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Vol. 164 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2018 No. 94 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was If you want to run on the President’s ican history—most people. But we all called to order by the Speaker pro tem- record to keep your job so you can feed know how the President feels about pore (Mr. FITZPATRICK). your family, part of the price is that Latino children. He says they are ‘‘not f you have zero credibility when it so innocent,’’ so I guess he thinks they comes to family values from now until are programmed to turn into the peo- DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO forever. ple he calls animals and rapists be- TEMPORE Along the southern border, hundreds cause of where they were born. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- of children have been taken from their According to the White House Chief fore the House the following commu- parents and hundreds have been held in of Staff, the children at the border will nication from the Speaker: border stations without sleeping rooms be ‘‘put in foster care or whatever.’’ WASHINGTON, DC, or adequate bedding for several days in And the Attorney General says he be- June 7, 2018. violation of Federal laws that safe- lieves the children will be well taken I hereby appoint the Honorable BRIAN K. guard children. care of ‘‘for the most part.’’ FITZPATRICK to act as Speaker pro tempore We are told that the number of chil- Forgive me if I don’t put much stock on this day. dren in the care of the agency we put in national leaders whose concern for PAUL D. RYAN, in charge is now above 11,000 children, children includes the terms ‘‘or what- Speaker of the House of Representatives. but we don’t know for sure, because the ever,’’ or ‘‘for the most part.’’ f government, our government, your So, Republicans, do not ever come to MORNING-HOUR DEBATE government, is not telling us what is this floor and claim that your party really going on, and an oversight hear- supports families and defends children. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ing with the Secretary of Homeland Se- You have lost all your family values ant to the order of the House of Janu- curity scheduled for today was can- privileges. ary 8, 2018, the Chair will now recog- celed at the Judiciary Committee. This afternoon, I will meet with fam- nize Members from lists submitted by Hundreds of children in the care of ilies that were broken up because the the majority and minority leaders for Border Patrol, most of them under the meat packing plant where their par- morning-hour debate. age of 12, and 11,000 total in the system. ents work was raided in April by ICE The Chair will alternate recognition The White House thinks Latinos are and the Tennessee State Troopers. between the parties. All time shall be not really human beings, so we can Please tell them about your family equally allocated between the parties, treat them however we want and it values. and in no event shall debate continue doesn’t matter; after all, it is not like We don’t provide legal ways for their beyond 11:50 a.m. Each Member, other they are coming from Norway. parents to come here because Repub- than the majority and minority leaders The President and the Attorney Gen- licans oppose legal immigration, but and the minority whip, shall be limited eral say they are ‘‘illegals,’’ which is employers need the workers, and those to 5 minutes. also a lie, and they know it. People parents are under constant threat of f fleeing violence and systematic rape arrest, deportation, and never seeing and murder can come to the U.S., can their children again. WHAT FAMILY VALUES? ask for political asylum, and it is 100 The owners of the plant that em- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The percent legal under the laws of the ployed the workers, as far as we know, Chair recognizes the gentleman from United States. nothing has happened to them, and Illinois (Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ) for 5 minutes. Every one of us knows that taking a they are probably going to enjoy din- Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. Mr. Speaker, I child from a mother is morally wrong ner with their families again tonight. don’t want to hear another Republican except in the most extreme cases. Last week in Chicago and this morn- Member of Congress come to this In this country’s history, we sold ing in Ohio, a few hundred more work- microphone to speak about family val- millions of Black children because they ing people were rounded up and their ues ever again. I don’t want to hear were considered property during slav- children, most of whom are U.S. citi- about protecting families or honoring ery, and we stole Native American chil- zens, are left without their parents. In families or putting families first, be- dren from their families to strip them Pennsylvania, it was restaurant work- cause each and every time a Repub- of their culture and heritage because ers; in Iowa, it was concrete plant lican invokes family values on this we labeled them as savages. workers. floor, it will be a lie, and a cruel lie at Most people think these are among Tearing apart Latino families is an that. the most shameful chapters in Amer- election year strategy for this White

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A few months after that snowy, freez- most 5,000 Puerto Ricans were dying— But there are so many others who ing night, I was humbled to invite Sue yes, dying, and are still dying today— must be sanctioned, including Gustavo to be my guest to the State of the your President was giving himself an Porras, head of the National Assembly; Union Address. A-plus and saying there had been no Sonia Castro, Minister of Health; Ro- Sue has never asked for recognition real catastrophe, all while families berto Lopez, president of the Social Se- or praise, but few are more deserving were telling us of the loved ones they curity Institute; and Tirso Celedon, a than she is. She has never asked for a were losing because they didn’t have real estate developer profiting from the helping hand when facing her own per- electricity or medicine or a hospital. Social Security Institute. sonal battles. So to my Republican colleagues, Each of these individuals is part of But this week, I learned that Sue has some of whom I love dearly, please Ortega’s inner circle and is responsible been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. don’t you ever come to the well of this for those acts of corruption and human And although I know she would never House and tell the country that you rights violations, all of which have ask her neighbors to return her im- support family values. Don’t you dare. been widely reported. mense gratitude, we do have a message Your time talking about family values I urge the administration to not for her. is over. delay any longer and to take swift ac- Sue, we are by your side in your The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. CUL- tion to freeze assets, to cancel visas fight. We know this cancer won’t stop BERSON). Members are reminded to re- and to sanction to the full extent of you or even slow you, but we are here frain from engaging in personalities to- our laws those who are responsible for with you for whatever you need. ward the President. so much corruption and so many mur- Thank you for being our better angel. f ders in Nicaragua. f We have a moral responsibility to U.S. MUST TAKE ACTION TO SUP- PROMOTING COMPUTER SCIENCE lead the way and help bring to justice AT DUBOIS AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL PORT THE PEOPLE OF NICA- those responsible for the atrocities The SPEAKER pro tempore. The RAGUA that they see happening in that coun- Chair recognizes the gentleman from The SPEAKER pro tempore. The try. We need to send a clear message Pennsylvania (Mr. THOMPSON) for 5 Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from that the United States is paying atten- minutes. Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) for 5 min- tion and that those terrible acts will Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. utes. not go unpunished. Mr. Speaker, Monday marked the last Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, this Chamber has day of school for students at the yesterday I met with Victor Cuadras known for a while about how trouble- DuBois Area Middle School. It was a and Zayda Hernandez, two young Nica- some the Ortega regime is, to say the raguan student leaders who bravely last day like probably none other. least, and we have been able to lead on In addition to celebrating the long- protest the abuses and violence of the this issue, and I thank my colleagues awaited start of summer vacation, the Ortega regime. for that. sixth grade students finished off their Knowing that they could face In October 2017, this House passed my school year with a special visit from trumped-up charges upon their return NICA Act, which seeks to leverage Silicon Valley. to Nicaragua, Victor and Zayda feel a America’s influence by conditioning Representatives from Google traveled unique sense of responsibility to come our vote at any of the international fi- to Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, to here to Washington to advocate for jus- nancial institutions until Nicaragua deliver a CS First Roadshow, a com- tice and liberty for their homeland. takes significant steps to uphold the puter science education presentation. They represent the voice of the Nica- rule of law and strengthen democratic Google specifically developed this raguan people, old and new genera- institutions. event for fourth through eighth grad- tions, who desire nothing more than a Unfortunately, our colleagues in the ers. free and democratic country where one Senate have been silent—silent. I urge can be prosperous and live without fear them to quit stalling and to take b 1015 of repression. What a concept. meaningful action by finally passing Two Google employees delivered the And we must listen to their pleas, the NICA Act so that we can keep the hour-long presentation which focused Mr. Speaker. pressure on that awful regime until de- on teaching students both problem- Countless Nicaraguans are on the mocracy, freedom, and prosperity re- solving and technical coding skills front lines, as you can see on this post- turn to beautiful Nicaragua and these through a series of interactive activi- er, confronting the brutality of the Or- young people will be free once again. ties. tega regime day after day. f They encouraged kids to develop an Over 120 Nicaraguans and one U.S. interest in computer science education THANKING SUE SMITH citizen have been killed at the hands of by giving real-life examples of how cod- this murderous regime in just the past The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ing and STEM education can lead to weeks. Over 1,000 Nicaraguans have Chair recognizes the gentleman from educational opportunities and exciting been injured, hundreds continue to dis- Massachusetts (Mr. KENNEDY) for 5 careers. appear. minutes. Mr. Speaker, the presentation was in- Mr. Speaker, I was on the floor yes- Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, a few credible, and it was clear that the stu- terday, and here I am again for the years ago, Massachusetts was bracing dents truly enjoyed it. These are the fourth time since the regime’s crack- for a brutal blizzard bringing extreme kinds of skills that students every- down on the Nicaraguan people began life-threatening cold. Families were where need to be exposed to at a young on April 18, because I believe that it is bundling up; schools canceled class; age to get them interested in the vital—now, more than ever—for the first responders prepared for a long, STEM fields. United States to support the people of long night of calls. And one woman, I was excited to kick off this event at Nicaragua in its fight to reestablish Sue Smith, was opening the doors to DuBois Area Middle School. I told the democratic order. We must let the peo- Faith Alliance Church in Attleboro to students that technology is constantly ple know that they are not alone. welcome the city’s homeless popu- changing, and America needs the next Earlier this week, I was joined by Re- lation into her warm embrace. generation of computer scientists publicans and Democrats, Representa- It was an extraordinary act of com- ready for any opportunities that might tives and Senators, in urging the ad- passion and community service. But come our way. ministration to sanction two of for Sue, it wasn’t. It was just one more We need more people in this world Ortega’s many thugs: Francisco Lopez, day of fiercely protecting her neigh- who can help build the future or invent

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That is this administration into a very real Scratch, which is an introductory cod- where we are going, and I have been trade war, but it is not too late to stop ing tool. saying since March, no one, Mr. Speak- it, and it is Congress’ responsibility, Our students today are exposed to er, no one wins in a trade war; which is frankly, to say, time out. Let’s sit technology at such an early age, but why both Republicans and Democrats down and work together with our allies don’t necessarily get to learn about have publicly expressed grave concerns in Europe, our neighbors to the north why computer science should be an im- with the administration’s tariff-based and to the south of us, and in the Pa- portant part of their lives, both now approach to trade. cific Rim, to do what is right, and that and in the future. The CS First But beyond the warnings and con- is to ensure that we protect American Roadshow teaches students about the cerns, Mr. Speaker, we are now feeling workers, American industries, Amer- importance of STEM education and the negative impacts of the adminis- ican agriculture, and, yes, that we uses interactive activities to teach tration’s approach. Without a doubt, don’t engage in a trade war that will them coding basics. our country is beginning to engage in lead to no good end. Hopefully, this experience instilled a these stages of a trade war. We can fix this trade imbalance, and newfound passion for computer science Tariffs, for example, on California we should, and we must assert our- in these students, and I think it did agriculture products are already in selves. just that. I could tell from the joy on place. Forty-four percent of Califor- f their faces and the fun that they were nia’s agriculture economy, which is the having with their partners that they RECOGNIZING THE INCREDIBLE number 1 agricultural State in the Na- CAREER OF GLEN POST truly were beginning a journey with tion, 44 percent of it is based upon The SPEAKER pro tempore. The computer science. international trade. Almonds, wine, Chair recognizes the gentleman from Mr. Speaker, currently there are pistachios, citrus, all face increased Louisiana (Mr. ABRAHAM) for 5 min- more than 500,000 open computing jobs tariffs on exports to China, and that is utes. in the United States. In Pennsylvania just the start. It is also taking place in alone there are more than 17,800 open Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mexico and Canada. today to recognize the incredible ca- computing jobs—that is 3.4 times the I met with a California almond proc- State average demand rate—and only reer of CenturyLink CEO, Glen Post. essor yesterday who told me that, as a Glen is retiring after 42 years with the 2,969 computer science graduates. result of these tariffs, the Chinese buy- By the year 2020, the U.S. Bureau of company. He spent 26 of these years as ers are staying away from the table. He Labor Statistics predicts there will be the CEO, a feat recognized recently by told me that this time of the year he 1 million more computer science jobs Fortune Magazine, as Glen is one of the usually has sold a significant portion than graduating students who qualify longest-serving CEOs in the Nation. of his harvest to Chinese buyers, but for the jobs. And only 10 percent of K– CenturyLink has been an incredible because of the uncertainty of these tar- 12 schools in the United States offer growth company under Glen’s leader- computer science classes, which is a iffs he hasn’t sold a single pound. ship, expanding from 3,000 employees to Mr. Speaker, the retaliatory tariffs statistic that we must improve. more than 65,000. It is now the third I look forward to checking back in imposed in reaction to this administra- largest communications service pro- with the DuBois Area Middle School at tion’s steel and aluminum tariffs are vider in the United States, a corner- the start of the next school year to see already impacting the California agri- stone of his legacy. how it can expand upon and grow more culture economy, which, again, 44 per- It is quite a story for a small, rural, of an interest in computer science pro- cent of it is based upon international family-owned telephone company that grams for our young learners. After all, trade, and it is hurting our relation- started up in the 1930s by Clarke Wil- they are our future. ships with many of our allies in Eu- liams. The company’s original prin- rope, as well as our neighbors to the f ciples, fairness, honesty, integrity, north and to the south. commitment to excellence, faith, posi- THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S Yes, there are trade imbalances in tive attitude, respect, and persever- APPROACH TO TRADE the global market we live in, and we ance, have remained the guiding goals The SPEAKER pro tempore. The should address them. There is bipar- under Glen’s leadership. Chair recognizes the gentleman from tisan agreement we should address Like his company, Glen got his start California (Mr. COSTA) for 5 minutes. them. But the way to address these in north Louisiana. He earned his bach- Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today trade imbalances is through successful elor’s degree and a master’s degree to speak about the administration’s ap- re-negotiation of NAFTA, negotiating from Louisiana Tech University in proach to trade and the pain that we trade agreements with our European Ruston, Louisiana. are already feeling due to the short- and Pacific Rim allies. That is the way He received the Louisiana Tech Col- sighted and poorly-considered decisions to deal with the trade imbalances. lege of Business Distinguished Alumni that have been made. We cannot address trade imbalances Award in 1991, the Louisiana Tech Uni- Since the administration announced or arrive at mutually beneficial agree- versity Tower Medallion Award in 1997, its plans in March to use wide-ranging ments through trade wars, plain and and the DeGree Enterprises Lifetime tariffs to address trade imbalances, I simple. What’s more, the President and Achievement Award in Business in have been warning the President and the Congress must work together on 2003. the Nation that this is a wrongheaded trade agreements. In addition to his career achieve- approach. So many of my colleagues Based upon where we are today, it ments, he has provided invaluable ad- from both sides of the aisle, I believe, looks like it will require us in Congress vice to the United States Government agree. to re-assert our constitutional author- as a member of the President’s Na- We all want to see American jobs se- ity and responsibility to regulate inter- tional Security Telecommunications cure and increase opportunities for our national trade agreements. That is Advisory Committee. He has also economy; that is without doubt. But part of our job. This will take hard chaired the Communications, Security, raising broadly-defined tariffs will do, I work, bipartisan negotiations, and seri- Reliability, and Interoperability Coun- believe, just the opposite. We all know, ous policy deliberations which, in turn, cil in 2012 and 2013. or at least most of us know, that the requires that we overcome our partisan As a native of Farmerville, Lou- most likely effect of raising tariffs will division and come together as Amer- isiana, Glen is a north Louisiana duck be other countries adjusting their ica’s Congress. hunting, country boy at heart. trade measures to protect their econo- I call on my colleagues today to join CenturyLink now operates in 60 mies and their industries and their me in real negotiations, in real bipar- countries and sees revenues in the bil- workers. tisan work, and in the type of policy lions of dollars, yet, it remains

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By growing CenturyLink locally, diately following China’s decision to Mary Pellegrino, a special education Glen has provided incredible opportuni- award Ivanka Trump seven new Chi- teacher at Tohickon Middle School and ties for Monroe and Louisiana. Having nese trademarks. a resident of Warrington, recently re- such a large company in our backyard I am positive it is just a coincidence ceived the Pennsylvania State Edu- recruits talent to our region, yields that Trump cut a deal with ZTE right cation Association’s Human and Civil higher wages, and attracts other com- away after various Chinese entities of- Rights Award for her service to our panies that provide complementary fered $1 billion in financing to a resort community. services within the communications in- with ties to the Trump organization. With her husband, Greg, she is the dustry which, in turn, produces even Just a coincidence. cofounder of the BennettStrong Foun- more jobs. There is nothing to see here, says the dation, which was named after her son, We can build on the success of Trump administration. Don’t ask any Bennett, who was born weighing a CenturyLink. Coupled with the innova- questions. Don’t demand any informa- mere 1 pound 2 ounces in 2013. He was tive cyber initiatives at Louisiana tion. Just look the other way. later diagnosed with hepatoblastoma, a Tech and Barksdale Air Force Base in How did we get here, Mr. Speaker? form of liver cancer. Bossier City, Louisiana’s Interstate 20 Where is the Grand Old Party as Don- Mr. Speaker, I am proud of the work corridor can help lead our Nation into ald Trump erodes our alliances, makes of the BennettStrong Foundation, the future as we continue to develop nice with our enemies, and ignites a whose mission is to provide support to cutting-edge technologies. global trade war? families of children born prematurely I want to thank Glen for his dedica- We need to get to the bottom of and facing complex medical issues. tion to our region and his role in help- whether there was a quid pro quo with I would like to congratulate Mary ing us grow. His career shows how far China over ZTE, and we need to get to Pellegrino on this well-deserved award, you can go with hard work, integrity, work on tough legislation to prevent and I am proud to report Bennett’s and commitment, and it is proof that China from illicitly acquiring Amer- cancer is in remission. Our entire team you can achieve great things no matter ican technology, especially technology wish him all the best on the road to re- where you come from. with important defense applications covery. Today, I am proud to acknowledge and capabilities. Lastly, I would like to thank Dolores the change that Glen Post and Bipartisan bills for this purpose with McCracken, the president of the Penn- CenturyLink have brought to north broad support from both parties have sylvania State Education Association Louisiana, and I wish Glen a very already been introduced. The Repub- for all of her work in recognizing our happy and relaxing retirement. It is lican leadership should immediately community’s heroes. well-deserved. bring those bipartisan bills to the floor HONORING SERGEANT THELMA WILLIAMS f for debate and consideration. That is Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a Doylestown resi- THE TRUMP BUSINESS MODEL what the American people expect. They want this body to stand up to Amer- dent and Army veteran, Sergeant Thel- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ica’s adversaries and to stand up for ma Williams. This past Memorial Day, Chair recognizes the gentleman from America’s laws and values. Thelma made her 25th and final appear- Arizona (Mr. GALLEGO) for 5 minutes. ance in the Doylestown Memorial Day Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Speaker, as you b 1030 Parade. know, Members of this House disagree They want us to reassert our power Thelma answered the call to serve on a whole range of topics, but one rare as a coequal branch of government. during World War II when she was 24 point of bipartisan agreement concerns Trump is tearing down America’s al- years old. Initially, she wanted to en- the ZTE Corporation. liances. We must preserve them. list in the Navy. Later, Thelma joined We have all heard complaints about Trump is sucking up to dictators and the Women’s Army Corps and finished the theft of trade secrets by ZTE and repressive regimes all around the her tenure in Japan, where she served other major Chinese companies. We all world. We must condemn them. under General Douglas MacArthur. know that when American companies More importantly, Trump and his It should come as no surprise that are forced into licensing and disclosure cronies are using the Presidency to en- Thelma’s spirit remains as lively as agreements with Chinese State-owned rich themselves, and we must stop ever, even as she approaches her 100th enterprises, American technology is as them. birthday this year. She hopes that chil- good as stolen. We have all sat through Let’s put an end to the Trump of dren observing the parade will be in- hearings and briefings on the signifi- business model: quid pro quo, pay to spired to serve our community as well. cant threat that ZTE and its brother, play, this for that. Mr. Speaker, Sergeant Thelma Wil- Huawei, pose to our national security. Mr. Speaker, I look forward to the liams has made immense contributions That is why it is concerning that Presi- day when my Republican friends are not just to Bucks County, but to our dent Trump decided to let ZTE off the courageous enough to say out loud entire Nation. I commend Thelma for hook for secretly doing business with what many of them whisper here in her heroism, and I encourage our con- Iran and North Korea. these hallways: that coddling Chinese stituents to aspire to her standards of Of course, this decision wasn’t the companies like ZTE is reckless, that excellence. only one affecting international trade attacking our allies is dangerous, that FOOD INSECURITY that the Trump administration has using high office for personal gain is Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I made in recent weeks. He is imposing flat-out wrong. rise today to bring attention to the tariffs on our allies in Europe, Canada, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- issue of food insecurity in Bucks Coun- and Mexico. His Ambassador to Ger- bers are reminded to refrain from en- ty, Pennsylvania. many has disgraced himself in the cap- gaging in personalities toward the As public officials, it is incumbent ital of our biggest European partner. President. upon all of us to increase access to food He continues to insult our best trading f resources for all of our constituents. In partners by labeling them as security our community, I applaud the United threats. HONORING MARY PELLEGRINO Way of Bucks County for their work in That is right, Mr. Speaker. Donald The SPEAKER pro tempore. The combating hunger. Trump is giving aid and comfort to Chair recognizes the gentleman from Later this month, nearly 600 volun- ZTE, a known corporate enemy of Pennsylvania (Mr. FITZPATRICK) for 5 teers will gather at Delaware Valley America, while at the same time going minutes. University for the sixth annual Bucks

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This started under then- signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in partners of Bucks Knocks Out Hunger, President Roosevelt and came into full December; including Rolling Harvest Food Rescue, force under then-President Harry Tru- More than 3.4 million new jobs have the Bucks County Opportunity Coun- man. been created since the President took cil, and the newest addition, Fresh Now, Donald Trump, Jeff Sessions, office, including 322,000 new jobs in Connect Bucks County, which will play and Kirstjen Nielsen are running their manufacturing; a vital role in providing fresh fruits policy into the ground. Who do they More than 6.6 million job openings and vegetables to local families. think they are to do this? Who are they now exist throughout the United Mr. Speaker, by working together, to make children suffer? Who are they States. This is an all-time high. we can make sure that all of our chil- to punish children when their parents In that same New York Post edition, dren and our families in our commu- are simply trying to save their lives? let me read to you some stats that I nities can have access to the resources For centuries, America has been a think are just outstanding. Let’s look they need to succeed. beacon for those fleeing violence and at unemployment in 2010 versus 2018, f oppression and poverty. The symbol of look at it by gender and by race. our Nation that welcomed millions, the In 2010, 9.6 percent of men were on TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FAMILY Statue of Liberty, has engraved on it unemployment; in 2018, 3.5 percent. SEPARATION POLICY Emma Lazarus’ famous poem: In 2010, 8.6 percent of women were un- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Give me your tired, your poor, employed; today, 3.3 percent. Chair recognizes the gentleman from Your huddled masses yearning to breathe For Blacks, in 2010, 16.6 percent were New York (Mr. CROWLEY) for 5 minutes. free. unemployed; today, 5.9 percent are un- Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to No one is more deserving of a chance employed. denounce and condemn the Trump ad- to breathe free than a child and a fam- Hispanics, in 2010, 12.9 percent were ministration’s heartless and inhumane ily fleeing from violence. unemployed; today, 4.9 percent. policy of separating immigrant chil- Agents of the U.S. Government For Asian Americans, in 2010, 8.6 per- dren from their mothers and their par- should not be ripping 18-month-old ba- cent were unemployed; today, 2.1 per- ents at our borders. Americans across bies from the arms of their mothers. cent. the Nation are horrified by the actions Instead, we should help to address the By age, in the 16 to 19 category, in undertaken to separate and punish situation that led them to flee from 2010, 26.2 percent were unemployed; children seeking safety and refuge here their home in the first place. We should today, in 2018, 12.8 percent. in the United States. keep families together while their In the 20 to 24 range, in 2010, 17.2 per- This isn’t about politics. This is cases are considered for asylum, and we cent were unemployed; today, 7.1 per- about basic humanity. This is not who should immediately end this zero-toler- cent. we are as a people. ance policy. In the 25 to 54 range, 8.9 percent in Or I ask the President: Is it? Is this So I strongly urge the Trump admin- 2010 were unemployed; today, 3.1 per- whom we have become? istration to immediately end this dis- cent. And let’s be honest about what is gusting stain on America’s human And if it is 55 and older that you are really happening. This administration rights record. I condemn this policy. looking at, in 2010, 7.4 percent were un- is terrorizing children and persecuting Put an end to this heinous family sepa- employed; today, 2.8 percent. families who are fleeing for their lives, ration policy. Stop taking babies from Wages for American workers have families that are not sneaking into the their mothers. also steadily grown almost 3 percent United States but surrendering will- This isn’t America. We are better over the past year, and they continue ingly, surrendering and seeking out than this. to climb. Furthermore, according to the IMD border agents and asking for asylum, f not committing a crime or an offense World Competitiveness Center’s 2018 against the American people, simply AMERICA IS WINNING AGAIN ranking, the United States has already asking for asylum, fearing for their The SPEAKER pro tempore. The overtaken Hong Kong as the number lives and for the safety of their chil- Chair recognizes the gentleman from one most competitive economy in the dren. Pennsylvania (Mr. KELLY) for 5 min- world, ‘‘ . . . thanks to faster economic Is asking for asylum a criminal act? utes. growth and a supportive atmosphere Since when has asking for asylum be- Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. Mr. for scientific and technological innova- come a criminal act? Speaker, America is winning again. tion.’’ It is not just against American val- Earlier this week marked the 500th day According to the International En- ues. It is against any principles of com- of the Trump-Pence administration. ergy Agency, the United States will be mon decency. Last Friday’s new jobs report by the the world’s largest oil producer by 2023. And the White House knows that Department of Labor was a reminder of None of this good news was inevi- what it is doing is wrong. White House just how positive these first 500 days of table. None of our country’s economic Chief of Staff John Kelly said, in early the Trump administration have been momentum is accidental. Nothing May, that taking children away from for America. This is not just good about this historically strong economy their families ‘‘ . . . would be a tough news; this is great news for all Ameri- and its benefits for every single Amer- deterrent.’’ cans. ican are guaranteed to be permanent. Let me respond to that. Hurting chil- A New York Times headline pro- All of this great news was made pos- dren isn’t tough. It is an abomination, claimed: ‘‘We Ran Out of Words to De- sible by the conservative progrowth and it will create lifelong consequences scribe How Good the Jobs Numbers policies of this administration and this for those children. It will also leave an Are.’’ Congress: from lowering taxes to cut- indelible mark against us as a people. According to CNBC, the headline ting red tape, to expanding energy pro- They fled violence and terror in hopes was: ‘‘There are more jobs than people duction. that America would protect them and out of work, something the American As we embark on the next 500 days of give them a fair shot, and I can under- economy has never experienced be- this Presidency, the facts cannot be de- stand why they would think that. fore.’’ nied both at home and abroad: America After World War II, when tens of mil- The front page of the New York Post is winning again. lions of people fled their homes, the was more succinct. It said: ‘‘We’re in Mr. Speaker, I think that sometimes United States began helping to draft the Money.’’ when you sit and listen to the talk on

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The United States find reason to link that advantaged individuals all across our other side talks about opportunity, peaceful protest to disrespect for the great State, including those individ- talks about job growth, talks about flag when the flag stands for liberty uals who are both uninsured and/or economic growth, and talks about how and justice for all? That has to include underinsured. America is winning again. these people who have been killed by The South Carolina Free Clinic Asso- I would ask my fellow Americans to the police. ciation is the only statewide organiza- remember this is the people’s floor. It By the way, it doesn’t matter how tion that supports and advocates for does not belong to Republicans, and it great the economy is; their lives will South Carolina’s free clinic network does not belong to Democrats. It be- not be brought back. It doesn’t matter and for the various and truly diverse longs to the American people. We are how many jobs people have; those lives populations they serve. winning again as a country, as both Re- will never return. So being comfortable South Carolina Free Clinic Associa- publicans, Democrats, and independ- and being able to say ‘‘I have a great tion is improving the quality and ac- ents. We are winning, and we will con- job’’ won’t bring back people who have cess of healthcare to South Carolina’s tinue to win. lost their lives. medically underserved individuals and As I said earlier, nothing about this Mr. Speaker, this is a sad com- communities. The South Carolina Free has been accidental, nothing about this mentary when the President of the Clinic Association does this by assist- has been casual, and none of this has United States brings peaceful protest ing their members to be valued and en- happened by chance. It is pro-growth into dispute as it relates to the flag. gaged partners in their communities’ policy that continues to make sure I believe that we have a duty and an systems of care. that America wins again for every sin- obligation to protest wrong when we Through financial support from foun- gle American. see it. It is as old as the Pilgrims land- dations, fundraisers, and individual do- ing at Plymouth Rock, it is as old as f nations and through the efficient use of the Boston Tea Party, and it is as old donated supplies and volunteer pro- PEACEFUL PROTEST as the farmers coming to Washington, vider services, South Carolina’s free The SPEAKER pro tempore. The D.C., in their tractors to protest. clinics were responsible for the fol- Chair recognizes the gentleman from Peaceful protest is at the foundation lowing activities and achievements in Texas (Mr. AL GREEN) for 5 minutes. of this Nation. And for us to allow the 2017: $108,839,801 total value of services Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speak- President to assault and attack peace- provided; 363,369 prescriptions which er, once again, I am proud to rise and ful protest by and through the flag, were filled; 40,062 patients were treat- stand in the well of the House of Rep- which stands for liberty and justice for ed; 4,442 volunteers; and 40 member resentatives. all, is an insult to the country. clinics in 65 sites across South Caro- Mr. Speaker, I salute the flag, I sing So here is what I propose to do by lina. way of standing against what the the national anthem, and I believe in Mr. Speaker, free clinics are truly President seems to stand for. He has what the flag stands for: liberty and vital, safety net healthcare organiza- brought Mr. Kaepernick into disrepute; justice for all. But, Mr. Speaker, I find tions that utilize a volunteer and staff that is what the President would do. I now that the flag is being used as a model to provide a range of healthcare plan to salute him. I will have a flag tool to suppress what it stands for: lib- services, which may include medical, flown over the Capitol of the United erty and justice for all. dental, pharmacy, vision, and/or behav- States of America to salute him for his Mr. Speaker, peaceful protest is how ioral health services to economically courage, for his willingness to suffer I arrived in the Congress of the United disadvantaged individuals. the slings and arrows that have been Such clinics are 501(c)(3) tax-exempt States of America. If not but for peace- thrown at him by the highest office in organizations or operate as a program ful protest, I probably, most likely, and the land to protect liberty and justice component or affiliate of a 501(c)(3) or- believe in the sincerest corners of my for all, which is what the flag stands ganization. Entities that otherwise heart that I would not be in the Con- for. meet the above definition but charge a gress of the United States of America. nominal or sliding fee to patients may Peaceful protest has brought about f still be considered free clinics provided positive change in this country, but SOUTH CAROLINA FREE MEDICAL essential services are delivered regard- peaceful protest is now under assault CLINICS less of the patient’s ability to pay. from the highest office in the land: the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Free clinics limit eligibility for their Office of the President. Chair recognizes the gentleman from services to individuals who are unin- Peaceful protest is under attack, and South Carolina (Mr. NORMAN) for 5 sured, underinsured, and/or have lim- I rise today, Mr. Speaker, to defend minutes. ited access or no access to primary, peaceful protest. I rise especially to de- Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise specialty, or prescription healthcare. fend it as it relates to the flag because today to tell this body about a tremen- Every free clinic is unique. Each clin- the flag stands for liberty and justice dous success story with healthcare in ic has its own qualification guidelines. for all. Peaceful protest is about lib- my district: the story of our free med- But they all serve low-income and no- erty and justice for all. ical clinics and their membership in income patients without health insur- So, Mr. Speaker, I would like to and longtime association with the ance who do not qualify for govern- share a very shocking piece of informa- South Carolina Free Clinic Associa- ment assistance. tion, perhaps not shocking to some, tion. In addition to general medical and but it should shock our consciences. Founded in 2001 under the umbrella prescription services, free clinics may This piece of information was compiled of the South Carolina Hospital Associa- offer such services as oral health, spe- by The Guardian and reported by Vox. tion, the South Carolina Free Clinic cialty services and referrals, lab test- The information is as follows: racial Association is an independent, non- ing, diagnostic procedures, and health minorities make up 37.4 percent of the profit membership organization that education and prevention, as well as general population—some things bear provides training, research, resource prescription medications. repeating: 34.7 percent of the general development, and advocacy to member Free clinics are independent, commu- population—and 62.7 percent of the un- free clinics. nity-based, nonprofit organizations armed people killed by police; 37.4 per- Additionally, the South Carolina that rely on grants and donations from cent of the population, 62.7 percent of Free Clinic Association was incor- their communities for support. Clinics the people who are unarmed and killed porated as an independent 501(c)(3) non- have a varied base of community sup- by the police. profit organization in January of 2008. port, which includes but is not limited

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Please hear our prayer for f this great Nation. The men and women b 1100 SENATOR MCCAIN IS OWED AN in this room have been given, by some APOLOGY We are becoming a mean-spirited na- estimates, an impossible task, but tion. No one watching this will tell nothing is impossible with You. I pray The SPEAKER pro tempore. The their children: I want you to watch for their health, their families, their Chair recognizes the gentleman from what is going on in Washington and use staffs, and their wisdom. Please give Missouri (Mr. CLEAVER) for 5 minutes. them Your grace and direction in all Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I am what you see as an example of how to areas, so that they may be able to lead only able to raise my right arm to live. for the good of all people. Your word in maybe 50 percent, sometimes not that Mr. Speaker, Washington is dark Micah 6:8 is a great reminder: much, but that is due to shoulder sepa- right now. The people around this country who believe in light should let ‘‘He has told you, O man, what is rations from playing football. JOHN it shine. good; and what does the Lord require of MCCAIN cannot raise his arms because you but to do justice, and to love kind- he was tortured in Vietnam. f ness, and to walk humbly with your I believe that it is just about sinful God?’’ for Mr. MCCAIN, in his days of very se- HONORING ATF AGENT SCOTT May this scripture be the marching rious illness, to have anyone in this RAGSDALE orders for those who serve in this im- country, particularly anyone in a posi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The portant position. May their decisions tion of significance, say things about Chair recognizes the gentleman from promote unity and harmony in the U.S. him that cannot in any way bless him Texas (Mr. RATCLIFFE) for 5 minutes. and the world. or encourage him but, in fact, de- Mr. RATCLIFFE. Mr. Speaker, I rise In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. nounce him through baseless attacks. today to commemorate and celebrate Amen. Mr. Speaker, when I was elected, I the life of ATF Senior Special Agent promised my four children that I would f Scott Ragsdale from Fate, Texas, who never come to the well of this House THE JOURNAL tragically passed away on May 24, 2018, and attack a human being or call them at just 41 years of age during an ATF The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- names. Unfortunately, things have training exercise. ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- changed in this country to the point Agent Ragsdale is survived by his ceedings and announces to the House now where that is a part of our daily wife, Erin, and his two children, Aidan his approval thereof. way of doing the business of the great- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- and Riley; his mother and father, Patti est Nation God has ever allowed to nal stands approved. exist. and Roy Ragsdale; his sister, Kelly Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. There is something wrong, Mr. Novikoff, her husband, Lee, and their Speaker, pursuant to clause 1, rule I, I Speaker, when the elected leaders of two children; and many aunts, uncles, demand a vote on agreeing to the our country refuse to apologize. There and cousins who loved him dearly and Speaker’s approval of the Journal. is not a single parent watching the go- will miss him. The SPEAKER. The question is on ings-on in this Chamber who would tell Those who knew Agent Ragsdale best the Speaker’s approval of the Journal. their children: No matter what you do, say that he will most be remembered The question was taken; and the no matter how awful you hurt another for his incredible sense of humor and, Speaker announced that the ayes ap- human being, you had better not apolo- of course, for his 17 years of dedicated peared to have it. gize. service to his fellow man. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. We are setting examples for children He will be greatly missed in our Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and unborn children by what we do in northeast Texas community for his and nays. this Chamber. How in the world can a brave and selfless service as a member The yeas and nays were ordered. person sleep at night who can hurt an- of our law enforcement. The SPEAKER. Pursuant to clause 8, other individual and not apologize? On behalf of the three-quarters of a rule XX, further proceedings on this I guess there are some things I will million Texans whom I represent question will be postponed. never apologize for. I will never apolo- across the Fourth Congressional Dis- f gize for never coming to the floor to at- trict of Texas, I offer my most sincere PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE tack a colleague. I will never apologize condolences to his family and loved The SPEAKER. Will the gentle- for respecting a person with whom I ones. woman from Maine (Ms. PINGREE) come may disagree. I will never apologize for I wish you Godspeed, Special Agent forward and lead the House in the displaying disrespect for a member of Scott Ragsdale. Pledge of Allegiance. the other party though their policies f Ms. PINGREE led the Pledge of Alle- are separate and distinct from mine. giance as follows: I will never apologize for trying to RECESS get my point across without stabbing I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- United States of America, and to the Repub- someone with it. I will never apologize ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair lic for which it stands, one nation under God, for being sensitive to the pain and declares the House in recess until noon indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. hurts of others. I will never apologize today. f for being an apologist when I wrong Accordingly (at 11 o’clock and 2 min- someone. WELCOMING PASTOR EDDIE Silence is consent. And when I see utes a.m.), the House stood in recess. BEVILL this going on around this Chamber and f The SPEAKER. Without objection, I see it going on in other places in our the gentleman from Florida (Mr. government, I know that there are mil- b 1200 DEUTCH) is recognized for 1 minute. lions of people who believe that that is There was no objection. okay, that if it is done by someone in AFTER RECESS Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I am my party, it is okay. The recess having expired, the House proud to welcome my constituent, Pas- I have said to my family, I have said was called to order by the Speaker at tor Eddie Bevill, to offer the opening to our church, and I have said to my noon. prayer today.

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She is a trailblazer for women in the tion is forecasting a 70 percent likeli- Pastor Bevill’s leadership and service Armed Forces, and I am honored to hood of 10 to 16 named storms, of which has been recognized with tenures on commend her for her service. one to four could become major hurri- the Florida Baptist State Board of Mis- Iris, thank you, and happy birthday. canes. sions as well as the Gulf Stream Bap- f While we cannot control where these tist Association Board in Broward hurricanes will make landfall, we can WE NEED TO STAND WITH OUR County, Florida. He is a pillar of our control our resiliency. ALLIES AND FRIENDS community. I am honored to welcome As chairman of the Subcommittee on him to Washington today. (Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and Emergency Preparedness, Response, After the shooting at Stoneman was given permission to address the and Communications, I hope that all Douglas High School, our community House for 1 minute.) Members will join me in promoting the was gripped by unspeakable pain, con- Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. importance of preparedness. Speaker, the administration’s reckless fusion, frustration, and anger. In the f moments, days, and months since, Pas- use of tariffs are inflicting harm in all tor Bevill has offered a voice of peace, of our communities, including mine in MEDICARE SOLVENCY arms of comfort, and a guiding hand to western New York, and the harm is (Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas asked surviving families, students, teachers, real and immediate. and was given permission to address and others in our community. Welded Tube, a Canadian company the House for 1 minute.) At a time when it was so easy to be with a factory in Lackawanna, New Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. lost in despair, our community has York, in my district, reports the cost Speaker, I rise in support of America’s been so fortunate to have Pastor Bevill of moving goods between the United 50 million seniors who rely on Medi- lead us toward a place of hope and sol- States and southern Ontario has in- care. ace. creased from $0 last week to $214,000 Medicare ensures Americans aged 65 Pastor Bevill is joined here today by this week. and older have guaranteed health cov- his wife Laura. They have been married The company is reporting they may erage, protecting countless families since 1988 and have four children. be forced to close without tariff relief. from bankruptcy, ensuring our seniors I know that my wife Jill joins me in From small firms like Niagara Trans- can enjoy retirement and pass on life’s welcoming Laura today in support of former to auto manufacturers like lessons to their grandchildren and Eddie as he offers today’s opening Ford and GM, the harm is real and great-grandchildren. prayer. widespread. The Medicare Board of Trustees an- The United States and Canada are f nounced on Tuesday the program’s the world’s largest trading partners. trust fund will be exhausted by 2026, 3 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Canada has been a reliable ally in years earlier than last year’s an- PRO TEMPORE fighting terror and has been a good nouncement. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. friend to the United States. Eight years ago, Congress and the DONOVAN). The Chair will entertain up We need to stand with our allies and Obama administration worked together to 15 further requests for 1-minute friends, not abandon them. speeches on each side of the aisle. China’s trade actions threaten our to extend Medicare solvency by 12 national security. Canada does not. years when we passed the Affordable f Care Act. HONORING IRIS NIGG LUNDIN f Medicare’s solvency is now threat- (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois PROMOTING PREPAREDNESS AND ened by policy passed by the current asked and was given permission to ad- RESILIENCY FOR THE 2018 HUR- Republican majority and enacted by dress the House for 1 minute and to re- RICANE SEASON President Trump. vise and extend his remarks.) (Mr. DONOVAN asked and was given 2026 is 8 years away. We should be ex- Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. permission to address the House for 1 tending the life of Medicare, not Speaker, I rise today to honor Iris Nigg minute and to revise and extend his re- threatening it. Lundin, First Lieutenant in the United marks.) Mr. Speaker, this is not acceptable. States Marine Corps, who served in Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise America’s seniors deserve better. Con- World War II. today to acknowledge the official start gress should take action and protect Iris enlisted in the Marine Corps in of the 2018 hurricane season and to pro- the Medicare guarantee for today’s and 1943. She had earned her teaching de- mote American resiliency. tomorrow’s seniors. gree and was only 2 years out of college The 2017 hurricane season brought f working at a summer job when she with it 17 named storms, of which six TAX CUTS CREATE JOBS heard the call to serve her country. were major hurricanes. These storms She heard it through slogans like, caused widespread destruction and dev- (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina ‘‘Uncle Sam Needs You,’’ and ‘‘Free a astation, and no individual or family asked and was given permission to ad- Man to Fight.’’ With the U.S. Marine should have to ever endure that again. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- Corps Women’s Reserve newly author- As a resident of Staten Island, where vise and extend his remarks.) ized, Iris walked into a recruiting sta- the impact of Superstorm Sandy can Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. tion and signed up to serve. still be felt, my district in New York Speaker, last month, I visited Dempsey She completed boot camp at Marine City has also seen this kind of wide- Wood Products in Orangeburg, South Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, spread destruction. Carolina, to get a firsthand look at the and was selected to go through Officer Importantly, the Army Corps of En- positive impacts of the tax cuts cre- Candidate School. After graduating, gineers is constructing a major seawall ating jobs. she was commissioned to 2nd Lieuten- to protect my constituents from future Owner Parker Dempsey explained ant, and she and three other women storms. that they were able to expand their were sent to Florida to attend naviga- With the 2018 hurricane season now business due to the tax cuts. Dempsey tion school. underway, we must ensure that we are Wood Products will be able to launch a While there, Iris was one of the first as prepared as possible to protect our- $15 million project, creating jobs. four women to earn aerial navigator selves, our loved ones, our homes, and Mr. Dempsey explained that: ‘‘. . . we wings. She was trained to teach aerial our communities. will have new equipment and the best navigation, meteorology, and radio This means double-checking insur- technology. The plan is to get it up and technique to the men who flew combat ance policies; signing up for local going and start a second shift, and missions. alerts and warnings, as well as apps, probably add another 40 jobs.’’ Iris served in the Marines until she like Notify NYC; and putting together Since President Donald Trump took was discharged in 1945. This weekend, emergency kits. office, the economy has created nearly

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I American and Hispanic unemployment It is past time for us to become seri- heard from families anxious about the rates have reached record lows, and the ous about balancing our budget and dangerous air quality impacting their unemployment rate for women has fall- making significant cuts to Federal kids. I listened to the hardworking en to the lowest level since 1953. spending. If we do not change our Montanans worried that their liveli- The National Federation of Inde- course, we will one day see the crash of hoods would go up in flames. pendent Business, NFIB, small business the American economy and the demise Montana survived last year’s dev- optimism index is at one of the highest of a super power. astating fire season. Our communities levels in 45 years. I appreciate the lead- Mr. Speaker, let’s change our course pulled together, helping neighbor to ership of NFIB Director Ben Homeyer. before our debt reaches $22 trillion. The neighbor, just as Montanans do. In conclusion, God bless our troops time for conversation is over. The time The bad news is that forecasters and we will never forget September the to act is now. project another severe fire season this 11th in the global war on terrorism. f year. We need to start managing our forests again. While there has been f H.R. 8 WATER RESOURCES some progress, more work remains to WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ACT AND MAINE improve the health of our forests and AND WRDA (Ms. PINGREE asked and was given reduce the severity of wildfires. (Ms. SEWELL of Alabama asked and permission to address the House for 1 I call on the Senate to end the ob- was given permission to address the minute and to revise and extend her re- struction and pass forest management House for 1 minute.) marks.) reforms. Montanans need them to act. Ms. PINGREE. Mr. Speaker, yester- Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speak- f er, I rise today to discuss a crisis fac- day the House passed H.R. 8, the Water ing rural America: the deterioration of Resources Development Act, which I THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S water and wastewater infrastructure in proudly voted for. POLICY OF CRUELTY our rural communities. I want to lend my voice in support of (Mr. WELCH asked and was given As the House considers passage of the this bill and its importance to the permission to address the House for 1 Water Resources Development Act, State of Maine, which has critical minute and to revise and extend his re- WRDA, millions of Americans in my ports and harbors up and down our marks.) district and across the country are fac- coastline. Mr. WELCH. Mr. Speaker, the Trump ing a health and infrastructure emer- In particular, I want to call attention administration has enacted a policy of gency due to failing wastewater sys- to a previously authorized WRDA pro- stunning cruelty: cruel in its impact on tems. gram in Saco, Maine, known as Camp innocent young children, cruel in its In Alabama’s rural Black Belt, I have Ellis. impact on terrified mothers seeking toured communities where a home’s This project is considered remedi- safety from violence and rape. only sewage system is a straight pipe ation from a jetty that was built in the The cruel policy: the aggressive and that carries untreated waste directly late 1800s by the Army Corps of Engi- forceful practice of separating a child into their yards and property. Alabama neers. from her mother when that mother is not alone in this issue. Reports by The jetty has caused erosion and re- presents herself at our southern border the EPA document that the same lack ceding coastline that year by year and for the sole purpose of seeking safety. of wastewater infrastructure is all storm by storm has already washed out The cruel policy, Mr. Speaker, is the across rural America where rural and the ground from nearly 40 homes in the Trump administration’s decision—will- remote areas are not connected to a past 50 years. ful, voluntary, calculated decision—to city or county water and sewer line. The Army Corps and local commu- make it a crime for a mother to do Mr. Speaker, I introduced the bipar- nity have been working for years on what mothers do everywhere and al- tisan Rural Septic Tank Access Act getting this project off the ground, and ways: protect their children. with my Alabama Republican col- we are finally seeing some progress. Whatever challenges we face at the league, Congressman MIKE ROGERS, In the past year, there has been new southern border, none will be solved by which takes a first step towards pro- energy around this, and I want to com- ripping families apart, sending a child viding rural Americans with the re- mend all the parties for their persist- to one place—strange, unknown, unfa- sources they need to maintain stable, ence and determination in getting this miliar—and the parents to another, safe, and efficient water systems. done. neither knowing when, if ever, they As the House continues to debate in- A new WRDA can provide critical will be reunited. frastructure investment, I urge this support for the storm-ravaged resi- This policy is not only cruel, it is un- body to address the wastewater crisis dents of Camp Ellis and help them re- necessary and ineffective. Mr. Speaker, facing our rural communities. build. the President must end this un-Amer- As H.R. 8 and the other legislation ican cruelty now and forever. f moves from the House to the other NATIONAL DEBT IS A SECURITY body, I will continue to work with our f THREAT chair, ranking member, and colleagues CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF (Mr. BIGGS asked and was given per- from Maine and the other body to get SUCCESS FOR JAYCO RV mission to address the House for 1 this accomplished. (Mrs. WALORSKI asked and was minute and to revise and extend his re- f given permission to address the House marks.) b 1215 for 1 minute and to revise and extend Mr. BIGGS. Mr. Speaker, last Sep- her remarks.) tember, America’s national debt topped PASS FOREST MANAGEMENT Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise $20 trillion for the first time in history. REFORMS today to congratulate local RV manu- Almost 3 months ago, the debt ex- (Mr. GIANFORTE asked and was facturer, Jayco, and to join them in ceeded $21 trillion, and we have an an- given permission to address the House celebrating 50 years of success. nual structural deficit in the hundreds for 1 minute and to revise and extend In 1968, Lloyd and Bertha Bontrager of billions of dollars. his remarks.) developed their first RV prototype on Mr. Speaker, the United States faces Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise their family farm in northern Indiana no greater menace than our inability today urging the Senate to take up the and launched a family business that to eliminate our debt and balance our forest reforms that this Chamber would last for generations. Half a cen- budget. Our grandchildren will pay the passed more than 7 months ago. tury later, Jayco has grown to include

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:43 Jun 08, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K07JN7.017 H07JNPT1 lotter on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE H4860 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 7, 2018 over 500 acres of manufacturing plants, Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, South- leadership in the union, but we know it more than 300 dealers around the eastern University is a Christian lib- won’t be lost to the country as he be- world, and countless good jobs for eral arts college located in my home- gins this next chapter in his life. hardworking Hoosiers in our commu- town of Lakeland, Florida. The univer- Congratulations, Dennis, on work nity. sity is known for its commitment to well done. Northern Indiana leads the RV indus- providing students with a Spirit-em- f try in the United States and, as a com- powered, Christ-centered education RECOGNIZING PARTICIPANTS IN munity, we are grateful to have this through integration of faith, learning, THE 2018 INTEL INTERNATIONAL company to inspire future generations and service. SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING of manufacturers and to carry on that Today, I rise to recognize a recent FAIR legacy. proud accomplishment for South- It is an honor to represent Jayco, the eastern University. Last Thursday, (Mr. YOHO asked and was given per- Bontrager family, and the hardworking May 31, 2018, the Southeastern Univer- mission to address the House for 1 employees who have played such a sity Fire men’s baseball team defeated minute and to revise and extend his re- vital role in northern Indiana’s grow- Freed-Hardeman University to win the marks.) ing economy for decades. National Association of Intercollegiate Mr. YOHO. Mr. Speaker, I am excited Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Second Dis- Athletics World Series. to have this opportunity to recognize trict Hoosiers, I want to thank every- On their road to victory, the team and congratulate three exceptional stu- one at Jayco for an incredible 50 years, also defeated four former national dents in my district who placed in the and I look forward to more amazing champions and had three of their play- top five for their project categories at things to come. ers selected to join the 2018 All-Amer- the 2018 Intel International Science f ican team: Johnathan Bermudez, Dan and Engineering Fair. This competi- Valerio, and Jordan Scott. tion is the largest precollegiate science RECOGNIZING PAUL HAMRICK, The national championship is the fair in the world and is comprised of MONTEREY COUNTY’S 2018 first NAIA title by a Fire team since students from more than 75 countries SPELLING BEE CHAMPION joining the association in the fall of who come together to compete and (Mr. PANETTA asked and was given 2009. I am both proud and inspired by share their research with others in permission to address the House for 1 this young team and their head coach, their STEM community. minute and to revise and extend his re- Adrian Dinkel, for the determination, Himanshi Verma, from Eastside High marks.) commitment, and teamwork they have School, received the fourth place award Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise demonstrated on their road to victory. in the biomedical and health sciences today to recognize Paul Hamrick, Mon- Southeastern University is a tremen- category; Gianfranco Cortes-Arroyo, terey County’s 2018 Spelling Bee cham- dous educational institution, led by Dr. from West Port High School, received pion and two-time Scripps National Kent Ingle, and this win is a terrific the third place award in the mathe- Spelling Bee contestant. achievement not only for the school, matics category; and Evan Collins, one Last year, Paul finished in 35th but also for our local community. of my former district interns and a stu- place, but this year, and just last week, Go Fire. dent at Ridgeview High, received the out of over 500 spellers from all 50 f third place award in earth and environ- States, Paul finished the Bee tied for mental sciences category. seventh, the best finish ever for a Mon- RECOGNIZING DENNIS WILLIAMS STEM education is vital to the ad- terey County student. FOR 40 YEARS OF SERVICE vancement of American society, and I Now, in a lot of ways, Paul is a nor- (Mr. KILDEE asked and was given am proud to represent students who mal 14-year-old from the central coast permission to address the House for 1 will lead their generation in innovation of California. He loves Weird Al minute.) and expertise. Yankovic, the movie ‘‘Black Panther,’’ Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, today I Congratulations again to Himanshi, and he even likes to bowl. But Paul is am proud to recognize Dennis Williams Gianfranco, and Evan, and I wish you the only Monterey County student to as he retires from United Auto Workers all the best in your future endeavors. ever make the evening finals at the Na- after more than 40 years of service to f tional Spelling Bee. the union and to our country. RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND Paul’s proud father, Tom, said that I have known Dennis for many, many SERVICE OF RAPHAEL ALLEN Paul studied over 50,000 words this years. Throughout his career, he has year. That number is incredibly im- led the fight to protect the right to col- (Mr. DESAULNIER asked and was pressive because, according to a 2016 lective bargaining and to ensure that given permission to address the House study, the typical English-speaking 20- all workers, not just those in the for 1 minute.) year-old American only knows 42,000 union, have fair pay and safe working Mr. DESAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I words. conditions. rise today to recognize the life and During last Thursday’s Scripps Na- Like the UAW itself, Dennis has al- service of Raphael Allen. I join his tional Spelling Bee, Paul confidently ways been committed to securing eco- family and friends to celebrate his life spelled words that most people couldn’t nomic and social justice for workers. and his service to the Richmond, Cali- even pronounce, like ‘‘soubresaut’’ and His experience has carried him through fornia, community. ‘‘binnacle’’ and ‘‘rubricate,’’ an impres- the diverse sectors of the UAW, giving Raphael Allen was born and raised in sive run and finish for a very intel- him expertise across the spectrum. the Bay Area, where he attended Stan- ligent young man. He started at UAW Local 806 as a sal- ford University. He went on to serve as Congratulations, Paul. You should be vage welder, served in many posi- an editor for Duke University Press proud of your hard work because, from tions—bargaining chairman, inter- and covered a variety of topics relating the central coast of California to right national representative, region 4 direc- to the World War II Home Front Na- here in the U.S. Congress, we are proud tor—before becoming international tional Historical Park and Rosie the of you. president in 2016. Riveter Park in Richmond, California. f Dennis Williams’ service and success In 2007, he began volunteering with at the bargaining table led to a better the National Park Service at Rosie the CONGRATULATING THE 2018 NAIA quality of life for the UAW’s more than Riveter, editing exhibits, conducting NATIONAL CHAMPION SOUTH- 400,000 workers and 580,000 retirees, research, and developing interactive EASTERN UNIVERSITY MEN’S many of whom I am proud to represent youth programs. He was also a ranger BASEBALL TEAM in my home district. at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine (Mr. ROSS asked and was given per- I am grateful to work with leaders National Memorial, where he assisted mission to address the House for 1 like Dennis who have changed our com- with outreach programs at local minute and to revise and extend his re- munities for the better, and we will schools and gave tours of the site, in- marks.) miss Dennis Williams’ voice and his cluding for myself and our staff.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:43 Jun 08, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K07JN7.019 H07JNPT1 lotter on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE June 7, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4861 Later in his career, Raphael was just very saddened to hear about her in Jackson, Wyoming, and she was in- hired permanently at Rosie the Riveter loss. strumental in securing its recognition as a park guide, where he was instru- From an early age, Pauline looked up as the National Museum of Wildlife Art mental in opening the new visitor cen- to leaders in the community who gave of the United States. ter. He also supported the development voice to injustices and fought for equal She also serves on the board of the of exhibit content and Rosie the Riv- representation. From observing local Buffalo Bill Center of the West in her eter informational films. He went on to Tarrant County School Board races to hometown of Cody, Wyoming, and she develop a wide variety of programs, statewide campaigns, Pauline knew her earned an appointment by President which he often presented in the visitor calling was activism, and she became a George W. Bush to serve on the board center, highlighting many untold aver- fierce leader for the Latino community of the Institute of Museum and Library age American stories that existed and for women. Services. about the park and the service. When Pauline got told to dial it Mr. Speaker, Maggie Scarlett is a Raphael will be remembered for his down, that meant, for Pauline, that she true inspiration and has set an example service and the mark he left on our needed to dial it up. She won the re- for her children, her seven grand- community and our country for ensur- spect of minority groups across Texas children, her friends, and people all ing its history was passed on to others. as she fought for civil rights and gen- across our State and Nation. I am ex- He will be sincerely missed. der equality. As a precinct chair and tremely grateful for her contributions, f election judge, she became an icon in and I am blessed to call her my friend. the Latino community for giving voice Maggie and her family deserve to be CELEBRATING PASSAGE OF THE to those who felt silenced. extremely proud of her work and of VA MISSION ACT She also canvassed for John Kennedy this honor. (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania and marched alongside Cesar Chavez. f asked and was given permission to ad- Inspired by leaders who were great ora- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- tors, she spoke about raising the level CONGRATULATING THE UNITED vise and extend his remarks.) of discourse in the country. And natu- STATES MERCHANT MARINE Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. rally, in 2016, when the first female ACADEMY Mr. Speaker, yesterday the President candidate for President was on the bal- (Mr. SUOZZI asked and was given signed into law the VA MISSION Act, lot, she teamed up with local groups to permission to address the House for 1 which takes a number of steps toward get out the vote. The city of Fort minute.) giving our veterans the care they de- Worth grieves her loss. Mr. SUOZZI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to serve. My bill, the VETS Act, was in- The last time I saw her was at a congratulate the United States Mer- cluded in this larger package. It will Cinco de Mayo event, and she came up chant Marine Academy, located in allow VA-employed doctors to practice and gave me a big hug. That is the type Kings Point in my congressional dis- telemedicine across State lines. of person she was in the community, trict, for 75 years of dedicated service The VA already has an extremely just so inspiring, so encouraging, and a to our country. successful telemedicine program, good person. We are going to miss her ‘‘Acta non verba,’’ the school’s boasting an 88 percent satisfaction rat- very much. Her work and legacy will motto, means ‘‘deeds, not words,’’ ing, but outdated regulations re- live in Fort Worth for decades and something we all need to strive for. stricted this program from growing to years and years to come. The midshipmen and graduates of the achieve its full potential. Everyone is thinking about you, my Academy have exemplified the school’s The VETS Act will now allow VA friend, Pauline. I know that you are motto by faithfully serving the United doctors to utilize telemedicine to see looking down, and a lot of people are States in times of war and peace, and patients in any State and any location, sad about your loss, but know that you for that we are all eternally grateful. including in the comfort of their own helped make Fort Worth a better place Since its founding in 1943, the United home. This is especially helpful for vet- to live for all of us. States Merchant Marine Academy has erans who are battling post-traumatic f developed a rich history of military stress disorder and traumatic brain in- and maritime service. It is the only b 1230 jury who have had a hard time trav- service academy whose students engage eling to a VA facility or live in rural RECOGNIZING MAGGIE SCARLETT in combat during times of war. In fact, areas. (Ms. CHENEY asked and was given 142 of its students gave their lives on Mr. Speaker, our veterans deserve permission to address the House for 1 behalf of our country during World War the best care available to them, and minute.) II. the VETS Act is one of the provisions Ms. CHENEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise In 1974, the United States Merchant of the VA MISSION Act that will ad- today in recognition of Maggie Marine Academy became the first serv- vance this care. Scarlett of Wilson, Wyoming, who has ice academy to admit women. I commend the President for signing been awarded an honorary doctorate After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, staff this bill into law. Telemedicine is bet- from the University of Wyoming. and midshipmen evacuated civilians ter access, better care, and true This is the highest award the univer- from lower Manhattan and transported healthcare reform. sity confers. Maggie’s tireless work on first responders and supplies to Ground f behalf of our great State warrants this Zero. well-deserved honor. Midshipmen are the backbone of our HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY Maggie was awarded this honorary Nation’s maritime industry, and they OF PAULINE GASCA VALENCIANO doctorate of humane letters for her serve as members of the Armed Serv- (Mr. VEASEY asked and was given lifetime of work creating and expand- ices as well. permission to address the House for 1 ing museum and library collections. As a member of the Board of Visitors, minute.) Throughout her life, Maggie has given I am proud of the United States Mer- Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise so much back to our great State and chant Marine Academy, their rich his- today to honor the incredible life and our citizens, and she has demonstrated tory, and the sacrifices its students legacy of Pauline Valenciano. a lifelong commitment to the impor- and graduates have made for our great Pauline was raised in Fort Worth and tance of museums and libraries in pre- Nation. was able to observe the diversity and serving our heritage and our history. f vast culture and traditions that are She served as a public school teacher embraced in our community. in communities across Wyoming and RELEASE FUNDS TO THE U.S. I knew Pauline when I first got start- brought educational opportunities, in- VIRGIN ISLANDS ed in politics in the late 1990s, working cluding in the field of speech language (Ms. PLASKETT asked and was given at Town Center Mall, which is now La pathology, to rural Wyoming. permission to address the House for 1 Gran Plaza. But Pauline was one of the Maggie was 1 of 10 founding trustees minute and to revise and extend her re- very first people that I met, and I am of the National Museum of Wildlife Art marks.)

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Mr. Speaker, for the It is imperative that any funds au- AND UNNECESSARY PROGRAMS purpose of debate only, I yield the cus- thorized and intended to be allocated ACT tomary 30 minutes to the gentlewoman for the Virgin Islands be released to Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, by di- from California (Mrs. TORRES), pending the territory immediately. rection of the Committee on Rules, I which I yield myself such time as I call up House Resolution 923 and ask While the Federal funding does not may consume. During consideration of for its immediate consideration. include the full amount or all of the re- this resolution, all time yielded is for quests of the Virgin Islands, it will The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- lows: the purpose of debate only. help substantially in the rebuilding ef- GENERAL LEAVE forts to create better housing opportu- H. RES. 923 Resolved, That at any time after adoption Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I ask nities, to help build a resilient utility unanimous consent that all Members system, burying lines, creating of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- microgrids, and implementing renew- House resolved into the Committee of the tend their remarks. ables in our energy portfolio. Whole House on the state of the Union for The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Due to the tenuous position of the further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5895) objection to the request of the gen- U.S. territories, the U.S. Virgin Islands making appropriations for energy and water tleman from Texas? has been unable to pay contractors up development and related agencies for the fis- cal year ending September 30, 2019, and for There was no objection. front for critical repairs. We don’t have other purposes. The further amendment Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I yield the millions to pay up front and seek printed in part A of the report of the Com- myself such time as I may consume. reimbursement from the government. mittee on Rules accompanying this resolu- House Resolution 923 provides for the Treasury and its Secretary has been tion shall be considered as adopted in the consideration of two important bills re- unwilling to lend us or loan us, under House and in the Committee of the Whole. lated to Federal spending of taxpayer No further amendment to the bill, as amend- reasonable terms, the money that Con- dollars. ed, shall be in order except those printed in The first, H.R. 5895, the combined ap- gress allocated for us to be loaned. part B of the report of the Committee on propriations bill, containing three indi- I am requesting that the Federal Rules and available pro forma amendments vidual fiscal year 2019 Energy and Emergency Management Agency expe- described in section 4 of House Resolution Water, Legislative Branch, and Mili- dite the release of the funds to the 918. Each further amendment printed in part B of the report shall be considered only in tary Construction and Veterans Affairs Sheltering and Temporary Essential the order printed in the report, may be of- bills, provides the annual funding for Power pilot program immediately so fered only by a Member designated in the re- these Federal departments. that project contractors and sub- port, shall be considered as read, shall be de- The second bill, H.R. 3, the Spending contractors may be paid as soon as pos- batable for the time specified in the report Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Pro- sible and recovery efforts continue. equally divided and controlled by the pro- grams Act, is a critical bill to honor Mr. Speaker, when contractors lay ponent and an opponent, may be withdrawn by the proponent at any time before action the House Republicans’ commitment to off workers, our economy falters. And thereon, shall not be subject to amendment eliminating wasteful Federal spending. as hurricane season is beginning, this except amendments described in section 4 of The resolution before us this after- needs to be done now. House Resolution 918, and shall not be sub- noon provides for a structured rule for ject to a demand for division of the question H.R. 5895. Yesterday, the House passed f in the House or in the Committee of the the first rule pertaining to this bill, Whole. All points of order against such fur- ther amendments are waived. At the conclu- providing for 1 hour of general debate COMMUNICATION FROM THE sion of consideration of the bill for amend- on the measure. Today’s rule makes in CLERK OF THE HOUSE ment the Committee shall rise and report order 40 amendments offered by both the bill, as amended, to the House with such Democrats and Republicans. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. further amendments as may have been House Resolution 923 also provides a DONOVAN) laid before the House the fol- adopted. The previous question shall be con- closed rule for H.R. 3, the rescissions lowing communication from the Clerk sidered as ordered on the bill and amend- package, but does execute Leader of the House of Representatives: ments thereto to final passage without inter- vening motion except one motion to recom- MCCARTHY’s amendment which incor- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, mit with or without instructions. porates President Trump’s revised and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SEC. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it updated spending proposal. Washington, DC, June 7, 2018. shall be in order to consider in the House the One hour of debate time for H.R. 3 is Hon. PAUL D. RYAN, bill (H.R. 3) to rescind certain budget author- provided, divided and controlled equal- The Speaker, House of Representatives, ity proposed to be rescinded in special mes- Washington, DC. ly by the majority leader and the mi- sages transmitted to the Congress by the nority leader or their respective des- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- President on May 8, 2018, in accordance with mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of title X of the Congressional Budget and Im- ignees. the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- poundment Control Act 1974. All points of Finally, the rule provides the minor- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- order against consideration of the bill are ity the customary motion to recommit sage from the Secretary of the Senate on waived. The amendment printed in part C of on both pieces of legislation under con- June 7, 2018, at 9:04 a.m.: the report of the Committee on Rules accom- sideration. That the Senate passed S. 1692. panying this resolution shall be considered H.R. 5895, the Energy and Water, Leg- as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be That the Senate passed S. 2857. islative Branch, and Military Construc- considered as read. All points of order That the Senate passed with an amend- against provisions in the bill, as amended, tion and Veterans Affairs Appropria- ment H.R. 88. are waived. The previous question shall be tions Act of 2019, funds a net total of That the Senate passed without an amend- considered as ordered on the bill, as amend- $144 billion in base discretionary spend- ment H.R. 1397. ed, and on any further amendment thereto, ing, $33 billion for defense, and $112 bil- That the Senate passed without an amend- to final passage without intervening motion lion for nondefense purposes. The to- ment H.R. 1719. except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided tals reflect the amount specified in the and controlled by the Majority Leader and That the Senate passed without an amend- Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. the Minority Leader or their respective des- Division A of the appropriations ment H.R. 1900. ignees; and (2) one motion to recommit with With best wishes, I am, or without instructions. package funds the Energy and Water Sincerely, SEC. 3. The provisions of section 1017 of the Development and Related Agencies Ap- KAREN L. HAAS. Impoundment Control Act of 1974 shall not propriations Act at nearly $45 billion,

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As President Trump has repeatedly Last, the bill prohibits the use of nu- Yesterday, the VA MISSION Act was stated, our Nation must modernize its clear nonproliferation projects in Rus- signed into law. American veterans de- aging nuclear forces. They are the cen- sia without certain notifications from serve the best possible care, and this terpiece of our deterrent strategy, and the Secretary of Energy. bill gives the Department of Veterans we cannot allow them to degrade to a Division B appropriates $3.8 billion Affairs the resources to work towards point where they become functionally for the legislative branch. This encom- providing that care for the 7 million useless. passes the House of Representatives patients who are expected to receive To prevent this outcome, nuclear and joint operations with the Senate. Veterans Affairs treatment in fiscal The House of Representatives is fund- weapons activities, especially Navy nu- year 2019. ed at $1.2 billion, which is $25 million clear reactors, all continue to receive Additionally, this bill funds con- funding. Congress must not leave the below the President’s budget request. Funding also supports Capitol security struction, operation, and maintenance United States unprepared while our ad- of housing for our troops and medical versaries continue to advance their and police forces, services for visitors, and Capitol operations and mainte- and education facilities at over $10 bil- own nuclear weapons programs. lion. Division A also improves the security nance. The Capitol Police are funded at $456 This is the first step toward funding of our energy infrastructure. Most million, an increase of $30 million the government and its essential pro- Americans take for granted the ability above fiscal year 2018. Last year, we grams for fiscal year 2019. This year, to easily access electricity, but that learned just how vital the Capitol Po- Congress will do its job to ensure convenience is tenuous. The electric lice are when they responded to and smart, efficient, and appropriate use of grid is massive, it is complex, and it is stopped a shooter who opened fire at a taxpayer dollars. vulnerable to cyber and physical at- congressional baseball game practice. H.R. 3, the second bill contained in tacks. These threats have become in- The bravery and skill demonstrated today’s rule, is the rescissions package creasingly likely as more operations go by those agents are what allows Mem- to cut stagnant and unused prior-year online or are connected to a network bers of Congress, our staff, our support Federal funding. which is not secure. personnel, and visitors to go to work or President Trump submitted and re- This bill appropriates $117 million to visit the Capitol complex every day cently revised a proposal to rescind ap- ensure that our energy infrastructure without fear. They deserve our full sup- proximately $14.5 billion of budget au- operators have the resources they need port. thority, affecting 15 Federal depart- to develop these defenses. The Office of Compliance is appro- ments and agencies. These include un- b 1245 priated over $5 million for employee obligated balances from the Depart- Additionally, the bill supports the and Member workplace rights training. ment of Energy’s Advanced Technology completion of the Yucca Mountain nu- This funding will also support a dispute Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program clear waste repository, helping to ease resolution process that is fair and ac- and the Innovative Technology Loan the risk and burden of storing nuclear cessible for all. Guarantee Program; the Department of The bill also includes almost $580 waste in temporary storage sites across Housing and Urban Development’s cap- million for the Government Account- the country. ital fund; the Department of Justice’s ability Office so that it may continue In 2007, the Energy Independence and Assets Forfeiture Fund; the Depart- its vital work of oversight and report- Security Act gave the Department of ment of State’s Complex Crisis Fund; ing on how Federal programs are using Energy authority to regulate incandes- and unnecessary funding for the Mil- taxpayer dollars. cent light bulbs through the law’s ex- lennium Challenge Corporation, among Two important things that the bill other things. cessive energy efficiency standards, ef- does not fund are a cost-of-living in- fectively killing free market competi- President Trump recently revised his crease for Members of Congress and al- request to withdraw the proposed re- tion. lowances for former Speakers of the Therefore, I submitted an amend- scission of emergency Ebola funds as House. well as supplemental appropriations for ment that would prohibit the use of Division C of the appropriations Superstorm Sandy recovery and to de- Federal funds to carry out these oner- package provides over $96 billion in dis- crease proposed rescissions to Housing ous enforcement standards. This cretionary funding for Military Con- and Urban Development’s capital fund amendment has been included in the struction and Veterans Affairs, an in- and Treasury’s capital management Energy and Water Development appro- crease of more than $4 billion over fis- fund. priations bill every fiscal year since cal year 2018. 2011, and I look forward to continued Nearly all of the increase in funding Two provisions related to the Chil- consumer choice in this market. goes toward supporting the efforts and dren’s Health Insurance Program Division A includes the United States the services of the Department of Vet- should be noted. Army Corps of Engineers. In Texas’ erans Affairs. Robust funding for Vet- The first rescinds over $5 billion that 26th Congressional District that I rep- erans Affairs will ensure that those was included in the Medicare Access resent, the Army Corps has been in- who have served our country have ac- and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 strumental in ensuring the thorough cess to quality services. that supplements the fiscal year 2017 maintenance, repair, and safety of This bill includes a total of $194 bil- allotments to States. This was in addi- Lake Lewisville Dam, which sustained lion in discretionary and mandatory tion to the annual Children’s Health damage due to heavy rains in the north funding for Veterans Affairs, which is Insurance Program appropriation to re- Texas area in 2015. $9 billion more than fiscal year 2018. imburse States for Children’s Health This is just one example of the im- Importantly, this bill provides more Insurance Program expenses. The re- portant work the Army Corps performs than $71 billion for Veterans Affairs maining funds are no longer needed. throughout the United States, and the medical care and more than $1 billion The second provision rescinds almost bill increases funding of the agency to in funding for the Department of Vet- $2 billion made available to the Chil- more than $7 billion for fiscal year 2019. erans Affairs to deploy a new elec- dren’s Health Insurance Program con- The bill also repeals the massive tronic health records system that tingency fund, which is used to provide overreach of Federal authority known aligns with the Department of Defense. payments to States that have funding as the waters of the United States rule, Mr. Speaker, this is something that shortfalls. The Centers for Medicare promulgated by the Environmental we have been promised since 2006. This and Medicaid Services currently does

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This was a Congress. people understand that these Chil- last-minute addition which gave no Perhaps that wouldn’t be such a dren’s Health Insurance Program re- time for amendments to be considered. problem if we had a single open rule on scissions will have no impact on the The closed rule, which is how the re- the House floor that would allow the current Children’s Health Insurance scissions package comes to the floor, House to work its will on this or any Program. pushes this Congress further into the other issue Members have with por- Early this year, Republicans passed record books as the most closed Con- tions of this legislation. and signed into law the longest and gress in history. Finally, this rule makes in order most generous extension to the Chil- Before I speak more on that, I do H.R. 3, President Trump’s and the dren’s Health Insurance Program in its want to take a brief moment to high- GOP’s rescissions bill. As I mentioned 20-year history. When House Demo- light the bipartisan manner in which before, this bill saw no hearings. Zero. But perhaps just as troubling was crats were presented this opportunity, the appropriators acted in crafting the Ranking Member LOWEY’s remarks in they voted against it not once but Military Construction and Legislative our Rules Committee hearing last twice. Branch bills. This is proof that, when night about how the minority wasn’t Mr. Speaker, when Federal funds are this body wants to, we can work to- even consulted prior to this bill coming no longer needed in an agency or have gether and produce legislation that re- to the floor, ignoring the thousands of not been obligated, Congress should do sults in broad, bipartisan consensus. constituents that we represent. So, not the right thing and use these taxpayer The Military Construction and Vet- only has this bill skipped the normal dollars to reduce the deficit. erans Affairs bill provides a $4.17 bil- appropriations process, Democrats I support passage of the rule to allow lion increase to the servicemembers we have not been given an opportunity to debate on these important priorities. I represent—specifically, a $3.9 billion add the voice of their constituents. urge Members to support today’s rule increase to the Department of Veterans Make no mistake, this is a highly and both underlying bills. Affairs. partisan bill which does not reflect the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of The Legislative Branch bill takes House’s will. Instead, this is what our my time. more steps we should have taken a long constituents hate the most: a Congress Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I yield time ago and provides additional re- that is most dysfunctional. myself such time as I may consume, sources for training and to help with This bill makes significant cuts to and I thank the gentleman from Texas complaints on sexual harassment and programs that create jobs, grow our for yielding me the customary 30 min- violations of employee rights. None of economy, and provide healthcare to utes. us here are immune to harassers, but millions of children in a transparent Mr. Speaker, this rule makes 39 at least this bill moves us forward in attempt to appear fiscally conservative amendments in order to the appropria- addressing the bad behaviors of those after passing a tax bill that added $1.9 tions bill we have been considering this who walk among us. trillion to the deficit and gave most of week. This rule makes in order amend- its benefit to the wealthiest among us. Unfortunately, this appropriations ments to the Energy and Water appro- If we want to rescind something to package is made up of three individual priations bill. However, this bill does balance the deficit, how about we start appropriations bills. Also, in what is a not follow the same bipartisan path. with the $1 trillion budget-busting tax surprise to us in the minority, this rule Instead, this bill is full of poison pill bill that was passed for the wealthy. also includes a surprising $15 billion in riders that will ultimately make our That irresponsible law is now the cause rescissions—cuts—to programs our time here a total waste, as those poi- of Medicare and Social Security going communities depend on. son pill riders mean that the Senate bankrupt decades earlier. Why aren’t we given the opportunity will ignore this package as it is writ- This bill is a political gimmick to hide the Republican majority’s gross to bring up these bills individually? ten. mismanagement of our Nation’s long- Considering that nearly 200 amend- Incredibly, when most Americans are term fiscal health. While the GOP tax ments were offered to this package asking Congress to make commonsense giveaway benefited the wealthiest while many of us were working in our improvements to our Nation’s gun among us, almost half of the cuts in districts, it is obvious to me that these laws, this bill goes in the opposite di- this rescissions package are to the bills would have benefited from a rection. That is right. This Congress is longer debate. Children’s Health Insurance Program. finally acting on guns—in a cowardly Let me say that again, Mr. Speaker: This rule makes in order 39 amend- way, by expanding where guns can be ments to the underlying package, the Children’s Health Insurance Pro- brought onto Federal lands, ignoring gram. which includes H.R. 5895, the Energy the cries and the calls from our chil- and Water Development and Related We have $7 billion eliminated from dren—our children who are being mur- CHIP. That is right. They didn’t blink Agencies Appropriations Act of 2019; dered in their classrooms, our constitu- an eye at a $2 trillion giveaway to the H.R. 5894, the Legislative Branch Ap- ents who are being murdered in movie wealthy, but yet they are squeezing propriations Act of 2019; and H.R. 5786, theaters, our constituents who are fractional savings from funds intended the Military Construction, Veterans being murdered in concert halls in Las for children’s health insurance. Affairs and Related Agencies Appro- Vegas, Nevada, where people go to get But that isn’t the end of it. So that priations Act of 2019. married, where people go to have fun, corporations and millionaires can have However, 59 additional amendments and, yes, they make babies sometimes a tax break, the House majority has de- will not be given an opportunity to be in Vegas too. But yet we are ignoring cided to make a collection of cuts that heard, including bipartisan amend- their calls for help. will impact every community: Cuts to ments like the Cicilline-Poliquin b 1300 economic development; cuts to the amendment to prohibit oil drilling on Forest Service while the West of Amer- the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf It is amazing that we can go on ica is burning; cuts to Indian housing or the Foster-Hultgren amendment to months without meaningful reforms on programs, cuts to foreign assistance; increase funding for the Department of gun violence and now we take up a cuts to transportation while our infra- Energy’s Office of Science or the Issa- giant spending package that forces structure is crumbling; cuts to public Roybal-Allard amendment to support Members to vote on yet another expan- housing while the growing number of programs that improve veteran access sion of gun access. What are we trying Americans grow homeless; cuts to con- to care at qualified health centers. to do? servation; and cuts to advanced tech- Don’t these distinguished Members of Again, a cowardice act to expand the nology vehicle loans. this body deserve to have their amend- use of weapons in our Federal lands. What is it that you want to do? Do ments discussed, debated, and voted For what? So we can go into the dens you want to take us back to the time on? of bears and kill them—the momma of Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble?

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That means no Member can that my colleagues will say they the Congress re-appropriate the money offer an amendment on the floor to ap- couldn’t use this in their communities. as they deem fit. prove it. Well, let me put these cuts in the I encourage my colleagues to support Last month, Republicans officially voice of the Great Gazoo: those cuts this rule. turned this Congress into the most are dumb and dumber cuts. Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 closed Congress in history. It was only Mr. Speaker, that is why I must minutes to the gentleman from Massa- May. We still have 6 months to go be- strongly oppose this rule, and I reserve chusetts (Mr. MCGOVERN), the distin- fore the end of this Congress. Appar- the balance of my time. guished ranking member of the Com- ently, there is no end in sight for the Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I yield mittee on Rules. majority’s restrictive process. It would myself 30 seconds. Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I make Vladimir Putin jealous. This is Mr. Speaker, February 9 of this year, thank the gentlewoman for yielding. not a process to be proud of. This is a the House of Representatives passed Mr. Speaker, does this Republican process the Republicans should be the most generous extension of the majority have amnesia? Did they for- ashamed of. Children’s Health Insurance Program get how we got here? The cuts in this bill aren’t harmless. since its inception in 1996. The gentle- Congressional Republicans blew a They will hurt real people. Almost half woman from California voted against nearly $2 trillion hole in the deficit by the cuts in this package are to the that extension. giving tax cuts to the wealthy and Children’s Health Insurance Program. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the large corporations. That is trillion This bill also hurts farmers by cutting gentleman from Ohio (Mr. GIBBS), a with a T. Now they are acting like they funding they need to carry out impor- valuable member of the Transportation are great deficit hawks for bringing tant conservation programs. and Infrastructure Committee and the forward a bill that rescinds $15 billion This bill cuts funding for the Eco- Committee on Agriculture. in Federal spending. That is billion nomic Development Administration, Mr. GIBBS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in with a B. It is a tiny fraction of the an agency focused on economic growth support of the rule for H.R. 5895 that trillions of dollars they spent on tax and private sector job creation, at a provides essential protections for the cuts. time when they have a project backlog current and future health of Lake Erie. You don’t have to be some great nationwide. In my own congressional It prevents the Army Corps of Engi- scholar to see this disparity. It is right district, I have visited at least 10 high- neers from dumping dredged sediment here on this chart. This really big red quality projects seeking investments from the Cuyahoga River in the lake bar, Mr. Speaker, that plunges down to from EDA. These projects, and count- without the approval of the State of nearly $2 trillion represents the impact less others all across the country, are Ohio. This dredge sediment can contain of the Republican tax bill on the def- now in jeopardy if this rescissions harmful contaminants, potentially in- icit. It is actually $1.9 trillion. It is not package becomes law. creasing the risk of polluted fish and good. That really, really, really tiny These are not unnecessary programs, wildlife. small bar on the right represents the as the bill’s title suggests. This funding Lake Erie is one of Ohio’s most pre- so-called ‘‘savings’’ that this bill will was appropriated under the FY 2017 cious and important natural resources. provide. omnibus negotiated over just a year It would be irresponsible to reverse the For those in the gallery, you are ago. Both parties agreed to it. The environmental gains we have recently going to need binoculars to see that President signed it into law. Now, made with the lake, which is why this line. To my Republican colleagues, I President Trump has suddenly changed provision is so important. am happy to lend you my bifocals so his mind. Maybe it was something he Additionally, this bill includes a pro- you can see how inconsequential this saw on Fox News, since he takes most vision to expand the ability of law- rescission package is in terms of deal- of his marching orders from them. abiding citizens to possess a firearm on ing with our deficit. After spending nearly $2 trillion on Army Corps of Engineers land, so long Now, don’t get me wrong, $15 million tax cuts for the superrich and blowing as they are legally permitted to carry is a lot of money, but in the context of up the deficit, the majority’s bill is a firearm and are in full compliance what this Republican House has done like putting a Band-Aid on a gaping with State law and as they are allowed to our deficit—blowing a hole in it to wound. to do on other Federal parks and Fed- give tax cuts to the megarich—in that Republicans are trying to trick the eral lands. This provision merely context, it isn’t even a down payment American people into thinking that brings the Army Corps recreational on fixing the deficit. somehow they care about fiscal respon- property in line with the rules of land This bill isn’t the result of some sibility. Well, they are not fooling any- owned by the National Park Service great process. Mr. Speaker, there was one. and the Fish and Wildlife Service. no process. There was no hearing on The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Finally, this bill includes a full con- the bill. The Appropriations Com- ROUZER). The Chair would remind gressional repeal of the harmful mittee didn’t go over these proposed Members to refrain from references to Obama-era WOTUS rule, waters of the cuts one by one, weighing whether they occupants of the gallery. United States, an executive overreach made sense or not. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I yield that expanded Federal jurisdiction be- This is the result of the whims of myself 30 seconds. yond ‘‘navigable waters.’’ These provi- President Trump. He seems to change Mr. Speaker, I would like to point sions are important in ensuring the his mind about as often as he logs on to out that as of June 7 of this year, Re- Federal Government does not impose Twitter. How else can the majority ex- publicans in the 115th Congress have its will or expand its authority at the plain slashing funds to fight Ebola the provided consideration for over 1,200 expense of States or individuals. same day there is an Ebola outbreak in amendments on the House floor. I encourage my colleagues to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo? Mr. Speaker, during the entirety of this, and I want to commend the chair- You cannot make this stuff up. the 111th Congress, when Speaker men of these committees for the work It took language in a manager’s Pelosi was Speaker, the Democrats al- they have done in the rescissions pack- amendment to reverse this, just like lowed less than 1,000 amendments to be age in this bill and the Energy and the majority was forced to reverse cuts considered on the floor. Their majority Water bill to move this country for- to funds designed to help New York and blocked nearly 3,000 amendments that ward. New Jersey recover from Superstorm year in Congress. I would also note, Mr. Speaker, his- Sandy. Perhaps if you had a hearing The SPEAKER pro tempore. The torically, if you look back in the past and you listened to Members of Con- time of the gentleman has expired.

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We can exempt extension of the Children’s Health In- for vital veteran healthcare initiatives. the new money in the VA MISSION Act surance Program—for 10 years’ time— Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the from the strict budget caps by voting was passed by the House and eventu- gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. ‘‘no’’ on the previous question so that ally signed into law. The gentleman LAMB) to discuss our proposal. my bill, H.R. 5805, can be made in from Massachusetts fought against Mr. LAMB. Mr. Speaker, I rise today order. that. so that we can finish the work that we Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the started with the VA MISSION Act. myself 2 minutes. gentleman from California (Mr. Just yesterday, the President signed Mr. Speaker, I certainly appreciate KNIGHT). the VA MISSION Act into law, and it is the gentleman’s service to our country. a good bill. But the words on that piece I would point out that I worked as a b 1315 of paper and his signature, Mr. Speak- physician in a VA facility in the 1970s, Mr. KNIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise in er, are not what takes care of our vet- and I am well aware of the good work support of the rule. erans. It is the doctors and nurses in that the doctors and nurses in VA fa- I want to thank the chairman and our VA facilitates who do that. The VA cilities provide. ranking member for the inclusion of MISSION Act gives us a chance to I would like to point out that, in the language in the E&W report that would make their jobs easier and let them do Statement of Administration Policy, launch a new initiative at the Depart- it better. the administration expected the MIS- ment of Energy to aggressively drive But we have to be honest about the SION Act to be in place by the begin- down costs and improve the perform- fact that it also poses serious risks be- ning of fiscal year 2018. Do remember ance of grid-scale energy storage tech- cause of these strict budget caps. These that this was one of the promises that nologies. budget caps were in place, Mr. Speaker, then-candidate Trump promised to the This report language is similar to the before we ever did the VA MISSION Nation, that he would make the fund- BEST Act, which I sponsored and of Act. I don’t know if they were put in ing of the veterans programs a pri- which the ranking member is a cospon- place because people had lost faith in ority, and I believe he has done that. sor. The BEST Act is a bipartisan au- the VA, but I recently visited two VA Continuing to quote from the admin- thorization bill that directs the Sec- hospitals in the Pittsburgh area and istration: ‘‘The delay in enacting the retary of Energy to establish a moon- came away with a renewed faith in MISSION Act’s new community care shot goal of three demonstrations of what the VA can do. program increases the requirements to grid-scale battery storage that will I met a man who was a Vietnam vet- continue the VA’s current traditional meet aggressive commercialization eran, wheelchair-bound, who has lived community care program by an addi- targets for cost, performance, and du- in the VA hospital for 3 years. If things tional $1.6 billion in fiscal year 2019.’’ rability. were as bad as its critics say, you Here is the important point: ‘‘The ad- This concept is modeled after the might expect a man like that to be ministration looks forward to working success of the DOE’s SunShot Initia- downtrodden or upset with the VA. In- with Congress to secure this funding tive, which brought down the cost of stead, when I asked him how he was within the existing nondefense discre- solar energy by 75 percent in less than feeling, tears came to his eyes and his tionary cap.’’ voice choked with emotion as he de- 5 years. I think it is fair to say there is more scribed for me the way that the direc- One of the biggest challenges to to come. tor of that hospital comes to mass with greater incorporation of new energy Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of him every morning and asks about his sources into the power grid is the lack my time. family. Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I ask of cost-competitive grid-scale solu- We had that conversation in a kitch- unanimous consent to insert the text tions. Intermittent energy sources can- en built inside that hospital that looks of my amendment in the RECORD, along not reach their potential without com- like the kitchen in any nice home. The with extraneous material, immediately mercially viable storage facilities. We nurses bring in food of their own to prior to the vote on the previous ques- all know this. cook for the patients of theirs. It oper- tion. Much of the energy we produce is ates like a real family. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. lost, diminishing utility productivity. This is what it looks like, Mr. Speak- COMER). Is there objection to the re- While the DOE has issued grants to er, when we keep our promises to our quest of the gentlewoman from Cali- pursue better battery storage, funding veterans and, more accurately, when fornia? has been too dispersed to produce the our doctors and nurses keep that prom- There was no objection. breakthroughs needed to transform our ise on our behalf. Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 electricity grid. This initiative will le- But all of this is at risk if we do not minutes to the gentlewoman from verage work currently being done in finish what we started with the VA Maine (Ms. PINGREE). the Office of Science to set a moonshot MISSION Act. If we do nothing, the Ms. PINGREE. Mr. Speaker, I thank goal for energy storage technology. money that we have appropriated for my colleague from California for yield- In a further sign of the merit of these the Veterans Choice Program will bust ing me the time. demonstrations, the Senate E&W bill the strict budget caps that VA is Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposi- also includes very similar report lan- under, and that will trigger automatic, tion to the rule for H.R. 3 as well as the guage. indiscriminate cuts across the board. underlying bill. As a member of the Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, we can- Mr. Speaker, that man asked me for House Appropriations Committee, I do not continue to allow the rewriting of one thing. He said that next year on not believe we should be retroactively history. The majority has blocked over Memorial Day he was hoping that they taking back already approved funding 2,000 amendments, and it is only June. could have a cookout and that I would to pay for tax cuts to corporations. Mr. Speaker, the Military Construc- come back and have a hot dog with There are countless ludicrous provi- tion and Veterans Affairs Appropria- him. sions in this bill to cut rural housing, tions Act would shortchange our vet- When that happens 1 year from now, conservation, and other programs that erans by subjecting funding for their Mr. Speaker, that same VA hospital support communities, farmers, and healthcare programs to onerous budget may very well be under the strict budg- those in need. I would like to focus on restraints. This would force funding for et cuts. Something like a cookout one provision in H.R. 3 that is particu- veterans healthcare to compete with would be seen as an extravagance if larly upsetting because it would re- other important veterans programs. you are getting 25 percent, 30 percent scind over $14 million from USDA’s Therefore, if we defeat the previous cuts across the board. And we will be Value Added Producer Grant program, question, I will offer an amendment to responsible for that, Mr. Speaker. That one of the only USDA grants that go the rule to include Representative is the only thing that man asked for. directly to farmers’ pockets.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:21 Jun 08, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K07JN7.030 H07JNPT1 lotter on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE June 7, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4867 Let me be absolutely clear. Despite on the Judiciary, that was not the pol- peatedly said that he is bound by the what the administration has said, icy. The policy was for children who law to rip these families apart. these are funds that farmers have al- came unaccompanied, not children b 1330 ready applied for. Those applications with their parents. were already under review by the In addition, you have children who PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY USDA when the rescission package was have not seen their mothers—who are 4 Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, par- introduced. Projects are ready to go years old, who are infants—for weeks liamentary inquiry. and jobs are waiting to be created with at a time and cannot speak English. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- this funding. Again, you have Guatemalans who tlewoman from California will state It makes me very angry to see that are not speaking Spanish, English, or a her parliamentary inquiry. Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, what is the administration’s rescission pro- language that is interpreted in the the law requiring the separation of par- posal describes these grants as wasteful courts. It is an indigenous language. and specifically identifies a chocolate- ents and children at the border? They do not know that you are ruling The SPEAKER pro tempore. The covered peanut project as an example against them, as it relates to their plea of alleged wasteful spending. Chair does not respond to inquiries re- for asylum. garding the status of the law. That is a This is not about chocolate-covered This bill and the rescissions will give peanuts. This is about helping farmers matter for debate. more funding for those kinds of inhu- Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, perhaps diversify their businesses and providing mane deportation and more dollars to consumers with new products on which the reason the Speaker can’t answer is separate children from their parents. that the law simply doesn’t exist. How- they are willing to spend a little extra. For God’s sake, this is not America. Farmers are facing very challenging ever, this is the United States Con- We must stop it now. Oppose the bill. gress. We make the laws. But unfortu- economic times, and I think we should Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I am be doing everything we can to support nately, this isn’t what we are doing prepared to close. here. No. Instead, we are taking up a farmers in finding new markets, wheth- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I yield bill to put more guns on public lands er that is by processing milk to make myself 1 minute. and cut funding for energy efficiency yogurt, making jam from wild blue- Mr. Speaker, I will point out that one research. For this reason and many berries, or even coating peanuts in of the things that the Military Con- other concerns I have with the number chocolate. struction and VA appropriation does of amendments which were not made in Ironically, on the same day that the fund is the improvements to the VA administration released its rescission order, I must oppose this rule. Electronic Health Record. This is This Congress is now the most closed proposal, the USDA’s Economic Re- something that has been sought by this search Service released a report on how Congress in history. It is forcing its Congress and previous administrations Members to vote on bills which haven’t successful VAPG has been. The report going back to 2006. I am happy to say shows that businesses that receive been given a real debate. It is clear the that in this appropriations bill it is VAPG funding provide more jobs for majority is attempting to rewrite his- being taken care of. tory. their communities and were less likely Three administrations is too long for to fail than similar nonrecipient busi- Mr. Speaker, Canada did not burn the that to happen. I am grateful for the nesses. VAPG works. In Maine and White House. The American people focus that the administration put on across the country, a little support to know better. None of the work we do this problem, and I am grateful that farmers through VAPG can go a long today will undo their deficit-busting they have finally gotten it solved. bill, nor will it reunite the families the way. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of I urge my colleagues to oppose the administration has destroyed. my time. rule for H.R. 3 as well as the under- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I yield lying bill. oppose the previous question and the Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I re- myself such time as I may consume. rule, and I yield back the balance of serve the balance of my time. I have no doubt of the importance of my time. Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 the legislation this rule makes in Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I yield minute to the gentlewoman from Texas order. However, I struggle to believe myself the balance of my time. (Ms. JACKSON LEE). that this is the most important work Mr. Speaker, as of June 7, 2018, Re- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, as we could be doing today. publicans in the 115th Congress have a senior member of the Homeland Se- Instead, perhaps we can fix the bro- provided for consideration of over 1,200 curity Committee, I am opposing all of ken immigration laws that President amendments on the House floor. Over the bills under this rule, including the Trump has cited as his reason for sepa- 570 of those amendments have been underlying bill, but in particular H.R. rating families and children on our Na- proposed by Democrats, 480 proposed 3, which is a danger to childcare devel- tion’s border. Fear and intimidation by Republicans, and 190 were bipar- opment, Pell grants, and election secu- are no way to make policy. The Trump tisan. That is 46 percent Democratic rity, meaning, Mr. Speaker, they are administration has picked the cruelest amendments, 39 percent Republican cutting those dollars. way to punish those who are fleeing vi- amendments, and 16 percent were bi- But the main element of my opposi- olence. partisan. tion is the crisis on the border. I want The result is broken families and lost By contrast, during the entire 111th this House to recognize that you have children. Since October, more than 700 Congress, that was the last Congress individuals who have crossed for hu- children have been inhumanely sepa- where Speaker PELOSI was the Speaker manitarian reasons who are being rated from their parents. More than 100 of the House, Democrats were in the treated and violated like in a third- of these children are less than 4 years majority. During the entire 111th Con- world country that would be inhumane. old. gress, Speaker PELOSI allowed less You have Guatemalans, some of Using family separation as a scare than 1,000 amendments to be consid- whom now are facing the tragedy of tactic to prevent families from coming ered on the House floor, and, in fact, the volcano, coming who speak an in- to this country will never work, and it the Democratic majority blocked 3,000 digenous language, and they are is in the same cruel mindset as using amendments, with roughly 2,400 dur- lumped together 50, 100 at a time. rape as a weapon of war. These families ing, actually, the first session, the first Their children are snatched away come here looking for one thing: shel- year of that Congress. from them. This is a policy that is ter. Punishing a mother by separating These numbers include measures going to be further funded by the re- her from her child is not only immoral; where the summaries of amendments scissions in this bill. It is imperative it is inhumane. It goes against the fun- submitted are publicly available, but that anyone who has a humane bone in damental human right of the family at that time, due to the lack of the ma- their body stand up against ripping unit. jority’s transparency, the number is children away from individuals. Separating them from their parents likely much higher that were blocked. As a member of the Committee on is simply anti-American. However, for Now, look, Chairman SESSIONS of the Homeland Security and the Committee some reason, President Trump has re- Rules Committee has made it a point

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:21 Jun 08, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K07JN7.032 H07JNPT1 lotter on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE H4868 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 7, 2018 to ensure that every single Member has fore the House. Cannon cites the Speaker’s The vote was taken by electronic de- the opportunity to submit their ruling of January 13, 1920, to the effect that vice, and there were—yeas 227, nays amendments and come to the Com- ‘‘the refusal of the House to sustain the de- 185, not voting 15, as follows: mand for the previous question passes the mittee on Rules and share their control of the resolution to the opposition’’ [Roll No. 240] thoughts and concerns. And as the gen- in order to offer an amendment. On March YEAS—227 tlewoman knows well, there is no clock 15, 1909, a member of the majority party of- Abraham Granger Palmer in the Rules Committee. Any Member fered a rule resolution. The House defeated Aderholt Graves (GA) Paulsen can come and spend as much time with the previous question and a member of the Allen Graves (LA) Pearce us as they wish. opposition rose to a parliamentary inquiry, Amash Graves (MO) Perry Mr. Speaker, today’s rule provides asking who was entitled to recognition. Amodei Griffith Pittenger for the consideration of two important Speaker Joseph G. Cannon (R–Illinois) said: Arrington Grothman Poe (TX) ‘‘The previous question having been refused, Babin Guthrie Posey pieces of legislation: H.R. 5895, the En- the gentleman from New York, Mr. Fitz- Bacon Handel Ratcliffe ergy and Water, Legislative Branch, gerald, who had asked the gentleman to Banks (IN) Harper Reed Barletta Harris and Military Construction and Vet- yield to him for an amendment, is entitled to Reichert Barr Hartzler Renacci erans Affairs Appropriations Act of the first recognition.’’ Barton Hensarling The Republican majority may say ‘‘the Rice (SC) 2019, and H.R. 3, the Spending Cuts to Bergman Herrera Beutler Roby vote on the previous question is simply a Expired and Unnecessary Programs Biggs Hice, Jody B. Roe (TN) vote on whether to proceed to an immediate Bishop (MI) Higgins (LA) Rogers (AL) Act. Both are responsible measures Bishop (UT) Hill vote on adopting the resolution . . . [and] Rogers (KY) that take seriously our responsibility Black Holding has no substantive legislative or policy im- Rohrabacher Blackburn Hollingsworth to be vigilant stewards of the Federal plications whatsoever.’’ But that is not what Rokita Blum Hudson taxpayers’ dollars. Rooney, Francis they have always said. Listen to the Repub- Bost Huizenga Rooney, Thomas I want to thank the President for his lican Leadership Manual on the Legislative Brady (TX) Hultgren J. leadership in eliminating unused and Process in the United States House of Rep- Brat Hunter Ros-Lehtinen unnecessary funding from past years, a resentatives, (6th edition, page 135). Here’s Brooks (AL) Hurd how the Republicans describe the previous Brooks (IN) Issa Roskam responsible approach that until this Buchanan Jenkins (KS) Ross question vote in their own manual: ‘‘Al- Rothfus President has been underutilized. I though it is generally not possible to amend Buck Jenkins (WV) urge my colleagues today to support Bucshon Johnson (LA) Rouzer the rule because the majority Member con- Royce (CA) the rules and the two underlying pieces Budd Johnson (OH) trolling the time will not yield for the pur- Burgess Johnson, Sam Russell of legislation. pose of offering an amendment, the same re- Byrne Jordan Rutherford The material previously referred to sult may be achieved by voting down the pre- Calvert Joyce (OH) Sanford by Mrs. TORRES is as follows: vious question on the rule. . . When the mo- Carter (GA) Katko Scalise tion for the previous question is defeated, Carter (TX) Kelly (MS) Schweikert AN AMENDMENT TO H. RES. 923 OFFERED BY control of the time passes to the Member Chabot Kelly (PA) Scott, Austin MS. TORRES who led the opposition to ordering the pre- Cheney King (IA) Sensenbrenner Sessions In the first section, strike ‘‘printed in part vious question. That Member, because he Coffman King (NY) Cole Kinzinger Shimkus A of the report of the Committee on Rules then controls the time, may offer an amend- accompanying this resolution’’ and insert Collins (GA) Knight Shuster ment to the rule, or yield for the purpose of Collins (NY) Kustoff (TN) ‘‘specified in section 4 of this resolution, Simpson amendment.’’ Comer Labrador Smith (MO) modified by adding at the end the text of In Deschler’s Procedure in the U.S. House Comstock LaHood Smith (NE) H.R. 5805 as introduced,’’. of Representatives, the subchapter titled Conaway LaMalfa Smith (NJ) Add at the end the following new section: ‘‘Amending Special Rules’’ states: ‘‘a refusal Cook Lamborn Smith (TX) ‘‘SEC. 4. The amendment referred to in the to order the previous question on such a rule Costello (PA) Lance Smucker first section is as follows: [a special rule reported from the Committee Cramer Latta Stefanik Crawford Lesko ‘Page 165, after line 14, insert the fol- on Rules] opens the resolution to amend- Stewart lowing: Culberson Lewis (MN) Stivers ment and further debate.’’ (Chapter 21, sec- Curbelo (FL) LoBiondo SEC. 239. For an additional amount for the tion 21.2) Section 21.3 continues: ‘‘Upon re- Taylor Curtis Long Tenney Department of Veterans Affairs, $1,138,000,000 jection of the motion for the previous ques- Davidson Loudermilk for the programs and activities authorized in Thompson (PA) tion on a resolution reported from the Com- Davis, Rodney Love Thornberry the VA MISSION Act of 2018 and the amend- mittee on Rules, control shifts to the Mem- Denham Lucas Tipton DeSantis Luetkemeyer ments made by such Act, which shall be in ber leading the opposition to the previous Trott DesJarlais MacArthur addition to amounts otherwise made avail- question, who may offer a proper amendment Turner Diaz-Balart Marchant able in this Act for such purpose, of which— Upton or motion and who controls the time for de- Donovan Marino (1) $600,000,000 shall become available for Valadao bate thereon.’’ Duffy Marshall Wagner the Veterans Community Care Program Clearly, the vote on the previous question Duncan (SC) Massie under section 1703 of title 38, United States on a rule does have substantive policy impli- Duncan (TN) Mast Walberg Code, as amended by the VA MISSION Act of cations. It is one of the only available tools Dunn McCarthy Walden Walker 2018, on the effective date specified in section for those who oppose the Republican major- Emmer McCaul Walorski 101(b) of such Act; and ity’s agenda and allows those with alter- Estes (KS) McClintock Faso McHenry Walters, Mimi (2) $253,000,000 shall be available for the native views the opportunity to offer an al- Weber (TX) Family Caregivers Program under section Ferguson McKinley ternative plan. Fitzpatrick McMorris Webster (FL) 1720G of title 38, United States Code, as Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Fleischmann Rodgers Wenstrup amended by such Act: Foxx McSally Westerman back the balance of my time, and I Williams Provided, That amounts made available move the previous question on the res- Frelinghuysen Meadows under this section shall remain available Gaetz Messer Wilson (SC) until September 30, 2020. ’’. olution. Gallagher Mitchell Wittman The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Garrett Moolenaar Womack question is on ordering the previous Gianforte Mooney (WV) Woodall THE VOTE ON THE PREVIOUS QUESTION: WHAT Gibbs Mullin Yoder IT REALLY MEANS question. Gohmert Newhouse Yoho This vote, the vote on whether to order the The question was taken; and the Goodlatte Norman Young (AK) previous question on a special rule, is not Speaker pro tempore announced that Gosar Nunes Young (IA) merely a procedural vote. A vote against or- the ayes appeared to have it. Gowdy Olson Zeldin dering the previous question is a vote Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, on that I NAYS—185 against the Republican majority agenda and demand the yeas and nays. Adams Bustos Cleaver a vote to allow the Democratic minority to The yeas and nays were ordered. Aguilar Butterfield Clyburn offer an alternative plan. It is a vote about The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Barraga´ n Capuano Cohen what the House should be debating. ant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, Bass Ca´ rdenas Connolly Mr. Clarence Cannon’s Precedents of the this 15-minute vote on ordering the Bera Carson (IN) Cooper House of Representatives (VI, 308–311), de- Beyer Cartwright Correa scribes the vote on the previous question on previous question will be followed by 5- Bishop (GA) Castor (FL) Costa the rule as ‘‘a motion to direct or control the minute votes on: Blumenauer Castro (TX) Courtney Adopting the resolution, if ordered; Blunt Rochester Chu, Judy Crist consideration of the subject before the House Bonamici Cicilline Crowley being made by the Member in charge.’’ To and Brady (PA) Clark (MA) Cuellar defeat the previous question is to give the Agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of Brown (MD) Clarke (NY) Cummings opposition a chance to decide the subject be- the Journal. Brownley (CA) Clay Davis (CA)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:21 Jun 08, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K07JN7.034 H07JNPT1 lotter on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE June 7, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4869 DeFazio Kildee Peterson Bacon Griffith Pearce Grijalva Lujan Grisham, Ruiz DeGette Kilmer Pingree Banks (IN) Grothman Perry Gutie´rrez M. Ruppersberger Delaney Kind Pocan Barletta Guthrie Pittenger Hanabusa Luja´ n, Ben Ray Rush DeLauro Krishnamoorthi Price (NC) Barr Handel Poe (TX) Hastings Maloney, Ryan (OH) DelBene Kuster (NH) Quigley Barton Harper Poliquin Heck Carolyn B. Sa´ nchez Demings Lamb Raskin Bergman Harris Posey Higgins (NY) Maloney, Sean Sarbanes DeSaulnier Langevin Rice (NY) Biggs Hartzler Ratcliffe Himes Massie Schakowsky Deutch Larsen (WA) Richmond Bishop (MI) Hensarling Reed Hoyer Matsui Schiff Dingell Larson (CT) Rosen Bishop (UT) Herrera Beutler Reichert Huffman McCollum Schneider Doggett Lawrence Roybal-Allard Black Hice, Jody B. Renacci Jackson Lee McEachin Schrader Doyle, Michael Lawson (FL) Ruiz Blackburn Higgins (LA) Rice (SC) Jayapal McGovern Scott (VA) F. Lee Ruppersberger Blum Hill Roby Jeffries McNerney Scott, David Ellison Levin Rush Bost Holding Roe (TN) Johnson (GA) Meeks Serrano Engel Lewis (GA) Ryan (OH) Brady (TX) Hollingsworth Rogers (AL) Johnson, E. B. Meng Sewell (AL) ´ Eshoo Lieu, Ted Sanchez Brat Hudson Rogers (KY) Jones Moore Shea-Porter Espaillat Lipinski Sarbanes Kaptur Moulton Brooks (AL) Huizenga Rohrabacher Sherman Esty (CT) Loebsack Schakowsky Keating Murphy (FL) Brooks (IN) Hultgren Rooney, Francis Sinema Evans Lofgren Schiff Buchanan Hunter Kelly (IL) Nadler Rooney, Thomas Sires Foster Lowenthal Schneider Buck Hurd Kennedy Napolitano J. Smith (WA) Frankel (FL) Lowey Schrader Bucshon Issa Khanna Neal Ros-Lehtinen Soto Fudge Lujan Grisham, Scott (VA) Budd Jenkins (KS) Kihuen Nolan Roskam Speier Gabbard M. Scott, David Burgess Jenkins (WV) Kildee Norcross Ross Suozzi Gallego Luja´ n, Ben Ray Serrano Byrne Johnson (LA) Kilmer O’Halleran Rothfus Swalwell (CA) Garamendi Maloney, Sewell (AL) Calvert Johnson (OH) Rouzer Kind O’Rourke Gomez Carolyn B. Shea-Porter Carter (GA) Johnson, Sam Krishnamoorthi Pallone Takano Royce (CA) Thompson (CA) Gonzalez (TX) Maloney, Sean Sherman Carter (TX) Jordan Russell Kuster (NH) Panetta Gottheimer Matsui Sinema Chabot Joyce (OH) Lamb Pascrell Thompson (MS) Rutherford Titus Green, Al McCollum Sires Cheney Katko Sanford Langevin Payne Green, Gene McEachin Larsen (WA) Tonko Smith (WA) Coffman Kelly (MS) Scalise Pelosi Grijalva McGovern Soto Larson (CT) Perlmutter Torres Cole Kelly (PA) Schweikert Gutie´rrez McNerney Speier Lawrence Peters Tsongas Collins (GA) King (IA) Scott, Austin Hanabusa Meeks Suozzi Lawson (FL) Peterson Veasey Collins (NY) King (NY) Sensenbrenner Hastings Meng Swalwell (CA) Comer Kinzinger Lee Pingree Vela Sessions Heck Moore Takano Comstock Knight Levin Pocan Vela´ zquez Shimkus Higgins (NY) Moulton Thompson (CA) Conaway Kustoff (TN) Lewis (GA) Price (NC) Visclosky Shuster Himes Murphy (FL) Titus Cook Labrador Lieu, Ted Quigley Wasserman Simpson Hoyer Nadler Tonko Costello (PA) LaHood Lipinski Raskin Schultz Smith (MO) Huffman Napolitano Torres Cramer LaMalfa Loebsack Rice (NY) Waters, Maxine Smith (NE) Jackson Lee Neal Tsongas Crawford Lamborn Lofgren Richmond Watson Coleman Smith (NJ) Jayapal Nolan Veasey Culberson Lance Lowenthal Rosen Welch Smith (TX) Jeffries Norcross Vela Curbelo (FL) Latta Lowey Roybal-Allard Yarmuth Smucker Johnson (GA) O’Halleran Vela´ zquez Curtis Lesko Stefanik Johnson, E. B. O’Rourke Visclosky Davidson Lewis (MN) NOT VOTING—15 Stewart Jones Pallone Wasserman Davis, Rodney LoBiondo Beatty Flores Rokita Stivers Kaptur Panetta Schultz Denham Long Bilirakis Fortenberry Vargas Taylor Keating Pascrell Waters, Maxine DeSantis Loudermilk Boyle, Brendan Lynch Tenney Walz Kelly (IL) Payne Watson Coleman DesJarlais Love F. Noem Thompson (PA) Wilson (FL) Kennedy Pelosi Welch Diaz-Balart Lucas Carbajal Palazzo Thornberry Khanna Perlmutter Wilson (FL) Donovan Luetkemeyer Davis, Danny Polis Kihuen Peters Yarmuth Duffy MacArthur Tipton Duncan (SC) Marchant Trott ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE NOT VOTING—15 Turner Duncan (TN) Marino The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. CON- Dunn Marshall Upton Beatty Flores Polis AWAY) (during the vote). There are 2 Bilirakis Fortenberry Thompson (MS) Emmer Mast Valadao Wagner Boyle, Brendan Lynch Vargas Estes (KS) McCarthy minutes remaining. Walberg F. Noem Walz Faso McCaul Carbajal Palazzo Ferguson McClintock Walden b 1405 Davis, Danny Poliquin Fitzpatrick McHenry Walker Fleischmann McKinley Walorski So the resolution was agreed to. b 1357 Foxx McMorris Walters, Mimi The result of the vote was announced Frelinghuysen Rodgers Weber (TX) as above recorded. Mr. LEWIS of Georgia changed his Gaetz McSally Webster (FL) A motion to reconsider was laid on vote from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Gallagher Meadows Wenstrup Garrett Messer Westerman the table. Mr. ABRAHAM and Mrs. WALORSKI Williams Gianforte Mitchell f changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to Gibbs Moolenaar Wilson (SC) ‘‘yea.’’ Gohmert Mooney (WV) Wittman THE JOURNAL So the previous question was ordered. Goodlatte Mullin Womack Woodall The result of the vote was announced Gosar Newhouse The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Gowdy Norman Yoder finished business is the question on as above recorded. Granger Nunes Yoho Stated for: Graves (GA) Olson Young (AK) agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of Graves (LA) Palmer Young (IA) the Journal, on which the yeas and Mr. POLIQUIN. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoid- Graves (MO) Paulsen Zeldin ably detained. Had I been present, I would nays were ordered. have voted ‘‘yea’’ on roll call No. 240. NOES—187 The question is on the Speaker’s ap- proval of the Journal. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Adams Cicilline DeSaulnier question is on the resolution. Aguilar Clark (MA) Deutch This will be a 5-minute vote. The question was taken; and the Amash Clarke (NY) Dingell The vote was taken by electronic de- ´ Speaker pro tempore announced that Barragan Clay Doggett vice, and there were—yeas 213, nays Bass Cleaver Doyle, Michael 197, answered ‘‘present’’ 1, not voting the ayes appeared to have it. Bera Clyburn F. 16, as follows: RECORDED VOTE Beyer Cohen Ellison Bishop (GA) Connolly Engel [Roll No. 242] Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I de- Blumenauer Cooper Eshoo YEAS—213 mand a recorded vote. Blunt Rochester Correa Espaillat A recorded vote was ordered. Bonamici Costa Esty (CT) Abraham Bonamici Carter (TX) Brady (PA) Courtney Evans Aderholt Brady (TX) Cartwright The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Brown (MD) Crist Foster Allen Brat Castro (TX) 5-minute vote. Brownley (CA) Crowley Frankel (FL) Amodei Brooks (IN) Chabot The vote was taken by electronic de- Bustos Cuellar Fudge Arrington Brown (MD) Cheney vice, and there were—ayes 225, noes 187, Butterfield Cummings Gabbard Bacon Buchanan Chu, Judy Capuano Davis (CA) Gallego Banks (IN) Bucshon Cicilline not voting 15, as follows: Ca´ rdenas DeFazio Garamendi Barletta Budd Clay [Roll No. 241] Carson (IN) DeGette Gomez Barton Bustos Cole Cartwright Delaney Gonzalez (TX) Bishop (UT) Butterfield Collins (GA) AYES—225 Castor (FL) DeLauro Gottheimer Black Byrne Collins (NY) Abraham Allen Arrington Castro (TX) DelBene Green, Al Blumenauer Calvert Comer Aderholt Amodei Babin Chu, Judy Demings Green, Gene Blunt Rochester Carson (IN) Comstock

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Rice (SC) Roe (TN) Thompson (PA) have voted ‘‘aye’’ for the following vote: Curtis LaMalfa Rogers (KY) Maloney, Sean Richmond Tipton Marshall Rogers (AL) Davidson Lamb Rohrabacher Torres Roll 242, June 7, 2018: On Approval of the Davis (CA) Lamborn Mast Ros-Lehtinen Rokita Turner Journal. Matsui Davis, Rodney Larsen (WA) Rooney, Francis Rosen McGovern Roskam Upton f DeGette Larson (CT) Rooney, Thomas McKinley Rouzer Valadao DeLauro Latta J. DelBene Lawrence McSally Roybal-Allard Veasey WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION Ross Demings Lesko Moore Ruiz Vela COORDINATION ACT Rothfus DeSaulnier Lewis (MN) Napolitano Rush Vela´ zquez Royce (CA) DesJarlais Lipinski Neal Ryan (OH) Visclosky Mr. BLUM. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- Deutch Long Ruppersberger Nolan Sa´ nchez Walberg mous consent to take from the Speak- Dingell Loudermilk Russell Norcross Sanford Walden Rutherford er’s table the bill (S. 1869) to reauthor- Doggett Love O’Halleran Sarbanes Watson Coleman ize and rename the position of Whistle- Donovan Lowenthal Scalise Pallone Schakowsky Weber (TX) Duffy Lowey Schneider Palmer Schiff Welch blower Ombudsman to be the Whistle- Duncan (TN) Lucas Schweikert Paulsen Schrader Wilson (FL) blower Protection Coordinator, and ask Dunn Luetkemeyer Scott (VA) Payne Sensenbrenner Wittman for its immediate consideration in the Scott, David Pearce Serrano Ellison Lujan Grisham, Woodall House. Engel M. Sessions Perry Shuster Yoder ´ Peterson Eshoo Lujan, Ben Ray Sewell (AL) Sinema Yoho The Clerk read the title of the bill. Estes (KS) Marchant Pittenger Sires Shea-Porter Young (AK) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Fleischmann Marino Sherman Poe (TX) Smith (MO) Zeldin objection to the request of the gen- Foster Massie Shimkus Poliquin Soto Frankel (FL) McCarthy tleman from Iowa? Simpson ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 Frelinghuysen McCaul Smith (NE) There was no objection. Gabbard McClintock Smith (NJ) Tonko The text of the bill is as follows: Garamendi McCollum Smith (WA) NOT VOTING—16 S. 1869 Garrett McEachin Smucker Gianforte McHenry Speier Beatty Flores Polis Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Gibbs McMorris Stefanik Bilirakis Fortenberry Scott, Austin resentatives of the United States of America in Goodlatte Rodgers Stewart Boyle, Brendan Labrador Smith (TX) Congress assembled, Granger McNerney Stivers F. Lynch Vargas Griffith Meadows SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Takano Carbajal Noem Walz Grothman Meeks Thornberry Davis, Danny Palazzo This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Whistle- Guthrie Meng Titus blower Protection Coordination Act’’. Handel Messer ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Trott SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION. Harper Mitchell The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Harris Moolenaar Tsongas (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 3(d) of the Inspec- Heck Mooney (WV) Wagner the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- tor General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is Hensarling Moulton Walker ing. amended— Higgins (LA) Mullin Walorski (1) in paragraph (1)(C)— Higgins (NY) Murphy (FL) Walters, Mimi b 1412 Wasserman (A) by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as Himes Nadler So the Journal was approved. subclauses (I) and (II), respectively, and ad- Hollingsworth Newhouse Schultz Huffman Norman Waters, Maxine The result of the vote was announced justing the margins accordingly; Hultgren Nunes Webster (FL) as above recorded. (B) by striking ‘‘Ombudsman who shall Wenstrup Issa O’Rourke PERSONAL EXPLANATION educate agency employees—’’ and inserting Johnson (LA) Olson Westerman the following: ‘‘Coordinator who shall— Johnson, Sam Panetta Williams Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday ‘‘(i) educate agency employees—’’; Joyce (OH) Pascrell Wilson (SC) and part of Thursday, June 6 and 7, 2018, I (C) in subclause (I), as so redesignated, by Womack Kaptur Pelosi was unavoidably detained and was unable to striking ‘‘on retaliation’’ and inserting Kelly (MS) Perlmutter Yarmuth Kelly (PA) Peters Young (IA) make votes. Had I been present, I would have ‘‘against retaliation’’; voted: ‘‘Yea’’ for rollcall 234, the Previous (D) in subclause (II), as so redesignated, by NAYS—197 Question; ‘‘Yea’’ for rollcall 235, on adoption of striking the period at the end and inserting the following: ‘‘, including— Adams Crowley Hartzler the H.R. 918; ‘‘Yea’’ for rollcall 236, the ap- ‘‘(aa) the means by which employees may Aguilar Cummings Hastings proval of the Journal; ‘‘Yea’’ for rollcall 237, seek review of any allegation of reprisal, in- Amash Curbelo (FL) Herrera Beutler the motion to recommit; ‘‘Yea’’ for rollcall 238, Babin DeFazio Hice, Jody B. cluding the roles of the Office of the Inspec- Barr Delaney Hill the final passage of the Water Resource De- tor General, the Office of Special Counsel, Barraga´ n Denham Holding velopment Act (H.R. 8); ‘‘Yea’’ for rollcall 239, the Merit Systems Protection Board, and Bass DeSantis Hoyer the final passage of the Project Safe Neigh- any other relevant entities; and Bera Diaz-Balart Hudson ‘‘(bb) general information about the time- Bergman Doyle, Michael Huizenga borhoods Grant Program Authorization Act Beyer F. Hunter (H.R. 3249); ‘‘Yea’’ for rollcall 240, the Pre- liness of such cases, the availability of any Biggs Duncan (SC) Hurd vious Question; ‘‘Yea’’ for rollcall 241, on the alternative dispute mechanisms, and ave- Bishop (GA) Emmer Jackson Lee adoption of H. Res. 923; and ‘‘Yea’’ for rollcall nues for potential relief.’’; and Bishop (MI) Espaillat Jayapal (E) by adding at the end the following: Blackburn Esty (CT) Jeffries 242, the approval of the journal. ‘‘(ii) assist the Inspector General in pro- Blum Evans Jenkins (KS) PERSONAL EXPLANATION moting the timely and appropriate handling Bost Faso Jenkins (WV) Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- and consideration of protected disclosures Brady (PA) Ferguson Johnson (GA) Brooks (AL) Fitzpatrick Johnson (OH) er, I was unable to cast votes on the following and allegations of reprisal, to the extent Brownley (CA) Foxx Johnson, E. B. legislative measures. If I were present for roll- practicable, by the Inspector General; and Buck Fudge Jones call votes, I would have voted ‘‘no’’ for the fol- ‘‘(iii) assist the Inspector General in facili- Burgess Gaetz Jordan tating communication and coordination with Capuano Gallagher Katko lowing votes: the Special Counsel, the Council of the In- Ca´ rdenas Gallego Keating Roll 241, June 7, 2018: On Agreeing to the spectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, Carter (GA) Gohmert Kelly (IL) Resolution, H. Res. 923, Providing for further the establishment, Congress, and any other Castor (FL) Gomez Khanna consideration of the bill (H.R. 5895) making Clark (MA) Gonzalez (TX) Kihuen relevant entity regarding the timely and ap- Clarke (NY) Gosar Kilmer appropriations for energy and water develop- propriate handling and consideration of pro- Cleaver Gottheimer Kind ment and related agencies; and providing for tected disclosures, allegations of reprisal, Clyburn Gowdy Kinzinger consideration of the bill (H.R. 3) the Spending and general matters regarding the imple- Coffman Graves (GA) Knight Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs mentation and administration of whistle- Cohen Graves (LA) LaHood blower protection laws, rules, and regula- Conaway Graves (MO) Lance Act. tions.’’; Connolly Green, Al Langevin Roll 240, June 7, 2018: On Ordering the (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘Ombuds- Correa Green, Gene Lawson (FL) Previous Question, Providing for further con- Costa Grijalva Lee man’’ and inserting ‘‘Coordinator’’; Costello (PA) Gutie´rrez Levin sideration of the bill (H.R. 5895) making ap- (3) by redesignating paragraph (3) as para- Crist Hanabusa Lewis (GA) propriations for energy and water development graph (4); and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:18 Jun 08, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A07JN7.008 H07JNPT1 lotter on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE June 7, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4871 (4) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- Senate amendment: Will the gentleman from Tennessee lowing: Strike all after the enacting clause and in- submit a copy of the bill to the desk. ‘‘(3) The Whistleblower Protection Coordi- sert the following: Does the gentleman seek to withdraw nator shall have direct access to the Inspec- his request? tor General as needed to accomplish the re- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. quirements of this subsection.’’. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Department of Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Yes. Veterans Affairs Senior Executive Account- (b) RESPONSIBILITIES OF CIGIE.—Section The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without 11(c) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 ability Act of 2018’’ or the ‘‘SEA Act of 2018’’. objection, the unanimous consent re- U.S.C. App.) is amended by adding at the end SEC. 2. SEMIANNUAL REPORTS ON REASSIGN- quest is withdrawn. the following: MENT OF DEPARTMENT OF VET- There was no objection. ERANS AFFAIRS SENIOR EXECUTIVE ‘‘(5) ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES RELATING EMPLOYEES. f TO WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION.—The Council (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter I of chapter 7 of shall— title 38, United States Code, is amended by add- SPENDING CUTS TO EXPIRED AND ‘‘(A) facilitate the work of the Whistle- ing at the end the following new section: UNNECESSARY PROGRAMS ACT blower Protection Coordinators designated under section 3(d)(C); and ‘‘§ 727. Reassignment of senior executives GENERAL LEAVE ‘‘(B) in consultation with the Office of Spe- ‘‘(a) APPROVAL OF REASSIGNMENTS.—No indi- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, cial Counsel and Whistleblower Protection vidual employed in a senior executive position I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Coordinators from the member offices of the at the Department may be reassigned to another bers have 5 legislative days to revise Inspector General, develop best practices for such position at the Department unless such re- and extend their remarks. coordination and communication in pro- assignment is approved in writing and signed by moting the timely and appropriate handling the Secretary. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there and consideration of protected disclosures, ‘‘(b) SEMIANNUAL REPORTS REQUIRED.—(1) objection to the request of the gen- allegations of reprisal, and general matters Not later than June 30 and December 31 of each tleman from New Jersey? regarding the implementation and adminis- year, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a There was no objection. tration of whistleblower protection laws, in report on the reassignment of individuals em- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, accordance with Federal law.’’. ployed in senior executive positions at the De- pursuant to House Resolution 923, I (c) REPORTING.—Section 5 of the Inspector partment to other such positions at the Depart- call up the bill (H.R. 3) to rescind cer- General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amend- ment during the period covered by the report. tain budget authority proposed to be ed— ‘‘(2) Each report submitted under paragraph (1) in subsection (a), by amending para- (1) shall describe the purpose of each reassign- rescinded in special messages trans- graph (20) to read as follows: ment and the costs associated with such reas- mitted to the Congress by the Presi- ‘‘(20)(A) a detailed description of any in- signment. dent on May 8, 2018, in accordance with stance of whistleblower retaliation, includ- ‘‘(3) For purposes of paragraph (2), costs asso- title X of the Congressional Budget and ing information about the official found to ciated with a reassignment may only include the Impoundment Control Act 1974, and have engaged in retaliation; and following: ask for its immediate consideration. ‘‘(B) what, if any, consequences the estab- ‘‘(A) A salary increase. The Clerk read the title of the bill. lishment actually imposed to hold the offi- ‘‘(B) Temporary travel expenses for the indi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- cial described in subparagraph (A) account- vidual or the family of the individual. able;’’; and ‘‘(C) Moving expenses. ant to House Resolution 923, the (2) in subsection (b)— ‘‘(D) A paid incentive. amendment printed in part C of House (A) in paragraph (3)(D), by striking ‘‘and’’ ‘‘(c) SENIOR EXECUTIVE POSITION DEFINED.— Report 115–712 is adopted, and the bill, at the end; In this section, the term ‘senior executive posi- as amended, is considered read. (B) by redesignating paragraph (4) as para- tion’ has the meaning given such term in section The text of the bill, as amended, is as graph (5); and 713(d) of this title.’’. follows: (C) by inserting after paragraph (3) the fol- (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sec- H.R. 3 lowing: tions at the beginning of such chapter is amend- ‘‘(4) whether the establishment entered ed by inserting after the item relating to section Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- into a settlement agreement with the offi- 725 the following new item: resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, cial described in subsection (a)(20)(A), which ‘‘727. Reassignment of senior executives.’’. shall be reported regardless of any confiden- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. tiality agreement relating to the settlement Mr. ROE of Tennessee (during the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Spending agreement; and’’. reading). Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs (d) REPEAL OF SUNSET.— consent to dispense with the reading of Act’’. (1) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (c) of section the amendment. SEC. 2. RESCISSION OF BUDGET AUTHORITY. 117 of the Whistleblower Protection En- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there (a) IN GENERAL.—Pursuant to the special hancement Act of 2012 (Public Law 112–199; objection to the request of the gen- message transmitted by the President on 126 Stat. 1475) is repealed. tleman from Tennessee? May 8, 2018, to the House of Representatives (2) RETROACTIVE EFFECTIVE DATE.—The There was no objection. and the Senate proposing the rescission of amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take budget authority under section 1012 of part B effect on November 26, 2017. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the original request of the of title X of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. The bill was ordered to be read a gentleman from Tennessee? third time, was read the third time, 682 et seq.), the rescissions described under There was no objection. subsection (b) shall take effect immediately and passed, and a motion to reconsider A motion to reconsider was laid on was laid on the table. upon the date of enactment of this Act. the table. (b) RESCISSIONS.—The rescissions described f in this subsection are as follows: f (1) Of the unobligated balances identified VA SENIOR EXECUTIVE b 1415 by the Treasury Appropriation Fund Symbol ACCOUNTABILITY ACT 12X1600, $148,000,000 are permanently re- Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I SERGEANT ERNEST I. ‘‘BOOTS’’ scinded. ask unanimous consent to take from THOMAS VA CLINIC (2) Of the unobligated balances identified the Speaker’s table the bill (H.R. 2772) Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I by the Treasury Appropriation Fund Symbol 12X1004, the following amounts are perma- to amend title 38, United States Code, ask unanimous consent that the Com- nently rescinded: to provide for requirements relating to mittee on Veterans’ Affairs be dis- (A) $143,854,263 of amounts made available the reassignment of Department of charged from further consideration of in section 2601(a)(5) of the Agricultural Act Veterans Affairs senior executive em- the bill (H.R. 4687) to designate the of 2014 (Public Law 113–79). ployees, with the Senate amendment health care center of the Department (B) $146,650,991 of amounts made available thereto, and concur in the Senate of Veterans Affairs in Tallahassee, in section 2701(d) of the Food, Conservation, amendment. Florida, as the Sergeant Ernest I. and Energy Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–246). The Clerk read the title of the bill. ‘‘Boots’’ Thomas VA Clinic, and for (C) $33,261,788 of amounts made available in section 2701(e) of the Food, Conservation, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The other purposes, and ask for its imme- and Energy Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–246). Clerk will report the Senate amend- diate consideration in the House. (D) $12,960,988 of amounts made available ment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The in section 2701(g) of the Food, Conservation, The Clerk read as follows: Clerk will report the title of the bill. and Energy Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–246).

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(3) Of the unobligated balances identified the cost of guaranteed loans authorized by (33) Of the unobligated balances available by the Treasury Appropriation Fund Symbol section 1705 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 in the Treasury Forfeiture Fund established 12X1072, $50,000,000 of amounts made avail- are rescinded. by the Treasury Forfeiture Fund Act of 1992 able under the heading ‘‘Watershed and (15) Of the unobligated balances available (31 U.S.C. 9705), $53,000,000 are permanently Flood Prevention Operations’’ in the Con- from section 301(b)(3) of Public Law 114–10 rescinded. solidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public and pursuant to section 2104(m)(2)(B)(iv) of (34) Of the unobligated balances available Law 115–31) are rescinded. the Social Security Act, $5,149,512,000 are re- under the heading ‘‘Department of the Treas- (4) From amounts made available under scinded. ury—Departmental Offices—Community De- the heading ‘‘Department of Agriculture— (16) Of the amounts made available in sec- velopment Financial Institution Fund Pro- Rural Housing Service—Rental Assistance tion 1115A(f)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act, gram’’ for the Bank Enterprise Award Pro- Program’’ in the Consolidated Appropria- $800,000,000 are rescinded. gram from the Consolidated Appropriations tions Act, 2017 (Public Law 115–31) that re- (17) Of the amounts deposited in the Child Act, 2017 (Public Law 115–31) $22,787,358 are Enrollment Contingency Fund for fiscal year main available until September 30, 2018, rescinded. 2018 under section 2104(n)(2) of the Social Se- $40,000,000 are rescinded. (35) From amounts made available to the curity Act, $1,865,000,000 are permanently re- (5) Of the unobligated balances available Capital Magnet Fund for fiscal year 2018 pur- scinded. under the heading ‘‘Department of Agri- suant to sections 1337 and 1339 of the Housing (18) Of the unobligated balances available culture—Rural Housing Service—Rural Com- and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (12 U.S.C. in the Nonrecurring Expenses Fund estab- munity Facilities Program Account’’ in the 4567 and 4569) $141,716,839 are permanently re- lished in section 223 of division G of Public Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Pub- scinded. Law 110–161, $220,000,000 are rescinded. (37) Of the unobligated balances available lic Law 115–31) and prior Acts, $2,000,000 are (19) Of the unobligated balances available rescinded. in the ‘‘National Service Trust’’ established under the heading ‘‘Department of Housing in section 102 of the National and Commu- (6) Of the unobligated balances available and Urban Development—Public Indian under the heading ‘‘Department of Agri- nity Service Trust Act of 1993, $150,000,000 are Housing Programs—Public Housing Capital permanently rescinded. culture—Rural Business-Cooperative Serv- Fund’’ in the Consolidated and Further Con- ice—Rural Cooperative Development (38) Of the amounts made available in sec- tinuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Public Law tion 9 of the Worker, Homeownership, and Grants’’ in the Consolidated Appropriations 113–235), $1,192,287 are rescinded. Act, 2017 (Public Law 115–31) and prior Acts, Business Assistance Act of 2009 (Public Law (20) Of the unobligated balances available 111–92), $132,612,397 are rescinded. $14,705,229 are rescinded. under the heading ‘‘Department of Housing (7) Of the amounts made available by sec- and Urban Development—Public Indian The SPEAKER pro tempore. The bill, tion 9003 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Pub- Housing Programs—Public Housing Capital as amended, shall be debatable for 1 lic Law 113–79), $36,410,174 are rescinded. Fund’’ in the Consolidated Appropriations hour equally divided and controlled by (8) Of the unobligated balances available Act, 2016 (Public Law 114–113), $5,243,222 are the majority leader and the minority under the heading ‘‘Department of Agri- rescinded. leader or their respective designees. culture—Rural Utilities Service—High En- (21) Of the unobligated balances available ergy Cost Grants’’ in the Consolidated Ap- under the heading ‘‘Department of Housing The gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. propriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115–31) and Urban Development—Public Indian FRELINGHUYSEN) and the gentlewoman and prior Acts, $13,275,855 are rescinded. Housing Programs—Public Housing Capital from Connecticut (Ms. DELAURO) each (9) Of the unobligated balances available Fund’’ in the Consolidated Appropriations will control 30 minutes. under the heading ‘‘Department of Agri- Act, 2017 (Public Law 115–31), $31,980,121 are The Chair recognizes the gentleman culture—Rural Utilities Service—Rural rescinded. from New Jersey. Water and Waste Disposal Program Ac- (22) Of the unobligated balances available Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, count’’ in the Consolidated Appropriations until expended under the heading ‘‘Depart- Act, 2017 (Public Law 115–31) and prior Acts, ment of Housing and Urban Development— I yield myself such time as I may con- $37,000,000 are rescinded. No amounts may be Public Indian Housing Programs—Public sume. rescinded under this paragraph from Housing Capital Fund’’, including from prior I rise today to present H.R. 3, the amounts that were designated by the Con- year appropriations, $518,885 are perma- Spending Cuts to Expired and Unneces- gress as an emergency or disaster relief re- nently rescinded. sary Programs Act. This package of re- quirement pursuant to the concurrent reso- (23) Of the unobligated balances available scissions withdraws nearly $15 billion lution on the budget or the Balanced Budget under the heading ‘‘Department of Justice— in funds previously appropriated to and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Legal Activities—Asset Forfeiture Fund’’, (10) Of the unobligated balances available including from prior year appropriations, various Federal programs and agencies. under the heading ‘‘Department of Agri- $106,000,000 are permanently rescinded. These funds are rescinded from pro- culture—Forest Service—Land Acquisition’’ (24) Any unobligated balances of amounts grams and agencies that no longer need in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 made available in section 1899K(b) of division or cannot spend the money or from (Public Law 115–31) and prior Acts that were B of the American Recovery and Reinvest- programs that no longer exist. When derived from the Land and Water Conserva- ment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–5) are re- such funding goes unused for years, tion Fund, $16,000,000 are permanently re- scinded. those funds should be returned to the scinded. (25) Of the unobligated balances available Federal Treasury, as taxpayers should (11) Of the unobligated balances available under the heading ‘‘Department of State— under the heading ‘‘Department of Com- Complex Crises Fund’’ in the Consolidated expect. merce—Economic Development Administra- Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115–31) Sweeping up these extra funds will tion—Economic Development Assistance and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, not cause undue harm or hardship to Programs’’ from prior year appropriations, 2016 (114–113), $30,000,000 are rescinded. the essential activities at these Fed- $30,000,000 are rescinded. (26) From amounts made available under eral agencies. In fact, year after year, (12) Any unobligated balances of amounts the heading ‘‘Millennium Challenge Corpora- rescissions are included in our regular provided by section 129 of the Consolidated tion’’ in the Consolidated Appropriations appropriations bills, and dozens of such Security, Disaster Assistance, and Con- Act, 2017 (Public Law 115–31) and prior Acts, rescissions have previously received bi- tinuing Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law $52,000,000 are rescinded. 110–329) for the cost of direct loans as author- (29) Of the unobligated balances available partisan support. ized by section 136(d) of the Energy Inde- under the heading ‘‘Department of Transpor- The bottom line is that it is not in pendence and Security Act of 2007 (Public tation—Federal Highway Administration— the interest of the taxpayers to let out- Law 110–140) are rescinded. Appalachian Development Highway System’’ dated, unnecessary dollar balances sit (13) Of the unobligated balances made in the Department of Transportation and Re- idle, especially when the Nation is fac- available by section 1425 of the Department lated Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998 ing such high debt and deficits. of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appro- (Public Law 105–66) or any other Act, As I have said many times, Congress priations Act, 2011 (Public Law 112–10) for $45,240,246 are rescinded. controls the power of the purse, and it the cost of loan guarantees for renewable en- (31) Of the unobligated balances available ergy or efficient end-use energy technologies under the heading ‘‘Department of Transpor- is up to us to keep our fiscal house in under section 1703 of the Energy Policy Act tation—Federal Railroad Administration— order in order to reduce wasteful of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15513), $160,682,760 are re- Capital Assistance for High Speed Rail Cor- spending, unnecessary spending, when- scinded. ridors and Intercity Passenger Rail Service’’ ever possible.

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Mr. Speaker, I yield And what do Republicans get for for bringing this bill to Congress, a bill myself such time as I may consume. breaking their word, going back on that would, once passed, be the largest I rise in strong opposition to this Re- their promises and taking from chil- rescissions package in the history of publican rescission package. dren? our country. This is a process that has Mr. Speaker, President Trump and Well, according to the Congressional been used by Republican and Demo- congressional Republicans are trying Budget Office, Mr. Speaker, the actual cratic Presidents alike over decades, to take deconstructing government to impact of this rescission package and it is an important process to make a new level. They are proposing to take would amount to $1 billion over 10 sure that we keep our fiscal house in $15 billion in Federal funds away from years. That is less than 1 percent of the order. the citizenry and investment in our Republicans’ $1.5 trillion tax scam for Mr. Speaker, I know some of my col- economy budgeted for the Children’s the rich. In fact, it is one one-hun- leagues on the other side are feigning Health Insurance Program, medical in- dredth of a percent. concern over the Children’s Health In- novation, advanced manufacturing, in- If Republicans are so worried about surance Program, and most of them, by frastructure projects, and the list goes spending, why not rescind the money the way, voted against the funding for on. from the tax giveaway to corporations the CHIP program in the first place Why? that are using it to buy back stock? when that bill was before Congress due to a full funding. In fact, we overfunded They are doing so to pay for a tiny They are not raising wages. fraction of their $1.5 trillion tax cut for Well, they appear to be beholden to the CHIP program, and so, as that sur- the rich. This is just another example the lobbyists and the insiders who have plus money was identified, we made of their irresponsible governance. profited so exorbitantly from that gift. sure that that money is going to be What is on the chopping block? And according to the Center for Budget able to be used to help reduce the def- With this rescission package, the ma- and Policy Priorities, 83 percent of the icit and go to other things. This letter from the Congressional jority would cut the balances in the tax scam benefits will go to the top 1 Budget Office confirms that not one Children’s Health Insurance Program percent. child will lose insurance when this bill by $7 billion, simply send them back to And those big boosts to paychecks? is passed because we overfunded the the Treasury. They would cut funding They have not materialized. when we should be investing in critical You look at Walmart. They spent $20 CHIP program. Mr. Speaker, I include this letter services for children and families. billion on stock buybacks for their from the Congressional Budget Office They would cut funding that helps shareholders; yet, according to the in the RECORD. workers who have lost their jobs due to Roosevelt Institute, had Walmart in- U.S. CONGRESS, trade access health insurance. stead dedicated that money to workers, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, They would cut funding for they could have raised wages to more Washington, DC, May 8, 2018. AmeriCorps and prevent more people than $16 an hour. They did not. Re Proposed Rescissions for the Children’s from serving vulnerable populations in Mr. Speaker, budgets, spending, ap- Health Insurance Program. their communities. propriations, and rescissions reflect Hon. KEVIN MCCARTHY, They would cut funding for critical our values, and it is clearer than ever Majority Leader, House of Representatives, healthcare infrastructure projects. that President Trump, Speaker RYAN, Washington, DC. Just a few months ago, we used these and the Republicans in the Congress DEAR MR. LEADER: At your staff’s request, funds to replace the Biosafety Level 4 value corporations and the wealthy, the Congressional Budget Office has re- viewed the Administration’s proposed rescis- laboratory at the Centers for Disease not people who work for a living or sions R18–15 and R18–17 for the Children’s Control. This lab is necessary for han- those who are the most vulnerable. Health Insurance Program (CHIP) that were dling the most highly pathogenic orga- They rig the rules for the rich and rob transmitted to the Congress on May 8, 2018. nisms, such as Ebola, other hemor- from the poor to pay for it. The proposals would rescind approximately rhagic fevers, and smallpox. This is a Congress must reject President $7 billion. Of this, $5.1 billion would be re- critical piece of public health infra- Trump’s proposal and put forth policies scinded from the unobligated balances made structure. Why do Republicans want to that work for the middle class and fam- available by section 301(b)(3) of Public Law cut its source of funding? ilies and for those who are most vul- 114–10, and $1.9 billion would be rescinded They would cut funding for programs from amounts made available for fiscal year nerable, not balance the budget on 2018 under the Child Enrollment Contingency that rural America depends on, rural their backs. Fund, section 2104(n)(2) of the Social Secu- housing programs, rural water pro- The American people would be far rity Act. grams. For example, it would rescind better served if Congressional Repub- Specifically, you asked for our assessment $15 million from the Value Added Pro- licans joined with Democrats to fund of the proposed rescissions’ effect on federal ducer Grant Program, a vital lifeline critical investments in education, spending and insurance coverage. Authority for small businesses in rural America. healthcare, infrastructure, and pro- to distribute the funds to states made avail- Well, I want to remind Americans able under section 301(b)(3) expired in 2017. In tecting our retirement programs. addition, based on information from the Cen- that the President and his House allies When teachers are protesting across ters for Medicare and Medicaid Services, are betraying the promise they made the country for fair pay, Republicans CBO projects that the rescission from the to the American people, Mr. Speaker. want to go backwards. When Ameri- Child Enrollment Contingency Fund would In March, we agreed to historic and cans are stuck in jobs that do not pay not affect payments to states over the 2018– urgently needed funding for our fami- enough to live on, Republicans want to 2028 period. For these reasons, CBO esti- lies. The omnibus funding bill for 2018 go backwards. When 40 percent of mates that rescinding the unobligated bal- made important investments in health, households cannot afford the basics of ances would reduce budget authority by $7 education, and job programs. It made a modern, middle class lifestyle, Re- billion, but would not affect outlays, or the number of individuals with insurance cov- critical investments that boost the publicans want to go backwards. erage. middle class. Mr. Speaker, it is unconscionable, I hope this information is helpful to you. It was not easy. We worked hard to and the American people deserve bet- Sincerely, come to an overwhelmingly bipartisan ter. KEITH HALL, agreement that benefits the people of I reserve the balance of my time. Director. this country. And now, months later, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, Mr. SCALISE. Mr. Speaker, I would the Trump administration and House I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the like to point out that, as there was a

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Mr. Speaker, I rise with us to make sure that this bill was velopment financial institutions, both today in strong support of H.R. 3, the put together properly to address what of which create jobs in rural areas and Spending Cuts to Expired and Unneces- the President wanted, while also mak- distressed communities. sary Programs Act. ing sure that we were able to respond Treasury was prepared to announce We must always be careful stewards to any potential Ebola crisis. 114 awards from CDFI’s Bank Enter- of the taxpayers’ hard-earned money. I especially want to thank my col- prise Award Program. This isn’t mere- That is why I was proud to sign on as leagues JEFF FORTENBERRY and Gen- ly spring cleaning by sweeping old an original cosponsor of President eral DON BACON from Nebraska for funding up under the rug that would Trump’s rescission package. making sure that we will, with this never be spent; it is taking invest- As a senior member of the House Ap- bill’s passage, still be able to respond ments away from local communities. It propriations Committee, I understand to any possible Ebola outbreak. Hope- slashes billions of dollars from Federal more than most that President fully, we don’t have one, but we will be loan programs that foster innovation Trump’s proposal rescinding nearly $15 prepared in that event thanks to the and create clean-energy jobs. billion is necessary. hard work of Congressmen FORTEN- Eight projects are in the pipeline It is common sense that money sit- BERRY and BACON. through the Advanced Technology Ve- ting in Federal coffers and not being So, overall, Mr. Speaker, this is an hicles Manufacturing Loan Program, spent should be returned to the Treas- important bill to help us reduce the two of which would create 2,400 manu- ury. This bill is a welcome step to cut wasteful spending and will restore fis- deficit, keep our fiscal house in order, facturing jobs and an $890 million in- cal sanity to Washington. while properly funding those programs vestment in Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. Importantly, the rescissions package like CHIP that were so important to so The Republican raw deal would rescind on the floor today no longer rescinds many of us who did vote for it. I am these funds and prevent economic Ebola funding. Sadly, that horrible dis- glad that my colleagues who voted growth. ease has recently returned to the against it are now realizing it is an im- I am also profoundly disappointed Democratic Republic of the Congo. It portant program. Maybe they will sup- that Republicans are willing to bring also no longer rescinds funding for Hur- port it next time. forward legislation that undermines 2 ricane Sandy victims. But, in the meantime, I encourage all years of bipartisan spending agree- of my colleagues to vote for this bill, I hope the Senate will pass this bill ments. This bill includes cuts to fund- as soon as possible so that the Presi- and then I further encourage the Sen- ing that was appropriated under the ate to take this bill up quickly because dent can sign these historic spending fiscal year 2017 omnibus, which was ne- cuts into law. I urge all Members to it only requires 51 votes to pass, not 60. gotiated just over a year ago. And it I would urge full passage. Let’s get this support this commonsense proposal. reneges on the bipartisan budget agree- Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 on the President’s desk. ment from February by further re- Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I yield minutes to the gentleman from Geor- stricting CHIP amounts that could be myself such time as I may consume. gia (Mr. BISHOP), the ranking member But the gentleman hasn’t told us reinvested in future years. Upending of the Appropriations Subcommittee that the money they take from CHIP is bipartisan agreements poisons the well on Agriculture. not going into programs for children. It and makes future negotiations more Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. I thank the is going back to the Treasury, so we difficult. gentlewoman for yielding. Finally, I must express my strong ob- will take a look at cuts to Head Start, Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong jection to the rushed process by which maternal child health programs, child- opposition to the proposed rescission Republicans have considered this re- hood immunization, newborn screen- package, the so-called Spending Cuts scissions bill. The White House sub- ing, child lead poisoning prevention, to Expired and Unnecessary Programs mitted its final version of the rescis- and many others. Tell the whole story. Act. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the sions bill less than 48 hours ago. We I do not think these are unnecessary gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. have had no hearings, no markups, or programs. They are vital programs, even any debate at all on this bill in LOWEY), the ranking member of the Ap- and our rural communities all across propriations Committee. the Appropriations Committee, and we America rely upon them. are considering it with no opportunity For example, the administration is b 1430 to debate the merits of each of these proposing a rescission of $37 million to Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, it is out- rescissions on their own. the Rural Development Water and rageous that we are beginning this ap- Mr. Speaker, this is not regular Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Pro- propriations season by debating Presi- order, and, frankly, it is no way to gram at USDA. This program provides dent Trump’s rescissions bill, which make such a consequential decision. funding for clean and reliable drinking fails the American people, hurts chil- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The water systems, sanitary sewage dis- dren and families, and injects needless time of the gentlewoman has expired. posal, sanitary solid waste disposal, partisanship into Congress’ important Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I yield and stormwater drainage to households appropriations work. an additional 1 minute to the gentle- and businesses in rural areas. First and foremost, this bill fails the woman from New York. With all due respect, that does not American people by eliminating fund- Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, instead of seem unnecessary to me. In fact, we in ing for the Children’s Health Insurance rubber-stamping President Trump’s re- Congress provided a special appropria- Program. Just months after exploding scissions package, Congress should con- tion of $500 million for this program in annual deficits, to the tune of $1.5 tril- duct rigorous oversight to determine fiscal year 2017, in addition to regular lion, and lavishing massive tax breaks why the Trump-Pence administration program funds, to begin to address the to big corporations with their tax has not spent these funds, even as they backlog in this program. scam, Republicans are now proposing misspend tax dollars on first-class Even after the 2017 bill was enacted, to make children and families pay with flights, fountain pens, and luxury din- the National Rural Water Association a $7 billion cut from CHIP. ing sets. estimated there was a remaining back- Targeting CHIP for a rescission pre- Spending cuts that hurt American log of more than $2 billion. This rescis- vents Congress from reinvesting in families should be carefully considered, sion will only push us back down the other priorities like child and maternal not rushed through to score political hill in our efforts to address the needs health, early childhood education, bio- points or help the majority’s whip for clean water and wastewater dis- medical research, and our community count on other bills. I urge Members to posal in rural areas. health centers. vote ‘‘no.’’ This package also takes away nearly Additionally, the nearly $15 billion in Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, $15 million from the Value-Added Agri- rescissions cut numerous efforts to cre- I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the cultural Product Market Development

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Mr. Speak- There are even more cuts across agri- (Mr. RYAN), the ranking member of the er, I want to thank the majority lead- culture, rural development, energy, Legislative Branch Appropriations er, Mr. MCCARTHY, for his leadership in and conservation programs. Subcommittee. shepherding the largest spending-cut The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I package through the House on behalf of time of the gentleman has expired. thank the gentlewoman. President Trump. I have a lot of respect for my col- Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I yield b 1445 an additional 30 seconds to the gen- leagues on the other side of the aisle. I tleman from Georgia. do wonder sometimes if we are living in This is a remarkable package. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, the same country, because when I look Getting back to the topic at hand, in total, the rescission is more than $15 at a package like this, I look at the this is about taking back money, or re- billion. I cannot emphasize enough how general philosophy over the course of scinding money, that will not be spent, much this bill will hurt our farmers, the last year and a half, with the tax $15 billion of unnecessary spending. our ranchers, and all those who live in cuts that will at the end of the day This is an important step to getting rural America. cost our country $2.3 trillion—that our fiscal house in order. I ask my colleagues to join me in money we are borrowing. Now, I note that every dollar in this And we are going to borrow a lot of standing up for rural communities by package either can’t or won’t be spent that money from China, Mr. Speaker. rejecting this unconscionable rescis- at all. Regardless of what you might And they are going to get interest on sion bill. hear from the other side of the aisle, that money, and China is reinvesting Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, this is money that just will not be back into their country. They are I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the spent for the purposes for which it was building islands in the South China gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. COLE), originally budgeted. Sea. They are building bases in Africa. the chairman of the Labor, Health and Now, when I think about where we They are making investments in wind, Human Services, Education, and Re- are today and I think about this pack- solar, battery-powered cars, AI, addi- lated Agencies Subcommittee on Ap- age and I hear the arguments that just tive manufacturing. They are moving propriations. preceded mine, I don’t understand why and shaking around the globe. Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the they wouldn’t support saving some ad- And we gave a $2.3 trillion tax cut, gentleman very much for yielding. ditional money and putting a downpay- which we saw just last month $200 bil- Originally, I have to say, I was skep- ment here on our deficit. lion of it went for stock buybacks. tical when the administration raised For example, this bill cuts $4.3 billion Apple got it, put $100 billion back into the idea of rescissions, not because I from the Advanced Technology Vehi- stock buybacks. am against saving money—I think we cles Manufacturing Loan Program, Who is investing in this country now? which has only made five loans—that is need to do a lot more of that around That is the main issue that we are here—but because I thought this might five—since 2007 and has been untouched talking about—yes, battery-powered since 2011. That is 7 years ago. It is a undo the bipartisan agreement that the cars; yes, Economic Development Ad- administration and our leadership had dormant fund with $4 billion in it, but ministration; yes, rural issues that the the other side rejects taking that back negotiated. gentleman from Georgia just talked Frankly, this bill does nothing of the and using it elsewhere. about. This is just good government; re- kind. And I want to compliment the College costs are going up. We need scinding these funds is good govern- President and OMB Director Mick more STEM people graduating from ment. And it is a signal to the Amer- Mulvaney, our former colleague, for our colleges. We are not a healthy ican people that President Trump and using a tool that has not been used in country. And in this bill we are going congressional Republicans are serious 20 years. They did the right thing. to take kids off of their healthcare, dis- about getting our house in order and They did it in the right way. investment in economic development. protecting our kids and our grandkids This is the largest rescission package And our country is getting left behind from this unsustainable and out-of-con- ever in the history of Congress. It will the global economy. save almost $15 billion. But where are You could talk about low unemploy- trol national debt. those savings coming from? They are ment all you want. The anxiety level in To that point, another step we are coming from funds that we, frankly, our country has not gone down. You taking with the President’s example in didn’t use or we overappropriated. could talk about the stock market all leadership here today is a fund we have My friends talk a lot about CHIP. you want. Sixty-six percent of the peo- created in the Financial Services bill, The authorization for $5 billion of that ple in this country make less than in which I chair. It is a fund for Amer- money ran out. You can’t even legally $40,000 a year. ica’s kids and grandkids, and we are spend it. Why would you leave it in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The putting additional savings in it. We account? time of the gentleman has expired. have put $585 million into this fund. It 1 Another $2 billion is taken from an Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I yield is a 2 ⁄2 percent cut from our spending account for when States go beyond an additional 30 seconds to the gen- level. their spending limits. We have never tleman from Ohio. We are sending a signal to the Amer- spent more than $350 million of that Mr. RYAN of OHIO. Mr. Speaker, we ican people that just because we can money, and we actually left $500 mil- have 50-some percent of the people in spend it doesn’t mean we have to spend lion in the account. Why not reclaim this country who can’t withstand a $500 it. So, today, here, with this $15 billion the savings and return them to the emergency. and what we are doing here in the next Treasury? Our pension system is collapsing. Our couple of weeks, I look forward to get- You can go on and on. financial aid system is collapsing. ting my bill across as well and con- There was $4.3 billion for the Ad- We have got to make a decision to re- tinuing on the progress we have here vanced Technology Vehicles Manufac- invest back in this country. And the today. turing Loan Program that nobody has Republican leadership here is Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 applied for or has not been used since disinvesting in the United States. We minutes to the gentleman from Mary- 2011. are seeing it with the stock buybacks, land (Mr. HOYER), who is the Demo- Again, there is example after exam- we are seeing it with the tax cut, and cratic whip. ple. It is a wise thing to reclaim unused now we are seeing it with the rescis- Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, first, let money and spending authority and re- sions package. me say I heard the gentleman from

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It is a shameless attempt sheds light on the need for fiscal re- pulled back wouldn’t be used other- by the majority to gloss over the tre- sponsibility. The amount of this pro- wise. mendous deficits that have been in- posed rescission should also help us This bill eliminates billions of dol- curred by its tax law. scale the challenge that is before us. lars in funding for children’s health in- Republicans are hoping they can fool Today, Mr. Speaker, the Nation’s surance, which will prevent Congress the American people with a pretense of debt is in excess of $21 trillion. And from making smart, compassionate re- phony fiscal responsibility, but the that is not a stagnant figure; it is rap- investments in biomedical research American people can see right through idly growing. It has grown in the short and other child and maternal commu- it. They can see more than $1 trillion a time that I have been at this micro- nity health programs, which we could year in deficits for the next decade and phone. This process helps us in Con- do if this bill were not here on the floor a future for our children and grand- gress confront wasteful spending and being forced down our throats. children mired in debt. And for what? draw back unspent funds on the discre- What is worse is this bill cuts job cre- To give tax breaks to the wealthiest tionary side of our budget. ation funds while millions of families while raising taxes on many in the However, in order to slow down in rural and distressed communities middle class. spending and actually have a chance at struggle to make ends meet. We have before us, Mr. Speaker, a bill paying down any debt, we have to ac- But this reckless rescission stunt doesn’t stop there. It includes addi- that the majority hopes will make it knowledge what is actually driving the tional cuts to the Center for Medicare appear fiscally responsible. But the majority of this spending. and Medicaid Innovation and cuts CBO says it would just save over $1 bil- For years, Mr. Speaker, spending on badly needed funds for rural water pro- lion. Now, that is a lot of money, but mandatory programs has been on auto- grams. pilot. It grows unchecked every year. guess what? In the next bill, without Just to prove that no sector is any committee hearing, the majority Unsurprisingly, mandatory spending, spared, it also cuts transportation im- has added $1 billion. So they have al- including interest on the national debt, provements in rural Appalachia and ready spent their savings of outlays of comprises the largest share of Federal national and community service pro- $1 billion. spending. grams, as well as funding for energy ef- The CBO says that it would save just It might surprise a lot of people who ficiency and advanced technology loan over that amount, compared to the $1.8 listen to this program or read these re- programs that we know are surefire job trillion deficits that Republicans in- marks that, in the pie of Federal creators. Neglecting these health, en- curred with their tax laws. I wonder if spending, mandatory spending ac- ergy, and job needs is a policy failure the majority intends to bring another counts for 70 percent of that amount. on all fronts. 1,800 bills to this floor just like this Without reform, in the next 10 years, it This rescissions bill ignores families one, because that is what it would take will grow to nearly 80 percent of all struggling to put food on the table to- to make up for the tax bill they passed Federal spending. night. It neglects to make smart rein- without a single hearing and without Make no mistake, Mr. Speaker: vestments that would benefit workers any citizens having the opportunity to There is a critical need for mandatory and taxpayers in the coming months testify. programs and the benefits they provide and years ahead. And it shamelessly In fact, this bill rescinds less funding for vulnerable people. But unless we pretends to put this Nation’s fiscal than Republicans just added, as I just come up with real solutions, safety net house in order, while still leaving fu- said, to their Military Construction programs like Social Security and ture generations saddled with crushing bill without a single vote being cast in Medicare will cease to exist. debt. the full Appropriations Committee, Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The It is rich that Republicans are sug- Speaker. time of the gentleman has expired. gesting that they are protectors of our But this bill is also dangerous and ir- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, deficit when they pushed through into responsible for another reason. It is I yield the gentleman from Arkansas law a tax scam bill that added more based on the glib assertion that these an additional 30 seconds. than $1.5 trillion to our annual deficits funds will never be used and no one will Mr. WOMACK. So programs like So- and that gives massive handouts to be hurt if they are taken away. But we cial Security and Medicare that people corporations and the wealthy. have already seen that to be a false rely on now and those that they will Budgets are a financial expression of promise. rely on in the future will see those ben- our values, and this Trump rescissions The previous package, as I just said, efits quickly dwindle, CBO says, as bill just confirms that Republicans cut funding to combat Ebola. I was told early as 2026. care more about the wealthiest among by the majority leader that we don’t Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to us while the rest of America must fend need those funds, which Republicans, support this modest effort on the dis- for itself. however, now admit is very necessary cretionary side, but I caution that a Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, to protect public health. sustainable and prosperous fiscal fu- I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman The same goes for children’s health, I ture is contingent on addressing the from Oregon (Mr. WALDEN), who is the would suggest to you. Just because we mandatory side of spending. The longer chairman of the Energy and Commerce haven’t used these funds yet does not Congress takes, the more difficult Committee. mean they won’t be needed. It is a con- those decisions will be. Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I was in tingency to make sure that children Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 small business for 21 years. My wife aren’t left out in the cold. minutes to the gentlewoman from and I were small-business owners and Oppose this rescission package. Florida (Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ), operators and had to meet a bottom Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, who is the ranking member of the Mili- line and pay the bills and all. I know I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman tary Construction, Veterans Affairs, our Speaker was in the accounting from Arkansas (Mr. WOMACK), who is and Related Agencies Subcommittee. world. To me, this is basic accounting the chairman of the Budget Com- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. and a small business sort of set of prin- mittee. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for ciples. Mr. WOMACK. Mr. Speaker, I thank yielding. You have money there that can’t be the chairman for the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposi- spent because it is no longer authorized Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support tion to H.R. 3 today, particularly be- to be spent. Much of it is being just ac- of this commonsense request from cause it is incredibly deceptive. The cumulated. And then somebody comes

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Mr. Speaker, I rise to something more than just that. To- it. I have voted for it every time it has speak on the cuts to programs for night, we have the opportunity to re- been up. working families that House Repub- turn $15 billion, with a B, to the Treas- As chairman of the Energy and Com- licans seek to pass today. ury. merce Committee, I led the effort to Earlier this year, Congress did some- As Members, we are charged with not only fully fund children’s health thing responsible when it rejected being good stewards of taxpayer insurance for 5 years, but then we were President Trump’s budget request to money. Mr. Speaker, it is a responsi- able to do it for 6 years. And, at the make devastating cuts to programs on bility we all have and claimed on this end, the package that was sent down to which many Americans rely. Congress floor many times. It shouldn’t be a par- President Trump that he signed into came together to make an investment tisan exercise. Historically, it hasn’t law fully funded children’s health in- in American communities and solve been. surance for 10 years. That is double the some pressing issues with an agree- Mr. Speaker, you can look at many length of time that had ever been done ment by Democrats and Republicans. Members who have been here for quite before. However, these cuts today suddenly some time. Congress accepted 214 of In my own State, that is 122,700 chil- go back on that agreement, with a re- Ronald Reagan’s rescissions. The ma- dren and moms who are going to get scissions package that will hurt work- jority party on the floor was different coverage for health insurance. There is ing families—all because they are say- than it is today. It accepted 111 of Bill now certainty in this program, more ing that government is spending too Clinton’s rescissions. than in its entire history—double the President Trump’s spending cut re- much money. certainty. quest is a straightforward and smart Republicans caused that problem last So that resulted in some funds that way to trim a bloated Federal budget. year when they were grossly irrespon- were left behind that have been used So, where do these savings come when we get up against these cliffs and sible and passed the GOP tax scam, a from, I know many of you might ask. States maybe had overpayments here multitrillion-dollar giveaway to their Have you ever heard of the Advanced or there. They needed all this sort of donors, billionaires, and big corpora- Technology Vehicles Manufacturing emergency funding, and then there tions that they falsely sold as middle- Loan Program? It is an Obama-era sub- were some other programs, none of class tax relief. sidy program to green-car companies which is needed now because we The majority’s decision to blow a like Fisker Automotive, which de- brought certainty to the Children’s hole in the deficit and balloon our Na- faulted on its $192 million loan. Just Health Insurance Program, the longest tion’s debt did very little to benefit think Solyndra, but for luxury cars. extension in its history—10 years. working families, with 83 percent of This failed subsidy program hasn’t So the authority to use some of these the benefits going to the top 1 percent. issued a loan since 2011. Mr. Speaker, funds expired last year. The authority b 1500 that is 7 years ago. Yet, it has $4.33 bil- expired last year. You can’t spend it. The Republican rescissions package lion sitting unused in an account. The remainder of these funds simply Can any Member think of a good rea- will hurt the American people and aren’t necessary, and they sit unused son why that money should continue make $7 billion in cuts to children’s in a contingency fund that has an sitting in that account, where it can- health insurance, $800 million in cuts ample balance. not and will not be used or just be to the Center for Medicare and Med- There has been a question about wasted on another non-related govern- icaid Innovation, and $40 million to would this affect enrollment, would ment program? this affect beneficiaries. We asked the rural housing programs, just to name a I would really love to hear the rea- nonpartisan Congressional Budget Of- few. son, but I doubt one will be coming. fice that question, and they said, ‘‘CBO While GOP donors, millionaires, bil- So, what else does this bill clean up? estimates that rescinding the unobli- lionaires, big corporations, and mem- It also brings back expired funds gated balances would reduce the budget bers of Mar-a-Lago still get their gift from CHIP. Before anyone claims Re- authority by $7 billion but would not of tax cuts in the GOP tax scam, Re- publicans are cutting CHIP funding, affect outlays or the number of individ- publicans are committed to taking which is children’s health insurance, uals with insurance coverage.’’ away what little they gave hard- Mr. Speaker, we debated this on the They also say that it does not affect working American families. That is ap- floor many times this year where one what happens with the States. That is parently the priority of the majority side of the aisle, the majority, passed because we did our work. We did our Republican Party today. With actions it. Not only did they pass it while the work. Republicans led on this issue like this, they will likely be the minor- other side in the minority, Mr. Speak- time and again. And it is now law. So ity party of tomorrow. er, voted against it, we passed it and the Children’s Health Insurance Pro- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, made history. gram is fully funded, and kids will have I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from How did we make history? access to insurance and other coverage California (Mr. MCCARTHY), the major- We signed the longest reauthoriza- that extends 10 years. ity leader of the House. tion of CHIP, guaranteeing its funding So what we are doing here is taking Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I for 10 years, a full decade. A full dec- surplus money that can’t be spent on thank the gentleman for yielding. ade, Mr. Speaker, Members of this floor these programs anymore and is not au- We are approaching the end of spring, had the opportunity to vote for it. Un- thorized to be spent on these programs but there is still enough time for a fortunately, it wasn’t one time, Mr. anymore and applying it toward deficit good spring cleaning. For families, that Speaker, that the other side voted no, reduction. The lifeline remains strong may mean doing yard work, cleaning and it wasn’t just two times. under this rescissions program. This is out a closet, or maybe even giving un- But, thankfully, Mr. Speaker, for all just good business practices, and I used items to charity. For Congress, it the children across America that use think it is really important to do. means tackling long-overdue budg- this program, Republicans were able to By the way, the other Republican etary spring cleaning. reauthorize it for 10 years—a decade— proposals we have passed in this House There are billions and billions of tax- the longest ever. Republicans have have resulted in one of the strongest payer dollars originally set up to fund made sure that CHIP isn’t going any- economies in modern history and 1 mil- different programs and projects that where. We have removed any uncer- lion new jobs since the tax cuts took cannot or will not be used for their in- tainty about the stability of the fund- effect. tended purpose. Tonight, the House ing of that program.

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They know ening the lives and well-being of children, they can’t be used for their intended Congress revamped CHIP’s financing in a For these reasons, we stand with more purpose. number of ways, including the creation of than 500 other national, state, and local or- I would like to remind my colleagues CHIP’s Child Enrollment Contingency Fund ganizations from across the country that that the minority whip said he would in 2009. The CHIP contingency fund is set at wrote a letter to Congress in opposition to not oppose ‘‘money laying in an ac- 20 percent of overall CHIP spending and acts the CHIP cuts proposed in H.R. 3. As the let- count that has not been spent for 1, 2, as a critically important backstop that pro- ter reads, ‘‘The nine million children and tects against unforeseen or unanticipated families who depend on CHIP have already 3 years.’’ He even called it ‘‘a reason- federal funding shortfalls that threaten the faced months of uncertainty, when its fund- able thing to do.’’ health of children. So instead of partisan rhetoric and During the lengthy two-year most recent ing expired before Congress took long-over- doomsday speeches, let’s see this bill bipartisan reauthorization of CHIP that cul- due action to extend CHIP funding for ten for what it really is: a smart approach minated in a six-year extension and a subse- years. After breathing a short sigh of relief, to cleaning up unused accounts in the quent addition of four more years for a total however, the long-term stability and protec- Federal budget, which has been done of 10 years, there was no discussion or debate tion these families fought to ensure is once many times before under President about changing the CHIP Child Enrollment again in jeopardy. Our organizations urge Contingency Fund, as it has worked to pro- you to protect children and families, and to Clinton and President Reagan. tect the health of children. And yet, the Ad- Before tonight’s vote, each and every reject any proposed cuts to the Children’s ministration is now proposing and Congress Health Insurance Program.’’ Member of the House should consider is considering H.R. 3, which would slash the Sincerely, this question: If this body cannot be CHIP contingency fund by $1.9 billion, or BRUCE LESLEY, trusted to reclaim money that will not nearly 80 percent, and undermine its very President. or cannot be used for its intended pur- purpose. pose, can we really be trusted to save In making this proposal that targets CHIP for the bulk of its proposed cuts, the Admin- money anywhere else? OPPOSE ATTEMPT TO RAID THE FARM BILL istration argues that the contingency fund THROUGH RESCISSIONS Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I in- ‘‘will likely not be spent’’ and points to the clude in the RECORD letters of opposi- Congressional Budget Office (CBO) score that DEAR CHRISTIAN: With the introduction of tion from First Focus Campaign for the cut doesn’t save any money as confirma- rescission legislation in both the House and Children, the National Sustainable Ag- tion that it probably won’t be harmful to Senate, the National Sustainable Agri- riculture Coalition, Committee for children. And yet, during the lengthy CHIP culture Coalition (NSAC) urges your office Education Funding, National Housing reauthorization process, the Administration to oppose any effort to bring rescission legis- Conference, Service Employees Inter- never proposed slashing the Child Enroll- lation to a vote, and to vote no if such a vote national Union, faith organizations, ment Contingency Fund from 20 percent of occurs. the allotments to just 3–4 percent, as the re- and other national organizations. scission would do. If the rescission package were to become FIRST FOCUS CAMPAIGN FOR CHILDREN, Even worse, the proposed rescission of the law it would devastate farm bill conserva- Washington, DC, June 7, 2018. contingency fund fundamentally fails to un- tion and rural development programs. The DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: I am writing on be- derstand the very purpose of a contingency package, as proposed, would eliminate pre- half of First Focus Campaign for Children, a that, by definition, is ‘‘a future event or cir- viously appropriated funding for the Value bipartisan national organization dedicated cumstance that is possible but cannot be pre- Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program and to improving the health and well-being of dicted with certainty.’’ Neither the Adminis- cut over $650 million from farm bill con- our nation’s children, to express our strong tration nor CBO can guarantee that there servation programs. opposition to H.R. 3, the so-called ‘‘Spending will not be an economic recession, a health Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs epidemic like Zika, or a natural disaster, The rescissions proposal would strip fund- Act.’’ which are all more likely during the forth- ing from three different conservation assist- Unfortunately, the proposed rescission of coming summer months. In fact, CBO doesn’t ance areas: the Environmental Quality In- $15 billion in spending authority included in ‘‘score’’ such events for that very reason. centives Program (EQIP), Wetlands Reserve H.R. 3 targets children in about half of all As a result, the proposed rescission or raid Program (WRP), and emergency watershed the cuts. Moreover, of all the thousands of of the CHIP contingency fund by $1.9 billion, and flood protection programs, preventing programs in hundreds of departments and or 80 percent, undermines the very reason for USDA from entering into contracts to sup- agencies across the federal government, the the fund, which is to protect the health cov- port farmer conservation efforts. Cuts to Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), erage of children against unanticipated or these programs would mean fewer voluntary which just went through a nearly two-year unforeseen circumstances, such as hurri- conservation opportunities for farmers and reauthorization process that was finally canes, tornadoes, or even Hawaii’s currently passed more than four months past its expi- unanticipated erupting volcano. ranchers who are seeking to improve their ration date, is targeted for more than $7 bil- Another critically important point to operations and be stewards of the land. lion of the proposed cuts. make is that the proposed rescission to the Farm, conservation, and wildlife organiza- Over the two-decade history of CHIP, it CHIP Child Enrollment Contingency Fund tions across the country voiced strong oppo- has—in tandem with Medicaid and private would not save money. The contingency fund sition to the proposed conservation cuts. health insurance—cut the uninsured rate for is set at 20 percent of the overall CHIP allot- The proposal to eliminate $15 million from children by more than two-thirds. During ment each year, so any money raided from the VAPG program would mean that USDA this recent reauthorization process, a na- the fund this year is automatically restored is able to fund just a fraction of the 379 cur- tionwide poll conducted by the Kaiser Fam- in the following year. In other words, over a ily Foundation found that 88 percent of two-year period, this proposed rescission rently pending applications for business Americans felt that Congress should make would not save a single penny because any planning and development grants. A recent the extension of CHIP funding a top priority. money raided from the contingency fund this Economic Research Service report found The program has always had strong bipar- year would be restored in the following year. that VAPG is facilitating job creation and tisan support, as it did this year. Consequently, the only effect of the pro- long-term business survivability in rural CHIP is financed as a block grant, which posed $1.9 billion rescission the CHIP contin- America. Cuts to the program would mean means that its funding is arbitrarily capped gency fund would be to needlessly put the less economic growth and fewer enterprise and fails to adjust to changes in unforeseen health and well-being of our nation’s chil- development opportunities for farmers and or unanticipated need, such as economic re- dren at risk. In other words, H.R. 3 unneces- ranchers around the country. cessions, epidemics, changes in funding to sarily gambles with the health of our chil- the program to improve access to care, or dren under the guise that there probably For more information on how farmers and natural disasters. Consequently, in the early won’t be unanticipated or unforeseen events rural communities would be impacted by years of CHIP, the program faced some dif- that might cause a state or states to need to this rescission package, please see our recent ficult moments whereby some states im- tap into the contingency fund. blog on the topic. posed waiting lists and enrollment freezes It is also important to point out that the Sincerely, when federal funding failed to meet the CHIP extensions, including the CHIP contin- GREG FOGEL, needs of children. Those indefinite waiting gency fund, that were passed just a few Policy Director, lists and enrollment freezes were imposed months ago were fully paid for. In fact, ac- National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition.

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COMMITTEE FOR NATIONAL HOUSING CONFERENCE, priated $40 million to be spent in FY 2018. EDUCATION FUNDING, Washington, DC, May 21, 2018. The patchwork of continuing resolutions Washington, DC, May 14, 2018. Hon. MITCH MCCONNELL, that Congress has passed to fund the federal Hon. RICHARD SHELBY, Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, government has made it difficult for USDA Chairman, Senate Appropriations Committee, Washington, DC. to renew contracts with private landlords in Washington, DC. Hon. CHARLES SCHUMER, the rental assistance program. In response, Hon. RODNEY FRELINGHUYSEN, Minority Leader, U.S. Senate, Congress has decided to future fund the ac- Chairman, House Appropriations Committee, Washington, DC. count to help alleviate the contract renewal Washington, DC. Hon. PAUL RYAN, process. OMB cites the fact that as of the be- Speaker, House of Representatives, ginning of FY 2018 on October 1, 2017, there DEAR CHAIRMEN SHELBY AND FRELING- Washington, DC. was $40 million left in the account. It is pre- HUYSEN: On behalf of the 110 national edu- Hon. NANCY PELOSI, mature, at best to determine as of October 1, cation organizations and institutions that Minority Leader, House of Representatives, 2017, that those funds have gone unspent and are members of the Committee for Education Washington, DC. are therefore unneeded. Funding (CEF), we write to urge you to re- DEAR MAJORITY LEADER MCCONNELL, MI- The proposed rescissions will do little to ject the Administration’s proposal to rescind NORITY LEADER SCHUMER, SPEAKER RYAN AND reduce the national debt while doing signifi- cant damage to people and communities $15.4 billion that Congress has already ap- MINORITY LEADER PELOSI: The National Housing Conference and the undersigned or- throughout America. We ask that you reject proved. The rescission package will cut $7 the proposed rescissions from these programs billion that would otherwise be available for ganizations write to you to express our strong opposition to the rescission proposal and to do so in a timely manner so that the education programs and other services fund- from the White House and Office of Manage- agencies can continue to manage their budg- ed through the Labor-HHS-Education appro- ment and Budget (OMB). The package re- ets responsibly. If Congress does not vote to priations bill for fiscal year 2019. The rescis- quests over $234 million in rescissions from reject the rescissions, these accounts will be sion package also rescinds funding for edu- housing and community development pro- frozen for 45 legislative days, which will cre- cational awards for AmeriCorps volunteers grams including the U.S. Department of ate damaging disruptions well into the fall. who have completed their terms of service. Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Sincerely, AHC, Inc.; American Association of Service Public Housing Capital Fund, the U.S. De- CEF is also very concerned that the Admin- Coordinators; Atlanta Neighborhood Devel- partment of the Treasury’s (Treasury) Cap- istration has announced its intention to sub- opment Partnership, Inc.; Bodaken & Associ- ital Magnet Fund and the U.S. Department mit additional proposals to rescind funding ates; Charleston Housing Authority; of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rental Assistance Congress just enacted for fiscal year 2018, un- Cinnaire; Citizen Potawatomi Community program and Rural Community Facilities Development Corporation; Citizens’ Housing dermining bipartisan support to make and program. keep its agreement to raise the level of non- According to a recent HUD study, the pub- and Planning Association; Clarksville Hous- defense discretionary funding. lic housing capital backlog reached $26 bil- ing Authority, Arkansas; Coalition on Home- lessness and Housing in Ohio; Consumer Congress and the Administration ap- lion in 2010 and has grown by approximately $3.4 billion per year. Assuming a continued Mortgage Coalition; Cook County, Illinois; proved increases in the spending caps growth of $3.4 billion per year, the current County of Butler, Pennsylvania; Crowell for fiscal years 2018 and 2019 with the estimated capital backlog is over $50 billion. Housing Authority, Texas; Curtis + Ginsberg Public housing capital funds are awarded Architects LLP; Dover Housing Authority, understanding of the needs facing the Arkansas; Economic Mobility Pathways, nation and with the intention to use slowly as contracts are negotiated and work is completed. Public housing agencies are Inc.; Enterprise Community Partners; Habi- the available resources to meet them. able to save their capital funds over three tat for Humanity International; Habitat for Congress regularly rescinds funding years in order to pay for more expensive Humanity of Champaign County, Illinois. HAI Group; Housing Development Corpora- projects like new roofs that they would oth- that is not ultimately needed for the tion MidAtlantic; Housing Assistance Coun- erwise not be able to afford from a single programs it has enacted, and then rein- cil; Housing Authority of Cook County, Illi- year’s allocation. The rescission would also nois; Housing Authority of Indiana County, vests the savings in other programs impact funding for Resident Opportunities Pennsylvania; Housing Authority of St. serving similar needs in the same fund- and Self-Sufficiency grants and the Jobs- Mary’s County, Maryland; Housing Author- Plus grants, including a complete elimi- ing bill. Enacting large rescissions out- ity of the City of Brownsville, Texas; Hous- nation of all Jobs-Plus grants for FY 2017. side of the regular appropriations proc- ing Authority of the City of Columbia, Mis- These are critical grant programs that allow ess—one that is well underway already souri; Housing Authority of the County of residents of public housing to work toward for fiscal year 2019—not only reduces Beaver, Pennsylvania; Housing Authority of increased self-sufficiency, something in the County of Warren, Pennsylvania; Hous- the resources available to appropri- which the administration has expressed ing Merit; Housing Partnership Network; ators but also reduces flexibility to re- great interest. Rescinding over $31 million IDP Housing, LP; Janis Smith Executive program funding as needed. from a program with such dire needs jeopard- Communications, LLC; Jo Daviess County izes the initial investment made by tax- Housing Authority, Illinois; Lemle & Wolff, CEF, the nation’s oldest and largest payers to build public housing as well as the Inc.; Leviticus Fund; LINC Housing Corpora- education coalition, is a non-partisan residents who live in public housing. Ulti- tion; Local Initiatives Support Corporation; organization reflecting the entire con- mately, it is ‘‘penny-wise, pound-foolish.’’ Make Room. Treasury’s Capital Magnet Fund has a tinuum of the education community. National Affordable Housing Management proven track record of success. The 2010 Association; National Association of Afford- Our long-term ‘‘5¢ Makes Sense’’ cam- awardees of the Capital Magnet Fund lever- able Housing Lenders; National Development paign supports the goal of increasing aged over $20 for every $1 of public funding to Council; National Housing Conference; Na- education investments from the cur- create more than 13,300 affordable homes, far tional Housing and Rehabilitation Associa- beyond the required 10.1 leverage ratio. The rent two percent of the federal budget tion; National Housing Trust; Network for Capital Magnet Fund is funded through a fee Oregon Affordable Housing; New York Hous- to five cents on the federal dollar. CEF assessed on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ing Conference; New York State Rural Hous- urges Congress to reject proposals to business, not taxpayer dollars. The $151 mil- ing Coalition, Inc.; Opportunity Finance Net- rescind funding provided through bi- lion proposed for rescission was only made work; Pennsylvania Association of Housing partisan negotiations, and to instead available to the Treasury on May 1, 2018, and & Redevelopment Agencies; Piedmont Hous- will most likely be spent before the end of ing Alliance; Prosperity Indiana; Public And continue efforts to wisely invest re- the calendar year, providing it is not re- Affordable Housing Research Corporation; sources where they are most needed, scinded. The Capital Magnet Fund has cre- Public Housing Authorities Directors Asso- including for education programs, ated thousands of jobs and provides much- ciation. which are still below the fiscal year needed affordable housing throughout the Philadelphia Housing Authority; Preserva- country. tion of Affordable Housing, Inc.; Rebuilding 2011 level when adjusted for inflation. USDA’s Rental Assistance and Rural Com- Together, Inc.; Redevelopment Authority of Sincerely, munity Facilities programs provide access to Somerset County, Pennsylvania; Rural Ul- JEFF CARTER, housing and essential community facilities ster Preservation Company; Seasoned Part- President. such as police stations and medical clinics. ners; Selfhelp Community Services; Som- SHERYL COHEN, Combined, the administration proposes re- erset Development Company; Springfield Executive Director. scinding $31 million from these accounts. Housing Authority, Illinois; Stewards of Af- Through a public-private partnership with fordable Housing for the Future; The Com- landlords, USDA’s rental assistance funding munity Builders; University Neighborhood ensures that low-income renters in rural Housing Program; Wilkes-Barre Housing Au- America have access to an affordable home. thority, Pennsylvania; York Housing Au- The FY 2017 spending bill specifically appro- thority, Pennsylvania.

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That is late the bi-partisan funding agreement and This fund has consistently been used in particularly shortsighted and dan- compromise reached as part of the Bipar- times of economic downturn, natural dis- gerous. The need for healthcare assist- tisan Budget Act of 2018. In what appears to aster, and other uncertain times to ensure ance is greatest when our Nation expe- be a continuing escalation of a war on fami- that children can have access to healthcare. riences unexpected challenges, includ- lies and children by the Administration and More recently, the fund was used when Con- ing recessions, public health emer- Congressional Republicans, H.R. 3 will result gress was unable to pass a CHIP funding bill gencies, and national disasters. Hope- in cuts in investments in health, housing, before individual state funding for the pro- fully, that money will not be needed, job, and other supportive services that are gram ran out. If this fund was not available vital to our communities around the coun- during the reauthorization process last year, but we should not be stealing from the try. Perhaps most disturbing is that this thousands of children would have lost fund that provides vital care for chil- package raids funding that could be used to healthcare while Congress failed to act. Con- dren and families when their commu- provide health and other essentials for work- gress should not take away this vital secu- nities are confronted by these unfore- ing families and children in the name of so- rity measure for the health of our children. seen but inevitable challenges. called ‘‘fiscal responsibility,’’ even though Recent Congressional action to pass a 10- In addition, the bill also includes those supporting these cuts passed a $1.5 tril- year extension of CHIP was a major success lion tax cut that mostly benefits corpora- cuts to the Corporation for National for the 115th Congress, but this risky rescis- and Community Service, the Center for tions and the wealthy. sion could undercut the program and under- A significant portion of the cuts included mine this success. CHIP, as it is currently Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, in H.R. 3 are from the Children’s Health In- funded, is projected to decrease the deficit health infrastructure, rural water pro- surance Program (‘‘CHIP’’), which helps kids by $6 billion over 10 years. The health of our grams, and many other small but im- get the healthcare they need. Some of these children is too important to be used as addi- portant programs that protect our citi- funds make sure that states have enough re- tional means to pay down the deficit. It is zens, create jobs, and grow the econ- sources to provide care in case of emer- especially relevant to protect our children omy. gencies that may create increased CHIP en- from additional cuts after the passage of the rollment; for example, natural disasters— In an attempt to give taxpayers the tax bill provided enormous benefits to the illusion of fiscal responsibility, my col- like hurricanes, wildfires, and volcanic erup- wealthy and large corporations while adding tions—economic downturns, public health over $1.7 trillion to the deficit. Children leagues have once again revealed their epidemics or other unexpected events. In ad- must not pay for the enrichment of the misguided priorities. We should not be dition, the funding in question also supports wealthiest in our nation. paying for the irresponsible tax cuts by investments in other services and programs CHIP has enjoyed bipartisan support and making even more reckless cuts to the that are vital to our local communities’ success for more than 20 years. It has proven investments in our future. economies and social infrastructure. Fur- to be an effective investment in the health of I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on thermore, H.R. 3 eliminates $800 million our children and should be protected and this bill. from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid supported. Our faith traditions teach us to Innovation (‘‘CMMI’’), which is tasked with Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, protect the most vulnerable people, espe- I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman developing models that improve the quality cially children. We believe that a rescissions of care for Americans, undermining efforts package that threatens to take healthcare from Alabama (Mr. ADERHOLT), chair- to improve systematic efficiencies without away from children does not live up to our man of the Agriculture, Rural Develop- harming patients. moral obligation. We urge you reject and ment, Food and Drug Administration, Unfortunately, it is not surprising that a refuse a vote on H.R. 3, until and unless and Related Agencies Agriculture Sub- Congress and Administration so intent on these harmful CHIP cuts are removed. committee of the Committee on Appro- sabotaging US healthcare is now trying to Sincerely, priations. use money designated for health and other American Muslim Health Professionals; supports for our communities to offset the Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, it is a Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the bit disconcerting to hear a lot of my windfall for corporations included in the tax Good Shepherd, US Provinces; Evangelical bill. In addition, this bill breaks the agree- Lutheran Church in America; Faith in Pub- friends on the other side of the aisle ment reached in the Bi-partisan Budget Act. lic Life; Franciscan Action Network; Hadas- say that any funds left over in the ex- If those in Congress cannot trust the prom- sah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of ecutive branch account should not be ises and agreements they make to each other America, Inc.; Interfaith Worker Justice; Na- returned to the U.S. Treasury, which and break the commitments that they make tional Advocacy Center of the Sisters of the would reduce Federal borrowing; but to Americans, it is no wonder that the public Good Shepherd; National Council of Church- instead, Congress should find some way has such low confidence in the institution. es; National Council of Jewish Women; NET- Americans have been demanding that Con- to spend that money. WORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice; This really, I think, is an indication gress work together across party lines, and Poligon Education Fund; Religious Institute; after passing a landmark budget agreement Union for Reform Judaism; Unitarian Uni- of the serious problem of overspending with both Republican and Democratic sup- versalist Association; Unitarian Universal- that we have here in Washington, a port, some have retreated to partisan-driven ists for Social Justice; Unitarian Univer- problem that I think so many of our policy making. H.R. 3 demonstrates that the salist Women’s Federation; United Methodist constituents sent us here to address. Administration and congressional leadership Church—General Board of Church and Soci- Mr. Speaker, the Federal Govern- are unable to negotiate in good faith, put- ety. ment is running an annual deficit. I ting at risk future deal making and poten- tially bringing our legislative system to a Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 think people know that. These re- standstill at the expense of our futures. minutes to the gentleman from Vir- peated annual deficits have combined For these reasons, we urge you to oppose ginia (Mr. SCOTT), the ranking member to create a staggering national debt, H.R. 3. We may add votes on this legislation of the Committee on Education and the which currently stands at more than to our legislative scorecard. Workforce. $21 trillion. These deficits are not free, Sincerely, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, but costly, because of the interest our JOHN GRAY, 6 months ago, Congress passed a tax country has to pay on these borrowed Legislative Director. cut that cost almost $2 trillion that dollars. JUNE 6, 2018. overwhelmingly benefited corporations Today, with this legislation, we mark DEAR REPRESENTATIVE DELAURO: We, the and the wealthy. Today, the Repub- a return to a legislative tool that both undersigned 18 organizations, representing licans are asking struggling children Republicans and Democrats alike have various religious denominations, urge you to and families to foot the bill. utilized to clean up accounts that went vote NO on H.R. 3, the Spending Cuts to Ex- Nearly half of the $15 billion in cuts underutilized. The rescission tool that pired and Unnecessary Programs Act. As in the Trump-GOP recessions package is being used in this legislation was currently written, this measure contains a targets the Children’s Health Insurance commonly used in the 1970s, when it harmful provision that would rescind $7 bil- lion in funding for the Children’s Health In- Program, or CHIP. While $7 billion may was established, all the way through surance Program (‘‘CHIP’’). As people of be a rounding error in the corporate the 1980s and 1990s, as a way to return faith we believe that healthcare is a human tax cut, eliminating this funding from unused, unobligated tax dollars to the right and that care for children is a sacred CHIP will jeopardize its ability to en- U.S. Treasury.

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I look forward to passage of H.R. 3 be borrowed does not incur interest On January 19, 2001, when Bill Clin- and to identifying even more ways to payments. ton said good-bye to the country, there cut spending, as well as reforming enti- While I understand there is no per- was a $5.6 trillion surplus. They cut tlements and quasi-entitlements and fect bill, this bill is an important step taxes by $1.3 in 2001. They cut taxes growing our economy in the future. in restoring a measure of fiscal re- again by another $1 trillion in 2003. Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 straint. I am proud to stand with the So there was $2.3 million worth of tax minutes to the gentleman from New President to clean up some old ac- cuts, two wars, a million and half new York (Mr. CROWLEY), the chair of the counts and prevent waste as well as veterans. The answer to that, of Democratic Caucus. abuse. course, was: let’s have more tax cuts. Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to the Spending Cuts Let me add that some of these ac- That is precisely what they did with to Expired and Unnecessary Programs counts are worthwhile, but this is not a their tax cut plan. There was $2.3 tril- Act. debate about individual accounts. This lion borrowed to provide for a tax cut is about doing the necessary steps to This bill strips $7 billion from the for people at the very top. Children’s Health Insurance Program, clean up the executive branch’s balance They call themselves conservatives. sheets. CHIP. Mr. Speaker, $7 billion for sick They pronounce that they are disciples kids. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. of balanced budgets. It has been reck- MITCHELL). The time of the gentleman It is really unbelievable if you stop less spending that we have watched and consider it. Republicans are asking has expired. them embrace time and again, and this Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, children to pay for their tax break to is but another example of that endeav- I yield the gentleman an additional 30 the rich. or. seconds. This is just another illustration of Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, there Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, the GOP’s convoluted priorities. Mr. have been discussions about whether I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman Speaker, $1.5 trillion goes to corpora- this line item or that line item might from Kansas (Mr. ESTES). tions and special interests; and when be something to rescind or not. To Mr. ESTES of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I the budget comes up short, Repub- them, I would point out that we are in rise today in support of H.R. 3, the licans dip into healthcare for children the middle of an appropriations proc- Spending Cuts to Expired and Unneces- to make up for their recklessness. It doesn’t have to be this way. CHIP ess. We can work on these issues and sary Programs Act. was, for decades, a bipartisan piece of we can address them. It doesn’t mean These spending cuts, or rescissions, legislation because, despite any policy that they are left off the table. address the desire by President Trump So I stand ready to continue to work and many in Congress to begin the long differences we may have or may have had, Democrats and Republicans were with my colleagues as we face the chal- overdue process of reigning in govern- always able to come together and agree lenges facing this Nation as we con- ment spending. This package is impor- that CHIP is a fundamentally impor- tinue working on the Appropriations tant because, as an engineer, business- man, and former State treasurer, I tant program for our Nation. Committee, and I welcome the input of What changed? Where did your con- my colleagues as we continue on for know you can’t build a strong economy on debt and borrowed money. sciences go? FY 2019. Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 Spending money we don’t have on things we don’t need increases our I reserve the balance of my time. minutes to the gentleman from Massa- Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I yield unsustainable $21 trillion national debt chusetts (Mr. NEAL), the ranking mem- myself the balance of my time. ber of the Committee on Ways and and mortgages the future for our kids Mr. Speaker, the Republicans want Means. and grandkids. But reducing the size to talk about spending. Let’s talk Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, the majority and scope of government isn’t about about the Republican tax cut. It was leader said a couple of moments ago budget number, it is about returning rigged for the rich. It gave 83 percent of that $15 billion was spare change. freedom and liberty to the American the tax cuts to the wealthiest 1 per- Let me tell you what he apparently people. It is also common sense. cent. They raised taxes on 86 million means by spare change. It means cut- Kansas families have to live within middle class families. It cost $1.5 tril- ting food assistance for working fami- their means. Our Federal Government lion. lies and taking $7 billion from the Chil- should be no different. H.R. 3 is a great We have a staggering national debt. dren’s Health Insurance Program. I first step. They want to reduce that deficit. Well, guess that is spare change. b 1515 then why don’t they go ahead and re- The previous speaker just said he was scind the money from the tax give- Today’s spending cuts will save the alarmed at the prospect that on the aways to the corporations? The cor- taxpayers $15 billion, the largest rescis- precipice of borrowing we were now porations are just using it to buy back sion package since the tool was adopt- going to cut back on our borrowing ca- stocks and not to raise any wages. pacity as it relates to savings. After ed in 1974, which comes from programs What we ought to be doing is rein- the same political party borrowed $2.3 that have expired or can no longer be vesting: create jobs; help children and trillion over 10 years to pay for a tax used. families, not millionaires and billion- cut for people at the top, the strongest If we don’t pass this rescission bill, it aires. in America. is like leaving cash lying around the If they wanted to do something about Those are the priorities. The priority kitchen table, the silverware drawer, the CHIP program, they would have is: Let’s cut taxes for the strongest and or in the corner. It may leave the made it permanent or they would take the wealthiest. And let’s pay for it by money available for use, but it is a that money and reinvest it in programs taking money from people who need it poor way to manage the taxpayers’ dol- that have to do with children, not send most in America. lars. Returning the money to our treas- it back to the treasury. What they We have seen time and again they are ury allows us to make investments in ought to do is to find those resources more focused on the needs of the other needed areas without raising from their rich donors and others and wealthiest and the well-connected. We taxes or spending money we don’t have. put them back into where they belong, should be addressing the challenges of Over the past 2 years, Republicans in to the American people. the middle class in this session and Congress have jump-started our econ- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance making sure that they have ample as- omy through the Tax Cuts and Jobs of my time. sistance. Act and slashing government red tape Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, Now they are after healthcare for and regulation. This has helped our I urge Members to support H.R. 3, and children. Now they want to propose $7 economy reach the lowest unemploy- I yield back the balance of my time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:59 Jun 08, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K07JN7.055 H07JNPT1 lotter on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE H4882 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 7, 2018 Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I thank Ranking Health Insurance Program, a program tions led to something tangible in the form of Member LOWEY for yielding and for her tireless which plays such a critical role in our the largest rescissions package in American leadership. nation’s health care system. history. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to Together, CHIP and Medicaid cover I commend President Trump, Director this shameful bill—H.R. 3—that would cut vital 39 percent of children in the United Mulvaney, and House Leadership for their ef- life-saving programs and hurt the American States. forts in developing this package and securing people. This is over 9 billion children, whose the votes to bring this across the finish line. Just months after the ink is dry on our na- lives the opposition has decided to quit True, today’s package is just a drop in the tion’s largest tax scam in history—Republicans investing in. barrel of our total debt but this should be just are balancing their $1.5 trillion deficit on the When CHIP was first passed in Con- the first of many rescissions packages. The backs of struggling families. gress over two decades ago, this was a members of the Republican Study Committee This is a disgrace. bipartisan movement that not only hope that this is true and that as we pass sev- This shameful bill eliminates funding for the strengthened the ties between the par- eral rescissions packages, we can begin to Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) ties, but also ensured coverage for so bend the trajectory of our spending curve in by $7 billion. many lower income families who do the right direction. Mr. Speaker, this bill literally steals health not qualify for Medicaid. Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I include in the care from the most vulnerable children in Without such a vital program, the RECORD the following letters in opposition to America. number of children covered, and the H.R. 3: H.R. 3 also deeply cuts funds for programs number of treatments they would be MAY 22, 2018. that create jobs, help the grow the economy, covered for, would vastly decrease, in a DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: The undersigned and lift more families out of poverty, like the most harmful and debilitating way. 151 national organizations strongly urge you Community Development Financial Institution. Not only this, but if the funds were to reject the $15.3 billion rescissions package And, this bill continues Republicans’ assault to be rescinded, Congress could be pre- proposed by the Trump Administration as on the climate change and green energy. By vented from reallocating those funds well as other rescissions messages that may be subsequently offered. These cuts would slashing billions of dollars from Energy Effi- into early childhood education, health- ciency Programs, Republicans are not only violate the agreement enacted in the Bipar- related research, and other initiatives tisan Budget Act, by eliminating funds that hurting our environment, they’re also hurting that only improve the quality of life our economy. make fairer levels of domestic appropria- for our constituents. tions possible, so that unmet needs in public I thought Republicans wanted to create Given that we have experienced mul- health, education, job training, housing, and jobs, Mr. Speaker? Then why are we voting tiple health and safety disasters in other essential areas may be addressed. on a bill that will take jobs away? communities across the country in re- The Children’s Health Insurance Program Mr. Speaker, the American people deserve cent years, it is the wrong time to (CHIP) is targeted for nearly half the cuts in better. Instead of pulling the rug out from the rescissions package. Nearly $2 billion of thwart the progress of programs that under from the most vulnerable, we should be the rescinded funds could reduce CHIP’s ca- are beneficial to so many Americans. creating jobs, boosting our economy and lifting pacity to respond if enrollment unexpectedly It is no wonder that leading chil- more families out of poverty. rises, as in the aftermath of a disaster, large dren’s organizations such as First But this bill does just the opposite. So, I layoffs due to plant closures, or an overall Focus, along with 500 national, state, economic slowdown. Congress just enacted a urge my colleagues to vote ‘no’ on this cruel and local organizations across the long-overdue 10-year reauthorization of and mean-spirited bill. country, are urging Congress to reject CHIP; it should not undermine that bipar- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, as tisan agreement either by tampering with the founder and chair of the Congres- any cuts to the Children’s Health In- surance Program. CHIP in this package. Another $5 billion sional Children’s Caucus and as a would renege on the two-year Bipartisan mother, I rise in strong opposition to The value of the contingent funding Budget Act agreement, which in part count- H.R. 3, the ‘‘Spending Cuts to Expired is in its ability to protect children’s ed on the availability of unspent CHIP funds and Unnecessary Programs Act.’’ health coverage in the event of unfore- to pay for needed increases in other services I oppose this legislation because it seen circumstances or unexpected dis- of importance to children and families. would eliminate $7 billion for chil- asters, such as Hawaii’s overwhelming The rescissions package also includes an volcano eruption or Hurricane Harvey, $800 million cut to the Center for Medicare dren’s health insurance without allow- and Medicaid Innovation, a program which ing for Congress to reinvest the funds which devastated the state of Texas just last year. according to the Congressional Budget Office into healthcare services for families will save $3 for every $1 spent between 2017 and children. The Administration and CBO cannot and 2026. It makes no sense to end such a I also oppose this bill because it un- guarantee that there will not be an cost-effective investment. Nor does it make dermines the Bipartisan Budget Agree- economic recession or health epidemic sense to describe this package of cuts as put- ment we only just passed last year. for which contingency funding would ting ‘‘. . . our Nation on a sustainable fiscal Instead of wasting time on their par- be necessary and yet they are still will- path’’ when the recently enacted tax cuts, tisan agenda, House Republicans ing to gamble with our children’s lives. mainly for the wealthy and corporations, im- pose a $2 trillion cost. should be bringing to the floor legisla- It is time for the Trump Administra- tion and House Republicans to abandon Congress made important progress in the tion that addresses the real challenges FY 2018 Omnibus appropriations bill because facing the American people such as: (1) their crusade to balance the budget on its bipartisan agreement allowed for in- tax reform; (2) DACA and immigration; the backs of the poor and vulnerable. creases in child care, opioid treatment, and (3) restoring the Voting Rights Act; (4) We should be investing in our chil- other services. Congress should now turn its healthcare; (5) and education. dren’s futures, not risking their attention to building on this progress in FY Yet here we are rushing through an- chances of having one at all. 2019. Reneging on the hard-won bipartisan other piece of legislation that will do I urge my colleagues to vote NO on agreement now will make further gains ex- harm to millions of Americans, mostly this reckless, irresponsible, and cruel tremely difficult. With the limited number measure. of legislative days before you, please do not children and working families, without be distracted by undoing past progress. proper discussion or deliberation. Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, everyone knows We cannot emphasize enough that basic It is very clear that H.R. 3 has been that the government has a spending problem. needs programs have lost ground after years pushed to the floor today without de- We have a moral responsibility to take every of reductions, making it extremely impor- bate in the Appropriations Committee opportunity to help right the ship. In recent tant that you do not undermine the agree- because of all the harm it will inflict years, rescissions have been used as budget ment to start to reverse these downward on the American people. gimmicks to hide higher spending in appro- trends. Adult and youth job training has H.R. 3 undermines our nation’s abil- priations bills. Today, the rescissions of been cut nearly 15 percent since FY 2010, ad- ity to improve and promote health, unspent funds will instead be used for deficit justed for inflation. If we are serious about helping people to get good jobs, we must safety and environmental standards reduction for the American taxpayers. undo these cuts. Many other services need and provide much-needed protections At the Republican Study Committee, we rebuilding, such as home heating and cooling for the American people. have been working with the Office of Manage- assistance (cut nearly 38 percent since FY But perhaps most deceitful of all are ment and Budget on these spending cuts 2010), juvenile justice programs (cut more the cuts in funding for the Children’s since last Fall. I am glad that those conversa- than 40 percent), maternal and child health

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HERA funded Please reject this rescissions package, and zation for Women; National Urban League; the CMF through a small fee on total new turn instead to your real responsibility: to National WIC Association; National Women’s business purchases of Fannie Mae and provide adequate resource to address the Health Network; National Women’s Law Freddie Mac (collectively, the Government- unmet needs for education and training, Center; New Progressive Alliance; North Sponsored Enterprises or GSEs) to create an child care, housing, health care, and other American Passionists, JPIC; People Demand- enduring program to generate new invest- essential services. ing Action; People For the American Way. ment in affordable housing and other eco- Sincerely, Planned Parenthood Federation of Amer- nomic development projects in underserved Action on Smoking and Health; ADAP Ad- ica; Poligon Education Fund; Provincial communities across our nation through the vocacy Association; Advance CTE; African Council Clerics of St. Viator (Viatorians); housing finance system and not be reliant American Health Alliance; AFSCME; AIDS Public Advocacy for Kids; Public Citizen; Ra- entirely on the annual Congressional appro- United; Allied Progress; American Associa- chel Carson Council; Racial and Ethnic priations process. tion of People with Disabilities; American Health Disparities Coalition; Raising Wom- Second, CMF funds have not been sitting Association on Health and Disability; Amer- en’s Voices for the Health Care We Need; RE- unspent at the CDFI Fund. Rather, these ican Federation of Teachers; Americans for SULTS; Ryan White Medical Providers Coa- funds were not released to the Treasury De- Democratic Action (ADA); Asian Americans lition; Safer Foundation; School Social Work partment by the GSEs until May 1, 2018, and Advancing Justice—AAJC; Association of Association of America; Service Employees if prior year CMF rounds are predictive, the American Veterinary Medical Colleges; Asso- International Union; Sinsinawa Dominicans; entire amount of funds will be obligated to ciation of Farmworker Opportunity Pro- Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Western Prov- awardees before the end of calendar year grams; Autism Society of America; Autistic ince Leadership; Sisters of Charity of the 2018. Self Advocacy Network; Bend the Arc Jewish Blessed Virgin Mary; Sisters of Mercy South Finally, one would be hard pressed to find Action CAEAR Coalition; Campaign for Central Community; SocioEnergetics Foun- a program where taxpayers are getting more Youth Justice; Center for Community dation; Somerset Development Company; ‘‘bang for the buck’’ than the CMF. The in- Change Action; Center for Employment Op- SparkAction; StoptheDrugWar.org; Strate- novation at the heart of CMF is that it pro- portunities (CEO). gies for Youth, Inc. vides direct, entity-level investments in high Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP); Students or Sensible Drug Policy; The Arc capacity CDFIs, nonprofit housing devel- of the United States; The Children’s Partner- Center for Popular Democracy Action; Cen- opers, banks and public sector agencies. ship; The John Leary Organization; The ter for Public Representation; Ceres Policy This structure is designed to attract pri- Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Research; Child Care Aware of America; vate capital and maximize return on invest- Rights; The United Methodist Church—Gen- Child Welfare League of America; Children’s ment. Organizations that receive the grants eral Board of Church and Society; Defense Fund; Children’s Leadership Coun- are required to leverage their funding 10:1 Transporation Learning Center; Treatment cil; Children’s Advocacy Institute; Chris- with other sources of capital. The CMF mul- Action Group; Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance; topher and Dana Reeve Foundation; Coali- tiplies the impact of awards many times over UnidosUS; United Church of Christ; United tion for Health Funding; Coalition for Juve- because grant recipients are also required to Methodist Women; Voices for Progress; W. nile Justice; Coalition on Human Needs; redeploy CMF-supported loans in new Haywood Burns Institute; WildWest Insti- projects throughout the grant term. Community Access National Network tute; Woodhull Freedom Foundation; Wood- (CANN); Congregation of Our Lady of Char- By any measure, CMF has succeeded. Ear- stock Institute; Workplace Fairness; Young lier this year, the CDFI Fund released new ity of the Good Shepherd, US Provinces; Invincibles; Youth Service America; YWCA Council on Social Work Education; Disciples data that illustrates the powerful impact of USA; ZERO TO THREE. the FY 2010 funding round of CMF. The 23 Center for Public Witness; Dominican Sis- awardees from 2010 have used the $80 million ters Conference; Dominican Sisters of Peace; MAY 21, 2018. in grants to attract $1.8 billion in other in- Ecumenical Poverty Initiative. Hon. MITCH MCCONNELL, Equal Rights Advocates; Evangelical Lu- vestment by the public and private sector, a Majority Leader, Senate, theran Church in America; Every Child Mat- 22:1 ratio; have produced 13,325 affordable Washington, DC. ters; Faith in Public Life; Families USA; homes and have created or retained 16,000 Hon. CHARLES SCHUMER, Family Focused Treatment Association jobs across America. Minority Leader, Senate, The CMF is poised to continue its strong Food & Water Watch; Food Research & Ac- Washington, DC. track record. The 2017 award round of $120 tion Center (FRAC); Forum for Youth In- Hon. PAUL RYAN, million will enable 40 grantees to serve 41 vestment; Friends Committee on National Speaker, House of Representatives, states and the District of Columbia. Collec- Legislation; Friends of the Earth—US Girls Washington, DC. tively, awardees are projected to create ap- Inc.; Grounded Solutions Network; Health Hon. NANCY PELOSI, proximately 17,000 additional jobs, produce Care for America Now; Healthy Teen Net- Minority Leader, House of Representatives, 21,000 affordable homes and attract more work HEAR US Inc.; Hispanic Federation; Washington, DC. than $3.2 billion in additional investment, HIV Medicine Association; Holy Spirit Mis- DEAR MAJORITY LEADER MCCONNELL, MI- with 78% ($2.5 billion) expected to come from sionary Sisters, USA–JPIC Housing Works, NORITY LEADER SCHUMER, SPEAKER RYAN, & the private sector. Inc.; International Union, United Auto- MINORITY LEADER PELOSI: On behalf of the 68 The need for affordable housing—and for mobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Imple- undersigned organizations, we are writing to CMF funding—is greater today than ever be- ment Workers of America, UAW; Justice in express our opposition to the Administra- fore. Although the economy has improved Aging; Lakeshore Foundation; Leadership tion’s proposal in its fiscal year (FY) 2018 re- since 2008, the number of renter households Conference of Women Religious. scission package to recapture $151 million in that pay more than half of their income in League of Women Voters of the United funding for the Capital Magnet Fund (CMF). rent is near an all-time high of 11.4 million States; LIFT; Main Street Alliance; We respectfully request that Congress families, 3.7 million more than in 2001 and Mom2Mom Global; MomsRising; NAACP; promptly reject this rescission to enable the one in four of all renters in the United NARAL Pro-Choice America; National Ac- Community Develpment Financial Institu- States. tion Network; National Advocacy Center of tions Fund (CDFI Fund) at the Department The CMF has proven to be a highly cost-ef- the Sisters of the Good Shepherd; National of Treasury to distribute the next round of fective resource for creating affordable hous- Alliance of HUD Tenants; National Associa- funding of this highly successful program as ing and improving communities. In 2017, the tion of Councils on Developmental Disabil- soon as possible. Organizations are deploying CDFI Fund received applications for more ities; National Association of Counsel for these funds to address the housing afford- than 3.5 times the amount awarded. The na- Children; National Association of Regional ability crisis among our nation’s seniors, tion would be better served if the Adminis- Councils; National Association of Social veterans, persons with disabilities, and fami- tration deployed the $151 million in available Workers; National Association of State Head lies. CMF funds as quickly as possible to meet the Injury Administrators; National Association The origin and intent of the rescission demand for this flexible, effective program for Bilingual Education; National Black Jus- mechanism in the Congressional Budget Im- rather than targeting it for rescission. tice Coalition; National Coalition for the poundment and Control Act is well-estab- We urge Congress to reject this rescission Homeless; National Coalition of STD Direc- lished. Namely, it was designed and has uni- request. tors; National Consumer Law Center (on be- formly been used to return unspent funds in Thank you for your consideration of half of its low income clients). appropriated accounts from prior fiscal years this matter, National Council of Jewish Women; Na- to taxpayers, typically for programs that are Abode Communities; ACTION-Housing, tional Crittenton; National Disability Insti- poorly performing or have been eliminated Inc.; Atlanta Neighborhood Development tute; National Domestic Workers Alliance; entirely. The Administration’s effort to claw Partnership, Inc.; Better Housing Coalition; National Education Association; National back CMF funding by means of rescission Capital Impact Partners; Capitol Hill Hous- Employment Law Project; National Employ- flies in the face of this practice. ing; Century Housing Corporation; Chicago

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Housing; Enterprise Community Partners; water development and related agen- This total represents a small increase Fahe. cies for the fiscal year ending Sep- above current enacted levels. These in- Greater Metropolitan Housing Corpora- creases are directed to critical pro- tember 30, 2019, and for other purposes, tion; Grounded Solutions Network; Habitat grams that make our Capitol complex with Mr. MITCHELL in the chair. for Humanity; Homeport; Homes for Amer- more secure and more efficient. This ica; Homewise, Inc.; Housing Channel; Hous- The Clerk read the title of the bill. ing Development Fund; Housing Partnership The CHAIR. Pursuant to the rule, the includes supporting our wonderful and Network; Idaho-Nevada CDFI; IFF; Indianap- bill is considered read the first time. dedicated Capitol Police force, which olis Neighborhood Housing Partnership; Le- General debate shall be confined to the keeps the complex safe for Members viticus 25:23 Alternative Fund, Inc.; Local bill and shall not exceed 1 hour equally and visitors. Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC); Low Lastly, the Military Construction Income Investment Fund; Maine Affordable divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Com- and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Housing Coalition; Mercy Housing, Inc.; bill, led initially by former Chairman Mercy Loan Fund; Mission First Housing mittee on Appropriations. Group; Montgomery Housing Partnership. The gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. DENT and now by Chairman Judge CAR- National Affordable Housing Management FRELINGHUYSEN) and the gentlewoman TER, provides a total of $96.9 billion in Association; National Association for Latino from New York (Mrs. LOWEY) each will discretionary funding at a crucial time Community Asset Builders; National Asso- control 30 minutes. for our Armed Forces and the VA. This ciation of Affordable Housing Lenders; Na- The Chair recognizes the gentleman includes $11.3 billion for military con- tional Coalition for the Homeless; National from New Jersey. struction projects, a 3.8 percent in- Council of State Housing Agencies; National crease above fiscal year 2018 levels, rec- Development Council; National Housing Con- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair, I ference; National Housing Resource Center; yield myself such time as I may con- ognizing the need to rebuild our mili- National Housing Trust; National Low In- sume. tary infrastructure. This funding will come Housing Coalition; National I rise today in support of H.R. 5895, enable our troops to fight current and NeighborWorks Association; National Sta- the first set of the fiscal year 2019 ap- emerging threats around the globe, as bilization Trust; New Community Corpora- propriations bills: Energy and Water, well as provide them with peace of tion; New Jersey Community Capital; NHS the Legislative Branch, and the Mili- mind and care for their families. of Chicago; NYC Housing Partnership; Ohio tary Construction and Veterans Af- This bill also includes $85.3 billion for Capital Finance Corporation; Opportunity the Department of Veterans Affairs, Finance Network; Preservation of Affordable fairs. Housing, Inc. (POAH); Project for Pride in I am pleased that the House is con- the largest total amount for the VA in Living. sidering three appropriations bills this its history. These additional funds will Prospera Housing Community Services; afternoon. These bills provide funding be directed to critical priorities within Reinvestment Fund; Self-Help Ventures to rebuild our military infrastructure, the Veterans Administration: improved Fund; Southwest Minnesota Housing Part- support military families, improve nu- access to healthcare; quicker claims nership; St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center; clear security, support our Nation’s en- processing; and support for crucial Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Fu- ergy and water infrastructure, and as- health programs like suicide preven- ture; The Community Builders, Inc.; Volun- teers of America. sure the smooth and safe operations of tion, mental health, and opioid abuse the legislative branch. prevention. This also includes $1.2 bil- The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time To highlight a few of these important lion for the new VA Electronic Health for debate has expired. investments: Record system to accelerate the Pursuant to House Resolution 923, The Energy and Water bill, under the previous question is ordered on the progress on this long-awaited project. Chairman SIMPSON’s direction, funds Accompanying these funding in- bill, as amended. our national security and supports the The question is on the engrossment creases are strong oversight provisions energy and water infrastructure that and third reading of the bill. that will increase accountability at keeps our economy moving and Amer- The bill was ordered to be engrossed both the Pentagon and the Veterans ica open for business. and read a third time, and was read the Administration and ensure that pre- In total, his bill provides $44.7 billion third time. cious tax dollars go where they are in discretionary funding. To support a The SPEAKER pro tempore. The most needed. strong nuclear national security strat- question is on the passage of the bill. I want to thank the chairs and rank- The question was taken; and the egy, particularly at this time of rap- ing members and all the staff who Speaker pro tempore announced that idly shifting global dynamics, his bill worked on these bills that all Members the ayes appeared to have it. provides targeted increases that will should be proud to support. Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, on that maintain an effective nuclear arsenal, These bills received bipartisan sup- I demand the yeas and nays. preserve our Nation’s nuclear-powered port in committee because they focus The yeas and nays were ordered. fleet, and keep nuclear weapons out of on universal priorities: national secu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the hands of those who would misuse rity, care for our veterans and military ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- them. families, and essential infrastructure. ceedings on this question will be post- Beyond these critical responsibil- I am extremely disappointed to read poned. ities, the bill also directs $7.28 billion and hear the minority has directed its f to the Army Corps of Engineers for Members to oppose this appropriations projects and activities that will im- package, despite the fact that all of ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOP- prove America’s ports and waterways these bills were constructed as they al- MENT AND RELATED AGENCIES and promote public health and safety. ways have been: in a bipartisan man- APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 The bill also further supports eco- ner. If there is no minority support for The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. nomic growth by investing in the De- this package, those Members will be SIMPSON). Pursuant to House Resolu- partment of Energy’s programs to ad- turning their backs on this House’s his- tion 918 and rule XVIII, the Chair de- vance the goal of an all-of-the-above toric support for our veterans and their clares the House in the Committee of solution to energy independence. This families and for modernizing our mili- the Whole House on the state of the includes funding to continue congres- tary installations around the world, Union for the consideration of the bill, sional efforts for the safe, secure stor- which include medical facilities, new H.R. 5895. age of nuclear waste at Yucca Moun- barracks and mess halls, playgrounds, The Chair appoints the gentleman tain. schools, and family housing. from Michigan (Mr. MITCHELL) to pre- Next, the Legislative Branch Appro- I want to thank Chairman SIMPSON, side over the Committee of the Whole. priations bill under Chairman YODER’s Chairman YODER, former Chairman

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DIVISION A - ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS BILL, FY 2019 (H,R 5895) (Amounts in thousands)

FY 2018 FY 2019 81 ll vs 6111 vs Enacted Request Bill Enacted Request

TITLE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - CIVIL

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

Corps ot Engineers - Civil

InveStlgat 1ons 123,000 82.000 128 000 +5,000 +46,000 Construct1on ,085,000 871 '733 2,323.000 +238,000 +1,451,267 Mrss1ss1pp• R1ver and Tr1butaries 425,000 244,735 430,000 +5,000 +185,265 Oper-at 1on and Ma1 ntenance 3,630,000 2,076,733 3,820,000 +190,000 +1,743,267 Regula tor-y Prugrarn 200,000 200.000 200,000 Forrnerly Ut1l ized S1tes Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) 139.000 120,000 150 000 +11 '000 +30,000 Flood Control and Coastal Emergenc1es 35,000 27,000 35.000 +8,000 t:xpenses 185 '000 187,000 187,000 +2,000 Off1ce of Assistant Secretary of the Army (C1vil \-iurks) coo ,000 ,000 harbor Ma1ntenance Trust Fund_ 965,132 -965,132 Inland Waterways Trust Fund 5,250 -5,250

Total title I, Department of Defense Ci vi 1 6,827 000 4,784,583 7' 278.000 +451 000 +2,493,417

TITLE II - DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Central Utah ProJect

Central Utail Pr-oJect Complet1orr Account, 10,500 7,983 15.000 +4,500 +7,017

Bureau or Reclamat1on

Water ana Related Resources ,332.124 891 '017 ,381,992 +49,868 +490,975 r:orrtral Valley Pr-oJeCt Restor-at1011 Fund 41 '376 62,008 62,008 +20,632 Cdl1forn1a Bay-Delta Restorat1on 37,000 35,000 35,000 -2,000 P11l1cy ar1d Adm1nistrat1on 59,000 61 '000 61 '000 +2,000

Total Bureau of Roclamat1on 1 469 500 1.049.025 1,540 000 +70,500 +490,975

Total title IL Department of tl1e Interior_ 1 '480 000 1,057,008 1,555,000 +75,000 +497,992

TITLE III - DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Ener-gy Progr-ams

Enf"rgy Eff1c1ency anri Renewabl8 Energy 2,321 778 695,610 ,078,640 -243,138 +1,383,030 Electr1c1ty Delivery and Energy Reliability_ 248 329 -248,329 Cybersecurity, Energy Secur1ty, and Emergency Response 95,800 146,000 +146,000 +50,200 llectric1ty Delivery 61 '309 175,000 +175,000 +113,691

f1r.c:1ear Eno•-gy 1 072 056 6 21 000 200.000 +127 944 +579,000 Defen-;;u funct1on 133 000 136,090 146,090 +13,000 +10,000

Subtotal ,205 056 757.090 1,346 090 +141 ,034 +589,000

F(lSS11 Energy Research and Development 726 '817 502 070 ?f) 5 000 +58,183 +282,930 '1ava I Pet i eum and 01 I St1a I Reserves .900 10.000 10 000 +5 100

Str·ateglc Petroleum Reserve 252 000 175' 105 252,000 +76,895 Sale of crude 011 -350 000 -300.000 -300,000 +50,000 use of sale proceeds 350,000 300 000 50 000 +300 000

Subtotal 252 000 -124,895 252 000 +376,895

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DIVISION A ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS BILL, FY 2019 (H.R 5895) (Amounts 1n thousands)

FY 2018 FY 2019 Bill VS. Bill vs Enacted Request Bill Enacted Request

SPR petroleum account 8.400 10,000 +1 '600 +10,000 ~ortheast Home Heat1ng 011 Reserve 6 500 10 000 10 000 +3.500 Energy Informat 1on AcJrnlnlStr·at1on 125 000 115.035 125.000 +9,965 Non-defense Environmental Cleanup 298,400 218.400 240,000 58.400 +21 ,600 ur·anlum Enrichment Decontamlnation and DecommlSSlOning Fund 840 000 752,749 870.000 +30 000 +117. 251 Sc 1 en ct.~ 6 259,903 5,390.972 6,600 000 +340,097 +1 '209 ,028 Nuciear Waste Disposal 90,000 190,000 +190,000 +100,000

Advanced Researcn ProJects Agency-Energy. 353,314 325 000 -28,314 +325,000

T1tle 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program 33,000 10,000 32.000 1 '000 +22,000 Offsetting collect1on -10 000 -15.000 -15.000 -5.000 Resc,ss1on -240 000 +240.000

Subtotal 23,000 245,000 17,000 6,000 +262,000

Advanced Technology Veh1cles Manufactur1ng Loans program 5,000 ,000 5,000 +4,000

1bal Ener·gy Loan Guar·antee Pr-ogram .000 1 000 +1 '000 Resc1ssion -8,500 +8,500

SulJtotal ,000 -8,500 ,000 +9.500

Departn1ental A0rn1n1strat1on 285,652 235.534 280.524 -5' 128 +44 990 M1scellaneous revenues -96,000 -96,000 -96.000

Net at1on 189.652 139,534 184.524 5 128 +44,990

Office of the Insoector General. 49,000 51' 330 51.330 +2,330

Total Energy programs 12,918,049 e 512 504 13.421,584 +503 535 +4,909.080

Atomic Energy Defense Activities

Nat1onal Nuclear Secunty Administration

'Weapons Act1v1 t 1es 10.642,138 11,017,078 11.200,000 +557.862 +182,922

Defense Nuclear Nonprollferatlon 2.048,219 1.862.825 1,902.000 -146,219 +39.175 Rescission -49,000 +49,000

Subtotal .999.219 1 862,825 1 . 902.000 -97,219 +39,175

Naval Reactors 620.000 1,788,618 .788,618 +168,618 >=ederal Sa1ar·les and Expenses 407 595 422 529 422.529 +14,934

Total National Nuclear· Security Adm1nistratron. 14,668,952 15.091.050 15.313,147 +644' 195 +222.097

Env1ronmental and Other Defense Act1v1t1es

Defense Er1viron1nental Cleanup 5,988,048 5.630,217 5.759,220 -228,828 +129,003 Other Defense Act1vities 840 000 853,300 870.300 +30.300 +17 000 Defense nuc ~ ea1 waste dl sposa1 30,000 sO. 000 +30 000

Total. Environmental and Other Defense Activ1ties 6,828.048 6.513,517 6.659,520 -168,528 +146.003

Total. Atom1c Energy Defense Activities 21.497,000 21 '604 '567 21.972.667 +475,667 +368 .100

Power Market rns1 Admin1strat ions 11

Operat1on and maintenance, Southeastern Power Adnllrl i strat 1 on 6,379 6,500 6.500 +121 Offsett1ng collect10ns -6.379 -6,500 -6.500 121

Subtotal

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DIVISION A - ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS BILL, FY 2019 (H.R 5895) (Amounts 1n thousands)

FY 2018 FY 2019 Bi 11 vs B1ll vs Enacted Request B1ll Enacted Request

Operat1on ar1d ma1ntenance. Soutt1western Power AdmlnlSt!at-lon 30 288 45 802 45 802 +15' 514 Offsetting collect1ons -18,888 -35 '402 35.402 16.514

~ - - - . -- - Subtotal 11 '400 10,400 10,400 -1 '000

Construct1on Rehabilitation, Operation and Ma1ntenance Western Area Power Administration 223,276 265' 142 265,142 +41 '866 Offsett1ng co!lect1ons. -129,904 -175,770 -175,770 -45,866 ------Subtotal 93 .372 89, 372 89, 372 -4.000

Fdlcon and Arn1stad Operating and Maintenance Fund. 4 '176 ,207 5, 207 +1 '031 Offsetting collections. -3 ,948 -4 ,979 -4,979 -1 031 ------Subtotal 228 228 228 ------Total Power Market1ng Adm1n1strat10ns 105 000 100 000 100 000 -5,000

Fede1·a1 Energy Regulatory Comm·1 ssion

Sala~1es a11d expenses :J67 ,600 369 .900 369, 900 +2 300 Revenues ap;Jlled -367 ,600 -369, 900 -369, 900 -2' 300

General Provisions

1it1e III Resc1ssions Northeast gasoline supply reserve sale. -71 '000 +71 ,000 Strateg1c Petroleum Reserve crude oil sale. -15,000 +15,000 Strateg1c Petroleum Reserve use of sale proceeds. 15,000 -15,000

Total General Pr·ov1slons -71 '000 +71 .000

Total t1tle Ill, Department of Energy. 34,520,049 30,146,071 35,494,251 +974,202 +5.348,180 Appropr1atlons (34,569.049) (30.394,571 (35. 494 251) (+925.202) (+5 099.680) Resc1 SSlOnS (-49.0001 ( 248. 500 (+49,000) (+248 500\

TITLE IV - INDEPENDENT AGENCIES

Appalach1an Rcg1onal Comrnissiorl 155 .000 152. 000 155,000 +3 ,000 Defense Nuclear Facil1t1es Safety Board 31 ,000 31 ,243 31 '243 +243 Delta Reg1onal Author1ty 25 ,000 2,500 15,000 -10,000 +12 ,500 De11ali Commission 30 000 7 '300 15,000 15,000 +7 ,700 Northern Border Regional Commission 15 000 850 12 000 -3 000 +11 '150 Southeast Crescent Reg1onal Cornm1ssion. 250 250 +250

Nuclear Regulatory Commiss1on Salar1es and expenses 909, 137 958, 050 953,050 +43, 913 -5,000 Revenues -779 768 -805 019 -763,640 +16, 128 +41 ,379 \ReSClSSlOn) -68 +68

Sut1total 129 . 301 153. 031 189, 410 +60 109 +36 ,379

Off1ce of Inspector General 12 .859 12, 60'l 12 609 -250 Revenues -10 .555 -10 355 10, 355 +200 ------Sullt.otal 2,304 2,254 2,254 -50 ------Total, Nuclear Regulatory Commission. 131 605 155,285 191 ,664 +60,059 +36, 379 A;o:Jropriat lOllS ( 131 '673) (155 .285) ( 191 ,664) (+59,991) (+36 ,379) ResclSSlons I -68 J (+68)

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DIVISION A ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS BILL. FY 2019 (H R 5895) (Amounts 1n thousands)

FY 2018 FY 2019 Bi 11 vs B1ll vs Enacted Request Enacted Request

Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board. 3.600 3,600 3,600

Total, title IV, Independent ager~c1es. 391 '455 352,778 423,757 +32,302 +70,979 Appropr·1 at ions (391 ,523) (352,778) (423.757) (+32 234) (+70,979) ReSClSSlOns (. 68) (+68)

Gr·and total. 43,218,504 36 ,340 440 44,751,008 +1 532,504 +8,410,568 Appropriations (43,267,572) (36 ,588,940) (44.751,008) (+1 ,483,436) (+8,162,068) Resc1ssions I -49 068) ( 248 500) (+49.068) (+248.500) :::::::::::::;:::::::::::::::::::::::: ======:::::::::::=:::======:::::::::::::======

I! Totals adJusted to net out alternative financing costs re1mbursable agreement fund1ng and power purchase and wheel1ng expenditures Offsett1ng collect1on totals only reflect funds collected for annual expenses, exclud1ng power purchase Nl1ee 11 ng

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DIVISION B LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT FY 2019 (H R 5895) (Amounts 1n thousands)

FY 2018 FY 2019 6111 vs 81 11 vs Enacted Request Bi 11 Enacted Request

TITLE I LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Poyment to W1dows and Heirs of Deceased Members of Congress (FY17 PL 114-223. Sec 142)1i 174 -174

Salaries and Expenses

House Leadersh1p Offices

Oft1ce of the Speaker 6,645 ,645 7. 124 +479 +479 Off1ce of tile MaJority Floor· Leader 2. 180 2.180 2 643 +463 +463 Office of the Minority Floor Leader 7. 114 7. 114 7,752 +638 +638 Off•ce of the Majority Whip .887 .887 2.197 +310 +310 Off,ce of the Minority Whip .460 ,460 1. 700 +240 +240 RerJubllcan Conference ,505 .505 2 187 +682 +682 Dr~I!10Crat1c Caucus. ,487 ,487 1. 776 +289 +289

Subtotal House Leadership Offices 22.278 22.278 25.379 + 3. 101 +3. 101

Mrnnbcrs· Rcpresentat1onal Allowances !n,:lu<.Jnlg Member·s· Clerk H1re. Offic1al Exf)orrses of Members. anrl OfflClal Mail

Expc~nses 562.632 573 630 573,630 +10.998

Committee Employees

Stand1ng Committees, Special and Select 127.05~\ 126.903 127,903 +850 +1. 000 Comm1ttee 011 Appropnat1ons (1nclud1ng stud·ies and 1nvest1gat 10ns) 23,226 23. 113 23. 113 -113

Subtotal. Committee employees 150.279 150,016 151.016 +737 +1. 000

Ton1 Lantos Human Rights CommlSSlOn

Salaries a11d Expenses 230 +230 +230

Salaries. Officers and Employees

Ofl,ce of tile Clerk 27 945 28 305 28.305 +360 Cit f 1 ce of t !1e Sergeant at Arms 20.505 18.773 18 773 -1 732 Office of tne Ch1ef Adm1n1strat1ve Off1cer· 132.865 152.558 147,558 +14.693 -5.000 Office of tho Inspector General 968 5.019 5,019 +51 Oft1ce cf General Counsel 492 502 1 . 502 +10 Off1ce of the Parl1am8ntarian .037 2 026 2.026 ~ 11 Off1ce of the Law Rev1s1on Counsel oft House .3,209 3 327 3.327 +118 Off ice of tlw Leg1slat1ve Counsel of the House 9,937 9.925 9,937 +12 Offrce of L

Subt~;tal Salar·1es. otf1cers and employees 204.356 222.833 217.845 +13,489 -4.988

Allowances and Expenses

Supplies mater1als. adm1n1strative costs and Feder-al ton cli'n:ns ,625 .625 525 -3. 100 -3.100 Off' al marl for committees. leadership offices, and admlflJStratlvc offices of the Houso 190 190 190 Government contr1but fOilS 233,040 260,000 239.000 +5.960 -21.000 Bus1ness Corlt inulty and Disaster· Recovery 16 180 16 186 16.186 'ransit1011 ar.tlvltleS 2.273 3.000 3 000 +727 Wour1ded Warr-Jor· progran1. 2,750 2,750 2.750 Office of Congress,onal Ethics .670 ,741 1. 670 -71 r11 )lati80US items 720 722 722 +2

Subtotal Allowar1ces ar1d expenses 260.454 288,214 264.043 +3,589 -24,171

Total House of Representatives (discretionary) 1,199.999 1,256,971 1,232,143 +32.144 24,828 Total House of Representatives {mandatory) 174 -174

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DIVISION 8 - LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, FY 2019 (H R 5895) (Amounts 1n thousands)

FY 2018 FY 2019 Bi 11 vs 8111 vs Enacted Request Bi 11 Enacted Request

JO! NT ITEMS

Jo1nt Econom1c Committee. 4,203 4.203 4,203 Jo·int Comnn t toe on Taxation 11 '169 11,169 11 '169

Oft1ce of the Attend1ng Physician

Med1cal supplles. equipment, expenses. and allowances 3,838 3.798 3,798 -40

Off1ce of Congressional Access1bility Services

Salar1es ar1d expenses 1 '444 1 '486 1 '486 +42

Total Jo1nt items 20,654 20,656 20.656 +2

CAPITOL POLICE

Salar·ies 351 '700 374,804 374,804 +23,104 Ger1eral expet1ses. 74,800 81 '554 81 '554 +6, 754

426 500 456,358 456 358 +29,858

OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE

Salaries ar1d expenses 4,959 4 553 5,410 +451 +857

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE

Sd!aries ar1c! expenses 49 945 50 737 50,737 +792

ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL iAOC)

Cap1tal Cotlstruct,on and Operat1ons 93,478 103.962 103,962 +10.484 Capitol bu1 id1ng 45,300 46 154 44,379 -921 -1 '775 Cap1tol ounds. 13 333 17.978 16' 761 +3,428 ,217 House a Rcpr·esentat1ves build1ngs House oft1ce buildings 197.294 180.098 187,098 -10' 196 +7,000 House H1stor1c Bu1ld1ngs Rev1talizat1on Trust Fund. 10,000 10,000 10,000 Cup1tol Pmve1· Plant 115 694 127,980 127,980 +12,286 Offsett1ng collect1ons -9 000 -9,000 -9,000

Subtotal, Capitol Power Plant 106,694 118,980 118,980 +12.286

Library build1ngs and grounds 74,873 113,427 70,201 -4 672 -43,226 Caritol pol1ce bui I dings grounds and security 34 249 59,309 52,542 +18,293 6,767 Butarnc Garder: 13 800 14 659 14,759 +959 +100 Ca;JJtol V1~1tor Center 21 '4 70 23 322 23 322 +1 '852 =====~=~======Totai. Architect of the Cap1tol 610,491 687 889 642,004 +31 513 ·45,885

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Salar1es ar1d expenses 477.017 475,196 493 818 +16,801 +18,622 Author1ty to spend rece1pts -6.350 -6,000 -6,000 +350

SL:btotal, Salar·i and expenses 470 667 469,196 487.818 +17' 151 +18 622

Copyngt1t Off1ce. Salaries and expenses 72 '011 86,438 93,407 +21,396 +6.969 Author,ly to spend receipts 41 '305 43,464 -45,490 -4' 185 ·2,026 Pr··1or~ yc~.:-·H' unobl1gated balances 2.260 -4,328 -4.328 -2,068

Subtotal Copyr1ght Off1ce 28 446 38.646 43 589 +15' 143 +4,943

Co11gressional Research Service, Salaries and expenses 119 279 113,621 125,688 +6,409 +12,067 Bucks for· tile bl1nd and phys1cally handicapped Salar1es 011d expenses 51 . 498 51 '192 52,783 +1 285 +1 '591

Totd! _ L1brary of Congress 669,890 672,655 709,878 +39,988 +37,223

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DIVISION B - LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT. FY 2019 (H R 5895) (Amounts in thousands)

FY 2018 FY 2019 B1ll vs B1ll vs Enacted Request Bi 11 Enacted Request

GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE

Congress1onal publl slling 79,528 79.000 79.000 528 f'ub11C Infor·mat1on Programs of the Superintendent of Documer1ts. Salar1es ar1d expenses 29.000 32,000 32,000 +3,000 Government Publ' sh1 ng Off1 ce Business Oper·at 10ns Revolv1ng Fund .540 6.000 6.000 ,540

Total. Government Publishing Off1ce 117,068 117.000 117,000 -58

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE

Sal ar -~ es and expenses 602.717 640 301 602.717 37 584 Oftsett1119 collections -23,800 -24,200 -23.800 +400

Total Government Accountab1lity Office 578 917 616 101 578.917 37' 184

OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER TRUST FUND

Payment to the Open World Leadership Center (OWLC) T1-ust Fu11d 5 600 5,800 5.600 -200

JOHN C STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Stennis Cer1ter for Publ1c Serv1 430 430 430

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

Scorekeeping adjustment (CBO est1mate) 11 -2,000 -2.000 -2.000

OTHER APPROPRIATIONS

FURTHER ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR DISASTER RELIEF REQUIREMENTS ACT 2018

GGvernment Accountab1l1ty Off1c~ Salar1es and expenses IFY2018 PL115 123, Tltle IX) (emergency) 14 . 000 14,000

Total Other Appropr1ations. 14,000 -14,000

OTHER SCOREKEEPING ADJUSTMENTS

Lupyn Off1ce additional spending authority est lrndle) 2.000 -2,000

()PO unobl1gated balances transterred to Bus1ness Oper-atlons Revolving f=und {f"'Qappr·opriat1on) ICBO est 1mate) 20,000 -20,000

AOC House Off1ce Bu1ldings Fund (PL114-254) (CBO est 1mate) -4.000 -7.000 -7,000 -3 000

Off1ce of Compl1ance Settlements and Awards (CBO est1mate) ,000 1. 000 +1 000

emergency appropr1at1ons 14 000 +14 000

Grand total ( 1ncluding scorekeeping adjustments) 3,678,627 3' 905. 150 3. 811. 133 +132,506 "94,017 01 scret lOnar-y (3.678.453) (3 905.150) ( 3. 811. 133) (+132.680) ( -94 017) Mandatory 1 I ( 174) I- 174 i

1; FY201b IS Div D Sec.101 (a)(9) of Continuing l\ppropr1at1ons Act. 2018 (Pu~Jiic Law 115-56)

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DIVISION 8 LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT. FY 2019 (H R 5895) (Amounts 1n thousands)

FY 2018 FY 2019 B1ll vs 8 lll vs Enacted Request 811'1 Enacted Request

RECAP !TULA Tl ON

House of Representatives (discretionary) ,199,999 1 '256' 971 ,232.143 +32,144 -24,828

House of Representatives (mandatory) 1 I 174 -174

Jo1 rt Items 20 654 20 656 20,656 +2

Capitol Pol ice 426 ,500 456, 358 456. 358 +29.858

Oft1ce of Compl1ance 959 4.553 5 .410 +451 +857

Congressional Budget Office. 49,945 50 .73 7 50. 737 +792

Arch•tect of the Cap1tol 610 491 687 .889 642 004 +31 513 -45.885

L •brary of Congress 669 ,890 672 .655 709. 878 +39, 988 +37.223

Government Publishing Office 117 ,068 117 .000 117. 000 -68

Government Accountab1l1ty Ott1ce. 578 ,917 616. 101 578. 917 -37. 184

Oren World Leadership Center. 5,600 5 ,800 5. 600 -200

Ster:rns Center for Publlc Serv1ce 430 430 430

AdmlrllStl·atlve ProV1Slons 2/ -2 ,000 -2. 000 -2.000

Other Scorckocp1ng adjustments

GranJ total 3 678 627 3,905,150 3 811. 133 +132.506 -94.017 Dlscretlonary (3.678 453) (3,905 150) ( 3. 811. 133) (+132.680) (- 94 '017) Manciatory 1 1 (1 74) (- 174)

Other Appropriations (emergency) 14 000 -14 000

1; FY2018 IS D1v D. Sec101(a)(91 of Continu1ng Appropr1at1ons Act, 2018 (Publ1c Law 115-56)

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DIVISION C MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, FY 2019 (H.R 5895) (Amounts in thousands)

FY 2018 FY 2019 81ll vs Bill vs Enacted Request Bi 11 Enacted Request

Tl TLE I DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

M1l1tary Construct1on. Army 923,994 '011 '768 ,001,768 +77,774 ·1 0' 000

M1l·1tary Cor1struction. Navy and Marine Corps. 1,553,275 ,543,189 2' 1 00 298 +547,023 ·442,891 Hurncarw Supplemental (P L 115·123) (Emergency) 201 '636 ·201 .636

Total '7 54' 911 ,543 189 2.100298 +345 387 442,891

Military Cor1structior1. Air Force. .543,558 .725 707 ,454,723 ·88.835 ·270,984

M1l1tary Co11struct1on. Defense·Wlde '811 513 693 324 465 738 . 345 775 . 227 586 Addlt1onal Funds (P L 115·96) (Emergency) 200,000 ·200,000

Total '011 '513 2,693.324 ,465,738 -545.775 . 227' 586

Total Act1ve components ,233,976 .973 988 ,022.527 . 211 '449 -951 461

Military Construct1on. Army National Guard .. 220,652 180' 122 180' 122 ·40,530 Hurncane Supplemental (P L 115·123) (Emergency) 519,345 -519,345

Sc.btotal 739 997 180 122 180' 122 ·559.875

M1 11 tar·y Cor1structior1, Air National Guard 171 '491 129' 126 129' 126 ·42,365 M rI 1tar·y Construct1on. Army Reserve 83.712 64,919 64,919 -18.793 M1 l 1 tar y Corlstt-uCtiOrl Reserve 95 271 43,065 43,065 ·52,206 M1l1~ary CDnstruct1on A1r Reserve 7 3 535 50 163 50' 163 ·23 372

Total. Reserve components 1.164006 467 395 467,395 ·696,611

North Atlant1c Treaty Organ1zat1on Security Investment Program 177 932 171 '064 171 '064 ·6.868 Department ot Defense Base Closure Account 310,000 267,538 322.390 +12,390 +54,852

Total. Military Construction. 8,885,914 8,879,985 7,983,376 ·902,538 ·896,609

Fam1ly Housrng Constr-uctlon Army 182.662 330 660 330,660 +147,998 Fannly Houswg Operat1on and Ma1r1tenance. Army 348,907 376.509 376.509 +27 '602 Fam1ly Housing Construct10n Navy and Marine Corps 8 3' 682 104,581 104 '581 +20,899 Fam1ly Hous~1ng Ope rat 1011 and Ma1 ntenance, Navy and Mar1ne Cot-ps 328.282 314 536 314.536 13 7 46 Farn1ly HOLISlng Construct1on A1r Force 85 062 78 446 78 446 ·6 616 Fam1ly Hous1ng Operation and Ma1ntenance. A1r Force. 318 324 317.274 317.274 050 Family Hous1ng Oper·atlon and Mcnntenance. Defense-Wide 59' 169 58,373 58,373 ·7G6 DoD Military Unaccompanied Hous1ng Improvement Fund 623 600 600 23 Department ot Defense Family Housing Impr-ovement Fund 2.726 653 1 653 ·1 '073

Tota! Fam1ly HOL!Slng 1,409,437 1.582 632 1.582.632 +173 195

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

M1l1tary CunstrdctlOrL Alr For-ce (Sec 126) (r'BSC1SSl011) 31 '158 . 31 '158 31 '158 M 111 t

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DIVISION C MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS. AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, FY 2019 (H R 5895) (Amounts 111 thousands)

FY 2018 FY 2019 Bill vs B1ll vs Enacted Request Bill Enacted Request

M1.l1 tary Construct1on - Enhanc1ng Force Protection and 5Jtety on M1l1tary Installatrons (Sec 131) 150 000 +150 000 +150 000

Total, Administrat1ve Prov1s1ons. 716.630 765,992 +49,362 +765 992 Appropriat1ons (759 6301 (837,150) (+77,520) (+837 150) ResclSSlons (-43 000) 1-71 , 158 l I- 28. 158 J (- 71. 158)

Total title I, Department of Defense. 11 '011 '981 10,462,617 10,332,000 -679.981 -130,617 Appropr· i at r ons (10 134 000) (10,462.617) ( 1 0 '4 03 1 . 58) (+269 158) (-59.459) Resc·1 ssl ons i-43 000) I- 71 . 158 J ( 28 158) ( 71 .158)

Emergency appropriations (920.981) I 920.981)

Total. title I less emergency appro;Jr-·1 at 1 ons 10.091.000 10 462 617 10 332 000 +241 .000 -130 617

TITLE II - DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Veterans Ber1efits Adm:n,stratior,

Co1npensat1on and per1S1ons· Advance from pr1or year (90,119,449) (95.768,462) (95 ,768 '462) (+5,649,013) Curr~er:t year request 1,410.332 1.410,332 +1 410,332

Subtotal . current year 90,119,449 97' 178.794 97 178,794 +7,059.345

Advance appropriat1on. FY 2020 95 768,462 107,119.807 107,119,807 +11 .351.345

ReadJuStment benef1ts Advance fr~om pr,1or year· (13.708,648) (11 ,832,175) (11,832,175) (-1 ,876,473)

Sc.btotai 13.708.648 11 832.175 11,832,175 -1.876.473

Advance appropr i at 1 on. FY 2020 11,832.175 14 '065 '282 14 065.282 +2.233 107

Veterans lnSlJrance and indemnities Advance from pr1or year (107,899) ( 1 09 090) (109.090) I +1. 191 l Curre11t year request 12.439 - 1 2 '439

Subtotal 120,338 109.090 109,090 -11 '248

Advance appropriat1on FY 2020 109.090 111 340 111 . 340 +2,250

Veterans t,ous1ng benef1t program fund (lim,tat1on on direct loans). (500) (500) (500) Adm11115trative expenses 178.626 200,612 200.612 +21 .986

Vocational rehabilrtat1on loans program account 30 39 39 +9 (L1m1tat10n on direct loar1s) (2.356) (2.037) (2.037) - 31 9) Adm1nistrative expenses 395 396 396 +1

Ndt rve Amer1can veteran hous1ng loan program account .163 1. 149 1 . 149 -14 Gerieral opAr-at i ng expenses VBA 2 910.000 2.868 909 .922.000 +12.000 +53,091

Total Veterans Benef1ts Adm1n1strat1on 110.812,380 125,777.866 125,830,957 +15,018,577 +53,091 Appropriat1ons (3,102.653) (4 .481 ,437) (4,534.528) (+1 .431 ,875) (+53,091) Advance appropriations FY 2020 (107.709,727) (121 .296.429) (121 .296,429) (+13 586,702)

Advances from pr1or year appropr1ations (103 935 996) (107 709 727) (107,709,727) (+3,773.731)

Veterans Health Adm1r1istration

Med1 cal ser·v 1 ces Adva11ce from prior year (44,886.554) (49,161.165) (49 161 165) (+4,274.611) Current year request /1 1 962.984 1 962,984

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DIVISION C MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, FY 2019 (H R 5895) (Amounts in thousands)

FY 2018 FY 2019 B i I I vs 81 11 vs Er1acted Request Bill Enacted Request

Hurr•cane Supplemental (P L 115-1231 (Emergency) 11 '075 -11 075

Subtotal 45,860,613 49,161 '165 49,161,165 +2,300,552

Advance appropriatlon, FY 2020 49,161,165 48,747,988 48,747,988 413' 177

$2 1 b1l110n "' emergency funding tor Medical Services pur-poses was appropr--iated in H J Res, 124 1n add1t10n to these funds

Med1cal commun1ty care Advance from pr1or year (9.409 118) (8,384,704) (8,384,704) 1,024 ,414) Current year request 419' 176 -419' 176 ~/13/2013 Budget Amendment 500,000 500,000 +500,000

Sul)total 9 828,294 ,884 704 8 884 704 -943 590

Advance appropriat•on, FY 2020, ,384,704 14,419,786 14 419.786 +6 035,082

Cho1ce Fund 1 '900. 000 '1 900' 000

Med1cal support and compl1ance Advance from prior year (6.654,480) (7,239,156) (7,239,156) (+584,676) Current year request 100,000 -100,000 Hurr1cane Supplen1ental (P L 115-123) (Emergency), 3 209 3 '209

Subtotal 6,757 689 7,239,156 7,239,156 +481 '467

Advance appropr i at 1 on, FY 2020 ,239,156 7,106.150 7,106,150 -133,006

Med1ca1 fac1l1ties Advance from pr1or year (5 434.880) (5,914,288) (5.914 288) (+479,408) Currer1t year request 707,000 -707,000 Hurncane Supplemental (P L 115 123) (Emergency). 75 108 -75 108

Subtotal ,216,988 914 288 ,914 2B8 302,700

Advance appropr·iation, FY 2020. ,914,288 5,276,676 276 '676 -637,612

Med1ca1 ar1d prosthet1c researct1 722' 262 727,369 732,262 +10,000 +4,893

Mou1ca1 cost recovery collections Offsett 1ng collect10ns -2,507,000 ·3,590,000 -3,590,000 -1 , 083 r 000 Appropr lotions (Indefinite) 2,507,000 3,590,000 3,590,000 +1,083,000

Subtotal

DoD VA Jo1nt Medical Funds (transfers out) (-297,137) (-301,578) (-306,378) ( '9 '241) ( '4' 800) DoD VA Joint Med1cal Funds (by transfer) (297,137) (301 578) (306 ,378) ( +9' 241) (+4,800) DoD-VA Healt/1 Care sr1ar1ng Incentive Fund (Transfer· out) (-15 000) (-15 000) (-15 000) DoD-'VA He<~llh Cacc Sl1dr1ng Inct>nt 1ve Fund (by transfer·) ( 15' 000) ( 15 '000) (15,000)

Total Veterans Health AdmltllStrat !On 74_700,127 78 '677 969 76.782,862 +2,082,735 -1,895,107 Appr-opr-lat lOns (3 911 422) (3 127 369) (1 232 262) (-2,679,160) (-1 895,107) (By transfer) ( 312' 137) (316 578) (321 378) ( +9 '241) (+4 800) Advance appropriations, FY 2020 (70,699,3'13) (75,550,600) (75,550.600) (+4,851 ,287)

Advar1ces from pr1or year appropr·1ations (66,355 032) (70.699,313) (70,699,313) (+4,314,281)

Nat1onal Cemeter·y Admln1strat ion

National Cemetery Adrn1nistrat1on 306 193 315,836 315,836 +9 643

Departmental Adm1n1strat1on

General admlrllStratJon 335 891 367,629 346,091 +10,200 21 '538 Board of Veterans Appeals 161 '048 174,748 174.748 +13,700

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DIVISION C MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, FY 2019 (H R 5895) (Amounts in thousands)

FY 2018 FY 2019 Bi 11 vs Bill vs Enacted Request Bi 11 Enacted Request

ltlformatio11 technology systems ,055,500 4' 184 '5 71 4' 1 05' 500 +50,000 -79,071 ~eterar1s Electronic Health Record 782 000 207,000 207 000 +425 000 Office of Inspector Ge11eral 164 000 172 0 54 172 054 +8,054 Construct1on 1naJor prOJeCts 512,430 '127 ,486 '1 27 486 +615,056

Construct 10n m1nor proJeCts 342,570 706 889 649 514 +306 944 -57 375 Hurr1cane Supplemental (P l 115-123) (Emergency) 088 -4,088

Subtotal 346 658 706,889 649,514 +302,856 -57,375

Gr-ants tor constructiorl of State exter1ded care fac1l1t1es Gr·ants for the construction of veterar1s cemeteries.

Total Departmental Administration 512 527 8,135,377 ,977,393 +1,464,866 157,984

Adm1n1strative Pr·ovlSlons

Mandatory disab1l1ty exams language (Sec. 256) 25,000 -25,000 Medical ser-vices (Sec 237) (resciss10n) _ -751,000 +751 '000 VA deferred ma1ntenance (Sec 238) 2.000,000 2 000 000 +2,000,000

Construct1on. ln8JOr projects Sec 243(a) r·escission_ -10,000 +10,000 Sec 243(b) reappropnat1on 10' 000 -10' 000 Sec 243(c) resclSSlon -410 000 +410,000 Sec 243(cl) reaprropriat10r1. 410,000 -410,000

Total Admin1str·at1ve Provis1ons. 1,274 000 ,000,000 +726 000 +2,000 000

Total trtle II 193,605 227 212 907 048 212 907,048 +19,301 821 Appropnat rons (15,853 707) (16,060,019) (16,060 019) 1+206.312) Reappropr1ations (420,000) (-420,000) Emergency appropriations_ (93.480) (-93,480) Resc1ssions ( -1 '171 000) (+1 '1 1 000) r,By transfer) (312 137) (316,578) (321 ,378) ( +9 241) (+4,800)

Advance Appropriations, FY 2020 _ Mandator-y ( 107 709 727) (121 ,296,429) (121 ,296 429) (+13 586.702) D1scret1onary (70 699 313) (75.550.600) (75.550.600) (+4,851 287)

Advances from prior year appropriations· Mandator-y (103 935 996) ! 107 709 727) ( 107 ,709' 727) (+3,773 731) D1scret1onary (66,385,032) (70,699,313) (70,699.313) (+4,314,281)

(L1m1tat1on on d1rect loans) (2 856) (2.537) (2.537) (- 319)

(85,883,061) (90,200,287) (90.200.287) (+4,317,226) pr1or year less FY 2020 advances (-4,314.2e1) (-4,851 287) (-4.851,287) (-537,006)

Net dlSCrctlonary (81 ,475 300) (85 349 000) (85.349 000) (+3 873 700)

Mandatory (107,722,166) (122,706,761) (122 _706, 761) (+14,984,595) Advances from pr1or year less FY 2020 advances (-3,773.131) ( -13 586 702) (-13 586 702) (-9 812.971)

Net m<1ndatory (103,948,435) (109,120,059) (109,120 059) (+5, 171 ,624)

Total mandatory and discret1onary. 185,423,735 194,469,059 194,469.059 +9,045,324

TITLE Ill RELATED AGENCIES

Amer1c;an Battle Monuments Comm1SS10n

Salar1cs and expenses 79,000 75' 100 75' 100 -3,900

Total American Battle Monuments Commission 79 000 75' 100 75 100 -3,900

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DIVISION C MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, FY 2019 (H R 5895) (Amounts in thousands)

FY 2018 FY 2019 Bi 11 vs. Bill vs Enacted Request Bill Enacted Request

US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

Salaries and expenses 33,600 107,455 33,600 -73,855

Department of Defense Ci vi 1

Cemeterial Expenses, Army

Salar1es and expenses. 80,800 70,800 70,800 -10,000 Construct1on. 167' 000 73 '855 -93' 145 +73,855

Total, Cemeterial Expenses, Army 247,800 70,800 144,655 103' 145 +73,855

Armed Forces Ret1rement Home - Trust Fund

Operation and maintenance 41 '300 41 '300 41 '300 Capital program 1 '000 1 '000 1 '000 Pay1nent from General Fund 22.000 22' 000 22.000

Total Armed Forces Retirement Home 64,300 64.300 64,300

Total, title III. 424.700 317,655 317,655 -107,045

TITLE IV - OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS

Overseas Contingency Operations

Army. 130,400 -130,400 Navy 13,390 -13,390 Air Force. 275 522 -275.522 Defense-W1de 22,400 -22,400

Subtotal. 441 '712 -441 '712

European Deterrence I Reassurance Initiative

Army. 15,700 261,250 261 '250 +245,550 Navy 19,858 227,320 227,320 +207,462 A1r Force. 270,830 345,800 345,800 +74,970 Defense -Wl de 1 '900 87,050 87,050 +85,150 ------Subtotal 308,288 921,420 921 '420 +613, 132

Total, title IV

Gr·and total. 205.791 ,908 224,608, 740 224,478, 123 +18,686,215 -130,617 Appropriations (26,412, 407) (26,840, 291) (26,780, 832) (+368,425) (-59. 459) Reappropr1ations. ( 420 ,000) (-420,000) RHsciss1ons ( 1 '214 .000) ( 71 158) (+1,142,842) (-71 ,158) Advance appropriations, FY 2020. (178,409,040) (196,847 ,029) (196,847 ,029) (+18,437,989) Overseas contingency operations. (750,000) (921,420) (921 ,420) (+171,420)

Advances from pr1or year appropr1ations (170,321 ,028) (178,409,040) (178,409,040) (+8 ,088,012)

(By transfer) ( 312' 137) (316,578) (321.378) (+9 '241) (+4,800) (Transfer out) ( 312, 137) (-316,578) ( 321.378) ( 9' 241) ( 4,800) (limitation on d1rect loans) ( 2 ,856) (2,537) (2,537) (- 319)

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Instead of following regular order Water bill specifically, we are con- The bill provides a total of $15.3 bil- and debating and amending the Energy fronted with a partisan bill that con- lion for the Department of Energy’s and Water, Legislative Branch, and tains cuts to many important prior- nuclear weapons security programs, in- Military Construction and Veterans Af- ities for the American people. cluding Weapons Activities, Defense With gas prices approaching $3 a gal- fairs bills separately, Republican lead- Nuclear Nonproliferation, and Naval lon, the bill cuts energy efficiency and ership is forcing us to consider them Reactors, a $644 million increase above renewable energy initiatives. It cuts together. the fiscal year 2018 enacted level and This broken process has a simple transformational science efforts, such $222 million above the President’s aim. Republicans are using America’s as the successful and popular ARPA-E budget request. program. veterans as pawns to force through It aligns with the administration’s And just as bad, it contains many cuts to clean energy research and Nuclear Posture Review and calls for harmful riders, including rolling back harmful policy provisions that weaken continuing to maintain a strong nu- clean water protections, blocking the clear deterrent to meet the challenges environmental standards. National Ocean Policy, further endan- We all recognize the tremendous debt of a changing security environment, re- gering salmon on the Columbia River, of gratitude we owe to those who have vitalizing our nuclear complex, and and weakening gun safety rules on pub- sacrificed for us in our Armed Forces, supporting effective arms control and lic lands. as well as their family members who nonproliferation efforts. These provisions and the cuts to im- Additionally, the bill provides for share in their service to our country. portant priorities that drive innova- That is why it is so important that funding increases across the Depart- tion and safeguard our national secu- ment of Energy to defend against cyber Congress ensure our veterans receive rity make it impossible for Democrats the honors, benefits, and assistance attacks and within the administra- to support this bill. tion’s new Cybersecurity, Energy Secu- they have earned. We can and must do better. I urge my rity, and Emergency Response Office to While I support many of the in- colleagues to vote ‘‘no,’’ oppose the Re- strengthen energy-sector cybersecurity creases within the Military Construc- publican raw deal that cuts critical pri- preparedness, response, and recovery. tion and Veterans Affairs bill, Repub- orities, includes harmful poison-pill The bill includes strong funding for licans have created a dilemma by riders, and sets Congress on a path to the Army Corps of Engineers—$451 mil- transitioning the VA Choice program future bills that will cause serious pain lion more than last year and $2.5 bil- from mandatory to discretionary fund- for American children, families, and lion more than the budget request. ing in the middle of fiscal year 2019. seniors. I want to make it clear: This is a se- Before I reserve the balance of my This is to address our Nation’s critical rious decision. It should have been ade- time, I would like to thank our chair, infrastructure needs. Harbor maintenance activities are quately debated. with whom I have always worked coop- funded at $1.6 billion, which is $200 mil- Even worse, Republicans have eratively, and your staff and my staff lion more than the fiscal year 2018 ap- blocked consideration of my amend- and all those who spend many, many propriation. The level exceeds the ment to solve this problem. That will hours making sure we can work to- WRDA annual target by $160 million mean a further squeeze, and perhaps gether. However, I do hope, at the end and represents—and I am proud of even cuts, to programs that benefit the of the process, we can put together a this—95 percent of the estimated rev- middle class. more responsible bipartisan bill. The Bipartisan Budget Act provided Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance enue. an $18 billion increase for both defense of my time. Basic science research and applied and nondefense discretionary spending Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- energy research and development pro- between fiscal years 2018 and 2019. man, I yield 4 minutes to the gen- grams at the Department of Energy, Instead of using those resources to tleman from Idaho (Mr. SIMPSON), the including Nuclear Energy, Fossil En- create jobs and grow our economy, Re- chairman of the Energy and Water ergy, the Office of Science, Energy Ef- publicans have chosen to devote $4.8 Subcommittee on Appropriations. ficiency and Renewable Energy, and billion, more than a quarter of that in- Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I ARPA-E, are strongly supported in this crease, to the Department of Homeland thank the gentleman for yielding the bill. Taken together, these programs Security, presumably for President time. advance the all-of-the-above energy Trump’s border wall and the deporta- Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to strategy that will support a strong na- tion force. present to the House the fiscal year tional economy well into the future. Not only is such spending a betrayal 2019 Energy and Water Development Finally, the bill sends a clear mes- of our American values, it is a waste of and Related Agencies Appropriations sage that it is time to address the long- resources that crowds out investments Act. term storage of spent nuclear fuel and that keep our families and commu- Before I review the details of the bill, finish the Yucca Mountain license ap- nities safe, strong, and moving for- I would like to thank Chairman plication, with $220 million going to ward. FRELINGHUYSEN for his leadership and the Department of Energy and $47.7 Frankly, it is just part of a pattern unwavering commitment to the appro- million to the Nuclear Regulatory in which Republicans are underfunding priations process. Our committee is Commission. We simply cannot wait bills that will come later in the appro- back on track to bring 12 bills through any longer to finish the license appli- priations process. the committee markup and before the cation process and proceed to construc- For example, Republicans have not full House for the second year in a row. tion and operation of the permanent provided a single penny in additional I would also like to thank Ranking repository. resources to the Labor, Health and Members LOWEY and KAPTUR. As al- This is a strong bill that incorporates Human Services, Education, and Re- ways, their thoughtful approach to the priorities and interests of all Members lated Agencies appropriations bill. issues have made this a better bill, of the House. In fact, this bill address- What does that mean? This means that even though I was disappointed that es, in full or in part, 94 percent of the they threaten to starve our schools, the gentlewoman from New York, who more than 3,000 separate requests that hurt job training and workplace rights is my friend, said she didn’t like the we received from Members. I urge my protection, jeopardize Pell grants, and Energy and Water bill just now. colleagues to support this. limit access to affordable healthcare, The Energy and Water bill totals Before I end, I would like to say and among many other ill effects. $44.7 billion, which is $1.5 billion more emphasize what the chairman said. We can and must do better than than last year’s level and $8.2 billion These bills would not be possible with- spending levels that prioritize Presi- above the budget request. out the strong work and the competent

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We wouldn’t be elements in our bill, all essential to One of our biggest concerns is the able to do this without the strong work human life, our bill significantly in- damage this bill does to other bills. It they do, and I thank them for that. creases funding for the Army Corps of is like musical chairs: if we succeed Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 5 Engineers to ensure continued forward with our bill, then the 11 bills that fol- minutes to the gentlewoman from Ohio progress in all regions of our country low may not have sufficient funding. (Ms. KAPTUR), the ranking member of across all project areas, including navi- Mr. Chairman, I thank the chairman the Subcommittee on Energy and gation and environmental restoration. for leading us to this point. We are Water Development and Related Agen- All projects are job creators and ben- very proud to be the first bill on the cies. efit future economic growth and envi- floor this year, 2018, in the appropria- Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chairman, I wish ronmental improvement. tions process. to thank the ranking member from I am grateful for the chairman’s con- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- New York, NITA LOWEY, for yielding me tinued partnership to address the Asian man, I am pleased to yield 5 minutes to this time and for the wonderful work carp threat to our freshwater Great the gentleman from Texas (Mr. CAR- she has done on 12 bills, and this is but Lakes ecosystem, as well as for funding TER), the new chairman of the Military the first. to keep our Great Lakes ports open to Construction, Veterans Affairs and Re- I also want to thank the chair of the shippers, which drive economic invest- lated Agencies on Appropriations, and I also thank him for his leadership and full committee, Congressman FRELING- ment in the Great Lakes region. work on the Homeland Security Sub- HUYSEN, whose service has been so mer- And, unfortunately, while the chair itorious. We miss his service on the En- has been generous in the funding of committee as well. Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Chair- ergy and Water Development and Re- most programs, the bill cuts over $400 man, I am pleased to be here as the lated Agencies Committee directly, but million in funding from this year’s lev- newly appointed chairman of the Mili- he has moved up to greater things. els for next year for some of the high- tary Construction, Veterans Affairs I also thank Chairman SIMPSON and est priorities to those of us on this side and Related Agencies Subcommittee. the members of our fine subcommittee of the aisle. I arrived post-midstream and I have a and our staff on our side of the aisle, Let me enumerate them: energy effi- lot to learn. But I have served on this Jaime Shimek and T.J. Loudermilk, ciency and renewable energy, where subcommittee before and I have got a and on the majority side, Angie America is making great strides and great base to start with. CHARLIE DENT Giancarlo, for their hard work on this nations like China seek to blunt our and DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ devel- bill under rushed circumstances. lead; transformational science driven oped such a good bill that it was ap- I value the hard work that all of you by the highest level of research in our proved by a 47–0 vote in the full com- have put into this bill and the dispatch country, the advanced research and en- mittee. with which Chair SIMPSON has moved ergy we call ARPA-E; and, finally, in The Military Construction and Vet- through the process, including with the third important area of nuclear erans Affairs bill provides generously great cordiality. nonproliferation. for our servicemembers, our veterans, Our bill contributes to ensuring the Those accounts should not be cut. their families, and our monuments and critical availability of energy and wa- They all exist within the Department cemeteries. Chairman FRELINGHUYSEN terway improvements for domestic sta- of Energy budget. and Ranking Member LOWEY have pro- bility and national security, not just b 1545 vided strong support for this bill. I ap- for today but for the tomorrows to preciate their leadership, as well as the come. These programs invest in new hori- participation of all of the members of Energy is the power that flows and zons to move our country and economy the subcommittee, and I especially drives our economy and courses forward through innovation, creating want to thank my ranking member, jobs along the way. Think about this: through our Nation. Sometimes people Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. even forget it is there binding our Nearly 3.2 million Americans now work The bill contains $96.9 billion in country together at the community in clean energy industries alone. Those budget authority, an increase of $4.2 level, connecting our Nation from are jobs that didn’t exist 35 years ago. billion over last year’s level. The fund- coast to coast, and ensuring our supe- Energy means jobs, and new energy ing recommendation includes: rior defense posture globally. systems means economic growth. $11.3 billion for military construc- Our Nation has made enormous I remain troubled by the continued tion, which is a $412 million, or 3.8 per- strides in increasing our energy inde- unsustainable spending in the Depart- cent, increase over the fiscal year 2018 pendence by developing a broad port- ment of Energy’s weapons program. In- level. The bill includes $10.3 billion in folio of power sources, with no bill stead of working to rein in costs, just base funding and $921 million in over- more important than this one in reach- over a month ago, the administration seas contingency operations funding. ing the strategic goal of energy inde- submitted a budget amendment to The level is $131 million below the re- pendence for America’s independence. begin work on a new, low-yield bal- quest. But it is not yet time to declare mis- listic missile, as proposed in the Nu- $85.3 billion for the Department of sion accomplished. Today, the price of clear Posture Review. I remain uncon- Veterans Affairs, which is an increase oil is on the rise again, standing 50 per- vinced this new capability will actu- of nearly $4 billion, or 4.8 percent over cent higher than it was 1 year ago, due ally improve our nuclear deterrent. the FY18 level, and the same as the at least in part to unrest across our The CHAIR. The time of the gentle- budget request. Of the $85.3 billion pro- globe. woman has expired. vided for VA, $71.2 billion is for medical It is no secret that every time in re- Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield care for 7 million veterans. We make cent history—and I am talking 40, 50 an additional 30 seconds to the gentle- important investments in many VA years—that fuel prices exceed $4 per woman from Ohio. programs, including: mental health gallon our Nation sinks into deep re- Ms. KAPTUR. We owe it to the Amer- treatment and suicide prevention; de- cession. Actually, energy can become a ican people to have a full discussion velopment of the VA electronic health tourniquet that throttles economic and debate before wandering down a record; prevention of opioid abuse; and growth, and rising fuel prices means path to new varieties of nuclear weap- disability claims processing. our Nation could be headed there ons, including security, cost, and And $2 billion is provided as the sec- again. schedule. ond year of the budget deal commit- So we must not lose sight of the ulti- The bill, again, includes several un- ment for infrastructure funding for VA mate goal of energy independence for necessary and controversial policy rid- facilities.

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Mr. Chairman, I yield those who have sacrificed in defense of Branch Appropriations bill. an additional 30 seconds to the gen- our Nation is met as those men and Unfortunately, I have to oppose this tleman. women return home. bill. It isn’t because the funding for Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Lastly, Repub- This is a strong bill, and I urge ev- legislative branch agencies or energy licans are trying to simply sit on some eryone to support it. and water or military construction and of the domestic funds we agreed to in Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I am veterans affairs is inadequate. On the the bipartisan budget deal in February. pleased to yield 5 minutes to the gen- contrary. It is because the majority For example, in the financial services tleman from Ohio (Mr. RYAN), the has taken the sequestration relief that bill, Republicans are taking $585 mil- ranking member of the Legislative Democrats fought for, and used it all lion away. Branch Subcommittee. for Republican priorities in fiscal year If Republicans think they can get all Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Chairman, I 2019, instead of putting it toward pro- the way through this year’s appropria- thank the gentlewoman from New grams that help working people sup- tions process without bipartisan co- York for yielding, and I thank her for port their families and grow the middle operation, good luck. And to get co- her leadership on the Appropriations class. That was not what we agreed operation, you have to show good faith. Committee. upon. We had a deal, we need to keep the I also thank my partner on the Legis- A number of the appropriations bills deal. lative Branch Subcommittee on Appro- this year won’t see an increase at all, Mr. Chairman, I hope we can return priations, Mr. YODER, who was chair- even though there are billions more to working together, like we did when man of the Legislative Branch Sub- dollars available for domestic spend- we produced the fiscal year 2018 omni- committee on Appropriations until re- ing. bus, less than 3 months ago. There is cently. He carried out his responsibil- The Republican plan says the Labor, still time. But, for today, we have to ities as chairman in an inclusive and Health, Human Services, and Edu- oppose this bill. thoughtful manner. Not only did we cation bill that funds the Substance Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- hold a budget hearing with almost Abuse and Mental Health Services Ad- man, I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to every agency funded under the bill, but ministration and the National Insti- the gentleman from California (Mr. we ended our markup with a bipartisan tutes of Health are not priorities, even CALVERT), the chairman of the Inte- measure that gives most of the agen- in the face of the opioid crisis that we rior, Environment, and Related Agen- cies in the legislative branch their full see in Ohio. cies Subcommittee, and thank him for budget request. We are saying it isn’t a priority to getting through such a successful Chairman FRELINGHUYSEN is now fund the wage and hour division of the markup of 5 hours yesterday afternoon. wielding the gavel for both the full Ap- Department of Labor, which enforces Actually, I thank all members for their propriations Committee and the Legis- Federal minimum wage, overtime pay, perseverance in that regard. lative Branch Subcommittee. I am and recordkeeping laws to prevent Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I rise grateful for the courtesy he has shown wage theft. today in strong support of these appro- me as full committee chair, and in his We are saying we don’t care about priations bills on the floor. short tenure so far as my sub- the Bureau of International Labor Af- I thank the full committee chairman, committee chair. I know he will con- fairs, whose mission it is to promote a RODNEY FRELINGHUYSEN, for his dedica- tinue to work with me as the ranking fair global playing field for workers in tion to regular order. We are com- minority member in the same sort of the U.S. and around the world by en- mitted to fulfilling our constitutional respectful bipartisan manner as Mr. forcing trade commitments, strength- responsibility and pass these bills be- YODER did. ening labor standards, and more. fore the end of the fiscal year, and I And, of course, I would like to thank We are saying we don’t care about commend the relevant chairmen and the staff on both sides of the aisle: sub- job training and apprenticeship pro- ranking members for their hard work committee clerk Jenny Panone, Tim grams. on these bills. Monahan, Adam Berg; and, from my of- But we somehow have billions of dol- One of the most important duties of fice, Anne Sokolov and Ryan Keating. lars for a wasteful, unnecessary, inef- Members of Congress is to provide for As Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN noted, the fective border wall? the United States Armed Forces. The Legislative Branch division of this bill Shifting domestic spending away Military Construction and Veterans Af- provides $3.81 billion, excluding Senate from programs that help the middle fairs appropriations bill does just that. items. class isn’t the only way in which the In particular, the bill provides $50 mil- With $456.4 million for the Capitol majority is effectively violating the bi- lion in force protection funding for Police and $18.8 million for the House partisan budget caps deal we agreed to each of the services. This money could Sergeant at Arms, we are looking after in February. be used for access control points, air the security needs of the Members, The majority is also counting over $1 traffic control towers, and fire sta- staff, and visitors both here in Wash- billion for bipartisan veterans pro- tions. ington and at our district offices back grams against the domestic spending This funding is particularly impor- home. caps, even though those dollars were tant for bases near my congressional The bill’s $5.4 million for the Office previously outside the caps. They district: March Air Reserve Base and of Compliance and $147.6 million for the changed the rules to move it under the Camp Pendleton. March Air Reserve House chief administrative officer will caps, and you have to spend less some- Base is busier than ever, including support our response to the sexual har- where else. It is just another way of managing the deployment of over 4,000 assment that has been pervasive since squeezing out funding for Democratic troops every month. In order to ensure longer than any of us have been Mem- priorities. the safety of these brave men and bers of Congress, but has only recently And, as we saw earlier today, they women, a new main gate complex is become a national scandal. are rescinding money that we were re- needed. The $642 million for the Architect of lying on to write 2019 spending bills At Camp Pendleton, the fire stations the Capitol will help continue to re- that made adequate investments in our are in dire need of replacement. Of the duce our backlog of deferred mainte- country under the budget cap levels. top six fire stations identified for re- nance. Both sides understood we would use re- placement by the Navy, five are at The $578.9 million for the Govern- scinded money to cover investments in Camp Pendleton. Of the full-time sta- ment Accountability Office will bring health and education, for example, and tions, all but three are spartan wood-

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The bill includes $150 million The bipartisan budget agreement en- friend MIKE SIMPSON. The robust fund- for enhancing much-needed force pro- acted in February provided us relief ing for the Bureau of Reclamation will tection and safety concerns at military from unworkable discretionary spend- go to critical infrastructure, including installations. Too often, we had situa- ing caps by giving this committee a bi- $134 million for water storage projects. tions where these projects were de- partisan top-line number for fiscal year The bill includes language directing ferred for big-ticket items and then 2018 and fiscal year 2019. Yet here we FERC to continue working with the in- never made it into the request. are, for the second straight year, doing dustry on cost-effective ways to in- For the Department of Veterans Af- another minibus. This is extremely dis- crease the resilience of our electric fairs, title 2 is $3.9 billion over, for a 5 appointing, and it is nowhere close to transmission system. This is especially percent increase above the fiscal year regular order. important following one of the worst 2018 enacted level. Mr. Chairman, if we want to return fire seasons in California’s modern his- Mr. Chairman, I am also pleased the to regular order, we have to know the tory. bill rejects the administration’s pro- full 302(b) picture at the beginning of The bill also provides strong funding posal to combine the Medical Services this process, not five bills in to when for the Army Corps of Engineers, al- and Community Care accounts into one we have marked up over a third of the lowing them to update and improve enormous account, which was a bipar- bills that we consider every year. We water projects throughout the country. tisan agreement. Maintaining the old have to return to considering bills one The report contains much-needed lan- structure of two accounts offers us the at a time and under an open process guage for the Murrieta Creek project in most transparency for the committee that allows each Member of this body my own district. The report highlights to both monitor and control spending to have reasonable input. that the project is critical to the in these two areas. Mr. Chairman, we cannot continue to health, safety, and protection of the Mr. Chairman, while the Military govern in this fashion. We must stop communities of Murrieta and Construction-Veterans Affairs division listening to the most extreme voices, Temecula. makes many important investments, it because it is clear that passing any ap- Finally, the bill also repeals the dis- does fall far short in averting the propriations bill at the end of the day astrous Waters of the United States multibillion-dollar funding shortfall at that will be signed into law is going to rule that would significantly restrict the VA in both the Choice and Commu- require a bipartisan majority of both the ability of private landowners to nity Care programs. houses, which this minibus will not make decisions about their own prop- The majority has acknowledged this get, in my estimation. erty. Deciding how water should be fact because included in the rule was a As a result of this irresponsible pos- used is a State and local issue, not the self-executing amendment that added ture, I am incredibly disappointed that Federal Government. $1.1 billion to the Community Care ac- I will be voting against the minibus count to address a discretionary short- and look forward to working towards b 1600 fall caused by the VA MISSION Act, an appropriations product that both Mr. Chair, I thank the full committee which the Democrats had repeatedly parties have actually worked on to- chairman and ranking member, the rel- since the introduction and passage of gether and can support. evant subcommittee chairmen and the MISSION Act warned the majority Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- ranking members, and staff for their about. man, I yield 3 minutes to the gen- diligent work. Even with this additional $1.1 billion, tleman from Tennessee (Mr. Mr. Chair, I urge passage of the bill. the bill fails to address the $1.6 billion FLEISCHMANN), a valuable member of Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 5 shortfall in traditional Community the Energy and Water Development minutes to the gentlewoman from Care due to increased requirements. and Related Agencies Subcommittee. Florida (Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ), the And it does nothing to address the Mr. FLEISCHMANN. Mr. Chair, I rise ranking member of the Military Con- long-term stability of the Veterans to speak in support of H.R. 5895. struction, Veterans Affairs, and Re- Community Care program, which CBO But before I do that, I want to thank lated Agencies Subcommittee. now estimates will need an additional Chairman FRELINGHUYSEN for his tre- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. $1 billion for fiscal year 2019 and at mendous hard work and efforts and Chairman, I thank the gentlewoman least $47 billion from fiscal year 2020 to also the ranking member, Mrs. LOWEY, for yielding. I also thank Chairman fiscal year 2023. for her hard work on this bill as well. FRELINGHUYSEN and former Chairman This future shortfall—make no mis- Mr. Chair, this bill combines the ap- DENT for their hard work on the bill. take, you can take this to the bank, propriation bills for Energy and Water Mr. Chair, I recognize Chairman CAR- mark my words—if we don’t deal with Development, Military Construction TER for taking up the reins on this bill. this, will ultimately force the VA to and Veterans Affairs, and Legislative It is not an easy, carefree situation to begin cannibalizing other critical VA Branch. come in and take over after a bill has priorities. As the vice chairman of the Energy been completely written and then have Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member and Water Development Sub- to manage it. But I am confident, given LOWEY submitted an amendment to the committee, I am especially proud to the track record that I have seen Rules Committee that would have ad- support this bill, which reflects the Chairman CARTER have, that it is going dressed this issue, as did Mr. WALZ in hard work of the subcommittee mem- to be an absolute pleasure to work with the VA authorizing process, that would bers and staff under the leadership of him, as it has been all throughout my have preserved the Bipartisan Budget Chairman SIMPSON and Ranking Mem- tenure on the Appropriations Com- Act deal and prevented cuts to VA pro- ber KAPTUR. mittee. grams. This bill provides robust funding for As you all know, the MILCON–VA It also would have held nondefense the National Nuclear Security Admin- bill has a strong reputation for com- discretionary caps for VA negotiated istration to maintain the safety and mon ground and bipartisanship. Chair- under the Bipartisan Budget Act harm- readiness of our Nation’s nuclear weap- man DENT set a cooperative tone and less when funding for the Veterans ons stockpile, addresses aging infra- was inclusive throughout the process Choice Program is transferred from structure in our weapons complex fa- before his retirement. mandatory to discretionary accounts. cilities, and supports current and fu- The MILCON portion of the bill is up Another concern I have is that, de- ture missions of our great nuclear by $241 million over last year’s enacted spite calls to return to regular order, Navy.

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I am also proud that I have fought and increases funding for the Capitol munities around the Nation is a vital for Members for over two decades as a Police by $29 million. Federal commitment. This bill pro- leader. Of great importance to my district, vides the Department of Energy’s Of- As many of my colleagues are aware Mr. Chair, in northeast Florida is the fice of Environmental Management but few Americans might be, the peo- MILCON appropriation, which includes with the funding it needs to continue ple’s Representatives have been asked $111 million for two much-needed fa- to live up to this commitment. to do more and more each year with cilities for the training and support of I am also pleased with the strong fewer and fewer resources. The Mem- the littoral combat ship crews at Naval support in this bill for the Department bers’ Representational Allowance ex- Station Mayport. These facilities will of Energy’s Office of Science. Notably, ists in order to ensure that Members ensure that the LCS crews are effi- this bill supports continued investment and their staff can serve their districts ciently and adequately trained as we in the area of supercomputing and sup- and constituents in the most effective continue to rebuild our fleet and de- ports the Department of Energy’s goal and responsible way possible. ploy these ships in the future. to deploy a first-in-the-world exascale For example, my office—and all of Mr. Chair, I am grateful to former supercomputer. Much of that critical yours—uses its resources to help vet- Chairman DENT, Chairman CARTER, the research will take place at Oak Ridge erans navigate the VA system, help committee staff, and my colleagues for National Laboratory. seniors collect their Social Security their hard work on this package, and I There is also continued support for benefits, and to advocate for our dis- urge its passage. Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s high- trict’s critical military and civilian in- b 1615 flux neutron sources, which enable stallations. novel scientific research into the fun- Sadly, Mr. Speaker, the MRA is often Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I re- damental nature of matter that can be considered the low-hanging fruit of dis- serve the balance of my time. formed nowhere else in the world. cretionary cuts, a political messaging Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- Funding in this bill provides critical freebie that has no constituency to ad- man, I yield 3 minutes to the gen- infrastructure for our waterways, vocate on its behalf. tleman from Washington State (Mr. which is essential to our economy. The CHAIR. The time of the gen- NEWHOUSE). Mr. Chair, I will close by reiterating tleman has expired. Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Chair, I thank my full, strong support for this bill and Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chair, I yield an Chairman FRELINGHUYSEN as well as encouraging all of my colleagues to additional 1 minute to the gentleman Chairman SIMPSON for their hard work support this bill and support the in- from Maryland. on this package of bills. credibly important national priorities Mr. HOYER. As result, the MRA Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of that it funds. today has shrunk to 85 percent of what H.R. 5895, which includes the fiscal Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 it was 8 years ago. Meanwhile, the pop- year 2019 Energy and Water Develop- minutes to the gentleman from Mary- ulation of the United States has grown ment Appropriations bill. land (Mr. HOYER), the Democratic by an estimated 19 million people. Less Of all the funding bills I work on whip. service for our people. with my colleagues on the Appropria- Mr. HOYER. Mr. Chair, I thank the That is why I wrote the Appropria- tions Committee, the Energy and ranking member, Mrs. LOWEY, for tions Committee and asked the MRA Water legislation is one of the most yielding. be funded at least at 2010 levels, 8 years important for my district of central I rise twice today in sadness. As a ago. I am disappointed that was not Washington. member of the Appropriations Com- done. From supporting the continued mittee, albeit on leave, I have great re- At the same time—and, Members, cleanup efforts at the Hanford nuclear spect for this committee, but I rise to hear this, because most of you won’t site to boosting the groundbreaking express my concern with this minibus say it because you are afraid that scientific research conducted at the legislation. somehow your constituents will make Pacific Northwest National Labora- Republicans brought it to the floor you pay the price—we have once again tory, to aiding the vitally important through a closed process and without frozen the cost-of-living adjustment as water projects managed and developed an agreement on funding levels. Doing the costs go up in Washington, D.C. by both the Army Corps of Engineers so, of course, shuts down debate, limits I don’t ask for a raise for Members, as well as the Bureau of Reclamation, opportunity for Members to amend an but I do ask that they be kept at the this bill is composed of important re- appropriations bill, and sets the House same level. We ought to stop all this sources for central Washington. up once again to shortchange impor- hair-shirting in this body and treat Regarding Hanford, I am proud this tant domestic priorities like Members with the respect that they de- bill restores more than $200 million healthcare and education. serve. from the President’s request for the And let me say to my friends on the Mr. Chair, I will vote against this Richland office to continue providing majority side, who regularly and bill. I will vote against this bill be- for continued safe and effective clean- strongly and somewhat sanctimo- cause it is bad process and bad product up operations onsite. niously attacked putting bills to- and lets the American people down. I am also pleased with the restora- gether, not considering them one at a Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair, I tion of more than $40 million to the Of- time, and have now repaired to this yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from fice of River Protection to continue ‘bus system, they are putting America Florida (Mr. RUTHERFORD), a new mem- important work on the 56 million gal- under the bus. And they are putting ber of the House Appropriations Com- lons of radioactive nuclear waste that regular order under the bus. And they mittee. is stored at the site. are putting the ability to consider bills Mr. RUTHERFORD. Mr. Chair, I I remain steadfast in my commit- under the bus. thank Chairman FRELINGHUYSEN for ment to holding the Federal Govern- This minibus includes problematic his leadership on this bill with scores ment accountable to its moral and cuts to funding for renewable energy of amendments through committee. legal obligation to the cleanup of the programs, changes to gun safety rules, Mr. Chair, I rise today in strong sup- Hanford site, and this bill does pre- and a weakening of environmental pro- port of H.R. 5895, the Energy and cisely that, so thank you. tections. So if you are for MILCON and Water, Legislative Branch, and Mili- I am also encouraged by this legisla- you are for the Leg bill, you ought to tary Construction and Veterans Affairs tion’s demonstrated commitment to

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As a result rity Administration. These programs the Senate has passed just two appro- of this legislation, we can cut through are important for the groundbreaking priations bills through subcommittee that backlog and provide our veterans work conducted at PNNL to tackle and full committee and had floor votes with the financial relief they des- some of the most challenging problems in the Senate since 2012, just two perately need. in energy, the environment, and in na- standalone bills in 6 years. Mr. Chairman, I stand here today tional security. Mr. Chairman, certainly I think it is representing the 22,000 veterans who Finally, this legislation includes a a real problem. The House is doing its call California’s 21st Congressional Dis- provision that I authored to stop the job and it is time for the Senate to do trict home. They have sacrificed so dangerous, antiscience forced spill theirs, and they may have to stay in much for us and it is past time that we order currently in effect on the eight session during the month of August to repay the favor. lower Snake and lower Columbia River get their work done. Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I re- dams, which began in early April of The President has promised that he serve the balance of my time. this year. will not sign another 12-bill package Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- Just a week ago, Mr. Chairman, we omnibus bill. We are doing our part man, I yield 4 minutes to the gen- received news from the Army Corps here to ensure the process moves for- tleman from Idaho (Mr. SIMPSON), that fish managers are having to take ward and that we have the bills to con- chairman of the Energy and Water De- measures to manage the effects of this ference with the Senate once they are velopment, and Related Agencies Sub- reckless spill order. High flow rates completed. So I urge my colleagues to committee. from the forced spill are causing fish to support this three-bill package to fund Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I yield stall in their migration upstream, with our veterans’ healthcare, infrastruc- to the gentleman from Utah (Mr. CUR- only 300 to 400 spring chinook passing ture package, and these other impor- TIS) for the purpose of a colloquy. through Little Goose Dam in late May. tant programs. Mr. CURTIS. Mr. Chairman, I rise However, after the Corps reduced the Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I re- today in support of increased funding spill rate by just 20 percent a week ago, serve the balance of my time. for the Moab UMTRA project in the un- the daily passage rose to 2,689 fish. Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- derlying legislation. This bill would This demonstrates the strain the spill man, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- fund the site cleanup at $42 million, an order is placing on our endangered spe- tleman from California (Mr. VALADAO), increase of approximately $4 million cies. a great member of the Appropriations over last year’s funding. Some of my colleagues refuse to ac- Committee. Located just across the street from knowledge this unambiguous scientific Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Chairman, as a Arches National Park, the Energy De- data and claim to support endangered member of the committee of jurisdic- partment is currently undertaking the fish species with their words. tion, I am proud to rise today in strong largest uranium mill tailing pile relo- The CHAIR. The time of the gen- support of the fiscal year 2019 Military cation in the United States. Once the tleman has expired. Construction and Veterans Affairs Ap- cleanup is complete, this valuable real Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair, I propriations bill. estate can be used for a wide variety of yield the gentleman an additional 15 Our military servicemembers have economic and other uses in the area. seconds. made immeasurable sacrifices for our I appreciate the leadership of Chair- Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Chair, they Nation, and we are forever indebted to man SIMPSON on this issue as well as claim to support the endangered spe- the brave men and women who have his support of other programs that are cies with their words but not with their served. Providing access to benefits important to the West within his sub- actions. ranging from medical care to education committee. I urge my colleagues to I am proud to have advocated for the opportunities is a small, yet impor- support funding for the Moab UMTRA inclusion of this language to stop this tant, symbol of gratitude for their project as well as the underlying legis- misguided spill to help save our fish service. lation. and save our dams. The bill before us today improves the Mr. SIMPSON. Reclaiming my time, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on H.R. 5895. management of the VA facilities across I appreciate my colleague’s support for Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I re- the Nation and rebuilds our military the cleanup activities of the Depart- serve the balance of my time. infrastructure at facilities such as ment of Energy. Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- Naval Air Station Lemoore in Califor- The bill provides $62 million for the man, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- nia’s 21st Congressional District, the cleanup at DOE’s nondefense small tleman from Alabama (Mr. ADERHOLT), district I have the honor of rep- sites, $7.1 million above the budget re- chairman of the Agriculture, Rural De- resenting. quest. Within that, funding for the velopment, Food and Drug Administra- But, most importantly, the legisla- Moab uranium mill tailings site is tion, and Related Agencies Sub- tion ensures our veterans get the care available at $42 million. We would be committee on Appropriations. they deserve. In fact, I am proud to say pleased to work with the gentleman Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, I this historic piece of legislation pro- from Utah on expediting cleanup of the rise today in support of this first pack- vides the VA with more financial re- site and appreciate his support for the age of FY 2019 appropriations bills. sources than any other previous year, underlying legislation. This combined bill that we are talking resources desperately needed in order Mr. CURTIS. I would like to thank about today is the start of the process, to ensure our veterans receive the serv- Chairman SIMPSON for his support of and it is a good example of how the ices and treatment they have earned the Moab UMTRA cleanup. I look for- House is doing its job. and truly deserve. ward to continuing to work on this We have had a lot of hearings and we In rural areas like California’s Cen- issue as well as other issues that can have had a lot of meetings with admin- tral Valley, where unemployment is benefit our constituents and the Amer- istration officials over the last several high and primary care options are lim- ican people. months, and we have talked about ited, healthcare options are, unfortu- Again, I urge my colleagues to vote their budget and how they justified it nately, inadequate. This is especially in support of this bill. and how we are moving through the true for our Nation’s veterans living in Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield process. rural America. However, this package myself the balance of my time to close. The Appropriations Committee has delivers targeted, results-oriented solu- I urge all of my colleagues to vote now taken action. We have marked up tions to increase access to healthcare ‘‘no’’ on this bill, which guts critical

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:50 Jun 08, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K07JN7.068 H07JNPT1 lotter on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE June 7, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4905 investments in clean energy, guts clean Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be authorized by Public Law 104–303; and of which water protection. considered for amendment under the 5- such sums as are necessary to cover one-half of The Republican raw deal prioritizes minute rule. the costs of construction, replacement, rehabili- President Trump’s border wall and de- An amendment in the nature of a tation, and expansion of inland waterways projects shall be derived from the Inland Water- portation force over much-needed in- substitute consisting of the text of ways Trust Fund, except as otherwise specifi- creases to services that help American Rules Committee Print 115–71 shall be cally provided for in law: Provided, That the families, from early childhood edu- considered as adopted, and the bill, as Secretary shall initiate five new construction cation, job training, to securing the amended, shall be considered as an starts during fiscal year 2019: Provided further, sanctity of our elections. original bill for the purpose of further That for new construction projects, project cost I vote ‘‘no,’’ and I yield back the bal- amendment under the 5-minute rule sharing agreements shall be executed as soon as ance of my time. and shall be considered as read. practicable but no later than August 31, 2019: Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- The text of the bill, as amended, is as Provided further, That no allocation for a new start shall be considered final and no work al- man, I am pleased to urge Members to follows: lowance shall be made until the Secretary pro- vote for this three-bill package. I know H.R. 5895 vides to the Committees on Appropriations of that both Members of the majority and Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- both Houses of Congress an out-year funding minority have worked hard on those resentatives of the United States of America in scenario demonstrating the affordability of the bills. I think it is important we deliver Congress assembled, selected new starts and the impacts on other this package for the American people. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. projects: Provided further, That the Secretary I yield back the balance of my time. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Energy and may not deviate from the new starts proposed in Ms. LEE. Mr. Chair, I thank Ranking Mem- Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Con- the work plan, once the plan has been submitted struction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations to the Committees on Appropriations of both ber LOWEY for yielding and for her tireless Houses of Congress. work. Act, 2019’’. MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES Mr. Chair, as a member of the Appropria- DIVISION A—ENERGY AND WATER DEVEL- For expenses necessary for flood damage re- tions Committee, I rise in strong opposition to OPMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES AP- PROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 duction projects and related efforts in the Mis- this bill—H.R. 5895—the Fiscal Year 2019 En- sissippi River alluvial valley below Cape The following sums are appropriated, out of ergy and Water, Leg Branch, and MilconVA Girardeau, Missouri, as authorized by law, any money in the Treasury not otherwise appro- spending bills. $430,000,000, to remain available until expended, priated, for energy and water development and of which such sums as are necessary to cover This Republican minibus fails to protect the related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- the Federal share of eligible operation and health, security, and safety of the American tember 30, 2019, and for other purposes, namely: maintenance costs for inland harbors shall be people. TITLE I And really, this bill is an attempt to block derived from the Harbor Maintenance Trust CORPS OF ENGINEERS—CIVIL Fund. critical funding for education, health, and the economic security. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Once again, Republicans are funding de- CORPS OF ENGINEERS—CIVIL For expenses necessary for the operation, The following appropriations shall be ex- maintenance, and care of existing river and har- fense at the expense of priorities here at bor, flood and storm damage reduction, aquatic home. pended under the direction of the Secretary of the Army and the supervision of the Chief of ecosystem restoration, and related projects au- This is shameful and short-sighted. thorized by law; providing security for infra- Mr. Chair, the Pentagon does not need Engineers for authorized civil functions of the Department of the Army pertaining to river and structure owned or operated by the Corps, in- more funding. A Washington Post report in harbor, flood and storm damage reduction, cluding administrative buildings and labora- 2016 exposed $125 billion in waste, fraud and shore protection, aquatic ecosystem restoration, tories; maintaining harbor channels provided by abuse at the Pentagon. But rather than come and related efforts. a State, municipality, or other public agency that serve essential navigation needs of general clean, leaders at the Pentagon chose to bury INVESTIGATIONS the report and continue wasting taxpayer dol- commerce, where authorized by law; surveying For expenses necessary where authorized by and charting northern and northwestern lakes lars. law for the collection and study of basic infor- and connecting waters; clearing and straight- Yet, Republicans want to increase Defense mation pertaining to river and harbor, flood and ening channels; and removing obstructions to spending by $17 billion. Mr. Chair—instead of storm damage reduction, shore protection, navigation, $3,820,000,000, to remain available making defense contractors even richer, how aquatic ecosystem restoration, and related until expended, of which such sums as are nec- about we start helping struggling families needs; for surveys and detailed studies, and essary to cover the Federal share of eligible op- home at home? plans and specifications of proposed river and eration and maintenance costs for coastal har- At a time when we should invest robustly in harbor, flood and storm damage reduction, bors and channels, and for inland harbors shall shore protection, and aquatic ecosystem restora- the American people, Republicans are doing be derived from the Harbor Maintenance Trust tion projects, and related efforts prior to con- Fund; of which such sums as become available just the opposite. struction; for restudy of authorized projects; from the special account for the Corps of Engi- The partisan bill before us cuts vital clean and for miscellaneous investigations, and, when neers established by the Land and Water Con- energy initiatives, attacks job-creating invest- authorized by law, surveys and detailed studies, servation Fund Act of 1965 shall be derived from ments, and slashes funds for nuclear non-pro- and plans and specifications of projects prior to that account for resource protection, research, liferation efforts. construction, $128,000,000, to remain available interpretation, and maintenance activities re- All this bill does is make it harder to grow until expended: Provided, That the Secretary lated to resource protection in the areas at the economy and for hardworking Americans shall initiate six new study starts during fiscal which outdoor recreation is available; and of to succeed. year 2019: Provided further, That the Secretary which such sums as become available from fees By flat funding four of our most important shall not deviate from the new starts proposed collected under section 217 of Public Law 104– in the work plan, once the plan has been sub- domestic spending bills—including Labor, 303 shall be used to cover the cost of operation mitted to the Committees on Appropriations of and maintenance of the dredged material dis- HHS, and Education, the funding sub- both Houses of Congress. posal facilities for which such fees have been committee I sit on—there will be less money CONSTRUCTION collected: Provided, That 1 percent of the total for job training, education, and public health. For expenses necessary for the construction of amount of funds provided for each of the pro- This is a shame, Mr. Chair. river and harbor, flood and storm damage re- grams, projects, or activities funded under this And I am sad to say that with the flat fund- duction, shore protection, aquatic ecosystem res- heading shall not be allocated to a field oper- ing of many of our bills—people will lose out. toration, and related projects authorized by law; ating activity prior to the beginning of the Ameicans want good-paying jobs. They for conducting detailed studies, and plans and fourth quarter of the fiscal year and shall be want to be able to see a doctor when they’re specifications, of such projects (including those available for use by the Chief of Engineers to sick. They want safe schools to send their kids involving participation by States, local govern- fund such emergency activities as the Chief of Engineers determines to be necessary and appro- to. ments, or private groups) authorized or made el- igible for selection by law (but such detailed priate, and that the Chief of Engineers shall al- But instead, Republicans keep short- locate during the fourth quarter any remaining changing families so that billionaires, polluters studies, and plans and specifications, shall not constitute a commitment of the Government to funds which have not been used for emergency and defense contractors can pad their pock- construction); $2,323,000,000, to remain available activities proportionally in accordance with the ets. until expended; of which such sums as are nec- amounts provided for the programs, projects, or This bill is a disgrace. I urge my colleagues essary to cover the Federal share of construction activities. to vote no. costs for facilities under the Dredged Material REGULATORY PROGRAM The CHAIR. All time for general de- Disposal Facilities program shall be derived For expenses necessary for administration of bate has expired. from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund as laws pertaining to regulation of navigable

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River and Harbor Act of 1960, section 103 of the tions (as in effect on the date of enactment of FORMERLY UTILIZED SITES REMEDIAL ACTION River and Harbor Act of 1962, section 111 of the this Act), if— PROGRAM River and Harbor Act of 1968, section 1135 of the (1) the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm; and For expenses necessary to clean up contami- Water Resources Development Act of 1986, sec- (2) the possession of the firearm is in compli- nation from sites in the United States resulting tion 206 of the Water Resources Development ance with the law of the State in which the from work performed as part of the Nation’s Act of 1996, or section 204 of the Water Re- water resources development project is located. early atomic energy program, $150,000,000, to re- sources Development Act of 1992. (c) The Corps of Engineers shall submit re- SEC. 110. For fiscal year 2019, none of the main available until expended. ports on a quarterly basis to the Committees on funds provided in this Act or available in the re- FLOOD CONTROL AND COASTAL EMERGENCIES Appropriations of both Houses of Congress de- volving fund established by the Civil Functions For expenses necessary to prepare for flood, tailing all the funds reprogrammed between pro- Appropriations Act of 1954 (33 U.S.C. 576(a)) hurricane, and other natural disasters and sup- grams, projects, activities, or categories of fund- may be obligated or expended on a new hopper port emergency operations, repairs, and other ing. The first quarterly report shall be submitted dredge. activities in response to such disasters as au- not later than 60 days after the date of enact- TITLE II thorized by law, $35,000,000, to remain available ment of this Act. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR until expended. SEC. 102. None of the funds made available in CENTRAL UTAH PROJECT EXPENSES this title may be used to award or modify any contract that commits funds beyond the CENTRAL UTAH PROJECT COMPLETION ACCOUNT For expenses necessary for the supervision amounts appropriated for that program, project, For carrying out activities authorized by the and general administration of the civil works or activity that remain unobligated, except that Central Utah Project Completion Act, program in the headquarters of the Corps of En- such amounts may include any funds that have $15,000,000, to remain available until expended, gineers and the offices of the Division Engi- been made available through reprogramming of which $898,000 shall be deposited into the neers; and for costs of management and oper- pursuant to section 101. Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation ation of the Humphreys Engineer Center Sup- SEC. 103. The Secretary of the Army may Account for use by the Utah Reclamation Miti- port Activity, the Institute for Water Resources, transfer to the Fish and Wildlife Service, and gation and Conservation Commission: Provided, the United States Army Engineer Research and the Fish and Wildlife Service may accept and That of the amount provided under this head- Development Center, and the United States expend, up to $5,400,000 of funds provided in ing, $1,398,675 shall be available until September Army Corps of Engineers Finance Center allo- this title under the heading ‘‘Operation and 30, 2020, for expenses necessary in carrying out cable to the civil works program, $187,000,000, to Maintenance’’ to mitigate for fisheries lost due related responsibilities of the Secretary of the remain available until September 30, 2020, of to Corps of Engineers projects. Interior: Provided further, That for fiscal year which not to exceed $5,000 may be used for offi- SEC. 104. None of the funds in this Act shall 2019, of the amount made available to the Com- cial reception and representation purposes and be used for an open lake placement alternative mission under this Act or any other Act, the only during the current fiscal year: Provided, for dredged material, after evaluating the least Commission may use an amount not to exceed That no part of any other appropriation pro- costly, environmentally acceptable manner for $1,500,000 for administrative expenses. vided in this title shall be available to fund the the disposal or management of dredged material BUREAU OF RECLAMATION civil works activities of the Office of the Chief of originating from Lake Erie or tributaries there- Engineers or the civil works executive direction to, unless it is approved under a State water The following appropriations shall be ex- and management activities of the division of- quality certification pursuant to section 401 of pended to execute authorized functions of the fices: Provided further, That any Flood Control the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 Bureau of Reclamation: and Coastal Emergencies appropriation may be U.S.C. 1341): Provided, That until an open lake WATER AND RELATED RESOURCES used to fund the supervision and general admin- placement alternative for dredged material is (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) istration of emergency operations, repairs, and approved under a State water quality certifi- For management, development, and restora- other activities in response to any flood, hurri- cation, the Corps of Engineers shall continue tion of water and related natural resources and cane, or other natural disaster. upland placement of such dredged material con- for related activities, including the operation, OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE sistent with the requirements of section 101 of maintenance, and rehabilitation of reclamation ARMY FOR CIVIL WORKS the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 and other facilities, participation in fulfilling For the Office of the Assistant Secretary of (33 U.S.C. 2211). related Federal responsibilities to Native Ameri- the Army for Civil Works as authorized by 10 SEC. 105. None of the funds made available in cans, and related grants to, and cooperative and U.S.C. 3016(b)(3), $5,000,000, to remain available this title may be used for any acquisition of other agreements with, State and local govern- until September 30, 2020: Provided, That not buoy chain that is not consistent with 48 CFR ments, federally recognized Indian tribes, and more than 25 percent of such amount may be ob- 225.7007, subsections (a)(1) and (a)(2). others, $1,381,992,000, to remain available until ligated or expended until the Assistant Sec- SEC. 106. None of the funds made available by expended, of which $67,393,000 shall be available retary submits to the Committees on Appropria- this Act may be used to carry out any water for transfer to the Upper Colorado River Basin tions of both Houses of Congress a work plan supply reallocation study under the Wolf Creek Fund and $5,551,000 shall be available for trans- that allocates at least 95 percent of the addi- Dam, Lake Cumberland, Kentucky, project au- fer to the Lower Colorado River Basin Develop- tional funding provided under each heading in thorized under the Act of July 24, 1946 (60 Stat. ment Fund; of which such amounts as may be this title (as designated under such heading in 636, ch. 595). necessary may be advanced to the Colorado SEC. 107. Notwithstanding section 404(f)(2) of the report of the Committee on Appropriations River Dam Fund: Provided, That such transfers the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 accompanying this Act) to specific programs, may be increased or decreased within the overall U.S.C. 1344(f)(2)), none of the funds made avail- projects, or activities. appropriation under this heading: Provided fur- able by this Act may be used to require a permit ther, That of the total appropriated, the amount GENERAL PROVISIONS—CORPS OF for the discharge of dredged or fill material for program activities that can be financed by ENGINEERS—CIVIL under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act the Reclamation Fund or the Bureau of Rec- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) for the activities identi- lamation special fee account established by 16 fied in subparagraphs (A) and (C) of section SEC. 101. (a) None of the funds provided in U.S.C. 6806 shall be derived from that Fund or 404(f)(1) of the Act (33 U.S.C. 1344(f)(1)(A), (C)). this title shall be available for obligation or ex- account: Provided further, That funds contrib- SEC. 108. The final rule issued by the Adminis- penditure through a reprogramming of funds uted under 43 U.S.C. 395 are available until ex- trator of the Environmental Protection Agency that— pended for the purposes for which the funds (1) creates or initiates a new program, project, and the Secretary of the Army entitled ‘‘Clean were contributed: Provided further, That funds or activity; Water Rule: ‘Definition of Waters of the United advanced under 43 U.S.C. 397a shall be credited (2) eliminates a program, project, or activity; States’ ’’ (80 Fed. Reg. 37053 (June 29, 2015)) is to this account and are available until expended (3) increases funds or personnel for any pro- repealed, and, until such time as the Adminis- for the same purposes as the sums appropriated gram, project, or activity for which funds have trator and the Secretary issue a final rule after under this heading: Provided further, That of been denied or restricted by this Act; the date of enactment of this Act defining the the amounts provided herein, funds may be used (4) reduces funds that are directed to be used scope of waters protected under the Federal for high-priority projects which shall be carried for a specific program, project, or activity by Water Pollution Control Act and such new final out by the Youth Conservation Corps, as au- this Act; rule goes into effect, any regulation or policy re- thorized by 16 U.S.C. 1706. (5) increases funds for any program, project, vised under, or otherwise affected as a result of, or activity by more than $2,000,000 or 10 percent, the rule repealed by this section shall be applied CENTRAL VALLEY PROJECT RESTORATION FUND whichever is less; or as if that repealed rule had not been issued. For carrying out the programs, projects, (6) reduces funds for any program, project, or SEC. 109. As of the date of enactment of this plans, habitat restoration, improvement, and ac- activity by more than $2,000,000 or 10 percent, Act and each fiscal year thereafter, the Sec- quisition provisions of the Central Valley whichever is less. retary of the Army shall not promulgate or en- Project Improvement Act, $62,008,000, to be de- (b) Subsection (a)(1) shall not apply to any force any regulation that prohibits an indi- rived from such sums as may be collected in the project or activity authorized under section 205 vidual from possessing a firearm, including an Central Valley Project Restoration Fund pursu- of the Flood Control Act of 1948, section 14 of assembled or functional firearm, at a water re- ant to sections 3407(d), 3404(c)(3), and 3405(f) of the Flood Control Act of 1946, section 208 of the sources development project covered under sec- Public Law 102–575, to remain available until

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The first quarterly report shall be sub- the purchase, construction, and acquisition of mitted not later than 60 days after the date of (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) plant and capital equipment, and other ex- enactment of this Act. penses necessary for energy sector cybersecurity, For carrying out activities authorized by the SEC. 202. (a) None of the funds appropriated Water Supply, Reliability, and Environmental energy security, and emergency response activi- or otherwise made available by this Act may be ties in carrying out the purposes of the Depart- Improvement Act, consistent with plans to be used to determine the final point of discharge approved by the Secretary of the Interior, ment of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 for the interceptor drain for the San Luis Unit et seq.), including the acquisition or condemna- $35,000,000, to remain available until expended, until development by the Secretary of the Inte- of which such amounts as may be necessary to tion of any real property or any facility or for rior and the State of California of a plan, which plant or facility acquisition, construction, or ex- carry out such activities may be transferred to shall conform to the water quality standards of appropriate accounts of other participating Fed- pansion, $146,000,000, to remain available until the State of California as approved by the Ad- expended: Provided, That of such amount, eral agencies to carry out authorized purposes: ministrator of the Environmental Protection Provided, That funds appropriated herein may $11,500,000 shall be available until September 30, Agency, to minimize any detrimental effect of 2020, for program direction. be used for the Federal share of the costs of the San Luis drainage waters. ELECTRICITY DELIVERY CALFED Program management: Provided fur- (b) The costs of the Kesterson Reservoir ther, That CALFED implementation shall be Cleanup Program and the costs of the San Joa- For Department of Energy expenses including carried out in a balanced manner with clear quin Valley Drainage Program shall be classi- the purchase, construction, and acquisition of performance measures demonstrating concurrent fied by the Secretary of the Interior as reimburs- plant and capital equipment, and other ex- progress in achieving the goals and objectives of able or nonreimbursable and collected until penses necessary for electricity delivery activi- the Program. fully repaid pursuant to the ‘‘Cleanup Pro- ties in carrying out the purposes of the Depart- POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION gram—Alternative Repayment Plan’’ and the ment of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), including the acquisition or condemna- For expenses necessary for policy, administra- ‘‘SJVDP—Alternative Repayment Plan’’ de- tion of any real property or any facility or for tion, and related functions in the Office of the scribed in the report entitled ‘‘Repayment Re- plant or facility acquisition, construction, or ex- Commissioner, the Denver office, and offices in port, Kesterson Reservoir Cleanup Program and pansion, $175,000,000, to remain available until the five regions of the Bureau of Reclamation, San Joaquin Valley Drainage Program, Feb- expended: Provided, That of such amount, to remain available until September 30, 2020, ruary 1995’’, prepared by the Department of the $17,000,000 shall be available until September 30, $61,000,000, to be derived from the Reclamation Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. Any future ob- 2020, for program direction. Fund and be nonreimbursable as provided in 43 ligations of funds by the United States relating U.S.C. 377: Provided, That no part of any other to, or providing for, drainage service or drain- NUCLEAR ENERGY appropriation in this Act shall be available for age studies for the San Luis Unit shall be fully For Department of Energy expenses including activities or functions budgeted as policy and reimbursable by San Luis Unit beneficiaries of the purchase, construction, and acquisition of administration expenses. such service or studies pursuant to Federal rec- plant and capital equipment, and other ex- lamation law. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION penses necessary for nuclear energy activities in SEC. 203. Hereinafter, notwithstanding any carrying out the purposes of the Department of Appropriations for the Bureau of Reclamation other provision of law, during the period from Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et shall be available for purchase of not to exceed November 1 through April 30, water users may seq.), including the acquisition or condemnation five passenger motor vehicles, which are for re- use their diversion structures for the purpose of of any real property or any facility or for plant placement only. recharging the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer, or facility acquisition, construction, or expan- GENERAL PROVISIONS—DEPARTMENT OF when the Secretary, in consultation with the sion, $1,346,090,000, to remain available until ex- THE INTERIOR Advisory Committee and Water District 1 pended: Provided, That of such amount, SEC. 201. (a) None of the funds provided in watermaster, determines there is water available $66,500,000 shall be available until September 30, this title shall be available for obligation or ex- in excess of that needed to satisfy existing 2020, for program direction. penditure through a reprogramming of funds Minidoka Project storage and hydropower FOSSIL ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT rights and ensure operational flexibility. that— For Department of Energy expenses necessary SEC. 204. Section 9001(d) of the Omnibus Pub- (1) creates or initiates a new program, project, in carrying out fossil energy research and devel- lic Land Management Act of 2009 (Public Law or activity; opment activities, under the authority of the 111–11; 123 Stat. 1295) is amended by striking (2) eliminates a program, project, or activity; Department of Energy Organization Act (42 ‘‘10’’ and inserting ‘‘20’’. (3) increases funds for any program, project, U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), including the acquisition of SEC. 205. None of the funds in this Act shall or activity for which funds have been denied or interest, including defeasible and equitable in- be available to implement the Stipulation of Set- restricted by this Act; terests in any real property or any facility or for tlement (Natural Resources Defense Council, et (4) restarts or resumes any program, project or plant or facility acquisition or expansion, and al. v. Kirk Rodgers, et al., Eastern District of activity for which funds are not provided in this for conducting inquiries, technological inves- California, No. Civ. 9 S–88–1658 LKK/GGH) or Act, unless prior approval is received from the tigations and research concerning the extrac- subtitle A of title X of Public Law 111–11. Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of tion, processing, use, and disposal of mineral SEC. 206. None of the funds in this Act shall Congress; substances without objectionable social and en- be available for the purchase of water in the (5) transfers funds in excess of the following vironmental costs (30 U.S.C. 3, 1602, and 1603), State of California to supplement instream flow limits— $785,000,000, to remain available until expended: within a river basin that has suffered a drought (A) 15 percent for any program, project or ac- Provided, That of such amount $61,070,000 shall within the last two years. tivity for which $2,000,000 or more is available at be available until September 30, 2020, for pro- SEC. 207. Section 9(c)(1) of the Reclamation the beginning of the fiscal year; or gram direction. (B) $400,000 for any program, project or activ- Project Act of 1939 (43 U.S.C. 485h(c)(1)) is NAVAL PETROLEUM AND OIL SHALE RESERVES ity for which less than $2,000,000 is available at amended by inserting ‘‘and pumped storage hy- the beginning of the fiscal year; dropower development exclusively using Bureau For Department of Energy expenses necessary (6) transfers more than $500,000 from either of Reclamation reservoirs’’ after ‘‘including to carry out naval petroleum and oil shale re- the Facilities Operation, Maintenance, and Re- small conduit hydropower development’’. serve activities, $10,000,000, to remain available habilitation category or the Resources Manage- TITLE III until expended: Provided, That notwithstanding any other provision of law, unobligated funds ment and Development category to any pro- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY gram, project, or activity in the other category; remaining from prior years shall be available for ENERGY PROGRAMS or all naval petroleum and oil shale reserve activi- (7) transfers, where necessary to discharge ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY ties. legal obligations of the Bureau of Reclamation, For Department of Energy expenses including STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE more than $5,000,000 to provide adequate funds the purchase, construction, and acquisition of For Department of Energy expenses necessary for settled contractor claims, increased con- plant and capital equipment, and other ex- for Strategic Petroleum Reserve facility develop- tractor earnings due to accelerated rates of op- penses necessary for energy efficiency and re- ment and operations and program management erations, and real estate deficiency judgments. newable energy activities in carrying out the activities pursuant to the Energy Policy and (b) Subsection (a)(5) shall not apply to any purposes of the Department of Energy Organi- Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6201 et seq.), transfer of funds within the Facilities Oper- zation Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), including the $252,000,000, to remain available until expended:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:50 Jun 08, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A07JN7.025 H07JNPT1 lotter on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE H4908 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 7, 2018 Provided, That, as authorized by section 404 of after referred to as the ‘‘NWPA’’), including the necessary administrative expenses to carry out the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (Public Law acquisition of any real property or facility con- this Loan Guarantee program, $32,000,000 is ap- 114–74; 42 U.S.C. 6239 note), the Secretary of En- struction, or expansion, $190,000,000, to remain propriated from fees collected in prior years pur- ergy shall draw down and sell not to exceed available until expended, and to be derived from suant to section 1702(h) of the Energy Policy $300,000,000 of crude oil from the Strategic Pe- the Nuclear Waste Fund: Provided, That of the Act of 2005 which are not otherwise appro- troleum Reserve in fiscal year 2019: Provided funds made available in this Act for nuclear priated, to remain available until September 30, further, That the proceeds from such drawdown waste disposal and defense nuclear waste dis- 2020: Provided further, That if the amount in and sale shall be deposited into the ‘‘Energy Se- posal activities, 1.62 percent shall be provided to the previous proviso is not available from such curity and Infrastructure Modernization Fund’’ the Office of the Attorney General of the State fees, an amount for such purposes is also appro- during fiscal year 2019: Provided further, That of Nevada solely for expenditures, other than priated from the general fund so as to result in such amounts shall be made available and shall salaries and expenses of State employees, to con- a total amount appropriated for such purpose of remain available until expended for necessary duct scientific oversight responsibilities and par- no more than $32,000,000: Provided further, expenses to carry out the Life Extension II ticipate in licensing activities pursuant to the That fees collected pursuant to such section project for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. NWPA: Provided further, That of the funds 1702(h) for fiscal year 2019 shall be credited as made available in this Act for nuclear waste dis- SPR PETROLEUM ACCOUNT offsetting collections under this heading and posal and defense nuclear waste disposal activi- shall not be available until appropriated: Pro- For the acquisition, transportation, and injec- ties, 2.91 percent shall be provided to affected vided further, That the Department of Energy tion of petroleum products, and for other nec- units of local government, as defined in the shall not subordinate any loan obligation to essary expenses pursuant to the Energy Policy NWPA, to conduct appropriate activities and other financing in violation of section 1702 of and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6201 et seq.), participate in licensing activities under Section the Energy Policy Act of 2005 or subordinate sections 403 and 404 of the Bipartisan Budget 116(c) of the NWPA: Provided further, That of any Guaranteed Obligation to any loan or other Act of 2015 (42 U.S.C. 6241, 6239 note), and sec- the amounts provided to affected units of local debt obligations in violation of section 609.10 of tion 5010 of the 21st Century Cures Act (Public government, 7.5 percent shall be made available title 10, Code of Federal Regulations. Law 114–255), $10,000,000, to remain available to affected units of local government in Cali- ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY VEHICLES until expended. fornia with the balance made available to af- MANUFACTURING LOAN PROGRAM NORTHEAST HOME HEATING OIL RESERVE fected units of local government in Nevada for For Department of Energy administrative ex- For Department of Energy expenses necessary distribution as determined by the Nevada af- penses necessary in carrying out the Advanced for Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve storage, fected units of local government: Provided fur- Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Pro- operation, and management activities pursuant ther, That of the funds made available in this gram, $5,000,000, to remain available until Sep- to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 Act for nuclear waste disposal and defense nu- tember 30, 2020. U.S.C. 6201 et seq.), $10,000,000, to remain avail- clear waste disposal activities, 0.16 percent shall able until expended. be provided to the affected Federally-recognized TRIBAL ENERGY LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM Indian tribes, as defined in the NWPA, solely ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION For Department of Energy administrative ex- for expenditures, other than salaries and ex- penses necessary in carrying out the Tribal En- For Department of Energy expenses necessary penses of tribal employees, to conduct appro- ergy Loan Guarantee Program, $1,000,000, to re- in carrying out the activities of the Energy In- priate activities and participate in licensing ac- main available until September 30, 2020. formation Administration, $125,000,000, to re- tivities under section 118(b) of the NWPA: Pro- DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION main available until expended. vided further, That of the funds made available For salaries and expenses of the Department NON-DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP in this Act for nuclear waste disposal and de- of Energy necessary for departmental adminis- fense nuclear waste disposal activities, 3.0 per- For Department of Energy expenses, including tration in carrying out the purposes of the De- cent shall be provided to Nye County, Nevada, the purchase, construction, and acquisition of partment of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 0.05 percent shall be provided to Clark County, plant and capital equipment and other expenses 7101 et seq.), $280,524,000, to remain available Nevada, and 0.46 percent shall be provided to necessary for non-defense environmental clean- until September 30, 2020, including the hire of the State of Nevada as payment equal to taxes up activities in carrying out the purposes of the passenger motor vehicles and official reception under section 116(c)(3) of the NWPA: Provided Department of Energy Organization Act (42 and representation expenses not to exceed further, That within 90 days of the completion U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), including the acquisition or $30,000, plus such additional amounts as nec- of each Federal fiscal year, the Office of the At- condemnation of any real property or any facil- essary to cover increases in the estimated torney General of the State of Nevada, each af- ity or for plant or facility acquisition, construc- amount of cost of work for others notwith- fected Federally-recognized Indian tribe, and tion, or expansion, $240,000,000, to remain avail- standing the provisions of the Anti-Deficiency each of the affected units of local government able until expended. Act (31 U.S.C. 1511 et seq.): Provided, That such shall provide certification to the Department of URANIUM ENRICHMENT DECONTAMINATION AND increases in cost of work are offset by revenue Energy that all funds expended from such pay- DECOMMISSIONING FUND increases of the same or greater amount: Pro- ments have been expended for activities author- vided further, That moneys received by the De- For Department of Energy expenses necessary ized by the NWPA and this Act: Provided fur- partment for miscellaneous revenues estimated in carrying out uranium enrichment facility de- ther, That failure to provide such certification to total $96,000,000 in fiscal year 2019 may be re- contamination and decommissioning, remedial shall cause such entity to be prohibited from tained and used for operating expenses within actions, and other activities of title II of the any further funding provided for similar activi- this account, as authorized by section 201 of Atomic Energy Act of 1954, and title X, subtitle ties: Provided further, That none of the funds Public Law 95–238, notwithstanding the provi- A, of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, $870,000,000, herein appropriated may be: (1) used for litiga- sions of 31 U.S.C. 3302: Provided further, That to be derived from the Uranium Enrichment De- tion expenses; (2) used for interim storage activi- the sum herein appropriated shall be reduced as contamination and Decommissioning Fund, to ties; or (3) used to support multi-State efforts or collections are received during the fiscal year so remain available until expended, of which other coalition building activities inconsistent as to result in a final fiscal year 2019 appropria- $32,959,000 shall be available in accordance with with the restrictions contained in this Act: Pro- tion from the general fund estimated at not more title X, subtitle A, of the Energy Policy Act of vided further, That all proceeds and recoveries than $184,524,000. 1992, including for the purchase of not to exceed realized by the Secretary in carrying out activi- one ambulance for replacement only. ties authorized by the NWPA, including but not OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL SCIENCE limited to any proceeds from the sale of assets, For expenses necessary for the Office of the For Department of Energy expenses including shall be credited to this account, to remain Inspector General in carrying out the provisions the purchase, construction, and acquisition of available until expended, for carrying out the of the Inspector General Act of 1978, $51,330,000, plant and capital equipment, and other ex- purposes of this account. to remain available until September 30, 2020. penses necessary for science activities in car- ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY— ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE ACTIVITIES rying out the purposes of the Department of En- ENERGY NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ergy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), For Department of Energy expenses necessary ADMINISTRATION including the acquisition or condemnation of in carrying out the activities authorized by sec- WEAPONS ACTIVITIES any real property or any facility or for plant or tion 5012 of the America COMPETES Act (Pub- For Department of Energy expenses, including facility acquisition, construction, or expansion, lic Law 110–69), $325,000,000, to remain available the purchase, construction, and acquisition of and purchase of not more than 16 passenger until expended: Provided, That of such amount, plant and capital equipment and other inci- motor vehicles and one airplane for replacement $29,250,000 shall be available until September 30, dental expenses necessary for atomic energy de- only, including one bus, $6,600,000,000, to re- 2020, for program direction. fense weapons activities in carrying out the pur- main available until expended: Provided, That TITLE 17 INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY LOAN poses of the Department of Energy Organization of such amount, $183,000,000 shall be available GUARANTEE PROGRAM Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), including the acqui- until September 30, 2020, for program direction. Such sums as are derived from amounts re- sition or condemnation of any real property or NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL ceived from borrowers pursuant to section any facility or for plant or facility acquisition, For Department of Energy expenses necessary 1702(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 under construction, or expansion, and the purchase of for nuclear waste disposal activities to carry out this heading in prior Acts, shall be collected in not to exceed one ambulance for replacement the purposes of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of accordance with section 502(7) of the Congres- only, $11,200,000,000, to remain available until 1982 (Public Law 97–425), as amended (herein- sional Budget Act of 1974: Provided, That for expended: Provided, That of such amount,

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$102,022,000 shall be available until September lic Law 93–454, are approved for official recep- CONSTRUCTION, REHABILITATION, OPERATION 30, 2020, for program direction. tion and representation expenses in an amount AND MAINTENANCE, WESTERN AREA POWER DEFENSE NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION not to exceed $5,000: Provided, That during fis- ADMINISTRATION For Department of Energy expenses, including cal year 2019, no new direct loan obligations For carrying out the functions authorized by the purchase, construction, and acquisition of may be made. title III, section 302(a)(1)(E) of the Act of Au- gust 4, 1977 (42 U.S.C. 7152), and other related plant and capital equipment and other inci- OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, SOUTHEASTERN activities including conservation and renewable dental expenses necessary for defense nuclear POWER ADMINISTRATION nonproliferation activities, in carrying out the resources programs as authorized, $265,142,000, purposes of the Department of Energy Organi- For expenses necessary for operation and including official reception and representation zation Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), including the maintenance of power transmission facilities expenses in an amount not to exceed $1,500, to acquisition or condemnation of any real prop- and for marketing electric power and energy, in- remain available until expended, of which erty or any facility or for plant or facility acqui- cluding transmission wheeling and ancillary $265,142,000 shall be derived from the Depart- sition, construction, or expansion, and the pur- services, pursuant to section 5 of the Flood Con- ment of the Interior Reclamation Fund: Pro- chase of not to exceed three aircraft, trol Act of 1944 (16 U.S.C. 825s), as applied to vided, That notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302, sec- $1,902,000,000, to remain available until ex- the southeastern power area, $6,500,000, includ- tion 5 of the Flood Control Act of 1944 (16 U.S.C. pended. ing official reception and representation ex- 825s), and section 1 of the Interior Department penses in an amount not to exceed $1,500, to re- Appropriation Act, 1939 (43 U.S.C. 392a), up to NAVAL REACTORS main available until expended: Provided, That $175,770,000 collected by the Western Area Power (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302 and section 5 of Administration from the sale of power and re- For Department of Energy expenses necessary the Flood Control Act of 1944, up to $6,500,000 lated services shall be credited to this account as for naval reactors activities to carry out the De- collected by the Southeastern Power Adminis- discretionary offsetting collections, to remain partment of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. tration from the sale of power and related serv- available until expended, for the sole purpose of 7101 et seq.), including the acquisition (by pur- ices shall be credited to this account as discre- funding the annual expenses of the Western chase, condemnation, construction, or other- tionary offsetting collections, to remain avail- Area Power Administration: Provided further, wise) of real property, plant, and capital equip- able until expended for the sole purpose of fund- That the sum herein appropriated for annual ment, facilities, and facility expansion, ing the annual expenses of the Southeastern expenses shall be reduced as collections are re- $1,788,618,000, to remain available until ex- Power Administration: Provided further, That ceived during the fiscal year so as to result in a pended, of which, $85,500,000 shall be trans- the sum herein appropriated for annual ex- final fiscal year 2019 appropriation estimated at ferred to ‘‘Department of Energy—Energy Pro- penses shall be reduced as collections are re- not more than $89,372,000, of which $89,372,000 grams—Nuclear Energy’’, for the Advanced Test ceived during the fiscal year so as to result in a is derived from the Reclamation Fund: Provided Reactor: Provided, That of such amount, final fiscal year 2019 appropriation estimated at further, That notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302, $48,709,000 shall be available until September 30, not more than $0: Provided further, That not- up to $180,408,000 collected by the Western Area 2020, for program direction. withstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302, up to $55,360,000 Power Administration pursuant to the Flood FEDERAL SALARIES AND EXPENSES collected by the Southeastern Power Adminis- Control Act of 1944 and the Reclamation Project For expenses necessary for Federal Salaries tration pursuant to the Flood Control Act of Act of 1939 to recover purchase power and and Expenses in the National Nuclear Security 1944 to recover purchase power and wheeling ex- wheeling expenses shall be credited to this ac- Administration, $422,529,000, to remain available penses shall be credited to this account as off- count as offsetting collections, to remain avail- until September 30, 2020, including official re- setting collections, to remain available until ex- able until expended for the sole purpose of mak- ception and representation expenses not to ex- pended for the sole purpose of making purchase ing purchase power and wheeling expenditures: ceed $12,000. power and wheeling expenditures: Provided fur- Provided further, That for purposes of this ap- propriation, annual expenses means expendi- ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER DEFENSE ther, That for purposes of this appropriation, tures that are generally recovered in the same ACTIVITIES annual expenses means expenditures that are generally recovered in the same year that they year that they are incurred (excluding purchase DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP are incurred (excluding purchase power and power and wheeling expenses). For Department of Energy expenses, including wheeling expenses). FALCON AND AMISTAD OPERATING AND the purchase, construction, and acquisition of MAINTENANCE FUND OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, SOUTHWESTERN plant and capital equipment and other expenses For operation, maintenance, and emergency POWER ADMINISTRATION necessary for atomic energy defense environ- costs for the hydroelectric facilities at the Fal- mental cleanup activities in carrying out the For expenses necessary for operation and con and Amistad Dams, $5,207,000, to remain purposes of the Department of Energy Organi- maintenance of power transmission facilities available until expended, and to be derived from zation Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), including the and for marketing electric power and energy, for the Falcon and Amistad Operating and Mainte- acquisition or condemnation of any real prop- construction and acquisition of transmission nance Fund of the Western Area Power Admin- erty or any facility or for plant or facility acqui- lines, substations and appurtenant facilities, istration, as provided in section 2 of the Act of sition, construction, or expansion, and the pur- and for administrative expenses, including offi- June 18, 1954 (68 Stat. 255): Provided, That not- chase of not to exceed one passenger minivan cial reception and representation expenses in an withstanding the provisions of that Act and of for replacement only, $5,759,220,000, to remain amount not to exceed $1,500 in carrying out sec- 31 U.S.C. 3302, up to $4,979,000 collected by the available until expended: Provided, That of tion 5 of the Flood Control Act of 1944 (16 U.S.C. Western Area Power Administration from the such amount, $295,000,000 shall be available 825s), as applied to the Southwestern Power Ad- sale of power and related services from the Fal- until September 30, 2020, for program direction. ministration, $45,802,000, to remain available con and Amistad Dams shall be credited to this OTHER DEFENSE ACTIVITIES until expended: Provided, That notwithstanding account as discretionary offsetting collections, For Department of Energy expenses, including 31 U.S.C. 3302 and section 5 of the Flood Control to remain available until expended for the sole the purchase, construction, and acquisition of Act of 1944 (16 U.S.C. 825s), up to $35,402,000 purpose of funding the annual expenses of the plant and capital equipment and other ex- collected by the Southwestern Power Adminis- hydroelectric facilities of these Dams and associ- penses, necessary for atomic energy defense, tration from the sale of power and related serv- ated Western Area Power Administration activi- other defense activities, and classified activities, ices shall be credited to this account as discre- ties: Provided further, That the sum herein ap- in carrying out the purposes of the Department tionary offsetting collections, to remain avail- propriated for annual expenses shall be reduced of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et able until expended, for the sole purpose of as collections are received during the fiscal year seq.), including the acquisition or condemnation funding the annual expenses of the South- so as to result in a final fiscal year 2019 appro- of any real property or any facility or for plant western Power Administration: Provided fur- priation estimated at not more than $228,000: or facility acquisition, construction, or expan- ther, That the sum herein appropriated for an- Provided further, That for purposes of this ap- sion, $870,300,000, to remain available until ex- nual expenses shall be reduced as collections are propriation, annual expenses means expendi- pended: Provided, That of such amount, received during the fiscal year so as to result in tures that are generally recovered in the same $301,085,000 shall be available until September a final fiscal year 2019 appropriation estimated year that they are incurred: Provided further, 30, 2020, for program direction. at not more than $10,400,000: Provided further, That for fiscal year 2019, the Administrator of DEFENSE NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL That notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302, up to the Western Area Power Administration may ac- For Department of Energy expenses necessary $10,000,000 collected by the Southwestern Power cept up to $122,000 in funds contributed by for nuclear waste disposal activities to carry out Administration pursuant to the Flood Control United States power customers of the Falcon the purposes of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of Act of 1944 to recover purchase power and and Amistad Dams for deposit into the Falcon 1982, as amended, including the acquisition of wheeling expenses shall be credited to this ac- and Amistad Operating and Maintenance Fund, real property or facility construction or expan- count as offsetting collections, to remain avail- and such funds shall be available for the pur- sion, $30,000,000, to remain available until ex- able until expended for the sole purpose of mak- pose for which contributed in like manner as if pended. ing purchase power and wheeling expenditures: said sums had been specifically appropriated for Provided further, That for purposes of this ap- such purpose: Provided further, That any such POWER MARKETING ADMINISTRATIONS propriation, annual expenses means expendi- funds shall be available without further appro- BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION FUND tures that are generally recovered in the same priation and without fiscal year limitation for Expenditures from the Bonneville Power Ad- year that they are incurred (excluding purchase use by the Commissioner of the United States ministration Fund, established pursuant to Pub- power and wheeling expenses). Section of the International Boundary and

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(d) Except as provided in subsections (e), (f), fer to the Committees on Appropriations of both FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION and (g), the amounts made available by this title Houses of Congress: Provided further, That any shall be expended as authorized by law for the SALARIES AND EXPENSES such notification shall identify the sources of programs, projects, and activities specified in funds by program, project, or activity: Provided For expenses necessary for the Federal Energy the ‘‘Bill’’ column in the ‘‘Department of En- further, That the Secretary shall notify the Regulatory Commission to carry out the provi- ergy’’ table included under the heading ‘‘Title Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of sions of the Department of Energy Organization III—Department of Energy’’ in the report of the Congress before adding or removing any activi- Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), including services as Committee on Appropriations accompanying this ties from the fund. authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, official reception Act. SEC. 306. (a) None of the funds made available and representation expenses not to exceed (e) The amounts made available by this title in this or any prior Act under the heading ‘‘De- $3,000, and the hire of passenger motor vehicles, may be reprogrammed for any program, project, fense Nuclear Nonproliferation’’ may be made $369,900,000, to remain available until expended: or activity, and the Department shall notify the available to enter into new contracts with, or Provided, That notwithstanding any other pro- Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of new agreements for Federal assistance to, the vision of law, not to exceed $369,900,000 of reve- Congress at least 30 days prior to the use of any Russian Federation. nues from fees and annual charges, and other proposed reprogramming that would cause any (b) The Secretary of Energy may waive the services and collections in fiscal year 2019 shall program, project, or activity funding level to in- prohibition in subsection (a) if the Secretary de- be retained and used for expenses necessary in crease or decrease by more than $5,000,000 or 10 termines that such activity is in the national se- this account, and shall remain available until percent, whichever is less, during the time pe- curity interests of the United States. This waiv- expended: Provided further, That the sum here- riod covered by this Act. er authority may not be delegated. in appropriated from the general fund shall be (f) None of the funds provided in this title (c) A waiver under subsection (b) shall not be reduced as revenues are received during fiscal shall be available for obligation or expenditure effective until 15 days after the date on which year 2019 so as to result in a final fiscal year through a reprogramming of funds that— the Secretary submits to the Committees on Ap- 2019 appropriation from the general fund esti- (1) creates, initiates, or eliminates a program, propriations of both Houses of Congress, in clas- mated at not more than $0. project, or activity; sified form if necessary, a report on the jus- GENERAL PROVISIONS—DEPARTMENT OF (2) increases funds or personnel for any pro- tification for the waiver. ENERGY gram, project, or activity for which funds are SEC. 307. (a) NEW REGIONAL RESERVES.—The (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) denied or restricted by this Act; or Secretary of Energy may not establish any new SEC. 301. (a) No appropriation, funds, or au- (3) reduces funds that are directed to be used regional petroleum product reserve unless fund- thority made available by this title for the De- for a specific program, project, or activity by ing for the proposed regional petroleum product partment of Energy shall be used to initiate or this Act. reserve is explicitly requested in advance in an resume any program, project, or activity or to (g)(1) The Secretary of Energy may waive any annual budget submission and approved by the prepare or initiate Requests For Proposals or requirement or restriction in this section that Congress in an appropriations Act. similar arrangements (including Requests for applies to the use of funds made available for (b) The budget request or notification shall in- Quotations, Requests for Information, and the Department of Energy if compliance with clude— Funding Opportunity Announcements) for a such requirement or restriction would pose a (1) the justification for the new reserve; program, project, or activity if the program, substantial risk to human health, the environ- (2) a cost estimate for the establishment, oper- project, or activity has not been funded by Con- ment, welfare, or national security. ation, and maintenance of the reserve, including (2) The Secretary of Energy shall notify the gress. funding sources; (b)(1) Unless the Secretary of Energy notifies Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of (3) a detailed plan for operation of the re- the Committees on Appropriations of both Congress of any waiver under paragraph (1) as serve, including the conditions upon which the Houses of Congress at least 3 full business days soon as practicable, but not later than 3 days products may be released; in advance, none of the funds made available in after the date of the activity to which a require- (4) the location of the reserve; and this title may be used to— ment or restriction would otherwise have ap- (5) the estimate of the total inventory of the (A) make a grant allocation or discretionary plied. Such notice shall include an explanation reserve. grant award totaling $1,000,000 or more; of the substantial risk under paragraph (1) that SEC. 308. (a) Funds provided by this Act for (B) make a discretionary contract award or permitted such waiver. Project 99–D–143, Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Other Transaction Agreement totaling $1,000,000 (h) The unexpended balances of prior appro- Facility, and any funds provided by prior Acts or more, including a contract covered by the priations provided for activities in this Act may for such Project that remain unobligated, may Federal Acquisition Regulation; be available to the same appropriation accounts be made available only for construction and (C) issue a letter of intent to make an alloca- for such activities established pursuant to this project support activities for such Project. tion, award, or Agreement in excess of the limits title. Available balances may be merged with (b) The Secretary of Energy may waive the re- in subparagraph (A) or (B); or funds in the applicable established accounts quirement under subsection (a) if the Secretary (D) announce publicly the intention to make and thereafter may be accounted for as one concurrently submits to the Committees on Ap- an allocation, award, or Agreement in excess of fund for the same time period as originally en- propriations of both Houses of Congress— the limits in subparagraph (A) or (B). acted. (1) the commitment, certification, and details (2) The Secretary of Energy shall submit to SEC. 302. Funds appropriated by this or any described in section 3121(b) of the National De- the Committees on Appropriations of both other Act, or made available by the transfer of fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 Houses of Congress within 15 days of the con- funds in this Act, for intelligence activities are (Public Law 115–91; 131 Stat. 1892); and clusion of each quarter a report detailing each deemed to be specifically authorized by the Con- (2) the lifecycle cost estimate used to make grant allocation or discretionary grant award gress for purposes of section 504 of the National such certification. totaling less than $1,000,000 provided during the Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3094) during fis- (c) If the Secretary waives the requirements previous quarter. cal year 2019 until the enactment of the Intel- under subsection (a), the Secretary may not use (3) The notification required by paragraph (1) ligence Authorization Act for fiscal year 2019. funds provided for the Project described in such and the report required by paragraph (2) shall SEC. 303. None of the funds made available in subsection to eliminate such Project until the include the recipient of the award, the amount this title shall be used for the construction of fa- date that is 30 days after the submission of the of the award, the fiscal year for which the cilities classified as high-hazard nuclear facili- lifecycle cost estimate required under subsection funds for the award were appropriated, the ac- ties under 10 CFR Part 830 unless independent (b)(2). count and program, project, or activity from oversight is conducted by the Office of Enter- SEC. 309. Notwithstanding section 161 of the which the funds are being drawn, the title of prise Assessments to ensure the project is in Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. the award, and a brief description of the activ- compliance with nuclear safety requirements. 6241), upon a determination by the President in ity for which the award is made. SEC. 304. None of the funds made available in this fiscal year that a regional supply shortage (c) The Department of Energy may not, with this title may be used to approve critical deci- of refined petroleum product of significant scope respect to any program, project, or activity that sion-2 or critical decision-3 under Department of and duration exists, that a severe increase in uses budget authority made available in this Energy Order 413.3B, or any successive depart- the price of refined petroleum product will likely title under the heading ‘‘Department of En- mental guidance, for construction projects result from such shortage, and that a draw ergy—Energy Programs’’, enter into a multiyear where the total project cost exceeds $100,000,000, down and sale of refined petroleum product contract, award a multiyear grant, or enter into until a separate independent cost estimate has would assist directly and significantly in reduc- a multiyear cooperative agreement unless— been developed for the project for that critical ing the adverse impact of such shortage, the (1) the contract, grant, or cooperative agree- decision. Secretary of Energy may draw down and sell re- ment is funded for the full period of perform- SEC. 305. The Secretary of Energy may not fined petroleum product from the Strategic Pe- ance as anticipated at the time of award; or transfer more than $274,833,000 from the troleum Reserve. Proceeds from a sale under this (2) the contract, grant, or cooperative agree- amounts made available under this title to the section shall be deposited into the SPR Petro- ment includes a clause conditioning the Federal working capital fund established under section leum Account established in section 167 of the

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Nevada a report on the potential of locating a For expenses necessary for the Northern Bor- NUCLEAR WASTE TECHNICAL REVIEW BOARD reprocessing or recycling facility for spent nu- der Regional Commission in carrying out activi- SALARIES AND EXPENSES clear fuel near the Yucca Mountain site. ties authorized by subtitle V of title 40, United (b) CONTENTS.—The Secretary shall include in For expenses necessary for the Nuclear Waste the report required under subsection (a) a de- States Code, $12,000,000, to remain available Technical Review Board, as authorized by Pub- scription of— until expended: Provided, That such amounts lic Law 100–203, section 5051, $3,600,000, to be (1) the energy technology benefits associated shall be available for administrative expenses, derived from the Nuclear Waste Fund, to remain with a reprocessing or recycling facility for notwithstanding section 15751(b) of title 40, available until September 30, 2020. spent nuclear fuel; United States Code. GENERAL PROVISIONS—INDEPENDENT (2) the potential economic benefits for the host SOUTHEAST CRESCENT REGIONAL COMMISSION AGENCIES community associated with such a facility, in- For expenses necessary for the Southeast SEC. 401. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission cluding employment, infrastructure develop- Crescent Regional Commission in carrying out shall comply with the July 5, 2011, version of ment, and workforce development benefits; activities authorized by subtitle V of title 40, Chapter VI of its Internal Commission Proce- (3) the energy and national security implica- United States Code, $250,000, to remain avail- dures when responding to Congressional re- tions for the supply and availability of nuclear able until expended. quests for information, consistent with Depart- fuel associated with such a facility; and NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ment of Justice guidance for all federal agen- (4) the potential for locating other nuclear cies. SALARIES AND EXPENSES fuel cycle facilities near the Yucca Mountain SEC. 402. (a) The amounts made available by site, such as an enrichment facility for national For expenses necessary for the Commission in this title for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission defense purposes. carrying out the purposes of the Energy Reorga- may be reprogrammed for any program, project, (c) CONSULTATION.—In preparing the report nization Act of 1974 and the Atomic Energy Act or activity, and the Commission shall notify the required under subsection (a), the Secretary of 1954, $953,050,000, including official represen- Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of shall consult with institutions in the Nevada tation expenses not to exceed $25,000, to remain Congress at least 30 days prior to the use of any System of Higher Education, as defined by the available until expended, of which $47,700,000 proposed reprogramming that would cause any State of Nevada, with prior reprocessing re- shall be derived from the Nuclear Waste Fund: program funding level to increase or decrease by search experience. Provided, That of the amount appropriated more than $500,000 or 10 percent, whichever is (d) YUCCA MOUNTAIN SITE DEFINED.—In this herein, not more than $9,500,000 may be made less, during the time period covered by this Act. section, the term ‘‘Yucca Mountain site’’ has available for salaries, travel, and other support (b)(1) The Nuclear Regulatory Commission the meaning given that term in section 2(30) of costs for the Office of the Commission, to remain may waive the notification requirement in sub- the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. available until September 30, 2020, of which, section (a) if compliance with such requirement 10101(30)). notwithstanding section 201(a)(2)(c) of the En- would pose a substantial risk to human health, TITLE IV ergy Reorganization Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. the environment, welfare, or national security. INDEPENDENT AGENCIES 5841(a)(2)(c)), the use and expenditure shall (2) The Nuclear Regulatory Commission shall only be approved by a majority vote of the Com- notify the Committees on Appropriations of both APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION mission: Provided further, That revenues from Houses of Congress of any waiver under para- For expenses necessary to carry out the pro- licensing fees, inspection services, and other graph (1) as soon as practicable, but not later grams authorized by the Appalachian Regional services and collections estimated at $763,640,000 than 3 days after the date of the activity to Development Act of 1965, and for expenses nec- in fiscal year 2019 shall be retained and used for which a requirement or restriction would other- essary for the Federal Co-Chairman and the Al- necessary salaries and expenses in this account, wise have applied. Such notice shall include an ternate on the Appalachian Regional Commis- notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302, and shall re- explanation of the substantial risk under para- sion, for payment of the Federal share of the main available until expended: Provided fur- graph (1) that permitted such waiver and shall administrative expenses of the Commission, in- ther, That of the amounts appropriated under provide a detailed report to the Committees of cluding services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, this heading, not less than $9,896,000 shall be for such waiver and changes to funding levels to and hire of passenger motor vehicles, activities related to the development of regu- programs, projects, or activities. $155,000,000, to remain available until expended. latory infrastructure for advanced nuclear tech- (c) Except as provided in subsections (a), (b), DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD nologies, and $16,080,000 shall be for inter- and (d), the amounts made available by this SALARIES AND EXPENSES national activities, except that the amounts pro- title for ‘‘Nuclear Regulatory Commission—Sala- For expenses necessary for the Defense Nu- vided under this proviso shall not be derived ries and Expenses’’ shall be expended as di- clear Facilities Safety Board in carrying out ac- from fee revenues, notwithstanding 42 U.S.C. rected in the report of the Committee on Appro- tivities authorized by the Atomic Energy Act of 2214: Provided further, That the sum herein ap- priations accompanying this Act. 1954, as amended by Public Law 100–456, section propriated shall be reduced by the amount of (d) None of the funds provided for the Nuclear 1441, $31,243,000, to remain available until Sep- revenues received during fiscal year 2019 so as to Regulatory Commission shall be available for tember 30, 2020. result in a final fiscal year 2019 appropriation obligation or expenditure through a reprogram- estimated at not more than $189,410,000: Pro- ming of funds that increases funds or personnel DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY vided further, That of the amounts appropriated for any program, project, or activity for which SALARIES AND EXPENSES under this heading, $10,000,000 shall be for uni- funds are denied or restricted by this Act. For expenses necessary for the Delta Regional versity research and development in areas rel- (e) The Commission shall provide a monthly Authority and to carry out its activities, as au- evant to the Commission’s mission, and report to the Committees on Appropriations of thorized by the Delta Regional Authority Act of $5,000,000 shall be for a Nuclear Science and En- both Houses of Congress, which includes the fol- 2000, notwithstanding sections 382F(d), 382M, gineering Grant Program that will support lowing for each program, project, or activity, in- and 382N of said Act, $15,000,000, to remain multiyear projects that do not align with pro- cluding any prior year appropriations— available until expended. grammatic missions but are critical to maintain- (1) total budget authority; DENALI COMMISSION ing the discipline of nuclear science and engi- (2) total unobligated balances; and neering, except that the amounts provided (3) total unliquidated obligations. For expenses necessary for the Denali Com- under this proviso shall not be derived from fee mission including the purchase, construction, TITLE V revenues, notwithstanding 42 U.S.C. 2214. and acquisition of plant and capital equipment GENERAL PROVISIONS as necessary and other expenses, $15,000,000, to OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL SEC. 501. None of the funds appropriated by remain available until expended, notwith- For expenses necessary for the Office of In- this Act may be used in any way, directly or in- standing the limitations contained in section spector General in carrying out the provisions of directly, to influence congressional action on 306(g) of the Denali Commission Act of 1998: the Inspector General Act of 1978, $12,609,000, to any legislation or appropriation matters pend- Provided, That funds shall be available for con- remain available until September 30, 2020: Pro- ing before Congress, other than to communicate struction projects in an amount not to exceed 80 vided, That revenues from licensing fees, inspec- to Members of Congress as described in 18 U.S.C. percent of total project cost for distressed com- tion services, and other services and collections 1913. munities, as defined by section 307 of the Denali estimated at $10,355,000 in fiscal year 2019 shall SEC. 502. (a) None of the funds made available Commission Act of 1998 (division C, title III, be retained and be available until September 30, in title III of this Act may be transferred to any Public Law 105–277), as amended by section 701 2020, for necessary salaries and expenses in this department, agency, or instrumentality of the of appendix D, title VII, Public Law 106–113 (113 account, notwithstanding section 3302 of title United States Government, except pursuant to a Stat. 1501A–280), and an amount not to exceed 31, United States Code: Provided further, That transfer made by or transfer authority provided 50 percent for non-distressed communities: Pro- the sum herein appropriated shall be reduced by in this Act or any other appropriations Act for vided further, That notwithstanding any other the amount of revenues received during fiscal any fiscal year, transfer authority referenced in provision of law regarding payment of a non- year 2019 so as to result in a final fiscal year the report of the Committee on Appropriations

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accompanying this Act, or any authority where- SPENDING REDUCTION ACCOUNT fice of the Clerk, including the positions of the by a department, agency, or instrumentality of SEC. 511. The amount by which the applicable Chaplain and the Historian, and including not the United States Government may provide allocation of new budget authority made by the more than $25,000 for official representation and goods or services to another department, agency, Committee on Appropriations of the House of reception expenses, of which not more than or instrumentality. Representatives under section 302(b) of the Con- $20,000 is for the Family Room and not more (b) None of the funds made available for any gressional Budget Act of 1974 exceeds the than $2,000 is for the Office of the Chaplain, department, agency, or instrumentality of the amount of proposed new budget authority is $0. $28,305,000; for salaries and expenses of the Of- United States Government may be transferred to This division may be cited as the ‘‘Energy and fice of the Sergeant at Arms, including the posi- accounts funded in title III of this Act, except Water Development and Related Agencies Ap- tion of Superintendent of Garages and the Of- pursuant to a transfer made by or transfer au- propriations Act, 2019’’. fice of Emergency Management, and including thority provided in this Act or any other appro- not more than $3,000 for official representation priations Act for any fiscal year, transfer au- DIVISION B—LEGISLATIVE BRANCH and reception expenses, $18,773,000 of which thority referenced in the report of the Committee APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 $5,524,000 shall remain available until expended; on Appropriations accompanying this Act, or The following sums are appropriated, out of for salaries and expenses of the Office of the any authority whereby a department, agency, any money in the Treasury not otherwise appro- Chief Administrative Officer including not more or instrumentality of the United States Govern- priated, for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal than $3,000 for official representation and recep- ment may provide goods or services to another year ending September 30, 2019, and for other tion expenses, $147,558,000, of which $11,631,000 department, agency, or instrumentality. purposes, namely: shall remain available until expended; for sala- (c) The head of any relevant department or TITLE I ries and expenses of the Office of the Inspector agency funded in this Act utilizing any transfer LEGISLATIVE BRANCH General, $5,019,000; for salaries and expenses of authority shall submit to the Committees on Ap- the Office of General Counsel, $1,502,000; for HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES propriations of both Houses of Congress a semi- salaries and expenses of the Office of the Parlia- annual report detailing the transfer authorities, SALARIES AND EXPENSES mentarian, including the Parliamentarian, except for any authority whereby a department, For salaries and expenses of the House of $2,000 for preparing the Digest of Rules, and not agency, or instrumentality of the United States Representatives, $1,232,143,035, as follows: more than $1,000 for official representation and reception expenses, $2,026,000; for salaries and Government may provide goods or services to HOUSE LEADERSHIP OFFICES another department, agency, or instrumentality, expenses of the Office of the Law Revision For salaries and expenses, as authorized by used in the previous 6 months and in the year- Counsel of the House, $3,327,000; for salaries law, $25,378,875, including: Office of the Speak- to-date. This report shall include the amounts and expenses of the Office of the Legislative er, $7,123,634, including $25,000 for official ex- transferred and the purposes for which they Counsel of the House, $9,937,000; for salaries penses of the Speaker; Office of the Majority were transferred, and shall not replace or mod- and expenses of the Office of Interparliamen- Floor Leader, $2,642,739, including $10,000 for ify existing notification requirements for each tary Affairs, $814,000; for other authorized em- official expenses of the Majority Leader; Office authority. ployees, $584,000. of the Minority Floor Leader, $7,751,946, includ- SEC. 503. None of the funds made available by ALLOWANCES AND EXPENSES ing $10,000 for official expenses of the Minority this Act may be used in contravention of Execu- For allowances and expenses as authorized by Leader; Office of the Majority Whip, including tive Order No. 12898 of February 11, 1994 (Fed- House resolution or law, $264,043,016, including: the Chief Deputy Majority Whip, $2,197,163, in- eral Actions to Address Environmental Justice supplies, materials, administrative costs and cluding $5,000 for official expenses of the Major- in Minority Populations and Low-Income Popu- Federal tort claims, $525,016; official mail for ity Whip; Office of the Minority Whip, includ- lations). committees, leadership offices, and administra- ing the Chief Deputy Minority Whip, $1,700,079, SEC. 504. (a) None of the funds made available tive offices of the House, $190,000; Government including $5,000 for official expenses of the Mi- in this Act may be used to maintain or establish contributions for health, retirement, Social Se- nority Whip; Republican Conference, $2,186,819; a computer network unless such network blocks curity, and other applicable employee benefits, the viewing, downloading, and exchanging of Democratic Caucus, $1,776,495: Provided, That $239,000,000, to remain available until March 31, pornography. such amount for salaries and expenses shall re- 2020; Business Continuity and Disaster Recov- (b) Nothing in subsection (a) shall limit the main available from January 3, 2019 until Janu- ery, $16,186,000 of which $5,000,000 shall remain use of funds necessary for any Federal, State, ary 2, 2020. available until expended; transition activities tribal, or local law enforcement agency or any MEMBERS’ REPRESENTATIONAL ALLOWANCES for new members and staff, $3,000,000, to remain other entity carrying out criminal investiga- INCLUDING MEMBERS’ CLERK HIRE, OFFICIAL available until expended; Wounded Warrior tions, prosecution, or adjudication activities. EXPENSES OF MEMBERS, AND OFFICIAL MAIL Program $2,750,000, to remain available until ex- SEC. 505. None of the funds made available by For Members’ representational allowances, in- pended; Office of Congressional Ethics, this Act may be used to further implementation cluding Members’ clerk hire, official expenses, $1,670,000; and miscellaneous items including of the coastal and marine spatial planning and and official mail, $573,630,000. purchase, exchange, maintenance, repair and ecosystem-based management components of the operation of House motor vehicles, inter- National Ocean Policy developed under Execu- COMMITTEE EMPLOYEES parliamentary receptions, and gratuities to heirs tive Order No. 13547 of July 19, 2010. STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL AND SELECT of deceased employees of the House, $722,000. SEC. 506. None of the funds made available in For salaries and expenses of standing commit- ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS this Act, or federal funds provided from any tees, special and select, authorized by House res- REQUIRING AMOUNTS REMAINING IN MEMBERS’ other source, may be used to operate the Federal olutions, $127,903,173: Provided, That such REPRESENTATIONAL ALLOWANCES TO BE USED Columbia River Power System hydroelectric amount shall remain available for such salaries FOR DEFICIT REDUCTION OR TO REDUCE THE dams in a manner that is inconsistent with the and expenses until December 31, 2020, except FEDERAL DEBT Army Corps of Engineers’ 2017 Fish Operations that $4,000,000 of such amount shall remain Plan. SEC. 110. (a) Notwithstanding any other provi- available until expended for committee room up- sion of law, any amounts appropriated under SEC. 507. None of the funds made available by grading. this Act may be used for the removal of any fed- this Act for ‘‘HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS erally owned or operated dam unless the re- TIVES—SALARIES AND EXPENSES—MEMBERS’ moval was previously authorized by Congress. For salaries and expenses of the Committee on REPRESENTATIONAL ALLOWANCES’’ shall be SEC. 508. None of the funds made available by Appropriations, $23,112,971, including studies available only for fiscal year 2019. Any amount this Act may be used to conduct closure of adju- and examinations of executive agencies and remaining after all payments are made under dicatory functions, technical review, or support temporary personal services for such committee, such allowances for fiscal year 2019 shall be de- activities associated with the Yucca Mountain to be expended in accordance with section 202(b) posited in the Treasury and used for deficit re- geologic repository license application, or for ac- of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 duction (or, if there is no Federal budget deficit tions that irrevocably remove the possibility that and to be available for reimbursement to agen- after all such payments have been made, for re- Yucca Mountain may be a repository option in cies for services performed: Provided, That such ducing the Federal debt, in such manner as the the future. amount shall remain available for such salaries Secretary of the Treasury considers appro- and expenses until December 31, 2020. priate). REFERENCES TO ACT (b) REGULATIONS.—The Committee on House TOM LANTOS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SEC. 509. Except as expressly provided other- Administration of the House of Representatives wise, any reference to ‘‘this Act’’ contained in For salaries and expenses of the Tom Lantos shall have authority to prescribe regulations to this division shall be treated as referring only to Human Rights Commission established under carry out this section. the provisions of this division. House Resolution 1451, One Hundred Tenth (c) DEFINITION.—As used in this section, the REFERENCES TO REPORT Congress, $230,000: Provided, That such amount term ‘‘Member of the House of Representatives’’ shall remain available for such salaries and ex- SEC. 510. Any reference to a ‘‘report accom- means a Representative in, or a Delegate or penses from January 3, 2019 until January 3, panying this Act’’ contained in this division Resident Commissioner to, the Congress. 2020. shall be treated as a reference to House Report DELIVERY OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 115–697. The effect of such Report shall be lim- SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES SEC. 111. (a) None of the funds made available ited to this division and shall apply for purposes For compensation and expenses of officers and in any fiscal year may be used to deliver a of determining the allocation of funds provided employees, as authorized by law, $217,845,000, printed copy of a bill, joint resolution, or resolu- by, and the implementation of, this division. including: for salaries and expenses of the Of- tion to the office of a Member of the House of

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(a) None of the funds made available of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4501) (relating to cost of living lation, uniforms, weapons, supplies, materials, in any fiscal year may be used to deliver a adjustments for Members of Congress) during training, medical services, forensic services, printed copy of any version of the Congressional fiscal year 2019. stenographic services, personal and professional Record to the office of a Member of the House TRANSFER AUTHORITY services, the employee assistance program, the of Representatives (including a Delegate or awards program, postage, communication serv- SEC. 120. (a) AUTHORITY TO MAKE TRANSFERS Resident Commissioner to the Congress). ices, travel advances, relocation of instructor AMONG HOUSE LEADERSHIP OFFICES.—Section (b) This section shall apply with respect to fis- 101 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations and liaison personnel for the Federal Law En- cal year 2019 and each succeeding fiscal year. Act, 1993 (2 U.S.C. 5507) is amended by adding forcement Training Center, and not more than LIMITATION ON AMOUNT AVAILABLE TO LEASE at the end the following new subsection: $5,000 to be expended on the certification of the VEHICLES ‘‘(f) Amounts appropriated for any fiscal year Chief of the Capitol Police in connection with official representation and reception expenses, SEC. 113. None of the funds made available in for the House of Representatives under the this Act may be used by the Chief Administra- heading ‘House Leadership Offices’ may be $81,554,000, to be disbursed by the Chief of the tive Officer of the House of Representatives to transferred among and merged with the various Capitol Police or his designee: Provided, That, make any payments from any Members’ Rep- offices and activities under such heading, effec- notwithstanding any other provision of law, the resentational Allowance for the leasing of a ve- tive upon the expiration of the 21-day period (or cost of basic training for the Capitol Police at hicle, excluding mobile district offices, in an ag- such alternative period that may be imposed by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center gregate amount that exceeds $1,000 for the vehi- the Committee on Appropriations of the House for fiscal year 2019 shall be paid by the Sec- cle in any month. of Representatives) which begins on the date retary of Homeland Security from funds avail- able to the Department of Homeland Security. LIMITATION ON PRINTED COPIES OF U.S. CODE TO such Committee has been notified of the trans- HOUSE fer.’’. OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made SEC. 114. (a) None of the funds made available SALARIES AND EXPENSES by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to fis- in any fiscal year may be to provide an aggre- For salaries and expenses of the Office of cal year 2019 and each succeeding fiscal year. gate number of more than 50 printed copies of Compliance, as authorized by section 305 of the any edition of the United States Code to all of- JOINT ITEMS Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 fices of the House of Representatives. For Joint Committees, as follows: U.S.C. 1385), $5,410,000, of which $550,000 shall (b) This section shall apply with respect to fis- JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE remain available until September 30, 2019: Pro- cal year 2019 and each succeeding fiscal year. vided, That not more than $500 may be ex- For salaries and expenses of the Joint Eco- pended on the certification of the Executive Di- DELIVERY OF REPORTS OF DISBURSEMENTS nomic Committee, $4,203,000, to be disbursed by rector of the Office of Compliance in connection SEC. 115. (a) None of the funds made available the Secretary of the Senate. with official representation and reception ex- in any fiscal year may be used to deliver a JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION penses. printed copy of the report of disbursements for For salaries and expenses of the Joint Com- the operations of the House of Representatives CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE mittee on Taxation, $11,169,000, to be disbursed under section 106 of the House of Representa- SALARIES AND EXPENSES by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House tives Administration Reform Technical Correc- of Representatives. For salaries and expenses necessary for oper- tions Act (2 U.S.C. 5535) to the office of a Mem- For other joint items, as follows: ation of the Congressional Budget Office, in- ber of the House of Representatives (including a cluding not more than $6,000 to be expended on OFFICE OF THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Con- the certification of the Director of the Congres- gress). For medical supplies, equipment, and contin- sional Budget Office in connection with official (b) This section shall apply with respect to fis- gent expenses of the emergency rooms, and for representation and reception expenses, cal year 2019 and each succeeding fiscal year. the Attending Physician and his assistants, in- $50,737,000. DELIVERY OF DAILY CALENDAR cluding: (1) an allowance of $2,175 per month to the ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION SEC. 116. (a) None of the funds made available Attending Physician; RELOCATION EXPENSES in any fiscal year may be used to deliver to the (2) an allowance of $1,300 per month to the office of a Member of the House of Representa- SEC. 130. (a) AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF RELO- Senior Medical Officer; tives (including a Delegate or Resident Commis- CATION EXPENSES.—Amounts made available for (3) an allowance of $725 per month each to sioner to the Congress) a printed copy of the salaries and expenses of the Congressional three medical officers while on duty in the Of- Daily Calendar of the House of Representatives Budget Office for a fiscal year may be used to fice of the Attending Physician; which is prepared by the Clerk of the House of reimburse new employees of the Office for relo- (4) an allowance of $725 per month to 2 assist- Representatives. cation expenses if the Director of the Office de- ants and $580 per month each not to exceed 11 (b) This section shall apply with respect to fis- termines that reimbursing such expenses is of assistants on the basis heretofore provided for cal year 2019 and each succeeding fiscal year. sufficient benefit or value to the Office. such assistants; and (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall apply DELIVERY OF CONGRESSIONAL PICTORIAL (5) $2,740,000 for reimbursement to the Depart- with respect to fiscal year 2019 and each suc- DIRECTORY ment of the Navy for expenses incurred for staff ceeding fiscal year. and equipment assigned to the Office of the At- SEC. 117. (a) None of the funds made available ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL in any fiscal year may be used to deliver a tending Physician, which shall be advanced and printed copy of the Congressional Pictorial Di- credited to the applicable appropriation or ap- CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONS rectory to the office of a Member of the House propriations from which such salaries, allow- For salaries for the Architect of the Capitol, of Representatives (including a Delegate or ances, and other expenses are payable and shall and other personal services, at rates of pay pro- Resident Commissioner to the Congress). be available for all the purposes thereof, vided by law; for all necessary expenses for sur- (b) This section shall apply with respect to fis- $3,798,000, to be disbursed by the Chief Adminis- veys and studies, construction, operation, and cal year 2019 and each succeeding fiscal year. trative Officer of the House of Representatives. general and administrative support in connec- REPEAL OF AUTHORIZATIONS FOR FORMER OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL ACCESSIBILITY tion with facilities and activities under the care SPEAKERS SERVICES of the Architect of the Capitol including the Bo- tanic Garden; electrical substations of the Cap- SEC. 118. (a) REPEAL OF AUTHORIZATIONS FOR SALARIES AND EXPENSES itol, Senate and House office buildings, and OFFICE SPACE, OFFICE EXPENSES, FRANKING AND For salaries and expenses of the Office of other facilities under the jurisdiction of the Ar- PRINTING PRIVILEGES, AND STAFF.—The first Congressional Accessibility Services, $1,486,000, chitect of the Capitol; including furnishings and section and sections 2, 4, 5, and 8 of House Reso- to be disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate. office equipment; including not more than $5,000 lution 1238, Ninety-first Congress, agreed to De- CAPITOL POLICE for official reception and representation ex- cember 22, 1970 (as enacted into permanent law penses, to be expended as the Architect of the by chapter VIII of the Supplemental Appropria- SALARIES Capitol may approve; for purchase or exchange, tions Act, 1971) (2 U.S.C. 5125(a), 5126, 5127, For salaries of employees of the Capitol Po- maintenance, and operation of a passenger 5128, and 5129) are repealed. lice, including overtime, hazardous duty pay, motor vehicle, $103,962,000. (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Subsection (b) and Government contributions for health, retire- of the first section of Public Law 93–532 (2 ment, social security, professional liability in- CAPITOL BUILDING U.S.C. 5125(b)) is repealed. surance, and other applicable employee benefits, For all necessary expenses for the mainte- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made $374,804,000 of which overtime shall not exceed nance, care and operation of the Capitol, by this section shall apply with respect to any $47,000,000 unless the Committee on Appropria- $44,379,000, of which $17,731,000 shall remain individual who serves as a Representative in tions of the House and Senate are notified, to be available until September 30, 2023.

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CAPITOL GROUNDS Architect of the Capitol or a duly authorized In addition to any other authority relating to For all necessary expenses for care and im- designee. the detail of employees, the Architect of the provement of grounds surrounding the Capitol, CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER Capitol and the head of any other department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States the Senate and House office buildings, and the For all necessary expenses for the operation of Government may enter into a joint agency Capitol Power Plant, $16,761,000, of which the Capitol Visitor Center, $23,322,000. $5,519,000 shall remain available until September agreement under which— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS 30, 2023. (1) employees of the Office of the Architect of NO BONUSES FOR CONTRACTORS BEHIND SCHEDULE the Capitol (including employees of the United HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGS OR OVER BUDGET States Botanic Garden) may be detailed to such For all necessary expenses for the mainte- department, agency, or instrumentality on a re- nance, care and operation of the House office SEC. 140. None of the funds made available in this Act for the Architect of the Capitol may be imbursable or non-reimbursable basis; and buildings, $187,098,000, of which $127,552,000 (2) employees of such department, agency, or shall remain available until September 30, 2023, used to make incentive or award payments to contractors for work on contracts or programs instrumentality may be detailed to the Office of and of which $62,000,000 shall remain available the Architect of the Capitol on a reimbursable or until expended for the restoration and renova- for which the contractor is behind schedule or over budget, unless the Architect of the Capitol, non-reimbursable basis. tion of the Cannon House Office Building; Pro- (b) DURATION.—The detail of an employee or agency-employed designee, determines that vided, That of the amount made available under under a joint agency agreement under this sec- any such deviations are due to unforeseeable this heading, $7,000,000 shall be derived by tion shall be for such duration as may be pro- events, government-driven scope changes, or are transfer from the House Office Building Fund vided in the agreement, except that in the case not significant within the overall scope of the established under section 176(d) of the Con- of a detail made on a non-reimbursable basis, project and/or program. tinuing Appropriations Act, 2017, as added by the duration of the detail may not exceed one section 101(3) of the Further Continuing Appro- SCRIMS year unless the Architect of the Capitol and the priation Act, 2017 (Public Law 114–254; 2 U.S.C. SEC. 141. (a) None of the funds made available head of the department, agency, or instrumen- 2001 note). in any fiscal year may be used for scrims con- tality involved each determine that an extension In addition, for a payment to the House His- taining photographs of building facades during of the detail of the employee is in the public in- toric Buildings Revitalization Trust Fund, restoration or construction projects performed terest. $10,000,000, to remain available until expended. by the Architect of the Capitol. (c) NO EFFECT ON APPROPRIATIONS OF RECIPI- CAPITOL POWER PLANT (b) This section shall apply with respect to fis- ENT OF NON-REIMBURSABLE DETAIL.—For pur- For all necessary expenses for the mainte- cal year 2019 and each succeeding fiscal year. poses of any law, rule, or regulation, the detail nance, care and operation of the Capitol Power SECURITY PROGRAMS of an employee on a non-reimbursable basis under a joint agency agreement under this sec- Plant; lighting, heating, power (including the SEC. 142. (a) PURPOSE OF PROGRAMS.—Section tion for a fiscal year shall not be treated as an purchase of electrical energy) and water and 906(b) of the 2002 Supplemental Appropriations increase or modification of the appropriation for sewer services for the Capitol, Senate and House Act for Further Recovery From and Response To the fiscal year of the office to whom the em- office buildings, Library of Congress buildings, Terrorist Attacks on the United States (2 U.S.C. and the grounds about the same, Botanic Gar- ployee is detailed. 1865(b)) is amended to read as follows: (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall apply den, Senate garage, and air conditioning refrig- ‘‘(b) Funds in the account shall be used by the eration not supplied from plants in any of such with respect to fiscal year 2019 and each suc- Architect of the Capitol for all necessary ex- ceeding fiscal year. buildings; heating the Government Publishing penses for— ACCEPTANCE OF TRAVEL EXPENSES FROM NON- Office and Washington City Post Office, and ‘‘(1) resilience and security programs of the FEDERAL SOURCES heating and chilled water for air conditioning Architect of the Capitol; and for the Supreme Court Building, the Union Sta- ‘‘(2) the maintenance, care, and operation of SEC. 145. (a) PERMITTING ACCEPTANCE OF EX- tion complex, the Thurgood Marshall Federal buildings, grounds, and security enhancements PENSES.—Notwithstanding any other provision Judiciary Building and the Folger Shakespeare for facilities of the United States Capitol Police of law, the Architect of the Capitol may accept Library, expenses for which shall be advanced and for other facilities associated with such re- payment or authorize an employee of the Office or reimbursed upon request of the Architect of silience and security programs at any loca- of the Architect of the Capitol to accept pay- the Capitol and amounts so received shall be de- tion.’’. ment on the Office’s behalf from non-Federal posited into the Treasury to the credit of this (b) TRANSFERS OF FUNDS.—Section 906 of such sources for travel, subsistence, and related ex- appropriation, $118,980,000, of which $36,292,000 Act (2 U.S.C. 1865) is amended— penses with respect to attendance of the em- shall remain available until September 30, 2023: (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as sub- ployee (or the spouse of such employee) at any Provided, That not more than $9,000,000 of the section (d); and meeting or similar function relating to the em- funds credited or to be reimbursed to this appro- (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the fol- ployee’s official duties. Any cash payment so priation as herein provided shall be available lowing new subsection: accepted shall be credited to the appropriation for obligation during fiscal year 2019. ‘‘(c)(1) For carrying out the purposes of the applicable to such expenses. In the case of a LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS account, the Architect of the Capitol may re- payment in kind so accepted, a pro rata reduc- For all necessary expenses for the mechanical ceive transfers of appropriations from any agen- tion shall be made in any entitlement of the em- and structural maintenance, care and operation cy or instrumentality of the United States Gov- ployee to payment from the Government for of the Library buildings and grounds, ernment upon the approval of— such expenses. (b) PROHIBITING ACCEPTANCE FROM OTHER $70,201,000, of which $42,079,000 shall remain ‘‘(A) the Committee on Appropriations of the SOURCES.—Except as provided in this section or available until September 30, 2023. House of Representatives, in the case of a trans- fer from an office of the House of Representa- section 7342 of title 5, United States Code, the CAPITOL POLICE BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND Office or an employee of the Office may not ac- SECURITY tives; ‘‘(B) the Committee on Appropriations of the cept payment for expenses referred to in sub- For all necessary expenses for the mainte- Senate, in the case of a transfer from an office section (a). An employee who accepts any pay- nance, care and operation of buildings, grounds of the Senate; or ment in violation of the preceding sentence— and security enhancements of the United States ‘‘(C) the Committees on Appropriations of the (1) may be required, in addition to any pen- Capitol Police, wherever located, the Alternate House of Representatives and the Senate, in the alty provided by law, to repay, for deposit in the Computing Facility, and Architect of the Cap- case of a transfer from any other office of the general fund of the Treasury, an amount equal itol security operations, $52,542,000, of which Government. to the amount of the payment so accepted; and (2) in the case of a repayment under para- $26,605,000 shall remain available until Sep- ‘‘(2) Amounts transferred under this sub- graph (1), shall not be entitled to any payment tember 30, 2023. section shall be merged with the account and from the Government for such expenses. BOTANIC GARDEN made available under this section. (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall apply For all necessary expenses for the mainte- ‘‘(3) This subsection shall apply with respect with respect to fiscal year 2019 and each suc- nance, care and operation of the Botanic Gar- to fiscal year 2019 and each succeeding fiscal ceeding fiscal year. den and the nurseries, buildings, grounds, and year.’’. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS collections; and purchase and exchange, main- INCREASE IN THRESHOLD FOR SMALL PURCHASE SALARIES AND EXPENSES tenance, repair, and operation of a passenger CONTRACTING AUTHORITY motor vehicle; all under the direction of the For all necessary expenses of the Library of SEC. 143. (a) INCREASE.—Section 1201(a)(1) of Joint Committee on the Library, $14,759,000, of Congress not otherwise provided for, including the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2003 which $3,559,000 shall remain available until development and maintenance of the Library’s (2 U.S.C. 1821(a)(1)) is amended by striking September 30, 2023: Provided, That, of the catalogs; custody and custodial care of the Li- ‘‘$100,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$250,000’’. amount made available under this heading, the brary buildings; special clothing; cleaning, (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made Architect of the Capitol may obligate and ex- laundering and repair of uniforms; preservation by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to fis- pend such sums as may be necessary for the of motion pictures in the custody of the Library; cal year 2019 and each succeeding fiscal year. maintenance, care and operation of the Na- operation and maintenance of the American tional Garden established under section 307E of INTERAGENCY DETAILS Folklife Center in the Library; preparation and the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1989 SEC. 144. (a) AUTHORIZING DETAILS OF EM- distribution of catalog records and other publi- (2 U.S.C. 2146), upon vouchers approved by the PLOYEES UNDER JOINT AGENCY AGREEMENTS.— cations of the Library; hire or purchase of one

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Senate, following review of a project plan. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE BUSINESS OPERATIONS REVOLVING FUND COPYRIGHT OFFICE REIMBURSABLE AND REVOLVING FUND ACTIVITIES For payment to the Government Publishing SEC. 150. (a) IN GENERAL.—For fiscal year SALARIES AND EXPENSES Office Business Operations Revolving Fund, 2019, the obligational authority of the Library of For all necessary expenses of the Copyright $6,000,000, to remain available until expended, Congress for the activities described in sub- Office, $93,407,000, of which not more than for information technology development and fa- section (b) may not exceed $194,608,000. $39,218,000, to remain available until expended, cilities repair: Provided, That the Government (b) ACTIVITIES.—The activities referred to in shall be derived from collections credited to this Publishing Office is hereby authorized to make subsection (a) are reimbursable and revolving appropriation during fiscal year 2019 under sec- such expenditures, within the limits of funds fund activities that are funded from sources tion 708(d) of title 17, United States Code: Pro- available and in accordance with law, and to other than appropriations to the Library in ap- vided, That the Copyright Office may not obli- make such contracts and commitments without propriations Acts for the legislative branch. gate or expend any funds derived from collec- regard to fiscal year limitations as provided by tions under such section, in excess of the GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE section 9104 of title 31, United States Code, as amount authorized for obligation or expenditure CONGRESSIONAL PUBLISHING may be necessary in carrying out the programs in appropriations Acts: Provided further, That (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) and purposes set forth in the budget for the cur- not more than $6,272,000 shall be derived from rent fiscal year for the Government Publishing For authorized publishing of congressional in- collections during fiscal year 2019 under sections Office Business Operations Revolving Fund: formation and the distribution of congressional 111(d)(2), 119(b)(3), 803(e), 1005, and 1316 of such Provided further, That not more than $7,500 information in any format; publishing of Gov- title: Provided further, That the total amount may be expended on the certification of the Di- ernment publications authorized by law to be available for obligation shall be reduced by the rector of the Government Publishing Office in distributed to Members of Congress; and pub- amount by which collections are less than connection with official representation and re- lishing, and distribution of Government publica- $45,490,000: Provided further, That $4,328,000 ception expenses: Provided further, That the tions authorized by law to be distributed with- shall be derived from prior year unobligated bal- Business Operations Revolving Fund shall be out charge to the recipient, $79,000,000: Pro- ances: Provided further, That not more than available for the hire or purchase of not more vided, That this appropriation shall not be $100,000 of the amount appropriated is available than 12 passenger motor vehicles: Provided fur- available for paper copies of the permanent edi- for the maintenance of an ‘‘International Copy- ther, That expenditures in connection with trav- tion of the Congressional Record for individual right Institute’’ in the Copyright Office of the el expenses of the advisory councils to the Direc- Representatives, Resident Commissioners or Del- Library of Congress for the purpose of training tor of the Government Publishing Office shall be egates authorized under section 906 of title 44, nationals of developing countries in intellectual deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of United States Code: Provided further, That this property laws and policies: Provided further, title 44, United States Code: Provided further, appropriation shall be available for the payment That not more than $6,500 may be expended, on That the Business Operations Revolving Fund of obligations incurred under the appropriations the certification of the Librarian of Congress, in shall be available for temporary or intermittent for similar purposes for fiscal year 2019: Pro- connection with official representation and re- services under section 3109(b) of title 5, United vided further, That notwithstanding the 2-year ception expenses for activities of the Inter- States Code, but at rates for individuals not limitation under section 718 of title 44, United national Copyright Institute and for copyright more than the daily equivalent of the annual States Code, none of the funds appropriated or delegations, visitors, and seminars: Provided rate of basic pay for level V of the Executive made available under this Act or any other Act further, That, notwithstanding any provision of Schedule under section 5316 of such title: Pro- for printing and binding and related services chapter 8 of title 17, United States Code, any vided further, That activities financed through provided to Congress under chapter 7 of title 44, amounts made available under this heading the Business Operations Revolving Fund may United States Code, may be expended to print a which are attributable to royalty fees and pay- provide information in any format: Provided document, report, or publication after the 27- ments received by the Copyright Office pursuant further, That the Business Operations Revolv- month period beginning on the date that such to sections 111, 119, and chapter 10 of such title ing Fund and the funds provided under the document, report, or publication is authorized may be used for the costs incurred in the admin- heading ‘‘Public Information Programs of the by Congress to be printed, unless Congress reau- istration of the Copyright Royalty Judges pro- Superintendent of Documents’’ may not be used thorizes such printing in accordance with sec- gram, with the exception of the costs of salaries for contracted security services at Government tion 718 of title 44, United States Code: Provided and benefits for the Copyright Royalty Judges Publishing Office’s passport facility in the Dis- further, That any unobligated or unexpended and staff under section 802(e). trict of Columbia. balances in this account or accounts for similar CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE purposes for fiscal year 2019 and each suc- GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE SALARIES AND EXPENSES ceeding fiscal year may be transferred to the SALARIES AND EXPENSES For all necessary expenses to carry out the Government Publishing Office Business Oper- For necessary expenses of the Government Ac- provisions of section 203 of the Legislative Reor- ations Revolving Fund for carrying out the pur- countability Office, including not more than

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MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY those payable under sections 901(5), (6), and (8) CONSULTING SERVICES of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. For acquisition, construction, installation, SEC. 204. The expenditure of any appropria- 4081(5), (6), and (8)); and under regulations pre- and equipment of temporary or permanent pub- tion under this Act for any consulting service scribed by the Comptroller General of the United lic works, military installations, facilities, and through procurement contract, under section States, rental of living quarters in foreign coun- real property for the Army as currently author- 3109 of title 5, United States Code, shall be lim- tries, $578,916,653: Provided, That, in addition, ized by law, including personnel in the Army ited to those contracts where such expenditures $23,800,000 of payments received under sections Corps of Engineers and other personal services are a matter of public record and available for 782, 791, 3521, and 9105 of title 31, United States necessary for the purposes of this appropriation, public inspection, except where otherwise pro- Code, shall be available without fiscal year limi- and for construction and operation of facilities vided under existing law, or under existing Ex- tation: Provided further, That this appropria- in support of the functions of the Commander in ecutive order issued under existing law. tion and appropriations for administrative ex- Chief, $1,001,768,000, to remain available until penses of any other department or agency which COSTS OF LBFMC September 30, 2023: Provided, That, of this is a member of the National Intergovernmental SEC. 205. Amounts available for administrative amount, not to exceed $110,068,000 shall be Audit Forum or a Regional Intergovernmental expenses of any legislative branch entity which available for study, planning, design, architect Audit Forum shall be available to finance an participates in the Legislative Branch Financial and engineer services, and host nation support, appropriate share of either Forum’s costs as de- Managers Council (LBFMC) established by as authorized by law, unless the Secretary of termined by the respective Forum, including charter on March 26, 1996, shall be available to the Army determines that additional obligations necessary travel expenses of non-Federal par- finance an appropriate share of LBFMC costs are necessary for such purposes and notifies the ticipants: Provided further, That payments as determined by the LBFMC, except that the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of hereunder to the Forum may be credited as re- total LBFMC costs to be shared among all par- Congress of the determination and the reasons imbursements to any appropriation from which ticipating legislative branch entities (in such al- therefor. costs involved are initially financed: Provided locations among the entities as the entities may MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND MARINE further, That this appropriation shall be avail- determine) may not exceed $2,000. CORPS able to transfer amounts to the Department of LIMITATION ON TRANSFERS For acquisition, construction, installation, the Army for the construction of an Army facil- SEC. 206. None of the funds made available in and equipment of temporary or permanent pub- ity at Redstone Arsenal for the sole, unlimited this Act may be transferred to any department, lic works, naval installations, facilities, and real use of GAO: Provided further, That hereafter, agency, or instrumentality of the United States property for the Navy and Marine Corps as cur- amounts appropriated for the salaries and ex- Government, except pursuant to a transfer made rently authorized by law, including personnel in penses of the Government Accountability Office by, or transfer authority provided in, this Act or the Naval Facilities Engineering Command and shall be available to transfer to the Department any other appropriation Act. other personal services necessary for the pur- of the Army for the maintenance of such facil- GUIDED TOURS OF THE CAPITOL poses of this appropriation, $2,100,298,000, to re- ity. main available until September 30, 2023: Pro- SEC. 207. (a) Except as provided in subsection OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER TRUST vided, That, of this amount, not to exceed (b), none of the funds made available to the Ar- FUND $185,542,000 shall be available for study, plan- chitect of the Capitol in this Act may be used to For a payment to the Open World Leadership ning, design, and architect and engineer serv- eliminate or restrict guided tours of the United Center Trust Fund for financing activities of the ices, as authorized by law, unless the Secretary States Capitol which are led by employees and Open World Leadership Center under section of the Navy determines that additional obliga- interns of offices of Members of Congress and 313 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations tions are necessary for such purposes and noti- other offices of the House of Representatives Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 1151), $5,600,000: Provided, fies the Committees on Appropriations of both and Senate, unless through regulations as au- That funds made available to support Russian Houses of Congress of the determination and the thorized by section 402(b)(8) of the Capitol Vis- participants shall only be used for those engag- reasons therefor. itor Center Act of 2008 (2 U.S.C. 2242(b)(8)). ing in free market development, humanitarian (b) At the direction of the Capitol Police MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE activities, and civic engagement, and shall not Board, or at the direction of the Architect of the For acquisition, construction, installation, be used for officials of the central government of Capitol with the approval of the Capitol Police and equipment of temporary or permanent pub- Russia. Board, guided tours of the United States Capitol lic works, military installations, facilities, and JOHN C. STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE which are led by employees and interns de- real property for the Air Force as currently au- TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT scribed in subsection (a) may be suspended tem- thorized by law, $1,454,723,000, to remain avail- For payment to the John C. Stennis Center for porarily or otherwise subject to restriction for able until September 30, 2023: Provided, That, of Public Service Development Trust Fund estab- security or related reasons to the same extent as this amount, not to exceed $206,577,000 shall be lished under section 116 of the John C. Stennis guided tours of the United States Capitol which available for study, planning, design, and ar- Center for Public Service Training and Develop- are led by the Architect of the Capitol. chitect and engineer services, as authorized by law, unless the Secretary of the Air Force deter- ment Act (2 U.S.C. 1105), $430,000. REFERENCES TO ACT mines that additional obligations are necessary TITLE II SEC. 208. Except as expressly provided other- GENERAL PROVISIONS for such purposes and notifies the Committees wise, any reference to ‘‘this Act’’ contained in on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress of MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF PRIVATE VEHICLES this division shall be treated as referring only to the determination and the reasons therefor. EC the provisions of this division. S . 201. No part of the funds appropriated in MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, DEFENSE-WIDE this Act shall be used for the maintenance or REFERENCES TO REPORT (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) care of private vehicles, except for emergency SEC. 209. Any reference to a ‘‘report accom- For acquisition, construction, installation, assistance and cleaning as may be provided panying this Act’’ contained in this division and equipment of temporary or permanent pub- under regulations relating to parking facilities shall be treated as a reference to House Report lic works, installations, facilities, and real prop- for the House of Representatives issued by the 115–696. The effect of such Report shall be lim- erty for activities and agencies of the Depart- Committee on House Administration and for the ited to this division and shall apply for purposes ment of Defense (other than the military depart- Senate issued by the Committee on Rules and of determining the allocation of funds provided ments), as currently authorized by law, Administration. by, and the implementation of, this division. $2,465,738,000, to remain available until Sep- FISCAL YEAR LIMITATION SPENDING REDUCTION ACCOUNT tember 30, 2023: Provided, That such amounts of SEC. 202. No part of the funds appropriated in SEC. 210. The amount by which the applicable this appropriation as may be determined by the this Act shall remain available for obligation be- allocation of new budget authority made by the Secretary of Defense may be transferred to such yond fiscal year 2019 unless expressly so pro- Committee on Appropriations of the House of appropriations of the Department of Defense vided in this Act. Representatives under section 302(b) of the Con- available for military construction or family RATES OF COMPENSATION AND DESIGNATION gressional Budget Act of 1974 exceeds the housing as the Secretary may designate, to be SEC. 203. Whenever in this Act any office or amount of proposed new budget authority is $0. merged with and to be available for the same position not specifically established by the Leg- This division may be cited as the ‘‘Legislative purposes, and for the same time period, as the islative Pay Act of 1929 (46 Stat. 32 et seq.) is Branch Appropriations Act, 2019’’. appropriation or fund to which transferred:

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Provided further, That, of the amount, not to training and administration of the Air Force Re- FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, exceed $195,345,000 shall be available for study, serve as authorized by chapter 1803 of title 10, AIR FORCE planning, design, and architect and engineer United States Code, and Military Construction For expenses of family housing for the Air services, as authorized by law, unless the Sec- Authorization Acts, $50,163,000, to remain avail- Force for operation and maintenance, including retary of Defense determines that additional ob- able until September 30, 2023: Provided, That, of debt payment, leasing, minor construction, prin- ligations are necessary for such purposes and the amount, not to exceed $4,055,000 shall be cipal and interest charges, and insurance pre- notifies the Committees on Appropriations of available for study, planning, design, and ar- miums, as authorized by law, $317,274,000. both Houses of Congress of the determination chitect and engineer services, as authorized by FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, and the reasons therefor: Provided further, That law, unless the Chief of the Air Force Reserve DEFENSE-WIDE the Director of the Missile Defense Agency shall determines that additional obligations are nec- provide quarterly reports to the congressional essary for such purposes and notifies the Com- For expenses of family housing for the activi- defense committees on the construction timeline mittees on Appropriations of both Houses of ties and agencies of the Department of Defense and obligations for the Poland Aegis Ashore Congress of the determination and the reasons (other than the military departments) for oper- complex. therefor: Provided further, That, the Chief of ation and maintenance, leasing, and minor con- MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY NATIONAL the Air Force Reserve shall take immediate ac- struction, as authorized by law, $58,373,000. GUARD tion to address unfunded military construction DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FAMILY HOUSING For construction, acquisition, expansion, re- requirements for access control points and secu- IMPROVEMENT FUND habilitation, and conversion of facilities for the rity issues at Air Force Reserve facilities. For the Department of Defense Family Hous- training and administration of the Army Na- NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION ing Improvement Fund, $1,653,000, to remain tional Guard, and contributions therefor, as au- available until expended, for family housing ini- SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM thorized by chapter 1803 of title 10, United tiatives undertaken pursuant to section 2883 of States Code, and Military Construction Author- For the United States share of the cost of the title 10, United States Code, providing alter- ization Acts, $180,122,000, to remain available North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security In- native means of acquiring and improving mili- until September 30, 2023: Provided, That, of the vestment Program for the acquisition and con- tary family housing and supporting facilities. amount, not to exceed $16,622,000 shall be avail- struction of military facilities and installations DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MILITARY able for study, planning, design, and architect (including international military headquarters) UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING IMPROVEMENT FUND and engineer services, as authorized by law, un- and for related expenses for the collective de- less the Director of the Army National Guard fense of the North Atlantic Treaty Area as au- For the Department of Defense Military Unac- determines that additional obligations are nec- thorized by section 2806 of title 10, United States companied Housing Improvement Fund, essary for such purposes and notifies the Com- Code, and Military Construction Authorization $600,000, to remain available until expended, for mittees on Appropriations of both Houses of Acts, $171,064,000, to remain available until ex- unaccompanied housing initiatives undertaken Congress of the determination and the reasons pended. pursuant to section 2883 of title 10, United therefor. States Code, providing alternative means of ac- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE quiring and improving military unaccompanied MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR NATIONAL GUARD ACCOUNT housing and supporting facilities. For construction, acquisition, expansion, re- For deposit into the Department of Defense ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS habilitation, and conversion of facilities for the Base Closure Account, established by section SEC. 101. None of the funds made available in training and administration of the Air National 2906(a) of the Defense Base Closure and Re- this title shall be expended for payments under Guard, and contributions therefor, as author- alignment Act of 1990 (10 U.S.C. 2687 note), a cost-plus-a-fixed-fee contract for construction, ized by chapter 1803 of title 10, United States $322,390,000, to remain available until expended. Code, and Military Construction Authorization where cost estimates exceed $25,000, to be per- Acts, $129,126,000, to remain available until Sep- FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, ARMY formed within the United States, except Alaska, tember 30, 2023: Provided, That, of the amount, For expenses of family housing for the Army without the specific approval in writing of the not to exceed $18,500,000 shall be available for for construction, including acquisition, replace- Secretary of Defense setting forth the reasons study, planning, design, and architect and engi- ment, addition, expansion, extension, and alter- therefor. neer services, as authorized by law, unless the ation, as authorized by law, $330,660,000, to re- SEC. 102. Funds made available in this title for Director of the Air National Guard determines main available until September 30, 2023: Pro- construction shall be available for hire of pas- that additional obligations are necessary for vided, That none of the funds provided under senger motor vehicles. such purposes and notifies the Committees on this heading for family housing construction SEC. 103. Funds made available in this title for Appropriations of both Houses of Congress of may be expended for family housing improve- construction may be used for advances to the the determination and the reasons therefor. ments on Kwajalein Atoll until the Secretary of Federal Highway Administration, Department MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY RESERVE the Army certifies to the congressional defense of Transportation, for the construction of access For construction, acquisition, expansion, re- committees that the new housing units represent roads as authorized by section 210 of title 23, habilitation, and conversion of facilities for the the best value to the taxpayer and that no rea- United States Code, when projects authorized training and administration of the Army Re- sonable alternatives exist at a lower cost. therein are certified as important to the na- tional defense by the Secretary of Defense. serve as authorized by chapter 1803 of title 10, FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, SEC. 104. None of the funds made available in United States Code, and Military Construction ARMY Authorization Acts, $64,919,000, to remain avail- this title may be used to begin construction of For expenses of family housing for the Army able until September 30, 2023: Provided, That, of new bases in the United States for which spe- for operation and maintenance, including debt the amount, not to exceed $5,855,000 shall be cific appropriations have not been made. payment, leasing, minor construction, principal available for study, planning, design, and ar- SEC. 105. None of the funds made available in and interest charges, and insurance premiums, chitect and engineer services, as authorized by this title shall be used for purchase of land or as authorized by law, $376,509,000. law, unless the Chief of the Army Reserve deter- land easements in excess of 100 percent of the mines that additional obligations are necessary FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND value as determined by the Army Corps of Engi- for such purposes and notifies the Committees MARINE CORPS neers or the Naval Facilities Engineering Com- mand, except: (1) where there is a determination on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress of For expenses of family housing for the Navy the determination and the reasons therefor. of value by a Federal court; (2) purchases nego- and Marine Corps for construction, including tiated by the Attorney General or the designee MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY RESERVE acquisition, replacement, addition, expansion, of the Attorney General; (3) where the estimated For construction, acquisition, expansion, re- extension, and alteration, as authorized by law, value is less than $25,000; or (4) as otherwise de- habilitation, and conversion of facilities for the $104,581,000, to remain available until September termined by the Secretary of Defense to be in training and administration of the reserve com- 30, 2023. the public interest. ponents of the Navy and Marine Corps as au- FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, SEC. 106. None of the funds made available in thorized by chapter 1803 of title 10, United NAVY AND MARINE CORPS this title shall be used to: (1) acquire land; (2) States Code, and Military Construction Author- provide for site preparation; or (3) install utili- ization Acts, $43,065,000, to remain available For expenses of family housing for the Navy and Marine Corps for operation and mainte- ties for any family housing, except housing for until September 30, 2023: Provided, That, of the which funds have been made available in an- amount, not to exceed $4,695,000 shall be avail- nance, including debt payment, leasing, minor construction, principal and interest charges, nual Acts making appropriations for military able for study, planning, design, and architect construction. and engineer services, as authorized by law, un- and insurance premiums, as authorized by law, $314,536,000. SEC. 107. None of the funds made available in less the Secretary of the Navy determines that this title for minor construction may be used to additional obligations are necessary for such FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE transfer or relocate any activity from one base purposes and notifies the Committees on Appro- For expenses of family housing for the Air or installation to another, without prior notifi- priations of both Houses of Congress of the de- Force for construction, including acquisition, cation to the Committees on Appropriations of termination and the reasons therefor. replacement, addition, expansion, extension, both Houses of Congress. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE RESERVE and alteration, as authorized by law, SEC. 108. None of the funds made available in For construction, acquisition, expansion, re- $78,446,000, to remain available until September this title may be used for the procurement of habilitation, and conversion of facilities for the 30, 2023. steel for any construction project or activity for

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which American steel producers, fabricators, priated for construction in ‘‘Family Housing’’ SEC. 122. (a) Except as provided in subsection and manufacturers have been denied the oppor- accounts, to be merged with and to be available (b), none of the funds made available in this Act tunity to compete for such steel procurement. for the same purposes and for the same period of may be used by the Secretary of the Army to re- SEC. 109. None of the funds available to the time as amounts appropriated directly to the locate a unit in the Army that— Department of Defense for military construction Fund; or (2) the Department of Defense Military (1) performs a testing mission or function that or family housing during the current fiscal year Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund is not performed by any other unit in the Army may be used to pay real property taxes in any from amounts appropriated for construction of and is specifically stipulated in title 10, United foreign nation. military unaccompanied housing in ‘‘Military States Code; and SEC. 110. None of the funds made available in Construction’’ accounts, to be merged with and (2) is located at a military installation at this title may be used to initiate a new installa- to be available for the same purposes and for the which the total number of civilian employees of tion overseas without prior notification to the same period of time as amounts appropriated di- the Department of the Army and Army con- Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of rectly to the Fund: Provided, That appropria- tractor personnel employed exceeds 10 percent of Congress. tions made available to the Funds shall be the total number of members of the regular and SEC. 111. None of the funds made available in available to cover the costs, as defined in section reserve components of the Army assigned to the this title may be obligated for architect and en- 502(5) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, installation. gineer contracts estimated by the Government to of direct loans or loan guarantees issued by the (b) EXCEPTION.—Subsection (a) shall not exceed $500,000 for projects to be accomplished Department of Defense pursuant to the provi- apply if the Secretary of the Army certifies to in Japan, in any North Atlantic Treaty Organi- sions of subchapter IV of chapter 169 of title 10, the congressional defense committees that in zation member country, or in countries bor- United States Code, pertaining to alternative proposing the relocation of the unit of the dering the Arabian Gulf, unless such contracts means of acquiring and improving military fam- Army, the Secretary complied with Army Regu- are awarded to United States firms or United ily housing, military unaccompanied housing, lation 5–10 relating to the policy, procedures, States firms in joint venture with host nation and supporting facilities. and responsibilities for Army stationing actions. firms. (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) SEC. 123. Amounts appropriated or otherwise SEC. 112. None of the funds made available in made available in an account funded under the this title for military construction in the United SEC. 118. In addition to any other transfer au- headings in this title may be transferred among States territories and possessions in the Pacific thority available to the Department of Defense, projects and activities within the account in ac- and on Kwajalein Atoll, or in countries bor- amounts may be transferred from the Depart- cordance with the reprogramming guidelines for dering the Arabian Gulf, may be used to award ment of Defense Base Closure Account to the military construction and family housing con- any contract estimated by the Government to ex- fund established by section 1013(d) of the Dem- struction contained in Department of Defense ceed $1,000,000 to a foreign contractor: Provided, onstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Financial Management Regulation 7000.14–R, That this section shall not be applicable to con- Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 3374) to pay for expenses Volume 3, Chapter 7, of March 2011, as in effect tract awards for which the lowest responsive associated with the Homeowners Assistance Pro- on the date of enactment of this Act. and responsible bid of a United States con- gram incurred under 42 U.S.C. 3374(a)(1)(A). SEC. 124. None of the funds made available in tractor exceeds the lowest responsive and re- Any amounts transferred shall be merged with this title may be obligated or expended for plan- sponsible bid of a foreign contractor by greater and be available for the same purposes and for ning and design and construction of projects at than 20 percent: Provided further, That this sec- the same time period as the fund to which trans- Arlington National Cemetery. tion shall not apply to contract awards for mili- ferred. SEC. 125. For an additional amount for the ac- tary construction on Kwajalein Atoll for which SEC. 119. Notwithstanding any other provision counts and in the amounts specified, to remain the lowest responsive and responsible bid is sub- of law, funds made available in this title for op- available until September 30, 2023: mitted by a Marshallese contractor. eration and maintenance of family housing ‘‘Military Construction, Army’’, $44,100,000; SEC. 113. The Secretary of Defense shall in- shall be the exclusive source of funds for repair ‘‘Military Construction, Navy and Marine form the appropriate committees of both Houses and maintenance of all family housing units, in- Corps’’, $317,800,000; of Congress, including the Committees on Ap- cluding general or flag officer quarters: Pro- ‘‘Military Construction, Air Force’’, propriations, of plans and scope of any pro- vided, That not more than $15,000 per unit may $144,450,000; posed military exercise involving United States be spent annually for the maintenance and re- ‘‘Military Construction, Army National personnel 30 days prior to its occurring, if pair of any general or flag officer quarters with- Guard’’, $11,000,000; amounts expended for construction, either tem- out 30 days prior notification, or 14 days for a ‘‘Military Construction, Air National Guard’’, porary or permanent, are anticipated to exceed notification provided in an electronic medium $62,000,000; $100,000. pursuant to sections 480 and 2883 of title 10, ‘‘Military Construction, Army Reserve’’, SEC. 114. Funds appropriated to the Depart- United States Code, to the Committees on Ap- $23,000,000; and ment of Defense for construction in prior years propriations of both Houses of Congress, except ‘‘Military Construction, Air Force Reserve’’, shall be available for construction authorized that an after-the-fact notification shall be sub- $84,800,000: for each such military department by the au- mitted if the limitation is exceeded solely due to Provided, That such funds may only be obli- thorizations enacted into law during the current costs associated with environmental remediation gated to carry out construction projects identi- session of Congress. that could not be reasonably anticipated at the fied in the respective military department’s un- SEC. 115. For military construction or family time of the budget submission: Provided further, funded priority list for fiscal year 2019 submitted housing projects that are being completed with That the Under Secretary of Defense (Comp- to Congress: Provided further, That such funds otherwise expired or lapsed for obligation, troller) is to report annually to the Committees projects are subject to authorization prior to ob- expired or lapsed funds may be used to pay the on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress ligation and expenditure of funds to carry out cost of associated supervision, inspection, over- all operation and maintenance expenditures for construction: Provided further, That not later head, engineering and design on those projects each individual general or flag officer quarters than 30 days after enactment of this Act, the and on subsequent claims, if any. for the prior fiscal year. Secretary of the military department concerned, SEC. 116. Notwithstanding any other provision SEC. 120. Amounts contained in the Ford Is- or his or her designee, shall submit to the Com- of law, any funds made available to a military land Improvement Account established by sub- mittees on Appropriations of both Houses of department or defense agency for the construc- section (h) of section 2814 of title 10, United Congress an expenditure plan for funds pro- tion of military projects may be obligated for a States Code, are appropriated and shall be vided under this section. available until expended for the purposes speci- military construction project or contract, or for (RESCISSIONS OF FUNDS) any portion of such a project or contract, at any fied in subsection (i)(1) of such section or until SEC. 126. Of the unobligated balances avail- time before the end of the fourth fiscal year transferred pursuant to subsection (i)(3) of such able to the Department of Defense from prior after the fiscal year for which funds for such section. appropriation Acts, the following funds are project were made available, if the funds obli- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) hereby rescinded from the following accounts in gated for such project: (1) are obligated from SEC. 121. During the 5-year period after ap- the amounts specified: funds available for military construction propriations available in this Act to the Depart- ‘‘NATO Security Investment Program’’, projects; and (2) do not exceed the amount ap- ment of Defense for military construction and $25,000,000; propriated for such project, plus any amount by family housing operation and maintenance and ‘‘Military Construction, Air Force’’, which the cost of such project is increased pur- construction have expired for obligation, upon a $31,158,000; and suant to law. determination that such appropriations will not ‘‘The fund established in section 1013(d) of the (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) be necessary for the liquidation of obligations or Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Develop- SEC. 117. Subject to 30 days prior notification, for making authorized adjustments to such ap- ment Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 3374)’’, $15,000,000: or 14 days for a notification provided in an elec- propriations for obligations incurred during the Provided, That no amounts may be rescinded tronic medium pursuant to sections 480 and 2883 period of availability of such appropriations, from amounts that were designated by the Con- of title 10, United States Code, to the Committees unobligated balances of such appropriations gress for Overseas Contingency Operations/ on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress, may be transferred into the appropriation ‘‘For- Global War on Terrorism or as an emergency re- such additional amounts as may be determined eign Currency Fluctuations, Construction, De- quirement pursuant to a concurrent resolution by the Secretary of Defense may be transferred fense’’, to be merged with and to be available for on the budget or the Balanced Budget and to: (1) the Department of Defense Family Hous- the same time period and for the same purposes Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as ing Improvement Fund from amounts appro- as the appropriation to which transferred. amended.

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SEC. 127. For the purposes of this Act, the and chapters 23, 51, 53, 55, and 61 of title 38, provided for, including hire of passenger motor term ‘‘congressional defense committees’’ means United States Code, $108,530,139,000, to remain vehicles, reimbursement of the General Services the Committees on Armed Services of the House available until expended, of which Administration for security guard services, and of Representatives and the Senate, the Sub- $107,119,807,000 shall become available on Octo- reimbursement of the Department of Defense for committee on Military Construction and Vet- ber 1, 2019: Provided, That not to exceed the cost of overseas employee mail, erans Affairs of the Committee on Appropria- $18,047,000 of the amount made available for fis- $2,922,000,000: Provided, That expenses for serv- tions of the Senate, and the Subcommittee on cal year 2020 under this heading shall be reim- ices and assistance authorized under para- Military Construction and Veterans Affairs of bursed to ‘‘General Operating Expenses, Vet- graphs (1), (2), (5), and (11) of section 3104(a) of the Committee on Appropriations of the House erans Benefits Administration’’, and ‘‘Informa- title 38, United States Code, that the Secretary of Representatives. tion Technology Systems’’ for necessary ex- of Veterans Affairs determines are necessary to SEC. 128. None of the funds made available by penses in implementing the provisions of chap- enable entitled veterans: (1) to the maximum ex- this Act may be used to carry out the closure or ters 51, 53, and 55 of title 38, United States Code, tent feasible, to become employable and to ob- realignment of the United States Naval Station, the funding source for which is specifically pro- tain and maintain suitable employment; or (2) to Guanta´ namo Bay, Cuba. vided as the ‘‘Compensation and Pensions’’ ap- achieve maximum independence in daily living, SEC. 129. Notwithstanding any other provision propriation: Provided further, That such sums shall be charged to this account: Provided fur- of law, none of the funds appropriated or other- as may be earned on an actual qualifying pa- ther, That, of the funds made available under wise made available by this or any other Act tient basis, shall be reimbursed to ‘‘Medical Care this heading, not to exceed 5 percent shall re- may be used to consolidate or relocate any ele- Collections Fund’’ to augment the funding of main available until September 30, 2020. ment of a United States Air Force Rapid Engi- individual medical facilities for nursing home VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION neer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair care provided to pensioners as authorized. MEDICAL SERVICES Squadron Engineer (RED HORSE) outside of READJUSTMENT BENEFITS For necessary expenses for furnishing, as au- the United States until the Secretary of the Air For the payment of readjustment and rehabili- thorized by law, inpatient and outpatient care Force (1) completes an analysis and comparison tation benefits to or on behalf of veterans as au- and treatment to beneficiaries of the Depart- of the cost and infrastructure investment re- thorized by chapters 21, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 39, ment of Veterans Affairs and veterans described quired to consolidate or relocate a RED HORSE 41, 51, 53, 55, and 61 of title 38, United States in section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code, squadron outside of the United States versus Code, $14,065,282,000, to remain available until including care and treatment in facilities not within the United States; (2) provides to the expended and to become available on October 1, under the jurisdiction of the Department, and Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of 2019: Provided, That expenses for rehabilitation including medical supplies and equipment, bio- Congress (‘‘the Committees’’) a report detailing program services and assistance which the Sec- engineering services, food services, and salaries the findings of the cost analysis; and (3) cer- retary is authorized to provide under subsection and expenses of healthcare employees hired tifies in writing to the Committees that the pre- (a) of section 3104 of title 38, United States under title 38, United States Code, aid to State ferred site for the consolidation or relocation Code, other than under paragraphs (1), (2), (5), homes as authorized by section 1741 of title 38, yields the greatest savings for the Air Force: and (11) of that subsection, shall be charged to United States Code, assistance and support serv- Provided, That the term ‘‘United States’’ in this this account. ices for caregivers as authorized by section section does not include any territory or posses- 1720G of title 38, United States Code, loan re- VETERANS INSURANCE AND INDEMNITIES sion of the United States. payments authorized by section 604 of the Care- SEC. 130. All amounts appropriated to ‘‘De- For military and naval insurance, national givers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services partment of Defense—Military Construction ac- service life insurance, servicemen’s indemnities, Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–163; 124 Stat. 1174; counts for Army, Navy and Marine Corps, Air service-disabled veterans insurance, and vet- 38 U.S.C. 7681 note), monthly assistance allow- Force and Defense-Wide’’ pursuant to the au- erans mortgage life insurance as authorized by ances authorized by section 322(d) of title 38, thorization of appropriations in the National chapters 19 and 21, title 38, United States Code, United States Code, grants authorized by sec- Defense Authorization Act specified for fiscal $111,340,000, which shall become available on tion 521A of title 38, United States Code, and year 2019 in the funding table in section 4601 of October 1, 2019, and shall remain available until administrative expenses necessary to carry out that Act, shall be immediately available and al- expended. sections 322(d) and 521A of title 38, United lotted to contract for the full scope of author- VETERANS HOUSING BENEFIT PROGRAM FUND States Code, and hospital care and medical serv- ized projects. For the cost of direct and guaranteed loans, ices authorized by section 1787 of title 38, United SEC. 131. For an additional amount for the ac- such sums as may be necessary to carry out the States Code, $48,747,988,000, plus reimburse- counts and in the amounts specified, for en- program, as authorized by subchapters I ments, shall become available on October 1, 2019, hancing force protection and safety at military through III of chapter 37 of title 38, United and shall remain available until September 30, installations, to remain available until Sep- States Code: Provided, That such costs, includ- 2020: Provided, That, of the amount made avail- tember 30, 2023: ing the cost of modifying such loans, shall be as able on October 1, 2018, under this heading, ‘‘Military Construction, Army’’, $50,000,000; defined in section 502 of the Congressional $1,400,000,000 shall remain available until Sep- ‘‘Military Construction, Navy and Marine Budget Act of 1974: Provided further, That, dur- tember 30, 2021: Provided further, That, not- Corps’’, $50,000,000; ing fiscal year 2019, within the resources avail- withstanding any other provision of law, the ‘‘Military Construction, Air Force’’, able, not to exceed $500,000 in gross obligations Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a $50,000,000: for direct loans are authorized for specially priority for the provision of medical treatment Provided , That such projects are subject to au- adapted housing loans. for veterans who have service-connected disabil- thorization prior to obligation and expenditure In addition, for administrative expenses to ities, lower income, or have special needs: Pro- of funds to carry out construction: Provided carry out the direct and guaranteed loan pro- vided further, That, notwithstanding any other further, That not later than 30 days after enact- grams, $200,612,000. provision of law, the Secretary of Veterans Af- ment of this Act, the Secretary of the military VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION LOANS PROGRAM fairs shall give priority funding for the provi- department concerned, or his or her designee, ACCOUNT sion of basic medical benefits to veterans in en- shall submit to the Committees on Appropria- rollment priority groups 1 through 6: Provided For the cost of direct loans, $39,000, as au- tions of both Houses of Congress an expenditure further, That, notwithstanding any other provi- thorized by chapter 31 of title 38, United States plan for funds provided under this section. sion of law, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Code: Provided, That such costs, including the may authorize the dispensing of prescription TITLE II cost of modifying such loans, shall be as defined drugs from Veterans Health Administration fa- DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS in section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act cilities to enrolled veterans with privately writ- of 1974: Provided further, That funds made VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION ten prescriptions based on requirements estab- available under this heading are available to COMPENSATION AND PENSIONS lished by the Secretary: Provided further, That subsidize gross obligations for the principal (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) the implementation of the program described in amount of direct loans not to exceed $2,037,000. the previous proviso shall incur no additional For the payment of compensation benefits to In addition, for administrative expenses nec- cost to the Department of Veterans Affairs. or on behalf of veterans and a pilot program for essary to carry out the direct loan program, disability examinations as authorized by section $396,000, which may be paid to the appropria- MEDICAL COMMUNITY CARE 107 and chapters 11, 13, 18, 51, 53, 55, and 61 of tion for ‘‘General Operating Expenses, Veterans For necessary expenses for furnishing health title 38, United States Code; pension benefits to Benefits Administration’’. care to individuals pursuant to chapter 17 of or on behalf of veterans as authorized by chap- title 38, United States Code, at non-Department NATIVE AMERICAN VETERAN HOUSING LOAN ters 15, 51, 53, 55, and 61 of title 38, United facilities, $500,000,000 which shall be in addition PROGRAM ACCOUNT States Code; and burial benefits, the Reinstated to funds previously appropriated under this Entitlement Program for Survivors, emergency For administrative expenses to carry out the heading that become available on October 1, and other officers’ retirement pay, adjusted- direct loan program authorized by subchapter V 2018: and, in addition, $14,419,786,000, plus reim- service credits and certificates, payment of pre- of chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code, bursements, shall become available on October 1, miums due on commercial life insurance policies $1,149,000. 2019, and shall remain available until September guaranteed under the provisions of title IV of GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES, VETERANS 30, 2020: Provided, That, of the amount made the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION available on October 1, 2019, under this heading, App. 541 et seq.) and for other benefits as au- For necessary operating expenses of the Vet- $2,000,000,000 shall remain available until Sep- thorized by sections 107, 1312, 1977, and 2106, erans Benefits Administration, not otherwise tember 30, 2021.

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MEDICAL SUPPORT AND COMPLIANCE to exceed 10 percent shall remain available until CONSTRUCTION, MAJOR PROJECTS For necessary expenses in the administration September 30, 2020. For constructing, altering, extending, and im- of the medical, hospital, nursing home, domi- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS proving any of the facilities, including parking ciliary, construction, supply, and research ac- projects, under the jurisdiction or for the use of (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) tivities, as authorized by law; administrative ex- the Department of Veterans Affairs, or for any penses in support of capital policy activities; For necessary expenses for information tech- of the purposes set forth in sections 316, 2404, and administrative and legal expenses of the nology systems and telecommunications support, 2406 and chapter 81 of title 38, United States Department for collecting and recovering including developmental information systems Code, not otherwise provided for, including amounts owed the Department as authorized and operational information systems; for pay planning, architectural and engineering serv- under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, and associated costs; and for the capital asset ices, construction management services, mainte- and the Federal Medical Care Recovery Act (42 acquisition of information technology systems, nance or guarantee period services costs associ- U.S.C. 2651 et seq.), $7,106,150,000, plus reim- including management and related contractual ated with equipment guarantees provided under bursements, shall become available on October 1, costs of said acquisitions, including contractual the project, services of claims analysts, offsite 2019, and shall remain available until September costs associated with operations authorized by utility and storm drainage system construction 30, 2020: Provided, That, of the amount made section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, costs, and site acquisition, where the estimated available on October 1, 2019, under this heading, $4,105,500,000, plus reimbursements: Provided, cost of a project is more than the amount set $100,000,000 shall remain available until Sep- That $1,235,320,000 shall be for pay and associ- forth in section 8104(a)(3)(A) of title 38, United tember 30, 2021. ated costs, of which not to exceed 5 percent States Code, or where funds for a project were MEDICAL FACILITIES shall remain available until September 30, 2020: made available in a previous major project ap- For necessary expenses for the maintenance Provided further, That $2,521,650,000 shall be for propriation, $1,127,486,000, of which $647,486,000 and operation of hospitals, nursing homes, operations and maintenance, of which not to ex- shall remain available until September 30, 2023; domiciliary facilities, and other necessary facili- ceed 5 percent shall remain available until Sep- and of which $480,000,000 shall remain available ties of the Veterans Health Administration; for tember 30, 2020: Provided further, That until expended, of which $400,000,000 shall be administrative expenses in support of planning, $348,530,000 shall be for information technology available for seismic improvement projects and design, project management, real property ac- systems development, and shall remain available seismic program management activities, includ- quisition and disposition, construction, and ren- until September 30, 2020: Provided further, That ing for projects that would otherwise be funded ovation of any facility under the jurisdiction or amounts made available for information tech- by the Construction, Minor Projects, Medical for the use of the Department; for oversight, en- nology systems development may not be obli- Facilities or National Cemetery Administration gineering, and architectural activities not gated or expended until the Secretary of Vet- accounts: Provided, That except for advance charged to project costs; for repairing, altering, erans Affairs or the Chief Information Officer of planning activities, including needs assessments improving, or providing facilities in the several the Department of Veterans Affairs submits to which may or may not lead to capital invest- hospitals and homes under the jurisdiction of the Committees on Appropriations of both ments, and other capital asset management re- the Department, not otherwise provided for, ei- Houses of Congress a certification of the lated activities, including portfolio development ther by contract or by the hire of temporary em- amounts, in parts or in full, to be obligated and and management activities, and investment ployees and purchase of materials; for leases of expended for each development project: Pro- strategy studies funded through the advance facilities; and for laundry services, vided further, That amounts made available for planning fund and the planning and design ac- $5,276,676,000, plus reimbursements, shall become salaries and expenses, operations and mainte- tivities funded through the design fund, includ- available on October 1, 2019, and shall remain nance, and information technology systems de- ing needs assessments which may or may not available until September 30, 2020: Provided, velopment may be transferred among the three lead to capital investments, and salaries and as- That, of the amount made available on October subaccounts after the Secretary of Veterans Af- sociated costs of the resident engineers who 1, 2019, under this heading, $250,000,000 shall re- fairs requests from the Committees on Appro- oversee those capital investments funded main available until September 30, 2021. priations of both Houses of Congress the author- through this account and contracting officers MEDICAL AND PROSTHETIC RESEARCH ity to make the transfer and an approval is who manage specific major construction issued: Provided further, That amounts made projects, and funds provided for the purchase, For necessary expenses in carrying out pro- available for the ‘‘Information Technology Sys- security, and maintenance of land for the Na- grams of medical and prosthetic research and tems’’ account for development may be trans- tional Cemetery Administration through the development as authorized by chapter 73 of title ferred among projects or to newly defined land acquisition line item, none of the funds 38, United States Code, $732,262,000, plus reim- projects: Provided further, That no project may made available under this heading shall be used bursements, shall remain available until Sep- be increased or decreased by more than for any project that has not been notified to tember 30, 2020: Provided, That of the amount $1,000,000 of cost prior to submitting a request to Congress through the budgetary process or that made available under this heading, $27,000,000 the Committees on Appropriations of both has not been approved by the Congress through shall remain available until September 30, 2023 . Houses of Congress to make the transfer and an statute, joint resolution, or in the explanatory NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION approval is issued, or absent a response, a pe- statement accompanying such Act and pre- For necessary expenses of the National Ceme- riod of 30 days has elapsed: Provided further, sented to the President at the time of enroll- tery Administration for operations and mainte- That the funds made available under this head- ment: Provided further, That funds made avail- nance, not otherwise provided for, including ing for information technology systems develop- able under this heading for fiscal year 2019, for uniforms or allowances therefor; cemeterial ex- ment shall be for the projects, and in the each approved project shall be obligated: (1) by penses as authorized by law; purchase of one amounts, specified under this heading in the re- the awarding of a construction documents con- passenger motor vehicle for use in cemeterial op- port accompanying this Act. tract by September 30, 2019; and (2) by the erations; hire of passenger motor vehicles; and awarding of a construction contract by Sep- VETERANS ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD repair, alteration or improvement of facilities tember 30, 2020: Provided further, That the Sec- under the jurisdiction of the National Cemetery For activities related to implementation, prep- retary of Veterans Affairs shall promptly submit Administration, $315,836,000, of which not to ex- aration, development, interface, management, to the Committees on Appropriations of both ceed 10 percent shall remain available until Sep- rollout, and maintenance of a Veterans Elec- Houses of Congress a written report on any ap- tember 30, 2020. tronic Health Record system, including contrac- proved major construction project for which ob- DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION tual costs associated with operations authorized ligations are not incurred within the time limi- GENERAL ADMINISTRATION by section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, tations established above: Provided further , and salaries and expenses of employees hired (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) That notwithstanding the requirements of sec- under titles 5 and 38, United States Code, tion 8104(a) of title 38, United States Code, For necessary operating expenses of the De- $1,207,000,000, to remain available until Sep- amounts made available under this heading for partment of Veterans Affairs, not otherwise pro- tember 30, 2021: Provided, That the Secretary of seismic improvement projects and seismic pro- vided for, including administrative expenses in Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees gram management activities shall be available support of Department-wide capital planning, on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress for the completion of both new and existing seis- management and policy activities, uniforms, or quarterly reports detailing obligations, expendi- mic projects of the Department. allowances therefor; not to exceed $25,000 for of- tures, and deployment implementation by facil- ficial reception and representation expenses; ity: Provided further, That the funds provided CONSTRUCTION, MINOR PROJECTS hire of passenger motor vehicles; and reimburse- in this account shall only be available to the Of- ment of the General Services Administration for fice of the Deputy Secretary, to be administered For constructing, altering, extending, and im- security guard services, $346,091,000, of which by that Office. proving any of the facilities, including parking not to exceed 5 percent shall remain available projects, under the jurisdiction or for the use of OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL until September 30, 2020: Provided, That funds the Department of Veterans Affairs, including provided under this heading may be transferred For necessary expenses of the Office of In- planning and assessments of needs which may to ‘‘General Operating Expenses, Veterans Ben- spector General, to include information tech- lead to capital investments, architectural and efits Administration’’. nology, in carrying out the provisions of the In- engineering services, maintenance or guarantee BOARD OF VETERANS APPEALS spector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.), period services costs associated with equipment For necessary operating expenses of the Board $172,054,000, of which not to exceed 10 percent guarantees provided under the project, services of Veterans Appeals, $174,748,000, of which not shall remain available until September 30, 2020. of claims analysts, offsite utility and storm

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Discrimination Complaint Adjudication, 8104(a)(3)(A) of title 38, United States Code, SEC. 204. No appropriations in this title (ex- $17,700,000 for the Office of Accountability and $649,514,000, to remain available until September cept the appropriations for ‘‘Construction, Whistleblower Protection, and $3,230,000 for the 30, 2023, along with unobligated balances of pre- Major Projects’’, and ‘‘Construction, Minor Office of Diversity and Inclusion: Provided, vious ‘‘Construction, Minor Projects’’ appro- Projects’’) shall be available for the purchase of That payments may be made in advance for priations which are hereby made available for any site for or toward the construction of any services to be furnished based on estimated any project where the estimated cost is equal to new hospital or home. costs: Provided further, That amounts received or less than the amount set forth in such sec- SEC. 205. No appropriations in this title shall shall be credited to the ‘‘General Administra- tion: Provided, That funds made available be available for hospitalization or examination tion’’ and ‘‘Information Technology Systems’’ under this heading shall be for: (1) repairs to of any persons (except beneficiaries entitled to accounts for use by the office that provided the any of the nonmedical facilities under the juris- such hospitalization or examination under the service. diction or for the use of the Department which laws providing such benefits to veterans, and SEC. 211. No funds of the Department of Vet- are necessary because of loss or damage caused persons receiving such treatment under sections erans Affairs shall be available for hospital by any natural disaster or catastrophe; and (2) 7901 through 7904 of title 5, United States Code, care, nursing home care, or medical services pro- temporary measures necessary to prevent or to or the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and vided to any person under chapter 17 of title 38, minimize further loss by such causes. Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et United States Code, for a non-service-connected seq.)), unless reimbursement of the cost of such GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STATE EXTENDED disability described in section 1729(a)(2) of such hospitalization or examination is made to the CARE FACILITIES title, unless that person has disclosed to the Sec- ‘‘Medical Services’’ account at such rates as retary of Veterans Affairs, in such form as the For grants to assist States to acquire or con- may be fixed by the Secretary of Veterans Af- Secretary may require, current, accurate third- struct State nursing home and domiciliary fa- fairs. party reimbursement information for purposes of cilities and to remodel, modify, or alter existing SEC. 206. Appropriations available in this title section 1729 of such title: Provided, That the hospital, nursing home, and domiciliary facili- for ‘‘Compensation and Pensions’’, ‘‘Readjust- Secretary may recover, in the same manner as ties in State homes, for furnishing care to vet- ment Benefits’’, and ‘‘Veterans Insurance and any other debt due the United States, the rea- erans as authorized by sections 8131 through Indemnities’’ shall be available for payment of sonable charges for such care or services from 8137 of title 38, United States Code, $150,000,000, prior year accrued obligations required to be re- any person who does not make such disclosure to remain available until expended. corded by law against the corresponding prior as required: Provided further, That any GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF VETERANS year accounts within the last quarter of fiscal amounts so recovered for care or services pro- CEMETERIES year 2018. vided in a prior fiscal year may be obligated by For grants to assist States and tribal organi- SEC. 207. Appropriations available in this title the Secretary during the fiscal year in which zations in establishing, expanding, or improving shall be available to pay prior year obligations amounts are received. of corresponding prior year appropriations ac- veterans cemeteries as authorized by section (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) 2408 of title 38, United States Code, $45,000,000, counts resulting from sections 3328(a), 3334, and SEC. 212. Notwithstanding any other provision to remain available until expended. 3712(a) of title 31, United States Code, except that if such obligations are from trust fund ac- of law, proceeds or revenues derived from en- ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS counts they shall be payable only from ‘‘Com- hanced-use leasing activities (including dis- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) pensation and Pensions’’. posal) may be deposited into the ‘‘Construction, Major Projects’’ and ‘‘Construction, Minor SEC. 201. Any appropriation for fiscal year (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) Projects’’ accounts and be used for construction 2019 for ‘‘Compensation and Pensions’’, ‘‘Read- SEC. 208. Notwithstanding any other provision (including site acquisition and disposition), al- justment Benefits’’, and ‘‘Veterans Insurance of law, during fiscal year 2019, the Secretary of terations, and improvements of any medical fa- and Indemnities’’ may be transferred as nec- Veterans Affairs shall, from the National Serv- cility under the jurisdiction or for the use of the essary to any other of the mentioned appropria- ice Life Insurance Fund under section 1920 of Department of Veterans Affairs. Such sums as tions: Provided, That, before a transfer may title 38, United States Code, the Veterans’ Spe- realized are in addition to the amount provided take place, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs cial Life Insurance Fund under section 1923 of for in ‘‘Construction, Major Projects’’ and shall request from the Committees on Appropria- title 38, United States Code, and the United ‘‘Construction, Minor Projects’’. tions of both Houses of Congress the authority States Government Life Insurance Fund under to make the transfer and such Committees issue SEC. 213. Amounts made available under section 1955 of title 38, United States Code, reim- ‘‘Medical Services’’ are available— an approval, or absent a response, a period of 30 burse the ‘‘General Operating Expenses, Vet- days has elapsed. (1) for furnishing recreational facilities, sup- erans Benefits Administration’’ and ‘‘Informa- plies, and equipment; and (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) tion Technology Systems’’ accounts for the cost (2) for funeral expenses, burial expenses, and SEC. 202. Amounts made available for the De- of administration of the insurance programs fi- other expenses incidental to funerals and bur- partment of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year nanced through those accounts: Provided, That ials for beneficiaries receiving care in the De- 2019, in this or any other Act, under the ‘‘Med- reimbursement shall be made only from the sur- partment. plus earnings accumulated in such an insurance ical Services’’, ‘‘Medical Community Care’’, (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) ‘‘Medical Support and Compliance’’, and ‘‘Med- program during fiscal year 2019 that are avail- SEC. 214. Such sums as may be deposited to ical Facilities’’ accounts may be transferred able for dividends in that program after claims the Medical Care Collections Fund pursuant to among the accounts: Provided, That any trans- have been paid and actuarially determined re- section 1729A of title 38, United States Code, fers among the ‘‘Medical Services’’, ‘‘Medical serves have been set aside: Provided further, may be transferred to the ‘‘Medical Services’’ Community Care’’, and ‘‘Medical Support and That if the cost of administration of such an in- and ‘‘Medical Community Care’’ accounts to re- Compliance’’ accounts of 1 percent or less of the surance program exceeds the amount of surplus main available until expended for the purposes total amount appropriated to the account in this earnings accumulated in that program, reim- of these accounts. or any other Act may take place subject to noti- bursement shall be made only to the extent of SEC. 215. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs fication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs such surplus earnings: Provided further, That may enter into agreements with Federally to the Committees on Appropriations of both the Secretary shall determine the cost of admin- Qualified Health Centers in the State of Alaska Houses of Congress of the amount and purpose istration for fiscal year 2019 which is properly and Indian tribes and tribal organizations of the transfer: Provided further, That any allocable to the provision of each such insur- which are party to the Alaska Native Health transfers among the ‘‘Medical Services’’, ‘‘Med- ance program and to the provision of any total Compact with the Indian Health Service, to pro- ical Community Care’’, and ‘‘Medical Support disability income insurance included in that in- vide healthcare, including behavioral health and Compliance’’ accounts in excess of 1 per- surance program. and dental care, to veterans in rural Alaska. cent, or exceeding the cumulative 1 percent for SEC. 209. Amounts deducted from enhanced- The Secretary shall require participating vet- the fiscal year, may take place only after the use lease proceeds to reimburse an account for erans and facilities to comply with all appro- Secretary requests from the Committees on Ap- expenses incurred by that account during a priate rules and regulations, as established by propriations of both Houses of Congress the au- prior fiscal year for providing enhanced-use the Secretary. The term ‘‘rural Alaska’’ shall thority to make the transfer and an approval is lease services, may be obligated during the fiscal mean those lands which are not within the issued: Provided further, That any transfers to year in which the proceeds are received. boundaries of the municipality of Anchorage or or from the ‘‘Medical Facilities’’ account may (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) the Fairbanks North Star Borough. take place only after the Secretary requests from SEC. 210. Funds available in this title or funds the Committees on Appropriations of both for salaries and other administrative expenses (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) Houses of Congress the authority to make the shall also be available to reimburse the Office of SEC. 216. Such sums as may be deposited to transfer and an approval is issued. Resolution Management, the Office of Employ- the Department of Veterans Affairs Capital SEC. 203. Appropriations available in this title ment Discrimination Complaint Adjudication, Asset Fund pursuant to section 8118 of title 38, for salaries and expenses shall be available for the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower United States Code, may be transferred to the

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Not later than 30 days after the end for ‘‘Medical Services’’, ‘‘Medical Community from amounts that were designated by Congress of each fiscal quarter, the Secretary of Veterans Care’’, ‘‘Medical Support and Compliance’’, and as an emergency requirement pursuant to a con- Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Ap- ‘‘Medical Facilities’’, a minimum of $15,000,000 current resolution on the budget or the Bal- propriations of both Houses of Congress a report shall be transferred to the DOD–VA Health Care anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control on the financial status of the Department of Sharing Incentive Fund, as authorized by sec- Act of 1985: Provided further, That such author- Veterans Affairs for the preceding quarter: Pro- tion 8111(d) of title 38, United States Code, to re- ity to transfer may not be used unless for higher vided, That, at a minimum, the report shall in- main available until expended, for any purpose priority items, based on emergent healthcare re- clude the direction contained in the paragraph authorized by section 8111 of title 38, United quirements, than those for which originally ap- entitled ‘‘Quarterly reporting’’, under the head- States Code. propriated and in no case where the item for ing ‘‘General Administration’’ in the joint ex- SEC. 222. None of the funds available to the which funds are requested has been denied by planatory statement accompanying Public Law Department of Veterans Affairs, in this or any Congress: Provided further, That, upon deter- 114–223. other Act, may be used to replace the current mination that all or part of the funds trans- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) system by which the Veterans Integrated Service ferred from an appropriation are not necessary, such amounts may be transferred back to that SEC. 218. Amounts made available under the Networks select and contract for diabetes moni- ‘‘Medical Services’’, ‘‘Medical Community toring supplies and equipment. appropriation and shall be available for the Care’’, ‘‘Medical Support and Compliance’’, SEC. 223. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs same purposes as originally appropriated: Pro- ‘‘Medical Facilities’’, ‘‘General Operating Ex- shall notify the Committees on Appropriations vided further, That before a transfer may take penses, Veterans Benefits Administration’’, of both Houses of Congress of all bid savings in place, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall re- ‘‘Board of Veterans Appeals’’, ‘‘General Admin- a major construction project that total at least quest from the Committees on Appropriations of istration’’, and ‘‘National Cemetery Administra- $5,000,000, or 5 percent of the programmed both Houses of Congress the authority to make tion’’ accounts for fiscal year 2019 may be trans- amount of the project, whichever is less: Pro- the transfer and receive approval of that re- ferred to or from the ‘‘Information Technology vided, That such notification shall occur within quest. Systems’’ account: Provided, That such trans- 14 days of a contract identifying the pro- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) fers may not result in a more than 10 percent grammed amount: Provided further, That the SEC. 229. Amounts made available for the De- aggregate increase in the total amount made Secretary shall notify the Committees on Appro- partment of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year available by this Act for the ‘‘Information Tech- priations of both Houses of Congress 14 days 2019, under the ‘‘Board of Veterans Appeals’’ nology Systems’’ account: Provided further, prior to the obligation of such bid savings and and the ‘‘General Operating Expenses, Veterans That, before a transfer may take place, the Sec- shall describe the anticipated use of such sav- Benefits Administration’’ accounts may be retary of Veterans Affairs shall request from the ings. transferred between such accounts: Provided, Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of SEC. 224. None of the funds made available for That before a transfer may take place, the Sec- Congress the authority to make the transfer and ‘‘Construction, Major Projects’’ may be used for retary of Veterans Affairs shall request from the an approval is issued. a project in excess of the scope specified for that Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of project in the original justification data pro- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) Congress the authority to make the transfer and vided to the Congress as part of the request for receive approval of that request. SEC. 219. Of the amounts appropriated to the appropriations unless the Secretary of Veterans Department of Veterans Affairs which become SEC. 230. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs Affairs receives approval from the Committees may not reprogram funds among major con- available on October 1, 2019, for ‘‘Medical Serv- on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress. ices’’, ‘‘Medical Community Care’’, ‘‘Medical struction projects or programs if such instance SEC. 225. Not later than 30 days after the end of reprogramming will exceed $7,000,000, unless Support and Compliance’’, and ‘‘Medical Facili- of each fiscal quarter, the Secretary of Veterans ties’’, up to $307,609,000, plus reimbursements, such reprogramming is approved by the Commit- Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Ap- tees on Appropriations of both Houses of Con- may be transferred to the Joint Department of propriations of both Houses of Congress a quar- Defense—Department of Veterans Affairs Med- gress. terly report containing performance measures SEC. 231. (a) The Secretary of Veterans Affairs ical Facility Demonstration Fund, established and data from each Veterans Benefits Adminis- by section 1704 of the National Defense Author- shall ensure that the toll-free suicide hotline tration Regional Office: Provided, That, at a under section 1720F(h) of title 38, United States ization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law minimum, the report shall include the direction 111–84; 123 Stat. 3571) and may be used for oper- Code— contained in the section entitled ‘‘Disability (1) provides to individuals who contact the ation of the facilities designated as combined claims backlog’’, under the heading ‘‘General hotline immediate assistance from a trained pro- Federal medical facilities as described by section Operating Expenses, Veterans Benefits Adminis- fessional; and 706 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Au- tration’’ in the joint explanatory statement ac- (2) adheres to all requirements of the Amer- thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law companying Public Law 114–223: Provided fur- ican Association of Suicidology. 110–417; 122 Stat. 4500): Provided, That addi- ther, That the report shall also include informa- (b)(1) None of the funds made available by tional funds may be transferred from accounts tion on the number of appeals pending at the this Act may be used to enforce or otherwise designated in this section to the Joint Depart- Veterans Benefits Administration as well as the carry out any Executive action that prohibits ment of Defense—Department of Veterans Af- Board of Veterans Appeals on a quarterly basis. the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from appoint- fairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund SEC. 226. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs ing an individual to occupy a vacant civil serv- upon written notification by the Secretary of shall provide written notification to the Commit- ice position, or establishing a new civil service Veterans Affairs to the Committees on Appro- tees on Appropriations of both Houses of Con- position, at the Department of Veterans Affairs priations of both Houses of Congress. gress 15 days prior to organizational changes with respect to such a position relating to the (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) which result in the transfer of 25 or more full- hotline specified in subsection (a). SEC. 220. Such sums as may be deposited to time equivalents from one organizational unit of (2) In this subsection— the Medical Care Collections Fund pursuant to the Department of Veterans Affairs to another. (A) the term ‘‘civil service’’ has the meaning section 1729A of title 38, United States Code, for SEC. 227. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs given such term in section 2101(1) of title 5, healthcare provided at facilities designated as shall provide on a quarterly basis to the Com- United States Code; and combined Federal medical facilities as described mittees on Appropriations of both Houses of (B) the term ‘‘Executive action’’ includes— by section 706 of the Duncan Hunter National Congress notification of any single national out- (i) any Executive order, presidential memo- Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 reach and awareness marketing campaign in randum, or other action by the President; and (Public Law 110–417; 122 Stat. 4500) shall also be which obligations exceed $2,000,000. (ii) any agency policy, order, or other direc- available: (1) for transfer to the Joint Depart- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) tive. ment of Defense—Department of Veterans Af- SEC. 228. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, SEC. 232. None of the funds in this or any fairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund, es- upon determination that such action is nec- other Act may be used to close Department of tablished by section 1704 of the National De- essary to address needs of the Veterans Health Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals, domiciliaries, fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 Administration, may transfer to the ‘‘Medical or clinics, conduct an environmental assessment, (Public Law 111–84; 123 Stat. 3571); and (2) for Services’’ account any discretionary appropria- or to diminish healthcare services at existing operations of the facilities designated as com- tions made available for fiscal year 2019 in this Veterans Health Administration medical facili- bined Federal medical facilities as described by title (except appropriations made to the ‘‘Gen- ties located in Veterans Integrated Service Net- section 706 of the Duncan Hunter National De- eral Operating Expenses, Veterans Benefits Ad- work 23 as part of a planned realignment of VA fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 ministration’’ account) or any discretionary un- services until the Secretary provides to the Com- (Public Law 110–417; 122 Stat. 4500): Provided, obligated balances within the Department of mittees on Appropriations of both Houses of That, notwithstanding section 1704(b)(3) of the Veterans Affairs, including those appropriated Congress a report including the following ele- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal for fiscal year 2019, that were provided in ad- ments: Year 2010 (Public Law 111–84; 123 Stat. 2573), vance by appropriations Acts: Provided, That (1) a national realignment strategy that in- amounts transferred to the Joint Department of transfers shall be made only with the approval cludes a detailed description of realignment Defense—Department of Veterans Affairs Med- of the Office of Management and Budget: Pro- plans within each Veterans Integrated Services

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AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION with contract care or other outsourced services; SEC. 235. None of the funds appropriated or SALARIES AND EXPENSES (4) an analysis of how any such planned re- otherwise made available by this Act or any For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- alignment of services will impact access to care other Act for the Department of Veterans Af- vided for, of the American Battle Monuments for veterans living in rural or highly rural fairs may be used in a manner that is incon- Commission, including the acquisition of land or areas, including travel distances and transpor- sistent with: (1) section 842 of the Transpor- interest in land in foreign countries; purchases tation costs to access a VA medical facility and tation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Develop- and repair of uniforms for caretakers of na- availability of local specialty and primary care; ment, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, tional cemeteries and monuments outside of the (5) an inventory of VA buildings with historic and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, United States and its territories and possessions; designation and the methodology used to deter- 2006 (Public Law 109–115; 119 Stat. 2506); or (2) rent of office and garage space in foreign coun- mine the buildings’ condition and utilization; section 8110(a)(5) of title 38, United States Code. tries; purchase (one-for-one replacement basis (6) a description of how any realignment will SEC. 236. None of the funds appropriated in only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles; not be consistent with requirements under the Na- this or prior appropriations Acts or otherwise to exceed $42,000 for official reception and rep- tional Historic Preservation Act; and made available to the Department of Veterans resentation expenses; and insurance of official (7) consideration given for reuse of historic Affairs may be used to transfer any amounts motor vehicles in foreign countries, when re- buildings within newly identified realignment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation quired by law of such countries, $75,100,000, to requirements: Provided, That, this provision Fund to any other account within the Depart- remain available until expended. shall not apply to capital projects in VISN 23, or ment of Veterans Affairs. FOREIGN CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS ACCOUNT any other VISN, which have been authorized or SEC. 237. None of the funds appropriated or approved by Congress. otherwise made available by this Act may be For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- SEC. 233. Effective during the period begin- used to conduct research using canines unless: vided for, of the American Battle Monuments ning on October 1, 2018 and ending on January the scientific objectives of the study can only be Commission, such sums as may be necessary, to 1, 2024, none of the funds made available to the met by research with canines; the study has remain available until expended, for purposes Secretary of Veterans Affairs by this or any been directly approved by the Secretary; and the authorized by section 2109 of title 36, United other Act may be obligated or expended in con- study is consistent with the revised Department States Code. travention of the ‘‘Veterans Health Administra- of Veterans Affairs canine research policy docu- UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR tion Clinical Preventive Services Guidance ment released on December 18, 2017: Provided, VETERANS CLAIMS Statement on the Veterans Health Administra- That not later than 180 days after enactment of SALARIES AND EXPENSES tion’s Screening for Breast Cancer Guidance’’ this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Com- For necessary expenses for the operation of published on May 10, 2017, as issued by the Vet- mittees on Appropriations of both Houses of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans erans Health Administration National Center Congress a detailed report outlining under what Claims as authorized by sections 7251 through for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. circumstances canine research may be needed if 7298 of title 38, United States Code, $33,600,000: SEC. 234. (a) Notwithstanding any other provi- there are no other alternatives, how often it was Provided , That $2,580,000 shall be available for sion of law, the amounts appropriated or other- used during that time period, and what proto- the purpose of providing financial assistance as wise made available to the Department of Vet- cols are in place to determine both the safety described and in accordance with the process erans Affairs for the ‘‘Medical Services’’ ac- and efficacy of the research. and reporting procedures set forth under this count may be used to provide— SEC. 238. For an additional amount for the (1) fertility counseling and treatment using Department of Veterans Affairs, $2,000,000,000 to heading in Public Law 102–229. assisted reproductive technology to a covered remain available until expended, for infrastruc- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE—CIVIL veteran or the spouse of a covered veteran; or ture improvements, including new construction, CEMETERIAL EXPENSES, ARMY (2) adoption reimbursement to a covered vet- and in addition to amounts otherwise made SALARIES AND EXPENSES eran. available in this Act for such purpose, of which: (b) In this section: (1) $750,000,000 shall be available for seismic For necessary expenses for maintenance, oper- (1) The term ‘‘service-connected’’ has the improvement projects and seismic program man- ation, and improvement of Arlington National meaning given such term in section 101 of title agement activities, including projects that Cemetery and Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home Na- 38, United States Code. would otherwise be funded by the Construction, tional Cemetery, including the purchase or lease (2) The term ‘‘covered veteran’’ means a vet- Major Projects, the Construction, Minor of passenger motor vehicles for replacement on a eran, as such term is defined in section 101 of Projects, Medical Facilities, or National Ceme- one-for-one basis only, and not to exceed $1,000 title 38, United States Code, who has a service- tery Administration accounts; for official reception and representation ex- connected disability that results in the inability (2) $100,000,000 shall be for National Cemetery penses, $70,800,000, of which not to exceed of the veteran to procreate without the use of Administration projects within ‘‘Department $15,000,000 shall remain available until Sep- fertility treatment. Administration - Construction, Major Projects’’; tember 30, 2021. In addition, such sums as may (3) The term ‘‘assisted reproductive tech- (3) $800,000,000 shall be for ‘‘Veterans Health be necessary for parking maintenance, repairs nology’’ means benefits relating to reproductive Administration—Medical Facilities’’ to be used and replacement, to be derived from the ‘‘Lease assistance provided to a member of the Armed for non-recurring maintenance; and of Department of Defense Real Property for De- Forces who incurs a serious injury or illness on (4) $350,000,000 shall be for ‘‘Departmental Ad- fense Agencies’’ account. active duty pursuant to section 1074(c)(4)(A) of ministration—Construction, Minor Projects’’; CONSTRUCTION title 10, United States Code, as described in the Provided, That the additional amounts appro- For necessary expenses for planning and de- memorandum on the subject of ‘‘Policy for As- priated for the purposes of non-recurring main- sign and construction at Arlington National sisted Reproductive Services for the Benefit of tenance and minor construction may be used to Cemetery and Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home Na- Seriously or Severely Ill/Injured (Category II or carry out critical life-safety projects identified tional Cemetery, $73,855,000, to remain available III) Active Duty Service Members’’ issued by the in the Department’s annual facility condition until expended, for planning and design and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Af- assessments; sustainment projects; moderniza- construction associated with the Southern Ex- fairs on April 3, 2012, and the guidance issued tion projects; infrastructure repair; renovations pansion project at Arlington National Cemetery. to implement such policy, including any limita- at existing Veterans Health Administration med- ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME tions on the amount of such benefits available ical centers and outpatient clinics; and projects to such a member except that— included in the Strategic Capital Investment TRUST FUND (A) the time periods regarding embryo Process plan: Provided further, That notwith- For expenses necessary for the Armed Forces cryopreservation and storage set forth in part standing the requirements of section 8104(a) of Retirement Home to operate and maintain the III(G) and in part IV(H) of such memorandum title 38, United States Code, amounts made Armed Forces Retirement Home—Washington, shall not apply; and available under this heading for seismic im- District of Columbia, and the Armed Forces Re- (B) such term includes embryo provement projects and seismic program man- tirement Home—Gulfport, Mississippi, to be paid cryopreservation and storage without limitation agement activities shall be available for the com- from funds available in the Armed Forces Re- on the duration of such cryopreservation and pletion of both new and existing projects of the tirement Home Trust Fund, $64,300,000, of which storage. Department: Provided further, That the addi- $1,000,000 shall remain available until expended (4) The term ‘‘adoption reimbursement’’ means tional amounts appropriated under this section for construction and renovation of the physical reimbursement for the adoption-related expenses may not be obligated or expended until the Sec- plants at the Armed Forces Retirement Home— for an adoption that is finalized after the date retary of Veterans Affairs submits to the Com- Washington, District of Columbia, and the of the enactment of this Act under the same mittees on Appropriations of both Houses of Armed Forces Retirement Home—Gulfport, Mis- terms as apply under the adoption reimburse- Congress, and such Committees approve, a de- sissippi: Provided, That of the amounts made

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Amounts deposited into the special eral entity or official to which the funds are apply to any modification of facilities at United account established under 10 U.S.C. 4727 are ap- made available that the program, project, or ac- States Naval Station, Guanta´ namo Bay, Cuba. propriated and shall be available until expended tivity is not in compliance with any Federal law (c) An individual described in this subsection to support activities at the Army National Mili- relating to risk assessment, the protection of pri- is any individual who, as of June 24, 2009, is lo- tary Cemeteries. vate property rights, or unfunded mandates. cated at United States Naval Station, SEC. 503. All departments and agencies funded Guanta´ namo Bay, Cuba, and who— TITLE IV under this Act are encouraged, within the limits (1) is not a citizen of the United States or a OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS of the existing statutory authorities and fund- member of the Armed Forces of the United DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ing, to expand their use of ‘‘E–Commerce’’ tech- States; and MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY nologies and procedures in the conduct of their (2) is— For an additional amount for ‘‘Military Con- business practices and public service activities. (A) in the custody or under the effective con- struction, Army’’, $261,250,000, to remain avail- SEC. 504. Unless stated otherwise, all reports trol of the Department of Defense; or (B) otherwise under detention at United able until September 30, 2023, for projects out- and notifications required by this Act shall be States Naval Station, Guanta´ namo Bay, Cuba. side of the United States: Provided, That such submitted to the Subcommittee on Military Con- amount is designated by the Congress for Over- struction and Veterans Affairs, and Related REFERENCES TO ACT seas Contingency Operations/Global War on Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of SEC. 513. Except as expressly provided other- Terrorism pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the House of Representatives and the Sub- wise, any reference to ‘‘this Act’’ contained in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit committee on Military Construction and Vet- this division shall be treated as referring only to Control Act of 1985: Provided further, That none erans Affairs, and Related Agencies of the Com- the provisions of this division. of the funds made available under this heading mittee on Appropriations of the Senate. REFERENCES TO REPORT shall be for construction of the High Value De- SEC. 505. None of the funds made available in SEC. 514. Any reference to a ‘‘report accom- tention Facility, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, un- this Act may be transferred to any department, panying this Act’’ contained in this division less authorized in an Act authorizing appropria- agency, or instrumentality of the United States shall be treated as a reference to House Report tions for fiscal year 2019 for military construc- Government except pursuant to a transfer made 115–673. The effect of such Report shall be lim- tion. by, or transfer authority provided in, this or ited to this division and shall apply for purposes MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND MARINE any other appropriations Act. of determining the allocation of funds provided CORPS SEC. 506. None of the funds made available in by, and the implementation of, this division. this Act may be used for a project or program For an additional amount for ‘‘Military Con- SPENDING REDUCTION ACCOUNT struction, Navy and Marine Corps’’, named for an individual serving as a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner of the SEC. 515. The amount by which the applicable $227,320,000, to remain available until September allocation of new budget authority made by the 30, 2023, for projects outside of the United United States House of Representatives. SEC. 507. (a) Any agency receiving funds made Committee on Appropriations of the House of States: Provided, That such amount is des- Representatives under section 302(b) of the Con- ignated by the Congress for Overseas Contin- available in this Act, shall, subject to sub- gressional Budget Act of 1974 exceeds the gency Operations/Global War on Terrorism pur- sections (b) and (c), post on the public Web site amount of proposed new budget authority is $0. suant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Balanced of that agency any report required to be sub- mitted by the Congress in this or any other Act, This division may be cited as the ‘‘Military Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related 1985. upon the determination by the head of the agen- cy that it shall serve the national interest. Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019’’. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE (b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to a report The CHAIR. Are there any points of For an additional amount for ‘‘Military Con- if— order against the bill? struction, Air Force’’ $345,800,000, to remain (1) the public posting of the report com- POINT OF ORDER available until September 30, 2023, for projects promises national security; or outside of the United States: Provided, That (2) the report contains confidential or propri- Mr. HARPER. Mr. Chairman, I raise such amount is designated by the Congress for etary information. a point of order against the following Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War (c) The head of the agency posting such re- provision contained in H.R. 5895 be- on Terrorism pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(ii) port shall do so only after such report has been cause it violates clause 2 of House rule of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit made available to the requesting Committee or XXI. Control Act of 1985. Committees of Congress for no less than 45 days. This provision is on page 66, line 14, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, DEFENSE-WIDE SEC. 508. (a) None of the funds made available through page 66, line 20, and relates to For an additional amount for ‘‘Military Con- in this Act may be used to maintain or establish the Tom Lantos Human Rights Com- struction, Defense-Wide’’, $87,050,000, to remain a computer network unless such network blocks the viewing, downloading, and exchanging of mission. Under clause 2(a)(1) of rule available until September 30, 2023, for projects XXI, ‘‘an appropriation may not be re- outside of the United States: Provided, That pornography. such amount is designated by the Congress for (b) Nothing in subsection (a) shall limit the ported in a general appropriation bill Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War use of funds necessary for any Federal, State, . . . for an expenditure not previously on Terrorism pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(ii) tribal, or local law enforcement agency or any authorized by law. . . . ’’ of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit other entity carrying out criminal investiga- Mr. Chairman, the Committee on Control Act of 1985. tions, prosecution, or adjudication activities. House Administration is responsible SEC. 509. None of the funds made available in ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS for providing funding for House Com- this Act may be used by an agency of the execu- SEC. 401. Each amount designated in this Act tive branch to pay for first-class travel by an mittees, other than for the Committee by the Congress for Overseas Contingency Oper- employee of the agency in contravention of sec- on House Appropriations. ations/Global War on Terrorism pursuant to sec- tions 301–10.122 through 301–10.124 of title 41, Sections 5 and 7 of H. Res. 1451 of the tion 251(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Balanced Budget and Code of Federal Regulations. Commission’s enabling resolution, Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 shall be SEC. 510. None of the funds made available in which is carried forward through H. available only if the President subsequently so this Act may be used to execute a contract for designates all such amounts and transmits such Res. 5, make clear the Commission is goods or services, including construction serv- not authorized to receive a direct ap- designations to the Congress. ices, where the contractor has not complied with SEC. 402. None of the funds appropriated for propriation. The Commission’s ena- Executive Order No. 12989. military construction projects outside the United bling resolution specifies the role of SEC. 511. None of the funds made available by States under this title may be obligated or ex- this Act may be used by the Department of De- the Committee on Foreign Affairs in pended for planning and design of any project fense or the Department of Veterans Affairs to providing staff and resources for the associated with the European Deterrence Initia- lease or purchase new light duty vehicles for Commission, as well as funding for the tive until the Secretary of Defense submits to any executive fleet, or for an agency’s fleet in- Commission. the congressional defense committees a list of all ventory, except in accordance with Presidential of the military construction projects associated In fact, consistent with H. Res. 1451, Memorandum—Federal Fleet Performance, with the European Deterrence Initiative which at the request of the Committee on dated May 24, 2011. the Secretary acticipates will be carried out dur- Foreign Affairs, the Committee on SEC. 512. (a) IN GENERAL.—None of the funds ing each of the fiscal years 2019 through 2023. House Administration adopted Com- appropriated or otherwise made available to the TITLE V Department of Defense in this Act may be used mittee Resolution 115–9 earlier this GENERAL PROVISIONS to construct, renovate, or expand any facility in year authorizing $200,000 from the Com- SEC. 501. No part of any appropriation con- the United States, its territories, or possessions mittee’s reserve fund to provide for tained in this Act shall remain available for ob- to house any individual detained at United support for Commission personnel.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:50 Jun 08, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A07JN7.025 H07JNPT1 lotter on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE June 7, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4925 In summary, Mr. Chairman, there is was authorized in 1986, and, although it environmental engineers. We have no authorization for the Commission to is a priority of the Army Corps, it has raised a new generation of Americans receive a direct appropriation of funds, not been funded. This study pulls to- who understand the relationship be- and I reiterate my point of order. gether Federal, State, local, and pri- tween structures and the environment. I ask for a ruling of the Chair. vate resources to create a strategy to It is a new day at the Corps, and no- The CHAIR. Does any other Member preserve and protect the shorelines of body welcomes it more than this Mem- wish to be heard on the point of order? the Great Lakes. ber. If not, the Chair will rule. Last year, my constituents in west- Mr. Chair, I want to thank the gen- The provision proposes an item of ap- ern New York felt the devastating im- tleman for offering this amendment, propriation for the Tom Lantos Human pact of high lake levels. We saw the and I urge my colleagues to support it. Rights Commission. Under clause 2(a) worst flooding we have seen in decades Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, I yield of rule XXI, such an item of appropria- along Lake Ontario. The flooding de- back the balance of my time. tion must be specifically authorized by stroyed homes and wreaked havoc on Mr. COLLINS of New York. Mr. law. The burden of establishing the au- businesses along the shoreline. This Chair, I yield back the balance of my thorization in law rests in this in- study will create a comprehensive time. stance with the committee or other strategy to protect these communities The Acting CHAIR. The question is proponent of the provision. so they do not suffer again. on the amendment offered by the gen- Finding that this burden has not I look forward to working with my tleman from New York (Mr. COLLINS). been carried, the point of order is sus- colleagues in Congress, as well as the The amendment was agreed to. tained and the provision is stricken Army Corps, to ensure that studies like AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. ABRAHAM from the bill. the Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIR Study receive funding. to consider amendment No. 2 printed in The CHAIR. No further amendment Mr. Chair, I urge support of my part B of House Report 115–711. Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. Chair, I have an to the bill, as amended, shall be in amendment, and I reserve the balance of my time. amendment at the desk. order except those printed in part B of The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will House Report 115–711 and pro forma Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, I claim time in opposition to the amendment, designate the amendment. amendments described in section 4 of The text of the amendment is as fol- this resolution. although I am not opposed to the amendment. lows: Each further amendment printed in Page 3, line 15, after the dollar amount, in- The Acting CHAIR (Mr. ZELDIN). part B of the report shall be considered sert ‘‘(increased by $17,410,000)’’. only in the order printed in the report, Without objection, the gentleman from Page 32, line 1, after the dollar amount, in- may be offered only by a Member des- Idaho is recognized for 5 minutes. sert ‘‘(reduced by $17,410,000)’’. ignated in the report, shall be consid- There was no objection. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to ered as read, shall be debatable for the Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, I under- House Resolution 918, the gentleman stand the Great Lakes Coastal Resil- time specified in the report equally di- from Louisiana (Mr. ABRAHAM) and a vided and controlled by the proponent iency Study is of great importance to Member opposed each will control 5 and an opponent, may be withdrawn by my colleague from New York as well as minutes. the proponent at any time before ac- other Members from the Great Lakes The Chair recognizes the gentleman tion thereon, shall not be subject to region. I would like to note that the from Louisiana. amendment except as provided by sec- underlying bill includes funding and Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. Chairman, my tion 4 of House Resolution 918, and authority for new studies, including a amendment would increase the Corps shall not be subject to a demand for di- multipurpose study like the Great of Engineers construction account to vision of the question. Lakes study. address the $96 billion backlog in con- I also remind my colleagues that the b 1630 struction projects across the country. amendment increases the funding level My amendment would offset this in- AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. COLLINS OF of an account. It does not direct the crease by reducing the Department of NEW YORK funding to any particular activity. For Energy’s departmental administration The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- that reason and because the amend- and bringing it closer in line with the sider amendment No. 1 printed in part ment does not constitute a major shift President’s budget request. B of House Report 115–711. in funding between accounts, I would Our water infrastructure is aging and Mr. COLLINS of New York. Mr. not oppose the amendment. deteriorating, and the Corps of Engi- Chairman, I have an amendment at the Mr. Chair, I yield to the gentle- neers has failed to keep up with these desk. woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR), if she projects across the country because of The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate has any comments to make. the growing bureaucratic morass that the amendment. Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chairman, I rise in delays construction and leads to waste- The text of the amendment is as fol- strong support of my fellow Great ful cost overruns. lows: Lakes colleague’s amendment and While the Corps needs reforms to ex- Page 2, line 23, after the dollar amount, in- thank him for raising the issue. pedite project delivery, we in Congress sert (increased by $1,200,000). I think the Great Lakes have finally should also prioritize spending and pro- Page 7, line 16, after the dollar amount, in- arrived at the U.S. Army Corps of En- vide more resources to water infra- sert (reduced by $1,200,000). gineers. As the gentleman knows and structure. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- as I have made clear to the Corps, our Projects in Louisiana would greatly lution 918, the gentleman from New Great Lakes Members and myself are benefit from increased construction York (Mr. COLLINS) and a Member op- very supportive of the proposal for a and operation and maintenance fund- posed each will control 5 minutes. Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study. ing, especially projects like the J. Ben- The Chair recognizes the gentleman The study will take an inclusive view nett Johnston Waterway, the from New York. of how to make our coastline more re- Ouachita-Black Rivers Navigation Mr. COLLINS of New York. Mr. silient, with an eye toward using more Project, and the Madison Parish and Chair, my amendment would increase sustainable, green, or natural infra- Lake Providence Ports. These projects the Army Corps investigation account structure to reduce runoff, mitigate are critical for the economy in the Mis- by $1.2 million. erosion and flooding, and protect prop- sissippi Delta. Increased funding under this account erty. This approach will ultimately I commend Chairman SIMPSON for his will allow additional studies that were save money as the Corps looks to fulfill leadership in increasing water infra- previously authorized in the Water Re- its mission in the face of changing en- structure funding since he has been sources Development Act to be com- vironmental hazards. chairman of the Energy and Water pleted by the Army Corps. And I have to say, over my many Subcommittee. One example is the Great Lakes years of service, we finally have at the This bill provides significant in- Coastal Resiliency Study. This study Corps not just civil engineers, we have creases in the additional funding pots

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:35 Jun 13, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD18\JUNE\H07JN8.REC H07JN8 H4926 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 7, 2018 and maintenance. This additional fund- The Chair recognizes the gentleman est in this issue, and I agree that there ing will increase the opportunities for from Massachusetts. are certain circumstances where the worthy projects to compete for limited Mr. KEATING. Mr. Chairman, this Corps should consider more than just dollars. amendment would direct the Army commercial tonnage using a waterway Although I intend to withdraw my Corps to consider the historic and na- when allocating funding. In fact, a re- amendment, Congress should continue tional significance of dredging projects port accompanying the bill directs the to provide more funding to projects as the Corps makes its funding deci- Corps to consider several criteria other across the country that improve com- sions. than just tonnage. merce, grow the economy, and that In my area, this amendment will pro- Since the amendment does not upset protect homes and businesses from vide much-needed support for the com- the balance of priorities within the bill flooding. I hope to work with Chairman pletion of the Plymouth Harbor dredg- nor direct funds to any particular SIMPSON and his committee to address ing project in time for the celebrations project or activity, I will not oppose the issue moving forward. of the 400th anniversary of the the amendment. Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of Mayflower landing in Plymouth and I yield back the balance of my time. my time. Provincetown, Massachusetts. Mr. KEATING. Mr. Chairman, I Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, I claim the The year 2020 will be a momentous thank the chairman and staff for their time in opposition. year for our country, as we commemo- cooperation. And I also invite them to The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman rate the 400th anniversary of the set- come to Plymouth in 2020 and enjoy from Idaho is recognized for 5 minutes. tlement at Plymouth by the Pilgrims, what will be an amazing international Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, I want to the vital contributions of the Aquinnah celebration and a celebration of the be- assure my colleague that when the Ap- and Mashpee Wampanoag Tribes, and ginning of our country as well. propriations Committee develops its the significant events that followed, in- Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- bills it takes into consideration the re- cluding the signing of the Mayflower ance of my time. quests and priorities of Members of the Compact, the 50-year Pilgrim- The Acting CHAIR. The question is House. Funding levels in the under- Wampanoag peace treaty, and, of on the amendment offered by the gen- lying bill reflect those requests, includ- course, the first Thanksgiving. tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. ing those requests from the gentleman For my entire time in Congress, I KEATING). from Louisiana. have worked closely with my constitu- The amendment was agreed to. Specifically, funding above the budg- ents to prepare for this commemora- AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MR. BEYER et request for construction of naviga- tion of Plymouth 400. The Plymouth The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order tion projects totals $625 million, an in- Harbor dredging project has always to consider amendment No. 4 printed in crease of $176 million above fiscal year been at the heart of these preparations. part B of House Report 115–711. 2018. The dredging project is required Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chairman, I have an Additional funding for operation and ahead of the return to Plymouth of the amendment at the desk. maintenance of inland navigation fully restored Mayflower II, a full-scale The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will projects is at $50 million, an increase of replica of the original ship that designate the amendment. $20 million above last year’s additional brought the Pilgrims to Cape Cod in The text of the amendment is as fol- funding level. 1620. The Mayflower II cannot return to lows: While we can’t specify funding for her home in Plymouth Harbor unless any particular project, we have worked much-needed dredging work is com- Page 11, beginning on line 21, strike sec- tion 107. hard to ensure significant funding for pleted. which projects not in the budget re- We also anticipate a maritime salute The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to quest can compete. to mark the return of the Mayflower II House Resolution 918, the gentleman I would be happy to continue work- as part of the commemoration, and the from Virginia (Mr. BEYER) and a Mem- ing with my colleague from Louisiana flotilla will need safe passage in the ber opposed each will control 5 min- to ensure significant funding for the harbor. utes. critical water resources infrastructure Furthermore, an uptick in marine The Chair recognizes the gentleman work of the Corps of Engineers, and I traffic is also expected as Americans from Virginia. thank him for his willingness to with- and visitors from around the world Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chairman, this draw the amendment. travel to Plymouth to participate in amendment seeks to preserve our cur- Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of the 2020 celebration. It is therefore rent Clean Water Act protections over my time. critical for navigational safety con- our rivers, streams, and wetlands. Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. Chair, I thank cerns that this dredging occur. Our Nation’s river system and wet- the chairman for his commitment to This amendment will help ensure lands provide values that no other eco- work with me on this issue, and I yield that one of the final pieces of the 2020 system can: natural water quality im- back the balance of my time. commemoration is completed and in provement; flood protection; shoreline Mr. Chair, I withdraw my amend- place. We anticipate an exceedingly erosion control; recreation; general ment. memorable year for the people of our aesthetic appreciation; and national The Acting CHAIR. The amendment community, for visitors across the products for our use at no cost. is withdrawn. country, and for a significant number Yet section 107 of this bill seeks to AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. KEATING of international visitors as well. undermine protection of streams and The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Mr. Chair, I look forward to the com- wetlands and the critical balance be- to consider amendment No. 3 printed in pletion of this project ahead of the tween protecting these waters and the part B of House Report 115–711. commemoration, which also, it is im- day-to-day operations of our Nation’s Mr. KEATING. Mr. Chairman, I have portant to note, will bring in signifi- farmers, ranchers, and foresters. an amendment at the desk. cant added revenue and jobs. Under current law, farmers, ranchers, The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will I thank the chairman, and I urge my and foresters can carry out their nor- designate the amendment. colleagues to support this amendment. mal operations in any water body with- The text of the amendment is as fol- I reserve the balance of my time. out requiring a Clean Water Act per- lows: Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I claim mit. What this means is that farmers Page 3, line 15, after the dollar amount, in- the time in opposition, although I am can continue to plow their fields—in- sert ‘‘(reduced by $7,000,000) (increased by not opposed to the amendment. cluding potential wet areas that have $7,000,000)’’. The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- been farmed for decades—plant their The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to tion, the gentleman from Idaho is rec- seeds, and harvest their crops without House Resolution 918, the gentleman ognized for 5 minutes. ever having to obtain approval under from Massachusetts (Mr. KEATING) and There was no objection. the Clean Water Act. a Member opposed each will control 5 Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, I can cer- Any normal farming, ranching, or minutes. tainly understand my colleague’s inter- forestry exemption is going to include

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Presidents and administrations. emption to plow under a wetland to ex- The agriculture industry is already The law is very clear that any nor- pand his grazing lands; and forestry op- one of the most overregulated in the mal farming use, forestry, agriculture erations can’t use this exemption to country, and there is little clarity for or ranching is exempt already. It is change the course of a local stream to farmers and ranchers about what ex- only a wholesale shift from what the improve drainage on their growing actly those regulations are and how farm’s original exemption was intended lands. they apply to their operations. for that would require a Clean Water In short, the way the Clean Water This amendment provides additional Act permit. Act currently operates is to allow nor- uncertainty. It was never the intention So if a farmer is, in fact, going to mal ranching, farming, and forestry op- of the Clean Water Act to punish farm- turn out and develop houses, a subdivi- erations to continue without a permit ers for conducting normal farming op- sion, you need a clean water permit. unless the activity either changes or erations such as plowing or doing stock But there is nothing in there that says converts the use of a water body to a pond maintenance, yet that is what is you need a clean water permit to plow, new purpose or impairs the historic happening. Without the ability to free- to plant, or to use the land as it has al- flow or reach of a stream or wetland. If ly conduct these normal activities, ways been used. the planned activity triggers either of farmers and ranchers are unable to do My fear is that I don’t know of any these limitations, current law obvi- their jobs and grow the food we need as specific instances where there has been ously would require that activity to a nation. an overinterpretation of existing law, There is a difference between filling a obtain a permit. but section 107 would basically throw river, a wetland, and plowing the cor- Section 107 of this bill, in essence, out the entire baby in order to fix an ner of your own field. These exemp- would provide an absolute Clean Water overinterpretation problem by one or tions were constructed to address that Act exemption for impacts to any two agents of the Department of Agri- difference. culture. streams or wetlands that happen to be The ongoing expansion of enforce- Essentially, section 107 says every- on agricultural, ranching, or forestry ment under the Clean Water Act has thing is accepted under the Clean lands. chipped away at the rights of land- Water Act if it is agriculture, forestry, Mr. Chairman, this is a fundamental owners and has made it a danger to or ranching on that land. change to the Clean Water Act, and it farmers to effectively utilize their own Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance is one where the impacts have never property. been explored. This amendment would This hasn’t been happening for 40 of my time. be a significant departure from almost years. It was never the original intent. Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Chairman, I 40 years of implementation of the This is a fairly recent expansion of the would invite my friend, Mr. BEYER, to Clean Water Act by Democrats and Re- interpretation of the law. Indeed, it is come talk to the ranchers and farmers publicans by eliminating the existing ridiculous that a farmer has to worry who are being hit with these new inter- provision requiring that the exemp- about being slapped with a fine, in pretations and aggressive interpreta- tions apply only to normal—as in es- some cases millions of dollars. This has tions coming out of the divisions of tablished, ongoing—farming practices. occurred for simply conducting normal northern California to see what is hap- pening to them for simply applying b 1645 farming activities on their land where there are clear exemptions for agri- farming techniques to their land. Mr. Chairman, we should not be culture. Mr. Chairman, I yield to the gen- using an appropriations bill to change In my own district in northern Cali- tleman from Idaho (Mr. SIMPSON). Federal policy related to the protec- fornia, there have already been law- Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I ap- tion of our Nation’s rivers and streams. suits against residents for farming preciate the gentleman for yielding. To the best of my knowledge, no hear- without Federal permission. Cases like Yes, it is true that this was written in ings or investigations on the impacts these across the country cost farmers 1977. The law has stayed the same since of this provision have ever been held. millions of dollars in legal damages, 1977. That doesn’t mean that the inter- If this Congress is interested in over- and they risk running farmers out of pretation of the law by agencies has turning almost 40 years of Clean Water business. been the same since then, and that in- Act precedent, regular order would re- If this amendment is not defeated, terpretation has changed over time. quire hearings before the House Com- these damages to the farm community In recent years, the Corps and the mittee on Transportation and Infra- will only grow. It is not a situation we EPA have changed the implementation structure and approval by that com- want to put upon an industry that is of these provisions to significantly re- mittee before consideration on the already, in many cases, in financial duce the application of the statutory floor. crisis. exemptions. This language in the un- This rider is bad policy for the pro- Farmers and ranchers deserve our derlying bill is intended to get us back tection of our environment, bad policy support, and they deserve the ability to to the original intent of the law. That for the protection of human health, make decisions about managing their is all it is meant to do is get back to and bad policy for the protection of land, whether it is going to be in a crop the original intent of the law. public safety. this year or not, and not have the Fed- If the gentleman is correct and they Mr. Chairman, I urge support for my eral Government decide if it has been are interpreting the law the same as amendment, and I reserve the balance idle for a few years now that that is an they have for 40 years, then this of my time. abandonment of their land. Market wouldn’t be necessary. But the fact is Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Chairman, I conditions and a lot of different things that is not the case. They have been claim the time in strong opposition to affect what a farmer’s decision is going changing the way they implement this this amendment. to be; but, indeed, it is their land with- law. This is meant to get us back to The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman out having more ambiguity and aggres- the original intent, and, therefore, I from California is recognized for 5 min- sive enforcements over things that must oppose the amendment that utes. really clearly are exempt in the Clean would strike this language. Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Chairman, this Water Act. So we don’t need additional Mr. LAMALFA. How much time do I amendment would allow the regulatory red tape, and we don’t need these have remaining, Mr. Chairman? overreach that has been happening to threats. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman the agriculture community through Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance from California has 5 seconds remain- misuse of the Clean Water Act. of my time. ing. The recapture provision of the Clean Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chairman, I find Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Chairman, I re- Water Act was never meant to swallow myself confused by the comments of serve the balance of my time.

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Together they built levees real challenge with section 107 is it jewel of the southern California desert, to contain the lake, established a sup- throws out the entire exemption proc- drawing thousands of tourists, bird- ply of recycled water to help maintain ess and makes everything legal. watchers, and other outdoors and water water levels, and installed aerators to Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- sports enthusiasts. prevent fish die-offs by keeping oxygen ance of my time. Having grown up near the Salton levels high. Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Chairman, again, Sea, I have wonderful memories of So it can work. Lake Elsinore now it has been a much more aggressive in- going fishing there with my father and supports many local businesses and has terpretation of the exemptions under picnicking with my family. a flourishing tourism industry. Most the Clean Water Act that were clearly However, for decades now, deterio- importantly, the water is now safer for made by Congress to allow normal rating water quality and reduced water residents to enjoy all the benefits the farming activities, the normal crop ro- inflows have made the declining lake lake has to offer, including swimming tation that you would use. bed of the Salton Sea a public health and water sports. Indeed, if these activities were ap- danger to the residents in the sur- There are countless other examples plied even more aggressively, normal rounding area. If we do not take deci- of Bureau of Reclamation restoration year-to-year crops could find them- sive action now, the sea will harm the projects helping to protect public selves unable to be planted because of public’s health in cities all across health. That is why I urge my col- leagues to support my amendment and plowing or disking or land planing, southern California. provide an additional $2 million to things that are considered normal in You see, as the sea dries and the these types of projects. That is why, if the millions of acres we have in north- water level recedes, the exposed lake we know that this can work in other ern California that are under agri- bed releases windblown contaminants areas with pending public health crises, containing selenium, arsenic, and pes- culture. it can and will work in my district So the activities of the EPA and the ticides. These are in small particulate with the Salton Sea if they are so for- matter small enough to go through Army Corps go above the law to impose tunate to receive some grant moneys these requirements, and they certainly your lungs and straight into your and work in a collaborative way like expand the jurisdiction of the Clean bloodstream. Lake Elsinore. The health of the Amer- Water Act well beyond what Congress Exposure to these contaminants has ican people must be put above politics. had ever intended 40-plus years ago. been shown to increase the number and Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance Mr. Chairman, I strongly oppose this severity of asthma attacks, decrease of my time. amendment and urge my colleagues to the growth and development of lung Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I claim vote ‘‘no.’’ I yield back the balance of function in school-age children, and in- the time in opposition to the amend- my time. crease the risk of cardiac disease, heart ment, although I am not opposed to it. The Acting CHAIR. The question is attacks, and mortality in adults. The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- on the amendment offered by the gen- In fact, children in this underserved tion, the gentleman from Idaho is rec- tleman from Virginia (Mr. BEYER). area already have the highest pediatric ognized for 5 minutes. The amendment was rejected. asthma hospitalization rate in the en- There was no objection. AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MR. RUIZ tire State of California. So adding this Mr. SIMPSON. I understand the gen- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order insult and adding this exposure is tleman seeks to show support for addi- to consider amendment No. 5 printed in going to be devastating for the sur- tional funding for projects such as the part B of House Report 115–711. rounding pediatric population. one important to his district and his Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Chair, I have an As an emergency medicine doctor, I constituents. amendment at the desk. care deeply about the health of our I would note that the underlying bill The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will communities and have seen firsthand includes a total of $379 million above designate the amendment. the effects of poor air quality in these the budget request for various types of The text of the amendment is as fol- underserved communities. So the pub- projects that may have public health lows: lic health danger to families and chil- benefits. Since the amendment before Page 14, line 16, after the dollar amount, dren from the Salton Sea is very real us does not upset the balance of prior- insert ‘‘(reduced by $2,000,000) (increased by and must be addressed at all levels of ities within the bill nor direct funds to $2,000,000)’’. government—local, State, and Fed- any particular project or activity, I The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to eral—and through public-private part- would not oppose the amendment. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- House Resolution 918, the gentleman nerships. We are making progress. ance of my time. I also appreciate the committee’s from California (Mr. RUIZ) and a Mem- Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Chair, I want to thank ber opposed each will control 5 min- strong support of the memorandum of the chairman for not opposing. I also utes. understanding that I helped broker be- want to thank the ranking member for The Chair recognizes the gentleman tween the Department of the Interior yielding me the time and allowing all from California. and the State of California to support of this to proceed. Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Chairman, I rise to the State’s mitigation plan by includ- On behalf of those children with pedi- offer an amendment to H.R. 5895 to pro- ing report language in the underlying atric asthma, on behalf of our seniors vide $2 million in additional critical bill. with COPD, chronic bronchitis, and on funding for Bureau of Reclamation en- In addition to the Salton Sea, fund- behalf of the doctors who work in vironmental restoration projects that ing for the Bureau of Reclamation sup- emergency departments, I truly want will benefit our public health within a ports restoration projects across the to bring this awareness to everybody region such as the Salton Sea in my Western United States that protect here that this is a pending public congressional district in southern Cali- public health. For example, in Con- health nightmare catastrophe that, if fornia. gressman KEN CALVERT’s district which we do nothing, will cost up to $9 billion The Bureau of Reclamation is respon- neighbors my own district, the Bureau to address the effects—the public sible for managing, developing, and re- of Reclamation helped to mitigate pub- health and the economic effects—that storing our Nation’s waters to support lic health concerns and water quality this will do. So putting money in the the interests of the American people, issues at Lake Elsinore. front end is going to save money in the and there are few interests more im- Lake Elsinore, like the Salton Sea, back end, and it is going to prevent the portant than protecting the public’s has faced chronic challenges relating bad health of our pediatric and our sen- health. to water level, water quality, and asso- ior populations. To demonstrate why projects that ciated public health concerns. How- Mr. Chairman, I thank the leadership support the public’s health are so im- ever, a collaboration between the city for both listening, understanding, and portant, I want to talk about the of Lake Elsinore, Elsinore Valley Mu- proceeding with this amendment.

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MICHELLE companies, and State and local govern- Act, including salmon, steelhead, and LUJAN GRISHAM OF NEW MEXICO ments to work collaboratively on sus- delta smelt. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. HOLDING). It tainability using billions of previously Fish screen components operate is now in order to consider amendment untapped brackish groundwater in New under water and are constantly ex- No. 6 printed in part B of House Report Mexico. posed to stress and damage that wears 115–711. Mr. Chairman, if we don’t develop in- them down and makes them less effec- Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of novative water management strategies tive. Without proper upkeep, debris, New Mexico. Mr. Chairman, I have an to do more with less, we won’t have the sediment, and changes in temperature amendment at the desk. water we need to plant our fields, feed can create gaps or holes in the screen- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will our livestock, or grow New Mexico’s ing material and damage cleaning designate the amendment. economy. mechanisms. The text of the amendment is as fol- Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues While I appreciate that in its report lows: to support my amendment, and I yield the Appropriations Committee has rec- Page 14, line 16, after the dollar amount, back the balance of my time. ognized the need for continued support insert ‘‘(decreased by $15,000,000)(increased Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, I claim the of the fish screen program overall, it is by $15,000,000)’’. time in opposition, although I am not important that we include money spe- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to opposed to the amendment. cifically for the maintenance and re- House Resolution 918, the gentlewoman The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- pair of existing equipment. My com- from New Mexico (Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN tion, the gentleman from Idaho is rec- monsense amendment helps us to do GRISHAM) and a Member opposed each ognized for 5 minutes. that, I urge my colleagues to support will control 5 minutes. There was no objection. it. The Chair recognizes the gentle- Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I un- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance woman from New Mexico. derstand that the gentlewoman seeks of my time. Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of to show support for additional funding Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I claim New Mexico. Mr. Chairman, 99.9 per- for water research and development ac- the time in opposition, although I am cent of New Mexico is under drought tivities that are important to her dis- not opposed to the amendment. conditions, including over 60 percent of trict and to the country. The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- the State which is suffering from ex- I would just like to clarify that the tion, the gentleman from Idaho is rec- treme drought or worse. It is so dry amendment does not direct funds to ognized for 5 minutes. that more than half the State is at sig- any particular activities. For that rea- There was no objection. nificant risk for dangerous and de- son and because it does not upset the Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I un- structive wildfires, and long stretches balance within the bill, I will not op- derstand that the gentleman seeks to of the Rio Grande riverbed are already pose the amendment. show support for additional funding for dry as a bone. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of fish screen projects important to his my time. district and his constituents. I would b 1700 The Acting CHAIR. The question is simply note that this account is one As I speak, there are wildfires raging on the amendment offered by the gen- where we historically have given the across the state, including a massive tlewoman from New Mexico (Ms. administration, Republican or Demo- fire in Ute Park, which is threatening MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM). cratic, great flexibility in allocating multiple communities and hundreds of The amendment was agreed to. the funds. If there is widespread inter- buildings. AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. DESAULNIER est, we should take a comprehensive On top of that, last winter’s moun- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order look at funding levels within the pro- tain snowpack was the second lowest to consider amendment No. 7 printed in gram, not just adjust funding levels in on record, creating significant issues part B of House Report 115–711. one activity. for New Mexico’s agricultural industry. Mr. DESAULNIER. Mr. Chairman, I Since the amendment does not direct Farmers are leaving fields unplanted have an amendment at the desk. funds to a specific activity and because and ranchers are downsizing their The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will it does not upset the balance of the herds. Many farmers and ranchers, in- designate the amendment. bill, I will not oppose the amendment. cluding families who have worked their The text of the amendment is as Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- land for generations, are worried that follows: ance of my time. they will not have the water to grow Page 15, line 17, after the dollar amount in- Mr. DESAULNIER. Mr. Chairman, I their crops or the hay to feed their sert ‘‘(reduced by $5,000,000) (increased by appreciate the gentleman’s comments, livestock in the months and years $5,000,000)’’. and I yield back the balance of my ahead. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to time. Extreme drought is the new normal House Resolution 918, the gentleman The Acting CHAIR. The question is in large parts of the American South- from California (Mr. DESAULNIER) and on the amendment offered by the gen- west and we have to develop innovative a Member opposed each will control 5 tleman from California (Mr. technologies and management prac- minutes. DESAULNIER). tices to both preserve the water re- The Chair recognizes the gentleman The amendment was agreed to. sources we have and increase access to from California. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair under- previously unusable water. Mr. DESAULNIER. Mr. Chairman, stands that amendment No. 8 will not My amendment intends to prioritize this amendment seeks a modest be offered. $15 million for the Bureau of Reclama- amount of dedicated funding for the re- AMENDMENT NO. 9 OFFERED BY MR. COHEN tion’s water research and development pair and maintenance of existing The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order programs. It is critical that we make equipment in the migrating fish screen to consider amendment No. 9 printed in new investments to develop innovative program. part B of House Report 115–711. methods to recycle, reuse, and purify Fish screens are an important part of Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chairman, I have an water for agricultural, environmental, the water supply infrastructure of the amendment at the desk. residential, and industrial uses. Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta that The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will This funding also supports the Brack- help to protect fish in the delta eco- designate the amendment. ish Groundwater National Desalination system. These fish screens work to pre- The text of the amendment is as fol- Research Facility located in vent fish from being drawn into various lows:

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Mr. Speaker, I appre- minutes. hydrokinetic energy resource sup- ciate my colleague’s passion for re- The Chair recognizes the gentleman ported by the Department of Energy’s search and development in the Water from Tennessee. Water Power Technologies Office. Power Technologies Office. He is a Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chair, I yield myself Renewable power offers exciting and strong advocate in his State for re- such time as I may consume. important security opportunities for search in this important work. I rise today to offer an amendment to our energy future here in the United Although I could not support the increase funding for the Energy Effi- States. My amendment would allocate original amendment, I would appre- ciency and Renewable Energy account resources to support these efforts, in- ciate it if the gentleman would be will- by $2 million, specifically for use in the cluding for the development of pilot ing to withdraw it and instead work to- SuperTruck II program. project plans, development of proto- gether as we move toward conference The SuperTruck program was started type turbines and associated undersea to discuss efficient funding for the by the Department of Energy under cables, as well as environmental im- Water Power Technologies Office. President Obama and former Secretary pact assessments. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- of Energy Steven Chu to improve In my district, there is an important ance of my time. freight and heavy-duty vehicle effi- research already underway in marine Mr. KEATING. Mr. Chairman, I ciency. and hydrokinetic energy technologies would like to thank Chairman SIMPSON The Appropriations Committee ac- to tap the power of ocean waves, tides, for that opportunity to work together. knowledged in the committee report and currents to generate electricity. I think we can work together going for- the success of the SuperTruck II pro- For example, the Marine Energy Re- ward in the short term. Perhaps as this gram, noting these funds will help newable Collaborative of New England goes to conference, we can look at SuperTruck II to continue to dramati- created the first permanent tidal power working together in the long-term and cally improve the freight efficiency of testing station in the entire United really investigating the importance of heavy-duty class 8 long-haul and re- States. This state-of-the-art testing this new energy that can be developed gional-haul vehicles through system station is collecting new and valuable here in the United States so cleanly. level improvements like the hybridiza- data every day on tidal power. Compa- I yield back the balance of my time. tion of vehicles, saving more fuel while nies like MERCO in Marion, Massachu- Mr. Chairman, I withdraw my amend- idling—that is something I saw in a setts, and Littoral Power in Fairhaven, ment. The Acting CHAIR. The amendment field demonstration and it is pretty Massachusetts, are also pursuing this is withdrawn. amazing how they turn off at intersec- cutting-edge science in this emerging tions with lights, et cetera—engineer- field of energy projection. AMENDMENT NO. 11 OFFERED BY MS. BONAMICI ing high-efficiency HVAC technologies, Southeastern Massachusetts is a The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order and more. leader in the maritime economy. The to consider amendment No. 11 printed This amendment to increase funding research and technologies being devel- in part B of House Report 115–711. Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Chairman, I have for the SuperTruck II program will oped currently will enhance our energy allow the Department of Energy to bet- an amendment at the desk. security for the future. We must make The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will ter achieve its freight efficiency goals, these investments today to ensure our and the amendment is fully offset by designate the amendment. security, health, and economic com- The text of the amendment is as fol- decreasing the departmental adminis- petitiveness going forward. lows: tration account. The power supplied by these marine I would like to thank Chairman Page 21, line 24, after the dollar amount, and hydrokinetic technologies is clean, insert ‘‘(increased by $10,000,000)’’. SIMPSON and Ranking Member KAPTUR predictable, and domestic. These tech- Page 32, line 1, after the dollar amount, in- for their hard work on this bill and for nologies are environmentally friendly sert ‘‘(reduced by $10,000,000)’’. including this amendment. The Rules and don’t rely on the importation of The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Committee might have done that, but I energy from foreign sources. They give House Resolution 918, the gentlewoman don’t think they would have if there us even more flexibility to keep our en- from Oregon (Ms. BONAMICI) and a were objections from the chair and ergy prices low for families and busi- Member opposed each will control 5 ranking member. nesses. Cheaper energy means keeping minutes. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues business operating costs low so they The Chair recognizes the gentle- to vote yes on the amendment, and I can invest in more employees and on woman from Oregon. yield back the balance of my time. products and research. Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Chair, I rise The Acting CHAIR. The question is Supporting research in these tech- today to offer a bipartisan amendment on the amendment offered by the gen- nologies also means investigating the to increase investments in research tleman from Tennessee (Mr. COHEN). potential positive and negative effects and development that support marine The amendment was agreed to. that they might hold. We need to know energy, hydropower, and pump storage. AMENDMENT NO. 10 OFFERED BY MR. KEATING more about water quality, our cultural I first want to thank Chairman SIMP- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order and historic sites, our electromagnetic SON and Ranking Member KAPTUR for to consider amendment No. 10 printed devices, and our shellfish, fish stocks, their leadership in supporting the in part B of House Report 115–711. marine habitats, and large mammals. Water Power Technologies Office. Ro- Mr. KEATING. Mr. Chairman, I have This is a very important program for bust funding for the Department of En- an amendment at the desk. my region and for the country. I thank ergy’s Water Power Technologies Of- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will my colleagues. fice will support investments in inno- designate the amendment. I will say, this is so technologically vative hydropower, marine, and The text of the amendment is as fol- advanced, this is a real tongue twister hydrokinetic energy technologies. lows: as I have gone through this whole This bipartisan amendment would in- Page 21, line 24, after the dollar amount, thing, but don’t let that dissuade any- crease funding for the Office of Energy insert ‘‘(increased by $10,000,000)’’. one going forward. This is the future. and Efficiency and Renewable Energy Page 32, line 1, after the dollar amount, in- This is where economic growth is al- by $10 million for water power and de- sert ‘‘(reduced by $10,000,000)’’. ready occurring in our region. We crease funding for departmental ad- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to should do everything in our power to ministrative spending to result in no House Resolution 918, the gentleman help the development of this power. additional cost.

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It is now in order This helps create jobs in our commu- The center relies on Federal invest- to consider amendment No. 12 printed nities, helps support American com- ments from the Department of Energy in part B of House Report 115–711. petitiveness, and ensures that taxpayer to establish the Nation’s fully ener- Ms. ESTY of Connecticut. Mr. Chair, dollars support smaller manufacturers getic on-grid wave energy test facility I have an amendment at the desk. that are the backbone of so many of off the Oregon coast. This facility will The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will our communities. be able to test wave energy converters designate the amendment. Mr. Chair, I urge support of my The text of the amendment is as fol- that capture the energy of ocean amendment, and I reserve the balance lows: waves, current, tides, and in-river re- of my time. sources and turn it into electricity. Page 21, line 24, after the dollar amount, Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, I claim insert ‘‘(increased by $15,000,000)’’. Hydropower has tremendous poten- time in opposition to the amendment. Page 27, line 21, after the dollar amount, The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman tial to become the major source of insert ‘‘(reduced by $15,000,000)’’. from Idaho is recognized for 5 minutes. electricity for the United States and The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the world, but other countries are Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I ap- House Resolution 918, the gentlewoman preciate my colleague’s advocacy for ahead of us here. We must continue to from Connecticut (Ms. ESTY) and a develop clean and sustainable energy the Advanced Manufacturing Office Member opposed each will control 5 within the Energy Efficiency and Re- sources, and that means supporting minutes. new solutions like marine and newable Energy account. The Chair recognizes the gentle- The Advanced Manufacturing Office hydrokinetic renewable energy. woman from Connecticut. performs research and development to We should be doing more to harness Ms. ESTY of Connecticut. Mr. Chair, improve the productivity and energy the power of water to meet our Na- I rise in support of my amendment, efficiency of U.S. manufacturing. This tion’s clean energy needs, create good- which would protect millions of good- is important work, and I recognize my paying jobs, and spur economic growth paying manufacturing jobs across the colleague’s leadership in highlighting in our communities. country, including in my home State of the office. b 1715 Connecticut. My amendment would re- While I could not support using the store $15 million to the Advanced Man- Mr. Chair, I again thank the chair- Nuclear Waste Disposal account as an ufacturing Office in fiscal year 2019. offset for the original amendment, I man and ranking member for their The Department of Energy’s Ad- work on this issue and also Representa- would appreciate my colleague’s will- vanced Manufacturing Office is the ingness to offer to withdraw this tives Perry and Pingree for their bipar- only technology development office in tisan leadership on water power. amendment. I look forward to working the Federal Government that is dedi- with my colleague as we move forward Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance cated to enhancing American manufac- of my time. toward conference to discuss sufficient turing competitiveness. funding for the Advanced Manufac- Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, I claim Unfortunately, the appropriations turing Office. time in opposition to the amendment. bill before us here today cuts funding The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of to the Advanced Manufacturing Office my time. from Idaho is recognized for 5 minutes. by $45 million from the FY18 enacted Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, similar Ms. ESTY of Connecticut. Mr. Chair- levels. That is a mistake. man, I appreciate Chairman SIMPSON’s to the previous amendment, I appre- One of the vital programs funded and Ranking Member KAPTUR’s support ciate my colleague’s passion for this through the Advanced Manufacturing important research and development for the Advanced Manufacturing Office, Office is the Industrial Assessment and I look forward to working with and work done in the Water Power Centers program. Industrial Assess- Technologies Office. They are each both of them in the future to increase ment Centers are located across the funding for these important programs strong advocates, and I recognize their United States and provide companies leadership in their States for this im- for fiscal year 2019. with the tools they need to promote Therefore, I will withdraw my portant work. energy efficiency. Although I could not support this amendment to restore $15 million to A couple of years ago, I visited the Advanced Manufacturing Office in amendment, I would again make the Forum Plastics, a plastic molding com- offer that, if the gentlewoman is will- fiscal year 2019. pany in Waterbury, Connecticut. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- ing to withdraw the amendment, I Forum Plastics had recently partnered ance of my time. would work with her and others to with our regional Industrial Assess- Mr. Chair, I withdraw my amend- make sure that we have sufficient ment Center at the University of Mas- ment. funding for the Water Power Tech- sachusetts to carry out an audit of The Acting CHAIR. The amendment nologies Office when we go to con- Forum Plastics’ energy costs and en- is withdrawn. ference. ergy efficiency. AMENDMENT NO. 13 OFFERED BY MS. TSONGAS Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of That audit showed the small com- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order my time. pany ways they could save energy, re- to consider amendment No. 13 printed Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Chair, I appre- duce waste, and see cost savings. In in part B of House Report 115–711. ciate that offer of the gentleman to fact, the audit helped Forum Plastics Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Chairman, I have work together on this important issue develop more energy-efficient proc- an amendment at the desk. with a lot of promise for additional re- esses, which resulted in a cost savings The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will newable energy jobs and sources. of nearly $25,000 the very next year. designate the amendment. So, Mr. Chairman, we do need to be For small and medium-size compa- The text of the amendment is as fol- making stronger investments in clean nies like Forum Plastics, savings like lows: and sustainable energy sources like this are real. They free up budgets to Page 21, line 24, after the dollar amount, water power. With that offer to work hire more employees, carry out sys- insert ‘‘(increased by $5,000,000)’’. together, I will withdraw this amend- tems and equipment upgrades, and ex- Page 32, line 1, after the dollar amount, in- ment but do hope that we will work to- pand their facilities. sert ‘‘(reduced by $5,000,000)’’. gether going forward to increase fund- We know that much of America’s in- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to ing for this very important program. novation comes from exactly these sort House Resolution 918, the gentlewoman

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Mr. Chair, my amend- Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to has workforce training grants for solar, ment increases funding by $5 million support American energy jobs by vot- and, therefore, I would very much wish for the Department of Energy’s Office ing ‘‘yes’’ on this amendment. to carry over that effort as well to the of Energy Efficiency and Renewable And I reserve the balance of my time. Wind Power Technologies Office. Energy for the purposes of offshore Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, I claim Mr. Chairman, I congratulate the wind job training grants. time in opposition to the amendment. gentlewoman for offering this impor- The amendment is paid for by using The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman tant amendment, and I urge my col- an equal offset from the Department’s from Idaho is recognized for 5 minutes. leagues to support the amendment. administration accounts. Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, this bill in- Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Chairman, I yield According to the National Renewable cludes $84 million for research and de- 15 seconds to my colleague from Massa- Energy Laboratory, our Nation’s off- velopment on wind energy within the chusetts (Mr. KEATING). shore wind energy potential is nearly EERE account. That is more than $53 Mr. KEATING. Mr. Chairman, there double our total electricity need. It is million higher than the budget re- are people in our country who are look- also an energy resource available to quest—$53 million higher than the ing for jobs. We also have in our coun- nearly every coastline in the country, budget request. try jobs that are looking for people. So including the Great Lakes. Research and development in the this matches that up. Offshore wind is broadly recognized wind office was targeted to support our Research and development is impor- as our Nation’s next great energy re- Nation’s wind turbine testing infra- tant, but without people to be trained source, one that has the potential to structure and advanced solutions to to go forward it will come to no avail create tens of thousands of new jobs in wind energy challenges. This is a stra- in our country. It is important for our manufacturing, logistics, engineering, tegic focus to lay the foundation for region; it is important for our country. construction, and long-term operations technological innovations that can be The Acting CHAIR. The time of the and maintenance of these projects. picked up by industry at a later stage. gentleman has expired. This potential has been acknowl- While I support research and develop- Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I yield edged by the Trump administration. ment on wind energy and recognize my 1 minute to the gentleman from Massa- Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke colleague’s advocacy for these activi- chusetts (Mr. KEATING). Mr. KEATING. Mr. Chair, I thank recently spoke at an offshore wind en- ties, focusing funds on job training Chairman SIMPSON for yielding me ad- ergy conference and said that offshore grants strays too far from the bill’s ditional time. This gives me a brief wind has more growth potential than strategic priorities. Therefore, I must time to tell how it is important in my any other energy resource. oppose the amendment and urge my In fact, he also published an op-ed in colleagues to do the same. region as well as how real it is in our The Boston Globe in April under- Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of region. In my district, a major offshore wind scoring the importance of offshore my time. Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Chair, this project just got the green light to build wind to the Trump administration’s amendment really is a very modest in- an 800-megawatt wind farm 15 miles all-of-the-above energy strategy and vestment in our Nation’s workforce south of Martha’s Vineyard. It is going announced two new proposed lease and, therefore, worthy of increased to bring with it hundreds and hundreds sales in Massachusetts for commercial funding devoted to this purpose. of new, high-quality job opportunities wind development. We can’t just be investing in energy in southeastern Massachusetts. As he said in the op-ed—and we have technologies; we need to be investing This requires skilled labor, and the it printed right here: ‘‘The Trump ad- in our people who will bring these tech- amendment would try to connect those ministration supports an all-of-the- nologies out of the lab and into our workers with these skills and the above American energy policy, and homes and businesses. training they need to take advantage wind energy is an important part of the Offshore wind has the potential to of these opportunities to these new energy mix. Just like the pioneers who create tens of thousands of jobs and jobs. drilled our Nation’s first offshore wells make the United States a global indus- This is something that has to be done in the 1890s, those men and women who try leader. ahead of time in our country. One of construct wind turbines in American The gentleman referenced some in- the biggest weaknesses we do have, I waters in the years to come will con- creases, but, even with this amend- think, economically, is that we have to tinue to set our Nation toward clean ment, funding for the Wind Energy prepare for the jobs that are here that energy dominance.’’ Technologies Office is still below last we don’t have people for and the jobs To realize the full potential of our year’s level. that will grow that we don’t have Nation’s offshore wind resources, we Mr. Chair, I yield 1 minute to the enough people for. It is an opportunity must make sure that a cadre of Amer- gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR), to do this. ican workers are fully trained and the ranking member. I thank the chairman again for yield- ready to pave the way for growth and Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chairman, I rise to ing the time, and I thank the leader- innovation in this rapidly growing in- strongly support Congresswoman TSON- ship of the gentlewoman from Massa- dustry. This amendment makes a mod- GAS’ amendment. chusetts, Ms. TSONGAS. est investment toward this goal by spe- In our country today, there are 12 Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Chairman, I yield cifically appropriating $5 million for wind projects in various stages of de- back the balance of my time. offshore wind job training grants at the velopment, spanning 10 States off the Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I ap- Department of Energy. east, west, and Texas coasts and, of preciate the gentleman and gentle- Workforce development and edu- course, in the Great Lakes as well. woman’s passion for this. cation is one of several focus areas at These offshore projects alone represent I have to oppose the amendment at the Wind Energy Technologies Office, over 5,000 megawatts of potential off- this time but look forward to working and grants funded by this amendment shore development. We don’t have a with the gentlewoman to try to address would help develop curricula, appren- kilowatt to waste. this issue as we move forward in the fu- ticeships, health and safety certifi- These projects can create thousands ture. cation programs, and other activities of manufacturing, construction, and Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- that help workers transition to the off- supply-chain jobs across our country ance of my time. shore wind industry. and drive billions of dollars of local The Acting CHAIR. The question is The Trump administration recently economic investment. on the amendment offered by the gen- announced similar workforce training We know we will need workers to do tlewoman from Massachusetts (Ms. grants for solar through DOE’s Solar these clean energy jobs. And I can TSONGAS).

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Pursuant to lows: lows: clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- Page 22, line 25, after the dollar amount, Page 23, line 12, after the dollar amount, ceedings on the amendment offered by insert ‘‘(increased by $1,000,000)’’. insert ‘‘(reduced by $35,000,000)(increased by the gentlewoman from Massachusetts Page 32, line 1, after the dollar amount, in- $35,000,000)’’. will be postponed. sert ‘‘(reduced by $1,000,000)’’. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 918, the gentleman b 1730 House Resolution 918, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. WEBER) and a Member AMENDMENT NO. 14 OFFERED BY MR. SOTO from Florida (Mr. SOTO) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman to consider amendment No. 14 printed The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas. in part B of House Report 115–711. from Florida. Mr. WEBER of Texas. Mr. Chairman, Mr. SOTO. Mr. Chair, I have an Mr. SOTO. Mr. Chair, my amendment I rise to offer an amendment to H.R. amendment at the desk. would increase funding for the Electric 5895, the Energy and Water Develop- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Delivery program by $1 million and de- ment and Related Agencies Appropria- designate the amendment. crease the departmental administra- tions Act of 2019. The text of the amendment is as fol- tive fund within the Department of En- I want to thank the gentleman from lows: ergy by an equal amount. Idaho, Representative MIKE SIMPSON, the chairman of the House Energy and Page 22, line 13, after the dollar amount, This amendment is intended to in- insert ‘‘(increased by $1,000,000)’’. crease funding for the new Electric De- Water Development, and Related Agen- Page 32, line 1, after the dollar amount, in- livery program’s activities to accel- cies Appropriations Subcommittee for bringing a pro-science bill to the floor sert ‘‘(reduced by $1,000,000)’’. erate discovery and innovation in elec- that supports nuclear energy innova- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to trical transmission and distribution tion. I strongly support division A of House Resolution 918, the gentleman technologies and create next genera- this legislation and appreciate the from Florida (Mr. SOTO) and a Member tion devices, software, tools, and tech- opposed each will control 5 minutes. chairman’s work on this bill. niques to help modernize the electric Over the past 4 years, the Science, The Chair recognizes the gentleman grid. from Florida. Space, and Technology Committee Additionally, I would like to take championed legislation to provide the Mr. SOTO. Mr. Chair, my amendment this opportunity to thank the com- would increase funding for the Cyberse- tools needed to develop advanced nu- mittee for all their work in advancing clear reactor technology in these curity, Energy Security, and Emer- high-power capacity batteries and grid gency Response program by $1 million United States. My bill, the Nuclear En- restoration efforts in Puerto Rico. ergy Innovation Capabilities Act, and decrease the departmental admin- First, I thank the committee for the passed the House three times last Con- istration fund within the Department inclusion of report language discussing gress and, most recently, was included of Energy by an equal amount. the potential benefits of high-power, in H.R. 589, the Department of Energy The new Office of Cybersecurity, En- high-capacity batteries. These bat- Research and Innovation Act, that ergy Security, and Emergency Re- teries could provide energy resilience passed the House in January of last sponse addresses the emerging threats in the face of extreme weather disas- year. of tomorrow while protecting the reli- ters. These technologies could have A key part of this legislation author- able flow of energy to America’s broad prevented hardships during last year’s izes DOE to construct a research reac- population today by improving energy hurricane season and decrease reliance tor. This reactor, or versatile neutron infrastructure security and supporting on generators during emergencies. source, is critical for the development the Department of Energy’s national In Florida, Hurricane Maria caused a of advanced reactor designs, materials, security mission. prolonged power outage in assisted liv- and nuclear fuels. Access to fast neu- Being prepared and ready to respond ing facilities that cost lives. This could trons currently only available for civil- quickly and effectively to all hazards is have been prevented, and this amend- ian research in Russia is crucial for crucial. We need to make sure we can ment assists in that. private sector development of next improve the ability of energy sector Second, I thank the committee for generation materials and fuels needed stakeholders to prevent, prepare for, the report language that supports the for advanced nuclear reactor tech- and respond to threats, hazards, nat- Department’s involvement in the grid nology. ural disaster, and other supply disrup- restoration efforts in Puerto Rico. The versatile neutron source will tions. Additionally, in today’s highly Their continued effort and support pro- also enable the Nuclear Regulatory interconnected world, reliable energy vide technical assistance as Puerto Commission to verify data on new delivery requires cyber resilient energy Rico works to rebuild its energy infra- fuels, materials, and designs more effi- delivery systems. structure and is essential to long-term ciently, expediting regulatory approval This amendment would increase recovery. for advanced nuclear reactors. funds to focus on preparedness and re- Again, my amendment would in- Earlier this year, the House passed a sponse activities to natural and man- crease funding for the Electric Deliv- second bill that authorizes specific made threats, ensuring a stronger, ery program, which would advance our funding from within the DOE Office of more prosperous, and secure future for Nation’s grid reliability and resiliency. Nuclear Energy for the construction of the Nation. I thank the chairman and the com- that versatile neutron source. My bill, Mr. Chair, I thank the chairman for mittee for their support, and I urge my the Nuclear Energy Research Infra- his support. colleagues to support this amendment. structure Act, included $100 million for I urge my colleagues to support the Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- this project in fiscal year 2019. amendment, and I yield back the bal- ance of my time. While I am pleased to see the report ance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is for this legislation direct $65 million in The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gen- funding for this facility, we must move on the amendment offered by the gen- tleman from Florida (Mr. SOTO). forward on construction for the tleman from Florida (Mr. SOTO). The amendment was agreed to. versatile neutron source as quickly as The amendment was agreed to. AMENDMENT NO. 16 OFFERED BY MR. WEBER OF possible. My amendment is intended to AMENDMENT NO. 15 OFFERED BY MR. SOTO TEXAS increase funding for this vital project The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order from within the Office of Nuclear En- to consider amendment No. 15 printed to consider amendment No. 16 printed ergy to match the House-passed au- in part B of House Report 115–711. in part B of House Report 115–711. thorization.

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Mr. Chairman, the in the DOE national lab system will fa- LARSON) for working on this amend- Beyer-Eshoo-Esty amendment simply cilitate nuclear energy research in the ment with me. restores funding to the Advanced Re- United States, which otherwise simply Countries around the world—China, search Project-Energy, ARPA-E, to the will not take place. We cannot afford Korea, Germany, and Japan—are al- FY18 enacted level that was already to lose the ability to develop innova- ready prioritizing the development of approved by this Congress earlier this tive nuclear technology right here at their fuel cell industries. In order for year. home. the United States to remain competi- ARPA-E was created to replicate the I want to again thank Chairman tive in this global economy, we must successful DARPA model by SIMPSON for his support of nuclear en- support the research and development incentivizing researchers to develop ergy research and for prioritizing the of new and innovative energy tech- promising research into game-changing research infrastructure that keeps nologies, including fuel cells. technologies that can meet our future America safe while keeping America Robust Federal funding of tech- energy needs. globally competitive. nologies that are not yet commercially Mr. Chairman, despite the huge pay- I am prepared to withdraw my viable, like solid oxide fuel cells, allow off, the private sector does not often amendment and to continue working the United States to remain in the and cannot invest efficiently in kind of with the chairman to advance the forefront of cleaner energy tech- high-risk, high-reward energy research. House-passed authorization levels for nologies and will help grow jobs across ARPA-E has already demonstrated in- this important project in conference if the country to meet the entire world’s credible success in advancing energy I can get assurance from him. demand for cleaner, cheaper energy. technology solutions that neither the I reserve the balance of my time. In my home State of Connecticut, public nor the private sector has been Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, I claim FuelCell Energy, a Danbury- and willing or able to support in the past. time in opposition to the amendment, Torrington-based company, has become Since 2009, 136 of these projects have even though I am not opposed to it. one of the world’s leaders in delivering attracted more than $2.6 billion in pri- The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- clean, efficient, and affordable fuel cell vate sector follow-on funding. tion, the gentleman from Idaho is rec- solutions. Researchers at FuelCell are And please note, the amendment does ognized for 5 minutes. developing new applications for solid not cut fossil energy research. It sim- There was no objection. oxide fuel cell technology and are mak- ply reduces the plus-up for the account. Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, I thank my ing great advances in the field of sta- The Fossil Energy R&D will still re- colleague for his amendment and for tionary fuel cells. ceive $30 million more than last year his willingness to withdraw it and for The Department of Energy program and 50 percent more than President the authorizer’s strong support for this that our amendment increases funding Trump’s FY19 request level. bill. for supports jobs in Connecticut at I urge my colleagues to support the I recognize the House-passed author- FuelCell Energy, FuelCell Energy’s Beyer-Eshoo-Esty amendment to make ization for the versatile neutron source Connecticut vendors, the University of ARPA-E whole. ARPA-E is a smart bet is a priority of the Science, Space, and Connecticut, which receives SECA on America’s proven ability to turn Technology Committee and also of me. funding through the FuelCell sub- creative ideas into market-creating, I appreciate my colleague’s high- contractors, and at innovative compa- job-growing businesses. lighting these priorities, and I look for- nies and institutions across this coun- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance ward to working with him as we move try. of my time. Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia. Mr. into conference to ensure these prior- Mr. Chair, this amendment is a win- Chairman, I rise in opposition to the ities have sufficient funding in the win for our economy. New innovation amendment. final legislation. in fuel cell technology promotes clean- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman I yield back the balance of my time. er, more sustainable energy and cre- from West Virginia is recognized for 5 Mr. WEBER of Texas. Mr. Chair, I ates American jobs. I urge my col- thank the gentleman, and I yield back minutes. leagues to support funding for the Of- Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia. Mr. the balance of my time. fice of Fossil Energy’s program to sup- Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- Mr. Chair, I withdraw my amend- port solid oxide fuel cell research tech- tleman from West Virginia (Mr. MCKIN- ment. nology. LEY). The Acting CHAIR. The amendment I thank the Members for their sup- Mr. MCKINLEY. Mr. Chairman, I rise is withdrawn. port, and I yield back the balance of in opposition to this amendment, but AMENDMENT NO. 17 OFFERED BY MS. ESTY OF my time. let’s just step back a second. Here is CONNECTICUT The Acting CHAIR. The question is the reality. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order on the amendment offered by the gen- America and the entire world will be to consider amendment No. 17 printed tlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. relying on fossil energy for years to in part B of House Report 115–711. ESTY). come. The Energy Information Admin- Ms. ESTY of Connecticut. Mr. Chair, The amendment was agreed to. istration estimates that, in 2040, fossil I have an amendment at the desk. AMENDMENT NO. 18 OFFERED BY MR. BEYER energy will still make up 78 percent of The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order the energy used in the world. designate the amendment. to consider amendment No. 18 printed The text of the amendment is as fol- in part B of House Report 115–711. b 1745 lows: Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chairman, I have an Let’s look at two examples of what Page 24, line 3, after the dollar amount, in- amendment at the desk. America stands to lose if this amend- sert ‘‘(reduced by $20,000,000) (increased by The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will ment is adopted. $20,000,000)’’. designate the amendment. The fossil R&D program has put The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to The text of the amendment is as fol- America on the cusp of producing zero House Resolution 918, the gentlewoman lows: carbon emissions from electric genera- from Connecticut (Ms. ESTY) and a Page 24, line 3, after the dollar amount, in- tion using the innovative and unique Member opposed each will control 5 sert ‘‘(reduced by $28,310,000)’’. Allam cycle. minutes. Page 30, line 7, after the dollar amount, in- The innovative NET Power plant in The Chair recognizes the gentle- sert ‘‘(increased by $28,310,000)’’. Texas was funded by DOE in its re- woman from Connecticut. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to search. It is amazing what they are Ms. ESTY of Connecticut. Mr. Chair, House Resolution 918, the gentleman doing using CO2 to spin a turbine in- I rise in support of my amendment to from Virginia (Mr. BEYER) and a Mem- stead of as an emission.

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Mr. Chairman, as the China controls over 90 percent of the tor funding; led to the creation of 245 designee of Ranking Member LOWEY, I world’s rare earth elements. These new patents; and fostered over 1,700 move to strike the last word. minerals are critical to our national peer-reviewed articles to further our The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman defense and are used in hybrid vehicles, understanding of the energy eco- from Ohio is recognized for 5 minutes. wind turbines, fuel cells, and portable system. Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chairman, I just electronics. Mr. Chairman, the United States, I wanted to point out that, if one looks By adopting this amendment, we think, is really at an important cross- at the fine print in our bill, the ac- would be unnecessarily putting the en- roads in our history. We will decide count, actually, for fossil is increased vironment at risk and lose a potential whether our country is going to con- by over $50 million over the current key supply of rare earth minerals. tinue to lead the world in innovation. year. That is a pretty healthy increase. Fossil fuels will be around for the Foreign competitors, such as China, We are not really cutting anything in foreseeable future. We should be uti- are surging investments in new R&D that bill if we take the funds that you lizing them in the cleanest, most effi- and threaten to overtake our country are offering here. Fossil will still see a cient manner through research, and all in that area. We must continue our $30 million increase over this year. It of that requires more research at the basic investments to ensure we remain isn’t being cut to the bones or any- Federal level. the most innovative and successful thing like that. In fact, we are adding The House has soundly defeated a economy in the world, and this amend- flesh to the bones of the fossil ac- similar amendment in the past, and I ment helps to advance this. counts. urge my colleagues to do so now as This has been bipartisan and over- I think it is important to support the well. whelmingly successful for our country. Beyer-Eshoo-Esty proposal here in this Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chairman, there is Why would we turn the pages back? amendment because we are creating virtually nothing my friend from West So, for all these reasons and more, I the future with ARPA-E. Nobody Virginia said that I disagree with, ex- urge my colleagues to support this knows what ARPA-E means in the av- cept the idea that we are somehow tak- amendment. erage neighborhood of our country. It ing money from fossil fuel research Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia. Mr. really is not just the moonshot; it is that is untoward. Just remember, this Chairman, fossil energy helped make the Mars-shot. It is the highest level of is a $30 million step up from last year America the great Nation it is today. energy research we do. and 50 percent more than President West Virginia coal, for example, helped When I saw Members from Massachu- Trump has even asked for. setts down on the floor here a little Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to forge the steel that built skyscrapers earlier, I thought to myself: When I the gentlewoman from California (Ms. and won world wars. The DOE Fossil Energy account helps saw the Russian tanker come in last ESHOO). Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Chairman, I thank our Nation develop the next generation year with natural gas because parts of the gentleman for yielding. of fossil technologies. If we don’t de- the East Coast couldn’t heat their I rise in strong support of this velop it, other nations will. America homes in the wintertime, I have to tell amendment, the Beyer-Eshoo-Esty must continue its energy dominance you, I am worried. Every American amendment, which restores funding to and independence, and fossil fuels must should be worried. make it equal to the fiscal year 2018 play a critical role in our energy strat- We should be developing energy on level agreed to by Congress earlier this egy. many fronts. An all-of-the-above strat- year for ARPA-E, which is the Ad- The Fossil Energy account invests in egy is exactly what this country should vanced Research Projects Agency-En- research and development for coal, oil, be doing. We shouldn’t be peeling away ergy. and natural gas, which produce, as you funds for the highest level of research ARPA-E is housed within the Depart- have heard, more than 60 percent of our that we do in our Nation. ment of Energy and invests in emerg- Nation’s electricity. Truly, ARPA-E helps us become a ing clean energy technologies to make The research being done at the Na- global leader. It is transformational in our country more energy-secure, re- tional Energy Technology Laboratory what it does. It is a model for others to duce costs, and increase energy effi- in Morgantown, West Virginia, and imitate. It is smart, it is agile, it is ciency. So it is smart. It is smart. That other locations is paying off. We are fast-acting, it is nonbureaucratic, and is what America has been known for, seeing breakthroughs in coal use in en- it is bold—qualities that both Repub- and we want to retain that reputation. ergy production, as well as carbon cap- licans and Democrats like. The Agency specializes in high-risk, ture and storage technology. Last year, actually, many Repub- high-reward technologies that are, in These breakthroughs mean the lican officials and business leaders, in- many instances, too risky for the pri- United States does not need to rely on cluding the U.S. Chamber of Com- vate sector but have enormous poten- unfriendly nations for energy anymore. merce, said ARPA-E is a blueprint for tial to change how we produce and con- Within 5 years, the United States will smart Federal investments that boost sume energy. become the largest producer in the our global competitiveness. And surely ARPA-E is doing for energy develop- world of crude oil, bigger than Russia it does, because I can remember a time ment what the NIH does for medical re- or Saudi Arabia. when America was not running its way search. It provides early-stage support Investing in fossil energy programs to energy independence. It was, in fact, for new moonshot ideas that have the will fuel the next generation of innova- completely dependent on imported potential to transform the everyday tion and do so responsibly. Cutting this sources of energy. lives of Americans and our economy. funding will only set America back. We ARPA-E has been nothing short of re- ARPA-E is a product of the 2006 Inno- have abundant, reliable, domestic en- markable. One hundred and thirty-six vation Agenda and was modeled after ergy resources, and abandoning this re- projects have attracted over $2.6 billion the highly acclaimed DARPA, created search will put our energy future in se- in private sector follow-on funding. I 60 years ago in the Department of De- vere jeopardy. repeat: private sector. fense. It is credited with launching President Trump, just last week, While I do support fossil—and Ohio is some of the most successful tech- took action to strengthen our Nation’s a State right now where we have a lot nologies of our time, including GPS coal-fired power plants to protect our of coal, we have a lot of natural gas. and the internet. national security and grid reliability. We even have some oil being brought ARPA-E was created by Congress in Cutting this funding is irresponsible up with the natural gas. I support all 2007 with bipartisan support, it was and jeopardizes our energy independ- that. But we know one thing about

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Mr. Chair, I claim the I yield back the balance of my time. frastructure Act; H.R. 4377, the Accel- time in opposition to the amendment, Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chairman, I simply erating American Leadership in even though I am not opposed to it. add that we are not cutting the fossil Science Act; and H.R. 4378, the Nuclear The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- fuel research and development, which Energy Research Infrastructure Act. tion, the gentleman from Idaho is rec- we do believe in. This is a plus-up from These bills authorized full funding for ognized for 5 minutes. last year of at least $30 million and 50 upgrades in construction of several There was no objection. percent more than President Trump high-priority user facilities at DOE Na- Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, I thank the has requested. tional Labs. chairman of the Science Committee for All we are simply doing is trying to This amendment provides $76.8 mil- his amendment and for the authorizers’ appropriate to ARPA-E what was en- lion from within funds appropriated to strong support for this bill. I recognize acted by this Congress and, also, to the Office of Science to meet the the House-passed authorizations for point out that ARPA-E does not ex- House-passed authorization levels for DOE research, infrastructure construc- clude fossil fuel research. four of the infrastructure projects in- tion and facilities upgrades, and the Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- cluded in these bills, including the low dose radiation research are prior- ance of my time. LINAC Coherent Light Source high en- ities of the Science Committee. The Acting CHAIR. The question is ergy upgrade, the proton power up- I appreciate the chairman high- on the amendment offered by the gen- grade to the Spallation Neutron lighting these priorities and I look for- tleman from Virginia (Mr. BEYER). Source, the construction of the Spall- ward to working with him as we move The question was taken; and the Act- ation Neutron Source Second Target to conference to ensure these projects ing Chair announced that the noes ap- Station, and the construction of the receive sufficient funding. peared to have it. Facility for Rare Isotope Beams. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chairman, I demand My amendment also fully supports my time. a recorded vote. basic research in fusion energy science, Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Chair, I ap- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to a field that could lead to a revolu- preciate Chairman SIMPSON’s commit- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- tionary new energy source. Specifi- ment and support. ceedings on the amendment offered by cally, it provides $50 million from with- I yield back the balance of my time. the gentleman from Virginia will be in the funds appropriated to the Office Mr. Chair, I withdraw my amend- postponed. of Science for the direct U.S. commit- ment. AMENDMENT NO. 19 OFFERED BY MR. SMITH OF ment for fiscal year 2019 to the con- The Acting CHAIR. The amendment TEXAS struction of the International Thermo- is withdrawn. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order nuclear Experimental Reactor, or AMENDMENT NO. 20 OFFERED BY MR. KEATING to consider amendment No. 19 printed ITER, project. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. THOMPSON of in part B of House Report 115–711. While I am pleased that division A of Pennsylvania). It is now in order to Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I this legislation provides $163 million consider amendment No. 20 printed in have an amendment at the desk. for the agreed-to hardware and other part B of House Report 115–711. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will in-kind contributions, cash contribu- Mr. KEATING. Mr. Chairman, I have designate the amendment. tions to ITER are not designated in the an amendment at the desk. The text of the amendment is as fol- bill. My amendment is intended to ad- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will lows: dress this issue and fully fund the U.S. designate the amendment. Page 27, line 11, after the dollar amount, commitment in fiscal year 2019. The text of the amendment is as fol- insert ‘‘(reduced by $126,800,000) (increased by I want to also draw attention to an- lows: $126,800,000)’’. other shared priority with the chair- Page 27, line 21, after the dollar amount, The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to man, reinstating the Low Dose Radi- insert ‘‘(reduced by $5,000,000)(increased by House Resolution 918, the gentleman ation Research Program at DOE. This $5,000,000)’’. from Texas (Mr. SMITH) and a Member program is essential to understanding The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to opposed each will control 5 minutes. the health impact of low doses of radi- House Resolution 918, the gentleman The Chair recognizes the gentleman ation. from Massachusetts (Mr. KEATING) and from Texas. There is a broad consensus within the a Member opposed each will control 5 Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I radiobiology community that more re- minutes. offer an amendment to H.R. 5895, the search is necessary for Federal agen- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Energy and Water Development and cies, physicians, and related experts to from Massachusetts. Related Agencies Appropriations Act of make better-informed decisions regard- Mr. KEATING. Mr. Chairman, my 2019. ing low-dose radiation. amendment allocates resources for ad- I first want to thank the gentleman ditional research into innovative tech- from Idaho, Congressman MIKE SIMP- b 1800 nologies and processes for safe and se- SON, the chairman of the House Appro- Earlier this year, the House passed cure storage, treatment, transpor- priations Energy and Water Develop- H.R. 4675, the Low Dose Radiation Re- tation, and disposal of spent nuclear ment and Related Agencies Sub- search Act, which authorizes $20 mil- fuel from civilian nuclear reactors. committee, for working with us to de- lion in fiscal year 2019. I hope we can Five nuclear power plants have re- velop a strong, pro-science appropria- work together to provide this funding tired since 2013. Six more across the tions bill. for low dose radiation research. country, including the Pilgrim Nuclear I strongly support division A of this Mr. Chair, I again thank Chairman Power Plant in my district, are slated legislation, and I appreciate the chair- SIMPSON for his long-standing support to retire just in the next few years. man’s initiative in basic science re- of basic research and investments in This is also timely, because just last search. DOE’s best-in-the-world science facili- month, this House passed, by a margin This amendment provides for critical ties. of 340–72, a bill to improve nuclear facility upgrades and construction of I greatly appreciate the effort the waste storage. basic research infrastructure that are chairman has made to prioritize funda- Reactors can shut down, but that within the core mission of the Depart- mental science and our long-standing doesn’t mean there is a safe, secure ment of Energy and will lead to sci- partnership to responsibly fund DOE. plan for spent fuel stored onsite.

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The question is tives. and those around the country are ask- on the amendment offered by the gen- History has shown, Mr. Chairman, ing legitimate questions on how the tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. that research funding fosters innova- safety and security of these materials KEATING). tive ideas and new technologies that can be increased. The amendment was agreed to. can produce order-of-magnitude im- We have an opportunity to dig deeper The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order provements over those presently em- into these questions and find better an- to consider amendment No. 21 printed ployed. The current fusion science re- swers for my constituents and for peo- in part B of House Report 115–711. search program suggests promising ad- ple around the country who have a nu- AMENDMENT NO. 22 OFFERED BY MR. LANGEVIN vancements in plasma and material clear power plant nearby. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order science, which could readily support New advanced research should exam- to consider amendment No. 22 printed defense initiatives. To ensure this crit- ine how the safety and security of in part B of House Report 115–711. ical work continues and that we cap- spent fuel pools can be improved. Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Chairman, I italize on its findings, Congress must Additionally, the safe transfer of ma- have an amendment at the desk. act to fund this important work. terials to dry casks deserves to be reex- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Mr. Chair, I thank Chairman SIMPSON amined, as does the design and long- designate the amendment. and Ranking Member KAPTUR for tak- term integrity of dry casks. Further- The text of the amendment is as fol- ing my request into consideration. This more, research into the transportation lows: investment is critical in providing for and ultimate disposal of spent fuel is Page 27, line 11, after the dollar amount, our collective national and energy se- crucial in identifying the best and insert ‘‘(reduced by $3,000,000) (increased by curity, and I respectfully urge its adop- safest long-term solutions. They too $3,000,000)’’. tion. need to be examined and improved. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Mr. Chair, I thank my colleagues for My amendment supports further re- House Resolution 918, the gentleman the consideration of this amendment. I search into these areas so that when from Rhode Island (Mr. LANGEVIN) and think it is important to try and meet nuclear energy is part of our commu- a Member opposed each will control 5 the future energy needs and national nities, we are able to ensure, as best we minutes. security needs of our country, and I can, that spent nuclear fuel is secure The Chair recognizes the gentleman again urge its adoption. and not posing unnecessary threats. from Rhode Island. Mr. Chair, I yield back of balance of Mr. Chair, I thank my colleagues for Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Chairman, I my time. their consideration of this amendment offer this amendment today to direct $3 The Acting CHAIR. The question is and urge their support. million to the Office of Science within on the amendment offered by the gen- Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of the Department of Energy for impor- tleman from Rhode Island (Mr. LAN- my time. tant nuclear fusion science work being GEVIN). Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chair, I claim the done across the country. The amendment was agreed to. time in opposition to the amendment, Specifically, these funds would sup- AMENDMENT NO. 23 OFFERED BY MR. KIHUEN even though I am not opposed to it. port divertor test tokamak research The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- and development. The fusion commu- to consider amendment No. 23 printed tion, the gentlewoman from Ohio is nity has identified the need for a in part B of House Report 115–711. recognized for 5 minutes. tokamak specifically designed for di- Mr. KIHUEN. Mr. Chairman, I have There was no objection. vertor testing as a necessary research an amendment at the desk. Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chair, I rise to facility to drive divertor innovation. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will support my good colleague, Congress- Fusion science, Mr. Chairman, is the designate the amendment. man KEATING, and his amendment deal- future of energy production, offering The text of the amendment is as fol- ing with spent nuclear fuel. unique and substantial advantages lows: We need a solution all across our compared to other approaches. Fusion Page 27, line 21, after the dollar amount, country to spent nuclear fuel stored on power is a safe, clean, and sustainable insert ‘‘(reduced by $190,000,000)’’. dozens and dozens of sites across our energy source that could provide the Page 64, line 6, after the dollar amount, in- country. United States with energy independ- sert ‘‘(increased by $190,000,000)’’. We thought we had a solution. $14 ence and a nearly limitless energy sup- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to billion has been invested in the Yucca ply. The future is closer than we think. House Resolution 918, the gentleman Mountain facility, and yet because of Sustainable fusion energy production from Nevada (Mr. KIHUEN) and a Mem- opposition from those who were not is a very real possibility within the ber opposed each will control 5 min- consulted in Nevada before that site next 10 years. utes. was constructed, our Nation has been However, there are outstanding tech- The Chair recognizes the gentleman at a standstill. So I want to com- nical issues that must be solved before from Nevada. pliment the gentleman from Massachu- we can harness fusion as a practical en- Mr. KIHUEN. Mr. Chairman, I come setts for bringing up this issue. ergy source. Among them is dealing to the floor to discuss the State of Ne- Northern Ohio, a vast region that I with extreme temperatures generated vada’s fierce opposition to using Yucca and other Ohio Members represent, has through the process, over a million de- Mountain as a nuclear waste dump. more than one nuclear power plant grees. A tokamak designed with diver- While I appreciate having the oppor- that is faced with spent nuclear fuel tor tests in mind could test potential tunity to speak to you today, I am ex- onsite. solutions to this problem. tremely frustrated with the recent ac- We know that the Department of En- These funds support the immediate tions Congress has taken to revive this ergy is doing tremendous work in this need of design conceptualization, project. arena, very fine work, but we simply which will help keep the United States Mr. Chairman, Yucca Mountain lies can’t continue to just keep talking as a world leader in this area. We must in my congressional district. In the 30 about this. We actually have to begin seize this opportunity and vigorously years since Congress passed the ‘‘Screw to store fuel in a much safer way. pursue this research and development Nevada’’ bill, Congress has wasted $3.7 This amendment would build on the work. billion of taxpayers’ money on a work that DOE has been doing to con- This work may also have critical na- project that Nevada has repeatedly tinue to invest in such a critically im- tional security implications. The said will not happen.

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We have to keep our is why I have introduced an amend- million for the licensing for this ad- promises. ment to H.R. 5895, the Energy and ministration’s plan to turn Nevada These are the operating commercial Water Development and Related Agen- into a dumping ground. That is the and nuclear reactors. This doesn’t even cies Appropriations Act of 2019. bulk of the funding for this dangerous talk about the defense issue. The na- My amendment, Mr. Chairman, failure of a project. We shouldn’t waste tional media from around the country would strike $190 million for the licens- another dime of taxpayer money on is on our side as far as moving forward ing of the nuclear waste depository at failed efforts to try to send nuclear if the science is found to be reliable. Yucca Mountain. waste to Yucca Mountain. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission I routinely hear from my Republican It is time to move on from this reck- says a million years. The State of Ne- colleagues on the need to reduce our less and costly project, so I urge my vada says: Not so. Let’s have the de- deficit and debt. I fully agree with the colleagues to support our amendment bate. Let’s not strip the money away to sentiment. Congress should not waste to remove this licensing funding and, have that final debate. That is why I another $190 million of taxpayer money instead, work with us on alternative ask my colleagues to reject this on a project that will not come to fru- solutions that repurpose Yucca Moun- amendment. ition. tain into something that can create Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance But you should support my amend- jobs and keep our families safe. of my time. ment not just on the fiscal basis. Mr. Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Chairman, I Mr. KIHUEN. Mr. Chairman, I re- Chairman, my home State of Nevada, claim the time in opposition to the serve the balance of my time. which has no nuclear energy-producing amendment. Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Chairman, I am facilities, should not be the dumping The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman glad this amendment came, because ground for the rest of the country’s nu- from Illinois is recognized for 5 min- our job now is to educate, not only the clear waste. utes. State of Nevada, but it is also to edu- And this is not just an issue facing Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Chairman, let me cate our colleagues from across the Nevadans. It is an issue that impacts be clear what this amendment does. country that the science debate, the constituents from 329 congressional This is 1,000 pages of the safety and final decision needs to be through the districts in 44 States and Washington, evaluation report by the Nuclear Regu- licensing. D.C. latory Commission—5 volumes. The The Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Putting a nuclear repository in Ne- Nuclear Regulatory Commission is our our independent Federal nuclear safety vada’s backyard means that this high independent safety agency on all agency, says it will be safe for a mil- level nuclear waste must travel things nuclear. lion years. Nevada says: Not so. Let’s through your backyards first as well. What my colleague from Nevada’s have the debate. Let’s not strip the Your constituents will see high level amendment does is strip the money for money. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- nuclear waste transported through what they keep telling me they want. ance of my time. their communities on rail and by They want to prove the science. They want to say it is not safe. The Nuclear Mr. KIHUEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield truck. A simple car crash or train de- back the balance of my time. railment will leave your constituents Regulatory Commission says it is safe for a million years. The Acting CHAIR. The question is at risk and cost our taxpayers more on the amendment offered by the gen- money to clean up the mess. Now, if my colleagues from Nevada want to debate the science, then they tleman from Nevada (Mr. KIHUEN). It is clear that reopening Yucca The amendment was rejected. can do that, per the Nuclear Waste Pol- Mountain is fiscally unsound, presents The Acting CHAIR. The Committee icy Act, through the licensing project. threats to people across the country, will rise informally. But, no, they don’t want to put their and is unwanted by the people of Ne- The Speaker pro tempore (Mr. SHIM- science up against our independent nu- vada. That is why I encourage you to KUS) assumed the chair. clear safety agency. They want to adju- support my amendment to prevent nu- f clear waste from ever coming to Ne- dicate this in the court of public opin- vada. ion and deprive the money to have that MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE Mr. Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the final science debate. A message from the Senate by Ms. gentlewoman from Nevada (Ms. So this amendment is really an anti- Lasky, one of its clerks, announced ROSEN), my colleague. science amendment to not debate the that the Senate has passed bills of the NRC’s finding, because we know that in following titles in which the concur- b 1815 their conclusion they say storing nu- rence of the House is requested: Ms. ROSEN. Mr. Chairman, I rise in clear waste in a long-term geological S. 2377. An act to designate the Federal support of our amendment, which repository—and this is the world con- building and United States courthouse would strike funding for the Yucca sensus—in a deep geological repository locaed at 200 West 2nd Street in Dayton, Mountain project. is what the world’s scientists say is the Ohio, as the ‘‘Walter H. Rice Federal Build- Like the vast majority of Nevadans, I safest way to store spent nuclear fuel ing and United States Courthouse’’. firmly oppose any attempt to turn my and defense waste. S. 2734. An act to designate the Federal State into the Nation’s nuclear waste That is not just the United States. building and United States courthouse lo- cated at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, dump. Dumping nuclear waste at That is France. That is Norway. That Texas, as the George P. Kazen Federal Build- Yucca Mountain wouldn’t only endan- is Great Britain. That is many of our ing and United States Courthouse’’. ger the health and safety of my con- allies and friends and their scientists. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The stituents, who live just 90 miles away Again, 1,000 pages, 5 volumes, public Committee will resume its sitting. in the Las Vegas Valley, it would record. f threaten millions of Americans in 44 This amendment takes that money States. away so we don’t have a debate on the ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOP- This ill-conceived plan would mean science. It is either in the desert under- MENT AND RELATED AGENCIES transporting tens of thousands of met- neath a mountain, 1,000 feet above the APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 ric tons of radioactive waste across ground table, 1,000 feet below the top of The Committee resumed its sitting. this country. Those shipments of haz- the mountain, or it is on the Pacific AMENDMENT NO. 24 OFFERED BY MR. GOSAR ardous material would travel on our Ocean. Those are the choices that we The Acting CHAIR (Mr. THOMPSON of highways and railways to Nevada had debated in H.R. 3053. Pennsylvania). It is now in order to

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This proposed elimination reflects both a nologies, these are projects that have The text of the amendment is as fol- streamlining of Federal activities and a re- impacts in almost every industry. lows: focusing on the proper Federal role in energy Since 2009, ARPA–E has provided Page 30, line 7, after the dollar amount, in- research and development. funding for more than 660 projects. As sert ‘‘(reduced by $325,000,000)’’. In a May 15 view letter to House Ap- of this year, ARPA–E projects have Page 30, line 8, after the dollar amount, in- propriations on the Energy and Water produced 245 patents, formed 71 new sert ‘‘(reduced by $29,250,000)’’. bill, the White House stated: ‘‘The Ad- companies, and have raised more than Page 64, line 6, after the dollar amount, in- $2.9 billion in follow-on funding from sert ‘‘(increased by $325,000,000)’’. ministration is disappointed that the bill does not eliminate ARPA–E. The the private sector to bring technologies The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Committee is encouraged to explore to market. House Resolution 918, the gentleman options to incorporate certain ARPA–E These are successes, and successes from Arizona (Mr. GOSAR) and a Mem- attributes, such as cross-cutting re- help ensure our Nation’s energy secu- ber opposed each will control 5 min- search coordination and enhanced rity and create a manufacturing edge utes. flexibility, into the Department of En- in the energy sector. These are energy The Chair recognizes the gentleman ergy’s primary research efforts within technology goals all Members can sup- from Arizona. the Office of Science and Applied En- port. Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, the ergy Research Programs rather than I would remind my friend from Ari- ARPA–E program first began receiving maintain a separate program through zona, our job is not to be lemmings for funding through the 2009 Obama stim- ARPA–E.’’ the administration. It is to make our ulus and is currently unauthorized. In a June 5 Statement of Administra- own independent judgment. ARPA–E grew out of those years’ tion Policy, the White House stated: While I appreciate and look at the overly optimistic perception of the ‘‘The Administration believes that the reason that they would like to elimi- Federal Government’s ability to lead in continued funding of ARPA–E makes nate ARPA–E, I disagree with them. So areas of commercially viable energy re- little strategic sense given the exist- do a majority of the Members of Con- search and technology, particularly in ence of applied energy research else- gress, as they have demonstrated in renewables. where within the Department. The the past. The obvious problem with this Congress is urged to eliminate ARPA– So we must exercise our independent premise is that the government, unlike E and incorporate its more successful judgment on what is best. While we re- our Nation’s industries and corpora- elements, such as coordination with in- spect the administration’s position, we tions, has never been in the business of dustry and cross-cutting research, into just disagree with it. Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of cost-benefit maximization, as other the Department’s applied energy pro- my time. blunders from that period, like the grams.’’ Solyndra scandal, demonstrated. The innovations ARPA–E supporters b 1830 This is because the Federal Govern- crow about must come from the mar- Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, any pro- ment is competent and accomplished in ket or from academic research institu- the areas of basic, early-stage sci- gram that receives this much funding tions, because the Federal Govern- has individual successes proponents entific research but poorly positioned ment’s track record of responding to to move research from concept to mar- can point to. The problem with this commercial incentives in a cost-bene- program is that the ratio of successes ket. And ARPA–E provides even fur- ficial way to the taxpayer is absolutely ther demonstration of that. The Sub- to the failures is far lower with this poor. one than comparable Federal research committee on Energy and Water Devel- The proper Federal nexus for re- opment and Related Agencies defunded programs. search is the early-stage work being It also targets an area of research the program in their FY18 draft passed done at the existing Office of Science that is inappropriate for Federal re- bill. and the applied energy research pro- search. Basic early-stage research is a The administration and the Repub- gram, not projects foisted onto the profit avenue for Federal dollars to go, lican Study Committee have both ad- government that weren’t compelling not late-stage research on projects ap- vocated eliminating this stimulus-era enough to receive private funding. proaching commercialization. If a con- program and have continually indi- Heritage Action, Freedomworks, cept or technology is nearing commer- cated that the proper role of govern- Club for Growth, and the National Tax- cialization, that is the right nexus for ment in energy research is at the level payers Union are key-voting this private industry to get involved. of basic research taking place in exist- amendment. The amendment is also Our country’s major companies in ent, well-funded programs like the Of- endorsed by the Americans for Limited tech, engineering, and energy are flush fice of Science and the applied energy Government and Taxpayers for Com- with cash, and projects that they think research and development program. mon Sense. are commercially viable are getting Those DOE programs that they point I urge adoption of this amendment more funding than ever before. Failure to are more worthy recipients of Fed- that supports President Trump’s agen- by the government to salvage a project eral dollars, are effective, and produce da. means that the projects, on the whole, results because they focus on the right I reserve the balance of my time. aren’t worth being salvaged by govern- goals. Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I claim ment, industry, or anyone. For this reason, the administration the time in opposition to the gentle- Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of is also strongly opposed to continued man’s amendment. my time. funding for the ARPA–E program. The The Acting CHAIR (Mr. ROSS). The Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I yield White House stated in its fiscal year gentleman from Idaho is recognized for to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. 2019 budget proposal: 5 minutes. KAPTUR). Appropriations for ARPA–E were only au- Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I rise Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chair, I thank the thorized through 2013 under the America in strong opposition to this amend- gentleman for yielding and rise to COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010. In ment. strongly oppose the Gosar amendment addition, there has been concern about the My colleague’s amendment would to completely eliminate the ARPA-E potential for ARPA–E’s efforts to overlap eliminate the Advanced Research with research and development being carried advanced energy research program, out, or which should be carried out, by the Project Agency—Energy, otherwise which helps propel our Nation forward private sector. known as ARPA–E. as a global leader. No new appropriations are requested in ARPA–E’s mission is to fund projects I could just say to the gentleman 2019. The Department would request re- that are not yet addressed by the pri- from Arizona, for some of the firms

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Yes, it is high end, The question was taken; and the Act- I worked with Dr. Hotez, one of the so much so that the private sector ing Chair announced that the noes ap- renown infectious disease physicians in won’t do what ARPA-E is conducting. peared to have it. Houston, Texas, when the Zika virus The research is so high in science that Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chair, I demand a began to take over in the summer in, most companies in this country can’t recorded vote. particularly, minority communities. even touch it. And, frankly, I don’t The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to DOE’s Environmental Justice Pro- want the Chinese designing our future. clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- gram provides dollars to be awarded to They are actually doing research be- ceedings on the amendment offered by an important cause of increasing youth fore the private market can drive it the gentleman from Arizona will be involvement in STEM and promoting forward with a commercial product. postponed. clean energy, weatherization, cleanup, I would like to point out that, in 2011, AMENDMENT NO. 25 OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON and asset revitalization. an American Enterprise Institute- LEE Weatherization is extremely impor- Brookings Institution breakthrough The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order tant. The housing stock in my congres- study called for ARPA-E to be funded to consider amendment No. 25 printed sional district, as in rural commu- at $1.5 billion, annually, because of in part B of House Report 115–711. nities, is extremely old and sometimes other countries around the world be- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chair, I have weak and subjected to the whims of ginning to do research in a way that an amendment at the desk. bad winter weather and the whims of was competing with our own. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will very hot summers. These dollars can The American Energy Innovation designate the amendment. assist in these kinds of programs. Council, a panel of many of the Na- The text of the amendment is as fol- The Community Leadership Institute tion’s top business leaders, including lows: is another vital component of the Envi- Bill Gates, have called for ARPA-E to Page 32, line 1, after the dollar amount, in- ronmental Justice Program, and it pro- be funded at $1 billion a year. And last sert ‘‘(reduced by $1,000,000) (increased by motes environmental sustainability. It year, Republican officials—oil and en- $1,000,000)’’. brings important factors, including ergy executives, business leaders, in- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to public health and economic develop- cluding the U.S. Chamber of Com- House Resolution 918, the gentlewoman ment. It is an important program that merce—told Congress, ARPA-E is a from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE) and a helps Native Americans and Alaskan blueprint ‘‘ . . . that boost our com- Member opposed each will control 5 Natives. petitiveness by keeping America at the minutes. So I hope that my colleagues can forefront of global energy technology The Chair recognizes the gentle- support the Jackson Lee amendment research.’’ woman from Texas. These are some of the best people in because it deals with an expanse and an Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chair, I our country. We ought to be listening emphasis on the importance of a qual- thank Mr. SIMPSON and Ms. KAPTUR for to them. We are their representatives. ity of life that can deal with a good en- working to try to put forward a bill As the program focused on new possi- vironment. and to recognize the unfortunate addi- bilities, new patents, ARPA-E has been Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of tion of riders, which we would hope nothing short of remarkable, with 136 my time. projects attracting nearly $3 billion in that we could pass these kinds of bills Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, I claim the private sector follow-on funding. in the appropriate manner. But I thank time in opposition to the amendment, They won’t do the research, but they them for their work, and I thank the although I am not opposed to the will take what we have invested and Rules Committee for making this amendment. really do something in the market- amendment in order. The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- place with it; but beyond just the mar- This is an important part of the En- tion, the gentleman from Idaho is rec- ketplace, something that might have ergy and Water legislation in Appro- ognized for 5 minutes. something to do with our defense, for priations, and that is the Department There was no objection. example, something to do with our na- of Energy’s departmental work that it Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, since the tional security—inventing the future. does with environmental justice. amendment does not change funding And yet we have come to expect this My amendment would ask for an ad- levels in the bill, I will not oppose the administration, they want to eliminate ditional $1 million to be placed in that amendment, and I yield back the bal- funding, and some of their allies here program under the administrative of- ance of my time. in the Congress want to eliminate fice’s responsibilities, and to do so be- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, funding. You eliminate the future if cause it is an essential tool in the ef- with that in mind, what we are glad to you do that. You really do eliminate fort to improve the lives of low-income say is that we emphasize and ask for the future. and minority communities as well as that amount of dollars within the ad- So I rise and strongly oppose this the environment at large. ministrative account to be increased amendment. Mr. Chair, I encourage my Many of my Members here have on the Environmental Justice Pro- colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on the Gosar worked on this issue, in particular, JIM gram. amendment. CLYBURN and the Congressional Black We are grateful for the statement of Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, I yield Caucus, over the years. I add to their the chairman, and with that in mind, back the balance of my time. work by making sure that this is a we want to remind our colleagues that Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, once focus of the Department of Energy. STEM programs, the program that again, this is an unauthorized program Maintaining funds for environmental helps in leadership, in particular, that and it treads on existing jurisdictions justice that go to Historically Black will help young people learn more at the Department of Energy, specifi- Colleges and Universities, minority- about environmental justice, the issues cally, the Office of Science and Applied serving institutions, Tribal colleges, that we see in communities with clean Energy Research program. It is a pro- and other organizations is imperative water, clean air, the Zika virus, and gram in search of justification. to protecting sustainability and other elements that impact on minor- Let’s take, for example, Solyndra. growth of the community and environ- ity communities, the Environmental That is a wonderful success. Really? ment. In particular, those individuals Justice Program can be very helpful Private sector couldn’t do that? They who study this issue in those par- and very useful. I would ask my col- could do it a ton better than that type ticular institutions of higher learning leagues to support the Jackson Lee of application. go out to communities and are a source amendment.

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At a time when we should be re- ural environment and resources so that they energy efficiency and renewable energy pro- ducing the threat of nuclear war, we can serve and be enjoyed by generations to grams. are doing just the opposite. come. The DOE also works to increase low income While the Trump administration My amendment increases funding for DOE and minority access to STEM fields and help claims that another low-yield warhead departmental administration by $1,000,000 students attain graduate degrees as well as would help deter Russia from using which should be used to enhance the Depart- find employment. these weapons first, that is far from ment’s Environmental Justice program activi- Since 2002, the Tribal Energy Program has the truth. In fact, funding this nuclear ties. also funded 175 energy projects amounting to weapon could only provoke Russia and Mr. Chair, the Environmental Justice Pro- over $41.8 million in order to help tribes invest heighten the risk of nuclear war. gram is an essential tool in the effort to im- in renewable sources of energy. Let me be clear: This additional prove the lives of low income and minority With the continuation of this kind of funding, funding is both unnecessary, and it is communities as well as the environment at we can provide clean energy options to our dangerous. Our Nation already proc- large. most underserved communities and help im- esses hundreds of low-yield warheads. Twenty-four years ago, on February 11, prove their environments, which will yield bet- In the coming decades, we will invest 1994, President Clinton issued Executive ter health outcomes and greater public aware- another $150 billion despite the fact Order 12898, directing federal agencies to ness. that we already have the capacity real- identify and address the disproportionately We must help our low income and minority ly to destroy the world many times high and adverse human health or environ- communities and ensure equality for those over. This is a waste of money and a dan- mental effects of their actions on minority and who are most vulnerable in our country. low-income populations. I ask my colleagues to join me and support ger to our national security. Instead of provoking another nuclear arms race A healthy environment sustains a productive the Jackson Lee Amendment for the Environ- with Russia, we should be investing in and healthy community which fosters personal mental Justice Program. and economic growth. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- diplomacy and disarmament. The $65 Maintaining funds for environmental justice ance of my time. million would be better spent at the that go to Historically Black Colleges and Uni- The Acting CHAIR. The question is DOE’s nuclear nonproliferation pro- versities, Minority Serving Institutions, Tribal on the amendment offered by the gen- gram which secures nuclear material both here at home and globally. Colleges, and other organizations is impera- tlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON It is hard to think of a more vital na- tive to protecting sustainability and growth of LEE). tional security issue than protecting the community and environment. The amendment was agreed to. The funding of these programs is vital to en- and securing nuclear material, and yet AMENDMENT NO. 26 OFFERED BY MS. LEE suring that minority groups are not placed at Republicans have cut funding for that The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order a disadvantage when it comes to the environ- important program by $97 million from to consider amendment No. 26 printed ment and the continued preservation of their fiscal year 2018. This is dangerous and, in part B of House Report 115–711. homes. again, does nothing for our national se- The crisis in Flint, Michigan teaches us how Ms. LEE. Mr. Chairman, I have an curity. important it is that minority groups and low-in- amendment at the desk. It is Lee Rather than fund another low-yield come communities are not placed at a dis- amendment No. 26. nuclear weapon that we don’t need, we advantage when it comes to environment The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will should use the $65 million to increase threats and hazards like lead in drinking water designate the amendment. nuclear nonproliferation accounts and The text of the amendment is as fol- or nesting areas for mosquitos carrying the prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. lows: Zika virus. That is exactly why my amendment is Through education about the importance of Page 33, line 14, after the dollar amount, so important, and I urge my colleagues environmental sustainability, we can promote insert ‘‘(reduced by $65,000,000)’’. to support it. Page 34, line 3, after the dollar amount, in- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance a broader understanding of science and how sert ‘‘(increased by $65,000,000)’’. citizens can improve their surroundings. of my time. Funds that would be awarded to this impor- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, I claim the tant cause would increase youth involvement House Resolution 918, the gentlewoman time in opposition to the amendment. in STEM fields and also promote clean en- from California (Ms. LEE) and a Mem- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman ergy, weatherization, clean-up, and asset revi- ber opposed each will control 5 min- from Idaho is recognized for 5 minutes. talization. These improvements would provide utes. Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I rise protection to our most vulnerable groups. The Chair recognizes the gentle- in strong opposition to this amend- This program provides better access to woman from California. ment. Assuring funding for the mod- technology for underserved communities. Ms. LEE. Mr. Chairman, first, let me ernization of our nuclear weapons Together, the Department of Energy and thank our Rules Committee chair, Mr. stockpile is a critical national security Department of Agriculture have distributed SESSIONS, also our ranking member, priority of this bill. The bill provides over 5,000 computers to low income popu- Mr. MCGOVERN, as well as all of the necessary funding to extend the life of lations. members of the committee for making our Nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile The Community Leaders Institute is another this amendment in order. and to address the continued deteriora- vital component of the Environmental Justice My amendment is very straight- tion of infrastructure at the NNSA Program. It ensures that those in leadership forward. It would cut the $65 million sites. positions understand what is happening in included in this bill for low-yield nu- The amendment targets a new pro- their communities and can therefore make in- clear weapons and transfer it to the de- posal to modify a limited number of formed decisions in reards to their commu- fense nuclear nonproliferation account. W76 warheads that are currently under- nities. My amendment strikes one of the most going refurbishment in order to provide In addition to promoting environmental sus- harmful and controversial rec- for a low-level variant of the warhead. tainability, CLI also brings important factors in- ommendations of the Trump Nuclear They will either be refurbished with a cluding public health and economic develop- Posture Review. high-yield warhead or a low-yield war- ment into the discussion for community lead- Mr. Chairman, funding this warhead head. ers. would set a dangerous precedent. The This modification does not provide The CLI program has been expanded to last thing we should do is arm our sub- the U.S. with any new nuclear capabili- better serve Native Americans and Alaska Na- marines with a low-yield ballistic mis- ties. The U.S. has the capability and tives, which is a prime example of how various sile. We have never done this before in will continue to maintain that capa- other minority groups can be assisted as well. the many decades of nuclear deter- bility to deliver warheads at this yield

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It yield weapons. other nuclear weapons states. was defeated then, and it should be de- This sentiment was recently reiter- Specifically, possessing a warhead at feated now. ated in a letter signed by Secretary this yield shows any aggressor that the Mr. Chairman, I think there must be Schultz and nearly three dozen other U.S. has the capability to provide a some misunderstanding. We are not current and former national security proportional response to the use of a talking about a new weapons system. experts and officials, including former nonstrategic or tactical nuclear weap- What we are talking about is taking an Senate Foreign Relations Committee on against the U.S. or its allies. That is existing weapon and taking some of the Chairman Richard Lugar and former why the U.S. nuclear strategy under fissile material out so that it results in Secretary of Defense William Perry, both the Obama administration and a lower yield. opposing the development of these this administration advocated main- As the chairman from Idaho pointed types of warheads. taining and modernizing both the B61 out, we have similar low-yield weapons Further development of these types bomb and the nuclear-tipped cruise that are air-delivered. The only dif- of weapons creates a greater possibility missile. ference here is a different delivery sys- for a nuclear confrontation that will be Given that the U.S. has possessed tem through the submarines. impossible to contain. Instead of mak- this same capability for many years, I Now, by the way, submarines already ing us safer, it will only increase the disagree with the idea that this modi- have the higher yield delivery system. chances that countless lives could be fication will serve to destabilize rela- We are multiplying, though, with a low wiped out in an instant. tions with other nuclear weapons yield two different delivery systems to This is an excellent amendment. It states. Rather, the intent of this war- complicate adversaries’ calculations. will make America safer. head modification is to improve sta- Now, why would we want to do that? Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues bility to demonstrate that the U.S. has Well, it turns out the Russians have to support the excellent amendment by the ability to deliver this capability on hundreds and hundreds of these lower the gentlewoman from California. platforms that are not vulnerable to yield weapons. And not only that, they Ms. LEE. Mr. Chairman, as the des- air defenses. write and speak openly about using ignee of Ranking Member LOWEY, I them, even in conventional sorts of move to strike the last word. b 1845 conflict. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman It is intended to improve the credi- So the point of the Nuclear Posture from California is recognized for 5 min- bility of our nuclear deterrent and Review is we need the full range of nu- utes. show that the U.S. has the resolve to clear capability, from higher yield to Ms. LEE. Mr. Chairman, I yield to respond to nuclear threats. Credibility lower yield, to make it clear that our the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. KAP- is the most basic requirement for nu- nuclear deterrent is credible at every TUR). clear deterrence to work. level. Whatever they may think they Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chairman, I thank The amendment would also reduce can get away with they cannot get Congresswoman LEE, my colleague on the size of the current W76 stockpile away with. the Appropriations Committee, for of- because the funding supports not only As Secretary Mattis has written to fering this very important amendment, the low-yield modification but also the Leader MCCONNELL on June 3, 2018, this and I rise in support of it. refurbishment work that is needed to ‘‘warhead is meant to reinforce the Please let me remind my colleagues extend the life of these warheads. credibility of our response, which who may not agree with our position Mr. Chairman, I support the modi- strengthens deterrence by denying po- that if this particular proposal for de- fication. I urge all Members to vote tential adversaries the advantages they veloping a low-yield nuclear weapon ‘‘no’’ on this amendment. appear to believe they could realize were so important, why was it not in- I reserve the balance of my time. from nuclear first use.’’ cluded in the administration’s initial Ms. LEE. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 It seems to me that that should be budget submission to us? minute to the gentleman from Oregon the thing that all of us come together The process by which this has been (Mr. BLUMENAUER). on in national security. It is having a handled for a nuclear weapon—if this Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chairman, I credible nuclear deterrent to ensure were a conventional, then maybe there appreciate the gentlewoman’s courtesy that no adversary—Russia, North is a little room there for maneuver. and her focusing on this. Korea, no one—believes that they can But in terms of a nuclear weapon, it I agree wholeheartedly; we don’t need get away with using these weapons. has many consequences beyond the to go down this path again. The Repub- That is the reason this is so important. weapon itself, including the under- lican Congress in 2005 looked at a simi- Ms. LEE. Mr. Chairman, how much standing of our allies and including lar proposal and eliminated it from a time do I have remaining? many of the treaties that are currently spending bill. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman in place. The notion that we have low-yield from California has 11⁄2 minutes re- I was actually shocked when the Sec- weapons that are going to enable us to maining. retary of Energy and many people from advance forward from the submarine Ms. LEE. Mr. Chairman, I yield 11⁄2 the Department of Energy came before launch is troubling. This actually will minutes to the gentleman from Rhode our committee and they could not an- make the submarine exposed for being Island (Mr. CICILLINE). swer any questions on this. The nuclear able to know where it is and attack it. Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Chairman, I security agency, when they came up And the ‘‘low-yield’’ terminology is a thank the gentlewoman for yielding. before our committee, at that point little disquieting. Think of the bomb Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of this had not been proposed. It came in that destroyed Hiroshima. These are this amendment, which would strike late; it was thrown over the transom. amazingly destructive. Being able to $65 million for the development of the And I think the manner in which this have gradations of response and buy W76–2, or low-yield, nuclear warhead has been handled is actually terrible. into that notion I think is deeply trou- and move that funding to the nuclear We have the most capable and sophis- bling and is, in fact, destabilizing. nonproliferation account. ticated nuclear arsenal in the world. It The $1.6 trillion episode that we are The development of these warheads is is credible enough to deter and respond embarked upon in terms of moderniza- based on the fallacy that nuclear war to any threat right now. We have what tion and enhancement could be well can be small and contained using we need. spent in other ways, especially not in smaller, lower yield weaponry. The But if we are to alter the combina- this direction. idea that a nuclear war can be con- tion of weapons that we have in our ar- Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I yield tained or minimized is dubious at best senal, then, for heaven’s sake, why not 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas and terrifyingly dangerous at worst. come up under regular order?

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Bush and ing from the other side of the aisle: we don’t want to wander down a path Obama all went the other direction, to How does this increase our safety? to a variety of nuclear weapons with- reduce the number of nuclear weapons. Doesn’t it make it more likely it would out the kind of debate on deterrence, But here we are in the midst of a new be used if it was a low-yield rather on security, on cost, on schedule, and nuclear arms race—$1.7 trillion. And than high-yield? on relation to existing systems that we all of us know that there are numerous Then I went to some briefings and have in place in our own country or needs that we have. talked to some people, people who others. So I would ask us just to pause for a wrote the NPR and a few things like So I really think the manner in second and to accept this amendment. that, and what I found out was that which this was handled was absolutely The Acting CHAIR. The time of the Russia already has hundreds and hun- awful. For something that deals with gentlewoman has expired. dreds—as the chairman of the com- nuclear weapons, this Congress de- Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, is all mittee said, has hundreds and hundreds serves more respect, the American peo- the time expired on that side? of low-yield nuclear warheads. ple deserve more respect, and the world The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman Why are they doing that? Would why community deserves more respect. We has 15 seconds of her original 5 minutes they possibly do that? Because they are not saying we will never support remaining. think it will give them a strategic ad- Ms. LEE. Mr. Chairman, let me just this, but this is not the time to support vantage in a traditional war. say a couple of things. this. Our country should not expand the If our only response to their use of a I think the Congresswoman has pro- number of scenarios under which the low-yield nuclear weapon is Armaged- posed the proper amendment, and that United States might consider the use don, then their bet is that we are not is to strike the low-yield missile at of nuclear weapons. We should never be going to go to that level. For deter- this point. in a position that the U.S. is using nu- rence to work, it has to be credible. Ms. LEE. Mr. Chairman, I yield to clear weapons first, which would lead They have to understand that if they the gentleman from California (Mr. us to a catastrophic war. even use a low-yield nuclear weapon we GARAMENDI). I think Members on both sides of the will respond and that we have the capa- Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Chair, may I aisle can agree to this, and I urge my bility to do it in proportion without de- inquire how much time is remaining? colleagues to support this critical stroying the world. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman But you also have to understand we 1 amendment. has 2 ⁄2 minutes remaining. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- are not talking about first use by us. Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Chair, I rise in ance of my time. This is meant to decrease the likeli- support of the amendment. Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, is all hood of a nuclear exchange. I also want to compliment my col- of the time expired on my side from the b 1900 leagues on the other side of this argu- original 5 minutes? I have come to the conclusion that if ment: the chairman of the House The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman we don’t do this, we are going to in- Armed Services Committee; I see our from Idaho has 30 seconds remaining. friend from Colorado and others here. Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, let me crease the likelihood of a nuclear ex- All of us have the same goal, and that just say in this 30 seconds, first of all, change. Otherwise, why are they cre- is to assure that the United States, and addressing the gentlewoman from ating hundreds and hundreds—and indeed the world, is safe from a nuclear Ohio’s concern, the administration China and North Korea are looking at war. We use deterrence as the way of waited until the Nuclear Posture Re- it also—why are they creating nuclear accomplishing that. view was done before they could submit low-yield weapons? Why is that in their Every President since Ronald Reagan their request for this funding. interest? has strived to achieve a safer world by The budget request had been being Stop and think about it a minute. reducing the number of nuclear weap- worked on from clear last September Mr. Chairman, I yield to the gen- ons. However, in recent years, begin- before that, and they came up within tleman from Colorado (Mr. LAMBORN). ning with President Obama and being days of each other, but the administra- Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Chairman, I carried on today, we are now involved tion was waiting for the NPR to be fin- thank the gentleman from Idaho, and I in a new nuclear arms race. ished before they submitted. appreciate his remarks. I also thank Not only are we going to build new We might not have liked the way the chairman of the Armed Services nuclear weapons—bombs, if you will— that turned out, but that is just the re- Committee from Texas. such as this 762, presumed to be low- ality. I don’t think it was anybody’s in- Let me point out that in the 2018 Nu- yield, which is still extraordinarily tent to try to misguide Congress or clear Posture Review, Secretary James devastating, we are also creating new anything like that, while I understand Mattis conducted a very clear-eyed as- delivery systems, new land-based mis- her concern. sessment of nuclear threats. He said: siles in the Upper Midwest, new sub- The Acting CHAIR. The time of the ‘‘We must look reality in the eye and marines and new rockets and new gentleman from Idaho has expired. see the world as it is, not as we wish it stealth bombers—all of that costing Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, as the to be.’’ more than $1 trillion. designee of the gentleman from New As has been pointed out, Russia has At the same time, we are developing Jersey (Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN), I move to hundreds and hundreds—actually, new sensing devices and new ways in strike the last word. thousands—of low-yield nuclear weap- which we might protect those sensing The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman ons, including nuclear artillery shells, devices and communications. from Idaho is recognized for 5 minutes. nuclear land mines, nuclear torpedoes, All of this is creating an extremely Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, before and others that they have announced. dangerous world for our future, not a I yield to the gentleman from Colorado Russia regularly trains with its ‘‘esca- safer world. We are going in the abso- (Mr. LAMBORN), let me say the impres- late-to-deescalate’’ doctrine, which lutely wrong direction of increasing sion here is that we are increasing the they believe will force the U.S. to sur- the likelihood of a mistake. number of nuclear weapons. We are render early in a conflict. I don’t think anybody on any side not. We are doing refurbishment of the Under James Mattis, the Nuclear would ever want to initiate, but this current weapons. Posture Review rightly says: ‘‘Cor- particular bomb presents the oppor- And 50 of them would not be high- recting this mistaken Russian percep- tunity for an escalation, a tit for tat. level; they would be low-level, low- tion is a strategic imperative.’’ Russia escalates to deescalate, we esca- yield nuclear weapons. It doesn’t in- Also, dozens of current and former late to deescalate, and they escalate, crease the numbers. defense officials and military officers

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Defense from two different political clear weapons. But the numbers reveal Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I claim parties and from two different adminis- this amendment offers us not so much the time in opposition to the gentle- trations—very different administra- as a tradeoff as it does a win-win solu- man’s amendment. tions, I might add—and they are in full tion by making nonproliferation whole The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman agreement that we need to do this for again while sacrificing relatively little from Idaho is recognized for 5 minutes. U.S. capability to stop Russian poten- in terms of nuclear weapons spending. Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I rise tial aggression. That is because this underlying bill in- in opposition to my friend from Vir- The amendment should be rejected. cludes more than $180 million above ginia’s amendment. This bill shows The agenda behind the amendment is what the President is requesting for strong support for the nonproliferation totally outside the bipartisan main- nuclear weapons activities in FY 2019 programs of the National Nuclear Se- stream of serious national security and $557 million above the FY 2018 ap- curity Administration, something that leaders like Secretary James Mattis propriation. That makes this a win-win I support. and Secretary Ashton Carter. amendment, Mr. Chairman. Funding for Defense Nuclear Non- As has been said, I would remind my Both of these accounts fund non- proliferation is $1.9 billion, it is $39 colleagues that this House has already proliferation and stockpile reduction million above the budget request. That debated this issue in the fiscal year programs that I think we can all sup- includes increases above the request 2019 NDAA we passed 2 weeks ago by a port. But I fear we are underfunding for research and development activities vote of 351–66—about a six-to-one nonproliferation in a manner incon- for which we received Member re- ratio—and we rejected similar amend- sistent with our stated security prior- quests. ments at that time. ities. I have also supported increases in the So I would urge my colleagues to In the 2018 Nuclear Posture Review, past for these activities. The $2 billion vote no on this amendment. the administration stated: ‘‘Nuclear amount that this amendment seeks to Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I yield terrorism remains among the most sig- achieve is the result of an increase of back the balance of my time. nificant threats to the security of the $206 million above the fiscal year 2018 The Acting CHAIR. The question is United States, our allies, and part- request. on the amendment offered by the gen- ners.’’ The NNSA’s nonproliferation account The National Nuclear Security Ad- tlewoman from California (Ms. LEE). has significant unexpended balances ministration’s Defense Nuclear Non- The question was taken; and the Act- that are the result of slow progress on proliferation program works globally ing Chair announced that the noes ap- international nonproliferation agree- to prevent state and non-state actors peared to have it. ments and the infusion of additional from developing nuclear weapons or ac- Ms. LEE. Mr. Chairman, I demand a quiring weapons-usable nuclear or radi- funding added by Congress in prior recorded vote. ological materials, equipment, tech- years. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to It is not enough to just say we sup- nology, and expertise. This includes clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- programs for nuclear material re- port nonproliferation and we support it ceedings on the amendment offered by moval, international nuclear security, by increasing the budget. That is how the gentlewoman from California will nuclear smuggling detection deter- much we support it. It has to go to- be postponed. rence, international nuclear safe- wards something. You have to have AMENDMENT NO. 27 OFFERED BY MR. CONNOLLY guards, and nuclear detonation detec- agreements with international part- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order tion. It also includes the Nuclear Coun- ners for nonproliferation activities. to consider amendment No. 27 printed terterrorism and Incident Response In May, the NNSA reported that it in part B of House Report 115–711. program. However, the administra- had $2.6 billion in available funds to Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Chairman, I tion’s rhetorical concern for nuclear carry out its nonproliferation mission, have an amendment at the desk. terrorism is, sadly, not matched by its of which more than $733 million is left The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will budget request or the funding level pro- over from prior years. You have $733 designate the amendment. vided in this bill. million left over from prior years, and The text of the amendment is as fol- Additionally, I am concerned that you want to add to that. lows: the current funding level does not help Given the increasing amounts of un- Page 33, line 14, after the dollar amount, us lay the groundwork for the immense used balances, it is not clear that the insert ‘‘(reduced by $97,219,000)’’. nonproliferation challenge now posed NNSA will be able to expend additional Page 34, line 3, after the dollar amount, in- by a possible denuclearization agree- funding in a timely manner. sert ‘‘(increased by $97,219,000)’’. ment all of us hope will occur on the Not only would the amendment con- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Korean Peninsula. tinue to add to programs beyond which House Resolution 918, the gentleman The administration’s Nuclear Pos- the agency has said it can accomplish, from Virginia (Mr. CONNOLLY) and a ture Review declared, ‘‘North Korea’s it would do so at the expense of funding Member opposed each will control 5 illicit nuclear program must be com- necessary to sustain our nuclear weap- minutes. pletely, verifiably, and irreversibly ons stockpile, refurbish aging infra- The Chair recognizes the gentleman eliminated.’’ I share that goal. If you structure, secure facilities where U.S. from Virginia. want to ensure that inspectors for the nuclear weapons are stored, and sup- Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Chairman, I International Atomic Energy Agency port a science-based stockpile certifi- yield myself such time as I may con- have the training and expertise they cation strategy without nuclear test- sume. need to implement a complete, ing. That is why I oppose this amend- Mr. Chairman, my amendment would verifiable, and irreversible ment. increase the Defense Nuclear Non- denuclearization program for North Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance proliferation program by $97 million. Korea, then you must support the De- of my time. To offset this increase, my amendment fense Nuclear Nonproliferation pro- Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Chairman, may funds the nuclear weapons activities gram and you do not want to see it cut I inquire how much time is left on my program at $460 million above its FY by $97 million. side. 2018 appropriation. That is right, Mr. Additionally, there are nuclear weap- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Chairman. ons programs funded in this bill that from Virginia has 1 minute remaining.

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And given the fact that nium to the U.S. Atomic Energy Com- this very important amendment to we are having a summit with North mission for defense activities between move $97 million to the Defense Nu- Korea, hopefully, we are going to have 1947 and 1970, putting them in the pur- clear Nonproliferation account. to spend a lot more money in North view of the Defense-Related Uranium Without question, we are going to Korea. Mines Program. While this program is undergo modernization of our entire Mr. SIMPSON. Reclaiming my time, working to inventory and assess sites, nuclear stockpile in this country. We I guess you have got an agreement we must begin planning to clean these are going to spend well over a trillion there with Iran to do nonproliferation sites up. dollars. work? This past week, I was in Cameron, In addition to that, we have had dis- The reason we have some excess Arizona, a community on the Navajo cussions this afternoon and debate money is because the agreements with Nation which has been impacted by about this new low-yield nuclear weap- Russia, when things got a little cold uranium mining. The town sits right on, which many people have misgivings between our two countries, some of above the Little Colorado River, and about in view of the way it has been those agreements kind of went by the the mine sites are not far from the handled in committee here. wayside. river, whose water eventually flows There is no more important time in I would like to know what the into the Grand Canyon. terms of the world, when we look at projects are. If there is something that In Cameron, I heard stories about many unstable regimes that hold nu- somebody has come up with, if there how these sites have gone decades clear weapons within their stock, for are agreements to do those types of without the necessary cleanup. At this us to have the most capable people things. You can’t say: I want to spend same meeting, I heard from commu- with the most technical expertise to another $97 million on top of the $733 nity members and Tribal leaders that advise, not just people here in the million. sites like this are a growing concern United States, but our friends and al- If that is accurate at $190 million, across the Navajo Nation. These com- lies abroad and international organiza- we’ve got $733 million to do it right munities need us now, Mr. Chair. Across northern Arizona, uranium tions concerned about nuclear pro- now. So why throw another $97 million mining has a toxic legacy, and many of liferation. on top of it? It just doesn’t make sense So the gentleman’s amendment in- my constituents continue to fight the to me. creases our ability, doesn’t harm our cancers and diseases that were caused Mr. Chairman, I urge opposition to ability, to monitor and verify arms by radiation exposure decades ago. the amendment, and I yield back the control agreements and prevent other This exposure was so severe that Con- balance of my time. gress went so far as to pass the Radi- countries from acquiring nuclear weap- The Acting CHAIR. The question is ation Exposure Compensation Act. ons. on the amendment offered by the gen- I support the amendment. I think it Today we understand these health tleman from Virginia (Mr. CONNOLLY). makes sense with what we are doing risks, and we know that unaddressed The question was taken; and the Act- with our own arsenal and what is hap- sites pose a danger to public health and ing Chair announced that the noes ap- pening globally. It makes ultimate will continue to pose risks until they peared to have it. sense that we should never cut these are remediated or reclaimed. Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Chairman, I de- accounts. In some communities, abandoned Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Chairman, I mand a recorded vote. mines are near water, near schools, or yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to are places where livestock graze. The Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, the clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- potential contamination of these areas only thing I would ask the gentle- ceedings on the amendment offered by that are so critical to our communities woman from Ohio and the gentleman the gentleman from Virginia will be and our food and water resources is a from Virginia is: What are they going postponed. serious issue that we have put off for to do with the additional $97 million? AMENDMENT NO. 28 OFFERED BY O’HALLERAN too long. We must step up now and What are you going to do with it? The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order clean these sites. You have got $733 million sitting to consider amendment No. 28 printed My amendment simply designates there right now that they can’t spend. in part B of House Report 115–711. funding to expedite cleanup of sites We have to have agreements with for- Mr. O’HALLERAN. Mr. Chairman, I through the Defense-Related Uranium eign countries to do nonproliferation have an amendment at the desk. Mines Program. This amendment will work. Where are they going to spend The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will ensure that we are doing our part to it? designate the amendment. improve public health for long-ne- I have been complaining—not com- The text of the amendment is as fol- glected communities in Arizona and plaining, but arguing, I guess—with lows: the Southwest. Members for the last several years that Page 36, line 1, after the dollar amount, in- It is past time to turn the page on want to put money in to show their sert ‘‘(reduced by $1,000,000) (increased by the Federal Government’s disgraceful support for nonproliferation: Why don’t $1,000,000)’’. failure to address this issue for the you just put more money into it? I ask The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to families affected spanning decades. I them: What do you want to do with it? House Resolution 918, the gentleman urge my colleagues to support my com- They can’t tell you. from Arizona (Mr. O’HALLERAN) and a monsense amendment on behalf of By saying we increase the non- Member opposed each will control 5 these families and their communities. proliferation account, it shows we sup- minutes. Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of port nonproliferation. But you have The Chair recognizes the gentleman my time. got to have something you are going to from Arizona. Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Chair, I claim do with it. the time in opposition to the amend- b 1915 Mr. CONNOLLY. Will the gentleman ment, although I am not opposed to it. yield? Mr. O’HALLERAN. Mr. Chair, I rise The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- Mr. SIMPSON. I yield to the gen- to bring attention to a matter of crit- tion, the gentleman from Washington tleman from Virginia. ical importance to the health and safe- is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Chairman, I do ty of my constituents and citizens There was no objection. have a list of projects totalling be- across the country. Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Chair, I appre- tween $100 million and $190 million We need to act swiftly to clean up ciate my colleague’s support for the that could be funded with this $97 mil- abandoned uranium mines in the DOE’s efforts to take action on the de- lion. Southwestern United States. On the fense-related uranium mines that are a

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The mismanage- This amendment, though, will not The Acting CHAIR. The question is ment, corruption, and culture is so bad improve the effectiveness and trans- on the amendment offered by the gen- at WAPA that an independent consult- parency of this agency. Rather, it is tleman from Arizona (Mr. ant did a violence assessment in late simply a punitive one toward one indi- O’HALLERAN). 2015 and found: ‘‘Multiple employees re- vidual, and I cannot support such an ef- The amendment was agreed to. ported having been threatened directly fort. That is why I opposed the Holman AMENDMENT NO. 29 OFFERED BY MR. GOSAR or heard others being threatened re- rule that was adopted by the rules package, I guess—what?—last year or The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order garding the current investigations. . . . something like that, the year before to consider amendment No. 29 printed Several indicated they had not both- last. in part B of House Report 115–711. ered to report the incidents for reasons of fear and/or the belief upper manage- The problem is you have got an indi- Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chair, I have an vidual here, and there have been claims amendment at the desk. ment would not act. Because of past failures to address these issues more about his behavior or his inability to The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will do his job, and we are going to debate designate the amendment. seriously, it is very likely the incidents will increase in number and severity.’’ whether he is going to have a salary or The text of the amendment is as fol- not or whether you are going to essen- lows: Assessors also reported: ‘‘Employees mentioned bosses who actively seek to tially fire him, reduce his salary to $1, Page 40, after line 24, insert the following: intimidate employees, especially in a 10-minute debate on the floor. WAPA ADMINISTRATOR SALARY women, and who tolerate and perhaps Is that really fair? Is that right? I SEC. ll. The salary of Mark Gabriel, the promote a culture of unacceptable be- don’t think you should do that. If the activities that have been sug- Administrator of the Western Area Power havior in their teams.’’ Administration, shall be reduced to $1. gested by the gentleman from Arizona Equally troubling, Administrator Ga- have occurred, why isn’t the Govern- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to briel is routinely and publicly insubor- ment Oversight Committee looking at House Resolution 918, the gentleman dinate as an agency head. At an April this? Why aren’t they calling him in, from Arizona (Mr. GOSAR) and a Mem- 12, 2018, budget hearing, Mr. Gabriel having a hearing on it? Why isn’t the ber opposed each will control 5 min- took a public position contrary to that Energy and Commerce Committee utes. of the current administration, advo- doing the same? The Chair recognizes the gentleman cating for tip funding even though the from Arizona. That is the appropriate way to do budget proposal proposed to eliminate that when you have got someone who Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chair, I rise today such funding. to offer an amendment that utilizes the has misbehaved as an Administrator, This commonsense amendment seeks not to come on the floor with a 10- Holman rule to hold WAPA Adminis- to hold this rogue bureaucrat account- trator Mark Gabriel accountable. minute debate, make charges which able to the American people and the may or may not be true—I just don’t On Gabriel’s watch, millions of tax- victims who have suffered under his payer and customer dollars were know—but then ask us to essentially tenure. fire somebody. I just don’t think that flushed down the drain on fraudulent I am pleased to have the support of is right. and improper transactions while a cul- FreedomWorks, who is key voting this ture of fear from the highest echelons For these reasons, I must urge a ‘‘no’’ amendment; Club for Growth, who is vote on this amendment, and I reserve of the agency enforced silence as to the key voting the amendment; the Tea true nature and scope of these mis- the balance of my time. Party Patriots; Americans for Limited Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chair, may I inquire deeds. Government; Texas’ Michael Q. Sul- how much time I have left. Wasteful and fraudulent expenditures livan; the Grand Canyon State Electric The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman by WAPA in recent years include Cooperative Association; the Mohave from Arizona has 1 minute remaining. things like ammunition; specialized Electric Cooperative; the Sulphur Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, the cur- weapons, including numerous pur- Springs Valley Electric Cooperative; rent application of the Holman rule au- chases of $1,200 rifle scopes; an unau- Arizona Pork Producers; New Mexico thorizes three specific uses in an appro- thorized ATV at a cost of $14,000; a Cattle Growers Association; New Mex- priation bill: the reduction of amounts John Deere lawn tractor; personal ico Wool Growers; Sulphur Up North of money in the bill, the reduction of clothing; prohibited purchases of Jobs, Incorporated. the number and salary of officers of the $349,000 to accessorize personal cars; Numerous customers and Federal em- United States, or the reduction of the $271,000 at book stores; $102,000 to deck ployees no longer want Mr. Gabriel in compensation of any person paid out in out motorcycles from shops and deal- charge, having understandably lost the treasury of the United States. ers; and questionable expenditures faith in his leadership. It is far past Let’s go back through this. Look at from one employee to the tune of time that the Department of Energy this fraud. Look at these 20 complaints $50,000 per month. clean house and show this Obama ad- of violence. Now, in response, the Western Area ministration holdover the door. I have to tell you: Are you sure you Power Administration slow-walked in- Mr. Chair, I commend the chairman want to defend this guy? Inconceivable. vestigations, covered up the fraud, and and the committee for their efforts on Inconceivable that we are going to intimidated anyone bold enough to call this legislation. I urge support of the allow this. We owe it to the Federal it out. amendment, and I reserve the balance employees under this gentleman to A 14-year Federal employee who once of my time. have an employment environment to worked for the U.S. Attorney’s Office Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, I claim the be well taken care of. told reporters: ‘‘Instead of aggressively time in opposition to the amendment. Mr. Chair, I ask for the Members to going after corruption, WAPA’s bosses The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman vote on behalf of this amendment, and slow-walked the investigation, retali- from Idaho is recognized for 5 minutes. I yield back the balance of my time. ated against those who uncovered Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I rise Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, nobody is fraud, and failed to protect them from in opposition to this amendment. defending this individual. What he has threats.’’ I recognize my colleague’s concerns presented is 20 accusations. I think he Unfortunately, this employee is not about certain actions and practices of ought to be able to have his day in a alone. A former WAPA vice president the Western Area Power Administra- proper hearing before the proper com- for procurement went on record to tion. I applaud his dedication to im- mittee to decide whether it is the right

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We have (Ms. KAPTUR). this magnitude, then what can we do. urged that decommissioning funds be Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chair, I thank the Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, I yield used for the safe removal of spent fuel chairman of the subcommittee for back the balance of my time. to dry cask storage, to restoration, to yielding, and I rise in opposition to The Acting CHAIR. The question is remediation of the site and maintain- this amendment, not completely under- on the amendment offered by the gen- ing emergency preparedness and secu- standing what it is the gentleman is tleman from Arizona (Mr. GOSAR). rity resources throughout the entire objecting to. The question was taken; and the Act- process. I know that you have an individual ing Chair announced that the noes ap- Finally, it is my hope that the NRC about whom you are upset. The gen- peared to have it. prioritizes worker protections as it tleman is from the State of Arizona. Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chair, I demand a oversees decommissioning both in my Am I correct? recorded vote. district and around the entire country. Mr. GOSAR. Yes. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to As the number of decommissioned Ms. KAPTUR. The State of the gen- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- plants increases, the potential exodus tleman is under this Western Area ceedings on the amendment offered by of highly skilled experienced workers Power Authority. We don’t have that the gentleman from Arizona will be presents a serious threat to our safety. sort of power umbrella in our region of postponed. The people in my community rely on the country. I have read all about the b 1930 the workers in Plymouth to keep them fights in the West among all these safe, and we hope the NRC will facili- Western States, a dozen and a half AMENDMENT NO. 30 OFFERED BY MR. KEATING tate workforce continuity throughout Western States: Arizona fights with The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order the entire decommissioning process. California; California fights with Wash- to consider amendment No. 30 printed Mr. Chair, I thank my colleagues for ington; Washington fights—it is unbe- in part B of House Report 115–711. their consideration of this amendment lievable. So I am a little reluctant as a Mr. KEATING. Mr. Chairman, I have and urge their support. Again, I would non-Westerner to believe anybody until an amendment at the desk. like to thank the chairman from Idaho. we get a proper tribunal to assess The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will We started the day working on issues whether what you are saying is correct designate the amendment. from the Pilgrims to the Mayflower, or not. For all I know, this man put The text of the amendment is as fol- too, to things the Pilgrims never envi- some power in another State that hurt lows: sioned, like decommissioned nuclear Arizona. I don’t know. Page 55, line 19, after the dollar amount, power plants. So rest assured that I look at the controversies out there, insert ‘‘(reduced by $1,000,000) (increased by when we celebrate the 2020 400th anni- and I just think that this amendment $1,000,000)’’. versary in the town of Plymouth, targets one person and reduces their The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to America’s hometown, that he will be salary to one dollar without any trial, House Resolution 918, the gentleman very welcomed, and I will give him a without any tribunal. It sort of re- from Massachusetts (Mr. KEATING) and personal tour of the awe-inspiring view minds me of the way in which the gen- a Member opposed each will control 5 of Plymouth Rock. tleman’s side of the aisle handled the minutes. Thank you again for your help, and I firing of the chaplain and then, because The Chair recognizes the gentleman yield back the balance of my time. we finally tried to get some justice from Massachusetts. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. SMUCKER). here, he was brought on. Mr. KEATING. Mr. Chairman, my The question is on the amendment of- Mr. Chair, you don’t do this to peo- amendment seeks to ensure adequate fered by the gentleman from Massachu- ple. We have a judicial process in this resources for the Nuclear Regulatory setts (Mr. KEATING). country, and you have to go through Commission, the NRC, to provide for The amendment was agreed to. the proper channels. I think we have to safe and effective decommissioning of AMENDMENT NO. 31 OFFERED BY MR. focus on fair ways in which to adju- nuclear power plants. LOWENTHAL dicate if, in fact, there is something In 2016, Entergy Corporation, the The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order going on out there. I really question owner and operator of the Pilgrim Nu- to consider amendment No. 31 printed whether what is really going on here is clear Power Plant in Plymouth, Massa- in part B of House Report 115–711. a fight between Arizona and adjoining chusetts, announced that the plant Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Chairman, I States. would be decommissioned by 2019 after rise as the designee of Mr. BEYER to Mr. GOSAR. Will the gentlewoman facing severe losses in revenue and offer an amendment at the desk. yield? plagued by safety concerns. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Ms. KAPTUR. I yield to the gen- Since coming to Congress, I have designate the amendment. tleman. been concerned by the safety of Pil- The text of the amendment is as fol- The Acting CHAIR (Mr. SHIMKUS). grim’s day-to-day operations as well as lows: The time of the gentleman has expired. the security of its spent fuel storage. Page 62, beginning on line 16, strike sec- The gentleman from Idaho may yield Following Entergy’s announcement, I tion 505. to you, if he so desires. have worked with State and local rep- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, has my resentatives to prioritize the safety of House Resolution 918, the gentleman time expired? the decommissioning process, security from California (Mr. LOWENTHAL) and a The Acting CHAIR. No. The gen- of the plant’s spent fuel, and the dis- Member opposed each will control 5 tleman from Idaho controls the time. placement of over 600 workers who are minutes. The gentlewoman from Ohio cannot employed at the site. The Chair recognizes the gentleman yield. The NRC has previously issued re- from California. Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, I yield to ports revealing that Pilgrim Nuclear Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Chairman, the gentleman from Arizona. Power Station comes up short on crit- this amendment preserves the National Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chair, this isn’t a ical systems maintenance, and it is Ocean Policy. The National Ocean Pol- jurisdictional aspect of power across currently the worst performing reactor icy is a commonsense way to facilitate the West. This is fraud. This is work- in the entire country. multistakeholder collaboration on place violence—20. This has nothing to While this infraction ultimately falls complex ocean issues, and it promotes do with jurisdictional application of on the responsibility of Entergy, it is economic opportunity, national secu- water or power. This is an unsafe appli- equally important that the NRC has rity, and environmental protection.

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Ocean planning is the way to regions well on their way. facturing, mining, oil and natural gas, ensure local and regional voices are Prohibiting the allocation of funds to renewable energy, and marine com- heard and that we sustainably pass our this important program will stifle col- merce, among others. . . . Over 80 na- waters on to the next generation. laboration among stakeholders on com- tional and local organizations rep- So I urge my colleagues to vote for plex issues relating to environmental resenting agriculture, forestry, energy, this amendment, which I thank Mr. protection, national security, eco- fishing, boating, mining, transpor- BEYER for leading. nomic opportunity, and ocean policy. tation, and construction wrote to then I also want to recognize and com- I represent a coastal district in Appropriations Committee Chairman mend my colleague in the other Cham- southern California, and I know first- HAL ROGERS requesting a prohibition ber, Senator SHELDON WHITEHOUSE, for hand that we can have a thriving ocean on funding for the implementation of his extraordinary work in combating economy and at the same time protect the President’s National Ocean Pol- climate change and fighting for a sus- and conserve our precious ocean re- icy.’’ tainable ocean policy. sources. Our oceans are home to a variety of This is the right thing to do, again, regionally led, definitely not a top- Off the coast of my district, there are industries, and it is critical that we down approach. marine-protected areas, State waters, maintain our offshore environments Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 Federal waters, and Department of De- and promote a robust offshore econ- minute to the gentleman from Wash- fense installations. We are a marine omy. The National Ocean Policy rep- ington (Mr. NEWHOUSE). life hotspot. Some of the best blue resents the previous administration’s Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Chairman, I whale watching happens just a few heavyhanded, top-down approach to thank the gentleman from Arizona. miles from our shore. We have a boom- Federal land and water management Mr. Chairman, although I am sup- ing recreational fishing section. We and does not reflect the realities of our portive of the stated goals of the Na- have a large shellfish aquaculture working oceans and coastal commu- tional Ocean Policy, such as more ranch that is now operating. We have nities. interagency coordination and decision- beautiful beaches. We also have oil and Our offshore assets contribute bil- making, there are many troubling as- gas activity with some rigs right near lions to the U.S. economy, and the Na- pects here. our shore. My district is also home to tional Ocean Policy’s vague directive This amendment seeks to strip un- the Port of Long Beach, which is the sharply discouraged the development derlying language that prevents Fed- second busiest port in North America. of American energy, sustainable fish- eral agencies from using ambiguous au- With so much activity happening, it eries, and our coastal economies. Poli- thorities in the National Ocean Policy simply makes sense to have the Navy cies like this cause industries to turn to encroach on a wide variety of ocean at the table when NOAA is working on outside of the U.S. to do their business. and inland activities. siting of new aquaculture installations. Adding duplicative layers of permit- I have heard from farmers and It makes sense to have the Fishery ting and consultation to our already irrigators from throughout the Pacific Management Council weigh in when oil highly regulated ocean industries and Northwest concerned that ill-defined rigs are being decommissioned, and it subject all parties to virtually unlim- terms such as ‘‘ecosystem-based man- is a no-brainer that NOAA, the Coast ited legal exposure, we are seeing this agement’’ give broad authority to Fed- Guard, and the ports all work together firsthand in the Northeast, where di- eral agencies to adversely impact ter- to get these massive ships in and out of rect conflict in the ocean user groups restrial agriculture that is hundreds of our port safely. has resulted in litigation. This is the miles from the Pacific Coast in the So as we move forward, the need for exact thing that this policy is supposed name of ocean management. an overarching policy only grows. to alleviate. Years into implementa- Before imposing these burdens on Issues like sea level rise and ocean tion, this policy is incapable of achiev- farmers who feed our Nation, it is nec- acidification are too big and too seri- ing its stated goal. essary for Congress to evaluate such a ous for any one community or agency U.S. oceans industries are major policy to ensure that all affected to tackle alone. Increased aquaculture global players, and we need to keep our stakeholders have a seat at the table. I development and new technologies for industries competitive. The National urge my colleagues to oppose this clean, local energy are creating eco- Ocean Policy does the opposite. As amendment. nomic opportunities, but they must be such, I strongly oppose this amend- Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Chairman, I thoughtfully implemented. ment. yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman The National Ocean Policy is the tool I reserve the balance of my time. from Maine (Ms. PINGREE). we have right now to promote smart Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Chairman, I Ms. PINGREE. Mr. Chairman, I rise shared use of our ocean resources. All yield 1 minute to the gentleman from in support of this amendment, and I of our districts benefit from our Rhode Island (Mr. LANGEVIN). thank my colleague from California for oceans, whether we represent coastal Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Chairman, I yielding me this time. districts or not. Therefore, I urge my thank the gentleman for yielding. Now, every year, we have this battle. colleagues to vote in favor of this Here is the bottom line. Ocean plan- It is a battle to simply recognize the amendment. ning works, and I can assure you that importance of our oceans and ocean Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance this is not a top-down approach. Ocean planning. We have already learned of my time. plans are regionally led initiatives about the fact that ocean planning Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I rise in where stakeholders and researchers works, and it is working already in opposition to the amendment. collect data and then come to the table New England and the mid-Atlantic; and The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman to voice their concerns and work out instead of arguing hypotheticals about from Arizona is recognized for 5 min- their differences. things that could happen, might hap- utes. With ocean planning, we can use our pen, we should talk about the story of Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, on July waters wisely and sustainably. In the what actually happens in regions like 19, 2010, President Obama signed Execu- Northeast and mid-Atlantic, we have mine where we live and work on the tive Order 13547 and sought to imple- already finished our plans. ocean. ment a new National Ocean Policy. Ac- Now, for some reason, many of my The story of National Ocean Policy cording to the House Committee on colleagues across the aisle don’t be- isn’t national at all. It is about local Natural Resources: ‘‘In this unilateral lieve in this open discussion among control, local stakeholders, local input, action, he established a top-down stakeholders, but we have seen what and local decisionmaking.

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The bottom line is this: If your stories of fishermen, lobstermen, Na- pends on clean, viable oceans to support State generates nuclear waste, then tive American Tribes, local commu- these industries, which is why it is such a ter- you should keep it in your backyard. nities, and other stakeholders devel- rible idea to undermine the development of a Or if any of my colleagues are okay oping voluntary regional ocean plans. strong National Ocean Policy. with sending nuclear waste to my It is a great story of coordination National Ocean Policy does not create any State, then maybe they should con- among varied interests, all with the new regulations, supersede existing regula- sider keeping it in their own State. I same goal of better understanding our tions, rather, it helps coordinate the implemen- will be more than happy to work with oceans, protecting them, and working tation of and compliance with existing regula- them on an amendment. with them and in them. tions in order to ensure a more efficient and So, again, Mr. Chairman, the people in Nevada do not want this nuclear b 1945 effective decision making process. The funding prohibition in this bill would un- waste stored in their backyard. Yucca By including those who work on and dermine good, effective policy, and would un- Mountain needs to close, and that is near the ocean, we are coordinating dermine effective stewardship of our nation’s why I encourage my colleagues to vote ocean activities for efficiency and co- oceans and coastlines. in support of this amendment. ordination. I strongly support this amendment to re- Mr. Chairman, I yield such time as But the language in today’s under- move the provision, and encourage its adop- she may consume to the gentlewoman lying bill would make it even more dif- tion. from Nevada (Ms. TITUS), my colleague ficult for Federal agencies, for State The Acting CHAIR. The question is from the First Congressional District. agencies, and for local communities to on the amendment offered by the gen- Ms. TITUS. Mr. Chairman, I thank work together on the future of our tleman from California (Mr. Congressman KIHUEN for yielding and ocean resources. LOWENTHAL). for his leadership on this issue. Mr. Chairman, this rider has no place The question was taken; and the Act- Earlier this evening, we heard from in this bill, and I urge my colleagues to ing Chair announced that the noes ap- the distinguished Member from Illi- strike it. peared to have it. nois, who continues to push the ‘‘Yucca The Acting CHAIR. The time of the Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Chairman, I or bust’’ policy of the last 36 years. gentleman from California has expired. demand a recorded vote. He claimed that the Nevada delega- Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I yield 30 The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to tion is trying to circumvent the adju- seconds to the gentleman from Idaho clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- dication process to determine if Ne- (Mr. SIMPSON ). ceedings on the amendment offered by vada should be the dumping ground for Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I the gentleman from California will be the Nation’s highly radioactive nuclear thank the gentleman for yielding. postponed. Let me first state that Idaho is not waste. AMENDMENT NO. 32 OFFERED BY MR. KIHUEN He said Congress should reject an- next to an ocean, although we do have other amendment to save $190 million the furthest inland port of any State in The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order from being thrown away on this failed the country. to consider amendment No. 32 printed The point of this is that you all make in part B of House Report 115–711. proposal because we should let the li- great arguments—arguments that Mr. KIHUEN. Mr. Chairman, I have censing process play out without some ought to be held and debated in the au- an amendment at the desk. preconceived outcome. thorizing committee. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Well, I am sorry, but that is just The point is that the ocean policy designate the amendment. more BS. If he really believed that, he here was put in effect without ever The text of the amendment is as fol- would be joining us in support of going through Congress. It has never lows: amendment No. 32, which strips the un- been authorized. It is not that it has Page 63, beginning on line 7, strike section necessary policy rider that prohibits been authorized and the expiration 508. closing down the already-shuttered dates just expired, like many pro- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Yucca Mountain. grams, far too many programs. This House Resolution 918, the gentleman It predetermines that Yucca Moun- has never been authorized by Congress. from Nevada (Mr. KIHUEN) and a Mem- tain will be the Nation’s nuclear waste I might agree with you in the end, ber opposed each will control 5 min- dump and handcuffs the administration but it ought to go through the proper utes. from choosing another site regardless process instead of just doing an execu- The Chair recognizes the gentleman of what any studies show. tive order. from Nevada. If we are serious about solving this Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I ask for Mr. KIHUEN. Mr. Chairman, I offer problem, we should change direction a ‘‘no’’ vote, and I yield back the bal- an amendment to H.R. 5895, the Energy and allow consent-based siting. We ance of my time. and Water Development and Related could start that process today and Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong Agencies Appropriations Act of 2019. right now by supporting this amend- support of this amendment which would re- This amendment, Mr. Chairman, is ment. move the provision in this bill which prohibits very simple. It would strike language Mr. KIHUEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield funding from being used to implement National that would prohibit the closure of back the balance of my time. Ocean Policy. Yucca Mountain. Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Chairman, I This provision represents yet another in a This site sits in my congressional claim the time in opposition to the long line of attempts by House Republicans to district, less than 100 miles away from amendment. weaken an effective, common sense policy Las Vegas, a city that sees 42 million The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman that protects our nation’s oceans. visitors each year, with many of these from Illinois is recognized for 5 min- National Ocean Policy allows federal agen- visitors coming from your districts. utes. cies to coordinate implementation of more Nevada depends on these visitors. Ne- Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Chairman, I than 100 ocean laws, and allows state and vada’s economy depends on these visi- thank my colleagues from Nevada for local governments to have a say in the ocean tors. allowing us to have this debate once planning process. Putting a nuclear repository this again. In my home state of Rhode Island, the close to millions of Americans is sim- Two weeks ago, we had this debate Ocean State, a strong National Ocean Policy ply irresponsible. And I have grave con- on the floor of the House. We had a is vital to our economy. cerns with the transportation of nu- pretty good vote, a bipartisan vote: 340 Rhode Island’s ocean economy generates clear waste to Yucca Mountain should of our colleagues supported continuing more than $2 billion annually, including more this project move forward against the to move forward; 72 disagreed with that than $1.4 billion from the travel and tourism in- will of Nevadans. position. dustries, and nearly $94 million from the com- Mr. Chairman, Nevada has no nu- Part of this debate allows me to just mercial fishing industry. clear-energy-producing facilities, and lay out the true facts, and the facts are On top of this, Rhode Island’s Ocean econ- it should not be the dumping ground that this body and this Nation decided omy supports more than 41,000 jobs. for the rest of the country’s nuclear 30-plus years ago to address a national

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Actually, successfully fills a need where market- they have the safest location for a geo- it is going to help diversify the econ- based pricing would not be sustainable. logical repository. omy. My constituents, especially in rural The Nuclear Regulatory Commission, I understand the argument and de- communities, depend on the Bonneville in exhaustive research—and I was bate. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gen- Power Administration to provide sta- wrong. It wasn’t 1,000 pages; it is 1,928 tleman for letting me address this ble and affordable electricity service. pages. This is one of five volumes. again in this Chamber so that I can Divesting BPA’s assets would create And, yes, the previous amendment fully not only educate our colleagues needless uncertainty for regional en- was to say: Let’s don’t adjudicate the but move the Nation forward. ergy markets and ratepayers in central difference. My colleagues from Nevada Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- Washington. keep saying it is not safe. I trust our ance of my time. In a climate where BPA continues to independent Nuclear Regulatory Com- The Acting CHAIR. The question is face unnecessary challenges, whether mission that says it is safe for a mil- on the amendment offered by the gen- from the imprudent Federal proposal lion years. The only way you resolve tleman from Nevada (Mr. KIHUEN). to move to market-based rates or the this is to follow the law and go through The amendment was rejected. incessant use of litigation brought for- adjudication of the complaints. AMENDMENT NO. 33 OFFERED BY MR. NEWHOUSE ward by radical environmentalists for Now, the State of Nevada doesn’t The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order the past three decades, I offer this want to go through the adjudication to consider amendment No. 33 printed amendment which simply prohibits any because I believe that, once the science in part B of House Report 115–711. funds from being used to sell the trans- is debated, the decision will be in line Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Chairman, I mission assets of the three PMAs and with the independent Nuclear Regu- have an amendment at the desk. the TVA. latory Commission and their exhaus- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will b 2000 tive research. designate the amendment. Now, let’s talk about this current The text of the amendment is as fol- Mr. Chairman, I come before the amendment. What this current amend- lows: House today as a champion for the ment does is just says: Let’s disregard At end of division A (before the short Bonneville Power Administration, an the will of 49 States and our territories title), insert the following: advocate for public power, and a stead- and 30 years of law to respond to the SEC. ll. None of the funds made available fast representative for ratepayers State of Nevada’s opposition, not even by this Act may be used to sell the trans- across central Washington State, the scientifically based. mission assets of the Bonneville Power Ad- greater Pacific Northwest, and the en- So what does that mean? What it ministration, the Southwestern Power Ad- tire Nation. I encourage the adminis- means is that spent nuclear fuel in a ministration, the Western Area Power Ad- tration to listen to this resounding bi- place in California—this is San Onofre ministration, or the Tennessee Valley Au- thority. partisan message that I bring along Nuclear Generating Station. It is be- with my colleagues today: we reject The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to tween Las Vegas and San Diego. It is this proposal and prohibit the divest- House Resolution 918, the gentleman right on the Pacific Ocean. What it ment of these assets. means is that it stays right there. from Washington (Mr. NEWHOUSE) and a Mr. Chairman, I yield 30 seconds to What it means for my colleague DAN Member opposed each will control 5 the gentlewoman from Tennessee (Mrs. minutes. NEWHOUSE from Washington State is BLACKBURN). that the defense liability of Hanford, The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Chairman, I right on the Columbia River, stays from Washington. thank the gentleman for the amend- Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Chairman, I right there. ment. What it means for my friends in Chi- rise to offer an amendment on a crit- The Tennessee Valley Authority is cago is that the Zion Nuclear Power ical matter for the Bonneville Power something that is important to us and Generating Station, right on Lake Administration and our Nation’s other to the nearly 10 million Tennessee Val- Michigan, stays right there. power marketing administrations, or ley ratepayers that they serve each and What about the Savannah River Site? PMAs, including the Southwestern every single day. As the gentleman Well, it stays right next to Savannah Power Administration and the Western said, something is not broken, so it River versus 90 miles away in the Area Power Administration, as well as does not need the Federal Government desert, underneath a mountain, on Fed- the Tennessee Valley Authority, or the to come in and try to fix it. eral property. TVA. Mr. Chair, I stand with the gen- So when the local concern is ad- The President’s fiscal year 2019 budg- tleman supporting the PMA’s, the dressed about the local issue, the local et request, released earlier this year, TVA, and those that are utilizers of consensus is really the Department of included a misguided proposal to sell this service. the Interior, the Department of De- the transmission assets of these enti- Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Chairman, I am fense, and the Department of Energy. ties. It is unfortunate this proposal was proud my amendment is cosponsored That Federal land is larger than the offered once again, as the matter was by at least 18 bipartisan colleagues, State of Connecticut. That is the local met with resounding rejection by Con- and I would humbly urge the rest of my concern that we are dealing with and gress last year when it was offered in colleagues to support and vote ‘‘yes’’ we are addressing here. the fiscal year 2018 budget request. on this amendment. This is all of the operating commer- The sale of these assets would result Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- cial nuclear power plants. That is why in the Federal Government abandoning ance of my time. there are 31 States and 121 locations. a successful and efficient solution for The Acting CHAIR. The question is And that is why this debate is impor- providing affordable power to rural, on the amendment offered by the gen- tant. Because more and more, as we are urban, and tribal communities across tleman from Washington (Mr. able to lay out the facts, the consensus the country. NEWHOUSE). by the national media is that it is time This one-time Federal debt reduction The amendment was agreed to. to move forward and finish the project, proposal would create energy produc- AMENDMENT NO. 34 OFFERED BY MRS. whether that is The Washington Post, tion and delivery issues for my con- BLACKBURN The San Diego Union-Tribune, the stituents, as costs would inevitably The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Aiken Standard, the Los Angeles rise. to consider amendment No. 34 printed Times, or the Chicago Tribune. Mr. Chairman, this ill-advised pro- in part B of House Report 115–711. So I say to my colleagues, I under- posal is once again a Federal attempt Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Chairman, I stand the ‘‘not in my backyard,’’ but to fix something that is not broken. have an amendment at the desk.

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Unless not required to be appropriated or otherwise didn’t have this amendment before us. we change the law underneath it and made available by a provision of law is here- Every year, this amendment has been have the courage to do that, it con- by reduced by 1 percent. offered, and the gentlewoman from tinues to grow. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Tennessee and I have debated this If you look at our budget today on House Resolution 918, the gentlewoman many times in the past. the discretionary side, we spend less from Tennessee (Mrs. BLACKBURN) and While I commend my colleague for today than we did in 2010. That is 8 a Member opposed each will control 5 her consistent work to protect the tax- years later. We spend less today on dis- minutes. payers’ dollars, this is not the ap- cretionary spending than we did in The Chair recognizes the gentle- proach that I would endorse nor can I 2010. That is the reality. woman from Tennessee. support. So while I appreciate the effort to ad- Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Chairman, The bill in its current form balances dress the debt and the deficit, this is this is an amendment that I propose many of the needs. The bill prioritizes not the way to do it. It is not address- each and every year because I think funding for national security and crit- ing the main problem that is driving this is something that is worthy of dis- ical infrastructure, yet the gentle- our debt. Mr. Chair, I yield to the gentle- cussion. woman’s amendment proposes an We are facing $21 trillion in debt in woman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur). across-the-board cut on every one of Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chair, I thank the this Nation. We have annual deficits these programs, including increases in gentleman for yielding. that continue to climb. We have to funding that are sorely needed to mod- Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to this look at how you are going to grow your ernize our nuclear weapons stockpile amendment. way and cut your way out of this Na- and to protect our Nation’s electrical I would just say, you know, there tion’s debt. grid from emerging cyber threats. used to be an old expression. They Now, we know that this appropria- Across-the-board cuts make no dis- asked Jesse James, ‘‘Why do you rob tions bill is something that is at $44.75 tinction between where we need to be banks.’’ He said, ‘‘That is where the billion. A lot of hard work by the mem- spending or investing in our infrastruc- money is.’’ bers of the Appropriations Committee ture, promoting jobs, and meeting our So I think about the situation we has gone into this. We appreciate that national security needs and where we face in our country today. I am not they have made an effort to keep the need to limit spending to meet our def- willing to take the money out of this spending down, even some years they icit reduction goals. That is what we budget, which I consider critical to have been below the level that was ac- actually do when we write a bill in the America’s security at home and tually enacted the previous year. This Appropriations Committee and have abroad, and meanwhile, in other fora, year that is not the case. They are a the hearings and so forth. to give trillions of dollars to the top 1 little bit above, but they are working The main reason this bill is $1.5 bil- percent in this country who aren’t diligently, and I am grateful for that. lion above last year and the reason really interested in what we are doing I think we need to work a little bit that the chairman gave this allocation here much, don’t appreciate it some- harder, and that is why I bring this, a to the Energy and Water Sub- times. I am not willing to leave off the penny out of a dollar, one penny, mak- committee is because there was a need hook the Wall Street bankers that ing that type rescission in what we are in rebuilding our nuclear security in- took us into the 2008 recession, not a spending, making certain that we are frastructure. That is where the major- single one went to jail. engaging rank-and-file Federal employ- ity of that money went. It is interesting where the gentle- ees after they receive their appro- The next major portion of it went to woman is looking for money. One of priated funds, saying: ‘‘Let’s go back to the Army Corps of Engineers to build the reasons I chose to be on this sub- the drawing board. Let’s take one the waterways and infrastructure that committee is I am sick of going to war penny out of every dollar we spend.’’ need to be replaced. There is something for energy. Too many people from my We are doing it for our children and like a trillion dollars—I know it is not region have died. our grandchildren, facing the fact that the exact number, and I don’t know if I think part of America’s solution is our Nation has a climbing debt. that is the correct number, but it is becoming energy independent and Now, Admiral Mullen said July 6, pretty close—of backlog, of needs with- being able to conduct war where we 2010: ‘‘The greatest threat to our Na- in the Army Corps of Engineers, with have to. This bill allows us to do that for the sake of the Republic. tion’s security is our Nation’s debt.’’ an aging infrastructure: locks and I think the gentlewoman has a good This is an issue that deserves a bet- dams, harbors that need to be main- intention to try to balance the budget. ter effort. We have given it good ef- tained for our economy, that need to be I think she is looking at the wrong end forts. Let’s give it a better effort and dredged. That is where the majority of of the telescope. give it our best effort to get this spend- that money went. That is why the Ap- Mr. SIMPSON. I yield back the bal- ing under control. propriations Committee put the addi- ance of my time. The reason, with these discretionary tional $1.5 billion into this. Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Chairman, funds, we say let’s do it with across- Yes, reducing the deficit and address- when you talk about where you are the-board cuts is because across-the- ing our debt are critical things that looking for money, it is coming out of board spending reductions work. It has need to get done, too, but everyone the hardworking taxpayers’ pocket. been proven by many of our States, here, including the gentlewoman from And what they say is, ‘‘Do something where Democratic and Republican Gov- Tennessee, who is my good friend, about the debt,’’ because they are the ernors have made across-the-board re- knows that it is not the discretionary ones who are footing the bill. ductions in order to get budgets in bal- spending that is driving this debt and Now, it is easy for us to say, yes, the ance. It is done by cities; it is done by deficit each year; it is the huge in- mandatory spending eats up most of counties; it is done by the private sec- creases in mandatory spending. Those the budget. That is very true. The tor; it is done by families. are primarily Social Security, Medi- chairman is correct on that. But is It is time for us to engage the bu- care, and Medicaid, interest on the that a reason to not do something reaucracy and say to them: ‘‘Find one debt. That is what is driving the debt. about discretionary? Absolutely not. penny out of a dollar and help us pre- If you look back 40 or 50 years ago, Should we continue to exercise the serve our freedom for future genera- out of the entire Federal budget, 70 ability to find efficiencies, to try to do tions.’’ percent of it was discretionary spend- more with less? Absolutely, we should.

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They know government never tains the Addicks and Barker (A&B) Detention flooded in 500-year and 1,000-year flood Dams in northwest Harris County. runs out of an appetite for their areas. We are aware of the devastation money. They know that government is Mr. Chair, I am pleased that the bill provides in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Is- that the Secretary of the Army may initiate up always going to ask for more. They are lands. looking at the $21 trillion in debt. to six new study starts during fiscal year 2018, The Army Corps of Engineers can be and that five of those studies are to consist Let’s take these steps. Let’s cut a very instrumental in assessing ahead of penny out of a dollar and do it because studies where the majority of the benefits are time the potential impact of flood and derived from flood and storm damage reduc- we know this debt is going to land on storm damage and, through the inves- the heads of our children and our tion or from navigation transportation savings. tigations, can reduce this and create I am optimistic that one of those new study grandchildren. savings. starts will be the Houston Regional Watershed Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of I am optimistic, as we go forward, Assessment Flood Risk Management Feasi- my time. and hopeful that we will receive in the bility study. The Acting CHAIR. The question is Gulf region a regional watershed as- Such a study is certainly needed given the on the amendment offered by the gen- sessment flood risk management feasi- frequency and severity of historic-level flood tlewoman from Tennessee (Mrs. BLACK- bility study. events in recent years in and around the BURN). But I think it is important to note Houston metropolitan area. The question was taken; and the Act- that we are probably not out from On April 15, 2016, an estimated 240 billion ing Chair announced that the noes ap- under the weather of future disasters. gallons of water fell in the Houston area over peared to have it. On April 15, 2016, 240 billion gallons of a 12 hour period, which resulted in several Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Chair, I de- water fell in the Houston area over a areas exceeding the 100 to 500 year flood mand a recorded vote. 12-hour period and, as well, 2016, an- event record. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to other major flood causing major dam- Some of the areas that experienced these clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- age. historic rain falls were west of I–45, north of I– ceedings on the amendment offered by And, finally, this is not atypical, it 10, and Greens Bayou. the gentlewoman from Tennessee will seems, as we watched the hurricane Additionally, an estimated 140 billion gallons be postponed. season of last year all over the Gulf re- of water fell over the Cypress Creek, Spring AMENDMENT NO. 35 OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON gion and we found Hurricane Harvey Creek, and Addicks watershed in just 14 LEE dropped 21 trillion gallons and 300,000 hours. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order homes were lost. The purpose of the Houston Regional Wa- to consider amendment No. 35 printed So the investigatory part of the tershed Assessment is to identify risk reduc- in part B of House Report 115–711. Army Corps of Engineers is an impor- tion measures and optimize performance from Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, I tant tool for the whole Nation when it a multi-objective systems performance per- have an amendment at the desk. comes to dealing with pre-preparedness spective of the regional network of nested and The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will and assessing how we can do better in intermingled watersheds, reservoir dams, flood designate the amendment. natural disasters. flow conveyance channels, storm water deten- The text of the amendment is as fol- Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the tion basins, and related Flood Risk Manage- lows: desk; it is number 35 on the roster. ment (FRM) infrastructure. At the end of division A, before the short Mr. Chair, I want to thank Chairman SIMP- Special emphasis of the study, which covers title, insert the following: SON and Ranking Member KAPTUR for shep- 22 primary watersheds within Harris County’s SEC. ll. The amounts otherwise provided herding this legislation to floor and for their 1,735 square miles, will be placed on extreme by this Act are revised by reducing the commitment to preserving America’s great nat- flood events that exceed the system capacity amount made available for ‘‘Corps of Engi- ural environment and resources so that they resulting in impacts to asset conditions/func- neers-Civil—Investigations’’, and increasing can serve and be enjoyed by generations to tions and loss of life. the amount made available for the same ac- come. count, by $3,000,000. Mr. Chair, during the May 2015 Houston My amendment speaks to the need for ro- flood, 3,015 homes were flooded and 8 per- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to bust funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- sons died; during the April 2016 Houston House Resolution 918, the gentlewoman neers ‘‘Investigations’’ account by redirecting flood, 5,400 homes were flooded and 8 deaths from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE) and a $3 million for increased funding for post-dis- recorded. Member opposed each will control 5 aster watershed assessment studies, like the The economic damage caused by the 2015 minutes. one that is being contemplated for the Hous- Houston flood is estimated at $3 billion; the The Chair recognizes the gentle- ton/Harris County metropolitan area. 2016 estimate is being compiled and is esti- woman from Texas. As the federal agency that collects and mated to be well above $2 billion. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, studies basic information pertaining to river Mr. Chair, minimizing the risk of flood dam- all over the Nation, we face a series of and harbor, flood and storm damage reduc- age to the Houston and Harris County metro- disasters that come in many different tion, shore protection, aquatic ecosystem res- politan area, the nation’s 4th largest, is a mat- forms: fires, volcanoes, and heavy rain. toration, and conducts detailed studies, plans, ter of national significance because the region My amendment deals with the U.S. and specifications for river and harbor, and is one of the nation’s major technology, en- Army Corps of Engineers and the im- flood and storm damage reduction, the U.S. ergy, finance, export and medical centers: portant aspect of its investigatory Army Corps of Engineers plays a critical role 1. The Port of Houston is the largest bulk work by redirecting $3 million for in- in the building, maintaining, and expanding the port in the world; creased funding for postdisaster water- most critical of the nation’s infrastructure. 2. Texas Medical Center is a world re- shed assessment studies that are typ- We understand this very well in my home nowned teaching, research and treatment cen- ical across the Gulf region and even up state of Texas and the Eighteenth Congres- ter; the East Coast, where we know Hurri- sional District that I represent. 3. Houston is home to the largest conglom- cane Sandy was devastating just a few The Army Corps of Engineers has been eration of foreign bank representation and years ago. working with the Harris County Flood Control second only to New York City as home to the The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District since 1937 to reduce the risk of flood- most Fortune 500 companies; and plays a critical role in the building, ing within Harris County. 4. The Houston Watershed Assessment maintaining, and expanding of the Current projects include 6 federal flood risk study area sits within major Hurricane Evacu- most critical of the Nation’s infra- management projects: ation arteries for the larger Galveston Gulf structure. 1. Sims Bayou Coast region.

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At its peak on September 1, 2017, one-third these activities, including significant And the final word I would say in of Houston was underwater due to Hurricane funding in the supplemental bill earlier closing is that we work and hope to Harvey flooding. this year, in the fiscal year 2018 appro- work with the administration for those There was over 41,500 square miles of land priations act, and this fiscal year 2019 funds to get to the local jurisdictions. mass impacted by Hurricane Harvey and the bill before us today. We are right in the middle of trying to subsequent flooding that covered an area larg- Since the amendment does not get those dollars down from Wash- er than the States of Connecticut, Massachu- change funding levels within the bill, I ington into our local jurisdictions. setts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and will not oppose the amendment, and I With that, I thank the manager and Vermont combined. encourage my colleagues to support it. the chairman and the manager who is Hurricane Harvey dropped 21 trillion gallons Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- ranking member again and ask my col- of rainfall on Texas and Louisiana, most of it ance of my time. leagues to support the Jackson Lee on the Houston Metroplex. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, I amendment. In September 2017, NASA’s Jet Propulsion yield myself such time as I may con- Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- Laboratory reported that Hurricane Harvey’s sume. ance of my time. rainfall created 275 trillion pounds of water, First of all, let me thank the chair- The Acting CHAIR. The question is which caused the crust in and around Houston man of the committee for what has on the amendment offered by the gen- to deform and sink nearly 1 inch because of been ongoing support of our efforts. tlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON the weight. And I hope he sees that these are ef- LEE). Over 300,000 structures flooded in south- forts for across the Nation as well. The amendment was agreed to. eastern Texas, where extreme rainfall hit To be clear, I am glad that we do not AMENDMENT NO. 36 OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON many areas that are densely populated. alter the account but we redirect and LEE Hurricane Harvey is the largest housing dis- focus moneys on this important inves- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order aster to strike the U.S. in our nation’s history. tigatory area. I thank him for his sup- to consider amendment No. 36 printed Hurricane Harvey damaged 203,000 homes, port. in part B of House Report 115–711. of which 12,700 were destroyed. I would be happy to yield to the Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, I Texas flood control districts are still strug- ranking member, who, likewise, has have an amendment at the desk. gling to recover from this record breaking flood helped me over the years to address The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will event. this question of flooding. designate the amendment. Nineteen trillion gallons of flood waters But I want to make the point that The text of the amendment is as fol- poured into the Houston Ship Channel from what we saw in the last hurricane sea- lows: area rivers and bayous on the way to the Gulf son is that it reaches across the Gulf At the end of division A (before the short region, including the U.S. Virgin Is- title), insert the following: of Mexico. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available As a consequence, tens of millions of tons lands and, of course, Puerto Rico. by this Act for ‘‘Department of Energy—En- of sediment and debris flowed through the big- I yield such time as she may consume ergy Programs—Science’’ may be used in gest waterway in the nation. to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. contravention of the Department of Energy Today, the Port of Houston is operating with KAPTUR), the distinguished ranking Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.). draft restrictions that may last a year or member. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to longer. Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chairman, I just House Resolution 918, the gentlewoman Draft restrictions are adding costs to oil and wanted to thank Congresswoman JACK- from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE) and a gas and Petrochemical operations, which are SON LEE for yielding and for the incred- Member opposed each will control 5 passed on to wholesalers, who pass these ible work she does representing the minutes. costs to consumers at the pump. Gulf region in its fullness. The Chair recognizes the gentle- The Port of Houston produces 27 percent of I understand, through her and woman from Texas. the nation’s gasoline and about 60 percent of through my own studies, the damage Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, the U.S. aviation fuel. done by Hurricane Harvey and the need this is an educational amendment, if Investments in all aspects of our nation’s for studies such as these to advance you will. It is to emphasize the impor- water infrastructure pays dividends in the form flood control projects to mitigate fu- tance of the Department of Energy’s of economic activity. ture damage. I think she has been such program that deals with the empha- The Houston Ship Channel generates $617 an articulate spokeswoman, reminding sizing of educating minority students billion in the U.S. with $265 billion of that in us that times are changing and we have across America with STEM. Now we Texas representing 16 percent of the state of to pay attention to coastal commu- have moved and advanced to STEAM. Texas’s GDP. nities. That includes arts. The Port of Houston sustains 2.7 million I have to also mention that there are But the Office of Minority Impact jobs nationally with 1.2 million of them within funds in the supplemental bill we that is in the DOE has as its major the state of Texas. passed earlier this year for purposes focus—and we are still behind in the I ask my colleagues to join me and support such as these, and we have plussed up numbers—to ramp up the numbers of Jackson Lee Amendment No. 35. the Army Corps budget in this par- men and women and minorities in the I thank Chairman SIMPSON and Ranking ticular bill. So I think that will serve STEM effort. Women and minorities Member KAPTUR for their work in shepherding Texas very well. make up 70 percent of college students this bill to the floor. And the gentlewoman mentioned the but only 45 percent of undergraduate I am asking my colleagues to support Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. We are STEM degree holders. the Jackson Lee amendment. all deeply concerned. If we are to be a 21st century and Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance So I thank my colleague for offering 22nd century country—and as I was sit- of my time. this amendment. I thank her for her ting in some meetings today—com- Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I claim great leadership and urge all of our col- peting with countries on the question the time in opposition, though I am leagues to support her amendment. of cybersecurity—I know that we are in not opposed to the amendment. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, I the Energy and Water approps, but if The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- yield myself such time as I may con- we are to reach beyond the boundaries tion, the gentleman from Idaho is rec- sume. of research that help in energy and ognized for 5 minutes. Let me take this moment again to water, I think it is important that we There was no objection. acknowledge the funds that have been continue to try and do outreach to in- Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I yield put into this bill that focuses on what crease the numbers of women and mi- myself such time as I may consume. we experienced in the last year. And I norities to go into the STEM fields. First, let me assure my colleague would indicate that the investigatory The energy and science education that I understand her interest in ad- account, which will see this focus, is programs funded in part by this bill

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Pursuant to for those positions. and now most children under the age of one House Resolution 918, the gentleman Mr. Chairman, there are still a great are minorities, it is critical that we close the from Florida (Mr. DESANTIS) and a many scientific riddles left to be gap in the number of minorities who seek Member opposed each will control 5 solved, and perhaps one of these days a STEM opportunities. minutes. minority engineer or biologist will add I encourage Energy Secretary Perry to sur- The Chair recognizes the gentleman to the others and will come up with pass the commitment of his predecessors’ to- from Florida. some of the major solutions in our ward increasing the nation’s economic com- Mr. DESANTIS. Mr. Chairman, this time. petitiveness and enabling more of our people amendment is a simple limitation I would offer to say that education to realize their full potential. amendment. No funds made available efforts with teachers and students Mr. Chair, there are still a great many sci- by this act may be used to purchase under this program are extremely im- entific riddles left to be solved—and perhaps heavy water from the Islamic Republic portant because the students of today, one of these days a minority engineer or biolo- of Iran. teachers who are teaching the students gist will come-up with some of the solutions. Why are we doing this? Iran is the of today, are the scientists and prob- The larger point is that we need more world’s leading state sponsor of ter- lem-solvers of tomorrow. STEM educators and more minorities to qual- rorism, fomenting discord all across So I again want to emphasize to my ify for them. the Middle East, funding Hamas in the fellow Texan, Secretary Perry, who is The energy and science education pro- Gaza Strip and Hezbollah in Lebanon Secretary of the Department of En- grams funded in part by this bill will help en- while supporting the Houthis in ergy, to focus and to grow the depart- sure that members of underrepresented com- Yemen. ment that deals with educating young munities are not placed at a disadvantage Iran provided deadly, military-grade people in the science, technology, engi- when it comes to the environmental sustain- explosives to militias in Iraq, killing neering, and math. We are waiting for ability, preservation, and health. hundreds of American servicemembers them. We need them, and the Nation Through education about the importance of during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Iran needs them. environmental sustainability, we can promote has never been held accountable for I ask my colleagues to support the a broader understanding of science and how that. They still have major control Jackson Lee amendment, and I con- citizens can improve their surroundings. over portions of Iraq, and the Shiite clude by saying: Let’s provide more op- Through community education efforts, militias they back are running ramp- portunity for these students. teachers and students have also benefitted by ant. I want to emphasize the Energy In- learning about radiation, radioactive waste Furthermore, we know that Iran is stitute High School in Houston and, as management, and other related subjects. working to be the key outside player in well, to cite high schools across the The Department of Energy places interns Syria in an effort to expand control Nation that are working to provide and volunteers from minority institutions into from the Persian Gulf to the Medi- these students with this kind of train- energy efficiency and renewable energy pro- terranean Sea. As you know, the JCPOA was effec- ing. And I hope these dollars will help grams. tively an Obama executive agreement, them do so. The DOE also works to increase low income never ratified by Congress or enacted I ask for the support of my amend- and minority access to STEM fields and help into law. It was sold using lies and ment. students attain graduate degrees as well as propaganda, and it provided Iran with Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the find employment. an economic lifeline. It provided Iran desk, No. 36. With the continuation of this kind of funding, with $150 billion in sanctions relief and I want to thank Chairman SIMPSON and we can increase diversity, provide clean en- even airlifted $1.7 billion in cold, hard Ranking Member KAPTUR for shepherding this ergy options to our most underserved commu- nities, and help improve their environments, cash to Tehran. legislation to the floor and for it commitment to Just yesterday, we learned that the which will yield better health outcomes and preserving America’s great natural environ- Obama administration secretly granted greater public awareness. ment and resources so that they can serve a license authorizing the conversion of But most importantly businesses will have and be enjoyed by generations to come. Iranian assets worth billions of U.S. more consumers to whom they may engage in Jackson Lee Amendment No. 36 simply pro- dollars using the U.S. financial system related commercial activities. vides that: despite repeated assurances to the pub- My amendment will help ensure that under- ‘‘None of the funds made available by this lic and Congress that Iran would not be represented communities are able to partici- Act for ‘Department of Energy—Energy Pro- granted access to the U.S. financial pate and contribute equitably in the energy grams—Science’ may be used in contraven- system. tion of the Department of Energy Organization and scientific future. The Obama administration contin- Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.).’’ I ask my colleagues to join me and support ually offered gratuitous concessions to This amendment was approved and adopt- Jackson Lee Amendment No. 36. Iran that went beyond even the unilat- Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- ed in identical form on April 29, 2015, during eral concessions contained in the Iran ance of my time. the 114th Congress as an amendment to H.R. deal. 2028, the Energy and Water Resources Ap- The Acting CHAIR. The question is And that is where this heavy water propriations Act of 2016 and on July 7, 2017, on the amendment offered by the gen- limitation amendment comes in. The during this Congress as an amendment to tlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON Obama administration was using tax H.R. 3219, the Energy and Water Resources LEE). dollars to purchase heavy water from Appropriations Act of 2018. The amendment was agreed to. Iran. That is money over and above Mr. Chair, twenty years ago, on February The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order what the Iran deal provided. And that 11, 1994, President Clinton issued Executive to consider amendment No. 37 printed damage has been significant. Order 12898, directing federal agencies to in part B of House Report 115–711. Now, President Trump has withdrawn identify and address the disproportionately AMENDMENT NO. 38 OFFERED BY MR. DESANTIS the U.S. from the JCPOA. My amend- high and adverse human health or environ- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order ment, though, is simple. We just should mental effects of their actions on minority and to consider amendment No. 38 printed not use tax dollars to subsidize Iran’s low-income populations. in part B of House Report 115–711. nuclear activities through the purchase The Department of Energy seeks to provide Mr. DESANTIS. Mr. Chairman, I have of heavy water. equal access in these opportunities for under- an amendment at the desk. I don’t think the President would represented groups in STEM, including minori- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will want to do that, but I think it is im- ties, Native Americans, and women. designate the amendment. portant that we continue with this in

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The gentlewoman If anything, now is the time to get Madam Chair, I yield to the gentle- from Ohio is recognized for 5 minutes. spending under control. Now is the woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR). Ms. KAPTUR. I rise in opposition to time to rein in reckless spending hab- Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Chairwoman, I the gentleman’s amendment, though I its. My amendment should not even be thank the gentleman for yielding me think he intends it well. controversial. It simply cuts spending the time. I want to inform him that the De- back to what they were last year. $1.5 I just wanted to say, the gentleman partment of Energy has said it does not billion is a drop in the bucket com- who is offering this amendment, I op- have plans to purchase additional pared to our national debt. We need to pose the amendment, and you and I heavy water from Iran. So I think this start somewhere. view the world very differently. amendment is really irrelevant. Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- I view the Government of the United Frankly, I would rather that the ance of my time. States as a bulwark for social and eco- United States take whatever Iran has Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Chair, I claim nomic stability in this country. If I rather than letting them sell it to Rus- time in opposition to the amendment. look at why we have a deficit going sia or somebody else. But the Depart- The Acting CHAIR (Ms. TENNEY). The back, one of the reasons is oil wars. ment of Energy has clearly said they gentleman from Idaho is recognized for This department is one of the most don’t have plans to purchase additional 5 minutes. important departments in the country heavy water from Iran. Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Chair, I rise to lead us to energy independence as a And so the gentleman’s amendment in opposition to this amendment. While country. I don’t think we should do is unnecessary, and I urge my col- I agree with my colleague that we need what you are asking us to do here. If leagues to oppose it. to be finding savings where possible, we look at our trade deficit, we haven’t Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- this amendment is not the approach had balanced trade accounts since the ance of my time. that I can support. mid-1970s. Mr. DESANTIS. Mr. Chairman, I am The bill in its current form takes a Adding trillions of dollars to our prepared to close. balanced approach to meet a number of trade deficit every year is making it I just urge my colleagues to vote needs, not just wants or wishes or any- harder to fund Social Security and ‘‘yes’’ on the amendment. It has been thing else, but actual needs. The bill Medicare, programs that are essential in law before. We have passed it out of prioritizes funding for national secu- to social stability in this country. If we this House 2 years in a row. We should rity and critical infrastructure and re- look at the 2008 crash and the trillions do it again. duces funding for certain activities of dollars that cost us as a country, no- I yield back the balance of my time. that did not need sustained funding at body on Wall Street went to jail. The Acting CHAIR. The question is prior year levels to accomplish their It is interesting to me where people on the amendment offered by the gen- mission in fiscal year 2019. want to pick away, pick away, pick tleman from Florida (Mr. DESANTIS). These tradeoffs were carefully away when you look at the big money, The amendment was agreed to. weighed for their respective impacts, the moneys for war, the money for pay- and the increases proposed are respon- ing for imported goods as opposed to b 2030 sible and, in some cases, are absolutely producing here at home, the causes of AMENDMENT NO. 39 OFFERED BY MR. NORMAN essential. what happened in 2008, and there was The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Approximately half of the funding in no justice that was given to the Repub- to consider amendment No. 39 printed this bill is for national defense activi- lic. in part B of House Report 115–711. ties. This bill includes $15.3 billion for So, to me, energy independence is Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Chair, I have an the Department of Energy’s nuclear critical, if you look at the trillions we amendment at the desk. weapons security program which pro- have added to the deficit because of The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will vides funding to maintain our Nation’s war. So we look at the country through designate the amendment. nuclear weapons stockpile and for the different ends of the telescope, I think, The text of the amendment is as fol- Navy’s nuclear propulsion programs and I urge my colleagues to oppose this lows: that supports our Navy’s fleet of sub- amendment. At the end of division A (before the short marines and aircraft carriers and for I really think the result of your title), insert the following: nonproliferation activities that are re- amendment will be less investment in SEC. ll. The total amount of appropria- ducing global nuclear threats. the Republic, less investment in water tions made available by this Act is hereby In February, the administration re- resource infrastructure and energy de- reduced by $1,500,000,000. leased a Nuclear Posture Review that velopment, and less investments that The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to described a sobering view of the cur- create good jobs and have substantial House Resolution 918, the gentleman rent global nuclear threat situation. returns on investments such as mod- from South Carolina (Mr. NORMAN) and Russia is modernizing its full range ernizing our ports and all of the infra- a Member opposed each will control 5 of nuclear systems. structure that helps us to achieve so- minutes. China is modernizing and expanding cial and economic stability in this The Chair recognizes the gentleman its already considerable nuclear forces, country, which isn’t easy to do. from South Carolina. pursuing entirely new capabilities. So I thank my colleagues for listen- Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Chairman, with North Korea’s nuclear provocations ing, and I would urge opposition to this the passage of the bipartisan budget threaten regional and global peace. amendment. agreement back in February, Congress Iran’s nuclear ambitions remain an Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Chair, I yield essentially gave themselves a blank unresolved concern. back the balance of my time. check to spend billions and billions Global nuclear terrorism remains a The Acting CHAIR. The question is more of taxpayers’ dollars over the tangible threat. This amendment on the amendment offered by the gen- next two fiscal years. would slash funding for the activities tleman from South Carolina (Mr. NOR- Our national debt stands at over $21 in this bill that are an integral part of MAN). trillion and we decided to spend more. the United States’ national security The question was taken; and the Act- How does that make any sense? People strategy to address these nuclear ing Chair announced that the noes ap- back home continuously ask me why threats. peared to have it. our government keeps spending and For that and many other reasons, I Mr. NORMAN. Madam Chair, I de- spending. You know what I tell them? would oppose the gentleman’s amend- mand a recorded vote.

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Madam Chair, I move the Veterans Community Care Program where it came from and what kind of that the Committee do now rise. under section 1703 of title 38, United States damage it will do. The motion was agreed to. Code, as amended by the VA MISSION Act of A little quick history here: I am only Accordingly, the Committee rose; 2018, on the effective date specified in section going to take a couple of minutes. My and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. 101(b) of such Act; and amendment to the 2014 water resources WEBER of Texas) having assumed the (2) $253,000,000 shall be available for the bill added fish and other aquatic crea- chair, Ms. TENNEY, Acting Chair of the Family Caregivers Program under section tures to the official definition of Committee of the Whole House on the 1720G of title 38, United States Code, as invasive species, a definition that had state of the Union, reported that that amended by such Act: been previously reserved only to Committee, having had under consider- Provided, That amounts made available plants. So that opened the door for us ation the bill (H.R. 5895) making appro- under this section shall remain available to have a way to combat these aquatic until September 30, 2020. priations for energy and water develop- species. ment and related agencies for the fiscal The Acting CHAIR. No further And in so doing, the Congress gave year ending September 30, 2019, and for amendment to the bill, as amended, the Army Corps the authority to do the other purposes, had come to no resolu- shall be in order except those printed research to eradicate invasive species tion thereon. in part B of the report and available like Asian carp, zebra mussels, and so pro forma amendments described in many hundreds of others that are caus- f section 4 of House Resolution 918. ing so much damage to sport and com- ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOP- Each further amendment printed in mercial fishing, to shipping, naviga- MENT AND RELATED AGENCIES part B of the report shall be considered tion, and to harbor maintenance. APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 only in the order printed in the report, The aquatic nuisance control pro- gram is supposed to be leading the way GENERAL LEAVE may be offered only by a Member des- with cutting-edge research, and it is Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I ask ignated in the report, shall be consid- doing a good job. But the fact is, it is unanimous consent that all Members ered as read, shall be debatable for the terribly underfunded, leaving little re- have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- time specified in the report equally di- sources to address the influx of the tend their remarks and include extra- vided and controlled by the proponent aquatic species. neous material in the consideration of and an opponent, may be withdrawn by the proponent at any time before ac- As a result, the aquatic invasives H.R. 5895, and that I may include tab- like zebra mussels have infested more ular material on the same. tion thereon, shall not be subject to amendment except amendments de- than 130 lakes in my own State and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there thousands of lakes across the country. scribed in section 4 of House Resolu- objection to the request of the gen- To give you an idea of how fast these tion 918, and shall not be subject to a tleman from Idaho? zebra mussels, for example, spread, a demand for division of the question. There was no objection. female zebra mussel can produce a half The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. NOLAN a million offspring each year. ant to House Resolution 923 and rule The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order And the simple truth is, the zebra XVIII, the Chair declares the House in to consider amendment No. 1 printed in mussels are just choking off all kinds the Committee of the Whole House on part B of House Report 115–712. of snails and clam and other native the state of the Union for the further Mr. NOLAN. Madam Chair, I have an fishes—even bird species. In fact, they consideration of the bill, H.R. 5895. amendment at the desk. killed over 10,000 loons in Lake Erie Will the gentlewoman from New The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will alone because they ate something that York (Ms. TENNEY) kindly resume the designate the amendment. had zebra mussels in them, and the chair. The text of the amendment is as fol- zebra mussels had a botulism that b 2039 lows: killed 10,000 loons. That is how dev- Page 5, line 13, after the dollar amount, in- astating these things can be. IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE sert ‘‘(increased by $1,000,000)’’. b 2045 Accordingly, the House resolved Page 7, line 16, after the dollar amount, in- itself into the Committee of the Whole sert ‘‘(reduced by $1,030,000)’’. For outdoor recreation, our people House on the state of the Union for the The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to are getting their feet cut and getting further consideration of the bill (H.R. House Resolution 923, the gentleman all kinds of injuries by stepping on 5895) making appropriations for energy from Minnesota (Mr. NOLAN) and a these zebra mussels. Thousands of good and water development and related Member opposed each will control 5 jobs and slowdowns of our economy are agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- minutes. caused, delaying ships as they are tember 30, 2019, and for other purposes, The Chair recognizes the gentleman painstakingly having to remove these with Ms. TENNEY (Acting Chair) in the from Minnesota. zebra mussels. They are just one of chair. Mr. NOLAN. Madam Chair, I would more than 1,500 invasive species. The Clerk read the title of the bill. So I urge my colleagues to approve like to begin by thanking Chairman The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- this amendment so the Army Corps can SIMPSON and Ranking Member KAPTUR. mittee of the Whole rose earlier today get to work cleaning up our lakes and I wish the whole country could be here pursuant to House Resolution 918, a re- waterways and putting an end to the to watch how hard you have worked, quest for a recorded vote on amend- invasive species that are causing so not just tonight, but throughout the ment No. 39 printed in part B of House much costly damage and destruction to Report 115–711 offered by the gen- year to bring this important legisla- our lakes and waterways. tion before us. It would give them tleman from South Carolina (Mr. NOR- Madam Chairman, I yield to the gen- great hope and faith in the process, and MAN) had been postponed. tlewoman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR). Pursuant to House Resolution 923, I commend both of you, your com- Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Chair, I thank the further amendment printed in part mittee members, and your staff for the the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. A of House Report 115–712 shall be con- work that you are doing here. NOLAN) for yielding me the time. sidered as adopted. Madam Chair, I will be brief. My Talk about working hard, you are The text of the further amendment amendment would add $1 million to the here at 9 o’clock in Washington and the printed in part A of House Report 115– U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ aquatic day started very early. 712 is as follows: nuisance control program. In effect, it I thank the gentleman for being here Page 165, after line 14, insert the following: would double the annual funding to $2 and defending the Great Lakes. I sup- SEC. 239. For an additional amount for the million for the important and critical port his amendment. I personally rep- Department of Veterans Affairs, $1,138,000,000 research that is needed to combat some resent about 200 miles of Lake Erie’s

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:25 Jun 12, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00106 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD18\JUNE\H07JN8.REC H07JN8 June 7, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4957 coast, the shallowest and most abun- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The DelBene Lamb Raskin dant of the Great Lakes. We know question is on the passage of the bill. Demings Lance Rice (NY) DeSaulnier Langevin Richmond what zebra mussels are and quagga The vote was taken by electronic de- Deutch Larsen (WA) Ros-Lehtinen mussels. We also know about aquatic vice, and there were—yeas 210, nays Diaz-Balart Larson (CT) Rosen plants like phragmites that are just in- Dingell Lawrence Roskam 206, not voting 11, as follows: Doggett Lawson (FL) vading and causing all kinds of prob- Rothfus [Roll No. 243] Doyle, Michael Lee Roybal-Allard lems along our shores. F. Levin Ruiz YEAS—210 The Aquatic Nuisance Species Re- Ellison Lewis (GA) Ruppersberger Engel Lieu, Ted search Program works on other species Abraham Gibbs Mullin Rush Eshoo Lipinski Aderholt Gohmert Newhouse Ryan (OH) in other parts of the country, so I Espaillat Loebsack Allen Goodlatte Norman Sa´ nchez Esty (CT) Lofgren thank the gentleman for being a cham- Amash Gosar Nunes Sarbanes Evans Lowenthal pion of the Great Lakes and a cham- Amodei Gowdy Olson Fitzpatrick Lowey Schakowsky Arrington Granger Palmer pion of so many important causes. Foster Lujan Grisham, Schiff Babin Graves (GA) Paulsen We know that in our Great Lakes we Frankel (FL) M. Schneider Bacon Graves (LA) Pearce Fudge Luja´ n, Ben Ray Schrader have about a $6 billion fishery that we Banks (IN) Graves (MO) Perry Gabbard Lynch Scott (VA) are trying to protect, but these quagga Barletta Griffith Pittenger Gallego MacArthur Scott, David Barr Grothman Poe (TX) and zebra mussels are spreading rap- Garamendi Maloney, Serrano Barton Guthrie Poliquin idly. The gentleman is right. It is just Gomez Carolyn B. Shea-Porter Bergman Handel Posey an explosion. There is no other way to Biggs Harper Gonzalez (TX) Maloney, Sean Sherman Ratcliffe Gottheimer Mast Sinema Bilirakis Harris Reed explain it. They came in in ballast Green, Al Matsui Sires Bishop (MI) Hartzler Reichert water. We tried to adopt ballast water Green, Gene McCollum Smith (WA) Bishop (UT) Hensarling Renacci Grijalva McEachin Soto regulations so it has to be dumped Black Herrera Beutler Rice (SC) Gutie´rrez McGovern Speier when it is further up the Saint Law- Blackburn Hice, Jody B. Roby Hanabusa McKinley Stefanik rence Seaway before those ships come Blum Higgins (LA) Roe (TN) Bost Hill Hastings McNerney Suozzi down. It didn’t happen, so now we have Rogers (AL) Heck Meeks Brady (TX) Holding Rogers (KY) Swalwell (CA) this to contend with. Brat Hollingsworth Higgins (NY) Meng Takano Rohrabacher Himes Moore We are trying to keep these invasive Brooks (AL) Hudson Rokita Thompson (CA) Brooks (IN) Huizenga Hoyer Moulton Thompson (MS) species out of our lakes. We are threat- Rooney, Francis Huffman Murphy (FL) Buck Hultgren Titus Rooney, Thomas Hurd Nadler ened by the Asian carp. We are trying Bucshon Hunter Tonko J. Jackson Lee Napolitano to fish those out temporarily while we Budd Issa Torres Ross Jayapal Neal try to find a more genetically Burgess Jenkins (KS) Rouzer Tsongas Byrne Jenkins (WV) Jeffries Nolan Royce (CA) Turner impactful solution. Calvert Johnson (LA) Johnson (GA) Norcross Russell Upton I want to thank the gentleman for Carter (GA) Johnson (OH) Johnson, E. B. O’Halleran Rutherford Veasey Carter (TX) Johnson, Sam Kaptur O’Rourke transferring $1 million from the Corps’ Sanford Vela Chabot Jones Katko Pallone operation and maintenance account to Scalise Vela´ zquez Cheney Jordan Keating Panetta Schweikert Visclosky increase the Corps’ Aquatic Nuisance Coffman Joyce (OH) Kelly (IL) Pascrell Scott, Austin Walorski Cole Kelly (MS) Kelly (PA) Payne Species Research Program. I commend Sensenbrenner Wasserman Collins (GA) King (IA) Kennedy Pelosi the gentleman for that and thank him Sessions Schultz Collins (NY) King (NY) Khanna Perlmutter Simpson Waters, Maxine for working so late into the night. Comer Kinzinger Kihuen Peters Smith (MO) Watson Coleman Your constituents are lucky Con- Comstock Knight Kildee Peterson Smith (NE) Kilmer Pingree Welch OLAN Conaway Kustoff (TN) gressman N is here. Smith (NJ) Kind Pocan Wilson (FL) Mr. NOLAN. Madam Chairman, I Cook Labrador Costello (PA) LaHood Smith (TX) Krishnamoorthi Price (NC) Yarmuth yield back the balance of my time. Cramer LaMalfa Smucker Kuster (NH) Quigley Yoder Stewart The Acting CHAIR. The question is Crawford Lamborn NOT VOTING—11 on the amendment offered by the gen- Culberson Latta Stivers Curtis Lesko Taylor Beatty Polis Vargas OLAN tleman from Minnesota (Mr. N ). Davidson Lewis (MN) Tenney Carbajal Sewell (AL) Walters, Mimi The amendment was agreed to. Davis, Rodney LoBiondo Thompson (PA) Noem Shimkus Walz Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Chair, I move Denham Long Thornberry Palazzo Shuster that the Committee do now rise. DeSantis Loudermilk Tipton DesJarlais Love Trott b 2117 The motion was agreed to. Donovan Lucas Valadao Accordingly, the Committee rose; Duffy Luetkemeyer Wagner Messrs. LANCE, SCHNEIDER, and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Duncan (SC) Marchant Walberg CROWLEY, PAYNE, and DANNY K. Walden WEBER of Texas) having assumed the Duncan (TN) Marino DAVIS of Illinois changed their vote Dunn Marshall Walker chair, Ms. TENNEY, Acting Chair of the Emmer Massie Weber (TX) from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Committee of the Whole House on the Estes (KS) McCarthy Webster (FL) Mrs. HANDEL, Messrs. CRAMER and state of the Union, reported that that Faso McCaul Wenstrup YOUNG of Alaska changed their vote Ferguson McClintock Westerman Committee, having had under consider- Fleischmann McHenry Williams from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ ation the bill (H.R. 5895) making appro- Flores McMorris Wilson (SC) So the bill was passed. priations for energy and water develop- Fortenberry Rodgers Wittman The result of the vote was announced ment and related agencies for the fiscal Foxx McSally Womack as above recorded. Frelinghuysen Meadows Woodall year ending September 30, 2019, and for Gaetz Messer Yoho A motion to reconsider was laid on other purposes, had come to no resolu- Gallagher Mitchell Young (AK) the table. tion thereon. Garrett Moolenaar Young (IA) Gianforte Mooney (WV) Zeldin f f NAYS—206 SPENDING CUTS TO EXPIRED AND ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOP- UNNECESSARY PROGRAMS ACT Adams Bustos Connolly MENT AND RELATED AGENCIES Aguilar Butterfield Cooper The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Barraga´ n Capuano Correa APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 ´ finished business is the vote on passage Bass Cardenas Costa The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. COL- Bera Carson (IN) Courtney of the bill (H.R. 3) to rescind certain Beyer Cartwright Crist LINS of Georgia). Pursuant to House budget authority proposed to be re- Bishop (GA) Castor (FL) Crowley Resolution 918 and rule XVIII, the scinded in special messages trans- Blumenauer Castro (TX) Cuellar Chair declares the House in the Com- Blunt Rochester Chu, Judy Cummings mitted to the Congress by the Presi- Bonamici Cicilline Curbelo (FL) mittee of the Whole House on the state dent on May 8, 2018, in accordance with Boyle, Brendan Clark (MA) Davis (CA) of the Union for the further consider- title X of the Congressional Budget and F. Clarke (NY) Davis, Danny ation of the bill, H.R. 5895. Impoundment Control Act 1974, on Brady (PA) Clay DeFazio Will the gentleman from South Caro- Brown (MD) Cleaver DeGette which the yeas and nays were ordered. Brownley (CA) Clyburn Delaney lina (Mr. NORMAN) kindly take the The Clerk read the title of the bill. Buchanan Cohen DeLauro chair.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:19 Jun 08, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00107 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K07JN7.177 H07JNPT1 lotter on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE H4958 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 7, 2018 b 2119 Capuano Higgins (NY) Panetta Issa Mitchell Scott, Austin Ca´ rdenas Himes Pascrell Jenkins (KS) Moolenaar Sensenbrenner IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Carson (IN) Hollingsworth Payne Jenkins (WV) Mooney (WV) Sessions Accordingly, the House resolved Cartwright Hoyer Pelosi Johnson (LA) Mullin Shimkus Johnson (OH) Murphy (FL) itself into the Committee of the Whole Castor (FL) Huffman Perlmutter Shuster Castro (TX) Jackson Lee Peters Johnson, Sam Newhouse Simpson House on the state of the Union for the Chu, Judy Jayapal Peterson Jordan Norcross Sires further consideration of the bill (H.R. Cicilline Jeffries Pingree Joyce (OH) Norman Smith (MO) Kelly (MS) Nunes 5895) making appropriations for energy Clark (MA) Johnson (GA) Pocan Smith (NE) Clarke (NY) Johnson, E. B. Kelly (PA) Olson Poliquin Smith (TX) and water development and related King (NY) Clay Jones Price (NC) Pallone Kinzinger Palmer Smucker agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- Cleaver Kaptur Quigley Clyburn Katko Knight Paulsen Stewart tember 30, 2019, and for other purposes, Raskin Cohen Keating Kustoff (TN) Pearce Stivers Reed with Mr. NORMAN (Acting Chair) in the Connolly Kelly (IL) Labrador Perry Taylor Reichert chair. Cooper Kennedy LaHood Pittenger Tenney Correa Khanna Rice (NY) LaMalfa Poe (TX) Thompson (PA) The Clerk read the title of the bill. Richmond The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- Costa Kihuen Lamborn Posey Thornberry Costello (PA) Kildee Ros-Lehtinen Latta Ratcliffe Tipton mittee of the Whole rose earlier today Courtney Kilmer Rosen Lesko Renacci Trott pursuant to House Resolution 918, a re- Crist Kind Roybal-Allard Lewis (MN) Rice (SC) Turner quest for a recorded vote on amend- Crowley King (IA) Ruiz Long Roby Valadao Ruppersberger Loudermilk Roe (TN) ment No. 39 printed in part B of House Cuellar Krishnamoorthi Wagner Cummings Kuster (NH) Rush Love Rogers (AL) Walberg ´ Report 115–711 offered by the gen- Curbelo (FL) Lamb Sanchez Lucas Rogers (KY) Walker tleman from South Carolina (Mr. NOR- Davis (CA) Lance Sarbanes Luetkemeyer Rohrabacher Walorski Davis, Danny Langevin Schakowsky Marchant Rokita MAN) had been postponed. Weber (TX) DeFazio Larsen (WA) Marino Rooney, Francis Schiff Webster (FL) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE DeGette Larson (CT) Marshall Rooney, Thomas Schneider Wenstrup Delaney Lawrence Schrader Massie J. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Westerman DeLauro Lawson (FL) Scott (VA) Mast Roskam clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will Williams DelBene Lee Scott, David McCarthy Ross Wilson (SC) now resume on those amendments Demings Levin Serrano McCaul Rothfus Wittman DeSaulnier Lewis (GA) Shea-Porter McClintock Rouzer printed in part B of House Report 115– Womack Deutch Lieu, Ted Sherman McHenry Royce (CA) 711 on which further proceedings were Woodall Dingell Lipinski Sinema McKinley Russell postponed, in the following order: Yoder Doggett LoBiondo Smith (NJ) McMorris Rutherford Yoho Amendment No. 13 by Ms. TSONGAS of Donovan Loebsack Smith (WA) Rodgers Ryan (OH) Young (AK) Massachusetts; Doyle, Michael Lofgren Soto McSally Sanford Meadows Young (IA) F. Lowenthal Speier Scalise Amendment No. 18 by Mr. BEYER of Messer Schweikert Zeldin Ellison Lowey Stefanik Virginia; Engel Lujan Grisham, Suozzi Eshoo M. NOT VOTING—9 Amendment No. 24 by Mr. GOSAR of Swalwell (CA) Espaillat Luja´ n, Ben Ray Arizona; Takano Beatty Palazzo Vargas Esty (CT) Lynch Thompson (CA) Carbajal Polis Walters, Mimi Amendment No. 26 by Ms. LEE of Evans MacArthur Noem Sewell (AL) Walz Thompson (MS) California; Faso Maloney, Titus ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Amendment No. 27 by Mr. CONNOLLY Fitzpatrick Carolyn B. Foster Maloney, Sean Tonko The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). of Virginia; Frankel (FL) Matsui Torres Amendment No. 29 by Mr. GOSAR of Gabbard McCollum Tsongas There is 1 minute remaining. Arizona; Gallego McEachin Upton Veasey Amendment No. 31 by Mr. Garamendi McGovern b 2123 Gomez McNerney Vela LOWENTHAL of California; Gonzalez (TX) Meeks Vela´ zquez So the amendment was rejected. Amendment No. 34 by Mrs. BLACK- Graves (LA) Meng Visclosky Walden The result of the vote was announced BURN of Tennessee; Green, Al Moore Green, Gene Moulton Wasserman as above recorded. Amendment No. 39 by Mr. NORMAN of Griffith Nadler Schultz AMENDMENT NO. 18 OFFERED BY MR. BEYER South Carolina. Waters, Maxine Grijalva Napolitano The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes Gutie´rrez Neal Watson Coleman Welch business is the demand for a recorded the time for any electronic vote in this Hanabusa Nolan Hastings O’Halleran Wilson (FL) vote on the amendment offered by the series. Heck O’Rourke Yarmuth gentleman from Virginia (Mr. BEYER) AMENDMENT NO. 13 OFFERED BY MS. TSONGAS NOES—217 on which further proceedings were The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished postponed and on which the noes pre- business is the demand for a recorded Abraham Calvert Foxx Aderholt Carter (GA) Frelinghuysen vailed by voice vote. vote on the amendment offered by the Allen Carter (TX) Fudge The Clerk will redesignate the gentlewoman from Massachusetts (Ms. Amash Chabot Gaetz amendment. TSONGAS) on which further proceedings Amodei Cheney Gallagher The Clerk redesignated the amend- were postponed and on which the noes Arrington Coffman Garrett Babin Cole Gianforte ment. prevailed by voice vote. Banks (IN) Collins (GA) Gibbs RECORDED VOTE The Clerk will redesignate the Barletta Collins (NY) Gohmert The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote amendment. Barr Comer Goodlatte Barton Comstock Gosar has been demanded. The Clerk redesignated the amend- Bergman Conaway Gottheimer A recorded vote was ordered. ment. Biggs Cook Gowdy The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- RECORDED VOTE Bilirakis Cramer Granger Bishop (MI) Crawford Graves (GA) minute vote. The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Bishop (UT) Culberson Graves (MO) The vote was taken by electronic de- has been demanded. Black Curtis Grothman vice, and there were—ayes 204, noes 214, Blackburn Davidson Guthrie A recorded vote was ordered. not voting 9, as follows: The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Blum Davis, Rodney Handel Bost Denham Harper [Roll No. 245] minute vote. Boyle, Brendan DeSantis Harris AYES—204 The vote was taken by electronic de- F. DesJarlais Hartzler vice, and there were—ayes 201, noes 217, Brady (PA) Diaz-Balart Hensarling Adams Boyle, Brendan Castor (FL) Brady (TX) Duffy Herrera Beutler Aguilar F. Castro (TX) not voting 9, as follows: Brat Duncan (SC) Hice, Jody B. Barraga´ n Brady (PA) Chu, Judy [Roll No. 244] Brooks (AL) Duncan (TN) Higgins (LA) Bass Brown (MD) Cicilline Brooks (IN) Dunn Hill Brownley (CA) Clark (MA) AYES—201 Bera Buchanan Emmer Holding Beyer Bustos Clarke (NY) Adams Bera Bonamici Buck Estes (KS) Hudson Bishop (GA) Butterfield Clay Aguilar Beyer Brown (MD) Bucshon Ferguson Huizenga Blumenauer Capuano Cleaver Bacon Bishop (GA) Brownley (CA) Budd Fleischmann Hultgren Ca´ rdenas Clyburn Blunt Rochester Barraga´ n Blumenauer Bustos Burgess Flores Hunter Carson (IN) Coffman Bonamici Bass Blunt Rochester Butterfield Byrne Fortenberry Hurd Cartwright Cohen

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:25 Jun 08, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00108 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K07JN7.180 H07JNPT1 lotter on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE June 7, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4959 Connolly Keating Pelosi LaHood Palmer Sinema Hudson Massie Rouzer Cooper Kelly (IL) Perlmutter LaMalfa Pearce Smith (MO) Huizenga McClintock Russell Courtney Kennedy Peters Lamb Perry Smith (NE) Hunter McHenry Sanford Crist Khanna Pingree Lamborn Peterson Smith (NJ) Issa Meadows Scalise Crowley Kihuen Pocan Latta Pittenger Smith (TX) Jenkins (KS) Messer Schweikert Cummings Kildee Price (NC) Lesko Poe (TX) Smucker Johnson (LA) Mooney (WV) Sensenbrenner Curbelo (FL) Kilmer Quigley Lewis (MN) Poliquin Stewart Johnson (OH) Newhouse Sessions Davis, Danny Kind Raskin Long Posey Stivers Johnson, Sam Norman Shuster DeFazio King (NY) Reed Loudermilk Ratcliffe Taylor Jones Nunes Stewart DeGette Kinzinger Reichert Lucas Renacci Tenney Jordan Olson Taylor Delaney Krishnamoorthi Rice (NY) Luetkemeyer Rice (SC) Thompson (PA) Kelly (MS) Palmer Tenney DeLauro Kuster (NH) Richmond MacArthur Roby Thornberry Knight Pearce Wagner DelBene Lance Rohrabacher Marchant Roe (TN) Tipton Kustoff (TN) Perry Walberg Demings Langevin Ros-Lehtinen Marino Rogers (AL) Trott Labrador Pittenger Walker DeSaulnier Larsen (WA) Rosen Marshall Rogers (KY) Turner LaHood Poe (TX) Walorski Deutch Larson (CT) Roskam Massie Rokita Upton Lamborn Posey Webster (FL) Dingell Lawrence Roybal-Allard McCarthy Rooney, Francis Valadao Latta Ratcliffe Wenstrup Doggett Lawson (FL) Ruiz McCaul Rooney, Thomas Wagner Lesko Rice (SC) Westerman Donovan Lee Ruppersberger McClintock J. Walberg Lewis (MN) Rogers (AL) Williams Doyle, Michael Levin Rush McHenry Ross Walden Long Rokita Wittman F. Lewis (GA) Ryan (OH) McKinley Rothfus Walker Loudermilk Rooney, Francis Yoder Ellison Lieu, Ted Sa´ nchez McMorris Rouzer Walorski Luetkemeyer Rothfus Yoho Engel Lipinski Sarbanes Rodgers Royce (CA) Weber (TX) Eshoo LoBiondo Schakowsky McSally Russell Webster (FL) NOES—295 Espaillat Loebsack Schiff Meadows Rutherford Wenstrup Adams Deutch Larsen (WA) Esty (CT) Lofgren Schneider Messer Sanford Westerman Aguilar Diaz-Balart Larson (CT) Evans Love Schrader Mitchell Scalise Williams Amodei Dingell Lawrence Faso Lowenthal Scott (VA) Moolenaar Schweikert Wilson (SC) Babin Doggett Lawson (FL) Fitzpatrick Lowey Scott, David Mooney (WV) Scott, Austin Wittman Bacon Donovan Lee Fortenberry Lujan Grisham, Serrano Mullin Sensenbrenner Womack Barletta Doyle, Michael Levin Foster M. Shea-Porter Newhouse Sessions Woodall Barraga´ n F. Lewis (GA) Frankel (FL) Luja´ n, Ben Ray Sherman Norman Shimkus Yoder Barton Ellison Lieu, Ted Fudge Lynch Sires Nunes Shuster Yoho Bass Engel Lipinski Gabbard Maloney, Smith (WA) Olson Simpson Young (AK) Bera Eshoo LoBiondo Gallego Carolyn B. Soto Bergman Espaillat Loebsack Garamendi Maloney, Sean Speier NOT VOTING—9 Beyer Esty (CT) Lofgren Gomez Mast Stefanik Beatty Palazzo Vargas Bishop (GA) Evans Love Gonzalez (TX) Matsui Suozzi Carbajal Polis Walters, Mimi Black Faso Lowenthal Gottheimer McCollum Swalwell (CA) Noem Sewell (AL) Walz Blackburn Ferguson Lowey Green, Al McEachin Takano Blumenauer Fitzpatrick Lucas Green, Gene McGovern Thompson (CA) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Blunt Rochester Fleischmann Lujan Grisham, Grijalva McNerney Thompson (MS) The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Bonamici Flores M. Gutie´rrez Meeks Titus There is 1 minute remaining. Bost Fortenberry Luja´ n, Ben Ray Hanabusa Meng Tonko Boyle, Brendan Foster Lynch Hastings Moore Torres b 2127 F. Frankel (FL) MacArthur Heck Moulton Tsongas Brady (PA) Frelinghuysen Maloney, Herrera Beutler Murphy (FL) Veasey So the amendment was rejected. Brady (TX) Fudge Carolyn B. Higgins (NY) Nadler Vela The result of the vote was announced Brooks (IN) Gabbard Maloney, Sean Himes Napolitano Vela´ zquez Brown (MD) Gaetz Marchant Hoyer Neal Visclosky as above recorded. Brownley (CA) Gallego Marino Huffman Nolan Wasserman AMENDMENT NO. 24 OFFERED BY MR. GOSAR Buchanan Garamendi Marshall Jackson Lee Norcross Schultz Bustos Gomez Mast Jayapal O’Halleran Waters, Maxine The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Butterfield Gonzalez (TX) Matsui Jeffries O’Rourke Watson Coleman business is the demand for a recorded Calvert Gottheimer McCarthy Johnson (GA) Pallone Welch vote on the amendment offered by the Capuano Gowdy McCaul Johnson, E. B. Panetta Wilson (FL) ´ gentleman from Arizona (Mr. GOSAR) Cardenas Granger McCollum Jones Pascrell Yarmuth Carson (IN) Green, Al McEachin Kaptur Paulsen Young (IA) on which further proceedings were Carter (TX) Green, Gene McGovern Katko Payne Zeldin postponed and on which the noes pre- Cartwright Grijalva McKinley vailed by voice vote. Castor (FL) Gutie´rrez McMorris NOES—214 Castro (TX) Hanabusa Rodgers The Clerk will redesignate the Chu, Judy Harper McNerney Abraham Collins (NY) Gosar amendment. Cicilline Hastings McSally Aderholt Comer Gowdy Clark (MA) Heck Meeks Allen Comstock Granger The Clerk redesignated the amend- Clarke (NY) Herrera Beutler Meng Amash Conaway Graves (GA) ment. Clay Higgins (NY) Mitchell Amodei Cook Graves (LA) RECORDED VOTE Cleaver Hill Moolenaar Arrington Correa Graves (MO) Clyburn Himes Moore Babin Costa Griffith The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Coffman Hoyer Moulton Bacon Costello (PA) Grothman has been demanded. Cohen Huffman Mullin Banks (IN) Cramer Guthrie A recorded vote was ordered. Cole Hultgren Murphy (FL) Barletta Crawford Handel Collins (NY) Hurd Nadler Barr Cuellar Harper The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Comstock Jackson Lee Napolitano Barton Culberson Harris minute vote. Conaway Jayapal Neal Bergman Curtis Hartzler The vote was taken by electronic de- Connolly Jeffries Nolan Biggs Davidson Hensarling vice, and there were—ayes 123, noes 295, Cooper Jenkins (WV) Norcross Bilirakis Davis (CA) Hice, Jody B. Correa Johnson (GA) O’Halleran Bishop (MI) Davis, Rodney Higgins (LA) not voting 9, as follows: Costa Johnson, E. B. O’Rourke Bishop (UT) Denham Hill [Roll No. 246] Costello (PA) Joyce (OH) Pallone Black DeSantis Holding Courtney Kaptur Panetta Blackburn DesJarlais Hollingsworth AYES—123 Cramer Katko Pascrell Blum Diaz-Balart Hudson Abraham Carter (GA) Gianforte Crawford Keating Paulsen Bost Duffy Huizenga Aderholt Chabot Gibbs Crist Kelly (IL) Payne Brady (TX) Duncan (SC) Hultgren Allen Cheney Gohmert Crowley Kelly (PA) Pelosi Brat Duncan (TN) Hunter Amash Collins (GA) Goodlatte Cuellar Kennedy Perlmutter Brooks (AL) Dunn Hurd Arrington Comer Gosar Culberson Khanna Peters Brooks (IN) Emmer Issa Banks (IN) Cook Graves (GA) Cummings Kihuen Peterson Buchanan Estes (KS) Jenkins (KS) Barr Curtis Graves (LA) Curbelo (FL) Kildee Pingree Buck Ferguson Jenkins (WV) Biggs Davidson Graves (MO) Davis (CA) Kilmer Pocan Bucshon Fleischmann Johnson (LA) Bilirakis Davis, Rodney Griffith Davis, Danny Kind Poliquin Budd Flores Johnson (OH) Bishop (MI) DeSantis Grothman DeFazio King (IA) Price (NC) Burgess Foxx Johnson, Sam Bishop (UT) Duffy Guthrie DeGette King (NY) Quigley Byrne Frelinghuysen Jordan Blum Duncan (SC) Handel Delaney Kinzinger Raskin Calvert Gaetz Joyce (OH) Brat Duncan (TN) Harris DeLauro Krishnamoorthi Reed Carter (GA) Gallagher Kelly (MS) Brooks (AL) Dunn Hartzler DelBene Kuster (NH) Reichert Carter (TX) Garrett Kelly (PA) Buck Emmer Hensarling Demings LaMalfa Renacci Chabot Gianforte King (IA) Bucshon Estes (KS) Hice, Jody B. Denham Lamb Rice (NY) Cheney Gibbs Knight Budd Foxx Higgins (LA) DeSaulnier Lance Richmond Cole Gohmert Kustoff (TN) Burgess Gallagher Holding DesJarlais Langevin Roby Collins (GA) Goodlatte Labrador Byrne Garrett Hollingsworth

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:20 Jun 08, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00109 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A07JN7.070 H07JNPT1 lotter on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE H4960 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 7, 2018 Roe (TN) Shea-Porter Torres Jones McEachin Schakowsky Roskam Smith (MO) Walberg Rogers (KY) Sherman Trott Kaptur McGovern Schiff Ross Smith (NE) Walden Rohrabacher Shimkus Tsongas Keating McNerney Schneider Rothfus Smith (NJ) Walker Rooney, Thomas Simpson Turner Kelly (IL) Meeks Schrader Rouzer Smith (TX) Walorski J. Sinema Upton Khanna Meng Scott (VA) Royce (CA) Smucker Weber (TX) Ros-Lehtinen Sires Valadao Kihuen Moore Scott, David Ruppersberger Stefanik Webster (FL) Rosen Smith (MO) Veasey Kildee Moulton Serrano Russell Stewart Wenstrup Roskam Smith (NE) Vela Kilmer Murphy (FL) Shea-Porter Rutherford Stivers Westerman Ross Smith (NJ) Vela´ zquez Kind Nadler Sherman Ryan (OH) Taylor Williams Roybal-Allard Smith (TX) Visclosky Krishnamoorthi Napolitano Sires Scalise Tenney Wilson (SC) Royce (CA) Smith (WA) Schweikert Thompson (PA) Wittman Walden Kuster (NH) Neal Smith (WA) Ruiz Smucker Scott, Austin Thornberry Womack Wasserman Lamb Nolan Soto Ruppersberger Soto Langevin O’Rourke Sensenbrenner Tipton Woodall Schultz Speier Rush Speier Larsen (WA) Pallone Sessions Trott Yoder Waters, Maxine Suozzi Rutherford Stefanik Larson (CT) Panetta Shimkus Turner Yoho Watson Coleman Swalwell (CA) Ryan (OH) Stivers Lawrence Pascrell Shuster Upton Young (AK) Weber (TX) Takano Sa´ nchez Suozzi Lawson (FL) Payne Simpson Valadao Young (IA) Sarbanes Swalwell (CA) Welch Lee Pelosi Thompson (CA) Sinema Wagner Zeldin Schakowsky Takano Wilson (FL) Levin Perlmutter Thompson (MS) Schiff Thompson (CA) Wilson (SC) Lewis (GA) Pingree Titus NOT VOTING—9 Schneider Thompson (MS) Womack Lieu, Ted Pocan Tonko Beatty Palazzo Vargas Schrader Thompson (PA) Woodall Lipinski Price (NC) Torres Carbajal Polis Walters, Mimi Scott (VA) Thornberry Yarmuth Loebsack Quigley Tsongas Noem Sewell (AL) Walz Scott, Austin Tipton Young (AK) Lofgren Raskin Veasey Scott, David Titus Young (IA) Lowenthal Rice (NY) Vela ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Serrano Tonko Zeldin Lowey Richmond Vela´ zquez The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Visclosky Lujan Grisham, Rohrabacher There is 1 minute remaining. NOT VOTING—9 M. Rosen Wasserman Beatty Palazzo Vargas Luja´ n, Ben Ray Roybal-Allard Schultz Carbajal Polis Walters, Mimi Lynch Ruiz Waters, Maxine b 2133 Noem Sewell (AL) Walz Maloney, Rush Watson Coleman Carolyn B. Sa´ nchez Welch Mr. SWALWELL of California ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Matsui Sanford Wilson (FL) changed his vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). McCollum Sarbanes Yarmuth So the amendment was rejected. There is 1 minute remaining. The result of the vote was announced NOES—241 as above recorded. b 2130 Abraham Estes (KS) LaMalfa Aderholt Faso Lamborn AMENDMENT NO. 27 OFFERED BY MR. CONNOLLY So the amendment was rejected. Allen Ferguson Lance The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished The result of the vote was announced Amodei Fitzpatrick Latta business is the demand for a recorded as above recorded. Arrington Fleischmann Lesko Babin Flores Lewis (MN) vote on the amendment offered by the AMENDMENT NO. 26 OFFERED BY MS. LEE Bacon Fortenberry LoBiondo gentleman from Virginia (Mr. CON- The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Banks (IN) Foxx Long NOLLY) on which further proceedings business is the demand for a recorded Barletta Frelinghuysen Loudermilk were postponed and on which the noes Barr Gaetz Love vote on the amendment offered by the Barton Gallagher Lucas prevailed by voice vote. gentlewoman from California (Ms. LEE) Bergman Garrett Luetkemeyer The Clerk will redesignate the on which further proceedings were Biggs Gianforte MacArthur amendment. postponed and on which the noes pre- Bilirakis Gibbs Maloney, Sean Bishop (GA) Gohmert Marchant The Clerk redesignated the amend- vailed by voice vote. Bishop (MI) Goodlatte Marino ment. The Clerk will redesignate the Bishop (UT) Gosar Marshall RECORDED VOTE amendment. Black Gottheimer Massie Blackburn Gowdy Mast The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote The Clerk redesignated the amend- Blum Granger McCarthy has been demanded. ment. Bost Graves (GA) McCaul A recorded vote was ordered. RECORDED VOTE Brady (TX) Graves (LA) McClintock Brat Graves (MO) McHenry The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Brooks (AL) Green, Al McKinley minute vote. has been demanded. Brooks (IN) Green, Gene McMorris The vote was taken by electronic de- A recorded vote was ordered. Buchanan Griffith Rodgers vice, and there were—ayes 179, noes 239, Buck Grothman McSally The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Bucshon Guthrie Meadows not voting 9, as follows: minute vote. Budd Handel Messer [Roll No. 248] Burgess Harper Mitchell The vote was taken by electronic de- AYES—179 vice, and there were—ayes 177, noes 241, Byrne Harris Moolenaar Calvert Hartzler Mooney (WV) Adams Costa Gomez not voting 9, as follows: Carter (GA) Hensarling Mullin Aguilar Costello (PA) Gonzalez (TX) [Roll No. 247] Carter (TX) Herrera Beutler Newhouse Amash Courtney Green, Al Chabot Hice, Jody B. Norcross Barraga´ n Crist Green, Gene AYES—177 Cheney Higgins (LA) Norman Bass Crowley Grijalva Adams Clay Engel Coffman Hill Nunes Bera Cummings Gutie´rrez Aguilar Cleaver Eshoo Cole Holding O’Halleran Beyer Davis (CA) Hanabusa Amash Clyburn Espaillat Collins (GA) Hollingsworth Olson Blumenauer Davis, Danny Hastings Barraga´ n Cohen Esty (CT) Collins (NY) Hudson Palmer Blunt Rochester DeGette Heck Bass Connolly Evans Comer Huizenga Paulsen Bonamici Delaney Higgins (NY) Bera Correa Foster Comstock Hultgren Pearce Boyle, Brendan DeLauro Himes Beyer Costa Frankel (FL) Conaway Hunter Perry F. DelBene Hoyer Blumenauer Courtney Fudge Cook Hurd Peters Brady (PA) Demings Huffman Blunt Rochester Crist Gabbard Cooper Issa Peterson Brown (MD) DeSaulnier Jackson Lee Bonamici Crowley Gallego Costello (PA) Jenkins (KS) Pittenger Brownley (CA) Deutch Jayapal Boyle, Brendan Cummings Garamendi Cramer Jenkins (WV) Poe (TX) Bustos Dingell Jeffries F. Davis (CA) Gomez Crawford Johnson (LA) Poliquin Butterfield Doggett Johnson (GA) Brady (PA) Davis, Danny Gonzalez (TX) Cuellar Johnson (OH) Posey Capuano Doyle, Michael Johnson, E. B. Brown (MD) DeFazio Grijalva Culberson Johnson, Sam Ratcliffe Ca´ rdenas F. Jones Brownley (CA) DeGette Gutie´rrez Curbelo (FL) Jordan Reed Carson (IN) Duncan (TN) Kaptur Bustos Delaney Hanabusa Curtis Joyce (OH) Reichert Cartwright Ellison Keating Butterfield DeLauro Hastings Davidson Katko Renacci Castor (FL) Engel Kelly (IL) Capuano DelBene Heck Davis, Rodney Kelly (MS) Rice (SC) Castro (TX) Eshoo Kennedy Ca´ rdenas Demings Higgins (NY) Denham Kelly (PA) Roby Chu, Judy Espaillat Khanna Carson (IN) DeSaulnier Himes DeSantis Kennedy Roe (TN) Cicilline Esty (CT) Kihuen Cartwright Deutch Hoyer DesJarlais King (IA) Rogers (AL) Clark (MA) Evans Kildee Castor (FL) Dingell Huffman Diaz-Balart King (NY) Rogers (KY) Clarke (NY) Foster Kilmer Castro (TX) Doggett Jackson Lee Donovan Kinzinger Rokita Clay Frankel (FL) Kind Chu, Judy Doyle, Michael Jayapal Duffy Knight Rooney, Francis Cleaver Fudge Krishnamoorthi Cicilline F. Jeffries Duncan (SC) Kustoff (TN) Rooney, Thomas Clyburn Gabbard Kuster (NH) Clark (MA) Duncan (TN) Johnson (GA) Dunn Labrador J. Cohen Gallego Lamb Clarke (NY) Ellison Johnson, E. B. Emmer LaHood Ros-Lehtinen Connolly Garamendi Langevin

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:26 Jun 08, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00110 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A07JN7.075 H07JNPT1 lotter on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE June 7, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4961 Larsen (WA) Neal Scott, David Shimkus Thompson (PA) Wenstrup Rouzer Smucker Webster (FL) Larson (CT) Nolan Serrano Shuster Thornberry Westerman Sanford Stewart Westerman Lawrence O’Halleran Shea-Porter Simpson Tipton Williams Scalise Taylor Wilson (SC) Lawson (FL) O’Rourke Sherman Sinema Trott Wilson (SC) Schweikert Tipton Wittman Lee Pallone Sires Smith (MO) Turner Wittman Scott, Austin Wagner Yoder Levin Panetta Smith (WA) Smith (NE) Upton Womack Sensenbrenner Walberg Yoho Lewis (GA) Pascrell Soto Smith (NJ) Valadao Woodall Sessions Walden Young (AK) Lieu, Ted Payne Speier Smith (TX) Wagner Yoder Smith (MO) Walker Young (IA) Smucker Walberg Loebsack Pelosi Suozzi Yoho Smith (NE) Walorski Zeldin Lofgren Perlmutter Stefanik Walden Smith (TX) Weber (TX) Swalwell (CA) Young (AK) Lowenthal Peters Stewart Walker Takano Young (IA) Lowey Peterson Stivers Walorski NOES—276 Lujan Grisham, Pingree Thompson (CA) Taylor Weber (TX) Zeldin M. Pocan Thompson (MS) Tenney Webster (FL) Adams Foster McGovern Luja´ n, Ben Ray Price (NC) Titus Aguilar Foxx McHenry Lynch Quigley Tonko NOT VOTING—9 Barletta Frankel (FL) McNerney Barr Maloney, Raskin Torres Beatty Palazzo Vargas Frelinghuysen Meeks Barraga´ n Carolyn B. Rice (NY) Tsongas Carbajal Polis Walters, Mimi Fudge Meng Bass Matsui Richmond Veasey Noem Sewell (AL) Walz Gabbard Mitchell McCollum Rohrabacher Vela Bera Gallego Moore McEachin Roybal-Allard Vela´ zquez ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Bergman Garamendi Moulton Beyer McGovern Ruiz Visclosky Gomez Murphy (FL) The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Bishop (GA) Gonzalez (TX) Nadler McNerney Rush Wasserman There is 1 minute remaining. Bishop (MI) Goodlatte Napolitano Meeks Sa´ nchez Schultz Bishop (UT) Gottheimer Neal Meng Sarbanes Waters, Maxine Moore Schakowsky Black Granger Nolan Watson Coleman b 2136 Blackburn Graves (GA) Norcross Moulton Schiff Welch Murphy (FL) So the amendment was rejected. Blumenauer Graves (LA) Nunes Schneider Wilson (FL) Nadler Schrader Blunt Rochester Graves (MO) O’Halleran Yarmuth The result of the vote was announced Napolitano Scott (VA) Bonamici Green, Al O’Rourke as above recorded. Bost Green, Gene Pallone NOES—239 AMENDMENT NO. 29 OFFERED BY MR. GOSAR Boyle, Brendan Grijalva Panetta F. Gutie´rrez Pascrell Abraham Fitzpatrick Love The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Brady (PA) Hanabusa Paulsen Aderholt Fleischmann Lucas business is the demand for a recorded Brady (TX) Harper Payne Allen Flores Luetkemeyer vote on the amendment offered by the Brooks (IN) Hartzler Pelosi Amodei Fortenberry MacArthur Brown (MD) Hastings Perlmutter Arrington Foxx Maloney, Sean gentleman from Arizona (Mr. GOSAR) Brownley (CA) Heck Peters Babin Frelinghuysen Marchant on which further proceedings were Buchanan Higgins (NY) Peterson Bacon Gaetz Marino postponed and on which the noes pre- Bustos Hill Pingree Banks (IN) Gallagher Marshall vailed by voice vote. Butterfield Himes Pittenger Barletta Garrett Massie Calvert Hoyer Pocan Barr Gianforte Mast The Clerk will redesignate the Capuano Huffman Poliquin Barton Gibbs McCarthy amendment. Ca´ rdenas Hurd Price (NC) Bergman Gohmert McCaul The Clerk redesignated the amend- Carson (IN) Issa Quigley Biggs Goodlatte McClintock Carter (TX) Jackson Lee Raskin Bilirakis Gosar McHenry ment. Cartwright Jayapal Reed Bishop (GA) Gottheimer McKinley RECORDED VOTE Castor (FL) Jeffries Reichert Bishop (MI) Gowdy McMorris The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Castro (TX) Jenkins (WV) Renacci Bishop (UT) Granger Rodgers Chu, Judy Johnson (GA) Rice (NY) Black Graves (GA) McSally has been demanded. Cicilline Johnson, E. B. Richmond Blackburn Graves (LA) Meadows A recorded vote was ordered. Clark (MA) Joyce (OH) Roby Blum Graves (MO) Messer The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Clarke (NY) Kaptur Roe (TN) Bost Griffith Mitchell Clay Katko Rogers (AL) Brady (TX) Grothman Moolenaar minute vote. Cleaver Keating Rogers (KY) Brat Guthrie Mooney (WV) The vote was taken by electronic de- Clyburn Kelly (IL) Ros-Lehtinen Brooks (AL) Handel Mullin vice, and there were—ayes 139, noes 276, Cohen Kelly (PA) Rosen Brooks (IN) Harper Newhouse answered ‘‘present’’ 2, not voting 10, as Cole Kennedy Roskam Buchanan Harris Norcross Collins (NY) Khanna Ross Buck Hartzler Norman follows: Comstock Kihuen Roybal-Allard Bucshon Hensarling Nunes [Roll No. 249] Conaway Kildee Royce (CA) Budd Herrera Beutler Olson Connolly Kilmer Ruiz Burgess Hice, Jody B. Palmer AYES—139 Cooper Kind Ruppersberger Byrne Higgins (LA) Paulsen Abraham Emmer LaMalfa Correa King (IA) Rush Calvert Hill Pearce Aderholt Estes (KS) Lamborn Costa King (NY) Russell Carter (GA) Holding Perry Allen Ferguson Larson (CT) Costello (PA) Kinzinger Rutherford Carter (TX) Hollingsworth Pittenger Amodei Flores Latta Courtney Krishnamoorthi Ryan (OH) Chabot Hudson Poe (TX) Arrington Gaetz Lesko Crawford Kuster (NH) Sa´ nchez Cheney Huizenga Poliquin Babin Gallagher Lewis (MN) Crist Lamb Sarbanes Coffman Hultgren Posey Bacon Garrett Loudermilk Crowley Lance Schakowsky Cole Hunter Ratcliffe Banks (IN) Gianforte Love Cuellar Langevin Schiff Collins (GA) Hurd Reed Barton Gibbs Marchant Cummings Larsen (WA) Schneider Collins (NY) Issa Reichert Biggs Gohmert Marshall Curbelo (FL) Lawrence Schrader Comer Jenkins (KS) Renacci Bilirakis Gosar Massie Davis (CA) Lawson (FL) Scott (VA) Comstock Jenkins (WV) Rice (SC) Blum Gowdy McCarthy Davis, Danny Lee Scott, David Conaway Johnson (LA) Roby Brat Grothman McCaul DeFazio Levin Serrano Cook Johnson (OH) Roe (TN) Brooks (AL) Guthrie McClintock DeGette Lewis (GA) Shea-Porter Cooper Johnson, Sam Rogers (AL) Buck Handel McKinley Delaney Lieu, Ted Sherman Correa Jordan Rogers (KY) Bucshon Harris McMorris DeLauro Lipinski Shimkus Cramer Joyce (OH) Rokita Budd Hensarling Rodgers DelBene LoBiondo Shuster Crawford Katko Rooney, Francis Burgess Herrera Beutler McSally Demings Loebsack Simpson Cuellar Kelly (MS) Rooney, Thomas Byrne Hice, Jody B. Meadows Denham Lofgren Sinema Culberson Kelly (PA) J. Carter (GA) Higgins (LA) Messer DeSaulnier Long Sires Curbelo (FL) King (IA) Ros-Lehtinen Chabot Holding Moolenaar Deutch Lowenthal Smith (NJ) Curtis King (NY) Rosen Cheney Hollingsworth Mooney (WV) Diaz-Balart Lowey Smith (WA) Davidson Kinzinger Roskam Coffman Hudson Mullin Dingell Lucas Soto Davis, Rodney Knight Ross Collins (GA) Huizenga Newhouse Doggett Luetkemeyer Speier DeFazio Kustoff (TN) Rothfus Comer Hultgren Norman Donovan Lujan Grisham, Stefanik Denham Labrador Rouzer Cook Hunter Olson Doyle, Michael M. Stivers DeSantis LaHood Royce (CA) Cramer Jenkins (KS) Palmer F. Luja´ n, Ben Ray Suozzi DesJarlais LaMalfa Ruppersberger Culberson Johnson (LA) Pearce Ellison Lynch Swalwell (CA) Diaz-Balart Lamborn Russell Curtis Johnson (OH) Perry Engel MacArthur Takano Donovan Lance Rutherford Davidson Johnson, Sam Poe (TX) Eshoo Maloney, Tenney Duffy Latta Ryan (OH) Davis, Rodney Jones Posey Espaillat Carolyn B. Thompson (CA) Duncan (SC) Lesko Sanford DeSantis Jordan Ratcliffe Esty (CT) Maloney, Sean Thompson (MS) Dunn Lewis (MN) Scalise DesJarlais Kelly (MS) Rice (SC) Evans Marino Thompson (PA) Emmer Lipinski Schweikert Duffy Knight Rohrabacher Faso Mast Thornberry Estes (KS) LoBiondo Scott, Austin Duncan (SC) Kustoff (TN) Rokita Fitzpatrick Matsui Titus Faso Long Sensenbrenner Duncan (TN) Labrador Rooney, Francis Fleischmann McCollum Tonko Ferguson Loudermilk Sessions Dunn LaHood Rothfus Fortenberry McEachin Torres

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McNerney Rohrabacher Thompson (CA) Noem Sewell (AL) Walz Meeks Rooney, Francis Thompson (MS) NOT VOTING—10 Meng Rosen ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Titus Moore Roybal-Allard Beatty Palazzo Walters, Mimi Tonko The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Moulton Ruiz Carbajal Polis Walz Torres There is 1 minute remaining. Griffith Sewell (AL) Murphy (FL) Ruppersberger Nadler Rush Tsongas Noem Vargas Veasey Napolitano Ryan (OH) b 2142 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Neal Sa´ nchez Vela ´ The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Nolan Sarbanes Velazquez So the amendment was rejected. Norcross Schakowsky Visclosky The result of the vote was announced There is 1 minute remaining. O’Halleran Schiff Wasserman O’Rourke Schneider Schultz as above recorded. b 2139 Pallone Schrader Waters, Maxine AMENDMENT NO. 34 OFFERED BY MRS. Panetta Scott (VA) Watson Coleman BLACKBURN So the amendment was rejected. Pascrell Scott, David Welch The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished The result of the vote was announced Payne Serrano Wilson (FL) business is the demand for a recorded as above recorded. Pelosi Shea-Porter Yarmuth vote on the amendment offered by the AMENDMENT NO. 31 OFFERED BY MR. NOES—223 gentlewoman from Tennessee (Mrs. LOWENTHAL Abraham Gallagher McHenry BLACKBURN) on which further pro- The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Aderholt Garrett McKinley ceedings were postponed and on which business is the demand for a recorded Allen Gianforte McMorris Amash Gibbs Rodgers the noes prevailed by voice vote. vote on the amendment offered by the Amodei Gohmert McSally The Clerk will redesignate the gentleman from California (Mr. Arrington Goodlatte Meadows amendment. LOWENTHAL) on which further pro- Babin Gosar Messer The Clerk redesignated the amend- ceedings were postponed and on which Bacon Gowdy Mitchell Banks (IN) Granger Moolenaar ment. the noes prevailed by voice vote. Barletta Graves (GA) Mooney (WV) RECORDED VOTE The Clerk will redesignate the Barr Graves (LA) Mullin amendment. Barton Graves (MO) Newhouse The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Bergman Griffith Norman has been demanded. The Clerk redesignated the amend- Biggs Grothman Nunes ment. A recorded vote was ordered. Bilirakis Guthrie Olson The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- RECORDED VOTE Bishop (MI) Handel Palmer Bishop (UT) Harper Paulsen minute vote. The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Black Harris Pearce The vote was taken by electronic de- has been demanded. Blackburn Hartzler Perry vice, and there were—ayes 155, noes 262, Blum Hensarling Pittenger A recorded vote was ordered. not voting 10, as follows: The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Bost Herrera Beutler Poe (TX) Brady (TX) Hice, Jody B. Posey [Roll No. 251] minute vote. Brat Higgins (LA) Ratcliffe AYES—155 The vote was taken by electronic de- Brooks (AL) Hill Reed vice, and there were—ayes 195, noes 223, Brooks (IN) Holding Reichert Abraham Ferguson Long Buck Hollingsworth Renacci Allen Flores Loudermilk not voting 9, as follows: Bucshon Hudson Rice (SC) Amash Foxx Lucas [Roll No. 250] Budd Huizenga Richmond Arrington Gaetz Marchant Burgess Hultgren Roby Babin Garrett Massie AYES—195 Byrne Hunter Roe (TN) Bacon Gianforte McCarthy Adams Cuellar Heck Calvert Hurd Rogers (AL) Banks (IN) Gibbs McCaul Aguilar Cummings Higgins (NY) Carter (GA) Issa Rogers (KY) Barton Gohmert McClintock Barraga´ n Davis (CA) Himes Carter (TX) Jenkins (KS) Rokita Bergman Goodlatte McHenry Bass Davis, Danny Hoyer Chabot Jenkins (WV) Rooney, Thomas Biggs Gosar McMorris Bera DeFazio Huffman Cheney Johnson (LA) J. Bilirakis Gowdy Rodgers Beyer DeGette Jackson Lee Coffman Johnson (OH) Ros-Lehtinen Bishop (MI) Graves (GA) McSally Bishop (GA) Delaney Jayapal Cole Johnson, Sam Roskam Bishop (UT) Graves (LA) Meadows Blumenauer DeLauro Jeffries Collins (GA) Jones Ross Black Griffith Messer Blunt Rochester DelBene Johnson (GA) Collins (NY) Jordan Rothfus Blackburn Grothman Mitchell Bonamici Demings Johnson, E. B. Comer Joyce (OH) Rouzer Blum Guthrie Mooney (WV) Boyle, Brendan DeSaulnier Kaptur Comstock Kelly (MS) Royce (CA) Brady (TX) Handel Mullin F. Deutch Katko Conaway Kelly (PA) Russell Brat Harris Norman Brady (PA) Dingell Keating Cook King (IA) Rutherford Brooks (AL) Hensarling Olson Brown (MD) Doggett Kelly (IL) Costello (PA) King (NY) Sanford Brooks (IN) Hice, Jody B. Palmer Brownley (CA) Doyle, Michael Kennedy Cramer Kinzinger Scalise Buchanan Higgins (LA) Paulsen Buchanan F. Khanna Crawford Knight Schweikert Buck Hill Pearce Bustos Ellison Kihuen Culberson Kustoff (TN) Scott, Austin Bucshon Holding Perry Butterfield Engel Kildee Curbelo (FL) Labrador Sensenbrenner Budd Hudson Poe (TX) Capuano Eshoo Kilmer Curtis LaHood Sessions Burgess Huizenga Poliquin Ca´ rdenas Espaillat Kind Davidson LaMalfa Shimkus Byrne Hultgren Posey Carson (IN) Esty (CT) Krishnamoorthi Davis, Rodney Lamborn Shuster Carter (GA) Hunter Ratcliffe Cartwright Evans Kuster (NH) Denham Lance Simpson Chabot Issa Rice (SC) Castor (FL) Fitzpatrick Lamb DeSantis Latta Smith (MO) Coffman Jenkins (KS) Roe (TN) Castro (TX) Fortenberry Langevin DesJarlais Lesko Smith (NE) Collins (GA) Johnson (LA) Rohrabacher Chu, Judy Foster Larsen (WA) Diaz-Balart Lewis (MN) Smith (NJ) Comer Johnson (OH) Rokita Cicilline Frankel (FL) Larson (CT) Donovan LoBiondo Smith (TX) Conaway Johnson, Sam Rooney, Francis Clark (MA) Fudge Lawrence Duffy Long Smucker Cook Jones Rothfus Clarke (NY) Gabbard Lawson (FL) Duncan (SC) Loudermilk Stewart Cooper Jordan Rouzer Clay Gallego Lee Duncan (TN) Love Stivers Cramer Kelly (MS) Royce (CA) Cleaver Garamendi Levin Dunn Lucas Taylor Crawford King (IA) Russell Clyburn Gomez Lewis (GA) Emmer Luetkemeyer Tenney Culberson Knight Sanford Cohen Gonzalez (TX) Lieu, Ted Estes (KS) MacArthur Thompson (PA) Curtis Kustoff (TN) Scalise Connolly Gottheimer Lipinski Faso Marchant Thornberry Davidson Labrador Schweikert Cooper Green, Al Loebsack Ferguson Marino Tipton DeSantis LaHood Scott, Austin Correa Green, Gene Lofgren Fleischmann Marshall Trott DesJarlais Lamborn Sensenbrenner Costa Grijalva Lowenthal Flores Massie Turner Duffy Lance Sessions Courtney Gutie´rrez Lowey Foxx McCarthy Upton Duncan (SC) Latta Smith (MO) Crist Hanabusa Lujan Grisham, Frelinghuysen McCaul Valadao Duncan (TN) Lesko Smith (NE) Crowley Hastings M. Gaetz McClintock Wagner Estes (KS) Lewis (MN) Smith (TX)

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Buchanan Herrera Beutler Perlmutter Adams Gomez Norcross Bucshon Higgins (NY) Peters Aderholt Gonzalez (TX) Nunes Burgess Himes Peterson Aguilar Gottheimer O’Halleran b 2146 Bustos Hoyer Pocan Amodei Granger O’Rourke Butterfield Huffman Poliquin Barletta Graves (MO) Pallone Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS changed Calvert Huizenga Price (NC) Barr Green, Al Panetta her vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Capuano Hunter Quigley Barraga´ n Green, Gene Pascrell So the amendment was rejected. Ca´ rdenas Hurd Raskin Bass Grijalva Payne The result of the vote was announced Carson (IN) Jackson Lee Reed Bera Gutie´rrez Pelosi Carter (TX) Jayapal Reichert Beyer Hanabusa Perlmutter as above recorded. Cartwright Jeffries Rice (NY) Bishop (GA) Harper Peters AMENDMENT NO. 39 OFFERED BY MR. NORMAN Castor (FL) Jenkins (WV) Richmond Blumenauer Hartzler Peterson Castro (TX) Johnson (GA) Roby Blunt Rochester Hastings The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Pingree Cheney Johnson, E. B. Roe (TN) Bonamici Heck Pittenger business is the demand for a recorded Chu, Judy Joyce (OH) Rogers (AL) Bost Herrera Beutler Pocan vote on the amendment offered by the Cicilline Boyle, Brendan Higgins (NY) Kaptur Rogers (KY) Price (NC) F. Himes gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Clark (MA) Katko Rooney, Thomas Quigley Brady (PA) Hollingsworth NORMAN) on which further proceedings Clarke (NY) Keating J. Raskin Brown (MD) Hoyer Clay Kelly (IL) Ros-Lehtinen Reed were postponed and on which the noes Brownley (CA) Huffman Cleaver Kelly (PA) Rosen Reichert Bustos Hurd prevailed by voice vote. Clyburn Kennedy Roskam Butterfield Jackson Lee Renacci The Clerk will redesignate the Coffman Khanna Ross Calvert Jayapal Rice (NY) amendment. Cohen Kihuen Roybal-Allard Capuano Jeffries Richmond Cole Kildee Royce (CA) Roby The Clerk redesignated the amend- Ca´ rdenas Jenkins (WV) Collins (GA) Kilmer Ruiz Rogers (AL) Carson (IN) Johnson (GA) ment. Collins (NY) Kind Ruppersberger Rogers (KY) Carter (TX) Johnson, E. B. RECORDED VOTE Comstock King (NY) Rush Rooney, Thomas Cartwright Joyce (OH) Conaway Kinzinger Rutherford J. The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Castor (FL) Kaptur Connolly Knight Ryan (OH) Ros-Lehtinen has been demanded. Castro (TX) Katko Cooper Krishnamoorthi Sa´ nchez Cheney Keating Rosen A recorded vote was ordered. Correa Kuster (NH) Sarbanes Chu, Judy Kelly (IL) Roskam The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Costa LaMalfa Schakowsky Cicilline Kelly (PA) Ross Costello (PA) Lamb Schiff Clark (MA) Kennedy Roybal-Allard minute vote. Courtney Clarke (NY) Khanna Ruiz The vote was taken by electronic de- Lance Schneider Clay Kihuen Ruppersberger vice, and there were—ayes 128, noes 289, Crawford Langevin Schrader Cleaver Kildee Rush Crist Larsen (WA) Scott (VA) Clyburn Kilmer Rutherford not voting 10, as follows: Crowley Larson (CT) Scott, David Cohen Kind Ryan (OH) [Roll No. 252] Cuellar Lawrence Serrano Culberson Cole King (NY) Sa´ nchez AYES—128 Lawson (FL) Shea-Porter Collins (NY) Kinzinger Sarbanes Cummings Lee Sherman Comstock Krishnamoorthi Schakowsky Abraham Gosar Mullin Curbelo (FL) Levin Shimkus Connolly Kuster (NH) Schiff Allen Gowdy Norman Davis (CA) Lewis (GA) Shuster Correa LaMalfa Schneider Amash Graves (GA) Olson Davis, Danny Lieu, Ted Simpson Costa Lamb Schrader Arrington Graves (LA) Palmer Davis, Rodney Lipinski Sinema Costello (PA) Langevin Scott (VA) Babin Griffith Perry DeFazio LoBiondo Sires Bacon Grothman Courtney Larsen (WA) Scott, David Pingree DeGette Loebsack Smith (NE) Banks (IN) Guthrie Crist Larson (CT) Serrano Pittenger Delaney Lofgren Smith (NJ) Barr Handel Crowley Lawrence Shea-Porter Poe (TX) DeLauro Love Smith (WA) Cuellar Lawson (FL) Barton Harris Sherman Posey DelBene Lowenthal Soto Cummings Lee Bergman Hensarling Shimkus Ratcliffe Demings Lowey Speier Curbelo (FL) Levin Biggs Hice, Jody B. Renacci Shuster Denham Lucas Stefanik Davis (CA) Lewis (GA) Bilirakis Higgins (LA) Rice (SC) Simpson DeSaulnier Luetkemeyer Stivers Davis, Danny Lieu, Ted Bishop (MI) Hill Rohrabacher Sires DesJarlais Lujan Grisham, Suozzi Davis, Rodney Lipinski Bishop (UT) Holding Rokita Smith (NJ) Deutch M. Swalwell (CA) DeFazio LoBiondo Black Hollingsworth Rooney, Francis Smith (WA) Blackburn Hudson Diaz-Balart Luja´ n, Ben Ray Takano DeGette Loebsack Rothfus Soto Blum Hultgren Dingell Lynch Tenney Delaney Lofgren Rouzer Speier Brady (TX) Jenkins (KS) Doggett MacArthur DeLauro Love Russell Thompson (CA) Stefanik Brat Johnson (LA) Donovan Maloney, DelBene Lowenthal Sanford Thompson (MS) Stivers Brooks (AL) Johnson (OH) Doyle, Michael Carolyn B. Demings Lowey Scalise Thompson (PA) Denham Suozzi Buck Johnson, Sam F. Maloney, Sean Luetkemeyer Schweikert Thornberry DeSaulnier Lujan Grisham, Swalwell (CA) Budd Jones Dunn Marino Scott, Austin Titus Deutch M. Takano Byrne Jordan Ellison Mast Sensenbrenner Tonko Diaz-Balart Luja´ n, Ben Ray Tenney Carter (GA) Kelly (MS) Emmer Matsui Sessions Torres Dingell Lynch Thompson (CA) Chabot King (IA) Engel McCollum Smith (MO) Trott Doggett MacArthur Thompson (MS) Comer Kustoff (TN) Eshoo McEachin Thompson (PA) Smith (TX) Tsongas Donovan Maloney, Cook Labrador Espaillat McGovern Thornberry Smucker Turner Doyle, Michael Carolyn B. Cramer LaHood Esty (CT) McHenry Titus Stewart Upton F. Maloney, Sean Curtis Lamborn Evans McKinley Tonko Taylor Valadao Dunn Marino Davidson Latta Faso McMorris Torres Tipton Veasey Ellison Marshall DeSantis Lesko Ferguson Rodgers Trott Duffy Lewis (MN) Wagner Vela Emmer Mast Fitzpatrick McNerney Tsongas Duncan (SC) Long Walberg Vela´ zquez Engel Matsui Fleischmann McSally Turner Duncan (TN) Loudermilk Walker Visclosky Eshoo McCollum Fortenberry Meeks Espaillat McEachin Valadao Estes (KS) Marchant Weber (TX) Walden Foster Meng Esty (CT) McGovern Veasey Flores Marshall Webster (FL) Walorski Frankel (FL) Mitchell Evans McKinley Vela Foxx Massie Westerman Wasserman Frelinghuysen Moolenaar Faso McNerney Vela´ zquez Gaetz McCarthy Williams Schultz Fudge Moore Fitzpatrick Meeks Visclosky Gallagher McCaul Wittman Waters, Maxine Gabbard Moulton Fleischmann Meng Walden Garrett McClintock Woodall Watson Coleman Gallego Murphy (FL) Fortenberry Moolenaar Wasserman Gianforte Meadows Yoder Welch Garamendi Nadler Foster Moore Schultz Gohmert Messer Yoho Wenstrup Goodlatte Mooney (WV) Zeldin Gibbs Napolitano Frankel (FL) Moulton Waters, Maxine Wilson (FL) Watson Coleman Gomez Neal Frelinghuysen Murphy (FL) Wilson (SC) Welch NOES—289 Gonzalez (TX) Newhouse Fudge Nadler Womack Gabbard Napolitano Wilson (FL) Adams Barletta Beyer Gottheimer Nolan Yarmuth Gallagher Neal Wilson (SC) Aderholt Barraga´ n Bishop (GA) Granger Norcross Young (AK) Gallego Newhouse Yarmuth Aguilar Bass Blumenauer Graves (MO) Nunes Garamendi Nolan Young (AK) Amodei Bera Blunt Rochester Green, Al O’Halleran Young (IA)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:26 Jun 08, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A07JN7.078 H07JNPT1 lotter on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE H4964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 7, 2018 NOT VOTING—10 ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOP- to four times greater than a traditional Beatty Palazzo Walters, Mimi MENT AND RELATED AGENCIES fuel cell. Carbajal Polis Walz APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 Equally as important, linear genera- Issa Sewell (AL) tors are dispatchable and can provide Noem Vargas The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- electricity even when the electricity ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR ant to House Resolution 923 and rule XVIII, the Chair declares the House in grid is down. This is especially valu- The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). able in areas recently hit by hurricanes There is 1 minute remaining. the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for the further like Puerto Rico and Houston, Texas, b 2150 consideration of the bill, H.R. 5895. and other extreme weather events like last year’s wildfires in northern Cali- Mr. ROTHFUS changed his vote from Will the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. fornia. ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ HULTGREN) kindly take the chair. Linear generators also provide resil- So the amendment was rejected. b 2153 ient baseload power, which eliminates The result of the vote was announced the need for expensive, unreliable, and as above recorded. IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Stated against: Accordingly, the House resolved dirty diesel back-up generators. At its heart, this amendment is Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Chair, the machine did itself into the Committee of the Whole about investing in the future of energy not register my no vote. Had I been present, House on the state of the Union for the production, and it is about laying the I would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall No. 252. further consideration of the bill (H.R. The Acting CHAIR. There being no 5895) making appropriations for energy groundwork for the innovators in our further amendments under House Reso- and water development and related country to do what they do best: out- lution 918, the Committee rises. agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- perform the status quo and outcompete Accordingly, the Committee rose; tember 30, 2019, and for other purposes, the rest of the world. The United States has been a global and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. ROD- with Mr. HULTGREN (Acting Chair) in leader in the development of energy ef- NEY DAVIS of Illinois) having assumed the chair. ficiency technology, reducing energy the chair, Mr. COLLINS of Georgia, Act- The Clerk read the title of the bill. costs and increasing reliability for con- ing Chair of the Committee of the The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- sumers. But we are in danger of falling Whole House on the state of the Union, mittee of the Whole rose earlier today behind our foreign competitors. reported that that Committee, having pursuant to House Resolution 923, Mr. Chairman, linear generator tech- had under consideration the bill (H.R. amendment No. 1 printed in part B of nology was born in my Silicon Valley 5895) making appropriations for energy House Report 115–712 offered by the district by some of the best and the and water development and related gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. brightest minds from Stanford Univer- agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- NOLAN) had been disposed of. sity. And although this technology is tember 30, 2019, and for other purposes, It is now in order to consider amend- substantially similar to fuel cells, it had come to no resolution thereon. ment No. 2 printed in part B of House Report 115–712. faces an uphill battle and an uneven f playing field in bringing these products SERGEANT ERNEST I. ‘‘BOOTS’’ AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MS. ESHOO to market, despite the many benefits of THOMAS VA CLINIC The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order the technology itself. to consider amendment No. 3 printed in Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I part B of House Report 115–712. b 2200 ask unanimous consent that the Com- Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Chairman, I have an This amendment will ensure that the mittee on Veterans Affairs be dis- amendment at the desk. Fuel Cell Technologies Office at the charged from further consideration of The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will DOE invests in the next generation of the bill (S. 2246) to designate the health designate the amendment. fuel cell technologies and maintains care center of the Department of Vet- The text of the amendment is as fol- U.S. leadership in this critical field. erans Affairs in Tallahassee, Florida, lows: Mr. Chair, it is nice not to have any as the Sergeant Ernest I. ‘‘Boots’’ Page 21, line 24, after the dollar amount, opposition, so I urge my colleagues to Thomas VA Clinic, and for other pur- insert ‘‘(increased by $1,000,000)’’. support the next generation of fuel cell poses, and ask for its immediate con- Page 32, line 1, after the dollar amount, in- technologies and vote ‘‘yes’’ on this bi- sideration in the House. sert ‘‘(reduced by $1,000,000)’’. partisan amendment. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there House Resolution 923, the gentlewoman my time. objection to the request of the gen- from California (Ms. ESHOO) and a The Acting CHAIR. The question is tleman from Tennessee? Member opposed each will control 5 on the amendment offered by the gen- There was no objection. minutes. tlewoman from California (Ms. ESHOO). The text of the bill is as follows: The Chair recognizes the gentle- The amendment was agreed to. S. 2246 woman from California. AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MR. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Chairman, first, I PERLMUTTER resentatives of the United States of America in want the House to know that this is a The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Congress assembled, bipartisan amendment. to consider amendment No. 4 printed in SECTION 1. REDESIGNATION OF A DEPARTMENT This amendment provides a $1 mil- OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINIC IN part B of House Report 115–712. FLORIDA. lion increase for the Office of Energy Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Chairman, I (a) DESIGNATION.—The Health Care Center Efficiency and Renewable Energy to have an amendment at the desk. of the Department of Veterans Affairs lo- fund the development and deployment The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will cated at 2181 Orange Avenue in Tallahassee, of high-efficiency linear generator designate the amendment. Florida, shall after the date of the enact- technology. The text of the amendment is as fol- ment of this Act be known and designated as Linear generators convert fuel and lows: the ‘‘Sergeant Ernest I. ‘Boots’ Thomas VA air into electricity with the same effi- Clinic’’. Page 21, line 24, after the dollar amount, (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in any ciency and near zero emissions as the insert ‘‘(increased by $5,000,000)’’. law, regulation, map, document, paper, or highest performing fuel cells on the Page 32, line 1, after the dollar amount, in- other record of the United States to the clin- market, and they are superior to many sert ‘‘(reduced by $5,000,000)’’. ic referred to in paragraph (1) shall be con- legacy fuel cells. But instead of using The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to sidered to be a reference to the Sergeant Er- an electrochemical process like fuel House Resolution 923, the gentleman nest I. ‘‘Boots’’ Thomas VA Clinic. cells, linear generators use an from Colorado (Mr. PERLMUTTER) and a The bill was ordered to be read a electromechanical process that relies Member opposed each will control 5 third time, was read the third time, on only two moving parts and no oil, minutes. and passed, and a motion to reconsider which reduces capital and maintenance The Chair recognizes the gentleman was laid on the table. costs and results in a life span of three from Colorado.

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Energy and Water Subcommittee for Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of With the rise of nation-state-sup- their support of the facilities account my time. ported computer hackers in countries over the last few years. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Chairman, I like Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, As Chairman HULTGREN knows, I rep- urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on this amendment. and the rogue hackers, the computers resent Golden, Colorado, and the Na- The facilities account at NREL has that control our power networks are tional Renewable Energy Laboratory. been held flat. We need to boost and increasingly seen as the most NREL is the premier energy efficiency improve some of the equipment there. and renewable energy lab in the world. impactful targets for those who wish to So I think this is a needed amendment, do us harm. For more than 40 years, NREL has led and I would ask for an ‘‘aye’’ vote. the charge in research and design of re- Outages from such attacks will cause Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of harm not only to our national security, newable energy products affecting the my time. way we utilize and secure American en- but our economic stability as well. The Acting CHAIR. The question is They will hurt, to name just a few, hos- ergy. Labs like NREL are working to on the amendment offered by the gen- bring life-changing technological inno- pitals, banks, factories, financial net- tleman from Colorado (Mr. PERL- vations to the market so we can better works, water systems, telecommuni- MUTTER). cations, and military bases. power our Nation and reduce costs for The amendment was rejected. our customers. I believe that we must work with The facilities account supports NREL AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MR. HASTINGS those who operate our grid to give by funding operation of the Energy The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order them the tools they need to detect and Systems Integration Facility, general to consider amendment No. 5 printed in prevent malicious actors from causing operations, safety and security of the part B of House Report 115–712. damage to our electric system and crit- lab, as well as maintenance and re- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Chairman, I ical infrastructure. placement of infrastructure and equip- have an amendment at the desk. This funding of $5 million that I ment at NREL. This is the account The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will would request, and will again some- that enables NREL to focus its re- designate the amendment. where, is just a fraction of what is search dollars directly into new re- The text of the amendment is as fol- needed, but it sends a signal at least search and technologies. lows: that we are serious about addressing The bill in front of us today makes Page 22, line 13, after the dollar amount, this vulnerability, and that is my pur- significant investments in infrastruc- insert ‘‘(increased by $5,000,000)’’. pose here this evening. ture and equipment at many of DOE’s Page 24, line 3, after the dollar amount, in- sert ‘‘(reduced by $7,666,667)’’. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of other 16 national labs, including my time. through the Office of Science. NREL The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, I claim has those same needs for modest in- House Resolution 923, the gentleman time in opposition to the amendment. vestments in new equipment to stay on from Florida (Mr. HASTINGS) and a the cutting-edge and avoid losing Member opposed each will control 5 The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman American leadership in materials, re- minutes. from Idaho is recognized for 5 minutes. search, high-performance computer The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, I agree modeling, and more. from Florida. with everything the gentleman just Congress has supported DOE’s na- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Chair, let me said, but I disagree with the amend- tional labs and science activities very say at the outset to the chairman and ment. Everything he said is absolutely well in the last 2 years, yet EERE’s fa- ranking member, that I do not intend accurate. cilities account has remained flat. to ask for a recorded vote on this meas- My colleague’s amendment would in- This $5 million increase is needed ure. I thought earlier today that I crease funding for the Cybersecurity, this year to fund a growing list of would withdraw the amendment, but in Energy Security, and Emergency Re- equipment and maintenance needs at light of the fact that we are here in the sponse, or CESER, account, by using NREL, and I urge all of my colleagues middle of the night, I decided I may as the Fossil Energy account as an offset. to support this amendment. well make my point. I share my colleague’s support for It takes $5 million from the adminis- Mr. Chairman, my amendment would the important work funded by the tration account and adds $5 million to increase funding for cybersecurity of CESER account, and the underlying the facilities account. the electric power grid by $5 million, bill reflects that support. In fact, the Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of offset by reductions in fossil energy re- CESER account was provided an in- my time. search and development. crease of $50 million over last year’s Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, I claim Like almost everyone in this body, I level. That is a 52 percent increase in time in opposition to the amendment. am deeply concerned about the cyber- this bill. Put another way, that is the The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman security of our Nation’s electric power single largest percentage increase in from Idaho is recognized for 5 minutes. any account in this bill. Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I rise grid. I support the CESER account and ef- in opposition to the amendment. I don’t know how many of you know The bill provides $92 million for the that yesterday there was a major out- forts to enhance the cybersecurity and facilities and infrastructure program age—that hadn’t reached the news, for resilience of our electrical grid. That is within the EERE account. That level some reason—of the Comcast telephone why the bill provides the highest level fully funds operation and maintenance network. I don’t think there was any- of funding these research and develop- activities at NREL and is the same thing untoward with reference to it, at ment activities have ever had. amount as was appropriated last year. least it hadn’t been reported. However, my colleague’s amendment In light of EERE being reduced by The mere fact is that we are more re- would take away funds from other im- $243 million compared to last year’s liant than ever on this Nation’s power portant research and development ac- level, I would say that the bill contains grid to provide electricity to the mas- tivities. very strong support for NREL’s oper- sive amount of technologies that con- The Fossil Energy account focuses on ations and maintenance activities. tribute to our country every single sec- research and development activities This amendment goes too far in in- ond: cellular communications equip- that ensure the Nation is using its creasing an account that already has ment; heating and cooling to our work- abundant natural resources as safely, strong support. places—especially cooling in this par- cleanly, and efficiently as possible.

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This project was initiated in the fis- b 2215 Cuts to the Fossil Energy account cal year 2018 NDAA and fiscal year 2018 threaten these innovations. omnibus appropriations bill, because That is, of course, dams, reservoirs, In light of the robust support for the Congress recognized its importance. reservoir pools, and other areas that CESER account in the underlying bill My amendment would ensure that can be devastated by disaster. And so and the unintended consequences this this project stays on track and align this amendment is to emphasize the amendment may have on the Fossil En- with its fiscal year 2019 appropriation Army Corps of Engineers construction ergy account, I must oppose the and with the fiscal year 2019 NDAA au- account, particularly dealing with the amendment, but I will tell my col- thorization. need for repair to river and harbor, league that I look forward to working Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to flood and storm damage, shore protec- with him to address this concern that join me in supporting what they have tion, aquatic ecosystem restoration ought to concern all of us. already supported in the NDAA and and, as well, to include the need to deal Cybersecurity is a huge issue, and I vote ‘‘yes’’ on my amendment. with our ports. think it is going to be one of the big- Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of So my amendment is, again, to re- gest things we face in the coming my time. flect on the devastation of the storm years. Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, I claim the that occurred over the last year. With Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of time in opposition to the amendment, the prediction of 14 storms coming in my time. even though I am not opposed to it. 2018, approximately five or so to be of The Acting CHAIR. The question is The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- monumental impact and hitting the on the amendment offered by the gen- tion, the gentleman from Idaho is rec- Gulf Region, it is imperative that the tleman from Florida (Mr. HASTINGS). ognized for 5 minutes. Army Corps of Engineers move on their The amendment was rejected. There was no objection. construction account and move on The Acting CHAIR. The Chair under- Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chair, I want to their construction projects to avoid stands that amendment No. 6 will not thank the gentleman for his support some of the disaster that we have al- be offered. for and active lobbying for the weapons ready experienced. I ask my colleagues to support the AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. ROGERS OF activities that are so vital to our coun- ALABAMA Jackson Lee amendment. try. He makes sure that we do our job In concluding, let me emphasize the The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order here. Port of Houston, which truly needs the to consider amendment No. 7 printed in Mr. Chair, I have no problem with Army Corps of Engineers’ efforts, par- part B of House Report 115–712. the amendment, and hope it will pass. ticularly in dredging. We are a man- Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Chair, Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of made port. That is a very important I have an amendment at the desk. my time. aspect of our work, and that is con- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Chair, designate the amendment. struction work. I yield back the balance of my time. The Port of Houston today is oper- The text of the amendment is as fol- The Acting CHAIR. The question is ating with draft restrictions that may lows: on the amendment offered by the gen- last a year or longer. Draft restrictions Page 33, line 14, after the dollar amount, tleman from Alabama (Mr. ROGERS). are adding costs to oil and gas and pe- insert ‘‘(increased by $24,000,000)’’. The amendment was agreed to. Page 34, line 21, after the dollar amount, trochemical operations, which are AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON insert ‘‘(reduced by $24,000,000)’’. passed on to wholesalers, who pass LEE The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to these costs to consumers at the pump. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order It is also well known that the work House Resolution 923, the gentleman to consider amendment No. 8 printed in that the Army Corps of Engineers does from Alabama (Mr. ROGERS) and a part B of House Report 115–712. in respect to repair helps the environ- Member opposed each will control 5 Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, I ment. So again, I ask my colleagues to minutes. have an amendment at the desk. support the amendment, what is a The Chair recognizes the gentleman The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will focus on the Army Corps of Engineers’ from Alabama. designate the amendment. construction account, but I would like Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Chair, The text of the amendment is as fol- to make the additional point that we, I thank Chairman SIMPSON and Rank- lows: in the region, need an expedited utili- ing Member KAPTUR and all their sub- At the end of division A, before the short zation of those dollars to fix the re- committee colleagues for, again, put- title, insert the following: pairs, prepare us for oncoming poten- ting together a strong Energy and SEC. ll. The amounts otherwise provided tial disasters not only in my particular Water appropriations bill this year. by this Act are revised by reducing the State, but across the region. As the chairman of the Strategic amount made available for ‘‘Corps of Engi- I ask my colleagues to support the Forces Subcommittee, I know how cru- neers-Civil—Construction’’, and increasing Jackson Lee amendment. cial that bill is to our national defense. the amount made available for the same ac- count, by $100,000,000. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- The Atomic Energy Defense activi- ance of my time. ties funded by this bill and authorized The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to The Acting CHAIR. The question is by the NDAA are critical to our nu- House Resolution 923, the gentlewoman on the amendment offered by the gen- clear deterrent, and that nuclear deter- from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE) and a tlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON rent is not just the warheads and mis- Member opposed each will control 5 LEE). siles over in DOD; it is also the people, minutes. The amendment was agreed to. capabilities, and infrastructure in The Chair recognizes the gentle- AMENDMENT NO. 9 OFFERED BY MR. LAMALFA DOE. Together, they comprise our nu- woman from Texas. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order clear deterrent. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, to consider amendment No. 9 printed in My amendment would align a key as- again, I offer my appreciation both to part B of House Report 115–712. pect of this appropriations bill related the Rules Committee and to the chair- Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Chairman, I have to DOE’s nuclear weapons infrastruc- man and ranking member. an amendment at the desk. ture with the fiscal year 2019 NDAA This is to emphasize the need for The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will that the House passed 2 weeks ago by a funding in the Army Corps of Engi- designate the amendment. bipartisan vote of 351–66. neers. It is an amendment that in- The text of the amendment is as fol- My amendment provides $24 million creases and decreases by $100 million, lows: in funding to the Material Staging Fa- with the focus on the construction ac- At the end of division A (before the short cility project, which will enable huge count. title), insert the following:

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Pursuant to will stay that way, not be unfairly reg- perform, including filtration to adjoin- House Resolution 923, the gentleman ulated under the intent of Congress ing lakes and streams, it is imperative from California (Mr. LAMALFA) and a when this legislation was originally to ensure that all impacts to wetlands Member opposed each will control 5 passed. are properly mitigated. minutes. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance Wetlands help filter impurities from The Chair recognizes the gentleman of my time. water. Sediment settles out the runoff, from California. Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chairman, I claim and contaminants bind to plant sur- Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Chairman, my the time in opposition to the amend- faces in wetlands, resulting in im- amendment today aims to protect pri- ment. proved water quality. Wetlands per- vate property rights of farmers and The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman form other valuable functions, includ- ranchers by upholding the long- from Ohio is recognized for 5 minutes. ing reducing flood flow and shoreline standing policy of ‘‘once a PCC, always Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chairman, essen- erosion control. a PCC,’’ otherwise known as a prior tially, the LaMalfa amendment would In Ohio, we also depend upon our converted cropland. prohibit funds from being used to en- wetlands as a haven for rare and endan- There are over 53 million acres of force the criteria for abandoned prior gered plants, and one-third of all the prior converted cropland throughout converted cropland. Currently, if land endangered species depend on wetlands the country, and for more than 30 categorized as prior converted cropland for survival; and many wetlands are years, both Congress and the adminis- has not been used for agricultural pur- important fish spawning and nursery tration have clearly stipulated these poses for 5 consecutive years, if the areas, as well as nesting, resting, and lands were not waters of the United owner of that land wanted to fill or feeding areas for waterfowl. States. These are lands that have been dredge it, they would need to get a sec- So we should make certain that any previously cleared, drained, or other- tion 404 permit from the Corps, and changes we make to wetlands policy wise altered and operated for decades those are generally wetlands. that may result in the destruction of of farming activity. They do not have So this amendment would basically these important ecological areas are the same geographical values as a wet- create a ‘‘once exempted from having evaluated carefully and that we not land and should not be regulated as to get a Section 404 permit, always ex- overturn decades-old policy lightly. such. empted’’ standard, overturning 35 years It is for these reasons that I must re- This view was further reinforced by of Federal policy. spectfully oppose the amendment, and the Clinton administration in its 1993 The amendment makes a significant I urge my colleagues to do so as well. wetlands plan, specifically exempting change to the Clean Water Act regula- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance prior converted cropland from this reg- tions, one that deserves thoughtful of my time. ulation. This should apply regardless of consideration. Under current law and Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Chairman, this any change in use, including agri- regulation, activities that convert wet- amendment simply reiterates that the culture back to non-agriculture use. lands that occur as a part of existing long-held policy that prior converted— However, in recent years, the EPA ongoing farming, ranching, and and these are key words, ‘‘prior con- and Army Corps have used a creative silviculture activities do not require verted croplands’’—all these prior con- interpretation of their abandonment section 404 wetlands permits. verted croplands were done over 30 criteria to regulate prior converted Let me repeat that for my col- years ago before laws were changed to cropland, massively devaluing farm- leagues. The Clean Water Act explic- prevent such activity of converting land that had been previously con- itly exempts certain activities from wetlands. Every intent of Congress, verted from wetlands for the purpose of regulation, including normal agricul- and even the Clinton administration, agriculture decades before. tural activities like plowing fields, worked to clarify that you cannot use We have already seen this in a num- planting and harvesting crops, and the Clean Water Act. ber of cases, where the EPA presumes maintaining irrigation and drainage Indeed, you talk about 40 years’ cropland is under their jurisdiction un- ditches. worth of policy. It has only been in re- less the property owner proves other- The gentleman from California wants cent years that a more aggressive rein- wise, either through lengthy and ex- to go further than the exemptions al- terpretation of policy by Army Corps pensive soil testing or by taking land ready in the law and in the underlying and EPA has started coming after peo- out of production and fallowing it for bill. In his view, wetlands should be ple requiring 404 permits if they choose years. able to be filled, even when prior con- to do something different with their If this rule continues, there is no ob- verted farmland has had no action or own private land after 5 years. stacle to prevent agencies from apply- indication of actual agricultural use This is affecting people in my own ing this more broadly, including to any for 5 consecutive years; that is, there district, and they are losing million- project in the U.S. being planned on has been no cropping, no management, dollar lawsuits because of this reinter- prior converted croplands actively used no maintenance activities related to pretation, not one set up by Congress for agriculture production. agricultural production. when the original legislation was Furthermore, this regulation has set I say to my dear colleague from Cali- passed. a terrible precedent by being authored fornia, it is hard to understand how Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance in the Federal Register, where there is prior cropland wouldn’t be abandoned of my time. no public comment or review period. if none of the activities of farming are Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chairman, I yield My amendment seeks to unify the performed there for 5 consecutive back the balance of my time. policy of the United States Department years. Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Chairman, this of Agriculture on prior converted crop- I would also like to point out that amendment does not prevent any cur- land with the EPA, and, indeed, once it this specific regulation has been on the rent regulations on current wetlands. is a prior cropland, it is always a prior books for 35 years; yet this amendment Again, it goes after the aggressive rule- cropland, regardless of its use. would overturn at least 35 years of pol- making that EPA, with their cohorts By unifying these policies, this icy to create a ‘‘once exempted, always in the Army Corps, have put upon land- amendment will ensure that all prior exempted’’ standard for any land that owners and farmers and ranchers in converted croplands that are exempt was ever used as farmland. more recent years. will remain protected from overregula- Now, let me tell you, additionally, So, if we sit back and watch bureau- tion and reinterpretation of the Army why this concerns me. According to the crats attempt to gain control over Corps and EPA. Ohio—my home State—Environmental every ditch, puddle, and pond they can

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Mr. Chair, I have to ica. ber opposed each will control 5 min- oppose my good friend Mr. GOHMERT on So, again, the intent here is not to utes. this amendment. roll back any current wetlands but The Chair recognizes the gentleman The gentleman actually wants to simply to allow people, if they want to from Texas. prohibit funds from being used to im- make crop changes, they want to make Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Chairman, the plement any activities regarding the decisions on their land that they are amendment prohibits the use of funds social costs of carbon. And this amend- paying the property tax on, they are to prepare, propose, or promulgate any ment tells the Department of Energy paying the mortgage on, if they want regulation or guidance related to the to ignore the latest meteorological to change their use of the land, they social cost of carbon. data and changes dealing with weather should have that right in the United Social cost of carbon metric was a science. And the amendment denies States of America and not have to get tool, and is a tool, used to bolster that carbon pollution is harmful. Ac- permission for something that has many Obama-era regulations. They cording to this amendment, the cost of been—the key words here—prior con- supposedly targeted vague, ambiguous, carbon pollution is zero. I remember my first trip to New verted under the law. and unverifiable costs. York City after I graduated from col- Mr. Chairman, I ask for ‘‘aye’’ votes In an article this week, The Wall lege. Thank goodness it has changed. I of this body, and I yield back the bal- Street Journal points out that by in- had a pink blouse on. By the time I fin- ance of my time. troducing ‘‘social costs’’ and ‘‘social ished the first afternoon, it was so full The Acting CHAIR. The question is benefits,’’ the EPA began factoring in of gray spots I hardly recognized it. on the amendment offered by the gen- speculation about how regulatory inac- And I didn’t know what it was. Well, it tleman from California (Mr. LAMALFA). tion would affect everything from ris- was carbon. It was fallout from the The amendment was agreed to. ing sea levels to pediatric asthma, EPA chimneys and so forth in New York AMENDMENT NO. 10 OFFERED BY MR. GOHMERT optimists even including their guesses The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order City. about how domestic relationships could So we know that carbon has impacts. to consider amendment No. 10 printed have a global impact. This amendment is tantamount to say- in part B of House Report 115–712. Meanwhile, the Agency ignored the ing that weather changes and climate Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Chairman, I have best practices from the Office of Man- change have no cost and no one will get an amendment at the desk. agement and Budget, juking the num- hurt. Well, that simply isn’t true. Tell The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will bers to raise the cost of carbon emis- that to citizens in Puerto Rico who designate the amendment. sions. This proved as politically useful lost businesses, homes, and loved ones The text of the amendment is as fol- as it was scientifically imprecise. lows: after Hurricane Maria, that there is no Months before introducing the Clean cost from weather changes. At the end of division A (before the short Power Plan, the EPA suddenly raised Last year’s devastating hurricane title), insert the following: these social costs of a ton of carbon season resulted in Puerto Ricans still SEC. ll. None of the funds made available emissions to an average of $36 from $21, by this Act may be used to prepare, propose, without power 9 months later, almost or promulgate any regulation or guidance completely unverifiable. 5,000 lives lost, and almost 200,000 peo- that references or relies on the analysis con- b 2230 ple displaced from their homes. tained in— House Republicans can vote for this (1) ‘‘Technical Support Document: Social Now, the regulatory specifics will be amendment, they can try to block the Cost of Carbon for Regulatory Impact Anal- hashed out in coming months, but Department of Energy from recog- ysis Under Executive Order 12866’’, published there is really potential here to curb nizing the damage caused by climate by the Interagency Working Group on Social the distortions that mask bad policy. changes, but they can’t overturn the Cost of Carbon, United States Government, If Mr. Pruitt succeeds, future cost- in February 2010; laws of nature. benefit analyses will be more con- I am amazed in my part of the coun- (2) ‘‘Technical Support Document: Tech- sistent and transparent. The reform nical Update of the Social Cost of Carbon for try how much water is coming down Regulatory Impact Analysis Under Execu- would help to ensure regulation is now, spring rains at such fierce levels. tive Order 12866’’, published by the Inter- based on sound, scientific analysis in- The way they come, it is very different agency Working Group on Social Cost of Car- stead of wishful bureaucratic thinking. from when I was first growing up there. bon, United States Government, in May 2013 Mr. Chairman, in conclusion, this is So, in the National Climate Assess- and revised in November 2013; ultimately a tax on the Nation’s poor. ment, our Nation’s leading climate sci- (3) ‘‘Revised Draft Guidance for Federal The rich, they can handle these added, entists reiterated what we have known Departments and Agencies on Consideration superfluous costs that come out of the for years: Climate change is real, evi- of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the Effects nebulous areas of bureaucrats’ minds, of Climate Change in NEPA Reviews’’, pub- denced by the climate-related indica- lished by the Council on Environmental but the real ultimate cost is actually tors we have observed, including longer Quality on December 24, 2014 (79 Fed. Reg. to the Nation’s poor. seasons, extreme droughts, and sea 77801); I can’t help but go back to a woman, level rise. (4) ‘‘Technical Support Document: Tech- an elderly lady that lived outside of The amendment tells the Department nical Update of the Social Cost of Carbon for Carthage, Texas, that said: ‘‘You know, to ignore these scientific findings. That Regulatory Impact Analysis Under Execu- I keep having these costs go up and up is irresponsible and a blatant disregard tive Order 12866’’, published by the Inter- and up. I am afraid I am going to end to the well-being and security of our agency Working Group on Social Cost of Car- up in my home going back to a wood- great Nation, not just now but into the bon, United States Government, in July 2015; burning stove because of the Federal (5) ‘‘Addendum to the Technical Support future. Document on Social Cost of Carbon for Regu- Government.’’ The truth is that unchecked climate latory Impact Analysis Under Executive And I said: ‘‘I really hate to be the change would have catastrophic im- Order 12866: Application of the Methodology one to break this to you, but your pacts here in the United States and to Estimate the Social Cost of Methane and wood-burning stove you used when you across the globe. They are already the Social Cost of Nitrous Oxide’’, published were growing up that your mama used starting. by the Interagency Working Group on Social probably wouldn’t be allowed today.’’ Those who are less fortunate will Cost of Greenhouse Gases, United States Anyway, there is no reason to have face the heaviest impact. I remember Government, in August 2016; or this kind of cost, and I would urge a going down to New Orleans and seeing (6) ‘‘Technical Support Document: Tech- nical Update of the Social Cost of Carbon for passing of this amendment. Let’s quit the Ninth Ward. The poorest people in Regulatory Impact Analysis Under Execu- adding nebulous, unverifiable costs. New Orleans lived in the Ninth Ward, tive Order 12866’’, published by the Inter- Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of and it was the most dangerous place to agency Working Group on Social Cost of my time. live.

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They bring unique perspectives It is amazing to look at maps of poor and our seniors, I keep coming and experiences, unlike any other. The where trees exist. Many times in cities back to the ObamaCare vote, without a veterans that I have been fortunate across this country, where the poorest single one of the Republicans voting enough to hire in my office have given people live there are no trees. And for that bill. Democrats have to take me invaluable support and allowed me there is a direct relationship between full credit. They passed it without a to consider issues that are important asthma, the lack of oxygen, and trees. single Republican vote and cut $716 bil- to veterans in an important and much So you don’t have to pay attention to lion out of the healthcare of seniors. more enlightened fashion. Their voices the science, but it is pretty clear. Now, President Obama told them: are important in this body, more now I think it is outrageous that the op- Seniors, you don’t have to worry. It than ever. position party has the nerve to pose as will only come out of the pockets of By investing in the Wounded Warrior the defenders of working-class Ameri- the rich, greedy doctors. Fellowship Program, more veterans cans because, actually, you have a Well, what our folks have found out will get a chance to serve. Expanding pretty poor record of defending those is that is not the case at all. It has af- this program will enhance the profes- who are the poorest, ranging from fected the elderly completely. It has sional development opportunities for dropping food stamps, to the GOP tax been a real problem for them, because those fellows. scam selling out Medicare and Med- what they have seen is that, actually, We in Congress do talk a lot about icaid to pay for corporate tax breaks, if their healthcare provider doesn’t get ways to help veterans transition fol- to Republican Governors deciding not paid, they don’t get their healthcare. lowing their service in the military. to approve the expansion of Medicaid So I would just like to say again, I This is an opportunity for us to actu- under the Affordable Care Act and now need to urge people to vote for this ally do something about that and trying to get rid of people on insurance amendment. Making our Nation’s poor model what we think all employers who have preexisting conditions, to pay for ambiguous, unverified costs ought to be doing. failing to quickly provide funding re- and saying we are somehow making the It is a simple way to expand opportu- sources and the necessary leadership to world better while they are making the nities for veterans. It increases the help the victims of last fall’s hurri- poor poorer is absolutely number of veterans in public service. canes. unsubstantiatable, and I would urge a Again, in my office, I have benefited The evidence is all out there if any- ‘‘yes’’ vote. greatly from the veterans that I have body cares to look. But to hear you tell Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of hired. It is a bipartisan effort to con- the story, the only way to protect the my time. tinue to expand this program. health of America’s workers and their The Acting CHAIR. The question is I ask my colleagues to pass this children is to weaken longstanding on the amendment offered by the gen- amendment. It is a small way to not public health protections. tleman from Texas (Mr. GOHMERT). only improve the function of our own To say we should allow polluters to The question was taken; and the Act- offices but also say thanks to the brave pollute more? That is nonsense. More ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- men and women who have given so air and water pollution won’t make our peared to have it. much for the freedom that we all Nation’s citizens any healthier. More Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chair, I demand a enjoy. toxic pollution certainly isn’t the an- recorded vote. Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Will the gen- swer. And the answer certainly isn’t The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to tleman yield? pretending that climate change won’t clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Chair, I yield to the have real costs to all Americans. ceedings on the amendment offered by gentleman from New Jersey. I was interested to hear tonight some the gentleman from Texas will be post- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair, I of our colleagues from New Mexico poned. would like to thank the gentleman for telling about how very, very dry New The Chair understands that amend- his amendment. We are pleased to ac- Mexico is, with one of the shortest ment No. 11 will not be offered. cept it. This is a remarkable program, snowfalls in history. AMENDMENT NO. 12 OFFERED BY MR. KILDEE and we want to honor those who serve So it is time to stop denying the The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order and allow them to serve with us in a science and accept reality: Climate to consider amendment No. 12 printed further capacity. change is occurring, it is caused by hu- in part B of House Report 115–712. I wanted to commend the gentleman. mans, and it is already causing serious Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Chair, I have an I believe we have about 110 serving in damage. amendment at the desk. congressional offices, and this will pro- We are at the beginning of a new hur- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will vide additional opportunities to some ricane season, and now is not the time designate the amendment. remarkable young men and women. to pretend that extreme weather The text of the amendment is as fol- I thank the gentleman for yielding. events, rising seas, and more frequent lows: Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Chair, I yield back storms do not have a cost. Page 64, line 21, after the dollar amount, the balance of my time. Before the Trump administration insert ‘‘(increased by $250,000)’’. The Acting CHAIR. The question is Page 68, line 5, after the dollar amount, in- abandoned common sense, the social sert ‘‘(increased by $250,000)’’. on the amendment offered by the gen- cost of carbon was a very conservative Page 68, line 16, after the dollar amount, tleman from Michigan (Mr. KILDEE). calculation. The full costs of a rapidly insert ‘‘(increased by $250,000)’’. The amendment was agreed to. changing climate are almost certainly Page 78, line 20, after the dollar amount, AMENDMENT NO. 13 OFFERED BY MS. ESTY OF significantly higher, but the social cost insert ‘‘(reduced by $250,000)’’. CONNECTICUT of carbon is a much, much better esti- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order mate than assuming the costs are zero. House Resolution 923, the gentleman to consider amendment No. 13 printed Unfortunately, that is what this from Michigan (Mr. KILDEE) and a in part B of House Report 115–712. amendment would require the govern- Member opposed each will control 5 Ms. ESTY of Connecticut. Mr. Chair- ment to assume: zero harm and zero minutes. man, I have an amendment at the desk. cost from carbon pollution and climate The Chair recognizes the gentleman The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will change. from Michigan. designate the amendment. So I urge my colleagues to reject this Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Chairman, this is a The text of the amendment is as fol- amendment. Pretending climate bipartisan amendment. It is very sim- lows:

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Pursuant to ence as an employer, much less as a Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Chairman, initi- House Resolution 923, the gentlewoman manager of 20 employees in two sepa- ating an independent counsel inves- from Connecticut (Ms. ESTY) and a rate offices in two different parts of the tigation comes with many political and Member opposed each will control 5 country. Like all new Members, I was constitutional challenges. minutes. focused on doing what I was elected to These individuals were vested with The Chair recognizes the gentle- do: helping the people of my district full power and independent authority woman from Connecticut. and working on issues important to to exercise all investigative and pros- Ms. ESTY of Connecticut. Mr. Chair- them. I know now that I would have ecutorial functions and powers of the man, I rise in support of my amend- benefited as a new Member from more Department of Justice with respect to ment, which would allocate an addi- training and awareness of resources to matters within their jurisdiction. tional $500,000 to the Office of Em- assist me and my senior staff with run- When the independent counsel stat- ployee Assistance under the Office of ning an effective and supportive office. ute was reauthorized in 1994, an amend- the Chief Administrative Officer of the At a time when this Congress rightly ment was made to the law requiring House of Representatives. is being called upon to seriously ad- the Government Accountability Office The Office of Employee Assistance dress longstanding issues of sexual har- to conduct periodic audits of inde- provides valuable services for Members assment in our workplace, we have an pendent counsel expenditures. This of Congress and their staff. Unfortu- obligation to provide better resources amendment gave Congress the ability nately, this office is grossly under- to our colleagues and to our staff. Mak- to audit any and all independent coun- staffed. Currently, there are 6 staff in ing more funds available to the Office sel expenses and investigate how those the Office of Employee Assistance to of Employee Assistance is an impor- taxpayer dollars were spent. serve the 435 Members of Congress and tant step for us to take in that effort. This is an important procedure that their staff, a total of over 9,000 House Our dedicated staff deserves better. was repealed in 2010, and it is time Con- employees. Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Will the gen- gress act to restore this key oversight How could a staff of 6 possibly meet tlewoman yield? provision. My amendment reestab- the needs of over 9,000 employees? No Ms. ESTY of Connecticut. I yield to lishes the semiannual Government Ac- company, no State or Federal agency the gentleman from New Jersey. countability Office financial review of would have an employee assistance Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. We would be obligated expenditures from the inde- staff of 6 to serve 9,000 employees. Nei- very pleased to accept the gentle- pendent counsel and requires the re- ther should the House of Representa- woman’s amendment. We commend the port’s findings to be submitted to Con- tives. gentlewoman for her effort. We also gress. Managing a team of people and cre- commend the effort of those who work While the work of an independent ating a positive workforce culture is a in this office dealing with many, many counsel is indeed important, it is just unique skill and challenging work. hundreds of cases. We are pleased to ac- as important that we properly take ac- Managing people requires many skills, cept the amendment. count of where the hardworking Amer- such as leadership, good communica- Ms. ESTY of Connecticut. Again, ican taxpayers’ dollars go. So to ensure tion, interpersonal skills, humility, they do heroic work, and they do im- this accountability, I want to urge the and a good sense of humor. portant work. There aren’t enough of passage of this amendment. them. I am hopeful for the support. I want to take one personal privilege b 2245 I thank the gentleman for his sup- of thanking the fine work of Chad Members of Congress and office su- port. I think this is a very important Yelinski. pervisors such as chiefs of staff and leg- amendment for us to adopt to dem- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance islative directors need additional re- onstrate our commitment to do better of my time. sources to help them develop the skills for all of our staff and to be leaders, Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Chair, I claim to successfully lead their teams, estab- not followers, in this effort for a sup- the time in opposition. lish a strong office culture, and make portive and inclusive workplace. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is this House of Representatives a better Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- recognized for 5 minutes. place to work. ance of my time. Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Chair, I un- Members of Congress have diverse The Acting CHAIR. The question is derstand that Mr. MEADOWS offers this backgrounds, levels of education, and on the amendment offered by the gen- amendment to try to attack Special work experience, as well as varying tlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. Counsel Mueller and his team to imply levels of comfort managing employees. ESTY). that there is some sort of impropriety We are elected to be great leaders, but The amendment was agreed to. going on here with the Russian inves- in order to be effective and to be role The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order tigation. models, we must also be great bosses. to consider amendment No. 14 printed Of course, these improprieties aren’t New and tenured Members of Con- in part B of House Report 115–712. with the special counsel, Mr. Chair; the gress would greatly benefit from more AMENDMENT NO. 15 OFFERED BY MR. MEADOWS problems are with Russia and the peo- knowledge and support when it comes The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order ple in our country, our political sys- to successfully organizing their teams, to consider amendment No. 15 printed tem, and our current administration hiring new employees, disciplining and in part B of House Report 115–712. who repeatedly communicated and met evaluating staff, and handling employ- Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Chairman, I with Russian operatives during the ment complaints, including sexual har- have an amendment at the desk. Presidential campaign. But trying to assment. The Office of Employee As- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will muddy the waters by going after the sistance can and should be empowered designate the amendment. integrity of the investigators is a clas- to provide this support to every Mem- The text of the amendment is as fol- sic tactic used by the people who feel ber of Congress and all their staff. lows: threatened by an investigation because Chiefs of staff and legislative direc- At the end of division B (before the short they know they have been caught. tors need the resources necessary to title), insert the following: The bottom line is the way this SEC. lll. None of the funds made avail- help them develop their supervisory able by this Act may be used to enforce the amendment is drafted, it doesn’t do skills and to succeed as managers. amendment made by section 1501(d) of the anything. It says that no funds in the Chiefs of Staff and legislative directors Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 bill can be used to ‘‘enforce’’ a repeal of are key to creating and maintaining a (Public Law 111–68; 123 Stat. 2041). the provision of law that happened a

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I would like to thank Representa- bers within the Government Account- In any case, there is currently no inde- tives FOSTER, ESTY, DELANEY, LAN- ability Office, to some extent, which pendent counsel. Robert Mueller is a GEVIN, LIEU, and LUJA´ N for offering this has taken over this responsibility for special counsel, and neither he nor the amendment with me. the last 23 years; also to assess the po- GAO would be affected if this amend- The foundation for good policy is ac- tential need to create a separate enti- ment became law. curate and objective analysis, and for ty; and, lastly, are there parts of what Let me just suggest, Mr. Chair, that more than two decades, the OTA set are being suggested here already dupli- if people in this town are interested in that foundation by providing relevant cative within the available resources ending this situation that we have and unbiased technical and scientific and services of the legislative branch? going on, I would suggest that maybe assessments for Members of Congress For this reason, I oppose the amend- the President of the United States call and staff. In 1995, the OTA was ment and urge the Members to do so as up Mr. Mueller, go and clear the air, defunded, stripping Congress of a valu- well. tell the truth, say what he has to say, able resource. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance and let’s move on as a country. Many of the issues OTA studied 20 of my time. For those reasons, I oppose the years ago, like antibiotic-resistant Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Chair, I yield 11⁄2 amendment, and I yield back the bal- bacteria and electronic surveillance in minutes to the gentleman from Illinois ance of my time. the digital age, are even more pressing (Mr. FOSTER). Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Chairman, I find today. Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Chair, I thank my it very interesting that the gentleman Mr. Chair, Congress needs access to colleagues for helping me bring this opposite would claim to know my mo- unbiased technological expertise to amendment to the floor. tives in that he has not talked to me weigh the pros and cons of policy ques- We now live in a world where tech- about it. tions surrounding cybersecurity, artifi- nology has become increasingly impor- I also find it very ironic that the gen- cial intelligence, quantum computing, tant in our personal lives, in our econ- tleman makes the argument that my and so many more matters. The recent omy, and in our democracy, but Con- amendment does absolutely nothing Facebook hearings made it clear that gress is not adequately prepared to and yet opposes it. So, indeed, if it does many Members of Congress struggle to lead on the technical issues that could nothing, then I can’t find any reason grasp the policy issues surrounding so- have serious effects on our country’s why he wouldn’t support it. cial media and data security. future. So, Mr. Chairman, I would certainly I applaud the chairman and ranking The Office of Technology Assessment urge the adoption of my amendment, member for including a study in the would provide Congress with non- and being the late hour that it is, I underlying bill to look into the techno- partisan reports and realtime advice on yield back the balance of my time. logical expertise available to Congress. issues that require leadership from The Acting CHAIR. The question is It is an important first step, but it is lawmakers, including data privacy, ar- on the amendment offered by the gen- not enough. tificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and tleman from North Carolina (Mr. Our amendment restores a modest others. When it was operating, law- MEADOWS). $2.5 million to the OTA account for sal- makers used the OTA’s reports to The question was taken; and the Act- aries and expenses to begin rebuilding make decisions that save taxpayer ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- the office. The cost is offset by a reduc- money, which is why this amendment peared to have it. tion to the AOC’s capital construction received bipartisan support in the past. Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Chair, I de- and operations account. This adminis- Before it was defunded, the OTA ad- mand a recorded vote. trative account will not take resources vised Congress, for example, on the im- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to from specific construction projects. portance of interoperability of elec- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to tronic health records, advice that, had ceedings on the amendment offered by vote ‘‘yes’’ on the amendment to re- it been acted on, would have saved bil- the gentleman from North Carolina store funding to the Office of Tech- lions of dollars and thousands of lives. will be postponed. nology Assessment, and I reserve the So I urge my colleagues to support AMENDMENT NO. 16 OFFERED BY MR. TAKANO balance of my time. this amendment and restore the OTA The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- so Congress, once again, has access to to consider amendment No. 16 printed man, I claim the time in opposition to credible and nonpartisan scientific ex- in part B of House Report 115–712. the gentleman’s amendment. pertise. Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Chairman, I have The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- an amendment at the desk. from New Jersey is recognized for 5 man, the GAO does most of what these The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will minutes. gentlemen are seeking. I think, obvi- designate the amendment. Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- ously, they have a certain feeling, and The text of the amendment is as fol- man, this amendment would provide I respect those feelings. I don’t think lows: funding to re-create a government we need to create an agency, basically At the end of division B (before the short agency, as the gentleman mentioned, the duties of which have been taken, title), insert the following: which was defunded in 1995, 23 years for the last 23 years, by the Govern- SEC. lll. There is appropriated, for sala- ago. Before we re-create an entire gov- ries and expenses of the Office of Technology ment Accountability Office. Assessment as authorized by the Technology ernment agency, I believe the most re- Mr. Chairman, I urge the Members to Assessment Act of 1972 (2 U.S.C. 471 et seq.) sponsible thing to do is to study the vote against the amendment, and I $2,500,000, to be derived from a reduction of need for such an agency and to identify yield back the balance of my time. $3,463,000 in the amount provided in this Act the best path forward. for the item for ‘‘Architect of the Capitol, After receiving dozens of requests ad- b 2300 Capital Construction and Operations’’. vocating for the restoration of this Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Chairman, I yield The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to funding, this bill has included, through to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. House Resolution 923, the gentleman the work of Chairman YODER—and I am RYAN), the ranking member of the from California (Mr. TAKANO) and a briefly taking his place and have the committee. Member opposed each will control 5 pleasure of working with Ranking Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Chairman, I minutes. Member RYAN. will brief. The Chair recognizes the gentleman We have included in the report ac- I want to lend my support. I think from California. companying this bill language direct- this is a good amendment, a positive

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In to thank the majority for including the tions, and other groups that are ban- my district alone, thousands of people report. ning straws or at least asking that have cancer-causing chemicals in their I just want to remind the majority they be made optional for customers so drinking water due to the Air Force’s also that the OTA was never elimi- that they are used or not used, but let use of this material. nated; it just was defunded. I believe it the customer make that decision. I The Air Force does not seem to want is time to fund it again. think this would be a great thing for to recognize this ongoing drinking I refer back to the Facebook hearings the House to do to show that we under- water crisis. I have been pushing the in the Senate. I think people on both stand this environmental problem. Air Force to clean up the contamina- sides of the aisle, liberal and conserv- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Will the gen- tion in Oscoda and other communities. ative, and think tanks observed that tleman yield? In fact, the entire Michigan delegation, the first branch of government, which Mr. COHEN. I yield to the gentleman Democrats and Republicans, wrote to is the legislative branch of govern- from New Jersey. appropriators asking for more funding ment, needs to have the resources and Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- for PFAS contamination. the capacity to do its own independent man, I would be very pleased to accept While Members are prevented from analysis. the amendment. I thank the gentleman earmarking legislation to send re- That is why I believe so many of my from Tennessee for his forethought and sources directly to clean up contamina- Republican colleagues will support this concern, which we also share. tion in Oscoda, it is an urgent problem tomorrow. I hope everyone on both Mr. COHEN. Reclaiming my time, I that I wanted to call attention to. This sides of the aisle supports this amend- appreciate the chairman and all the community is near this former Air ment. work he has done for many, many Force Base. It is facing very serious Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- years in the House, and I appreciate water contamination issues. ance of my time. the opportunity to serve with him. You would think that the Air Force The Acting CHAIR. The question is And I appreciate the ranking member would request additional resources to on the amendment offered by the gen- for his help on this amendment. clean up contamination, but, frustrat- tleman from California (Mr. TAKANO). Mr. Chairman, I ask for an ‘‘aye’’ ingly, the Air Force has so far refused The question was taken; and the Act- vote, and I yield back the balance of to request additional resources. ing Chair announced that the noes ap- my time. The Appropriations Committee even peared to have it. The Acting CHAIR. The question is asked the Air Force if they needed Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Chair, I demand a on the amendment offered by the gen- more money. Let me repeat that. The recorded vote. tleman from Tennessee (Mr. COHEN). Appropriations Committee even asked The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to The amendment was agreed to. the Air Force if they needed more clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order money to address this problem, but the ceedings on the amendment offered by to consider amendment No. 18 printed Air Force responded that they did not the gentleman from California will be in part B of House Report 115–712. need any additional funds. I offer this amendment for the pur- postponed. AMENDMENT NO. 19 OFFERED BY MR. KILDEE pose of raising the issue. I know that it The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order AMENDMENT NO. 17 OFFERED BY MR. COHEN is not possible for us to designate these to consider amendment No. 19 printed The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order funds, so it is my intention to with- to consider amendment No. 17 printed in part B of House Report 115–712. Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Chairman, I have draw this. in part B of House Report 115–712. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance an amendment at the desk. Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chairman, I have an of my time. amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. Chairman, I claim the time in opposi- The text of the amendment is as fol- designate the amendment. tion to the amendment, even though I lows: The text of the amendment is as fol- am not opposed to the amendment. lows: Page 109, line 23, after the dollar amount, The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- At the end of division B (before the short insert ‘‘(reduced by $32,287,000) (increased by tion, the gentlewoman from Florida is $32,287,000)’’. title), insert the following: recognized for 5 minutes. SEC. 512. None of the funds made available The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to There was no objection. by this Act may be used to purchase plastic House Resolution 923, the gentleman Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. drinking straws. from Michigan (Mr. KILDEE) and a Chairman, I am very sympathetic to The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Member opposed each will control 5 the gentleman from Michigan’s plight. House Resolution 923, the gentleman minutes. PFAS chemicals have been found in from Tennessee (Mr. COHEN) and a The Chair recognizes the gentleman groundwater and drinking water in Member opposed each will control 5 from Michigan. Michigan due to their use in fire- minutes. Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Chairman, this fighting foam at former Wurtsmith Air The Chair recognizes the gentleman amendment is intended to highlight Force Base. In fact, many closed instal- from Tennessee. the lack of urgency by the Air Force to lations across the country have a Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chair, I yield myself address an ongoing drinking water PFAS problem. such time as I may consume. emergency across the country, includ- For many decades, the Department of This amendment, which is an envi- ing one in my home district. I am not Defense used a class of chemicals ronmental amendment, would prohibit talking about Flint; I am talking about called PFAS and PFOA in firefighting the House from spending funds to pur- Oscoda, Michigan, at the northern end foam. However, we now know that chase plastic drinking straws in our of my district, the home of the former PFAS is a toxic chemical that has neg- eating areas in the House. Wurtsmith Air Force Base. ative health effects on the environ- Plastic drinking straws are a consid- My constituents living there have ment. erable environmental risk to mammals had their drinking water contaminated I would like to work with the gen- and fish. They are dropped and dis- by PFAS, perfluorinated chemicals, tleman from Michigan on this issue to carded on the streets but particularly from the Air Force’s use of firefighting ensure that cleanup costs in his dis- in the oceans. And they have had foam. Exposure to PFAS has been trict are properly addressed in a timely whales show up with 17 pounds of plas- linked to harmful health issues like manner, and I look forward to working tic in their stomachs and tortoises cancer as well as thyroid, kidney, liver, with him on this issue.

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I just would abandoned buildings have been over- vote ‘‘yes,’’ and I yield back the bal- ask that the Air Force take it equally taken by nature and look like the re- ance of my time. as seriously and request the funds nec- mains of a lost civilization, with trees The Acting CHAIR. The question is essary to clean up this really difficult and animals roaming free at the re- on the amendment offered by the gen- problem. maining site. This valuable but cur- tlewoman from California (Mrs. With that, I know that this amend- rently unusable space is hindering the TORRES). ment could present some problems in growth of the Ontario Airport, and The amendment was agreed to. terms of the way this legislation communities around Ontario depend on AMENDMENT NO. 21 OFFERED BY MR. KILDEE moved forward, but the commitment the airport. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order that I have that this will be getting the My amendment would simply direct to consider amendment No. 21 printed attention it deserves from Congress, I the Secretary to make available funds in part B of House Report 115–712. think, is important. from the existing BRAC funding made Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Chair, I have an Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- available in this legislation to remove amendment at the desk. ance of my time, and I withdraw my these old facilities. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will amendment. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance designate the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The amendment of my time. The text of the amendment is as fol- is withdrawn. Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Chair- lows: AMENDMENT NO. 20 OFFERED BY MRS. TORRES man, I claim time in opposition, al- Page 127, line 16, insert after the dollar The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order though I am not opposed. amount the following: ‘‘of which $2,037,547,400 to consider amendment No. 20 printed The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- shall be made available for vocational reha- in part B of House Report 115–712. tion, the gentleman is recognized for 5 bilitation and employment programs under chapter 31 of title 38, United States Code’’. Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Chairman, I have minutes. an amendment at the desk. There was no objection. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Chair- House Resolution 923, the gentleman designate the amendment. man, I will not oppose this amendment from Michigan (Mr. KILDEE) and a The text of the amendment is as fol- because it does not require DOD to Member opposed each will control 5 lows: fund anything in particular. minutes. Page 109, line 23, after the dollar amount, The Chair recognizes the gentleman I would like to point out that the FY insert ‘‘(reduced by $5,000,000) (increased by from Michigan. 2019 budget submission for Defense Ap- Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Chairman, my The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to propriations included $442.9 million for amendment would provide just over $2 House Resolution 923, the gentlewoman demolition within the facilities billion to the vocational rehabilitation from California (Mrs. TORRES) and a sustainment, restoration, and mod- and employment account. This account Member opposed each will control 5 ernization account, double the FY 2018 invests in programs to help veterans minutes. level. The Chair recognizes the gentle- successfully transition to civilian life. I would like to remind my colleagues woman from California. Our country has been at war for near- that, while there may be a particular Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Chair, I rise to ly two decades. While these conflicts interest behind the amendments, these offer my amendment No. 20 to division are still ongoing, the number of vet- do not direct funding to a particular C of the Energy and Water Develop- erans in this country is going to con- activity. Our bill does not even fund ment Appropriations bill for Military tinue to grow. We have to invest in these activities. For this reason, I will Construction and Veterans Affairs. programs that support this generation This amendment is meant to address not oppose this amendment. of veterans as they seek to reintegrate an issue we have in Ontario, California. Mr. Chairman, I yield to the gentle- into the civilian workforce. However, I expect many of the Mem- woman from Florida (Ms. WASSERMAN I just want to highlight a couple of bers of this body have experienced it in SCHULTZ). important programs in this account. their own districts at some point. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. The Special Employer Incentives pro- In the Rules Committee hearing last Chairman, I thank the gentleman for gram connects veterans with opportu- night, I referred to this amendment as yielding. nities where the VA reimburses the giving the Secretary of Defense the I also do not oppose the amendment employer for up to half of a veteran’s ability to finish the job, and that is and find the gentlewoman’s concept in- salary. This is a program that matches precisely what we should expect from teresting. veterans with apprenticeships, with the our service branches when they close It is pretty clear that getting an- expectation of being hired upon com- military bases in our districts during other BRAC round is going to be dif- pletion. BRAC rounds. ficult. In response, many services are I know from experience that our vet- Ontario International Airport was demolishing facilities that they no erans bring unique perspective and the Ontario Air National Guard Sta- longer need using operation and main- skills to the workplace. I have hired, as tion, which was established in 1949. tenance funding. I have said in previous conversations, This facility remained in operation for As we know, the BRAC account is multiple veterans working in my of- decades, assisting training and support primarily for environmental cleanup fice, including a Wounded Warrior fel- for the Korean, Vietnam, and countless costs associated with closing bases. I low and a HillVets fellow. We should other wars and conflicts. would be interested to see if there are ensure that we are supporting pro- In 1997, the facility was closed as part any environmental cleanup costs asso- grams that connect veterans with em- of the latest Base Realignment and ciated with the demolishing of build- ployers. Closure process. This meant our Armed ings. My amendment would also ensure Services moved out. But instead of the For that reason, I will not oppose the funding for the VA to expand its Vet- airport being able to use the newly va- amendment, and I look forward to see- erans Economic Communities Initia- cant land, the old site has sat largely ing the results of the gentlewoman’s tive, a program in which nonprofits unchanged for 20 years due to the envi- idea. and educational institutions build sup- ronmental hazards of demolition. Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Chair- portive networks for veterans. This is When military bases are closed, it man, I yield back the balance of my exactly the kind of long-term support can be devastating to our local commu- time. that we should have had in place years

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The voca- autoimmune diseases despite living of cancer at a young age and left be- tional rehabilitation and employment healthy lifestyles, being healthy hind families and those who have ac- account includes programs that help enough to be sent to war, and not hav- quired pulmonary fibrosis and perma- veterans do just that. ing any other risk factors. nent disabilities who are now requiring The vocational rehabilitation and This may bring up thoughts of Agent oxygen, unable to work, I urge my col- employment account also includes the Orange that our Vietnam veterans leagues to support my amendment and VetSuccess on Campus program, which faced. Burn pits exposure and the nega- to take concrete action to help those places vocational rehab counselors in tive health outcomes are being de- veterans who have been exposed to partner schools. scribed by our veterans as our modern- burn pits. The health of our veterans This amendment would give the VA day Agent Orange, and we must learn must be put above bureaucracy. We the opportunity to expand these pro- from our past mistakes and act now. must help them get the answers and grams, reaching even more veterans. For more than a decade, veterans ex- the healthcare services that they need Unfortunately, as this process has posed to burn pits and their families and deserve now. moved forward, we have come to under- have been given the runaround to get Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of stand that the VA would intend to re- the care they have earned and deserve my time. duce the account for direct support for and to have their concerns taken seri- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. tuition and other supplies for veterans ously. My commonsense amendment Chair, I claim the time in opposition, under their rights under the GI Bill. would provide additional funding for though I do not oppose the amendment. I will ask that this amendment be the VA to conduct an educational out- The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- withdrawn, but I want to make sure to reach campaign on the burn pits reg- tion, the gentlewoman from Florida is make the point that we ought to have istry to ensure more veterans register. recognized for 5 minutes. a specific carveout for these vocational There was no objection. The purpose of the registry is to col- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. programs, for these transition pro- lect data from veterans and service- Chairman, as the gentleman from Cali- grams. It is my hope that, as we move members exposed to burn pits to high- fornia said, some veterans have re- forward, we will be able to work with light health patterns and create co- ported respiratory issues and other the VA to be able to identify a source horts for research on the health effects health conditions that they believe are that would not reduce the other bene- of exposure. related to their exposure to burn pits. fits that are available to veterans seek- Mr. Chair, 3.7 million veterans are el- There are studies that provide infor- ing to better themselves. igible to enroll in the VA burn pit reg- mation about the health effects related Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of istry; yet, after 4 years, only 144,000 to exposure, but not enough to deter- my time. veterans have enrolled. That is only a mine the long-term impacts. In re- Mr. Chair, I withdraw this amend- dismal less than 4 percent enrollment sponse, the VA is researching, respon- ment. rate. It is clear that more outreach and sibly, the issue and has created the The Acting CHAIR. The amendment education must be done to improve Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit is withdrawn. awareness about the registry. Registry for veterans and servicemem- AMENDMENT NO. 22 OFFERED BY MR. RUIZ These additional funds will also im- bers. However, many veterans, unfortu- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order prove health outcomes by raising nately, do not know about the burn pit to consider amendment No. 22 printed awareness for our veterans and their registry. in part B of House Report 115–712. physicians so they can be on the look- The gentleman from California’s Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Chair, I have an out for subtle changes in their health, amendment would help bring attention amendment at the desk. including respiratory issues, early to the registry to get more veterans The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will signs of cancer, or even autoimmune registered so that, should an issue designate the amendment. diseases. arise, they can be contacted quickly The text of the amendment is as fol- We have a responsibility to protect and receive the care that they have lows: our men and women in uniform and earned. Page 131, line 7, after the dollar amount, veterans from the harmful effects of There is no cost to the veteran to insert ‘‘(reduced by $1,000,000) (increased by exposure to burn pits. If there is a high participate, and the veteran does not $1,000,000)’’. enough suspicion of a severe enough even need to be enrolled in the VA’s The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to consequence, then we need to act now. healthcare system. House Resolution 923, the gentleman The four things we need to do are: The burn pit registry is a tool to help from California (Mr. RUIZ) and a Mem- One, stop our troops’ exposure to participants become more aware of ber opposed each will control 5 min- burn pits out on the battlefield; their health and to identify health con- utes. Two, outreach to doctors and vet- ditions possibly related to exposure to The Chair recognizes the gentleman erans about the illnesses they may face burn pits and other airborne hazards. from California. so they can be vigilant and seek and But it only works if veterans know to Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Chair, I rise today to get the appropriate care; sign up, and the gentleman’s amend- offer an amendment to H.R. 5895 to pro- Three, give veterans and service- ment will accomplish that. vide $1 million in additional critical members the treatment that they have Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of funding for the VA to conduct edu- earned and deserve; and my time. cational outreach to veterans about Four, simultaneously do the research Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Chair, I appreciate the the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn that is needed to understand the full chairman and the ranking member and Pit Registry. scope of the dangers associated with all those who are in support of this spe- Our military uses burn pits to elimi- exposure to burn pits. cific amendment, who will put our vet- nate tons of waste, including chemi- By investing in this educational cam- erans above this bureaucracy and give cals, plastics, medical waste, human paign about the burn pits registry, my them the care that they need by ex- waste, computers—you name it—cre- amendment will help tackle two of panding their access to this burn pit ating giant plumes of black smoke con- these fronts by improving outreach to registry. I want to, from the bottom of taining carcinogens, particulate mat- veterans and providing the VA with a my heart, say thank you. ter, and other toxins. larger study sample size to help deter- Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of For years, the Department of Defense mine the full scope of the negative my time. used burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan, health effects linked to exposure. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. even while recognizing that exposure I urge my colleagues, on behalf of Chairman, this registry is a tool that to burn pits may pose a health risk to Jennifer Kepner, a 39-year-old mother can be used to identify health con- our troops since about the late 1970s. of two who died of pancreatic cancer cerns, guide discussions with a

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Developing these standards would Additionally, some community-based support this amendment, and I yield also be beneficial for Iraq, Afghanistan, outpatient clinics are not following up back the balance of my time. and Syria combat veterans in the fu- with veterans after the initial call at The Acting CHAIR. The question is ture. the busy hospital calling center, forc- on the amendment offered by the gen- We have a responsibility to ensure ing veterans to find transportation to tleman from California (Mr. RUIZ). that our Nation’s heroes are receiving actually travel to the clinic just to The amendment was agreed to. the care and benefits they deserve and make their appointment. As a result, AMENDMENT NO. 23 OFFERED BY MR. JOHNSON have earned, and that includes ensur- many veterans get fed up and stop pur- OF OHIO ing the VA has in place clear hospice suing the care that they need out of The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order care standards and services tailored to frustration and lack of accessibility. to consider amendment No. 23 printed the unique needs of these veterans. Our Nation’s veterans deserve timely in part B of House Report 115–712. Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of access to healthcare services. They Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. Mr. Chair, I my time. should be able to make their medical have an amendment at the desk. Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Chair, I appointments or at least speak to The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will claim the time in opposition, although somebody without having to wait an designate the amendment. I will not oppose the amendment. hour on the phone. The text of the amendment is as fol- The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- This amendment directs the Sec- lows: tion, the gentleman is recognized for 5 retary to ensure the VA phone system Page 131, line 7, after the dollar amount, minutes. allows veterans to directly call their insert ‘‘(reduced by $1,000,000) (increased by There was no objection. local community-based outpatient cen- $1,000,000)’’. Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Chair, we ters for appointments at those facili- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to understand the gentleman’s concerns ties, rather than having all calls be House Resolution 923, the gentleman and will keep them in mind for the con- routed to the major busy VA medical from Ohio (Mr. JOHNSON) and a Member ference. We have included report lan- centers. opposed each will control 5 minutes. guage on the topic in both the 2018 and In short, it would reduce call wait The Chair recognizes the gentleman 2019 reports. times for veterans in Congressman from Ohio. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of CARBAJAL’s district, in my district, in Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. Mr. Chair, my my time. your districts, and districts throughout amendment calls on the Department of Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. Mr. Chair, I our Nation. Veterans Affairs to develop hospice urge my colleagues to support the Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance care standards tailored to the unique amendment, and I yield back the bal- of my time. needs of Vietnam-era combat veterans. ance of my time. Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Chair- As Vietnam veterans grow older, it is The Acting CHAIR. The question is man, I claim the time in opposition to imperative that the VA has clear on the amendment offered by the gen- the amendment, even though I am not standards in place to care for this tleman from Ohio (Mr. JOHNSON). opposed to it. group and future veteran populations. The amendment was agreed to. The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- By the VA’s own estimate, there are b 2330 tion, the gentleman is recognized for 5 approximately 6.5 million Vietnam vet- minutes. erans. These veterans have unique AMENDMENT NO. 24 OFFERED BY MR. RUIZ There was no objection. medical and psychological needs which The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Chair- must be identified and addressed, in- to consider amendment No. 24 printed man, we understand the gentleman’s cluding lethal diseases associated with in part B of House Report 115–712. concerns. We will keep them in mind Agent Orange exposure and a high Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Chairman, as the des- for conference. We will be interested in prevalence of post-traumatic stress dis- ignee of Mr. CARBAJAL, I have an learning more about this problem that order, depression, and substance abuse. amendment at the desk. he identifies. As part of the fiscal year 2018 The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will I yield as much time as she may con- MILCON–VA Appropriations, Congress designate the amendment. sume to the gentlewoman from Florida directed the VA to submit a report The text of the amendment is as fol- (Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ). identifying the unique challenges faced lows: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. by Vietnam veterans receiving special- Page 131, line 7, after the dollar amount, Chairman, I thank the gentleman for ized palliative and hospice care and to insert ‘‘(reduced by $5,000,000) (increased by yielding. develop best practices for hospice care $5,000,000)’’. Providing veterans, Mr. Chairman, specifically tailored to Vietnam vet- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to with prompt access to care is one goal erans. Unfortunately, the VA re- House Resolution 923, the gentleman that all Members of this body share. sponded with an inadequate two-page from California (Mr. RUIZ) and a Mem- Call routing at the VA is a very impor- report that did not meet the reporting ber opposed each will control 5 min- tant issue. We need to ensure that requirements. utes. there is a system that meets the expec- What the report did state is that The Chair recognizes the gentleman tations of veterans and their loved there are over 4,000 community hospice from California. ones. care providers maintaining their own Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Chairman, I rise today There are numerous VA call center resources and training materials. This to offer an amendment with my good numbers available to veterans who lack of cohesion indicates that the VA friend from Santa Barbara, California, have questions about healthcare bene- lacks consistent protocols and clear Congressman SALUD CARBAJAL, to ad- fits and other issues, and we must en- standards for veterans’ hospice care. dress an issue impacting veterans that sure that calls being made to the VA The report language for this appro- prevents them from accessing are prioritized, tracked, and routed to priations bill addresses the VA’s Viet- healthcare services they have earned the correct place so that issues are nam Veterans End-of-Life Care report, and deserve. promptly and thoroughly addressed. calling it woefully inadequate, and re- Right now, veterans calling their We do also have, Mr. Chairman, an quires the VA to redo it within 30 days community-based outpatient clinics to issue with there being a lot of different of enactment. However, as it is clear make an appointment are automati- phone numbers at the VA, and that in that the VA currently lacks consistent cally routed to central, busy call cen- and of itself is also confusing. So I, too,

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The bill repeats lan- a problem that our veterans face. They This study shows that veterans in Ar- guage first included in the FY17 act re- wait too long, they get fed up, they are izona committed suicide at a rate of 55 quiring the veterans crisis line to pro- not getting the followup that they per 100,000, compared to a rate of 14 per vide to individuals who contact them need, and all this does is allows them 100,000 for nonveterans in Arizona. In immediate hotline assistance from a to call the actual place where they my home State, that means veterans trained professional and to adhere to need their appointments to schedule an are 391 percent more likely to commit all requirements of the American Asso- appointment with them. suicide than nonveterans—391 percent. ciation of Suicidology. So I would really like to thank Despite these stark and startling sta- The potential for suicide and making Chairman CARTER and Ranking Mem- tistics, studies and data across the sure that we take care of our veterans ber WASSERMAN SCHULTZ for not oppos- board consistently show that mental who are facing crisis is absolutely crit- ing this amendment and for their sup- health services, and, specifically, sui- ical. I do not oppose the amendment, port and for their support of veterans cide prevention for veteran popu- but I do think it is important to stress in the underlying bill. lations, continue to go unmet. It is not that the committee did work to signifi- I would also like to recognize and enough to simply talk about studies cantly prioritize this issue, and we ap- thank Congressman CARBAJAL and his and statistics and hope for the best. preciate the gentlewoman’s attention staff for their work, and his efforts to Lip service will not save lives. to it. improve the lives of veterans in his dis- For over 500,000 veterans that call Ar- Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Chair- trict, in my district, and all of our dis- izona home, this can be a life or death man, I yield back the balance of my tricts. I also want to thank my staff for issue. Today and every day, on average, time. their work on this amendment? 20 veterans took their own lives—20 of Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Chairman, I I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on this amend- my fellow warriors, 20 heroes, 20 loved thank the chairman and the ranking ment to help ensure veterans have easy ones, sons, daughters, mothers, fathers, member for their commitment to our access to healthcare benefits that they 20 vets who often survived combating vets and to preventing suicide of these have earned and deserve, and I yield the enemy in conflict, only to come warriors, and I urge our colleagues to back the balance of my time. home and take their own lives. support the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The question is Mr. Chairman, this is unacceptable. I yield back the balance of my time. on the amendment offered by the gen- When they raised their right hand and The Acting CHAIR. The question is tleman from California (Mr. RUIZ). took an oath that they were willing to on the amendment offered by the gen- The amendment was agreed to. defend our freedoms with their lives, tlewoman from Arizona (Ms. AMENDMENT NO. 25 OFFERED BY MS. MCSALLY we have a covenant that we got their MCSALLY). The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order back, and we are going to give them ev- The amendment was agreed to. erything that they need. to consider amendment No. 25 printed AMENDMENT NO. 26 OFFERED BY MR. WELCH I urge my colleagues, please, to sup- in part B of House Report 115–712. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order port my amendment and ensure fund- Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Chairman, I have to consider amendment No. 26 printed ing for suicide prevention programs is an amendment at the desk. in part B of House Report 115–712. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will increased and we save their lives. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance Mr. WELCH. Mr. Chairman, I have an designate the amendment. amendment at the desk. The text of the amendment is as fol- of my time. Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Chair- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will lows: man, I claim the time in opposition to designate the amendment. Page 131, line 7, after the dollar amount, the amendment, even though I am not The text of the amendment is as fol- insert ‘‘(reduced by $28,872,000) (increased by lows: $28,872,000)’’. opposed to it. The Acting Chair. Without objection, Page 132, line 10, after the dollar amount, The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the gentleman is recognized for 5 min- insert ‘‘(reduced by $5,000,000)’’. House Resolution 923, the gentlewoman Page 131, line 7, after the dollar amount, utes. insert ‘‘(increased by $5,000,000)’’. from Arizona (Ms. MCSALLY) and a There was no objection. Member opposed each will control 5 Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Chair- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to minutes. man, the gentlewoman’s concerns House Resolution 923, the gentleman The Chair recognizes the gentle- about providing adequate funding to from Vermont (Mr. WELCH) and a Mem- woman from Arizona. address veterans’ mental health needs ber opposed each will control 5 min- Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Chairman, I rise is shared by every member of our com- utes. today in support of the underlying leg- mittee. We are pleased that the bill The Chair recognizes the gentleman islation, H.R. 5895, and urge adoption of provides $8.6 million for mental health from Vermont. my amendment to division C of the programs, including $196 million for Mr. WELCH. Mr. Chairman, my bill, Military Construction and Vet- suicide prevention outreach. amendment would increase the VA erans Affairs Appropriations Act for We will certainly try to maintain medical services account by $5 million fiscal year 2019. This amendment would these substantial levels in conference. for the purpose of strengthening the increase critically needed funding for Mr. Chairman, I yield as much time Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit suicide prevention and outreach pro- as she may consume to the gentle- Registry. grams as part of a broader mental woman from Florida (Ms. WASSERMAN Burn pits, as you know, Mr. Chair- health service for our veterans. SCHULTZ). man, were commonly used on U.S. Veterans make up less than 9 percent Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. military sites during the Iraq and Af- of the U.S. population, yet veteran sui- Chairman, I thank the gentleman for ghanistan wars to burn all types of cides account for 18 percent of all sui- yielding. According to the Department waste—from chemicals, paint, medical cides in America. After adjusting for of Veterans Affairs, the gentlewoman waste, and human waste to munitions, differences in age and sex, that puts is correct, roughly 20 veterans take petroleum, plastics, and rubber. But, as the risk of suicide at 22 percent higher their own lives every day in the United you know, many members of the mili- among veterans than for civilian States, and it is a very serious problem tary who were exposed to burn pits are adults, and the suicide rates for female that we need to address. beginning to experience negative veterans has risen more than 85 per- As the chairman mentioned, the bill health effects from the toxic smoke cent since 2001. provides $8.6 million for mental health that they inhaled. And that is why I

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This is a vital program that members led by Pat Cram, who have on the amendment offered by the gen- allows veterans with disabilities to been impacted by burn pit exposure. tleman from Vermont (Mr. WELCH). participate in physical activity, includ- Pat is the wife of Sergeant Major Mike The amendment was agreed to. ing those with mental health issues, Cram of the Vermont National Guard b 2345 within their home communities, as who died this past December from pros- AMENDMENT NO. 27 OFFERED BY MR. BARR well as more advanced paralympic and tate cancer that is believed to be a di- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order adaptive sports programs at the re- rect result of his exposure to burn pits to consider amendment No. 27 printed gional and national levels. in Iraq and Afghanistan. in part B of House Report 115–712. Mr. Chairman, the committee is a Sergeant Major Cram first deployed Mr. BARR. Mr. Chairman, I have an strong supporter of this program. In to Iraq in 2004 with a group of MPs amendment at the desk. fact, the bill provides $17.8 million for from the 42nd Infantry Division of the The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will the National Veterans Sports Program. Vermont National Guard. They joined designate the amendment. I appreciate the gentleman addressing up with the 278th Tennessee National The text of the amendment is as fol- this issue today, and I support this Guard Calvary in Iraq. All 21 soldiers lows: amendment. from this group that deployed together Page 131, line 7, after the dollar amount, Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Chair- for 18 months returned home to their insert ‘‘(increased by $5,000,000)’’. man, I yield back the balance of my families safely. Page 132, line 10, after the dollar amount, time. But since their safe return, this same insert ‘‘(reduced by $5,000,000)’’. The Acting CHAIR. The question is group has lost two members from pros- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to on the amendment offered by the gen- tate cancer and another has been treat- House Resolution 923, the gentleman tleman from Kentucky (Mr. BARR). ed for it, and they believe their expo- from Kentucky (Mr. BARR) and a Mem- The amendment was agreed to. sure to burn pit toxins is the reason. ber opposed each will control 5 min- Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Chair- This group is still close, they stay in utes. man, I move that the committee do touch, their families support each The Chair recognizes the gentleman now rise. other. I was so inspired to hear about from Kentucky. The motion was agreed to. how they have stuck together through- Mr. BARR. Mr. Chairman, I rise in Accordingly, the Committee rose; out the years. But those members that support of my amendment to increase and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. have not had the direct health issues funding for the VA adaptive sports BARR) having assumed the chair, Mr. equine-assisted therapy program by $5 that some of their comrades have are HULTGREN, Acting Chair of the Com- now wondering whether they, too, will million. mittee of the Whole House on the state This grant program provides much- get sick. of the Union, reported that that Com- needed resources for evidence-based This funding would provide resources mittee, having had under consideration equine-assisted therapy that helps to the VA to make necessary improve- the bill (H.R. 5895) making appropria- treat veterans suffering from unseen ments to the registry and prepare for tions for energy and water develop- psychological wounds such as post- the long-term care for those affected ment and related agencies for the fiscal traumatic stress disorder, military sex- veterans. It would also allow, Mr. year ending September 30, 2019, and for ual trauma, and traumatic brain in- Chairman, the VA to hire analysts and other purposes, had come to no resolu- jury. Increased funding for equine-as- epidemiologists who can connect the tion thereon. sisted therapy will greatly improve registry entries to health outcomes, f make necessary technological updates mental health treatment for our vet- to the registry, and increase the fund- erans. SENATE BILLS REFERRED As the chairman of the Congressional ing for essential clinical research. Bills of the Senate of the following Horse Caucus, the representative for The cost of a war must always in- titles were taken from the Speaker’s the horse capital of the world, and as clude the cost of caring for the warrior, table and, under the rule, referred as someone who cares deeply for our vet- and this critical funding helps to do follows: erans, I urge my colleagues to join me just that. S. 2377. An act to designate the Federal in supporting this amendment. I want to thank Chairman CARTER building and United States courthouse lo- Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- and Ranking Member WASSERMAN cated at 200 West 2nd Street in Dayton, Ohio, ance of my time. as the ‘‘Walter H. Rice Federal Building and SCHULTZ for their attention to this Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Chair- issue and willingness to help. I urge United States Courthouse; to the Committee man, I claim the time in opposition, al- on Transportation and Infrastructure. support for my amendment, and I re- though I am not opposed to the amend- S. 2734. An act to designate the Federal serve the balance of my time. ment. building and United States courthouse lo- Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Chair- The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- cated at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, man, I claim the time in opposition to tion, the gentleman is recognized for 5 Texas, as the ‘‘George P. Kazen Federal the amendment, even though I am not minutes. Building and United States Courthouse’’; to opposed to it. There was no objection. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- The Acting Chair. Without objection, Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Chair- structure. the gentleman is recognized for 5 min- S. 2857. An act to designate the Nordic Mu- man, the bill provides $1 million over seum in Seattle, Washington, as the ‘‘Na- utes. the President’s budget request for the tional Nordic Museums’’, and for other pur- There was no objection. Adaptive Sports Grant, ASG, program poses; to the Committee on Natural Re- Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Chair- for equine-assisted therapy, as our 2018 sources. man, we understand the gentleman’s bill did also. f concerns, and we will keep in mind this We understand the gentleman’s con- concern during our conference. I have cern in further increasing this funding ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED heard from veterans in my district and will keep it in mind during con- Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, about the concerns, and, in fact, sat ference. reported and found truly enrolled a bill down with some last weekend, and this In my congressional district, we also of the House of the following title, was one of their number one concerns. have equine therapy, and I am very fa- which was thereupon signed by the So this has a health impact. These miliar with it. Speaker: burn pits are something we really need Mr. Chairman, I yield to the gentle- H.R. 3249. An act to authorize the project to get into, and we will have this in woman from Florida (Ms. WASSERMAN Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program, and for mind in conference. SCHULTZ). other purposes.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:09 Jun 08, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00127 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K07JN7.248 H07JNPT1 lotter on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE H4978 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 7, 2018 Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, 5058. A letter from the Assistant General FRL-9978-27-Region 1] received May 30, 2018, further reported and found truly en- Counsel for Regulatory Affairs, Pension Ben- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law rolled bills of the House of the fol- efit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting the 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Corporation’s final rule — Benefits Payable mittee on Energy and Commerce. lowing titles, which were thereupon in Terminated Single-Employer Plans; Inter- 5066. A letter from the Director, Regu- signed by the speaker pro tempore, Mr. est Assumptions for Paying Benefits received latory Management Division, Environmental MITCHELL: June 1, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- H.R. 1397. An act to authorize, direct, fa- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to cy’s final rule — Air Plan Approval; Michi- cilitate the transfer of administrative juris- the Committee on Education and the Work- gan; Regional Haze Progress Report [EPA- diction of certain Federal land, and for other force. R05-OAR-2016-0058; FRL-9978-61-Region 5] re- purposes. 5059. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, ceived May 30, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. H.R. 1719. An act to authorize the Sec- Office of Electricity, Department of Energy, 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 retary of the Interior to acquire approxi- transmitting the Department’s 2017 report Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and mately 44 acres of land in Martinez, Cali- titled ‘‘Economic Dispatch and Techno- Commerce. fornia, for inclusion in the John Muir Na- logical Change’’, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 5067. A letter from the Director, Office of tional Historic Site, and for other purposes. 16432(c); Public Law 109-58, Sec. 1234(c); (119 Congressional Affairs, Office of Nuclear Ma- H.R. 1900. An act to designate the Veterans Stat. 960) and 42 U.S.C. 16524(c); Public Law terial Safety Safeguards, Nuclear Regulatory Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio, as 109-58, Sec. 1832(c); (119 Stat. 1138); to the Commission, transmitting the Commission’s the National Veterans Memorial and Mu- Committee on Energy and Commerce. NUREG revision — Consolidated Guidance seum, and for other purposes. 5060. A letter from the Director, Regu- About Materials Licenses: Program-Specific H.R. 2772. An act to amend title 38, United latory Management Division, Environmental Guidance About Academic, Research and De- States Code, to provide for requirements re- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- velopment, and Other Licenses of Limited lating to the reassignment of Department of cy’s delegation of authority — Delegation of Scope, Including Electron Capture Devices Veterans Affairs senior executive employees. Authority to the States of Iowa; Kansas; and X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzers [NUREG- 1556, Volume 7, Revision 1] received May 30, f Missouri; Nebraska; Lincoln-Lancaster County, NE; and City of Omaha, NE, for New 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public ADJOURNMENT Source Performance Standards (NSPS), Na- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, I tional Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) Including Maximum 5068. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- move that the House do now adjourn. ment of the Treasury, transmitting a six- The motion was agreed to; accord- Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standards [EPA-R07-OAR-2018-0021; FRL- month periodic report on the national emer- ingly (at 11 o’clock and 49 minutes 9978-80-Region 7] received May 30, 2018, pur- gency with respect to Iran that was declared p.m.), the House adjourned until to- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- in Executive Order 12170 of November 14, morrow, Friday, June 8, 2018, at 9 a.m. 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee 1979, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257) and 50 f on Energy and Commerce. 5061. A letter from the Director, Regu- U.S.C. 1703(c); Public Law 95-223, Sec 204(c); EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, latory Management Division, Environmental (91 Stat. 1627); to the Committee on Foreign ETC. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Affairs. 5069. A letter from the Acting Director, cy’s final rule — Defensin Proteins Derived Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive International Cooperation, Acquisition and from Spinach in Citrus Plants; Temporary communications were taken from the Sustainment, Office of the Under Secretary, Exemption from the Requirement of a Toler- Department of Defense, transmitting Trans- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: ance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0040; FRL-9977-62] mittal No. 07-18, informing of the Depart- 5053. A letter from the Under Secretary, received May 30, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ment’s intent to sign a Project Arrangement Acquisition and Sustainment, Department of 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 between the Department of Defense of the Defense, transmitting a certification regard- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and ing the Integrated Defensive Electronic United States of America and the Depart- Commerce. ment of Defence of the Commonwealth of Countermeasures Program, pursuant to 10 5062. A letter from the Director, Regu- Australia, pursuant to Sec. 27(f) of the Arms U.S.C. 2433a(b); Public Law 111-23, Sec. latory Management Division, Environmental Export Control Act, and Executive Order 206(a)(1) (as amended by Public Law 111-383, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Sec. 1075(b)(35)); (124 Stat. 4371); to the Com- 13637; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. cy’s final rule — Approval of California Air 5070. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, mittee on Armed Services. Plan Revisions; Butte County Air Quality Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 5054. A letter from the Under Secretary for Management District; Stationary Source transmitting the Department’s final rule — Personnel and Readiness, Department of De- Permits [EPA-R09-OAR-2018-0120; FRL-9978- Service of Process; Production or Disclosure fense, transmitting the 2018 Report to Con- 18-Region 9] received May 30, 2018, pursuant of Official Information in Response to Court gress on Sustainable Ranges, pursuant to 10 to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Orders, Subpoenas, Notices of Depositions, U.S.C. 113 note; Public Law 107-314, 366(a)(5); Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Requests for Admissions, Interrogatories, or (116 Stat. 2522); to the Committee on Armed Energy and Commerce. Similar Requests or Demands in Connection Services. 5063. A letter from the Director, Regu- With Federal or State Litigation; Expert 5055. A letter from the Assistant Secretary latory Management Division, Environmental Testimony [Public Notice 10248] (RIN: 1400- for Legislative Affairs, Department of the Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- AE49) received May 31, 2018, pursuant to 5 Treasury, transmitting the Department’s an- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. nual report on material violations or sus- of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Vir- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on For- pected material violations of regulations re- ginia; Emissions Statement Rule Certifi- eign Affairs. lating to Treasury auctions and other Treas- cation for the 2008 Ozone National Ambient 5071. A letter from the Deputy White House ury securities offerings during the period Air Quality Standard [EPA-R03-OAR-2017- Liaison, Department of Education, transmit- January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2017, 0738; FRL-9978-57-Region 3] received May 30, ting a notification of a nomination, pursuant pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public to 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105-277, 151(b); 103-202, Sec. 202(d)(1); (107 Stat. 2358); to the Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the (112 Stat. 2681-614); to the Committee on Committee on Financial Services. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Oversight and Government Reform. 5056. A letter from the Senior Counsel for 5064. A letter from the Director, Regu- 5072. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Regulatory Affairs, Department of the latory Management Division, Environmental ment of Education, transmitting the Depart- Treasury, transmitting the Department’s Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ment’s 58th Semiannual Report to Congress final rule — Qualified Financial Contracts cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation on Audit Follow-up, covering the six-month Recordkeeping Related to Orderly Liquida- of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Mary- period ending March 31, 2018, pursuant to tion Authority (RIN: 1505-AC57) received land; Continuous Opacity Monitoring Re- Sec. 5(b) of the Inspector General Act, as May 31, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. quirements for Municipal Waste Combustors amended; to the Committee on Oversight and 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 [EPA-R03-OAR-2017-0484; FRL-9978-56-Region Government Reform. Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial 3] received May 30, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5073. A letter from the Acting Secretary, Services. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Department of Veterans Affairs, transmit- 5057. A letter from the Chair of the Board Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and ting the Department’s Office of Inspector and Director, Pension Benefit Guaranty Cor- Commerce. General Semiannual Report to the Congress poration, transmitting the Corporation’s FY 5065. A letter from the Director, Regu- for the reporting period October 1, 2017, 2017 actuarial evaluation of the expected op- latory Management Division, Environmental through March 31, 2018, Pursuant to Sec. 5 of erations and status of the PBGC funds, pur- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- the Inspector General Act of 1978; to the suant to 29 U.S.C. 1308; Public Law 93-406, cy’s final rule — Air Plan Approval; New Committee on Oversight and Government Sec. 4008 (as amended by Public Law 109-280, Hampshire; Nonattainment Plan for the Cen- Reform. Sec. 412); (120 Stat. 936); to the Committee on tral New Hampshire Sulfur Dioxide Non- 5074. A letter from the Chairman, Securi- Education and the Workforce. attainment Area [EPA-R01-OAR-2017-0083; ties and Exchange Commission, transmitting

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A letter from the Administrator, U.S. SMITH of Washington, Mr. SCOTT of By Mr. CASTRO of Texas (for himself, Agency for International Development, Virginia, Mr. SOTO, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. Mr. RUIZ, Mr. PEARCE, Ms. GABBARD, transmitting the Agency’s semiannual re- TAKANO, Ms. TITUS, Mr. TONKO, Ms. port of the Inspector General for the period and Mrs. WALORSKI): H.R. 6027. A bill to direct the Secretary of TSONGAS, and Mr. YARMUTH): October 1, 2017, through March 31, 2018, pur- H.R. 6033. A bill to establish in the Bureau Veterans Affairs to provide a process by suant to Sec. 5(b) of the Inspector General of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of which a family member of a deceased indi- Act of 1978; to the Committee on Oversight the Department of State a Special Envoy for vidual who is eligible for the Department of and Government Reform. the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples, and for Veterans Affairs burn pit registry may reg- 5076. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign ister for such registry on behalf of the de- fice of Communications and Legislative Af- Affairs. ceased individual; to the Committee on Vet- fairs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity By Mr. YOUNG of Iowa (for himself, erans’ Affairs. Commission, transmitting the Commission’s Mr. GOTTHEIMER, Mr. ROSKAM, and By Mr. GARAMENDI (for himself and Annual Sunshine Act Report for 2017, pursu- Mr. SHERMAN): ant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the Committee on Mr. DONOVAN): H.R. 6034. A bill to require the Secretary of H.R. 6028. A bill to amend title 49, United Oversight and Government Reform. State to submit annual reports reviewing the States Code, to require air carriers to dis- 5077. A letter from the Deputy Assistant educational material used by the Palestinian close the date and location of the most re- Administrator for Regulatory Affairs, Authority or the United Nations Relief and cent aircraft maintenance; to the Committee NMFS, International Affairs and Seafood In- Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the on Transportation and Infrastructure. spection, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Near East in the West Bank and Gaza, and By Mr. ROTHFUS: Administration, transmitting the Adminis- for other purposes; to the Committee on For- tration’s final rule — Magnuson-Stevens H.R. 6029. A bill to amend the Omnibus eign Affairs. Fishery Conservation and Management Act; Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to By Mr. BUDD: Lifting the Stay on Inclusion of Shrimp and reauthorize the comprehensive opioid abuse H.R. 6035. A bill to direct the Securities Abalone in the Seafood Traceability Pro- grant program, and for other purposes; to the and Exchange Commission to revise section gram [Docket No.: 180417378-8379-01] (RIN: Committee on the Judiciary. 230.163 of title 17, Code of Federal Regula- 0648-BH89) received June 1, 2018, pursuant to By Mrs. NOEM: tions, to apply the exemption offered in such H.R. 6030. A bill to allow tribal grant 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. section to communications made by under- schools to participate in the Federal Em- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Nat- writers and dealers acting by or on behalf of ployee Health Benefits program; to the Com- ural Resources. a well-known seasoned issuer; to the Com- 5078. A letter from the Assistant Attorney mittee on Natural Resources, and in addition mittee on Financial Services. General, Department of Justice, transmit- to the Committees on Oversight and Govern- By Mr. CARSON of Indiana (for himself ting a report providing an FY 2019 Estimate ment Reform, and Energy and Commerce, for and Mr. BARLETTA): for the Free Clinic Program, pursuant to 42 a period to be subsequently determined by H.R. 6036. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- U.S.C. 233(o)(6)(C); July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title the Speaker, in each case for consideration cation Act of 1965, to add a work-study pro- II, Sec. 224(o)(6)(C) (as added by Public Law of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- gram for off-campus community service at 104-191, Sec. 194); (110 Stat. 1988); to the Com- tion of the committee concerned. selected after-school activities, and for other mittee on the Judiciary. By Mrs. NOEM (for herself, Mr. CRIST, purposes; to the Committee on Education 5079. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Mr. FLORES, Mr. NORMAN, Mr. GOH- and the Workforce. Office of Regulations and Administrative MERT, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Ms. JEN- By Mr. CONAWAY: Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of KINS of Kansas, Mr. POLIQUIN, Mr. H.R. 6037. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Homeland Security, transmitting the De- BILIRAKIS, Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. ROD- enue Code of 1986 to repeal certain rules re- partment’s temporary final rule — Safety NEY DAVIS of Illinois, and Mr. SMITH lated to the determination of unrelated busi- Zone; Bath Creek, Bath, NC [Docket Num- of Missouri): ness taxable income; to the Committee on ber: USCG-2018-0416] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- H.R. 6031. A bill to require a study of the Ways and Means. ceived May 30, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. well-being of the newsprint and publishing By Mr. CRAMER: 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 industry in the United States, and for other H.R. 6038. A bill to establish a procedure Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- purposes; to the Committee on Ways and for the conveyance of certain Federal prop- tation and Infrastructure. Means, and in addition to the Committee on erty around the Dickinson Reservoir in the 5080. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Energy and Commerce, for a period to be State of North Dakota; to the Committee on U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland subsequently determined by the Speaker, in Natural Resources. Security, transmitting the Department’s each case for consideration of such provi- By Mr. CRAMER: temporary final rule — Safety Zone; Upper sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the H.R. 6039. A bill to establish a procedure Mississippi River, St. Louis, MO [Docket committee concerned. for the conveyance of certain Federal prop- Number: USCG-2018-0430] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- By Mr. LATTA (for himself and Mr. erty around the Jamestown Reservoir in the ceived May 30, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. WELCH): State of North Dakota, and for other pur- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 H.R. 6032. A bill to direct the Secretary of poses; to the Committee on Natural Re- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- Commerce to conduct a study and submit to sources. tation and Infrastructure. Congress a report on the state of the inter- By Mr. DESAULNIER (for himself, Mr. 5081. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, net-connected devices industry in the United MCNERNEY, and Mr. THOMPSON of U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland States; to the Committee on Energy and California): Security, transmitting the Department’s Commerce. H.R. 6040. A bill to authorize the Secretary temporary final rule — Safety Zone; Ohio By Mr. LOWENTHAL (for himself, Mr. of the Interior to convey certain land and fa- River, Metropolis, IL [Docket Number: BEYER, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. BRADY cilities of the Central Valley Project; to the USCG-2018-0077] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received of Pennsylvania, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Committee on Natural Resources. May 30, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. CLARK of Massa- By Mr. GIANFORTE: 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 chusetts, Ms. CLARKE of New York, H.R. 6041. A bill to designate a mountain Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- Mr. COHEN, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, ridge in the State of Montana as ‘‘B-47 tation and Infrastructure. Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. CRIST, Ms. JUDY Ridge’’; to the Committee on Natural Re- 5082. A letter from the Chairman, Advisory CHU of California, Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. sources. Committee for Trade Policy and Negotia- DELBENE, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. By Mr. GUTHRIE: tions, transmitting the Committee’s report DEUTCH, Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. ENGEL, H.R. 6042. A bill to amend title XIX of the to the Congress on the Extension of Trade Mr. ESPAILLAT, Ms. ESTY of Con- Social Security Act to delay the reduction in Promotion Authority, pursuant to 19 U.S.C. necticut, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. GRI- Federal medical assistance percentage for 4202(c)(3)(A); Public Law 114-26, Sec. JALVA, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. HASTINGS, Medicaid personal care services furnished 103(c)(3)(A); (129 Stat. 336); to the Committee Mr. HECK, Mr. HIGGINS of New York, without an electronic visit verification sys- on Ways and Means. Mr. HIMES, Ms. NORTON, Ms. JACKSON tem, and for other purposes; to the Com- f LEE, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. JOHNSON of mittee on Energy and Commerce. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Georgia, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. KILMER, By Mr. JOYCE of Ohio (for himself, Mr. Ms. LEE, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. SEAN PAT- BLUMENAUER, Mr. CURBELO of Flor- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public RICK MALONEY of New York, Ms. MAT- ida, Mr. POLIS, Mr. BUCK, Ms. LEE, bills and resolutions of the following SUI, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. JONES, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. BLUM,

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Mr. COHEN, Mr. GAETZ, Ms. NORTON, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of THE U.S. CONSTITUTION Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. CORREA, Mr. Illinois, Mr. CORREA, Mrs. DINGELL, ARTICLE I, SECTION 8: POWERS OF LEWIS of Minnesota, and Mr. Mr. KHANNA, Mr. VELA, Ms. MICHELLE CONGRESS KHANNA): LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico, Ms. CLAUSE 18 H.R. 6043. A bill to amend the Controlled LEE, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. SOTO, Ms. Substances Act to provide for a new rule re- BARRAGA´ N, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, The Congress shall have power . . . garding the application of the Act to mari- Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Ms. TITUS, Mr. To make all laws which shall be nec- huana, and for other purposes; to the Com- WELCH, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. KAPTUR, essary and proper for carrying into exe- mittee on the Judiciary, and in addition to Mr. TONKO, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. cution the foregoing powers, and all the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for CICILLINE, Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. SMITH of other powers vested by this Constitu- a period to be subsequently determined by Washington, Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, Mr. CAS- tion in the government of the United the Speaker, in each case for consideration TRO of Texas, Mr. SIRES, Ms. CLARK of States, or in any department or officer of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Massachusetts, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. thereof. tion of the committee concerned. ESPAILLAT, Ms. HANABUSA, Mr. CRIST, By Mr. GARAMENDI: By Mr. TED LIEU of California (for Ms. MATSUI, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. H.R. 6028. himself, Mr. JORDAN, Mr. BISHOP of THOMPSON of California, Mr. GENE Congress has the power to enact this legis- Michigan, and Ms. DELBENE): GREEN of Texas, Mr. BEYER, Mr. PAL- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 6044. A bill to preempt State data se- LONE, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. Aritcle I,Section 8 curity vulnerability mandates and COURTNEY, Mr. POCAN, Mr. HIMES, Mr. By Mr. ROTHFUS: decryption requirements; to the Committee GALLEGO, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mrs. H.R. 6029. on the Judiciary, and in addition to the CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York, Congress has the power to enact this legis- Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, lation pursuant to the following: period to be subsequently determined by the Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. GARAMENDI, Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: Speaker, in each case for consideration of Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. The Congress shall have Power To lay and such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- SPEIER, Ms. JUDY CHU of California, collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, tion of the committee concerned. Ms. BASS, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. KEATING, to pay the Debts and provide for the common By Ms. NORTON: Ms. MOORE, Mr. COHEN, Mr. MEEKS, Defense and general Welfare of the United H.R. 6045. A bill to amend Public Law 87- Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. O’HALLERAN, Mr. States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises 788 (commonly known as the McIntire-Sten- GONZALEZ of Texas, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, shall be uniform throughout the United nis Cooperative Forestry Act; 16 U.S.C. 582a- Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Ms. FRANKEL of States. 7) to provide for equal treatment of the Dis- Florida, Mr. PETERSON, Mrs. DAVIS of And, Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: trict of Columbia with respect to funds made California, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. BRADY To make all Laws which shall be necessary available under that Act; to the Committee of Pennsylvania, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. and proper for carrying into Execution the on Agriculture. NOLAN, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. DESAULNIER, foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vest- By Mr. SWALWELL of California (for Mr. KILDEE, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. SEAN ed by this Constitution in the Government of himself, Mr. COHEN, Mr. TED LIEU of PATRICK MALONEY of New York, Mrs. the United States, or in any Department or California, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, TORRES, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. KEN- Officer thereof. Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. CASTRO of Texas, NEDY, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mrs. By Mrs. NOEM: Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. BRENDAN F. H.R. 6030. GALLEGO, Mr. GARAMENDI, Ms. NOR- BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. AL Congress has the power to enact this legis- TON, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mrs. DEMINGS, GREEN of Texas, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: Mr. JEFFRIES, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. HOYER, Mr. PASCRELL, Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, the United States Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, and Mr. Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. NOR- By Mrs. NOEM: WELCH): CROSS, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. H.R. 6046. A bill to require candidates for H.R. 6031. PRICE of North Carolina, Ms. MENG, election for public office to notify the Fed- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Miss RICE of eral Bureau of Investigation upon receiving lation pursuant to the following: New York, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. AGUILAR, unsolicited information about other can- Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of Ms. PINGREE, Mr. NEAL, Mr. MCNER- didates in the election from a foreign power the United States. NEY, Mr. CLAY, Mr. JEFFRIES, Mr. or an agent of a foreign power, and for other By Mr. LATTA: CONNOLLY, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. LAWSON purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- H.R. 6032. of Florida, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. BEN ary. Congress has the power to enact this legis- RAY LUJA´ N of New Mexico, Ms. By Mr. THORNBERRY: lation pursuant to the following: BROWNLEY of California, Mr. SAR- H.R. 6047. A bill to amend the Controlled Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: Congress BANES, and Mr. KILMER): Substances Act relating to controlled sub- shall have the Power . . .’’ to regulate Com- stance analogues; to the Committee on En- H. Res. 927. A resolution condemning the merce with foreign Nations, and among the ergy and Commerce, and in addition to the Trump administration’s zero tolerance pol- several States, and with the Indian tribes.’’ Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to icy; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. LOWENTHAL: be subsequently determined by the Speaker, H.R. 6033. in each case for consideration of such provi- f Congress has the power to enact this legis- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the lation pursuant to the following: committee concerned. Article IV, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitu- By Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ: CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY tion H.R. 6048. A bill to require a study and re- STATEMENT ‘‘The Congress shall have power to dispose port on matters concerning best practices in of and make all needful rules and regulations mortality counts as a result of a major dis- Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of respecting the territory or other property aster; to the Committee on Transportation the Rules of the House of Representa- belonging to the United States; and nothing and Infrastructure. tives, the following statements are sub- in this Constitution shall be so construed as By Mr. KNIGHT (for himself and Mr. mitted regarding the specific powers to prejudice any claims of the United States, COOK): granted to Congress in the Constitu- or of any particular state.’’ H. Con. Res. 122. Concurrent resolution tion to enact the accompanying bill or By Mr. YOUNG of Iowa: commemorating the 75th Anniversary of joint resolution. H.R. 6034. Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and its sig- Congress has the power to enact this legis- nificant contributions to the national secu- By Mr. PALLONE: lation pursuant to the following: rity of the United States; to the Committee H.R. 6026. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of on Armed Services. Congress has the power to enact this legis- the United States By Ms. DELAURO (for herself, Ms. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. BUDD: DEGETTE, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. WILSON H.R. 6035. Article 1, Section 8, clause 3 of the U.S. of Florida, Ms. NORTON, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution. That provision gives Congress BONAMICI, Mr. NADLER, Ms. SHEA- lation pursuant to the following: the power ‘‘to regulate commerce with for- PORTER, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. ROY- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3, providing the eign nations, and among the several states, BAL-ALLARD, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. CAR- power to ‘‘regulate commerce with foreign and with the Indian tribes.’’ SON of Indiana, Ms. ESTY of Con- nations, and among the several states. By Mr. CASTRO of Texas: necticut, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. MI- By Mr. CARSON of Indiana: CHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Ms. H.R. 6027. H.R. 6036. LOFGREN, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. JOHNSON Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- of Georgia, Ms. CLARKE of New York, lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following:

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H.R. 5105: Mr. KATKO. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 5153: Mrs. LESKO, Mr. HIGGINS of Lou- H.R. 172: Mr. BRAT. The constitutional authority on which this HOMAS OONEY H.R. 237: Mr. POSEY, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. isiana, and Mr. T J. R of Florida. bill rests is in article IV section 3 clause 2 of H.R. 5155: Ms. CASTOR of Florida. PETERS, and Mr. CARBAJAL. the Constitution. H.R. 5161: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 686: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. By Mr. CRAMER: H.R. 5176: Mr. FASO. H.R. 1114: Mr. RUSH and Mr. BRENDAN F. H.R. 6039. H.R. 5197: Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. WALDEN, Mr. BOYLE of Pennsylvania. Congress has the power to enact this legis- DONOVAN, Mr. STIVERS, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, H.R. 1171: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Ms. lation pursuant to the following: Ms. CLARKE of New York, Ms. HERRERA JUDY CHU of California, and Mr. RUSH. The constitutional authority on which this BEUTLER, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. RASKIN, and H.R. 1295: Mr. BEYER. bill rests is in article IV section 3 clause 2 of Mr. FASO. H.R. 1298: Mr. GIBBS, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. the Constitution. H.R. 5210: Mrs. WALORSKI. DENHAM, and Mr. ALLEN. By Mr. DESAULNIER: H.R. 5220: Mr. CULBERSON. H.R. 1310: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. H.R. 6040. H.R. 5233: Mr. WALBERG, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. H.R. 1322: Mrs. DINGELL. Congress has the power to enact this legis- LEWIS of Minnesota, and Ms. PINGREE. H.R. 1419: Ms. ESHOO. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 5248: Mr. KING of New York. H.R. 1444: Mr. CARBAJAL. Article IV, section 3, clause 2 (relating to H.R. 5294: Mr. ROTHFUS. H.R. 1447: Mr. O’HALLERAN. the power of Congress to dispose of and make H.R. 5306: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. H.R. 1475: Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. all needful rules and regulations respecting H.R. 5327: Mr. COMER. LOWENTHAL, Mr. MCNERNEY, and Ms. MENG. the territory or other property belonging to H.R. 5337: Mr. HASTINGS. H.R. 1511: Mr. CARBAJAL and Mr. BACON. the United States). H.R. 5358: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. SES- H.R. 1515: Mr. SOTO. By Mr. GIANFORTE: SIONS, and Mr. ABRAHAM. H.R. 1562: Mr. SMITH of Washington. H.R. 6041. H.R. 5359: Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, H.R. 1612: Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. SCHNEIDER, Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. NORCROSS, and Mr. JEFFRIES. Mr. CAPUANO, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, and Ms. LEE. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 5374: Mr. KHANNA. ITUS C OVERN Article I, Section 8. H.R. 1651: Ms. T , Mr. M G , Ms. H.R. 5384: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. By Mr. GUTHRIE: KAPTUR, and Ms. TSONGAS. H.R. 5389: Mr. FITZPATRICK. H.R. 6042. H.R. 1661: Mr. PITTENGER. H.R. 5417: Mr. FORTENBERRY. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1683: Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Mr. H.R. 5457: Mr. KING of New York. lation pursuant to the following: MCEACHIN, and Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. H.R. 5460: Miss RICE of New York and Mr. Article I, Section 8 H.R. 1739: Mr. SOTO. KING of New York. By Mr. JOYCE of Ohio: H.R. 1784: Mr. KENNEDY. H.R. 5472: Mr. GAETZ and Mr. CLEAVER. H.R. 6043. H.R. 1832: Mr. KEATING. H.R. 5477: Mr. WALDEN. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1874: Ms. BONAMICI. H.R. 5507: Mr. SHUSTER and Mr. ROKITA. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1876: Mr. WESTERMAN, Ms. ROS- H.R. 5551: Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 LEHTINEN, and Mr. BUCK. H.R. 5588: Mr. BACON and Ms. ROYBAL- The Congress shall have Power * * * To H.R. 2077: Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. make all Laws which shall be necessary and ALLARD. H.R. 2092: Mr. FASO. H.R. 5593: Mr. SMITH of Washington. proper for carrying into Execution the fore- H.R. 2134: Mr. LAMALFA. H.R. 5606: Mr. KENNEDY. going Powers, and all other Powers vested by H.R. 2197: Mr. NORCROSS. H.R. 5613: Mr. ESTES of Kansas. the Constitution in the Government of the H.R. 2276: Mr. GOTTHEIMER. H.R. 5640: Mr. VALADAO. United States, or in any Department or Of- H.R. 2309: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania and H.R. 5641: Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. fice thereof. Ms. TITUS. H.R. 5644: Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. The constitutional authority on which this H.R. 2355: Mrs. WALORSKI. H.R. 5671: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ and Mr. COURT- bill rests is the power of Congress to regulate H.R. 2380: Mr. KEATING. NEY. commerce with foreign nations, and among H.R. 2426: Mr. HECK. H.R. 5694: Mr. THOMAS J. ROONEY of Florida the several states, and with the Indian H.R. 2452: Mr. COURTNEY. and Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. tribes, as enumerated in Article I, Section 8, H.R. 2556: Mr. GIANFORTE. H.R. 5713: Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. DEFAZIO, Clause 3 of the United States Constitution. H.R. 2566: Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. MCNERNEY, and Mr. PERLMUTTER. By Mr. TED LIEU of California: Ms. LEE, and Mr. TAKANO. H.R. 5728: Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. THOMPSON of H.R. 6044. H.R. 2640: Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. Mississippi, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. DANNY K. Congress has the power to enact this legis- KILMER, and Mr. GOMEZ. DAVIS of Illinois, and Mrs. DINGELL. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2651: Mr. PANETTA. Article I Section VIII, Clause III H.R. 5760: Mr. COOPER. H.R. 2851: Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. YOHO, Mr. ROE H.R. 5780: Mr. PAULSEN. By Ms. NORTON: of Tennessee, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Mrs. H.R. 6045. H.R. 5795: Mr. ROKITA, Mr. LEWIS of Geor- Congress has the power to enact this legis- HARTZLER, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. BYRNE, Ms. gia, Mr. DEFAZIO, and Mr. GONZALEZ of lation pursuant to the following: MCSALLY, Mr. SUOZZI, and Mrs. COMSTOCK. Texas. clause 18 of section 18 of article I of the H.R. 2903: Ms. STEFANIK. H.R. 5800: Mr. WALDEN. Constitution. H.R. 2965: Ms. CASTOR of Florida. H.R. 5811: Mrs. BLACKBURN and Mr. WAL- By Mr. SWALWELL of California: H.R. 2976: Mr. MCEACHIN. DEN. H.R. 6046. H.R. 3273: Ms. WILSON of Florida. H.R. 5813: Mr. MARCHANT. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3305: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. H.R. 5819: Mrs. DEMINGS. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3378: Mr. KING of Iowa. H.R. 5831: Ms. TSONGAS. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 H.R. 3528: Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. H.R. 5861: Mr. GAETZ, Mrs. HANDEL, Mr. By Mr. THORNBERRY: H.R. 3600: Mr. DAVIDSON. KUSTOFF of Tennessee, and Mr. JOHNSON of H.R. 6047. H.R. 3605: Mr. AGUILAR. Louisiana. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3625: Mr. BARR. H.R. 5884: Mr. DAVIDSON. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3671: Mr. SOTO. H.R. 5899: Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. LIPINSKI, and Clause I of Section 8 of Article I of the H.R. 3692: Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Mr. GOMEZ. Constitution—Congress has the power to pro- H.R. 3730: Mr. KENNEDY. H.R. 5900: Mr. LANCE. vide for the general welfare of the United H.R. 3738: Mr. VELA. H.R. 5912: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of States H.R. 3768: Mr. LIPINSKI. New York. By Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ: H.R. 3861: Mr. SMUCKER. H.R. 5988: Mr. HUDSON, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. H.R. 6048 H.R. 4022: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. LATTA, Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. KING Congress has the power to enact this legis- CICILLINE, Mr. KILDEE, and Mr. JEFFRIES. of Iowa, and Mr. GIANFORTE. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4229: Mr. BUDD. H.R. 6014: Mrs. DINGELL and Ms. MICHELLE Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 H.R. 4256: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio and Mr. LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to . . . SUOZZI. H.R. 6015: Mr. GARAMENDI. provide for the . . . general Welfare of the H.R. 4391: Ms. SHEA-PORTER. H.R. 6016: Mr. DONOVAN, Ms. TITUS, Mr. United States; . . .’’ H.R. 4699: Mr. SOTO. CUMMINGS, and Mr. HUFFMAN.

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H.R. 6018: Mr. KINZINGER. H. Res. 15: Mr. GIANFORTE. H. Res. 888: Ms. MAXINE WATERS of Cali- H.J. Res. 33: Ms. BARRAGA´ N and Mr. CASTRO H. Res. 31: Mr. CONNOLLY and Mr. fornia, Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. PALLONE, and Mr. of Texas. O’ROURKE. TONKO. H.J. Res. 135: Mr. BILIRAKIS. H. Res. 136: Mr. SOTO. H. Con. Res. 8: Ms. MCCOLLUM and Mr. H. Res. 901: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia and H. Res. 356: Mr. CROWLEY, Ms. JUDY CHU of CARTWRIGHT. Mr. GRIJALVA. California, and Ms. MENG. H. Con. Res. 10: Mr. MARCHANT. H. Res. 913: Miss RICE of New York, Mr. H. Res. 523: Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. COHEN, Ms. H. Con. Res. 72: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Ms. WIL- WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, and Mr. DEFAZIO. FASO, and Mr. KING of New York. SON of Florida, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, and Mr. H. Res. 763: Ms. WILSON of Florida. H. Con. Res. 119: Mr. COLLINS of New York, RASKIN. Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia, Mr. MARCHANT, H. Res. 785: Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. KELLY of Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, Mr. HOLDING, and Pennsylvania, Mr. CALVERT, and Mr. PAUL- H. Res. 919: Mr. RATCLIFFE. Mr. WALBERG. SEN. H. Res. 926: Mr. RUSH.

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