christine, and his seven LEHTINEN), who chairs the Foreign Af- Member of Congress; Jerrold Nadler, Member fairs Subcommittee on the Middle East of Congress; Steve Cohen, Member of Con- children—Susan, Stephanie, Sarah, gress; Bobby L. Rush, Member of Congress; Dan, David, Samantha, and Doug— and North Africa. David N. Cicilline, Member of Congress; Nita have been tireless advocates for their Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I M. Lowey, Member of Congress; Jose´ E. father. They have traveled to Iran thank Chairman ROYCE for his kind- Serrano, Member of Congress. themselves looking for answers. They ness and his leadership, and Ranking Daniel W. Lipinski, Member of Congress; have made the trip to Washington, Member ELIOT ENGEL, my favorite Joe Wilson, Member of Congress; Peter King, D.C., countless times to meet with gov- mensch, for bringing this bill to the Member of Congress; Francis Rooney, Mem- floor today. I also want to thank and ber of Congress; Mark Meadows, Member of ernment officials and Members of Con- gress. congratulate MICHAEL MCCAUL and my Congress; Adriano Espaillat, Member of Con- south Florida colleague and dear friend gress; Brad Sherman, Member of Congress; They have fought for action all the Eleanor Holmes Norton, Member of Con- way to the Oval Office, directly appeal- TED DEUTCH for their work in offering gress; Lee Zeldin, Member of Congress; Steve ing to President Bush, President this important bill. Chabot, Member of Congress; Paul Cook, Obama, and President Trump. They The regime in Iran, as we have heard Member of Congress; Eliot Engel, Member of have watched as others have returned from my colleagues, is responsible for Congress; Ted Poe, Member of Congress; home to their families. They have lis- some of the most despicable human Bradley S. Schneider, Member of Congress; tened with hope as Iran’s leaders have rights abuses imaginable. The regime Grace Meng, Member of Congress. is also notorious for its hostage-taking Tom Suozzi, Member of Congress; Pete Ses- promised cooperation. They have been disappointed more times than they can tactics, hoping to get financial or po- sions, Member of Congress; Albio Sires, litical concessions from the United Member of Congress; Frank Pallone, Jr., count as promises go unfulfilled year States and other Western countries for Member of Congress; Thomas A. Garrett, Jr., after year after year. Member of Congress; John Ratcliffe, Member Iran has become adept at this cruel their hostage taking. Mr. DEUTCH and I have been high- of Congress; Josh Gottheimer, Member of game, because that is what it is to this lighting these abuses in our sub- Congress; Lois Frankel, Member of Congress; rogue Iranian regime. They say that committee through multiple hearings Derek Kilmer, Member of Congress; Patrick hostages are not hostages, but these Meehan, Member of Congress; Leonard and many pieces of legislation, includ- people are not detained under a legal Lance, Member of Congress; Randy Weber, ing a resolution that the House passed Member of Congress; Bill Johnson, Member order. They have lost their freedom; last year, H. Res. 317, that urged the of Congress; David P. Joyce, Member of Con- they have been separated from their President to make the release of Amer- gress; Adam Kinzinger, Member of Congress; families; and they have been held under icans held hostage in Iran the highest Elise Stefanik, Member of Congress. shamelessly trumped-up and false of priorities. Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 charges. Any attempt to show due We also held a hearing on some of the minutes to the gentleman from Florida process or trials has been a sham. hostages named in the resolution (Mr. DEUTCH), the ranking member of To the Levinsons, to the Namazi fam- where we heard from family members the Subcommittee on the Middle East ily, the Zakka family, the Wang fam- of Mr. DEUTCH’s constituent Bob and North Africa of the Foreign Affairs ily, and the other families whose loved Levinson, who is America’s longest Committee. ones are being held, we stand with you. held hostage ever; Baquer and Siamak Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I thank Today, we speak clearly and loudly Namazi, father and son, who have been Ranking Member ENGEL and Chairman with one bipartisan voice to send a unjustly detained in Iran for far too ROYCE for their support of this legisla- message that no country, no rogue re- long; Nizar Zakka. All of these families tion, and I give special thanks to my gime will use American lives as lever- have had to endure so much, Mr. colleague, Chairman MCCAUL, for his age to further a dangerous agenda. Speaker. leadership in recognizing the need to This bill isn’t about the nuclear deal. Almost 1 year later after our resolu- take action. Nothing in this deal precludes our con- tion, all of these men as well as at We must work together to stop the tinued participation in the JCPOA. But least four other Americans, additional brutal Iranian regime’s human rights this bill makes clear the importance of Americans, continue to be unjustly de- abuses and demand the release of closely coordinating with our allies tained in Iran, suffering under horrific American hostages that Iran is using and partners whose citizens have also conditions with little to no contact as pawns for political leverage. I am been held hostage by Iran to apply with their families. proud to partner with Mr. MCCAUL in pressure on the regime. Iran must be held accountable, Mr. this effort If we are going to counter Iran’s Speaker. We need to be applying max- The Iran Human Rights and Hostage- abuses, Iran’s terrorism, Iran’s threats imum pressure against the regime. Taking Accountability Act sends a to our troops and our national security This bill gives the administration more clear message to the Iranian regime interests, we must work in tandem tools to sanction the regime for this and to the rest of the world: this Con- with our partners around the globe. We practice of taking hostages, and I offer gress, this country will not tolerate will stand together against repression my full support. the flagrant disregard of the most basic and the violation of human rights. We I thank the esteemed chairman of of human rights. will stand together against religious our committee, as well as my friend, My colleagues have explained the persecution. We will stand together for the ranking member. I thank the chair- merits of this bill, and I know it is dif- the rule of law and democratic values. man for the time. ficult for many Americans to imagine, Taking hostages and violating the Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I reserve but we are here today to show our re- most fundamental values that cut to the balance of my time. solve in the face of really unbelievable the core of our dignity as human Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- circumstances. beings is unacceptable to this Congress er, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman For my constituents, the family of and to members of the international from Texas (Mr. POE), chairman of the Robert Levinson, this is a nightmare community. I urge all of my colleagues Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Ter- that they have lived for 11 years. Bob to stand up to Iran’s rogue regime, to rorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:27 Jul 19, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD18\APRIL\H24AP8.REC H24AP8 abonner on DSKBCJ7HB2PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3470 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 24, 2018 Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the Americans who are unfairly detained in be promptly signed into law so we can begin Iranian regime is the number one state Iran. This bill signals our solidarity to hold the Iranian regime accountable for sponsor of terror in the whole world, with the protestors and demonstrators their gross human rights violations. and they commit terrorist acts even to Iran’s rulers that any action that The Iranian regime continues to perpetuate against their own people. violates the human rights of an Amer- gross human rights abuses against its own I am proud to support H.R. 4744, the ican will be met with severe con- people. Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Tak- sequences. The regime continues to suppress the coun- ing Accountability Act, introduced by The gentleman from Texas (Mr. POE) try’s voices for reform through censorship of my friend, Chairman MCCAUL. just mentioned the 1988 massacre that the media. The mullahs in Tehran are among was horrendous, and there were many, The regime continues to recklessly use the the world’s worst human rights abus- many more. This brutal regime has nation’s resources to expand its regional influ- ers. This year, we have witnessed their blood on its hands, and it is important ence through its support for terrorist groups. brutality again on display as they con- for the United States to call them out. The regime continues to engage in corrupt tinue to mercilessly crush dissent from Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to practices. their own people. support this bipartisan bill, and I yield And the regime continues to illegally detain International attention has faded, back the balance of my time. and imprison our citizens without just cause or but the Iranian people are still in the Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- reason. streets demanding their rights, wheth- er, I yield myself such time as I may These practices are unacceptable. er they be economic opportunity, ac- consume. H.R. 4744 serves as a clear signal to the cess to water, religious freedom, or In closing, I would again like to people of Iran that we support them in their gender equality. In response, the re- thank my colleagues, Chairman quest for freedom, it shines a light on the re- gime has murdered dozens and locked MCCAUL and Ranking Member ENGEL, gime’s human rights violations and sanctions up thousands, as it has done so many for their bipartisan leadership to hold those who are complicit in such crimes. times before, without punishment from Iran accountable, to hold them ac- The same goes for Iranian officials guilty of the outside world. countable for their brutality: their bru- corruption, censorship, and the diversion of This is nothing new for the Islamic tality in the 1988 massacres, and their goods intended for the Iranian people. Republic. Look no further than the 1988 brutality in terms of the way they are Lastly, this bill sanctions individuals massacre, where 30,000 of Iran’s polit- treating their religious minorities complicit in taking Americans and other na- ical prisoners were systematically today. tion’s citizens hostage and requires the Presi- murdered by the regime. We know that Americans formerly dent to work with our international partners to This barbaric mass execution oc- imprisoned by Iran describe being sub- develop a strategy to put an end to this prac- curred by public hangings, firing jected to electric shock and whippings. squads, and included teenagers and tice. We have heard that before our com- We have five Americans currently detained pregnant women who refused to an- mittee. We have heard them say that in Iran—an intolerable circumstance that calls nounce their political affiliations, in- they were denied medical care. cluding many from the MEK, today’s for action. Today, U.S. citizens, such as Siamak We must do all we can, and apply as much leading Iranian dissident group. and Baqer Namazi, Xiyue Wang, and So horrific was the act that deputy pressure on Iran as necessary to ensure the U.S. permanent resident Nazar Zaka, American detainees’ safe release, and prevent to Iran’s ruler at the time, Ayatollah are all sitting in Iranian jails on bogus Khomeini, called it: ‘‘The greatest future Americans from being held hostage by accusations of collaborating with a this brutal regime. crime committed during the Islamic hostile government for espionage. And Republic for which history will con- I thank Congressman MCCAUL and DEUTCH U.S. citizen Robert Levinson is still for their leadership on this legislation to hold demn us.’’ And, yes, history now con- missing, and that is more than 10 years demns the regime for these acts of Iran’s corrupt officials accountable. after he disappeared in Iran. Our hearts I urge all of my colleagues to support this murder. go out to these victims and our hearts This bill will provide for that con- bill’s passage, and the passage of all the im- go out to their families as we renew demnation and call for investigation portant measure before us today. our call for the immediate release of into this crime against humanity. It The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. all U.S. citizens and permanent resi- also urges our government to work WEBSTER of Florida). The question is dents held in Iran. with international partners and inves- on the motion offered by the gen- With this legislation, we will impose tigate other major human rights tleman from California (Mr. ROYCE) tough sanctions on the regime. And we abuses, such as the dozens more killed that the House suspend the rules and do that for its corruption, for its at- during protests in 1999, 2009, and 2017, pass the bill, H.R. 4744, as amended. tacks on innocent Americans, and for and sanction those responsible. The question was taken. In all cases, the families of those its attacks on Iranians alike. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance murdered by the regime were never opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being of my time. told what happened to their loved ones’ in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise remains. This important bill will pres- Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- today in support for H.R. 4744, the Iran sure the Iranian Government to dis- er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. Human Rights and Hostage—Taking Account- close the final resting place of the The yeas and nays were ordered. ability Act, introduced by my fellow Texas del- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- missing so their families may have a egate Congressman Michael McCall and fel- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- small bit of peace. Mr. Speaker, now is the day of reck- low House Judiciary colleague Congressman ceedings on this motion will be post- oning for the Iranian regime. Ted Deutch. poned. And that is just the way it is. H.R. 4744 states that Congress stands with f the people of Iran, and it provides the Trump Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- NO ASSISTANCE FOR ASSAD ACT self such time as I may consume for administration with the tools necessary to hold the purpose of closing. Iranian government officials responsible for Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- Mr. Speaker, it is no secret that the human rights violations, corruption, and cen- er, I move to suspend the rules and United States and Iran’s leaders are at sorship. pass the bill (H.R. 4681) to limit assist- odds on a host of issues. Iran has killed Moreover, this legislation holds the Iranian ance for areas of Syria controlled by Americans in Iraq. Its proxies seek to regime accountable for taking hostage Amer- the Government of Syria or associated harm our citizens and our interests ican citizens and permanent residents by en- forces, and for other purposes, as around the world. But let me be clear: suring that those responsible pay an extreme amended. the United States has no quarrel with but just price for the violations committed. The Clerk read the title of the bill. the Iranian people. I applaud the House Foreign Affairs Com- The text of the bill is as follows: mittee for their support in passing this critical H.R. 4681 b 1645 piece of legislation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- This legislation seeks to protect the And I sincerely hope that this bill passes the resentatives of the United States of America in human rights of the Iranian people and Senate and arrives at the President’s desk to Congress assembled,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:26 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24AP7.025 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3471 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. in the planning or commission of war crimes, aims, needs, and priorities of local commu- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘No Assist- crimes against humanity, or human rights nities in Syria; ance for Assad Act’’. abuses, as well as any government official (B) assistance for projects to meet basic SEC. 2. FINDINGS. subject to sanctions under any provision of human needs in Syria, including— Congress makes the following findings: law; (i) drought relief; (1) Seven years into the conflict in Syria, (D) is organizing free and fair elections for (ii) assistance to refugees, internally dis- over 11 million Syrians have been displaced a new government to be held in a timely placed persons, and conflict victims; from their homes and more than 400,000 have manner and under the supervision of United (iii) the distribution of food and medicine; been killed. Nations observers, with all Syrians, includ- and (2) Since the conflict in Syria began, the ing members of the diaspora, eligible to par- (iv) the provision of health services; and United States has provided more than $7.6 ticipate, as supported in United Nations Se- (C) assistance to carry out the activities billion to meet humanitarian needs of the curity Council Resolution 2254 (2015); described in subsection (b)(1)(G). Syrian people, making the United States the (E) is making tangible progress toward es- (2) REPORT AND DETERMINATION.—The world’s single largest donor to the Syrian tablishing an independent judiciary; President shall submit to the appropriate humanitarian response. (F) is demonstrating respect for and com- congressional committees a report and de- (3) It is estimated that the reconstruction pliance with internationally recognized termination for each of the fiscal years 2019 of Syria could cost between $200 and $350 bil- human rights and basic freedoms as specified through 2023 on each project with respect to lion. in the Universal Declaration of Human which this subsection applies during the pre- (4) According to the 2016 Transparency Rights; ceding fiscal year, including— International Corruption Index, Syria is (G) is taking steps to verifiably fulfill its (A) a description of the project; among the most corrupt countries in the commitments under the Convention on the (B) a description of how United States Prohibition of the Development, Production, world. funds with respect to the project were used; Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons (5) In October 2015, a visiting Russian dele- (C) the geographic location or locations of and on their Destruction and the Treaty on gation to Syria announced that Russian the project; and the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, is firms would lead in the effort to rebuild (D) a determination with respect to wheth- making tangible progress toward becoming a Syria, and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad er the project benefited an official of the signatory to the Convention on the Prohibi- reportedly said, ‘‘Syria is ready to provide Assad regime. tion of the Development, Production and Russian companies with all the contracts (3) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) worth hundreds of billions of dollars.’’. Congress that, to the greatest extent prac- and Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction, (6) In August 2017, the Government of the ticable, the United States should not fund and adhering to the Missile Technology Con- People’s Republic of China hosted a trade projects described in this subsection with re- trol Regime and other control lists, as nec- spect to which the Government of Syria, any fair in Syria, and a Chinese-Arab business essary; group announced a $2,000,000,000 commitment official of the Government of Syria, and any (H) has halted the development and deploy- immediate family member of an official of from the Chinese government to fund the ment of ballistic and cruise missiles; construction of industrial parks in Syria. the Government of Syria have a financial or (I) is taking verifiable steps to remove material interest or are affiliated with the SEC. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY. from positions of authority within the mili- implementing partner of the project. It is the policy of the United States that tary, intelligence, and security services United States foreign assistance made avail- those individuals who were in a position of (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: able for early recovery, reconstruction, or authority or responsibility during the con- (1) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- stabilization in Syria should be used only in flict, or who are in a position of authority or TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional a democratic Syria or in areas of Syria not responsibility during a transition, who are committees’’ means— controlled by a government led by Bashar al- determined to be responsible for or complicit (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Assad or associated forces. in the torture, extrajudicial killing, or exe- the Committee on Appropriations of the SEC. 4. LIMITATION ON ASSISTANCE FOR AREAS cution of civilians, to include those who were House of Representatives; and OF SYRIA CONTROLLED BY THE involved the planning or execution of plans (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations GOVERNMENT OF SYRIA OR ASSOCI- to use chemical weapons; and the Committee on Appropriations of the ATED FORCES. (J) is making verifiable progress in reform- Senate. (a) LIMITATION.— ing the Syrian military and security services (2) ASSOCIATED FORCES.—The term ‘‘associ- (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in sub- so as to minimize the Government of Syria’s ated forces’’ includes forces of the Govern- section (c), for each of the fiscal years 2019 reliance on Iran and Iranian proxy forces to ment of the Russian Federation, the Govern- through 2023, amounts authorized to be ap- act on behalf or in support of Syria; and ment of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ira- propriated or otherwise made available for (K) is in the process of organizing the safe nian-backed proxy militias, and Hezbollah. assistance described in paragraph (2) may and voluntary return of Syrian refugees and (3) DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY.—The term not be provided, directly or indirectly, for internally displaced persons to their homes ‘‘directly or indirectly’’ includes assistance any area of Syria controlled by the Govern- so that Syrians may return without fear of to multilateral institutions and inter- ment of Syria or associated forces, as deter- retribution by the Government of Syria or national governmental organizations, such mined by the Secretary of State, unless a associated forces. as the United Nations and related agencies, certification described in subsection (b) is in (2) EFFECTIVE PERIOD.—A certification the International Monetary Fund, and the effect. shall be in effect under this subsection for a World Bank. (2) ASSISTANCE DESCRIBED.—Assistance re- period of 90 days beginning on the date on ferred to in paragraph (1) is the following: SEC. 5. REPORT ON DELIVERY OF UNITED which the President submits the certifi- STATES HUMANITARIAN ASSIST- (A) Assistance to carry out stabilization cation to the appropriate congressional com- ANCE TO SYRIA. activities for the relevant area. mittees. (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days (B) Assistance to carry out reconstruction (3) RENEWAL OR REPORT.—Not later than 90 activities for the relevant area. days after the date on which the President after the date of the enactment of this Act, (b) CERTIFICATION.— submits to the appropriate congressional the Secretary of State and the Adminis- (1) IN GENERAL.—A certification described committees a certification under this sub- trator of the United States Agency for Inter- in this subsection is a certification sub- section the President shall submit to the ap- national Development shall submit to the mitted by the President to the appropriate propriate congressional committees either— appropriate congressional committees a re- congressional committees that contains a (A) a new certification under this sub- port on delivery of United States humani- determination that the Government of section indicating that the conditions de- tarian assistance to Syria. Syria— scribed in paragraph (1) are continuing to be (b) MATTERS TO BE INCLUDED.—The report (A) has ceased attacks against civilians met; or required by subsection (a) shall include the and civilian infrastructure as such, including (B) a report that— following: attacks against medical facilities and per- (i) describes why the President is unable to (1) A description of the challenges of access sonnel, and the indiscriminate use of weap- make a new certification under this sub- to areas of Syria controlled by the Govern- ons, including through shelling and aerial section; and ment of Syria or associated forces for pur- bombardment, as demanded in United Na- (ii) contains a certification that no funds poses of providing United States humani- tions Security Council Resolution 2254 (2015); will be obligated or expended to provide as- tarian assistance, including assistance fund- (B) is taking verifiable steps to release all sistance described in subsection (a) in con- ed through multilateral institutions and political prisoners and is providing full ac- travention of subsection (a). international governmental organizations. cess to Syrian prisons for investigations by (c) EXCEPTION.— (2) A description of where such United appropriate international human rights or- (1) IN GENERAL.—The limitation on assist- States humanitarian assistance has been ganizations; ance under subsection (a) shall not apply able to be delivered in such areas. (C) is taking verifiable steps to remove with respect to— (3) A description of where such United from government positions senior officials of (A) assistance for projects to be adminis- States humanitarian assistance has been de- the Government of Syria who are complicit tered by local organizations that reflect the nied access in such areas.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:08 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24AP7.013 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H3472 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 24, 2018 (4) A description of how the United States port, the situation on the ground is with respect to H.R. 4681 and would ask that Government is working to improve access to getting even worse in Syria, and the a copy of our exchange of letters on this such areas. worst, they say, is probably yet to matter be included in the Congressional (5) A description of the roles and respon- come. Record during floor consideration thereof. sibilities of United States allies and partners Sincerely, At the same time as this carnage is and other countries in the region in ensuring JEB HENSARLING, access to such areas. going on, representatives of Syria, Chairman. (6) A description of how such United States Iran, and Russia have spread out across humanitarian assistance and implementing the international community trying to HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, partners of such assistance are monitored gin up reconstruction money. They will COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, and evaluated. not find it here. Washington, DC, April 17, 2018. (7) A description of the major challenges It would be unconscionable for U.S. Hon. JEB HENSARLING, that the United States faces in monitoring Government function to be used for Chairman, Committee on Financial Services, such United States humanitarian assistance Washington, DC. stabilization or reconstruction in the and how the United States is working to DEAR CHAIRMAN HENSARLING: Thank you overcome such challenges. areas under control of the illegitimate for consulting with the Foreign Affairs Com- (8) A description of the strategy of the Assad regime and its proxies, and I will mittee and agreeing to be discharged from United States to deliver humanitarian as- tell you why: because the people in further consideration of H.R. 4681, the No As- sistance to areas of Syria controlled by the those areas that they have taken over sistance for Assad Act, so that the bill may Government of Syria or associated forces are being pushed out. And the militia proceed expeditiously to the House floor. and in which the Government of Syria or as- that are being brought in are militia— I agree that your forgoing further action sociated forces is impeding access to such whether it is Hezbollah or other mili- on this measure does not in any way dimin- areas. ish or alter the jurisdiction of your com- (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the term tia—that are not indigenous to those mittee, or prejudice its jurisdictional prerog- ‘‘appropriate congressional committees’’ and communities. We are not going to sup- atives on this resolution or similar legisla- ‘‘associated forces’’ have the meanings given port the building of infrastructure that tion in the future. I would support your ef- such terms in section 4(f). is going to benefit Hezbollah, Iran’s fort to seek appointment of an appropriate The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- revolutionary guards, or foreign mili- number of conferees from your committee to ant to the rule, the gentleman from tias recruited and paid for by the Ira- any House-Senate conference on this legisla- California (Mr. ROYCE) and the gen- nian regime. tion. I will seek to place our letters on H.R. 4681 tleman from New York (Mr. ENGEL) If or when the day comes that the into the Congressional Record during floor each will control 20 minutes. Government of Syria is no longer led consideration of the bill. I appreciate your The Chair recognizes the gentleman by Bashar al-Assad and his proxies, cooperation regarding this legislation and from California. then the U.S. can once again look at look forward to continuing to work together GENERAL LEAVE the prospect for assistance, if the day as this measure moves through the legisla- Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- comes when people are allowed to re- tive process. er, I ask unanimous consent that all turn to their homes. We do have an in- Sincerely, Members may have 5 legislative days terest in seeing a stable and secure— EDWARD R. ROYCE, to revise and extend their remarks and and not hostile—Syria one day. Chairman. to include extraneous material in the But until then, murder, industrial Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- RECORD. level torture, starvation, deliberate self such time as I may consume. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there targeting of schools, hospitals, and I rise in support of the No Assistance objection to the request of the gen- markets, and the shameless use of for Assad Act. tleman from California? chemical weapons cannot be in the This act, H.R. 4681, was written by There was no objection. remotest way possible supported by me. I am proud to be the lead sponsor Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- U.S. funding. in this bill. And I am proud of the bi- er, I yield myself such time as I may partisan support that we have gotten consume. Mr. Speaker, I ask that Members join with us to ensure no U.S. funding from Chairman ROYCE and others on Mr. Speaker, this bill comes at a very both sides of the aisle. critical time. After 7 years of dev- makes it into the hands of the Assad regime and his proxies. Mr. Speaker, every time we think astating civil war, the destruction in- that the crisis in Syria could not get flicted on the Syrian people by the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. any worse, the Assad regime manages Assad regime and its allies is cata- to plunge the country into even deeper strophic. By catastrophic, we mean a HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, depths. Children living in besieged half million dead and we mean 14 mil- COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES, Madaya could not get food, so they re- lion souls pushed out of their homes in Washington, DC, April 16, 2018. sort to eating leaves. A 7-year-old and that civil war. Hon. ED ROYCE, Even now, Iranian-backed militias Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, her mother tweeted good-bye messages Washington, DC. are engaged in sectarian cleansing. from Aleppo under siege. What has hap- DEAR CHAIRMAN ROYCE: I am writing con- pened recently in eastern Ghouta is Ethnic cleansing was supposed to be cerning H.R. 4681, the No Assistance for something of the past. They are forcing just unfathomable. Assad Act. The White Helmets—first respond- people from their homes, and Russian As a result of your having consulted with warplanes continue to drop bombs on the Committee on Financial Services con- ers—rushing to the scene of an aerial hospitals. Just 2 weeks ago, the regime cerning provisions in the bill that fall within attack, have been targeted themselves again used chemical weapons outside of our Rule X jurisdiction, I agree to forgo ac- once they arrived to render aid. And Damascus as part of an operation that tion on the bill so that it may proceed expe- the regime has continued using chem- has displaced 55,000 people in this lat- ditiously to the House Floor. The Committee ical weapons, which the world swore we on Financial Services takes this action with would never use again. But no matter est operation. our mutual understanding that, by foregoing Mr. Speaker, I want to commend the how Assad’s victims have met their consideration of H.R. 4681, at this time, we ends—from nerve gas or barrel bombs ranking member of our committee, Mr. do not waive any jurisdiction over the sub- ELIOT ENGEL, because during this pe- ject matter contained in this or similar leg- or at the hands of Assad’s Russian or riod of time—and we have assisted in islation, and that our Committee will be ap- Iranian patrons—the loss of innocent this effort—but during this period of propriately consulted and involved as this or life is staggering. time, he has tried to lead in getting a similar legislation moves forward so that we My heart really bleeds for the people solution to the problem of that civil may address any remaining issues that fall of Syria. What they have had to endure unrest in Syria, which began with peo- within our Rule X jurisdiction. Our Com- should not be endured by anyone. The ple on the streets in Damascus march- mittee also reserves the right to seek ap- United States needs to be vocal and we pointment of an appropriate number of con- need to take action. ing, saying: ‘‘Peaceful, peaceful.’’ From ferees to any House-Senate conference in- day one, he has led an effort to try to volving this or similar legislation, and re- As we continue to find some way to focus us on trying to resolve this crisis. quests your support for any such request. end the bloodshed, we also need to Unfortunately, as the U.S. Holocaust Finally, I would appreciate your response start thinking about what will come Memorial Museum noted in a recent re- to this letter confirming this understanding down the road.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:08 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24AP7.013 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3473 This bill says that American assist- The No Assistance for Assad Act and destroy what was once a great an- ance for reconstruction in Syria should would place conditions on American cient land. Because of the world’s inac- be available in areas controlled by non-humanitarian assistance in Syrian tion, he is close to victory. He has Assad only if the regime stops indis- territories controlled by the Assad re- proven that evil triumphs when good criminate use of weapons, ends attacks gime or their allies. men and women do nothing. on civilians and civilian facilities, re- By limiting our reconstruction as- Now Syria is in ruins and it must be leases political prisoners, allows sistance to Assad, we send a strong rebuilt, but in the lands that Assad and human rights organizations access to message that the American people will his thugs control, we should play no the prisons, and removes senior offi- not support any efforts to legitimize or part in helping his regime look like the cials complicit in human rights abuses. bolster the barbaric Assad regime—a saviors of the country. He and his Rus- If Bashar al-Assad—the butcher of regime that uses chemical weapons on sian and Iranian backers must foot the Syria—wants to destroy his own coun- its own innocent civilians, as we saw bill for the destruction they brought try and then expects the United States especially recently. upon Syria. Assad and his murderous to pick up the pieces, he is sorely mis- We have seen far too many horrifying supporters will try to use any recon- taken. That simply won’t happen. He images of the bloody and besieged chil- struction to cover up for their crimes. and Russia and Iran broke Syria, and dren across Syria, suffering at the That is why it is important we pass now they have to buy it. hands of an evil war criminal. H.R. 4681, to restrict any U.S.-funded We were careful in crafting this legis- As of January 2018, the United States reconstruction assistance to areas the lation to ensure that these limitations has provided more than $7.7 billion in Syrian regime controls. won’t affect locally administered humanitarian assistance to the people The American people are kind; they projects. And the bill permits humani- of Syria. We will continue to support are generous and will always help those tarian assistance to all in need. the innocent victims with emergency in need. We always have—history Recovery in Syria will be a slow and food, safe drinking water, shelter, and proves it—but we will not pay for a painful process. But we cannot allow propaganda win for brutal dictators other vital resources that they des- those responsible for hundreds of thou- like Assad. perately need. sands of murders to control American Let Assad and his buddies, the Ira- Separately, this legislation places dollars meant to help the country re- nians and the Russians, rebuild Assad’s strict conditions on the non-humani- build. territory. His regime has weaponized Who in the Foreign Affairs Com- tarian assistance for things like early humanitarian aid throughout the war, mittee can forget those horrendous pic- recovery, stabilization, and reconstruc- and we can only expect him to con- tures taken of all these dead corpses tion in the Assad-controlled Syrian tinue to do so as he tries to retake ter- lying one by one right next to each territories. ritory. other? Who could ever forget those The release of all political prisoners So, for now, let Assad rule over the atrocities that are being put up with and providing full access to Syrian ruins of the old Syria, the Syria he de- by the people of Syria each and every prisoners for human rights investiga- stroyed, and no U.S. money should ever day? tions and removing those human rights go to Assad. One day, the Assads will I am grateful for the bipartisan sup- abusers from positions of authority are be gone, but until then, we should not port this bill has already received. I just two of the conditions included in provide a dime of American money to particularly want to thank Congress- this bill. The Syrian Government must strengthen his rule and grip over that man KINZINGER, Congressman BOYLE, also end all attacks against civilians land. and Chairman ROYCE for their partner- and halt the development and deploy- And that is just the way it is. ship in crafting this legislation. ment of ballistic and cruise missiles. Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- This legislation sends a message— For our own national security and self as much time as I may consume. particularly after the Assad regime that of our allies, we must do all we Mr. Speaker, in closing, reconstruc- again used chemical weapons—that we can now to prevent the next generation tion and stabilization of a post-ISIS are closely watching the developments of terrorists down the road. Syria is estimated to cost in the neigh- in Syria and that the United States b 1700 borhood of $300 billion. will not assist those who are party to And, by the way, I wish I could say a such heinous war crimes. Without hope and opportunity, the post-Assad Syria, because he is the one Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to people of Syria and those across the who really should go. support this legislation, and I reserve Middle East will become prime recruits The Syrian regime has spent the last the balance of my time. for groups like ISIS, Hezbollah, and 6 years destroying civilian infrastruc- Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- others. ture and driving people from their er, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman The United States of America must homes. It is simply not the role of the from Illinois (Mr. KINZINGER), the pri- take a stand against the genocide in United States to support reconstruc- mary Republican cosponsor of this bill. Syria, the inhumane war crimes tion in Syria, especially if the Assad Mr. KINZINGER. Mr. Speaker, I against the innocent people of Syria, regime continues to suppress the Syr- thank Chairman ROYCE, Ranking Mem- and the oppressive strongmen, those ian people and there is no account- ber ENGEL, and the co-chair of the like Assad. ability for his war crimes. Friends of a Free, Stable, and Demo- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to For those who are considering invest- cratic Syria Caucus with me, Rep- join me in supporting H.R. 4681, the No ing in Syrian reconstruction in Assad- resentative BOYLE, for their work on Assistance for Assad Act. controlled territories, just know that this bill. Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I reserve Syria is one of the most corrupt coun- In the start of the Syrian civil war in the balance of my time. tries in the world. Therefore, it should 2011, we thought it was going to be Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- be expected that reconstruction money peaceful. Since then, 500,000 Syrians er, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman would be syphoned off to those who are dead—50,000 of which are children— from Texas (Mr. POE), the chairman of have perpetrated war crimes and those at the hands of the brutal Assad re- the Committee on Foreign Affairs Sub- who facilitate terrorism. We must pre- gime. committee on Terrorism, Nonprolifera- vent this. Assad, his regime, Russia, and Iran tion, and Trade. Again, we must not forget the plight have committed genocide across Syria. Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I of the Syrian people. We must continue They have targeted hospitals and thank the gentleman for yielding. to stand with the Syrian people. We schools, and they have destroyed crit- I also want to thank and express my must demand that there is an end to ical infrastructure with indiscriminate support for Ranking Member ENGEL’s all chemical weapons and all weapons barrel bombs and airstrikes. They re- bill, H.R. 4681, the No Assistance for killing civilians with barrel bombs, duced much of the country to rubble. Assad Act. As he said, Assad is a butch- with people trying to get out of the As long as Assad is in power, they er, a butcher of his own people. way, little children dying with their should be fully responsible for rebuild- Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad con- mothers, in their mother’s hands. This ing. tinues to murder the Syrians en masse cannot continue.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:08 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24AP7.029 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H3474 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 24, 2018 Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The market within which to further develop the support this legislation, and I yield question is on the motion offered by sport of soccer, which in turn will have sig- back the balance of my time. the gentleman from California (Mr. nificant impact on and off the field in both the United States and throughout the world; Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- ROYCE) that the House suspend the er, I yield myself such time as I may Whereas the United States possesses all rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4681, as necessary state-of-the-art infrastructure in consume. amended. its stadiums and potential host cities to en- In closing, I would like to thank The question was taken; and (two- sure that the competition sets a new stand- Ranking Member ENGEL and Rep- thirds being in the affirmative) the ard of quality, comfort, security, and safety resentative KINZINGER for their excep- rules were suspended and the bill, as for players, officials, spectators, media, and tional work on this important bill. amended, was passed. sponsors alike; This bill will keep taxpayer dollars out A motion to reconsider was laid on Whereas hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup of the hands of a murderous regime and the table. in Canada, Mexico, and the United States its proxies. promises record-setting attendance and fi- f Time and again, Mr. ELIOT ENGEL has nancial performance, allowing revenues and been this body’s conscience on the SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO BRING tourism generated by the competition to be THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP COM- used for the further development of soccer, issue of Syria. We have acted many FIFA’s objectives of positive social and envi- times, passing the Caesar Syria Civil- PETITION TO CANADA, MEXICO, ronmental change, and further economic ian Protection Act twice; adopting H. AND THE UNITED STATES growth throughout our Nation; Con. Res. 121, which expressed the Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- Whereas hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup sense of the Congress supporting the er, I move to suspend the rules and competition in Canada, Mexico, and the establishment of a tribunal in Syria to agree to the concurrent resolution (H. United States would serve as a tremendous try Assad’s war crimes, another meas- Con. Res. 111) recognizing and sup- impetus to national and international good- ure we had passed. will, as the competition would bring people porting the efforts of the United Bid from many nations, along with a diverse While we have made important Committee to bring the 2026 Federation progress in the military campaign public, together under one banner of peace, Internationale de Football Association friendship, and spirited and fair competition; against ISIS, there is no end in sight to (FIFA) World Cup competition to Can- Whereas the historical tradition of the misery inflicted on the people of ada, Mexico, and the United States, as inclusivity in the United States is shared by Syria by Assad and his proxies. Now is amended. Canada and Mexico and the three countries not the time to turn away. As we en- The Clerk read the title of the con- are eager to welcome the players, spectators, gage, we cannot allow U.S. taxpayer current resolution. and visitors who may travel to North Amer- ica for the 2026 FIFA World Cup games; and money to reward war crimes. The text of the concurrent resolution Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Whereas pursuant to FIFA bidding proce- is as follows: of my time. dures, the President of the United States and Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I H. CON. RES. 111 certain Federal agencies have been asked to rise in support of H.R. 4681, the No Assist- Whereas soccer is one of the fastest grow- issue guarantees that upon authorization or appropriation, would establish the condi- ance for Assad Act, introduced by my good ing and most popular sports in the world and the FIFA World Cup competition is the sin- tions required to help make the 2026 FIFA friend Rep. ENGEL, the Ranking Member of gle most important event in that sport; World Cup competition the most successful our committee. I commend Rep. ENGEL and Whereas the United States successfully in history: Now, therefore, be it Rep. KINZINGER for advancing this important hosted in 9 cities throughout the Nation the Resolved by the House of Representatives (the measure in a bipartisan manner to dem- 1994 FIFA World Cup competition, which was Senate concurring), That the Congress— onstrate the broad agreement in this House broadcast to billions of fans around the (1) recognizes and supports the efforts of that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has no world and set an attendance record of nearly the United Bid Committee to bring the 2026 future as the legitimate leader of the Syrian 3,600,000, which remains unbroken today; FIFA World Cup competition to Canada, people. Whereas the 1994 FIFA World Cup competi- Mexico, and the United States; Mr. Speaker, this bill would effectively block tion served as a catalyst for the increased (2) encourages the President of the United popularity and development of the game States and appropriate Federal agencies to most categories of U.S. assistance to areas of support the United Bid Committee in its ef- Syria controlled by the Assad regime unless it throughout the United States, as well as the introduction of Major League Soccer, the forts to meet all requirements for the United is delivered through trusted local partners or United States national first division profes- States to jointly host with Canada and Mex- serves basic humanitarian needs. In creating sional soccer league; ico the 2026 FIFA World Cup competition; strict conditions for the provisions of U.S. as- Whereas United States Soccer Federation and sistance to regime-controlled areas, this bill and its counterparts in Canada and Mexico (3) stands prepared to give full consider- ensures that the United States will not help have established a United Bid Committee to ation to legislative proposals or other re- those responsible for destroying Syria to profit prepare and submit an unprecedented joint quests by the President to provide support related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup competi- from rebuilding it. bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup com- petition in North America; tion, if Canada, Mexico, and the United Mr. Speaker, the Syrian regime, Russia, and States are selected to host this event. Iran have played both arsonist and firefighter Whereas Canada, the United States, and Mexico share core beliefs in justice, freedom, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- in Syria’s devastating civil war—and now they equality, and opportunity, and have a long ant to the rule, the gentleman from want to play the role of predatory developer, history of partnership, innovation, and California (Mr. ROYCE) and the gen- sopping up reconstruction contracts to pad growth together on our shared continent; tleman from New York (Mr. ENGEL) their pockets and further determine Syria’s fu- Whereas for the first time in history the each will control 20 minutes. ture in line with their narrow political agendas. 2026 FIFA World Cup will include teams from Mr. Speaker, Assad long ago surrendered 48 nations and presents an opportunity for The Chair recognizes the gentleman his last shred of legitimacy as president of Canada, Mexico, and the United States as from California. Syria. His regime’s horrific chemical attack this host countries to demonstrate the highest GENERAL LEAVE month in Douma placed this fact once again in achievable standards and serve as a bench- Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- mark for future organizers; er, I ask unanimous consent that all high relief. The Trump Administration was right Whereas North America is home to one of to respond decisively to this barbaric attack the most competitive and advanced profes- Members may have 5 legislative days with targeted strikes to punish and deter such sional sports landscapes in the world that is to revise and extend their remarks and atrocities perpetrated with chemical weapons. continually updating to take advantage of to include extraneous material on this Mr. Speaker, I have long advocated con- the latest innovations and modernizations; measure. crete steps that would ensure the Assad re- Whereas numerous American cities have The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there gime, jihadi groups, and others responsible for been named by the United Bid Committee as objection to the request of the gen- mass atrocities in Syria face justice for their candidates to serve as hosts to FIFA World tleman from California? crimes. This bill rightly insists on the removal Cup matches in 2026, with each of these cities There was no objection. embodying the diversity and enthusiasm Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- of war criminals from the Syrian government shared by the entire Nation and guaran- as one condition among many for releasing teeing each participating team and its fol- er, I yield myself such time as I may U.S. aid to the regime. lowers a ‘‘home team’’ atmosphere; consume. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sup- Whereas the United States and its neigh- Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the port this timely and important measure. bors offer FIFA a valuable and receptive gentleman from Illinois (Mr. LAHOOD).

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:08 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24AP7.030 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3475 I thank him for introducing a resolu- ble to host. Bringing the world’s most including Chairman ROYCE, who has tion which expresses the broad bipar- popular tournament back to North been a strong advocate for this resolu- tisan agreement that the United States America would generate increased tion, and also my colleagues on the supports the United Bid Committee’s tourist revenue for host sites as fans U.S. Congressional Soccer Caucus. effort to jointly host the 2026 FIFA arrive from all over the world. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of H. World Cup competition. Congress should not only pass this Con. Res. 111. Soccer is one of the most popular resolution, but Congress should also Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 sports in the world, and the World Cup continue to provide support for the minutes to the gentlewoman from is its most important competition. United Bid Committee and its efforts Florida (Ms. CASTOR), an original co- Hosting the tournament would be a win in our own conversations with foreign sponsor of this resolution, but even for the United States and for our leaders and other stakeholders. more importantly, co-chair of the Con- neighbors in Canada and Mexico as Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to gressional Soccer Caucus. well. support this resolution, and I reserve Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Speaker, The United States has not hosted a the balance of my time. the United States of America and our FIFA World Cup since 1994, but 24 years Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- North American neighbors of Canada later, we still hold the all-time attend- er, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman and Mexico have a wonderful oppor- from Illinois (Mr. LAHOOD), the author ance record. Over 31⁄2 million people at- tunity to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup tended those matches. I remember. I of this resolution. soccer tournament. This is a combined Mr. LAHOOD. Mr. Speaker, I want to was there in the stands for the games North American bid. in L.A. The economic revenue gen- thank Chairman ROYCE for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support erated by the 1994 tournament gen- my colleague, Representative LAHOOD, of H. Con. Res. 111, recognizing and erated more than double what was ex- and Chairman ROYCE and Ranking supporting the efforts of the United Bid pected. Committee to bring the 2026 FIFA Member ENGEL for their support of this The 2026 tournament is expected to World Cup soccer competition to the resolution, and I also commend my col- break revenue and attendance records. United States, Canada, and Mexico. leagues, Congressman BACON and Con- FIFA has already announced that it This bipartisan resolution, intro- gressman KIHUEN, who also co-chair will be the first time in tournament duced by the co-chairs of the Congres- the Congressional Soccer Caucus. history that 48 teams, instead of 32, are sional Soccer Caucus—myself, Con- The United States last hosted the going to compete in the World Cup. gresswoman CASTOR, Congressman World Cup in 1994. We had nine cities. 1 The addition of more teams will mean BACON, Congressman KIHUEN—conveys The attendance was over 3 ⁄2 million. more economic opportunities for Amer- our strong support for this united We think now for 2026 it is going to be ican cities such as Los Angeles and San North American bid to host the 2026 bigger and better than ever because we Francisco to host and entertain visi- World Cup as well as voicing our over- are going to combine efforts with our tors from around the country and all support for soccer at the global North American neighbors of Canada around the world. level. and Mexico, where they will also host The FIFA World Cup, much like the When the U.S. last hosted the 1994 many of the tournament matches. Olympics, has a long tradition of bring- FIFA World Cup competition, it served b 1715 ing countries together in a competitive as a catalyst for the increased popu- but peaceful environment. larity and development of soccer across Mr. Speaker, I noticed that Mr. WEB- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of America and the introduction of Major STER was on the floor, along with Ms. my time. League Soccer, which is thriving ROS-LEHTINEN and Mr. DEUTCH, and Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- today. they should be proud to know that Or- self as much time as I may consume. Since the games in 1994, soccer has lando and Miami, from our home State Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this become one of the fastest growing of Florida, will be participating, and measure. sports in the United States, promoting we love soccer in the Sunshine State. First, let me thank Congressman a competitive and a healthy and active But I also offer my strong support for LAHOOD for authoring this bipartisan lifestyle, teamwork, and sportsmanship this resolution because of the inspira- resolution and Chairman ROYCE for to over 24 million Americans of all ages tion that the World Cup soccer tour- bringing it to the floor. in every State. This includes the 20 nament provides to young people all With this resolution, we send a percent of American children under the across this country. It is like the strong message of support for the ef- age of 12 who currently play soccer. Olympics. It encourages them to be forts of the United Bid Committee to As the father to three young soccer healthy and well, to participate in bring the FIFA World Cup competition players and the Representative of a dis- team supports and athletics. It exposes to the United States, Mexico, and Can- trict which includes eight college soc- and encourages children and young ada. cer programs, I recognize the value people to be good sports and under- We share critical relationships with that soccer has for families and com- stand what a world competition means our neighbors to the north and south, munities. Additionally, in my home in a friendly way. and it is important that we keep those State of Illinois, we are proud to be the Studies show that team sports lead good relationships. So I am pleased home of the U.S. Soccer Federation to healthier lifestyles, increased that Congress continues to push back and the Chicago Fire, one of Major knowledge about exercise and nutri- on anything that would hurt the rela- League Soccer’s original soccer clubs. tion, positive gains in reading and tionship. By uniting players and fans from dif- math; and that is why the Congres- Last year, the House passed my reso- ferent nations under one banner of sional Soccer Caucus works with the lution with Congressman MCCAUL re- friendship and fair competition, it is U.S. Soccer Foundation because they affirming the importance of the U.S.- our hope that hosting the 2026 competi- really provide the national model for Mexico partnership, as well as a resolu- tion would promote and further the programs about ‘‘the beautiful game,’’ tion from Congressman JEFF DUNCAN positive impact of soccer here and and they make so many helpful invest- on the U.S.-Canada alliance. The 2026 abroad. ments in communities across the coun- FIFA World Cup provides another key As the consideration of the 2026 loca- try to encourage kids to get out, be ac- opportunity for us to reinforce our tion by FIFA continues, support from tive, and learn about great sportsman- strong alliances with both Mexico and Congress will help demonstrate that ship. Canada. our government is equally enthusiastic So here is this resolution. We are The United States has hosted the for North America’s three largest na- coming together in a bipartisan way, World Cup three times: the men’s tour- tions to host one of the world’s pre- to recognize the effort, to support it, to nament in 1994, and the women’s World eminent sporting events, which is soc- make sure that Americans everywhere Cup in both 1999 and 2003. We have the cer. know that we expect the men’s team to infrastructure. We know how to pre- Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my col- live up to their expectations. The wom- pare. We have 25 American cities eligi- leagues who have supported this effort, en’s team, national team, of course,

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LAHOOD, Chairman ROYCE, Ranking the ‘‘American Space Commerce Free Enter- (c) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this Act Member ENGEL; and I urge the House to prise Act’’. and the amendments made by this Act are— kick this resolution towards passage so (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- (1) to enhance the existing outer space au- that we can meet our goals. tents is as follows: thorization and supervision framework to Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. provide greater transparency, greater effi- ciency, and less administrative burden for er, I continue to reserve the balance of Sec. 2. Findings; policy; purposes. Sec. 3. Certification to operate space ob- nongovernmental entities of the United my time. jects. States seeking to conduct space activities; Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Sec. 4. Permitting of space-based remote and self such time as I may consume. sensing systems. (2) to ensure that the United States re- The ties between the United States, Sec. 5. Administrative provisions related to mains the world leader in commercial space Mexico, and Canada are longstanding certification and permitting. activities. and deep; and I am pleased that the Sec. 6. Technical and conforming amend- (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this Act— United States can continue to come to- ments. (1) the term ‘‘Agreement on the Rescue of gether in partnership with our friends Sec. 7. Office of Space Commerce. Astronauts and the Return of Space Objects’’ Sec. 8. Restriction on preventing launches means the Agreement on the Rescue of As- from both of those countries on the and reentries of certified space tronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the United Bid Committee to try to bring objects. Return of Objects Launched into Outer the 2026 World Cup to North America. Sec. 9. Report on registration of space ob- Space (signed at Washington, Moscow, and I stand ready to support the North jects. London on April 22, 1968, ratified by the American bid in any way that I can. It Sec. 10. Comptroller General report. United States on December 3, 1968; 19 UST would really be terrific to get it, and I Sec. 11. Radiofrequency mapping report. 7570); know we all feel the same way. SEC. 2. FINDINGS; POLICY; PURPOSES. (2) the term ‘‘Convention on Registration Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- of Space Objects’’ means the Convention on lowing: Registration of Objects Launched into Outer support this resolution, and I yield Space (signed at New York on January 14, back the balance of my time. (1) The United States, through existing au- thorization and supervision mechanisms, 1975, ratified by the United States on Sep- Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- satisfies and is in conformity with its obliga- tember 15, 1976; 28 UST 695); er, I yield myself such time as I may tion under the Outer Space Treaty to au- (3) the term ‘‘covered treaties on outer consume. thorize and supervise nongovernmental space space’’ means— In closing, I would like to, once activities to assure such activities are car- (A) the Outer Space Treaty; again, thank the gentleman from Illi- ried out in conformity with the inter- (B) the Agreement on the Rescue of Astro- nauts and the Return of Space Objects; nois (Mr. LAHOOD), and I also thank national obligations of the United States (C) the Convention on Registration of the 40 cosponsors who have been push- under the Outer Space Treaty. (2) The United States has a robust and in- Space Objects; and ing this important, bipartisan resolu- (D) the Liability Convention; tion. By passing this resolution, we novative private sector that is investing in, developing, and placing into outer space, (4) the term ‘‘Liability Convention’’ means show our support for the efforts of the spacecraft and payloads. the Convention on the International Liabil- United Bid Committee to bring the ex- (3) Authorization and supervision mecha- ity for Damage Caused by Space Objects citement of the World Cup tournament nisms as of the date of enactment of this Act (signed at Washington, Moscow, and London to the United States once again, for could be improved to relieve administrative on March 29, 1972, ratified by the United the first time since 1994. burdens on new and innovative nongovern- States on October 9, 1973; 24 UST 2389); and Mr. Speaker, I urge unanimous sup- mental space actors. (5) the term ‘‘Outer Space Treaty’’ means (4) It serves the national interest to ad- the Treaty on Principles Governing the Ac- port for this measure, and I yield back tivities of States in the Exploration and Use the balance of my time. dress misperceptions of legal uncertainty through the establishment of a general au- of Outer Space, including the Moon and The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. POE thorization and supervision certification au- Other Celestial Bodies (signed at Wash- of Texas). The question is on the mo- thority for nongovernmental outer space ac- ington, Moscow, and London on January 27, tion offered by the gentleman from tivities. 1967, ratified by the United States on Octo- California (Mr. ROYCE) that the House (5) The private exploration and use of outer ber 10, 1967; 18 UST 2410). suspend the rules and agree to the con- space by nongovernmental entities will fur- SEC. 3. CERTIFICATION TO OPERATE SPACE OB- current resolution, H. Con. Res. 111, as ther the national security, foreign policy, JECTS. amended. and economic interests of the United States. Title 51, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: The question was taken. (b) POLICY.—It is the policy of the United States that— The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the ‘‘Subtitle VIII—Authorization and Super- (1) United States citizens and entities are vision of Nongovernmental Space Activities opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being free to explore and use space, including the in the affirmative, the ayes have it. ‘‘CHAPTER 801—CERTIFICATION TO utilization of outer space and resources con- OPERATE SPACE OBJECTS Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- tained therein, without conditions or limita- ‘‘Sec. tions; er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. ‘‘80101. Definitions. (2) this freedom is only to be limited when The yeas and nays were ordered. ‘‘80102. Certification authority. necessary to assure United States national The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ‘‘80103. Certification application and require- security interests are met and to authorize ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- ments. and supervise nongovernmental space activi- ‘‘80104. Mitigation of space debris. ceedings on this motion will be post- ties to assure such activities are carried out ‘‘80105. Continuing certification require- poned. in conformity with the international obliga- ments. f tions of the United States under the Outer ‘‘80106. Certification transfer. Space Treaty; AMERICAN SPACE COMMERCE ‘‘80107. Certification expiration and termi- (3) to the maximum extent practicable, the nation. FREE ENTERPRISE ACT Federal Government shall interpret and ful- ‘‘80108. Existing license or pending applica- fill its international obligations to minimize Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I tion for launch or reentry. regulations and limitations on the freedom move to suspend the rules and pass the ‘‘80109. Private Space Activity Advisory of United States nongovernmental entities bill (H.R. 2809) to amend title 51, Committee. to explore and use space; United States Code, to provide for the ‘‘80110. Exemptions. (4) to the maximum extent practicable, the ‘‘80111. Protecting the interests of United authorization and supervision of non- Federal Government shall take steps to pro- States entity space objects. governmental space activities, and for tect the physical safety of space objects op- other purposes, as amended. erated by the United States that do not in- ‘‘§ 80101. Definitions The Clerk read the title of the bill. volve limitations on the freedoms of non- ‘‘In this subtitle:

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‘‘(1) AGENCY.—The term ‘agency’ has the ‘‘(ii) intended for operations in outer space erate a space object under this chapter, a meaning given the term Executive agency in outside of, and independent of, the oper- United States entity shall submit an applica- section 105 of title 5. ations of such object in which the manufac- tion to the Secretary as provided in para- ‘‘(2) AGREEMENT ON THE RESCUE OF ASTRO- turing or assembly occurred. graph (2). Such application shall include, for NAUTS AND THE RETURN OF SPACE OBJECTS.— ‘‘(C) EXCLUSIONS.—Such term does not in- each required item or attestation, sufficient The term ‘Agreement on the Rescue of As- clude— evidence to demonstrate each fact or asser- tronauts and the Return of Space Objects’ ‘‘(i) an article on board a space object that tion. means the Agreement on the Rescue of As- is only intended for use inside the space ob- ‘‘(2) CONTENTS.—An application described tronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the ject; in paragraph (1) shall include only the fol- Return of Objects Launched into Outer ‘‘(ii) an article manufactured or processed lowing information, with respect to each Space (signed at Washington, Moscow, and in outer space that is a material; or space object and the operations proposed to London on April 22, 1968, ratified by the ‘‘(iii) an article intended for use outside of be certified: United States on December 3, 1968; 19 UST a space object as part of the certified oper- ‘‘(A) The name, address, and contact infor- 7570). ations of the space object. mation of one or more nationals of the ‘‘(3) CONVENTION ON REGISTRATION OF SPACE ‘‘(12) STATE.—The term ‘State’ means each United States designated by the applicant as OBJECTS.—The term ‘Convention on Registra- of the several States of the United States, responsible for the operation of the space ob- tion of Space Objects’ means the Convention the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth ject. on Registration of Objects Launched into of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Is- ‘‘(B) An affirmation, and a document of Outer Space (signed at New York on January lands, Guam, American Samoa, the Com- proof, that the applicant is a United States 14, 1975, ratified by the United States on Sep- monwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, entity. tember 15, 1976; 28 UST 695). and any other commonwealth, territory, or ‘‘(C) If available at the time of submission ‘‘(4) COVERED TREATIES ON OUTER SPACE.— possession of the United States. of the application, the planned date and loca- The term ‘covered treaties on outer space’ ‘‘(13) UNITED STATES.—The term ‘United tion of the launch of the space object, includ- means— States’ means the States, collectively. ing the identity of the launch provider. ‘‘(A) the Outer Space Treaty; ‘‘(14) UNITED STATES ENTITY.—The term ‘‘(D) The general physical form and com- ‘‘(B) the Agreement on the Rescue of As- ‘United States entity’ means— position of the space object. tronauts and the Return of Space Objects; ‘‘(A) an individual who is a national of the ‘‘(E) A description of the proposed oper- ‘‘(C) the Convention on Registration of United States; or ations of the space object that includes— Space Objects; and ‘‘(B) a nongovernmental entity organized ‘‘(i) when and where the space object will ‘‘(D) the Liability Convention. or existing under, and subject to, the laws of operate; and ‘‘(5) LIABILITY CONVENTION.—The term ‘Li- the United States or a State. ‘‘(ii) when and where the operation of the ability Convention’ means the Convention on ‘‘§ 80102. Certification authority space object will terminate. the International Liability for Damage ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year ‘‘(F) A description of how the space object Caused by Space Objects (signed at Wash- after the date of enactment of the American will be operated and disposed of in a manner ington, Moscow, and London on March 29, Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act, the to mitigate the generation of space debris. 1972, ratified by the United States on Octo- Secretary shall begin issuing certifications ‘‘(G) Information about third-party liabil- ber 9, 1973; 24 UST 2389). for the operation of a space object to any ity insurance obtained, if any, by the appli- ‘‘(6) NATIONAL OF THE UNITED STATES.—The United States entity who submits an appli- cant for operations of the space object, in- term ‘national of the United States’ has the cation for a certification in satisfaction of cluding the amount and coverage of such li- meaning given such term in section 101(a) of the requirements of this chapter. ability insurance. the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 ‘‘(b) CONSULTATION.— ‘‘(H) Whether the space object will include U.S.C. 1101(a)). ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall, as a space-based remote sensing system. ‘‘(7) OUTER SPACE TREATY.—The term the Secretary considers necessary, consult ‘‘(I) Whether the operations will involve ‘Outer Space Treaty’ means the Treaty on with the heads of other relevant agencies in exploitation and integration of waveforms Principles Governing the Activities of States carrying out the requirements of this chap- other than publicly available or standard in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, ter, pursuant to section 80310. public waveforms and, if so, information including the Moon and Other Celestial Bod- ‘‘(2) EXPLOITATION AND INTEGRATION OF about such operations as proscribed in ad- ies (signed at Washington, Moscow, and Lon- WAVEFORMS.—The Secretary shall consult vance by regulation by the Secretary. don on January 27, 1967, ratified by the with the Secretary of Defense before issuing ‘‘(3) ATTESTATIONS.—An application de- United States on October 10, 1967; 18 UST a certification or approving a change to an scribed in paragraph (1) shall contain an at- 2410). existing certification if the operations of the testation by the applicant of each the fol- ‘‘(8) SECRETARY.—The term ‘Secretary’ space object involve exploitation and inte- lowing: means, except as otherwise provided in this gration of waveforms other than publicly ‘‘(A) The space object is not a nuclear subtitle, the Secretary of Commerce, acting available or standard public waveforms. The weapon or a weapon of mass destruction. through the Office of Space Commerce. previous sentence shall not grant authority ‘‘(B) The space object will not carry a nu- ‘‘(9) SPACE-BASED REMOTE SENSING SYS- to the Secretary to regulate such operations. clear weapon or weapon of mass destruction. TEM.—The term ‘space-based remote sensing ‘‘(c) CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR OPER- ‘‘(C) The space object will not be operated system’ means a space object in Earth orbit ATION.—Beginning on the date that is 1 year or used for testing of any weapon on a celes- that is— after the date of enactment of the American tial body. ‘‘(A) designed to image the Earth; or Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act, a ‘‘(D) All information in the application and ‘‘(B) capable of imaging a space object in United States entity may not operate a supporting documents is true, complete, and Earth orbit operated by the Federal Govern- space object unless the entity holds a certifi- accurate. ment. cation issued under this chapter for the oper- ‘‘(b) REVIEW OF APPLICATION.— ‘‘(10) SPACE DEBRIS MITIGATION.—The term ation of such object or the entity holds a ‘‘(1) VERIFICATION OF INFORMATION AND AT- ‘space debris mitigation’ means efforts to— valid payload approval for launch or reentry TESTATIONS.—Not later than 90 days after re- ‘‘(A) prevent on-orbit break-ups; under section 50904 as part of a license issued ceipt of an application under this section, ‘‘(B) remove spacecraft that have reached under chapter 509, and that satisfies the re- the Secretary shall verify that— the end of their mission operation from use- quirements of section 80108(a). ‘‘(A) the application is complete, including ful densely populated orbit regions; and ‘‘(d) FOREIGN ENTITIES PROHIBITED.—The any required supporting documents; ‘‘(C) limit the amount of debris released Secretary may not issue a certification ‘‘(B) the application does not contain any during normal operations of a space object. under this chapter to any person who is not clear indication of fraud or falsification; and ‘‘(11) SPACE OBJECT.— a United States entity. ‘‘(C) the application contains each attesta- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘space object’ ‘‘(e) COVERAGE OF CERTIFICATION.—The Sec- tion required under subsection (a)(3). means— retary shall, to the maximum extent prac- ‘‘(2) DETERMINATION.—Not later than 90 ‘‘(i) a human-made object located in outer ticable, require only 1 certification under days after receipt of an application under space, including on the Moon and other ce- this chapter for a United States entity to— this section— lestial bodies, with or without human occu- ‘‘(1) conduct multiple operations carried ‘‘(A) if the Secretary verifies that the ap- pants, that was launched from Earth, such as out using a single space object; plicant has met the application require- a satellite or a spacecraft, including compo- ‘‘(2) operate multiple space objects that ments described in paragraph (1), the Sec- nent parts of the object; and carry out substantially similar operations; retary shall approve the application and ‘‘(ii) all items carried on such object that or issue a certification to the applicant with or are intended for use in outer space outside ‘‘(3) use multiple space objects to carry out without conditions on the proposed oper- of, and independent of, the operation of such a single space operation. ation of the space object pursuant to sub- object. ‘‘§ 80103. Certification application and re- section (c)(1)(A); or ‘‘(B) INCLUSION.—Such term includes any quirements ‘‘(B) if the Secretary cannot verify that human-made object that is— ‘‘(a) APPLICATION PROCESS.— the applicant has met the application re- ‘‘(i) manufactured or assembled in outer ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible for a cer- quirements described in paragraph (1) or if space; and tification or transfer of a certification to op- the Secretary determines it is necessary to

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deny the application pursuant to subsection the Outer Space Treaty addressed by such ‘‘(b) TRANSFER REQUEST REQUIREMENTS.— (c)(1)(B), the Secretary— attestation; and To be eligible for a transfer under subsection ‘‘(i) shall issue a denial of the application ‘‘(B) reasonably commercially available ef- (a), the certification holder shall submit to signed by the Secretary (a duty that may not forts are sufficient to be in conformity with the Secretary a request that includes— be delegated, including to the Office of Space the international obligations of the United ‘‘(1) any identifying information regarding Commerce); and States pertaining to nongovernmental enti- the proposed transferee, including accom- ‘‘(ii) shall, not later than 10 days after the ties of the United States under the Outer panying supporting documents, that would decision to deny the certification— Space Treaty. be required under an initial application ‘‘(I) provide the applicant with a written ‘‘(4) PROHIBITION ON RETROACTIVE CONDI- under section 80103; and notification containing a clearly articulated TIONS.—No other modifications may be ‘‘(2) each attestation required under sec- rationale for the denial that provides, to the made, or additional conditions placed, on a tion 80103(a)(3), including accompanying sup- maximum extent practicable, guidance to certification after the date on which the cer- porting documents, completed by the pro- the applicant as to how such rationale for tification is issued (except to account for a posed transferee. denial could be addressed in a subsequent ap- material change as provided in section ‘‘(c) DETERMINATION.—Not later than 90 plication; and 80105(c) or the removal of a condition pursu- days after a certification holder submits a ‘‘(II) notify the Committee on Commerce, ant to subsection (d)). request under subsection (b), the Secretary Science, and Transportation of the Senate ‘‘(5) NONDELEGABLE.—The responsibilities shall complete a similar review process for and the Committee on Science, Space, and of the Secretary under this subsection may the request for transfer as required for a cer- Technology of the House of Representatives not be delegated, including to the Office of tification applicant under section 80103(b). of such rationale. Space Commerce. ‘‘§ 80107. Certification expiration and termi- ‘‘(3) AUTOMATIC APPROVAL.—If the Sec- ‘‘(d) AUTHORITY TO REMOVE CONDITIONS.— nation retary has not approved or denied the appli- The Secretary, as determined appropriate, ‘‘(a) CERTIFICATION EXPIRATION.—A certifi- cation before the deadline under paragraph may remove a condition placed on a certifi- cation issued under this chapter shall expire (2), the certification shall be approved with- cation pursuant to subsection (c). on the earlier of— out condition. The Secretary may not allow ‘‘§ 80104. Mitigation of space debris ‘‘(1) the date on which all operations ap- tolling of the 90-day period under such para- ‘‘(a) PLAN SUBMISSION.—To be eligible for a proved under such certification cease, in- graph. certification under this chapter, each appli- cluding carrying out a space debris mitiga- ‘‘(4) IMPROPER BASIS FOR DENIAL.—The Sec- cation shall include a space debris mitiga- tion plan of any space object approved under retary may not deny an application for a cer- tion plan for the space object. Such plan— such certification; tification under this section in order to pro- ‘‘(1) shall take into account best practice ‘‘(2) the date on which all space objects ap- tect an existing certification holder from guidelines promulgated by the United States proved under the certification no longer competition. and the Interagency Debris Coordinating exist; or ‘‘(5) SUBSEQUENT REVIEW.—The Secretary Committee; and ‘‘(3) the date that is 5 years after the date may not prejudice a new application for the ‘‘(2) may take into account that a space on which the certification was approved, if proposed operations denied pursuant to para- no operations approved under the certifi- object may end certified operations and be graph (2)(B) if such new application contains cation have commenced by such date. stored in a safe manner until such time as remedies addressing the rationale for such ‘‘(b) CERTIFICATION TERMINATION.— the space object is permanently disposed of denial. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall ter- ‘‘(c) COMPLIANCE WITH THE OUTER SPACE or certified for further operations. minate a certification under this chapter if ‘‘(b) IMPLEMENTATION.—To the maximum TREATY.— an applicant or certification holder is con- extent practicable, a holder of a certification ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary deter- victed of a violation of section 1001 of title 18 under this chapter shall notify the Secretary mines, with clear and convincing evidence, related to the certification process under not later than 30 days before beginning to that the proposed operation of a space object this chapter. implement the disposal phase of a space de- under an application for a certification ‘‘(2) ELIGIBILITY.—A certification holder bris mitigation plan described in subsection under this chapter is a violation of an inter- whose certification is terminated under this (a). Such certification holder shall, not later national obligation of the United States per- subsection shall be ineligible to apply for or than 30 days after completing implementa- taining to a nongovernmental entity of the receive a certification under this chapter. tion of such phase, update the Secretary of United States under the Outer Space Trea- ‘‘(3) SPACE DEBRIS MITIGATION PLAN.—Upon ty— the results of any space debris mitigation ef- forts. termination of a certification under para- ‘‘(A) the Secretary may condition the pro- graph (1), the Secretary may require the cer- posed operation covered by the certification ‘‘§ 80105. Continuing certification require- tification holder to carry out the space de- only to the extent necessary to prevent a ments bris mitigation plan submitted by the cer- violation of such international obligation; or ‘‘(a) NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT.—A certifi- tification holder under section 80104. cation holder shall, in a timely manner, no- ‘‘(B) if the Secretary determines that there ‘‘§ 80108. Existing license or pending applica- tify the Secretary if— is no practicable way to condition such cer- tion for launch or reentry tification to prevent such a violation, the ‘‘(1) a certified space object has terminated ‘‘(a) CONTINUATION OF EXISTING LICENSE.— Secretary may deny the application. operations; or Any United States entity for whom a pay- ‘‘(2) LIMITATION FOR DETERMINATIONS.—A ‘‘(2) a catastrophic event has occurred to a load has been approved (and not subject to determination under paragraph (1) shall be certified space object, such as the unplanned an exemption under section 80110) on or be- destruction of a space object. limited as follows: fore the effective date of this section for ‘‘(b) MATERIAL CHANGE.—The Secretary ‘‘(A) The Federal Government shall inter- launch or reentry under section 50904 as part pret and fulfill its international obligations shall require certification holders to inform the Secretary of— of a license issued under chapter 509 may— under the Outer Space Treaty in a manner ‘‘(1) elect to be immediately considered that minimizes regulations and limitations ‘‘(1) any material changes to the space ob- ject or the planned operations of the space certified for operation under this chapter on on the freedom of United States nongovern- such effective date, in which case all terms mental entities to explore and use space. object prior to launch; and ‘‘(2) any material anomalies or departures and conditions applicable to the payload as ‘‘(B) The Federal Government shall inter- approved for launch or reentry as part of a pret and fulfill its international obligations from the planned operations during the course of operations. license issued under chapter 509 shall apply under the Outer Space Treaty in a manner for the duration of the operation of the pay- that promotes free enterprise in outer space. ‘‘(c) UPDATE TO CERTIFICATION.—Not later than 14 days after the date of receipt of in- load; or ‘‘(C) The Federal Government shall not ‘‘(2) apply for a certification under this presume all obligations of the United States formation regarding a material change pur- suant to subsection (b), the Secretary shall chapter for the operation of the licensed ac- under the Outer Space Treaty are obliga- tivities and may continue to operate pursu- tions to be imputed upon United States non- make a determination of whether such mate- rial change is substantial enough to warrant ant to such license until such time as such governmental entities. certification is issued. ‘‘(D) Guidelines promulgated by the Com- additional review under section 80103(b). Not later than 90 days after a determination that ‘‘(b) RESCINDING OR TRANSFER OF PENDING mittee on Space Research may not be consid- LICENSE.—A payload of a United States enti- such review is warranted, the Secretary shall ered international obligations of the United ty that, on the effective date of this section, complete a similar such review process for States. is pending approval under section 50904 as such material change as is required for a cer- ‘‘(3) PRESUMPTIONS.—In making a deter- part of a launch or reentry license issued tification applicant under such section. mination under paragraph (1), the Secretary under chapter 509 may be, at the election of shall presume, absent clear and convincing ‘‘§ 80106. Certification transfer the applicant for payload approval— evidence to the contrary, that— ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subsections ‘‘(1) rescinded without prejudice; or ‘‘(A) any attestation made by an applicant (b) and (c), the Secretary shall provide for ‘‘(2) transferred to the Office of Space Com- pursuant to subsection (a)(3) is sufficient to the transfer of a certification under this merce and deemed to be a pending applica- meet the international obligations of the chapter from the certification holder to an- tion for certification under this chapter. United States pertaining to nongovern- other United States entity to continue the ‘‘(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall mental entities of the United States under operations allowed under such certification. take effect on the date that is 1 year after

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Permit transfer. ‘Committee’) consisting of 15 members who Communications Commission under the ‘‘80205. Agency activities. shall be appointed by the Secretary. Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 151 et ‘‘80206. Annual reports. ‘‘(b) CHAIR.—The Committee shall des- seq.). ‘‘80207. Advisory Committee on Commercial ignate one member as the chair of the Com- ‘‘(b) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in Remote Sensing. mittee. this section shall be construed to exempt ‘‘80208. Continuation of existing license or ‘‘(c) MEMBERSHIP.— any entity from the requirement to obtain a pending application. ‘‘(1) LIMITATION.—Members of the Com- permit to operate a space-based remote sens- ‘‘80209. Commercial Remote Sensing Regu- mittee may not be Federal Government em- ing system under chapter 802. latory Affairs Office. ployees or officials. ‘‘§ 80111. Protecting the interests of United ‘‘§ 80201. Permitting authority ‘‘(2) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—Members of the States entity space objects ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year Committee shall receive travel expenses, in- ‘‘The President shall— after the date of enactment of the American cluding per diem in lieu of subsistence, in ac- ‘‘(1) protect the interests of United States Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act, the cordance with the applicable provisions entity exploration and use of outer space, in- Secretary is authorized to permit persons to under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5. cluding commercial activity and the exploi- operate space-based remote sensing systems. ‘‘(3) QUALIFICATIONS.—Members of the tation of space resources, from acts of for- ‘‘(b) CONSULTATION.—The Secretary shall, Committee shall include a variety of space eign aggression and foreign harmful inter- as the Secretary considers necessary, consult policy, engineering, technical, science, legal, ference; with the heads of other relevant agencies in and finance professionals. Not less than 3 ‘‘(2) protect ownership rights of United carrying out the requirements of this chap- members shall have significant experience States entity space objects and obtained ter, pursuant to section 80310. working in the commercial space industry. space resources; and ‘‘(c) LIMITATION WITH RESPECT TO SYSTEM ‘‘(d) TERMS.—Each member of the Com- ‘‘(3) ensure that United States entities op- USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES.—In the case of a mittee shall serve for a term of 4 years and erating in outer space are given due re- space object that is used for remote sensing may not serve as a member for the 2-year pe- gard.’’. riod following the date of completion of each and other purposes, the authority of the Sec- SEC. 4. PERMITTING OF SPACE-BASED REMOTE retary under this chapter shall be limited to such term. SENSING SYSTEMS. ‘‘(e) DUTIES.—The duties of the Committee the remote sensing operations of such space (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- object. shall be to— lowing: ‘‘(d) DE MINIMIS EXCEPTION.— ‘‘(1) analyze the status and recent develop- (1) The commercial market for space-based ‘‘(1) WAIVER.—The Secretary may waive ments of nongovernmental space activities; remote sensing technologies and information ‘‘(2) analyze the effectiveness and effi- the requirement for a permit for a space- has experienced significant growth since the ciency of the implementation of the certifi- based remote sensing system that the Sec- passage of the Land Remote Sensing Policy cation process under this chapter; retary determines is— Act of 1992. ‘‘(3) provide recommendations to the Sec- ‘‘(A) ancillary to the primary design pur- (2) It is in the interest of the United States retary and Congress on how the United pose of the space object; or to foster new and novel space-based remote States can facilitate and promote a robust ‘‘(B) too trivial to require a determination sensing applications and services and to help and innovative private sector that is invest- under section 80202(c) relating to national se- facilitate their continued domestic growth. ing in, developing, and operating space ob- curity. (3) Since the passage of the Land Remote jects; ‘‘(2) GUIDANCE.—Not later than 1 year after Sensing Policy Act of 1992, the National Oce- ‘‘(4) identify any challenges the United the date of enactment of this subsection, the anic and Atmospheric Administration’s Of- States private sector is experiencing— Secretary shall issue guidance providing a fice of Commercial Remote Sensing has ex- ‘‘(A) with the authorization and super- clear explanation of the criteria used by the perienced a significant increase in applica- vision of the operation of space objects under Secretary to grant a de minimis waiver tions for private remote sensing space sys- this chapter; under paragraph (1)(B) for a space-based re- tem licenses as authorized under section ‘‘(B) more generally, with international ob- mote sensing system that is too trivial to re- 60121 of title 51, United States Code. ligations of the United States relevant to quire a determination under section 80202(c). (4) Many of the applicants for commercial private sector activities in outer space; ‘‘(e) COVERAGE OF PERMIT.—The Secretary space-based remote sensing licenses have en- ‘‘(C) with harmful interference to private shall, to the maximum extent practicable, countered significant delays and unnecessary sector activities in outer space; and ensure that only one permit is required obstacles in the application process. ‘‘(D) with access to adequate, predictable, under this chapter to— (5) The current licensing paradigm must be and reliable radio frequency spectrum; ‘‘(1) conduct multiple operations carried updated as to not discourage the continued ‘‘(5) review existing best practices for out using a space-based remote sensing sys- growth of the United States space-based re- United States entities to avoid the harmful tem; mote sensing industry. It must be updated in contamination of the Moon and other celes- ‘‘(2) operate multiple space-based remote a way that satisfies the needs of commercial tial bodies; sensing systems that carry out substantially remote sensing market as well as the na- ‘‘(6) review existing best practices for similar operations; or tional security of the United States. United States entities to avoid adverse ‘‘(3) use multiple space-based remote sens- (6) In order to protect United States lead- changes in the environment of the Earth re- ing systems to carry out a single remote ership and commercial viability in remote sulting from the introduction of extra- sensing operation. sensing technologies, the Federal Govern- terrestrial matter; ‘‘(f) PROHIBITION ON OPERATION.—Not later ment should not limit commercial entities ‘‘(7) provide information, advice, and rec- than 1 year after the date of enactment of from providing remote sensing capabilities ommendations on matters relating to United the American Space Commerce Free Enter- or data products that are available or rea- States private sector activities in outer prise Act, no person may, directly or sonably expected to be made available in the space; and through any subsidiary or affiliate, operate next 3 years in the international or domestic ‘‘(8) provide information, advice, and rec- any space-based remote sensing system with- marketplace. ommendations on matters related to the au- out a permit issued under this chapter. (b) POLICY.—It is the policy of the United thority of the Secretary under this chapter States that, to the maximum extent prac- ‘‘(g) RESPONSIBLE PARTY.—In any case in or to private sector space activities author- ticable, the Federal Government shall take which the applicant for a permit under this ized pursuant to this chapter that the Com- steps to protect the national security inter- chapter is not a United States entity, the ap- mittee determines necessary. ests of the United States that do not involve plicant shall identify a United States entity ‘‘(f) ANNUAL REPORT.—The Committee regulating or limiting the freedoms of that consents to be responsible for the per- shall submit to Congress, the President, and United States nongovernmental entities to mitted operation of the space-based remote the Secretary an annual report that includes explore and use space. Federal Government sensing system. the information, analysis, findings, and rec- agencies shall mitigate any threat to na- ‘‘(h) OPERATION OF SPACE-BASED REMOTE ommendations described in subsection (e). tional security posed by the exploration and SENSING SYSTEM.—For purposes of this chap- ‘‘(g) SUNSET.—The Committee shall termi- use of outer space by United States citizens ter, the operation of a space-based remote nate on the date that is 10 years after the and entities, to the maximum extent prac- sensing system— date on which the Committee is established. ticable, changing Federal Government ac- ‘‘(1) begins when the system— ‘‘§ 80110. Exemptions tivities and operations. ‘‘(A) is located in outer space; and ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—A certification is not re- (c) AMENDMENT.—Title 51, United States ‘‘(B) can meet the minimum threshold and quired under this chapter for any of the fol- Code, is further amended by adding at the objective capabilities for the system’s stated lowing operations: end the following: need; and

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‘‘(2) shall not cover the acts of distribu- rationale for the denial that, to the max- ‘‘(2) SIGNIFICANT THREAT TO NATIONAL SECU- tion, sale, or transfer of data, information, imum extent practicable— RITY.—For purposes of a determination under or services to persons, foreign or domestic, ‘‘(aa) provides guidance to the applicant as paragraph (1), a significant threat to the na- including any such acts taken pursuant to an to how the articulated rationale for denial tional security of the United States is a agreement with such persons. could be addressed in a subsequent applica- threat— ‘‘§ 80202. Application for permit tion; and ‘‘(A) that is imminent; and ‘‘(bb) includes all classified information in- ‘‘(a) APPLICATION PROCESS.— ‘‘(B) that cannot practicably be mitigated cluded in such rationale for which the appli- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—To receive a permit to through changes to Federal Government ac- operate a space-based remote sensing system cant has the required security clearance; and tivities or operations. under this chapter, a person shall submit an ‘‘(II) submit a notification of the denial to ‘‘(3) REASONABLY COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- application to the Secretary as provided in EFFORTS.—To the maximum extent prac- nology of the House of Representatives and paragraph (2). Such application shall in- ticable, the Secretary shall only place a con- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and clude, for each required item, sufficient evi- dition on a permit that is achievable using Transportation of the Senate that— dence to demonstrate each fact or assertion. reasonably commercially available efforts. ‘‘(aa) contains the clearly articulated ra- ‘‘(2) CONTENTS.—An application described ‘‘(4) NOTIFICATION.—Not later than 10 days tionale for the denial; and in paragraph (1) shall include only the fol- after the decision to condition the proposed ‘‘(bb) in the case of a denial pursuant to a lowing information, with respect to each operation covered by a permit pursuant to national security determination under sub- space-based remote sensing system and the this subsection, the Secretary shall— section (c)— operations proposed to be permitted: ‘‘(A) provide the applicant with a written ‘‘(AA) includes an explanation of how, and ‘‘(A) The name, address, and contact infor- notification containing a clearly articulated clear and convincing evidence that, to the rationale for the condition that, to the max- mation of one or more United States entity maximum extent practicable, the Federal identified by the applicant, pursuant to sec- imum extent practicable— Government took steps to mitigate a signifi- ‘‘(i) provides guidance to the applicant as tion 80201(g), as responsible for the operation cant threat to the national security of the of the space-based remote sensing system. to how the articulated rationale for condi- United States posed by the operation of the tion could be addressed in a subsequent ap- ‘‘(B) If available at the time of submission applicant’s space-based remote sensing sys- of the application, the planned date and loca- plication; and tem by changing Federal Government activi- ‘‘(ii) includes all necessary classified infor- tion of the launch of the applicable space ob- ties and operations; and ject, including the identity of the launch mation included in such rationale for which ‘‘(BB) may contain classified information. the applicant has the required security clear- provider. ‘‘(3) AUTOMATIC APPROVAL.— ‘‘(C) The general physical form and com- ance; and ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary has not ‘‘(B) submit a notification of the condition position of the space-based remote sensing approved or denied the application before the system. to the Committee on Commerce, Science, deadline under paragraph (2), the application and Transportation of the Senate and the ‘‘(D) A description of the proposed oper- shall be approved without condition. The ations of the space-based remote sensing sys- Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- Secretary may not allow tolling of the 90- nology of the House of Representatives tem that includes— day period under such paragraph. that— ‘‘(i) when and where the space-based re- ‘‘(4) DELAY OF AUTOMATIC APPROVAL.— ‘‘(i) contains the clearly articulated ra- mote sensing system will operate; ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The President is per- tionale for the condition; ‘‘(ii) when and where the operation of the mitted to extend the 90-day period under ‘‘(ii) includes an explanation of how, and space-based remote sensing system will ter- paragraph (2) once for each application for clear and convincing evidence that, to the minate; and an additional 60 days to further evaluate the maximum extent practicable, the Federal ‘‘(iii) any additional information necessary national security implications of the appli- Government took steps to mitigate a signifi- to make a determination under subsection cation only if the President notifies the cant threat to the national security of the (c) regarding a significant threat to national Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- United States posed by the operation of the security, as prescribed in advance in regula- nology of the House of Representatives and tion by the Secretary. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and applicant’s space-based remote sensing sys- ‘‘(E) A description of how the space-based Transportation of the Senate of the need, tem by changing Federal Government activi- remote sensing system will be operated and with clear and convincing evidence, to ex- ties and operations; and disposed of in a manner to mitigate the gen- tend the review period. Such notification ‘‘(iii) may contain classified information. eration of space debris. shall include— ‘‘(5) PROHIBITION ON RETROACTIVE CONDI- ‘‘(F) Information about third-party liabil- ‘‘(i) details on the efforts taken to review TIONS.—No other modifications may be ity insurance obtained, if any, by the appli- the application during the 90-day period, in- made, or additional conditions placed, on a cant for operations of the space-based re- cluding staff time, studies produced, and in- permit after the date on which the permit is mote sensing system, including the amount terim conclusions; and issued except to account for a material and coverage of such liability insurance. ‘‘(ii) a plan for assuring a final decision change as provided in section 80203(c). ‘‘(b) REVIEW OF APPLICATION.— within the additional 60 days. ‘‘(6) NONDELEGABLE.—The responsibilities of the Secretary under this subsection may ‘‘(1) VERIFICATIONS.—Not later than 90 days ‘‘(B) NONDELEGABLE.—The responsibilities after receipt of an application under this sec- of the President under this paragraph may not be delegated, including to the Office of tion, the Secretary shall verify that— not be delegated Space Commerce. ‘‘(A) the application is complete pursuant ‘‘(5) IMPROPER BASIS FOR DENIAL.—The Sec- ‘‘(d) LIMITATIONS ON CONDITIONS.— to subsection (a); and retary may not deny an application for a ‘‘(1) SAME OR SIMILAR CAPABILITY.—No ‘‘(B) the application does not contain any permit under this section in order to protect operational condition under subsection (c) clear indication of fraud or falsification. an existing permit holder from competition. may be placed on a space-based remote sens- ‘‘(2) DETERMINATION.—Not later than 90 ‘‘(6) SUBSEQUENT REVIEW.—The Secretary ing system that has the same or substan- days after receipt of an application under may not prejudice a new application for the tially similar space-based remote sensing ca- this section— proposed operations denied pursuant to para- pabilities as another system permitted under ‘‘(A) if the Secretary verifies that the ap- graph (2)(B) if such new application contains this chapter with no such condition. plicant has met the application require- remedies addressing the rationale for such ‘‘(2) CONDITIONS THAT EXCEED PERMITTED ments described in paragraph (1), the Sec- denial. CONDITIONS.—The Secretary may not place a retary shall approve the application and ‘‘(c) ADDRESSING NATIONAL SECURITY condition on a permit for a space-based re- issue a permit to the applicant with or with- THREAT.— mote sensing system that exceeds a condi- out conditions on the proposed operation of ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary deter- tion placed on an existing permitted system the space-based remote sensing system pur- mines, in consultation with the Secretary of that has the same or substantially similar suant to subsection (c)(1)(A); or Defense and with clear and convincing evi- capabilities. ‘‘(B) if the Secretary cannot verify that dence, that the proposed operation of a ‘‘(3) SCOPE.—With respect to a condition the applicant has met the application re- space-based remote sensing system under an placed on a permit for a space-based remote quirements described in paragraph (1) or if application for a permit under this chapter sensing system because of a national secu- the Secretary makes a determination to poses a significant threat to the national se- rity concern, the Secretary may only place deny the application under subsection curity of the United States as provided in such a condition for the smallest area and (c)(1)(B), the Secretary— paragraph (2)— for the shortest period necessary to protect ‘‘(i) shall issue a denial of the application ‘‘(A) the Secretary may condition the pro- the national security concern at issue. signed by the Secretary (a duty that may not posed operation covered by the permit only ‘‘(e) COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE CAPA- be delegated, including to the Office of Space to the extent necessary to address such BILITY.— Commerce); and threat; or ‘‘(1) EXCEPTION.—The Secretary may not ‘‘(ii) shall, not later than 10 days after the ‘‘(B) if the Secretary determines that there deny an application for, or place a condition decision to deny the application— is no practicable way to condition such per- on, a permit for the operation of a space- ‘‘(I) provide the applicant with a written mit to address such threat, the Secretary based remote sensing system for which the notification containing a clearly articulated may deny the application. same or substantially similar capabilities,

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The exception in the previous sen- ‘‘(b) TRANSFER REQUEST REQUIREMENTS.— ‘‘(b) CHAIR.—The Committee shall des- tence applies regardless of whether the mar- To be eligible for a transfer under subsection ignate one member as the chair of the Com- ketplace products and services originate (a), the permit holder shall submit to the mittee. from the operation of aircraft, unmanned Secretary a request that includes any identi- ‘‘(c) MEMBERSHIP.— aircraft, or other platforms or technical fying information regarding the transferee ‘‘(1) LIMITATION.—Members of the Com- means or are assimilated from a variety of that would be required under an initial appli- mittee may not be Federal Government em- data sources. cation under section 80202. ployees or officials. ‘‘(2) CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE.— ‘‘(c) DETERMINATION.—Not later than 14 ‘‘(2) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—Members of the Each denial of an application for, and each days after the date on which the Secretary Committee shall receive travel expenses, in- condition placed on, a permit for the oper- receives a transfer request pursuant to sub- cluding per diem in lieu of subsistence, in ac- ation of a space-based remote sensing sys- section (b), the Secretary shall make a de- cordance with the applicable provisions tem, shall include an explanation of, and termination of whether such material under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5. clear and convincing evidence that, the ex- change is substantial enough to warrant ad- ‘‘(d) TERMS.—Each member of the Com- ception under paragraph (1) does not apply ditional review under section 80202(b). Not mittee shall serve for a term of 4 years and with respect to the proposed permitted oper- later than 90 days after a determination that may not serve as a member for the 2-year pe- ations of such system. such review is warranted, the Secretary shall riod following the date of completion of each complete a similar such review process for ‘‘(3) DATABASE.—The President shall— such term. ‘‘(A) maintain a database of commercially such transferee as is required for a permit ‘‘(e) DUTIES.—The duties of the Committee available capabilities described in paragraph applicant under such section. shall be to— ‘‘(d) MATERIAL CHANGE.—Any transfer of a (1); ‘‘(1) provide information, advice, and rec- permit under this chapter constitutes a ma- ‘‘(B) update such database not less than ommendations on matters relating to the terial change under section 80203(b). once every 3 months; and United States commercial space-based re- ‘‘(C) submit to the Committee on Com- ‘‘§ 80205. Agency activities mote sensing industry; merce, Science, and Transportation of the ‘‘(a) UTILIZATION OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ‘‘(2) analyze the effectiveness and effi- Senate and the Committee on Science, VEHICLE.—A person may apply for a permit ciency of the implementation of the space- Space, and Technology of the House of Rep- to operate a space-based remote sensing sys- based remote sensing system permitting resentatives a report containing the con- tem that utilizes, on a space-available basis, process under this chapter; tents of the database upon each update re- a civilian Federal Government satellite or ‘‘(3) provide recommendations to the Sec- quired under subparagraph (B). vehicle as a platform for such system. The retary and Congress on how the United ‘‘(4) APPLICANT SUBMISSIONS.—An applicant Secretary, pursuant to this chapter, may States can facilitate and promote a robust for, or holder of, a permit for the operation permit such system if it meets all conditions and innovate private sector that is investing of a space-based remote sensing system may of this chapter. in, developing, and operating space-based re- submit to the Secretary evidence of, or infor- ‘‘(b) ASSISTANCE.—The Secretary may offer mote sensing systems; mation regarding, a commercially available assistance to persons in finding appropriate ‘‘(4) identify any challenges the United capability described in paragraph (1) for con- opportunities for the utilization described in States private sector is experiencing with sideration for inclusion in the database. subsection (a). the authorization and supervision of the op- ‘‘(c) AGREEMENTS.—To the extent provided ‘‘(5) NONAPPLICATION OF CONDITION.—In any eration of space-based remote sensing sys- in advance by appropriation Acts, an agency case in which the Secretary determines that tems under this chapter; and may enter into an agreement for the utiliza- the exception under paragraph (1) applies ‘‘(5) provide information, advice, and rec- tion described in subsection (a) if such agree- with respect to a permit for the operation of ommendations on matters related to the au- ment is consistent with the agency’s mission a space-based remote sensing system for thority of the Secretary under this chapter and statutory authority, and if the space- which the Secretary has placed a condition or to private sector space activities author- based remote sensing system is issued a per- under subsection (c), such condition shall no mit by the Secretary under this chapter be- ized pursuant to this chapter that the Com- longer apply with respect to such permitted fore commencing operation. mittee determines necessary. operations. ‘‘(f) ANNUAL REPORT.—The Committee ‘‘(f) AUTHORITY TO REMOVE CONDITIONS.— ‘‘§ 80206. Annual reports shall submit to Congress, the President, the Nothing in this section shall be construed to ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall sub- Secretary, and the Director of the Office of prohibit the Secretary from removing a con- mit a report to the Committee on Com- Space Commerce, an annual report that in- dition placed on a permit pursuant to sub- merce, Science, and Transportation of the cludes the information, analysis, findings, section (c). Senate and the Committee on Science, and recommendations described in sub- ‘‘§ 80203. Continuing permitting requirements Space, and Technology of the House of Rep- section (e). resentatives not later than 180 days after the ‘‘(a) NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT.—A permit ‘‘(g) SUNSET.—The Committee shall termi- holder shall, in a timely manner, notify the date of enactment of the American Space nate on the date that is 10 years after the Secretary if— Commerce Free Enterprise Act, and annually date on which the Committee is established. ‘‘(1) a permitted space-based remote sens- thereafter, on— ‘‘§ 80208. Continuation of existing license or ing system has terminated operations; or ‘‘(1) the Secretary’s implementation of this pending application chapter, including— ‘‘(2) a catastrophic event has occurred to a ‘‘(a) CONTINUATION OF EXISTING LICENSE.— space-based remote sensing system, such as ‘‘(A) a list of all applications received in Any United States entity for whom a license the unplanned destruction of such system. the previous calendar year; for the operation of a space-based remote ‘‘(b) MATERIAL CHANGE.—The Secretary ‘‘(B) a list of all applications that resulted sensing system issued under subchapter III shall require permit holders to inform the in a permit; of chapter 601 that is valid on the effective Secretary of— ‘‘(C) a list of all applications denied and an date of this section may— ‘‘(1) any material changes to the space- explanation of why each application was de- ‘‘(1) elect to be immediately considered based remote sensing system or the planned nied, including any information relevant to permitted for operation under this chapter, operations of such system prior to launch; the adjudication process of a request for a in which case all terms and conditions of a and permit; license issued under such subchapter with re- ‘‘(2) any material anomalies or departures ‘‘(D) a list of all applications that required spect to the operation of such system shall from the planned operations during the additional information; and apply for the duration of the license; or course of operations. ‘‘(E) a list of all applications whose dis- ‘‘(2) apply for a permit for operation under ‘‘(c) UPDATE TO PERMIT.—Not later than 14 position exceeded the 90-day deadline, the this chapter and may continue to operate days after the date of receipt of information total days overdue for each application that pursuant to such license until such time as regarding a material change pursuant to sub- exceeded such deadline, and an explanation such permit is issued. section (b), the Secretary shall make a de- for the delay; and ‘‘(b) RESCIND OR TRANSFER OF PENDING LI- termination of whether such material ‘‘(2) a description of all actions taken by CENSE.—An applicant with an application for change is substantial enough to warrant ad- the Secretary under the administrative au- a remote sensing license under subchapter ditional review under section 80202(b). Not thority granted by section 80301. III of chapter 601 that is pending on the ef- later than 90 days after a determination that ‘‘(b) CLASSIFIED ANNEXES.—Each report fective date of this section may be, at the such review is warranted, the Secretary shall under subsection (a) may include classified election of the applicant— complete a similar such review process for annexes as necessary to protect the disclo- ‘‘(1) rescinded without prejudice; or such material change as is required for a per- sure of sensitive or classified information. ‘‘(2) transferred to the Office of Space Com- mit applicant under such section. ‘‘§ 80207. Advisory Committee on Commercial merce and deemed to be a pending applica- ‘‘§ 80204. Permit transfer Remote Sensing tion for a permit under this chapter. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subsections ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall ‘‘(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall (b) and (c), the Secretary shall provide for establish an Advisory Committee on Com- take effect on the date that is 1 year after

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the date of enactment of the American Space ‘‘(c) NO COST FOR CERTIFICATION OR PER- ‘‘(C) whether any voluntary agreement was Commerce Free Enterprise Act. MIT.—The Secretary may not impose a fee or made by the parties; and ‘‘§ 80209. Commercial Remote Sensing Regu- other cost on a holder of, or applicant for— ‘‘(D) the content of any such agreement. latory Affairs Office ‘‘(1) a certification under chapter 801; or ‘‘(g) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this section shall be construed to grant any ‘‘On the date that is 1 year after the date ‘‘(2) a permit under chapter 802. additional authority to the Secretary to reg- of enactment of the American Space Com- ‘‘(d) NO AUTHORITY TO SET CONDITIONS.— ulate, or place conditions on, any activity merce Free Enterprise Act, the Commercial The Secretary may not impose a substantive for which a certification or permit is re- Remote Sensing Regulatory Affairs Office of condition on, or any other requirement for, quired under this subtitle. the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- the issuance of a certification or permit ex- ministration is abolished.’’. cept as specifically provided in this subtitle. ‘‘§ 80303. Appeal of denial or condition of cer- ‘‘(e) FOIA EXEMPTION.—Paragraph (3) of tification or permit SEC. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS RELATED section 552(b) of title 5 shall apply with re- TO CERTIFICATION AND PERMIT- ‘‘An applicant who is denied a certification TING. spect to any filing relating to a certification under section 80103(b)(2)(B), an applicant who Title 51, United States Code, is further or a permit under this subtitle. is denied a permit under section amended by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(f) LIMITATION ON EXCEPTIONS TO ADMINIS- 80202(b)(2)(B), or an applicant whose certifi- TRATIVE PROCEDURES.—The exceptions under ‘‘CHAPTER 803—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVI- cation or permit is conditioned pursuant to section 553(a)(1), section 553(b)(B), or section SIONS RELATED TO CERTIFICATION section 80103(c) or section 80202(c), respec- 554(a)(4) of title 5 shall not apply with re- AND PERMITTING tively, may appeal the denial or placement spect to a certification or permit under this of a condition to the Secretary. The Sec- ‘‘Sec. subtitle. ‘‘80301. Administrative authority. retary shall affirm or reverse the denial or ‘‘80302. Consultation. ‘‘§ 80302. Consultation placement of a condition after providing the ‘‘80303. Appeal of denial or condition of cer- ‘‘(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of applicant notice and an opportunity to be tification or permit. the Congress that— heard. The Secretary shall dispose of the ap- ‘‘80304. Limitation on certain agency super- ‘‘(1) the United States Government has as- peal not later than 60 days after the appeal vision. sets in Earth orbit critical to national secu- is submitted. If the Secretary denies the ap- ‘‘80305. Commercial exploration and use of rity, scientific research, economic growth, peal, the applicant may seek review in the outer space. and exploration; United States Court of Appeals for the Dis- ‘‘80306. Rule of construction on concurrent ‘‘(2) such assets represent a considerable trict of Columbia Circuit or in the court of application submission. investment of United States taxpayers; and appeals of the United States for the circuit ‘‘80307. Federal jurisdiction. ‘‘(3) it is in the national interest of the in which the person resides or has its prin- ‘‘80308. Global commons. United States to facilitate opportunities to cipal place of business. ‘‘80309. Regulatory authority. provide for the protection of such assets. ‘‘§ 80304. Limitation on certain agency super- ‘‘80310. Consultation with relevant agencies. ‘‘(b) REVIEW.—Not later than 30 days after vision ‘‘80311. Authorization of appropriations. the Secretary issues a certification under ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year ‘‘§ 80301. Administrative authority chapter 801, the Secretary shall review the after the date of enactment of the American ‘‘(a) FUNCTIONS.—In order to carry out the operations of any space objects covered by Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act, no responsibilities specified in this subtitle, the the certification to determine whether the other agency shall have the authority to au- Secretary may— interaction between such operations and the thorize, place conditions on, or supervise the ‘‘(1) seek an order of injunction or similar operations of a Federal Government space operation of space objects required to be cer- judicial determination from a district court object present a substantial risk to the phys- tified under chapter 801 or space-based re- of the United States with personal jurisdic- ical safety of a space object operated by ei- mote sensing systems required to be per- tion over the certification or permit holder ther party. mitted under chapter 802 except— to terminate certifications or permits under ‘‘(c) REQUIREMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN CON- ‘‘(1) the Department of Transportation this subtitle and to terminate certified or SULTATION.—If the Secretary makes a deter- with respect to launch or reentry vehicle op- permitted operations on an immediate basis, mination that a substantial risk identified erations licensed under chapter 509; and if the Secretary determines that the certifi- under subsection (b) exists, the Secretary ‘‘(2) the Federal Communications Commis- cation or permit holder has substantially may require that the certification holder sion with respect to space stations licensed failed to comply with any provisions of this participate in a consultation under this sec- under the Communications Act of 1934 (47 subtitle, or with any terms of a certification tion. U.S.C. 151 et seq.). or permit; ‘‘(d) PARTIES TO A CONSULTATION.— ‘‘(b) AGREEMENT LIMITATIONS.—Nothing in ‘‘(2) provide for civil penalties not to ex- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A consultation under this section shall be construed to prevent an ceed $10,000 (each day of operation consti- this section may be held, with respect to a agency from including additional terms, con- tuting a separate violation) and not to ex- substantial safety risk identified under sub- ditions, limitations, or requirements, con- ceed $500,000 in total, for— section (b), between— sistent with applicable provisions of law, be- ‘‘(A) noncompliance with the certification ‘‘(A) a certification holder responsible for yond those required in this subtitle in a con- or permitting requirements or regulations the certified space object operations; and tract or other agreement with— issued under this subtitle; or ‘‘(B) any entity of the Federal Government ‘‘(1) the holder of a certification under ‘‘(B) the operation of a space object or operating a potentially affected space object. chapter 801 for the operation of the applica- space-based remote sensing system without ‘‘(2) PARTICIPATION.—The Secretary may ble space object; or the applicable certification or permit issued not impose any requirement on a party pur- ‘‘(2) the holder of a permit under chapter under this subtitle; suant to participation in the consultation. 802 for the operation of the applicable space- ‘‘(3) compromise, modify, or remit any ‘‘(e) MITIGATION OF SAFETY RISK.—In car- based remote sensing system. such civil penalty; rying out a consultation, the Secretary ‘‘§ 80305. Commercial exploration and use of ‘‘(4) seize any object, record, or report, or shall— outer space copies of materials, documents, or records, ‘‘(1) facilitate a discussion among the par- pursuant to a warrant from a magistrate ties to the consultation; ‘‘To the maximum extent practicable, the based on a showing of probable cause to be- ‘‘(2) encourage a mutual understanding of President, acting through appropriate Fed- lieve that such object, record, or report was the safety risk; and eral agencies, shall interpret and fulfill used, is being used, or is likely to be used in ‘‘(3) encourage, to the maximum extent international obligations, including under violation of this subtitle or the requirements practicable, voluntary agreements between the covered treaties on outer space, to mini- of a certification or permit or regulation the parties to the consultation to improve mize regulations and limitations on the free- issued thereunder; and the physical safety of affected space object dom of United States nongovernmental enti- ‘‘(5) make investigations and inquiries con- operations or mitigate the physical safety ties to explore and use space. cerning any matter relating to the enforce- risk. ‘‘§ 80306. Rule of construction on concurrent ment of this subtitle. ‘‘(f) DURATION OF CONSULTATION; NOTICE.— application submission ‘‘(b) REVIEW OF AGENCY ACTION.—Any hold- Not later than 90 days after the Secretary re- ‘‘Nothing in this subtitle shall be con- er of, or applicant for, a certification or a quires a consultation under this section, the strued to prevent an applicant from submit- permit who makes a timely request for re- Secretary shall— ting to the Secretary concurrent applica- view of an adverse action pursuant to para- ‘‘(1) complete all activities related to the tions for a certification under chapter 801 graph (2) or (4) of subsection (a) shall be enti- consultation; and and a permit under chapter 802. The Sec- tled to adjudication by the Secretary on the ‘‘(2) submit to Congress a written notifica- retary shall provide for applications under record after an opportunity for any agency tion with respect to such consultation, that chapter 801 and chapter 802 to be filed con- hearing with respect to such adverse action. includes— currently or at different times, at the discre- Any final action by the Secretary under this ‘‘(A) the names of each party to the con- tion of the applicant. To the maximum ex- subsection shall be subject to judicial review sultation; tent practicable, the Secretary shall avoid under chapter 7 of title 5, as provided in sec- ‘‘(B) a description of the physical safety duplication of information required in con- tion 80303 of this chapter. risk at issue; currently filed applications.

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(2) CHAPTER 513.—The table of chapters of ties; title 51, United States Code, is amended by (2) a description of any existing practices ‘‘§ 80308. Global commons striking the item related to chapter 513 and and procedures of the Federal Government ‘‘Notwithstanding any other provision of inserting the following: for the registration of nongovernmental law, outer space shall not be considered a ‘‘513. Space Resource Commercial Ex- space objects; and global commons. ploration and Utilization ...... 51301’’. (3) recommendations on how the registra- ‘‘§ 80309. Regulatory authority (3) CHAPTER 701.—The table of chapters of tion of space objects in the United States ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall title 51, United States Code, is amended by could be improved to benefit the United issue such regulations as are necessary to striking the item related to chapter 701 and States, including enabling United States carry out this subtitle. inserting the following: leadership in commercial space activities. ‘‘(b) REDUCING REGULATORY BURDEN.—In ‘‘701. Use of Space Launch System or SEC. 10. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT. issuing regulations to carry out this sub- Alternatives ...... 70101’’. Not later than 180 days after the date of title, the Secretary shall avoid, to the max- SEC. 7. OFFICE OF SPACE COMMERCE. enactment of this Act, the Comptroller Gen- imum extent practicable, the placement of Section 50702 of title 51, United States eral of the United States shall submit to inconsistent, duplicative, or otherwise bur- Code, is amended— Congress a report on removing the Office of densome requirements on the operations of (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end Commercial Space Transportation from United States nongovernmental entities in before the period ‘‘, which shall be located in under the jurisdiction of the Federal Avia- outer space. the principal physical location of the Office tion Administration and reestablishing the ‘‘(c) ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT.—All of the Secretary of Commerce’’; Office under the jurisdiction of the Secretary activities carried out pursuant to this sec- (2) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘a senior of Transportation. Such report shall in- tion shall comply with the requirements of executive and shall be compensated at a clude— chapter 5 of title 5. level in the Senior Executive Service under (1) the identification of key practices for ‘‘§ 80310. Consultation with relevant agencies section 5382 of title 5 as determined by the successful organizational transitions; ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subsection Secretary of Commerce’’ and inserting ‘‘ap- (2) the advantages and disadvantages of the (b), the Secretary shall, as the Secretary pointed by the President and confirmed by removal and reestablishment with respect to considers necessary, consult with the heads the Senate. The Director shall be the Assist- the ability of the Office to continue to co- of other relevant agencies in carrying out ant Secretary of Commerce for Space Com- ordinate and communicate with Federal this subtitle. merce and shall report directly to the Sec- Aviation Administration on airspace issues; ‘‘(b) EXCLUSIVE AUTHORITY OF THE SEC- retary of Commerce’’; and and RETARY.—The consultation authority pro- (3) in subsection (c)— (3) the identification of any issues that are vided by subsection (a) shall not be inter- (A) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘and’’ at preventing the Office from fully carrying out preted to alter the exclusive authority of the the end; its statutory mandate, and if such issues Secretary to authorize, place conditions on, (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period would persist regardless of organizational lo- and supervise the operation of space objects at the end and inserting a semicolon; and cation of the Office within the Department under chapter 801 and space-based remote (C) by adding at the end the following: of Transportation. sensing systems under chapter 802, as pro- ‘‘(6) to authorize and supervise the oper- SEC. 11. RADIOFREQUENCY MAPPING REPORT. vided in, and subject to, the limitations of ations of United States nongovernmental en- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days section 80304. tities in outer space, pursuant to chapter 801 after the date of enactment of this Act, the ‘‘§ 80311. Authorization of appropriations of this title; Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with ‘‘(7) to authorize and supervise the oper- the Secretary of Defense and the Director of ‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated ations of space-based remote sensing systems National Intelligence, shall complete and $5,000,000 to the Office of Space Commerce pursuant to chapter 802 of this title; and submit to the Advisory Committee on Com- for each of fiscal years 2018 and 2019 to carry ‘‘(8) to facilitate and promote the develop- mercial Remote Sensing a report on space- out this subtitle.’’. ment of best practices among operators of based radiofrequency mapping. SEC. 6. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- space objects and space-based remote sensing (b) CONTENTS.—The report required under MENTS. systems under this subtitle to address sub- subsection (a) shall include— (a) TABLE OF CHAPTERS.—The table of stantial risks to the physical safety of Fed- (1) whether there is a need to regulate chapters of title 51, United States Code, is eral Government space objects, including the space-based radiofrequency mapping; amended by adding at the end the following: risk of on-orbit collisions.’’. (2) any immitigable impacts of space-based ‘‘Subtitle VIII—Authorization and Super- SEC. 8. RESTRICTION ON PREVENTING radiofrequency mapping on national secu- vision of Nongovernmental Space Activities LAUNCHES AND REENTRIES OF CER- rity, U.S. competitiveness and space leader- ‘‘801. Certification to Operate Space TIFIED SPACE OBJECTS. ship, and constitutional freedoms; and Objects ...... 80101 Section 50904(c) of title 51, United States (3) findings, conclusions, and recommenda- ‘‘802. Permitting of Space-Based Re- Code, is amended by adding at the end the tions regarding the costs and benefits of ad- mote Sensing following: ‘‘No launch or reentry may be pre- ditional regulatory authority over space- Systems ...... 80201 vented under this authority on the basis of based radiofrequency mapping; and ‘‘803. Administrative Provisions Re- national security, foreign policy, or inter- (4) an evaluation of— lated to Certification and Permit- national obligations of the United States, in- (A) whether the development of voluntary cluding under the covered treaties on outer ting ...... 80301’’. consensus industry standards in coordina- space (as defined in section 80101) if the pay- (b) REPEALS.— tion with the Department of Defense is more load has received a certification to operate (1) IN GENERAL.—Title 51, United States appropriate than issuing regulations with re- as a space object under chapter 801.’’. Code, is amended as follows: spect to space-based radiofrequency map- (A) Subchapter III of chapter 601 is re- SEC. 9. REPORT ON REGISTRATION OF SPACE OB- ping; and JECTS. pealed. (B) how existing authorities, regulations, (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year (B) Section 60147 is repealed. after the date of enactment of this Act, the and laws could be applied in a manner that (C) The table of sections for chapter 601 is Secretary of Commerce, acting through the prevents the need for additional regulation amended by striking the item relating to Office of Space Commerce and in consulta- of such mapping. section 60147. tion with the Private Space Activity Advi- (c) ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COMMERCIAL (D) The table of sections for chapter 601 is sory Committee established under section REMOTE SENSING REVIEW.—Not later than 90 amended by striking the items relating to 80109 of title 51, United States Code, shall days after the date of receipt of the report subchapter III. submit to the Committee on Science, Space, required under subsection (a), the Advisory (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments and Technology of the House of Representa- Committee on Commercial Remote Sensing made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on tives and the Committee on Commerce, shall submit to the Committee on Science, the date that is 1 year after the date of en- Science, and Transportation of the Senate a Space, and Technology of the House of Rep- actment of this Act. report on the implementation of the space resentatives and the Committee on Com- (c) TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.— object registration obligations of the United merce, Science, and Transportation of the (1) IN GENERAL.—Title 51, United States States and other countries under Article Senate the report submitted under sub- Code, is amended— VIII of the Outer Space Treaty and the Con- section (a) and the opinion of the Advisory (A) in section 20302(c)(2), by striking vention on Registration of Space Objects. Committee with respect to such report, in- ‘‘means has the meaning’’ and inserting ‘‘has (b) CONTENTS OF REPORT.—The report re- cluding any critiques, concerns, rec- the meaning’’; quired under subsection (a) shall include— ommendations, and endorsements. Such

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:08 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24AP7.018 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H3484 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 24, 2018 opinion shall be submitted directly from the proach to establish a sound legal foun- Mr. Speaker, I encourage my col- Chair of the Advisory Committee to those dation upon which U.S. industry can leagues to support the American Space Committees of Congress without any review rely and flourish. It creates a self-cer- Commerce Free Enterprise Act. or change by the Administration. tification process for the nongovern- Mr. Speaker, today we give space explo- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- mental space activities that provides ration a booster rocket in the form of H.R. ant to the rule, the gentleman from regulatory certainty for the U.S. com- 2809, the bipartisan American Space Com- Texas (Mr. SMITH) and the gentleman mercial space sector, it assures U.S. merce Free Enterprise Act. The commercial from California (Mr. BERA) each will compliance with Outer Space Treaty space industry is poised to begin a major new control 20 minutes. obligations, and it addresses national initiative for discoveries in space and national The Chair recognizes the gentleman security concerns in the least burden- economic growth. It represents hundreds of from Texas. some manner. billions of dollars in investments and the cre- GENERAL LEAVE Existing regulatory authority is cur- ation of thousands of jobs across the U.S. Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rently spread across three Federal For years there has been uncertainty about ask unanimous consent that all Mem- agencies, which has caused the review which federal agency has responsibility for ap- bers may have 5 legislative days to re- of commercial remote sensing applica- proving non-traditional space activities and en- vise and extend their remarks and to tions to grind to a halt. H.R. 2809 con- suring conformity with the Outer Space Treaty. include extraneous material on H.R. solidates this authority into one Fed- This uncertainty has cramped capital formation 2809, the bill now under consideration. eral agency, the Secretary of Com- and innovation and has driven American com- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there merce’s Office of Space Commerce. The panies overseas. The Space Commerce Act remedies this sit- objection to the request of the gen- result, America gets a one-stop-shop uation by establishing a new, novel legal and tleman from Texas? for authorizing outer space activities. policy framework that unleashes American There was no objection. Without H.R. 2809, America’s space Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I free enterprise and businesses, assures con- industry would continue to face legal formity with Outer Space Treaty obligations, yield myself such time as I may con- uncertainty. Innovation would be sti- sume. and guarantees that the U.S. will lead the fled by burdensome and open-ended world in commercial space activities through- Mr. Speaker, today, we give space ex- regulatory processes. ploration a booster rocket in the form out the 21st century. Other policies and interests of the of H.R. 2809, the bipartisan American H.R. 2809 increases American competitive- United States are affected by private Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act. ness and attracts companies, talents, and sector space activities, national secu- The commercial space industry is money that would otherwise go to other coun- rity, in particular, but the American poised to begin a major new vehicle for tries. In short, the Space Commerce Act en- Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act discoveries in space and national eco- sures that America and its workforce will ben- improves national security by includ- nomic growth. It represents hundreds efit from the new space economy. ing remote sensing reform. By requir- of billions of dollars in investments The need for this legislation became evident ing a national security risk assessment and the creation of thousands of jobs during the previous Administration when legal during the remote sensing permitting across the United States. uncertainty arose after U.S. space exploration For years, there has been uncer- process, this bill ensures that national companies sought payload approval from the tainty about which Federal agency has security concerns are addressed. Department of Transportation (DOT) for its responsibility for approving nontradi- H.R. 2809 improves the permitting nontraditional space activities. But the DOT payload approval process is tional space activities and ensuring process by creating a single decision not designed to satisfy the requirements of conformity with the Outer Space Trea- point, increasing transparency, avoid- complying with the Outer Space Treaty. So ty. This uncertainty has cramped cap- ing unnecessary reviews of tech- the federal government has been unable to ital formation and innovation and has nologies that have already been ap- proved, and preventing the interagency assure the private sector that new and innova- driven American companies overseas. tive space activities would be approved for The American Space Commerce Free process from indefinitely delaying deci- sionmaking. These changes allow our launch. Enterprise Act remedies this situation The Space Commerce Act uses a common by establishing a new, novel, legal, and remote sensing industry to continue to lead the world. sense approach to establish a sound legal policy framework that unleashes foundation upon which U.S. industry can rely American free enterprise and busi- The bill also goes farther than cur- rent law in providing for the physical and flourish. It creates a self-certification proc- nesses, assures conformity with Outer ess for non-governmental space activities that safety of government assets in orbit. Space Treaty obligations, and guaran- provides regulatory certainty for the U.S. com- After operations are certified, the gov- tees that the U.S. will lead the world in mercial space sector. And it assures U.S. ernment can conduct an assessment of commercial space activities through- compliance with Outer Space Treaty obliga- physical safety issues that will prevent out the 21st century. tions and addresses national security con- disastrous collisions and help protect H.R. 2809 increases American com- cerns in the least burdensome manner. petitiveness and attracts companies, the safety of government and private Existing regulatory authority is currently talents, and money that would other- assets. spread across three federal agencies, which wise go to other countries. In short, Cosponsors of the American Space has caused the review of commercial remote the American Space Commerce Free Commerce Free Enterprise Act include sensing applications to grind to a halt. Space- Enterprise Act ensures that America Space Subcommittee Chairman BRIAN based remote sensing is the use of satellites and its workforce will benefit from the BABIN and recent Science, Space, and to detect and classify objects on Earth, includ- new space economy. Technology Committee member and ing on the surface and in the atmosphere and The need for this legislation became now NASA Administrator, JIM oceans, based on electromagnetic radiation. evident during the previous adminis- BRIDENSTINE. Both Chairman BABIN H.R. 2809 consolidates this authority into one tration when legal uncertainty arose and Administrator BRIDENSTINE have federal agency—the Secretary of Commerce’s after U.S. space exploration companies worked diligently to move this legisla- Office of Space Commerce. The result: Amer- sought payload approval from the De- tion forward. And Representatives ica gets a ‘‘one-stop shop’’ for authorizing partment of Transportation for its non- PERLMUTTER, KILMER, and SOTO also outer space activities. traditional space activities. But the helped develop this commonsense, bi- Without H.R. 2809, America’s space indus- DOT payload approval process is not partisan regulatory reform bill. Many try would continue to face legal uncertainty. In- designed to satisfy the requirements of thanks to all of them. novation would be stifled by burdensome and complying with the Outer Space Trea- This transformative and ground- open-ended regulatory processes. ty, so the Federal Government has shaking legislation facilitates commer- Other policies and interests of the United been unable to assure the private sec- cial liftoff and declares that America is States are affected by private sector space ac- tor that new and innovative space ac- fully open for business in space. Amer- tivities, national security in particular. But the tivities would be approved for launch. ican innovators, driven by ingenuity, Space Commerce Act improves national secu- The American Space Commerce Free competitive spirit, and bold vision are rity by including remote sensing reform. By re- Enterprise Act uses a commonsense ap- the future of space exploration. quiring a national security risk assessment

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:08 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24AP7.018 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3485 during the remote sensing permitting process, ican Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act of rules-of-the-road framework that does this bill ensures that national security concerns 2017. Thank you for acknowledging that this not stifle innovation and provides are addressed. legislation includes matters that fall within guardrails for proper government over- the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on H.R. 2809 improves the permitting process Transportation and Infrastructure. sight. No bill is perfect, but I believe by creating a single decision point, increasing I recognize and appreciate your desire to that this bill strikes a fair balance in transparency, avoiding unnecessary reviews of bring this legislation before the House of achieving the goal of certifying these technologies that have already been ap- Representatives in an expeditious manner, nontraditional commercial space ac- proved, and preventing the interagency proc- and accordingly, the Committee on Trans- tivities that don’t fit within the cur- ess from indefinitely delaying decision making. portation and Infrastructure will forego ac- rent regulatory structure. These changes allow our remote sensing in- tion on the bill. However, this is conditional That being said, while I support mov- on our mutual understanding that foregoing dustry to continue to lead the world. consideration of the bill does not prejudice ing the bill forward, there are several The bill also goes farther than current law in the Committee with respect to the appoint- aspects of H.R. 2809 that deserve fur- providing for the physical safety of government ment of conferees or to any future jurisdic- ther discussion, including ensuring assets in orbit. After operations are certified, tional claim over the subject matters con- that: the government can conduct an assessment tained in the bill or similar legislation that Relevant Federal agencies can weigh of physical safety issues that will prevent dis- fall within the Committee’s Rule X jurisdic- in on whether proposed commercial astrous collisions and help protect the safety tion. Lastly, should a conference on the bill space activities could affect the phys- be necessary, I request your support for the ical safety of U.S. Government space of government and private assets. appointment of conferees from the Com- Co-sponsors of the Space Commerce Act mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure operations, including human space include Space Subcommittee Chairman BRIAN during any House-Senate conference con- flight operations; BABIN and recent Science Committee member, vened on this or related legislation. Making sure that relevant govern- and now NASA Administrator, Jim Bridenstine. Thank you for placing a copy of this letter ment expertise and measures to per- Both Chairman BABIN and Administrator and your response acknowledging our juris- form harmful contamination of plan- Bridenstine have worked diligently to move dictional interest into the Congressional etary surfaces are taken into account; Record during consideration of the measure Making sure that any remaining na- this legislation forward. on the House floor, to memorialize our un- And Representatives PERLMUTTER, KILMER, derstanding. tional security and intelligence agency and SOTO also helped develop this common I look forward to working with the Com- concerns are addressed; sense, bipartisan regulatory reform bill. Many mittee on Science, Space, and Technology as And making sure additional informa- thanks go to all of them. the bill moves through the legislative proc- tion is provided on how the consoli- This transformative and ground-shaking leg- ess. dated Office of Space Commerce will be Sincerely, islation facilitates commercial lift-off and de- properly funded and staffed so it can BILL SHUSTER, carry out the additional responsibil- clares that America is fully ‘‘open for busi- Chairman. ness’’ in space. ities for authorizing commercial space Mr. BERA. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- activities and commercial space-based American innovators, driven by ingenuity, self such time as I may consume. competitive spirit and bold vision, are the fu- remote sensing under the bill. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support I am hopeful that these and other as- ture of space exploration. I encourage my col- of H.R. 2809, the American Space Com- leagues to support the American Space Com- pects of the bill will be addressed as merce Free Enterprise Act of 2017. As the bill proceeds, both in the Senate merce Free Enterprise Act. the ranking member of the Sub- and in any House-Senate conference. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of committee on Space, I support a robust my time. Space is an area that should have bi- and successful commercial space indus- partisan support from Congress. NASA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COM- try, and I look forward to continuing and the commercial space industry can MITTEE ON SCIENCE, SPACE, AND to work with my colleagues on policies only benefit when we work together as TECHNOLOGY, that facilitate our Nation’s contained Washington, DC, April 23, 2018. Democrats and Republicans. As a re- growth and leadership in space. Hon. BILL SHUSTER, The bill before us today, H.R. 2809, sult, I support passage of this bill, and Chairman, Committee on Transportation and I ask my colleagues to join me in help- Infrastructure, House of Representatives, would provide a regulatory framework for U.S. innovative and emerging non- ing to move this bill out of the House. Washington, DC. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of governmental space activities. DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: I am in receipt of my time. your letter to the Speaker of April 20, 2018, Commercial space launches, space- regarding H.R. 2809, the ‘‘American Space based remote sensing, and space com- b 1730 Commerce Free Enterprise Act.’’ H.R. 2809 munications are currently authorized Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I was referred solely to the Committee on under existing frameworks in the FAA, Science, Space, and Technology. The Science thank the gentleman from California the Department of Commerce, and the (Mr. BERA), the ranking member of the Committee ordered H.R. 2809 reported on FCC. However, proposed activities such June 8, 2017. Your assistance in ensuring its Space Subcommittee, for the com- timely consideration is greatly appreciated. as commercial operations on the Moon, ments that he just delivered, and also I agree provisions in the bill are within the asteroid mining, satellite servicing, for cosponsoring this piece of legisla- jurisdiction of the Committee on Transpor- and privately owned space habitats are tion. tation and Infrastructure. I acknowledge not covered. Mr. Speaker, I yield 8 minutes to the that by withdrawing your request for a se- The bill establishes a certification gentleman from Texas (Mr. BABIN), the quential referral of H.R. 2809, your Com- process at Commerce for those emerg- mittee is not relinquishing its jurisdiction. A chairman of the Space Subcommittee. ing commercial space activities and, in Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I include in copy of our letters will be placed in the Con- so doing, provides important certainty the RECORD an op-ed that I wrote in gressional Record during floor consideration for commercial companies and inves- January called ‘‘A one-stop-shop for of this bill. tors in these planned space activities. I value your cooperation and look forward private space exploration.’’ to working with you as we move ahead with The bill also makes some updates to [Jan. 22, 2018] this legislation. the licensing regime for commercial Sincerely, space-based remote sensing systems. A ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR PRIVATE SPACE LAMAR SMITH, Further, the bill moves the regu- EXPLORATION Chairman. latory oversight of commercial space- (By U.S. Rep. Brian Babin) based remote sensing systems to the In the inaugural meeting of the reconsti- COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND Office of Space Commerce under the tuted National Space Council, Vice Presi- INFRASTRUCTURE HOUSE OF REP- Secretary of Commerce. The Office of dent Mike Pence called for an overhaul of RESENTATIVES Space Commerce would also have au- how the U.S. regulates commercial space ac- Washington, DC, April 24, 2018. tivities. The potential of a robust economy thority for the certification of non- Hon. LAMAR SMITH, in space will ‘‘unlock new opportunities, new Chairman, Committee on Science, Space, and traditional commercial space activi- technologies, and new sources of prosperity,’’ Technology, Washington, DC. ties. Pence said. DEAR CHAIRMAN SMITH: I am in receipt of Mr. Speaker, I have often spoken The American Space Commerce Free En- your letter concerning H.R. 2809, the Amer- about the importance of building a terprise Act (H.R. 2809), recently passed by

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:26 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24AP7.020 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H3486 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 24, 2018 the House Science, Space, and Technology with the legal authority to authorize and su- take affirmative steps before condi- Committee, accomplishes the vice presi- pervise space activities. While the Federal tioning or denying proposed space or dent’s goals. This bill places authority over Communications Commission regulates spec- remote sensing operations. private sector space activities in the agency trum and DOT regulates launch and re- best equipped to foster economic growth, the entry, neither has the authority to authorize It places the burden of demonstrating Commerce Department. The bipartisan legis- and supervise space activities generally to inconsistency with Outer Space Treaty lation streamlines regulatory processes, lim- assure compliance with the Outer Space obligations and national security re- its government intrusion, promotes Amer- Treaty. Some stakeholders have questioned wheth- quirements of the United States with ican innovation and investment, protects na- the government and not the applicant. tional security and satisfies our Outer Space er the Office of Space Commerce can handle Treaty obligations. remote-sensing licensing and supervising It curtails vague, overreaching regu- As chairman of the House Science, Space, general space activities. The answer is yes. latory authority and prevents tolling and Technology Committee’s space sub- The Commerce Department already has ex- pertise authorizing and supervising remote- of statutory adjudication timelines. It committee, and as a member of the Trans- ensures U.S. industry receives a timely portation and Infrastructure Committee, I sensing systems, and the bill’s streamlined have the unique perspective of overseeing review process is more transparent, quicker, and transparent determination on ap- both of these agencies. Because of this per- and less burdensome on staff. Importantly, plications. spective, I believe placing this responsibility Commerce also has expertise in balancing The bill recognizes legitimate na- at the Commerce Department is a good long- national security with commercial interests, working with American industry inter- tional security equities and provides term decision for the United States and the for the condition or denial of author- space industry. nationally and in regulating space dual-use The Obama administration proposed giving technologies through the Export Administra- ized space activities with remote sens- the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), tion Regulations. ing systems that are a significant housed within the Department of Transpor- The American Space Commerce Free En- threat to U.S. national security in cer- tation (DOT), responsibility for managing a terprise Act declares that America is open tain circumstances. But it protects for business in outer space. The only agency broad interagency review of all private sec- against abuses of interagency discre- tor space activity proposals through an with the long-standing experience and cul- ture to regulate and foster the budding space tion by requiring an explanation and opaque process without defined approval evidence of the threat before condi- timelines, regardless of how benign those ac- economy is the Commerce Department. With this innovative legislation, which tivities may be. My committee held numer- tions or denial can be made. builds on that culture of transparency and ous hearings on this idea to hear directly clarity, we position the American space in- In order to ensure the Office of Space from experts and stakeholders. We found dustry as a leader in growing a robust and Commerce is empowered to represent that FAA accomplishes its current mission— lawful economy in space. the interests of our citizens and the managing launches and re-entry—very well. private sector, the director of the of- However, the agency is challenged to meet Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to its existing obligations to regulate launch speak in favor of H.R. 2809, the Amer- fice is elevated to be the new assistant and reentry, and should not be burdened with ican Space Commerce Free Enterprise secretary for Space Commerce. the additional responsibility of authorizing Act. The act also advances important pub- and supervising private activities in space. The American Space Commerce Free lic policy interests. The bill establishes Moreover, current law actually prohibits Enterprise Act is a commonsense bi- DOT from regulating activities in space. It a mandatory safety consultation be- partisan bill that streamlines the regu- tween private and Federal Government only has the ability to deny a launch if no latory processes, limits burdensome other agency has licensed the activity. Con- operators. The goal of this consulta- gress did not intend or design this authority government intrusion, promotes Amer- tion is for the affected parties to reach to create regulatory authority for on-orbit ican innovation and investment, pro- a voluntary agreement to mitigate activities, or authorization or supervision tects national security, and satisfies safety risks. process for Outer Space Treaty compliance. our international obligations. In contrast, the Commerce Department’s One of the fundamental drivers for For parties subject to U.S. jurisdic- mission is to ‘‘create the conditions for eco- this legislation has been that innova- tion, the act provides for Federal dis- nomic growth and opportunity,’’ and that tive American companies are pushing trict court jurisdiction for any civil ac- mission runs deep through the culture. As the boundaries. And when the Senate tion resulting from certified or per- the space economy develops, in-space activi- ratified the Outer Space Treaty 50 mitted space operations. ties will focus more on commerce, less on transportation logistics. Mining, habitation years ago, free enterprise in outer To protect against foreign harmful modules, and satellite servicing are only a space was an idea but was not reality. interference, the act directs the Presi- few of the novel ideas that American Today, not only does U.S. free enter- dent to protect against acts of foreign innovators are proposing. These activities prise exist in outer space, but it is in- aggression and foreign harmful inter- are not related to transportation, and DOT novating at an unprecedented pace. ference. has no experience in this field. The Com- From astroid mining to private Moon merce Department, however, is familiar with missions, to satellite servicing, to re- The act also addresses concerns of the issues that future stakeholders will need mote sensing constellations, there is harmful contamination of the Earth or to consider, including international trade great promise that American enter- celestial bodies. Pursuant to our inter- and technology. prise will soon unlock new wealth and national obligations under the Outer The bill also streamlines the federal space Space Treaty, operations may be condi- bureaucracy within the Commerce Depart- scientific benefits. ment itself. It merges the National Oceanic But this promise is threatened; tioned or denied by the Secretary of and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) threatened by expansive, unchecked Commerce, in consultation with appro- responsibilities over space-based remote regulatory authority, cumbersome priate agencies such as NASA to ad- sensing into the already-existing Office of non-transparent regulatory processes, dress harmful contamination. Space Commerce within the Commerce De- and misperceptions about the United The bill posits longstanding U.S. pol- partment. NOAA is itself housed within the States’ Outer Space Treaty obliga- Commerce Department, so having two sepa- icy, confirmed by both Department of tions. State and NASA, that COSPAR plan- rate offices handling the same responsibil- For several years, we have heard con- ities makes no sense. etary protection guidelines are not Reforming this splintered regulatory proc- cerns from stakeholders that they need international obligations of the United ess minimizes the burden on other agencies greater regulatory certainty to attract States. This was done to allow all and makes the Commerce Department a one- investment and to succeed. Stake- stakeholders, including the scientific stop shop for Outer Space Treaty compli- holders also reported that while they community and industry, to work to- ance. Giving DOT authority, as proposed by want to stay in America, due to regu- gether as activities expand beyond sci- the previous administration, would split the latory burdens and uncertainty, they regulatory system, requiring remote-sensing entific exploration and to address mu- might need to go overseas. tual interests, not by proscribing satellite operators to seek regulatory ap- The American Space Commerce Free proval for their operations from both DOT COSPAR guidelines as binding inter- Enterprise Act addresses these con- and the Commerce Department. national law, but by allowing the Outer cerns without compromising our cher- Indeed, placing this authority at the Com- Space Treaty to guide our activities. merce Department is a continuation of long- ished principles of liberty and freedom. standing law and national policy. Since 1984, It provides for presumptions of ap- I am grateful to have worked with Commerce has been the only federal agency proval and requires the government to Chairman SMITH and Representative

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:26 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24AP7.011 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3487 BRIDENSTINE, recently confirmed as This is why I believe the reforms in panies by providing the framework in NASA administrator, in the develop- section 4 of the bill are overdue. Those which they can build, test, and create. ment of this bill. companies in the remote sensing indus- Now, as then, we choose to lead the I am also very glad that this is a bi- try need certainty so that they can world, and we are making this a better partisan bill, with the support of Rep- make sound plans and attract investors world through our space enterprise. resentatives PERLMUTTER and KILMER and customers. All of these regulatory Do you remember when long-distance and BERA. delays mean lost revenue and signifi- telephone calls cost a fortune? Ordi- I strongly support this bill and urge cant expenses as they wait for ap- nary people could not make phone calls my colleagues to do the same. proval. Section 4 of the bill helps fix to their loved ones. So in a way, by Again, my op-ed is a very, very tell- that. bringing down the cost and enhancing tale reason and shows exactly why this During the markup of this bill last the quality of that type of communica- is a great bill to put this under the De- year, we made improvements to the tion through space-based enterprise, we partment of Commerce and take it out bill to ensure the Office of Space Com- have expanded the goodwill of people from under the Department of Trans- merce has the time needed to get its towards each other and their families portation. For many reasons, I hope decisions right and to strengthen the throughout the world. that this would be a source of debate consultation language to require the We have made sure, for example, that and where we will get the reasons for Secretary of Commerce to consult with with space-based assets, even farmers what we are doing with this. other relevant Federal agencies. know when to plant, thus we have more Mr. BERA. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 Since the markup, I was pleased to food production at a cheaper price, and minutes to the gentleman from Colo- see additions to the bill which ensure space-based assets have made America rado (Mr. PERLMUTTER), my good friend the proper balance with the defense safer. and all-around champion of human community to ensure the Department Mr. Speaker, it has been an honor to space travel to Mars by 2033. of Defense has the proper input into re- work with the gentleman from Texas Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I mote sensing applications. (Mr. SMITH) on these space-related thank the gentleman from California Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Chair- issues, and I would hope that we con- (Mr. BERA), the ranking member, and man SMITH, Chairman BABIN, and now- tinue to work together in cooperation, Chairmen SMITH and BABIN. NASA Administrator Bridenstine for showing America’s young people that Mr. Speaker, I rise today as a sup- their work with me on this bill. we believe in the future, and whether it porter and cosponsor of H.R. 2809. I thank Ranking Member JOHNSON is Republican or Democrat, we are The United States has the best aero- and Ranking Member BERA for raising going to work together to make sure space industry in the world. In order to a number of important issues which we they have that future they deserve. stay number one, we need to provide still have to address as we go through certainty to American industry so it this process. Mr. BERA. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I can attract investment and continue I believe the bill before the House think you have seen the genuine enthu- innovating to push our country for- today is a good bill, and I look forward siasm that Democrats and Republicans ward. to working with the Senate to pass and all Americans have about space. It We are at a time where we have the these reforms into law. is in that spirit of national pride and opportunity to set the standard of how Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I American leadership that I urge all my to regulate space activities so there is thank the gentleman from Colorado colleagues to pass this bill, and, again, a level playing field for our American (Mr. PERLMUTTER) for his enthusiasm to continue to foster American leader- industry. about space. ship in space and meet that goal that That is why we need a certification Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the my colleague Mr. PERLMUTTER often process, as provided in the bill, to en- gentleman from California (Mr. ROHR- talks about, getting to Mars by 2033. sure compliance with the Outer Space ABACHER), who is a very active member Mr. Speaker, it has been a pleasure Treaty. This process will reduce uncer- of the Science, Space and Technology working with the chairman of the full tainty and create a clear path to cer- Committee and of the Space Sub- committee and the subcommittee, and tification and to the launch of new committee. I urge my colleagues to support this spacecraft. Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I bill, and I yield back the balance of my I have heard from stakeholders still rise in support of H.R. 2809. time. discussing where to place this new au- Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Chair- thority. This legislation placed that man SMITH for the great job that he b 1745 authority in the Office of Space Com- has been doing, and also to Sub- Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I merce. Others have suggested the Of- committee Chairman BABIN and Sub- yield myself such time as I may con- fice of Space Transportation at the committee Ranking Member BERA. sume. FAA. I hope this discussion continues This is truly a bipartisan piece of legis- and we reach a consensus as we con- lation, and I believe under Chairman Mr. Speaker, I just want to thank, EVIN tinue through the legislative process SMITH’s leadership, we have had a bi- publicly, Majority Leader K with the Senate. partisan committee in the Science, MCCARTHY for cosponsoring this legis- The second part of this bill makes Space and Technology Committee. lation as well. I encourage my col- important reforms for the remote sens- H.R. 2809, the American Space Com- leagues to support it, and I appreciate ing industry. Satellite imagery or merce Free Enterprise Act, clears up the remarks by the gentleman from space images are also known as the re- the doubt around commercial space ac- California (Mr. BERA). mote sensing industry, and it is chang- tivities. Which agency is responsible? I yield back the balance of my time. ing the way we see the Earth and ena- Who will give me the answers? Mr. THORNBERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in bling businesses of all types to find new It is hard enough to create a new support of H.R. 2809, the American Space opportunities. technology and develop new markets Commerce Free Enterprise Act. I believe that A major remote sensing company without having to get five different an- this bill strikes the right balance between sup- named DigitalGlobe is headquartered swers about which bureaucrat needs to porting American innovation in space while ad- in my district in Westminster, Colo- sign off on what form. This uncer- dressing the potential national security con- rado. I have heard stories about how tainty, this confusion, has forced com- cerns related to emerging space-based remote long they have waited for a license de- panies overseas, much in the same way sensing capabilities. termination under NOAA, the National that companies were forced overseas It is not in our interest to overregulate Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency—over before the Commercial Space Act of emerging innovative space companies and 4 years in one case. This is well past 2004, of which I was the author. drive them overseas to be licensed. We saw the 120-day deadline currently required Now, as then, it is the fault of Con- this happen with the synthetic aperture radar in statute because of a broken inter- gress for not keeping up with the in- market, which fled to Europe in the 1990’s, agency review process and no mecha- dustry. Now, as then, we choose to en- and our domestic market for that technology is nism to enforce a timeline. able American cutting-edge space com- still suffering the consequences.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:27 Jul 19, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD18\APRIL\H24AP8.REC H24AP8 abonner on DSKBCJ7HB2PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3488 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 24, 2018 But we also cannot allow the physical secu- be set in motion without a single House hear- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, as a sen- rity and operational success of our warfighters ing on the proposal or any other substantive ior member of the Homeland Security Com- to be jeopardized by new commercial tech- review of it. mittee and a former member of the Science nologies. Technologies such as commercial At the same time that the Department of Committee I am in strong support of H.R. signals intelligence and space-based radio fre- Commerce is given those significant new re- 2809, the ‘‘American Space Commerce Free quency mapping may contribute to the ability sponsibilities, including ensuring compliance Enterprise Act of 2017.’’ of our adversaries to more accurately track with the Outer Space Treaty, something that Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Chairman our forces as they execute their missions has been and is a core responsibility of the SMITH and Ranking Member EDDIE BERNICE abroad. State Department, the bill would significantly JOHNSON for their work to bring H.R. 2809 be- We need to acknowledge the risks posed by limit DoC’s ability to disapprove a certification fore the House for consideration. these emerging technologies and allow the application as long as the paperwork is com- There is historic congressional support for Department of Defense to have a role in ad- plete, regardless of any non-Outer Space NASA in Congress, and I am proud to have dressing any national security threat posed by Treaty-related concerns involving U.S. inter- played a leading role in this effort. commercial remote sensing, space-based national obligations that the application might Now that space exploration has attracted radio frequency mapping, and commercial sig- raise. Again, all of these measures are in- strong private sector investments, space ex- nals intelligence. cluded in the bill without any substantive prior ploration has entered a new era. This bill strikes a good balance in two core congressional review of the proposals. I could I served on the House Science Committee principles of American free enterprise—pro- go on and cite other examples, but in the in- for 12 years; and one of the goals was to see moting innovation and protecting our national terests of time I will just note that the bill also private sector investments in space explo- security. As it moves through the process, it would significantly weaken the enforcement of ration. may be that additional concerns may rise or the international standards and guidelines cov- This legislation grants the Office of Space be dispelled. The full range of national security ering ‘‘planetary protection’’, i.e., the preven- Commerce (OSC) of the Department of Com- concerns must be taken into account when tion of contamination of scientifically important merce the authority to issue certifications to making certification or licensing decisions for sites on planetary surfaces or moons that U.S. nationals and nongovernmental entities commercial remote sensing satellites. It is im- might accrue from commercial space activities. for the operation of: portant that all relevant committees, including These standards and guidelines were largely 1. specified human-made objects manufac- the House Armed Services Committee, be in- shaped by NASA through years of engage- tured or assembled in outer space, including volved at each step to ensure that the totality ment in relevant international bodies, but the on the Moon and other celestial bodies, with of American national interest is promoted. bill would replace them with a largely laissez- or without human occupants, that were I would like to particularly thank Chairman faire approach to the problem of potential con- launched from Earth; and 2. all items carried on such objects that are LAMAR SMITH for his vision and for his pa- tamination by commercial space activities. tience in working through the variety of issues Mr. Speaker, I will stop with that example. I intended for use in outer space. To be eligible for certification, each entity’s application must related to this legislation. The Congress will could cite concerns raised by a number of include a space debris mitigation plan for the miss his leadership and good nature in the agencies, including NASA, but the reality is space objects. years to come. that none of them are going to be resolved by H.R. 2809 also directs that the Office of Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. today’s House debate on the suspension bill Space Commerce (OSC) establish a Private Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak on H.R. 2809, the H.R. 2809. The potential for unintended nega- Space Activity Advisory Committee to: ‘‘American Space Commerce Free Enterprise tive consequences from provisions that have 1. analyze the status and recent develop- Act of 2017’’. Before turning to my substantive not been thoroughly vetted should give all of ments of nongovernmental space activities, concerns with the bill, I must note my dis- us pause, as should the pages and pages of and appointment with the process followed by the comments from agencies such as NASA that 2. advise on matters relating to U.S. private Majority—a process that led to the Majority’s warrant attention before the Congress finalizes sector activities in outer space. putting this bill on today’s suspension calendar legislation. For example, NASA’s has raised a The bill authorizes the OSC to issue permits without any attempt to engage with the Minor- concern about the bill’s ambiguity as to wheth- to persons for the operation of space-based ity to address our concerns in the ten months er its activities will be subject to the oversight remote sensing systems. since the bill was marked up in the Science of another federal agency, especially those The OSC will also establish an Advisory Committee. That is not the way we should be that involve the use of commercial services as Committee on Commercial Remote Sensing to legislating in this House. part of a NASA mission, which could ad- provide advice on matters relating to the U.S. However, here we are. I would anticipate versely impact its ability to carry out its chal- commercial space-based remote sensing in- that very few Members have had any oppor- lenging initiatives. dustry. tunity to review this legislation or to examine In closing, the bill before us attempts to ad- The bill also abolishes the Commercial Re- the issues it raises. So in my remaining time, dress important issues that need our attention mote Sensing Regulatory Affairs Office of the I will attempt to identify a few of the concerns if we are to appropriately balance the needs of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- I have with this bill. the emerging commercial space industry and tion. First, H.R. 2809 proposes a significant re- the government’s responsibility to protect the It is our job as members of Congress to alignment of governmental space organiza- interests of America’s citizens and honor our make sure that NASA continues to push the tions, and a very significant increase in the re- international obligations. It makes a positive boundaries of what is possible, keeping our sponsibilities and authorities to be given the contribution to the debate on how best to pro- Nation on the forefront of innovation and ex- Department of Commerce’s Office of Space ceed in undertaking future commercial and ploration. Commerce—an office that currently has only a governmental space endeavors. However, for However, when the impossible becomes handful of employees. These would include the reasons I have already discussed, I think routine, and private sector interest in the area the authorization and supervision of non- the bill is only partially successful in that at- of space exploration attracts investment and governmental space activities. At the same tempt. In any event, many of these complex further innovation in the area of commer- time, the FAA’s Office of Commercial Space issues are not going to be resolved by a sin- cialization it is fitting to support private sector Transportation (FAA AST), which has built up gle piece of legislation and will likely require efforts. significant expertise and staff over the years in legislative efforts over multiple Congresses. We should not forget the role that private the areas of licensing commercial space That said, the bill before us does represent a and public sector efforts have made in devel- launches and reentries and which has coordi- useful starting point for discussion and debate. oping and promoting advancements in aviation nated authorization of a non-traditional space As a result, I do not intend to oppose this bill from its earliest beginnings. mission, would have no significant role in any moving out of the House today. Instead, if The Wright Brothers were private citizens of the commercial space activities covered in after this bill leaves the House, the Senate de- who devoted themselves to solving the prob- this bill beyond launch and reentry licenses. cides to engage on this legislation or its own lems associated with human flight. As a result, DoC will have to build a new bu- legislative approach, I hope and expect that Their success led others inside and outside reaucracy to carry out its new duties, and in the issues I have flagged today—along with of government to pursue innovations that led the process have to duplicate the skills that al- others—will receive the bicameral scrutiny that to the development of technology that ulti- ready reside in FAA’s AST. All of this would they deserve. mately led us into space.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:42 Jul 19, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD18\APRIL\H24AP8.REC H24AP8 abonner on DSKBCJ7HB2PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3489 NASA continues to be the world’s premier postdoctoral fellows, and other researchers, cialization-ready participants. Such course space organization but as innovation and pri- providing formal training for scientists and shall include skills such as attracting inves- vate interest in space continues we must engineers to pursue careers in business, an tors, scaling up a company, and building a increasingly common path for advanced de- brand. make room for private sector interests. gree holders. (b) ENGAGEMENT WITH RELEVANT STAKE- We must provide for safe and responsible (3) The I-Corps Teams program is success- HOLDERS.—In developing the course under space innovations, while assuring that the ful in part due to its focus on providing the subsection (a), the Director may consult United States remains a leader in this area. specific types of education and mentoring with the heads of such Federal agencies, uni- H.R. 2809 maintains sustainability of pur- entrepreneurs need based on the early stage versities, and public and private entities as pose for the government’s support of commer- of their companies, however the program the Director determines to be appropriate. cial space activities. does not provide similar support to them at (c) ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS.—The course de- The bill lays the ground work for an expan- later stages. veloped under subsection (a) shall— (1) support participants that have com- sion in commercial space activity and empha- (4) The success of I-Corps in the very early stages of the innovation continuum should pleted an I-Corps Teams course; sizes the importance of maintaining a steady be expanded upon by offering additional en- (2) support participants that have made cadence of science missions that lead the way trepreneurship training to small businesses the decision to take an innovation to mar- into deeper exploration of our planet, solar as they advance toward commercialization. ket. system and beyond. (5) The excellent training made available SEC. 5. REPORT. This authorization addresses an issue of to grantees of participating agencies through Not later than 2 years after the date of en- great importance to a sustained and healthy the I-Corps Program should be made avail- actment of this Act, the Comptroller General space program. able to all Federal grantees as well as other of the United States shall submit to Con- The bill provides a place in the Department businesses willing to pay the cost of attend- gress a report containing an evaluation of ing such training. of Commerce for remote sensing commercial the I-Corps program described in section (6) The success of the I-Corps Program at 601(c) of the American Innovation and Com- space activity. promoting entrepreneurship within research petitiveness Act (42 U.S.C. 1862s–8(c)). Such It is the responsibility of this Congress to institutions and encouraging research com- evaluation shall include an assessment of the ensure that the future of NASA is one of con- mercialization has been due in part to the effects of I-Corps on— tinued progress and that space exploration re- National Science Foundation’s efforts to (1) the commercialization of Federally mains a part of our national destiny. date on building a national network of funded research and development; NASA inspires our children to look to the science entrepreneurs, including convening (2) the higher education system; and stars and dream of what they too may achieve stakeholders, promoting national I-Corps (3) regional economies and the national courses, cataloguing best practices and en- one day. economy. courage sharing between sites and institu- SEC. 6. FUNDING. Space exploration allows us to push the tions, and developing a mentor network. bounds of our scientific knowledge, as we (a) FISCAL YEARS 2019 AND 2020.—Out of (7) As the I-Corps Program continues to amounts otherwise authorized for the Na- carry out research projects not possible within grow and expand, the National Science Foun- tional Science Foundation, there is author- the constraints of planet Earth. dation should maintain its focus on net- ized to be appropriated a total of $5,000,000 I ask my colleagues to join me in voting in working and information sharing to ensure for fiscal years 2019 and 2020 to carry out the favor of H.R. 2809. that innovators across the country can learn activities described in section 4 and the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The from their peers and remain competitive. amendment made by section 3. question is on the motion offered by SEC. 3. EXPANDED PARTICIPATION IN I-CORPS. (b) LIMITATION.—No additional funds are Section 601(c)(2) of the American Innova- the gentleman from Texas (Mr. SMITH) authorized to be appropriated to carry out tion and Competitiveness Act (42 U.S.C. this Act and the amendments made by this that the House suspend the rules and 1862s–8(c)(2)) is amended by adding at the end pass the bill, H.R. 2089, as amended. Act, and this Act and such amendments shall the following: be carried out using amounts otherwise The question was taken; and (two- ‘‘(C) ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS.— available for such purpose. thirds being in the affirmative) the ‘‘(i) ELIGIBILITY.—The Director, in con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- rules were suspended and the bill, as sultation with relevant stakeholders, as de- ant to the rule, the gentleman from amended, was passed. termined by the Director, which may include Florida (Mr. WEBSTER) and the gen- A motion to reconsider was laid on Federal agencies, I-Corps regional nodes, tleman from Illinois (Mr. LIPINSKI) the table. universities, and public and private entities engaged in technology transfer or commer- each will control 20 minutes. f cialization of technologies, shall provide an The Chair recognizes the gentleman INNOVATORS TO ENTREPRENEURS option for participation in an I-Corps Teams from Florida. course by— ACT OF 2018 GENERAL LEAVE ‘‘(I) Small Business Innovation Research Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speak- Program grantees; and Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speak- er, I move to suspend the rules and ‘‘(II) other entities, as determined appro- er, I ask unanimous consent that all pass the bill (H.R. 5086) to require the priate by the Director. Members have 5 legislative days to re- Director of the National Science Foun- ‘‘(ii) COST OF PARTICIPATION.—The cost of vise and extend their remarks and to dation to develop an I-Corps course to participation by a Small Business Innova- include extraneous material on H.R. tion Research Program grantee in such support commercialization-ready inno- 5086, the bill now under consideration. course may be provided— The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there vation companies, and for other pur- ‘‘(I) through I-Corps Teams grants; poses, as amended. ‘‘(II) through funds awarded to grantees objection to the request of the gen- The Clerk read the title of the bill. under the Small Business Innovation Re- tleman from Florida? The text of the bill is as follows: search Program or the Small Business Tech- There was no objection. H.R. 5086 nology Transfer Program; Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speak- ‘‘(III) by the grantor Federal agency of the er, I yield myself such time as I may Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- grantee using funds set aside for the Small consume. resentatives of the United States of America in Business Innovation Research Program Congress assembled, Mr. Speaker, today I ask my col- under section 9(f)(1) of the Small Business leagues to join me in supporting the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Act (15 U.S.C. 638(f)(1)); This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Innovators ‘‘(IV) by the grantor Federal agency of the Innovators to Entrepreneurs Act, H.R. to Entrepreneurs Act of 2018’’. grantee using funds set aside for the Small 5086. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Business Technology Transfer Program I thank my friend DANIEL LIPINSKI Congress finds the following: under section 9(n)(1) of the Small Business for introducing the legislation with (1) The National Science Foundation Inno- Act (15 U.S.C. 638(n)(1)); or me. He is a champion of the time-prov- vation Corps Program (hereinafter referred ‘‘(V) by the participating teams.’’. en Innovation Corps program, better to as ‘‘I-Corps’’), created administratively by SEC. 4. I-CORPS COURSE FOR COMMERCIALIZA- known as I-Corps. the Foundation in 2011 and statutorily au- TION-READY PARTICIPANTS. This bipartisan piece of legislation is thorized in the American Innovation and (a) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the I- a result of the committee hearings on Competitiveness Act, has succeeded in in- Corps program described in section 601(c) of creasing the commercialization of Govern- the American Innovation and Competitive- the I-Corps program. The Innovation ment-funded research. ness Act (42 U.S.C. 1862s–8(c)), the Director Corps program was created by the Na- (2) I-Corps provides valuable entrepre- shall develop an I-Corps course offered by I- tional Science Foundation in 2011 to neurial education to graduate students, Corps regional nodes to support commer- teach scientists and engineers how to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:34 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24AP7.025 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H3490 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 24, 2018 turn their laboratory innovations into come tomorrow’s great products; and Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speak- successful commercial products and yet, still only a minority of federally er, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman services. funded research with commercial po- from Texas (Mr. SMITH), the chairman This program assists scientists and tential ever makes it to the market- of the Space, Science, and Technology engineers in the development of their place. The I-Corps program helps Committee. academic research and equips them to change that. Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I bring that research into the private But we can do even more, and this thank the gentleman from Florida (Mr. market. We have witnessed the wonder- bill helps to do that. First, it helps WEBSTER), a valued member of the ful successes of this program in my more people participate in the pro- Space, Science, and Technology Com- home State of Florida and across the gram. Right now, unless you are a mittee for yielding me time. Nation. H.R. 5086 expands the I-Corps grantee of the NSF or another agency Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. program by creating a new course for with an I-Corps program, the training 5086, the Innovators to Entrepreneurs commercialization-ready companies. can be difficult to access. This bill will Act. The bill extends the reach of the Following the completion of an I- give recipients of small business grants National Science Foundation’s Innova- Corps team course, individuals are eli- from any Federal agency the flexibility tive Corps, or I-Corps, program, which gible for this new course which will to pay for I-Corps with their grant trains and prepares scientists and engi- help them create, market, and eventu- funds. It will also let private citizens neers to advance their research results ally expand their private sector com- apply and pay out of pocket to partici- into entrepreneurial opportunities. pany. Through marketing, hiring, orga- pate. H.R. 5086 expands who is eligible to nizing, and attracting investors, these Second, the bill directs NSF to estab- participate in I-Corps courses, allowing participants’ success increases dra- lish a new course as part of the I-Corps a portion of small business innovation matically. program to teach scientist entre- research grants and small business The bill breaks down the barriers ex- preneurs how to start and grow a com- technology transfer grants to be used perienced by current scientists when pany. While the current I-Corps course to cover I-Corps training expenses. The attempting to bring their product to does a great job of helping scientists bill also allows any private citizen to market. Additionally, this bill expands develop innovation and determine apply to participate and pay out-of- the groups allowed to apply for the I- whether or not it is suitable for com- pocket. Corps program and offers new options mercialization, it offers only limited H.R. 5086 authorizes a new I-Corps for how to initially pay for the course. guidance for what to do after the deci- course for commercial-ready research Mr. Speaker, I would appreciate my sion is made to become an entre- ventures that teaches skills involving colleagues’ support in passing this preneur. company organization, attracting in- commonsense piece of legislation, and I Skills such as how to write a busi- vestors, and hiring. reserve the balance of my time. ness plan, hire a team, and attract in- In research labs today lie the seeds Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I yield vestment are taught in business for breakthroughs in new fields like myself such time as I may consume. schools, but not in Ph.D. programs. quantum computing, artificial intel- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. NSF recognizes that need and has al- ligence, and bioengineering. These 5086, the Innovators to Entrepreneurs ready begun a pilot program to test breakthroughs will continue to trans- Act of 2018, a bill that I introduced to curricula for this new course. This bill form our lives and the world we live in. spur entrepreneurship and turn Amer- will make sure the new course is fully Many scientists and engineers are ican innovation into jobs. developed and made available around not trained for commercializing those I want to thank the gentleman from the country. ideas and did not go to business school Florida (Mr. WEBSTER) for being a lead Finally, this bill requires a GAO as- or take any business development cosponsor of this legislation. sessment of the I-Corps program, its classes. I-Corps gives researchers tools This bill expands the National first comprehensive, independent eval- to maximize the taxpayer investment Science Foundation’s highly successful uation since it was created. Although in basic research and to spur innova- Innovation Corps, or I-Corps, program, the program’s success to date speaks tion. H.R. 5086 builds on the success of which, as my Science, Space, and Tech- for itself, it is important to continu- the I-Corps program in building con- nology Committee colleagues know, I ously improve it by developing metrics nections between academia and the pri- have been a major champion of since it to measure its performance and to en- vate sector to create more startups and was first created by NSF in 2011. sure that Federal funds are well spent. more jobs. In 2016, I led the effort that officially This bill has been endorsed by a wide We thank the Research and Tech- authorized I-Corps. I-Corps teaches sci- range of stakeholders, including the nology Subcommittee Ranking Mem- entists and engineers how to turn their former NSF program officer who found- ber DAN LIPINSKI and Representative federally funded laboratory research ed the program, Dr. Errol Arkilic; Sil- DANIEL WEBSTER for taking the lead on into successful products and services. icon Valley serial entrepreneur who de- this legislation. The program has educated more than veloped the curriculum that I-Corps is Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to 1,100 teams, including many women based on, Steve Blank; and directors of support the bill. and underrepresented minorities, and I-Corps Nodes around the country. Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I yield has been linked to over 400 startup The bill is also endorsed by the Infor- myself the balance of my time. companies. mation Technology and Innovation Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Since it was authorized in the last Foundation, the National Venture Cap- SMITH again for his support of this leg- Congress, NSF has helped spread I- ital Association, the Council on Gov- islation. Corps to other agencies, including the ernmental Relations, and the Associa- We all know that helping our sci- National Institutes of Health, NASA, tion of Public and Land-grant Univer- entists, engineers, and academics not and the Department of Energy. sities. only advances our knowledge and un- The Federal Government invests bil- Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Chair- derstanding of the world, but it also lions of dollars in research and develop- man SMITH and Ranking Member JOHN- creates jobs and products that fuel our ment annually, both at government fa- SON for their support of this legisla- economy, which is a goal that all of us cilities like National Labs and at uni- tion, and again I want to thank the can agree upon. versities and research institutions. I- lead cosponsor, Mr. WEBSTER of Flor- As a former university professor, I Corps is a modest investment that ida. I also want to thank Senator know that it is not something that we leads to a much higher return on our COONS, who is leading the Senate com- teach in Ph.D. programs. We have the federally funded research by signifi- panion bill. greatest researchers in the world here cantly increasing rates of commer- I ask my colleagues to support this in the United States. We invest so cialization and job creation. commonsense legislation which will much in Federal dollars for research. Our economy is driven by the inge- help spur greater American innovation This is a simple program, low cost, nuity of our scientists and engineers, and create more jobs, and I reserve the that helps get the biggest bang for our developing innovations today that be- balance of my time. buck, helps create jobs, and keeps

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:34 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24AP7.044 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3491 America on the leading edge of innova- The success of I-Corps has generated sig- Votes will be taken in the following tion in the world. It is something that nificant interest from individuals outside of order: we need for today and for our future. academia. The Innovators to Entrepreneurs Suspending the rules and agreeing to Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Act of 2018 expands the reach of I-Corps by H. Con. Res. 111; support this bill, and I yield back the extending eligibility to SBIR grantees and Suspending the rules and passing balance of my time. other outside entities. The bill also builds upon H.R. 5086; and Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speak- the existing I-Corps curriculum by adding a Agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of er, I yield myself such time as I may course to help research ventures that are the Journal, if ordered. consume. ready to be brought to market. The first electronic vote will be con- Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Mr. I encourage my colleagues to join me in ducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining LIPINSKI, Chairman SMITH, and the en- support of this bill. electronic votes will be conducted as 5- tire House Science, Space, and Tech- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The minute votes. nology Committee for their support of question is on the motion offered by f this legislation. It is a good bill, and it the gentleman from Florida (Mr. WEB- will spur the creation of new businesses STER) that the House suspend the rules SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO BRING and new jobs. and pass the bill, H.R. 5086, as amend- THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP COM- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to ed. PETITION TO CANADA, MEXICO, support this legislation, and I yield The question was taken. AND THE UNITED STATES back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Mr. LIPINSKI for in the affirmative, the ayes have it. finished business is the vote on the mo- his leadership on this issue and for introducing Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speak- tion to suspend the rules and agree to this legislation. er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. Scientific research conducted at our nation’s The yeas and nays were ordered. 111) recognizing and supporting the ef- universities and national laboratories has had The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- forts of the United Bid Committee to an undeniable impact on our daily lives. The ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- bring the 2026 Federation Inter- societal impacts of research have been varied. ceedings on this motion will be post- nationale de Football Association Scientific advances have improved public poned. (FIFA) World Cup competition to Can- ada, Mexico, and the United States, as health and safety, increased our national se- f curity, enhanced our quality of life, and ad- amended, on which the yeas and nays vanced our economic competitiveness. RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF were ordered. The societal benefit of research is only real- COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND The Clerk read the title of the con- ized if the science successfully makes it out of THE WORKFORCE current resolution. the laboratory. This does not always happen, The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The and in fact, the successful commercialization fore the House the following resigna- question is on the motion offered by of scientific advances is largely the exception, tion as a member of the Committee on the gentleman from California (Mr. rather than the rule. Education and the Workforce: ROYCE) that the House suspend the The path from the laboratory to the market HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, rules and agree to the concurrent reso- is difficult to navigate. Many promising ideas Washington, DC, April 24, 2018. lution, as amended. are never considered for commercialization, Hon. PAUL D. RYAN, The vote was taken by electronic de- while some researchers invest significant time Speaker of the House, vice, and there were—yeas 392, nays 3, and money into launching a startup only to re- Washington, DC. not voting 33, as follows: alize that there is no market for their innova- DEAR SPEAKER RYAN: Due to my election [Roll No. 148] to the House Armed Services Committee, tion. this letter is to inform you that I resign my YEAS—392 The commercialization of scientific research seat on the Committee on Education and the Abraham Byrne Davis, Rodney is an important driver of economic growth. Workforce. It has been an honor to serve in Adams Calvert DeFazio Now, more than ever, global competition is this capacity. Aderholt Capuano DeGette Sincerely, Aguilar Carbajal Delaney pushing companies to innovate and incor- Allen Ca´ rdenas DeLauro porate new technologies into their business PAUL MITCHELL, Amodei Carson (IN) DelBene models. At the same time, researchers are Member of Congress. Arrington Carter (GA) Demings generating innovative products, processes, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Babin Carter (TX) Denham Bacon Cartwright Dent and services with the potential to transform objection, the resignation is accepted. Banks (IN) Castor (FL) DeSantis entire industries. There was no objection. Barletta Castro (TX) DeSaulnier To maintain our position as the global lead- Barr Cheney DesJarlais f ´ er in technological innovation, we must ensure Barragan Chu, Judy Deutch RECESS Barton Cicilline Diaz-Balart that we are realizing the full economic poten- Bass Clark (MA) Dingell tial of federal investment in research. Other The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Beatty Clarke (NY) Doggett countries have caught on to research as one ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Bera Clay Donovan declares the House in recess until ap- Bergman Cleaver Doyle, Michael of the secrets to our success, and they are Beyer Clyburn F. nipping at our heels. proximately 6:30 p.m. today. Biggs Coffman Duffy To accelerate and streamline the process of Accordingly (at 5 o’clock and 59 min- Bilirakis Cohen Duncan (SC) utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. Bishop (GA) Cole Duncan (TN) maximizing the impact of research beyond the Bishop (MI) Collins (GA) Ellison laboratory, the National Science Foundation f Bishop (UT) Collins (NY) Emmer launched its Innovation Corps, or I-Corps, pro- b 1830 Blum Comer Eshoo gram in 2011. The NSF I-Corps program Blumenauer Conaway Espaillat AFTER RECESS Blunt Rochester Connolly Estes (KS) leverages existing curriculum, tools, and edu- Bonamici Cook Esty (CT) cational resources to prepare grantees to The recess having expired, the House Bost Cooper Evans identify and pursue commercial opportunities was called to order by the Speaker pro Boyle, Brendan Correa Faso F. Costa Ferguson with their NSF-funded research. tempore (Mr. HOLDING) at 6 o’clock and Brady (TX) Costello (PA) Fitzpatrick Since it was established, the I-Corps pro- 30 minutes p.m. Brat Courtney Fleischmann gram has successfully provided entrepreneur- f Brooks (AL) Cramer Flores ship training to nearly 3,000 individuals at over Brooks (IN) Crist Fortenberry 200 universities. Combined, I-Corps grantees ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Brown (MD) Crowley Foster PRO TEMPORE Brownley (CA) Cuellar Foxx have raised over $100 million, with $30 million Buchanan Culberson Frankel (FL) coming from private investors. Grantees have The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Buck Curbelo (FL) Frelinghuysen used the skills and networks they gained from ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Bucshon Curtis Fudge Budd Davidson Gabbard their I-Corps training to start over 360 compa- will resume on questions previously Burgess Davis (CA) Gaetz nies. postponed. Bustos Davis, Danny Gallagher

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:34 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24AP7.045 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H3492 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 24, 2018 Gallego Long Ross Hartzler Meng Scalise Gottheimer Lowey Ruppersberger Garamendi Loudermilk Rothfus Jenkins (WV) Messer Schiff Granger Lucas Rush Gianforte Love Rouzer Johnson (LA) Noem Speier Graves (GA) Luetkemeyer Russell Gibbs Lowenthal Roybal-Allard Kuster (NH) Posey Swalwell (CA) Graves (LA) Lujan Grisham, Rutherford Gomez Lowey Ruiz Labrador Ratcliffe Waters, Maxine Graves (MO) M. Ryan (OH) Gonzalez (TX) Lucas Ruppersberger Lamborn Rooney, Thomas Yoho Green, Al Luja´ n, Ben Ray Sa´ nchez Goodlatte Luetkemeyer Rush Matsui J. Green, Gene MacArthur Sarbanes Gosar Lujan Grisham, Russell McCarthy Royce (CA) Grijalva Maloney, Schakowsky Gottheimer M. Rutherford Grothman Carolyn B. Schneider Granger Luja´ n, Ben Ray Ryan (OH) b 1856 Guthrie Maloney, Sean Schrader Graves (GA) Lynch Sa´ nchez Hanabusa Marchant Schweikert Graves (LA) MacArthur Sanford So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Handel Marino Scott (VA) Graves (MO) Maloney, Sarbanes tive) the rules were suspended and the Harper Marshall Scott, Austin Green, Al Carolyn B. Schakowsky concurrent resolution, as amended, was Harris Mast Scott, David Green, Gene Maloney, Sean Schneider Hartzler McCaul Sensenbrenner Griffith Marchant agreed to. Hastings McCollum Schrader Serrano Grijalva Marino Heck McEachin Schweikert The result of the vote was announced Sessions Grothman Marshall Hensarling McGovern Scott (VA) as above recorded. Sewell (AL) Guthrie Massie Herrera Beutler McHenry Scott, Austin Shea-Porter Hanabusa Mast A motion to reconsider was laid on Hice, Jody B. McKinley Scott, David Sherman Handel McCaul the table. Higgins (LA) McMorris Sensenbrenner Shimkus Harper McClintock Serrano Higgins (NY) Rodgers Harris McCollum f Hill McNerney Shuster Sessions Simpson Hastings McEachin Sewell (AL) Himes McSally Heck McGovern INNOVATORS TO ENTREPRENEURS Holding Meadows Sinema Shea-Porter Sires Hensarling McHenry Sherman ACT OF 2018 Hollingsworth Meehan Herrera Beutler McKinley Hoyer Meeks Smith (MO) Shimkus Smith (NE) Hice, Jody B. McMorris Shuster The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Hudson Mitchell Higgins (LA) Rodgers finished business is the vote on the mo- Huffman Moolenaar Smith (NJ) Simpson Smith (TX) Higgins (NY) McNerney Sinema Huizenga Mooney (WV) Hill McSally tion to suspend the rules and pass the Smith (WA) Sires Hultgren Moore Himes Meadows bill (H.R. 5086) to require the Director Hunter Moulton Smucker Smith (MO) Holding Meehan Hurd Mullin Soto Smith (NE) of the National Science Foundation to Hollingsworth Meeks Issa Murphy (FL) Stefanik Smith (NJ) develop an I-Corps course to support Hoyer Mitchell Jackson Lee Nadler Stewart Smith (TX) Hudson Moolenaar commercialization-ready innovation Jayapal Napolitano Stivers Smith (WA) Huffman Mooney (WV) companies, and for other purposes, as Jeffries Neal Suozzi Smucker Huizenga Moore Jenkins (KS) Newhouse Takano Soto amended, on which the yeas and nays Hultgren Moulton Johnson (GA) Nolan Taylor Stefanik were ordered. Hunter Mullin Johnson (OH) Norcross Tenney Stewart Hurd Murphy (FL) The Clerk read the title of the bill. Johnson, E. B. Nunes Thompson (CA) Stivers Issa Nadler The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Johnson, Sam O’Halleran Thompson (MS) Jackson Lee Napolitano Suozzi Jordan O’Rourke Takano question is on the motion offered by Thompson (PA) Jayapal Neal Joyce (OH) Olson Thornberry Taylor the gentleman from Florida (Mr. WEB- Jeffries Newhouse Kaptur Palazzo Tipton Jenkins (KS) Nolan Tenney STER) that the House suspend the rules Katko Pallone Thompson (CA) Titus Johnson (GA) Norcross and pass the bill, as amended. Keating Palmer Tonko Johnson (OH) Norman Thompson (MS) Kelly (IL) Panetta Thompson (PA) This is a 5-minute vote. Torres Johnson, E. B. Nunes Kelly (MS) Pascrell Trott Johnson, Sam O’Halleran Thornberry The vote was taken by electronic de- Kelly (PA) Paulsen Tipton Tsongas Jones O’Rourke vice, and there were—yeas 379, nays 16, Kennedy Payne Turner Jordan Olson Titus Khanna Pearce not voting 33, as follows: Upton Joyce (OH) Palazzo Tonko Kihuen Pelosi Valadao Kaptur Pallone Torres [Roll No. 149] Kildee Perlmutter Vargas Katko Palmer Trott Kilmer Perry YEAS—379 Veasey Keating Panetta Tsongas Kind Peters Vela Kelly (IL) Pascrell Turner Abraham Ca´ rdenas DelBene King (IA) Peterson ´ Kelly (MS) Paulsen Upton Adams Carson (IN) Demings King (NY) Pingree Velazquez Kelly (PA) Payne Valadao Aderholt Carter (GA) Denham Kinzinger Pittenger Visclosky Kennedy Pearce Vargas Aguilar Carter (TX) Dent Knight Pocan Wagner Khanna Pelosi Veasey Allen Cartwright DeSantis Krishnamoorthi Poe (TX) Walberg Kihuen Perlmutter Vela Amodei Castor (FL) DeSaulnier Kustoff (TN) Poliquin Walden Kildee Perry Vela´ zquez Arrington Castro (TX) DesJarlais LaHood Polis Walker Kilmer Peters Visclosky Babin Cheney Deutch LaMalfa Price (NC) Walorski Kind Peterson Wagner Bacon Chu, Judy Diaz-Balart Lamb Quigley Walters, Mimi King (IA) Pingree Walberg Banks (IN) Cicilline Dingell Lance Raskin Walz King (NY) Pittenger Walden Barletta Clark (MA) Doggett Langevin Reed Wasserman Kinzinger Pocan Walker Barr Clarke (NY) Donovan Larsen (WA) Reichert Schultz Knight Poe (TX) Walorski Barraga´ n Clay Doyle, Michael Larson (CT) Renacci Watson Coleman Krishnamoorthi Poliquin Walters, Mimi Barton Cleaver F. Latta Rice (NY) Weber (TX) Kustoff (TN) Polis Walz Bass Clyburn Duffy Lawrence Richmond Webster (FL) LaHood Price (NC) Wasserman Beatty Coffman Duncan (SC) Lawson (FL) Roby Welch LaMalfa Quigley Schultz Bera Cohen Duncan (TN) Lee Roe (TN) Wenstrup Lamb Raskin Watson Coleman Bergman Cole Ellison Levin Rogers (AL) Westerman Lance Reed Weber (TX) Beyer Collins (GA) Emmer Lewis (GA) Rogers (KY) Williams Langevin Reichert Webster (FL) Bilirakis Collins (NY) Eshoo Lewis (MN) Rokita Wilson (FL) Larsen (WA) Renacci Welch Bishop (GA) Comer Espaillat Lieu, Ted Rooney, Francis Wilson (SC) Larson (CT) Rice (NY) Wenstrup Bishop (MI) Conaway Estes (KS) Lipinski Ros-Lehtinen Wittman Latta Rice (SC) Westerman Bishop (UT) Connolly Esty (CT) LoBiondo Rosen Womack Lawrence Richmond Williams Blum Cook Evans Loebsack Roskam Woodall Lawson (FL) Roby Wilson (FL) Blumenauer Cooper Faso Lofgren Ross Yarmuth Lee Roe (TN) Wilson (SC) Blunt Rochester Correa Ferguson Long Rothfus Yoder Levin Rogers (AL) Wittman Bonamici Costa Fitzpatrick Loudermilk Rouzer Young (AK) Lewis (GA) Rogers (KY) Womack Bost Costello (PA) Fleischmann Love Roybal-Allard Young (IA) Lewis (MN) Rohrabacher Woodall Boyle, Brendan Courtney Flores Lowenthal Ruiz Zeldin Lieu, Ted Rokita Yarmuth F. Cramer Fortenberry Lipinski Rooney, Francis Yoder Brady (TX) Crist Foster NAYS—16 LoBiondo Ros-Lehtinen Young (AK) Brat Crowley Frankel (FL) Brooks (IN) Cuellar Frelinghuysen Amash Gohmert Norman Loebsack Rosen Young (IA) Biggs Gosar Rice (SC) Lofgren Roskam Zeldin Brown (MD) Culberson Fudge Brownley (CA) Curbelo (FL) Gabbard Brooks (AL) Griffith Rohrabacher Buck Jones NAYS—3 Buchanan Curtis Gaetz Sanford Bucshon Davidson Gallagher Foxx Massie Amash Garrett Gohmert Budd Davis (CA) Gallego Garrett McClintock Burgess Davis, Danny Garamendi NOT VOTING—33 Bustos Davis, Rodney Gianforte NOT VOTING—33 Black Chabot Dunn Byrne DeFazio Gibbs Black Chabot Dunn Blackburn Comstock Engel Calvert DeGette Gomez Blackburn Comstock Engel Brady (PA) Crawford Gowdy Capuano Delaney Gonzalez (TX) Brady (PA) Crawford Gowdy Butterfield Cummings Gutie´rrez Carbajal DeLauro Goodlatte Butterfield Cummings Gutie´rrez

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:34 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24AP7.029 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3493 Jenkins (WV) Meng Scalise journs today, it adjourn to meet at 9 Governor of Florida and a Governor of Texas; Johnson (LA) Messer Schiff a.m. tomorrow. and Kuster (NH) Noem Speier Whereas Barbara Bush was a truly great Labrador Posey The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Swalwell (CA) American, First and Second Lady of the Lamborn Ratcliffe objection to the request of the gen- Waters, Maxine United States, literacy advocate, author, Lynch Rooney, Thomas Yoho tleman from Texas? Matsui J. mother, and ‘‘Ganny’’: Now, therefore, be it McCarthy Royce (CA) There was no objection. Resolved, That the House of Representa- f tives— b 1906 (1) extends its sympathies to the family of So (two-thirds being in the affirma- HONORING THE LIFE OF FIRST Barbara Bush; and tive) the rules were suspended and the LADY BARBARA BUSH (2) honors the life of First Lady Barbara bill, as amended, was passed. Mr. HURD. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- Bush and her contribution to the United The result of the vote was announced mous consent that the Committee on States of America. as above recorded. Oversight and Government Reform be The resolution was agreed to. A motion to reconsider was laid on discharged from further consideration A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. of House Resolution 838, and ask for its the table. PERSONAL EXPLANATION immediate consideration in the House. f The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I was un- MOMENT OF SILENCE HONORING avoidably detained. Had I been present, I tion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there THE LIFE OF FORMER FIRST would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 148 LADY BARBARA BUSH and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 149. objection to the request of the gen- tleman from Texas? PERSONAL EXPLANATION (Mr. WILLIAMS asked and was given There was no objection. Mr. SCALISE. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoid- permission to address the House for 1 The text of the resolution is as fol- minute.) ably detained. Had I been present, I would lows: have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 148 and Mr. WILLIAMS. Mr. Speaker, I would ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 149. H. RES. 838 like to take this time to speak about Whereas Barbara Pierce was born on June and reflect on the wonderful life of our f 8, 1925, in New York City; former First Lady Barbara Bush. THE JOURNAL Whereas Barbara Pierce became engaged to To those who knew her, they knew George Herbert Walker Bush and, while the amount of love and kindness she The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- awaiting his return from combat during finished business is the question on exemplified every single day on this World War II, supported the war effort by Earth. agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of working at a nuts and bolts factory in Port the Journal, which the Chair will put Chester, New York; She was a caring and compassionate de novo. Whereas Barbara Bush was married to wife, mother, and grandmother who The question is on the Speaker’s ap- President George H.W. Bush for 73 years, and displayed true devotion to her country proval of the Journal. together they had 2 daughters, 4 sons, 17 in all phases of her life. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren; I had the great honor of knowing nal stands approved. Whereas as Second Lady of the United Mrs. Bush and her family. I have many States, Barbara Bush became a passionate f fond memories of summertime with her champion for family literacy and published and President Bush that my family and ‘‘C. Fred’s Story: A Dog’s Life’’, which raised REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER I will cherish forever. AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 817 $100,000 for Literacy Volunteers of America and Laubach Literacy Action; On April 21, the day she was laid to Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speak- Whereas, in January of 1983, Barbara Bush rest in Houston, Texas, the congrega- er, I ask unanimous consent that Rep- joined the board of the Morehouse School of tion in that church and people all resentative CLAY HIGGINS of Louisiana Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and worked around the Nation remembered her be removed as a cosponsor of H. Res. with Dr. Louis Sullivan to help raise $10 mil- with great fondness and admiration. 817. lion for the school’s first capital campaign; Our country is better because of Mrs. Whereas First Lady Barbara Bush founded Bush. She will always be missed, but The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family FERGUSON). Is there objection to the re- Literacy in 1989, and over the course of 30 she will never be forgotten. quest of the gentleman from Texas? years raised more than $110 million to sup- I hope all of you in this Chamber will There was no objection. port family literacy programs in every State join me for a moment of silence to re- f across America; member the life and legacy of former Whereas while serving as First Lady, Bar- First Lady Barbara Bush. REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER bara Bush visited facilities for AIDS victims May God bless the Bush family and AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 5310 and held infected babies and hugged adults, may God bless this great Nation that is Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. Mr. and in so doing, helped erase the stigma of better because of her. that disease; Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to Whereas, in 1991, Barbara Bush and other f have my name removed as a cosponsor advocates worked for the passage of the Na- of H.R. 5310. tional Literacy Act of 1991, which created b 1915 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there the National Institute for Literacy and per- ELIMINATE OBSTACLES TO objection to the request of the gen- mitted the use of libraries and other munic- STUDENT VOTERS tleman from South Carolina? ipal property as evening literacy centers for There was no objection. adults; (Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI asked and Whereas after leaving the White House, was given permission to address the f Barbara Bush continued to support a broad House for 1 minute and to revise and REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER range of important organizations and causes, extend his remarks.) AS COSPONSOR OF H. RES. 774 including AmeriCares, the Mayo Clinic Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI. Mr. Speak- Foundation, the Leukemia Society of Amer- Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I ica, the Ronald McDonald House, and the er, young Americans vote at the lowest ask unanimous consent to remove my Boys & Girls Club of America; rates of any age group, and this is root- name as a cosponsor of H. Res. 774. Whereas three primary schools and two ed in the unique obstacles faced by col- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there middle schools in Texas have been named for lege students. When students move to a objection to the request of the gen- Barbara Bush, along with an elementary new campus, often in a new State, hav- tleman from California? school in Mesa, Arizona, the Barbara Bush ing never voted or even registered to There was no objection. Library in Harris County, Texas, and the vote, they lack the institutional sup- Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine port to help them navigate the voting f Medical Center in Portland, Maine; process. HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW Whereas Barbara Bush shares the rare dis- tinction with Abigail Adams of being both a That is why Senator BOOKER and I Mr. HURD. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- wife to, and mother of, a President of the have introduced the Help Students mous consent that when the House ad- United States, and is also the mother of a Vote Act. Our legislation will take

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:34 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24AP7.030 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H3494 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 24, 2018 three major steps in eliminating the Marine Terminal, the largest port on AMERICA DESERVES A BETTER obstacles students face in voting. the East Coast; Newark Liberty Inter- DEAL First, it requires every college and national Airport; Amtrak’s Boston-to- (Mr. TONKO asked and was given university to send voter registration D.C. line, the center of that line; I–95; permission to address the House for 1 information to all its students twice a and Route 78 going west in this great minute and to revise and extend his re- year, at least 30 days before registra- Nation. Transportation infrastructure marks.) tion deadlines. drives my district’s economic growth Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker, last year, Second, it requires every school to and the economy of States throughout this Chamber rammed through a tax designate a campus vote coordinator to the Northeast. cut for billionaires and wealthy cor- answer students’ questions about vot- The White House and congressional porations, paid for on the backs of ing and to promote voting. Republicans have spent the past year America’s middle class. You don’t hear And third, it encourages civic en- promising to rebuild America’s infra- them talk about it much anymore gagement by authorizing grants to col- structure, but all the American people though because it was a very bad deal. leges and universities that take exem- have gotten is a raw deal that would This year, the President’s budget in- plary action to promote political par- sell off America’s infrastructure to cludes $1.5 trillion in cuts to Medicare, ticipation. Wall Street and leave Main Street to and Republicans want to eliminate The Help Students Vote Act is essen- fill in all the potholes. Medicare and turn it into a voucher. tial and will help our country better The people who live in my district That is a bad deal. engage the next generations of Amer- deserve a better deal than they are get- The President’s budget includes a $1.4 ican citizens. ting under this majority and this ad- trillion cut to Medicaid. My Repub- f ministration. lican colleagues have tried to cut Med- My Democratic colleagues and I have icaid time and time again with ACA re- TEXAS LAWMAN CHRISTOPHER a real plan to rebuild America. It is peals. Those are a bad deal. GAINES five times as big as the puny proposal Today, more than half of our seniors (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was by the White House. Democrats want would live in poverty without Social given permission to address the House to create 16 million new good-paying Security. They rely on Medicare and for 1 minute and to revise and extend jobs, build bridges, clear roads, Medicaid to care for them in their his remarks.) broadband, schools, water infrastruc- golden years—from doctors’ visits to Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is ture, energy grids, and transit. That is prescription drugs to nursing homes. remarkable that Harris County, Texas, what my constituents and the Amer- After all, seniors pay toward these pro- Precinct 4 Deputy Constable Chris- ican people deserve. grams through their entire working topher Gaines is alive. life. On April 17, Deputy Gaines and three f Democrats have plans to strengthen other officers responded to a domestic Social Security, strengthen Medicare, TERM LIMITS ARE NEEDED IN violence call in Atascocita, Texas, and strengthen Medicaid. That is a bet- CONGRESS where we both live. Approaching the ter deal, and America and her people house, the officers were cautious, and (Mr. FRANCIS ROONEY of Florida deserve a better deal. rightfully so. After all, Mr. Speaker, 22 asked and was given permission to ad- f dress the House for 1 minute and to re- percent of police officers that are shot HONORING BEN QUINN, SR. occur during domestic violence calls. vise and extend his remarks.) (Mr. GUTHRIE asked and was given Suddenly, the outlaw dashed out of Mr. FRANCIS ROONEY of Florida. permission to address the House for 1 the house with his guns blazing. The Mr. Speaker, I rise to discuss the dire minute and to revise and extend his re- deputies returned fire, but with little need we have for term limits in the Congress. Eighty-six percent of Ameri- marks.) or no area to take cover, 2-year veteran Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise of the force Deputy Constable Gaines cans agree, but it is possible that Con- gress doesn’t. today to honor Ben Quinn, Sr., from was shot in the abdomen at point- Glasgow, Kentucky, for his induction I have introduced the Thomas Jeffer- blank range with a shotgun. Gaines’ into the University of Kentucky Col- son Public Service Act of 2018 to create wife even heard the shots from their lege of Engineering Hall of Distinction. nearby home. a limit of 12 years without amending Ben graduated from the College of Gaines’ fellow officers rushed him to the Constitution, something which we Engineering in 1966, and has over 50 the hospital and put him directly into all know will never happen. It is time years of experience in civil engineer- surgery. for Congress to ‘‘fish or cut bait.’’ ing. Thirty-five years ago, he started Gaines’ only thoughts were of his To the argument about the value of his own company, American Engineers, wife and his 4-year-old daughter, Zoey. seniority, I would humbly suggest that Inc., with only two employees, in Glas- Thanks to the good Lord, and the med- we ask the 18- to 25-year old gow. Now, American Engineers has ical professionals at Memorial Her- millennials in our country, these folks over 100 employees in Kentucky and mann, Zoey’s dad is alive. After speak- here, who will be voting and taking Georgia. ing with him, he told me he is in high over the workforce. As you can see American Engineers has worked on spirits and expected to recover. He is here, they voted massively for Demo- several projects in Kentucky’s Second already talking about returning to crats in 2016—that is the blue—and District, including the William H. work. would have left an electoral college of Natcher Parkway, the Owensboro Mr. Speaker, Deputy Christopher 504 Democrats and 23 Republicans. Health Regional Hospital, and the Gaines is one of the rare breed of Across the business world where I Western Kentucky University baseball American lawmen that always stand come from, employers are responding field. ready to protect and defend the rest of to the millennials’ lack of concern for Next week is Small Business Week, us from evildoers. seniority, refusal to wait their turn, and I cannot think of a better example And that is just the way it is. and questioning deference to authority. of building a small business from the f I am not making a value judgment. I ground up than Ben, his wife, Dianne, am telling you, that is the way they and his family. Ben is an outstanding AMERICANS DESERVE A BETTER are; and if you want employees and member of our community, and I am DEAL good people, you have got to deal with proud to recognize his achievements. (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given their concerns. The digital age is dif- f permission to address the House for 1 ferent. minute and to revise and extend his re- We Republicans have a chance of con- COMMEMORATING THE 103RD AN- marks.) vincing them that we are nimble, flexi- NIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, New Jer- ble, and responsive by adopting this GENOCIDE sey’s 10th Congressional District is the law. If we stay in our rut, like Hamlet, (Mr. COSTA asked and was given per- home of the Port Newark-Elizabeth we deserve our fate. mission to address the House for 1

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:34 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24AP7.054 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3495 minute and to revise and extend his re- As co-chair of the Congressional Ar- cial needs to play sports and partici- marks.) menian Caucus, I ask my colleagues in pate in community events with their Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the House of Representatives to stand families. In addition to serving over to join with the Armenian community with me in recognizing and remem- 50,000 people with these programs, Jen- to commemorate the 103rd anniversary bering the 2 million lives who were lost nifer serves over 3,000 members of the of the Armenian Genocide with my col- or forever changed by these tragic American Special Hockey Association. league, Congressman DAVID VALADAO. events. She is also responsible for the con- We both represent a large constituency f struction of the largest accessible play- of Armenians in the San Joaquin Val- ground in New York State, known as AMERICA’S RETIREES HAVE ley. OurSpace at Rec Park in Binghamton, EARNED A BETTER DEAL ON On April 24, 1915, the Ottoman Em- New York. PENSION SECURITY pire began to systematically deport Mr. Speaker, please join me in recog- and kill 1.5 million Armenians, sending (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given nizing Jennifer O’Brien’s outstanding them to their death. It was systematic, permission to address the House for 1 accomplishments as a wife, a mother, it was planned. But as history has minute.) and an advocate. Jennifer is one of shown, the Armenian people are Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, for more those rare individuals who possesses stronger than any attack, even geno- than 30 years, greedy corporate chief- endless energy, integrity, courage, te- cide; the first genocide in the 20th cen- tains, enabled by the Republican nacity, and compassion. Party, have chip, chip, chipped away at tury, by the way. f Many Armenians settled in Califor- workers’ rights, decent wages, and se- nia’s San Joaquin Valley, where I was cure pension benefits. In fact, they b 1930 raised, and now I have the honor to have even moved corporations to HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE represent. I heard their stories of their penny-wage environments, all in the WAFFLE HOUSE SHOOTING IN losses with their families, but I also name of preventing workers from im- TENNESSEE saw their determination, their joy, and proving their lives here and the lives of (Mr. COOPER asked and was given their strength, and their contributions their families. permission to address the House for 1 to our community and to our Nation. Our latest fight is to ensure pension The Armenian people show us that security for retirees who have already minute and to revise and extend his re- we must move forward, but we must paid into their earned benefits. Since marks.) never forget where we are from and 2014, we have fought to protect millions Mr. COOPER. Mr. Speaker, I rise who we are; therefore, the Congress of multi-employer pensioners at risk of today to honor the victims of a deadly and the President must, sooner than insolvency. Pensioners should yield mass shooting at a Waffle House in An- later, officially go on record recog- what they were guaranteed. tioch, Tennessee, early on the morning nizing the Armenian Genocide. Democrats have proposed solutions of Sunday, April 22. Tonight, I stand with the Armenian to ensure these retirees get a better Four young, promising lives were people and commemorate their spirit. deal. We have rallied behind the Butch lost: Joe R. Perez, DeEbony Groves, As we move forward, we must never Lewis Act, which has 156 cosponsors, Taurean C. Sanderlin, and Akilah forget. including Republicans. DaSilva. They crossed paths at the res- taurant expecting nothing more than f But where is the House Republican leadership? Instead of helping retirees good food. Now four young lives are REMEMBERING LIVES LOST IN across this Nation with pension secu- lost, and we mourn with their families THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE rity, they forced passage of a $1 trillion and friends. (Mr. VALADAO asked and was given tax cut for the rich. This should tell I would also like to recognize Mr. permission to address the House for 1 you all you need to know about the Re- James Shaw, Jr., a native Nashvillian minute and to revise and extend his re- publicans’ raw deal. and an American hero. Mr. Shaw brave- marks.) Our 2018 recent funding bill vote se- ly stopped this attack from being even Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise cured a Committee on Pension Sol- worse. His courageous and decisive ac- today to remember those lives lost in vency that is tasked to find a solution tion saved many lives. Now, Mr. Shaw the Armenian Genocide more than 100 by the end of this year. America’s re- doesn’t consider himself a hero, but his years ago. From 1915 to 1923, the Otto- tirees shouldn’t be let down. They have actions clearly prove that he is a hero. man Empire engaged in the systematic earned a better deal. He gave us hope on one of our darkest days. and organized deportation and extermi- f nation of over 2 million men, women, We are heartbroken for the tragic and children from Armenia. Today, HONORING JENNIFER O’BRIEN, 2018 loss of life, but we are heartened and these horrific events have become NEW YORK MOTHER OF THE YEAR proud of our hometown hero. May we known as the Armenian Genocide. (Ms. TENNEY asked and was given remember Mr. Shaw’s words: Many of those able to flee immi- permission to address the House for 1 I hope that we can bring violence to an end grated to the United States and settled minute and to revise and extend her re- in all facets, not just gun violence, but all vi- in the Central Valley of California. marks.) olence. Today, their families continue to grow, Ms. TENNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the vic- thrive, and pass along their cultural today to recognize a dear friend, Jen- tims of a deadly mass shooting at a Waffle heritage into their adopted commu- nifer O’Brien, of Binghamton, New House in Antioch, Tennessee, on the morning nities. York. She was recently designated as of Sunday, April 22. The sense of loss as a result of these the 2018 New York Mother of the Year. Four young, promising lives were lost, and horrific acts runs deep, as many Arme- Jennifer has dedicated her life to help- two other people were injured. Today we nian Americans personally know a ing others and especially those who mourn Joe R. Perez, 20 years old, who moved friend or family member who was un- have been less fortunate. to Nashville to live with his grandmother and able to escape the genocide. As a re- Jennifer is the mother of two beau- work at his brother’s business; DeEbony sult, the Armenians throughout the tiful children, both of whom have cere- Groves, 21, a senior at Belmont University United States have been steadfast in bral palsy. Along with her full-time job who was weeks from earning a degree in so- their efforts to continue to ensure the at Health Processes, Jennifer serves as cial work; Taurean C. Sanderlin, 29, a Waffle memory of those lost never fades. the executive director of Life Is Wash- House employee who was outside on a break; Despite the horrors of this time and able and as the executive director of and Akilah DaSilva, 23, a student and aspiring broad international consensus that the American Special Hockey Associa- musician. They crossed paths at the Waffle these events are rightfully identified as tion. House, expecting nothing more than good ‘‘genocide,’’ the foreign policy of the Through Life is Washable, Jennifer food. Now, four young lives are lost. We United States refuses to acknowledge has implemented innovative programs mourn with their families, friends, and the Anti- what so many already know to be true. which have allowed children with spe- och community.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:34 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K24AP7.056 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H3496 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 24, 2018 I would also like to recognize Mr. James HONORING THE LIFE OF PATRICIA tunities are down, medical bills are up, Shaw, Jr. a native Nashvillian and an Amer- ‘‘PATI’’ MESTAS and wages are flat—and people are sick ican hero. Mr. Shaw bravely stopped this at- (Mr. KIHUEN asked and was given and tired of getting a raw deal from tack from being even worse. His courageous permission to address the House for 1 Washington. and decisive actions saved many lives. In Mr. minute and to revise and extend his re- Let me tell you what a raw deal Shaw’s own words, he ‘‘saw an opportunity marks.) looks like. I met a homecare nurse who lives and took it.’’ Mr. KIHUEN. Mr. Speaker, today I near me. She works full time. Her hus- Later Sunday morning, after receiving treat- rise to remember the life of Patricia band works full time, too. All they ment for his own injuries, Mr. Shaw went ‘‘Pati’’ Mestas. want to do is give their two kids the home to see his family. He is a loving father Pati was a good mother to her three best childhood they possibly can. But to his 4-year-old daughter, Brooklyn. He then children, eight grandchildren, and one they can’t even afford to take their went to the church he has attended since he great-grandchild. was a baby. Mr. Shaw’s greatest concern is Patricia was a retired gas station and kids to the movies because tickets and for the other victims, and he has organized a convenience store worker who loved popcorn and soda are just a little too fund to support them. country music and traveling. Patricia much. When I asked what they do for Mr. Shaw doesn’t consider himself a hero, would go to almost every country show fun, she said they have cable tele- but his actions clearly prove otherwise. Mr. within driving distance of her house. vision. Shaw gave us hope on one of Nashville’s So how are we supposed to explain to One of her favorite artists was Jason darkest days, and he embodies the very best a family like this, who can only give Aldean, and she was excited to see him of our community. We are forever grateful for their kids the Disney Channel instead perform at the Route 91 festival on Oc- his bravery and his willingness to put his own of Disney World, that the majority in tober 1 in Las Vegas. life at risk in order to save others. Congress just gave $3.5 billion in tax- Patricia loved to laugh and smile. We are both heartbroken for the tragic loss payer funds to the six largest banks on She had a fun-loving spirit and was of lives but proud of our hometown hero. This Wall Street? tragedy will not define our city. We are grateful young at heart. Patricia is remembered That is a raw deal, and it is wrong. to people all across America who have sup- for being outgoing, likable, and being Instead, we should fight every single ported our community with prayers and finan- sensitive to other people’s concerns day to give a better deal, built on a cial support. and problems. foundation of better jobs, better pay, I would like to extend my condo- May we all remember Mr. Shaw’s words: ‘‘I and a better future for all Americans. lences to Patricia Mestas’ family and hope we can bring violence in all facets—not f just gun violence, but all facets of violence— friends. Please know that the city of to an end.’’ Las Vegas, the State of Nevada, and CELEBRATING THE ARMY the whole country grieve with you. RESERVE’S 110TH BIRTHDAY f f (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania CELEBRATING NATIONAL SMALL HONORING MOLLY SALMI asked and was given permission to ad- BUSINESS WEEK dress the House for 1 minute and to re- (Mr. MARSHALL asked and was (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- vise and extend his remarks.) given permission to address the House mission to address the House for 1 Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. for 1 minute.) minute.) Mr. Speaker, yesterday, April 23, the Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, April Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Army Reserve marked 110 years in 29 through May 5 is National Small to recognize a member of the Com- service to the Army and the United Business Week. mittee on Education and the Workforce States of America, evolving from the Recent studies and surveys have staff who is retiring after more than 29 Medical Reserve Corps in 1908 to the shown that small business optimism is years of public service. most capable, combat-ready, and lethal at an all-time high, and I have seen Molly McLaughlin Salmi began her Federal Reserve force in our Nation’s that firsthand with the businesses I congressional career as a staff assist- history. have met throughout the big First Dis- ant on the committee in the 100th Con- I rise to say thank you to our sol- trict in Kansas. gress. She rose through the ranks and diers, both past and present, and their Today, I rise to recognize the hard has served as Deputy Director of Work- families for serving all these years. work and perseverance our small-busi- force Policy for the last 16 years. In today’s full-spectrum environ- ness owners have and acknowledge Eight committee chairs, Republicans ment, America’s Armed Forces must be their critical role in our local commu- and Democrats, have had the benefit of prepared to respond quickly to capable nities. Molly’s guidance, direction, and honest and sophisticated high-end threats. In the United States, small busi- feedback. Molly may be the longest They must conduct sustained counter- nesses create about two out of every serving member of the committee’s terrorist operations, and they must three jobs per year, and more than half workforce staff, but she has the heart deter aggression in multiple regions of of Americans either own or work for a of an educator. the world while simultaneously defend- small business. Long ago, she established herself as a ing the homeland. Over the past year and a half, I have trustworthy, wise, and encouraging The Army Reserve has a congression- had the opportunity to have meaning- mentor to members of the committee ally authorized strength of 199,000 sol- ful conversations with many of the staff. As an educator myself, I know it diers, more than 11,000 civilians, and small businesses across my district. sometimes isn’t easy to share what you 2,075 units. The Army Reserve accounts From Superior Boilerworks in Hutch- know with someone one-on-one, to for 20 percent of the Army’s organized inson to Midwest Energy in Hays, I watch them try, sometimes fail, and units and provides nearly half the have listened and learned about the get back up again. Molly has not only Army’s total maneuver support. issues they face and the ways that Con- made mentoring look easy, but she has Mr. Speaker, I wholeheartedly thank gress can better support small busi- set a standard for paying it forward the Army Reserve for defending our nesses in Kansas. that we should all strive to reach. Nation with honor and distinction for Due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, I Mr. Speaker, we wish Molly all the the past 110 years. am proud that small businesses will best, and we will miss her more than f now work with lower tax rates and a she will ever know. REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF JOE fairer Tax Code. From big cities to f small towns, entrepreneurs and small- BILL DICKERSON business owners across the country are BETTER DEAL VERSUS RAW DEAL (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and creating jobs and contributing to the (Mrs. BUSTOS asked and was given was given permission to address the growth of local economies. permission to address the House for 1 House for 1 minute and to revise and Mr. Speaker, I encourage my col- minute.) extend his remarks.) leagues to join me in celebrating our Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, for too Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- small-business leaders. many hardworking families, job oppor- er, I rise today to remember the life of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:34 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24AP7.044 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3497 Mr. Joe Bill Dickerson, who passed fruits of their work, so that as they our Republican colleagues won’t con- away on March 24 at the age of 88. labor that 8 hours or 10 hours or 12 sider refinancing student loans. Ameri- Mr. Dickerson was raised in hours a day that they put in, it pro- cans are able to refinance their homes, Homerville, Georgia, in Georgia’s First vides them with enough income so that but not their student loans. Something Congressional District, and truly they can have what we learned from is wrong here. We want a better deal worked hard throughout his life to our Founding Fathers: happiness. for America. There are so many poli- make this world a better place. That is not where we are today. That cies. After graduating from college with is not what is happening today. Yes, We want a strong, capable military, an agriculture degree, Mr. Dickerson the economy is moving. Yes, the unem- but we also want a smart military. We enlisted in the Air Force, training in ployment rate is down. But this Con- want a government that will protect us chemical, biological, and radiological gress has just passed a monumental tax from cyber hacking. Look what has warfare. He served in the Air Force scam back in December, presumably to happened to America. We basically until 1953, when he went on to phar- grow the economy, and when you look have allowed the Russians to hack into macy school at the University of Geor- at that, it is not a better deal, which is our energy systems, into our power gia. what we Democrats want for America. grids. That is not a good deal for Amer- Mr. Dickerson served in many levels We want a better deal, one in which ica. So where is the Federal Govern- of pharmacy. He worked in pharma- healthcare costs come under control, ment stopping that? What action has ceutical sales, at a hospital, a local where prescription drugs can be avail- the President taken to protect our pharmacy, and even became a phar- able, where we have a real infrastruc- electorate, to protect our policies? macy professor at the University of ture program that actually will build There is one raw deal after another— Georgia. the sanitation systems, the water sys- when we offer a better deal, an active Today, pharmacists like myself work tems, dealing with those communities Federal Government that will protect throughout the State of Georgia who like those in Michigan that have con- us in cybersecurity. That is what we learned their craft under the watchful taminated water and those in my State want. We can’t get it. We can’t do that eye of an experienced Mr. Joe Bill of California where the wells go dry— now because our Republican colleagues Dickerson. His expertise, colorful per- and if they are not dry, those wells are are controlling the House. What they sonality, and dedication to the better- contaminated. offered us was a tax scam that is lead- ment of others will truly be missed. ing to one raw deal after another raw b 1945 f deal. We want a better deal for America so Let’s understand exactly what has A GOOD DEAL, A BETTER DEAL, that the minimum wage actually pro- happened here with this tax policy. AND A RAW DEAL vides sufficient income so that a fam- Perhaps we could see it best here. In The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under ily cannot only survive, but be able to the tax scam, the GOP gives to the rich the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- pay the rent, be able to educate their and makes every other American pay uary 3, 2017, the gentleman from Cali- kids, be able to put food on the table, for it. They do it in just three easy fornia (Mr. GARAMENDI) is recognized and maybe even have a vacation. steps. for 60 minutes as the designee of the We want a better deal for America. First of all, they cut taxes for the minority leader. We want a country that is internation- rich. I don’t know what you have heard Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, it is ally competitive. We want a better deal about this tax deal that passed with good to be back here on the floor to for America’s mariners, not where the great fanfare just before Christmas and talk about a good deal, a better deal, maritime industry continues to decline the President went down to Mar-a- and a raw deal. But before I get into a as it has for the last 20, 30 years, but Lago just after he signed it. He talked discussion about how we can move this rather where it is built up. to all of his rich buddies and said: I Nation forward and how our colleagues Legislation such as I proposed that have made you so much more wealthy. on the other side are really taking us would require that a certain percent- Indeed, he did—$1.5 trillion-plus, plus in the wrong direction, I want to put age, a small percentage, of the natural more than that. Tax cuts, who got this up for us to take a look at. gas, one of our vital natural resources; them? Eighty-three percent of all of I suspect I caught your attention and our oil, another vital natural re- that money went to American corpora- having it upside down. I did that on source, that it be shipped overseas on tions and to the top 1 percent—$1 tril- purpose. American ships with American sailors, lion and more. It is a raw deal for I often start these discussions with who can continue to provide the nec- Americans—a tax scam of unprece- this. It is from FDR, one of his great essary support for our military so that dented proportions, foisted upon the speeches. He said: ‘‘The test of our our shipyards can build those LNG con- American public as though somehow it progress is not whether we add more to tainer ships as well as the oil ships. would be good for them. That is step the abundance of those who have much; We want a better deal for America. one. it is whether we provide enough for That is what we are here for. There are They said this tax bill will pay for those who have too little.’’ so many things. How about an edu- itself. The essence of trickle-down eco- I keep coming to this because it is a cation? Why should it be that here in nomics is what it was. And so what is statement of values. It is a statement America the Federal Government pro- the next thing that happens? Well, of direction. It is a statement of what vides student loans, not at the lowest when they passed this bill, there wasn’t I believe we should be doing as Mem- possible interest rate, which would be a deficit hawk to be found on the Re- bers of Congress and as leaders of this the borrowing rate for the Federal Gov- publican side of this House. Not one Nation. ernment plus maybe one-half of a per- word did I hear from the deficit hawks ‘‘The test of our progress is not cent for administrative purposes, but as they ramped through this tax scam whether we add more to the abundance oh, no, our Federal Government without one public hearing here in the of those who have much; it is whether charges maybe twice as much as what House of Representatives. No account- we provide enough for those who have the Federal Government could actually ant came in, no tax lawyer came in on too little.’’ borrow money for. So the markup is a public hearing. Slam, bang, done. It My Democratic colleagues and I take like 100 percent. was done—done in for Americans. this to heart, and we try to structure That is a raw deal for America. And Oh, the deficit hawks weren’t our policies, our programs, and the di- we tried to change that with policy exterminated. They are not an endan- rection in which we want our country changes that would allow for the refi- gered species. They just simply mi- to go along this line, to make sure that nancing of student loans. We want a grated out of town. Guess what? They those in our Nation, those in our com- better deal for those students as they are back. The deficit hawks are back, munity, those in our States, and even come out of school, not burdened by and they are back with a vengeance. within our families, that they have heavy debt, but, rather, able to start a They are back with a plan that will rip enough—enough of the wealth of this family, buy a car, buy a home, start a the guts out of programs that Ameri- Nation so that they can enjoy the small business. But oh, no, somehow cans depend upon: Social Security,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:34 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24AP7.060 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H3498 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 24, 2018 Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps. Oh, insurance. The majority of children We need real Make It In America yes, they are back, because they ex- now born in California and in many policies, not something soft and fluffy, ploded the deficit. other States are on Medicaid. We call but real, strong Make It In America They exploded the deficit. We will it Medi-Cal in California. So what of policies, so if we are going to spend have close to a $1 trillion deficit this them? What of those children? What your taxpayer dollars, those taxpayer year. It started at $440 billion before kind of a healthy start will they have? dollars would be spent on goods and the great tax scam and now added on Speaking of Healthy Start, it was services made in America. one of the programs that the President to it. Next year—let’s just take a look. How many years have I been talking proposed be cut. What sense does that People say: Oh, you are just a politi- about Make It In America policies? cian. You are just up here talking. make? All so that the tax scam can Here is some real news, not fake news. give $1.5 trillion to American corpora- Through our efforts, we were able to Real news. And this comes from—well, tions and to the 1 percent. Trickle- increase, a little bit, the percentage of let’s see, ‘‘Republican tax cuts to fuel down economics—oh, they said it made in America for the highway dol- historic deficits: CBO,’’ reported by works. Really? They say it works. Does lars. We are not where we ought to be. Reuters, April, 2018. it really work? We ought to bump that up to 80, 90, 100 ‘‘Deficit to top $1 trillion per year by Well, let’s take an example. I talked percent so that we can really manufac- 2020, CBO says,’’ reported in The Wash- a moment ago about drugs. The most ture once again in America. ington Post, April 9, 2018. expensive illnesses in this Nation are All the talk of the President doesn’t ‘‘CBO: GOP policies add nearly $1.6 dementia and Alzheimer’s. One dollar deal with this unless you write a law trillion to deficit,’’ Axios, April 9, 2018. out of every $5 spent by Medicare today that says your tax dollars will be spent Here is one in The Wall Street Jour- is spent for that. And as the baby on American-made equipment and nal: ‘‘. . . wider than previously ex- boomer population grows and a per- services, not on stuff imported from pected budget deficits and a mostly centage of our population grows into China. No. their later years, Alzheimer’s is going temporary spurt in economic growth.’’ We are going to continue to push the Real news, not fake news. to bust the bank. One of the great American drug com- Make It In America policy as one of So the deficit has exploded and so the the elements of a better deal, a real deficit hawks return to town, and what panies, Pfizer, had a major Alzheimer’s research program underway to look for deal, and not a raw deal. You are going do they want? Well, now they demand to hear a lot about this in the days to big cuts—big, beautiful cuts to: Medi- that miracle drug to understand what Alzheimer’s is all about, how the brain come. You will hear a lot about this in care, nearly $1 trillion; Social Secu- the days to come because we believe rity, half a trillion; education; Med- works or doesn’t work. So they re- ceived a $3 billion or $4 billion tax re- Franklin Delano Roosevelt when he icaid. That is what the deficit hawks said the test of our progress is not want because they have come to under- duction in the GOP tax scam. They im- mediately turned around, terminated when we add more to the abundance of stand that their big, beautiful tax scam those who have much. really is sending this country into a the Alzheimer’s research program that huge deficit for years to come. they were conducting, and spent the The test of progress is an F grade So here is what they propose to do: money on stock buybacks and in- given to the President and to the GOP, Republicans will cut Social Security, creased dividends. to my Republican colleagues, when Do you know what that does? A stock Medicare, and Medicaid to pay for their they passed the great tax scam of 2017 buyback will increase the price per tax scam. Says who? Says the Speaker and gave a trillion dollars-plus to the share because there are fewer shares of the House. ‘‘Ryan says Republicans superwealthy, to the Wall Street bank- outstanding. Do you know who bene- to target welfare, Medicare, Medicaid ers, and to America’s big, wealthy cor- fits? You got it: the corporation execu- spending in 2018,’’ his words reported in porations that had so much gas they tives, because their pay is based upon didn’t know what to do with it before The Washington Post, December 6, an increase in the value of the stock— 2017. there was a tax cut. So they give it not in more and better drugs, not in back to Wall Street. ‘‘Top Republicans are already talking hiring more people, not in more re- about cutting Medicare and Social Se- search, but only by manipulating the The test of our progress is not when curity next,’’ reported by Vox news, price of the stock earnings per share. we add more to the abundance of those December 20, 2017. That is what the tax scam did, and it who have much—and here is where we ‘‘House GOP Budget Plan Cuts Medi- is repeated all across this country. Oh, are as Democrats—it is whether we care and Social Security,’’ The Atlan- I know, they promised a one-time provide enough. It is for those young tic. bonus, not an increase over the years mothers out there who need maternity ‘‘Trump Proposes to Cut Medicare in the salaries and the wages paid to care and who will deliver a baby on the and Spend Big on Wall, Defense’’—his workers, but a one-time bonus. Less Medicaid programs across this Nation. budget. You heard some of my col- than 13 percent of the reduced tax ben- Those are the people we care about. leagues talk about this earlier. efit to corporations has gone to pay for We want young men and women to So what did the tax scam bring us? A salaries and wages. have a good education. I am sure the raw deal—a raw deal for millions upon b 2000 superwealthy can take care of them- millions of Americans. selves. They don’t need a Pell grant. We want to do it better. We want a That is what the tax scam did. It is They don’t need more. But I will tell better deal for Americans. We can con- the ultimate trickle down. The Demo- you that a child who, let’s say, is 16, 17, trol prescription drugs if we had the crats want a better deal for America. ready to go to college and his father is votes. We could allow the Federal Gov- We have had enough raw deals. We earning a minimum wage, there is no know that there is a possibility should ernment to negotiate prices for drugs way that family can support that kid our proposals on infrastructure be given to or provided for Medicare re- in college. He will take out a loan and taken seriously by our Republican ma- cipients, Medicaid recipients, and oth- the Federal Government will rip him jority: programs such as PETER DEFA- ers. We could do it. It is a simple law. off with an interest rate twice what the ZIO’s A Penny for Progress, with seri- We can do an expansion. We can Federal Government can borrow money ous infrastructure, over time putting maintain the expansion of the Afford- for. able Care Act so that some 16 million, 16 million people to work; programs 18 million Americans could stay on such as I proposed dealing with the ex- The test of our progress is what we Medicaid around the country. In Cali- port of natural gas and oil and that it do for those who have too little. That fornia, 3.5 million Americans are po- be on American ships—not all of it, is our mantra. That is how we see a tentially going to lose their healthcare just a small percentage of it. We could better deal for Americans. FDR was insurance if the Republicans have their build 50 to 100 ships and put mariners right. We will work to see that it hap- way with Medicaid cuts. to work and, at the same time, provide pens in America. That is a lot of people. That is a lot the necessary ocean transport for our Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of families that are not going to have military. of my time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:21 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24AP7.062 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3499 WELCOMING FRENCH PRESIDENT Jobs Act, with the leadership of our I don’t think I speak just for myself EMMANUEL MACRON chairman of the Ways and Means Com- when I say that we want jobs to come The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. mittee, KEVIN BRADY; the extraor- and stay in America. We want busi- FRANCIS ROONEY of Florida). Under the dinary service of Speaker PAUL RYAN; nesses to expand and to hire people in Speaker’s announced policy of January our leader, KEVIN MCCARTHY; our Con- our communities. By reducing tax 3, 2017, the gentleman from South ference chair, CATHY MCMORRIS ROD- rates and simplifying the Tax Code, we Carolina (Mr. WILSON) is recognized for GERS; and also our secretary of the are allowing companies to make these 60 minutes as the designee of the mi- Conference, VIRGINIA FOXX of North investments in their employees, in nority leader. Carolina. their communities, and in growing Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. The jobs have been created in such a their businesses. Speaker, as we begin this evening, I remarkable way that African-American I look forward to continued opportu- want to begin in my service as co-chair unemployment is at the lowest level nities to learn, see, and talk about the of the French Caucus to welcome Em- since the Bureau of Labor Statistics success of this tax reform. We promised manuel Macron, President of France, started tracking it in 1972. Hispanic un- fairer taxes, higher wages, and more to Washington. employment is the lowest it has ever jobs. As Congressman WILSON says, we South Carolina is especially appre- been recorded. The level of unemploy- have delivered. ciative of France, with our shared her- ment for American women is at the Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. itage, particularly as we are very lowest rate in over 20 years. It was re- Speaker, I want to thank the gen- grateful for the Marquis de Lafayette, ported today that 14 States also have tleman for his citation about UPS. I who was so vital in the American Revo- record-low unemployment due to new have had the same honor to put on the lution and who actually began his serv- jobs by reducing regulations and taxes, brown uniform to deliver packages. I ice landing in Georgetown, South Caro- a positive agenda. found out something: the UPS employ- lina. We are here to highlight stories from ees—also FedEx, DHL, and others—are It is very significant. I have col- across North Carolina and South Caro- remarkable people delivering Amer- leagues from South Carolina, North lina of everyday families and small- ican-made products to the American Carolina, and even Florida. We are very business owners getting to keep more people. What wonderful companies grateful to point out that, here in the of their own hard-earned income. these are, and what wonderful employ- I will first yield to my good friend House Chamber, is an indication of the ees they are. Congressman RALPH NORMAN, who rep- Now I would like to go over some of affection the American people have for resents the Fifth District of South the specific positive changes to our Tax France. Carolina. Congressman NORMAN was Code that occurred under the Tax Cuts There are only two portraits here in just elected in a special election last and Jobs Act. the House Chamber: President George year, but already he has been here to An average middle class family in Washington and the Marquis de Lafay- make a difference on behalf of the peo- South Carolina will save $2,311 thanks ette. So it is quite revealing that, in- ple of South Carolina and the United to the tax cuts. deed, there is great love and affection States. With his background as a real The child tax credit was doubled. I for America’s first ally, and how excit- estate developer, he and his wife, want to give a lot of credit because the ing it is that he has arrived here in Elaine, have proven how to create jobs. reason it was doubled was the great Washington. We are looking forward to Congressman RALPH NORMAN. work of our U.S. Senator TIM SCOTT, the joint session as he speaks to Con- Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise working with Ivanka Trump Kushner. gress and the American people tomor- today to tell you that the Tax Cuts and This was their effort to work to make row morning. Jobs Act is working. It is working in this child friendly, family friendly, TAX REFORM South Carolina’s Fifth Congressional looking out particularly for persons Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Last District, and it is working across the who are single-parent households. The year, House Republicans made history country. It is working for individuals child tax credit was doubled, from by passing the first meaningful tax and families who are seeing more $1,000 to $2,000, making it easier for sin- cuts in 32 years. The last time our Tax money in their paychecks each month, gle mothers and new families to pro- Code was updated, ‘‘Top Gun’’ was the and it is working for the companies vide for their children. top movie, ‘‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’’ that are investing the savings from tax The bill also removed the mandate first aired across the Nation, and the reform into their employees. that required you to buy healthcare or Dow Jones Industrial Average ended Over the past few weeks, I have spo- pay a penalty. So now people aren’t pe- the year at 1,895. ken with and visited the businesses of nalized by the government for not For context, today, the Dow Jones South Carolina that are putting these being able to afford healthcare and Industrial Average is over 24,000 points, savings right back into the local com- health insurance. which is an increase of nearly 8,000 munities. Early this month, LPL Fi- The standard deduction doubled to points, which is a nearly 20 percent in- nancial announced that they will be in- $24,000 for married couples filing joint- crease since the day that President vesting these savings into their em- ly. This makes it simpler for couples to Donald Trump was elected. From that ployees by increasing its 401(k) match file their taxes because they will use day, the stock market has had a re- to 75 percent and reducing the time for the standard deduction and won’t have markable increase because of faith in new hires to qualify for this match by to itemize their return. his business ability, his acumen, and, I 6 months. Corporations that employ people cre- believe, the success that Republicans As Congressman WILSON said, this ate jobs. Their tax cuts dropped from 35 would have to cut taxes, cut regula- personally touches 2,000 constituents in percent to 21 percent. Time and time tions, and create jobs. the Fifth District of South Carolina. again, I have heard from Despite how much our economy has That is 2,000 more families that now businessowners who plan to use their changed, we were still operating on a have a greater opportunity to save and extra income to reinvest in the com- tax structure designed in 1986. But last see the light of a brighter future ahead. pany, create jobs, provide bonuses, and year, House and Senate Republicans Mr. Speaker, just today, I visited a raise wages. When taxes are low, busi- came together, inspired by President UPS store in Gaffney, South Carolina. nesses thrive and jobs are created in Donald Trump, to make the Tax Code Because of tax reform, UPS has an- the Reagan tradition. more fair, more simple, and less bur- nounced over $12 billion in investments I am grateful for the leadership of densome for the middle class, which and an increase in pension funding. Speaker PAUL RYAN, House Ways and then, of course, yields to the increase During my UPS visit, I put on a uni- Means Committee Chairman BRADY, in the stock market, which benefits all form and assisted a delivery driver dur- and I appreciate the opportunity of Americans. ing a ride-along. I heard directly from working with them, in addition to I am grateful that families all across the hardworking employees about how President Donald Trump, for delivering America today are already seeing the this news will impact them and all of meaningful tax relief to the American direct benefits of the Tax Cuts and their loved ones. people. They deserve it.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:34 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24AP7.064 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H3500 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 24, 2018 Local success of the law was first Mr. PITTENGER. Mr. Speaker, I So I want to commend Chairman heralded in the Second Congressional thank the gentleman for his leadership WILSON for his leadership. I thank him District of South Carolina, the central and for providing this opportunity to- for making sure that the American part of South Carolina, by Lou and Bill night for us to highlight the signifi- people know what is yet to come. We Kennedy of Nephron Pharmaceuticals cance and the importance of this tax have just scratched the surface on the in Cayce, announcing 125 new jobs and bill for the American people. opportunity and the growth and the a 5 percent pay increase. They said Mr. Speaker, when I lived in Wash- jobs that will be there for the Amer- that they made this decision as a di- ington, D.C., in 1980, it came out of the ican people. rect result of the tax bill. malaise of an economy that wasn’t Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. In fact, I am really grateful that Lou growing. No jobs, no opportunity. And Speaker, I thank the gentleman for the put together a barbecue where I was Ronald Reagan had a vision for a dif- points he makes of where people can present with Governor Henry ferent America, and I worked hard on look at their paycheck and see they are McMaster and Attorney General Alan his campaign. He changed the whole keeping more of their own money. This Wilson. She made the announcement structure of our Tax Code and reduced is not from the government. This is right there at the barbecue to the ex- the regulations that moved this econ- their own money. How important this traordinary employees of Nephron omy forward. Unprecedented growth in is, and how it enables families to have Pharmaceuticals. They may have been jobs. Eighteen million jobs came out of a better life. And for the young people the first; they were certainly not the that economy. of our country, how positive this is. I last. I was so grateful. And that is what this vision of Presi- thank the gentleman for reiterating I was going through Walgreen’s to dent Trump and this Congress is about that point. pick up some pictures that I was hav- today. Who would have thought a year The Business Roundtable, an associa- ing developed and I ran into Bill ago—just a year ago—that America tion of America’s largest employers, is Mooneyhan. Bill is the president of the would be experiencing what it is today: reporting that tax reform has already local Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of companies like Apple reinvesting $350 produced wage increases, bonuses, in- Commerce. He announced: Hey, Joe, billion; ExxonMobil, $50 billion. You creased matches for retirement sav- because of the tax savings, our busi- have unemployment that has plum- ings, lower prices for consumers, in- ness, our auto repair shop, is going to meted to a 49-year low. U.S. manufac- vestment in facilities, and tens of thou- add a new bay and create new jobs. turing is expanding at the fastest rate sands of new American jobs as a direct I said: Hey, Bill, because you an- in 14 years. Consumer confidence is at result of tax reform. nounced this to me, you have just vol- a 17-year high. Wages are up. Opportu- As I indicated, we have the lowest unteered for a press conference, which nities are up. unemployment among African Ameri- I am really grateful that we were able I had a gentleman come to me just cans ever. We have the lowest unem- to have with the National Federation this last week who owns two res- ployment among Hispanics since it has of Independent Business, NFIB, led by taurants in Charlotte. He said: Thank ever been determined. It is so exciting. Ben Homeyer in South Carolina. you for your tax cut. I am now going to Fourteen States have the lowest level b 2015 expand and build another restaurant of unemployment in recorded history. NFIB is the largest small business or- out at the lake, and I can do that be- Among women, we have the lowest ganization in America, and it is bot- cause I have got the capital to go rein- level of unemployment in 20 years. Ev- tom’s up. The leadership really follows vest. erybody benefits from the tax cuts. the directions of their local members. You know, we have constrained this This is so positive. So all of us truly appreciate NFIB. economy and the American people by The Business Roundtable members In February, I visited with Norman these burdensome tax rates that are alone have provided over $545 million Dunagan, owner of Whiskey Alley res- not competitive. Companies have been in bonuses to their employees, with bo- taurant and Dumpster Depot, which is going to the rest of the world—Ireland, nuses, wage increases, and a range of a recycling facility in Aiken, South U.K., Germany—and leaving America other employee benefits to 1.6 million Carolina. I took this opportunity to because we weren’t competitive with workers, along with $1.2 billion in char- congratulate him on his expansion re- our Tax Code. Now they are coming itable contributions. According to the sulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs back. Now companies in America are Tax Foundation, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He opened a third business last expanding. Act will significantly lower marginal year due to the confidence in President You take just an individual. I had a tax rates and the cost of capital, which Donald Trump and the House Repub- lady at a gas station the other day. I would lead to a 1.7 percent increase in lican leadership. All three of his small was getting my gas, and she was pump- the gross domestic product over the businesses are thriving and providing ing her gas. She looked at me, and she long term, 1.5 percent higher wages, much-needed new jobs. said: Are you Congressman PITTENGER? and an additional 339,000 full-time That day I also met with Clancy I said: Yes, ma’am. She said: Thank equivalent jobs. Cipkala, president and CEO of Solara you. I am a single mom. I have got that They also say it will spur an addi- Hospitality of West Columbia. Solara little baby in the back seat, and what tional $1 trillion in Federal revenue Hospitality is providing bonuses for you have done for me is give me an- from economic growth, with approxi- their hotel hourly associates due to the other $150 a month, and I really can’t mately $600 billion coming from the tax cuts passed by the Republicans. In tell you how much I appreciate what bill’s permanent provisions and ap- Orangeburg, South Carolina, South you are doing. proximately $400 billion from the bill’s State Bank provided a $1,000 bonus to Eighty-two percent of American peo- temporary provisions over the budget their employees. In a rural area like ple are going to get a pay raise. They window. Orangeburg, a $1,000 bonus can make a are getting it right now. And that is Mr. Speaker, I yield to the congress- huge difference for families. It can pro- the difference. The proof is in the pay- woman from the Fifth District of vide an opportunity for families to buy check. Americans know that. Regard- North Carolina (Ms. FOXX). Congress- extra school supplies, pay down debt, less of what the left says, the media woman FOXX is secretary of the Repub- make an investment in the future, says, or anyone else, the reality is jobs lican Conference, she is a remarkably start or add to an emergency fund, or are expanding, paychecks are going up, determined former community college take a much-needed family vacation. people are getting bonuses. president, and she also is very much Mr. Speaker, I yield to the distin- In Charlotte alone, we have Bank of appreciated as the chairman of the guished congressman from North Caro- America giving out bonuses; we have Committee on Education and the lina (Mr. PITTENGER), who represents Charlotte Pipe and Foundry, SteelFab, Workforce. Then she is particularly the beautiful Ninth District of North American Airlines, so many. Five hun- fortunate; she lives and has a beautiful Carolina, which includes substantially dred companies in this country have home in Grandfather Mountain, North the extraordinary city of Charlotte, given out bonuses to their folks, and Carolina, some of the most beautiful which is such a center for job creation probably so many more we don’t know mountains in the world of western of the Carolinas. about. North Carolina.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:34 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24AP7.066 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3501 Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I thank Con- lina is projected to have the second REFORMING U.S. CANNABIS gressman WILSON for leading the Spe- largest nurse shortage in the Nation. POLICY cial Order on the Tax Cuts and Jobs This investment will develop the Fifth The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Act. I will agree with him; the Lord District’s medical workforce and in- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- has blessed me with living in one of the crease access to high-quality uary 3, 2017, the Chair recognizes the most beautiful places in the world, the healthcare, especially in rural areas. gentleman from Florida (Mr. CURBELO) Fifth District of North Carolina. I am This is just one of the many exam- for 30 minutes. very, very grateful for it. ples that illustrates how philanthropy Mr. CURBELO of Florida. Mr. Speak- Last week, tax day was, for once, an has fostered and communities are de- er, I am here this evening to emphasize occasion to celebrate because this was veloped when the government scales the importance of reforming our Na- the last time Americans filed under the back. tion’s policies concerning cannabis. broken 32-year-old Tax Code. Next tax This issue has grown to be increasingly season, they will file under the Tax Mr. Speaker, I am pleased that House bipartisan over the years, yet some in Cuts and Jobs Act passed by this Con- Republicans kept our promise to bring this administration have largely ig- gress last December. about more jobs, fairer taxes, and big- nored the rising public support for Across the Fifth District of North ger paychecks for hardworking Ameri- legal, State-regulated cannabis. cans; but I am more proud of the hard- Carolina, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act b 2030 has already relieved North Carolinians working men and women in the Fifth who are cashing bigger paychecks and District who are seizing the opportuni- Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman benefiting from the country’s lowest ties unleashed by the Tax Cuts and from Florida (Mr. GAETZ), a distin- unemployment rate since 2000. Accord- Jobs Act to create wealth and serve guished colleague from the panhandle. Mr. GAETZ. Mr. Speaker, I thank the ing to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, their communities. gentleman from the Sunshine State of North Carolina added 9,000 jobs this Again, I thank Congressman WILSON Florida for yielding, and I am so grate- February alone. And thanks to lower for his leadership on this Special Order ful that we have been able to find some rates for individuals and small busi- and for allowing us to correct the areas of common ground in this Con- nesses under the new code, North Caro- record that has been distorted about gress on the issue of cannabis reform. linians are keeping more of their hard- this bill and bring to the American I am very proud, Mr. Speaker, to an- earned money. And as Congressman people the facts about this wonderful nounce that, in the coming days, I will WILSON points out, it is their money, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. be joining the Judiciary chairman, the not the government’s money. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. gentleman from Virginia (Mr. GOOD- This year, married couples in the Speaker, I thank Chairwoman VIRGINIA LATTE), in introducing legislation that Fifth District who take the new stand- FOXX for her comments. And I thank enjoys support from across the ideolog- ard deduction could receive a tax cut her, as an educator, for educating the ical spectrum, and it will do several to the tune of $1,834. For the over 52,000 American people and bringing to the important things: taxpayers of the Fifth District who attention of the American people the First, it will increase the number of have small business income, these tax real facts of the benefits of the tax people who are growing medical-grade savings are not crumbs, as my col- cuts. cannabis for research purposes. leagues on the other side of the aisle Second, it will end the gag rule at falsely assert. A restaurant owner in Congress today appreciates that the VA that precludes physicians from Mount Airy recently told me that al- Americans should keep their hard- being able to consult and speak with lowing immediate capital expensing earned tax dollars, and it is shocking their patients about the laws in their under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act em- to hear the other side of the aisle say particular States. powered her to purchase a new $20,000 that they would repeal the tax cuts if Third, it will create a safe harbor so piece of equipment for her business. they get a majority in the House come that some of the finest medical institu- You spoke of the Business Round- November, resulting in tax increases tions and universities in this great table. The Business Roundtable reports on American families, destroying jobs. country will be able to research and that 68 percent of business leaders Sadly, I suspect a lot of families and partner with private sector entities to similarly expect their capital spending businesses being highlighted today will determine the potential that medical in the next 6 months to be at its high- be shocked—but maybe not so cannabis can have to improve people’s est in 15 years. This increased pur- shocked—to hear that Democrats are quality of life. chasing power for the backbone of our campaigning on raising taxes, destroy- And finally, this legislation will end economy is evidence that progrowth ing jobs. the prohibition from having commer- cial, for-profit entities working in con- tax cuts work. I sincerely hope that Americans cert, in collaboration with some of Continued growth is also expected by across the country know that Repub- those very universities and medical in- the Congressional Budget Office. The licans will continue to do all that we CBO estimates, for every one-tenth stitutions. can to our ability to increase take- So my hope is that by focussing first percent increase in GDP, nearly $270 home pay to families, reduce the tax on the issues that bring us together, we billion is added to revenue over 10 burdens on seniors, and create more ef- will be able to advance legislation to years. After years of malaise under the ficient and effective government that democratize medical cannabis re- Obama administration, even modest in- works for you and provides opportuni- search, and that, ultimately, can creases in GDP growth caused by the ties for the young people of America. unlock cures and unlock potential for a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will substan- GENERAL LEAVE generation of Americans that shouldn’t tially contribute to a leveling off of the be lied to by their government about deficit. And for the first time since Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. the potential health benefits of can- 2008, the CBO’s budget and economic Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that nabis. outlook revised its upward economic all Members may have 5 legislative Mr. CURBELO of Florida. Mr. Speak- potential for 2018. Under current condi- days in which to revise and extend er, I thank the gentleman for his lead- tions, it notes that 3.5 percent growth their remarks and include extraneous ership, his honesty, and his sincerity is possible. material on the topic of this Special on this issue, and I am proud to say In further good news, Fifth District Order. that I have cosponsored this legisla- businesses share this optimism and are The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tion. investing more in their employees and objection to the request of the gen- Now I will yield to one of the original communities. Just last week, as part of tleman from South Carolina? cosponsors of Mr. GAETZ’s legislation its initiative to invest in community and one of the great leaders in this in- health with its tax savings, BlueCross There was no objection. stitution on this issue for many years, and BlueShield of North Carolina gave Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. BLU- $1 million to Winston-Salem State Uni- Speaker, I yield back the balance of MENAUER), who has been educating col- versity’s nursing school. North Caro- my time. leagues and the American public on

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:34 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24AP7.068 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H3502 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 24, 2018 cannabis. Tonight, I am pleased to be We see survey research demonstrating I can’t say enough about how much I joined by him here on the floor and to that this is no longer a highly divisive have enjoyed working with the gen- yield to him. partisan issue. tleman on these issues. I look forward Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I The majority of Americans support to continuing that partnership so these appreciate the gentleman from Flor- legalizing adult use. Increasingly, simple, commonsense provisions that ida’s courtesy in permitting me to join there is evidence that a majority of are actually supported by a majority of him on this Special Order this evening. Trump voters support adult use. Med- the people in the House and the Senate I appreciate the partnership that we ical marijuana is like the Fourth of are allowed to be voted on. have had on the Ways and Means com- July. It is almost universally accepted, I hope that he can work his persua- mittee and dealing with these issues and I think the gentleman’s district, in sive ways with the Republican leader- publicly. voting on medical marijuana in 2016 in ship to eliminate those roadblocks and It is true, I cosponsored the legisla- Florida, was overwhelmingly sup- allow the House to work its will. Amer- tion that our aforementioned friend, ported. ica will be better for it. Americans will Mr. GAETZ, referenced. I have been co- So now is the time for us to move be freer, and there will be economic op- sponsoring and introducing legislation forward. We have a bipartisan Cannabis portunity, health opportunities, and like this for years. In fact, my Vet- Caucus, and I appreciate the gentleman less destruction of lives with ill-con- erans Access Amendment actually participating in leading this. We have ceived efforts to criminalize behavior passed both the House and the Senate almost three dozen pieces of legisla- of otherwise law-abiding adults. last Congress, only to fall victim be- tion. We had, this last week, a couple I thank the gentleman for his spon- hind the scenes of, I think, misguided of things that I think were rather note- sorship of this conversation this action on the part of leadership. worthy. evening, permitting me to be a part of I am pleased that we have been able The former Speaker of the House, it, and our partnership. I look forward to retain the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer John Boehner, who opposed our efforts to accelerating those efforts in the amendment that protects State legal for years, has now evolved on this months ahead so that we can mark sig- medical marijuana, and I look forward issue, and he now has actually joined nificant progress yet in this Congress, to working with my colleague, as I the advisory board of a firm in Massa- and next Congress, get it all taken care know he wants to extend those protec- chusetts. Both of us are familiar with of. tions to all State legal efforts. them, looking at the leadership in the Mr. CURBELO of Florida. Mr. Speak- I want to say, as somebody who has industry. er, I truly admire and appreciate my spent a lot of time moving around the We have watched Donald Trump, in colleague. He is a man of principle, but country working on these State cam- the last 10 days, sort of clarify what he he is also someone who is always at the paigns, working with the industry, said on the campaign trail in 2016, that table trying to find common ground, working with advocates, that I appre- the States ought to be free to do this. trying to see how this institution can work better, how we can all work to- ciate Mr. CURBELO’s advocacy, that he He is reaffirming that and undercut- gether for commonsense solutions, for is moving out of his district being in- ting the attempt by his Attorney Gen- what, in this case, so many Americans volved with this conversation nation- eral Sessions to cast a pall over the are asking of this institution: to allow ally and looking for opportunities to State legal efforts. each State to come up with its own strengthen the position on the floor of We have watched the minority leader laws, its own regulations for this in- the House. in the Senate, Mr. SCHUMER, come out We are in a situation now, Mr. dustry. supporting comprehensive legislation. I So I thank my colleague very much Speaker, where we have virtually every would note, for the record, it was very for spending a little time with us here Democrat who now supports these sim- similar to what my colleague in the this evening and also for all of his work ple, commonsense reforms, and, in no Senate, on the Senate Finance Com- over many years, because, as he said, small measure due to my friend from mittee, RON WYDEN and I introduced many in this institution are coming Florida’s persuasive efforts, there are last year in a comprehensive fashion, around on both sides of the aisle. But it several dozen Republicans, and that but that is great. The more, the is Mr. BLUMENAUER who, for a long number is sure to grow either before or merrier. time, led these efforts, and it was al- after the next election. What we want to do this Congress is ways an issue of consensus, the way it This is an issue that we have watched to be able to do some simple things. is today. So thank you very much to slowly take shape. I was in the Oregon The legislation that we have worked on my distinguished colleague. Legislature when we were the first together to allow State legal mari- Mr. Speaker, nine States and the Dis- State to decriminalize back in the juana enterprises to get rid of the per- trict of Columbia have legalized the 1970s, but there was sort of a hiatus for nicious 280E so they can deduct their recreational use of marijuana, and about 20 years. business expenses, I appreciate the gen- medical marijuana is legal in an addi- There was Richard Nixon’s ill-advised tleman’s leadership and focus on that. tional 29 States, including my home and, I think, unfortunate and unfair We ought to eliminate the restric- State of Florida. Over 70 percent of war on drugs, the Schedule I cat- tions that prevent robust medical re- Florida voters supported legalizing the egorization of marijuana. If we were search on cannabis. The Federal Gov- use of medical marijuana in the 2016 doing it over again, probably it ernment interferes with the research. elections, including 80.3 percent and wouldn’t be scheduled at all, but to- There is no longer any reason for that. 68.3 percent in the two counties I rep- bacco would be Schedule I because it is And in working on this, literally, for resent, Monroe and Miami-Dade, re- deadly and addictive. decades, I have never met a single spectively. In the course of the last 6 years, we human being who thinks there is any- As a matter of fact, the President have watched what has happened at the thing to be served by forcing State was in Monroe County Thursday, and State level accelerate. It has been med- legal marijuana enterprises to be con- many people greeted him in the ical marijuana since 1996. But starting ducted on an all-cash basis. streets. Many of those were supporters, in 2012 with Colorado, Washington, and, These are things that we can change, considering 80 percent support in that more recently, we had initiatives in Or- regardless of whether or not people district of this issue. egon, in Alaska, in the District of Co- favor full legalization. These are sim- On Friday of last week, a report pub- lumbia, we had nine States vote in ple, commonsense steps that have bi- lished by the Florida Department of 2016, and eight of them approved re- partisan support, and I look forward to Health indicated the State’s medical forms. working with the gentleman on that marijuana patient registry has risen to I am excited to watch this acceler- and then as we take this to the people. 100,576 people, a dramatic increase from ated progress. In fact, I think what we We will be voting on it in Michigan, the 23,350 patients registered in June of have seen over the last 6 weeks is un- probably in Missouri. Looks like there 2017. This milestone also happens to co- precedented. We are watching people in will be a ballot measure in Utah. Other incide with the opening of Miami both parties be able to identify things States are looking. I think the momen- Beach’s first medical marijuana dis- they can get behind and move forward. tum is building. pensary, Surterra Wellness.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:21 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24AP7.070 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3503 Despite overwhelming support from duction that ‘‘not only can cannabis on States, on the people of States like the public and medical community, work for a variety of conditions such Florida, who have already decided ex- however, legitimate businesses such as as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and plicitly and clearly and overwhelm- Surterra face financial and legal uncer- pain; sometimes, it is the only thing ingly. tainty because of a witch hunt opened that works.’’ Referenced in this article So I thank my colleagues who joined up by Attorney General Sessions last is an analysis conducted by researchers me here tonight, and I truly look for- year. To make matters worse, he is from the RAND Corporation, and sup- ward to the day where this institution now hamstringing scientific research ported by the National Institute on can legislate in a way that respects the to analyze the medical applications of Drug Abuse, which showed an approxi- people of Florida, respects the people cannabis. mated 20 percent decline in opioid of Oregon, respects the people of Colo- I, along with my colleagues from overdose deaths between 1999 and 2010 rado, and American citizens in 36 both sides of the aisle, have taken a in States with legalized medical mari- States in the union, who have spoken multipronged approach to improving juana and functioning dispensaries. loud and clear. our country’s irresponsible and ill-ad- Mr. Speaker, this analysis is similar Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance vised laws on cannabis. Congressman to countless others I have heard that of my time. BLUMENAUER and I are addressing the prove cannabis can quell both the dis- industry’s significantly dispropor- ease of addiction and the pains associ- f tionate tax burden through the Small ated with it. Now, some may view this RECESS Business Tax Equity Act, legislation investigation and others as if they are which provides tax parity to marijuana anecdotal, and to them I say, ‘‘Let’s The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- businesses operating in compliance find out.’’ Let’s stop hamstringing Fed- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair with State law. eral research of the issue and let’s let declares the House in recess subject to I am also working with the gen- the facts speak for themselves. the call of the Chair. tleman from Virginia (Mr. GARRETT) to As I have said before in this Cham- Accordingly (at 8 o’clock and 49 min- urge the Department of Justice to ber, Mr. Speaker, the best ally that il- utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. order the Drug Enforcement Adminis- legal operators like drug cartels and tration to immediately approve addi- drug traffickers—who do not pay taxes, f tional registrations for the bulk manu- who target children, who have no safe- b 2150 facture of cannabis for exclusively fed- ty standards for their products—the erally-approved research purposes. best ally they have are the policies AFTER RECESS Compliant manufacturers are at- that the Attorney General has em- tempting to provide State and Federal The recess having expired, the House braced. Because by continuing to ham- was called to order by the Speaker pro Governments and medical professionals string Federal research, over tax, and with fact-based research on cannabis’ tempore (Mr. SESSIONS) at 9 o’clock stoke uncertainty, legally operating and 50 minutes p.m. effects, both adverse and therapeutic, businesses that are State regulated, but their applications to do so aren’t that pay taxes, that are helping pa- f being assessed. It is difficult for me to tients who are suffering, can no longer comprehend the logic behind blocking compete. And when these businesses REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- scientific research to analyze the med- can no longer compete, people turn to VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF ical applications of cannabis because I the black market. H.R. 4, FAA REAUTHORIZATION believe it is critical for policymakers So inadvertently, I hope, the Attor- ACT OF 2018; PROVIDING FOR to possess objective data on the effec- ney General is actually doing a great CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3144, tiveness of cannabis as an alternative favor to the criminals operating out- PROVIDING FOR THE OPER- treatment for anxiety, depression, side the law by punishing law-abiding ATIONS OF THE FEDERAL CO- pain, psychosis, post-traumatic stress Americans trying to control the sub- LUMBIA RIVER POWER SYSTEM; disorder, opioid addiction, and epi- stance and make it safer. AND PROVIDING FOR PRO- lepsy. We owe it to American patients So I am here today to, once again, CEEDINGS DURING THE PERIOD to open up the field of research on this. call upon this administration to not FROM APRIL 30, 2018, THROUGH Now, the only logical explanation I just allow, but encourage, meaningful MAY 4, 2018 can think of is that the Attorney Gen- reform on our Nation’s cannabis poli- Mr. WOODALL, from the Committee eral knows the facts of this field of re- cies. On this issue, we have an oppor- search won’t support his policies or the on Rules, submitted a privileged report tunity to reinforce the 10th Amend- (Rept. No. 115–650) on the resolution (H. witch hunt he and his Department have ment and ensure the Federal Govern- been conducting on legal State-regu- Res. 839) providing for consideration of ment does not overstep its boundaries the bill (H.R. 4) to reauthorize pro- lated operators across the country. and supersede the will of the States. On According to the Centers for Disease grams of the Federal Aviation Admin- this issue, we have an opportunity to Control and Prevention, drug overdoses istration, and for other purposes; pro- afford businesses selling legal products claimed nearly 68,000 lives throughout viding for consideration of the bill the chance to contribute to our econ- the United States in 2017 alone, with (H.R. 3144) to provide for operations of omy and create jobs, while simulta- over 45,000 of those as a result of the Federal Columbia River Power Sys- neously crippling the criminal enter- opioids, legal drugs. tem pursuant to a certain operation An aptly timed article was published prises empowered by and prospering plan for a specified period of time, and this morning by CNN Chief Medical under the Attorney General’s policies. for other purposes; and providing for Correspondent Sanjay Gupta in which And perhaps most importantly, we proceedings during the period from he details the results of his investiga- have an opportunity to change—and April 30, 2018, through May 4, 2018, tion into the benefits of cannabis over possibly even save—the lives of Ameri- which was referred to the House Cal- the course of a 5-year study. cans suffering from opioid addiction endar and ordered to be printed. and other diseases and conditions. b 2045 Mr. Speaker, there are a lot of col- f Though admittedly skeptical at first, leagues in this Chamber who say people after dedicating countless hours with should be able to buy whatever health ADJOURNMENT both patients and scientists scattered insurance or get whatever kind of Mr. WOODALL. Mr. Speaker, I move throughout the globe, Dr. Gupta began health coverage they want, and the that the House do now adjourn. to view the plant in a different light: as government should interfere as little The motion was agreed to; accord- a source for healing instead of a gate- as possible, and I agree. But on this ingly (at 9 o’clock and 51 minutes way for substance abuse. issue, there seems to be a hypocrisy, p.m.), under its previous order, the At the conclusion of Dr. Gupta’s in- and many colleagues want to impose a House adjourned until tomorrow, depth examination, he came to the de- Federal view or a Federal perspective Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at 9 a.m.

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REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO THE UNITED KINGDOM, EXPENDED BETWEEN FEB. 18 AND FEB. 25, 2018

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

Hon. George Holding ...... 2 /18 2 /24 United Kingdom ...... 1,970.00 ...... 1,710.00 ...... 3,680.00 Hon. French Hill ...... 2/21 2/25 United Kingdom ...... 1,970.00 ...... 1,118.00 ...... 3,088.00 Hon. Jeff Fortenberry ...... 2/20 2/25 United Kingdom ...... 1,970.00 ...... 2,956.00 ...... 4,926.00 Hon. Jim Costa ...... 2 /21 2 /22 United Kingdom ...... 655.00 ...... 5,047.00 ...... 5,702.00 Hon. David Rouzer ...... 2/20 2/24 United Kingdom ...... 1,970.00 ...... 1,710.00 ...... 3,680.00 Hon. Robert Aderholt ...... 2/20 2/25 United Kingdom ...... 1,970.00 ...... 5,010.00 ...... 6,980.00 Hon. Kenny Marchant ...... 2/19 2/25 United Kingdom ...... 1,970.00 ...... 1,532.00 ...... 3,502.00 Hon. Richard Hudsom ...... 2 /21 2 /25 United Kingdom ...... 655.00 ...... 4,551.00 ...... 5,206.00 Katie Smith ...... 2/20 2/24 United Kingdom ...... 1,970.00 ...... 1,169.00 ...... 3,139.00 Chad Gore ...... 2/21 2/24 United Kingdom ...... 1,970.00 ...... 1,169.00 ...... 3,139.00 Committee total ...... 17,070.00 ...... 27,682.00 ...... 44,752.00 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. GEORGE HOLDING, Apr. 12, 2018.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2018

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

Hon. Bob Goodlatte...... 2/16 2/26 Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, & ...... 610.00 ...... 8,404.61 ...... 1,149.30 ...... 10,163.91 Laos. Hon. Blake Farenthold...... 2/16 2/26 Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, & ...... 610.00 ...... 7,955.41 ...... 1,149.30 ...... 9,714.71 Laos. Hon. Hank Johnson...... 2 /16 2 /26 Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, & ...... 610.00 ...... 8,404.61 ...... 1,149.30 ...... 10,163.91 Laos. Hon. Luis Gutie´rrez ...... 2/16 2/26 Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, & ...... 610.00 ...... 8,404.61 ...... 1,149.30 ...... 10,163.91 Laos. Hon. Pramila Jayapal...... 2/16 2/26 Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, & ...... 610.00 ...... 8,404.61 ...... 1,149.30 ...... 10,163.91 Laos. Shelley Husband...... 2/16 2/26 Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, & ...... 610.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,149.30 ...... 1,759.30 Laos. Stephanie Gadbois...... 2/16 2/26 Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, & ...... 610.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,149.30 ...... 1,759.30 Laos. John Manning...... 2/16 2/26 Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, & ...... 610.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,149.30 ...... 1,759.30 Laos. Monalisa Dugue...... 2/16 2/26 Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, & ...... 610.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,149.30 ...... 1,759.30 Laos. Committee total ...... 5,490.00 ...... 41,573.85 ...... 10,343.70 ...... 57,407.55 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. BOB GOODLATTE, Chairman, Apr. 6, 2018.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2018

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. LAMAR SMITH, Chairman, Apr. 18, 2018.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2018

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. h HON. KEVIN BRADY, Vice Chairman, Apr. 5, 2018. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, er’s table, referred to the Committee resource study to determine the suitability ETC. on Oversight and Government Reform. and feasibility of establishing the birthplace f of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, 4679. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, a let- Florida, as a unit of the National Park Sys- ter from the Under Secretary, Per- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON tem (Rept. 115–644). Referred to the Com- sonnel and Readiness, Department of PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS mittee of the Whole House on the state of Defense, transmitting the Depart- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of the Union. ment’s FY 2016 and 2017 No FEAR Act committees were delivered to the Clerk Mr. CHABOT: Committee on Small Busi- reports, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2301 note; for printing and reference to the proper ness. H.R. 5236. A bill to expand opportuni- calendar, as follows: ties available to employee-owned business Public Law 107-174, 203(a) (as amended Mr. BISHOP of Utah: Committee on Nat- concerns through Small Business Adminis- by Public Law 109-435, Sec. 604(f)); (120 ural Resources. H.R. 5005. A bill to direct the tration loan programs, and for other pur- Stat. 3242), was taken from the Speak- Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special poses; with an amendment (Rept. 115–645).

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:56 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24AP7.035 H24APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3505 Referred to the Committee of the Whole By Mr. ROYCE of California (for him- to be subsequently determined by the Speak- House on the state of the Union. self and Mr. ENGEL): er, in each case for consideration of such pro- Mr. HENSARLING: Committee on Finan- H.R. 5592. A bill to provide for certain au- visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the cial Services. H.R. 4267. A bill to amend the thorities of the Department of State, and for committee concerned. Investment Company Act of 1940 to change other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign By Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of certain requirements relating to the capital Affairs. New York (for himself and Mr. structure of business development compa- By Mr. SOTO: ESPAILLAT): nies, to direct the Securities and Exchange H.R. 5593. A bill to render certain military H.R. 5602. A bill to amend the United Commission to revise certain rules relating spouses eligible for adjustment of status; to States Housing Act of 1937 to establish pass- to business development companies, and for the Committee on the Judiciary. through lease arrangements for uninhabit- other purposes (Rept. 115–646). Referred to By Mr. HARPER (for himself and Ms. able dwelling units, and for other purposes; the Committee of the Whole House on the MATSUI): to the Committee on Financial Services. state of the Union. H.R. 5594. A bill to amend the Controlled By Ms. MATSUI (for herself and Mr. Mr. HENSARLING: Committee on Finan- Substances Act to clarify the eligibility of CA´ RDENAS): cial Services. H.R. 4464. A bill to repeal the certain community mental health centers to H.R. 5603. A bill to amend title XVIII of the rule issued by the National Credit Union Ad- register for purposes of the practice of tele- Social Security Act to provide the Secretary ministration titled ‘‘Risk-Based Capital’’ medicine, and for other purposes; to the of Health and Human Services authority to (Rept. 115–647). Referred to the Committee of Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in waive certain Medicare telehealth require- the Whole House on the state of the Union. addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, ments in the case of certain treatment of an Mr. HENSARLING: Committee on Finan- for a period to be subsequently determined opioid use disorder or co-occurring mental cial Services. H.R. 4560. A bill to suspend by the Speaker, in each case for consider- health disorder; to the Committee on Energy contributions by Fannie Mae and Freddie ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- and Commerce, and in addition to the Com- Mac to the Housing Trust Fund during any risdiction of the committee concerned. mittee on Ways and Means, for a period to be period that the full required dividend pay- By Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania subsequently determined by the Speaker, in ments under the Senior Preferred Stock Pur- (for himself, Mr. LANGEVIN, and Mr. each case for consideration of such provi- chase Agreements for such enterprises are YOUNG of Iowa): sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the not made, and for other purposes (Rept. 115– H.R. 5595. A bill to amend title 36, United committee concerned. 648). Referred to the Committee of the Whole States Code, to update the Federal charter By Mr. MCEACHIN: House on the state of the Union. for Future Farmers of America; to the Com- H.R. 5604. A bill to prohibit any reduction, Mr. SMITH of Texas: Committee on mittee on the Judiciary. consolidation, or termination of offices and Science, Space, and Technology. H.R. 2809. A By Mr. CARBAJAL (for himself and activities related to science research within bill to amend title 51, United States Code, to Mr. REED): the Environmental Protection Agency; to provide for the authorization and supervision H.R. 5596. A bill to authorize the Adminis- the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- of nongovernmental space activities, and for trator of the Environmental Protection nology. other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. Agency to establish a program of awarding By Mr. RUIZ: H.R. 5605. A bill to amend title XVIII of the 115–649). Referred to the Committee of the grants to owners or operators of water sys- Social Security Act to provide for an opioid Whole House on the state of the Union. tems to increase resiliency or adaptability of use disorder treatment demonstration pro- Mr. WOODALL: Committee on Rules. the systems to any ongoing or forecasted gram; to the Committee on Energy and Com- House Resolution 839. Resolution providing changes to the hydrologic conditions of a re- merce, and in addition to the Committee on for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to reau- gion of the United States; to the Committee Ways and Means, for a period to be subse- thorize programs of the Federal Aviation Ad- on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in quently determined by the Speaker, in each ministration, and for other purposes; pro- addition to the Committees on Energy and case for consideration of such provisions as viding for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3144) Commerce, and Natural Resources, for a pe- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee to provide for operations of the Federal Co- riod to be subsequently determined by the concerned. lumbia River Power System pursuant to a Speaker, in each case for consideration of By Ms. SHEA-PORTER (for herself, certain operation plan for a specified period such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Mrs. DINGELL, Ms. WASSERMAN of time, and for other purposes; and pro- tion of the committee concerned. SCHULTZ, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mrs. WAT- viding for proceedings during the period By Mr. STEWART: H.R. 5597. A bill to provide for the expan- SON COLEMAN, Mr. GALLEGO, Ms. from April 30, 2018, through May 4, 2018 sion of the Desert Tortoise Habitat Con- HANABUSA, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. (Rept. 115–650). Referred to the House Cal- servation Plan, Washington County, Utah; to WELCH, and Mr. CARTWRIGHT): endar. the Committee on Natural Resources. H.R. 5606. A bill to authorize the National f By Mr. CARTER of Georgia (for him- Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to self and Mr. COLLINS of New York): establish a Climate Change Education Pro- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 5598. A bill to amend the Public gram, and for other purposes; to the Com- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Health Service Act to require certain dis- mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- bills and resolutions of the following proportionate share hospital covered entities dition to the Committee on Education and titles were introduced and severally re- under the 340B drug discount program to sub- the Workforce, for a period to be subse- quently determined by the Speaker, in each ferred, as follows: mit to the Secretary of Health and Human Services reports on low-income utilization case for consideration of such provisions as By Mr. MCCAUL: rates of outpatient hospital services fur- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee H.R. 5589. A bill to consolidate certain nished by such entities; to the Committee on concerned. small diplomatic and consular posts, and for Energy and Commerce. By Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN (for her- other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign By Mr. HUDSON (for himself, Mr. self, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. SIRES, Mr. Affairs. SCHRADER, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- By Mr. KINZINGER (for himself, Ms. BUTTERFIELD, and Mr. MULLIN): fornia, Ms. NORTON, Ms. WASSERMAN CLARKE of New York, Mr. LAHOOD, H.R. 5599. A bill to amend the Federal SCHULTZ, and Ms. WILSON of Florida): and Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois): Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand the H.R. 5607. A bill to provide for the manda- H.R. 5590. A bill to require the Secretary of conditional approval pathway for more ani- tory licensing and registration of handguns, Health and Human Services to provide for an mal drugs, and for other purposes; to the and for other purposes; to the Committee on action plan on recommendations for changes Committee on Energy and Commerce. the Judiciary. under Medicare and Medicaid to prevent By Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New Mex- By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: opioids addictions and enhance access to ico: H.R. 5608. A bill to amend title 54, United medication-assisted treatment, and for other H.R. 5600. A bill to designate the Cerro del States Code, to authorize the provision of purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Yuta and Rı´o San Antonio Wilderness Areas technical assistance under the Preserve Commerce, and in addition to the Committee in the State of New Mexico, and for other America Program and to direct the Sec- on Ways and Means, for a period to be subse- purposes; to the Committee on Natural Re- retary of the Interior to enter into partner- quently determined by the Speaker, in each sources. ships with communities adjacent to units of case for consideration of such provisions as By Mr. MACARTHUR (for himself and the National Park System to leverage local fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Ms. GABBARD): cultural heritage tourism assets; to the Com- concerned. H.R. 5601. A bill to direct the Secretary of mittee on Natural Resources. By Mr. TURNER (for himself and Mr. Defense to conduct a study on the renova- By Mr. MCCAUL (for himself, Mr. CUL- MOULTON): tion, repair, or expansion needs of certain el- BERSON, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. H.R. 5591. A bill to amend title 10, United ementary schools and secondary schools that RATCLIFFE, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHN- States Code, to direct the Secretary of De- educate dependants of active duty military SON of Texas, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. fense to establish a prescription drug moni- personnel; to the Committee on Education VELA, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. toring program; to the Committee on Armed and the Workforce, and in addition to the GONZALEZ of Texas, Mr. OLSON, Mr. Services. Committee on Armed Services, for a period DOGGETT, Mr. BABIN, Mr. GENE GREEN

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of Texas, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. AL Congress has the power to enact this legis- Section 8, Clause 1 of the United States Con- GREEN of Texas, Mr. BRADY of Texas, lation pursuant to the following: stitution. Mr. VEASEY, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. Article I, Section 8, Clause I: The Congress By Mr. MCEACHIN: CASTRO of Texas, Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, H.R. 5604. CUELLAR, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Congress has the power to enact this legis- O’ROURKE, Mr. CARTER of Texas, Mr. Debts and provide for the common Defence lation pursuant to the following: CONAWAY, Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. and general Welfare of the United States; but Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 THORNBERRY, Mr. GOHMERT, Ms. all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uni- By Mr. RUIZ: GRANGER, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. form throughout the United States H.R. 5605. FLORES, Mr. HURD, Mr. ARRINGTON, By Mr. ROYCE of California: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. BURGESS, and Mr. BARTON): H.R. 5592. lation pursuant to the following: H. Res. 838. A resolution honoring the life Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, section 8, Clauses 1 and 18 of the of First Lady Barbara Bush; to the Com- lation pursuant to the following: United States Constitution, to provide for mittee on Oversight and Government Re- Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of the general welfare and make all laws nec- form; which was considered and agreed to. the United States essary and proper to carry out the powers of By Mr. CHABOT (for himself, Ms. By Mr. SOTO: Congress. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Ms. ADAMS, Mr. BLUM, H.R. 5593. By Ms. SHEA-PORTER: Mr. BRAT, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 5606. fornia, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- COMER, Mr. CURTIS, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Article 1, Section 8, of the United States lation pursuant to the following: Mr. EVANS, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Miss Constitution. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N of Puerto Rico, Mr. By Mr. HARPER: By Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN: KELLY of Mississippi, Mr. KING of H.R. 5594. H.R. 5607. Iowa, Mr. KNIGHT, Mr. LAWSON of Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Florida, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. MAR- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: SHALL, Mrs. MURPHY of Florida, Mr. Article 1, Section 8—General Welfare Article 1, Section 8, clause 3 NORMAN, Mrs. RADEWAGEN, Mr. Clause By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: SCHNEIDER, Mr. DELANEY, Mr. COSTA, By Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania: H.R. 5608. Mrs. COMSTOCK, Ms. TITUS, Mr. JOYCE H.R. 5595. Congress has the power to enact this legis- of Ohio, Ms. ESHOO, and Mr. MEEKS): Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: H. Res. 840. A resolution expressing support lation pursuant to the following: Article I, section 8 for the designation of the week of April 29, This bill is enacted pursuant to the power 2018, through May 5, 2018, as ‘‘National Small granted to Congress under Article I, Section f 8 of the United States Constitution which Business Week’’ to celebrate the contribu- ADDITIONAL SPONSORS tions of small businesses and entrepreneurs gives Congress the power ‘‘to regulate Com- in every community in the United States; to merce with foreign Nations, and among the Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors the Committee on Small Business. several states, and within the Indian were added to public bills and resolu- By Mr. LOEBSACK (for himself and Tribes.’’ tions, as follows: Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania): By Mr. CARBAJAL: H.R. 5596. H.R. 99: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H. Res. 841. A resolution expressing support H.R. 173: Mr. BUCSHON. for the designation of the week of April 23, Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 200: Mr. ZELDIN. 2018, through April 27, 2018, as ‘‘Skills for H.R. 237: Ms. HANABUSA, Mr. KILMER, and Today Week’’ to honor educators and organi- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 By Mr. STEWART: Mr. HECK. zations, including beyond school programs, H.R. 303: Mr. CURBELO of Florida. working to equip all learners with the H.R. 5597. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 305: Mr. WALZ. knowledge and skills required for workforce, H.R. 592: Mr. VISCLOSKY, Mr. FERGUSON, college, and life success; to the Committee lation pursuant to the following: Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2: relating to and Mr. HIMES. on Education and the Workforce. H.R. 754: Mr. MITCHELL and Mr. AGUILAR. By Mr. PAULSEN (for himself and Mr. the power of Congress to dispose of and make all needful rules and regulations respecting H.R. 785: Mr. DAVIDSON. BISHOP of Michigan): H.R. 809: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. H. Res. 842. A resolution recognizing Men- the territory or other property belonging to the United States. H.R. 810: Mr. KHANNA, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, ingitis B Awareness Day; to the Committee and Ms. WILSON of Florida. on Oversight and Government Reform. By Mr. CARTER of Georgia: H.R. 5598. H.R. 811: Mr. RASKIN, Mrs. HANDEL, and Mr. By Mrs. TORRES (for herself, Mr. POE Congress has the power to enact this legis- JONES. of Texas, Mr. ENGEL, and Mr. FRANCIS lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 913: Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. ROONEY of Florida): SMITH of Washington, Mr. JOHNSON of Geor- H. Res. 843. A resolution reaffirming the This bill is enacted pursuant to the power gia, Mrs. LOWEY, and Ms. BASS. importance of preserving free and fair elec- granted to Congress Under Article I, Section H.R. 936: Mr. COLLINS of New York. tions and strengthening democratic institu- 8 of the United States Constitution. H.R. 959: Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER. tions in the Western Hemisphere as a policy By Mr. HUDSON: H.R. 5599. H.R. 1015: Mr. MCGOVERN. priority for the United States; to the Com- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1046: Mr. LOBIONDO. mittee on Foreign Affairs. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1170: Mr. SESSIONS. f Article I, Section 8 H.R. 1204: Mr. JORDAN and Mr. RODNEY ´ CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY By Mr. BEN RAY LUJAN of New Mex- DAVIS of Illinois. H.R. 1213: Mr. KHANNA. STATEMENT ico: H.R. 5600. H.R. 1229: Mr. THOMPSON of California. Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1230: Mr. THOMPSON of California. the Rules of the House of Representa- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1267: Mr. COLLINS of New York and Mr. tives, the following statements are sub- Article I, Section 8 GRAVES of Georgia. mitted regarding the specific powers By Mr. MACARTHUR: H.R. 1272: Mr. KHANNA and Ms. SCHA- KOWSKY. granted to Congress in the Constitu- H.R. 5601. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1291: Ms. GABBARD. tion to enact the accompanying bill or lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1318: Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. joint resolution. Article I, section 8 of the United States MCGOVERN, and Mr. BROWN of Maryland. By Mr. MCCAUL: Constitution H.R. 1358: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. H.R. 5589. By Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of H.R. 1377: Mr. COLE and Mr. MCGOVERN. Congress has the power to enact this legis- New York: H.R. 1378: Mr. WALZ. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 5602. H.R. 1406: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. Article 1, Sec. 8 Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1447: Mr. LANCE. By Mr. KINZINGER: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1506: Mr. KILMER. H.R. 5590. Article 1, Section 8 H.R. 1563: Mr. GOTTHEIMER. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. MATSUI: H.R. 1566: Mrs. MURPHY of Florida. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 5603. H.R. 1606: Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. GON- Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Congress has the power to enact this legis- ZALEZ of Texas, Mr. WALKER, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. Constitution. lation pursuant to the following: MCKINLEY, Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER, Mr. By Mr. TURNER: Congress has the power to enact this legis- CURBELO of Florida, Ms. LOFGREN, and Mr. H.R. 5591. lation pursuant to the following: Article I, VELA.

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H.R. 1734: Mr. RUSH, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, and H.R. 4143: Mr. REED. DUNCAN of Tennessee, Mr. CRAMER, and Mr. Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. H.R. 4245: Mr. COFFMAN. GROTHMAN. H.R. 1783: Ms. CLARKE of New York. H.R. 4273: Mrs. LOWEY. H.R. 5459: Mr. CRAMER. H.R. 1813: Mr. MCCLINTOCK. H.R. 4391: Mr. WELCH and Mr. NOLAN. H.R. 5467: Mr. CARTER of Georgia. H.R. 1828: Mr. CLEAVER. H.R. 4410: Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI. H.R. 5476: Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. MCEACHIN, H.R. 1847: Mr. UPTON. H.R. 4444: Mr. FORTENBERRY. Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. PETERS, Ms. JUDY CHU of H.R. 1861: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 4525: Ms. LEE. California, Mrs. MURPHY of Florida, Mr. CON- BUTTERFIELD, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mrs. BUSTOS, H.R. 4548: Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER. NOLLY, and Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. SCHIFF, Ms. PLASKETT, and Mr. KIHUEN. H.R. 4668: Ms. ROSEN. H.R. 5483: Mr. HARPER. H.R. 1870: Mr. KIHUEN. H.R. 4681: Mr. LANCE, Mr. CURBELO of Flor- H.R. 5507: Mr. BOST, Mrs. BLACK, Mr. DEFA- H.R. 1876: Mr. WITTMAN. ida, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. CRAMER, and Ms. ZIO, Mr. CRAMER, and Mrs. BLACKBURN. H.R. 1957: Mr. CARBAJAL. ROSEN. H.R. 5517: Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. H.R. 2008: Mr. DENHAM. H.R. 4682: Mr. MACARTHUR. H.R. 5523: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. H.R. 2012: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. H.R. 4706: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. H.R. 5524: Mr. HUDSON. H.R. 2234: Mr. KHANNA. H.R. 4724: Mr. CUELLAR. H.R. 5536: Mr. TED LIEU of California. H.R. 2307: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 4815: Mr. KIHUEN. H.R. 5537: Mr. KHANNA. H.R. 2315: Mrs. ROBY. H.R. 4841: Ms. MATSUI, Mr. JONES, and Ms. H.R. 5547: Ms. BORDALLO, Mrs. DINGELL, Ms. H.R. 2345: Mr. LOEBSACK. SINEMA. CLARKE of New York, and Mr. VARGAS. H.R. 2439: Ms. JUDY CHU of California. H.R. 4876: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. H.R. 5552: Mr. CURBELO of Florida. H.R. 2475: Mr. O’ROURKE and Miss RICE of H.R. 4889: Mr. SOTO. H.R. 5561: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. New York. H.R. 4902: Ms. LOFGREN and Mr. H.R. 5562: Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New Mex- H.R. 2550: Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. FITZPATRICK. ico and Mr. GUTHRIE. H.R. 2556: Mr. DOGGETT. H.R. 4919: Mr. FERGUSON. H.R. 5575: Ms. WILSON of Florida and Ms. H.R. 2561: Ms. TENNEY. H.R. 4941: Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. NORTON. H.R. 2575: Mr. MOULTON. H.R. 4957: Mr. LOWENTHAL. H.R. 5576: Mr. TED LIEU of California. H.R. 2599: Ms. NORTON and Mr. GUTHRIE. H.R. 4962: Mr. GRAVES of Georgia. H.R. 5582: Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- H.R. 2619: Mr. ENGEL. H.R. 4985: Mr. SESSIONS and Mr. WEBER of sylvania. ´ H.R. 2644: Ms. SANCHEZ and Mr. LUETKE- Texas. H.J. Res. 31: Mr. DELANEY. MEYER. H.R. 5011: Mr. O’ROURKE, Mr. TAKANO, Ms. H. Con. Res. 8: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY H.R. 2809: Mr. MCCARTHY and Mr. BERA. BROWNLEY of California, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. of New York, Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. TONKO, and H.R. 2871: Mr. VELA. TSONGAS, Mr. DEUTCH, and Mr. KIHUEN. Ms. BARRAGA´ N. H.R. 2908: Ms. BASS. H.R. 5034: Mr. NORCROSS, Mr. KILDEE, Ms. H. Con. Res. 111: Mr. COHEN, Ms. DELBENE, H.R. 2913: Mr. RASKIN, Mr. KENNEDY, and KUSTER of New Hampshire, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. Mr. MEADOWS, and Mr. FERGUSON. Mr. VISCLOSKY. BLUMENAUER, and Mr. HIMES. H. Res. 69: Mr. DONOVAN, Ms. GABBARD, Mr. H.R. 2957: Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. H.R. 5040: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina FITZPATRICK, and Ms. TSONGAS. H.R. 2966: Mr. COHEN and Ms. MOORE. and Mr. ISSA. H. Res. 421: Mr. ROSKAM. H.R. 2976: Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of H.R. 5061: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. H. Res. 763: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New Mexico. H.R. 5096: Mr. MCNERNEY. New York, Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania, H.R. 3023: Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana. H.R. 5121: Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. POCAN, Mr. and Mr. RATCLIFFE. H.R. 3030: Mr. CURTIS. RYAN of Ohio, Mrs. NOEM, and Mr. H. Res. 774: Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. GAETZ, H.R. 3032: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois and BUTTERFIELD. and Mr. FRANCIS ROONEY of Florida. Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 5124: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. WALZ, H. Res. 826: Mr. FITZPATRICK. H.R. 3224: Ms. CLARKE of New York. Mr. STIVERS, Mr. BARLETTA, and Mr. H. Res. 835: Mrs. WAGNER, Ms. FRANKEL of H.R. 3356: Mr. UPTON, Mr. CURBELO of Flor- MESSER. Florida, Mr. CHABOT, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. WALK- ida, and Mrs. HANDEL. H.R. 5132: Mr. GIANFORTE, Mr. GONZALEZ of ER, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. HULTGREN, Mr. ADER- H.R. 3378: Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas and Ms. Texas, Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. HOLT, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. HARPER, Mr. TITUS. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New York, Mr. HOLDING, and Mr. MEADOWS. H.R. 3444: Mr. RASKIN. NORMAN, Mr. GALLAGHER, Mr. YOUNG of Alas- H. Res. 837: Mr. JOYCE of Ohio, Mr. JOHNSON H.R. 3545: Mr. EMMER. ka, and Mr. QUIGLEY. of Georgia, Mr. HASTINGS, and Mr. SAM JOHN- H.R. 3592: Mr. FOSTER. H.R. 5137: Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. SHERMAN, SON of Texas. H.R. 3605: Mr. NORMAN and Ms. ESHOO. and Ms. NORTON. H.R. 3632: Mr. MCNERNEY. H.R. 5160: Ms. NORTON. f H.R. 3635: Ms. CLARKE of New York, Ms. H.R. 5171: Mr. MCCLINTOCK and Ms. NORTON, Mr. WALBERG, and Mr. COOK. DELBENE. CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- H.R. 3637: Ms. TSONGAS. H.R. 5199: Mr. RICE of South Carolina. ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- H.R. 3666: Mr. CARTWRIGHT and Mr. H.R. 5215: Mr. COFFMAN. ITED TARIFF BENEFITS AGUILAR. H.R. 5264: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 3684: Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 5291: Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. POCAN, and Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or H.R. 3773: Mr. AGUILAR. Mr. MCNERNEY. statements on congressional earmarks, H.R. 3790: Mr. STEWART, Mr. SESSIONS, and H.R. 5292: Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN and Ms. limited tax benefits, or limited tariff Mr. MARINO. LEE. benefits were submitted as follows: H.R. 3798: Mr. HARPER. H.R. 5343: Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas, Ms. The amendment to be offered by Rep- H.R. 3842: Mr. HASTINGS. STEFANIK, and Mr. FORTENBERRY. resentative BILL SHUSTER, or a designee, to H.R. 3861: Mr. WALBERG. H.R. 5345: Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, H.R. 3867: Mr. HIMES. H.R. 5353: Mr. POCAN. does not contain any congressional ear- H.R. 3881: Mr. AGUILAR. H.R. 5358: Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. marks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff H.R. 3887: Mr. GRAVES of Georgia. H.R. 5365: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. benefits as defined in clause 9 of House Rule H.R. 3919: Ms. SINEMA. H.R. 5380: Mr. MACARTHUR. XXI. H.R. 3938: Ms. LEE. H.R. 5383: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER and Ms. H.R. 3941: Mr. AGUILAR. ROYBAL-ALLARD. f H.R. 3956: Mr. HARPER and Ms. SINEMA. H.R. 5385: Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. COHEN, Mr. H.R. 3962: Mr. CONNOLLY. CLAY, and Mr. CHABOT. DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM H.R. 4001: Mr. VELA and Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 5396: Mr. MCNERNEY. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 4006: Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 5406: Mr. AMASH. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 4072: Mr. TAKANO, Mr. DESAULNIER, H.R. 5412: Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. TED LIEU of California, Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, H.R. 5413: Mr. SOTO. were deleted from public bills and reso- Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. GARAMENDI, H.R. 5417: Mrs. WALORSKI. lutions, as follows: Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. JUDY CHU of California, H.R. 5422: Mr. ROKITA. H.R. 5310: Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. Mr. GOMEZ, Mrs. TORRES, Ms. MATSUI, and H.R. 5447: Mr. HURD, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. H. Res. 774: Mr. ROHRABACHER. Ms. BARRAGA´ N. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. GOMEZ, Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, Mr. H. Res. 817: Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana.

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Vol. 164 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2018 No. 66 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was their advice, and we will vote to con- OPIOID EPIDEMIC called to order by the President pro firm him. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, tempore (Mr. HATCH). We will be lucky to have this capable on another matter, our Nation’s opioid f public servant on the job. We know epidemic continues to plague commu- PRAYER Mike Pompeo is up to the task. After nities and families in my home State all, we confirmed him with a com- of Kentucky and across the Nation. The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- fortable and bipartisan majority to Here in Congress, we are doing our best fered the following prayer: lead the CIA. In one of the most sen- to support the healthcare and law en- Let us pray. sitive positions in our government, the forcement professionals who are bat- Eternal Lord, marvelous is Your quality of his leadership was directly tling it every single day. Name. We celebrate the works of Your linked to the security of the American Last week, I introduced the Pro- hands: the sky and sea, the songs of people. tecting Moms and Infants Act, a bipar- birds, the hues of flowers, and the pre- tisan effort to confront the heart- West Point valedictorian, Harvard cision of the planets. breaking cases of prenatal and infant Law, U.S. Army officer, a successful Bless the people of our beloved Re- opioid addiction. It builds on my 2015 businessman, and three-term Congress- public. Amid all differences, may they bill, the Protecting Our Infants Act, man serving on the House Intelligence be one in spirit, purpose, and faith. and Congress’s other recent progress on Committee—this is the resume that Lord, continue to sustain our Sen- this issue. Mike Pompeo brought to the top job at ators. Keep them living, laboring, and In recent years, Congress has bol- the CIA with the support of a bipar- loving for the good of all. Make them stered prevention, treatment, and en- tisan supermajority of the Senate, and, instruments of Your will for the heal- forcement efforts through the Com- by all accounts, his tenure there has ing of our Nation and world. Keep them prehensive Addiction and Recovery Act been a big success. The caliber of conscious of Your presence and direct and the 21st Century Cures Act, and Mike’s leadership and the quality of his their thinking, speaking, and doing. the recent government funding bill counsel have won him the respect of We pray in Your sacred Name. Amen. dedicated a record level of resources to our National Clandestine Service and saving lives from heroin and prescrip- f the confidence of the President. tion drug abuse. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Just recently, Director Pompeo un- But much more work remains. So The President pro tempore led the dertook sensitive conversations with today I am proud to announce legisla- Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: representatives of North Korea to lay tion to address this crisis’ devastating I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the the groundwork for efforts aimed at effects on the American worker and the United States of America, and to the Repub- denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula. American workforce. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, As he steps into this new mission as Stable employment is not just a path indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Secretary of State, he clearly enjoys to financial security for workers and f the confidence of the President, and families. Earning a paycheck from a job is also linked to personal happiness RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY throughout his testimony before the and even physical health. We see first- LEADER Foreign Relations Committee, he dem- onstrated expertise and profes- hand in Kentucky the need for the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. sionalism. structure and support that come with a HYDE-SMITH). The majority leader is job to help keep former addicts from recognized. Fortunately, even as so many of falling back into the cycle of addiction. President Trump’s well-qualified nomi- f According to the CEO of a treatment nees are obstructed and delayed with- facility in Louisville, ‘‘stable housing NOMINATION OF MIKE POMPEO out reason, a bipartisan majority of and employment are vitally tied to an Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, Senators have already signaled their individual’s recovery.’’ But, unfortu- yesterday the Foreign Relations Com- intention to vote to confirm Mike nately, in the very communities where mittee finished consideration of Mike Pompeo. We have the nominee, we have employment could do so much, the Pompeo’s nomination to serve as our the votes, and we will confirm our next opioid crisis itself is making it harder Nation’s 70th Secretary of State. They Secretary of State this week. to attain. reported his nomination to the full Then, I hope we can build on this bi- I frequently hear Kentucky employ- Senate with a favorable recommenda- partisan momentum and process more ers cite substance abuse as a major tion. Later this week, we will take of the President’s qualified nominees. hurdle to finding and hiring suitable

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Madam President, yes- omy a half trillion dollars in 2015 hind. But, fortunately, these commu- terday, after some drama and a rare alone. nities are among the first to feel the act of civility on the part of Senator The economic cost pales in compari- benefits of the new Republican ap- COONS, for which I applaud him, the son to the human cost that addiction proach. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and joblessness inflict. The Com- The historic tax relief we passed last approved the nomination of Mike prehensive Addiction Recovery through year cut taxes for American families Pompeo as Secretary of State. This is Effective Employment and Reentry and gave employers more flexibility to despite Chairman CORKER repeatedly Act, or CAREER Act, would bring tar- expand, hire, and give their workers pointing out how qualified for this ap- geted relief to the States most dev- bonuses, raises, and new benefits. pointment Director Pompeo actually astated by substance abuse. This State- As my colleague Senator YOUNG re- is, but, apparently, it fell on deaf ears. based pilot program would encourage ports, the results in Indiana are adding This sort of treatment is unprece- local businesses and treatment groups up. He heard from a Hoosier in Cedar dented, in my memory certainly, for a to form partnerships to help those in Lake who is expanding his family Secretary of State. Director Pompeo recovery find and maintain employ- milk-hauling business, and a Kokomo was, in fact, first in his class at West ment. small business owner who is now hiring Point and led the Harvard Law Review. The legislation expands housing more workers. I recently read that over He served his country in the military block grants to encourage more transi- in Ellettsville, one family has found an and served the people of Kansas in Con- tional housing options for recovering additional $200 in their monthly pay- gress, not to mention the fact that addicts until they secure permanent checks—enough to cover a week’s Mike Pompeo already serves in one of arrangements. It gives States more worth of groceries. the most sensitive and important posi- flexibility to spend Federal career serv- I don’t think my colleagues across tions in the Trump administration as ices and training funds to support spe- the aisle intended to make life more Director of the Central Intelligence cific initiatives dedicated to helping difficult for middle-class families Agency. individuals transition from treatment across the country. It is just that these I spoke yesterday about the con- to the workforce. In short, this bill leftwing policies make it harder, not firmations of some of the most recent does exactly what the experts tell us easier, for American workers and job Secretaries of State, not just Secre- needs to be done on this front. creators to actually get ahead. But taries Clinton and Kerry. Secretary This morning, Chairman ALEXANDER when my Democratic friends had the Kerry got all but three votes in the and the HELP Committee are review- chance to join us and deliver historic Senate, and Secretary Clinton lost ing comprehensive opioid legislation. I tax relief to American families, they only two votes in the Senate, but I also commend the chairman for his diligent stood firm and tried to block tax relief spoke of Secretary Powell and Sec- efforts on this subject. It is my hope on a party-line basis. One of Indiana’s retary Rice. All were confirmed over- that the committee will choose to in- own Senators tried to block all that whelmingly because the Senate has al- clude some of the proposals in the Pro- good Indiana news from happening. ways had a tradition, until now, of tecting Moms and Infants Act and the I am proud that Republicans over- showing some deference to the Presi- CAREER Act in the larger package came that obstruction and got tax re- dent when confirming nominees to po- that they are developing. form accomplished for all Americans. sitions like this that have national se- This epidemic requires our continued f curity importance. The world needs to attention. On behalf of those in Ken- know that this President has con- tucky and all over the country who are RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME fidence in this nominee, and he does. struggling, we are determined to keep The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under That is the key to his effectiveness in doing our part. the previous order, the leadership time international diplomacy—knowing he f is reserved. has the President’s ear. f Our Democratic friends once upon a TAX REFORM time acknowledged that, in the words Mr. MCCONNELL. Now, Madam CONCLUSION OF MORNING of the senior Senator from Delaware: President, on one final matter, the pas- BUSINESS The President, regardless of what party sage of Republicans’ historic tax re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning they are from, needs, for the most part, to form last December was just the latest business is closed. have the team they want to put in place. They have been elected to lead. Let’s give illustration of the diverging paths Re- f publicans and Democrats envision for them a chance to lead. our economy. EXECUTIVE SESSION The opposition we are seeing breaks For the better part of the last dec- with this longstanding tradition in a ade, our Democratic colleagues’ ideas shameful and partisan way. Of course, ran their course. We were promised EXECUTIVE CALENDAR our Democratic colleagues have been that they would help us recover from The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under slow-walking and obstructing qualified the financial crisis. But it wasn’t a re- the previous order, the Senate will pro- nominees since the President was covery for all Americans. In fact, the ceed to executive session and resume sworn in, just to hinder progress for path put forward by our Democratic consideration of the following nomina- hindering progress’s sake alone. This is colleagues had two distinct lanes. The tion, which the clerk will report. the kind of hyperpartisan approach to express lane was for major cities like The senior assistant legislative clerk foreign policy that threatens to harm New York and San Francisco. Urban read the nomination of Stuart Kyle our national security because this is an areas with more than 1 million resi- Duncan, of Louisiana, to be United important national security post. Not dents captured 90 percent of the Na- States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Cir- only should we confirm Mr. Pompeo so tion’s population growth and nearly 75 cuit. the President can have the support of percent of new jobs created between Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, his full Cabinet, but also so the Amer- 2010 and 2016. Seventy-five percent of I suggest the absence of a quorum. ican people can have the assurance new jobs created between 2010 and 2016 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The that our national security is not being went to these large urban areas. clerk will call the roll. treated like a pinata that our Demo- Those select communities actually The senior assistant legislative clerk cratic colleagues are whacking with a made up some ground, but working proceeded to call the roll. stick.

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Now the Presi- Trump from accomplishing anything row to change the rules on the consid- dent has nominated a very conserv- he seeks on behalf of the American peo- eration of nominees to benefit the Sen- ative judge, Michael Brennan, who has ple, even though he was elected Presi- ate majority. Of course, the majority failed to earn the recommendation of dent of the United States. in the Senate can already approve of a the bipartisan commission that is re- Several editorial boards have already nomination on a party-line vote for all spected in Wisconsin and was set up by pointed out the importance of filling nominees up to and including now the both Senators BALDWIN and JOHNSON— this position and have urged our Demo- Supreme Court since Leader MCCON- one a Democrat, one a Republican—to cratic colleagues to allow Director NELL elected to change those rules last recommend Federal nominees. Yet this Pompeo to be confirmed expeditiously. year. administration has no known concern USA Today editorial writers penned a Why the need for further erosions to about the real qualifications of the piece saying: minority rights in the Senate? The Re- judges as long as they meet the hard- Unless a nominee has clear ethical or com- publicans argue it is because they are right checklist. petency failings, presidents should be ac- facing ‘‘historic’’ obstruction of the Despite the fact that Senator BALD- corded wide latitude to select top aides President’s nominees. WIN has not returned a blue slip for Mr. whom they trust and agree with. Pompeo A few points on that: First and fore- Brennan, Chairman GRASSLEY has passes that test and merits approval. most, the truth is the Democrats have moved him out of committee anyway. The Washington Post writes: ‘‘Mr. cooperated with the majority on non- This is the second time Chairman Pompeo should be deployed to Foggy controversial nominees, like career GRASSLEY has ignored the blue slip tra- Bottom in the hope that he will fulfill ambassadorships and civil servants, for dition. The blue slip tradition was his promise to revive and reassert U.S. a long time now. Before each recess, faithfully honored by Senator LEAHY diplomacy.’’ there is a long list of names that is ap- when he was chairman. Our Republican The Chicago Tribune writes: proved. Before the last recess, the Sen- colleagues have used it to an extent ‘‘Pompeo knows well how to work with ate had confirmed nearly as many that, certainly, would be ‘‘historic’’ ob- both Congress and the president—who nominations in 2018 as President struction. For 6 years, a seat was va- trusts him so much he sent him on a Obama had confirmed in the analogous cant on the circuit court, and it was secret mission to Pyongyang to meet year of 2010. Let me repeat that. Before not the only one that had had long- with North Korean leader Kim Jong the last recess, the Senate had con- term vacancies. Now, all of a sudden, Un’’ in advance of the President’s firmed almost the exact same number because the Democrats want to discuss meeting with him in a few weeks. It doesn’t stop there. There are near- of nominees in 2018 as President Obama this, mull this for a few days, Senator ly a dozen editorial boards that say the had confirmed in 2010, the second year LANKFORD wants to change the rules. I same thing these newspapers have— of his Presidency. know he only came to the Senate in So this idea that it is historic—bunk. that Mr. Pompeo is undoubtedly quali- 2014, but he ought to look a bit at the You can tell it is bunk because at the fied and the President trusts him, and history before he gets into high dudg- same time our Republicans and even on these two points, the Senate should eon. the President himself, on some days, The issue of nominations has been confirm him. The flip-flop our Democratic col- complain about obstruction, on other fraught, and it is true there have been leagues are doing from last year, when days, the President and the Vice Presi- escalations on both sides. I am the first 15 of them supported Mr. Pompeo’s dent are boasting about how many to say that. Despite the rhetoric from nomination to the CIA, should be a judges they have filled on the bench. the majority party, the Democrats This morning, President Trump said: source of embarrassment. To say that have worked in good faith this year to somehow the job of the Secretary of We put [on] a tremendous amount of [Fed- clear noncontroversial nominations ex- eral] district [court] judges. We are setting peditiously. When nominees require State is more important or more sen- records. sitive than that of the CIA Director— vetting, the Senate should have the I say to my Republican friends and both of them are extraordinarily im- tools to consider them thoroughly be- the President: You can’t have it both portant. If they had the confidence in cause, clearly, this administration is ways—on the one hand, historic ob- him to vote to confirm him to the CIA not taking the task of vetting seri- struction and, on the other, a record and are now searching for reasons to ously. pace of confirmations that you brag to This is a final argument—and there support a ‘‘no’’ vote for Secretary of your base about. You can’t have it both are many good ones I would like to State, it is pretty clear what is hap- ways. It is hypocrisy. make. The Trump administration has pening. Some of the most radical activ- A second point: The Republican ma- done the worst job of vetting its nomi- ists in the Democratic base are clearly jority has already taken brazen steps nees of any administration I can re- getting to some of these Senators. during this Congress to limit minority There is still time to put country member. It seems a slapdash process. It rights on nominations. I mentioned the above politics, national security over has had to withdraw the nominee for leader breaking the rules on Supreme the next election, and principle over the Labor Department because he was Court nominees. Let’s not forget that posturing. I urge all of our colleagues not properly vetted; it has fired the he broke the rules after letting to give this nominee the same treat- Secretaries of HHS, State, and the VA; Merrick Garland sit there while not al- ment the Senate gave Secretaries Pow- and it has faced a host of other con- lowing a nomination. It takes a lot of ell, Rice, Kerry, and Clinton, and con- troversies with staff and turnover. I gall to complain about obstruction firm Mr. Pompeo as our next Secretary dare say, if Mr. Pruitt had been prop- when Leader MCCONNELL opened the of State. erly vetted, he may not have been nom- I yield the floor. gates to obstruction—made obstruction inated given what we have found out. I suggest the absence of a quorum. his watchword—when he did what he Now we hear that the new nominee The PRESIDING OFFICER. The did to Merrick Garland. He didn’t stop. for the VA Secretary—the President’s clerk will call the roll. The Republicans have not stopped this personal doctor—is on hold because of The senior assistant legislative clerk year. The Republicans have engaged in some troubling allegations. How did he proceeded to call the roll. hardball tactics at the district and cir- get through the process with all of Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I cuit court levels. these allegations not even having been ask unanimous consent that the order Here is what happened. Take the Re- made public? My guess—there was not for the quorum call be rescinded. publican seat that is vacant on the proper vetting. I was not there, but it The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Seventh Circuit. Because Senator is speculative that, maybe, one day, objection, it is so ordered. LEAHY—then-chairman—and, later, the President, who we know acts on

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My view is that his record on civil administration has had such a poor Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein rights alone ought to be disqualifying. record of looking at the qualifications is doing his level best to honor the in- Twice he has represented States— and the problems that each nominee tegrity of the Russia probe while being North Carolina and Texas—in their de- has brought. More than ever, with this dragged through the mud by the Presi- fense of voter suppression laws that President, it is the Senate’s job to ad- dent and his allies in Congress. He is a were written and passed based on false vise and consent, not to be a strong man. He has done an excellent claims of voter fraud. Both of those rubberstamp. The rule change that is job, and he is doing his best now. He is laws, in my view, were a sort of Frank- being proposed by Senator LANKFORD is doing exactly what a Deputy Attorney enstein monster of past proposals that totally unmerited, inadvisable, and General should be doing. Mr. Rosen- would have made it harder for African lacks any knowledge of history of the stein deserves our respect—all parties’ Americans and Latino citizens to vote. Senate. respect, the whole country’s respect— You don’t have to take my word for it; You know, we are trying to return to for his efforts in being honest and both of those cases were thrown out by some comity here. The omnibus bill transparent with Congress while main- the courts. Fortunately, neither time was very good work among Speaker taining the integrity of the Russia was Mr. Duncan successful on appeal. RYAN, Leader MCCONNELL, Leader probe. In another case, he argued before the PELOSI, and me. We are going to meet Even so, as a columnist in the Wash- Supreme Court that a wrongful convic- in a little while to talk about doing the ington Post put it this morning: ‘‘It’s a tion verdict ought to be thrown out. An appropriations process in regular order miserable day at the Justice Depart- African-American man named John and going back to the days when we did ment when the deputy attorney gen- Thompson spent 14 years on death row that, which I know our majority leader eral is forced at gunpoint’’—bullying, after prosecutors in New Orleans con- sincerely wants to do, as do I, as does threatening—‘‘to turn over important cealed evidence that would have proven Senator SHELBY, as does Senator evidence in a pending criminal inves- his innocence. After his exoneration, LEAHY. Something like this—so par- tigation.’’ The ‘‘bullying’’ and ‘‘threat- this individual won a $14 million tisan, so unfair, and so ening’’ are my parenthetical words. wrongful conviction suit. Mr. Duncan, unacknowledging of the history that It continues to be a real disgrace for on the other hand, led the effort to has come before—doesn’t help the sense House Republicans to engage in such have it overturned. An innocent man’s of comity in the Senate. bare-knuckle tactics in a relentless ef- life was ruined, and Mr. Duncan saw to I urge Republicans and Democrats fort to deter and kick up dust around it that he had no recompense. alike on the Rules Committee to reject the Mueller investigation. Our fellow He has clearly been a staunch oppo- this terribly ill-advised proposal. Republicans, the bar across the coun- nent of women’s reproductive rights DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL ROSENSTEIN try, and the country itself—the pub- and healthcare. He was counsel of Madam President, on another mat- lic—should resist this kind of bullying record representing Hobby Lobby in its ter, over the last few months, House and pressure. It is so un-American, so case against the Department of Health Republicans have heaped enormous against the rule of law, so against how and Human Services in 2014. In that pressure on Deputy Attorney General democratic republics work. case, Hobby Lobby sought to throw out Rod Rosenstein in a transparent at- I yield the floor. the legal requirement that women have tempt to bully him into providing doc- I suggest the absence of a quorum. no-cost access to contraception uments that are pertinent to an ongo- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The through their health insurance cov- ing investigation—something we have clerk will call the roll. erage. Mr. Duncan argued that the gov- hardly ever seen before, something The senior assistant legislative clerk ernment has no compelling interest in that really gets in the way of law en- proceeded to call the roll. guaranteeing access to contraception. forcement doing its job. Representative Mr. WYDEN. Madam President, I ask To hold that view, you have to basi- NUNES, who has shown his partisanship unanimous consent that the order for cally throw in the trash can the repeatedly, and others have gone so far the quorum call be rescinded. science showing that contraception re- as to threaten Mr. Rosenstein with The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sults in lower rates of cancer and contempt of Congress and even im- objection, it is so ordered. healthier pregnancies when women peachment if he doesn’t hand over Mr. WYDEN. Madam President, I choose to conceive. You also have to be former FBI Comey’s memos, FISA come to the floor this morning to op- willing to turn a blind eye to the mat- Court documents, and other informa- pose the nomination of Stuart Kyle ter of economic fairness—that women, tion that is related to Mueller’s inves- Duncan to serve on the Court of Ap- particularly those who are vulnerable, tigation into foreign interference. Mr. peals for the Fifth Circuit. those of modest means, should not be Rosenstein gave them that informa- I accept that there are differences of taxed for their gender. tion, which, of course, was leaked opinion with respect to nominees, and I Mr. Duncan went on to author a spe- afterward to the press. accept that I will not agree on every cial legal brief in Whole Woman’s It is not Justice Department protocol issue with every Trump nominee. I do Health v. Hellerstedt, arguing that the or any other prosecutor’s protocol to expect that individuals who are up for Supreme Court should have ignored share information that is pertinent to lifetime judicial appointments have to medical evidence and allowed the State an ongoing investigation. It just wel- demonstrate that, above all else, above of Texas to shutter women’s health comes interference. That is true even everything else, they will be guardians clinics on trumped-up grounds. with the most objective of those who of the constitutional rights of the I also think that as the Senate con- get the information, and I think 95 per- American people. If you want to be a siders this nominee, we should look at cent of America believes Congressman judge in America, my view is, you his record on LGBTQ Americans. In NUNES is not objective. It is not hard to ought to have to show an independence 2015, when he was in private practice, understand why we don’t do this. Yet of thought and a respect for the rule of this nominee served as special assist- several House Republicans have law. ant attorney general for Louisiana. smeared Mr. Rosenstein and have even I regret to say this morning, I believe There, he authored an amicus brief on threatened his job unless he breaks the this nominee has not met those impor- behalf of 15 States, urging the Supreme longstanding prosecutorial guidelines tant expectations. As I review Mr. Dun- Court to reject the right to same-sex which will force him to give them in- can’s record, it seems to me he has marriages nationwide. He wrote that formation they can twist into political made a career out of fighting to re- recognizing such a right would endan- ammunition. What Representative strict the rights and legal protections ger the ‘‘civil peace.’’ It is a head-

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Mr. President, I ask Back then, I said: This is pretty sim- self-professed religious objection. unanimous consent that the order for ple, folks—if you don’t like gay mar- Mr. Duncan also tried to go after the quorum call be rescinded. riage, don’t get one. Regrettably, this State laws protecting birth control ac- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without nominee not only doesn’t share that cess. Thanks in part to Washington objection, it is so ordered. view, but he wrote that recognizing the State pharmacist Jennifer Erickson, SENATE RULES ON NOMINATIONS right to marriage equality would, in Washington State has a law on the Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. President, ear- his view, endanger the civil peace. books requiring all pharmacies to lier today, the minority leader came to He represented Gloucester County, stock and deliver all lawfully pre- the floor to talk about multiple issues. VA, in an effort to deny a transgender scribed drugs, including contraception, During that conversation, he called me student’s right to use the bathroom but Mr. Duncan worked to take that out by name regarding a rules proposal aligned with the gender identity. He hard-fought access away. that I have in front of the Rules Com- also represented rightwing lawmakers In 2016, he filed a brief urging the Su- mittee this week. He said that he vehe- in North Carolina, defending broadly preme Court to take up a challenge to mently disagrees with that rules pro- discriminatory legislation that became the Washington State pharmacy law in posal. He even mentioned that he known as the bathroom bill. order to strike it down. knows that I came here in 2014 and that The list of concerning episodes and He also worked to deny access to con- I should study the history of the Sen- disqualifying work in Mr. Duncan’s ca- stitutional rights to terminate preg- ate a little bit more before I bring up a reer does take a fair amount of time to nancies. In the Whole Women’s Health rules proposal. Well, I would only tell actually walk through. What I will just case, Mr. Duncan filed a brief defending my colleague that I have studied the tell you is that when I look at Mr. Dun- an unconstitutional Texas law that re- history, and I would like to get a little can’s background, what I see is a long stricted access to safe and legal abor- bit of context around those comments. record of hostility toward the rights of tions at qualified health providers. The rules proposal that the minority women and minority Americans. He Ultimately, in the Whole Women’s leader is opposing is the exact same has consistently defended powerful spe- Health case, the Supreme Court rightly rules proposal that he actually voted cial interests over the rights of those struck down this very deceptive Texas for in 2013 when he was on the Rules who don’t have political action com- law, finding it had nothing to do with Committee and then voted for again mittees, aren’t powerful, and don’t medical necessity and placed an undue when it came to the floor of the Sen- have high-priced lobbyists. burden on women. ate. This is not some radical proposal. As Senators consider how to vote on In the landmark case of Obergefell v. In 2013, Democrats found intolerable this nomination, I find it hard to be- Hodges, Mr. Duncan authored an ami- what was happening with the nomina- lieve that this track record of bias that cus brief which argued against same- tion process, so at the beginning of I have outlined this afternoon will sud- sex marriage, and he has represented 2013, they worked with Republicans and denly vanish, will just disappear on North Carolina in their defense of the said: We need to be able to put a struc- confirmation. In my judgment, this is ‘‘bathroom bill,’’ which discriminated ture in place to get nominations an individual who should not serve on against transgender individuals. We through because a President should be the bench. I urge my colleagues to vote need to expand the rights of the LGBT able to have his staff put in place, and no. community, not nominate a judge who there shouldn’t be an arbitrary slow- I yield the floor. believes we should roll back these laws down of that process. I suggest the absence of a quorum. that are so important to the individ- Republicans came on board, even dur- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. uals in my State. ing a very contentious time, because YOUNG). The clerk will call the roll. Mr. Duncan also defended North Republicans did not agree with the The legislative clerk proceeded to Carolina’s restrictive voting laws policies of President Obama. Yet they call the roll. which limited early voting, prevented agreed. Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I ask same-day registration, and placed limi- With a vote of 78 total votes, 78 votes unanimous consent that the order for tations on where people could vote. on the floor of the Senate, a rule the quorum call be rescinded. The appeals court found that these re- change was made that was proposed by The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without strictions violated the Voting Rights Senator Reid, supported by Senator objection, it is so ordered. Act because they were disproportion- SCHUMER, and supported by Senator Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I ately affecting African Americans. We MCCONNELL, to say that this is a rule come to the floor to speak in opposi- do not need to see a judge on our bench change that will go into place. It was a tion to the nomination of Kyle Duncan who is trying to limit people’s partici- very simple rule. The rule was just for for the U.S. Circuit Court for the Fifth pation in our democracy as we are try- nominees. Circuit. ing to protect their access to voting. When nominees come to the floor, I find his nomination troubling, but I It is no secret the Trump administra- the minority can always ask for addi- find many of President Trump’s nomi- tion has been chipping away at wom- tional time to debate. Most of the time nees for judges troubling because they en’s healthcare and constitutional in the past, they have not, but they want to restrict established rights or rights by using every tool at their dis- could. The time allotted for that pur- roll back privacy issues, whether it is posal. I am especially troubled that the pose is 30 additional hours for debate. Roe v. Wade or LGBT rights. President is intent on nominating The assumption is that it is a con- In many cases, Mr. Duncan has tried judges, such as this one, who do not re- troversial nominee when 30 additional to take away these very important re- spect the settled law of Roe v. Wade. hours of debate is required. productive rights for women. From 2012 The administration is making every The time was lowered in this 2013 to 2014, he was the lead counsel on the attempt to roll back these important rule so that for district court nomi- Hobby Lobby v. Sebelius Supreme privacy laws. Kyle Duncan, the nomi- nees, just 2 hours of debate on the floor Court case. That flawed decision allows nee we are considering, has spent dec- is needed because, quite frankly, dis- closely held corporations to deny FDA- ades doing the same. That is the reason trict court nominees had never been approved contraceptive coverage to I oppose his confirmation, and I urge held up on a cloture vote, so 2 hours of women employees if the company own- my colleagues to do the same. I hope extra time. The nominees have already ers object to the contraception based they will follow in making sure we pro- been through the committee process. on religious beliefs. tect these important rights. They have already been approved. Now

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That is, asking for additional time preme Court, circuit court, and Cabi- May I remind my colleagues that right for every person— net-level nominees would remain at 30 now there are 67 judges pending and 139 but that the two leaders will continue to hours. executive nominations pending. work together to schedule votes on nominees That was the agreement that was The minority was so frustrated when in a timely manner by unanimous consent, made and that we functioned under in they were in the majority that they except in extraordinary circumstances. 2013 and in 2014. Fast-forward to today. had to go nuclear and unilaterally Those were Senator Reid’s com- A historic new precedent has been set change the rules in November of 2013, ments. But now, this has been invoked for any President coming in. It was ab- even after Republicans joined them in more than 80 times by the minority solutely not done by Republicans in January of 2013 to change the cloture just this year. There have not been 80 the past, and it was absolutely not rules because there were 20 judges extraordinary circumstances. Quite done by Democrats in the past, but it pending. Yet now there are 67 judges frankly, many of these individuals waited out additional time for cloture is being done now. pending. At that time, there were 56, so and then they were confirmed almost Right now, there are 67 judges pend- they went nuclear on the executive unanimously. They weren’t controver- ing and 139 executive nominees pend- nominations. Now there are 139. sial; it was about slowing down the ing—139. In just the past year and a few Listen, this is not an argument that Senate. months, Democrats have requested 85 I am trying to make based on a par- Let’s get this fixed. When the Senate cloture votes—that is asking for an ad- tisan issue. I am trying to go back to is broken—and it is certainly broken in ditional 30 hours of debate time. the agreement that was made in 2013, process right now—the Senators can fix They can say: Well, these nominees which was a bipartisan agreement. the Senate by fixing our own rules. need to be vetted. These are all nomi- That worked for that time period. Re- That is what I am encouraging our nees who have already gone through publicans and Democrats supported it, body to do. I do understand the his- the committee process, have already and it worked. We actually had a proc- tory—although the minority leader is waited in line. There has been a tre- ess that was in place. I am asking to right, I wasn’t here when the nuclear mendous amount of vetting. Even if take that Democrat-written document option was imposed. When Democrats this was additional vetting—an addi- and say: Let’s make that the rule from did the historic change to the Senate tional 30 hours of debate on the floor— here on out—not just for this session rules, unilaterally—I wasn’t here then. for most of these nominees by far, but from here on out—so that we would Senator SCHUMER did support that and there has been less than an hour of ac- have consistency whether Republicans did make a radical change at that tual debate on the floor for these indi- or Democrats are in control. time. I have to read about that history. viduals, but 30 hours has been re- All I am asking is that Democrats But I can tell my colleagues that we quested. It is not 30 hours of debate. In vote again now for the same thing they can fix our future—and not just for Re- fact, just over the past couple of weeks, voted for in 2013 when they asked Re- publicans but for the country—if we ac- we have had district court judges, and publicans to join them; for Democrats tually fix this rule change for the fu- they have had a demand for a cloture to join us and to say: Let’s make this ture. vote on them, and we had less than 15 the clear rule for everyone. That is the With that, I yield the floor. minutes of additional debate time for history that I think needs to get into The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- those individuals on the floor, but 30 this conversation. jority leader. hours had to be allocated. There was Quite frankly, I am not asking for f less than 15 minutes of actual debate something radical. I am trying to do a EXECUTIVE CALENDAR on that person. rules change the right way, by the This is not about vetting. That is a rules as they are written, going Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I good line for the media. That is a good through the Rules Committee and hav- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- line for the base. This is about slowing ing a hearing, which we had in Decem- ate proceed to the consideration of the down the Senate. This is about slowing ber, having a markup in the Rules following nomination: Executive Cal- down the process. Committee, and bringing it to the floor endar No. 765. Again, giving a side-by-side, the mi- of the Senate and actually imple- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there nority leader said that this is about menting a rules change. If there is an- objection? keeping intact the power of the minor- other proposal we want to consider, I Without objection, it is so ordered. ity, that the power of the minority The clerk will report the nomination. will be glad to have that conversation. The bill clerk read the nomination of needs to be maintained in the Senate. I I am not looking to make it conten- Lt. Gen. Paul M. Nakasone to be Gen- totally agree. That is why I am trying tious; I am trying to actually solve a eral in the United States Army while to work this through a normal rules bad precedent because the precedent assigned to a position of importance process—the same rule the minority that has been set by the minority party and responsibility under title 10, leader supported on the Rules Com- right now will be the new precedent U.S.C., section 601. mittee in 2013 and the same rule he when the next President comes. So the Thereupon, the Senate proceeded to voted for on the floor. The only dif- next time there is a Democratic Presi- consider the nomination. ference now is that it is not Democrats dent, I can assure my colleagues that Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I in power, it is Republicans in power. Republicans will say: We will just do ask unanimous consent that the Sen- Republicans joined Democrats in 2013 the same thing the Democrats did to ate vote on the nomination with no in- to be able to put this in place, but for the Republican President—we will do tervening action or debate; that if con- some reason, now that Republicans are that to the next Democratic President. firmed, the motion to reconsider be in power, Democrats are saying that And year after year, this toxic environ- considered made and laid upon the this is an onerous rule that will take ment will get worse. The only way to table; that the President be imme- away the power of the minority. dial back the volume is to actually fix diately notified of the Senate’s action; The only real thing that has changed the rules to make sure they stay fair that no further motions be in order; here—other than that now the Repub- for everyone. and that any statements related to the licans are in control rather than Demo- Again, this is not a partisan move for nomination be printed in the RECORD. crats—is one other thing; that is, the me; this is trying to get the Senate to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without nuclear option. When Senator Reid and actually function and work again. objection, it is so ordered. Senator SCHUMER put in place the nu- This rule change that was done in The question is, Will the Senate ad- clear option at the end of 2013, at that 2013—Senator Reid and Senator vise and consent to the Nakasone nom- time, there were 20 judges pending and MCCONNELL came to the floor of the ination?

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:06 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G24AP6.009 S24APPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with SENATE April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2365 The nomination was confirmed. that of all my Republican colleagues, it I wanted to recognize Senator COONS f seemed that Secretary Kerry’s Syria today and thank him for his leadership. policy differed little from his prede- In a display of both compassion and bi- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR—Continued cessor’s, but rather than turn our dis- partisanship, Senator COONS switched Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I senting votes into destructive votes, his ‘‘no’’ vote to ‘‘present,’’ ultimately ask unanimous consent that notwith- we voted almost unanimously for his allowing Director Pompeo to secure a standing rule XXII, the postcloture confirmation. favorable recommendation. Senator time on the Duncan nomination expire There was an understanding at the COONS did so as a gesture to Senator at 3 p.m. today. time that you paid deference to the ISAKSON, who could not be present for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without President’s nominees, even if you dis- the vote because he was delivering a objection, it is so ordered. agreed with them on certain policies. eulogy at his best friend’s funeral. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Today, that custom is under siege. It is This simple act of bipartisanship re- ator from Utah. under threat. If we are not careful, in minds me of the Senate I used to NOMINATION OF MIKE POMPEO the future, then partisanship will sure know—the institution that lived wor- Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, as Presi- get the best of all of us. thy of its name and reputation as the dent pro tempore of the U.S. Senate, I The partisan abandon with which world’s greatest deliberative body. Sen- ask my colleagues to join us in voting some approached Director Pompeo’s ator COONS’ vote brought us back from swiftly and unanimously in support of nomination is something that I fear the precipice overlooking a partisan Mike Pompeo’s nomination to serve as the Founding Fathers would never abyss. It was a timely reminder that the next Secretary of State. have imagined, much less condoned. If this body is at its best when we put Frankly, I am embarrassed by the we continue down this perilous path, a comity and respect ahead of partisan- naked partisanship that was on display dangerous precedent will take root, ship. Senator COONS’ gesture was char- during Director Pompeo’s confirmation making any nomination under any acteristic of the person I know him to hearing. The Director deserves better President at any time all but impos- be—a class act, a loyal friend, and a than this. That his nomination was sible. true gentleman of the Senate. nearly sent to the floor without rec- Our role as legislators is to challenge May we all take a cue from yester- ommendation is an utter disgrace. the views of our nominees and to hold day’s bipartisan display. Our treatment This is a graduate of West Point and them accountable. It is not, however, of Director Pompeo in committee was a man who served our Nation honor- to discredit, defame, and destroy the embarrassing, to say the least, but now ably as a cavalry officer in the U.S. reputation of a sitting Cabinet official. we have a second chance. Now we have Army. This is a talented litigator who Nor is it to prevent from serving a man the opportunity to set things right by graduated from Harvard Law School, who is so manifestly qualified to serve. voting unanimously for his confirma- where he served as editor of the Har- To engage in such political games at a tion. I urge all my colleagues to do time when our Nation faces growing vard Law Review. This is an accom- what is best for the Senate and the Na- threats abroad is not only irrespon- plished businessman, a former Member tion by voting in favor of Director of Congress, and the current Director sible, but it is dangerous. So I say to my colleagues one last Pompeo’s nomination. of the Central Intelligence Agency. Let’s get rid of this total partisan- time: Confirm Director Pompeo. This is a man who is qualified to serve He has proven himself as Director of ship around here. I think both sides are in every respect. Yet some of my col- the CIA—one of the most demanding, to blame, in some respects. I don’t leagues wanted to block Director high-pressure jobs in government. He mean to just be picking on Democrats Pompeo’s nomination on the grounds knows the world and its secrets better here today, but when somebody with that he supports our President. Give than virtually anyone. Moreover, he the quality of Director Pompeo is see- me a break. understands the scale of the threats ing this type of treatment on the floor To these colleagues, I say: Enough. facing the United States. I know that. of the U.S. Senate, my gosh, what are Enough of the partisan games. Enough I think I am still the longest serving we becoming? All I can say is, it is not of the political grandstanding and self- member of the Senate Intelligence right. serving sanctimony. Committee. Perhaps most importantly, This is a chance to reform and make Delaying this nomination under- he has earned the love and trust of the it right. I hope we will do that. If we mines not only the reputation of this people he serves, boosting the morale don’t, we have to find a way of getting esteemed body but the very safety of of the Agency and reinvigorating its together. We have to find a way of sup- our Nation. Obstructing Director sense of purpose and mission. We are in porting whoever is President, who Pompeo’s confirmation would be a sig- desperate need of someone who can do nominates people who are qualified and nificant break from the bipartisan the same at the State Department. who are good people, regardless of process that has characterized these Already, Director Pompeo has dem- whether we agree with them ideologi- kinds of nominations in the past and onstrated he has the diplomatic skill cally. over my past 42 years. to lead the State Department, setting The fact is, this Senate has become a For example, when President Obama the stage for negotiations between very partisan body. There are times to nominated Hillary Clinton to serve as President Trump and Mr. Kim by es- be partisan. There is no question about Secretary of State, Republicans and tablishing a back-channel line of com- that, and all of us have felt those times Democrats set aside their differences munication with North Korea. He has from time to time. My gosh, should we without delay, confirming her nomina- also helped foster good relations with be this partisan on somebody like Sec- tion almost unanimously with a vote of our foreign partners—a necessary skill retary Pompeo, who clearly is one of 94 to 2. Just 4 years later, the Senate for someone serving as our Nation’s top the finest nominees I have seen in the did so again when we confirmed John diplomat. whole time I have been in the U.S. Sen- Kerry with a vote of 94 to 3. Simply put, there is no reason under ate? As Republicans, did we disagree with the Sun that Director Pompeo should I hope my colleagues on both sides Secretary Clinton’s and Secretary not receive every last vote in this will vote for him and give him the re- Kerry’s views on a wide range of Chamber. spect, the support, and the help he is issues? Absolutely. But did those dis- The way we treated Director Pompeo going to need in this position. We all agreements prevent us from confirming by nearly sending him to this floor know he is going to be confirmed. The two preeminently qualified nominees? without a recommendation was shame- question is, Will he be confirmed with Absolutely not. ful. Indeed, the reputation of the Sen- the support of all of us Senators who As a case in point, when Secretary ate would have been tarnished were it really think of these things and who Kerry was confirmed in January 2013, not for the last-minute intervention of really care for our country, who really the Syrian civil war was raging, and a few of my colleagues—in particular, believe in bipartisanship, who really many of us strongly disagreed with the Senator CHRIS COONS, for whom I have believe that regardless of differences of Obama administration’s policies in the great admiration. He thinks for him- politics and opinion, class acts like Mr. Middle East. To my frustration and self. Pompeo should be supported?

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It is clear Mr. Duncan is out Fourth Circuit’s decision was ‘‘an af- this administration continues to put of step with mainstream American val- front to North Carolina’s citizens and forth nominees who are either clearly ues, and I urge my colleagues to join their elected representatives.’’ Fortu- unqualified or intensely partisan and me in opposing his nomination. nately, the Supreme Court denied Mr. controversial. This body has histori- I yield the floor. Duncan’s cert petition. cally worked together to confirm con- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I rise in Mr. Duncan also wrote a brief defend- sensus nominees to serve on the appel- opposition to the nomination of Kyle ing a Texas voter ID law that the Fifth late bench. Unfortunately, that has not Duncan to serve on the Fifth Circuit Circuit ruled had violated the Voting been the case over this past year. We Court of Appeals. Rights Act. Mr. Duncan’s brief cited have seen contentious nominee after Mr. Duncan’s record shows that he is the specter of voter fraud to support contentious nominee. Unfortunately, far outside the judicial mainstream. He his argument that this law was nec- the Republican majority has abdicated has a history of ideological opposition essary. its responsibility to instead choose a to important civil and constitutional I decided to ask Mr. Duncan a simple judicial person of integrity who is will- rights. There are many examples of Mr. question about voter fraud. I asked him ing to find common ground. Duncan’s extreme views. I will discuss in writing what he thought of Presi- This afternoon’s vote to confirm Stu- several of them. dent Trump’s wholly unsubstantiated art Kyle Duncan to the Fifth Circuit First, Mr. Duncan has a track record claim that 3 to 5 million people voted Court is a perfect example of a divisive of outright hostility toward the Su- illegally in the 2016 election. candidate. Mr. Duncan is an extreme preme Court’s Obergefell decision and His response? He said ‘‘I am con- nominee. His nomination is a senseless the rights of the LGBTQ community. strained by the canons of judicial eth- When the Obergefell case was pending attack on access to healthcare for ics from commenting on political mat- before the Supreme Court, Mr. Duncan women, especially women in rural and ters.’’ wrote an article where he described the underserved areas. His nomination is Why would we put someone on the plaintiffs in the case as, ‘‘profoundly Federal bench who thinks a false claim an attack on LGBT civil rights and an mistaken.’’ He went on to write: ‘‘It is about millions of illegal voters in the attack on free and open access to the often asked by proponents of same sex 2016 election is a ‘‘political matter’’? ballot for all Americans. marriage what harms would flow from One only needs to look at his record. Why couldn’t Mr. Duncan bring himself judicial recognition of their claims. Mr. Duncan served as lead counsel in to say that President Trump’s state- From the perspective of democratic Hobby Lobby v. Burwell, in which the ment was blatantly false? self-government, those harms would be Supreme Court ruled that a for-profit Mr. Duncan’s views on voting rights severe, unavoidable, and irreversible.’’ corporation can have religious beliefs After the Obergefell plaintiffs won are troubling, so much so that Derrick and, therefore, can deny contraceptive and the Supreme Court recognized the Johnson, president of the NAACP, sent coverage as part of their employer- right to same-sex marriage, Mr. Dun- a letter saying that ‘‘President sponsored health insurance plans. can wrote another article where he de- Trump’s nomination of Mr. Duncan to I have said this before, and I will say scribed the Obergefell decision as ‘‘an the Fifth Circuit is a brazen insult to it again, I have never sat next to a cor- abject failure’’ and said the case ‘‘im- the civil rights legacy of this court.’’ poration in church. Corporations do There are many other issues where perils civic peace.’’ not have religious beliefs, and a woman When he was before the Judiciary Mr. Duncan has advocated for positions should have access to reproductive Committee, I asked Mr. Duncan in that are far to the right of the center health services and the freedom to writing if he agreed that same-sex mar- stripe. make her own decisions about her own riage is now settled law. He ducked the In 2014, he gave a speech where he healthcare. question. discussed the Supreme Court’s right- In addition to his record of hostility This surprised me. Even President to-marry cases, including the land- to the self-determination of women, Trump conceded in November 2016 that mark decision Loving v. Virginia, and Mr. Duncan has an abysmal civil rights same-sex marriage is ‘‘already settled. said to the audience, ‘‘Ask yourselves record. Mr. Duncan coauthored an ami- It’s law. It was settled in the Supreme this: do they add up to a right to marry cus brief in opposition to marriage Court,’’ but Mr. Duncan would not ac- your first cousin? A thirteen year old?’’ equality when this important issue was knowledge that point. Mr. Duncan also filed briefs in oppo- before the Supreme Court. In that I also asked Mr. Duncan in writing if sition to the DACA program and the same vein of discrimination, Mr. Dun- he would pledge not to take steps to proposed DAPA program, which he can has repeatedly engaged in efforts undermine the Supreme Court’s claimed ‘‘would greatly increase the to suppress the votes of minority vot- Obergefell decision if he were con- risk of unauthorized immigrants com- ers. He has defended North Carolina firmed. He did not respond to that mitting serious crimes.’’ His argu- voter suppression measures that were question either. ments perpetuated a stereotype of im- ultimately struck down by the Fourth Make no mistake, Mr. Duncan’s ad- migrants as criminals that is simply Circuit. The court determined the dis- vocacy against LGBTQ rights goes be- not borne out by evidence. criminatory measures ‘‘targeted Afri- yond arguments that he advanced on Mr. Duncan represented Hobby Lobby can-Americans with almost surgical behalf of clients. He has repeatedly ad- in its Supreme Court case, where he ar- precision.’’ vocated against LGBTQ rights when gued that for-profit corporations have Mr. Duncan’s nomination is, frankly, writing in his own personal capacity religious rights that permit them to unconscionable. Our court system about his own views. circumvent the law and refuse to pro- should be a level playing field, where Mr. Duncan also has a troubling vide contraceptive coverage to their no matter who you are or where you record of hostility to voting rights. employees. live, you will receive fair and equal He joined with another extreme The NAACP has described Mr. Dun- treatment. In contrast to that spirit, Trump judicial nominee, Thomas Farr, can’s record on criminal justice issues this nominee has spent a significant to represent the North Carolina Legis- as ‘‘abysmal.’’ They noted his efforts to part of the past decade advocating for lature in seeking Supreme Court re- overturn a wrongful conviction verdict the denial of rights for women, minori- view of the Fourth Circuit’s decision to based on prosecutor misconduct, as ties, and the LGBT community. strike down North Carolina’s 2013 voter well as his defense of inhumane condi- I have absolutely no confidence that suppression law. tions in severely overcrowded prisons. this nominee will stay true not only to This is the notorious law that the What kind of message does it send the letter of the law but to the spirit of Fourth Circuit said targeted African- when the Republican Party goes out of

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Republican efforts to disenfranchise have a track record of taking extreme Unfortunately, that independence is African-American voters through dis- ideological views. Why choose someone under attack. criminatory voter ID laws. like Mr. Duncan? What kind of signal The President has personally at- After the Fourth Circuit struck down does that send to litigants who might tacked judges who have ruled against North Carolina’s voter ID law, noting argue before the Fifth Circuit? him. that it ‘‘targeted African Americans It is possible to find highly qualified, He has also repeatedly declared that with almost surgical precision,’’ Dun- nonideological candidates for the Fed- he has litmus tests for judicial nomi- can urged the Supreme Court to re- eral bench, nominees whom both par- nees, pledging that he would only verse that decision. ties can be proud of. We have done that nominate individuals who pass ideolog- In his petition to the court, he wrote with the two pending Illinois nominees ical litmus tests. that, ‘‘The Constitution does not allow to the Seventh Circuit. I wish that had Our system depends on Federal the sins of Civil Rights-era legislators happened with this Fifth Circuit va- judges who are independent arbiters to be visited on their grandchildren cancy, but unfortunately, that is not and follow the facts and the law wher- and great-grandchildren.’’ ever they lead. the case. Shockingly, this statement ignores Given this, I have been deeply trou- I cannot support Mr. Duncan’s nomi- the persisting racism in this country bled by efforts to stack our Federal nation, and I will vote no. and argues that the challenges faced by courts by jamming controversial nomi- Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I disenfranchised voters are simply a nees through as quickly as possible. rise today in opposition to the nomina- thing of the past. Federal judges serve for life, and it is tion of Kyle Duncan to a Louisiana What is worse, this argument is made critically important that parties who seat on the Fifth Circuit. about the right to vote. The U.S. Con- come before them are confident that Mr. Duncan, a Washington, DC, based stitution enshrines the right to vote as their case is given a fair shot, that it is lawyer, has made a career advocating one of our most foundational rights. for ideological causes. He has a long being evaluated on the merits. Mr. Duncan has also repeatedly ar- If you look at Mr. Duncan’s record, record of arguing to undermine the gued against recognizing same-sex cou- he cannot demonstrate that women, rights of women, voters, LGBT Ameri- ples’ right to marry. LGBT Americans, and immigrants who cans, and immigrants. When the Supreme Court ruled in appear before him in court would have Before I speak more in depth about favor of marriage equality in an impartial arbiter. Mr. Duncan’s record, it is important to That should trouble all senators. I Obergefell, Mr. Duncan declared the de- step back and look at the big picture fear Mr. Duncan’s confirmation to the cision ‘‘imperil[ed] civic peace.’’ That is an extreme statement that is on President Trump’s judicial nomi- Fifth Circuit will further diminish con- simply untrue. Far from imperiling nees. fidence in our judicial system. Mr. Duncan’s nomination is part of Specifically, Mr. Duncan has been at peace, our country has evolved and em- the Trump administration’s larger ef- the center of efforts to roll back wom- braced this ruling peacefully. fort to remake Federal circuit courts en’s access to basic healthcare. I asked Mr. Duncan whether he still with young, ideological nominees who Mr. Duncan served as one of the lead believes that this important case has are often far outside of the mainstream lawyers for Hobby Lobby in a case ‘‘imperil[ed] civic peace’’ in the years or, in some cases, who are unqualified. challenging the Affordable Care Act’s since it was decided. Mr. Duncan did In just the last 15 months, we have protections for women’s access to con- not disavow his statement and would seen a nominee confirmed to the D.C. traception. Duncan advanced the argu- not answer my question. Circuit who worked in the White House ment that a corporation’s religious be- Lastly, we are a nation of immi- counsel’s office on issues likely to go liefs trump a woman’s right to contra- grants. Since its founding, the United to the court he was appointed to, in- ceptive coverage in her health insur- States has been built on the backs of cluding on the White House’s responses ance plan. people from all over the world coming to the Russia investigation. More than 99 percent of American here to build a better life for them- As one Republican Senator said, this women have used contraception; it is selves and their families. now-judge’s ‘‘conflict of interest’’ was more common than a flu shot. Less than 2 years ago, in 2016, Dun- something ‘‘a first-year law student Access to contraception contributes can argued to the Supreme Court that would see.’’ to improved health for women and ba- allowing undocumented parents of U.S. We have seen a nominee confirmed to bies, including reduced rates of pre- citizen children to live and work the Sixth Circuit who blogged under a maturity. The expansion of contracep- would, ‘‘exacerbate the problem of vio- pseudonym and expressed extreme tion has also strengthened women’s fi- lent crime by unauthorized immi- views and relied on rightwing sources nancial security by allowing them to grants.’’ known for discredited conspiracy theo- plan when to start a family. Again, Mr. Duncan makes an asser- ries. For example, he wrote in a blog Mr. Duncan also argued in favor of a tion with no basis in fact. Rather, re- post that the ‘‘two greatest tragedies severely restrictive anti-choice law in search shows that immigrants commit in our country are ‘‘slavery and abor- Texas, which would have closed 75 per- fewer crimes than native born Ameri- tion.’’ cent of women’s health clinics that cans. The conservative Cato Institute We have seen a nominee to the offer comprehensive reproductive found that immigrants have a lower Eighth Circuit who was the first judi- health services. rate of incarceration than native-born cial nominee to receive a unanimous While medical experts, including the Americans. ‘‘not qualified’’ from the American Bar American College of Obstetricians and While I do not expect to agree with Association because of concerns about Gynecologists, unanimously agreed the views of all the judicial nominees the nominee’s judicial temperament that these requirements were not need- that come before the Senate, I do ex- and ability to be impartial and still get ed to protect women’s health, Mr. Dun- pect the nominees to be within the confirmed on a party-line vote. can argued against the science. mainstream of legal thought. I do ex- Unfortunately, Mr. Duncan is just Even the conservative Supreme pect the nominees to uphold basic the latest nominee with a controver- Court rejected Texas’s false pretense of facts, science, and constitutional prin- sial, partisan record that calls into protecting women and ruled that this ciples. question his ability to be an inde- law forced doctors and health centers I fear that Mr. Duncan’s record puts pendent, neutral arbiter appointed to a to meet medically unnecessary require- him outside these basic qualifications, lifetime position. ments. and I cannot support his nomination.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:33 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24AP6.001 S24APPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with SENATE S2368 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 24, 2018 Mr. PETERS. I suggest the absence Let’s take a look at his record on meet that standard. That is why I will of a quorum. LGBTQ rights. Mr. Duncan has com- be voting to reject Mr. Duncan’s nomi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The plained about what he calls the ‘‘gen- nation, and I urge every Senator who clerk will call the roll. eral acceptance of homosexuality and believes in the principle of equal jus- The bill clerk proceeded to call the homosexual practices’’ in America, and tice under law to do the same. roll. he has worked very hard to convince Thank you. Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, I ask courts to adopt his narrow-minded I yield the floor. unanimous consent that the order for view of the world. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the quorum call be rescinded. In the landmark Supreme Court case ator from Washington. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without that legalized same-sex marriage na- Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I come objection, it is so ordered. tionwide, Mr. Duncan filed briefs, ask- to the floor to oppose Kyle Duncan’s Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, it is no ing the Court to reach the opposite re- nomination to serve on the Fifth Cir- secret that powerful interests are sult. After the Supreme Court handed cuit Court of Appeals. working to undermine our government. down those historic decisions, Mr. Dun- A review of Mr. Duncan’s record—his Giant companies and rightwing billion- can, who, today, expects to be con- cases and chosen causes—shows he is a aires have been pouring unlimited firmed as a Federal appellate judge, dangerous, ideological nominee who sums of money into making sure our claimed that the decision would jeop- has consistently been on the wrong government works for those at the top ardize civic peace and openly ques- side of women’s rights, LGBTQ rights, and leaves everyone else behind, and a and civil rights. Let’s start with Mr. key part of their strategy is to capture tioned the Supreme Court’s legitimacy. Mr. Duncan also represented the Duncan’s record that argues against our courts. women’s rights and reproductive free- During the Obama administration, Gloucester County School Board in its dom. those powerful interests and their Re- effort to deny Gavin Grimm, who is a When he served as the lead counsel in publican allies in Congress executed an transgender high school boy, the abil- the infamous Hobby Lobby case, he ar- unprecedented campaign to stop fair- ity to use the boys’ bathroom. He rep- gued that an employer can interfere minded, impartial nominees from fill- resented North Carolina’s General As- with a woman’s personal healthcare ing judicial vacancies. Nominees sembly in a lawsuit that challenged the weren’t blocked because they were un- assembly’s bathroom bill banning choices. In Texas, he filed a brief that was in qualified. They weren’t blocked be- transgender and gender-nonconforming favor of abortion restrictions that cause they were inexperienced. They individuals from using restrooms that weren’t blocked because they were out are consistent with their gender identi- would have shut down the vast major- of the mainstream. They were blocked ties. ity of clinics in that State—restric- for one reason and one reason alone: In his asking courts to allow govern- tions the Supreme Court, ultimately, because they didn’t demonstrate a suf- ment-sanctioned discrimination in ruled an ‘‘undue burden’’ on a woman’s ficient willingness to bend the law in these cases, Mr. Duncan has com- constitutional right to a safe, legal favor of the rich and the powerful. pletely ignored scientific evidence and abortion. With Donald Trump as President, medical expertise. Instead, he has as- In my home State of Washington, he these same interests sense a once-in-a- serted that transgender individuals are filed a brief that argued pharmacies lifetime opportunity to reshape our mentally ill. In one case, he argued should be allowed to refuse to fill birth courts for years to come, and they are that there was no sound scientific evi- control prescriptions for ideological working to stack our courts with nar- dence proving that individuals who reasons. Fortunately, his views did not row-minded elitists and rightwing radi- identify as transgender are not delu- prevail. cals. Stuart Kyle Duncan—President sional. Then there is Mr. Duncan’s long Trump’s nominee to sit on the Fifth In case after case, Mr. Duncan has record of opposing LGBTQ rights. Circuit Court of Appeals—is one of defended discrimination and injustice. When it comes to the rights of same- those nominees. On voting rights, he defended North sex couples, he argued against two lov- Mr. Duncan has spent his career Carolina’s discriminatory voter ID law ing parents who wanted to change their working to restrict—not to expand, but that a Federal court concluded tar- baby’s birth certificate so they could to restrict—civil rights in the United geted African-American voters with al- add him to their insurance plan. He ar- States. Over and over again, he has most ‘‘surgical precision.’’ gued for denying a same-sex spouse her sought to tilt the scales of justice On immigration, he filed briefs that parental visiting rights to the children against women, against LGBTQ Ameri- opposed the Deferred Action for Child- she had raised for 8 years. He also de- cans, against people of color, and oth- hood Arrivals Program, DACA Pro- fended bans on same-sex marriages in ers. Mr. Duncan’s record of supporting gram, which allowed Dreamers to con- Louisiana and Virginia. discrimination and injustice is quite tribute to our schools, our commu- When the Supreme Court was consid- lengthy, so I will focus on just a few of nities, and our economy without their ering whether to strike down bans on the most disturbing examples. Let’s having the constant fear of deporta- same-sex marriage nationwide, he said start with his record on women’s tion. the harm of doing this would be ‘‘se- rights. On criminal justice, he fought to vere, unavoidable, and irreversible,’’ Mr. Duncan has worked to make it block the retroactive application of the and he filed an amicus brief against it. harder for women to access contracep- Supreme Court’s decision that ruled it When the Court then made its historic tive coverage and abortion services. He is unconstitutional to sentence kids to decision to recognize same-sex mar- was the lead attorney for the arts and life without parole. riage as a fundamental right, Mr. Dun- crafts company Hobby Lobby in the Time and again, Mr. Duncan has been can said it ‘‘raises questions about the Supreme Court case of Burwell v. on the wrong side of justice and has legitimacy of the Court.’’ He said it Hobby Lobby. In that case, he argued worked to undermine the civil rights of might ‘‘imperil civic peace.’’ that business owners should be allowed groups that have historically faced dis- When it comes to the rights of to refuse to provide female employees crimination. transgender people, he fought for the access to contraceptive care based on Federal judges have one job and one intolerant, harmful bathroom ban in those employers’ religious views. job only—to dispense equal justice North Carolina and against Gavin, a Mr. Duncan also filed briefs in many under law. That means everyone—man young boy in Virginia who simply other Supreme Court cases, petitioning or woman, gay or straight, Black or wanted his school to allow him to use the Court to restrict women’s access to Brown or White—should have con- the men’s restroom. He did it by using birth control and abortion services, ig- fidence that the judges we hand life- bigoted remarks that were nothing noring the fact that access to contra- time appointments to will put fairness short of appalling. ceptive care can help women lead bet- and fidelity to the law over their per- In defending the outrageous ban in ter, healthier, or more financially se- sonal feelings or political ideologies. North Carolina, he relied on bogus tes- cure lives. He is the man who is seek- Stuart Kyle Duncan has made it per- timony from a self-proclaimed expert ing a Federal judgeship. fectly clear that he cannot and will not who suggested that transgender people

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The Sen- Mr. Duncan was the lead counsel in client work, he has repeatedly ad- ator from New Hampshire. the backward Supreme Court Hobby dressed an organization that has been Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, I rise Lobby decision, which allows employ- designated as a hate group by the today to oppose the nomination of Stu- ers to deny contraceptive coverage to Southern Poverty Law Center—an or- art Kyle Duncan to serve on the Fifth women. He has long supported efforts ganization that calls marriage equality Circuit Court of Appeals. to diminish women’s access to their an ‘‘oxymoronic institution if ever Our Founders established our court constitutionally protected right to an there was one.’’ system as an independent arbiter that abortion, arguing in favor of a Texas There are other red flags about his would protect the rights of every law in Whole Woman’s Health v. commitment to defending civil rights. American and ensure equal justice Hellerstedt that shut down abortion For example, when the Supreme under the law. For us to move forward, providers and was eventually rejected Court ruled that mandatory life sen- our democracy requires an independent by the Court. He even contested the tences for minors were unconstitu- and impartial judiciary. fact that contraceptives can be nec- tional, he argued the ruling shouldn’t Unfortunately, the Trump adminis- essary to protect a woman’s health and apply retroactively. tration has focused on nominating in- has challenged the importance of con- He argued that prisons that are dividuals to our courts who have ex- traception to a woman’s capacity to packed to double their capacity were treme partisan agendas that would compete economically. not in violation of the Eighth Amend- move us backward. This latest nomina- Medical professionals prescribe con- ment’s ban on cruel and unusual pun- tion is no different. Mr. Duncan has traceptives to women for a variety of ishment. The Supreme Court disagreed, spent his career working to undermine health conditions, including conditions noting the problem caused ‘‘needless the progress we have made toward such as ovarian cysts, which can be de- suffering and death.’’ building a more inclusive, more equal bilitating and could threaten a wom- In a case involving an innocent man United States. Rather than working to an’s fertility. Moreover, women who who had spent 14 years on death row— include more people in our democracy, use contraceptives to engage in family an innocent man—Mr. Duncan argued Mr. Duncan’s law practice has seem- planning often have better health out- that the district attorney’s office was ingly been devoted to restricting peo- comes, as do their children. not at fault for failing to train a staff ple’s rights and making life more chal- To compete economically on a level member who had withheld evidence. lenging for some of the most playing field, women must be able to When it comes to one of the funda- marginalized among us. His dangerous make their own decisions about if or mental rights in a democracy—the record raises serious doubts about his when to start a family. Studies have right to vote, the right of the people to ability to act impartially on the bench shown that women who have greater choose their government officials—Mr. with regard to a number of key issues. access to contraceptive coverage are Duncan defended a racially tailored In recent years, our Nation has made better able to support themselves and voter ID law in North Carolina, which significant progress in advancing the their families and to be full partici- the courts ultimately struck down for rights of our LGBTQ family and pants not just in our economy but also targeting African Americans with ‘‘al- friends, built on the principle that all in our democracy. most surgical precision.’’ people deserve the right to fully par- Women must be recognized for their Any one of these cases Mr. Duncan ticipate in the social, civic, and eco- capacity to make their own healthcare has chosen to take should raise alarm, nomic life of our community. At every decisions, just as men are. They must and any one of the ideological argu- turn, Mr. Duncan has been on the also have the full independence to do ments he has made should cause con- wrong side of history, working at the so. But it is clear that Mr. Duncan has cern. Yet all of them together paint an forefront in the fight against LGBTQ a fundamental misunderstanding of the unmistakable picture of a nominee who equality. He has been vehemently op- importance of reproductive freedom would not uphold women’s rights, posed to marriage equality, filing a and ensuring that women are treated LGBTQ rights, or civil rights. legal brief to the Supreme Court argu- equally. To paraphrase one of his own state- ing against the decision that was On these key issues, Mr. Duncan ments, if confirmed, I believe the dam- reached in the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges lacks the impartiality and commit- age Mr. Duncan will do to people by case, later claiming that the decision ment to equal justice for every Amer- putting his ideology over their rights ‘‘raises a question about the legitimacy ican that is needed to serve in a life- will be severe, unavoidable, and irre- of the Court.’’ He has even gone so far time judicial appointment. This is par- versible. I oppose his nomination. I as to repeatedly claim that nationwide ticularly critical on the Fifth Circuit urge all of my colleagues to join me. marriage equality, ‘‘imperils civic Court of Appeals, which covers States Thank you. peace,’’ a statement that is both ridic- that lack critical protections for I yield the floor. ulous and offensive. LGBTQ Americans and have a history I suggest the absence of a quorum. Mr. Duncan has fought against adop- of passing dangerous laws that have The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tion rights for same-sex parents and blocked women’s access to healthcare. clerk will call the roll. has dismissed the real necessity for Marginalized individuals in the States The senior assistant legislative clerk LGBTQ antidiscrimination laws. in the Fifth Circuit and all Americans proceeded to call the roll. He has been unyielding in his at- deserve judges who will always use Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. President, I ask tempts to undermine the rights of sound judgment and objectivity and unanimous consent that the order for transgender individuals. In two major not operate with extreme ideological the quorum call be rescinded. cases involving transgender rights, in- agendas. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without cluding the now infamous so-called I will oppose Mr. Duncan’s nomina- objection, it is so ordered. ‘‘bathroom bill’’ in North Carolina, Mr. tion to the Fifth Circuit Court of Ap- f Duncan has been the go-to attorney, peals, and I urge my colleagues to do demeaning transgender people and the same. RECESS even describing them as ‘‘delusional.’’ Thank you. Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. President, I ask Given his history, I am deeply con- I suggest the absence of a quorum. unanimous consent that the Senate cerned that Mr. Duncan would be un- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The stand in recess until 2:15 p.m. able to act impartially if a case involv- clerk will call the roll. There being no objection, the Senate, ing LGBTQ Americans were to come The senior assistant legislative clerk at 12:27 p.m., recessed until 2:15 p.m. before the Fifth Circuit. proceeded to call the roll.

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Mr. President, I rise to speak in opposition to the nomi- voter ID law helped to ‘‘prevent voter am here to oppose the nomination of nation of Kyle Duncan to the Fifth Cir- fraud.’’ Although this myth has been Kyle Duncan to be a judge on the U.S. cuit Court of Appeals. debunked over and over and over again, Circuit Court for the Fifth Circuit. The Mr. Duncan has spent large portions the Republican Party, President court of appeals for that circuit and of his legal career seeking to suppress Trump, and Mr. Duncan continue to every other in our country is su- the rights of immigrants, minorities, perpetuate this lie to the American premely important not only to people women, and the LGBTQ community. In people in an effort to suppress the vot- who live in its direct jurisdiction but short, his values are grossly out of ing rights of others. for all people of our country. Courts of touch with a modern and inclusive I would be remiss if I ended these re- appeals make decisions that are bind- America. marks without noting Mr. Duncan’s ex- ing on district courts in that jurisdic- I can’t say I am surprised that Mr. tremely troubling record on reproduc- tion and also have an impact on other Duncan has been nominated by a Presi- tive rights and his hostility toward the judges and courts throughout the coun- dent who has called Mexicans racists LGBTQ community. He has continu- try at every level. and drug dealers. President Trump and ously fought to restrict women’s access From day one, the Trump adminis- Mr. Duncan share the same extreme to contraceptives. In 2013, he criticized tration has made attacking basic civil political ideology, especially regarding the Affordable Care Act’s inclusion of liberties a guiding principle of the poli- their view of immigrants. Mr. Duncan, contraceptives as an essential benefit cies it supports, including its judicial in an amicus brief challenging the De- for the health and economic success of nominees. It is inexcusably seeking to ferred Action for Parents of Americans society, particularly women. turn back the clock on the progress we and Lawful Permanent Residents, Given that he holds these views, it have made. We fought back hard wrote that permitting DAPA—the ac- seems fitting that Mr. Duncan would against these arcane and irrational ronym for that program—to go into ef- serve as the lead counsel in Hobby policies, but President Trump’s at- fect would exacerbate the problem of Lobby v. Burwell, in which he argued tempt to stack our courts with extrem- violent crime by unauthorized immi- that corporations have the right to ist judges may, in the end, have the grants. This position advances the false deny contraceptive coverage to their most long-lasting and devastating im- and offensive narrative that a majority employees. I am sure he was pleased pact on our Nation. That is why I am of immigrants are violent criminals. In when the Supreme Court agreed with here today, with many of my col- fact, DAPA was a program that would him. leagues, to sound the alarm on Kyle have allowed the parent of a U.S. cit- Yet, when the Supreme Court handed Duncan. He has been nominated to this izen or lawful permanent resident who down its decision in Obergefell v. court, but he has made a career of had lived in the United States continu- Hodges, which recognized same-sex seeking to turn back policies that pro- ously for years and passed a criminal marriage as a fundamental right, Dun- tect the most vulnerable members of background check to remain in the can said that such a decision ‘‘raises a our country. United States with legal status and a question about the legitimacy of the He is out of mainstream. In fact, he work permit. This program was never Court.’’ This comment cuts to the core is out of the stream entirely. His views implemented, but it would have kept of my opposition to Mr. Duncan—his are extreme, fringed, and, collectively, families together, and to suggest it disregard and contempt for judicial they make him unfit to be a judge on would have benefited criminals and precedent he disagrees with. this court that I greatly respect. Out of threatened public safety is just plain Even before the Supreme Court con- respect to members of the court, we wrong. It fits with the Republican Par- sidered same-sex marriage, Duncan should confirm someone only if they ty’s misleading and racist attacks on warned that if the courts granted the meet high standards. immigrants in this country. right to same-sex marriage, then they Kyle Duncan has attacked the voting Mr. Duncan makes these arguments might have to grant the right to marry rights of minority groups—in one case, despite overwhelming evidence that a first cousin or a 13-year-old. To clar- even defending a law that a Federal immigrants commit less crime than ify, this is a man who believes that the circuit court said targeted African- native-born Americans, and numerous rights of a corporation to deny employ- American voters with ‘‘almost surgical law enforcement entities have voiced ees health benefits is perfectly con- precision.’’ He has attacked the rights their support for DAPA because the stitutional. Yet granting the right to of same-sex couples, leading several ef- program actually advances public safe- same-sex marriage will lead us down a forts against marriage equality. He has ty by encouraging cooperation and road to child marriage. attacked the rights of the transgender trust between immigrant communities I know my colleagues are on a furi- community to be safe in their schools and the police. ous quest to pack the Federal bench and communities. He has attacked pro- A year after voicing his opposition to with conservative judges—judges who tections for Dreamers, making it hard- DAPA, Mr. Duncan submitted another hold outrageous views, views out of er for them to obtain documentation, amicus brief. This time he argued step with the American public. I do not such as simple driver’s licenses. against the Deferred Action for Child- trust, nor does his record suggest, that Over and over, he has attacked wom- hood Arrivals, known as DACA, claim- once Mr. Duncan puts on the judicial en’s rights and women’s health in a ing it was unconstitutional. So we robe, he will uphold the rule of law for way that I think disqualifies him for know where Mr. Duncan stands in all Americans and not just those who this court. Like so many other nomi- stereotyping immigrants, but Mr. Dun- share his ideological views. nees before him, Kyle Duncan is an can is not just hostile to immigrants. I do not believe he can be an unbiased anti-choice zealot who has shown time He represented North Carolina in its jurist, and that is exactly why the and again that he is more worried defense of a discriminatory voting law, President nominated him and his sup- about pushing his personal ideology urging2 the Supreme Court to hear the porters will vote for him. than faithfully upholding the Constitu- case. In the brief, Duncan wrote, ‘‘The I urge my colleagues to oppose the tion. His views on women’s rights and Constitution does not allow the sins of nomination of Mr. Duncan. women’s healthcare are more than Civil Rights-era legislators to be vis- I yield the floor. morally repugnant; they are downright ited on their grandchildren and great- I suggest the absence of a quorum. dangerous. grandchildren.’’ Yet the Fourth Circuit The PRESIDING OFFICER. The In fact, Kyle Duncan has led the Court of Appeals had found that the clerk will call the roll. charge in defending unconstitutional law was enacted with discriminatory The assistant bill clerk proceeded to and unnecessary laws that target abor- intent and ‘‘targeted African Ameri- call the roll. tion providers, attempting to legislate

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He has been vetted view. twice—Mr. Duncan has falsely argued by the American Bar Association, and Mr. Duncan has developed an exper- that these restrictions targeting abor- he has been vetted by the Senate’s Ju- tise in constitutional law. He is a sen- tion providers in Louisiana and Texas diciary Committee. All of those enti- ior partner in a boutique firm. That were ‘‘medically reasonable’’ and based ties have found that he is qualified—in- means, of course, as you know, a small- on ‘‘solid medical ground.’’ These laws deed, more than qualified—to sit on the er firm that has a specialty here in were rightly struck down both times. U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Cir- Washington, DC. Clients from all over Indeed, these laws are the opposite of cuit. the country and from all over the medically reasonable. In no way are If you look at his resume and his ex- world come to him with constitutional they based on medical ground. With perience, you will understand why. Mr. law problems, and they ask him to liti- this nominee’s enthusiastic support, Duncan clerked for the Honorable John gate. They ask him to espouse their these unconstitutional State-level re- Duhe on the U.S. Court of Appeals for point of view—not Mr. Duncan’s point strictions have proliferated, shutting the Fifth Circuit. As you know, Fed- of view, but the client’s point of view. down women’s healthcare providers, eral clerkships are highly coveted, but It is just not fair, it seems to me, to delaying much needed care, and put- judges generally pick the top students criticize a lawyer for doing what he is ting women’s health at risk. and the top members of their class. Mr. bound by our code of ethics and, in- Kyle Duncan’s peddling of misin- Duncan was picked. deed, the law to do. formation as a lawyer fighting for He has an LL.M. from the Columbia If I didn’t think Kyle Duncan would these unnecessary and unconstitu- University School of Law, one of the call the balls and the strikes based on finest law schools in the world. Mr. tional abortion laws is frightening the rule of law that we cherish in Duncan is an honors graduate of LSU enough. Imagine what he could do on America, I wouldn’t be standing here Law School and an honors graduate the bench. today, but he will. I would respectfully with a B.A. degree from Louisiana He has fought to undo historic suggest that all of my colleagues put healthcare victories provided by the State University as well. He has argued over 30 cases in Fed- aside the politics, put aside whether Affordable Care Act’s birth control eral and State appellate courts. Some they like President Trump, and look at mandate. As we know in this Cham- lawyers never argue a single one. He this man for himself. What they will ber—and I think we need to acknowl- has briefed, prepared, and argued some see is a very qualified, very successful edge—this mandate has made a dif- 30 cases. lawyer who worships the rule of law ference in the lives of an astonishing He served in the office of the attor- and who will apply the law as this Con- 64.2 million women who were able to ney general in the State of Louisiana gress and the U.S. Supreme Court have access birth control with no out-of- as appellate chief. He has represented dictated. pocket costs in the last year alone. my State in many high-profile cases, Thank you, Mr. President. This has given women greater power and he also has experience as an assist- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. over their health, their well-being, ant solicitor general in the attorney DAINES). Under the previous order, all their futures, their reproductive deci- general’s office in Texas. postcloture time has expired. sions, and their finances. Those who know Kyle and who have The question is, Will the Senate ad- Yet Mr. DUNCAN has attacked the participated in the vetting process vise and consent to the Duncan nomi- birth control mandate repeatedly. He know that he is articulate, a careful nation? sought to leave a woman’s right to ac- thinker, and has a deep understanding Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, I ask cess affordable healthcare to the whims of the importance of the separation of for the yeas and nays. of her employer. Worse, he has ab- powers, and for that reason, he has The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a surdly denied that contraception is been supported by a bipartisan group of sufficient second? healthcare at all and has said the idea both current and former lawyers. There appears to be a sufficient sec- of contraception as a right is ‘‘dis- I do not recognize the Kyle Duncan ond. turbing.’’ It is a constitutional right. being described by some of my col- The clerk will call the roll. To him, it is disturbing. What kind of leagues. I say this with all due respect. The bill clerk called the roll. a judge will he be? I think some of my colleagues, in criti- Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators Despite what Kyle Duncan believes, cizing Mr. Duncan, are confusing the are necessarily absent: the Senator birth control is healthcare. A woman’s role of the lawyer and the client. from Arizona (Mr. MCCAIN) and the access to it is a right, and his false, I used to practice law. When a client Senator from Kentucky (Mr. PAUL). ideologically driven assaults are came to me and said ‘‘Kennedy, I need Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the wrong. you to represent me,’’ I did what they Senator from Illinois (Ms. DUCKWORTH) I will oppose Kyle Duncan’s nomina- asked in that particular lawsuit. If his is necessarily absent. tion to the Fifth Circuit Court of Ap- position was lawful, I would say: OK, The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. peals, and I urge my colleagues to do tell me what your problem is and what FLAKE). Are there any other Senators the same. your arguments are, and I will look at in the Chamber desiring to vote? Thank you. it from my standpoint and maybe sup- The result was announced—yeas 50, I yield the floor. ply some additional arguments under nays 47, as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the law. But when my client described [Rollcall Vote No. 82 Ex.] ator from Louisiana. to me his problem and his analysis of Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, I ask it, I can’t remember a single time when YEAS—50 unanimous consent that I be allowed to I said: Oh, jeez, I don’t agree with you. Alexander Enzi Kennedy Barrasso Ernst Lankford complete my brief remarks before we I don’t like your politics. I just don’t Blunt Fischer Lee vote on the nomination of Mr. Duncan. agree with your position. I could have, Boozman Flake Manchin The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without but that was not my role as a lawyer. Burr Gardner McConnell objection, it is so ordered. So long as what my client was pro- Capito Graham Moran Cassidy Grassley Murkowski Mr. KENNEDY. Thank you. posing was legal, my role as their law- Collins Hatch Perdue Mr. President, in a few minutes, we yer was that they were entitled to Corker Heller Portman are going to vote on the nomination of legal representation. My role was not Cornyn Hoeven Risch Mr. Kyle Duncan for a position on the Cotton Hyde-Smith Roberts to substitute my judgment for theirs. Crapo Inhofe Rounds U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Cir- I have listened to my colleagues’ Cruz Isakson Rubio cuit. criticism of Mr. Duncan. They don’t Daines Johnson Sasse

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The workers were somehow diametrically Cardin King Smith opposed and as if, somehow, workers Carper Klobuchar Stabenow question is on agreeing to the motion. Casey Leahy could thrive while businesses struggle. Tester The motion was agreed to. Coons Markey Udall As the piece I was reading pointed Cortez Masto McCaskill The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Van Hollen out, ‘‘In a modern competitive econ- Donnelly Menendez clerk will report the nomination. Durbin Merkley Warner The bill clerk read the nomination of omy, workers do well when their em- Warren Feinstein Murphy Richard Grenell, of California, to be ployers do.’’ If you think about it, it Gillibrand Murray Whitehouse really is just common sense. The vast Harris Nelson Wyden Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- potentiary of the United States of majority of working Americans work NOT VOTING—3 America to the Federal Republic of for businesses, whether they are self- Duckworth McCain Paul Germany. employed, an employee of a small busi- ness, or an employee of a large corpora- The nomination was confirmed. CLOTURE MOTION tion. For those employees to thrive, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- Mr. MCCONNELL. I send a cloture jority leader. the businesses they are working for motion to the desk. have to thrive as well. f The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- Struggling businesses do not invest ture motion having been presented LEGISLATIVE SESSION in workers; they can’t. They don’t hire under rule XXII, the Chair directs the new employees. They don’t raise wages. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I clerk to read the motion. They don’t improve benefits. move to proceed to legislative session. The bill clerk read as follows: On the other hand, thriving busi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The CLOTURE MOTION nesses do invest in their workers, they question is on agreeing to the motion. We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- do hire new employees, they do raise The motion was agreed to. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the wages, and they do improve benefits. f Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby Leaving aside the fact that most busi- move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- EXECUTIVE SESSION ness owners want to invest in their nation of Richard Grenell, of California, to workers, successful business owners be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- potentiary of the United States of America have to invest in their workers if they EXECUTIVE CALENDAR to the Federal Republic of Germany. want their businesses to keep thriving. Mitch McConnell, Cory Gardner, Orrin G. For starters, successful businesses Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Hatch, Tom Cotton, James Lankford, tend to need new workers, and the way move to proceed to executive session to Steve Daines, Roy Blunt, Mike Crapo, to attract new workers is with good consider Calendar No. 788, Mike Johnny Isakson, John Thune, Thom wages, good opportunities, and good Pompeo. Tillis, James M. Inhofe, Pat Roberts, benefits. Once a successful business has The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Lindsey Graham, James E. Risch, John good employees, it tends to want to question is on agreeing to the motion. Hoeven, John Boozman. keep them so that the business can The motion was agreed to. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I keep prospering and thriving. How do The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ask unanimous consent that the man- businesses keep employees? The same clerk will report the nomination. datory quorum calls for the cloture way they attract them in the first The bill clerk read the nomination of motions be waived. place—with good wages, good opportu- Mike Pompeo, of Kansas, to be Sec- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without nities, and good benefits. retary of State. objection, it is so ordered. As Mr. Hassett notes in the Wall CLOTURE MOTION Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Street Journal: Mr. MCCONNELL. I send a cloture ask unanimous consent that with re- Research by economists Alan Krueger and motion to the desk. spect to the Dunkin nomination, the Lawrence Summers, both of whom served in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- motion to reconsider be considered the Obama administration, shows that more- ture motion having been presented made and laid upon the table and the profitable employers pay higher wages. Any under rule XXII, the Chair directs the President be immediately notified of company that attempts to pay a worker less clerk to read the motion. the Senate’s action. than he is worth will quickly lose that work- er to a competitor. Thus, firms that want to The bill clerk read as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without thrive must invest in their plants and their CLOTURE MOTION objection, it is so ordered. workers. We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Mr. MCCONNELL. I suggest the ab- Ask any business owner in the coun- ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the sence of a quorum. try, and he or she will tell you that it Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby The PRESIDING OFFICER. The is a competitive labor market. Unem- move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- clerk will call the roll. ployment is at a 17-year low. In a tight, nation of Mike Pompeo, of Kansas, to be Sec- The bill clerk proceeded to call the retary of State. competitive labor market, employers roll. have to work to keep their employees. Mitch McConnell, Orrin G. Hatch, Todd Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask Young, John Cornyn, Bill Cassidy, Our focus with last fall’s tax reform John Boozman, Deb Fischer, David unanimous consent that the order for was on making life better for ordinary Perdue, James Lankford, Roger F. the quorum call be rescinded. Americans, so we set out to put more Wicker, John Thune, Tom Cotton, The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. money in their pockets right away by Mike Rounds, Roy Blunt, James M. JOHNSON). Without objection, it is so cutting tax rates across the board, Inhofe, Thom Tillis, Bob Corker. ordered. nearly doubling the standard deduction f TAX REFORM and doubling the child tax credit. As a Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I was result, for 2018, a family of four making LEGISLATIVE SESSION reading a piece in the Wall Street Jour- $73,000 will see a tax cut of more than Mr. MCCONNELL. I move to proceed nal last week by Kevin Hassett, who $2,000. to legislative session. was the Chairman of the White House We knew the tax cuts, as helpful as The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Council of Economic Advisers. His they are, weren’t enough. Americans question is on agreeing to the motion. piece made an important point that also needed access to profitable ca- The motion was agreed to. doesn’t often come out as clearly as it reers, good jobs, good wages, and good

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So when it came time for tax reform, a national security team to support The current version of the bill is the we set out to improve the playing field him. product of not just months but years of for American workers by improving the Fast forward to today. Gone is the bi- hearings, meetings, and negotiations. playing field for businesses, as well, partisanship of the past. Today, Demo- Despite the fact that this year’s origi- and it is working. crats are obstructing an entirely and nal version of VIDA had bipartisan sup- Companies are putting tax reform to eminently qualified candidate for Sec- port, we made a number of further con- work. They are investing in new equip- retary of State for the sole reason that cessions to address concerns that have ment, expanding their facilities, and they don’t like this President. They been raised by Democratic Senators, growing their lines of business, all of didn’t get their way in the last elec- but they just keep moving the goal which mean more jobs and opportuni- tion, and, in response, they have spent posts. It has become pretty clear that ties for Americans. the last year or more obstructing one Democrats’ real objection is not to the Most importantly, companies are qualified nominee after another. bill itself but to working with Repub- passing along the benefits of tax re- I get that the Democrats don’t like licans or to seeing the President ac- form. Company after company has an- President Trump, but when you are a complish anything. nounced pay raises, bonuses, 401(k) Member of the U.S. Senate, you have I hardly need to say the Coast Guard match increases, and other benefits for to think beyond your own preferences reauthorization bill is an important their workers. Others are passing tax and accept the fact that in a free coun- bill. It authorizes the Coast Guard’s savings on to their customers in the try with free elections, sometimes you funding, as well as pay and benefits for form of things like utility rate cuts. don’t get your way. Coast Guard personnel, who play a The tax reform law has been in place Obstructing nominees has con- vital role in maintaining national se- only for 4 months. As businesses con- sequences. At the very least, delaying a curity and law and order in the waters tinue to see the benefits of tax reform, President’s ability to staff his adminis- around the United States. we can expect to see the playing field tration diminishes his ability to serve It would be nice if Democrats would for workers continue to improve. the American people effectively, but consider dropping their partisan objec- Ultimately, by helping American that is not all. Obstructing certain tions and working with Republicans to businesses thrive, tax reform will help nominees, such as a nominee for Sec- pass this essential piece of legislation give more Americans access to the retary of State, can have consequences and working with us to help get con- kinds of jobs, wages, and opportunities for our national security and diplo- firmed particularly critical national that not only will benefit them right macy. An incomplete national security security nominees at a time when we now but also will give them access to team is a detriment to the safety and face an array of threats across the en- security and prosperity for the long security of our country. tire planet. term. Right now, the United States and our Nominees like the Secretary of NOMINATION OF MIKE POMPEO allies are currently facing a number of State, particularly well-qualified ones, Mr. President, before I close, I would serious challenges from North Korea are not to be trifled with. It is not a like to take a couple of minutes to dis- and an increasingly emboldened Iran to time to play politics when you are cuss the nomination of Mike Pompeo chemical attacks in Syria and the ever- dealing with America’s vital national to be Secretary of State. present threat of terrorists. It is vital security interests. I don’t need to tell anyone how in- that the President have a fully I hope that this Chamber, this body, credibly qualified he is for this job: equipped national security team to will return to the tradition we have first in his class at West Point; 5 years monitor and address these dangers. It had in past administrations in which of Active-Duty service in the Army, is beyond irresponsible that Senate we have approved Secretaries of State, achieving the rank of captain; editor of Democrats are compromising the as I said earlier, by votes of 94 to 3, 94 the Harvard Law Review; elected to President’s ability to respond to to 2, 85 to 13, and unanimously. Those Congress four times by Kansas’s threats simply because they prefer not were the last four Secretaries of State. Fourth Congressional District, serving to confirm anyone he has nominated. This has turned into a partisan game, on the House Intelligence Committee; Democrats should immediately drop if you will, at a time when our country and, finally, Director of the Central In- their obstruction of Mike Pompeo and really can’t afford for us to play par- telligence Agency. Clearly, he has confirm him as Secretary of State, and tisan games. proved his dedication as a public serv- they should stop obstructing other I hope when this vote comes up later ant and is an outstanding candidate for qualified national security nominees, this week, we will have a big bipartisan Secretary of State. such as Andrea Thompson, a native of vote, consistent with our history and His nomination should be sailing my home State of South Dakota, who consistent with the fact that when you through the Senate, and normally it has been nominated as Under Secretary have a qualified nominee for an impor- would be. Prior to this Presidency, we of State for Arms Control and Inter- tant position like this, this Senate were on a pretty bipartisan track for national Security Affairs. comes together, takes very seriously Secretary of State confirmations. You would think Democrats would be its constitutional role in the confirma- Members of both parties believed it was content with their unprecedented ob- tion process, and has that vote—hope- important that a President have a na- struction of the President’s nominees, fully, a big bipartisan vote in support tional security team to support him, but, unfortunately, there is another of Mike Pompeo. and they voted accordingly. John thing the Democrats are obstructing I yield the floor. Kerry was confirmed as Secretary of right now, and that is the Coast Guard The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- State by a vote of 94 to 3. Hillary Clin- reauthorization bill. ator from Arizona. ton was confirmed as Secretary of Once again, it is clear that Demo- NORTH KOREA State by a vote of 94 to 2. Condoleezza crats are obstructing not because they Mr. FLAKE. Mr. President, I have Rice was confirmed as Secretary of have serious objections to the bill but been pleased to hear about the progress State by a vote of 85 to 13, and Colin because obstruction has become their in the planned negotiations with North Powell was confirmed as Secretary of default response to legislation in the Korea over their nuclear program. I State unanimously. Republican-led Congress. was glad to hear of Director Pompeo’s This doesn’t mean that Republicans Democrats claim that the Coast successful visit to North Korea, and I, agreed with all of John Kerry’s or Hil- Guard reauthorization bill has not re- as much as anyone in this body, wishes lary Clinton’s policies or that the ceived sufficient input or debate, and the administration success in these Democrats agreed with all of that could not be further from the talks and negotiations. Given the his- Condoleezza Rice’s or Colin Powell’s truth. A portion of the bill they are os- tory of broken promises, I have my

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To say that Kim Jong Un has These thing are all given away at To protect their bottom line, the been ‘‘very open’’ or ‘‘very honorable,’’ events hosted by the LIBRE Initia- Kochs funnel money through a network as the President did, surpasses under- tive—a self-described grassroots orga- of nonprofit organizations, founda- standing. If this description of one of nization dedicated to a ‘‘free and open tions, and shell companies. These com- the world’s strongman dictators were a society.’’ The events were held in panies lobby the government, produce singular event, a one-off statement, it Latino communities throughout the fake research reports, and run ad cam- could perhaps be excused as an aberra- country, including Las Vegas, Miami, paigns to manipulate and deceive the tion, but, unfortunately, it is not. It is and Orlando. American people. part of a larger pattern of excusing dic- People attending these events were Buying a democracy does not come tatorial behavior that we should not asked to fill out a questionnaire. Ques- cheap, but the Koch brothers are not countenance. tions included: stingy. In 2010, the year Citizens We need not sacrifice the truth and ‘‘Are you more likely to vote for a United opened the floodgates for big reject objective reality in pursuit of Republican or a Democrat in the 2016 money in politics, the Kochs spent $125 our goals. We cannot pretend that the election?’’ million to support Republican can- Kim Jong Un of today is somehow dif- ‘‘Do you feel the government should didates who pledged to roll back envi- ferent from the authoritarian dictator increase or decrease Federal spending ronmental and consumer protections. who has ruled over one of the most vio- in order to improve the economy?’’ Since the 2010 elections, their influ- lent and repressive regimes on Earth. ‘‘What is your name, email address, ence has grown. They have spent hun- I am happy to hear that the North and telephone number?’’ dreds of millions of dollars supporting Korean Government is apparently en- People actually had to hand over candidates who spread lies that climate gaging as an honest broker in the proc- their personal data in exchange for the change is a conspiracy, that immi- ess of arranging these talks, but I be- free stuff. So the stuff wasn’t really grants cause crime, and that more lieve that how the President of the free after all—but close enough, right? money in the Koch brothers’ pocket United States describes world leaders Well, in a career spent as a pros- means more money in yours. matters. For the President to describe ecutor, I have learned one thing: Al- Now, the Koch brothers have big a leader who stands credibly accused of ways follow the money. If you follow plans for the upcoming 2018 election. starving his own people, violently exe- the money just one step back, you They have announced they will spend cuting his political opponents, and learn that LIBRE is a shell organiza- $400 million in the upcoming election murdering members of his own family tion funded by Charles and David Koch, cycle—their largest midterm election as ‘‘very open’’ and ‘‘very honorable’’ is two of the most powerful men in Amer- investment yet. Much of that money beyond comprehension. Furthermore, ican politics. Charles and David Koch will be spent directly targeting Latinos it undermines the moral authority we are the owners of Koch Industries, a through advertisements, events, and have long possessed on the world stage. massive energy company that manu- workshops. The President himself has previously factures, distributes, and refines petro- The Koch brothers think they can declared Kim Jong Un as ‘‘obviously a leum. Koch Industries is one of the buy the Latino vote, just like they madman who doesn’t mind starving or largest privately held companies in the bought the votes of the House Freedom killing his own people.’’ The President Nation, with estimated annual reve- Caucus and so many other Republican has also repeatedly and correctly re- nues of over $100 billion. politicians, but despite what their ads ferred to the North Korean regime’s What does all this mean? It means say, the Koch brothers are not advo- violent torture of Otto Warmbier as the Koch brothers are two very rich cates for the Latino community. They ‘‘horrible.’’ The pursuit of these nego- men, and there is nothing wrong with are advocates for more money in their tiations does not require that we sur- that. What is wrong is the way the own pockets, nothing more. render the values we stand for as a na- Koch brothers use their money to hi- The Koch brothers have supported tion. jack our democracy for their own ben- some of the most anti-immigrant poli- We cannot pretend the atrocities of efit. ticians in America, including LOUIE the Northern Korean regime are a The Koch brothers are self-described GOHMERT, Mike Pompeo, STEVE KING, thing of the past. We need to enter radicals who believe the government Russell Pearce, and Kris Kobach. These these negotiations with our eyes wide should play no role in Americans’ lives. are the men responsible for policies open. We must understand and recog- The Koch brothers believe in a world like Trump’s Muslim ban and Arizona’s nize who it is we are sitting across the with no Medicare, no Social Security, anti-immigrant law, SB 1070. table from. Only then do I believe we no Federal minimum wage, no public The Koch brothers support politi- will actually succeed in these negotia- programs that support families when cians who want to end government tions and emerge from this planned they fall on hard times, and no rules funding for Planned Parenthood. If summit with the result we all seek—a preventing Koch Industries from pol- they get their way, Latinas would be safer world. luting our air, drinking water, or our hurt the most. More than 23 percent of I yield the floor. public lands. Planned Parenthood patients are I suggest the absence of a quorum. The Koch brothers hate environ- Latinas. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mental regulations because Koch In- Latinas are more likely to be diag- clerk will call the roll. dustries is one of the top 10 worst pol- nosed with cervical cancer than women The legislative clerk proceeded to luters in the United States. Fewer en- in any other racial or ethnic group. call the roll. vironmental regulations mean the Planned Parenthood gives them access Ms. CORTEZ MASTO. Mr. President, Koch brothers can obtain bigger finan- to annual screenings so they can stay I ask unanimous consent that the order cial gains. healthy and cancer-free. for the quorum call be rescinded. To keep their empire afloat, the Koch The Koch brothers support school The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without brothers are not just polluting our en- choice, which they say gives Latino objection, it is so ordered. vironment, they are polluting our po- families more freedom in how they DARK MONEY litical system, and they are polluting educate their kids, but school choice Ms. CORTEZ MASTO. Mr. President, our airways with false advertising. vouchers take money out of the public there is an old saying that ‘‘there is no The Kochs want Americans to believe school system, causing many Latino such thing as a free lunch,’’ but what climate change is a conspiracy, despite kids whose parents can’t afford private about other things? What about free the global scientific consensus that cli- schools to fall behind.

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Mr. Moy role in dragging Michigan’s public edu- Charles and David Koch want to buy coaches two sports teams, drives for cation system to the bottom of na- Latino votes, buy our voices, and buy Uber and Lyft, drives a schoolbus, and tional rankings and leaving thousands our democracy, which folks like my umpires a Little League team so that of students without access to a quality dad Manny Cortez worked all of their he can provide for his two daughters. education. lives to protect. Sadly, Mr. Moy’s story is becoming To make matters worse, the Kochs But I believe in the wisdom of the all too common. According to one esti- are working to undermine access to American people. I believe in the wis- mate, teachers are five times more health insurance for working people. dom of our voters who will fight the likely than other workers to have a Latinos are less likely to have health lies, just as they did in Nevada 2 years second job. No wonder teachers are insurance than any other racial or eth- ago. I have seen the Kochs’ power and taking to the streets in West Virginia, nic group. Without health insurance, a influence firsthand. They spent $10 mil- Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Arizona. trip to the ER can result in a bill so ex- lion trying to defeat me in 2016. They They have had enough. pensive that a family can’t pay their threw millions into LIBRE to buy off I am standing shoulder to shoulder rent for months. Latino voters in Nevada. But they with teachers across the country be- Organizations like LIBRE will tell failed because Democrats in Congress cause they deserve better, because our you their agenda is designed to pro- continued to beat the drum and make children deserve better, and because in- mote freedom and self-sufficiency. voters aware of the lies, and I will keep vestment in teachers is an investment They put out propaganda implying fighting to do the same in the Senate. in our kids and ultimately an invest- that Democrats don’t believe in free- Mr. President, I suggest the absence ment in our future. Like many of my dom because we believe government of a quorum. colleagues in this Chamber and fellow has a role in protecting access to af- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Democrats across the country, I am in fordable healthcare, clean water, air, clerk will call the roll. this fight for the long haul, but if we and quality schools. The Koch brothers The legislative clerk proceeded to are to be successful, if we ever hope we love freedom, but their freedom is to call the roll. can prevail, we should be clear-eyed pollute our rivers, streams, and our air. Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, I ask about what it is that we are up against. Democrats believe in a different kind unanimous consent that the order for The perilous state of affairs for edu- of freedom—the freedom to breathe the quorum call be rescinded. cation funding in our States is not the clean air and drink clean water, the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without simple result of a bunch of legislatures freedom to walk away from a trip to objection, it is so ordered. who, after listening to their constitu- the ER without a medical bill that Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, I wish ents, decided against supporting public costs more than what you make in a to take a moment to thank Senator education. No, the movement of teach- year, and the freedom to walk into WHITEHOUSE for his bold leadership and er protests sweeping the country has Planned Parenthood and walk out with continuing the fight to rid our political revealed corruption—corruption that information you need to make your system of dark money. Republican-controlled States have own reproductive choices. All across our country, teachers are been sweeping under the rug for dec- We don’t believe in the kind of free- taking to the streets to demand what ades. dom that allows Charles and David no teacher should ever have to ask for: The steep cuts to education are the Koch to pull the strings of our democ- fair pay and decent benefits. In State product of an all-out assault on our racy. How can anyone call that free- after State, education has been cut to teachers and our schools that has been dom at all? the bone. They have even cut the bone. launched by a handful of billionaires. What the Koch brothers and their Kids are crammed into overcrowded One of the principal tools rich and pow- web of dark money organizations like classrooms. They are handed tattered erful people use is dark money. They LIBRE are really doing is deceiving textbooks. Their teachers are paid so have created an invasive enemy that Latinos and supporting the very same little that some qualify for food slithers out of sight, with only a politicians who are working against stamps. In fact, salaries are so low in glimpse here or there, but make no Latino families. some States that teachers are working mistake—this dark money has helped So, this year, as the Koch brothers two, three, and sometimes four jobs shape the anti-teacher, anti-worker are pulling out their checkbooks to just to make ends meet. agenda that undermines our democ- fund their disinformation campaign, Many people don’t know this, but racy. follow the money. Follow the money to teachers have always had a very spe- For decades, billionaires have been find out who is paying for that glossy cial place in my heart. As a little girl pouring unlimited, secret money into ad you see on TV. Follow the money growing up in Oklahoma, there was one the hands of carefully picked can- that flows through LIBRE and other person I admired more than anyone didates who will do their bidding. We Koch-backed organizations to politi- else in the world—my second grade often talk about the influence dark cians who vote against immigrants, teacher, Mrs. Lee. I will never forget money has right here in Washington, Dreamers, and refugees. the day that Mrs. Lee took me aside but the truth is, the real battle is being The Koch brothers have spent mil- and explained that if I worked hard, I fought at the State and local level. lions of dollars funding Tea Party can- could become a teacher too. Those Consider the State Policy Network, didates in Congress—the main obsta- words changed my life. Today, I am the SPN. It is an umbrella alliance of over cles to immigration reform. What good daughter of a maintenance man, who 60 member organizations covering are school supplies and driver’s edu- became a teacher, a professor, and a nearly every State in the United cation classes and free health checkups U.S. Senator because America invested States. Their member organizations if parents of American citizens are get- in teachers like Mrs. Lee, and that hide behind deceptively apolitical ting deported, if schools in our commu- meant investing in the thousands of names, such as the Platte Institute for nities are being gutted, and if commu- students she reached through the Economic Research or the Thomas Jef- nity health clinics are closing their years. I am grateful to that America. I ferson Institute for Public Policy. doors? believe in that America. But I will be These organizations are anything but The Latino community in Nevada, honest—I am scared to death that our apolitical; these groups are the propa- and in communities of color across children and grandchildren may never ganda arm of rightwing billionaires. America, are strong, resilient, and di- know that America. The State Policy Network, for exam- verse. We will not be fooled by false ad- Right now, in one of the richest na- ple, is bankrolled by the Koch brothers vertising. tions on the planet, American teachers through organizations like So many of our family members are getting crushed. I want to tell you DonorsTrust, one of the Kochs’ favorite came to this country because they about one of those teachers—Jonathan investment arms. In 2016 alone, knew what it was like to live under the Moy, or Mr. Moy, as his students call DonorsTrust made $20.3 million in

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grants to State Policy Network mem- Billionaires and special interests are The CO2 Coalition started where the bers. conspiring to buy our political system. George C. Marshall Institute, another In addition to affiliates, the State We cannot allow this to happen. That Koch-backed front group, left off—dis- Policy Network has over 80 associate is why I am proud to join my col- seminating disinformation, particu- members. It is a who’s who of right- leagues in support of bills like the DIS- larly around global warming. wing Koch-funded groups, such as the CLOSE Act to shine a light on the dark Total funding from the Koch-related Americans for Prosperity Foundation, web of billionaires who have their foundations for the CO2 Coalition is the Americans for Tax Reform Founda- hands tightly gripped around the neck more than $650,000 since 2004. In addi- tion, the Cato Institute, and the Herit- of our democracy. Our government tion to the Kochs, the billionaire con- age Foundation. Their funders also in- should belong to the people, not to servative Mercer family also gave the clude an array of the biggest and most wealthy special interests. CO2 Coalition $150,000 in 2016. And that powerful corporations, including to- Mr. President, I yield the floor. is just what we know of. bacco giant Philip Morris, food giant I suggest the absence of a quorum. For those not familiar, the board of Kraft, and pharma giant The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the CO2 Coalition includes the con- GlaxoSmithKline. clerk will call the roll. troversial physicist William Happer, The goal of the State Policy Network The bill clerk proceeded to call the who has testified in front of Congress and its myriad affiliates is to trick the roll. multiple times to push climate public into thinking they are genuine, Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, I ask denialism and the self-serving interest unbiased think tanks researching pub- unanimous consent that the order for of the fossil fuel industry and the Koch lic policy issues—think that, instead of the quorum call be rescinded. brothers. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without rightwing, billionaire-funded groups When I was chairman of the House objection, it is so ordered. dedicated to hijacking every legisla- Select Committee for Energy Independ- ture in America and passing laws that Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, bor- rowing from a phrase from Senator ence and Global Warming, Dr. Happer work for their corporations while they advocated in testimony for the govern- WHITEHOUSE of Rhode Island, ‘‘It is leave everyone else behind. ment to support an ‘‘alternative hy- With friends like the aggressively time to wake up to the threat of cli- pothesis,’’ which amounted to denial of anti-union Koch brothers, it should mate change.’’ We must open our eyes climate change. This ‘‘alternative hy- come as no surprise that one of the to the insidious web of deceit that the pothesis’’ was the grandfather of an- State Policy Network’s top priorities is Koch brothers, in alliance with the other familiar term, the Trump Admin- dismantling public sector unions. In a Trump Administration, are weaving to istration’s so-called alternative facts— 2016 fundraising letter, the State Pol- promote an anti-science, anti-con- ‘‘alternative hypothesis.’’ icy Network stated that its goal was to sumer, and anti-renewable energy During those years that I was the ‘‘defund and defang’’ government agenda. This web of deceit is something chairman of the Select Committee for unions, and it bragged about the work that the Koch brothers are proud of. Energy Independence and Global of its affiliates to supply ‘‘intellectual Just last week, they bragged to do- Warming and the Subcommittee on En- ammunition’’ to weaken unions in nors in a report that they were respon- ergy and the Environment of the En- States across the country. It touted its sible for President Trump’s policies: re- ergy and Commerce Committee, I con- work in West Virginia, Indiana, Michi- pealing the Clean Power Plan, check; ducted nearly 100 hearings. They went gan, and Wisconsin, in shepherding pas- attacking public lands, check; at- on for hours and hours. We are talking sage of laws that make it harder for tempting to gut bedrock environ- unions to collect union dues that cover mental laws for infrastructure of 200, 300 hours of hearings where we the costs of collective bargaining. projects, check; leaving the Paris cli- were able to hear these crackpot theo- Although it focuses on State policy, mate accord, check; tax giveaways to ries that were enunciated and de- the State Policy Network’s agenda can Big Oil and other fossil fuel corpora- bunked at that time. Despite his views have nationwide effects. Just look at tions, check-plus. on climate science being routinely de- the Supreme Court case Janus v. The first year of the Trump Adminis- bunked, including what happened in AFSCME, which will determine wheth- tration has been a Koch brothers wish my hearing back then, Dr. Happer con- er public sector unions that represent list, and they are popping their cham- tinues to be called as an ‘‘expert wit- teachers, nurses, firefighters, and po- pagne bottles all the way to the bank. ness’’ by Republicans in Congress. lice officers in States and cities around In fact, the various front groups and From this platform, he spreads doubt this country will actually be able to trade organizations that pushed Presi- and misinformation about climate collect fees from workplaces they rep- dent Trump to exit the Paris climate change. He has called carbon dioxide ‘‘a resent—fees that allow them to nego- accord accepted almost $7 million from benefit to the Earth,’’ an absurd asser- tiate for better pay, better wages, and the Koch brothers directly. Those tion that is in complete contrast to the better working conditions. The Illinois groups took millions more from other findings of the EPA and the vast ma- Policy Institute, a State Policy Net- anti-climate groups, which were also jority of climate scientists. That is be- work affiliate, works closely with the funded by the Koch brothers. It is a cause in its materials, the CO2 Coali- groups pushing the Court to cut off tangled web they weave with their tion states that it has the express pur- unions’ funding and force them to rep- money. That is what the Koch brothers pose of ‘‘educating thought leaders, resent workers who do not pay dues. have bought—a network of individuals, policy makers, and the public about The State Policy Network’s attack shady front groups, and partisan orga- the important contribution made by on the workers is just one prong of a nizations whose sole purpose is to un- carbon dioxide to our lives and the much larger campaign to hand govern- dermine the policies that protect economy.’’ ment over to the rich and powerful. As Americans and the planet from climate In reality, the CO2 Coalition writes one of the many tentacles of the Koch change. articles, produces videos, and uses this network, the State Policy Network Like a real spider web, it is hard to content to spread lies about climate also works to gut environmental pro- see this web of deceit unless the light change through social media. They tections that prevent big corporations catches it in just the right way. I am seek not to inform but to deform con- from poisoning our water, our food, and going to shine a light on a few threads sensus scientific views at the bidding of our air. It works to dismantle Medicaid of this web tonight, the threads that their fossil fuel funders, the Koch and other healthcare protections that make up the effort to undermine the brothers. provide vulnerable, low-income individ- scientific consensus on climate change: Here is some information about car- uals with basic healthcare. It works to the Koch brothers and their CO2 Coali- bon dioxide that the CO2 Coalition fails slash income and other State taxes tion. One of these threads is the CO2 to mention in its love letter to fossil that provide critical funds for basic Coalition. This group, founded in 2015 fuels. Every ton of carbon we emit government services. It works to weak- with the remains of the defunct George costs us $36—that is the social cost of en public pensions that provide govern- C. Marshall Institute, pushed a single carbon—the cost to all of us of emit- ment workers with financial security mantra: ‘‘Carbon dioxide, a nutrient ting an extra ton of carbon dioxide into and retirement. vital for life.’’ the atmosphere.

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All of these oil al- ating 7 to 8 percent of the electricity gerous pollutant for our society when lies have voiced doubts about the exist- we consume every day in the United it is inside of our atmosphere at dan- ence of climate change and the role of States. Right now, we have more than gerous levels—at dangerous levels. The humans in causing it, but no one is 90,000 megawatts of wind. We have CO2 Coalition is certainly not the only doing more to help anchor the various more than 50,000 megawatts of solar in- fossil fuel supported group that is strands of the web of deceit on climate stalled in the United States. By 2020, weaving this web of deceit. Especially science in the Trump administration we are projected to have 120,000 when it comes to talking about the im- than the EPA’s Scott Pruitt. megawatts of wind. We will have more portance of the ‘‘free market,’’ fossil Mr. Pruitt announced today a new than 90,000 megawatts of solar. Solar is fuel-funded climate deniers often have proposed rule purporting to ‘‘strength- projected to add an additional 35,000 selective memory loss. en transparency and validity in regu- combined megawatts in 2021 and 2022. The Lexington Institute, which has latory science.’’ What exactly does this That means, by the end of 2022, we received funding from fossil fuel com- new secret science rule really mean? could have over 250,000 megawatts of panies like ExxonMobil, insists that re- The proposal would actually do the op- wind and solar installed in the United newables can’t compete in the free posite of what its name suggests. This States. market with fossil fuels without Fed- proposal would actually restrict the You can see what is happening now eral subsidies. That assumes that the use of scientific research that EPA of- with wind and solar after it had been, fossil fuel industry has succeeded in ficials can use in crafting new regula- essentially, stopped by the fossil fuel the free market all on its own. It has tions under the guise of so-called trans- industry for 100 years. This could have not. Adam Smith is spinning in his parency. The Trump administration happened 50 years ago. This could have grave, wondering how the fossil fuel in- would allow the EPA to consider re- happened 100 years ago. Yet now, fi- dustry gets such subsidies. As a matter search studies for which the underlying nally, because of Democratic policies, of fact, he is spinning so fast that he data are publicly available. What this we have been able to finally unleash would qualify for a subsidy under the proposed change would really do is ef- this revolution. What is accompanying that wind and tax policies, which Republicans put in fectively block the Agency from rely- solar revolution? It is jobs, blue-collar place. ing on longstanding, important studies jobs. We now have 350,000 Americans Federal subsidies for the fossil fuel like those that link lead exposure to who are working in wind and solar. By industry are more than 100 years old devastating neurological damage. 2020, we are going to have 500,000 work- and account for nearly $15 billion each Scott Pruitt, at the behest of Big Oil ers in wind and solar. The majority of year. Subsidizing an oil company to and interests like the Koch brothers, our solar jobs—137,000—is of elec- drill oil or a coal company to mine is wants to deny EPA scientists access to tricians. There are roofers doing the in- like paying a fish to swim or a bird to critical information in order to shield stallation. There are 38,000 jobs in man- fly. You don’t have to do it. The tax polluters, such as coal and chemical ufacturing. These are good blue-collar breaks for the oil and gas industries companies. Today, as Pruitt ceremo- jobs. There are 25,000 of our wind jobs are permanent pieces of the Tax Code. niously announced his new rule, he was in manufacturing while 35,000 are in These payouts automatically continue accompanied by—wait for it—William construction, development, and trans- year after year—forever, into infinity. Happer of the CO2 Coalition. The web of portation. These are good-paying, blue- They never decrease. They never go deceit is very real. No matter what collar jobs. away. That is certainly not the case for Scott Pruitt tries to undo at the EPA, Why is this renewable revolution renewable energy industries, like solar no matter what science President unstoppable? Why is this job creation and wind. These industries have had to Trump tries to deny through the Fed- that is good for all of creation endure the uncertainty of not knowing eral Government, no matter what unstoppable? It is because the cost of if their tax breaks will expire. Now tax groups the Koch brothers try to fund, renewables is plummeting. The cost of breaks for wind are scheduled to end the truth is all too clear. Climate solar has fallen 50 to 60 percent over completely next year. That will never change is happening now. the last 5 to 6 years. The cost of wind happen to a fossil fuel break. The tax Last year, we experienced a record has fallen 66 percent since 2009. In fact, breaks for solar will end in 2021, but for $16 billion in storms—extreme weather wind and solar are generally cheaper the fossil fuel industry, those tax events—and climate-related disasters. than coal and nuclear energy are right breaks will never come off the books It was more than in any year in re- now. Coal is losing the war against because they fight against special tax corded history. Hurricanes ravaged wind and solar in the free market. It is breaks for wind and solar. Oh, my Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico. The recov- not a conspiracy against coal. It is goodness. Who would want to help ery from Hurricane Harvey alone is competition for coal that has finally them? In fact, in its taking $15 billion projected to cost $180 billion. That is emerged. That is what is happening. a year every year for 100 years and 100 the damage even as the Republicans Coal is losing in the marketplace. more years into infinity—completely fight to take the wind and solar tax This is not just happening in the distorting the free market with the breaks off the books. This year, in Mas- United States. It is happening around support of fossil fuel companies like sachusetts, we already experienced four the entire world. Mexico had a power ExxonMobil—the Lexington Institute Northeasters before the end of March. auction at the end of November at is spinning its strand of the web of de- Three of those storms cost more than which the average price for solar was ceit by trying to stop a renewables rev- $1 billion. That is the earliest in any 1.9 cents per kilowatt hour. In 2017, olution. year ever recorded that we have experi- solar in Saudi Arabia came in at 1.8 The Koch brothers and their fossil enced three storms with this mag- cents per kilowatt hour. In Dubai, it fuel allies aren’t doing this alone. They nitude of devastation. The cost of these was 2.4 cents per kilowatt hour. Half of have found their most ardent ally in storms speaks for itself. We simply all electricity installed around the their campaign to attack climate can’t afford to deny the impacts and world last year was renewable. Renew- science in President Donald Trump. reality of climate change anymore. able energy deployment around the Throughout the Trump administration, Our greatest weapon in fighting de- world has increased by 8 percent a year there has been a concerted effort to ceit and tearing down this web is sun- for 7 years in a row. deny, to delay, and to defund the light—the sunlight of truth and the This is a global clean energy race, science of climate change in an unprec- sunlight that is fueling the solar revo- and it is a global job creation race. The edented way. Just look at the Presi- lution. It is a clean energy revolution Koch brothers and their fossil fuel al- dent’s Big Oil all-star Cabinet. At one that is fueling blue-collar job creation lies want to take the United States of

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Its subsidiary, Flint Hills Re- and that fossil fuels—even coal—are perpetrated a fraud on the American sources, owns three oil refineries. The more economical. people about climate change. They Koch Pipeline Company owns and oper- In 2013, for example, their director of have worked to discredit science in ates 4,000 miles of pipeline that trans- regulatory and State affairs, Daniel order to sow doubt. They are funding a ports oil, refined petroleum, and nat- Simmons, claimed in a Michigan regu- web of deceit that spreads misinforma- ural gas throughout six States. Koch latory hearing that the electricity tion and undermines the urgency need- Industries is the largest foreign and rates of States with renewable require- ed to address the generational chal- American leaseholder in Canada’s oil ments are 27 percent higher than lenge of climate change. We must fight sands, possibly leasing up to 2 million States without a renewable standard. back with education, with urgency, acres. That same year, Lawrence Berkeley with facts, and, ultimately, with ac- As well, each year, Koch Industries National Laboratory found that the in- tion. markets, trades, and manages logistics cremental rate of renewable portfolio That is why, this week, I am intro- for tons of coal and petroleum coke. standards was 2 percent, and a report ducing, with my colleagues here in the Koch Industries makes billions from by the Michigan Public Service Com- Senate and in the House, the Climate oil, gas, and coal, and it is no secret it mission found that the cost of renew- Change Education Act. This legislation is willing to spend millions to keep it able sources is declining and is cheaper would promote climate literacy by that way. Two organizations formed than the new coal-fired generation. broadening students’ understanding of through the Koch brothers’ vast wealth Also in 2013, Mr. Simmons attacked a climate change, the consequences of are the Institute for Energy Research Federal clean energy standard bill in- climate change, and the potential solu- and its lobbying arm, the American troduced by my fellow New Mexican, tions. This bill would give students, Energy Alliance. Both Koch-funded Senator Jeff Bingaman, which I co- teachers, and families the tools they groups are anti-renewable, pro-fossil sponsored. Mr. Simmons had the au- need to protect our planet for future fuel, and climate change deniers. dacity to claim that carbon dioxide generations. We must take the climate The Institute is a 501(c)(3) organiza- emissions from powerplants should not deniers and their fossil fuel funders to tion that was formed in 1989 from a be counted as pollutants, arguing ‘‘that task for their opposition to the clean predecessor directed by Charles Koch carbon dioxide itself is not dirty.’’ Mr. energy opportunities that could win and Robert Bradley, Jr. Mr. Bradley Simmons’ cynical attack on climate the battle against climate change. led public policy for Enron before its science is frightening. We have a chance to unleash a clean scandal and bankruptcy. He founded In 2015, the Alliance called on Con- energy revolution that creates jobs as the Institute and remains its CEO. He gress to eliminate the Department of it cuts dangerous carbon pollution. We is also affiliated with the Koch-funded Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency & are on the floor today to cut down this Cato Institute and Competitive Enter- Renewable Energy. The office’s mission tangled web of deceit—to shine a light prise Institute. is to support transitioning to ‘‘a global on the lies that emanate from this The Alliance is the Institute’s polit- clean energy economy,’’ something Koch brothers-funded web of deceit ical arm, a 501(c)(4) organization, that we know is supported by many, that has tried its best to stop this founded in 2008. The 501(c)(4)s are polit- many people. That year, both Koch clean energy revolution. ical organizations. They don’t have to brothers’ organizations received $3 mil- As you can see, this revolution has disclose their donors. They can engage lion from the web of Koch donors. taken off in the United States as it has in all sorts of politicking and lobbying, Although the Institute and Alliance taken off around the rest of the planet, and they can spend unlimited amounts were fringe, the Trump administration and it will not be denied. The green of money. The Alliance shares office placed their staff in key energy posi- generation, the young generation in space and staff—including a president— tions, beginning with appointing their our country, will not be denied. They with the Institute. Their joint presi- president to lead the energy transition want to see a wind and solar and all- dent is Thomas Pyle, who had pre- team. Before that appointment, Mr. electric vehicle revolution take place viously lobbied for Koch Industries. Pyle had sent a fundraising letter tout- that will change the course of history. They receive funding directly and not ing the new administration’s positions. That is why we are out here today—to so directly from the Koch brothers. He predicted the Trump administration let the rest of the world know we are in Since 2008, one or the other has re- would withdraw from the Paris Agree- this fight, and we are going to win it. ceived funding from the Charles Koch ment, repeal the Clean Power Plan, I yield the floor. Institute, an anti-government group move forward with the Keystone XL The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. formed from the Charles G. Koch Char- Pipeline, increase oil and gas leasing RUBIO). The Senator from New Mexico. itable Foundation; Freedom Partners, on Federal lands, lift the moratorium Mr. UDALL. Mr. President, I will called the Koch brothers’ ‘‘secret’’ on coal leasing on Federal lands, and focus, as Senator MARKEY has and sev- bank—a 501(c)(6) organization that turn back protection of our rivers and eral of my colleagues before me, on gives tens of millions of dollars to ex- streams—among other initiatives. Mr. this web of deceit we have been talking treme causes; the Wellspring Com- Pyle’s policy predictions have sadly about here today—the Koch brothers’ mittee, Inc., funded with the Koch come to pass. web of dark money, lobbyists, and infil- brothers’ help; DonorsTrust, a pass- My home State of New Mexico is tration into the Trump administration through organization for the Koch right in the bull’s-eye of climate that truly threatens our democracy. brothers and other ultrawealthy donors change. Snowpack was at a low point The influence of their hundreds of mil- trying to hide contributions; and many this year. Parts of the Rio Grande are lions of dollars is pervasive, pernicious, other like-minded anti-renewable, pro- dry. We have a methane cloud in the and hidden. fossil fuel groups that the Koch broth- Four Corners area the size of Delaware. I applaud Senator WHITEHOUSE’s ers fund or are tied to. Pressing ‘‘stop’’ on tackling climate work that focuses the public’s atten- Between 2010 and 2014, the Institute change hurts New Mexicans. tion on this threat. Thank you to my and Alliance received more than $5 Meanwhile, Institute/Alliance staff colleagues for shining a spotlight on million in Koch-related funding. The landed three plum positions within the the murky tentacles of the Koch influ- Institute and Alliance are in the busi- Department of Energy. Last May, Mr. ence empire here in Washington, espe- ness of discrediting renewable energy, Simmons, whom we have already heard cially its influence on the swamp that promoting fossil fuels, and denying cli- about, was actually placed to lead the is the Trump administration. We must mate science under the guise of pro- DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency & keep fighting for comprehensive cam- viding independent analysis. Their Renewable Energy—the same office the

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He PACs, and nonprofit organizations to to be a U.S. delegate to a variety of has steadily beat the Koch brothers’ secretly influence government deci- United Nations conferences over the drum against wind and solar energy, sions at the highest levels. years, including the Financing for De- writing numerous articles about their I have been fighting to overturn Citi- velopment Conference, the World Food alleged unreliability and high costs. zens United and for Congress to enact Summit, the World Summit on Sus- How can he possibly contribute to the campaign finance reform for years now. tainable Development, the Iraq Donor office’s mission of transitioning to a My constitutional amendment would Conference, the Preparatory Com- clean energy economy? not only overturn Citizens United but mittee for the Nuclear Non-Prolifera- Predictably, the President proposed all the previous bad decisions going tion Treaty Review, the High-Level slashing the office’s budget for 2018 by back to Buckley v. Valeo. It would end Meeting on Ending HIV/AIDS, and the 69 percent. Congress did not do his bid- the misguided belief that spending Commission on Population and Devel- ding. He now seeks to cut over 70 per- money to elect politicians is the same opment, among many others. cent of its budget in 2019, including thing as free speech—a belief that gives He has moderated a lot of United Na- fully eliminating the Weatherization the Koch brothers a lot more speech tions panel discussions over the years Assistance Program and the State En- than the average American. on subjects ranging from Children and ergy Program. According to DOE, since Last fall, I reintroduced the We the Armed Conflict to post-war construc- 2010, New Mexico has received $10.4 mil- People Democracy Reform Act, which tion issues, clean energy solutions that lion from these two programs. These would enact comprehensive electoral my colleague was talking about a mo- investments resulted in weatherizing reform. The dark influence of the Koch ment ago. He is up to speed on the 1,300 homes, creating or retaining 340 brothers in this administration only world’s pressing issues, so he is very jobs, training 19,500 New Mexicans in underscores the pressing need for this well qualified to be an Ambassador rep- energy efficiency, and retrofitting legislation to right our democracy and resenting the United States. 240,000 square feet of building space. restore integrity, accountability, and He has also been an active speaker, These two programs aid my State in transparency to our political system. speaking on topics around the country the global battle against climate I yield the floor. that relate to crisis communications, change and should not be on the chop- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the United Nations, and international ping block. ator from Ohio. issues ranging from Sudan to North Another Institute/Alliance policy an- Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I Korea and Middle Eastern issues. He has been on a lot of TV programs. alyst, Travis Fisher, was tapped by come to the Senate this evening to This is one reason he has generated DOE to oversee an evaluation on talk about the nominees who will be up some controversy on the other side. whether renewables are hurting coal for a confirmation vote. Yes, he has spoken his mind on occa- and nuclear power and increasing grid The first of those is Ric Grenell. Ric sion, but he is also someone, again, if unreliability. Mr. Fisher had also au- is being nominated to serve as our Am- you look at his qualifications and expe- thored many pieces on the evils of re- bassador to Germany during an impor- rience and his abilities—as he did for newables—even calling clean energy tant time, not just with the danger and President George W. Bush—to be a policies ‘‘the single greatest emerging volatility around the world but with our relationship with Germany. Ric is team player and work with the team to threat’’ to the power grid. There was communicate clearly, he is an excel- wide concern the report would be po- well qualified, and I think it is urgent that we get him confirmed. lent candidate to be a U.S. Ambassador litically skewed. to just about anywhere but particu- However, a draft of the report, pre- Ric Grenell was actually nominated larly to a country as important as Ger- pared by an independent contractor last fall. He was reported out of the Foreign Relations Committee with a many. and DOE career staff, got out. That He received his master’s degree in positive vote on October 26, 2017. So for draft concluded renewable energy had public administration from Harvard 6 months, he has been in limbo, even not decreased grid reliability. The final University’s John F. Kennedy School after getting reported out of com- report then concluded the same. Mr. of Government. Fisher has since left DOE. mittee. He has been blocked by just a Finally, I would say the timing is The good news is that the American couple of Democrats—I think maybe really important. One reason it is key people continue to support renewable just one—and this body has not had a that we vote this week is that we need energy. A Pew Research Center poll chance to vote on him. an Ambassador to Germany. found 83 percent of Americans think That is why I was pleased to see Over the Easter break I was in Ger- expanding renewables is a ‘‘top’’ or today that the majority leader filed many. I was meeting with our troops ‘‘important’’ national priority. cloture, and that is why we will get a over there on a factfinding mission. We Wind and solar are expanding expo- vote this week on Mr. Grenell. I as- have a lot of American troops in Ger- nentially and their costs have de- sume that he will get supported by a many still. We were looking at some of creased dramatically. Twenty-nine majority of this body, but I hope it is the weapons systems that have been States, Washington, DC, and three ter- not just a bare majority because I developed in my home State of Ohio ritories have renewable portfolio think he is very qualified for the posi- and how they are working. The people standards, and eight States and one tion. I talked to—our U.S. military officers territory have renewable goals. He is someone who has a lot of expe- but also German officials and others— A clean energy economy is the fu- rience in diplomacy and international were saying that it is important to ture, but the Trump administration is issues. In 2001, he was appointed by have American leadership in Germany fighting against the tide. Before the President George W. Bush to serve as right now with all that is going on, Trump administration, the Institute Director of Communications and Pub- with what is happening in Ukraine— and Alliance were small fringe organi- lic Diplomacy for the U.S. Permanent Germany is a key player in keeping the zations promoted by the Koch brothers’ Representative to the United Nations. European Union together—what is hap- web of secret organizations and veiled In this role, he advised four of our Am- pening in the Middle East, where they allies. They now sit at the center of bassadors—John Negroponte, John play an important role, and what is our government. Danforth, John Bolton, and Ambas- happening in terms of our economy and At the bottom of the Koch labyrinth sador Khalilzad—on the formulation trade issues. I heard from everyone: of 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, 501(c)(6)s, and and articulation of U.S. policy at the Why don’t you send an ambassador their wealth of accomplices is their United Nations. He was also appointed over here? So it is time we do it. ability to hide their contributions and by John Danforth to be the Alternative Finally, there is a particular urgency actions from public view. The Supreme Representative of the United States to this week, because Chancellor Merkel

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He was disinformation, including the meddling Germany and to begin the process of successful there, including businesses in our own election here, which I be- improving our relationship with Ger- that had to do with national security lieve happened and I believe will hap- many and deepening that relationship. issues. pen again unless we are smarter about I hope we have the opportunity to He then ran for the House of Rep- pushing back. That is why I have have this vote in the next couple of resentatives and was elected. He was joined with my colleagues—Senator days, and I urge my colleagues on both on the Intelligence Committee in the MURPHY on the other side of the aisle sides of the aisle to take a look at Ric House, and so he has the ability to get and others—to promote this idea of a Grenell’s background. I don’t think well-versed on a lot of the classified in- center at the State Department that you will find one of the Ambassadors formation needed to be able to under- coordinates all the U.S. Government who is a noncareer Foreign Service per- stand the danger and volatility we face efforts here, which are needed, and par- son to be a better person on some of in this world today. He is well-regarded ticularly focuses on the online effort these tough foreign policy issues, and I in the House on both sides of the aisle. and the need for us to be more aggres- think he will do an excellent job for us He was then nominated by the Presi- sive and robust in our response. It is in Germany. dent to serve as CIA Director. By the called the Global Engagement Center. Again, I have had the opportunity to NOMINATION OF MIKE POMPEO way, he was confirmed by this same Mr. President, the second nominee I body as CIA Director by a vote of 66 speak with Mr. Pompeo privately but would like to talk about briefly is one Senators, so it was a nice bipartisan also in public testimony about this who has also faced some opposition majority. I hope that happens again. issue, and he has expressed his strong support for that Global Engagement from the other side of the aisle, to the Again, I think it is very important Center and for having a more effective point that he was reported out of com- that we get a Secretary of State in and robust response. mittee last night on a pure party-line place at this critical time but also that we get one in place who is shown to I think Mike Pompeo is the right per- vote—an 11-to-10 vote. I wish that son at the right time. I think he is weren’t the case. I want to thank Sen- have some of the momentum, trust, and confidence of this body. Certainly qualified for this job as well as anyone ator COONS for actually voting out there I can imagine. Again, in talk- ‘‘present’’ so that Senator ISAKSON’s the President has a lot of confidence in him, or he wouldn’t have nominated ing to my colleagues, some of them vote could count. have said that they disagree with I think Mike Pompeo, who is the cur- him for this additional responsibility. President Trump’s positions and that rent Director of the Central Intel- As CIA Director, he has become well- is why they are opposing Mr. Pompeo. ligence Agency, is extremely well versed on all the issues. One issue I will mention that you have heard about re- Their favorite person—who would prob- qualified. ably be in the other party and have dif- When you look at what has happened cently is that he recently went on a se- ferent views—is not going to be nomi- historically with regard to the job of cret mission to meet with the dictator nated by President Trump. President Secretary of State, this body has been of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, and he Trump is going to nominate somebody able to support people who they may did that at the behest of the President who supports him on most of his basic not agree with on every policy issue or to help prepare for a successful meet- approach to foreign policy and someone may not agree with the President who ing between the President and the he trusts. That is just how it works. appointed that person, but they realize North Koreans. We all hope that meet- Again, when we supported John that a President should be able to have ing is indeed constructive and ends up Kerry with 94 votes in the Senate—I his or her own person—particularly in making progress on the think it was 94, 95, or something like that job—be the Secretary of State, be denuclearization—which all of us hope that—it is not that we agreed with all the diplomat to the United States for—of the Korean Peninsula. You need the policies from President Obama; it around the world. As a result, with re- somebody like Mike Pompeo there to is that we believed President Obama gard to Senator Kerry, who was a col- help direct that. So I think it is the should have the right to have a Sec- league of ours here, when he was up for right time for him to move forward on retary of State who he thought was his confirmation vote, the vote was 94 a number of issues, and that certainly going to best represent him, and we Senators out of 100 supporting him. is one. thought that Senator Kerry was quali- With regard to Secretary Clinton, when Another issue I will say I am very in- fied. I think the same was true with re- she was nominated, she was confirmed terested in working with him on is gard to Hillary Clinton, who got 94 by a vote of 94 Senators—94 out of 100 what is happening in Eastern Europe votes. The same was true with voted for her. That has been more or and Central Europe—the destabilizing Condoleezza Rice. The same was true less typical. Colin Powell actually was effect that Russia is having with re- with GEN Colin Powell. And the same confirmed by a unanimous vote of this gard to what is called the hybrid war— should be true here because certainly body after he became the nominee for in other words, disinformation and Mike Pompeo is extremely well quali- Secretary of State. Condoleezza Rice propaganda—and also the military part fied. got an overwhelming majority; I think of this, which is happening on the east- The other thing I have heard from it was in the mideighties. ern border of Ukraine. my colleagues—and I have talked to a I would hope that my colleagues on Russia, as you recall, took Crimea number of them on the committee and both sides of the aisle would look at away from Ukraine. In my discussions off the committee about seeing if they Mr. Pompeo’s background and his with Mike Pompeo, he understands could possibly join us in supporting Mr. qualifications. I don’t think they can that issue and he gets that issue. He Pompeo so he can have a little more of dispute the fact that he is qualified for has supported providing weapons to a bipartisan momentum here as he goes this job. Ukrainians so they can defend them- into this job—the other thing I have This is a man who has been success- selves, lethal but defensive weapons. heard is that they are concerned, given ful in everything he has done. From That was a big change from the last ad- his background in the military and humble beginnings, he went to West ministration and, frankly, from the given some of the things he said as a Point. He graduated at the top of his first year of this administration. It Member of Congress, that maybe he class. Then, as an Army officer, he was happened recently. Those materials are will focus more on military power rath- in Germany before the wall came down. now being delivered, and the Ukrain- er than soft power—in other words, less He was an officer in Germany patrol- ians—having been there over the on diplomacy and more on kinetic or ling the Iron Curtain. He then went to Easter break—are feeling a renewed military activity. law school after having served in the sense of support from their Western al- I don’t think that is consistent with military. He went to Harvard Law lies, particularly from the United anything I have heard from him either

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Mr. President, I support, facilities, publications and tech- strongly in soft power and believes nical documentation, pilot training, per- that military actions ought to be the ask unanimous consent that the Sen- ate proceed to legislative session for a sonnel training and training equipment, last resort, not the first resort. I think weapon system and software support, U.S. that is true with almost anybody who period of morning business, with Sen- Government and contractor technical, engi- has been in the military—certainly ators permitted to speak therein for up neering, and logistics personnel services, and people who have been in combat. I to 10 minutes each. other related elements of logistics and pro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without made the comparison to what Colin gram support. objection, it is so ordered. Powell said when he was nominated, (iv) Military Department: Air Force (NE– which was very similar to that. What f D–NZW). General Mattis says today is very simi- ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION (v) Prior Related Cases. if any: NE–D–NXZ– $149.3 million; 19 Sep 13. lar to that. Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, section I believe Mike Pompeo has the oppor- (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc.; Paid, Of- 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act tunity not only to help with regard to fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. requires that Congress receive prior no- these crisis issues we are facing around (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained tification of certain proposed arms the world—North Korea, Syria, what is in the Defense Article or Defense Services sales as defined by that statute. Upon happening in Iran, what is happening Proposed to be Sold: None. such notification, the Congress has 30 in Ukraine—I think he is someone who (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: calendar days during which the sale has the ability to improve the morale April 24, 2018. may be reviewed. The provision stipu- at the State Department at a critical * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms lates that, in the Senate, the notifica- time. In fact, I am convinced of it. Hav- Export Control Act. tion of proposed sales shall be sent to ing talked to some people at the State POLICY JUSTIFICATION the chairman of the Senate Foreign Department—as you know, many of the Relations Committee. The Netherlands—F–16 Formal Training Unit career civil service people have been In keeping with the committee’s in- at Tucson Air National Guard Base feeling as though they weren’t being tention to see that relevant informa- (ANGB), Arizona consulted. Mike Pompeo is a listener, tion is available to the full Senate, I The Government of the Netherlands has re- and he has talked about what he did at ask unanimous consent to have printed quested to buy defense articles and services the CIA. He talked about the fact that in the RECORD the notifications which in support of continuation of a Continental God gave us only one mouth but two have been received. If the cover letter United States (CONUS) based Royal Nether- lands Air Force F–16 Formal Training Unit, ears. In other words, we are supposed references a classified annex, then such to be listening and taking in the input to include up to twenty-seven (27) GBU–12 annex is available to all Senators in Inert Paveway IIs. Also included are PGU–27 and then helping to lead as a servant the office of the Foreign Relations leader listening to people. I think that Inert training rounds, Impulse Cartridges, Committee, room SD–423. MJU–7/B Flares, RR–188 Chaff, BDU–33/B and is the kind of leader Mike Pompeo is. There being no objection, the mate- BDU–50/B training munitions, fuel and air re- My hope is that he will be confirmed rial was ordered to be printed in the fueling support, airlift services, base oper- and that he will earn the trust some of RECORD, as follows: ating support, facilities, publications and us have shown in him by doing exactly technical documentation, pilot training, per- that at the State Department—getting DEFENSE SECURITY sonnel training and training equipment, COOPERATION AGENCY, the diplomats in the State Department weapon system and software support, U.S. Arlington, VA. Government and contractor technical, engi- engaged and empowered, making sure Hon. BOB CORKER, that we are taking every step possible neering, and logistics personnel services, and Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, other related elements of logistics and pro- with regard to diplomacy before turn- U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. gram support. The estimated program value ing to military action anywhere in the DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- is $110 million. porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of world, and working with our military This proposed sale will support the foreign the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, and with the White House and with the policy and national security objectives of we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. Congress to have a U.S. foreign policy the United States by improving the security 18–14, concerning the Air Force’s proposed that is effective in keeping the peace. of a NATO Ally which is an important force Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Gov- for political stability and economic progress Yes, we need a strong military be- ernment of the Netherlands for defense arti- in Europe. cause by having a strong military, by cles and services estimated to cost $110 mil- having a strong defense, we maximize lion. After this letter is delivered to your of- This potential sale will continue to im- the chance for peace, but we also have fice, we plan to issue a news release to notify prove the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s to have a strong diplomacy arm that is the public of this proposed sale. (RNLAF) ability to develop mission-ready out there ensuring that we take every Sincerely, and experienced pilots to support its F–16 measure we possibly can to use soft di- GREGORY M. KAUSNER, aircraft inventory. The well-established pilot (For Charles W. Hooper, Lieutenant proficiency training program at Tucson Air plomacy. I think diplomacy is some- National Guard Base will train pilots in F–16 thing that Mike Pompeo has shown General, USA Director). Enclosures. operations, tactics, techniques, and proce- that he is committed to. dures. This training will enhance the TRANSMITTAL NO. 18–14 So my hope is that we will have posi- RNLAF’s ability to continue contributions tive votes on Rick Grenell as Ambas- Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of to Overseas Contingency Operations and to sador to Germany and Mike Pompeo Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the NATO air policing operations, as well as, to Arms Export Control Act, as amended later this week, that we can have bi- possible future coalitions operations. The (i) Prospective Purchaser: The Government partisan support for these two, and Netherlands will have no difficulty absorbing of the Netherlands. this training. that they, in turn, will earn the trust (ii) Total Estimated Value: The proposed sale of this equipment and this body has shown in them. Major Defense Equipment * $0.5 million. Mr. President, I suggest the absence Other $109.5 million. support will not alter the basic military bal- ance in the region. of a quorum. Total $110.0 million. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- There is no prime contractor involved in tities of Articles or Services under Consider- this proposed sale. The Tucson Air National clerk will call the roll. ation for Purchase: The Government of the Guard will provide instruction, flight oper- The legislative clerk proceeded to Netherlands has requested to buy defense ar- ations, and maintenance support and facili- call the roll. ticles and services in support of continuation ties with defense articles anticipated to Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I of a Continental United States (CONUS) come from U.S. stocks, as needed. There are ask unanimous consent that the order based Royal Netherlands Air Force F–16 For- no known offset agreements proposed in con- for the quorum call be rescinded. mal Training Unit. nection with this potential sale.

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The yses and threat definition could all aid re- There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- Netherlands has been a consistent coalition verse engineering and could be used by an fense readiness as a result of this proposed partner supporting the United States in var- adversary for possible use against U.S. and sale. ious coalition combat operations to include Coalition forces. Compromise could jeop- counter-ISIS, Stabilization Force in Iraq, ardize the U.S. forces inventory through DEFENSE SECURITY and Afghanistan. jammer development by adversaries. The COOPERATION AGENCY, The proposed sale of PGK will provide a risk of compromise has been accessed as Arlington, VA. precision guided capability to 155mm artil- moderate. Risk is reduced for fuze/munitions Hon. BOB CORKER, lery projectiles and improve Netherlands’s if adequately controlled and protected in Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, capability to meet current and future enemy storage and on the battlefield. Risk is miti- U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. threats. The Netherlands will use the en- gated by the prevention of disclosure of sen- DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- hanced capability to strengthen its home- sitive classified information (the know-how, porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of land defenses, deter regional threats, and software, and associated documentation). the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, provide direct support to coalition and secu- 5. If a technologically advanced adversary we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. rity cooperation efforts. The Netherlands were to obtain knowledge of the specific 18–12, concerning the Army’s proposed Let- will have no difficulty absorbing this equip- hardware and software elements, the infor- ter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Govern- ment into its armed forces. mation could be used to develop counter- ment of the Netherlands for defense articles The proposed sale of this equipment will measures which might reduce weapon system and services estimated to cost $70 million. not impact the basic military balance in the effectiveness or be used in the development After this letter is delivered to your office, region. of a system with similar or advanced capa- we plan to issue a news release to notify the The principal contractor will be Orbital bilities. public of this proposed sale. ATK. There are no known offset agreements 6. A determination has been made that the Sincerely, proposed in connection with this potential Netherlands can provide the same degree of GREGORY M. KAUSNER, sale. The purchaser typically requests off- protection for the sensitive technology being (For Charles W. Hooper, sets. Any offset agreement will be defined in released as the U.S. Government. This sale is Lieutenant General, USA, Director). negotiations between the purchaser and the necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign Enclosures. contractor. policy and national security objectives out- Implementation of this sale will not re- TRANSMITTAL NO. 18–12 lined in the Policy Justification. quire the assignment of any additional U.S. 7. All defense articles and services listed in Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of or contractor representatives to the Nether- this transmittal have been authorized for re- Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the lands. lease and export to the Netherlands. Arms Export Control Act, as amended There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of fense readiness as a result of this proposed f the Netherlands sale. VOTE EXPLANATION (ii) Total Estimated Value: TRANSMITTAL NO. 18–12 Major Defense Equipment * $60 million. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Mr. NELSON. Mr. President, I was Other $10 million. Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the necessarily absent for the April 23, Total $70 million. Arms Export Control Act, as amended 2018, vote on the motion to invoke clo- (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- Annex Item No. vii ture on Calendar No. 624, the nomina- tities of Articles or Services under Consider- tion of Stuart Kyle Duncan to be U.S. ation for Purchase: (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): 1. The M1156 Precision Guidance Kit (PGK) Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit. I Three thousand five hundred (3,500) M1156 is a Global Positioning System (GPS) Pre- would have voted nay. cise Positioning Service (PPS) guided 155mm Precision Guided Kit (PGK). f Non-MDE: Also included are six (6) PGK artillery projectile fuze. This effort includes settable trainers; two (2) PGK cut away mod- the qualification of PGK on the Assegai FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE els; one hundred (100) M76 PGK fuze wrench- M1711 Insensitive High Explosive (IHE) Base RANA PLAZA FACTORY COL- es; ten (10) Extended Length Artillery Pro- Bleed (BB) projectile with modular charges LAPSE IN BANGLADESH jectile Extractors (ELAPEs); PGK technical DM92 Charge 6 and PGK on the Assegai data and publications; U.S. Government en- M1712 IHE Boat Tail (BT) projectile with Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, 5 gineering and technical support services; and modular charges DM92 Charges 5 and 6, both years ago today, the Rana Plaza build- other related elements of logistics and pro- fired from the Netherlands’ PzH 2000 self-pro- ing collapsed in Bangladesh, tragically gram support. pelled howitzer. killing more than 1,100 people and in- (iv) Military Department: Army (NE–B– 2. The M1156 utilizes the Enhanced Port- juring thousands more. Rana Plaza, a able Electronic Fuze Setter (EPEFS) to set WKA). bustling multistory commercial build- (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None. the PGK and the Portable Electronic Fire (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Of- Control System (PEFCS) both purchased pre- ing in Dhaka, had housed several fered. or Agreed to be Paid: None. viously under a previous Excalibur FMS ready-made garment factories, as well (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained case. The PEFCS contain an Improved Plat- as banks and other businesses. When in the Defense Article or Defense Services form Integration Kit (MK) to load GPS co- cracks appeared in the building facade Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex. ordinates. Both the PGK and PEFCS contain the day prior to its collapse and some (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: the Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing stores in the building accordingly April 24, 2018. Module (SAASM). The PGK has 90% com- closed up shop, owners of the garment monality with the Army’s XM395 Acceler- * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms factories inside Rana Plaza rather told Export Control Act. ated Precision Mortar Initiative (APMI). The PGK (the end-item) is unclassified. Transfer their workers not to worry and ordered POLICY JUSTIFICATION of the PGK may reveal information up to them to return for work the next day, Netherlands—M1156 Precision Guided Kits SECRET. but this was not a time for business as The Netherlands has requested to buy 3. The M1156 utilizes the Army’s M782 usual. Thousands of garment workers, three thousand five hundred (3,500) M1156 Multi-Option for Artillery (MOFA) Prox- the majority of them enterprising Precision Guided Kits. Also included are six imity Height of Burst (HOB) Technology. young women achieving new levels of (6) PGK settable trainers; two (2) PGK cut The HOB sensor is comprised of components away models; one hundred (100) M76 PGK with technologies deemed as state of the art, financial independence for themselves fuze wrenches; ten (10) Extended Length Ar- requiring specialized production skills. The and their families, filed back into the tillery Projectile Extractors (ELAPEs); PGK sensitive/critical technology is primarily in building the next morning. Thousands technical data and publications; U.S. Gov- the design, development, production and of them never made it back out. The ernment engineering and technical support manufacturing of the components (inte- world was rightly stunned and horri- services; and other related elements of logis- grated circuits and assembly), and the inte- fied by the images of the lifeless bodies tics and program support. The estimated gration methodology required to integrate of hundreds of young women being total cost is $70 million. those components onto an assembly to proc- pulled from the rubble of this man- This proposed sale will support the foreign ess embedded (the software-algorithm-work- policy and national security objectives of ing parameters). The HOB technology is clas- made disaster. the United States by helping to improve the sified SECRET. The Rana Plaza tragedy could have security of the Netherlands which is an im- 4. Disclosure of this technology could re- been avoided, and it demonstrated that portant force for political stability and eco- sult in an adversary developing counter- ‘‘business as usual’’ in Bangladesh’s

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In the dusty rubble of the progress in addressing the labor rights opment Act with Senator BROWN and building collapse, it became crystal emergency in Bangladesh and con- the Anti-Trafficking Trade Act with clear that the Bangladeshi Govern- ducted rigorous, bipartisan oversight Senator PORTMAN that together would ment, factory owners and managers, to ensure that the U.S. Government raise the labor and human rights and the global apparel brands all had a was doing all it could to spur change standards countries must meet to gain grave responsibility to do more, and among brands, owners, and preferential access to the U.S. market. quickly, to secure the labor rights of Bangladeshi Government officials. This Five years on, the progress made in Bangladeshi workers. A simple fact re- included a field visit and a November Bangladesh is simply not enough. Fac- mains, 5 years later: Had the Rana 2013 majority staff report that exam- tories throughout the country have Plaza workers been afforded the ability ined progress in advancing workers’ failed to meet their binding commit- to organize and protect their interests, safety and labor rights since the Rana ments on workplace safety in the ac- the tragedy never would have hap- Plaza disaster and the Tazreen factory cord and the alliance, risking the de- pened. With collective strength and ac- fire. We also worked closely with our parture of some global retailers to tion, they could have stood up to em- colleagues on the Appropriations Com- other markets. Independent unions in ployers to demand basic rights, and mittee to ensure that funds over 3 suc- Bangladesh remain constrained and they could have refused to be ordered cessive fiscal years were designated to subject to increasing harassment and back into the building without appro- directly support the development and attacks on labor rights activists, which priate safety standards. Five years capacity-building of truly independent often occur with impunity. Amidst a later, it is also clear that a great deal labor unions in Bangladesh that could growing climate of political tensions in of work remains to secure these rights. safely and effectively advocate for Bangladesh, the government too often As the son of a seamstress who worker rights. views independent labor unions as op- worked in the textile factories of Meanwhile, major American retailers position dissenters to punish, rather northern New Jersey, I knew from who produced apparel in Bangladesh, than key partners that are vital to the watching my mother how tiring and including Abercrombie & Fitch, Amer- country’s growth and prosperity. strenuous such work could be, but it ican Eagle Outfitters, and Fruit of the In the 5 years since Rana Plaza, I does not have to be fatal. The United Loom, joined the effort alongside other have continued to believe that what States’ own Triangle Shirtwaist Fire global brands, governments, civil soci- happens in Bangladesh to improve more than a hundred years before Rana ety, and labor unions to grapple with labor rights and workers’ safety can Plaza, which killed nearly 150 people, the acute challenges facing have a dramatic ripple effect on the galvanized a necessary workers’ move- Bangladeshi workers who produced global apparel industry and that real ment and subsequent necessary re- their goods. The risk of undermined change in working conditions there can forms that to this day help protect consumer confidence and declines in help to change conditions for workers labor rights while ensuring that Amer- brand quality helped spur some cor- everywhere in a race to the top, but ican companies produce high-quality porations to join the Accord on Fire similarly, if not enough happens in products. To this day, the AFL-CIO and and Building Safety in Bangladesh—a Bangladesh, it sends the message that other American labor unions work tire- 5-year, legally binding compact to im- workers’ lives can still be systemati- lessly to expose the conditions facing prove safety in Bangladeshi ready- cally undervalued and that working to U.S. workers and to organize collective made garment factories through rea- advance labor rights is an endeavor not responses and inform government deci- sonable steps to prevent future disas- worth the risk. That is the wrong mes- sions to promote worker protections. ters. Most importantly, the accord sig- sage, and on this anniversary, we must Last year, for example, an AFL-CIO re- natories included labor unions, who recommit ourselves to pushing stake- port revealed an alarming rate of work- were rightly regarded as equal and crit- holders in Bangladesh—whether gov- place deaths among Latinos and immi- ical stakeholders in effecting needed ernment, brands, or owners—to con- grants to the United States and pro- change. Five years later, accord brands tinue a path of reform. To do any less vided recommendations to the Depart- have the opportunity to demonstrate a harms not just the workers, but also ment of Labor to address them. Along sustained commitment to worker Bangladesh’s economic potential, be- with many of my Senate colleagues, I rights by signing on to the 2018 accord. cause no one will want to wear clothes am pushing for our government to This iteration strengthens and expands stained with the blood of workers. adopt these recommendations. Put the accord to cover freedom of associa- f simply, the successes of American or- tion. Other groups, such as the Alli- ganized labor are inextricable from the ance for Bangladesh Worker Safety, ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS prosperity of the American economy have also helped to further galvanize and have helped to boost the fortunes American and multinational brands to REMEMBERING JAMES DODD of countless American workers. take greater responsibility for ensuring We know that countries and people worker safety in Bangladesh. In any ‘‘JIM’’ MANASCO are more secure and prosperous when such efforts, workers and their rep- ∑ Mr. JONES. Mr. President, today I workers can operate in safety while resentatives must have a truly equal wish to honor the life and legacy of pursuing economic success. The proud seat at the table, for without them we Jim Manasco, who passed away at his legacy of the movement for American cannot make meaningful labor rights home on Smith Lake in Alabama on workers’ rights demands that we advo- reforms. April 12, 2018. cate for workers at risk around the Governments have a critical role to Jim was a self-taught artist and sign globe. In the past 5 years since the play as well. Following Rana Plaza, the painter who entered the trade as an ap- Rana Plaza disaster, we have so advo- United States and other governments prentice when he was just 16 years old. cated. We have come together in un- pressed Bangladesh to take meaningful He was a successful commercial artist precedented ways to address the fac- steps to improve respect for labor for 65 years and possessed the rare abil- tors driving labor abuses against work- rights in the country, including ity to letter and paint freehand. He was ers in Bangladesh. through removing Bangladesh from the also a gifted creative artist in multiple As chairman of the Foreign Relations generalized system of preferences and mediums, from carving to pottery to Committee at the time of the Rana conducting regular reviews of the painting. Plaza disaster in 2013, my first hearing Bangladeshi Government’s efforts to In the early 1970s, Jim, his wife, explored the tragedy and the con- better adhere to international labor Ruth, and a small group of naturalists sequences of a race to the bottom that standards. I believe the U.S. Govern- were leaders in the fight to preserve had increased companies’ profit mar- ment can and should do more to ensure and protect the land along the Sipsey gins alongside risks to their workers. that developing countries with which fork of the Black Warrior River in This was the first SFRC hearing fo- our country trades are taking nec- northwest Alabama. Because of his

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Thanks to Jim and that de- the fine work she has done and wish worker who has been devoted to get- termined group, generations to come her continued success in the years to ting the most out of his internship ex- will continue to enjoy pristine, unde- come.∑ perience. I would like to extend my sincere veloped lands east of the Mississippi f River. Since passage of the act, more thanks and appreciation to John Paul than 140 Wilderness Areas and nearly TRIBUTE TO BRADLEY ALDRIDGE for all the fine work he has done and 1.5 million acres have been protected in ∑ wish him continued success in the Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I years to come.∑ the eastern United States. recognize Bradley Aldridge, a spring in- Like FDR, who, following in the foot- tern in my Orlando, FL, office, for all f steps of his ‘‘uncle’’ Teddy Roosevelt, of the hard work he has done for me, TRIBUTE TO PETER GILLIAN left a great conservation legacy, Jim my staff, and the people of the State of ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I saw ‘‘an America whose rivers and val- Florida. recognize Peter Gillian, a 2017 spring leys and lakes—hills and streams and Bradley Aldridge is a student at the intern in my Jacksonville, FL, office, plains—the mountains over our land University of Central Florida, where he for all of the hard work he has done for and nature’s wealth deep under the majors in political science. He is a me, my staff, and the people of the earth—are protected as the rightful dedicated and diligent worker who has State of Florida. heritage of all the people.’’ Thanks to been devoted to getting the most out of Peter is a student at the University men like Jim Manasco, more than half his internship experience. of North Florida, where he is majoring of the people who live in Alabama I would like to extend my sincere in accounting. He is a dedicated and enjoy outdoor recreation every year in thanks and appreciation to him for all diligent worker who has been devoted the most biologically diverse State the fine work he has done and wish him to getting the most out of his intern- east of the Mississippi River and one of continued success in the years to ship experience. the most biologically diverse States in come.∑ I would like to extend my sincere the entire country. Alabama boasts thanks and appreciation to Peter for f forests, woodlands, wetlands, caves, all the fine work he has done and wish glades, beaches, and prairies, not to TRIBUTE TO SAMANTHA BROWN him continued success in the years to ∑ mention more than 4,500 documented ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I come. species. recognize Samantha Brown, a spring f The importance of protecting and intern in my Orlando, FL, office, for all TRIBUTE TO KYLER GRAY wisely managing this natural wealth of the hard work she has done for me, cannot be overstated. In Alabama, out- ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I my staff, and the people of the State of recognize Kyler Gray, a spring intern door recreation generates 135,000 direct Florida. jobs—that is more than twice the num- in my Orlando, FL, office, for all of the Samantha is a student at the Univer- hard work he has done for me, my ber of auto manufacturing jobs—it gen- sity of Central Florida, where she ma- erates $3.9 billion in wages and salaries staff, and the people of the State of jors in political science and criminal Florida. and $857 million in State and local justice with a minor in legal studies. taxes. Kyler is a student at the University She is a dedicated and diligent worker of Central Florida, where he majors in I would be remiss if I did not mention who has been devoted to getting the Jim Manasco’s other important legacy, public administration. He is a dedi- most out of her internship experience. cated and diligent worker who has been that of Cherokee wisdomkeeper. The I would like to extend my sincere Cherokee played a significant role in devoted to getting the most out of his thanks and appreciation to her for all internship experience. the history of Alabama, and many Ala- the fine work she has done and wish bamians proudly claim Cherokee an- I would like to extend my sincere her continued success in the years to thanks and appreciation to him for all cestry. Jim was long honored as a Trib- come.∑ the fine work he has done and wish him al elder for his teachings about carv- continued success in the years to ings on beech trees, native symbols, f come.∑ ceremonial knowledge, and Tribal his- TRIBUTE TO FARAH FOUAD tory and for his intimate knowledge of f ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I the plants and animals that inhabit the TRIBUTE TO NATALIE HELLMANN landscape of the South. Some of this recognize Farah Fouad, a spring intern in my Orlando, FL, office, for all of the ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I wisdom was captured in his popular recognize Natalie Hellmann, a fall in- book, ‘‘Walking Sipsey,’’ published in hard work she has done for me, my staff, and the people of the State of tern in my Orlando, FL, office, for all 1992. of the hard work she has done for me, Jim always downplayed his accom- Florida. Farah is a graduate of Palm Beach my staff, and the people of the State of plishments, often saying, ‘‘Raw tal- Florida. ent’s got nothing over dogged deter- Atlantic University, where she majored in political science. She is a dedicated Natalie is a student at the Rollins mination.’’ Well, Jim Manasco was College, where she majors in business right, and America needs more men and diligent worker who has been de- voted to getting the most out of her in- administration. She is a dedicated and with dogged determination to do the diligent worker who has been devoted ternship experience. right thing. I hope to be one of them.∑ to getting the most out of her intern- I would like to extend my sincere f ship experience. thanks and appreciation to her for all I would like to extend my sincere TRIBUTE TO ALEXANDRA the fine work she has done and wish thanks and appreciation to her for all ABRAHAMS her continued success in the years to ∑ the fine work she has done and wish ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I come. her continued success in the years to recognize Alexandra Abrahams, a f come.∑ spring intern in my Orlando, FL, office, f for all of the hard work she has done TRIBUTE TO JOHN PAUL GILLIAN for me, my staff, and the people of the ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I TRIBUTE TO ETHAN HULLIHAN State of Florida. recognize John Paul Gillian, a 2017 ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I Alexandra is a student at the Univer- spring intern in my Jacksonville, FL, recognize Ethan Hullihan, a spring in- sity of Central Florida, where she ma- office, for all of the hard work he has tern in my Orlando, FL, office, for all

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:16 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24AP6.031 S24APPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with SENATE April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2385 of the hard work he has done for me, in my Orlando, FL, office, for all of the TRIBUTE TO ZUBAIR SHAIKH my staff, and the people of the State of hard work she has done for me, my ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I Florida. staff, and the people of the State of recognize Zubair Shaikh, a spring in- Ethan is a student at the University Florida. tern in my Orlando, FL, office, for all of Central Florida, where he majors in Paola is a student at the University of the hard work he has done for me, political science. He is a dedicated and of Central Florida, where she majors in my staff, and the people of the State of diligent worker who has been devoted legal studies and minors in criminal Florida. to getting the most out of his intern- justice. She is a dedicated and diligent Zubair is a student at Valencia Col- ship experience. worker who has been devoted to get- I would like to extend my sincere lege, where he majors in political ting the most out of her internship ex- science. He is a dedicated and diligent thanks and appreciation to him for all perience. the fine work he has done and wish him worker who has been devoted to get- I would like to extend my sincere ting the most out of his internship ex- continued success in the years to thanks and appreciation to her for all come.∑ perience. the fine work she has done and wish I would like to extend my sincere f her continued success in the years to thanks and appreciation to him for all ∑ TRIBUTE TO MATTHEW MCCOY come. the fine work he has done and wish him ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I f continued success in the years to recognize Matthew McCoy, a fall intern come.∑ TRIBUTE TO AARON ROSENTHAL in my Orlando, FL, office, for all of the f hard work he has done for me, my ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I staff, and the people of the State of recognize Aaron Rosenthal, a spring in- TRIBUTE TO LOGAN SPINA Florida. tern in my Orlando, FL, office, for all ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I Matthew McCoy is a student at the of the hard work he has done for me, recognize Logan Spina, a spring intern University of Central Florida, where he my staff, and the people of the State of in my Orlando, FL, office, for all of the majors in political science. He is a Florida. hard work he has done for me, my dedicated and diligent worker who has Aaron is a student at the University staff, and the people of the State of been devoted to getting the most out of of Central Florida, where he majors in Florida. his internship experience. history. He is a dedicated and diligent Logan is a student at the University I would like to extend my sincere worker who has been devoted to get- of Central Florida, where he majors in thanks and appreciation to him for all ting the most out of his internship ex- political science. He is a dedicated and the fine work he has done and wish him perience. diligent worker who has been devoted continued success in the years to I would like to extend my sincere to getting the most out of his intern- come.∑ thanks and appreciation to him for all ship experience. f the fine work he has done and wish him I would like to extend my sincere TRIBUTE TO LEA MANGINO continued success in the years to thanks and appreciation to Logan for come.∑ ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I all the fine work he has done and wish recognize Lea Mangino, a spring intern f him continued success in the years to come.∑ in my Orlando, FL, office, for all of the TRIBUTE TO GABRIELLA RUIZ hard work she has done for me, my f staff, and the people of the State of ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I Florida. recognize Gabriella Ruiz, a spring in- TRIBUTE TO CYNTHIA ‘‘CINDY’’ Lea is a student at the University of tern in my Orlando, FL, office, for all STEVENS Central Florida, where she majors in of the hard work she has done for me, ∑ Mr. WICKER. Mr. President, today I political science and minors in busi- my staff, and the people of the State of wish to celebrate the admirable career ness administration. She is a dedicated Florida. of Ms. Cynthia ‘‘Cindy’’ Stevens, a na- and diligent worker who has been de- Gabriella is a student at the Univer- tive Mississippian whose success in voted to getting the most out of her in- sity of Central Florida, where she ma- business is accompanied by a lifelong ternship experience. jors in political science and minors in devotion to mentorship and public I would like to extend my sincere Spanish and business administration. service. thanks and appreciation to her for all She is a dedicated and diligent worker After graduating from Mississippi the fine work she has done and wish who has been devoted to getting the State University, Cindy came to Wash- her continued success in the years to most out of her internship experience. ington as an aide to Mississippi Con- come.∑ I would like to extend my sincere gressman Sonny Montgomery. She f thanks and appreciation to her for all would go on to serve as his legislative the fine work she has done and wish TRIBUTE TO MARIAH MAY director, helping to develop policies her continued success in the years to ∑ that made our State and country bet- Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I come.∑ ter. recognize Mariah May, a fall intern in Diligence and a devotion to good gov- my Orlando, FL, office, for all of the f ernance continued in her next role as hard work she has done for me, my TRIBUTE TO ALYSSA SCHOENROCK the director of public affairs at the staff, and the people of the State of ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where she Florida. Mariah May is a student at the Uni- recognize Alyssa Schoenrock, a spring worked on issues related to campaign versity of Central Florida, where she intern in my Orlando, FL, office, for all finance and the administration of elec- majors in political science. She is a of the hard work she has done for me, tion laws by Federal agencies. She then dedicated and diligent worker who has my staff, and the people of the State of joined the Washington Board of Trade, been devoted to getting the most out of Florida. serving as a tireless advocate for the her internship experience. Alyssa is a student at the University business community. I would like to extend my sincere of Central Florida, where she majors in A reputation for hard work and re- thanks and appreciation to her for all legal studies. She is a dedicated and sults has characterized Cindy’s work at the fine work she has done and wish diligent worker who has been devoted the global accounting firm Deloitte her continued success in the years to to getting the most out of her intern- since she started in 1993 as a member of come.∑ ship experience. the support staff for its east coast liti- I would like to extend my sincere gation support services. She was quick- f thanks and appreciation to her for all ly promoted to risk support manage- TRIBUTE TO PAOLA RAMOS the fine work she has done and wish ment and rose to become a principal in ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I her continued success in the years to government relations, overseeing legis- recognize Paola Ramos, a spring intern come.∑ lative affairs at the State and local

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Senate on April 20, 2018; to the Committee on Cindy has been a role model to other EC–4942. A communication from the Direc- Environment and Public Works. female professionals throughout her tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–4952. A communication from the Direc- career. She was a mentor to my cur- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, rent chief of staff when she was first ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- starting her congressional career. titled ‘‘Chlormequat Chloride; Pesticide Tol- erances’’ (FRL No. 9974–42) received during titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- Later at Deloitte, she highlighted the adjournment of the Senate in the Office of mentation Plans; Texas; Control of Air Pol- achievements and talents of younger the President of the Senate on April 20, 2018; lution from Visible Emissions and Particu- female employees to her peers in other to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, late Matter’’ (FRL No. 9976–92) received dur- firms. She has also been instrumental and Forestry. ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office in efforts to elect women to Congress. EC–4943. A communication from the Gen- of the President of the Senate on April 20, Cindy’s own story of success as one of eral Counsel, Government Accountability Of- 2018; to the Committee on Environment and fice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Public Works. the highest ranking female principals EC–4953. A communication from the Chief at Deloitte continues to inspire young of violations of the Antideficiency Act by the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alco- of the Branch of Domestic Listing, Fish and women. She remains active in organi- hol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosions (ATF) Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, zations she supports, serving on the between fiscal years 2000 and 2016; to the transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Mississippi State Foundation Board of Committee on Appropriations. a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Directors, National Capital Multiple EC–4944. A communication from the Senior Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Sta- Sclerosis Society Board, and the U.S. Official performing the duties of the Under tus for Yellow Lance (RIN1018–BB45) received Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- Chamber Public Affairs Committee. fice of the President of the Senate on April I wish Cindy well in her retirement. I ness), transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- port relative to the Department of Defense’s 20, 2018; to the Committee on Environment know she will continue to use her tal- Evaluation of the TRICARE Program for fis- and Public Works. EC–4954. A communication from the Pro- ents and experience to benefit her com- cal year 2017; to the Committee on Armed gram Coordinator, Fish and Wildlife Service, munity.∑ Services. Department of the Interior, transmitting, f EC–4945. A communication from the Sec- retary of Defense, transmitting a report on pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT the approved retirement of Vice Admiral ‘‘Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Con- servation Stamp (Duck Stamp) Contest Reg- Paul A. Grosklags, United States Navy, and Messages from the President of the ulations’’ (RIN1018–BB23) received during ad- his advancement to the grade of vice admiral journment of the Senate in the Office of the United States were communicated to on the retired list; to the Committee on President of the Senate on April 20, 2018; to the Senate by Ms. Cuccia, one of his Armed Services. secretaries. EC–4946. A communication from the Sec- the Committee on Environment and Public retary of Defense, transmitting a report on Works. f EC–4955. A communication from the Chief the approved retirement of Lieutenant Gen- of the Branch of Listing Policy and Support, EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED eral Gary H. Cheek, United States Army, and Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the In executive session the Presiding Of- his advancement to the grade of lieutenant Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ficer laid before the Senate messages general on the retired list; to the Committee report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and on Armed Services. Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing from the President of the United EC–4947. A communication from the Sec- Textual Descriptions of Critical Habitat States submitting sundry nominations retary of Defense, transmitting a report on Boundaries for Mammals, Birds, Amphibians, which were referred to the appropriate the approved retirement of Admiral Scott H. Fishes, Clams, Snails, Arachnids, Crusta- committees. Swift, United States Navy, and his advance- ceans, and Insects’’ (RIN1018–BA81) received (The messages received today are ment to the grade of admiral on the retired during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- printed at the end of the Senate pro- list; to the Committee on Armed Services. fice of the President of the Senate on April EC–4948. A communication from the Alter- ceedings.) 20, 2018; to the Committee on Environment nate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office and Public Works. f of the Secretary, Department of Defense, EC–4956. A communication from the Chief EXECUTIVE AND OTHER transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of of the Branch of Delisting, Downlisting, and a rule entitled ‘‘Employment of Military Re- COMMUNICATIONS Foreign Species, Fish and Wildlife Service, sources in the Event of Civil Disturbances’’ Department of the Interior, transmitting, The following communications were (RIN0790–AK07) received in the Office of the pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled laid before the Senate, together with President of the Senate on April 18, 2018; to ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and accompanying papers, reports, and doc- the Committee on Armed Services. Plants; Removing the Black-Capped Vireo EC–4949. A communication from the Direc- uments, and were referred as indicated: From the Federal List of Endangered and tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Threatened Wildlife’’ (RIN1018–BB79) re- EC–4939. A communication from the Man- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ceived during adjournment of the Senate in agement and Program Analyst, Forest Serv- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- the Office of the President of the Senate on ice, Department of Agriculture, transmit- titled ‘‘State of North Dakota Underground April 20, 2018; to the Committee on Environ- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Injection Control Program; Class VI Pri- ment and Public Works. titled ‘‘Forest Services Directives’’ (RIN0596– macy’’ (FRL No. 9976–92–OW) received during EC–4957. A communication from the Chief AC65) received in the Office of the President adjournment of the Senate in the Office of of the Branch of Domestic Listing, Fish and of the Senate on April 18, 2018; to the Com- the President of the Senate on April 20, 2018; Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- to the Committee on Environment and Pub- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of estry. lic Works. a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened EC–4940. A communication from the Direc- EC–4950. A communication from the Direc- Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Sta- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tus for Louisiana Pinesnake’’ (RIN1018–BB46) Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- received during adjournment of the Senate ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- in the Office of the President of the Senate titled ‘‘Bacillus sibtilis strain FMCH002; Ex- titled ‘‘New York: Incorporation by Ref- on April 20, 2018; to the Committee on Envi- emption from the Requirement of a Toler- erence of State Hazardous Waste Manage- ronment and Public Works. ance’’ (FRL No. 9971–55) received during ad- ment Program’’ (FRL No. 9974–06–Region 2) EC–4958. A communication from the Chief journment of the Senate in the Office of the received during adjournment of the Senate of the Publications and Regulations Branch, President of the Senate on April 20, 2018; to in the Office of the President of the Senate Internal Revenue Service, Department of the the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, on April 20, 2018; to the Committee on Envi- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the and Forestry. ronment and Public Works. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of EC–4941. A communication from the Direc- EC–4951. A communication from the Direc- Certain 2018 Cost-of-Living Adjustments’’ tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, (Rev. Proc. 2018–22) received in the Office of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- the President of the Senate on April 18, 2018; ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- to the Committee on Finance.

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Proc. veillance and reconnaissance mission appli- man of the Council of the District of Colum- 2018–10) received in the Office of the Presi- cations in the amount of $100,000,000 or more bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report dent of the Senate on April 18, 2018; to the (Transmittal No. DDTC 17–138); to the Com- on D.C. Act 22–304, ‘‘Office-to-Affordable- Committee on Finance. mittee on Foreign Relations. Housing Task Force Establishment Act of EC–4960. A communication from the Assist- EC–4966. A communication from the Assist- 2018’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- rity and Governmental Affairs. ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the EC–4977. A communication from the Chair- section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, man of the Council of the District of Colum- the certification of a proposed license for the the report of the texts and background state- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report export of defense articles, including tech- ments of international agreements, other on D.C. Act 22–305, ‘‘Community Residential nical data, and defense services to Belgium, than treaties (List 2018–0036—2018–0039); to Facilities Third-Party Notice of Utility Dis- Norway and the United Kingdom to support the Committee on Foreign Relations. connection Requirement of 2018’’; to the the maintenance, repair and overhaul of F– EC–4967. A communication from the Direc- Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- 100 aircraft engines in the amount of tor of the Division of Longhsore and Harbor ernmental Affairs. $100,000,000 or more (Transmittal No. DDTC Workers’ Compensation, Office of Workers’ EC–4978. A communication from the Chair- 17–089); to the Committee on Foreign Rela- Compensation Programs, Department of man of the Council of the District of Colum- tions. Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report EC–4961. A communication from the Assist- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Longshore and Har- on D.C. Act 22–306, ‘‘Great Streets Technical ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- bor Workers’ Compensation Act: Maximum Amendment Act of 2018’’; to the Committee ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to and Minimum Compensation Rates’’ on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, (RIN1240–AA06) received in the Office of the fairs. the certification of a proposed license for the President of the Senate on April 19, 2018; to EC–4979. A communication from the Chair- export of defense articles, including tech- the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, man of the Council of the District of Colum- nical data, and defense services to France and Pensions. bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report and Japan to support development and modi- EC–4968. A communication from the Acting on D.C. Act 22–307, ‘‘Medical Assistance Pro- fication of maritime patrol aircraft for use Director, Court Services and Offender Super- gram Modernization Amendment Act of by the government of Japan in the amount vision Agency for the District of Columbia, 2018’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- of $100,000,000 or more (Transmittal No. transmitting, pursuant to law, the Agency’s rity and Governmental Affairs. DDTC 17–117); to the Committee on Foreign fiscal year 2017 annual report relative to the EC–4980. A communication from the Chair- Relations. Notification and Federal Employee Anti- EC–4962. A communication from the Assist- man of the Council of the District of Colum- discrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- (No FEAR Act); to the Committee on Home- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to on D.C. Act 22–308, ‘‘Dupont Circle Business land Security and Governmental Affairs. Improvement District Amendment Act of section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Con- EC–4969. A communication from the Assist- trol Act, the certification of a proposed li- 2018’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- ant Secretary for Administration, Depart- rity and Governmental Affairs. cense for the manufacture of significant ment of Transportation, transmitting, pur- EC–4981. A communication from the Chair- military equipment abroad and the export of suant to law, the Agency’s fiscal year 2016 man of the Council of the District of Colum- defense articles, including technical data, Federal Activities Inventory Reform (FAIR) bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report and defense services to Japan to support the Act submission of its commercial and inher- on D.C. Act 22–312, ‘‘Senior Dental Services manufacture of Mk 46 Torpedo assemblies ently governmental activities; to the Com- Program Act of 2018’’; to the Committee on and components in Japan in the amount of mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- $100,000,000 or more (Transmittal No. DDTC mental Affairs. fairs. 17–133); to the Committee on Foreign Rela- EC–4970. A communication from the Direc- EC–4982. A communication from the Chair- tions. tor, Office of Personnel Management, trans- man of the Council of the District of Colum- EC–4963. A communication from the Assist- mitting, pursuant to law, the Office’s Fiscal bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Year 2017 annual report relative to the Noti- on D.C. Act 22–313, ‘‘Interstate Medical Li- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to fication and Federal Employee Antidiscrimi- censure Compact Enactment Act of 2018’’; to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, nation and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR the Committee on Homeland Security and the certification of a proposed license for the Act); to the Committee on Homeland Secu- Governmental Affairs. export of defense articles, including tech- rity and Governmental Affairs. nical data, and defense services to the United EC–4971. A communication from the Acting EC–4983. A communication from the Chair- Kingdom for the assembly of GPS Aided In- Director, Court Services and Offender Super- man of the Council of the District of Colum- ertial Navigation Systems (GAINS) and man- vision Agency for the District of Columbia, bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report ufacture of the electronic and mechanical transmitting, pursuant to law, the Agency’s on D.C. Act 22–314, ‘‘Nurse Staffing Agency components and parts for GAINS for use in fiscal year 2017 annual report relative to the Amendment Act of 2018’’; to the Committee Paveway Weapon Systems in the amount of Notification and Federal Employee Anti- on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- $100,000,000 or more (Transmittal No. DDTC discrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 fairs. 17–136); to the Committee on Foreign Rela- (No FEAR Act); to the Committee on Home- EC–4984. A communication from the Chair- tions. land Security and Governmental Affairs. man of the Council of the District of Colum- EC–4964. A communication from the Assist- EC–4972. A communication from the Chair- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- man of the Council of the District of Colum- on D.C. Act 22–315, ‘‘Maternal Mortality Re- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report view Committee Establishment Act of 2018’’; section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, on D.C. Act 22–300, ‘‘Injured Metropolitan to the Committee on Homeland Security and the certification of a proposed license for the Police Office Relief Amendment Act of 2018’’; Governmental Affairs. export of defense articles, including tech- to the Committee on Homeland Security and EC–4985. A communication from the Senior nical data, and defense services to the United Governmental Affairs. Official performing the duties of the Under Kingdom for the manufacture of control sec- EC–4973. A communication from the Chair- Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- tion units and associated electronics mod- man of the Council of the District of Colum- ness), transmitting, pursuant to law, the De- ules for the AIM–120 Advanced Medium bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report partment’s fiscal years 2016 and 2017 annual Range Air-to-Air Missile for end use by the on D.C. Act 22–301, ‘‘Child Neglect and Sex reports relative to the Notification and Fed- United States Government in the amount of Trafficking Temporary Amendment Act of eral Employee Antidiscrimination and Re- $100,000,000 or more (Transmittal No. DDTC 2018’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- taliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act); to the 17–137); to the Committee on Foreign Rela- rity and Governmental Affairs. Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- tions. EC–4974. A communication from the Chair- ernmental Affairs. EC–4965. A communication from the Assist- man of the Council of the District of Colum- EC–4986. A communication from the Sec- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report retary of the Federal Trade Commission, ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to on D.C. Act 22–302, ‘‘Pools Without Penalties transmitting, pursuant to law, a report enti- section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, Temporary Act of 2018’’; to the Committee tled ‘‘Hart-Scott-Rodino Annual Report: Fis- the certification of a proposed license for the on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- cal Year 2017’’; to the Committee on the Ju- export of defense articles, including tech- fairs. diciary. nical data, and defense services to Australia EC–4975. A communication from the Chair- EC–4987. A communication from the Regu- to support the integration and operation, en- man of the Council of the District of Colum- lation Policy Development Coordinator, Of- gineering support, training, testing, mainte- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report fice of Regulation Policy and Management,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:16 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24AP6.009 S24APPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with SENATE S2388 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 24, 2018 Department of Veterans Affairs, transmit- in the Office of the President of the Senate EC–5004. A communication from the Man- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- on April 23, 2018; to the Committee on Com- agement and Program Analyst, Federal titled ‘‘Revise and Streamline VA Acquisi- merce, Science, and Transportation. Aviation Administration, Department of tion Regulation to Adhere to Federal Acqui- EC–4996. A communication from the Man- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to sition Regulation Principles (VAAR Case agement and Program Analyst, Federal law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- 2014–V001)’’ (RIN2900–AP50) received during Aviation Administration, Department of ness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes’’ adjournment of the Senate in the Office of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2017–0495)) the President of the Senate on April 20, 2018; law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- received in the Office of the President of the to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- Senate on April 23, 2018; to the Committee on EC–4988. A communication from the Man- planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Commerce, Science, and Transportation. agement and Program Analyst, Federal 2017–0711)) received in the Office of the Presi- EC–5005. A communication from the Man- Aviation Administration, Department of dent of the Senate on April 23, 2018; to the agement and Program Analyst, Federal Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Committee on Commerce, Science, and Aviation Administration, Department of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Transportation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters’’ EC–4997. A communication from the Man- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2017–0940)) agement and Program Analyst, Federal ness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited received in the Office of the President of the Aviation Administration, Department of Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. Senate on April 23, 2018; to the Committee on Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to FAA–2018–0285)) received in the Office of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- President of the Senate on April 23, 2018; to EC–4989. A communication from the Man- ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and agement and Program Analyst, Federal planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Transportation. Aviation Administration, Department of 2017–1176)) received in the Office of the Presi- EC–5006. A communication from the Man- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to dent of the Senate on April 23, 2018; to the agement and Program Analyst, Federal law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Aviation Administration, Department of ness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters’’ Transportation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2018–0170)) EC–4998. A communication from the Man- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- received in the Office of the President of the agement and Program Analyst, Federal ness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Air- Senate on April 23, 2018; to the Committee on Aviation Administration, Department of planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to 2017–1120)) received in the Office of the Presi- EC–4990. A communication from the Man- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- dent of the Senate on April 23, 2018; to the agement and Program Analyst, Federal ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Aviation Administration, Department of planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Transportation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to 2017–0805)) received in the Office of the Presi- EC–5007. A communication from the Man- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- dent of the Senate on April 23, 2018; to the agement and Program Analyst, Federal ness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters’’ Committee on Commerce, Science, and Aviation Administration, Department of ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2017–1010)) Transportation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to EC–4999. A communication from the Man- received in the Office of the President of the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- agement and Program Analyst, Federal Senate on April 23, 2018; to the Committee on ness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Air- Aviation Administration, Department of Commerce, Science, and Transportation. planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– EC–4991. A communication from the Man- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to 2018–0288)) received in the Office of the Presi- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- agement and Program Analyst, Federal dent of the Senate on April 23, 2018; to the ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- Aviation Administration, Department of Committee on Commerce, Science, and planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation. 2017–0668)) received in the Office of the Presi- EC–5008. A communication from the Man- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- dent of the Senate on April 23, 2018; to the agement and Program Analyst, Federal ness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutsch- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Aviation Administration, Department of land GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutsch- Transportation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to land GmbH) Helicopters’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) EC–5000. A communication from the Man- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- (Docket No. FAA–2017–1011)) received in the agement and Program Analyst, Federal ness Directives; Dassault Aviation Air- Office of the President of the Senate on April Aviation Administration, Department of planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– 23, 2018; to the Committee on Commerce, Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to 2017–0908)) received in the Office of the Presi- Science, and Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- dent of the Senate on April 23, 2018; to the EC–4992. A communication from the Man- ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- Committee on Commerce, Science, and agement and Program Analyst, Federal planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Transportation. Aviation Administration, Department of 2017–0778)) received in the Office of the Presi- EC–5009. A communication from the Man- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to dent of the Senate on April 23, 2018; to the agement and Program Analyst, Federal law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Aviation Administration, Department of ness Directives; Airbus Helicopters’’ Transportation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2018–0177)) EC–5001. A communication from the Man- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- received in the Office of the President of the agement and Program Analyst, Federal ness Directives; XtremeAir GmbH Air- Senate on April 23, 2018; to the Committee on Aviation Administration, Department of planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to 2018–0284)) received in the Office of the Presi- EC–4993. A communication from the Man- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- dent of the Senate on April 23, 2018; to the agement and Program Analyst, Federal ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Aviation Administration, Department of planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Transportation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to 2017–0903)) received in the Office of the Presi- EC–5010. A communication from the Man- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- dent of the Senate on April 23, 2018; to the agement and Program Analyst, Federal ness Directives; Airbus Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– Committee on Commerce, Science, and Aviation Administration, Department of AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2017–0902)) received Transportation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to in the Office of the President of the Senate EC–5002. A communication from the Man- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- on April 23, 2018; to the Committee on Com- agement and Program Analyst, Federal ness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Incor- merce, Science, and Transportation. Aviation Administration, Department of porated’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– EC–4994. A communication from the Man- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to 2018–0245)) received in the Office of the Presi- agement and Program Analyst, Federal law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- dent of the Senate on April 23, 2018; to the Aviation Administration, Department of ness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes’’ Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2017–0810)) Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- received in the Office of the President of the EC–5011. A communication from the Man- ness Directives; Airbus Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– Senate on April 23, 2018; to the Committee on agement and Program Analyst, Federal AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2017–1096)) received Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Aviation Administration, Department of in the Office of the President of the Senate EC–5003. A communication from the Man- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to on April 23, 2018; to the Committee on Com- agement and Program Analyst, Federal law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- merce, Science, and Transportation. Aviation Administration, Department of ness Directives; Honda Aircraft Company EC–4995. A communication from the Man- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to LLC’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– agement and Program Analyst, Federal law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- 2018–0223)) received in the Office of the Presi- Aviation Administration, Department of ness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes’’ dent of the Senate on April 23, 2018; to the Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2017–0626)) Committee on Commerce, Science, and law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- received in the Office of the President of the Transportation. ness Directives; Airbus Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– Senate on April 23, 2018; to the Committee on EC–5012. A communication from the Man- AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2018–0164)) received Commerce, Science, and Transportation. agement and Program Analyst, Federal

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A communication from the Man- ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2018–1119)) agement and Program Analyst, Federal agement and Program Analyst, Federal received in the Office of the President of the Aviation Administration, Department of Aviation Administration, Department of Senate on April 23, 2018; to the Committee on Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Commerce, Science, and Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- EC–5013. A communication from the Man- ment of Class D and E Airspace for the fol- ment of Class D Airspace; Clanton, AL’’ agement and Program Analyst, Federal lowing Missouri Towns; Cape Giradeau , MO; ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2017–0802)) Aviation Administration, Department of St. Louis, MO; and Macon, MO’’ ((RIN2120– received in the Office of the President of the Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2016–9559)) received Senate on April 23, 2018; to the Committee on law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- in the Office of the President of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Air- on April 23, 2018; to the Committee on Com- EC–5029. A communication from the Man- planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– merce, Science, and Transportation. agement and Program Analyst, Federal 2018–0268)) received in the Office of the Presi- EC–5021. A communication from the Man- Aviation Administration, Department of dent of the Senate on April 23, 2018; to the agement and Program Analyst, Federal Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Committee on Commerce, Science, and Aviation Administration, Department of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Modifica- Transportation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to tion and Revocation of multiple Air Traffic EC–5014. A communication from the Man- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- Services (ATS) Routes; Northcentral United agement and Program Analyst, Federal ment of Class E Airspace; Messana, NY’’ States’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA– Aviation Administration, Department of ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2017–0953)) 2016–9555)) received in the Office of the Presi- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to received in the Office of the President of the dent of the Senate on April 23, 2018; to the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Senate on April 23, 2018; to the Committee on Committee on Commerce, Science, and Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation. off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- EC–5022. A communication from the Man- EC–5030. A communication from the Man- dures; Miscellaneous Amendments (20); agement and Program Analyst, Federal agement and Program Analyst, Federal Amdt. No. 3792’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received in Aviation Administration, Department of Aviation Administration, Department of the Office of the President of the Senate on Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to April 23, 2018; to the Committee on Com- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Establish- merce, Science, and Transportation. ment of Class B Airspace Description; St. ment of Class E Airspace; Yuma, CO’’ EC–5015. A communication from the Man- Louis, MO’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2017–1064)) agement and Program Analyst, Federal FAA–2017–0178)) received in the Office of the received in the Office of the President of the Aviation Administration, Department of President of the Senate on April 23, 2018; to Senate on April 23, 2018; to the Committee on Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Commerce, Science, and Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Transportation. EC–5031. A communication from the Man- Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- EC–5023. A communication from the Man- agement and Program Analyst, Federal off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- agement and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of dures; Miscellaneous Amendments (125); Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Amdt. No. 3791’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received in Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- the Office of the President of the Senate on law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- ment of Restricted Areas R–2907C; Lake April 23, 2018; to the Committee on Com- ment of Class E Airspace; Selinsgrove, PA’’ George, FL, R–2910B, R–2910C, and R–2910E; merce, Science, and Transportation. ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2014–0839)) Pinecastle, FL’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. EC–5016. A communication from the Man- received in the Office of the President of the FAA–2018–0103)) received in the Office of the agement and Program Analyst, Federal Senate on April 23, 2018; to the Committee on President of the Senate on April 23, 2018; to Aviation Administration, Department of Commerce, Science, and Transportation. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to EC–5024. A communication from the Man- Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard agement and Program Analyst, Federal EC–5032. A communication from the Man- Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- Aviation Administration, Department of agement and Program Analyst, Federal off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Aviation Administration, Department of dures; Miscellaneous Amendments (17); law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Amdt. No. 3794’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received in ment, Revocation, and Establishment of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- the Office of the President of the Senate on Class D and E Airspace; Enid Vance AFB, ment of Restricted Areas R–2907C, R–2910B, April 23, 2018; to the Committee on Com- OK; Enid Woodring Municipal Airport, OK; R–2910C, and R–2910E; Pinecastle, FL’’ merce, Science, and Transportation. Enid, OK; and Vance AFB, OK’’ ((RIN2120– ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2018–0103)) EC–5017. A communication from the Man- AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2016–9378)) received received in the Office of the President of the agement and Program Analyst, Federal in the Office of the President of the Senate Senate on April 23, 2018; to the Committee on Aviation Administration, Department of on April 23, 2018; to the Committee on Com- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to merce, Science, and Transportation. EC–5033. A communication from the Man- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard EC–5025. A communication from the Man- agement and Program Analyst, Federal Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- agement and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to dures; Miscellaneous Amendments (74); Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- Amdt. No. 3793’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received in law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- ment of Restricted Areas R–2501E, R–2501N, the Office of the President of the Senate on ment of Class E Airspace; Massena, NY’’ R–2501W, and R–2501S; Bullion Mountains, April 23, 2018; to the Committee on Com- ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2017–0953)) CA’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2018– merce, Science, and Transportation. received in the Office of the President of the 0102)) received in the Office of the President EC–5018. A communication from the Man- Senate on April 23, 2018; to the Committee on of the Senate on April 23, 2018; to the Com- agement and Program Analyst, Federal Commerce, Science, and Transportation. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Aviation Administration, Department of EC–5026. A communication from the Man- tation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to agement and Program Analyst, Federal EC–5034. A communication from the Trial law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Aviation Administration, Department of Attorney, Federal Railroad Administration, Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Department of Transportation, transmitting, off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled dures; Miscellaneous Amendments (75); ment of Class D and E Airspace; Lewiston, ‘‘System Safety Program’’ ((RIN2130–AC31) Amdt. No. 3789’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received in ID’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2017– (Docket No. FRA–2011–0060, Notice No. 6)) re- the Office of the President of the Senate on 0986)) received in the Office of the President ceived in the Office of the President of the April 23, 2018; to the Committee on Com- of the Senate on April 23, 2018; to the Com- Senate on April 23, 2018; to the Committee on merce, Science, and Transportation. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–5019. A communication from the Man- tation. EC–5035. A communication from the Trial agement and Program Analyst, Federal EC–5027. A communication from the Man- Attorney, Federal Railroad Administration, Aviation Administration, Department of agement and Program Analyst, Federal Department of Transportation, transmitting, Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Aviation Administration, Department of pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ‘‘System Safety Program’’ ((RIN2130–AC31) Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- (Docket No. FRA–2011–0060, Notice No. 5)) re- off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- ment of Class D and E Airspace; Twin Falls, ceived in the Office of the President of the dures; Miscellaneous Amendments (34); ID’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2017– Senate on April 23, 2018; to the Committee on Amdt. No. 3790’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received in 0969)) received in the Office of the President Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:16 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24AP6.013 S24APPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with SENATE S2390 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 24, 2018 EC–5036. A communication from the Trial ministration, Department of Homeland Se- Navy nomination of Rear Adm. (lh) Brent Attorney, Federal Railroad Administration, curity, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- W. Scott, to be Rear Admiral (lower half). Department of Transportation, transmitting, port entitled ‘‘2018 Biennial National Strat- Navy nomination of Capt. Darin K. Via, to pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled egy for Transportation Security’’; to the be Rear Admiral (lower half). ‘‘System Safety Program’’ ((RIN2130–AC31) Committee on Commerce, Science, and Marine Corps nomination of Lt. Gen. Mi- (Docket No. FRA–2011–0060, Notice No. 6)) re- Transportation. chael G. Dana, to be Lieutenant General. ceived in the Office of the President of the Marine Corps nomination of Lt. Gen. David f Senate on April 23, 2018; to the Committee on H. Berger, to be Lieutenant General. Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF Marine Corps nominations beginning with EC–5037. A communication from the Trial COMMITTEES Col. Stephen E. Liszewski and ending with Attorney, Federal Railroad Administration, Col. Calvert L. Worth, Jr., which nomina- Department of Transportation, transmitting, The following executive reports of tions were received by the Senate and ap- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled nominations were submitted: peared in the Congressional Record on April 9, 2018. ‘‘Training, Qualification, and Oversight for By Mr. INHOFE for Mr. MCCAIN for the Safety-Related Railroad Employees’’ Committee on Armed Services. Marine Corps nomination of Maj. Gen. (RIN2130–AC68) received in the Office of the Air Force nomination of Maj. Gen. Doro- Charles G. Chiarotti, to be Lieutenant Gen- President of the Senate on April 23, 2018; to thy A. Hogg, to be Lieutenant General. eral. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Navy nomination of Rear Adm. Richard P. Mr. INHOFE for Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. Transportation. Snyder, to be Vice Admiral. President, for the Committee on Armed EC–5038. A communication from the Trial Navy nomination of Vice Adm. John C. Attorney, Federal Railroad Administration, Services I report favorably the fol- Aquilino, to be Admiral. Department of Transportation, transmitting, lowing nomination lists which were Navy nomination of Vice Adm. Charles A. pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled printed in the RECORDS on the dates in- Richard, to be Vice Admiral . ‘‘System Safety Program’’ ((RIN2130–AC31) Navy nomination of Capt. Gregory N. dicated, and ask unanimous consent, to (Docket No. FRA–2011–0060, Notice No. 4)) re- Todd, to be Rear Admiral (lower half). save the expense of reprinting on the ceived in the Office of the President of the Navy nomination of Capt. John S. Executive Calendar that these nomina- Senate on April 23, 2018; to the Committee on Lemmon, to be Rear Admiral (lower half). tions lie at the Secretary’s desk for the Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Navy nominations beginning with Rear EC–5039. A communication from the Fed- information of Senators. Adm. (lh) Ronald C. Copley and ending with eral Register Liaison Officer, Alcohol and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Rear Adm. (lh) Kathleen M. Creighton, which Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Department objection, it is so ordered. nominations were received by the Senate and of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to Air Force nominations beginning with appeared in the Congressional Record on law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Establish- Richard G. Anderson and ending with Joel K. March 12, 2018. ment of the Cape May Peninsula Viticultural Warren, which nominations were received by Navy nominations beginning with Rear Area’’ (RIN1513–AC26) received in the Office the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Adm. (lh) Brian K. Corey and ending with of the President of the Senate on April 18, sional Record on February 8, 2018. Rear Adm. (lh) Johnny R. Wolfe, Jr., which 2018; to the Committee on Commerce, Air Force nominations beginning with nominations were received by the Senate and Science, and Transportation. Ronnelle Armstrong and ending with John appeared in the Congressional Record on EC–5040. A communication from the Chief Marion Von Almen, which nominations were March 12, 2018. Counsel, National Institute of Standards and received by the Senate and appeared in the Navy nomination of Rear Adm. (lh) Darse Technology, Department of Commerce, Congressional Record on February 8, 2018. E. Crandall, to be Rear Admiral. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Air Force nominations beginning with Ali- Navy nominations beginning with Capt. a rule entitled ‘‘Rights to Federally Funded son Lee Beach and ending with Cortney Kristen B. Fabry and ending with Capt. Jo- Inventions and Licensing of Government Lynn Zuercher, which nominations were re- seph D. Noble, Jr., which nominations were Owned Inventions’’ (RIN0693–AB63) received ceived by the Senate and appeared in the received by the Senate and appeared in the in the Office of the President of the Senate Congressional Record on February 8, 2018. on April 23, 2018; to the Committee on Com- Congressional Record on March 12, 2018. Air Force nominations beginning with Mi- merce, Science, and Transportation. Navy nominations beginning with Capt. chael J. Abbott and ending with David Rus- EC–5041. A communication from the Chief Heidi K. Berg and ending with Capt. William sell Wright, which nominations were re- of Staff, Media Bureau, Federal Communica- E. Chase III, which nominations were re- ceived by the Senate and appeared in the tions Commission, transmitting, pursuant to ceived by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on April 9, 2018. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- Congressional Record on March 12, 2018. Army nomination of Tia W. Caphart, to be ment of Section 73.624(g) of the Commission’s Navy nomination of Capt. John J. Lieutenant Colonel. Rules Regarding Submission of FCC Form Adametz, to be Rear Admiral (lower half). Army nomination of Napoleon A. Campos, 2100, Schedule G, Used to Report TV Sta- Navy nomination of Capt. Thomas J. An- to be Lieutenant Colonel. tions’ Ancillary or Supplementary Services; derson, to be Rear Admiral (lower half). Army nomination of Kevin R. Embry, to be Modernization of Media Regulation Initia- Navy nominations beginning with Capt. Colonel. tive’’ ((MB Docket No. 17–264 and MB Docket James A. Aiken and ending with Capt. Army nomination of Andrew J. Furjanic, No. 17–105) (FCC 18–41)) received in the Office George M. Wikoff, which nominations were to be Colonel. of the President of the Senate on April 18, received by the Senate and appeared in the Army nomination of Daniel L. Lee, to be 2018; to the Committee on Commerce, Congressional Record on March 12, 2018. Colonel. Science, and Transportation. Air Force nomination of Gen. Terrence J. Army nomination of John M. Williams, to EC–5042. A communication from the Dep- O’Shaughnessy, to be General. be Colonel. uty Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bu- Air Force nomination of Col. Michael T. Army nomination of Roberto reau, Federal Communications Commission, Gerock, to be Brigadier General. Sorianoolivas, to be Major. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Army nomination of Maj. Gen. Stephen G. Army nomination of Jason Palatas, to be a rule entitled ‘‘Auction of FM Translator Fogarty, to be Lieutenant General. Major. Construction Permits Scheduled for June 21, Army nomination of Brig. Gen. Raymond Army nominations beginning with Jose R. 2018; Notice and Filing Requirements, Min- S. Dingle, to be Major General. Reveles, Jr. and ending with Kenneth J. imum Opening Bids, Upfront Payments, and Army nomination of Maj. Gen. Francis M. Strauss, which nominations were received by Other Procedures for Auction 83’’ ((AU Dock- Beaudette, to be Lieutenant General. the Senate and appeared in the Congres- et No. 17–351) (DA 18–257)) received in the Of- Army nominations beginning with Brig. sional Record on April 9, 2018. fice of the President of the Senate on April Gen. Eugene J. LeBoeuf and ending with Col. Army nomination of D012279, to be Lieu- 18, 2018; to the Committee on Commerce, Robert E. Suter, which nominations were re- tenant Colonel. Science, and Transportation. ceived by the Senate and appeared in the Army nomination of Russell B. Gilliland, EC–5043. A communication from the Man- Congressional Record on April 9, 2018. to be Major. agement and Program Analyst, Federal Navy nomination of Adm. Philip S. David- Army nomination of Erik M. Bauer, to be Aviation Administration, Department of son, to be Admiral. Colonel. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Navy nomination of Rear Adm. David M. Army nomination of Lawrence W. Henry, law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Kriete, to be Vice Admiral. to be Colonel. ness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Navy nomination of Rear Adm. (lh) Army nomination of Kenneth A. Willeford, Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. Michelle C. Skubic, to be Rear Admiral. to be Lieutenant Colonel. FAA–2018–0210)) received in the Office of the Navy nominations beginning with Rear Army nomination of D012941, to be Lieu- President of the Senate on April 23, 2018; to Adm. (lh) Eugene H. Black III and ending tenant Colonel. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and with Rear Adm. (lh) Kenneth R. Whitesell, Army nomination of Roxanne T. Sickles, Transportation. which nominations were received by the Sen- to be Major. EC–5044. A communication from the Ad- ate and appeared in the Congressional Army nomination of James F. Huggins II, ministrator, Transportation Security Ad- Record on April 9, 2018. to be Colonel.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:36 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24AP6.016 S24APPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with SENATE April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2391 Army nomination of Denny L. Rozenberg, with service animals to adhere to a standard service programs for homeless veterans to be Colonel. of service animal behavior training; to the to furnish care to dependents of home- Marine Corps nomination of Douglas R. Committee on Commerce, Science, and less veterans, and for other purposes. Burian, to be Major. Transportation. S. 428 Marine Corps nomination of Chad R. Fitz- By Ms. BALDWIN (for herself, Mr. CAS- gerald, to be Lieutenant Colonel. SIDY, Mr. ALEXANDER, and Mr. At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the Navy nomination of Edward M. Crossman, CASEY): name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. to be Captain. S. 2739. A bill to increase the authority of Navy nominations beginning with Nana K. COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. the Secretary of Health and Human Services Appiawiah and ending with Austin R. Young- 428, a bill to amend titles XIX and XXI to restrict the entrance of illicit drugs into er, which nominations were received by the of the Social Security Act to authorize the United States; to the Committee on Senate and appeared in the Congressional States to provide coordinated care to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Record on March 12, 2018. By Mr. MARKEY (for himself, Ms. children with complex medical condi- By Mr. ALEXANDER for the Committee tions through enhanced pediatric on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. WARREN, Ms. HARRIS, Mrs. SHAHEEN, *Jon Parrish Peede, of Mississippi, to be Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. health homes, and for other purposes. Chairperson of the National Endowment for VAN HOLLEN, and Mr. SANDERS): S. 448 the Humanities for a term of four years. S. 2740. A bill to authorize the National At the request of Mr. BROWN, the *Nomination was reported with rec- Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to name of the Senator from Rhode Island establish a Climate Change Education Pro- ommendation that it be confirmed sub- gram, and for other purposes; to the Com- (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a co- ject to the nominee’s commitment to mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- sponsor of S. 448, a bill to amend title respond to requests to appear and tes- tation. XVIII of the Social Security Act to tify before any duly constituted com- By Mr. CASSIDY (for himself and Ms. provide for treatment of clinical psy- mittee of the Senate. BALDWIN): chologists as physicians for purposes of (Nominations without an asterisk S. 2741. A bill to authorize the United furnishing clinical psychologist serv- were reported with the recommenda- States Postal Service to inspect the contents ices under the Medicare program. tion that they be confirmed.) of certain suspicious packages for illicit ma- terials without a warrant; to the Committee S. 629 f on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND fairs. name of the Senator from New Mexico JOINT RESOLUTIONS By Mr. HATCH (for himself and Mr. (Mr. UDALL) was added as a cosponsor WHITEHOUSE): of S. 629, a bill to amend the Federal The following bills and joint resolu- S. 2742. A bill to amend the Controlled Sub- tions were introduced, read the first Food, Drugs, and Cosmetic Act to en- stances Act to more effectively regulate se- sure the safety and effectiveness of and second times by unanimous con- lective androgen receptor modulators, and sent, and referred as indicated: for other purposes; to the Committee on the medically important antimicrobials approved for use in the prevention, By Mr. TESTER: Judiciary. S. 2732. A bill to clarify that participants By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: control, and treatment of animal dis- in the National Health Service Corps Loan S. 2743. A bill to clarify that the Secretary eases, in order to minimize the devel- Repayment Program may be assigned to of Homeland Security is not required to pro- opment of antibiotic-resistant bac- serve in pediatric inpatient mental health vide notice to private entities before issuing teria. binding operational directives on agency in- facilities; to the Committee on Health, Edu- S. 755 cation, Labor, and Pensions. formation security policies and practices; to By Mr. WARNER (for himself, Mr. the Committee on Homeland Security and At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the MANCHIN, Mrs. CAPITO, and Mr. Governmental Affairs. name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. KAINE): By Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself, Mr. HATCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 2733. A bill to amend the Department of PERDUE, and Mr. LEAHY): 755, a bill to amend the Pilot’s Bill of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to re- S.J. Res. 60. A joint resolution providing Rights to facilitate appeals, to limit name the Department of Agriculture; to the for the reappointment of Barbara M. Barrett the reexamination of airman certifi- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of cates, and for other purposes. Forestry. the Smithsonian Institution; to the Com- By Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mr. mittee on Rules and Administration. S. 1112 CRUZ): f At the request of Ms. HEITKAMP, the S. 2734. A bill to designate the Federal names of the Senator from Wisconsin building and United States courthouse lo- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND (Ms. BALDWIN), the Senator from Rhode cated at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, SENATE RESOLUTIONS Island (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) and the Sen- Texas, as the ‘‘George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse’’; to The following concurrent resolutions ator from Minnesota (Ms. SMITH) were the Committee on Environment and Public and Senate resolutions were read, and added as cosponsors of S. 1112, a bill to Works. referred (or acted upon), as indicated: support States in their work to save By Mr. RISCH (for himself and Mr. By Mr. HATCH (for himself, Mr. GARD- and sustain the health of mothers dur- PETERS): NER, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, and Mr. VAN ing pregnancy, childbirth, and in the S. 2735. A bill to amend the Small Business HOLLEN): postpartum period, to eliminate dis- Act to provide for the establishment of an S. Res. 481. A resolution calling upon the parities in maternal health outcomes enhanced cybersecurity assistance and pro- leadership of the Government of the Demo- tections for small businesses, and for other for pregnancy-related and pregnancy- cratic People’s Republic of Korea to dis- associated deaths, to identify solutions purposes; to the Committee on Small Busi- mantle its labor camp system, and for other ness and Entrepreneurship. purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- to improve health care quality and By Mr. GARDNER (for himself, Mr. tions. health outcomes for mothers, and for MARKEY, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. CARDIN, and By Mr. CASEY (for himself and Mr. other purposes. Mr. YOUNG): TOOMEY): S. 1320 S. 2736. A bill to develop a long-term stra- S. Res. 482. A resolution congratulating the tegic vision and a comprehensive, multi- At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the Villanova University Wildcats for winning faceted, and principled United States policy name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Asso- for the Indo-Pacific region, and for other ciation Division I Men’s Basketball Tour- HATCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- nament; considered and agreed to. 1320, a bill to reform apportionments to tions. general aviation airports under the air- f By Mr. KAINE (for himself, Mr. port improvement program, to improve PORTMAN, Ms. BALDWIN, and Mrs. ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS CAPITO): project delivery at certain airports, S. 2737. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- S. 112 and to designate certain airports as cation Act of 1965 to provide for the prepara- At the request of Mr. HELLER, the disaster relief airports, and for other tion of career and technical education teach- name of the Senator from Montana purposes. ers; to the Committee on Health, Education, (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor S. 1361 Labor, and Pensions. By Mr. BURR: of S. 112, a bill to amend title 38, At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the S. 2738. A bill to amend title 49, United United States Code, to authorize per name of the Senator from Maine (Mr. States Code, to require air carrier passengers diem payments under comprehensive KING) was added as a cosponsor of S.

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In recent years, there has been a re- At the request of Ms. WARREN, the names of the Senator from Maine (Ms. name of the Senator from South Caro- COLLINS) and the Senator from Florida surgence of student interest in career and technical education, but shortages lina (Mr. GRAHAM) was added as a co- (Mr. RUBIO) were added as cosponsors sponsor of S. 1503, a bill to require the of S. 2680, a bill to address the opioid in high-quality CTE teachers have Secretary of the Treasury to mint crisis. made it difficult for school districts to meet this demand. While the Higher coins in recognition of the 60th anni- At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the Education and Opportunity Act of 2008 versary of the Naismith Memorial Bas- names of the Senator from Pennsyl- provides grants for teacher residency ketball Hall of Fame. vania (Mr. CASEY) and the Senator partnership programs to colleges and S. 2147 from Missouri (Mrs. MCCASKILL) were added as cosponsors of S. 2680, supra. universities who work with high-needs At the request of Mr. BROWN, the school districts to train prospective S. 2708 names of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. teachers, no CTE-focused partnerships MERKLEY) and the Senator from Massa- At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the exist. chusetts (Mr. MARKEY) were added as name of the Senator from Illinois (Ms. That is why I am introducing with cosponsors of S. 2147, a bill to amend DUCKWORTH) was added as a cosponsor my colleagues, Senator BALDWIN, Sen- the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to of S. 2708, a bill to provide for the es- ator PORTMAN and Senator CAPITO the create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust tablishment of Medicare part E public Creating Quality Technical Educators Fund to establish a Pension Rehabili- health plans, and for other purposes. Act, which would amend the Higher tation Administration within the De- S. 2719 Education and Opportunity Act to cre- partment of the Treasury to make At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the ate a CTE teacher-training grant part- loans to multiemployer defined benefit name of the Senator from New Hamp- nership to equip aspiring CTE teachers plans, and for other purposes. shire (Ms. HASSAN) was added as a co- with real-world experience and credible S. 2334 sponsor of S. 2719, a bill to direct the skills to apply in the classroom. This At the request of Mr. HATCH, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to estab- legislation would foster teacher train- names of the Senator from Texas (Mr. lish a registry to ensure that members ing partnerships between high-needs CORNYN) and the Senator from Massa- of the Armed Forces who may have secondary schools and post-secondary chusetts (Mr. MARKEY) were added as been exposed to per- and institutions to create a one-year resi- cosponsors of S. 2334, a bill to amend polyfluoroalkyl substances on military dency initiative for teachers and in- title 17, United States Code, to provide installations receive information re- cludes teacher mentorship for a min- clarity with respect to, and to mod- garding such exposure, and for other imum of two years. This period of ernize, the licensing system for musi- purposes. hands-on training and mentorship will cal works under section 115 of that S. RES. 136 only increase the ability of CTE teach- title, to ensure fairness in the estab- At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the ers to benefit their students through lishment of certain rates and fees name of the Senator from California classroom instruction and serve as a under sections 114 and 115 of that title, (Ms. HARRIS) was added as a cosponsor career model. and for other purposes. of S. Res. 136, a resolution expressing In addition to establishing CTE spe- cific teacher-training grant partner- S. 2343 the sense of the Senate regarding the ships, this bill takes a proactive ap- At the request of Mr. WICKER, the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. proach to recruiting and training more names of the Senator from South Da- high-quality CTE teachers. CTE teach- S. RES. 440 kota (Mr. THUNE) and the Senator from er residencies would target teacher At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the Nebraska (Mrs. FISCHER) were added as candidates from a variety of back- names of the Senator from Oklahoma cosponsors of S. 2343, a bill to require grounds including recent college grad- (Mr. LANKFORD) and the Senator from the Federal Communications Commis- uates, veterans, mid-career profes- Illinois (Ms. DUCKWORTH) were added as sion to establish a task force for meet- sionals, and currently licensed teachers ing the connectivity and technology cosponsors of S. Res. 440, a resolution with a need for technical skills train- needs of precision agriculture in the designating April 2018 as ‘‘Second ing who seek to transition into CTE United States. Chance Month’’. fields. S. 2506 f As co-chair of the Senate CTE Cau- At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED cus, I am proud to introduce this com- name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS monsense, bipartisan legislation to re- HATCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. cruit and train talented teachers to By Mr. KAINE (for himself, Mr. 2506, a bill to establish an aviation meet the rising need for CTE. The Cre- PORTMAN, Ms. BALDWIN, and maintenance workforce development ating Quality Technical Educators Act Mrs. CAPITO): pilot program. is an important step towards ensuring S. 2737. A bill to amend the Higher S. 2564 access to high-quality CTE instruction, Education Act of 1965 to provide for the preparing teachers for success, and At the request of Mr. TILLIS, the preparation of career and technical name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. maintaining the skill set of our Na- education teachers; to the Committee tion’s workforce. CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. on Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- 2564, a bill to amend title 11, United sions. By Mr. CORNYN (for himself and States Code, to promote the investiga- Mr. KAINE. Mr. President. Maintain- Mr. CRUZ): tion of fraudulent claims against cer- ing a talented workforce is essential to S. 2734. A bill to designate the Fed- tain trusts, to amend title 18, United cultivating a strong economy and posi- eral building and United States court- States Code, to provide penalties tioning our Nation for success in to- house located at 1300 Victoria Street in against fraudulent claims against cer- day’s increasingly competitive global Laredo, Texas, as the ‘‘George P. Kazen tain trusts, and for other purposes. marketplace. Opportunities for edu- Federal Building and United States S. 2607 cation, professional development, and Courthouse’’; to the Committee on En- At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the the acquisition of skills immediately vironment and Public Works. names of the Senator from Maine (Ms. translatable in the workplace will help Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask COLLINS) and the Senator from Maine to ensure that our students and work- unanimous consent that the text of the (Mr. KING) were added as cosponsors of ers are equipped with the skills re- bill be printed in the RECORD.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:36 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24AP6.019 S24APPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with SENATE April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2393 There being no objection, the text of commits crimes against humanity, including (19) public executions by firing squads or the bill was ordered to be printed in murder, extermination, enslavement, forc- other means are common, especially for pris- oners caught attempting to escape; the RECORD, as follows: ible transfer, imprisonment, torture, sexual violence, persecution, enforced disappear- (20) the existence of mass graves is well S. 2734 ances, and other inhumane acts; documented, including detailed descriptions Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Whereas, according to the best available of mass burial sites at or near prison camps, resentatives of the United States of America in evidence, some specific crimes identified by as well as testimony about bodies being Congress assembled, the Inquiry are that— ‘‘dumped’’ on mountainsides near prison SECTION 1. GEORGE P. KAZEN FEDERAL BUILD- (1) ‘‘Christians are heavily persecuted and camps; ING AND UNITED STATES COURT- receive especially harsh treatment in prison (21) an undisclosed location near a prison HOUSE. camps, with one former prison guard testi- camp was regularly used for nighttime exe- (a) DESIGNATION.—The Federal building fying that ‘Christians were reactionaries and cutions, with gunshots clearly audible; and United States courthouse located at 1300 there were lots of instructions . . . to wipe (22) at a 1990 prison riot, approximately 1,500 prisoners were shot and killed, their Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, shall be out the seed of reactionaries’ ’’; known and designated as the ‘‘George P. (2) multiple witnesses watched prisoners bodies discarded in a closed mine; (23) in order to satisfy production quotas, Kazen Federal Building and United States tortured and killed on account of their reli- inmates—including teenagers—were forced Courthouse’’. gious affiliation; to perform 15 to 16 hours of hard labor per (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, (3) a prisoner was raped by a security offi- day; map, regulation, document, paper, or other cer, after which the officer stuck a wooden (24) one witness was forced to perform hard record of the United States to the Federal stick inside her vagina and beat her lower labor (carrying logs) when he was 9 years building and United States courthouse re- body, resulting in her death within a week of old; ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to the rape; (25) at one mine in particular, prisoners be a reference to the ‘‘George P. Kazen Fed- (4) an abortion was induced by 3 men were forced to work 20 hours per day, with a eral Building and United States Court- standing on a wooden plank placed on a preg- witness testifying that approximately 200 house’’. nant prisoner’s stomach; prisoners died each year at that mine alone; (5) another witness lost consciousness after f (26) a soldier supervising a forced labor site enduring a beating designed to trigger pre- at a political prison rolled a log down a steep SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS mature labor, with prison officials killing mountainside, killing 10 prisoners as they her baby before she could regain conscious- were carrying logs up the mountain; ness; (27) the bodies of some prisoners who died SENATE RESOLUTION 481—CALL- (6) rape victims who feared being killed as a result of forced labor or torture were ING UPON THE LEADERSHIP OF after becoming pregnant engaged in self-in- thrown into the cells of prisoners in solitary duced abortions by eating dirt and poisoning THE GOVERNMENT OF THE confinement and later strung on barbed-wire themselves with flower roots; fences where they were eaten by crows; DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUB- (7) other rape victims self-induced abor- (28) one witness described a torture cham- LIC OF KOREA TO DISMANTLE tions by inserting a rubber tube in their va- ber with blood and flesh on the walls and de- ITS LABOR CAMP SYSTEM, AND ginas; caying corpses of past victims placed in the FOR OTHER PURPOSES (8) rape of teenage girls and their subse- chamber in order to instill fear in the next quent attempts to commit suicide by jump- prisoner; Mr. HATCH (for himself, Mr. GARD- ing in the Daedonggang River were so com- (29) psychological abuse in political prisons NER, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, and Mr. VAN mon that prison guards were deployed to the is pervasive, with gruesome acts, including HOLLEN) submitted the following reso- river to thwart them; executions, carried out in plain view of fel- lution; which was referred to the Com- (9) four pregnant women were executed for low prisoners in order to terrorize them; and mittee on Foreign Relations: protesting the fact guards forced them to (30) torture is a routine feature of life in run down a mountain in a failed effort to in- political prisons, with a 2014 report by Am- S. RES. 481 duce miscarriages; nesty International concluding that ‘‘North Whereas the public has long been aware of (10) twelve prisoners were shot and killed Korea’s prison camps are very possibly home the labor camp system in the Democratic in the commotion that ensued after the exe- to some of the most appalling torture in the People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) cution of the 4 pregnant women referenced in world’’; through continuous eye-witness and survivor paragraph (9), and a former prison guard wit- Whereas officials of the Government of accounts, and now publicly available sat- nessed a prisoner’s newborn baby, most like- North Korea continually deny the existence ellite technology; ly fathered by a high-ranking official, fed to of the labor camps; Whereas, according to The Hidden Gulag guard dogs and killed; Whereas the Inquiry on Crimes Against IV report, North Korea runs 2 kinds of prison (11) female prisoners suspected of being im- Humanity in North Korea Political Prisons camps, the kwan-li-so and the kyo-hwa-so, as pregnated by non-Korean men (namely Chi- Report of 2017 found that North Korea’s labor well as ‘‘various types of short-term forced nese men) are subjected to especially harsh camp system ‘‘has no parallel in the world labour detention facilities’’; treatment, with one witness describing a today’’; and Whereas the most heinous camps, the prisoner being injected with a labor-inducing Whereas the United Nations Commission of kwan-li-so, known as Prison Camp 14, 15, 16, drug and having to watch as a guard suffo- Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic 18, and 25, contain roughly 80,000 to 120,000 cated her newborn to death with a wet towel; People’s Republic of Korea found that the political prisoners; (12) a former North Korean army nurse tes- government continually commits crimes Whereas the Inquiry on Crimes Against tified that she saw multiple abortions per- against humanity and will not cease, ‘‘be- Humanity in North Korea Political Prisons formed by injecting Ravenol (a motor oil) cause the policies, institutions, and patterns Report of 2017 states that ‘‘hundreds of thou- into the wombs of pregnant women and that of impunity that lie at their root remain in sands of inmates are estimated to have babies born 3 to 4 months premature were place’’: Now, therefore, be it died’’; ‘‘wrapped in newspapers and put in a bucket Resolved, That the Senate— Whereas, from 1981 to 2013, an estimated until buried’’ behind the detention center; (1) calls upon the international community 400,000 people out of 500,000 imprisoned were (13) deliberate starvation, malnutrition, to— killed in these labor camps; and overwork are extremely common, result- (A) demand the Democratic People’s Re- Whereas persons who are sent to these ing in the deaths of countless prisoners; public of Korea (North Korea) dismantle its labor camps are forcibly disappeared and in- (14) at one prison camp, 1,500 to 2,000 pris- labor camp system; tended to die; oners, mostly children, are believed to have (B) create a special tribunal with jurisdic- Whereas the United Nations Commission of died each year from malnutrition, while tion to investigate and remedy crimes Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic many other prisoners were beaten to death against humanity committed by the Govern- People’s Republic of Korea found, ‘‘the in- for failing to meet production quotas; ment of North Korea; mate population has been gradually elimi- (15) starving prisoners are regularly exe- (C) issue targeted sanctions against those nated through deliberate starvation, forced cuted when caught scavenging for food; individuals who have committed such crimes labour, executions, torture, rape and the de- (16) at one prison camp, starving prisoners against humanity; and nial of reproductive rights enforced through who were found digging up edible plants on a (D) ban import of goods made by prisoners punishment, forced abortion and infan- mountainside were shot to death; in the North Korean labor camp system; ticide’’; (17) at another camp, a witness saw a fel- (2) calls on the leadership of the Govern- Whereas up to 3 generations of a ‘‘viola- low inmate executed for stealing potatoes, ment of North Korea to— tor’s’’ family will be sent to the labor camps while in a separate camp a witness described (A) immediately cease human rights even if no ‘‘wrongdoing’’ is found; the execution of numerous prisoners caught abuses; Whereas, according to the Inquiry on scavenging for leftover food in prison guards’ (B) release the roughly 80,000–120,000 polit- Crimes Against Humanity in North Korea quarters; ical prisoners; Political Prisons Report of 2017, the Govern- (18) a prisoner was beaten to death for hid- (C) halt the ongoing arrests of North Kore- ment of North Korea regularly and routinely ing stolen corn in his mouth; ans on political and religious grounds;

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Workers that received compensation (E) allow entry to the United Nations High National Collegiate Athletic Association Di- were not to be paid more than $150 per Commissioner for Human Rights and the vision I Men’s Basketball Tournament; and month, which is between 10 to 20 percent of United Nations Special Rapporteur on (2) recognizes and commends the hard the value of the labor they performed. Based Human Rights in North Korea to monitor work, dedication, determination, and com- on this report, the regime may profit as the situation and assist with the rehabilita- mitment to excellence of the players, par- much as $360,000,000 annually from just 50,000 tion; and ents, families, coaches, and managers of the laborers. (F) comply with international standards of Villanova University Wildcats. (6) On July 6, 2016, the United States im- food distribution and monitoring and allow f posed sanctions on North Korean leader Kim full access to international humanitarian Jong Un and other senior North Korean offi- agencies; and AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND cials for human rights violations as required (3) calls on the United States Government PROPOSED by the North Korea Sanctions and Policy En- to— hancement Act of 2016 (Public Law 114–122). SA 2240. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. RUBIO) (A) continue to pursue any additional sanc- This was the first time that the United proposed an amendment to the bill H.R. 2061, tions to the extent possible against those in- States had designated North Korean officials to reauthorize the North Korean Human dividuals responsible for the North Korean for human rights abuses. Rights Act of 2004, and for other purposes. labor camp system, including individuals ad- (7) The North Korea Sanctions and Policy ministering such labor camps; and f Enhancement Act of 2016 (Public Law 114– (B) continue to raise awareness in the TEXT OF AMENDMENTS 122) requires the President to impose manda- international community of the labor camps tory penalties under United States law on and the continuing atrocious crimes being SA 2240. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. any person that ‘‘knowingly engages in, is committed in the labor camps. RUBIO) proposed an amendment to the responsible for, or facilitates serious human rights abuses by the Government of North f bill H.R. 2061, to reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and Korea’’. SENATE RESOLUTION 482—CON- for other purposes; as follows: (8) Although the United States Refugee Ad- GRATULATING THE VILLANOVA missions Program remains the largest in the Strike all after the enacting clause and in- world by far, the United States has only re- UNIVERSITY WILDCATS FOR sert the following: WINNING THE 2018 NATIONAL settled 212 refugees from North Korea since SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. the date of the enactment of the North COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIA- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘North Ko- Korea Human Rights Act of 2004 (Public Law TION DIVISION I MEN’S BASKET- rean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 108–333). BALL TOURNAMENT 2017’’. SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS. Mr. CASEY (for himself and Mr. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. It is the sense of Congress that— TOOMEY) submitted the following reso- Congress makes the following findings: (1) the United States Government should lution; which was considered and (1) In 2014, the United Nations Commission continue to make it a priority to improve in- agreed to: of Inquiry (COI) on Human Rights in the formation access in North Korea by explor- Democratic People’s Republic of Korea ing the use of new and emerging technologies S. RES. 482 (DPRK) found that the grave human rights and expanding nongovernmental radio broad- Whereas on April 2, 2018, the Villanova violations still being perpetrated against the casting to North Korea, including news and University Wildcats (referred to in this pre- people of North Korea, due to policies estab- information; amble as the ‘‘Villanova Wildcats’’) defeated lished at the highest level of the state, (2) the United Nations has a significant the University of Michigan Wolverines by a amount to crimes against humanity. Crimes role to play in promoting and improving score of 79–62 in the final game of the Na- include forced starvation, sexual violence human rights in North Korea and should tional Collegiate Athletic Association (re- against women and children, restrictions on press for access for the Special Rapporteur ferred to in this preamble as the ‘‘NCAA’’) freedom of movement, arbitrary detention, on the situation of human rights in North Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament in torture, executions, and enforced disappear- Korea as well as the United Nations High San Antonio, Texas; ances, among other hardships. Commissioner for Human Rights; Whereas the Villanova Wildcats won the (2) The COI also noted that the Govern- (3) because North Koreans fleeing into NCAA championship in 1985, 2016, and 2018; ment of the People’s Republic of China is China face a well-founded fear of persecution Whereas junior point guard Jalen Brunson aiding and abetting in crimes against hu- upon their forcible repatriation, the United was named the National Player of the Year manity by forcibly repatriating North Ko- States should urge China to— after leading the Villanova Wildcats to a sec- rean refugees back to the DPRK. Upon repa- (A) immediately halt the forcible repatri- ond NCAA championship in 3 seasons; triation, North Koreans are sent to prison ation of North Koreans; Whereas redshirt sophomore guard Donte camps, tortured, or even executed. The Gov- (B) allow the United Nations High Commis- DiVincenzo was named the Final Four Most ernment of the People’s Republic of China’s sioner for Refugees unimpeded access to Outstanding Player of 2018; forcible repatriation of North Korean refu- North Koreans inside China to determine Whereas the record of Donte DiVincenzo of gees violates its obligation to uphold the whether such North Koreans require protec- 31 points, 10-for-15 shooting, 5 rebounds, 3 as- principle of non-refoulement, under the tion as refugees; sists, and 2 blocks will be remembered as one United Nations Convention Relating to the (C) fulfill its obligations under the 1951 of the greatest individual title game per- Status of Refugees, done at Geneva July 28, United Nations Convention Relating to the formances in the history of the NCAA tour- 1951 (as made applicable by the Protocol Re- Status of Refugees, the 1967 Protocol Relat- nament; lating to the Status of Refugees, done at ing to the Status of Refugees, and the Agree- Whereas Donte DiVincenzo joins Kareem New York January 31, 1967 (19 UST 6223)). ment on the Upgrading of the UNHCR Mis- Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Walton, and Jack (3) Estimates from the COI suggest that be- sion in the People’s Republic of China to ‘‘Goose’’ Givens as the only players that tween 80,000 and 120,000 people are believed to UNHCR Branch Office in the People’s Repub- have scored 30 points and shot 66 percent or be imprisoned in political prison camps in lic of China (signed December 1, 1995); better from the field in an NCAA title game; North Korea. Another 70,000 are believed to (D) address the concerns of the United Na- Whereas the Villanova Wildcats made 18 3- be held at other detention facilities. Pris- tions Committee against Torture by incor- point field goals in the national semifinal oners in both situations are subject to harsh porating the principle of non-refoulement game against the University of Kansas, set- conditions, limited food, sexual abuse, and in into Chinese domestic legislation; and ting an NCAA tournament record; most cases hard labor. (E) recognize the legal status of North Ko- Whereas the Villanova Wildcats— (4) One of the findings of the COI report rean women who marry or have children (1) finished the 2017–2018 season with a was the persecution of religious minorities, with Chinese citizens, and ensure that all record of 36–4; especially Christians. There is effectively no such children are granted resident status and (2) have won 4 Big East men’s basketball freedom of religion in North Korea, only access to education and other public services tournament titles; and worship of the Kim family. Christians are in accordance with Chinese law and inter- (3) have won 3 national championships; and subjected to particularly acute persecution. national standards; Whereas Villanova University is com- It has been reported that Christians in North (4) the President should continue to des- mitted to the ideal of the student athlete Korea have been tortured, forcibly detained, ignate all individuals found to have com- and the education of the athletes of and even executed for possessing a Bible or mitted violations described in section 104(a) Villanova University, as evidenced by the professing Christianity. of the North Korea Sanctions and Policy En- presence of 2 seniors and 5 juniors on the ros- (5) North Korea profits from its human hancement Act of 2016 (22 U.S.C. 2914(a)), re- ter of the Villanova Wildcats: Now, there- rights abuses. A 2014 report from the Asian garding complicity in censorship and human fore, be it Institute for Policy Studies suggests that right abuses;

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Such pro- ized to provide grants to entities to under- United States passports from being used to gram may involve public-private partner- take research on North Korea’s denial of travel to North Korea without a special vali- ships. human rights, including on the political and dation from the Department of State, and ‘‘(4) CULTURE.—In accordance with the military chains of command responsible for the Department of State should continue to sense of Congress described in section 103, authorizing and implementing systemic take steps to increase public awareness the Broadcasting Board of Governors may human rights abuses, including at prison about the risks and dangers of travel by broadcast American, Korean, Chinese, and camps and detention facilities where polit- United States citizens to North Korea; other popular music, television, movies, and ical prisoners are held.’’; and (6) the United States should continue to popular cultural references as part of its pro- (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ‘‘2017’’ seek cooperation from all foreign govern- gramming. and inserting ‘‘2022’’. ments to allow the United Nations High ‘‘(5) RIGHTS AND LAWS.—In accordance with (b) ACTIONS TO PROMOTE FREEDOM OF IN- Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) access the sense of Congress described in section FORMATION.—Section 104 of the North Korean to process North Korean refugees overseas 103, the Broadcasting Board of Governors Human Rights Act of 2004 (22 U.S.C. 7814) is for resettlement and to allow United States should broadcast to North Korea in the Ko- amended— officials access to process refugees for reset- rean language information on rights, laws, (1) in subsection (b)(1)— tlement in the United States (if that is the and freedoms afforded through the North Ko- (A) by striking ‘‘$2,000,000’’ and inserting destination country of the refugees’ choos- rean Constitution, the Universal Declaration ‘‘$3,000,000’’; and ing); and of Human Rights, the United Nations Com- (B) by striking ‘‘2017’’ and inserting ‘‘2022’’; (7) the Secretary of State, through diplo- mission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the and macy by senior officials, including United Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and (2) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘2017’’ and States ambassadors to Asia-Pacific coun- any other applicable treaties or inter- inserting ‘‘2022’’. tries, and in close cooperation with South national agreements to which North Korea is (c) REPORT BY SPECIAL ENVOY ON NORTH Korea, should make every effort to promote bound. KOREAN HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES.—Section the protection of North Korean refugees and ‘‘(6) RELIGIOUS MINORITIES.—Efforts to im- 107(d) of the North Korean Human Rights defectors. prove information access under this sub- Act of 2004 (22 U.S.C. 7817(d)) is amended by section should include religious communities striking ‘‘2017’’ and inserting ‘‘2022’’. SEC. 4. RADIO BROADCASTING TO NORTH KOREA. and should be coordinated with the Office of (d) REPORT ON UNITED STATES HUMANI- Section 103(a) of the North Korean Human International Religious Freedom to ensure TARIAN ASSISTANCE.—Section 201 of the Rights Act of 2004 (22 U.S.C. 7813(a)) is maximum impact in improving the rights of North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 (22 amended— religious persons in North Korea. U.S.C. 7831 is amended— (1) by striking ‘‘that the United States ‘‘(7) BROADCASTING REPORT.—Not later (1) in subsection (a), in the matter pre- should facilitate’’ and inserting the fol- than— ceding paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘2017’’ and lowing: ‘‘that the United States should— ‘‘(A) 180 days after the date of the enact- inserting ‘‘2022’’; ‘‘(1) facilitate’’; ment of this paragraph, the Secretary of (2) by redesignating subsection (b) as sub- (2) in paragraph (1), as redesignated by State, in consultation with the Broadcasting section (c); and paragraph (1) of this section— Board of Governors, shall submit to the ap- (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the fol- (A) by striking ‘‘radio broadcasting’’ and propriate congressional committees a report lowing new subsection: inserting ‘‘broadcasting, including news re- that sets forth a detailed plan for improving ‘‘(b) NEEDS ASSESSMENT.—The report shall broadcasting,’’; and broadcasting content for the purpose of tar- include a needs assessment to inform the dis- (B) by striking ‘‘increase broadcasts’’ and tribution of humanitarian assistance inside geting new audiences and increasing inserting ‘‘increase such broadcasts, includ- North Korea.’’. listenership; and ing news rebroadcasts,’’; and (e) ASSISTANCE PROVIDED OUTSIDE OF ‘‘(B) 1 year after the date of the enactment (C) by striking ‘‘Voice of America.’’ and in- NORTH KOREA.—Section 203(c)(1) of the North of this paragraph, and annually thereafter serting the following: ‘‘Voice of America; Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 (22 U.S.C. for each of the next 5 years, the Secretary of and’’; and 7833(c)(1)) is amended by striking ‘‘2013 State, in consultation with the Broadcasting (3) by adding at the end the following: through 2017’’ and inserting ‘‘2018 through Board of Governors, shall submit to the ap- ‘‘(2) expand funding for nongovernmental 2022’’. propriate congressional committees a report organization broadcasting efforts, (f) ANNUAL REPORTS.—Section 305(a) of the including— prioritizing organizations that engage North North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 (22 ‘‘(i) a description of the effectiveness of ac- Korean defectors in programming and broad- U.S.C. 7845(a)) is amended, in the matter pre- tions taken pursuant to this section, includ- cast services.’’. ceding paragraph (1) by striking ‘‘2017’’ and ing data reflecting audience and listenership, inserting ‘‘2022’’. SEC. 5. ACTIONS TO PROMOTE FREEDOM OF IN- device distribution and usage, and techno- FORMATION. SEC. 8. REPORT BY BROADCASTING BOARD OF logical development and advancement usage; GOVERNORS. Section 104(a) of the North Korean Human ‘‘(ii) the amount of funds expended by the (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 120 days Rights Act of 2004 (22 U.S.C. 7814(a)) is United States Government pursuant to sec- after the date of the enactment of this Act, amended— tion 403; and the Broadcasting Board of Governors shall (1) by striking ‘‘The President’’ and insert- ‘‘(iii) other appropriate information nec- submit to the appropriate congressional ing the following: essary to fully inform Congress of efforts re- committees a report that— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The President’’; lated to this section.’’. (1) describes the status of current United (2) by inserting ‘‘, USB drives, micro SD States broadcasting to North Korea and the cards, audio players, video players, cell SEC. 6. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON HUMANITARIAN COORDINATION RELATED TO THE extent to which the Board has achieved the phones, wi-fi, wireless internet, web pages, KOREAN PENINSULA. goal of 12-hour-per-day broadcasting to internet, wireless telecommunications, and Title III of the North Korean Human North Korea, in accordance with section other electronic media that shares informa- Rights Act of 2004 (22 U.S.C. 7841 et seq.) is 103(a) of the North Korean Human Rights tion’’ before the period at the end; and amended by adding at the end the following: Act of 2004 (22 U.S.C. 7813(a)); and (3) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘SEC. 306. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON HUMANI- (2) includes a strategy to overcome obsta- ‘‘(2) DISTRIBUTION.—In accordance with the TARIAN COORDINATION RELATED cles to such communication with the North sense of Congress described in section 103, TO THE KOREAN PENINSULA. Korean people, including through unre- the President, acting through the Secretary ‘‘It is the sense of Congress that— stricted, unmonitored, and inexpensive elec- of State, is authorized to distribute or pro- ‘‘(1) any instability on the Korean Penin- tronic means. vide grants to distribute information receiv- sula could have significant humanitarian (b) FORM.—The report required under sub- ing devices, electronically readable devices, and strategic impact on the region and for section (a) shall be submitted in unclassified and other informational sources into North United States national interests; and form but may include a classified annex. Korea, including devices and informational ‘‘(2) as such, the United States Govern- (c) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- sources specified in paragraph (1). To carry ment should work with countries sharing a TEES.—In this section, the term ‘‘appropriate out this paragraph, the President is author- land or maritime border with North Korea to congressional committees’’ means— ized to issue regulations to facilitate the develop long-term whole-of-government (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of free-flow of information into North Korea. plans to coordinate efforts related to human- the Senate; ‘‘(3) RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT GRANT itarian assistance and human rights pro- (2) the Committee on Appropriations of the PROGRAM.—In accordance with the authoriza- motion and to effectively assimilate North Senate; tion described in paragraphs (1) and (2) to in- Korean defectors.’’. (3) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the crease the availability and distribution of SEC. 7. REAUTHORIZATION PROVISIONS. House of Representatives; and sources of information inside North Korea, (a) SUPPORT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND DE- (4) the Committee on Appropriations of the the President, acting through the Secretary MOCRACY PROGRAMS.—Section 102 of the House of Representatives. of State, is authorized to establish a grant North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 (22 SEC. 9. REPEAL OF DUPLICATIVE AUTHORIZA- program to make grants to eligible entities U.S.C. 7812(b)(1)) is amended— TIONS. to develop or distribute (or both) new prod- (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end Section 403 of the North Korea Sanctions ucts or methods to allow North Koreans easi- the following: ‘‘The President is also author- and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016 (Public

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:16 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24AP6.027 S24APPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with SENATE S2396 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 24, 2018 Law 114–122; 22 U.S.C. 9253) is hereby re- the session of the Senate on Tuesday, ate proceed to the immediate consider- pealed. April 24, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. to conduct a ation of S. Res. 482, submitted earlier f closed hearing. today. AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO SUBCOMMITTEE ON SURFACE TRANSPORTATION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The MEET AND MERCHANT MARINE INFRASTRUCURE, clerk will report the resolution by SAFETY AND SECURITY title. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The Subcommittee on Surface Trans- The legislative clerk read as follows: have 9 requests for committees to meet portation and Merchant Marine Infra- during today’s session of the Senate. A resolution (S. Res. 482) congratulating structure, Safety and Security of the They have the approval of the Majority the Villanova University Wildcats for win- Committee on Commerce, Science, and ning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic and Minority leaders. Transportation is authorized to meet Association Division I Men’s Basketball Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph Tournament. 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- during the session of the Senate on ate, the following committees are au- Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. to There being no objection, the Senate thorized to meet during today’s session conduct a hearing entitled ‘‘Maritime proceeded to consider the resolution. of the Senate: Transportation: Opportunities and Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I further ask unanimous consent that COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE Challenges.’’ The Committee on Agriculture is au- f the resolution be agreed to, the pre- thorized to meet during the session of amble be agreed to, and the motions to AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF reconsider be considered made and laid the Senate on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, ESCORT COMMITTEE at 10 a.m. to conduct a hearing entitled upon the table with no intervening ac- ‘‘The State of Rural America.’’ Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I tion or debate. ask unanimous consent that the Presi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES The Committee on Armed Services is dent of the Senate be authorized to ap- objection, it is so ordered. authorized to meet during the session point a committee on the part of the The resolution (S. Res. 482) was of the Senate on Tuesday, April 24, Senate to join with a like committee agreed to. 2018, at 9:30 a.m. to conduct a hearing. on the part of the House of Representa- The preamble was agreed to. tives to escort His Excellency Emman- COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL (The resolution, with its preamble, is RESOURCES uel Macron, President of the French printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- The Committee on Energy and Nat- Republic, into the House Chamber for mitted Resolutions.’’) ural Resources is authorized to meet the joint meeting on Wednesday, April f during the session of the Senate on 25, 2018. Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at 10 a.m. to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL conduct a hearing. objection, it is so ordered. 25, 2018 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE f Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The Committee on Finance is author- NORTH KOREAN HUMAN RIGHTS ask unanimous consent that when the ized to meet during the session of the REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2017 Senate completes its business today, it Senate on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at adjourn until 12 noon, Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. to conduct a hearing entitled Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I April 25; further, that following the ‘‘Early Impressions of the New Tax ask unanimous consent that the Com- prayer and pledge, the morning hour be Law.’’ mittee on Foreign Relations be dis- deemed expired, the Journal of pro- COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, charged from further consideration of ceedings be approved to date, the time AND PENSIONS H.R. 2061 and the Senate proceed to its for the two leaders be reserved for their The Committee on Health, Edu- immediate consideration. use later in the day, and morning busi- cation, Labor, and Pensions is author- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ness be closed. Finally, I ask that fol- ized to meet during the session of the objection, it is so ordered. lowing leader remarks, the Senate pro- Senate on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at 10 The clerk will report the bill by title. ceed to executive session and resume a.m. to conduct a hearing on S. 2680, S. The legislative clerk read as follows: consideration of the Pompeo nomina- 2315, S. 2597, S. 382 and the following A bill (H.R. 2061) to reauthorize the North tion. nominations: Sharon Fast Gustafson, Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of Virginia, to be General Counsel of other purposes. objection, it is so ordered. the Equal Employment Opportunity There being no objection, the Senate Commission for a term of four years, proceeded to consider the bill. f Jon Parrish Peede, of Mississippi, to be Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ADJOURNMENT UNTIL TOMORROW Chairperson of the National Endow- ask unanimous consent that the Rubio Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if ment for the Humanities for a term of amendment at the desk be agreed to, there is no further business to come be- four years, and other pending nomina- the bill, as amended, be considered fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- tions. read a third time and passed, and the sent that it stand adjourned under the COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND motion to reconsider be considered previous order. GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS made and laid upon the table. There being no objection, the Senate, The Committee on Homeland Secu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without at 6:14 p.m., adjourned until Wednes- rity and Governmental Affairs is au- objection, it is so ordered. day, April 25, 2018, at 12 noon. thorized to meet during the session of The amendment (No. 2240) in the na- the Senate on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, ture of a substitute was agreed to. f at 10 a.m. to conduct a hearing entitled (The amendment is printed in today’s NOMINATIONS ‘‘Mitigating America’s Cybersecurity RECORD under ‘‘Text of Amendments.’’) Executive nominations received by Risk.’’ The amendment was ordered to be the Senate: COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY engrossed and the bill to be read a The Committee on the Judiciary is third time. COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION authorized to meet during the session The bill was read the third time. DAN MICHAEL BERKOVITZ, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A COMMISSIONER OF THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING of the Senate on Tuesday, April 24, The bill (H.R. 2061), as amended, was COMMISSION FOR A TERM EXPIRING APRIL 13, 2023, VICE 2018, at 10 a.m. to conduct a hearing en- passed. SHARON Y. BOWEN, RESIGNED. titled ‘‘Abducted Abroad: Exploring the f DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Plight of International Parental Child JAMES E. HUBBARD, OF COLORADO, TO BE UNDER SEC- Abduction and Its Effect on American CONGRATULATING THE RETARY OF AGRICULTURE FOR NATURAL RESOURCES Families.’’ VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY WILD- AND ENVIRONMENT, VICE ROBERT BONNIE, RESIGNED. FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE CATS Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I MICHELLE BOWMAN, OF KANSAS, TO BE A MEMBER OF The Select Committee on Intel- THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE ligence is authorized to meet during ask unanimous consent that the Sen- SYSTEM FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF FOURTEEN

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:28 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 9801 E:\CR\FM\A24AP6.027 S24APPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with SENATE April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2397 YEARS FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2006, VICE STANLEY FISCHER, To be brigadier general To be major RESIGNED. RICHARD CLARIDA, OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE VICE COL. SHAN K. BAGBY DERRICK J. CHACON CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FED- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TODD M. LEEDS ERAL RESERVE SYSTEM FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS, IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY MEDICAL CORPS TO THE IN THE NAVY VICE STANLEY FISCHER, RESIGNED. GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 RICHARD CLARIDA, OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE A MEMBER AND 3064: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RE- TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY SERVE SYSTEM FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF FOUR- To be brigadier general UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: TEEN YEARS FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2008, VICE DANIEL K. TARULLO, RESIGNED. COL. MICHAEL L. PLACE To be commander UNITED STATES TAX COURT IN THE NAVY SAMANTHA J. SAVAGE MARK VAN DYKE HOLMES, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JUDGE OF THE UNITED STATES TAX COURT FOR A TERM IN THE NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY OF FIFTEEN YEARS. (REAPPOINTMENT) UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT To be rear admiral (lower half) To be lieutenant commander JAMES W. CARROLL, JR., OF VIRGINIA, TO BE DIRECTOR CAPT. ROBERT T. CLARK NEIL PARTAIN OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY, VICE MICHAEL P. IN THE COAST GUARD THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT BOTTICELLI, RESIGNED. IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY IN THE AIR FORCE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: AS DEPUTY COMMANDANT FOR MISSION SUPPORT, A PO- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT SITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY IN THE To be lieutenant commander UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AND TO THE GRADE INDI- IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- GABRIEL F. SANTIAGO CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE CATED UNDER TITLE 14, U.S.C., SECTION 50: AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION To be vice admiral IN THE COAST GUARD 601: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT REAR ADM. MICHAEL F. MCALLISTER To be lieutenant general IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES COAST THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT GUARD AS A MEMBER OF THE COAST GUARD PERMA- LT. GEN. BRADFORD J. SHWEDO AS DEPUTY COMMANDANT FOR OPERATIONS, A POSITION NENT COMMISSIONED TEACHING STAFF UNDER TITLE 14, IN THE ARMY OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY IN THE UNITED U.S.C., SECTION 188: STATES COAST GUARD AND TO THE GRADE INDICATED THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT UNDER TITLE 14, U.S.C., SECTION 50: To be lieutenant commander IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED KYLE S. YOUNG UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: To be vice admiral THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT REAR ADM. DANIEL B. ABEL To be major general IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES COAST THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT GUARD AS A MEMBER OF THE COAST GUARD PERMA- BRIG. GEN. ANTONIO A. AGUTO, JR. TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY IN NENT COMMISSIONED TEACHING STAFF UNDER TITLE 14, BRIG. GEN. MARIA B. BARRETT THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AND TO THE GRADE U.S.C., SECTION 188: BRIG. GEN. XAVIER T. BRUNSON INDICATED UNDER TITLE 14, U.S.C., SECTION 50: BRIG. GEN. CHARLES H. CLEVELAND To be lieutenant BRIG. GEN. DOUGLAS C. CRISSMAN To be vice admiral BRIG. GEN. BRADLEY K. DREYER MICHAEL S. DAEFFLER REAR ADM. SCOTT A. BUSCHMAN BRIG. GEN. JEFFREY W. DRUSHAL THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT BRIG. GEN. RAUL E. ESCRIBANO THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD RESERVE TO THE BRIG. GEN. JOHN R. EVANS, JR. TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY IN GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION BRIG. GEN. ANTONIO M. FLETCHER THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AND TO THE GRADE 12203(A): BRIG. GEN. SEAN A. GAINEY INDICATED UNDER TITLE 14, U.S.C., SECTION 50: BRIG. GEN. STEVEN W. GILLAND To be captain BRIG. GEN. MARK W. GILLETTE To be vice admiral REBECCA A. DREW BRIG. GEN. KARL H. GINGRICH REAR ADM. LINDA L. FAGAN SARAH J. REED BRIG. GEN. CHARLES R. HAMILTON BRIG. GEN. DAVID C. HILL IN THE AIR FORCE BRIG. GEN. DAVID T. ISAACSON f BRIG. GEN. KENNETH L. KAMPER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT BRIG. GEN. DONNA W. MARTIN IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR FORCE BRIG. GEN. JOSEPH P. MCGEE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: CONFIRMATIONS BRIG. GEN. PAUL H. PARDEW To be major BRIG. GEN. PATRICK B. ROBERSON Executive nominations confirmed by BRIG. GEN. ANDREW M. ROHLING MCKISA P. FRYER BRIG. GEN. MICHEL M. RUSSELL, SR. the Senate April 24, 2018: BRIG. GEN. RICHARD M. TOY IN THE ARMY THE JUDICIARY BRIG. GEN. JOEL K. TYLER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR REGULAR AP- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STUART KYLE DUNCAN, OF LOUISIANA, TO BE UNITED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS STATES ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT. TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SEC- TIONS 624 AND 3064: To be major IN THE ARMY To be brigadier general MARK A. CRIMALDI THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT PHILLIP D. RATHBUN IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED COL. WENDY L. HARTER DONALD G. SNAVELY WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JAMES A. WATSON RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY DENTAL CORPS TO THE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR REGULAR AP- To be general GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED AND 3064: STATES ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: LT. GEN. PAUL M. NAKASONE

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CELEBRATING THE 70TH ANNIVER- ests. May our bond continue to strengthen into TRIBUTE TO THE YMCA OF THE SARY OF ISRAEL’S INDEPEND- the future, and may Israel continue to prosper FOOTHILLS ENCE in the Middle East for many years to come. HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF HON. CHARLES W. DENT f OF CALIFORNIA OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RETIREMENT OF DONNA PROSKE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in cele- HON. DANIEL M. DONOVAN, JR. honor the YMCA of the Foothills in La Can˜ada bration of the 70th Independence Day of the Flintridge, California upon its 60th anniversary. State of Israel. On May 14, 1948, the State of OF NEW YORK In 1952, a small group of community lead- Israel declared its independence from Britain IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ers and parents were concerned about the after the expiration of the British Mandate. lack of positive activities for youth in the foot- This declaration created the state of Israel as Tuesday, April 24, 2018 hills, and reached out to the Glendale YMCA we recognize it today. Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to for assistance in offering programs and The land of Israel has been home to the events. Six years later, in a home in La thank Donna Proske for her remarkable career Jewish people throughout history. Jewish her- Can˜ada, the Crescenta-Can˜ada Family YMCA itage in the area can be traced back to the in the healthcare industry. opened; later renamed YMCA of the Foothills. Iron Age when the Kingdom of Israel occupied After graduating from Wagner College with In 1962, led by civic leaders Jack and Bob the region. It is in this territory between the her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, Samuelson and Scott McDonald, the commu- Mediterranean and Dead Seas Judaism was Donna Proske was hired as a nurse at Staten nity built what is now the Crescenta-Can˜ada founded. Jews ruled Israel during some histor- Island University Hospital, where she would YMCA facility in La Can˜ada. Having grown ical periods and were conquered during oth- spend her entire career. During her 30-plus from an organization based around camping, ers. After many years of uncertainty, the Jew- years of service, she went from bedsides to the YMCA of the Foothills has expanded its ish people were recognized as the rightful oc- operation to include a variety of programs and the boardroom. Donna went from waiting on cupants of Israel in 1948. community activities with hundreds of partici- Israel began to establish itself immediately patients as a nurse to Chief Nurse Executive, pants and volunteers. during its early history as a country; it was ad- COO, EVP, and finally Executive Director in The YMCA of the Foothills’ mission is to mitted to the United Nations on May 11, 1949, 2013. Her commitment to service led to her strengthen communities through social respon- a little under a year since its inception. Per- recently receiving the Above and Beyond sibility, healthy living and youth development, secuted Jews from around the world, including Award by New York’s City & State publication. and to enrich the quality of life physically, Holocaust survivors, immigrated to Israel and Donna has also served when she was mentally, spiritually and socially for all per- adopted it as home. Such mass migration needed most. During Hurricane Irene, she was sons. For sixty years, they have done just gave Israel a population of nearly two million that, by providing children and families with SIUH’s Incident Commander and led the evac- by 1958. A highlight during Israel’s early pe- programs ranging from youth leadership, such riod was the prosecution of Nazi war criminals, uation of the hospital. Moreover, during as the Model United Nations program that mainly the trial of Adolf Eichmann in 1961. Superstorm Sandy, she and a barebones staff teaches youth about global cooperation, The capture of Eichmann from Argentina and were able to keep the Emergency Department healthy living and spiritual awareness to activi- his subsequent trial in Israel led to an in- open even as the water threatened to flood ties for senior citizens. Since the YMCA’s in- creased public awareness of Holocaust atroc- the hospital. Thanks to her efforts, they were ception, almost 4,000 children have been ities. able to accept those injured from the hurri- taught about health and fitness, nearly 5,000 In the 1970’s, Israel was forced to fight off cane, along with those who needed shelter. girls and boys have learned to swim, and over many military threats from neighboring na- 10,000 hours of emotional support have been Just a few of Donna’s many accomplish- tions. These attacks prompted support from given to help youth with issues such as child- Israel’s European and Western allies, ments include her role in creating The Jerome hood obesity and suicide prevention. strengthening the young nation’s global rela- L. Finkelstein, MD, Regional Burn Center, A lifeline to the community, the YMCA of the tionships. Israel has been able to partner with Staten Island University Hospital’s cardiac sur- Foothills provides resources needed to ad- two of its former adversaries, Egypt and Jor- gery program, the Elizabeth A. Connelly Emer- dress critical social issues such as housing, dan, after these threats subsided. While hos- gency and Trauma Center, and the Regina M. substance abuse, child welfare, education and tility towards Israel still exists, significant McGinn, MD, Education Center. For one per- employment. By uniting people from all walks progress towards peaceful relationships has son to have had such an instrumental part in of life, the YMCA seeks to motivate a spirit of been made in recent years. establishing these vital projects is nothing service to be active in and work for positive The economy in Israel has become very short of astounding. However, her stellar social change in these and other areas of life. highly developed since the late 20th century. record does not stop there. She has also re- Today, YMCA of the Foothills has three lo- The nation enjoys the highest standard of liv- cations and serves more than 40,000 children, ceived the North Shore-LIJ Health System ing in the Middle East and the 35th best GDP teens, families, and seniors in the Sunland, per capita in the world. This is the result of a Nursing Leadership Award, Women in Tujunga, Sun Valley and northern Glendale diverse and robust economy. Israel is a global Healthcare Award, and the Visiting Nursing areas, in addition to La Can˜ada Flintridge and innovator of technology and has recently Association’s Smith Stanley Award. With such La Crescenta. Under the leadership of Presi- drawn comparisons to Silicon Valley as a re- a well-decorated career, it is evident that dent Tyler Wright, programs like the 2018 Arts sult of its success. Israel is also one of the top Donna has truly given it her all at SIUH. Initiative that support children in their creativity producers of cut diamonds throughout the Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate Donna and the Balance and Thrive Initiative to teach world, which accounts for nearly 12 percent of Proske on her prodigious career. She is the senior balance fitness have been launched. global production. Additionally, with events such as the bike-a- embodiment of a dedicated and selfless indi- Mr. Speaker, I ask the House to please join thon, fiesta days and pancake breakfasts, the me in praising Israel’s 70th anniversary as an vidual. I thank her for everything she has done YMCA of the Foothills has become a center independent nation. The United States and for the Staten Island community, and I wish for community engagement. Israel have long maintained a friendly relation- her the happiest of retirements. I am proud to recognize the YMCA of the ship based on shared values and mutual inter- Foothills for sixty years of dedicated service to

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He joined the Vietnam HONORING ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE ment, he has become known for his pro- Veterans of America (VVA) in 1980, and the DAY ficiency in handling high-pressure situations. following year became the founding president He put this ability to good use in coming to the of VVA Palm Beach County Chapter 25, now HON. LEONARD LANCE aid of a pregnant woman who was uncon- known as the Thomas H. Corey Chapter. Mr. OF NEW JERSEY scious and had no pulse. While she did not Corey was the first recipient of VVA’s Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES survive, her baby was saved thanks to Fire- mendation Medal, the organization’s highest Tuesday, April 24, 2018 fighter Blausey’s work to stabilize her, trans- award for service to veterans, their families, port her to the emergency room, and assist and the community. He has held a multitude Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, I include in the the emergency room doctors. of leadership positions within VVA, culminating RECORD the following Proclamation in honor of Mr. Speaker, this year’s Outstanding Serv- with his election as National President in Israel Independence Day: ice Awards celebration will be held on Friday, 2001. In addition to his work with VVA, he is Whereas, the State of Israel has flourished April 27. I appreciate the opportunity to join a member of the National Association of Uni- to become the preeminent democracy in the the Owens Community College Alumni Asso- formed Services, Disabled American Veterans, Middle East and today celebrates 70 years of ciation in recognizing the ongoing commitment the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign independence; and and sacrifices of these and all of our first re- Wars, the 1st Cavalry Association, and the Whereas, Israel has been a dedicated part- sponders. Military Order of the Purple Heart Association. ner to the United States, working with our Na- f Since 1994, Mr. Corey has made 16 trips to tion and other allies to build peace collabo- Vietnam to bridge the gap between former ratively and work toward common interests RECOGNIZING KERN CARPENTER foes. While there he has discussed issues of and goals including the safety, security and ON INTRODUCTION TO DADE mutual importance, such as the treatment of freedom of all people around the world; and COUNTY FARM BUREAU HALL OF prisoners of war and the effects of Agent Or- Whereas, Our Nation must continue to pro- HONOR ange. In recognition of his efforts, he was tect, strengthen and promote our close friend nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. and ally Israel as we strive to achieve greater HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN I have been privileged to know Mr. Corey stability in the Middle East and around the OF FLORIDA for many years and have seen first-hand his world; and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES incredible work throughout our area. It has Whereas, At 70, despite tremendous chal- Tuesday, April 24, 2018 made him a truly beloved member of the lenges, Israel demonstrates continually that South Florida community. principle and motivation are transforming Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would forces allowing Israel to thrive; Now, therefore, like to congratulate Director Kern Carpenter of f be it the Miami-Dade County Farm Bureau, on his Resolved, that the Honorable LEONARD introduction into the Farm Bureau Hall of HONORING CUBA LITTLE LEAGUE LANCE, the Honorable PETER ROSKAM, the Honor. BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Honorable DOUG LAMBORN and the Honorable A third generation farmer with a rich history VOLUNTEERS LEE ZELDIN, Members of the House of Rep- in tomato production; Mr. Carpenter and his resentatives and co-chairmen of the House family have dedicated their lives to preserving HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM Republican Israel Caucus, join Israel in cele- the beauty and prestige of Florida’s agri- bration of its Independence Day. culture. OF NEW MEXICO f At a young age, Kern lost his father to can- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cer and not long after; the farm he loved. Tuesday, April 24, 2018 HONORING THE 2018 RECIPIENTS However, Kern never lost sight of his family’s OF THE OWENS COMMUNITY heritage and worked hard to one day run his Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION very own farm. Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARDS In 1983, Kern successfully renewed his fam- volunteers who organized this month’s Little ily’s farming legacy and opened Kern Car- League Basketball Championship in Cuba, HON. JIM JORDAN penter Farms. New Mexico. I am proud that I had the oppor- tunity to attend this event and speak with OF OHIO Today, that passion and drive Kern pos- many of the athletes, coaches, and parents. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sessed at such a young age, continues to im- pact so many farmers and serves as an inspi- We have a fundamental obligation to ensure Tuesday, April 24, 2018 ration throughout our South Florida commu- that our children grow up in safe, healthy envi- Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, the Owens nity. ronments that will set them up for long-term Community College Alumni Association takes Mr. Speaker, it is individuals like Kern that wellness. Organized community sports great pride in its annual Outstanding Service encompass the American spirit we all hold so leagues are integral to this goal and foster Awards celebration, now in its fifteenth year. dear. I wish him the very best in his future en- healthy lifestyles, exercise, and a strong sense The awards honor the selfless contributions of deavors, and congratulate him on this much of community. These leagues not only provide area police, fire, and emergency medical serv- deserved honor. children with a fun way to stay healthy, but ice professionals to our communities. I wanted Congratulations my friend. (Felicidales also promote important character traits like to share the inspiring stories of six of my con- amigo). teamwork, sportsmanship, determination, and stituents who will be recognized at this year’s f work ethic that will help them throughout their ceremony. lives. For their heroism in confronting an assailant IN HONOR OF SERGEANT THOMAS I am honored to specifically mention several who had committed two assaults and was H. COREY volunteers who helped organize this wonderful threatening to commit murder, Sergeant Bryan event, including Directors Jared and Anita Bryant, Officer Gary McClure, and Officer HON. LOIS FRANKEL Maestas, Caroline Lovato, Kirby Borders, Joy Brent Riley of the Tiffin Police Department, OF FLORIDA Borders, Julian Sanchez, Marissa Aragon, along with Deputy Sheriff Luke Cantu and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Janell Toledo, Isaac Montoya, Jessica Ro- Deputy Sheriff Jeff Smith of the Seneca Coun- mero, Kee Boshara, and Loretta Hidalgo. ty Sheriff’s Office, will be presented with the Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the state of New Outstanding Police Award. Under fire, these Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am Mexico, I want to thank the hard-working vol- officers returned fire and neutralized the as- pleased to recognize Sergeant Thomas H. unteers who helped organize the Little League sailant, who later died at the hospital. Their Corey, Vietnam veteran and tireless advocate Basketball Championship for Cuba’s children actions prevented further injuries to members for his fellow servicemen and women. and community.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:51 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24AP8.003 E24APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E517 HONORING THE 2018 OHIO MILI- Private First Class Clayton H. Compher standing men and women of Methodist Le TARY HALL OF FAME INDUCT- (posthumously), recipient of the Bronze Star Bonheur Healthcare. We should show our ap- EES with ‘‘V’’ Device, Army veteran of World War preciation for our nation’s registered nurses II. not just during National Nurses Week, but at HON. JIM JORDAN Signalman First Class Conard J. Conway of every opportunity throughout the year. OF OHIO Mount Vernon, recipient of the Bronze Star f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with ‘‘V’’ Device, Navy veteran of World War II. IN MEMORY OF REV. DR. MARK Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Private First Class Paul L. Feathers of Fre- CHEW, JR. Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, the Ohio Military mont, recipient of the Bronze Star with ‘‘V’’ Hall of Fame will hold a ceremony at the Device, Army veteran of the Vietnam War. HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS Statehouse in Columbus on May 4 to mark the Sergeant Donald I. Jakeway of Johnstown, OF TEXAS induction of its 2018 class. Selection for the recipient of the Bronze Star with ‘‘V’’ Device, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hall of Fame is a high honor that has been Army veteran of World War II. Tuesday, April 24, 2018 accorded to only a few hundred Ohioans since Sergeant John P. Luft of Gahanna, recipient 2000. To be considered for induction, individ- of the Bronze Star with ‘‘V’’ Device, Army vet- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to uals must have been decorated for heroic ac- eran of the Vietnam War. honor the life and legacy of Mark Chew, a tions in a combat situation. I am honored to Sergeant John F. McAllister of Delaware, re- pastor and public servant, who passed away commend to the House this year’s 30 induct- cipient of the Bronze Star with ‘‘V’’ Device, on April 6, 2018. Rev. Dr. Mark Chew, Jr. ees: Army veteran of the Vietnam War. committed much of his life to serving Denton Senior Chief Sonarman Edward C. Byers, Sergeant First Class Donald D. Schweitzer in a variety of roles. Jr., currently living in Little Creek, Virginia, re- of Wapakoneta, recipient of the Bronze Star Though he was born in Mississippi, Rev- cipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, with ‘‘V’’ Device, Army veteran of the Vietnam erend Chew grew deep North Texas roots. He Navy veteran of the War in Afghanistan. War. attended Fred Moore High School in Denton Lance Corporal Joe C. Paul (posthumously), Specialist Roy R. Sprague of Kent, recipient and graduated from Booker T. Washington recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, of the Bronze Star with ‘‘V’’ Device, Army vet- High School in Dallas before receiving an as- Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. eran of the Vietnam War. sociate’s degree from North Central Texas Sergeant Ronald K. Westfall of Sergeant Robert E. Watson of Batavia, re- College, a bachelor’s degree from Southern Bloomingdale, recipient of the Distinguished cipient of the Bronze Star with ‘‘V’’ Device, Bible Institute, and a Doctorate of Divinity from Service Cross, Army veteran of the Vietnam Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. the International Bible School in Houston. War. First Lieutenant Walter A. Bettcher of Bay In 1967, Reverend Chew began his pas- Corporal Donald A. Campbell (post- Village, recipient of the Army Commendation torate at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. humously), recipient of the Silver Star, Marine Medal with ‘‘V’’ Device, Army veteran of the Throughout his half-century of pastoral min- Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. Vietnam War. istry there, he oversaw the development of Sergeant Nicholas W. Denman of Wooster, Sergeant Jack E. Kasee of Batavia, recipi- Outreach Ministry and Rays of Hope. Rev- recipient of the Silver Star, Army veteran of ent of the Army Commendation Medal with erend Chew celebrated his 50-year pastoral the Vietnam War. ‘‘V’’ Device, Army veteran of the Vietnam War. anniversary in December 2017, a rare Major Larry N. Fealy (posthumously), recipi- Captain Kevin B. Lombardo, currently living achievement. ent of the Silver Star, Air Force veteran of the in Papillon, Nebraska, recipient of the Air Spurred by his love for the community, Rev- Vietnam War. Force Commendation Medal with ‘‘V’’ Device, erend Chew served the people of Denton far Sergeant Wilford E. Frash of Air Force veteran of the War in Iraq. beyond his local church. In 1981, he became McConnelsville, recipient of the Silver Star, the first African American elected to the Den- Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. f ton City Council, serving three full terms in the Sergeant Thomas L. Henning (post- HONORING THE NURSES OF METH- 1980s and two additional consecutive terms in humously), recipient of the Silver Star, Marine ODIST LE BONHEUR the 1990s. In addition to serving as President Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. HEALTHCARE Hospital Corpsman Second Class Robert F. of the Denton County NAACP for 8 years, Holtz of North Royalton, recipient of the Silver Reverend Chew was an active member of the Star, Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. HON. DIANE BLACK Lions Club, the Denton Public Utility Board of Staff Sergeant James L. Messerschmitt of OF TENNESSEE Directors, and the Camp Copass Board of Di- Cincinnati, recipient of the Silver Star, Army IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rectors. He also was Chaplain at both Peoples Funeral Home and Texas Health Presbyterian veteran of the Vietnam War. Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Captain Edgar C. Fell, currently living in At- Hospital Denton. lanta, Georgia, recipient of the Distinguished Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, there are 3 mil- Reverend Chew has left a rich legacy of Flying Cross, Army veteran of the Vietnam lion registered nurses in the United States that service to faith, family, and community. I ex- War. comprise our nation’s largest health care pro- tend my condolences to his wife of 38 years, Chief Warrant Officer Second Class John E. fession. Today I rise to honor National Nurses Dr. Rose Marie Chew, their family, the mem- Grafmiller of Upper Sandusky, recipient of the Week May 6–12, 2018, and my friends work- bers of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, and all Distinguished Flying Cross, Army veteran of ing within Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. who knew him. the Vietnam War. When I first became a nurse more than 40 f Captain John C. McFarren of Cincinnati, re- years ago, I took an oath to ‘‘devote myself to HONORING THE 110TH ANNIVER- cipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air the welfare of those committed to my care.’’ I SARY OF THE UNITED STATES Force veteran of the Vietnam War. still consider the words of that oath today in Chief Warrant Officer Second Class David the decisions I make as a Member of Con- ARMY RESERVE A. Walls of Westerville, recipient of the Distin- gress—particularly in matters of protecting the guished Flying Cross, Army veteran of the most vulnerable among us. HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP Vietnam War. In that same oath, we also pledge ourselves OF OHIO Sergeant John C. Babyak of Poland, recipi- before God to practice our profession faith- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fully. Nursing is not simply an occupation—it’s ent of the Bronze Star with ‘‘V’’ Device, Marine Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Corps veteran of the Korean War. a calling, and those are powerful words that Sergeant First Class Danny W. Bell of Cin- we carry with us day in and day out. Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, today I rise cinnati, recipient of the Bronze Star with ‘‘V’’ Every day, registered nurses are working to to honor the United States Army Reserve Device, Army veteran of the Persian Gulf War. chart a new course for a healthy nation and it which celebrated its 110th anniversary on April Sergeant Jack W. Born of Parma, recipient is a privilege to honor them, and celebrate the 23rd. of the Bronze Star with ‘‘V’’ Device, Army vet- ways in which they inspire, innovate, and influ- What began in 1908 as a tiny corps of med- eran of the Vietnam War. ence to provide safe and high quality patient ical professionals held in readiness for service Captain Thomas P. Casey of Beavercreek, care. is today the Army’s global operational reserve recipient of the Bronze Star with ‘‘V’’ Device, Nurses are the backbone of our healthcare force—meeting high optempo demands, gen- Army veteran of the Vietnam War. system and I am proud to recognize the out- erating forces to support the National Military

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:51 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K24AP8.006 E24APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS E518 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 24, 2018 Strategy and Army commitments worldwide, COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS PRO- but he is a humble public servant having and providing mission-critical forces and capa- VIDE VALUE TO RESIDENTS AND served 24 years in the Texas State Legisla- bilities in direct support of America’s active LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ture. I am proud to call him a supporter and duty forces. friend of mine. Through two World Wars, the Cold War, HON. PETE SESSIONS Mr. Speaker, I offer these comments today Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf War, the OF TEXAS because as community associations continue Global War on Terror and countless other cri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to grow they also continue to evolve as does ses, operations and emergencies, the Army the community association management in- Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Reserve has never failed to answer the Na- dustry. I am pleased that management compa- tion’s call. Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, community nies like Associa are not satisfied with busi- Today our Nation faces new threats, from associations are an expanding phenomenon ness-as-usual but rather choose to invest in multiple sources, that challenge U.S. military and the preferred form of new residential de- world-class employee training and cutting dominance across every domain. And again, velopments approved by local governments edge technologies for their clients. By doing the Army Reserve is rising to the challenge, across this country. These developments con- so, they help ensure well-run community asso- creating a Ready Force of units and individual sist of planned communities in the form of ciations and well-informed board members Soldiers postured to move fast, engage quick- condominiums, cooperatives, and single-family and residents. I extend my appreciation to ly, and win decisively on the battlefields of homes. Local governments appreciate these Associa’s employees and to the volunteers in today and tomorrow. developments because they offer residents community associations around the country for The world is rapidly changing but one thing private amenities such as pools, sport courts, their service to their clients and communities. is constant: The Army Reserve will remain the parks, walking trails, and other amenities that f dedicated federal reserve of the most decisive would otherwise be provided and maintained and lethal land force in the world—ready now, with public dollars. In fact, an estimated $88 HONORING THE 70TH ANNIVER- shaping tomorrow; forging the most capable, billion is collected annually in dues from com- SARY OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL combat-ready and lethal Army Reserve in U.S. munity association residents to pay for essen- history. And so, I wish the Army Reserve an- tial association obligations including the instal- HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP other Happy Birthday, and many more years lation and maintenance of amenities. OF OHIO of success. The growth of planned communities is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f showcasing a residency choice selected by more and more Americans each year. As of Tuesday, April 24, 2018 CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNI- 2017, approximately 70 million Americans re- Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, I rise to VERSARY OF THE BOYNE DIS- side in nearly 350,000 community associations honor our friend and ally, Israel, on its recent TRICT LIBRARY across the country. Residents enjoy this type Independence Day. 70 years ago, after cen- of living for a number of reasons including a turies of expulsions, pogroms, prejudice, and HON. JACK BERGMAN sense of community, access to aforemen- persecution, the Jewish people celebrated OF MICHIGAN tioned private amenities, enforcement of aes- their return to Israel and the establishment of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thetic standards set by the community, and a land where they could live in peace and regular maintenance of common areas. With prosperity. Tuesday, April 24, 2018 democratically elected resident board mem- We are all too aware that Israel has repeat- Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, it’s my honor bers who volunteer to serve their community, edly faced grave threats to this peace, and to recognize the Boyne District Library upon this is arguably the most local form of govern- must regularly defend its very existence the occasion of its 100th Anniversary. Through ment (quasi) that exists. Related to this, an against those who would destroy her. Despite its trusted service, reliable staff, and commu- estimated 2.36 million residents volunteer for these threats, for the last seven decades, the nity investment, the Boyne District Library has service on their community’s board of directors Israeli people have stood strong in defense of become an indispensable part of Northern or other committees performing 80 million freedom and democracy, and built a thriving Michigan. hours of volunteer service valued at $1.93 bil- nation. After this historic anniversary, let us in Opened in April 1918 with a grant from the lion. Those are significant numbers. the United States Congress reaffirm our com- Carnegie Corporation, the private book collec- The financial benefit enjoyed by residents in mitment to our ally. Since its independence, tion of a Petoskey lawyer, and an incredibly planned communities is that home values are our nations have had a special relationship, determined staff, the library grew into the local historically four to five percent higher than deeply rooted in shared democratic principles institution it is today. Over the course of 100 homes that are not in planned communities. and values. years, the Boyne District Library forged its That translates into the positive protection of Our nations are both free and vibrant de- path to success while maintaining its commit- property values in these communities and a mocracies, and together, we can create a ment to the community it was built upon. higher return on investment when it comes safer world. We live in dangerous times, with Today, the library still stands at its original time for owners to sell. enemies who threaten Americans and Israelis spot on the corner of Park and Main Street in Mr. Speaker, it is worth noting that approxi- alike. Our joint counterterrorism and military Boyne City. mately half of these communities are self- efforts are essential for the prosperity of both To celebrate its 100th Anniversary, the li- managed either with just volunteers or profes- of our nations. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of this brary has issued a challenge to patrons of all sional staff hired and managed directly by the member of the House of Representatives, I ages to read 100 books over the course of the association’s board of directors. The rest of would like to congratulate Israel on their 70th year. Additionally, it hosted an event in Feb- these associations hire professional manage- anniversary and reaffirm our commitment: ruary which included a presentation on the ment companies to manage the operation of Israel, we stand with you. history of the Boyne District Library—from the their communities and/or their finances and f original grant application in 1916 to the provide counsel to the board of directors. present. Later this summer, the anniversary Personally, I’m proud of the fact that the ALEXIS RUNNING BEAR will continue to be celebrated through events largest community association management like an ice cream social and bookmobile visit. company, Associa, is headquartered in Dallas, HON. ED PERLMUTTER Day after day, the Boyne District Library con- Texas, in my Congressional District. Associa OF COLORADO tinues to set a positive example of what can employs nearly 10,000 people across North IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be achieved when the people of a community America in 180 office locations operating in 35 work together for the common good. states as well as Canada and Mexico. Associa Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Mr. Speaker, it’s my honor to congratulate manages roughly 10,000 communities, com- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise the Boyne District Library and its staff for 100 prising more than 2.5 million units, and hous- today to recognize and applaud Alexis Run- years of success, service, and community in- ing more than 5 million residents. Associa is a ning Bear for receiving the Arvada Wheat vestment. Michiganders can take great pride privately-owned company that was started by Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. in knowing the First District is home to such John Carona more than 40 years ago and he Alexis Running Bear is a student at Jeffer- dedicated citizens. On behalf of my constitu- continues to lead the industry with constant in- son High School and received this award be- ents, I wish the Boyne District Library all the novation and unparalleled customer service. cause her determination and hard work have best in its future endeavors. John is not only a successful businessman, allowed her to overcome adversities.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:51 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K24AP8.009 E24APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E519 The dedication demonstrated by Alexis Run- lutions to end the scourge of poverty. Con- REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF ning Bear is exemplary of the type of achieve- gresswoman LEE has also made addressing EDWIN ‘‘DAVID’’ COLWELL ment that can be attained with hard work and institutionalized racism and racial wealth dis- perseverance. It is essential students at all parities a cornerstone of her approach. On the levels strive to make the most of their edu- Appropriations Committee, she works tirelessly HON. TIM RYAN cation and develop a work ethic which will to protect and expand programs like unem- OF OHIO guide them for the rest of their lives. ployment insurance, housing assistance, child I extend my deepest congratulations to care, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Alexis Running Bear for winning the Arvada and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Pro- Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth gram (SNAP). Tuesday, April 24, 2018 award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the Congresswoman LEE has also been a con- sistent force for ending HIV/AIDS domestically Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today I rise same dedication and character in all of her fu- to remember the life of Edwin ‘‘David’’ Colwell, ture accomplishments. and globally. She has authored or co-spon- sored every major piece of legislation dealing 87, who passed away on Sunday, April 15, f with the AIDS crisis since entering Congress, 2018. COMMEMORATING THE HONOR- including bills to establish the Global Fund to David was born on March 14, 1931 in ABLE BARBARA LEE FOR 20 Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria and the Vinton, Ohio to the late Everett and Grace YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief Colwell, nee Kincaid. He was a proud OSU HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (PEPFAR). Due to this groundbreaking legisla- grad, and the first college grad in his family. tion, the United States is a world leader in re- He was in ROTC/Air Force and after gradua- HON. ZOE LOFGREN sponding to the HIV/AIDS pandemic and end- tion served as a pilot flying over the Sea of ing this public health emergency for good. OF CALIFORNIA Japan to bring food to our armed forces in Congresswoman BARBARA LEE is also a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Korea after the end of the Korean War. leading voice for global peace and security. Tuesday, April 24, 2018 She is best known for her brave lone opposi- After his honorable discharge as a Captain, David returned to Ohio and married his first Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise with my tion to the open-ended 2001 Authorization for wife Janice Fike in Ashland, Ohio. They had 2 colleagues, Congressman PETE AGUILAR, Con- the Use of Military Force that passed by Con- dear daughters, Cappi and Camilla. After 22 gresswoman KAREN BASS, Congresswoman gress just three days after the September 11th years of marriage, Janice passed in 1983. NANETTE BARRAGA´N, Congressman AMI BERA, attacks. Her foresight in predicting that this Professionally, David began his career with Congresswoman JULIA BROWNLEY, Congress- war authorization would be used as a blank The Kroger Company, first in the bakery, then man SALUD CARBAJAL, Congressman TONY check for perpetual war has proved prescient; through the ranks until he headed up the CA´RDENAS, Congresswoman JUDY CHU, Con- today, this AUMF remains the legal basis for ‘‘Cookies, Crackers and Snacks Division’’, gressman LOU CORREA, Congressman JIM more than 40 military operations around the which was very popular with the kids in the COSTA, Congresswoman SUSAN DAVIS, Con- world. 16 years later, Congresswoman LEE re- neighborhood. It was during this time, during gressman MARK DESAULNIER, Congress- mains persistent in her efforts to repeal the the early ’70s that David began developing his woman ANNA ESHOO, Congressman JOHN AUMF, and last year achieved a historic vic- real estate business, focusing on housing for GARAMENDI, Congressman JIMMY GOMEZ, Con- tory when her repeal bill was adopted by a bi- Ohio State students. E. David’s Properties gressman JARED HUFFMAN, Congressman RO partisan and nearly unanimous vote of the Ap- continues to house students annually. It has KHANNA, Congressman TED LIEU, Congress- propriations Committee. Congresswoman LEE has fought to strength- housed thousands over almost 40 years. man ALAN LOWENTHAL, Congresswoman en ties with countries around the world—serv- David was a very popular landlord, receiving DORIS MATSUI, Congressman JERRY MCNER- ing three times as the U.S. Congressional Valentine’s Day cards and invitations to his NEY, Congresswoman GRACE NAPOLITANO, Representative to the United Nations. Her renters’ graduation parties. He loved the stu- Congressman JIMMY PANETTA, Congress- decades of persistent advocacy for normal- dents and was so proud of their accomplish- woman NANCY PELOSI, Congressman SCOTT izing relations with Cuba was integral to the ments! PETERS, Congresswoman LUCILLE ROYBAL- re-opening of the U.S. embassy on the island. ALLARD, Congressman RAUL RUIZ, Congress- David enjoyed travelling the world with his Through her position on the State and Foreign woman LINDA SA´NCHEZ, Congressman ADAM wife Jolene, knowing no stranger, relishing dif- Operations Appropriations Subcommittee, SCHIFF, Congressman BRAD SHERMAN, Con- ferent cultures and traditions, and always Congresswoman LEE has been a vocal cham- ready to plan the next trip. They loved Europe, gresswoman JACKIE SPEIER, Congressman pion of soft power initiatives, securing life- particularly Poland and the Czech Republic, ERIC SWALWELL, Congressman MARK TAKANO, saving funding for foreign development, nutri- and their 30 years of beach vacations in Mex- Congressman MIKE THOMPSON, Congress- tion and health care programs. Her leadership ico where they had so many loving friends. woman NORMA TORRES, Congressman JUAN positions in Congress include: Vice Chair of There was no more passionate an OSU sports VARGAS, and Congresswoman MAXINE the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee fan than David. He held season tickets for WATERS, to commemorate my distinguished (2017–present), Vice Chair and founding football and basketball. He and his best bud, colleague, the Honorable BARBARA LEE, as member of the LGBT Equality Caucus, Co- Harvey, were always sure that their coaching she celebrates her 20th anniversary in the Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional expertise could help the Bucks win! United States House of Representatives. HIV/AIDS Caucus, and Co-Chair of the Sudan Throughout her career representing the East and South Sudan Caucus. For 30 years, David has been married to Bay of California, Congresswoman BARBARA She is the former chair (2008–2010) of the Jolene Moritz Molitoris who is a friend of mine LEE has fought to turn our nation’s promise of Congressional Black Caucus, a former co- and long-time public servant and transpor- peace, equality and justice for all into a reality. chair of the Congressional Progressive Cau- tation leader. Jolene was an official at the Her legislative accomplishments are many and cus, and a member of the Congressional Ohio Department of Transportation when varied, but they are all rooted in the universal Asian Pacific American Caucus, where she President Clinton appointed her as the Admin- goal of uplifting the marginalized and under- serves as co-Chair of the Health Care Task istrator of the Federal Railroad Administration represented. She has been relentless in her Force. Congresswoman LEE is a member of and later she served as Director of the Ohio commitment to addressing and alleviating pov- the Appropriations Committee and the Budget Department of Transportation. erty, ending the HIV/AIDS pandemic, and ad- Committee, and previously served on the There was no more passionate a family vancing a vision of U.S. foreign policy that ac- Banking, International Relations, Financial man than David. He was so proud of all the tively promotes global peace and security. Services, and Foreign Affairs committees. family accomplishments. He so loved his fam- As a young working mother who relied on Congresswoman BARBARA LEE’s extraor- public assistance while raising her sons, Con- dinary work makes her an invaluable member ily. He will be missed beyond imagining by his wife Jolene; and his children, Cappi, Camilla, gresswoman LEE knows firsthand the chal- of Congress. Today we celebrate her passion, lenges faced by those living in poverty. She commitment, and dedication to public service spouse, Harold, Jill, Jay, spouse, Catherine; has rightly called out the moral atrocity that is these past 20 years, and express our admira- grandchildren, Calina, Devin and Ellis; and his America’s epidemic of poverty. Since 2013, tion that she remains a renegade for peace sister, Catherine; and his beloved dogs, Choo she has served as Chair of the Democratic and justice. We send her our highest regards Choo and Teddy. Whip’s Task Force on Poverty, Income In- and best wishes as she crosses this incredible I extend my sincerest condolences to his equality, and Opportunity, which is finding so- milestone. family and friends.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:51 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24AP8.011 E24APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS E520 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 24, 2018 FRAN BAKER School Employees of Washington SEIU Local In each of these positions, as well as during 1948, serving as an advocate for her col- the 10 years she spent as Senator Vogel’s HON. ED PERLMUTTER leagues dedicated to serving our students. Legislative Assistant, Tricia generously gave OF COLORADO The RISE Award is presented by the Na- of her time and energies to those struggling tional Coalition of Classified Education Sup- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with almost every challenge imaginable, treat- port Employee Unions, a coalition of state and ing each with honesty and compassion, so Tuesday, April 24, 2018 national unions that represent one million that they left her presence knowing that they Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise school support employees. Five individuals had been heard and respected. Asked how today to recognize and honor Fran Baker for from across the country are recognized for she managed to deal so successfully with con- receiving the West Chamber’s Jefferson Coun- their extraordinary efforts to promote quality fused and troubled people, Simpson explained ty Hall of Fame Award. This award honors education, foster positive learning environ- her simple three-part rule: ‘‘Say what you outstanding individuals who have had signifi- ments and ensure student success. The mean and do what you say; be consistent; cant and long-lasting impacts on Jefferson award is given to those who have made ex- and love them absolutely.’’ County’s economy, community and legacy. ceptional contributions to education, promoting Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and our col- Fran Baker is the Executive Director of En- student achievement, student safety, as well leagues join me in recognizing and thanking richment for the Gold Crown Foundation as helping to build a brighter future for our Tricia Stiles Simpson for her extraordinary ca- where she oversees program development, children. reer serving the people of the northern Shen- community outreach and fundraising efforts. I was very proud to learn about Kim and the andoah Valley and the Commonwealth of Vir- However, Fran’s first love is fashion. She work she’s done to become one of those five ginia and wishing her and her husband, HB started her career as a fashion buyer for May individuals recognized for their exemplary Simpson, many years of continued happiness Company in Denver, after receiving a mar- service to students, and I am equally proud to in their retirement years. keting degree from The Fashion Institute of have her as a member of Southwest Washing- f ton’s community. I want to congratulate Kim Technology at NYU. She left the fashion in- TRIBUTE TO THE CENTENNIAL dustry and dedicated several years to raising on receiving this well-deserved award and thank her for her unwavering leadership and YEAR OF MCDONOGH 35 SENIOR her children. While raising her children, she HIGH SCHOOL returned to school to receive her BA in Early contributions to the students of Castle Rock. Childhood Development and teaching certifi- f cate from Metro State University. HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND IN HONOR OF TRICIA STILES OF LOUISIANA For nine years, she worked as a Title One SIMPSON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Reading Teacher and Literacy Coach in Jef- ferson County. From there, she went on to HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK Tuesday, April 24, 2018 lead a needs assessment for the planning, de- OF VIRGINIA Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today signing and implementation of the Enrichment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to celebrate the Centennial Year of McDonogh programs for the Gold Crown Foundation’s 35 Senior High School. McDonogh 35 Senior Field House. Under Fran’s direction, Gold Tuesday, April 24, 2018 High School is the oldest public high school Crown Enrichment was awarded licensing for Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to established for African-Americans in New Or- the international after school program, ‘‘The recognize a remarkable woman who has leans, Louisiana. The year 1917 was a crucial Clubhouse.’’ She worked to develop the rela- made an extraordinary contribution to the year in educational advancement for African- tionship with Jefferson County schools to es- Commonwealth of Virginia and the people of Americans in the city. After decades of being tablish programming during the school day, the northern Shenandoah Valley. denied the opportunity to attend public schools which has served thousands of students from With the retirement of Tricia Stiles Simpson beyond the eighth grade, African-American neighboring elementary and middle schools. from her position as Legislative Assistant to students would have a public high school that After providing Enrichment programs for 14 Virginia State Senator Jill Vogel, those attend- offered courses that prepared them to attend years at the Field House, Gold Crown recently ing the 2018 session of the Virginia General the colleges throughout the city of New Orle- opened a second Clubhouse in Edgewater. Assembly experienced a clear loss of energy, ans. Fran currently serves on the board for the enthusiasm, honesty and intelligence that con- Despite the location of McDonogh 35, in a Clubhouse Network, which includes 100 Club- stitute this extraordinary human being. section of the city that once housed brothels, house sites in 19 countries. A gifted speaker and writer, Tricia has al- barrooms, and boarding houses, the school Congratulations to Fran Baker for this well- ways displayed natural leadership skills and would become a beacon of hope and pride to deserved award, and I thank her for her con- has been highly sought after for a variety of New Orleans’ black community. For decades, tinued dedication to our community. boards and commissions. Over the years, she the campus on South Rampart and Girod f has generously given of her time, energy and Streets was not equipped to serve with fidelity money to a wide variety of organizations, serv- the needs of its students. Science labs were HONORING RISE AWARD ing as chairman or vice chairman of the fol- not modernized. There was no gymnasium to RECIPIENT, KIM KARNOFSKI lowing: Frederick County School Board, to provide fitness for student-athletes. Moreover, which she was elected and reelected; United many students took it upon themselves to pro- HON. JAIME HERRERA BEUTLER Way of the Northern Shenandoah Valley; vide nutritious meals for their classmates by OF WASHINGTON Frederick County Department of Social Serv- preparing food by growing gardens of fresh IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ices; Winchester Branch of the American As- produce. It was, for those times, an sociation of University Women; Shenandoah unsustainable set of low conditions. Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Valley Private Industry Council; and Tri-County Despite these circumstances, the students Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. Mr. Speaker, I VA Opportunities IndustriaLization Center. achieved accomplishments in the academic, rise today to honor Kim Karnofski, a con- As one who has consistently lived her life artistic, and athletic fields of education—and stituent of mine from Castle Rock, Wash- out of the conviction that each individual has also took on the challenges of addressing the ington. Kim is receiving the prestigious Recog- inherent dignity and worth, Tricia Stiles Simp- social injustices of their day. Even with the de- nizing Inspirational School Employees Award son’s overriding passion has been to serve struction to their fifty-year-old building by Hur- for her outstanding service to the students of and advocate for the most vulnerable mem- ricane Betsy in 1965, this situation did not dis- Washington state and I’m proud to recognize bers of our society, especially disabled chil- courage the McDonogh 35 community from her achievement today. dren. During her 35 years of service to individ- achieving excellence. The students continued Since 1988, Kim has served as an invalu- uals with disabilities, Tricia has been an to excel as they called a federal courthouse able resource to students and families of Cas- award-winning Special Education Teacher in and an older school building home—until the tle Rock. She has dedicated her life to leading Clarke County; Director of Rehabilitation Serv- opening of the historic Kerlerec Street building service projects in her community, working ices for Northwestern Workshop; National in 1972. In 2005, when Hurricane Katrina with credit recovery students to help them Project Director of the National Association of struck the city, the returning students of achieve post-graduation success and even im- Rehabilitation Facilities; administrator at Graf- McDonogh 35 rallied and fought to have their plementing a Life Fitness P.E. program to ton School; and Executive Director of the Win- school opened, making passionate pleas to teach healthy habits to students. Kim also de- chester-Frederick County Child Advocacy the Orleans Parish School Board for the res- voted her time as a member of the Public Center. toration of this historic institution. In 2015, a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:51 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K24AP8.012 E24APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E521 state-of-the-art campus in the Columbia Parc tion, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Cherry Mr. Speaker, I wish to send my congratula- area offers students opportunities to make Hills Community Church, Colorado Motor- tions to Saline County Homemakers Education strong strides in academics, arts, and ath- sports Hall of Fame Advisory Board and many Association for their continued success and letics—and to add their unique contributions to others. dedication to their mission. the legacy of this celebrated institution. Congratulations to John Bandimere, Jr. for f Throughout the course of its journey, the this well-deserved award, and I thank him for McDonogh 35 legacy has been strengthened his continued dedication to our community. STEVE BURKHOLDER by its continuance of educating students to f their highest potential, daring them to open HON. ED PERLMUTTER their minds to learning about the world outside HONORING MS. ESTHER MOORE OF COLORADO of their neighborhoods, and earning pres- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tigious honors and accolades for their ambi- HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM Tuesday, April 24, 2018 tious efforts. Through these 100 years of trial, OF NEW MEXICO Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise triumph, and transition, the presence of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to recognize and honor Steve McDonogh 35 has graced the city landscape Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Burkholder for receiving the West Chamber’s by educating the most prominent civic serv- Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Jefferson County Hall of Fame Award. This ants, educators, business moguls, athletes, award honors outstanding individuals who and proud citizens—past and present. Now Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Esther Moore, the author of a recent book en- have had significant and long-lasting impacts that it has reached that glorious milestone of on Jefferson County’s economy, community 100 years, the entire Roneagle Nation is ready titled Placitas. This book describes the vibrant, diverse community and residents of Cuba, and legacy. to celebrate A Century of Soaring: the Steve grew up in metro Denver and moved New Mexico. McDonogh 35 Centennial Celebration. New to Lakewood in 1963. He became Lakewood Orleans should be proud to claim McDonogh While the village may be small, it reflects the best of the state, including hard-working Mayor from 1999 and served until 2007. Dur- 35 Senior High School as an important land- ing his tenure, he was president of the Colo- mark for its impact made to our city’s history. families and a rich history and culture. That is why I was so honored to meet and talk with rado Municipal League, was a member of the Mr. Speaker, I applaud McDonogh 35 Sen- Metro Mayors Executive Committee and was ior High School’s commitment to educating our Esther at a book signing about her inspiration for the book and how proud she is of her com- the chair of numerous committees in the Na- youth and celebrate their centennial year. tional League of Cities. In the private sector, McDonogh 35 Senior High School is a school munity. While I was visiting the village, I also had he was involved in the wholesale trade for with an unpromising beginning, but blessed many years and then served as the principal with a legacy and future that will take it be- the pleasure of attending their Little League Basketball Championship. This tournament of the A & S Group, a consulting and mar- yond its 100 years of importance. keting organization, for 17 years. He retired f gave me the opportunity to meet many of Cuba’s residents including the parents, coach- from actively consulting and facilitating in JOHN BANDIMERE, JR. es, players, and volunteers who were there. I 2011. Aside from his tenure as Mayor, Steve is was struck by the strong sense of community also known for founding the Parent-Child in such a small town, and I am proud that Es- HON. ED PERLMUTTER Home Program (PCHP) Jeffco, an initiative of ther’s book will ensure that people all over the OF COLORADO the Jeffco Schools Foundation. PCHP’s mis- country will be able to experience a slice of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sion is to positively impact school readiness what I loved so much about Cuba, New Mex- Tuesday, April 24, 2018 and long-term learning for two-and three-year ico. olds from high risk and vulnerable families. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the state of New Steve serves as a current PCHP board mem- today to recognize and honor John Mexico, I want to congratulate Esther Moore ber, and is a founding board member of a re- Bandimere, Jr. for receiving the West Cham- on becoming a published author, and thank cently-formed organization, the Jeffco Human ber’s Jefferson County Hall of Fame Award. her for the work she has done to educate us Services Foundation. This award honors outstanding individuals who about the Cuba, New Mexico community. In his continuing quest for civil dialogue, have had significant and long-lasting impacts f on Jefferson County’s economy, community Steve has served as a member of the execu- and legacy. IN RECOGNITION OF THE SALINE tive committee at the Center of the American For the past 60 years, John Bandimere, Jr. COUNTY HOMEMAKERS EDU- West at the University of Colorado and as a has been the driving force behind the suc- CATION ASSOCIATION fellow at the Institute on the Common Good at cessful Bandimere Speedway team as the Regis University. He is also a past chairman second-generation owner and operator of the HON. JOHN SHIMKUS of the board of the West Metro Chamber and quarter-mile drag strip that bears his family’s was the founding chairman of Leadership Jef- OF ILLINOIS ferson County, now in its 35th year at the name. The Bandimere family has always been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the automotive industry through manufac- Chamber. Congratulations to Steve Burkholder for this turing, auto parts sales, machine work, racing Tuesday, April 24, 2018 well-deserved award, and I thank him for his or other automotive-related businesses but Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before continued dedication to our community. they have called the beautiful Colorado foot- you today to recognize the 100th anniversary hills home for the past six decades. In 1958, of the Saline County Homemakers Education f his father and mother, John Sr. and Frances, Association. CELEBRATING THE EXTRAOR- founded the speedway west of Denver. Origi- Since they first organized in 1918, members DINARY LIFE OF THE LATE HON- nally called the Safety Proving Grounds of of the Saline County Homemakers have been ORABLE LOUISE SLAUGHTER America and built as a location for testing the devoted to improving the lives of women, chil- limits of the automobile in a safe environment, dren, families, and communities within their re- SPEECH OF the NHRA-sanctioned speedway is now known gion. Through emphasizing the importance of HON. DORIS O. MATSUI as ‘‘Thunder Mountain.’’ the human and spiritual values of life, they OF CALIFORNIA John Jr. continues to be a visible figure at have also sought to promote the development IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bandimere Speedway as he provides encour- of positive role models and strong community agement and well-respected leadership to the leaders. Their programs and meetings have Tuesday, April 17, 2018 staff, community and guests. Most recently, continued to provide Saline County residents Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, Louise Slaughter his official title became Chairman of the Board with opportunities for friendship, personal was my friend—and the one thing I always as well as CSO—Chief Spiritual Officer. John growth, and community service. knew is that she had my back. Jr. has been actively involved in the Jeffco The Saline County Homemakers Education When we went to Rochester, New York for community for years serving on multiple Association will be sharing their history with her service, I was struck by the many people boards including, but not limited to, Guaranty the community in a ceremony on Saturday, who lined the streets for her wearing Louise Bank West Advisory Board, West Metro April 28 at the McKinley Baptist Church Edu- buttons. I knew then that she had their backs Chamber Board, National Hot Rod Associa- cation building in Harrisburg, Illinois. too.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:51 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24AP8.010 E24APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS E522 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 24, 2018 She made each person feel special. Maybe That’s what Louise did. And, as she stood While she was not born in Texas, she even- it was her southern twang that pulled you in, up for other women, she always stayed true to tually made the state home and forged a spe- or the sparkle in her eyes. who she was. She was genuine. She was a cial bond with the place and its people. From I first met Louise when I joined the House fighter. She loved people. And she was kind. supporting students across Texas and the Rules Committee. I was new to Congress. Her passion for the arts and music bridged Houston Metro area, to cheering on the Astros I barely understood the rules of the House, all of her life experiences. She loved every- with her husband, her good will and magnetic and I found myself assigned to the Rules thing from the songs of the 1950s and ’60s, to personality left an indelible mark upon commu- Committee. gospel music, to hard rock, to classical music. nities in Texas. Louise took me under her wing and taught It was that authenticity and approachability, Mr. Speaker, Barbara Bush died as she me not only the Rules of the House, but the paired with her pioneering spirit, which made lived, a strong Texas woman. She will be Rules of Louise: her both so tenacious and so well-loved. missed dearly by all Americans, especially Be cordial. Be kind. Know your stuff. Under- As much as Louise loved Congress, she those of us from Texas. stand it is a privilege to serve in the House of also loved her family and took such great And that’s just the way it is. Representatives. Always stay true to your pride in them. She leaves behind a wonderful f word and fight for what you believe is right. legacy in her three daughters, seven grand- And also, of course, laugh. Which she and I children, and great-grandchild. RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF MR. did a lot. When I go to the Rules Committee, I feel WALLACE MARTIN We spent many memorable days and long her presence, I hear her strong opinions, and nights together while I was on the Rules Com- I know that she is happy now reunited with her mittee, particularly during the passage of the HON. WILL HURD dear husband Bob and chairing the Rules OF TEXAS Affordable Care Act. Committee from up high. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I remember her husband Bob being there, Louise Rules. he was practically an honorary Rules Com- Tuesday, April 24, 2018 mittee member. f Louise’s leadership kept everyone around THE ENFORCER—FIRST LADY Mr. HURD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- her going through late nights, and her unfailing BARBARA BUSH ognize the incredible contributions and life of wit helped ease tense days. Mr. Wallace Martin from Carrizo Springs, A longtime advocate for public health, Lou- HON. TED POE Texas. ise knew how important it was to expand ac- Wallace’s roots run deep in South Texas. In OF TEXAS cess to healthcare in this country. Her tenacity 1948, Mr. Martin took over Dixondale Farms, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and dedication helped usher through the Af- growing onion transplants, cabbage, carrots fordable Care Act in the House, helping even Tuesday, April 24, 2018 and cauliflower. However, Wallace’s career the playing field for families seeking care. Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, December began in the military. He honorably served his Louise traced her lineage back to Daniel of 1941 brought the United States into one of nation in World War II, when he flew over Boone. the deadliest wars in our history, but it also Omaha Beach on D-day, and conducted nu- She was a pioneer herself. The daughter of brought together the longest-married presi- merous heroic missions throughout Germany. a blacksmith in Lynch, Kentucky, she went on dential couple in U.S. History. As a farmer, Wallace oversaw the growth to fight for the people of New York in the New At a dance in Rye, New York, 16-year-old and expansion of Dixondale Farms during rail- York State Assembly, and then in the United Barbara Pierce, a high school junior home on road expansions and stoppages, hard freezes, States Congress. break from her school in South Carolina, and moves. His leadership is truly a testament When she came to the House of Represent- caught the eye of 17-year-old George Herbert to the character and spirit of Texas’s 23rd atives in 1987, there were only 25 female leg- Walker Bush, a high school senior. Congressional District. islators here. But Louise wasn’t intimidated. Love was in the air, and the two became I had the honor of meeting Mr. Wallace Mar- She was a fierce, skilled legislator who be- engaged a year and a half later. While George tin this past August. I saw Mr. Martin at a came an example for all of those who came was deployed in the Pacific during the latter Town Hall and was able to speak to his con- after her. stages of World War II, he penned letters to tribution to the community. Not far from Louise’s district is the site of his ‘‘darling Bar’’ expressing the joy that she Wallace Martin passed away on January 25, the historic Seneca Falls Convention. Louise brought him. 2018, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy drew from that history and spent her career The couple finally married on January 6, and family. While we mourn the loss of this championing the causes of women every- 1945, and for 73 years Barbara remained at great man, I know his reputation and the val- where. George’s side. ues he represented will live on through his She was the first woman to serve as Chair Barbara was an iconic woman and truly em- family, his friends, and community. I would like of the powerful House Rules Committee. She bodied what it meant to be a public servant in to extend my most sincere condolences to Mr. spearheaded the landmark Violence Against this country. She stood beside the American Martin’s family during this difficult time and am Women Act and the Genetic Information Non- people through decades of major political proud to recognize all that he did for the great discrimination Act. events, from the Cold War to the terrorist at- state of Texas and the United States of Amer- She fought for, and secured, federal funding tacks on September 11th, providing a reliable, ica. for the National Institutes of Health, and was steady presence that never failed to induce instrumental in the creation of the Office of f calm into those around her. Research on Women’s Health. She led our nation as First Lady with dig- DR. HARRIET HALL And she co-founded the Pro-Choice Cau- nity, grace and more than a little bit of wit. cus, serving as a passionate proponent for women having the power to forge their own She watched two of her sons follow in their fa- HON. ED PERLMUTTER destinies until her last days in Congress. ther’s footsteps in bids for the U.S. Presidency OF COLORADO At the heart of all of these legislative ac- and provided invaluable support to her son, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES George W. Bush, during his time in office. As complishments is a common thread—Louise Tuesday, April 24, 2018 wanted to help people who were traditionally a wife and mother of presidents, she taught us underrepresented. She wanted to give them a all the value of our families. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise voice, and she did. During her time as wife of the Vice-Presi- today to recognize and honor Dr. Harriet Hall Elizabeth Cady Stanton said, ‘‘The best pro- dent and eventually First Lady, Barbara Bush for receiving the West Chamber’s Jefferson tector any woman can have . . . is courage.’’ became one of our country’s greatest advo- County Hall of Fame Award. This award hon- Louise’s courage to fight for her progressive cates for education and literacy. She started ors outstanding individuals who have had sig- ideals, to stand up for equality, and to ensure her own foundation, the Barbara Bush Foun- nificant and long-lasting impacts on Jefferson working families in her district had opportuni- dation for Family Literacy, in 1989 and her in- County’s economy, community and legacy. ties was a model for young girls everywhere fluenced helped pass the National Literacy Act Dr. Harriet Hall is most admired for her ad- and really a model for all of us here in Con- into law in 1991. As a result of her dedication vocacy and unwavering commitment to people gress. to this cause, tens of millions of Americans with mental health disorders, their families and It was Maya Angelou who said, ‘‘Each time have learned to read and write, and several our community. Her passion and tireless ef- a woman stands up for herself . . . she million more were given another opportunity to forts have impacted the lives of thousands of stands up for all women.’’ graduate high school. individuals living with mental illness.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:51 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24AP8.013 E24APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E523 During her 34 years as Jefferson Center Press Corps under President’s George H.W. University of Utah where she was a member CEO & President, Harriet has worked to re- Bush and Bill Clinton. During this time, as a of the Utah Ballet and a trainee with Ballet duce the stigma of mental illness, to bring the Master Instructor of Photography, Jerre was West. Feeling that she was ‘‘getting old,’’ she public’s attention to urgent matters of mental able to teach hundreds of Marines the skills of left college to become an apprentice at Rich- health and collaborated with government and photography and videography. mond (Virginia) Ballet. For the next 12 years, business leaders to produce innovative Master Sergeant Thomas enjoyed the com- she performed with various ballets including changes for mental health care. Within hours pany of his community and was a member of Ballet Memphis, Oakland Ballet, and Company after the 1999 shootings at Columbine High the Quantico Town Council where he would C Contemporary Ballet. School, under Harriet’s leadership, Jefferson serve the community until his passing. He Kate later returned to school to further her Center mobilized resources and helped lead loved his children and his country which I be- education in anatomy and kinesiology through the mental health crisis response. For the next lieve is evident by his commitment to public multiple dance and fitness certification pro- three years, Jefferson Center provided leader- service. grams. In 2011, Kate became the Dance Pro- ship, services and infrastructure for programs Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me and gram Manager at Google Headquarters in that helped the community heal. countless others as we recognize the many Mountain View, CA. She grew the employee Harriett’s relationships within the community contributions of Master Sergeant Jerre S. dance program from a few social dance class- have resulted in significant change and new, Thomas, II. es a week to a comprehensive dance training innovative programs, and her commitment to f program across multiple disciplines, eventually our community is immeasurable. She has re- overseeing programming at 50 Google offices ceived numerous awards for her much-needed ADDISON PAGE globally, and supervising 200 dance instruc- work in the community. tors worldwide. Congratulations to Dr. Harriet Hall for this HON. ED PERLMUTTER Kate returned to Akron in 2014 to raise a well-deserved award, and I thank her for her OF COLORADO family with her husband Alec. She joined the continued dedication to our community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES faculties of the University of Akron Dance In- stitute, the Excellence in Dance studio in Cuy- f Tuesday, April 24, 2018 ahoga Falls, and the 8-count dance studio in HONORING THE SARATOGA ECO- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Green. She also served as the administrator NOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORA- today to recognize and applaud Addison Page for Ballet Excel Ohio’s Reach Out and Dance TION ON ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service program that gave many students in the Akron Ambassadors for Youth award. Public Schools their first exposure to dance, HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK Addison Page is a student at Drake Middle and she especially loved working with stu- OF NEW YORK School and received this award because her dents with disabilities. Kate also taught many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES determination and hard work have allowed her barre classes throughout the community. Kate to overcome adversities. is the daughter of David Lieberth, one of Ak- Tuesday, April 24, 2018 The dedication demonstrated by Addison ron’s prominent community leaders who Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Page is exemplary of the type of achievement served as Deputy Mayor. honor and recognize the Saratoga Economic that can be attained with hard work and perse- She is survived by her husband, Alec Development Corporation as it celebrates its verance. It is essential students at all levels Lytton, a fellow dancer and teacher of dance 40th anniversary. strive to make the most of their education and at the University of Akron; by her daughters, Since its establishment in 1978, the Sara- develop a work ethic which will guide them for Genevieve, 3, and Paige, 2; by her parents toga Economic Development Corporation the rest of their lives. Lynne and Dave Lieberth; by her sister, Emma (SEDC) has been instrumental in fostering I extend my deepest congratulations to Lieberth and brother-in-law, Nathaniel Osborn; economic growth in Saratoga County. By Addison Page for winning the Arvada Wheat her mother-in-law, Joy Lord of Houston; and working to both retain existing businesses and Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. uncle, Joseph Lieberth of Barberton. attract new jobs and industry to the county, I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- I know Kate is dearly missed by her family, SEDC has helped build Saratoga County into cation and character in all of her future ac- her friends, and all her students. I extend my the thriving region that we know today. As a complishments. deepest and sincerest condolences. private investor-led, non-profit consulting firm, f f SEDC works with nearly 300 employers on projects to improve the quality of life for resi- REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVER- dents. Over the past 40 years, SEDC brought KATHRYN LIEBERTH LYTTON SARY OF THE ARC OF LOUDOUN over 18,000 jobs to Saratoga County and $16.5 billion in capital investment, significant HON. TIM RYAN HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK achievements that I am proud to honor today. OF OHIO OF VIRGINIA On behalf of New York’s 21st district, I want IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to thank the Saratoga Economic Development Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Corporation for 40 years of hard work and dedication to improving the Saratoga commu- Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today I rise Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today nity. I look forward to watching them continue to remember the life of Kathryn Lieberth Lytton to congratulate the Arc of Loudoun, on its 50th to succeed for many years to come. who passed away on April 1, 2018, age 37. anniversary of making immeasurable contribu- f Born Kathryn Moffat Lieberth, Kate Lytton tions throughout Virginia’s 10th Congressional died two weeks shy of her 38th birthday fol- District. IN REMEMBRANCE OF MASTER lowing a year-long battle with breast cancer, a Since its creation in 1967, this foundation SERGEANT JERRE S. THOMAS II fight that she waged until the very last hour has advanced Rachel Paxton’s dream to use with her unyielding wit and incomparable sto- her historic Leesburg property to support the HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN icism. ‘‘needy children’’ of Loudoun County, deliv- OF VIRGINIA Kate was an accomplished young teacher of ering care and services for people from in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES classical and modern ballet. She first started fancy to adulthood, with differing abilities. The dancing at the age of three after seeing a Arc of Loudoun has reshaped the quality of Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Summer Festival performance of Ohio Ballet life for citizens, enabling thousands of people Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in Forest Lodge Park. She began her study at to live with greater independence and dignity honor the life of Master Sergeant Jerre S. the University of Akron Dance Institute under by implementing one vision, to help members Thomas, II. Master Sergeant Thomas served Gina Carroll. She continued her pre-profes- to live ‘‘a life like yours.’’ as a United States Marine, and was loved by sional training under Nan Klinger, performing The Arc of Loudoun serves 3,125 people, all who met him. for eight seasons with the Cuyahoga Valley with over 4,000 instances of services through During his time in the Marine Corps, the Youth Ballet. She also danced in the 1992 their five programs on Paxton Campus. They Master Sergeant served his country with honor International Children’s Festival in Taiwan. provide an integrated and innovative environ- and pride. He would go on to work within the After graduating with honors from Our Lady of ment in their services, all devoted to their mis- Department of Defense and the White House the Elms, Kate continued her education at the sion to maximizing the potential of children

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Mr. Speaker, the legacy eign fighters is a shared threat which we must school for children with and without disabil- of the Dayton Accords is something the Bal- work together to combat. To forge our partner- ities. The Center provides daily care with on- kans are still coming to terms with. The ship with the Balkan states and demonstrate site behavioral and music therapy provisions scourge of war and ethnic division have for our commitment to stability in the region, it is for young children, many with developmental too long cast a shadow of these historic and required that the United States be attentive to disabilities. beautiful nations. For nearly 30 years, we their security concerns as much as any of our The ALLY ‘‘A Life Like Yours’’ Advocacy have worked with our friends in the region to allies in Europe. Let us not forget that insta- Center vvas founded in 2011 and serves as a bring peace and reconciliation. We have bility in the Balkans a hundred years ago community resource for information, advocacy learned many lessons and overcome many sparked a course of events that led to two and support for children with special needs, challenges. We have achieved peace but it re- world wars, millions dead, and divided Europe. their families, caregivers, and the profes- mains an uneasy peace that must be closely That is why it is crucial we remain steadfast sionals who work with them. Founded in Sep- tended to. partners to the Balkans. tember 2017, the Ability Fitness Center is a The United States took on the responsibility The United States has a lot to offer to help therapeutic fitness and wellness center for in- when it intervened in the Balkans during the guide the region towards a bright and peaceful dividuals with neurological disorders including 1990s to find a political solution that enables future. We have an obligation because of Day- freedom and peace between neighbors. We stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and cer- ton to remain engaged and see that the prob- are not done with this responsibility. The Day- ebral palsy, and developmental disabilities. lems of the past are overcome. ton Accords was an important agreement, but This past January, the Arc of Loudoun And that’s just the way it is. it was a flawed agreement. It did not solve all launched the Advantage Behavior Clinic. The f the region’s problems and even created a few clinic provides individualized behavior and new ones. Peacekeepers remain in the Bal- SKILLS FOR TODAY WEEK verbal therapy, speech therapy, and social kans to this day holding together the fragile skills development for children with autism and agreement we constructed. If violence breaks other related disabilities. HON. RYAN A. COSTELLO out and if the region descends into chaos, It OF PENNSYLVANIA I am thankful for the leadership of the Arc is our credibility that is damaged. But worst, it IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Loudoun management team: Melissa Hei- will reopen old wounds that are nearly healed. fetz, Denise Daffron, YaTonya Abdullah, Ei- It is vital to our interests that peace, freedom, Tuesday, April 24, 2018 leen Shaffer, Megan Allman, Kendra McDon- and prosperity triumph in the Balkans. Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. Mr. ald, Amy Metaxa, Helen Parker, Matt Smith, Through Dayton we played a role in setting Speaker, on behalf of myself and my House Morgan Payne, and the entire staff, volun- the current course, so have a stake in the re- 21st Century Skills Caucus co-chair, Con- teers, and supporters. gion’s future. gressman DAVE LOEBSACK, I rise today to ac- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Having spent a lot of time in the region, I knowledge Skills for Today Week. in congratulating the Arc of Loudoun on its have developed a deep affection and admira- Every American student should graduate 50th anniversary. May the Arc of Loudoun tion for the peoples of the Balkans. I know high school with the knowledge and skills re- quired for workplace, academic, and life suc- continue to assist in the cultivation of a better them to be a proud, resilient, and strong-willed cess. Thriving today—finding and holding a life for many years to come. community—not unlike my fellow Texans. Specifically, I am proud to have forged a well-paying job, succeeding in higher edu- strong friendship with our Serbian partners as cation, and becoming part of a healthy com- f co-chair of the Serbia caucus. In them I see munity—requires a deep grasp of rich content DANAIS REZA hope for the future. At the time Dayton was knowledge and the ability to use that knowl- brokered, the United States and Serbia were edge to address challenges and meet needs. foes, with daunting disagreements about the Extraordinary schools and community pro- HON. ED PERLMUTTER future of the region. But today we are friends grams in Pennsylvania, Iowa, and many other working towards closer ties and a stronger states across the country recognize this vitally OF COLORADO Transatlantic community. I have seen that in important vision and are working hard to equip IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Serbian President Vucic we have a partner for their learners with the critical thinking, collabo- the future. He is committed to a Serbia living ration, communication, and creativity skills (the Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at peace with its neighbors. This includes ‘‘4Cs’’) they will need after graduation. moving his nation into the European Union As the bipartisan co-chairs of the House Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise and tackling the thorny issue ofKosovo. We 21st Century Skills Caucus, we love to high- today to recognize and applaud Danais Reza must show him our support. light the innovative schools and community or- for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Of course, our warming ties with Serbia and ganizations—including high quality early learn- Ambassadors for Youth award. the rest of the region have caught the notice ing providers and engaging community pro- Danais Reza is a student at Jefferson High of the Kremlin. Russia has always felt the Bal- grams—that are blazing new trails to prime School and received this award because her kans was under its sphere of influence. Dating students for success. That is why we are determination and hard work have allowed her back to the time of Soviet imperialism, Mos- pleased to acknowledge Skills for Today to overcome adversities. cow has tried to force its will on the region. Week, which is scheduled from April 23–27. Vladimir Putin is trying desperately to upset Skills for Today Week was created by the The dedication demonstrated by Danais the Balkan’s integration with the Euro-Atlantic Partnership for 21st Century Learning to Reza is exemplary of the type of achievement community. In 2016, Putin even tried to sup- showcase how leading schools and beyond that can be attained with hard work and perse- port a coup in Montenegro to prevent its as- school programs are transforming teaching verance. It is essential students at all levels cension into NATO. The Kremlin’s meddling in and learning, using a focus on the 4Cs to pre- strive to make the most of their education and the region continues to this day, where it is pare students for economic, academic, and life develop a work ethic which will guide them for sponsoring an elaborate and extensive success. the rest of their lives. disinformation campaign across the Balkans. Policymakers and practitioners alike can I extend my deepest congratulations to Putin is hoping that by flooding the media in learn from the diverse group of education Danais Reza for winning the Arvada Wheat the region with lies, he can create division, un- innovators featured during Skills for Today Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. rest, and convince the people of the Balkans Week events. We believe federal education I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- to move away from the West. The citizens of policies should enable and invest in similar ini- cation and character in all of her future ac- the region are freedom loving people yearning tiatives. As a result, we continue to strongly complishments. to join and prosper within the Euro-Atlantic alli- support the Every Student Succeeds Act,

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to TIONS ON BEHALF OF THE PEO- America’s students as they work to become honor and recognize Mr. Lawrence Manchio PLE OF THE 18TH CONGRES- the next generation of business, community, for his outstanding service and contributions to SIONAL DISTRICT OF TEXAS AND and national leaders. this country. Mr. Manchio is a veteran of the THE UNITED STATES Second World War and a longtime Civil Serv- f ant, and today, April 24, 2018, he turns 100 HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE years old. OF TEXAS RECOGNIZING DR. EYSA MARQUEZ- Lawrence Manchio, the son of an Italian im- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BRITO migrant and the second oldest of eight chil- Tuesday, April 24, 2018 dren, grew up on Metcalfe Street in Wilkes- HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN Barre, Pennsylvania. He was an 11-year old Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, as Mem- OF FLORIDA and selling Times Ledger newspapers on the bers of Congress we know well, perhaps bet- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES street the day the stock market crashed in ter than most, how blessed our nation is to 1929. As the country wrestled with the Great have in reserve such exceptional young men Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Depression, Mr. Manchio’s father was diag- and women who will go on to become leaders Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would nosed with a terminal illness, and a young in their local communities, states, and the na- like to recognize Dr. Eysa Marquez-Brito, a Larry Manchio dropped out of the eighth grade tion in the areas of business, education, gov- Board Certified pediatrician practicing in beau- and took a job as a plumber’s apprentice to ernment, philanthropy, the arts and culture, tiful Coral Gables. help feed his family. and the military. For over 30 years, Eysa has served the In 1934, Mr. Manchio signed on with FDR’s We know this because we see them and healthcare needs of countless children in my Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) clearing benefit from their contributions every day. Congressional district. land to build Skyline Drive in Virginia’s Shen- Many of them work for us in our offices as jun- After graduating from medical school and andoah Mountains. When the work with the ior staff members, congressional fellows, or in- completing her training in the field of pediat- CCC ended, the Corps of Engineers in Penn- terns and they do amazing work for and on rics, neonatology and adolescent medicine, sylvania hired him to help clean up damage behalf of the constituents we are privileged to Eysa became Chief Resident at Nicklaus Chil- from the Susquehanna River flood of 1936. represent. dren’s Hospital, where she has continued to When that project completed, Mr. Manchio re- Mr. Speaker, I believe there is no higher teach until this day. located to Alexandria, VA to begin construc- calling than the call to serve a cause larger Eysa also works tirelessly outside of the tion of National Airport and the Pentagon. than ourselves. That is why I ran for public of- exam room. She is active in the philanthropic Mr. Manchio lived in several boarding fice. I was inspired to serve by President Ken- community and volunteers with organizations houses in the North End of Old Town Alexan- nedy who said, ‘‘Ask not what your country such as United Way of Miami-Dade, Alfalit, dria before settling down in a small home on can do for you, ask what you can do for your Boy Scouts of America, and the Cancer Re- Columbus Street. He walked four miles to and country,’’ and by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther search Institute just to name a few. from the job site each day to save on bus King, Jr. who said: Mr. Speaker, I am so proud to represent in- fare. He met his wife, Diva DiFelice, while at- Everybody can be great because anybody dividuals like Eysa, who has dedicated her life tending Sunday Mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic can serve. . . . You only need a heart full of to serving children and by doing so has trans- Church, and they married on January 23, grace. A soul generated by love. formed the lives of so many in our South Flor- 1942. By this measure, there are several other ida community. A year later, Mr. Manchio joined the Army. great young men and women who served as After basic training, he joined his unit in Aus- volunteers this year in my offices. They may f tralia and fought with MacArthur’s forces toil in obscurity but their contributions to the through New Guinea, Borneo, Morotai, and constituents we serve are deeply appreciated. COURTNEY ROBB the Philippines. In 1945, Mr. Manchio landed That is why today I rise to pay tribute to five in Japan with the 8th Army where his. unit extraordinary young persons for their service HON. ED PERLMUTTER was charged with guarding the Japanese Im- to my constituents in the 18th Congressional OF COLORADO perial Palace during occupation. District of Texas and to the American people. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He was discharged in 1946, and resumed They are: working for the Corps of Engineers. As part of Ayesha Muzaffar from the University of Tuesday, April 24, 2018 the Aqueduct Division, he was set to work Houston; Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise building and developing the water supply sys- Anthony Berry from the University of Ala- today to recognize and applaud Courtney tem for Washington, DC., and Northern Vir- bama; Robb for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge ginia. By the time he retired in 1973, he was Jonathan King from Texas Tech University; Service Ambassadors for Youth award. supervising the work of over 53 civil servants. Troy Allen from the University of Houston; Courtney Robb is a student at Drake Middle In retirement, Mr. Manchio continued to and School and received this award because her serve his community and neighbors. He took Brett Hyland from The Madeira School. determination and hard work have allowed her pride in maintaining a meticulously landscaped Mr. Speaker, the energy, intelligence, and to overcome adversities. yard, which received numerous beautification idealism these wonderful young people The dedication demonstrated by Courtney awards from the City of Alexandria. In May brought to my office and those interning in the Robb is exemplary of the type of achievement 2013, his wife of 71 years passed away, but offices of my colleagues help keep our democ- that can be attained with hard work and perse- he continues to enjoy the company and sup- racy vibrant. The insights, skills, and knowl- verance. It is essential students at all levels port of his son and daughter who both live lo- edge of the governmental process they gain strive to make the most of their education and cally. Mr. Manchio attributes his longevity to a from their experiences will last a lifetime and develop a work ethic which will guide them for Mediterranean diet, remaining physically and prove invaluable to them as they go about the rest of their lives. mentally active, and drinking a glass of red making their mark in this world. I extend my deepest congratulations to wine daily. He enjoys reading, keeping up with Because of persons like Ayesha, Anthony, Courtney Robb for winning the Arvada Wheat current events, and rooting for the Washington Jonathan, Troy, and Brett the future of our Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Nationals. country is bright and its best days lie ahead. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- Mr. Speaker, Mr. Manchio’s dedication and I wish them well. cation and character in all of her future ac- service to his country is deserving of recogni- Mr. Speaker, I am grateful that such complishments. tion and distinction. He is the highest example thoughtful committed young men and women

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:51 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24AP8.021 E24APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS E526 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 24, 2018 can be found working in my office, those of HONORING THE LIFE OF BARBARA taught them in the following lines: ‘‘Though my colleagues, and in every community in MINOR JAMES hell may rage, avenge and spite, still God will America. Their good works will keep America save his heart’s delight.’’ After two years on great, good, and forever young. HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON this journey, the land was purchased and the OF TEXAS church was built. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pastor Jacob Byrd, who was then a young licentiate minister of the gospel, preached until ADRENA ROCHA Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Pastor J.D. Howe had been licensed to preach Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. and was called to succeed Mr. Byrd in Janu- Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life of ary of 1873. Since its creation, Heart’s Delight HON. ED PERLMUTTER Barbara Minor James, a dedicated civic serv- Baptist Church has been led by 11 pastors in OF COLORADO ant, mentor and humanitarian, who touched its 150 years. Through that time, Heart’s De- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the lives of many. light has provided a quality Christian founda- A steadfast Dallasite, Mrs. James lived a life tion for many in the surrounding community. I Tuesday, April 24, 2018 devoted to the service of others, especially the am happy to say that in the last two years, Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise young women of our city through her tireless Heart’s Delight has been extremely active in today to recognize and applaud Adrena Rocha work with the YWCA, a non-profit with a mis- the community and has held many events, in- for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service sion to eliminate racism, empower women, cluding a Christian Bowling League, Hope Ambassadors for Youth award. stand up for social justice, help families and Emergency Center and the Catlett Community strengthen communities. This is a cause that Adrena Rocha is a student at Arvada High Fair. Mrs. James believed in deeply, and her efforts School and received this award because her Mr. Speaker, I pray for Christ’s guidance as led to her becoming the first African-American determination and hard work have allowed her the congregation comes together in His name woman to serve as the President of this valu- to overcome adversities. and fellowship. May God always bless Heart’s able institution. Delight Baptist Church as they continue to The dedication demonstrated by Adrena A graduate of the storied Booker T. Wash- spread Christ’s word and remain a light within Rocha is exemplary of the type of achieve- ington High School, and later Wiley College of the community. ment that can be attained with hard work and Marshall, Texas, and San Francisco State Uni- f perseverance. It is essential students at all versity, Mrs. James was affectionately referred levels strive to make the most of their edu- to as ‘The General’, because she strived her RECOGNIZING THE FOUNDATION cation and develop a work ethic which will whole life to ensure that young women would FOR ETHNIC UNDERSTANDING guide them for the rest of their lives. not be limited to traditional roles, but instead AND THE REPUBLIC OF AZER- I extend my deepest congratulations to be trained to be leaders in their communities BAIJAN Adrena Rocha for winning the Arvada Wheat and be granted professional equality. These Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. are values that we continue to strive for, and HON. STEVE COHEN I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- that we can be sure touched the lives of OF TENNESSEE cation and character in all of her future ac- countless young women who will be the lead- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES complishments. ers of tomorrow. Tuesday, April 24, 2018 She is also a deeply valued member of he f church community at New Hope Baptist, for Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to whom she gifted 50 years as a Sunday School recognize the Foundation for Ethnic Under- HONORING LOLLIE’S NEW Instructor, as well as numerous other board standing and the Republic of Azerbaijan for MEXICAN FOOD positions and directorships, including as a hosting an event on April 18th celebrating the Trustee of American Baptist Women for 15 relationship between the Republic of Azer- HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM years. baijan and Israel. The Republic of Azerbaijan Her service was not confined to these insti- has been inclusive of its vibrant Jewish com- OF NEW MEXICO tutions, as she also dedicated herself to the munity and has the distinction of being a ma- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES greater Dallas Community of Churches, Jack jority Muslim country that has a friendship with and Jill of America, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Israel. The United States of America and the Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Family Clinic and National Society of Fund Republic of Azerbaijan have enjoyed strong Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Raising Executives. diplomatic relations since 1992 following Azer- Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Speaker, Mrs. James said it best when baijan’s successful declaration of independ- Lollie’s New Mexican Food, one of Albuquer- she remarked that service ‘‘makes getting up ence from the Soviet Union. The Republic of que’s favorite restaurants, which just cele- every morning exciting because I can work for Azerbaijan has been supportive of a two-state brated its five-year anniversary. the betterment of Dallas, the city I love.’’ Sim- solution for peace in the Middle East while In April 2013, Lollie Padilla opened her res- ply put Barbara Minor James was involved in maintaining and strengthening its partnership taurant in Albuquerque’s South Valley hoping every way possible to dedicated her life to her with the State of Israel. The Republic of Azer- to share the recipes of her mother, for whom church, her community, and her values, and I baijan is celebrating the centennial of becom- the restaurant is named. Since then, Ms. believe we should honor her legacy for that ing the first ever democratic republic in the Padilla and her staff have been ‘‘Proudly Serv- commitment. Muslim world. Thank you again to the Founda- ing the Southwest’’ quadrant of Albuquerque f tion for Ethnic Understanding for hosting a breakfast and lunch seven days a week. great event honoring the enduring relationship IN RECOGNITION OF HEART’S between Azerbaijan and Israel. House specialties include the sopaipillas and DELIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH tostadas as well as New Mexico’s famous red f and green chile. HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN DONALD TALLMAN In addition to providing the South Valley OF VIRGINIA with outstanding food, Lollie’s has given back IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ED PERLMUTTER to the community through its philanthropic en- OF COLORADO deavors. Every winter, the restaurant holds a Tuesday, April 24, 2018 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES coat drive in order to help those who are Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to struggling to make ends meet. recognize Heart’s Delight Baptist Church, of Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Albuquerque com- Fauquier, Virginia, on their 150th anniversary. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise munity, I want to congratulate Lollie’s New The church was envisioned in 1868 under the today to recognize and honor Donald Tallman Mexican Food on its five-year anniversary. We leadership of Jessie D. Howe and Noah for receiving the West Chamber’s Jefferson are so lucky to have Ms. Padilla and her team Bumbry. During the early stages of planning County Hall of Fame Award. This award hon- in our community and look forward to enjoying the church, these trusted servants of God sug- ors outstanding individuals who have had sig- their food, hospitality, and philanthropy for gested an appropriate name for the new nificant and long-lasting impacts on Jefferson years to come. church, which was based upon the lesson County’s economy, community and legacy.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:51 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24AP8.024 E24APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS April 24, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E527 Donald has served as the Executive Direc- her leadership, the Department has continued Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join tor of the Colorado Railroad Museum for the to go above and beyond to provide excellent me in recognizing Rabbi Perlin’s loyal and past 13 years and has the distinction of being care. dedicated service to Temple B’nai Shalom. On the first non-railfan to lead the Museum. Under Throughout her three decades of service, it behalf of Virginia’s 10th District, I wish Rabbi Donald’s leadership, the museum has made is without question that Patricia has been a Perlin all the best in her future endeavors. great progress including developing new audi- champion of mental health care and that she ences, expanding educational programs and has impacted the lives of countless individ- f increasing visibility outside the railfan commu- uals. I thank Patricia for her many years of nity. Museum attendance has nearly doubled service to our South Florida community. PERSONAL EXPLANATION during his tenure, and the Museum’s budget f has also grown by almost 70 percent. Today, CONGRATULATING RABBI AMY R. HON. PETE OLSON the Colorado Railroad Museum is recognized PERLIN ON HER RETIREMENT OF TEXAS as one of the foremost, independently-sup- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ported railroad museums in the United States. HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK To achieve this success, Donald has Tuesday, April 24, 2018 worked closely with local and state tourism OF VIRGINIA agencies to help them understand the impor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. OLSEN. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to tant economic impact of tourist railroads and Tuesday, April 24, 2018 leave Texas in time to vote on Monday April railway museums. Donald is a strong pro- Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 16th due to a personal obligation. ponent of the power of collaboration and to recognize Rabbi Amy R. Perlin for her 32 Had I been present, I would have voted Yea works closely with other cultural organizations years of exceptional service to the Temple on Roll Call No. 140 and Yea on Roll Call No. in the region to develop opportunities to col- B’nai Shalom and the surrounding community 141. laborate on programs. He is also active in the of Fairfax Station. After decades of service, community, serving on several boards includ- Rabbi Perlin will be retiring this July. f ing the Budget and Audit Committee for the Rabbi Perlin was determined to build a vi- City of Lakewood, the Membership Committee brant and meaningful Jewish life for families in PERSONAL EXPLANATION for the National Western Stock Show Associa- Northern Virginia. In 1986, she founded the tion, the Golden Visitor Center Board, and the Temple B’nai Shalom congregation, becoming HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD Board of the HeritageRail Alliance. the first female rabbi in the United States to OF CALIFORNIA Donald is also active in the arts community, start a congregation on her own, bringing to- both as a performer and as an administrator. gether the essence of Jewish spiritual life for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A professional singer, Donald regularly per- about 100 families from several nearby com- Tuesday, April 24, 2018 forms the National Anthem at civic and profes- munities in the fall of 1986. Under her leader- Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, on sional sporting events throughout Colorado. ship, the Temple has grown to serve over 500 April 18, I was not present for Roll Call vote Congratulations to Donald Tallman for this families from throughout Northern Virginia, and 147. Had I been present, I would have voted well-deserved award, and I thank him for his earned a reputation as a values driven, wel- ‘‘Aye’’ on the motion to suspend the rules and continued dedication to our community. coming, diverse, caring, and highly- pass H.R. 2905, the Justice for Victims of IRS f participatory congregation. Nationally, Temple B’nai Shalom is known Scams and Identity Theft Act of 2018. RECOGNIZING PATRICIA GARCIA for retaining and inspiring generations of Jew- DUENAS ish youth to continue practicing their faith f HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN through Confirmation and Post-Confirmation, A NATIONAL HERO FROM TEXAS posting one of the best post-Bar Mitzvah re- 21 OF FLORIDA tention rates in the country. Additionally, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Temple has sent a record number of rabbinic Tuesday, April 24, 2018 students to Hebrew Union College and the HON. LAMAR SMITH Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would Jewish Institute of Religion, with seven mem- OF TEXAS like to recognize my constituent, Patricia Gar- bers of the congregation matriculating to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cia Duenas, who will be retiring on May 1st Institute since 2002. Having Rabbi Perlin’s stu- from Jackson Memorial Hospital after 31 years dents named to these prestigious institutions Tuesday, April 24, 2018 of dedicated service to our community. is truly a testament to her resolute commit- Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, last Like my family and me, and so many others ment to providing Jewish youth with a first-rate week Southwest Flight 1380 was flying from in my Congressional district, Patricia was education. New York’s La Guardia Airport to Dallas Love forced to flee Castro’s brutal tyranny. She ar- In recognition for her leadership and serv- Field when one of the plane’s engines ex- rived in Miami from Cuba in 1968. ice, Rabbi Perlin received the Jewish Women ploded. International’s 2012 Women to Watch award. Patricia attended South Miami Senior High The pilot, Tammie Jo Shults, a constituent In 2013, she was recognized as one of ‘‘Amer- School and had great pride for her school. who lives in Kendall County, heard the noise ica’ s Most Inspiring Rabbis’’ by The Forward She was actively involved in extra-curricular and knew what had happened. She remained newspaper for her impact shaping 21st cen- activities and was selected to the Home- calm as the plane shook and shuddered and tury Judaism. coming Court and Captain of the Varsity reassured her 144 passengers and five crew In addition to her faithful service to the Tem- Cheerleaders. members while she also coordinated with air Patricia later attended the University of Flor- ple B’nai Shalom congregation, Rabbi Perlin is traffic control. ida and graduated in 1986, with a Bachelor of a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. To- Science in Therapeutic Recreation. Her desire gether with her husband of 41 years, Gary, Captain Shults kept a bad situation from be- to help others in our community led her to a she has been dedicated to social justice and coming worse and safely executed an emer- lifelong career at Jackson Memorial Hospital. philanthropy in the Washington area and gency landing in Philadelphia. Patricia first joined the Jackson family in worldwide. Shults is no stranger to high-pressure situa- 1987, as a Child Life Specialist at Holtz Chil- In honor of Rabbi Perlin’s legacy, the con- tions. She had years of experience as one of dren’s Center. In 1988, she accepted a posi- gregation of the Temple B’nai Shalom is es- the Navy’s first female aviators who later tion as a Recreation Therapist in Mental tablishing the Rabbi Amy R. Perlin and Gary served as an F/A18 Hornet instructor in which Health and, for the past thirty years she has L. Perlin Endowment to commemorate the in- she played the ‘‘aggressor’’ pilot in mock helped thousands of individuals with mental ill- valuable leadership and service she and her dogfights. That’s where she met her husband ness and addiction. Her dedication and com- husband have provided to the Northern Vir- Dean, who is now a commercial pilot too. mitment to her patients and to Jackson Behav- ginia community. With the establishment of Tammie and Dean have two adult children, ioral Health Hospital have earned her numer- this endowment, Rabbi Perlin’s contributions one of whom, Marshall, I appointed to the ous recognitions. and leadership will continue to thrive and United States Air Force Academy. I’m happy In October of 2015, she was named Man- strengthen the Jewish faith now and in the fu- to have the Shults family as constituents in ager of Activity Therapy Services and, under ture. Texas’ 21st District.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:51 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24AP8.020 E24APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS E528 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 24, 2018 WELCOME CLARK GRAY TOLLESON Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues during the current calendar year or either of to join me in congratulating the New Dominion the two previous calendar years by the wit- Women’s Club as they celebrate their Fiftieth ness or an entity represented by the witness HON. JOE WILSON and related to the subject matter of the OF SOUTH CAROLINA Anniversary. hearing. These statements, with appropriate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f redactions to protect the privacy or security Tuesday, April 24, 2018 of a witness, shall be made publicly available RULES OF THE JOINT SELECT in electronic form not later than one day Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND after the witness appears. Such disclosure er, I am happy to congratulate Lauren APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS RE- shall include: Tolleson and Jesse Tolleson of Alexandria, FORM (i) the amount and source of each Federal Virginia, on the birth of their new baby boy, grant (or subgrant thereof) or contract (or Clark Gray Tolleson. Clark Gray Tolleson was subcontract thereof) related to the subject HON. STEVE WOMACK matter of the hearing; and born on March 2, 2018, at Inova Alexandria OF ARKANSAS (ii) the amount and country of origin for Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia at 8:31 p.m. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES any payment or contract related to the sub- Clark weighed five pounds and twelve ounces Tuesday, April 24, 2018 ject matter of the hearing originating with a and measured 18 and 3⁄4 inches long. foreign government. I would also like to congratulate Clark’s Mr. WOMACK. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of VOTING AND QUORUMS grandparents, Jesse and Sybil Tolleson of myself and Mrs. LOWEY, co-chairs of the Joint 5. (a) Nine members of the Joint Com- Rienzi, Mississippi, and Gray and Jean Select Committee on Budget and Appropria- mittee shall constitute a quorum for pur- Gildner of Fairfax Station, Virginia. Congratula- tions Process Reform, I include in the RECORD poses of voting and meeting. tions to the entire family as they welcome their the rules of the Joint Select Committee on (b) Five members of the Joint Committee newest addition of pure pride and joy. Budget and Appropriations Process Reform. shall constitute a quorum for holding hear- f These rules were adopted during the Joint ings. Committee’s organizational meeting on April 6. A record vote on any motion, amend- IN HONOR OF THE 50TH ANNIVER- 17, 2018. ment, measure, or matter may be ordered SARY OF THE NEW DOMINION upon the request of any member of the Joint RULE I—IN GENERAL WOMEN’S CLUB Committee. 1. The provisions of subtitle B of title IV, 7. The Co-Chairs may jointly agree to set a division C of the Bipartisan Budget Act of series of votes on any amendment or agree- HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK 2018 (P.L. 115–123) governing the proceedings ing to a measure or matter, or postpone a re- OF VIRGINIA of the Joint Select Committee on Budget and quested record vote on such amendment, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Appropriations Process Reform (hereinafter measure or matter, to occur at a time cer- ‘‘Joint Committee’’) are hereby incorporated tain. Reasonable notice shall be given to Tuesday, April 24, 2018 by reference and nothing herein shall be con- members prior to resuming proceedings on Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today strued as superseding any provision of that any postponed question. to honor all members of the New Dominion Act. 8. No proxy voting shall be allowed on be- 2. The rules of the House of Representa- half of the members of the Joint Committee. Women’s Club of McLean, Virginia, as they tives—to the extent that they are applicable RULE III—QUESTIONING WITNESSES celebrate their 50th anniversary. For half a to committees and do not conflict with the century, its members and their friends have rules of the Joint Committee or subtitle B of 1. Questioning of witnesses will be con- worked to make Northern Virginia a better title IV, division C of the Bipartisan Budget ducted under the five-minute rule. Each place in which to live. Act of 2018—shall govern the proceedings of member of the Joint Committee shall be al- Founded in the spring of 1968 by eight dedi- the Joint Committee. located five minutes to question witnesses 3. If a measure or matter is publicly avail- during the initial round and any subsequent cated, civic-minded women, this club has a round of questioning. proud history of community involvement, vol- able in electronic form, it shall be considered to have been available to members of the RULE IV—STAFFING AND RECORDS unteer service and fellowship. Joint Committee for purposes of these rules. STAFF The Club tailors its structure to maximize 4. In each case where authority is granted the benefits of its efforts to the community and to the Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee, 1. The staff of the Joint Committee shall its members, and it annually votes on a slate such authority may only be exercised jointly be appointed as provided in sections of directors to lead the planning process for by the Co-Chairs. 30442(b)(4)(I)(i) and 30442(b)(4)(I)(ii) of the Bi- partisan Budget Act of 2018. the membership. In support of its mission, club RULE II—MEETINGS AND HEARINGS RECORDS members meet monthly to plan several com- MEETINGS 2. The Joint Committee shall maintain a munity fundraisers, service projects and pro- 1. (a) The Co-Chairs shall provide an agen- gram activities that take place throughout the complete record of all committee action, in- da to the Joint Committee members not less cluding— year. than 48 hours in advance of any meeting. (a) in the case of a hearing or meeting Program activities are comprised of cultural (b) The text of any report and proposed leg- transcript, a substantially verbatim account programs, lectures, holiday celebrations and islative language shall be publicly available of remarks actually made during the pro- membership events, which incorporate in-kind in electronic form at least 24 hours prior to ceedings, subject only to technical, gram- donation collections for local groups in need. its consideration. matical, and typographical corrections au- Memorable events include, Suited for Change, HEARINGS thorized by the person making the remarks SHARE of McLean, Second Story, Doorways 3. The Co-Chairs shall make a public an- involved; and of VA, Bethany House, The Reading Connec- nouncement of the date, place, time, and (b) the result of each record vote taken by tion, Food for Others, and Education for Inde- subject matter of any hearing to be con- the Joint Committee, including a description ducted not less than seven days in advance of of the amendment, motion, order, or other pendence, Homestretch and more. These such hearing, unless the Co-Chairs determine proposition, the name of each member voting events have been abundantly successful in that there is good cause to begin such hear- for and voting against such amendment, mo- raising money for the Club’s beneficiary orga- ing at an earlier date. tion, order, or other proposition, and the nizations, especially in 2017 when the club WITNESSES’ STATEMENTS names of the members of the Joint Com- mittee present but not voting. raised over $20,000 in donations. I would like 4. (a) A witness appearing before the Joint to acknowledge their dedication and commit- Committee shall file a written statement of RULE V—CONTENT OF REPORT ment to the many worthwhile projects and pro- proposed testimony at least two calendar 1. In the report required under section gram activities over the past fifty years that days before the appearance of the witness, 30442(b)(2)(B)(i)(I) of the Bipartisan Budget have enhanced the broader community. As is unless this requirement is waived by the Co- Act of 2018, the Joint Committee shall in- obvious from this long and diverse list of ac- Chairs, following their determination that clude— tivities, the women of the New Dominion there is good cause for failure to comply (a) with respect to each record vote on a Women’s Club are extraordinarily dedicated, with such requirement. motion to report the Joint Committee’s rec- (b) Any witness appearing in a nongovern- ommendations or accompanying legislative passionate and creative. mental capacity shall include with their language, and on any amendment offered to I thank the many women who have shared written statement of testimony a curriculum the recommendations or language, the total a legacy of community service for the many vitae and a disclosure of any Federal grants number of votes cast for and against, and the individuals of Virginia, while providing an op- or contracts, or contracts or payments origi- names of members voting for and against; portunity for fellowship among women. nating with a foreign government, received and

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If the Joint Committee re- In 2008, he deployed to the 455th Expedi- ports a bill or joint resolution proposing to FORCE tionary Airlift Wing at Bagram Airfield, Afghani- repeal or amend a statute or part thereof stan. Following his deployment, Chief with a recommendation that the bill or joint HON. KEITH J. ROTHFUS McArthur was selected to become the resolution be amended, such comparative OF PENNSYLVANIA ‘‘defacto’’ Group Superintendent for the 911th print shall also reflect the changes in exist- Mission Support Group. Three years later, he ing law proposed to be made by the bill or IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES joint resolution as proposed to be amended. Tuesday, April 24, 2018 deployed as the Superintendent of the Air Mo- bility Division at the Combined Air Operations RULE VI—PUBLIC ACCESS AND TRANSPARENCY Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Center, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. 1. (a) Any report or legislative language recognize Citizen Airman Chief Master Joseph In 2014, he became the Air Transportation approved by the Joint Committee, the result R. McArthur upon his retirement after more Functional Manager (Forward), Headquarters, of each record vote taken by the Joint Com- than 37 years of honorable service in the mittee, and any Committee Print published Air Forces Central Command, Al Udeid Air by the Joint Committee shall be made avail- United States Air Force and United States Air Base, Qatar. He deployed in 2017 and 2018 able to the public in electronic form. Force Reserve. with the 379th Expeditionary Force Support (b) Not later than 24 hours after the adop- Chief McArthur was born in Duluth, Min- Squadron as the Superintendent for Man- tion of any amendment to the report or leg- nesota and graduated from Spring Lake Park power and Personnel Flight. islative language, the Co-Chairs shall make Senior High School in 1980. He entered the In 2016, he was awarded a Master of the text of each such amendment publicly U.S. Air Force in November of that year. His Science Degree in Organizational Leadership available in electronic form. first assignment was to the 9th Bombardment from Robert Morris University. (c) Not later than 48 hours after a record Squadron at the former Carswell AFB, Texas. vote is completed, the information described Chief McArthur is a highly decorated indi- in clause 2(b) of rule IV shall be made pub- After promotion to the rank of Senior Airman vidual who has been awarded 8 Meritorious licly available in electronic form. below-the-zone on 1 June 1983, he departed Service Medals, 2 Air Force Commendation 2. To the maximum extent practicable, the for Verona, Italy where he was assigned to Medals, and 2 Air Force Achievement Medals. Joint Committee shall— NATO’s Joint Signal Support Group. He was I commend Chief Master Sergeant Joseph (a) provide audio and video coverage of later reassigned to the 48th Tactical Fighter R. McArthur for his commitment and sacrifices each hearing or meeting for the transaction Wing at Royal Air Force Lakenheath where he he has made for our country. On this occasion of business in a manner that allows the pub- was awarded the Air Force Commendation of his retirement from the U.S. Air Force, I lic to easily listen to and view the pro- Medal for Heroism. ceedings; and thank him for his honorable service. The (b) maintain the recordings of such cov- Chief McArthur moved to Ramstein Air United States of America has benefited greatly erage in a manner that is easily accessible to Base, Germany in July 1986 after he was des- from Chief McArthur’s visionary leadership, the public. ignated the Non-Commissioned Officer in planning, and foresight. We wish him and his f Charge (NCOIC) of Personnel for the AF Eu- wife, Barbara, the very best. ropean Broadcasting Squadron. In 1988, Chief f HONORING MS. ZOE SLOAN McArthur completed the Non-Commissioned CALLAN Officer Leadership School as a Distinguished 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CON- Graduate. Two years later, Chief McArthur GRESSIONAL PRAYER BREAK- HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM was reassigned to the 40th Mission Support FAST OF NEW MEXICO Group, Aviano Air Base, Italy as the NCOIC of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Personnel Readiness where he supported Op- HON. JOHN SHIMKUS erations DESERT SHIELD/STORM and PRO- Tuesday, April 24, 2018 OF ILLINOIS VIDE COMFORT. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New In 1992, he joined the 98th Air Refueling Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Group as the Chief of Personnel of Barksdale Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Ms. Zoe Sloan Callan for her victory at the Air Force Base, Louisiana with the Air Force Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to cele- New Mexico finals of the Poetry Out Loud Reserve. In August 1996, then-TSgt McArthur brate the 20th anniversary of the Congres- recitation competition. Ms. Callan is New was reassigned to the 911th Airlift Wing, Pitts- sional Prayer Breakfast. Mexico’s representative at the national finals burgh International Airport Air Reserve Station Prior to its origination, many residents of Illi- this week. where he served in various positions. The fol- nois had attended what was then called the Ms. Callan is a freshman at the Native lowing year, Chief McArthur was promoted to St. Louis Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. I was in- American Community Academy in Albu- Master Sergeant and to Senior Master Ser- vited myself to attend by Gary Tedrick, a local querque. She earned first place at the 13th geant in 1999. businessman who was involved with the spon- Annual New Mexico Finals of Poetry Out Loud After the terrorist attacks on September 11, soring organization—CBMC. last month, a competition that featured over 2001, Chief McArthur supported Operation We then discussed hosting an Illinois 1,600 students and 35 teachers from across NOBLE EAGLE. He led a contingent of secu- version to be called the Congressional Prayer the state. rity forces personnel to the CENTCOM Area of Breakfast. Upon conferring with Congressman Ms. Callan’s winning recitation consisted of Responsibility with the 321st Expeditionary Jerry Costello (D, Belleville), we agreed this ‘‘Abecedarian Requiring Further Examination Security Forces Squadron, Masirah Air Base, would be a good thing to do. It would remind of Anglikan Seraphym Subjugation of a Wild Oman. us of our common faith and that there is more Indian Rezervation’’ by Natalie Diaz, ‘‘The In 2005, he became the Air Transportation that unites us than divides us. We ended up New Colossus’’ by Emma Lazarus, and ‘‘Fa- Manager within the Aerial Port career field. co-hosting the event for 14 years. mous’’ by Naomi Shihab Nye. From 2006–2007, he was deployed to the Gary led the formation of the breakfast In recognition of her achievement, Ms. 489th Aerial Port Squadron, Andrews AFB, along with the help of David Stevenson, Mark Callan received $200, as well as a $500 sti- Maryland. During that deployment, Chief Repking, Ted Prehn, and Stan Bower from the pend to purchase poetry books for her McArthur completed his Bachelor of Science St. Louis chapter of CBMC, and Gary con- school’s library. She also received an all-ex- Degree in Management from American Military tinues to lead it with the help of dozens of vol- pense paid trip to Washington, D.C. with her University. unteers. People such as Bob Plummer and grandmother, Ms. Jackie Miles, to compete in He returned to the 911th Airlift Wing in Scott Adams are original sponsors from the the national finals. 2007, being promoted to Chief Master Ser- very beginning. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Albuquerque com- geant. Chief McArthur forged partnerships with We have heard from a wide range of speak- munity, I want to congratulate Ms. Zoe Sloan local educational institutions to allow college- ers over the years, who tell their stories of the Callan on her impressive victory at the New level courses to be taught at the 911th Airlift trials of life and faith, but all of them have had Mexico Finals of Poetry Out Loud. We wish Wing. His vision came to fruition in January the same common belief in Jesus Christ.

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the Air Force in review of the Defense Authorization Information Security Issues, Government Account- Request for fiscal year 2019 and the Future Years ability Office; and Eric Rosenbach, Harvard Kennedy Defense Program, after receiving testimony from School Belfer Center for Science and International Heather A. Wilson, Secretary of the Air Force, and Affairs, Cambridge, Massachusetts. General David L. Goldfein, USAF, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, both of the Department of Defense. BUSINESS MEETING MARITIME TRANSPORTATION Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- Committee ordered favorably reported the following committee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and business items: Coast Guard concluded a hearing to examine mari- S. 2680, to address the opioid crisis, with an time transportation, focusing on opportunities and amendment in the nature of a substitute; challenges, after receiving testimony from Michael S. 2315, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and A. Khouri, Acting Chairman, Federal Maritime Cosmetic Act to clarify the regulatory framework Commission; Mark. H. Buzby, USN (Ret.), Admin- with respect to certain nonprescription drugs that istrator, Maritime Administration, Department of are marketed without an approved new drug applica- Transportation; Rear Admiral James Helis, USMS, tion, with an amendment in the nature of a sub- Superintendent, Merchant Marine Academy; and stitute; Craig H. Middlebrook, Deputy Administrator, Saint S. 2597, to amend the Public Health Service Act Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, Depart- to reauthorize the program of payments to children’s ment of Transportation. hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs, with an amendment in the nature of a FOREST SERVICE BUDGET substitute; Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Committee S. 382, to require the Secretary of Health and concluded a hearing to examine President’s proposed Human Services to develop a voluntary registry to budget request for fiscal year 2019 for the Forest collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters; Service, after receiving testimony from Victoria and Christiansen, Interim Chief, Forest Service, Depart- The nomination of Jon Parrish Peede, of Mis- ment of Agriculture. sissippi, to be Chairperson of the National Endow- NEW TAX LAW ment for the Humanities. Committee on Finance: Committee concluded a hearing INTERNATIONAL PARENTAL CHILD to examine early impressions of the new tax law, ABDUCTION after receiving testimony from David K. Cranston, Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a Jr., Cranston Material Handling Equipment Corp., hearing to examine the plight of international paren- McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, on behalf of the Na- tal child abduction and its effect on American fami- tional Federation of Independent Business; Douglas lies, after receiving testimony from Carl C. Risch, Holtz-Eakin, American Action Forum, Washington, D.C.; and David Kamin, New York University Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Consular Af- School of Law, and Rebecca M. Kysar, Brooklyn Law fairs; Donald E. Conroy, Director, Passenger Divi- School, both of New York, New York. sion, National Targeting Center, Office of Field Op- erations, Customs and Border Protection, Depart- CYBERSECURITY ment of Homeland Security; Noelle Hunter, iStand Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Parent Network Inc., Morehead, Kentucky; John F. fairs: Committee concluded a hearing to examine Clark, National Center for Missing and Exploited mitigating America’s cybersecurity risk, including Children, Alexandria, Virginia; and Christopher S. the need for the Department of Homeland Security Brann, Houston, Texas. to improve and promote the security of Federal and private-sector networks, after receiving testimony INTELLIGENCE from Jeanette Manfra, Assistant Secretary, Office of Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee held closed Cybersecurity and Communications, National Protec- hearings on intelligence matters, receiving testimony tion and Programs Directorate, Department of from officials of the intelligence community. Homeland Security; Gregory C. Wilshusen, Director, Committee recessed subject to the call.

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Page H3493 the report equally divided and controlled by the pro- ponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to Recess: The House recessed at 8:49 p.m. and recon- amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand vened at 9:50 p.m. Page H3503 for division of the question. The rule waives all Suspension—Proceedings Postponed: The House points of order against the amendments printed in debated the following measure under suspension of part A of the report or against amendments en bloc the rules. Further proceedings were postponed. as described in subsection (e) of the rule. The rule Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Ac- provides that the chairman of the Committee on countability Act: H.R. 4744, amended, to impose Transportation and Infrastructure or his designee additional sanctions with respect to serious human may offer amendments en bloc consisting of amend- rights abuses of the Government of Iran. ments printed in part A of the report not earlier dis- Pages H3464–70 posed of. Amendments en bloc shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for 20 minutes equally di- Senate Referral: S. 2325 was held at the desk. vided and controlled by the chairman and ranking Senate Message: Message received from the Senate minority member of the Committee on Transpor- today appears on page H3455. tation and Infrastructure or their designees, shall not Quorum Calls—Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes de- be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject veloped during the proceedings of today and appear to a demand for division of the question in the on pages H3491–92 and H3492–93. There were no House or in the Committee of the Whole. The rule quorum calls. provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions. In section 2, the rule provides for the Adjournment: The House met at 12 noon and ad- consideration of H.R. 3144 under a closed rule. The journed at 9:51 p.m. rule provides one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority mem- Committee Meetings ber of the Committee on Natural Resources. The rule waives all points of order against consideration FAA REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2018; TO of the bill. The rule provides that the amendment PROVIDE FOR OPERATIONS OF THE printed in part B of the Rules Committee report FEDERAL COLUMBIA RIVER POWER shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as SYSTEM PURSUANT TO A CERTAIN amended, shall be considered as read. The rule OPERATION PLAN FOR A SPECIFIED waives all points of order against provisions in the PERIOD OF TIME, AND FOR OTHER bill, as amended. The rule provides one motion to PURPOSES recommit with or without instructions. In section 3, Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on the rule provides that on any legislative day during H.R. 4, the ‘‘FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018’’; the period from April 30, 2018, through May 4, and H.R. 3144, to provide for operations of the Fed- 2018: the Journal of the proceedings of the previous eral Columbia River Power System pursuant to a day shall be considered as approved; and the Chair certain operation plan for a specified period of time, may at any time declare the House adjourned to and for other purposes. The Committee granted, by meet at a date and time to be announced by the record vote of 7–3, a structured rule that provides Chair in declaring the adjournment. Finally, in sec- for the consideration of H.R. 4. The rule provides tion 4, the rule provides that the Speaker may ap- one hour of general debate equally divided and con- point Members to perform the duties of the Chair trolled by the chair and ranking minority member for the duration of the period addressed by section of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 3. Testimony was heard from Chairman Bishop of ture. The rule waives all points of order against con- Utah, Chairman Shuster, and Representatives Graves sideration of the bill. The rule provides that the bill of Louisiana, Massie, DeSaulnier, Titus, Hastings, shall be considered as read. The rule waives all Polis, Torres, Russell, Panetta, Culberson, Schiff, points of order against provisions in the bill. The Estes of Kansas, Castor of Florida, Rohrabacher, rule makes in order only those amendments printed Suozzi, Grothman, Welch, Hill, Jackson Lee, King in part A of the Rules Committee report and of Iowa, Keating, Banks of Indiana, and Moore.

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tation, Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, of Maryland, to be a Joint Meetings Federal Trade Commissioner, Rubydee Calvert, of Wyo- No joint committee meetings were held. ming, and Laura Gore Ross, of New York, both to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for f Public Broadcasting, and Alan E. Cobb, of Kansas, to be NEW PUBLIC LAWS a Member of the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, 9:45 a.m., SD–106. (For last listing of Public Laws, see DAILY DIGEST, p. D397) Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and H.R. 3445, to enhance the transparency and accel- Coast Guard, to hold hearings to examine enhancing the erate the impact of programs under the African Marine Mammal Protection Act, 2:30 p.m., SR–253. Growth and Opportunity Act and the Millennium Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Challenge Corporation. Signed on April 23, 2018. to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Chris- (Public Law 115–167) topher Krebs, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary for Na- H.R. 3979, to amend the Fish and Wildlife Act tional Protection and Programs, Department of Home- of 1956 to reauthorize the volunteer services, com- land Security, 3 p.m., SD–342. munity partnership, and refuge education programs Committee on Indian Affairs: to hold hearings to examine H.R. 597, to take lands in Sonoma County, California, of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Signed on into trust as part of the reservation of the Lytton April 23, 2018. (Public Law 115–168) Rancheria of California, and H.R. 1491, to reaffirm the f action of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for the benefit of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY, Mission Indians, 2:30 p.m., SD–628. APRIL 25, 2018 Committee on the Judiciary: to hold hearings to examine (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) the nominations of Andrew S. Oldham, of Texas, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit, Alan D. Senate Albright, to be United States District Judge for the Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Energy Western District of Texas, Thomas S. Kleeh, to be and Water Development, to hold hearings to examine United States District Judge for the Northern District of proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year West Virginia, Peter J. Phipps, to be United States Dis- 2019 for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 2 p.m., trict Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and SD–430. Michael J. Truncale, to be United States District Judge Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Re- for the Eastern District of Texas, 2:30 p.m., SD–226. lated Agencies, to hold hearings to examine proposed Committee on Rules and Administration: business meeting budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2019 for to markup S. Res. 355, improving procedures for the the Department of Justice, 2:30 p.m., SD–192. consideration of nominations in the Senate, 3:30 p.m., Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, to hold hearings SR–301. to examine proposed budget estimates and justification Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: to hold for fiscal year 2019 for the Government Accountability hearings to examine preparing small businesses for cyber- Office and Congressional Budget Office, 3:30 p.m., security success, 3:30 p.m., SR–428A. SD–138. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: busi- House ness meeting to consider S. 2717, to reauthorize provi- Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Legisla- sions relating to the Maritime Administration, S. 2369, tive Branch, budget hearing on the Government Account- to authorize aboriginal subsistence whaling pursuant to ability Office, 1 p.m., HT–2 Capitol. the regulations of the International Whaling Commission, Subcommittee on Defense, budget hearing on the De- S. 2511, to require the Under Secretary of Commerce for partment of Defense, 1 p.m., H–140 Capitol. This hear- Oceans and Atmosphere to carry out a program on co- ing will be closed. ordinating the assessment and acquisition by the National Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of unmanned Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, maritime systems, to make available to the public data budget hearing entitled ‘‘Member Day’’, 1:30 p.m., collected by the Administration using such systems, S. 2362–A Rayburn. 2343, to require the Federal Communications Commis- Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, sion to establish a task force for meeting the connectivity Education, and Related Agencies, budget hearing entitled and technology needs of precision agriculture in the ‘‘FY 2019 Pipeline to the Workforce’’, 2 p.m., 2358–C United States, and the nominations of Vice Admiral Karl Rayburn. L. Schultz, to be Admiral and to be Commandant, and Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, budget hearing Vice Admiral Charles W. Ray, to be Vice Commandant, on the Library of Congress, 2 p.m., HT–2 Capitol. both of the Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Secu- Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban rity, Patrick Fuchs, of Wisconsin, and Michelle A. Development, and Related Agencies, budget hearing on Schultz, of Pennsylvania, both to be a Member of the the Office of Housing and the Federal Housing Adminis- Surface Transportation Board, Department of Transpor- tration, 2 p.m., 2358–A Rayburn.

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Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, budget hearing Act’’; H.R. 4998, the ‘‘Health Insurance for Former Fos- on the U.S. House of Representatives, 3 p.m., HT–2 ter Youth Act’’; H.R. 5477, the ‘‘Rural Development of Capitol. Opioid Capacity Services Act’’; H.R. 5562, to require the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Gov- Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a ernment, budget hearing entitled ‘‘Member Day’’, 3 p.m., strategy implementing certain recommendations relating H–309 Capitol. to the Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015, and for other Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on purposes; legislation on the Limited repeal of the IMD Health, markup on H.R. 4275, the ‘‘Empowering Phar- Exclusion for adult Medicaid beneficiaries with substance macists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act’’; H.R. use disorder; legislation on the Medicaid Pharmaceutical 5041, the ‘‘Safe Disposal of Unused Medication Act’’; Home Act; legislation on the Medicaid DRUG Improve- H.R. 5202, the ‘‘Ensuring Patient Access to Substance ment Act; legislation on the Medicaid PARTNERSHIP Use Disorder Treatments Act of 2018’’; H.R. 5483, the Act; legislation on the Incentives to Create Medicaid ‘‘Special Registration for Telemedicine Clarification Act Health Homes to Treat Substance Use Disorder; legisla- of 2018’’; legislation on the Improving Access to Remote tion on the Medicaid IMD ADDITIONAL INFO Act; Behavioral Health Treatment Act of 2018; H.R. 449, the legislation on the Medicaid Graduate Medical Education ‘‘Synthetic Drug Awareness Act of 2017’’; H.R. 3545, Transparency Act; legislation on the HUMAN CAPITAL the ‘‘Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act’’; H.R. in Medicaid Act; legislation on the Require Medicaid 3692, the ‘‘Addiction Treatment Access Improvement Act of 2017’’; H.R. 4284, the ‘‘Indexing Narcotics, Programs to Report on All Core Behavioral Health Meas- Fentanyl, and Opioids Act of 2017’’; H.R. 4684, the ures; legislation to amend title XIX of the Social Security ‘‘Ensuring Access to Quality Sober Living Act of 2017’’; Act to provide for Medicaid coverage protections for H.R. 5002, the ‘‘ACE Research Act’’; H.R. 5009, the pregnant and postpartum women while receiving inpa- ‘‘Jessie’s Law’’; H.R. 5102, the ‘‘Substance Use Disorder tient treatment for a substance use disorder; H.R. 5228, Workforce Loan Repayment Act of 2018’’; H.R. 5176, the ‘‘Stop Counterfeit Drugs by Regulating and Enhanc- the ‘‘Preventing Overdoses While in Emergency Rooms ing Enforcement Now Act’’; H.R. 5554, to amend the Act of 2018’’; H.R. 5197, the ‘‘Alternatives to Opioids Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize user (ALTO) in the Emergency Department Act’’; H.R. 5261, fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic the ‘‘TEACH to Combat Addiction Act of 2018’’; H.R. new animal drugs; legislation on the FDA and Inter- 5272, the ‘‘Reinforcing Evidence-Based Standards Under national Mail; legislation on the 21st Century Tools for Law in Treating Substance Abuse Act of 2018’’; H.R. Pain and Addiction Treatments; legislation on the FDA 5327, the ‘‘Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers Act Opioid Sparing; legislation on the FDA Packaging and 2018’’; H.R. 5329, the ‘‘Poison Center Network En- Disposal; legislation on the FDA Long-term Efficacy; and hancement Act of 2018’’; H.R. 5353, the ‘‘Eliminating legislation on the FDA Misuse/Abuse, 1 p.m., 2123 Ray- Opioid-Related Infectious Diseases Act of 2018’’; legisla- burn. tion to enhance and improve state-run prescription drug Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Hous- monitoring programs; legislation to improve fentanyl ing and Insurance, hearing entitled ‘‘HUD’s Role in testing and surveillance; legislation to support the peer Rental Assistance: An Oversight and Review of Legisla- support specialist workforce; H.R. 3331, to amend title tive Proposals on Rent Reform’’, 2 p.m., 2128 Rayburn. XI of the Social Security Act to promote testing of incen- Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Bor- tive payments for behavioral health providers for adoption der and Maritime Security, hearing entitled ‘‘Border Secu- and use of certified electronic health record technology; rity, Commerce and Travel: Commissioner McAleenan’s legislation on the CMS Action Plan; legislation on the Vision for the Future of CBP’’, 2 p.m., HVC–210. Welcome to Medicare; legislation on the Adding Re- Committee on House Administration, Full Committee, sources on Non-Opioid Alternatives to the Medicare markup on Committee Resolution 115–10; Committee Handbook; legislation on the Post-Surgical Injections as Resolution 115–11; Committee Resolution 115–13; an Opioid Alternative; legislation on the Alternative Pay- ment Model for Treating Substance Use Disorder; legisla- Committee Resolution 115–14; Committee Resolution tion on the Use of Telehealth to Treat Opioid Use Dis- 115–15; Committee Resolution 115–16; Committee Res- order; legislation on the Incentivizing Non-Opioid olution 115–17; and Committee Resolution 115–18, 12 Drugs; H.R. 3528, the ‘‘Every Prescription Conveyed Se- p.m., 1310 Longworth. curely Act’’; H.R. 4841, the ‘‘Standardizing Electronic Committee on the Judiciary, Full Committee, business Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act of 2018’’; meeting to consider subcommittee assignments, and legislation on the Mandatory Lock-In; legislation on the markup on H.R. 3356, the ‘‘Prison Reform and Redemp- Beneficiary Education; legislation on the Evaluating tion Act’’; H.R. 68, the ‘‘Tiffany Joslyn Juvenile Ac- Abuse Deterrent Formulations; legislation on the Pre- countability Block Grant Program Reauthorization Act of scriber Notification; legislation on the Prescriber Edu- 2017’’; and H.R. 1689, the ‘‘Private Property Rights Pro- cation; legislation on the Medication Therapy Manage- tection Act of 2017’’, 2 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. ment (MTM) Expansion; legislation on the CMS/Plan Committee on Natural Resources, Full Committee, hearing Sharing; H.R. 1925, the ‘‘At-Risk Youth Medicaid Pro- entitled ‘‘The Weaponization of the National Environ- tection Act of 2017’’; H.R. 3192, the ‘‘CHIP Mental mental Policy Act and the Implications of Environmental Health Parity Act’’; H.R. 4005, the ‘‘Medicaid Reentry Lawfare’’, 2 p.m., 1324 Longworth.

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Committee on Small Business, Full Committee, hearing tunity: Employer Perspectives on the Jobs Gap’’, 11:30 entitled ‘‘American Infrastructure and the Small Business a.m., 1100 Longworth. Perspective’’, 11:30 a.m., 2360 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Trade, hearing entitled ‘‘The Opioid Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Dis- Crisis: Stopping the Flow of Synthetic Opioids in the ability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, hearing entitled International Mail System’’, 2 p.m., 1100 Longworth. ‘‘Review of VA’s Life Insurance Programs’’, 2:30 p.m., Joint Meetings 334 Cannon. Committee on Ways And Means, Subcommittee on Joint Economic Committee: to hold hearings to examine Human Resources, hearing entitled ‘‘Jobs and Oppor- how the innovation economy leads to growth, 2 p.m., SH–216.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 12 noon, Wednesday, April 25 9 a.m., Wednesday, April 25

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Wednesday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Wednesday: Joint Meeting with the Senate ation of the nomination of Mike Pompeo, of Kansas, to to Receive His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President be Secretary of State. of the French Republic. Consideration of H.R. 3144—To Senators will meet in the Senate Chamber to depart as provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River a body at 10:10 a.m., to the Hall of the House for the Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a 10:30 a.m. Joint Meeting with the President of the specified period of time (Subject to a Rule). Begin con- French Republic, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron. sideration of H.R. 4—FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Subject to a Rule). Consideration of the following meas- ure under suspension of the Rules: H.R. 5447—Music Modernization Act.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Hurd, Will, Tex., E522 Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana, Fla., E516, E525, E527 Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E525 Rothfus, Keith J., Pa., E529 Bergman, Jack, Mich., E518 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E526 Roybal-Allard, Lucille, Calif., E527 Beutler, Jaime Herrera, Wash., E520 Jordan, Jim, Ohio, E516, E517 Ryan, Tim, Ohio, E519, E523 Beyer, Donald S., Jr., Va., E525 Lance, Leonard, N.J., E516 Schiff, Adam B., Calif., E515 Black, Diane, Tenn., E517, E530 Lofgren, Zoe, Calif., E519 Sessions, Pete, Tex., E518 Burgess, Michael C., Tex., E517 Lujan Grisham, Michelle, N.M., E516, E521, E526, E529 Shimkus, John, Ill., E521, E529 Cohen, Steve, Tenn., E526 Matsui, Doris O., Calif., E521 Smith, Lamar, Tex., E527 Comstock, Barbara, Va., E520, E523, E527, E528 Olson, Pete, Tex., E527 Stefanik, Elise M., N.Y., E523 Costello, Ryan A., Pa., E524 Perlmutter, Ed, Colo., E518, E520, E521, E521, E522, Wenstrup, Brad R., Ohio, E517, E518 Dent, Charles W., Pa., E515 E523, E524, E525, E526, E526 Wilson, Joe, S.C., E528 Donovan, Daniel M., Jr, N.Y., E515 Poe, Ted, Tex., E522, E524 Wittman, Robert J., Va., E523, E526 Frankel, Lois, Fla., E516 Richmond, Cedric L., La., E520 Womack, Steve, Ark., E528

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