Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 114 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

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Vol. 162 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2016 No. 114 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was accompany S. 2943, which the clerk will John Thune, Orrin G. Hatch, Johnny called to order by the President pro report. Isakson, Mike Crapo, Thom Tillis, tempore (Mr. HATCH). The legislative clerk read as follows: John Hoeven, Joni Ernst, Deb Fischer, Jeff Sessions, David Perdue, Richard Resolved, That the House insist upon its f Burr, Dan Sullivan. amendment to the bill (S. 2943) entitled ‘‘An PRAYER Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- year 2017 for military activities of the De- consent that the mandatory quorum fered the following prayer: partment of Defense, for military construc- call be waived. tion, and for defense activities of the Depart- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Let us pray. ment of Energy, to prescribe military per- objection, it is so ordered. God of peace, help us to receive Your sonnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for peace today and become Your instru- MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR—H.R. 10, other purposes,’’ and ask a conference with H.R. 4465, H.R. 4487, AND H.R. 4901 ments of reconciliation on Earth. For- the Senate on the disagreeing votes of the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I two Houses thereon. give us for the times we have permitted understand there are four bills at the RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER acrimony to deface Your image in hu- desk due for a second reading. manity. Use our lawmakers to commu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The nicate Your peace, bringing hope and jority leader is recognized. clerk will read the bills by title for the healing to our Nation and world. Lord, COMPOUND MOTION second time. make our Senators channels of Your Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The legislative clerk read as follows: grace to transform discord into har- move to disagree in the amendment of A bill (H.R. 10) to reauthorize the Scholar- mony and conflict into cooperation. the House, agree to the request from ships for Opportunity and Results Act, and Help us to hear the drumbeat of Your the House for a conference, and appoint for other purposes. direction and march to the cadence of the following conferees: Senators A bill (H.R. 4465) to decrease the deficit by Your guidance. MCCAIN, INHOFE, SESSIONS, WICKER, consolidating and selling Federal buildings and other civilian real property, and for And Lord, bless the illustrious sum- AYOTTE, FISCHER, COTTON, ROUNDS, mer 2016 Senate page class that pre- other purposes. ERNST, TILLIS, SULLIVAN, LEE, GRAHAM, A bill (H.R. 4487) to reduce costs of Federal pares to leave Capitol Hill. Thank You CRUZ, REED, NELSON, MCCASKILL, real estate, improve building security, and for the faithfulness of these out- MANCHIN, SHAHEEN, GILLIBRAND, for other purposes. standing young people. BLUMENTHAL, DONNELLY, HIRONO, A bill (H.R. 4901) to reauthorize the Schol- We pray in Your wonderful Name. KAINE, KING, and HEINRICH. arships for Opportunity and Results Act, and for other purposes. Amen. CLOTURE MOTION f Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Mr. MCCONNELL. In order to place the bills on the calendar under the pro- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- visions of rule XIV, I object to further The President pro tempore led the ture motion having been presented proceedings en bloc. Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: under rule XXII, the Chair directs the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the clerk to read the motion. tion having been heard, the bills will be United States of America, and to the Repub- The legislative clerk read as follows: placed on the calendar. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- CLOTURE MOTION indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. jority leader. We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- LEGISLATION BEFORE THE SENATE f ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, it is RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby move to bring to a close debate on the mo- hard to understand why our Demo- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. tion to disagree in the House amendment, cratic friends continue to filibuster the HELLER). Under the previous order, the agree to the request from the House for a funding needed to fight Zika. leadership time is reserved. conference, and the appointing of the fol- We have already shown the reality lowing conferees: Senators McCain, Inhofe, f behind various claims and half-truths Sessions, Wicker, Ayotte, Fischer, Cotton, about the compromise anti-Zika con- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- Rounds, Ernst, Tillis, Sullivan, Lee, Graham, ference report: the idea that it would TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017 Cruz, Reed, Nelson, McCaskill, Manchin, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, Donnelly, underfund Zika; the idea that it would The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Hirono, Kaine, King, Heinrich. prohibit funding for or deny access to the previous order, the Chair lays be- Mitch McConnell, John McCain, Tom birth control; the idea that it would ac- fore the Senate the House message to Cotton, Kelly Ayotte, James Lankford, tually weaken clean water protections;

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Here is what my friend the Demo- basic pay, deliver necessary medical Despite all this, Democrats now say cratic leader said: services, and support quality-of-life they will only accept the Zika bill if it Authorizing legislation is a start, but programs that military families count limits health care funding in the terri- without resources, it’s very, very meaning- on. The President has made a commit- tories that need it most, drops critical less. ment to our allies, and we must meet funding for our veterans, and even re- Very, very meaningless. A false fa- our commitment to the force. stricts the ability to kill mosquitos. cade. Harsh words from Democrats Our men and women in uniform cou- That is apparently their position. My about their own actions on defense rageously put themselves in harm’s friend the Democratic leader warns funding. way to help keep our country safe. that these mosquitos are ‘‘vicious,’’ In an attempt to make a misleading They do so willingly. They do so volun- ‘‘awful,’’ and ‘‘ravaging.’’ He is just not political point about the CARA bill—a tarily. They don’t ask for much in re- all that interested in killing them. point that doesn’t hold water, of turn, and they never ever forsake their So I would like to echo the words of course—these Democratic leaders inad- commitment. Senators shouldn’t for- the senior Senator from Texas, who vertently stepped on their own party’s sake their commitment, either. said that our Democratic colleagues message for opposing the funding bill Today, our Democratic colleagues seem to be operating in a ‘‘logic-free our military needs. If they really be- will have the opportunity to join us in zone’’ when it comes to Zika. It is time lieve what they said to be true, then meeting the first part of that commit- to get back to reality. This is a serious why are Senate Democrats blocking ment by voting to go to conference on crisis that demands serious solutions. the Defense appropriations bill when the Defense authorization bill. Then It is time for our friends to start wor- they talk about how important it is to they will have the opportunity to join rying less about pleasing outside polit- actually provide ‘‘real funding’’? This us in meeting the second part of that ical groups and start worrying more is a defense funding bill that the top commitment by voting to end their fil- about actually helping the Americans Democrat on the Defense Sub- ibuster of the defense funding bill so we who are counting on all of us. committee called ‘‘a responsible ap- can pass it. We have a conference report. It is be- proach to protecting our country.’’ It America’s men and women in uni- fore us. It contains the exact level of is a bill that every single Democrat form don’t need ‘‘false facades’’ or funding to fight Zika that Democrats and every single Republican supported ‘‘very, very meaningless’’ gestures already agreed to—$1.1 billion. It in- in the Appropriations Committee. It from our Democratic colleagues. They cludes more health care funding than also respects the budget caps in place. need Democrats to put politics aside the bill that originally passed the Sen- It is the epitome of regular order—the and join us in advancing a strong De- ate. It does not prohibit funding for or epitome of regular order. Senate Demo- fense authorization bill and a strong deny access to birth control. It con- crats may try to spin their actions Defense appropriations bill because our tains bipartisan offsets that move now, but it all boils down to one thing: servicemembers and our national secu- money from lower priorities to higher This is just a partisan game. rity depend on both of these bills. priorities. It contains temporary but At a time when we face an array of Despite Senate Democrats’ efforts to meaningful reforms that actually allow daunting challenges around the globe, put partisan politics before pressing us to fight mosquitoes in an effective it is imperative that the Senate take issues like national security and Zika, way. It also honors our veterans with the next steps today to provide the re- the Republican-led Senate is working record levels of funding. sources and training our servicemem- hard to advance solutions for the This compromise conference report bers need. offers the only way to get this done American people. The CIA Director recently said he One newspaper recently declared that now. The only way to achieve the out- would be surprised if ISIL isn’t trying the Senate ‘‘has settled into a new nor- come is to pass this conference report to carry out an attack in the United mal’’ under Republican leadership, now. We could pass it today. States like the one we saw recently in I am urging our colleagues to please ‘‘passing bills at [a] rate not seen in look within themselves and make the Istanbul. And we are continuing to see decades.’’ That is good news for the right decision. Otherwise, what will terrorism hit home in Orlando and San American people, and here is why. they say to pregnant mothers this sum- Bernardino and across the world in The new normal includes more than mer? What will they say to our vet- places like Bangladesh and Baghdad 225 bills that have been passed, along erans the rest of the summer? and Saudi Arabia. These factors only with more than 140 bills that have be- I hope our friends will think about underscore the importance of taking up come law, and I am not just talking what they will say to our Active-Duty and passing this defense funding bill as about bills from Republicans but bills troops as well. As every colleague soon as possible. They also underscore from Democrats as well. For instance, knows, there are two types of bills nec- the importance of our Commander in the senior Senator from Delaware who essary to fund our military. First is Chief finally leading a campaign to de- has seen four of his bills become law; the Defense authorization bill, which feat ISIL, which is the only way to end for instance, the senior Senator from authorizes the many things our mili- ISIL-directed and ISIL-inspired ter- California who has seen three become tary needs. Democrats voted with us to rorism once and for all. law; and, for instance, our Democratic pass that important bill last month. It is clear that preventing future at- colleagues from Rhode Island and Min- Second is the Defense appropriations tacks inside our borders requires de- nesota who saw the CARA bill they bill, which actually funds the things feating ISIL where it exists—beyond worked on with Republican Senators the Defense authorization bill author- our borders. Passing this defense fund- like Senator PORTMAN, Senator izes. That is the bill Democrats have ing bill is crucial to achieving that AYOTTE, and Senator GRASSLEY pass been filibustering since last week. In goal, just as it is crucial to fulfilling yesterday. other words, Democrats are happy to the commitment that President Obama CARA is a comprehensive legislative make promises to our men and women made last week regarding the 8,400 response to the prescription opioid and in uniform with the Defense authoriza- troops who will remain in Afghanistan heroin epidemic that is ravaging our tion bill, but they are not prepared to through the end of his administration. country. Legislation to address this keep those promises by actually pass- The President’s statement represents epidemic languished under a previous ing the Defense appropriations bill. another glaring example of why the Judiciary chairman, but Senator Both the current and incoming Senate must pass this Defense appro- GRASSLEY worked to change that. He Democratic leaders essentially just priations measure. It is what is needed made it a priority, and he moved it made this point themselves. Here is to fund the training to prepare forces swiftly. CARA wouldn’t have been pos- what the senior Democrat from New for deployment to Afghanistan and the sible without him, just as it wouldn’t York said just yesterday: weapons they will carry and the spare have been possible without Members

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We diction and overdose, and we expect the All of these good ideas and so many believe in the security of this Nation President to sign it into law soon. more are now law, which benefit the just as much as they do. We look at Here is another important bill we people we represent. passed yesterday and also expect the We have gotten so much done al- that differently, though, in this sense: President to sign into law soon. It is ready, but there is much more we can I repeat, the security of this Nation is the most comprehensive aviation secu- do, as long as our Democratic col- more than bombs and bullets. It is also rity reform legislation in a decade, and leagues aren’t determined to obstruct making sure we have an FBI that it contains significant consumer pro- for its own sake. I think many on the works and is adequately funded. It also tections for airline passengers as well. other side have much to ponder over means the Drug Enforcement Adminis- This important bill will help protect this upcoming State work period. tration has the personnel to do their Americans at our airports and in our Think about Zika, my Democratic col- job. It also means the Department of skies, and it would not have been pos- leagues. Think about veterans over the Homeland Security, created by a Re- sible without the good work of Senator summer. Think about our men and publican President, is up and running THUNE, who worked with Senator NEL- women in uniform. Then they will have and able to do its job. They have tre- SON to guide it through to passage. to decide, do they want to continue mendous responsibilities. The border In just the past week or so, we saw with these partisan games on critical security is their problem. They have to the crisis in Puerto Rico, and we re- issues like Zika and National Defense deal with that, and it has to be ade- sponded with responsible legislation or do they want to work with us to quately funded. designed to prevent a taxpayer bailout keep making progress for our country. We have issues that relate to the se- and at the same time help the Puerto We will certainly give them more op- curity of this Nation. For example, the Rican people. portunities to make progress on appro- Centers for Disease Control has to be We saw the threat of rising food priations. We will certainly give them adequately funded. They don’t do prices for middle-class families, and we opportunities to make progress on im- responded with science-based legisla- bombs or bullets, but they do take care portant issues like Energy and Defense. of this Nation’s security. tion designed to prevent confusing and Even if Democratic leaders might pre- costly laws in one State from raising fer dysfunction and partisan games, The National Institutes of Health, grocery bills in another. Members from both sides know the Re- one of the premier organizations in the While Senate Democrats are now try- publican-led Senate has given them history of the world, helps us become a ing to make it impossible to get the more of an opportunity to move legis- more secure nation. So we are going to basic work of government accom- lation and their constituents more of a continue—we will block today, if he plished with some filibuster summer voice. brings it up again, the Defense appro- sequel, we have been able to make Let me say that again. This Repub- priations bill. Why? Because he wants progress there too. The full Appropria- lican-led Senate has given all Senators to do that. It is so obvious. He wants to tions Committee has approved all 12 more of an opportunity to move legis- do that and walk out of here and leave funding bills—at a record early time lation; thereby, giving their constitu- the other appropriations bills stirring and with broad bipartisan support— ents more of a voice. in the breeze and meet the craziness we many of them with unanimous backing With continued hard work and co- see out of the House of Representatives from both sides. The full Senate has operation from our friends across the as it relates to spending. passed some on the floor, and if our aisle, we can continue to add to that Democratic friends would work with We want more resources for our record of achievement for the people, troops, but if we get more resources for us, we could pass the others as well. the American people all across our The Republican-led Senate set out to our troops, we are going to get more country. After all, isn’t that what they give these appropriations bills ample resources for those entities that keep sent us here for? amount of floor time for Senators to us safe and secure that aren’t Pen- debate the measures so more of the RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER tagon-related. American people could be represented The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Democratic leader is recognized. Again, I assume my friend believes in the lawmaking process, and that is that if you keep talking about somewhat we have done. ISSUES BEFORE THE SENATE Mr. REID. Mr. President, I assume thing that is absolutely untrue, people The Republican-led Senate set out to will think it is true. For example, let’s give colleagues from both sides more of my Republican friend feels that if you say just the opposite of what is valid take the Zika situation we have in a voice, allowing amendments and bills America today. No one disputes the from both sides because better process and true, some people will believe it. You talk about a logic-free zone, as my fact that these mosquitoes are rav- leads to better results for the Amer- aging and are horrendous. Mosquitoes ican people, and that is what we have friend mentioned—boy, we got one in the last half hour here. We do have a have been very difficult and dangerous. done. We did so because this Repub- They have been terrible since recorded lican majority is following through on new normal here, and it is not a good new normal. Take, for example, de- history. They cause death and illness. what we set out to do from the begin- It is hard to comprehend. For the first ning: open up the legislative process, fense. The Republican leader resorts to name-calling, trying to paint Demo- time in the history of the world, we get committees up and running again, have now the mosquito spreading a empower Members from both sides, find crats as weak on defense. He cites Democrats voting against proceeding virus that causes women to have de- areas of common ground, and advance formed babies—badly deformed babies. legislation that can make a difference to the Defense appropriations bill be- for people all across our country. fore we have a budget deal. What we did, on a bipartisan basis, Just because Democrats are again re- Let me remind the American people, the senior Senator from Washington verting to their dysfunctional ways be- let me remind the Republican leader, and the senior Senator from Missouri cause they believe it suits them politi- the result of Democrats blocking the got together and they came up with a cally, it doesn’t change the reality that Defense appropriations bill three times Zika funding measure. I felt it was in- we have made significant progress in last year was we got a better budget, a adequate dollarwise. We agreed with restoring the Senate to significantly much better budget. We got a budget the Centers for Disease Control and the better health. agreement that increased spending for National Institutes of Health that it We have clearly put the Senate back national security by $33.5 billion over should be $1.9 billion. We said: OK. We to work too. There are so many other the sequester. It was their sequester will go along with this because it is an

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The bill we got back tem despite ample bipartisan support for it. It went to the House of Rep- from the House took $107 million from on and off Capitol Hill. resentatives. the Ebola funding. Everyone knows How about the Supreme Court? Re- Now, here is where my friend’s logic- that the $543 million they took from publicans still refuse to give Merrick free zone really pops in hard. Remem- ObamaCare to help fund the Zika mat- Garland a hearing and vote. Do I need ber what we sent to the House of Rep- ter—I could raise a point of order right to say more about that? I don’t think resentatives, and here is what they now and it would go out. No one dis- so. sent back to us. There is no disputing putes that. What about Flint, MI? The whole this, even though he can say it a mil- As Speaker Boehner said—just to city was ravaged by lead. Thousands of lion times if he wants. Under the bill demonstrate how crazy they are over boys and girls will now never be who we got back—and the Republicans in there in the House—they couldn’t get they could have been because of lead in the Senate approved what happened in something passed there unless they did their water. There is no relief for the House—Planned Parenthood, an or- something to take care of the really, them—zero relief. There are 100,000 peo- ganization where hundreds and hun- really, really rightwing crazies. What ple who live in that city. They were all dreds of thousands of women go for did they do? They struck a prohibition adversely affected and poisoned. their care, do you think they are going on displaying the Confederate flag. What about the opioid epidemic? We to have a little rush of business now? They wanted to be able to fly the Con- passed a bill, which is the first step, Because women in America today want federate flag at military cemeteries. but they refused to fund it. They will to make sure they have the ability to That is the bill we have which also make due with money they had from not get pregnant. Why? Because the deals with Zika. How can anyone in before, and now all these additional du- mosquitoes ravage pregnant women. good conscience vote for that? We ties will be given to all of these agen- Under the logic of my friend the Re- can’t, and we are not going to. Of cies. We passed the conference report publican leader, they don’t need to go course, it sets up the terrible precedent to address opioid addiction, but we to Planned Parenthood. They can go to of offsetting emergency spending. don’t have the money to do the things their boutique doctor someplace in Las It is July 14, and the Senate is going we are asking these agencies to do. Vegas or Chicago or Lexington, KY. to take a short, 7-week break. As we These are just a few of the things. I They can go to an emergency room and heard the Republican leader say: It has guess they are the immediate issues. say: I am sorry, I didn’t get birth con- all been done. We have done great What about the other problems the trol; will you help me? That isn’t what things here. He scheduled the Senate Republicans have ignored for 19 emergency rooms are for. That is what for a 7-week summer break—vacation, months? How about something for the Planned Parenthood is for. The vast time off, call it whatever you want. It middle class? How about creating a few majority of women who need help, that is the longest Senate recess in more jobs? How about building some roads or is where they go, Planned Parenthood. than 60 years. We would like stay and repairing our very delicate bridges, Under the legislation we got back from dams, and our water and sewer sys- the House, there is no money to be pro- work. I would like to work for the people of Nevada and the rest of the Amer- tems? vided for that. Nothing has been done about the We know the Republicans don’t like ican people, but the Republicans don’t minimum wage, pay equity, student the people who wear the green eye- want to hear any of this. They want to loan debt, job creation—nothing, noth- shades, the so-called environmental- go listen to Donald Trump. Some of ing, nothing. We have crumbling roads ists. So what did they send to us? They them may not be there because they and bridges. had to do something. The only thing are kind of embarrassed to be seen with What about basic American rights? they could get out of the House of Rep- him, but they will watch it on TV. What has Senator MCCONNELL done or resentatives—they have to do some- We will be back in September to tie said about ensuring justice for the thing to attack the environment so up loose ends and make sure that the government gets funded, but that is American people? Nothing. they said: Well, here is what we will do. This is the headline from today’s Po- With spring, we are going to eliminate about all we have the ability to do litico: ‘‘Mitch McConnell’s historic the Clean Water Act, which makes it now. judge blockade.’’ I didn’t write the extremely dangerous. That is why the As we get ready to adjourn for 7 headline. I will read a couple of para- EPA looks at this so closely and all weeks, let’s look at just a few of the graphs. other Federal agencies. The Clean things that are being left behind, such Water Act is the law of the land, and it as Zika. The Republicans are choosing Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland vacation rather than protecting preg- may be the most prominent casualty of the has been for decades. They eliminate GOP-controlled Senate’s election-year re- that. nant women and their babies from these terrible birth defects that can be sistance on the Federal judiciary—but the The Republican leader gets up here pace of overall judicial confirmations under and talks about: I hope they are prevented. Mitch McConnell is on track to become the happy—words to that effect—what they Have we done anything about guns? slowest in more than 60 years. Under the are doing to veterans. The bill we got No, even though the Republican leader McConnell-led Senate, just 20 district and back as it relates to Zika takes $500 said we would have a vote on guns, we circuit court judges have been confirmed at million from veterans—from the Vet- are not going to have a vote on guns. a time when vacancies are hampering the erans’ Administration. That is what The legislation sponsored by the Re- Federal bench nationwide. they did. I can’t make this stuff up. publican Senator from Maine, joined This is nothing to be proud of. What was that money to be used for? by a significant number of Democrats— The Republican leader instituted a Processing claims. the Republican leader said we would blockade of judicial nominations. He The Presiding Officer has been out have a vote on that. Why? Well, we did it last year. Last year they made front on finding a way to speed up vet- thought it would be a good idea to history by confirming the fewest erans’ claims. They need to be handled make it so that suspected terrorists judges since the 1950s, but they will do more expeditiously. There was a provi- can’t go out now and legally purchase even less this year. Because of their ob- sion in the original legislation to give a gun or explosives. No, we will not struction, judicial emergencies—those them $500 million to speed it up, but have a vote on that. courts with more cases than judges can now that money will be put toward the What about criminal justice reform? handle—have more than doubled. That Zika bill. It is gone. Look at what is going on in the coun- means that Americans seeking justice Two years ago a ravaging epidemic try today. Is there a need for justice re- are being denied their constitutional swept Africa—Ebola. It was terribly form? Of course there is. We have a bi- rights. Here is the issue. I have been

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Civil a woman by the name of Jessica ‘‘Integrity’’ is a simple word, but here cases are just as important as criminal Rosenworcel. She wanted to be renomi- in the U.S. Capitol, it is everything. cases, but because of what the Repub- nated to the Federal Communications I hope it turns around come this fall. licans have done, judges will be Commission. That was in December of If Republicans will stay and work in- forced—because of the law—to take 2014. Senator MCCONNELL, Senator stead of taking this 2-month break, we care of the criminal cases and put the THUNE, and I had an agreement that I can do something to address all these civil cases in the back of the bus. thought was made in good faith. The issues, including Zika, Merrick Gar- What about voting rights? Senate Re- agreement was simply this: I would land, and guns. But that is as much as publicans have done absolutely noth- agree to do a Republican. We always we can do if they refuse to do their ing—zero—to protect Americans’ right did them together. We paired them. jobs. to vote. Time and again this Repub- They said: No, we have to do this. He Mr. President, I am sorry that Sen- lican Senate has proven itself to be a worked for the Senator from Arizona. ator MCCONNELL and I have taken so much time, but we do that once in a colossal failure. Yet Senator MCCON- He wanted to make sure that they took while. NELL has had the nerve to pat himself good care of the Senator who just left I ask that the Chair announce the on the back every day for all he and the Senate. business of the day. the Republicans have done in this Con- The agreement was that we would RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME gress. confirm Michael O’Rielly to the FCC, The bipartisan bills that have passed but in exchange, as soon as the new The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ROUNDS). Under the previous order, the this Congress were blocked by Repub- year came, they would go with time until 11:30 a.m. will be equally di- licans in past Congresses. That is a Rosenworcel. That was supposed to vided between the leaders or their des- fact. I, as the leader here, had to file happen in the next Congress. O’Rielly ignees. was a longtime staffer for Senator Kyl cloture more than 500 times because of The Senator from Nevada. obstruction and filibusters by the Re- and had also worked for Senator COR- VA FUNDING publicans. NYN. Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, I rise to Let’s be real honest here. Let’s do Jessica is a very talented lawyer who speak today on an issue that Congress the logic. These bills passed because worked for Jay Rockefeller. has always been able to rally around Democrats have been a constructive It was very unusual to do what I with bipartisan support. We don’t hear minority. We have worked with the Re- agreed to do, but in good faith I accept- that mentioned a lot recently in these publicans when they were willing to ed the word of two Republican Sen- Chambers, but something we have al- work with us, but there are too many ators. We traditionally confirm mem- ways been able to come together on is reasons why this Republican Congress bers on bipartisan boards by pairing our Nation’s veterans. nominees—one Democrat and one Re- has been a flop. First, Republicans As a member of the Veterans’ Affairs publican. I agreed to do this out of the made a calculated decision to appease Committee, advocating on behalf of the most radical fringes of their party. goodness, frankly, of my heart. I have our Nation’s and Nevada’s brave heroes Who do they have? They have Donald never had the experience where some- has been one of my greatest privileges, Trump. one simply didn’t keep their word, and but it has also been a challenge, espe- Second, there has been a serious ero- that is what has happened. I wasn’t cially in recent years. Whether it is sion of trust since the Republicans as- alone. Somebody who works on the timely appointments for health care, sumed the majority. Promise after Senate floor—and has for years—was eliminating the disability claims back- promise to the American people has there when that conversation took log, or addressing poor performance, I been shattered and broken. Senator place. am constantly fighting for account- MCCONNELL promised to pass a budget The Republican leader asked me to ability within the VA. every year. We have no budget. make an exception, and I did. I agreed It has taken years of work on the Senator MCCONNELL promised a full with his personal commitment that local level in both northern and south- Senate workweek. We have worked one when the next Congress convened, Re- ern Nevada to get good leadership in Friday in 19 months. publicans would reconfirm Jessica our VA regional office and the Reno Senator MCCONNELL promised no Rosenworcel. I was promised that. I and Las Vegas VA hospitals; however, show votes. Yet today the Republican didn’t have to agree to this, but I did it all of that work is in vain if Congress leader will force unnecessary revotes because the Republican leader said he does not provide the VA with the ro- on Zika, and I am sure he will force a would do his part and get Rosenworcel bust funding it needs to deliver high- revote on Defense appropriations. This confirmed. Nineteen months have quality care and benefits in a timely will be the eighth time in this Congress passed, and the Republican leader has manner. that the Republican leader has resorted yet to keep his word with me. Under Republican leadership in the to this tactic. It is his signature move. We had a big, important spending bill Senate, we have been trying to return He is the record holder—it is not a last year. It did a lot, but—no one dis- to regular order and the appropriations good one—on revotes. putes this—the staff of Senator MCCON- process. You would think that for an Senator MCCONNELL promised an NELL made a mistake and didn’t put issue as serious as veterans, the Senate open amendment process. I can remem- language in dealing with section 48 of would be able to come together to pass ber him coming out here and saying: the renewable tax credits, and every- the Military Construction and Vet- REID filled the amendment tree. Well, body acknowledged that it was too bad. erans Affairs appropriations act. Yet he must have learned from me because He acknowledged the drafting error my colleagues on the other side of the he has gotten really good at it. He has and that the staff made a mistake. Re- aisle are continuing to play partisan filled the amendment tree 16 times. publicans committed to correct their politics and have rejected this effort. These are all commitments that the drafting error in the next revenue bill This important appropriations bill— Republican leader made to the Amer- that the Senate considered. This has something we will vote on later this ican people which have not been hon- been unfulfilled. We could have done it afternoon—includes an increase of ored. with the FAA bill, but it will not be funding over the last year, as well as There have also been a number of done there. He told Leader PELOSI: We important provisions I have been advo- promises made within the Senate that are going to do that. I promised REID I cating to help Nevada’s veterans. First have been broken. Both sides of the would do it. Well, it hasn’t been done. off, it includes an amendment I filed to aisle have been left waiting for the Re- It is a sad Senate when people do not ensure completion of the Rural Vet- publican leader to keep his word—his keep their word, but maybe they will erans Burial Initiative so that rural

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As co- preventing these VA employees from he may have disagreed with. chair of the VA Claims Backlog Work- being fired or demoted after poor per- While I never worked for Senator ing Group, I have been fighting to get formance. Instead of siding with vet- Armstrong, a number of my closest this backlog to zero. erans, the Department of Justice sides friends, advisers, and so many of the But I am concerned that the VA isn’t with the bureaucrats who don’t belong elected officials in Colorado are a part feeling the pressure to get that job at the VA. I think it is an insult—an of the Armstrong legacy and alumni of done. A lot of progress was made, but insult to veterans and an insult to the his great work. The stories they shared for 10 months now the VA has been American public. with me about their time with Bill stuck with a 20-percent backlog. I I know that Veterans’ Affairs Com- Armstrong are incredible. Sean Conway, a former staffer for haven’t forgotten the commitment the mittee Chairman ISAKSON and other VA made to give veterans a timely an- committee members share my concern Bill Armstrong, now a county commis- swer on their disability claims, which about this, including the Presiding Of- sioner in Colorado, talks about the time that Senator Bill Armstrong went is why my amendment sends a clear ficer. Rather than ignoring this issue to meet with the refuseniks, as they message to the VA that Congress is and Congress’s intent, it is time for the came to be known—Jewish people liv- still watching and still expecting re- Department of Justice to step up and ing in the Soviet Union who were being sults. step forward to talk to Congress about persecuted for their views and wanted It is not just my amendments that what can be done to ensure that bad to leave the Soviet Union for a better are important to this bill. It is the VA employees are quickly removed. life. He went there without contacting funding that will help those who have Accountability has to be a priority of his staff, without letting them know sacrificed the most—our veterans and the VA. Secretary McDonald under- how he was or where he was, because he their families. When I sat down with stands this, just as funding for the VA was afraid that the KGB would find out veterans and the military community should be a priority for the Senate. the work that he was doing and the at roundtables in both northern and Again, I call on my colleagues to move harm that it could cause the people he southern Nevada just a few months the appropriations bill forward so that was meeting with and perhaps even to ago, I was struck by how far we really we can keep our commitment to vet- the staff back home. But he knew he have to go. erans and we can fix the long list of had to bring that message of what was Thousands of veterans are suffering issues that plague our VA. happening with the persecution in the from post-traumatic stress and strug- I yield the floor. Soviet Union back to his colleagues in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- gling to find the care they need. Post- the Senate to make sure they under- ator from Colorado. traumatic stress not only impacts vet- stood so they could put an end to the erans, but it impacts their family REMEMBERING BILL ARMSTRONG tragedy that was happening in the So- members who aren’t always sure just Mr. GARDNER. Mr. President, on viet Union. how to get the help they need. Some of July 5, the United States lost a great His staff remember Bill Armstrong them fall into homelessness and don’t public servant, and Colorado lost one of fondly—a number of whom got married know where to turn and, frankly, they its fiercest advocates. Bill Armstrong’s as a result of having met while work- just don’t trust the VA. At its worst, contributions to Colorado and the ing for him. One former staff member, we have more than 20 veterans commit- country embody the virtues of integ- Roy Palmer, recounted this: ‘‘Bill Arm- ting suicide every day. Let me repeat rity, devotion, and kindness and reflect strong was one of the brightest and that. We have more than 20 veterans his priorities of liberty, faith, and fam- most successful persons I’ve ever met. committing suicide every day—20 a ily. His mark on this world will never Yet he didn’t have a college degree . . . day. be forgotten. He spent his life improving his edu- I had a Nevada veteran’s wife tell me Over the course of his life, Senator cation; reading, studying, debating . . . how she had to jump through hoops Bill Armstrong was known for many of with a discipline I’ve never seen before. just to get her husband a cardiology his achievements and titles: U.S. Sen- But he was reluctant to divulge the appointment through the Choice Act. ator, U.S. Congressman, youngest ma- fact that he didn’t have a degree not It took her 3 months—3 months—to get jority leader in the State legislature, because he was embarrassed by it, or that appointment. She said to me how and, most recently, being elected presi- ashamed about it. Rather he thought it she would never give up fighting for dent of Colorado Christian University, might set a bad example for young peo- her husband’s health. I continue to see just to name a few. ple to abandon their education. I think how veterans come to my office for But what has been reinforced to me he knew God gave him a special gift of help with getting an appointment or over the last number of days since his intellect, discipline and drive . . . but moving their disability claims along. passing were not the titles he held or he was also extremely aware, compas- We cannot expect the VA to solve the bills and the amendments he passed sionate and tolerant of others around these problems without funding. So I through committee or the Senate, but him who didn’t have the same gift. As continue to urge my colleagues to pass the way in which he carried himself, he became more successful and older he the conference report today for VA ap- the respect he gave his staff, his fam- also became more humble.’’ propriations so we can fix these prob- ily, and his constituents. He was a And while there are likely hundreds lems. While funding can go a long way thoughtful, peaceful, graceful indi- of other stories about how Bill Arm- to providing resources for veterans, we vidual, and he always interacted with strong embodied true Christian virtues, cannot forget that the VA still strug- those values in mind. lived out the words he spoke, and gles with accountability. It is the stories about how he treated touched people’s lives on a very per- There are plenty of high-quality VA his staff and how he listened to his con- sonal level, the work he did in Congress employees working every day to help stituents that stand out in our minds. simply cannot go unnoticed. As one our veterans, and many of those em- Today, as we reflect on the impact he former staffer said, ‘‘Bill Armstrong ployees are in the State of Nevada. had on this country, it is the stories should be known as the Father of Tax These are the ones that cared for my about the lasting effect his words had Indexing.’’ And no doubt, every tax- father at the Reno hospital, and I give on impressionable young minds at Col- payer should thank him for his work the VA credit for his health today. orado Christian University and the re- on tax indexing because without it, But then there are those employees lationships he built with Democrats many Americans would be forced to go who are gaming the system and have and Republicans alike, despite the fre- into a higher tax bracket because of in- forgotten that the VA’s mission is to quent bitter and partisan fights that flation. He fought for it because he be- serve the interest of veterans and their riddled Congress while he served. He lieved that just because someone got a

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He has now walked conservative, he often found ways to land in Colorado. The lands, which into a far better place, where we all forge bipartisan compromise. His serv- stretch across the entire State, are hope to join him some day. ice on the commission was emblematic areas visitors and Coloradans alike I yield to my colleague from Colo- of this approach, and it is an approach enjoy each and every day. rado. that is sorely lacking in Washington We can all only hope that when we The PRESIDING OFFICER. The sen- today. pass on from this life it is first, not the ior Senator from Colorado. Senator Armstrong was also a strong memories others hold of our earthly Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, it is in- advocate for our military and the men accomplishments, but what God knows deed a privilege to be here with my col- and women in uniform. He fought to in our hearts to bring us truly home, league Senator GARDNER as we recog- honor those who served in the Korean and then to know we are remembered nize the life of a dedicated Coloradan, war and to create a permanent GI bill. for the good we have done in this former Senator Bill Armstrong. He recognized the importance of pro- world. Long after our crowning Last week, Senator Armstrong viding access to postsecondary edu- achievements in Congress have faded passed away after a 5-year battle with cation, a passion he continued to pur- away from memory, we can all only cancer. He is survived by his wife sue long after he left this Chamber. hope that we are remembered for who Ellen, daughter Anne, and son Will. He pushed increased pay for our serv- we were and the things we did to help He was an accomplished business- icemembers, especially to ensure that lift others up and help them find their man, a longtime public servant, a dedi- military families had sufficient eco- purpose in life. As evidenced by the cated educator, and, most importantly, nomic support. In an opinion piece in tributes and statements made over the a husband, father, and grandfather. He the New York Times, he wrote: ‘‘With last week since his passing, Bill is held strong principles and beliefs that the G.I. Bill to boost recruiting and known for just that. He lived out the he conveyed with eloquence and clar- pay increases to ease the retention Christian faith he taught. He led hun- ity. No one ever could question Senator problem, the all voluntary military dreds of prayer breakfasts and served Armstrong’s devotion to Colorado or to forces can be preserved and we can end on the board of Campus Crusade for his students. the disgraceful treatment of Americans Christ and Christian Businessmen’s As a young entrepreneur, Senator in military uniform.’’ His impassioned Committee USA. But perhaps more im- Armstrong bought his first radio sta- advocacy led the Army Times to call portantly, he was a mentor—as evi- tion at the age of 22 and began a long Armstrong ‘‘the military pay cham- denced by the countless stories of stu- and successful business career. Over pion’’ of the Senate. As a Western State Senator, he, of dents whose lives were changed just be- the course of his life, he owned or oper- course, worked on wilderness and con- cause of thoughtful words from Bill ated more than a dozen businesses, in- servation issues that are so important Armstrong. cluding radio station KEZW in Denver, A staff assistant in my office wrote Ambassador Media Corp, and the Sun to our State, including the Colorado an email to me after his passing de- newspaper in Colorado Springs. He also National Forest Wilderness Act of 1980. Because of his integrity and work scribing his ‘‘life-changing conversa- served as chairman of Oppenheimer ethic, his colleagues asked him to tions’’ with Bill Armstrong—part of Funds in Denver. serve as chairman of the Senate Repub- which I’d like to read: ‘‘The first time Much of Senator Armstrong’s adult life was driven by service, which began lican Policy Committee for 6 years. I met President Armstrong was before President Reagan once referred to when he joined the U.S. Army National I started attending CCU. I asked to Senator Armstrong as ‘‘one of the Guard, where he served from 1957 to meet with him for five minutes, but strongest voices in the United States 1963. Following his military service, he true to Armstrong form, he took an Senate.’’ hour out of his day to talk about the began his almost three decades in pub- President Bush called him ‘‘one of school and shared why it might be a lic service. He was a member of both the finest men . . . in Washington’’ and good fit. After I was convinced and the Colorado House and Senate and ‘‘one of the best and brightest.’’ The started at CCU, a year later I got to served, as Senator GARDNER said, as best testaments to Senator Armstrong have lunch with him to discuss my in- Senate majority leader before being came from his own colleagues in the terest in economics; he told me to pur- elected to Congress in 1972. Senate: sue that passion at George Mason for After three terms in the House of Former Senator Dole described him graduate school—his words from that Representatives, he was elected to the as having ‘‘been widely recognized as conversation are the reason I’m in D.C. Senate in 1978. Senator Armstrong one of the most gifted and persuasive . . . President Armstrong’s legacy is brought to this Chamber real world ex- speakers.’’ bound up in the life he led, walking the perience, which is often in short sup- Senator HATCH said ‘‘Senator Arm- walk, adhering to principles and a de- ply; a business acumen, which is also strong has been one of the most elo- votion to serving others.’’ often in shorter supply; and a deep be- quent advocates in the Senate for his Alan Simpson, on the day that Sen- lief in the potential of those he served point of view.’’ ator Armstrong was giving his farewell in Colorado. Senator COCHRAN said: ‘‘I do not speech, said: You have heard the saying His business background and his know of anyone in this body who is that you would rather see a sermon knowledge of economic issues earned more respected for his integrity and than hear a sermon. Alan Simpson and him spots on the Banking, Budget, and ability than is Bill Armstrong.’’ all of us got to see that every day in Finance Committees. Throughout his Finally, former Senator Wirth, my Bill Armstrong. time in the Senate, Senator Armstrong predecessor and his fellow Senator On the day Senator Armstrong came brought important attention to the from Colorado, said the following: to the Senate floor to say farewell, he deficit and budgetary issues. He was a I do not think any individual has expressed was joined by others, including our col- founding member of the Senate Deficit his own views more articulately than has leagues and many others. He left the Reduction Caucus. He ultimately Bill Armstrong, nor has anybody pursued Senate in his farewell speech to col- chaired the Finance Subcommittee on them more passionately than he has. leagues, and from my understanding in Social Security, and President Reagan I have enormous respect for that passion, Mr. President. It is precisely that sense of conversations with his family, he left selected him to serve on the National indignation that sometimes Bill Armstrong this life hearing these words from the Commission on Social Security Re- shows on various issues. It is the kind of in- Scriptures read by his family, from the form. This commission was not like dignation that drives this institution, and last verse of the last book of the Holy those we see around here these days. It should.

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That is something lative body in the world.’’ He appre- litical culture. that does not occur today. ciated the role the institution plays in This newspaper did not always share the Mr. BENNET. Senator Armstrong our country and felt it was an honor to former senator’s political agenda—his vocal once described himself as ‘‘relatively serve here. But, more than just the in- opposition to gay rights, for example, was es- inflexible on principles’’ but ‘‘flexible stitution, he loved his fellow Members. pecially regrettable. But even those who dis- on the details.’’ A former high school He loved the people of the Senate. He agreed with him on major issues had to admire the eloquence and civility with which debater, he always spoke with passion called them a family, brought together he often framed his case. And meanwhile, his and knowledge in an attempt to sway by ‘‘shared experiences and ideals and signature concerns about the impact of people his way. But when it came time great love of our country and aspira- spending and taxes on average Americas led to get the job done, he understood how tions for the future.’’ to significant achievements, such as the in- to make a deal. His respect and appreciation for the dexing of the income tax—a reform that Senator Armstrong had a fiercely Senate, for the work we do here, and loomed much larger when the memory of the passionate, strongly principled yet for the people here showed in his ap- 1970s’ high inflation was still fresh. pragmatic, respectful, and constructive proach to the job. As Senator Wilson Armstrong left the Senate on his own approach to his work. We could use a terms while still in his 50s, an age when lot more of that around here. noted, ‘‘in his zeal as an advocate he many career politicians are just hitting their has been respectful of those who oppose stride. And he would go on, years later, to Later in life, Senator Armstrong de- him.’’ More than that, he was, Senator put his stamp on Colorado Christian Univer- cided to give back to his country and Wilson believed, ‘‘generous in terms of sity, spearheading ambitious redevelopment community in a different way—by serv- his own personal conduct, even in heat- plans to expand and update the campus with ing as president of Colorado Christian ed debate.’’ state-of-the-art educational facilities. That University. He called his work at the The Durango Herald called Senator he would contemplate such a grand goal in university ‘‘the most significant, ener- Armstrong ‘‘civil and patient in inter- his 70s surprised no one who knew him well. gizing, and rewarding work I have ever acting with fellow members of Con- Colorado has lost a giant in its political and undertaken.’’ He had a vision for the civic life. gress,’’ and the Denver Post recognized college and for his students, and he de- Senator Armstrong’s ‘‘statesmanship.’’ [From DurangoHerald.com, July 10, 2016] voted all his energy to their success. These are words and descriptions we Under his leadership, Colorado Chris- FORMER U.S. SEN. BILL ARMSTRONG tian University has flourished. Enroll- don’t often hear around this Chamber REMEMBERED FOR APPROACHABILITY, CIVILITY much anymore. ment more than doubled and freshman At a time when everyone is speculating as retention increased. The school has Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- to how Congress became so dysfunctional, sent to have these editorials printed in with both parties refusing to communicate been ranked in the top 2 percent na- the RECORD. and to compromise on almost every issue, we tionally for its core education and was There being no objection, the mate- can remember political figures in years past named a ‘‘college of distinction.’’ The rial was ordered to be printed in the when that was not the case. Bill Armstrong, university’s endowment has almost RECORD, as follows: who served two terms in the U.S. Senate be- doubled. The school has begun substan- ginning in 1978 and who maintained deep fis- [From the DenverPost.com, July 7, 2016] tial redevelopment plans to expand and cal and social principles, was someone who update the campus. He cared deeply for BILL ARMSTRONG’S CONSERVATISM ALLOWED was civil and patient in interacting with fel- his students and will be greatly missed ROOM FOR BIPARTISANSHIP low members of Congress and his constitu- (By the Denver Post Editorial Board) by the CCU community. ents and in advocating for what he believed. In fact, I recently asked Senator Bill Armstrong was a man of strong con- We remember Armstrong during his visits to victions. No one who knew the former U.S. Southwest Colorado as being approachable Armstrong for his input and perspec- senator, who died this week at 79, would and a listener. tive as part of a task force on higher quarrel with that statement, or with the fact Armstrong died last week at 79. education. I knew I could count on him that his beliefs were both deeply conserv- Armstrong was unusual in attending but to provide thoughtful advice on how to ative and religious. not graduating from college, and he grew up improve our system of higher edu- And yet Armstrong’s most memorable ac- and had his first business successes in Ne- cation. He was glad to assist in our ef- complishment during his 12 years in the Sen- braska before moving to Colorado. He was forts. ate was almost certainly his service in 1983 skilled at owning and operating radio sta- Senator Armstrong had a deep re- on the National Commission on Social Secu- tions in that state initially, and then radio spect for democracy and our country’s rity Reform, which recommended a bipar- and television stations in Colorado. tisan package of reforms that Congress Nor did Armstrong make a career out of future. He represented a time when would ultimately enact. The deal involved politics. After retiring from the Senate in Members of Congress held true to their sacrifice on both ends of the political spec- January 1991, he left Washington, and he convictions but knew when to forge trum, including higher payroll taxes, more eventually became president of Colorado compromise for the greater good. His is benefits subject to taxation, a hike in the re- Christian University in Denver. a legacy that will benefit Americans tirement age, and a delay in the cost-of-liv- Armstrong is best known for his fiscal dis- for generations to come. His example ing adjustment. cipline, and on the social front for opposing will be missed and cherished by those The settlement didn’t fully resolve Social gay rights initiatives. In the latter, he was of us who still serve in the Senate. Security’s long-term funding woes, but it out of tune with the country and what was There is one last point. None of us is right. He challenged President Ronald Rea- was a milestone compromise nevertheless. going to be here forever, and we should And it remains instructive, since a similar gan’s proposed 1981 budget as too generous in deal is unthinkable, unfortunately, in to- future years, and succeeding in having it re- keep that in mind. I think Senator day’s political environment. duced. In 1983 he was a member of a bipar- Armstrong understood that. He was In today’s Washington, a firebrand con- tisan entitlement review commission that committed to stewardship when he was servative as dedicated to small government advocated higher Social Security taxes for here in the Senate, and that is an ex- and low taxes as Armstrong was would sure- individuals and employers, reduced benefits ample we should all follow. ly spurn such a commission as unworthy of and a higher age eligibility, all in order to I yield the floor. his time—if not an insult to his principles. put Social Security on stronger financial The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- But not only did Armstrong participate, he footing. Two of the three were adopted (the ator from Iowa. became the panel’s conservative conscience higher age eligibility failed). Mrs. ERNST. Mr. President, I ask in terms of insisting that any entitlement Democrats were a part of the commission unanimous consent to engage in a col- fix not rely solely on additional payroll and needed to pass the legislation, and Arm- taxes. And his efforts paid off in extracting strong had both the political respect and loquy with my colleagues for 20 min- concessions from Democrats even as he re- skills to help bring them on board. utes, with the remaining time reserved luctantly accepted more taxes. (Thirty-three years later, Social Security for Senator MCCAIN. Such statesmanship on major issues is still requires more of the same adjustments, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sorely lacking in today’s Congress—and yet and it was Republican plans in that direction objection, it is so ordered.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:28 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14JY6.013 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE July 14, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5107 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL have been on the floor all week to tenant Colonel ERNST and Lieutenant Mrs. ERNST. Thank you, Mr. Presi- stress the importance of what Senator Colonel SULLIVAN. dent. ERNST just spoke about—funding our Lieutenant Colonel ERNST was the I would like to thank my colleagues troops and stopping this filibuster that first woman to ever serve in combat here today who are joining in this col- denies our troops funding. and also serve in the U.S. Senate. I am loquy. We have the junior Senators Although we have been out here all truly grateful for their service. from Alaska and Montana, and we week, I am not sure I have seen any of I thank them also for organizing this hoped to be joined by the junior Sen- my colleagues on the other side of the colloquy and bringing us together. The ator from North Carolina as well. aisle coming to the floor to try to ex- leadership they provide as Members As I stand here today, my brothers plain to the American people why they who have worn and do wear the uni- and sisters in arms are deployed over- have filibustered funding for our troops form of the U.S. military and also seas. Regardless of what the President not once, not twice, not three times serve in the Senate is critical in this tells us, our servicemembers are at but four times in the last year. Hope- most perilous time for our Nation as war. They are in combat, and their fully, they will not do it again today we face the many threats around the combat boots are on the ground. for the fifth time. world—and to think that the Senate is I think our colleagues across the It has been a good week for the Sen- going to recess tonight for an extended aisle have forgotten that as they con- ate. We passed the Comprehensive Ad- summer recess and leaving the very tinue to filibuster our Defense appro- diction and Recovery Act, which was important unfinished business of fund- priations bill. We have men and women bipartisan. Senator WHITEHOUSE, Sen- ing the U.S. military and our troops. serving overseas. They are serving for ator PORTMAN, and Senator AYOTTE led Today the Senate Democrats are ex- us overseas. They also seem to have that. We passed the FAA authoriza- pected to once again block the consideration of the Defense Appropriations forgotten that all of those servicemem- tion, led by Senator THUNE and Sen- Act of 2017, denying our troops proper bers are paying attention. I know be- ator NELSON, which will protect the cause I was once one of those service- American people in the aviation space. funding and support they deserve. members deployed overseas, paying at- But we have more important work What kind of message does that send to tention to the actions of the folks here today on defense issues and on national the men and women who are today putin Washington. security issues, and much of it is deal- ting their lives at risk to protect our Right now our servicemembers are ing with supporting our troops. This is country? What message does that send watching the minority leader, and our not a partisan issue. They need the to them? As Senator SULLIVAN said, and Sen- enemies are watching just as closely. support. ator ERNST, this is not the first time. This bill appropriates $515.9 billion This past week, the President and It is not the second time. It is not the for our national security, and $900 mil- Secretary of Defense have made many third time. It is not the fourth time. It lion of this funding is for the National more commitments with regard to our is the fifth time we will see our friends Guard, a critical arm to the security of troops, with 8,400 troops in Afghani- across the aisle, Senate Democrats, fil- the United States, where I served for stan, 560 additional troops in Iraq, 1,000 ibuster the funding of our troops. This 23-plus years. additional troops in Poland and a bat- reminds me of ‘‘Goundhog Day.’’ My National Guard unit is in the talion headquarters, and two carrier What is even more frustrating, the Middle East right now. My Iowa Army battle groups in the South China Sea. Senate Democrats are refusing to even National Guard unit, the unit that I They are protecting us, they are sup- debate the issue. I spent 28 years in the commanded as a battalion commander, porting us, and we should be doing the private sector. I will tell you, one way is serving in the Middle East right now. same. It is that simple. to assure you don’t get anything done The minority leader doesn’t care Along with my colleagues, I find it is to not even discuss it. That seems to about their safety while they selflessly amazing, remarkable, and, to be quite be the road the Senate Democrats are serve to ensure ours. He doesn’t care honest, I find it sad that the minority taking. It is the low road, not the high that this bill has funding for equip- leader is encouraging a filibuster of the road. ment critical to their mission. He Defense appropriations bill again for They would prefer to once again ob- doesn’t care that their families are de- the fifth time in a year. struct what we call regular order in pending on them to come home safely, I think my colleagues on the other this body, much in the same fashion and he doesn’t care that his actions side of the aisle should reject this ap- they did during the past few years, once again make America look weak. proach. They are going to have the op- which became the hallmark of a failed The minority party is filibustering this portunity in the next hour to come Democratic-led Senate majority. While bipartisan Defense appropriations bill down here and actually vote to fund our troops are actively engaged in mul- solely at the expense of our men and our troops, and I guarantee that re- tiple theaters across the world, and women in uniform. Those are the facts gardless of what State they are from, they need the critical support for our on the ground today. regardless of what political party they growing mission overseas, my friends I know the importance of this bill represent, the American people in from across the aisle are actively firsthand, and I stand here today ready every State of the United States sup- blocking our troops from being com- to vote in favor of it, and I know my port funding our troops and dropping bat-ready. colleagues understand that as well. this ridiculous filibuster against the Let’s remember—just remember this: Once again, I want to thank the men and women in uniform who are A few short weeks ago, the House of Members that are joining us in this out there right now protecting us. Representatives passed this bill on a colloquy today: the junior Senators I call on all of my colleagues to do solid bipartisan vote, 282 to 138—48 from Alaska, Montana, and North the right thing by our troops and by Democrats supported that bill. It Carolina. I know this is a very impor- the American people and to vote today passed with strong bipartisan support. tant issue to all of us. to fund our troops. Then, over here on the Senate side—I With that, I would like to turn to the All of my colleagues have been very serve on the Appropriations Com- junior Senator from Alaska, who also focused on this, but no more so than mittee. We passed this bill out of the is a fellow in arms, Lt. Col. DAN SUL- my colleagues from Iowa, North Caro- Appropriations Committee by a vote of LIVAN, U.S. Marine Corps, to hear his lina, and Montana. All of us have sig- 30 to 0—30 to 0. That is called a shut- comments. nificant military populations and expe- out, that is called running up the Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I rience. score. thank my colleague from Iowa who has I yield the floor to my colleague from I remember that clearly. Not one distinguished military service and just Montana, Senator DAINES, to further Democrat opposed this bill to fund our retired. We are honored that she is discuss this important issue. troops when it passed out of com- leading this colloquy today. Mr. DAINES. I thank Senator SUL- mittee. Yet, when it comes to the floor, I am honored to be here with some of LIVAN. the Senate minority leader now is in- my colleagues. Our freshman class sees What an honor to stand here today structing the Senate Democrats to fili- this as a critical issue, and many of us next to two lieutenant colonels—Lieu- buster getting the bill even debated

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I don’t know weather stations, medical hospitals, all The passage of this legislation is crit- about you all—in the Gallery or people the things you need to provide relief in ical to carrying out the missions in an watching on C–SPAN—I don’t feel par- the event of a disaster or that you need increasingly dangerous world. I can tell ticularly comfortable with the situa- to support a combat operation. We are you one thing: Our enemies are not tion around the globe. I don’t like what sapping the resources to be able to do waiting for Senate Democrats to fund Russia is doing. that. our troops and make it a fair fight. So we have to put resources in por- So here is how the discussion, I This bill pays the salaries of 1.2 million tions of Europe to make sure we can think, goes with the men or women military Active Duty, 800,000 Reserv- counter the potential threat there. I who go home before they get deployed: ists. The Senate Democrats are saying don’t like what China is doing in the Honey, I am about to be deployed no to almost 10,000 troops engaged, South China Sea. So we are having to somewhere. right now as we speak, in combat in Af- pay more attention to that and have Maybe it is Iraq, maybe it is Afghani- ghanistan, an additional 5,000 troops in resources looking at it to protect that stan, some other part of the world. harm’s way in Iraq, and many more region. I generally don’t like what Iran I am a little bit nervous because I throughout the globe. is doing. I mean, they have welched on only got about 80 percent of the train- I come from Montana. We have one of commitments they made in the Iran ing I really needed, that the Army or the highest per capita vet populations nuclear deal. They are funding the Air Force or the Marines deem nec- in the United States. I am proud of the Hezbollah and Hamas and the Iran ter- essary for me to be able to do that job Malmstrom Air Force Base. We have ror network across the world, including safely and be certain I can complete one-third of our Nation’s ICBMs ready this hemisphere. I don’t like what is the mission. I am sorry, Hon, I have at any moment here to defend our free- going on in Syria. I think Iraq has sworn to defend this country. So I am dom. They silently sit across the plains problems, much of it created as a re- going to do it, but I know I am not at of Montana. Senate Democrats are fail- sult of the President’s withdrawal. the level of training and capability I ing them. It is unacceptable. Well, good news. He recognizes that should be. As the Senate heads home for the maybe we need to increase our pres- Then they say goodbye and that work period, I challenge my Demo- ence there. How are we going to pay for spouse, hopefully, sees that person cratic colleagues to go back home and those extra 564 soldiers that are going come home again. So, you know, guys, look at those veterans and those Ac- politics is an interesting thing. Debate tive-Duty troops in the eyes and ask: to secure the airstrip that was won over by the Iraqi forces? Where does it is an interesting thing. We have heard Did I serve these selfless men and the theater on the floor today that has woman or did I let the minority leader come from? That is a commitment he has made nothing to do with the vote we have be- of the Democrats play cheap party pol- so it is going to come from somewhere fore us. We have heard global warming. itics with funding their pay? The mi- else. It is certainly not going to come We have heard all of these other nority leader’s constituents in Nevada from the increased funding we are try- things. What we have not heard is from deserve more, Montanans deserve ing to get through this appropriations the Democrats who voted for this pre- more, and the American people deserve cise bill. more. bill. I don’t know about you all, but I I want to now recognize the junior believe the generals and the intel- Some people lead you to believe it has changed since they voted for it. It Senator from North Carolina THOM ligence community that come before has not changed. It is precisely the TILLIS, who has an amazing group of our committee and say we are in some Active military and veterans there in of the most dangerous times in their same bill, but they have a minority North Carolina. I am proud to stand lives. The threats are everywhere. leader who says: Don’t vote for it. Play my game. Let us then come down here here with Senator TILLIS. I look for- America has to lead because when and say: Do your job. ward to what Senator TILLIS has to America doesn’t lead, the world is a say. less safe place. America leads. The tip We are doing our job right now. JONI Mr. TILLIS. I thank Senator DAINES of the spear is our armed services, our ERNST is doing her job. DAN SULLIVAN for all the work he does in supporting presence across the globe to protect is doing his job. STEVE DAINES is doing our troops, and Lieutenant Colonels the freedom of other nations and to his job. I am doing my job by saying: SULLIVAN and ERNST, I thank them for protect our own freedom. Failing to You guys went into a committee and their service to the Nation—their con- vote for this bill is failing to make sure you voted for this bill. You went home tinued service. I thank Senator SUL- they are trained, equipped, and capable and told everybody you are supporting LIVAN for continuing to pound on this. of defending freedom. our troops. Now you have a minority It is important. I want to talk about the personal leader who is telling you: Don’t do Yesterday, or earlier this week, I side of things for the folks down at your job and let’s go on the floor and talked about how this is approaching Fort Bragg and Camp Lejeune and Sey- pretend those of us who want to sup- personal with me. I am going to try mour Johnson and New River and Cher- port our troops are not doing our job. and not get as loud as I got a couple of ry Point—marines, airmen, people in It is disingenuous, at best, and it is days ago, but I want to talk about the 82nd Airborne, the 18th Airborne dishonest, at worst. My colleagues what this means. I want to talk about Corps, and the conversations I bet they here, we need to pound this issue. I the process, an appropriations process are having with their husbands or need to go home and be able to tell the where all 30 members of the Appropria- wives. story and say: We support you, Fort tions Committee, including 14 Demo- When they come home from training Bragg. We support you. We are going to crats, voted for this bill. and they hear the commanders down at do everything we can to get this bill What we are trying to do now is have Fort Bragg say: We are just not getting passed. the broader membership vote for it and enough repetition in. We are trying to Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, par- send it out of the Chamber. All Demo- teach these men and women how to liamentary inquiry: How much time is crats—and I would not be surprised, if jump out of planes in hostile situations remaining on the Republican side? you went on their social media with 100 pounds of equipment con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is presences or if you took a look at press nected to them and do that safely. a total of 6 minutes remaining on the releases, that they rightfully an- I don’t know about many people, but Republican side. Senator ERNST has 1 nounced to their constituents how they I don’t think I would want to do that if minute left in her colloquy. voted to support a bipartisan appro- I weren’t trained and ready and had the Mrs. ERNST. Mr. President, I yield priations bill coming out of committee. muscle memory to make sure I was back my time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:31 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14JY6.016 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE July 14, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5109 Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I reserve spending 3 percent of our GDP. It is the votes are very vital to the future of the remainder of my time until just be- lowest point in the last 30 years. I will this Nation in a time of turmoil, a time fore the vote at 11:30. say this: The 30-year average here is of the greatest number of refugees The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without about 4.2 percent. That differential is since the end of World War II, threats objection, it is so ordered. 100 basis points. What that means is, in throughout the world, and attacks on Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I suggest the size of the economy today, it is the United States of America. the absence of a quorum, and I ask about $200 billion. Put that in perspec- Very appropriately, Senator SUL- unanimous consent that my time be tive. We are spending about $600 billion LIVAN’s motion to instruct the con- preserved for the remaining 7 minutes on our military today. Can you imag- ferees is for us to account for and au- before the vote. ine what a difference that would make? thorize funding for the recent actions The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The last time a Secretary of Defense taken by the President of the United objection, it is so ordered. put a budget up based on a bottom-up States and the Secretary of Defense—a The clerk will call the roll. estimate of need based on the missions force of 8,400 sailors, airmen, and ma- The senior assistant legislative clerk around the world—it was Secretary rines within Afghanistan; the Presi- proceeded to call the roll. Gates in 2011. In 2011, he estimated that dent’s budget for the European Reas- Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask for 2016 and 2017—what we are talking surance Initiative, which is additional unanimous consent that the order for about here in their budget—his esti- funds sufficient to enable the air, the quorum call be rescinded. mate was some tens of billions of dol- ground, and amphibious force structure The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without lars more than what we are doing now. to fulfill the commitment that Sec- objection, it is so ordered. His estimate was prior to ISIS and retary Carter made at the Shangri-La Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask prior to Russia’s activity in Crimea, dialogue within the Pacific theater. unanimous consent that Senator Ukraine, and Georgia. The list goes on and on. PERDUE be recognized for 5 minutes and What happens now is that in the next Every time we turn around, we hear that it not be taken from my time. 10 years, unless something is done— of another increase in our military The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there under the current Presidential plan of presence in Iraq and Afghanistan and objection? spending for the next 10 years, not only buildups, for example, in Eastern Eu- Without objection, it is so ordered. are we going to add $9.5 trillion to our rope, which was recently decided at a The Senator from Georgia. debt, but we are going to reduce mili- meeting of the NATO nations. Yet, Mr. PERDUE. Mr. President, I appre- tary spending to 2.6 percent of GDP. with all of these promises and commit- ciate the accommodation. That is another roughly $100 billion of ments, we see no request for additional I would like to add to what has been cuts if the economy stays the same. funding to take care of these new mis- said here in the last few minutes. I just don’t understand this sions and new requirements for our We are at a very critical juncture brinksmanship that we see. This is not military activities. So I think Senator during this Congress and, indeed, in the first time; I think this is the fifth SULLIVAN’s motion is entirely in order. our country. What I want to talk about time we are going to have voted on Does it really make sense to have today is the nonsense that is going on funding our military. The reaction of these very large, when you put them right now on funding our military. the other side befuddles me from the all together—billions of dollars of in- These are men and women in uniform standpoint that they tell us they want creased requirements, announce them around the world whose mission it is to to support our men and women. They with great fanfare, and yet never come protect our freedom. give us these heart-wrenching stories, over—not yet once—to request addi- Let me remind everybody that there and yet they won’t stand up and even tional funding for them? That is obvi- were only six reasons why the Thirteen let us get the bill on the floor. ously, at best, disingenuous. Colonies got together in the first place To be brief, it is time for the Demo- So I urge my colleagues’ support for to create this Union. One of those was crats to stop the obstructionism and the motion by Senator SULLIVAN to dis- to provide for the national defense. Yet the political showmanship. This is agree and insist that the final con- here we are basically trying to do what about the security of our country, ference include authorization for the the President has asked—fund the mili- about the lives of our men and women commitments that are described in the tary—and we are being obstructed by abroad. They deserve better than this. motion. the people across the aisle. I just don’t We can do better than this. The second, of course, is an issue understand that. The world is more dangerous than at that has been plaguing us or has been Right now, we have people who are in any time in my lifetime. It is time that the subject of great discussion and de- danger of not being able to fulfill their we stand up and tell the world what we bate and heartache, frankly, on the missions around the world. A member are committed to, and that is to pro- floor of the Senate, and that is the of the Foreign Relations Committee, I vide for our own national defense. That issue of the Afghan special immigrant have traveled extensively over the last means funding this Defense appropria- visas. 11⁄2 years. Around the world, I have tions bill. It is heartbreaking that Members of seen where dedicated men and women Mr. President, I yield back the re- the Senate, for their own parochial in- don’t have the resources to fulfill their mainder of my time. terests—just a couple, actually—would missions, and it endangers the very I suggest the absence of a quorum. block this legislation, which calls for freedom we have here at home. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. us to be able to bring to the United I believe this is a critical point in RUBIO). The clerk will call the roll. States these people who literally this Congress to tell the American peo- The senior assistant legislative clerk risked their lives on our behalf and ple that we are either going to break proceeded to call the roll. whose lives are in danger as we speak. through this gridlock and move to do Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask My colleagues don’t have to take my what is right or we are going to sit unanimous consent that the order for word for it. Ambassador Ryan Crock- here on our hands and argue the polit- the quorum call be rescinded. er—probably the most distinguished ical side of this while our men and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without diplomat I know—speaking of these in- women are in danger. objection, it is so ordered. terpreters, recently wrote: ‘‘This is One of the hardest things to under- Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask to truly a matter of life and death.’’ stand right now is the fact that in the be recognized, and if the Senator from I repeat what Ambassador Crocker last 30 years, we literally have contin- New Hampshire, Mrs. SHAHEEN, comes said: ued to disinvest in our military. This to the floor, I would yield to her until This is a matter of life and death. I know chart shows how we have disinvested in the time that I already have reserved. hundreds of people who have been threatened the military under the last three Mr. President, we are about to vote because of their affiliation with the United Democratic Presidents. This green line on a couple of motions to instruct the States. Some have been killed. Today, many is a chart of the percentage of GDP we conferees on the Defense authorization are in hiding, praying that the United States spend on our military. It has gotten bill and the Defense appropriations bill keeps its word. We can and must do better. down all the way to where today we are to move forward on it. All of these General Petraeus said:

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Yet General Petraeus has stated elo- continuing resolution and an omnibus we go into this NDAA conference with- quently that these individuals put bill on which there will not be debate out an extension of the Special Immi- their lives on the line to save the lives and amendments to make it better for grant Visa Program. of American service men and women, the men and women who are serving. Without congressional action, the Af- and yet we have Members of this body The President just announced that ghan SIV Program will largely sunset who block a proposal to allow them to we are going to have 8,400 men and around December. It will leave thou- come to the United States of America. women who are serving this country in sands of Afghans who stood alongside Remarkable. Remarkable. Afghanistan instead of 5,400-some. our men and women and other govern- General Nicholson, our commander Shouldn’t we take that in consider- ment personnel at severe risk. in Afghanistan, said: ation in our deliberations on the appro- I talked to a woman this morning It is my firm belief that abandoning this priations bill? Shouldn’t we accommo- who told me the story of an Afghan in- program would significantly undermine our date for that, as is our role and obliga- terpreter who just arrived in the credibility and the 15 years of tremendous tion as the Congress of the United United States last night. She said he sacrifice by thousands of Afghans on behalf had been waiting 3 years to get his spe- of Americans and Coalition partners. States? We have the power of the purse. cial immigrant visa. During that time, I say to my colleagues, this is pretty We are now looking at a situation he was so worried about his family that straightforward. This is a pretty where we have a world that is literally he slept in another room at night when straightforward issue. That we even on fire. That is apparent every day we he went to bed so that if the Taliban have to do this is testimony to the na- pick up the newspaper or turn on the found them, they would kill only him ture of the way we seem to be doing television. Instead of having a robust and not the rest of his family. business around here, and that is that debate and discussion and amendments This country owes a great debt to the people would literally put the lives of as to how we can best defend this Na- Afghans who provided essential assist- our allies in danger for their own paro- tion, we are going to again have my ance to our mission in Afghanistan, the chial interests, for their own amend- friends on the other side of the aisle thousands of brave men and women ment, which they are demanding not stop us from taking it up. Why? The who, like this man who just arrived in only be taken up but passed, which has Appropriations Committee reported it the United States, put themselves and nothing to do with the lives of these out unanimously. their families at risk to help our sol- great individuals who saved the lives of The Democratic leader said that he diers and our diplomats accomplish Americans and whose lives are in dan- didn’t want another ‘‘McCain amend- their mission and return home safely. ger, according to our military leaders ment’’ that would increase funding for Congress must not turn its back on and our most respected diplomats. defense without a commensurate in- these individuals. That outcome would Retired GEN Stanley McChrystal, an crease in funding for nondefense. I have be a moral failing, and it would also individual known to all of us, said: said to my colleagues: If you are talk- carry significant national security ‘‘Protecting these allies is as much a ing about the CIA, if you are talking strategic costs going forward. matter of American national morality about homeland security, if you are So I would hope that when we have as it is American national security.’’ talking about other agencies of govern- this vote on the motion to instruct In the view of General McChrystal, ment to protect this Nation, then fine. that my colleagues will agree with one of our great, outstanding leaders, Mr. President, I note the presence of Senator MCCAIN and I that this is we are talking about our moral obliga- the Senator from New Hampshire on something we need to do. We need to tion. the floor. I ask unanimous consent make sure one of the things that comes I hope and pray we will get a unani- that she be granted 5 minutes and that out of that NDAA conference is an mous vote on this motion to instruct. I be granted 2 minutes after that. agreement to extend those special visas Finally, we are going to again have a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time to those individuals who were still in vote to move forward on the Defense of the Senator from Arizona has ex- the pipeline. appropriations bill. I understand that pired. Thank you, Mr. President. I thank it probably will fail, and that is an un- Without objection, it is so ordered. my colleague from Arizona for all of believable act. It is unbelievable, given The Senator from New Hampshire. his work to try to get this done, and I the situation in the world today and Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I am hope that by working together, we can the threats we face—in the words of thankful to my colleague from Ari- make this happen. the Director of National Intelligence, zona. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- in the words of the Director of the CIA, I am pleased to be here on the floor ator from Arizona. there will be further attacks on the because in a few minutes I am going to Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I want United States of America—that my be offering a motion to instruct the to thank the Senator from New Hamp- friends on the other side of the aisle conferees for the NDAA to extend the shire for her leadership, her dedication, are refusing to take up the legislation Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Pro- and tenacity in making sure this issue that pays for the defense of this Na- gram and to authorize additional visas is not dispensed with until it is fin- tion. It is beyond belief. for deserving applicants. ished and we fulfill our commitment to I don’t like provisions in the Defense For those of us who remember the de- the men and women who are serving, appropriations bill, and I have made it bates we had on the floor during the who have literally sacrificed their lives very clear, and I want us to be able to NDAA, we will remember that we had as interpreters for the good welfare and take it up and amend to make it bet- come to an agreement. The opponents the safety of our members in the uni- ter. Maybe some of us—maybe a major- of this program had agreed with JOHN formed military, whom the Senator ity of us have priorities that were not MCCAIN and me that we needed to keep from New Hampshire and I hear from in the Defense appropriations bill. Sup- the promises we had made to so many all the time on behalf of their inter- pose we don’t like the fact that they of those Afghan interpreters who made preters. We hear from them all the appropriated $1 billion for an ice- a life-and-death difference in helping time, saying: Don’t abandon them. breaker that has nothing to do with de- our service men and women on the They saved my life. fense or that they have this long laun- ground in Afghanistan as they fought Can’t we understand how important dry list of porkbarrel projects that the Taliban. this moral obligation is? they call scientific research projects. I This is a program that Senator Finally, I hope my colleagues will want to debate and amend those. MCCAIN and I have worked on for sev- not vote to block consideration of the A lot has happened since the Defense eral years. We have been successful in Defense appropriations bill. We need to Appropriations Subcommittee unani- previous years in getting this exten- debate, we need to improve, and we

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:28 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14JY6.019 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE July 14, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5111 need to provide for the needs of the Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, re- military and this Nation’s security in sen and sworn having voted in the af- serving the right to object, as soon as an ever-changing environment. firmative, the motion is agreed to. Senator MCCAIN speaks in favor of this, Mr. President, I yield the floor. Under the previous order, the com- I ask unanimous consent to speak for 2 CLOTURE MOTION pound motion to go to conference is minutes in opposition. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the The majority leader. 2 minutes in opposition remaining, and Senate the pending cloture motion, Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I the Senator from Arizona is asking for which the clerk will state. ask unanimous consent that the next 2 additional minutes. The legislative clerk read as follows: two votes be 10 minutes in length. Mr. SESSIONS. I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- imous consent, the mandatory quorum objection? tion is heard. call has been waived. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Arizona has 25 sec- The question is, Is it the sense of the The Senator from New Hampshire. onds remaining. Senate that debate on the motion to MOTION TO INSTRUCT Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, please disagree in the House amendment, Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I don’t take my word for it. How about agree to the request by the House for a have a motion to instruct which is at general David Petraeus. Many of our conference, and to appoint conferees the desk, and I ask for its consider- Afghan allies have not only been mis- with respect to S. 2943, an original bill ation. sion-essential, serving as the eyes and to authorize appropriations for fiscal The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ears of our own troops and often saving year 2017 for military activities of the clerk will report the motion. American lives, they have risked their Department of Defense, for military The bill clerk read as follows: own and their families’ lives in the line construction, and for defense activities The Senator from New Hampshire [Mrs. of duty. of the Department of Energy, to pre- SHAHEEN] moves that the managers on the This program falls far short and has scribe military personnel strengths for part of the Senate at the conference on the serious national security implications. disagreeing votes of the two Houses on S. such fiscal year, and for other pur- Ambassador Ryan Crocker: This is 2943 (the National Defense Authorization Act truly a matter of life and death. I know poses, shall be brought to a close? for Fiscal Year 2017) be instructed to insist The yeas and nays are mandatory that the final conference report include lan- hundreds of people who have been under the rule. guage to extend the Afghan Special Immi- threatened because of their affiliation The clerk will call the roll. grant Visa program through December 31, with the United States. The legislative clerk called the roll. 2017 and authorize additional visas to ensure The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time Mr. CORNYN. The following Senator visas are available for applicants who meet of the Senator has expired. is necessarily absent: the Senator from the criteria under the program. Mr. MCCAIN. I ask for an additional Utah (Mr. LEE). The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- 30 seconds. Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the ator from New Hampshire. Mr. SESSIONS. I object. Senator from Minnesota (Mr. FRANKEN) Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I rise The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- and the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. in support of my motion to instruct tion is heard. KLOBUCHAR) are necessarily absent. the Senate National Defense Author- Who yields time in opposition? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there ization Act conferees to extend the Af- The Senator from Alabama. any other Senators in the Chamber de- ghan Special Immigrant Visa Program Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I siring to vote? and authorize additional visas for de- worked with Senator MCCAIN and Sen- The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 90, serving applicants. The SIV Program ator SHAHEEN, and we agreed to 2,500 nays 7, as follows: allows Afghans who supported the new refugees who would enter under [Rollcall Vote No. 130 Leg.] United States mission in Afghanistan this program, and we had some language in there that tightened it up. YEAS—90 to seek refuge in this country because they face grave threats as a result of This legislation allows an unlimited Alexander Enzi Murphy number to come here under the pro- Ayotte Ernst Murray helping our men and women on the Baldwin Feinstein Nelson ground there. gram and does not have the language Barrasso Fischer Perdue I just wish to point out that when we that tightens up the program and Bennet Flake Peters had the debate on the NDAA, we had an brings it to an end eventually. That is Blumenthal Gardner Portman Blunt Graham Reed agreement on what an amendment to the difference of opinion at this point. Booker Grassley Risch extend the Special Immigrant Visa I am disappointed this was brought Boozman Hatch Roberts Program would look like. That amend- up, and last night we first learned Boxer Heinrich Rounds about it. Brown Heitkamp Rubio ment would have allowed for 2,500 addi- Burr Heller Sasse tional special immigrant visas to cover I would just note, there are 7,000 Cantwell Hirono Schatz those people still in the pipeline who visas authorized over the last few Capito Hoeven Schumer are facing threats because of helping years; only 3,500 have been used and Cardin Inhofe Scott Carper Isakson Sessions American soldiers. And while we had 3,500 remain. The House extends the Casey Johnson Shaheen agreement from the majority of the program. It does not add any addi- Cassidy Kaine Shelby body, unfortunately, because of an un- tional number. They considered it at Coats King Stabenow length. Chairman GOODLATTE opposes Cochran Kirk Sullivan related issue, we were not able to get Collins Lankford Tester this amendment passed. this. Coons Manchin Thune This is an opportunity for us to come Also, the motion fails to acknowl- Corker McCain Tillis back at this and do what is right, do edge the need to pay for and prioritize Cornyn McCaskill Toomey Cotton McConnell Udall what our commanders and our dip- the visas. These visas will cost, accord- Crapo Menendez Vitter lomats say we need to do for the na- ing to CBO, $281 million over 10 years. Cruz Merkley Warner tional security interests of America. Just 2,500 would cost that much so this Daines Mikulski Whitehouse So I hope all of my colleagues will join has an unlimited number. Donnelly Moran Wicker Durbin Murkowski Wyden me in supporting this motion to in- I think the right thing for us to do is struct. to not agree to this motion to instruct. NAYS—7 I would like to now ask my partner I would be glad to work with Senator Gillibrand Paul Warren in this effort, Senator MCCAIN, if he MCCAIN and Senator SHAHEEN and sup- Leahy Reid Markey Sanders would say a few words. port the agreement we reached last Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask time that got blocked by other Mem- NOT VOTING—3 unanimous consent to speak for 2 min- bers for other reasons, but I oppose this Franken Klobuchar Lee utes. because it is unlimited, it is unpaid for, The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there and I don’t believe it is necessary based vote, the yeas are 90, the nays are 7. objection? on the facts on the ground.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:31 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14JY6.021 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S5112 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 14, 2016 Mrs. SHAHEEN. Point of order, Mr. MOTION TO INSTRUCT need to know that the Congress of the President. Mr. SULLIVAN. Madam President, I United States and the Senate of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- have a motion to instruct at the desk United States stand with them. Sup- ator from New Hampshire. and ask for its consideration. porting this motion to instruct lets Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, may I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The them know we have their back, as we ask for a clarification? The vote we are clerk will report the motion. should. The senior assistant legislative clerk having is not on a particular piece of I yield to my colleague from Rhode read as follows: legislation; is that correct? This is on a Island, Senator REED. motion to instruct the conferees so it The Senator from Alaska [Mr. SULLIVAN] does not deal with the particular piece moves that the managers on the part of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- of legislation Senator SESSIONS has Senate at the conference on the disagreeing ator from Rhode Island. suggested. votes of the two Houses on S. 2943 (the Na- tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Mr. REED. Madam President, we The PRESIDING OFFICER. That is Year 2017) be instructed to insist that the worked with Senator SULLIVAN on this correct. The vote before the Senate is final conference report include authorization instruction. It is consistent, as the on the Senator’s motion to instruct the for the following commitments recently Senator has indicated, with the Presi- managers on this matter. made by the President and Secretary of De- dent’s proposal with respect to force All time has expired. fense: structure in Afghanistan and with our The question is on agreeing to the Maintaining a force of approximately 8,400 European Reassurance Initiative, soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines within motion. Afghanistan into 2017 as announced by Presi- where we are increasing our presence Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I ask for dent Obama on July 6th to continue to train and cooperating more closely with our the yeas and nays. and advise Afghan forces and to conduct European allies. It is consistent with The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a counterterrorism operations; our position in the Pacific as articu- sufficient second? The President’s budget request for the Eu- lated by Secretary of Defense Ash Car- There appears to be a sufficient sec- ropean Reassurance Initiative to establish ter. It is consistent with proposals that increased rotational presence in Europe, pro- have been made in other areas, and it ond. vide ample United States Armed Forces end The clerk will call the roll. strength and combat capability to meet all does not expand the authority of the The bill clerk called the roll. regional contingency plans, increase oper- President. It simply recognizes what he Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators ational responsiveness of the North Atlantic has asked not just of our Congress but are necessarily absent: the Senator Treaty Organization, and to fulfill President more importantly of the men and Obama’s commitment to move forward with from Idaho (Mr. CRAPO) and the Sen- women who wear the uniform in the ‘‘the most significant reinforcement of col- United States. This instruction will ator from Utah (Mr. LEE). lective defense anytime during the Cold Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the help us in our deliberations, and I War’’; would thank the Senator and urge its Senator from Minnesota (Mr. FRANKEN) Sufficient naval, air, ground and amphib- and the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. ious force structure and weapons systems to passage. KLOBUCHAR) are necessarily absent. fulfil the commitment made by Secretary of Mr. SULLIVAN. Madam President, as The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Defense Ashton Carter at the Shangri-La you can see, there is bipartisan support Dialogue that within the Asia-Pacific the- FISCHER). Are there any other Senators for this measure. I ask that all my col- ater ‘‘the United States will remain the most in the Chamber desiring to vote? powerful military and main underwriter of leagues support it now. The result was announced—yeas 84, security in the region for decades to come’’; I yield the floor. nays 12, as follows: Sufficient levels of military forces, muni- [Rollcall Vote No. 131 Leg.] tions, logistics support, intelligence, surveil- Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, the lance, and reconnaissance assets, and other motion offered by Senator SULLIVAN to YEAS—84 enabling support, and the deployment of suf- instruct conferees to the Defense au- Alexander Enzi Murkowski ficient operational capabilities to meet thorization bill includes several impor- Ayotte Ernst Murphy President Obama’s commitment to go after tant proposals. Baldwin Feinstein Murray ISIL aggressively until it’s removed from Barrasso Fischer Nelson Bennet Flake Perdue Syria and Iraq and finally destroyed. First, it urges conferees to fully fund Blumenthal Gardner Peters The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the cost of overseas military oper- Blunt Gillibrand Portman ations, including our commitment to Booker Graham Reed ator from Alaska. Boozman Hatch Reid Mr. SULLIVAN. Madam President, I Afghanistan. This stands in sharp con- Boxer Heinrich Roberts rise to support my motion to instruct trast to the irresponsible House pro- Brown Heitkamp Rounds in relation to the NDAA of 2017. In the posal to cut off war funding on April 30, Burr Hirono Sanders 2017. This provision is reckless and Cantwell Hoeven Sasse past few weeks the President and the Capito Isakson Schatz Secretary of Defense have made addi- short-sighted and is the subject of a Cardin Johnson Schumer tional military commitments across veto threat by the administration. Carper Kaine Shaheen Casey King Stabenow the globe for our men and women in Second, it endorses full funding of Cassidy Kirk Sullivan uniform, and we have read about these. the European Reassurance Initiative. Coats Leahy Tester These include 560 troops to Iraq to help Cochran Manchin Thune This is the administration’s most im- Collins Markey Tillis reinforce the fight against ISIS, a deci- portant response to Russia’s aggression Coons McCain Toomey sion to keep 8,400 members of the mili- in the Ukraine and threatening behav- Corker McCaskill Udall tary in Afghanistan fighting against Cornyn McConnell Warner ior towards our European friends and Cotton Menendez Warren terrorism, 1,000 troops in Poland and a allies. Daines Merkley Whitehouse headquarters to beef up NATO’s east- Donnelly Mikulski Wicker ern flank, as well as two carrier strike The President’s budget request quad- Durbin Moran Wyden groups in the South China Sea to pro- rupled spending on this effort, from $789 million this year to $3.4 billion NAYS—12 tect freedom of the seas. next year. In light of the recent NATO Cruz Lankford Scott I believe many of us are supportive of Grassley Paul Sessions these commitments. However, in order conference, full support for the Euro- Heller Risch Shelby pean Reassurance Initiative is critical Inhofe Rubio Vitter to support these pledges, we need to make sure we fully authorize these to demonstrating the American com- NOT VOTING—4 commitments so our brave men and mitment for the security of the people Crapo Klobuchar women in uniform have everything of Poland, the Baltics, and many other Franken Lee they need to fight and win these bat- countries who are worried about Vladi- The motion was agreed to. tles. mir Putin. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- When our service men and women Third, the motion endorses state- ator from Alaska. train here and deploy abroad, they ments made by Secretary of Defense

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:31 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14JY6.022 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE July 14, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5113 Ash Carter that highlight the U.S. The administration’s plan—which pass an adequate and clean Zika fund- commitment to maintaining the has the full weight of the scientific ing bill. Leaving Washington, DC, for strongest, most capable Armed Forces community behind it—represents a co- the summer recess without sufficiently in the world. ordinated and well-funded, whole-of- funding Zika response efforts is irre- The commitment calls to mind the government approach to combating the sponsible and does an incredible dis- testimony of Vice Chairman of the virus with a focus on prevention, treat- service to the American people. Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Paul ment, and research. Neglecting to pass an appropriate Selva, earlier this year, before the Sen- But instead of listening to the ex- Zika response bill is a failure to ex- ate Armed Services Committee: ‘‘I will perts, Republicans choose instead to pectant mothers who have growing take umbrage with the notion that our abide by a partisan agenda: offering a concerns about the lasting impact a military has been gutted. So I stand Zika conference report that under- mosquito bite this summer could have here today a person that’s worn this funded critical Federal, State, and on the health of their unborn children; uniform for 35 years. At no time in my global response efforts by more than it is a failure to the ambitious U.S. career have I been more confident than $800 million, and included poisonous athletes who are considering sidelining this in saying we have the most power- policy riders and pay-fors that gratu- their dreams of Olympic glory over the ful military on the face of the planet.’’ itously attacked the Affordable Care fear of contracting the virus; and it is Finally, the motion endorses all the Act, the safety of our Nation’s drink- a failure to the millions of Americans necessary military tools to meet the ing water, and women’s reproductive who entrust us to do everything in our President’s commitment to destroy rights. The Senate rejected the Zika power to safeguard their health and conference report and rightfully so. ISIL in Iraq and Syria. So far, our cam- well-being. Although we should not in- The Republican leadership particu- paign against ISIL has resulted in their cite panic about Zika, the seriousness loss of nearly half their territory in larly in the House seem to be forgetting that the Zika virus is a mosquito- of this problem is too great to be ig- Iraq, and nearly a quarter in Syria. nored. If we expect to make adequate The Director of the Central Intel- borne disease that has a real, devastating impacts on women and their progress on combating this virus this ligence Agency warned that ISIL re- year—and if we want to protect the mains very dangerous and is likely babies. There have been over 1,100 travel-associated Zika cases reported in the health and welfare of all Americans— plotting or inspiring more terrorist at- Congress must pass a clean, well- tacks. We must keep up the pressure on continental United States, including 31 in my home State of Maryland and resourced Zika funding bill without ISIL, using not only our military but 2,474 locally acquired cases across the delay. all of our intelligence, law enforce- U.S. territories. Because of Zika, ba- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ment, diplomatic, and financial en- bies are being born in the United question is on agreeing to the motion. forcement tools that our Nation has. States and throughout Central and Mr. MCCAIN. I ask for the yeas and I have concerns that our government South America with horrible birth de- nays. can do more to stop the ISIL threat fects. To date, more than 600 pregnant The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a that is not limited to our military women in the continental U.S. and the sufficient second? campaign. For example, after the trag- territories are being monitored fol- There appears to be a sufficient sec- ic shooting in Orlando, the American lowing laboratory evidence of possible ond. people heard stories of the labor-inten- Zika virus infection, according to the The clerk will call the roll. sive effort that is required for the FBI U.S. Zika Pregnancy Registry. The senior assistant legislative clerk to track the many tips relating to do- Without congressional action to fund called the roll. mestic terrorism sent in by the public. our response to the Zika epidemic ade- Mr. CORNYN. The following Senator Defeating ISIL will require the use of quately, the efforts to better under- is necessarily absent: the Senator from every tool at the disposal of our gov- stand and combat this disease will be Utah (Mr. LEE). ernment, not just our Armed Forces. derailed. According to Dr. Tony Fauci, Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the We should ask ourselves: if ISIL is the Nation’s leading infectious disease Senator from Minnesota (Mr. FRANKEN) squeezed out of Syria and Iraq, where expert and Director of the National In- and the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. are they going to go? And are we doing stitute of Allergy & Infectious Dis- KLOBUCHAR) are necessarily absent. enough intelligence, law enforcement, eases, NIAID, ‘‘The vaccine effort will The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there and diplomatic work to catch ISIL ter- be blunted if not aborted if we don’t rorists as they cross international bor- any other Senators in the Chamber de- have the funding.’’ siring to vote? ders? Dr. Fauci also emphasized that other It is my hope that Congress will be The result was announced—yeas 85, vital HHS and NIH programs will suffer nays 12, as follows: able to negotiate an omnibus appro- if the agency is forced to focus funding priations bill this fall, and we should primarily on vaccine development. The [Rollcall Vote No. 132 Leg.] reject one-sided solutions that only ad- NIAID has already diverted funds from YEAS—85 dress one part of the ISIL threat. I malaria and tuberculosis research to Alexander Enzi Nelson hope we can address that issue in the fund Zika efforts. It is unconscionable Ayotte Ernst Perdue same bipartisan way that I expect the Baldwin Feinstein Peters that the Republican leadership is forc- Barrasso Fischer Portman Senate to support these motions made ing our public health officials to make Bennet Flake Reed by the Senator from Alaska. these kinds of decisions. Blumenthal Gardner Reid Blunt Graham f State and local health departments Risch Booker Grassley Roberts also bear the brunt of the consequences Boozman Hatch ZIKA VIRUS FUNDING BILL Rounds of not fully funding our Zika response Brown Heinrich Rubio Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, today I Burr Heitkamp efforts. Our Nation’s health depart- Sasse wish to talk about the urgent need to Cantwell Hirono ments are on the front lines of com- Capito Hoeven Schumer provide full funding for our response to bating this disease, working on a grass- Cardin Inhofe Scott the Zika virus. Nearly 5 months ago, roots level to expand and enhance pre- Carper Isakson Sessions on February 22, President Obama sub- vention efforts, including mosquito Casey Johnson Shaheen mitted a request to Congress for $1.9 Cassidy Kaine Shelby surveillance and control; promoting Coats King Stabenow billion in emergency supplemental culturally conscious education cam- Cochran Kirk Sullivan funding to address the growing Zika paigns to raise public awareness; and Collins Lankford Tester epidemic. The request included $1.509 equipping our health care workforce Coons Manchin Thune billion for the Department of Health Corker McCain Tillis with the most medically accurate Cornyn McCaskill Toomey and Human Services, HHS; $335 million guidelines to help patients make in- Cotton McConnell Udall for the U.S. Agency for International formed decisions about their health Crapo Menendez Vitter Development, USAID; $41 million for Cruz Mikulski Warner care. Daines Moran Whitehouse the Department of State; and support Zika will not simply disappear with- Donnelly Murkowski Wicker for several other Federal agencies. out adequate funding. Congress must Durbin Murray

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:28 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14JY6.103 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S5114 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 14, 2016 NAYS—12 The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. people have a very low opinion of us— Boxer Markey Sanders ERNST). Are there any other Senators I see numbers, 13, 14 percent of the Gillibrand Merkley Schatz in the Chamber desiring to vote? American people approve of Congress— Heller Murphy Warren Leahy Paul Wyden The result was announced—yeas 55, this is validation. This is validation of nays 42, as follows: their absolute disgust with our failure NOT VOTING—3 [Rollcall Vote No. 133 Leg.] to do the work to protect the Nation. Franken Klobuchar Lee YEAS—55 Isn’t that our first priority? That has The motion was agreed to. Alexander Ernst Paul always been mine, to secure the Na- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- Ayotte Fischer Perdue tion, to make sure we protect ourselves jority leader. Barrasso Flake Portman as much as possible. We rely on these Blunt Gardner Risch young men and women. We rely on f Boozman Graham Roberts them to defend the Nation, and now we CLOTURE MOTION Burr Grassley Rounds Capito Hatch Rubio will not even act to train, arm, equip, Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, Cassidy Heller Sasse pay, and care for them. That is dis- Coats Hoeven I move to proceed to the motion to re- Scott Cochran Inhofe graceful. That is disgraceful. Sessions consider the vote on the motion to in- Collins Isakson Yes, this side of the aisle has been Shelby voke cloture on the motion to proceed Corker Johnson guilty of partisan behavior, and I will Sullivan to H.R. 5293. Cornyn Kirk plead guilty to all that. But how in the Cotton Lankford Thune The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Crapo Manchin Tillis world—how in the world do you go question is on agreeing to the motion. Cruz McCain Toomey back to your home State, as we will to- The motion was agreed to. Daines McConnell Vitter night and tomorrow, and meet these Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, Donnelly Moran Wicker young men and women who are serv- Enzi Murkowski I move to reconsider the vote on the ing, as is one of the great privileges we motion to invoke cloture on the mo- NAYS—42 have, and look them in the eye—look tion to proceed to H.R. 5293. Baldwin Heinrich Peters them in the eye and tell them I voted The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Bennet Heitkamp Reed against legislation which was to arm Blumenthal Hirono Reid question is on agreeing to the motion. Booker Kaine Sanders and train and equip you and protect The motion was agreed to. Boxer King Schatz this Nation. I voted against it because ORDER OF BUSINESS Brown Leahy Schumer the Democratic leader said, well, he Cantwell Markey Shaheen Mr. MCCONNELL. For the informa- Cardin McCaskill Stabenow didn’t want an amendment that would tion of all Senators, the next and final Carper Menendez Tester increase spending on defense—on de- vote will be cloture on the MILCON- Casey Merkley Udall fense. Coons Mikulski Warner Without getting too redundant, I VA-Zika proposal at 2 o’clock. That Durbin Murphy Warren will be it for the week. Feinstein Murray Whitehouse hope maybe we might take the next The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Gillibrand Nelson Wyden couple of months before we come back to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the NOT VOTING—3 and examine what we are doing and why we can’t agree at least on debating Senate the pending cloture motion, Franken Klobuchar Lee which the clerk will state. and amending and making better— The legislative clerk read as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this which we can do because that is what vote, the yeas are 55, the nays are 42. CLOTURE MOTION the Senate is all about. Can’t we do Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- that for them? Do we have to be so di- ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the sen and sworn not having voted in the vided that we will not even move for- Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby affirmative, upon reconsideration, the ward with perhaps one of the most im- move to bring to a close debate on the mo- motion is rejected. portant pieces of legislation this body tion to proceed to Calendar No. 524, H.R. The Senator from Arizona. and this Nation is responsible for? 5293, an act making appropriations for the Mr. MCCAIN. Madam President, I was I hope my friends on the other side of Department of Defense for the fiscal year about to leave the Chamber, but in the aisle will examine their conscience. ending September 30, 2017, and for other pur- light of the results of the last vote, I Madam President, I yield the floor. poses. am compelled—I am compelled to I suggest the absence of a quorum. Mitch McConnell, Tom Cotton, Shelley speak out more in disappointment than The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Moore Capito, Mike Crapo, Thad Coch- ran, Jerry Moran, Richard C. Shelby, in rage. Although I think a lot of men clerk will call the roll. John Hoeven, Lamar Alexander, Orrin and women who are serving in the mili- The legislative clerk proceeded to G. Hatch, Daniel Coats, Pat Roberts, tary who are dependent on what we do call the roll. John Barrasso, Bill Cassidy, John for their safety and their livelihood, for Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask Thune, John Boozman, John Cornyn. pure—pure—partisan and political rea- unanimous consent that the order for The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- sons, we will not be moving forward to the quorum call be rescinded. imous consent, the mandatory quorum consider a bill to train and equip the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without call has been waived. men and women who are in the mili- objection, it is so ordered. The question is, Is it the sense of the tary, to give them their pay and bene- f Senate that debate on the motion to fits and defend this Nation. MORNING BUSINESS How? How do you do that in good proceed to H.R. 5293, an act making ap- Mr. MORAN. Madam President, I ask conscience? I understand we are in an propriations for the Department of De- unanimous consent that the Senate be election year. I understand all that, fense for the fiscal year ending Sep- in a period of morning business, with but how in the world do you refuse to tember 30, 2017, and for other purposes, Senators permitted to speak therein take up legislation that its only pur- shall be brought to a close, upon con- for up to 10 minutes each. sideration? pose is to defend this Nation, which is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The yeas and nays are mandatory under assault? objection, it is so ordered. under the rule. I just came back from spending the Mr. MORAN. Madam President, I The clerk will call the roll. Fourth of July with the troops in Af- suggest the absence of a quorum. The senior assistant legislative clerk ghanistan. They depend on us. They de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The called the roll. pend on us. We are their elected rep- clerk will call the roll. Mr. CORNYN. The following Senator resentatives, and what have we done The legislative clerk proceeded to is necessarily absent: the Senator from now? We refuse to move forward with call the roll. Utah (Mr. LEE). legislation that allows them to defend Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the themselves, and they are in harm’s ask unanimous consent that the order Senator from Minnesota (Mr. FRANKEN) way. for the quorum call be rescinded. and the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. All I can say is that when we see The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without KLOBUCHAR) are necessarily absent. polling data that shows the American objection, it is so ordered.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:28 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14JY6.004 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE July 14, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5115 (The remarks of Mrs. FISCHER per- which found that 76 percent of Ameri- pay a lot more for it next year, even if taining to the introduction of S. 3213 cans support the Zika legislation that they can keep what they have. They are printed in today’s RECORD under we have on the floor. Democrats ought sure don’t like it. More companies have ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and to start listening to the American peo- been saying how much they plan to Joint Resolutions.’’) ple. They should stop playing political charge next year, and the numbers are Mrs. FISCHER. I suggest the absence games and take the money they asked staggering. In Montana, BlueCross of a quorum. for and that the Centers for Disease BlueShield just announced on Friday The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Control says is the right amount of that it is raising ObamaCare rates 62 clerk will call the roll. money to fight the spread of this percent. Who can afford that? It is in- The legislative clerk proceeded to threat to the health of the American credible. And the President has the call the roll. people. nerve to call it the Affordable Care Act Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, I This is not the first time that Demo- and to tell Members of the Senate that ask unanimous consent that the order crats in this body have put their own they should forcefully defend and be for the quorum call be rescinded. political talking points ahead of the proud of it. There is very little to be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without American people in terms of their objection, it is so ordered. proud of. It is happening all across the health care. At the beginning of this country because of this law. Premiums f year, Republicans passed legislation to are skyrocketing. So are deductibles. ZIKA VIRUS FUNDING AND repeal the President’s health care law. So are copays. Every other cost that OBAMACARE Why? So we can replace it with health people pay out of pocket for their Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, 2 care reforms that work for the Amer- health care is going up—all of this weeks ago, I came to the floor to talk ican people. We want to act, and we since ObamaCare went into effect, and about the threat that is posed to all of acted to protect the American people it is because of ObamaCare. us by the Zika virus. Since then, more from a health care law that has harmed I read a story the other day that said than 3,500 Americans have contracted so many people across the country and that before ObamaCare, for every doc- this terrible virus. Unborn babies are that so many people feel has absolutely tor, there were six administrators out being put at risk for a serious medical punished them. President Obama ve- there trying to administer health care condition called microcephaly, which toed the legislation, and Democrats in in the country in terms of doing the is a condition—I will tell you this as a Congress resisted every attempt to paperwork, pushing the paper around. doctor—where babies are born with undo years of damage caused by Now it is nine for every one doctor. So smaller heads and brain development ObamaCare. we have gone from six to nine adminis- problems, and adults can be paralyzed Republicans offer solutions. Demo- trators for every doctor practicing and even killed by this virus. crats just want to try to preserve the medicine. Here we are getting ready to vote in President’s legacy, no matter what. People across the country are reject- the next 15 minutes on an appropria- Democrats are totally ignoring all of ing what President Obama is con- tions bill that is supposed to do some- the chaos and all of the harm that is tinuing to claim is working well. thing about this virus—the Zika virus. being caused by this health care law. Just before the Fourth of July, we How are the Democrats responding? Taxpayers paid to set up 23 different learned that 1.6 million people who They are peddling myths and playing insurance co-ops across the country, signed up this year for ObamaCare politics. That is what they do. They al- and 16 of them have now folded. Only a have already quit by the end of March. ready blocked this legislation once, third of the original co-ops are still op- They signed up at the beginning of the and now they are ready to block it erating. Billions of dollars in taxpayer year and quit by the end of March—1.6 again. It is unbelievable. money have been wasted, never to be million. This legislation includes $1.1 billion paid back, and more than 850,000 Amer- The Congressional Budget Office said to fight Zika. The head of the Centers icans have lost their insurance that that they were expecting by this time for Disease Control and Prevention they got through the co-ops because over 21 million people to have signed said it would fund all of the agency’s the insurance co-ops can’t afford to up for ObamaCare. Well, with more and immediate needs in the fight against stay in business under the health care more dropouts, we are at only half that Zika at this point. law. number, and it is just more evidence When the Senate voted on this in The co-op in Illinois collapsed just that the President’s health care law is May, every Democrat in the body voted this week. That is the President’s cratering, it is collapsing. to support the exact same amount of home State. Last week, it was co-ops There is so much bad news out of this money. Two months ago, Democrats in Oregon and Connecticut. Yet the ObamaCare information that we con- thought this was the right answer, but Senator from Connecticut comes to the tinue to have that the White House now they are willing to let the Amer- floor and says the health care law is feels they can’t hide it any longer, so ican people suffer because of this virus. working. It is not, even in his home they dribble it out over the Fourth of What happened? What changed in the State. There are more than 20,000 peo- July weekend—right before the Fourth last 2 months that would have the ple in Oregon who have been left of July, when people are paying atten- Democrats who voted for it now vote scrambling to find new coverage start- tion to other things—because they against it? Nothing has changed except ing July 31—just a couple of weeks don’t want the world to know how that the situation has actually gotten from now. badly this is actually working. Yet, worse and more dangerous for people. I It is not just people who belong to what the President says is ‘‘forcefully think the Democrats were never seri- the co-ops who are losing their insur- defend and be proud.’’ ous about wanting to do anything at ance. The largest insurance company The President is ignoring the fact all. Democrats decided they would in Minnesota says they are going to that 1.6 million people who already lis- rather have a political issue than have stop selling insurance in their State at tened to him this year and signed up a real solution. Democrats aren’t going the end of the year. BlueCross have already gotten out of it because it to be able to dodge responsibility this BlueShield of Minnesota covers over is a bad deal. He totally ignores the time. We are running out of time to 100,000 people. All of them are going to 850,000 Americans who have lost their prevent an epidemic. lose their insurance and have to find insurance because of his failed co-ops. Last week, Senator BILL NELSON coverage elsewhere. Instead, he actually wrote an article in from Florida said: We are at the 11th President Obama said: If you like the Journal of the American Medical hour and 59th minute. That is exactly your insurance, you can keep your in- Association patting himself on the right. Why, then, is Senator NELSON surance. Not for the people in Oregon, back, congratulating himself—it came and his Democratic colleagues playing not for the people in Illinois, not for out this Monday—on how great he a game of chicken with the American the people in Connecticut, and not for thinks this health care law is. It is de- people? the people in Minnesota. lusional for him to think that. It is ig- There was a poll that came out last Americans who don’t lose their insur- noring the reality of what the Amer- week by the Kaiser Family Foundation ance are going to have to get ready to ican people see. He is living in a cocoon

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If President Obama and the gives the administration what they tions. Democrats are offering gridlock Democrats in Congress think America have been requesting, that gives our and the same old political games. needs more government control, more friends on the Democratic side of the Thank you, Madam President. control over people’s health care, they aisle what they have asked for time I yield the floor. are really out of touch with reality. and time again, saying that the Senate Mr. BARRASSO. I suggest the ab- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- should act. We have an opportunity to sence of a quorum. ator from Mississippi. do that today and to leave here with a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. WICKER. Madam President, I victory for health care and a victory clerk will call the roll. wonder if the Senator will yield for a for the American people. Yet, if we do The bill clerk proceeded to call the question. not act—and it appears we will not be- roll. Mr. BARRASSO. Most certainly. cause Democrats will come in and ob- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, Mr. WICKER. Madam President, the ject and not get the 60 votes—then it is I ask unanimous consent that the order Senator makes an excellent point going to be a month and a half to 2 for the quorum call be rescinded. about the tremendous cost increases months before we can provide the fund- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without that American taxpayers and American ing for this vital disease-prevention objection, it is so ordered. medical consumers have experienced, legislation. f as well as the number of insurers that So I would just say that I would call CLOTURE MOTION are just leaving the scheme altogether. on my colleagues, here at the eleventh Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, So Americans really are not any better hour, to reconsider their position. Let’s I move to proceed to the motion to re- off. go out for the conventions on a posi- consider the vote on the motion to in- I appreciate the Senator coming to tive note and give the American people voke cloture on the conference report the floor time and again with the facts the funding the experts in our govern- to accompany H.R. 2577. about this issue, but in particular I ment tell us is necessary. want to go back to a point the Senator I yield the floor to the Senator from The PRESIDING OFFICER. Hearing made with regard to what we are going Wyoming and thank him for yielding no further debate, the question is on to vote on in a few minutes. Do I un- the time. agreeing to the motion. derstand from my friend from Wyo- Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, I The motion was agreed to. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, ming that we will soon be voting on— appreciate so much the comments by I move to reconsider the vote on the at the top of the hour, we will be vot- the Senator from Mississippi, who is motion to invoke cloture on the con- ing on a proposal that funds the Zika absolutely right. There are two compo- ference report to accompany H.R. 2577. disease at an amount that the CDC nents of this. One is to kill the mosqui- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Hearing says is necessary and at an amount toes now. The other thing we need to no further debate, the question is on that our friends on the Democratic side move ahead with is coming up with a agreeing to the motion. vaccine that can help prevent this have argued for and voted for time and The motion was agreed to. again? Do I understand that to be cor- virus from taking hold if someone hap- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant rect? pens to be bitten by a mosquito. So we to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, need to do two things: We need the re- Senate the pending cloture motion, the distinguished Senator from Mis- search and we need to kill the mosqui- which the clerk will state. sissippi understands correctly, because toes now. The bill clerk read as follows: at this point, the request, and what the It was astonishing that one of the CLOTURE MOTION Democrats voted for earlier this year— Democrats was opposed to the fact that $1.1 billion, which is what the Centers what we wanted to do was make it We, the undersigned Senators, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the for Disease Control says is the correct easier to spray the mosquitoes because Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby amount—the Democrats are now seem- we have to spray near water. Well, that move to bring to a close debate on the con- ing to vote against it. They voted is where mosquitoes tend to multiply; ference report to accompany H.R. 2577, an against it earlier this week. it is where they breed; it is where the act making appropriations for the Depart- Mr. WICKER. This very bill we will Zika virus is born. But they were so ments of Transportation, and Housing and be voting on funds Zika at that concerned that there would be a regu- Urban Development, and related agencies for amount? lation that for a short period of time the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and Mr. BARRASSO. At the amount re- would be laid aside. We would still have for other purposes. Mitch McConnell, John Cornyn, John quested by the Centers for Disease Con- to use only the things that have been Thune, Orrin G. Hatch, Jerry Moran, trol. properly approved for spraying near Shelley Moore Capito, Johnny Isakson, Mr. WICKER. I was disappointed to water. It seems as though the Demo- Mike Crapo, Thom Tillis, John Hoeven, hear the Senator say that he believes crats were willing to line up by the Joni Ernst, Steve Daines, Chuck Grass- the Democrats will come in and once mosquitoes instead of the people being ley, James E. Risch, John Boozman, again block this funding this after- bitten by the mosquitoes. This is how Cory Gardner, John Barrasso. noon. If that happens, when will be the ludicrous this has gotten. The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- next opportunity that this body will The money requested by the CDC— imous consent, the mandatory quorum have to vote on this vital funding? the right amount of money—- is here call has been waived. Mr. BARRASSO. I think we are talk- on the floor to be voted on today. We The question is, Is it the sense of the ing about at least 7 weeks from now. If have to get the research going. We Senate that debate on the conference the Democrats don’t change their tune, have to spray and kill the mosquitoes. report to accompany H.R. 2577, an act there is a lot of damage that is going But, once again, it seems the Demo- making appropriations for the Depart- to occur over that period of time. crats would rather have a political rea- ments of Transportation, and Housing Now is the time to kill the mosqui- son than a solution. and Urban Development, and related toes because remember, as my col- I would recommend that the Demo- agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- league from Mississippi knows, it is the crats, coming out of their lunch meet- tember 30, 2016, and for other purposes, mosquitoes that carry the virus—the ing they are having now with their shall be brought to a close, upon recon- virus that, if a person is bitten and nominee for President, Hillary Clin- sideration? gets that virus, can cause all of these ton—they are not here in the floor de- The yeas and nays are mandatory very consequential health impacts to fending themselves; they are out there under the rule.

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I announce that the ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Commerce to undertake certain activities to Senator from Minnesota (Mr. FRANKEN) Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby support waterfront community revitaliza- and the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. move to bring to a close debate on the con- tion and resiliency. ference report to accompany H.R. 2577, an KLOBUCHAR) are necessarily absent. There being no objection, the Senate The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 52, act making appropriations for the Depart- ments of Transportation, and Housing and proceeded to consider the bill, which nays 44, as follows: Urban Development, and related agencies for had been reported from the Committee [Rollcall Vote No. 134 Leg.] the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- YEAS—52 for other purposes. tation, with an amendment to strike Alexander Enzi Paul Mitch McConnell, John Cornyn, John all after the enacting clause and insert Ayotte Ernst Perdue Thune, Orrin G. Hatch, Jerry Moran, in lieu thereof the following: Barrasso Fischer Shelley Moore Capito, Johnny Isakson, Portman SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Blunt Flake Risch Mike Crapo, Thom Tillis, John Hoeven, This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Waterfront Boozman Gardner Roberts Joni Ernst, Steve Daines, Chuck Grass- Community Revitalization and Resiliency Act of Burr Graham Rounds ley, James E. Risch, John Boozman, Capito Grassley 2015’’. Rubio Cory Gardner, John Barrasso. Cassidy Hatch Sasse SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Coats Heller Scott Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Congress finds that— Cochran Hoeven Sessions ask unanimous consent that the man- (1) many communities in the United States Collins Inhofe Shelby Corker Isakson datory quorum call be waived. were developed along waterfronts; Cornyn Johnson Sullivan The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (2) water proximity and access is a recognized Cotton Kirk Thune objection, it is so ordered. economic driver; Toomey (3) water shortages faced by parts of the Crapo McCain f Cruz McConnell Vitter United States underscore the need to manage Daines Moran Wicker DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AP- water sustainably and restore water quality; Donnelly Murkowski PROPRIATIONS ACT, 2017—MO- (4) interest in waterfront revitalization and NAYS—44 TION TO PROCEED development has grown, while the circumstances driving waterfront development have changed; Baldwin Heitkamp Peters Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President I Bennet Hirono Reed (5) waterfront communities face challenges to Blumenthal Kaine Reid move to proceed to Calendar No. 524, revitalizing and leveraging water resources, Booker King Sanders H.R. 5293. such as outdated development patterns, deterio- Boxer Lankford Schatz The PRESIDING OFFICER. The rated water infrastructure, industrial contami- Brown Leahy Schumer clerk will report the motion. nation of soil and sediment, and lack of public Cantwell Manchin Shaheen The senior assistant legislative clerk access to the waterfront, which are often com- Cardin Markey Stabenow pounded by overarching economic distress in the Carper McCaskill read as follows: Tester Casey Menendez community; Udall Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 524, Coons Merkley (6) public investment in waterfront community Warner H.R. 5293, a bill making appropriations for Durbin Mikulski the Department of Defense for the fiscal year development and infrastructure should reflect Feinstein Murphy Warren changing ecosystem conditions and extreme Whitehouse ending September 30, 2017, and for other pur- Gillibrand Murray poses. weather projections to ensure strategic, resilient Heinrich Nelson Wyden investments; CLOTURE MOTION NOT VOTING—4 (7) individual communities have unique prior- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ities, concerns, and opportunities related to wa- Franken Lee Tillis send a cloture motion to the desk. Klobuchar terfront restoration and community revitaliza- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- tion; and The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ture motion having been presented (8) the Secretary of Commerce has unique ex- HOEVEN). On this vote, the yeas are 52, under rule XXII, the Chair directs the pertise in Great Lakes and ocean coastal resil- the nays are 44. clerk to read the motion. iency and economic development. Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- The senior assistant legislative clerk SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. sen and sworn not having voted in the read as follows: In this Act: affirmative, upon consideration, the CLOTURE MOTION (1) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘‘Indian tribe’’ has the meaning given the term in section 4 of motion is rejected. We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- the Indian Self-Determination and Education The majority leader. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b). Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby f (2) RESILIENT WATERFRONT COMMUNITY.—The move to bring to a close debate on the mo- term ‘‘resilient waterfront community’’ means a TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND tion to proceed to Calendar No. 524, H.R. URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND RE- 5293, an act making appropriations for the unit of local government or Indian tribe that LATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- Department of Defense for the fiscal year is— ending September 30, 2017, and for other pur- (A)(i) bound in part by— TIONS ACT, 2017—CONFERENCE (I) the Great Lakes; or poses. REPORT (II) the ocean; or Mitch McConnell, James Lankford, John (ii) bordered or traversed by a riverfront or an Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Thune, Orrin G. Hatch, Jerry Moran, ask the Chair to lay before the Senate inland lake; Shelley Moore Capito, Johnny Isakson, (B) self-nominated as a resilient waterfront the conference report to accompany Mike Crapo, John Boozman, Thom community; and H.R. 2577. Tillis, John Hoeven, Joni Ernst, David (C) designated by the Secretary as a resilient The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Perdue, Dan Sullivan, Steve Daines, waterfront community on the basis of the devel- clerk will report. Chuck Grassley, James E. Risch. opment by the community of an eligible resilient The senior assistant legislative clerk Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I waterfront community plan, with eligibility de- read as follows: ask unanimous consent that the man- termined by the Secretary after considering the Conference report to accompany H.R. 2577, datory quorum call be waived. requirements of subsections (b) and (c) of section a bill making appropriations for the Depart- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 4. ments of Transportation, and Housing and objection, it is so ordered. (3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means Urban Development, and related agencies for The Senator from Wisconsin. the Secretary of Commerce. SEC. 4. RESILIENT WATERFRONT COMMUNITIES the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and f for other purposes. DESIGNATION. (a) DESIGNATION.— CLOTURE MOTION WATERFRONT COMMUNITY REVI- (1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I TALIZATION AND RESILIENCY ACT OF 2015 Secretary shall designate resilient waterfront send a cloture motion to the desk. communities based on the extent to which a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, I ask community meets the criteria described in sub- ture motion having been presented unanimous consent that the Senate section (b).

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(2) COLLABORATION.—For inland lake and approval of the Secretary before the expiration (F) construction of— riverfront communities, in making the designa- of the 10-year period. (i) public waterfront or boating amenities; and tion described in paragraph (1), the Secretary SEC. 5. RESILIENT WATERFRONT COMMUNITIES (ii) public spaces; shall work with the Administrator of the Envi- NETWORK. (G) infrastructure upgrades to improve coastal ronmental Protection Agency and the heads of (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall develop resiliency; other Federal agencies, as the Secretary deter- and maintain a resilient waterfront communities (H) economic and community development mines to be necessary. network to facilitate the sharing of best prac- marketing and outreach; and (b) RESILIENT WATERFRONT COMMUNITY tices among waterfront communities. (I) other activities at the discretion of the Sec- PLAN.—A resilient waterfront community plan is (b) PUBLIC RECOGNITION.—In consultation retary. a community-driven vision and plan that is de- with designated resilient waterfront commu- (3) IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS.— (A) IN GENERAL.—To assist in the completion veloped— nities, the Secretary shall provide formal public of implementation activities, a lead non-Federal (1) voluntarily at the discretion of the commu- recognition of the designated resilient water- partner may contract or otherwise collaborate nity— front communities to promote tourism, invest- with a non-Federal implementation partner, in- (A) to respond to local needs; or ment, or other benefits. cluding— (B) to take advantage of new water-oriented SEC. 6. WATERFRONT COMMUNITY REVITALIZA- opportunities; (i) a nonprofit organization; TION ACTIVITIES. (ii) a public utility; (2) with the leadership of the relevant govern- (a) IN GENERAL.—To support a community in mental entity or Indian tribe with the active (iii) a private entity; leveraging other sources of public and private (iv) an institution of higher education; participation of— investment, the Secretary may use existing au- (A) community residents; (v) a State government; or thority to support— (vi) a regional organization. (B) utilities; and (1) the development of a resilient waterfront (C) interested business and nongovernmental (B) LEAD NON-FEDERAL PARTNER RESPONSI- community plan, including planning and feasi- stakeholders; BILITY.—The lead non-Federal partner shall en- bility analysis; and (3) as a new document or by amending or com- sure that assistance and resources received by (2) the implementation of strategic components piling community planning documents, as nec- the lead non-Federal partner to advance the re- of a resilient waterfront community plan after essary, at the discretion of the Secretary; silient waterfront community plan of the lead the resilient waterfront community plan has (4) in consideration of all applicable State and non-Federal partner and for related activities been approved by the Secretary. Federal coastal zone management planning re- are used for the purposes of, and in a manner (b) NON-FEDERAL PARTNERS.— quirements; consistent with, any initiative advanced by the (1) LEAD NON-FEDERAL PARTNERS.—A unit of (5) to address economic competitive strengths; Secretary for the purpose of promoting water- local government or an Indian tribe shall be eli- and front community revitalization and resiliency. gible to be considered as a lead non-Federal (6) to complement and incorporate the objec- (e) USE OF NON-FEDERAL RESOURCES.— partner if the unit of local government or In- tives and recommendations of applicable re- (1) IN GENERAL.—A resilient waterfront com- dian tribe is— gional economic plans. munity receiving assistance under this section (A) bound in part by— (c) COMPONENTS OF A RESILIENT WATERFRONT shall provide non-Federal funds toward comple- (i) the Great Lakes; or COMMUNITY PLAN.—A resilient waterfront com- tion of planning or implementation activities. munity plan shall— (ii) the ocean; or (2) NON-FEDERAL RESOURCES.—Non-Federal (1) consider all, or a portion of, the waterfront (B) bordered or traversed by a riverfront or an funds may be provided by— area and adjacent land and water to which the inland lake. (A) 1 or more units of local or tribal govern- waterfront is connected ecologically, economi- (2) NON-FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PART- ment; cally, or through local governmental or tribal NERS.—Subject to subsection (d)(3), a lead non- (B) a State government; (C) a nonprofit organization; boundaries; Federal partner may contract with an eligible (D) a private entity; (2) describe a vision and plan for the commu- non-Federal implementation partner for imple- (E) a foundation; nity to develop as a vital and resilient water- mentation activities described in subsection (d)(2). (F) a public utility; or front community, integrating consideration of— (G) a regional organization. (A) the economic opportunities resulting from (c) PLANNING ACTIVITIES.— water proximity and access, including— (1) IN GENERAL.—Technical assistance may be SEC. 7. INTERAGENCY AWARENESS. (i) water-dependent industries; provided for the development of a resilient wa- At regular intervals, the Secretary shall pro- (ii) water-oriented commerce; and terfront community plan. vide a list of resilient waterfront communities to (iii) recreation and tourism; (2) ELIGIBLE PLANNING ACTIVITIES.—In devel- the applicable States and the heads of national (B) the community relationship to the water, oping a resilient waterfront community plan, a and regional offices of interested Federal agen- including— resilient waterfront community may— cies, including at a minimum— (i) quality of life; (A) conduct community visioning and out- (1) the Secretary of Transportation; (ii) public health; reach; (2) the Secretary of Agriculture; (iii) community heritage; and (B) identify challenges and opportunities; (3) the Administrator of the Environmental (iv) public access, particularly in areas in (C) develop strategies and solutions; Protection Agency; which publicly funded ecosystem restoration is (D) prepare plan materials, including text, (4) the Administrator of the Federal Emer- underway; maps, design, and preliminary engineering; gency Management Agency; (C) ecosystem challenges and projections, in- (E) collaborate across local agencies and work (5) the Assistant Secretary of the Army for cluding unresolved and emerging impacts to the with regional, State, and Federal agencies to Civil Works health and safety of the waterfront and projec- identify, understand, and develop responses to (6) the Secretary of the Interior; and tions for extreme weather and water conditions; changing ecosystem and economic cir- (7) the Secretary of Housing and Urban Devel- (D) infrastructure needs and opportunities, to cumstances; and opment. facilitate strategic and sustainable capital in- (F) conduct other planning activities that the SEC. 8. NO NEW REGULATORY AUTHORITY. vestments in— Secretary considers necessary for the develop- Nothing in this Act may be construed as es- (i) docks, piers, and harbor facilities; ment of a resilient waterfront community plan tablishing new authority for any Federal agen- (ii) protection against storm surges, waves, that responds to revitalization and resiliency cy. and flooding; issues confronted by the resilient waterfront Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, I fur- (iii) stormwater, sanitary sewer, and drinking community. ther ask unanimous consent that the water systems, including green infrastructure (d) IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES.— committee-reported substitute be and opportunities to control nonpoint source (1) IN GENERAL.—Implementation assistance agreed to. runoff; and may be provided— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there (A) to initiate implementation of a resilient (iv) other community facilities and private de- objection? velopment; and waterfront community plan and facilitate high- (E) such other factors as are determined by quality development, including leveraging local Without objection, it is so ordered. the Secretary to align with metrics or indicators and private sector investment; and The committee-reported amendment for resiliency, considering environmental and (B) to address strategic community priorities in the nature of a substitute was economic changes. that are identified in the resilient waterfront agreed to. (d) DURATION.—After the designation of a community plan. Ms. BALDWIN. I know of no further community as a resilient waterfront community (2) ASSISTANCE.—Assistance may be provided debate on the bill. under subsection (a), a resilient waterfront com- to advance implementation activities, such as— The bill was ordered to be engrossed munity plan developed in accordance with sub- (A) site preparation; for a third reading and was read the sections (b) and (c) may be— (B) environmental review; third time. (1) effective for the 10-year period beginning (C) engineering and design; on the date on which the Secretary approves the (D) acquiring easements or land for uses such The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there resilient waterfront community plan; and as green infrastructure, public amenities, or as- is no further debate, the bill having (2) updated by the resilient waterfront com- sembling development sites; been read the third time, the question munity and submitted to the Secretary for the (E) updates to zoning codes; is, Shall it pass?

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:28 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14JY6.008 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE July 14, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5119 The bill (S. 1935), as amended, was found out that Chris was questioning Protecting whistleblowers and put- passed. his prescription practices, Chris was ting our veterans first shouldn’t be a Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, I ask warned to stop. But rather than ad- partisan issue. I know it sure hasn’t unanimous consent that the motion to dress Chris’s concerns, the VA fired been one for me. reconsider be considered made and laid him. Tragically, late on the day that In fact, just yesterday the Jason upon the table with no intervening ac- he was terminated, Chris committed Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety tion or debate. suicide. Act was approved as part of CARA. I The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Chris’s managers later said they felt was pleased to cosponsor the bill that objection, it is so ordered. coerced into firing him. Yet no one the junior Senator from my State, a f ever investigated Chris’s suicide, and Democrat, introduced. I am not aware the agency was never held accountable. of any Republican Member who tried to DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AP- Inspectors general are supposed to be block its inclusion in CARA, and I was PROPRIATIONS ACT, 2017—MO- the government’s watchdogs. Instead of pleased to do whatever I could in the TION TO PROCEED—Continued promptly investigating, preparing, and Senate to ensure its passage because it The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- making a report of its investigation is just good policy and it is just good ator from Wisconsin. public, the VA Office of Inspector Gen- for our veterans. UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. 2127 eral took almost 3 years to prepare a I ask my colleagues to give this bill Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I rise short, extremely flawed report, admin- the same respect by judging it based on today to ask my colleagues to honor istratively closed the investigation, policy, not politics. Put our veterans the life of Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick by and then buried the report. first. passing a bill to strengthen whistle- Then last year, under pressure from Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- blower protections. news reports and my committee’s in- sent that the Senate proceed to the im- Last year the Center for Investiga- vestigation, the office issued an unso- mediate consideration of Calendar No. tive Reporting published an article licited white paper that defended its 499, S. 2127. I further ask that the com- that revealed allegations of opioid flawed work and attacked Chris. It mittee-reported substitute amendment overprescription, whistleblower retal- even accused him of being a drug deal- be withdrawn, the Johnson substitute iation, and a culture of fear at the er. They were retaliating against a amendment be agreed to, the bill, as Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah, dead man. amended, be read a third time and WI. It also detailed the tragic story of Sean Kirkpatrick, Chris’s brother, passed, the title amendment be agreed Jason Simcakoski, who passed away at summed up the office’s actions best. He to, and the motions to reconsider be the Tomah VA in 2014 from mixed drug told our committee: ‘‘The haphazard considered made and laid upon the toxicity. Jason had over one dozen dif- attempt to discredit and slander Chris table. ferent drugs in his system when he was absolutely outrageous to us when The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there died. our brother was merely questioning objection? Jason’s life is honored by a bipar- opioid abuse and concerns that the vet- The Democratic leader. Mr. REID. Mr. President, reserving tisan bill introduced by my colleague erans were not being cared for prop- the right to object. We, as the Repub- from Wisconsin that I am pleased to erly.’’ licans, want to work to improve vet- cosponsor: the Jason Simcakoski Me- Sean Kirkpatrick offered invaluable erans’ benefits. It is so very important. morial Opioid Safety Act. The bill aims testimony to our committee and asked They give a lot, and we don’t take good to improve VA opioid prescribing us to make commonsense changes to enough care of them. guidelines and ensure greater coordina- help ensure that what happened to I understand Senator JOHNSON’s leg- Chris will not happen to someone else. tion and oversight for patient treat- islation. I appreciate that, but there To address these recommendations ments. are a number of bipartisan bills to help When I learned of the problems at the and the problems our investigation un- our veterans that Democrats want to Tomah VA, I immediately directed my covered, I introduced the Dr. Chris pass as well. We have our bills; he has Homeland Security and Governmental Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection his bill. So I hope we can work to- Affairs Committee staff to investigate. Act. Among other things, the bill re- gether in the next little bit to come up They reviewed thousands of pages of quires agencies to discipline super- with a package of bills that would give documents and conducted 22 inter- visors who retaliate against whistle- the Republicans a few of the things views. We held two hearings in Tomah blowers and mandates training so em- they want and give us some of the and two in Washington, DC, to examine ployees know their rights and super- things we want because the issue be- what happened at the facility and hear visors know how to handle complaints. fore us, as valid as it could be and from whistleblowers across the coun- The bill requires the VA to inform its might be, addresses a very narrow issue try. On May 31 of this year, we released employees about mental health serv- the Senator from Wisconsin seeks to a 359-page report detailing the findings ices available to them and review their address, but a variety of matters are of our bipartisan investigation. The un- protocols to address threats from pa- left undone. fortunate conclusion of our investiga- tients. The bill also prohibits VA em- I hope we will be in a position to pass tion is that with proper disclosure, the ployees from accessing the private the legislation by the Senator from tragedies of the Tomah VA could have medical records of coworkers when Wisconsin, but we are not there yet. So been prevented. they blow the whistle as a means to re- I object. One of the individuals who blew the taliate against them. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- whistle on these problems was a psy- I ask the full Senate to honor Dr. tion is heard. chologist at the Tomah VA named Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick and protect veterans The Senator from Wisconsin. Chris Kirkpatrick. His portrait stands and future whistleblowers by passing Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, might beside me. these commonsense reforms. It would I ask the majority leader: Are you ob- Chris came to Tomah in 2008. He be particularly special for the Senate jecting for yourself or on behalf of oth- treated veterans, the finest among us, to pass the bill today as, sadly, it is the ers? Further, is there a reason for the for PTSD, substance abuse, and chronic 7-year anniversary of Chris’s passing. objection? pain. It didn’t take long for him to re- This bill received unanimous support The PRESIDING OFFICER. It is not alize that something was not right. of Democrats and Republicans on my in order to ask questions of someone Chris told his family and the union committee in December by a vote of 16 who does not have the floor. that he thought doctors were overpre- to 0. It has the support of every Repub- The Senator from Wisconsin. scribing, overmedicating patients. lican in the Senate. Yet, unfortu- Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, it is The chief of staff of the facility was nately, one or more Democrat Members extremely disappointing that the mi- a doctor who had been known as the have been blocking it. I haven’t been nority leader has objected to a com- Candy Man as far back as 2004 because told who they are, so I have come to monsense piece of legislation that was of the amount of opioids he prescribed the floor to ask that if a Senator ob- passed—again, let me repeat—unani- for veterans. When the Candy Man jects to this bill, he or she explain why. mously out of my committee. Not one

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The fact is, had failed is one to see whether they care bies like this or special interest groups, these tragedies been known, had the more about averting these sort of dev- and they failed the test. It is as simple whistleblowers been protected, had the astating birth defects caused by the as that. Office of Inspector General made its in- Zika virus or whether they care more I want to make sure everyone under- vestigation reports public, tragedies about the special interest groups that stands how we got here. would have been prevented. raise money off of legislation designed One of the veterans who died at the Two months ago, a bipartisan agree- to solve problems and prevent public ment was introduced to handle the Tomah VA was Thomas Baer. I was health disasters like this. Unfortu- talking to his daughter a week or so Zika threat. That was 2 months ago. nately, they made the wrong choice. Senator BLUNT of Missouri and Senator after he passed from neglect, as he suf- They failed the test. fered a couple strokes waiting to be MURRAY of Washington worked to- This is what the Zika virus can do. gether, as we are supposed to do, to cared for. This is an example of microcephaly or, She said: Senator, had I only known come up with a bipartisan compromise, basically, shrunken skull. We can in this case, to an appropriations bill. of the problems at the Tomah VA, I imagine what this does to the baby’s never would have taken my father About a week after it was introduced brain, what this means in terms of try- in this Chamber, it passed overwhelm- there. He would be alive today. ing to provide medical care by a loving All I am asking for is a commonsense ingly. Not one Democrat opposed the mother and father, trying to make sure $1.1 billion appropriations amendment bill that again was passed unanimously this baby, no matter how long it may by my committee. Unfortunately, it is that was attached to the VA-Military live, has at least as comfortable a life Construction appropriations bill. Not being objected to and will not pass as it can have until it passes away. Of today. one Democrat opposed it because, until course, the prognosis—the life expect- At a moment in time in our history recently, they seemed to agree with us ancy of a baby with microcephaly is when there are so many divisions in that this is a major public health crisis this country, this is one thing we all not good, and that is an understate- in the making—particularly, as I said, agree on in this body, to honor the ment. because we expect the mosquito-borne We know Zika is a preventable dis- promises to the finest among us, our virus to hit the mainland in places like ease. We know, with mosquito eradi- veterans. This bill honors those prom- Texas, Florida, Louisiana, and other cation, we know with proper pre- ises. This bill would protect the whis- warm parts of the country. We expect cautions people can take—not leaving tleblowers who have the courage to it to hit the U.S. mainland in full force standing water in places where mosqui- come forward and report problems at as temperatures continue to rise this toes can propagate—if we do our job by the VA health care centers. This bill summer. would help protect veterans in the fu- providing the adequate funding needed to avert this public health crisis, some- The legislation we passed in the Sen- ture. ate was reconciled, as it is supposed to One of the things I am most proud of day—and, hopefully, not too long, not too far away—we can actually develop be, in a conference committee with dif- as chairman of the committee is I have ferent legislation passed by the House. worked in a very bipartisan fashion. I a vaccine so pregnant women and women of child-bearing age don’t have That bicameral, bipartisan compromise have forged agreements. I have looked is what we considered earlier today— for areas of agreement that unify us. to worry or live in fear that this might happen to their baby. after Senate Democrats decided to By using that approach, a businessper- block it for the first time a few weeks son’s approach, we have reported out of Just yesterday, the Harris County Public Health Office in Houston—as ago. It seems that after they called my committee 83 pieces of legislation— upon us to pass the bill in May, they this is one of them—and 26 of those the Presiding Officer knows—confirmed that the first baby in Texas was have decided in the interim it is not as have been signed into law, again by urgent as they once said. finding areas of agreement that unify born with Zika-related microcephaly. For months now, Senate Democrats us as a committee, as a Senate, as a This tragedy depicted by this photo- have talked about the need to get this Congress, and as a Nation. This should graph is real and it is at our doorstep. legislation passed to prepare us for the have been one of those bills. This particular case involves a preg- I sincerely hope we can overcome nant woman who had traveled to South Zika virus, and it was the Democratic whatever objection, which was not America, where we know Zika virus is leader who said this on May 23, 2016— stated on the floor, and pass this very present, but all of our public health of- May 23. It is now July 14. He said: important piece of whistleblower pro- ficials are telling us it is slowly work- Instead of gambling with the health and tection as soon as possible. ing its way up from Central and South safety of millions of Americans, Republicans Mr. President, I yield the floor. America and it is literally at our door- should give our nation the money it needs to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The as- step. fight Zika, and they should do it now. Not sistant majority leader. This is not a time to refuse to do our next month, not in the fall—now. ZIKA VIRUS FUNDING duty and simply coast through the rest This is the Democratic leader. When Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I share of the summer. We are talking about we delivered on his request that he the regret of my colleague from Wis- lifelong irreversible problems that take made on May 23, he voted no—even consin that our friends across the lives and affect families for years to though he and every Senate Democrat aisle—the dysfunction that character- come. Experts across the country that voted yes to pass the Senate bill at ex- ized the last Congress, when they were I have visited with, in Galveston at the actly the same level that this con- in charge, is unfortunately creeping National Lab, at the Texas Medical ference report provided. into this Congress as well, in spite of Center in Houston, say we need to act, Then, in an amazing reversal, Sen- roughly a year and a half of relatively and we need to act now. ator MURRAY of Washington—who, as I good productivity by the Congress on a They are not alone. It was just last said a moment ago, quite responsibly bipartisan basis. To come in and make May when our Democratic colleagues worked with Senator BLUNT from Mis- objections against commonsense ways asked us to act and to act with ur- souri to come up with the original to protect whistleblowers determined gency, but today they turned down the amendment funding this Zika preven- to try to make sure we keep our com- very money they argued for last May, tion effort at $1.1 billion—she then in mitments to our veterans is just—well, when they decided to gamble with the effect voted against her own amend- it is shameful, and I share the dis- lives of children like this instead of ment. Back in May, she was singing a appointment of my colleagues. protecting them. As I said, they ig- different tune. She said:

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For our Demo- protect Americans from some of the these words on May 26 voted no. cratic colleagues to block this legisla- most dangerous materials that are We have to ask ourselves why. What tion again months after saying it was known to humankind. do they consider is more important so urgent amounts to tying the hands Another office within the Depart- than stopping this? What could it pos- of our doctors, our local public health ment of Homeland Security, charged sibly be? What could be more impor- officials, and researchers from city to with tracking dangerous yet nearly in- tant, more demanding? What could be a city. Clearly, the responsibility rests visible threats, is the Office of Health higher priority for these Senate col- with them. Affairs. The Office of Health Affairs leagues than voting to fund the re- When we see locally transmitted leads the Department of Homeland Se- search on prevention that would stop cases of the Zika virus in the United curity’s efforts to track and to coordi- this from happening to one more baby States caused by mosquitoes carrying nate the response to potential biologi- in America? that virus, the responsibility will be cal threats from infectious diseases. Unfortunately, the hypocrisy we with them for refusing to act in light In 2014, with the outbreak of Ebola in have heard doesn’t end there. of the clarion call by public health offi- Africa, the Office of Health Affairs was On June 20, the senior Senator from cials that this is a real public health charged with tracking this deadly virus New York, the next Democratic leader emergency. and studying the potential threat it in waiting, said: ‘‘Every day we wait, To take this bill hostage is not only posed to Americans here at home. This every day is increasing the risk that hypocritical; it is profoundly irrespon- office has had to disseminate that we will have problems with Zika.’’ sible. I don’t know how some of our threat information to other Federal That is not exactly a profound state- colleagues can sleep at night knowing agencies and to State and local health that they are putting these babies and ment, but it is a true statement. officials, as well, as part of our efforts their families at risk. There is simply My point is that people are pretty to coordinate and be ready if this dis- no excuse for blocking this critical disgusted with what they see here in ease does make it to our shores. Washington these days, where rather funding. As I said, there is a test that The Office of Health Affairs also than trying to find consensus, people was taken today, and our Democratic worked with Customs and Border Pro- really find ways to say no and to block colleagues once again failed the test. tection to establish a screening pro- important legislation like this. This is CONDEMNING THE ATTACK IN DALLAS tocol for passengers arriving here from the very definition of dysfunction. Mr. President, on a separate and Ebola-impacted countries. The Office I have to tell you that I am beyond equally somber note, today Senator of Health Affairs continues to monitor disappointed at the hypocrisy dem- CRUZ and I submitted a simple resolu- and to keep us prepared for any re- onstrated by all of our Senate Demo- tion that would condemn the horrific maining threats we might face from crats voting for the funding at the $1.1 attack in Dallas of last week that took Ebola. This summer, as we heard, we billion level, only now for the second the lives of five police officers and have yet another challenge on their time to vote against this rescue appro- wounded several more. It is a small plates. As we discussed in this Chamber way but an important way that we can priation to prevent this sort of thing as recently as a few minutes ago, over honor those whom we have lost, ex- from happening. It really is beyond the past couple of months, the Zika press sympathy to their families, and frustrating. It is disgusting. virus has spread explosively through- take a stand against violence and ha- If there is anything good, any good out Central and South America and the tred targeting police officers. I hope news in all of this, I would say that, Caribbean. Here at home, we have con- this Chamber adopts this resolution fortunately, months ago the Obama ad- firmed more than 1,100 travel-related ministration finally agreed with Sen- without delay. I yield the floor. cases, including more than 320 affected ate Republicans to set aside more than The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. women. half a billion dollars of unspent funds Given the potentially devastating ef- TOOMEY). The Senator from Delaware. for the Ebola crisis. There was roughly fects that Zika can have, Americans TRIBUTE TO FEDERAL EMPLOYEES $589 million that was set aside and re- are understandably concerned about LIEUTENANT COMMANDER TIANA GARRETT AND programmed for that purpose, but that INGRID HOPE how best to protect themselves, their is no excuse for failing to act com- Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, for families, or their future families from prehensively as our Senate Democrats more than a year now, I have come this previously little-known virus. have urged us to do time and again. again and again to the Senate floor to That is why we are lucky to have the This is nothing to play around with. highlight some of the remarkable work hard-working men and women at the This is not a trivial matter. This is a that is being done by the men and Office of Health Affairs of the Depart- life-altering, life-shortening, dev- women who work at the Department of ment of Homeland Security. As we astating birth defect that is prevent- Homeland Security for our country. speak, the Office of Health Affairs, able. What could be more important? It The Department of Homeland Secu- through its National Biosurveillance is our job to send this bill to the Presi- rity—created in the wake of the attack Integration Center, is coordinating dent’s desk. As long as our Senate on 9/11—today has over 200,000 employ- closely with the Department of Health Democratic colleagues refuse to do so, ees. It was created by combining some and Human Services and the Centers as long as they refuse to defend the 22 Federal agencies, including the for Disease Control to track the spread health and well-being of Americans Coast Guard, FEMA, and others. of the disease of the Zika virus. across this country, as long as they The Department’s employees are sta- They are also communicating preven- refuse another chance to protect our tioned all over this country. In fact, tion and detection information to help children from devastating birth de- you can find them all over the world. officials across our country and our fects, there is not much we can do From keeping drugs from crossing our partners overseas. Already, the office about it. borders to screening passengers at air- has produced several Zika-related safe- There is something the American ports, to safeguarding critical cyber se- ty advisories on everything from Zika people can do about it, and they can curity networks, the men and women transmission and prevention to mos- call and they can write to their Sen- at the Department of Homeland Secu- quito abatement, to Zika screening ator. They can say: I don’t care what rity take on some of the most diverse procedures. As we reach the height of your objection is; it better be pretty and challenging jobs of any Federal mosquito season here in the United darned important if you are going to employee. States, the Office of Health Affairs is block funding that would prevent this Last month I spoke on this floor to actively coordinating response activi- from happening to my baby or to ba- highlight the work being done by a ties with agencies across the Federal

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The Zika smartest things we can do to reduce Here she is to my left, LCDR Tiana virus is no different. the threat and spread of the Zika virus Garrett. Miss Hope does invaluable work by in this country. I believe there was I am an old Navy guy. People look at informing the Department of Homeland unanimous agreement that one of the this, and in the Navy or in the Coast Security employees on how to limit best things we can do is improve access Guard, this indicates that you are a their exposure while on the job. She to contraception. lieutenant commander, and this indi- also makes sure that the workforce They told us about the cost of pro- cates what her rank is. She is a lieu- knows how to detect the virus and how viding care for an infant who is born tenant commander. We call lieutenant to keep themselves and their families with this dreaded disease. We have commanders in the Navy ‘‘com- as safe as possible. Without her impor- heard a lot stories about babies being manders,’’ just to give them a com- tant work, our officers on the born with distorted heads and damaged pliment. So if I call her Commander frontlines will be far less prepared to brains. One witness told us the cost of Garrett, then I am not messing up. It is deal with the potential public health raising that child from birth to the end the way we do things in the Navy and crisis. of their life can be as high as $10 mil- the way we do things here. As we continue to debate supple- lion per child. If we, through our ef- Commander Garrett is an officer in mental funding to combat the Zika forts, can reduce a total of 190 births, the U.S. Public Health Service—not in virus, we cannot forget the hard work the likelihood that some child will be the Navy, not in the Coast Guard. She needed to turn this funding into re- born with this terrible deformity and serves in a vitally important agency sults. It is my hope that Congress can condition—190 times $10 million is $1.9 called the U.S. Public Health Service. reach a bipartisan agreement to pro- billion. I think we can avoid even more As a biosurveillance operations ana- vide the Zika funding that is needed. pregnancies if we find a way to narrow lyst, Commander Garrett is responsible Once that funding is approved, we must and eliminate our differences and pro- for tracking and providing updates to all keep in mind that the Zika virus vide the funding that has been re- Federal, State, and local partners on will not simply disappear. Countless quested by the President. Again, what I think Democrats ob- the spread of the Zika virus and other man-hours and woman-hours are put ject to, in terms of paying for the fund- disease outbreaks. Through her work into collecting information, analyzing ing for the Zika virus, is this pay-for at the National Biosurveillance Inte- this relatively unknown virus, devel- actually reduces funding for family gration Center, Commander Garrett oping tests, treatments, vaccines, and planning and reduces funding for con- provides regular updates to thousands protecting the most vulnerable among traception. What we heard at our of government officials, representing us. roundtable a week or two ago was that So we say thank you. We say thank the Office of Health Affairs in inter- is where we should be putting our em- you to the men and today especially to agency calls and presentations and en- phasis and our dollars. I wanted to the women at the Office of Health Af- suring that others know that the De- leave that thought, if I may. partment of Homeland Security and its fairs of the Department of Homeland ISIS Security. I urge my colleagues in the Office of Health Affairs is there to help. Mr. President, I came to the floor a Commander Garrett also uses her Senate to think about how much work week or two ago, and I brought this master’s degree in epidemiology and is done each day—every day—in an ef- map with me. This map is familiar to her Ph.D. in cell biology to help de- fort to make it safer for the rest of us some and not familiar to others. This velop health advisories to inform the on this planet and also to enable us to is Iraq down here. Iran is over here to Department of Homeland Security’s stay several steps ahead of this virus the east, and to the west of Iraq, we workforce about Zika virus exposure and eventually to overcome it. find Syria. This is Damascus, and Tur- We cannot let our differences here and how to prevent it. Commander key is up here. This is a place I have hinder the work of our dedicated public Garrett’s colleagues describe her as a been to a number of times, and I sus- servants. So to Miss Hope, to Lieuten- true public servant who has dedicated pect the Presiding Officer has been ant Commander Garrett, and to all the her career and much of her life to en- here as well. This is the capital of Iraq, men and women at the Office of Health suring the health and well-being of oth- which is Baghdad. ers. Affairs and the Department of Home- What the ISIS folks started about 2 Another Office of Health Affairs em- land Security, we say thank you today years ago was a very effective drive ployee within the Department of and every day. Thank you for your self- from this part of the world and heading Homeland Security who is focusing on less and tireless efforts to keep Ameri- for Baghdad. They almost reached the Zika virus is this lady right here, cans safe and secure from the many Baghdad. They were within 20 miles or and her name is Ingrid Hope. Ingrid is threats we face. While you continue to so of Baghdad. Anbar Province, which the Acting Deputy Division Director track and keep us informed about these is represented here, has three cities, or for the Workforce Health and Medical threats and viruses and other orga- three towns, that we consider the Support Division. Miss Hope is charged nisms that would otherwise go unno- Sunni Triangle—Fallujah, Ramadi, and with making sure that the Department ticed, know that your efforts behind- a place up here called Tikrit. If you ac- of Homeland Security’s policies protect the-scenes have not gone unnoticed. We tually connect the lines between those its own employees from the threats have noticed. They know they have not cities, it is called the Sunni Triangle. posed by the Zika virus and other in- gone unappreciated. We appreciate There are a lot of Sunnis who live in fectious diseases. Given the potential them. I am not the only Senator who that area. for frontline DHS employees to come appreciates your hard work. I know I The area almost due north of Bagh- into contact with this virus and other speak for all of my colleagues as well. dad is one of the largest cities in Iraq viruses, it is vitally important that Thank you and God bless you. called Mosul, and today it is held by they have the guidance they need to re- ZIKA VIRUS FUNDING ISIS forces. This salmon-colored area duce their own risk of exposure. Mr. President, I wish to take a mo- here represents areas that are still held Just like families in Delaware and ment before I say a word about the bat- by ISIS forces. The area in green, gen- around the country, Department of tle against ISIS in other parts of the erally to the northeast and southeast, Homeland Security employees have world. I want to talk about Zika fund- are the areas that have been liberated been hearing about the Zika virus on ing for a moment. The administration from ISIS. the news. We have heard about it here has asked for $1.9 billion to combat When this started 2 years ago, the on the floor today. While you and I can this disease. I think there has been a amount of land controlled by ISIS used

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Two years ago, when ISIS was and right below it is a smaller city people wearing Cleveland Cavalier hats on a roll and going through Syria and called Qayyarah. I think a bunch of our and shirts or paraphernalia to make it Iraq, they had 10 fighters per month military folks call it Key West. clear they were supporting the team. from the United States sign up to fight Qayyarah has been taken by the Iraqi The Cleveland Indians have a pretty with ISIS. Last month, there was one. forces. It in the salmon-colored area, good baseball team. The all-star game During the battle for this part of the but is now in the hands of the Iraqi was this week, and a number of the In- country against the ISIS forces that troops and government. There is a dians played in the game. If you go to were trying to establish their caliph- large airbase in Qayyarah. It is about Ohio these days, you will see a lot of ate—their own country—we not only 40 miles from Mosul, and this large air- people wearing Cleveland Indian hats, reduced the land mass they held in Iraq base will be used to help stage the ef- shirts, and so forth. When a team is by half, we significantly reduced the fort coming up this summer and fall to winning, it is kind of natural for people land they controlled in Syria. We have retake Mosul. to want to be a part of a winning team. seen this coalition that we have been a While this is going on in this part of When 2,000 people a month were com- part of actually begin to gel into an ef- the country, this part of the country ing from all over the world to fight fective fighting force. al-Raqqa, which is really the spiritual with ISIS, ISIS was perceived as a win- I spent 5 years of my life as a naval capital, if you will, of the ISIS caliph- ning team. Two years ago, when 10 flight officer in the Vietnam war in ate. Over here we have a combination Americans per month were going to Southeast Asia, and 18 years after that, of U.S. alliance forces coming in from this part of the world to fight with as a P–3 aircraft mission commander the northeast and approaching al- ISIS, they were depicted and seen as a flying a lot of missions out of the naval Raqqa, and we have Syrian troops, sup- winning team. They are not a winning air station in an area that is just north ported by Russian air, going this way, team. They are becoming a losing of Philadelphia called Willow Grove. I and that is the movement that is un- team. To the extent we can continue to flew on missions all over the world derway today. make sure they are seen as a losing tracking Soviet nuclear submarines. I When people ask how things are team and can successfully convey that, have some experience with being in- going with this fight, I think most peo- at least in this country, I think we re- volved in missions where we had naval ple really don’t know about the duce the likelihood of people in this aviation assets, fixed-wing aircraft, progress being made. A lot of people country being radicalized, particularly helicopters, working and commu- may think it is like it was 2 years ago, young people, and convinced to do hor- nicating with naval ships, naval sub- but it is not. A great deal has been ac- rific things against Americans in this marines, and not just in the United Nation. States but with our NATO allies. I will complished, and during that period of I will close by quoting a fellow tell you, it is hard to do. We have dif- time, not only have we recaptured a lot named Peter Bergen, who is one of the ferent procedures and sometimes dif- of land, a lot of folks around the world, most knowledgeable people on ter- ferent languages, and it is difficult to including from this country, who want- rorism and threats we face with these coordinate our operations and our exer- ed to sign up for ISIS, those numbers kinds of attacks. I was reminded of his cises. I think when you put together a have dropped dramatically. testimony from last month in the Sen- coalition with 60 different nations and In the last 2 years, we also know the ate. He said that since 9/11, every try to figure out how to work and co- FBI has arrested close to 100 individ- American who has died in a terrorist ordinate what everybody is doing— uals here on ISIS-related charges. In attack in this country has died at the some are providing air power, which is cyber space, over 125,000 pro-ISIS Twit- what we do. We have two carrier ter handles have been taken offline, hands of an American citizen or some- groups in this part of the world. One is and today for every pro-ISIS Twitter one who is here legally. I will say that over here in the Mediterranean Sea and handle, there are 6 anti-ISIS handles again. Peter Bergen reminded us that the other is down here in the Persian that are tweeting to criticize ISIS’s ac- since 9/11, everybody in this country Gulf. We are launching F–18s and F–16s tions and challenge its twisted ide- who has died at the hands of a terrorist off of those carriers, and we are still ology, which has nothing to do with attack has been killed by an American using B–52s, which are literally older the Muslim faith. citizen or by someone who is here le- than the P–3s I used to fly on in the I think even ISIS may now suspect it gally in this country. People in this Navy all those years ago. They are op- is losing. Two days ago, a Washington country will be far less inclined to do erating out of a variety of bases, in- Post story had the headline: ‘‘ISIS those kinds of horrific things if we can cluding Qatar and other places, to do quietly preparing for the loss of the successfully convey what is going on high-precision bombing against the ‘caliphate.’ ’’ This area right here. on this battlefield on the other side of ISIS forces. We are using drones and A– ‘‘ISIS quietly preparing for the loss of the world. That is why I come to this 10 warthogs. We have a lot of air and the ‘caliphate.’ ’’ The article detailed floor every week or two to remind us of naval assets, as well as others in the how ISIS is trying to compensate for that truth. Air Force, and we have helicopters as losing this battle and territory that With that, I yield the floor to my well. was so important 2 years ago. They are friend Senator SCOTT, who is yearning It is not just us. While we are doing trying to compensate for that in ways to speak, and I wish him well. work in the air and providing ground that undermine their claims of legit- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- support from the air, we are also pro- imacy and relevance. ator from South Carolina. viding a lot of help with intelligence, As ISIS suffers these defeats, it is im- OUR AMERICAN FAMILY and our allies in this part of the world portant to show them, and us, that de- Mr. SCOTT. Mr. President, I rise are helping us with that. spite the horrific terrorist attacks in today for the final time this week. This We also have boots on the ground. A Orlando, Brussels, Istanbul, and other has been a very emotional time for all lot of the boots on the ground in this places, ISIS is losing this war. When of us and I believe a pivotal time for part of world for this fight are from ISIS loses on the battlefield, it can no our Nation. For me personally, I be- Iraq, and there are boots on the ground longer credibly use its winner’s mes- lieve our brightest days are still ahead who frankly fled from ISIS 2 years ago sage that they are a winning team to of us, and I will tell you why. and are now taking the fight to ISIS attract recruits or inspire attacks. I am a kid who grew up in a single- today. I will close with this. I am a baseball parent household, mired in poverty, When Ramadi was retaken, the Iraqi fan. I was in Cleveland less than a disillusioned at times, who nearly troops led the way. When Fallujah was month ago for the funeral of one of our flunked out of high school, whose life

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Flawed men at our foundation tinue to move forward and produce real can-American mama and an optimistic, opted to sacrifice themselves on behalf fruit. visionary Chick-fil-A operator named of other flawed men, and together we Much of this work that needs to be John Moniz, who happened to be White. have done something unique in the his- done won’t be done on the Federal level I think it is incredibly important tory of our planet; that is, simply to if it is done by the government; it will that while our problems appear in create a country that is based on the done by the local government and the black and white, our solutions are premise that all men are created equal State government. black and white. and that our path forward will be I have talked to so many in the law My life is a testament to God’s love— blazed together. enforcement community who talk a mother’s love and the love of my As the Book of Joshua says, we have about the need for more training—spe- mentor. I don’t deny that our Nation to recognize our memorial stones so cifically, deescalation training, diver- must have tough, painful conversa- that we have a chance to move for- sity training—and more efforts to get tions—family conversations—but I ward. police officers out of their cars and have experienced what is possible when So there is obviously no single solu- into communities so that they form the family talks, and it is really a cool tion here. I hope to share a few today, positive, healthy relationships so that thing. My life story is a story of second some of which I have talked about be- when they are walking down the street, chances—a love story of sorts. It is a fore, some of which have broad support the folks know them. I spoke earlier dark hour in race relations for Amer- in Congress, and some that have noth- with Senator LANKFORD, who talked ica, but I bring you hope—real hope. ing to do with the Federal Govern- about this notion of getting officers In the Deep South, with a provoca- ment. Believe it or not, the govern- embedded in communities so that the tive racial history, the voters of the ment is not the answer to what ails us. officers know the very people they are First Congressional District of South The Federal Government can help in talking to. This seems like common Carolina—a heavily White district that places, but the good news is that 300 sense, and it seems like the right direc- is the home of the birthplace of the million Americans, we as a nation, as a tion. It is a two-way street. Civil War—elected the grandson of a family, we are the solution. I think the Dallas police chief said it man who picked cotton. I want to say The first section of solutions sits in very well. He made the point better that one more time. In the heart of the the realm of law enforcement and the than I ever could. He said: If you have South, the home of the Civil War, a Justice Department. Over the past few issues with policing in your neighbor- majority White district—these voters years, I have talked to a wide variety hood, well, we are hiring. That is very elected the grandson of a man who of officials from across the law enforce- important. The Dallas Police Depart- picked cotton over the children of the ment arena, as well as groups like the ment, along with police departments former U.S. Senator and Presidential Urban League and the NAACP Legal all across this country, are hiring. He candidate Strom Thurmond, and a very Defense Fund and many other groups. said: We will train you up, and we will popular Governor, Governor Carol One solution that seems to be accept- put you back into your community. Campbell. able and almost exciting to so many These are the sorts of real-world so- I am hopeful because I have experi- folks is the notion of body cameras. So lutions and actions that build trust in enced the power of a State that has I have introduced my Safer Officers communities. been transformed, the great State of and Safer Citizens Act, which provides The second set of issues we have to South Carolina. So to my American more resources for police departments tackle—and this is no surprise to any- family, please remain optimistic. to obtain body cameras, as well as to one who has heard me over the last On Monday, I discussed the impor- help pay for some of the startup costs couple of years—focuses on one specific tance of supporting our law enforce- for storage units and other require- word. The word is ‘‘opportunity.’’ Too ment community. I followed on yester- ments. many communities in our Nation feel day by asking all of us to also realize While we know body cameras cannot like they have been left behind, like no that although the vast majority of our be the panacea, we also know this: If one cares, so why should they care? As law enforcement officers only seek to an officer is wearing one, we have a someone, as I said earlier, who grew up protect and to serve, there is still work much better chance of understanding in a single-parent household, I can tell to be done. There is a lack of trust be- the situation from all sides. This is you how strong that sensation to quit tween the Black community and law why so many law enforcement officers becomes, how quickly it grows. When enforcement—one that we as an Amer- and agencies support using them. It is you feel the way I felt in the past, frus- ican family must come together and why we are seeing cities from Los An- tration rises and you start seeing the solve. I believe an old saying is a vital geles to New York outfitting their offi- world differently. You don’t trust peo- part of finding solutions: The only way cers with more and more body cameras. ple who aren’t from your neighborhood. to know where you are going is to I have also introduced the Walter That is a dangerous recipe. know where you have been. Scott Notification Act, along with my How do we tackle this problem? The As I mentioned earlier, part of the good friend Senator GRASSLEY. Our answer, from my estimation, is kind of rich and sometimes provocative his- system for tracking police shootings is simple: education, jobs, and invest- tory of America is to point in one of not working for our Nation. It is a ment—the cornerstones of my oppor- two directions. One is to realize that patchwork system not built for the 21st tunity agenda. over the past 240 years we have had our century. So, long story short, this bill On the jobs front, I have worked challenges. Our Nation has nearly been changes that. Hopefully it fixes the across the aisle with Senators like pulled apart. But out of the crisis of problems. We must know where we are CORY BOOKER to introduce the LEAP our past has come the hope for our fu- to know where we must go. Act, which allows for a very successful ture. In a relatively short amount of I am also glad to see my colleagues South Carolina apprenticeship program time, we have made, in my estimation, in the House, including my very good to become a national model so that remarkable progress as a nation. And friend Congressman TREY GOWDY, kids can earn and learn at the exact while I will talk about a few of the starting a bipartisan working group to same time. We know not everyone policies I believe will help us move for- take a hard look at the relationship be- wants to or can afford to go to college, ward, as well as some things that are tween the Black community and the but that doesn’t mean they should not more about simply getting us to inter- law enforcement community. I am very be able to find opportunities to provide act together—to sit down and break hopeful that a similar group will start for their families. By incentivizing ap- bread—the one thing our collective his- in the Senate. prenticeship programs, we can help tory has taught us is that we must not My final point on the Federal level is folks see their potential, experience lose hope. that I have had the pleasure of working their potential, and live fulfilling and Yes, there is unresolved pain, suf- with a group of colleagues—with JOHN profitable lives. fering, and misery, but this is the CORNYN and many others—working on I have also introduced the Investing greatest Nation on Earth, and we are this notion of criminal justice reform. in Opportunity Act, which seeks to cre- the greatest Nation on Earth for a rea- I am very hopeful that work will con- ate a path for private sector dollars—

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It is a story of vested in those communities. waiting to talk, but listening—listen- success. It is a story of significance. It Finally, education. My good friend ing, not only with your head, but lis- is a story of America. TREY GOWDY said that education is the tening with your heart so that you My grandfather’s grandson, yours closest thing to magic in America. I hear and feel the pain and the chal- truly, is a U.S. Senator. My brother, think he is right. You can look at our lenges of others. another grandson, rose to the rank of incarceration rates, our unemployment This is a simple commandment from command sergeant major in the U.S. rates, our high school dropout rates, God’s Word, Matthew 22:39, to love Army. My nephew, his great grandson, our lifetime average incomes, and they your neighbor as yourself. This is not has graduated from Georgia Tech, all point to one specific area: edu- simply a commandment, however. This Duke University, and now is on his way cational achievement. Trust me, I am requires action. You have to do some- to Emory for medical school. That is the guy who just told you I almost thing. the beauty of America—from cotton to failed out of high school. I know this TREY GOWDY, a Congressman from Congress in one lifetime. firsthand. For me, the answer is very South Carolina, and I are going to We are a beautiful Nation. We are an clear: Give parents a chance to find the bring pastors and law enforcement offi- amazing family. Families fight some- best school for their children, and they cials together in South Carolina so times. That is OK. We must remember will—period. that we can have an honest, sometimes that we are one single family. We can Finally, solutions on a personal level. painful conversation about how to all get to where we are going, we must Again I turn to Dallas. As I was watch- move forward together. get to where we are going, and we will ing one of the surgeons at Parkland In Charleston County I had a chance get there together. Hospital, he was talking about his feel- to speak with Sheriff Al Cannon, a I want one more time to slow down, ings toward law enforcement. He was longtime sheriff of Charleston. He sim- pause, and remember the sacrifices saying that he was struggling the night ply said that both sides have to come made by five Dallas police officers, the after the shooting. He had worked all together because this is not a one-sided tragedies in Baton Rouge and Min- night trying to save the lives of these issue. nesota. officers, and he was tossing and turn- Senator LANKFORD and I are dis- We have been through so much, but a ing, torn up on the inside that he could cussing a new idea called Solution Sun- bright future is still there for our tak- not save their lives. I can’t imagine day, a wonderful idea that Senator ing. Let’s make sure we grab it to- how he felt. I can’t—Dr. BARRASSO, a LANKFORD shared with me earlier this gether. surgeon—I can’t imagine how he felt, week, and we will talk about that more Let me just say thank you to my trying to save the lives of men and in the coming weeks, but the premise staff, who worked very hard all week women who were willing to give their long to make sure we were prepared for lives for others. I can’t imagine it. He of the idea is you have to do more than these presentations, and I want to spe- is an African-American man. As he just go to church together. We as a na- cifically thank my communications di- woke up and prepared for the next day, tion aren’t even doing that very well. rector Sean Smith, who helped put he struggled. He struggled with his per- But we have to eat together and do most of these words together, helped us sonal relationship and his personal projects together. So we will hear more work through the emotions, the chal- concerns with law enforcement. about the exciting idea of Solution What is he doing? I think this is in- Sunday in the upcoming weeks. lenges, and how to frame the conversa- structive for all of us. He said he is I will continue to reach out to my tion that we believe America must making sure his daughter sees him colleagues and my friends who may not have. As my communications director, buying lunch for officers and sees them look like me, who may have a different who happens to be a White guy, and my interacting in a friendly way because philosophy than I do, so I can under- chief of staff who happens to be an Af- he doesn’t want to pass on to his stand their hopes, their dreams, and rican-American female—as we worked daughter any sense of fear of law en- their frustrations because listening is together, it reminded me that in the forcement, but respect, appreciation, so important. As we look around our midst of our struggles, our challenges, and affection for the men and women Nation, it appears to me that we and our difficulties, I depend on a rain- who wear the uniform. haven’t done nearly enough listening bow coalition, a patchwork quilt, to I have seen it in my hometown of to each other. present my thoughts, my heart to North Charleston, SC. It is an amazing In closing, I hope we all remember America. experience. On Christmas morning, that we have survived turbulent times We are America. We are Americans. dozens of officers with dozens of volun- before: the Civil War, the Great Depres- God has blessed the United States of teers show up at city hall, and at 6 sion, World War II, 1968, and in South America. o’clock in the morning, these guys and Carolina, 2015. I still marvel at how our Thank you. gals go door-to-door in the poorest State responded to the shootings at The PRESIDING OFFICER. The neighborhoods in North Charleston. I Mother Emanuel—the power of forgive- Democratic leader. have been there with them once or ness, the power of love conquering Mr. REID. Mr. President, I haven’t twice. They knock at the door, and hate. watched the last three speeches in de- they look into the eyes of a little girl Earlier this year, I lost my grand- tail of my esteemed colleague from or a little boy who is expecting nothing father. I haven’t really talked about it South Carolina, but I have watched for Christmas, and they hand that publicly. He was 94 years old and good parts of them. I am tremendously child a toy. meant so much to me. This was a man impressed by his personal experiences, There are simple ways to bridge the born in Salley, SC, in 1921. I can only his empathy for what is going on in divide between the African-American imagine what he had seen in South America today, and his positive atti- community and other poor commu- Carolina. I can only imagine the life, tude, which I admire very much. nities and law enforcement. There are the challenges, the struggles of an Afri- CONDEMNING THE VIOLENT ATTACK IN DALLAS powerful ways, simple ways, to make a can-American male in the Deep South AND RECOGNIZING THE PEACEFUL PROTESTERS difference. As I have said a couple of in 1921, 1931, and the 1940s. He didn’t Today, before we adjourn, the Senate times, the government cannot make us finish elementary school. He had to will unanimously adopt a resolution get along. We have seen it tried before. pick cotton. He never learned to read. condemning last week’s violent attack It simply cannot force you and me to He eventually got a job at the Port of in Dallas. This attack was on the po- take the leap of faith to try to trust Charleston—a job that, while it didn’t lice officers in the Dallas community, again. give us much in the way of tangible re- and other law enforcement agencies

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Every Member of the words when he said: ‘‘Find the char- central oversight authority within the Senate stands with the Dallas Police acter, as Americans, to open our hearts agency for managing enterprise soft- Department, and we have been so im- to each other.’’ ware license agreements and commer- pressed with the chief of police. We We need to do that. If we do, we can cial software licenses. stand with the Dallas Police Depart- find empathy for each other, the empa- Agencies will also establish a comment, the victims, their families, and thy to understand the challenges law prehensive inventory, including 80 per- the brave men and women who serve enforcement faces every day, and the cent of software licensing spending and the people of Dallas. empathy to understand the frustration enterprise licenses in the agency. I support this resolution because the and anger within the communities of They shall regularly track and main- least we can do in the Senate is honor color across our Nation. tain software licenses to assist the ex- these heroes. I support this resolution I look forward to the resolution being ecutive agency in implementing deci- because the least we can do in the Sen- adopted. It is something the Senate sions throughout the software license ate is to recognize the sacrifices made, should be proud of. management lifecycle. much of it on national television. I yield the floor. I think it is important that we also The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- They shall analyze software usage acknowledge the peaceful protesters ator from Louisiana. and other data to make cost-effective who were marching that day for justice f decisions. I notice that every now and and an end to violence. They were call- then, someone has a database software MEGABYTE ACT OF 2016 ing for—and doing it in a peaceful man- package and they never use the data- ner—the end to the brutality and hos- Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, I rise base. We the taxpayer can save that tility that has taken the lives of Amer- today in support of H.R. 4904, the Mak- money. icans of all backgrounds but ing Electronic Government Account- They should provide training rel- disproportionally people of color. able By Yielding Tangible Efficiencies evant to software license management In the days leading up to the rally in Act of 2016, and that is an acronym for and establish goals and objectives of Dallas, as we heard from my friend the MEGABYTE Act. the software license management pro- from South Carolina, two men were H.R. 4904 is the House companion to a gram of the agency. killed: Alton Sterling of Baton Rouge, piece of legislation Senator GARY Lastly, I will mention that they LA, and Philando Castile of St. Paul, PETERS and I introduced, S. 2340. I should consider the software license MN. would like to thank Senator PETERS management lifecycle phases—includ- The young man in Louisiana was for being the lead cosponsor of the Sen- ing the requisition, reception, deploy- held down by two police officers and ate version of the MEGABYTE Act and ment, maintenance, retirement, and then killed. Just the next day, a man thank Senator THAD COCHRAN for co- disposal phases—to implement effec- was killed in his car with his fianc´e sponsoring it. S. 2340 passed the Senate tive decisionmaking and incorporate and her 4-year-old daughter there, lis- by voice vote last week. existing standards, processes, and tening and watching. Our friends in the My friends in the House of Represent- metrics. African-American community demand atives—Representative MATT CART- Congress has the responsibility to en- recognition that their lives are valued WRIGHT, Representative WILL HURD, sure that taxpayer dollars are being and respected, as everyone’s life should Representative STEVE RUSSELL, and used efficiently and effectively. be. It should be done equally. Representative ELIJAH CUMMINGS—are It was my suggestion that we add the lead sponsors of H.R. 4904. It passed For all the reasons stated above, I just a word or two to the resolution to the House on June 7, 2016, by a vote of offer my strong support for the MEGA- at least recognize the purpose of the 366 to 0. BYTE Act and urge the Senate to pass peaceful demonstrators in this resolu- The MEGABYTE Act reforms the H.R. 4904, sending it to the President’s tion. There was a decision made that Federal Government’s management of desk. that not be a part of the resolution, information technology software li- With that said, I ask unanimous con- and I accept that, but I wanted to censing. The nonpartisan Government sent that the Committee on Homeland make sure we recognize these peaceful Accountability Office, or the GAO, Security and Governmental Affairs be protesters and why they were there. found that implementing oversight and discharged from further consideration There are many victims here, be they management policies of Federal soft- of H.R. 4904 and the Senate proceed to law enforcement officers, innocent peo- ware licenses saved a single agency 181 its immediate consideration. ple, innocent people of color. They all million taxpayer dollars per year. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without deserve to be acknowledged. As has If implemented, the MEGABYTE Act objection, it is so ordered. been said by a number of people here could yield billions in savings across The clerk will report the bill by title. over the last few days, you can’t sweep the Federal Government. Now, the Fed- these problems that we have under the eral Government spends $82 billion a The legislative clerk read as follows: rug. year on information technology. In A bill (H.R. 4904) to require the Director of I thought it was tremendous that the 2015, for example, for the second year the Office of Management and Budget to Senator from South Carolina talked in a row, GAO listed IT software li- issue a directive on the management of soft- about three things we should all agree cense management as a top priority for ware licenses, and for other purposes. on: body cameras, data collection— its annual duplication report. The GAO There being no objection, the Senate which is a code word for profiling—and stated that the executive branch ‘‘does proceeded to consider the bill. of course something with the criminal not have adequate policies for man- Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, I ask justice system that we are so close to aging software licenses.’’ Of the 24 unanimous consent that the bill be having on this floor that we could vote major Federal agencies, only 2 have read a third time and passed and the on. It is bipartisan. It should be done. implemented comprehensive and clear motion to reconsider be considered So I appreciate very much the Senator management policies of Federal soft- made and laid upon the table. from South Carolina mentioning these ware licenses. Furthermore, none of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without three things, and I think they are cer- the 24 major Federal agencies have objection, it is so ordered. tainly worth mentioning again. fully implemented all 5 industry-best We can support the police officers of practices recommended by the GAO. The bill (H.R. 4904) was ordered to a America, the men and women, and The MEGABYTE Act saves taxpayer third reading, was read the third time, mourn those who have fallen and honor dollars and cuts government waste and passed. their bravery while also acknowledging through the following actions: Mr. CASSIDY. I yield the floor.

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Mr. President, I ask fineries has been destroyed.’’ That is expect overseas banks to join with us unanimous consent to speak as in good news, but we have a lot more to by using all of the tools at their disposal to make certain they are not un- morning business. do. As a result, ISIS is cutting fighters’ wittingly or negligently acting for The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. CAS- salaries and it is plundering everything ISIS. Banks that fail to do so have no SIDY). Without objection, it is so or- and anything it can reach. It is looting right to do business with the United dered. banks, kidnapping for ransom, and ex- torting money directly from the 8 mil- States of America. COMMENDING THE JUNIOR SENATOR FROM SOUTH The STORM Act will be a powerful CAROLINA lion people caught in its territory. Ac- cording to the Center for Analysis of tool in the President’s arsenal and fu- Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, let me ture Presidents’ arsenals to starve ter- start today by commending the re- Terrorism, such extortion now accounts for more than one-third of the rorist groups of the resources they marks by the junior Senator from need to survive. I thank Senator ISAK- South Carolina. Throughout this week income of ISIS. Tough sanctions have helped curtail SON for his original cosponsorship of and several—I guess it is now three ISIS’s ability to access the inter- this important legislation. times this week—his words and his pas- national banking system, but ISIS is It is essential that we send it through sion have both inspired us and in- using informal channels to receive and the Foreign Relations Committee, formed us, but I think he has also chal- spend money off the grid. Nonmonetary through Congress—both House and lenged all of us to do more for our transfer systems and informal ex- Senate—and to the President’s desk for country. I am grateful that I was here change houses operating across mul- signature as soon as possible. for his remarks today. I commend him I yield the floor. tiple countries have been less vulner- for those words and for what he talked The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- able to traditional sanctions. about on the floor today. ator from Oklahoma. As ISIS adapts, so must the United A CONVERSATION ABOUT RACE STORM ACT States. The Department of the Treas- Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. President, 2 Mr. President, 3 months ago I spoke ury has been relentless in identifying days ago, five police officers were shot on the floor to highlight the need to and blacklisting individuals and enti- and killed and others were very seri- expand our arsenal of financial meas- ties that finance terror. I applaud them ously wounded in the middle of a rally ures against the terrorist group ISIS, for this work. Yet, because terrorist trying to bring people together, trying which we know is also known as ISIL groups exploit financial jurisdictions to allow Americans to be able to have and known by other names or acro- to channel their ill-gotten gains, the what many call our ‘‘conversation on nyms. I will use the acronym ‘‘ISIS.’’ I United States cannot effectively stop said at that time that these agents of race.’’ terrorist financiers by itself; our coali- As several have mentioned on this hate, violence, and chaos could be sig- tion partners must join this fight. We nificantly diminished by attacks on floor before about my friend the junior cannot afford weak links in this chain. Senator from South Carolina, TIM their finances. In February of this year, I visited Not long after that, the President SCOTT—Senator SCOTT commented on Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar to race all this week, as have several oth- signed into law the bipartisan Protect conduct oversight of our terrorism fi- and Preserve International Cultural ers on this floor who have talked about nance strategy. I found that the events it. I hear many people in my own State Property Act, which I sponsored here of the last 2 years have brought this and in the conversations I have had in the Senate, which will undermine issue of terrorism financing into sharp- around my State speak about issues of ISIS’s ability and efforts to pillage an- er focus for the countries in the region. race, and I keep hearing this ongoing tiquities in Iraq and Syria for profit. While many of our coalition partners statement: We need to have a greater But we need to keep up the pressure on are taking steps in the right direction, conversation about race. this issue on ISIS. much more work needs to be done to Somewhat, I think, we as a nation All terrorist organizations, of course, stem this tide. We need to see more in- are confused about how this actually need resources to survive, and this is a vestigations turn into arrests, more gets resolved in some ways. So I want- vulnerability we must fully exploit. prosecutions, and more sentencings ed to make a quick comment and a Dismantling the financial networks that take terrorist financiers off the challenge to my fellow Senators and that support terrorism is a critical streets. As with nuclear nonprolifera- others who may be around. The chal- part of our mission to protect the tion, we need to build and reinforce the lenge is very straightforward and sim- United States of America. ISIS is the international architecture that gov- ple. We talk about a conversation on best example of how pressing the need erns international cooperation to stop race as if it is something that can hap- is today. terrorist financiers. pen nationally at a rally, at a protest, Militarily, ISIS continues to desta- Last week, Senator ISAKSON and I in- in the media, among leaders. It is not bilize Iraq and Syria at the expense of troduced the STORM Act, the Stop really how America solves issues and millions of civilians who are caught in Terrorist Operational Resources and problems. We solve it around dinner ta- the crossfire. It continues to cultivate Money Act. This act authorizes a new bles. That has always been the place affiliates in northern and western Afri- designation called ‘‘jurisdiction of ter- that we have resolved issues as a na- ca, central Asia, and other parts of the rorism financing concern’’ if a country tion. It is our families who sit down to- Middle East. It continues to sow the is not doing enough to stop terrorist gether and get a chance to talk it out. seeds of terror in neighboring countries financiers. Once designated by the Over the past week, I have had this such as Turkey and Saudi Arabia and United States of America—in fact, once reoccurring conversation with people— further afield—in Europe, Africa, and, designated by the President of the just a simple question: Have you ever of course, here in the United States. United States of America—that coun- had a family of another race sit down Many thousands of innocent lives have try would face significant penalties with your family for dinner at your been tragically and unjustly lost in that include the cessation of aid and home? Have you ever invited another these attacks. the suspension of arms sales. To avoid family of another race to your home Financially, ISIS relies on a variety the penalty, the country can enter into for dinner? of revenue streams. We must attack all a technical assistance agreement with That doesn’t seem like a challenging of them. the United States to remediate the question, but I have been amazed at U.S. and coalition airpower is dis- problem that led to its designation. the number of people I have posed that abling oil refineries and stopping The STORM Act also sanctions for- question to who have looked at me, smuggling convoys in their tracks. eign financial institutions that make who have hesitated, and said: Of U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Peter deals on behalf of ISIS or launder course, I have.

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They are testing new missiles I have ever had a family of a different ly connected to the Iran nuclear deal that are capable of carrying nuclear ar- race than mine over for dinner. being announced and going through the maments. They are continuing to pur- Here is my simple challenge to us. If process, Iran released several folks who sue nuclear materials in opposition to we are going to have a conversation were considered hostages by the Ameri- the direct agreement. about race, maybe the conversation cans—Americans jailed in Iran. They Just days ago, Germany released a should start with each of our families released those individuals and shortly long report from their domestic intel- at our dinner tables. It is what Senator thereafter the administration released ligence agency, which is their equiva- SCOTT mentioned earlier. I have laid $1.7 billion to Iran from the Judgment lent of our FBI. They released a state- out a challenge, just a simple state- Fund, saying this was part of the re- ment saying the findings by the Fed- ment, what I call Solution Sundays. If turn from some of the money that was eral Office for the Protection of the you are going to be part of this solu- required from Iran from 1979 in the fall Constitution—that is their FBI—in a tion in America, maybe on a Sunday of the Shah—$1.7 billion. 317-page report said they had found for lunch or for dinner, invite another Interestingly enough, months later, that Iran had a clandestine effort to family over of another race just to sit Iran, in its movement, increased its seek illicit nuclear technology and and have conversation. Everybody can military spending exactly $1.7 billion, equipment from German companies at put their feet under the same table and and the Iranians announced those two what is even, by international stand- develop a friendship and a relationship. were connected. American tax dollars ards, a quantitatively and actively Every person can do that. Every per- directly funded $1.7 billion of Iranian high level. son can be a part of the solution. Every military buildup. German Chancellor Angela Merkel person in our country can start to I wish I could even stop there. Just underscored the findings in a state- move that conversation a little farther. months ago, the administration an- ment to Parliament saying: Iran vio- It is part of who we are. nounced that we were going to start lated the U.N. Security Council’s anti- We don’t solve things based on a vote purchasing heavy water from Iran. missile development regulations, seek- in America, we solve things around our You see, we don’t produce our own ing nuclear materials in a quan- dinner table. heavy water. Heavy water is used in de- titatively high level from German com- I would challenge every American to velopment of nuclear materials for a panies in a clandestine way. Angela invite someone from another race to nuclear weapon, but it is also used in Merkel is saying they are continuing their home, just sit and have Sunday research. The United States doesn’t to press on the missile side of things. lunch together and watch and begin to produce our own heavy water. We pur- They are continuing to advance. see what happens in our Nation. chase it from Canada mostly. At the same time, out in plain sight, IRAN But instead, this time we purchased Iran has purchased the S–300 missile Mr. President, today is also an anni- nuclear water for over $8 million from defense system from Russia. They con- versary day. Today is happy birthday Iran. So we didn’t purchase from our tinue to have a tremendous number of to the JCPOA, what is commonly ally, but we purchased from Iran. religious- and human-rights-docu- known as the Iran nuclear deal. Happy I wish I could tell you that is all it is, mented prisoners in Iran. There are an birthday, you are 1-year old today. but this is what Secretary Moniz an- estimated 821 individuals right now. By In many ways we have seen some nounced with this statement upon the the way, some of those also are Ameri- progress in some areas. Iran does have purchase of that heavy water from cans who are currently imprisoned in fewer centrifuges now than what they Iran: Iran right now—some of them just for had a year ago. Iran has allowed the in- The idea is: OK, we tested it, it’s perfectly the practice of a minority faith. spectors to come into some locations. good heavy water. It meets spec. We’ll buy a Just weeks ago, I asked DNI Clapper, That is a positive thing. Iran has al- little of this. the President’s Director of National In- lowed engagement in some of their pur- He said: telligence: What has changed in Iran’s chasing of some of their nuclear mate- That will be a statement to the world: being the largest state sponsor of ter- rials. That is a positive thing, and I am ‘‘You want to buy heavy water from Iran, rorism in the world in the last year? grateful for the progress. you can buy heavy water from Iran. It’s been His response to me was this: Nothing. I hope that progress continues, but at done. Even the United States did it.’’ They are still advancing against Bah- this point it is just a hope. Quite frank- In the past year we have moved from rain to have a coup. They are still ly, today, for me, recognizing the 1- sanctions on Iran to being Iran’s sales- funding the civil war and coup that is year birthday of the Iran nuclear deal man, to helping them sell heavy water happening in Yemen. They are still is a reminder to the administration to the world, telling them: Don’t buy funding Hezbollah. They are still prop- that America and the Congress have from our allies in Canada anymore. We ping up Assad. In fact, I have increased not forgotten that this is a deal that tested the Iranian water, and we like their funding levels there. has to be implemented with great it. You should buy that. All of those things still continue to strength, because the issues that we That is a pretty big shift in the last advance, just with more money and face in relationship with Iran are a year, to move from ‘‘we have sanctions with more supplies now than what they multitude. on you as a terrorist nation’’ to ‘‘we had in the past. Let me just highlight a few things are your salesmen.’’ People of the It is the 1-year birthday of the Iran just to be able to talk through some of world should start buying their heavy nuclear deal. Iran is a rising power in the issues that I have seen and things nuclear water from Iran. the region and continues to advance to- that are still coming, things that have That is all just in the past year. I ward nuclear technology. So what are happened in the past year and things wish I could stop, but many people we going to do about it? that are still to come. have noticed, if they are watching the One is that we need to continue to re- For instance, in the past year the media at all, that Iran has launched mind everyone who is out there that international community has released multiple test missiles in the past sev- this is a very serious threat. Iran with around $100 billion to Iran. So $100 bil- eral months. On October 10, they a nuclear weapon is completely unac- lion has flown back to them. What has launched a missile with an 800-mile ceptable in this world. The largest happened in that time period? Well, range. On November 21, they launched state sponsor of terrorism in the world they have recapitalized their banks. another long-range missile. On March 8 should not have nuclear weapons. The They have recapitalized in several and March 9, they launched other mis- world community should at least agree areas they have needed in their econ- siles as test missiles. on that.

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In which they had, went through it in challenges, including additional sup- each of our States, there are hard- great detail, put it in technical lan- port to drought-stricken communities. working entrepreneurs who have estab- guage, and put it in a resolution to This bill also makes essential invest- lished job-creating startups. These dy- clearly state: Here are the boundaries ments in drinking water and waste- namic companies act as entrepre- of this resolution so it has no fuzzy water infrastructure, including emer- neurial leaders, innovators, and job gray areas. gency assistance to communities fac- creators within our communities. In- Through an appropriations amending water contamination, such as dustries, including retail, health care, ment, we have also demanded that we Flint, MI. entertainment, transportation, and get greater detail of the $1.7 billion in Earlier this week, I had the oppor- education are being revolutionized and transfer money from the Judgment tunity to again meet with families reshaped by entrepreneurs in our local Fund that was transferred to Iran. Cur- from Flint. communities. They are reimagining rently, we have almost no detail on The devastating water crisis con- the future by using technology to solve that other than that we know Iran used tinues to have an unimaginable impact problems and create innovative prod- it for its military development because on the children and families there. I ucts and services. they announced that and put that out. was heartbroken to hear more about According to the Kauffman Founda- Third, I have worked with Senator some of their daily struggles, but I was tion, startups are a major force for job FISCHER from Nebraska creating a also inspired by their resiliency. creation in the United States. Startups Judgment Fund transparency piece so The provisions included in the WRDA under 1 year old create about 2 million that we will never again transfer bill will help ensure that Flint resi- jobs per year, accounting for 20 percent American dollars to any state sponsor dents will have the resources and sup- of gross job creation, though they only of terrorism around the world. Couldn’t port necessary to address this ongoing represent 8 percent of the firms in this we have that as minimum criteria— and catastrophic tragedy. WRDA will country. that we will not spend the hard-earned help Flint residents, but it will also Despite the fact that new startups tax dollars of Americans to help supply help communities all across our coun- are vital to our country’s economic and the military requirements of a larger try with drinking water and infrastruc- job growth, many members of our com- state sponsor of terrorism? ture challenges. It will modernize the munity may not know these innovative I cosponsored a bill with Senator State Revolving Loan Fund Programs companies exist, and many startup RUBIO which prohibits giving Ex-Im fi- and capitalize the Water Infrastructure companies may not know where to ac- nancing to any company in Iran or to Finance and Innovation Act Program— cess the resources to help their compa- Iran in general to make sure that Iran also known as WIFIA—a new, low-in- nies succeed. is not coming, again, to the American terest financing mechanism to fund In 2013, I joined a bipartisan group of taxpayer to be able to get some sort of large-dollar-value infrastructure colleagues—including Congressmen subsidies to be able to do that. projects all across our Nation. POLIS and ISSA—to create the first an- And as I have mentioned before, we The many benefits of the WRDA nual Startup Day Across America to will continue to remind the adminis- bill—from drinking water protections bring attention to startups throughout tration that no one is forgetting be- to waterway improvements, to water Michigan and across the United States. cause we do not have the option of los- body restoration—is why it enjoys That year, I had the opportunity to ing track of a nuclear Iran. broad, diverse support. Over 100 stake- visit Start Garden—a combined ven- Happy birthday to the Iran nuclear holder organizations have called on the ture capital fund and shared startup deal. I hope that in the years ahead, we Senate to bring WRDA to the floor. workspace in Grand Rapids—with Con- can say that we have a non-nuclear These groups include: the American gressmen HUIZENGA and AMASH, where power Iran, but I will tell you that Society of Civil Engineers, the U.S. we heard firsthand about the exciting based on what has happened in the past Chamber of Commerce, Nature Conser- new businesses being funded in Western year, I remain incredibly skeptical of vancy, United Steelworkers, National Michigan. that. In 2014, I met with a group of entre- Association of Counties, the National I yield back the remainder of my preneurs at the Madison Building in League of Cities, the U.S. Conference of time. Detroit, home to startups backed by Mayors, and the National Association The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Detroit Venture Partners. I spoke with ator from Michigan. of Clean Water Agencies. Paul Glomski, the CEO of Detroit Our dedicated partners across the WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT Labs. Mr. PETERS. Mr. President, I rise aisle are also ready to move on this im- Founded in 2011 with just four em- today to speak about the need to pass portant bipartisan piece of legislation. ployees, Detroit Labs now has upward the Water Resources Development Act Senator INHOFE recently joined 28—28 of 100 people working for them, build- of 2016, also known as WRDA. Despite of his Republican colleagues on a letter ing cutting-edge technology in down- strong, bipartisan support, the Senate to the Senate Republican leadership town Detroit. They dream up, design, has yet to take a vote on a common- calling for a vote. The Environmental and build mobile apps and have made sense, necessary piece of legislation. and Public Works Committee passed them for General Motors, Domino’s Frankly, I am extremely dis- the Water Resources Development Act Pizza, Kimberly-Clark, DTE Energy, appointed. WRDA will help commu- with strong, overwhelming bipartisan and many others. They also provide a nities across the Nation who need to support—a vote of 19 to 1. paid apprenticeship program that repair, expand, or modernize their This commonsense bill is ready for a teaches hard-working Michiganders water infrastructure. The bill invests vote in the Senate. Communities how to code and connects them to jobs in the Nation’s ports and inland water- across our country—including the fam- upon completion of the program. ways to improve commerce, and it ilies of Flint—are ready and waiting Startups are not just about apps and moves us toward major upgrades to for us to act. I truly hope the WRDA tech, though. I also visited Ponyride, a locks and dams in places such as the bill can be prioritized for action on the coworking space in Corktown, where I Upper Mississippi River System. floor when we return in September. We met Eric Yelsma, founder of Detroit WRDA will improve flood protection simply must act, and we must act as Denim. He and his team are making in order to better safeguard commu- quickly as possible. high-quality jeans in Detroit and ship- nities from damage and will restore STARTUP COMPANIES ping them across the country. ecosystems and promote public access Mr. President, when we think about In 2015, I visited startups in Traverse for recreation. fast-growing startup companies, we City, where I heard about the growing

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Jeff Kuss and the Blue tomers. ecosystem, there will be a wide array Angels because they are everything This year, I have teamed up with of stakeholders, decisions, and indus- that is right about our country. The Senators WARNER, DAINES, and SCOTT tries that will contribute to shaping love they share for one another, the to encourage our colleagues to visit a Michigan’s future economy. I am com- sacrifices they make in service to our startup anywhere in their home State mitted to ensuring that our growing Nation, and the devotion they have to during the week of August 4. Like me, startup community will be a fixture of their calling represents the very best of they know startups are taking root creativity, innovation, and job creation the American spirit. across the Nation—in Richmond, VA, for decades to come. The rumble of those engines over the Bozeman, MT, Charleston, SC, Kala- Mr. President, I yield the floor. skies of Pensacola this weekend will mazoo, MI, and other communities. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- not just be a resumption of their duties In fact, Michigan is one of the fastest ator from Florida. as aviators and military professionals; growing venture capital communities REMEMBERING CAPTAIN JEFF KUSS AND it will be a tribute—a tribute to Cap- in the Nation, a critical asset that will RECOGNIZING THE BLUE ANGELS tain Kuss and the life he spent doing help us become the startup capital of Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, with all what he loved. the Midwest. We have world-class col- that has occurred in our country over To the people of Pensacola, the ‘‘Cra- leges and universities, more engineers the past few weeks, I wanted to take a dle of Naval Aviation’’ and the place than any part of the country, and an moment to bring everyone’s attention the Blue Angels call home, the Blues infrastructure to export not just na- to something that had a profound im- are their team. Think about whatever tionally but all across the globe. pact in my home State of Florida and major sports team you have in your While I am focused on connecting tal- something all Americans should reflect hometown and the love the community ented Michigan entrepreneurs to the on. gives those professional or college ath- capital they need to grow and succeed, This weekend, the Navy’s Flight letes who compete on national tele- I will also continue working with my Demonstration Squadron—most fa- vision. It pales in comparison to the colleagues on Federal policies that will mously known as the Blue Angels—will bond the people of Pensacola have to support these important startups and take to the skies over Pensacola for their home team, the Blue Angels. small businesses. That means strong the Pensacola Beach Air Show. It will Our State and the community in science, technology, engineering, arts, be their first air show appearance in Pensacola took the loss of Captain and math, or STEAM, education, along Florida since that fateful day of June Kuss very hard. To the people who saw with expanding efforts to encourage 2, when they lost Capt. Jeff Kuss, a him around town, he was Jeff, a friend, our Nation’s students to learn how to U.S. Marine Corps Aviator, and the No. a neighbor, and someone to be proud of. code. Even basic programming skills 6 airplane in the Blue Angels lineup. And true to the spirit of Pensacola, the are incredibly marketable, not just Captain Kuss, simply put, was an community has rallied to provide com- among tech startups but throughout American hero. Like all Blue Angels fort to Captain Kuss’s teammates and the entire economy. pilots and the men and women who to his family. We also need to make sure startups support the Blue Angels mission, Cap- I am so proud my home State is are able to compete on a level playing tain Kuss was the very best of what our home to the Blues. I am proud Pensa- field on the Internet and have access to military and our Nation has to offer. cola continues to embrace the Blues fast, affordable broadband no matter He was a war hero. He served our coun- and to make every member of the Blue where you live. Additionally, we must try proudly over hostile skies in Af- Angels family a part of the Pensacola work together to help entrepreneurs ghanistan. He was a decorated aviator family. I am proud the Blues will re- master challenges and impediments who earned the Strike Flight Air turn to the Pensacola Beach Air Show that stand in their way as they seek to Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps this weekend, and I am proud the establish their firms and to create jobs. Achievement Medal during his time United States has a military made up Startups play a key role in economic with the Corps. I commend the Marine of extraordinary Americans like Capt. growth, and we have to do more to help Corps for training such a skilled avi- Jeff Kuss. them. ator, as well as Naval Air Station Pen- So I ask all Americans to keep Cap- A recent report from the Economic sacola, where he first started flying in tain Kuss and his family in your pray- Innovation Group found that since the 2007. ers. Thank God for him, for our mili- end of the recent recession, new firms Captain Kuss was a hometown hero, a tary men and women and families who have increased by only 2.3 percent and local boy from Durango, CO, who grad- sacrifice alongside them, and for the are concentrated in only 25 percent of uated from Durango High School and freedom they risk their lives to pre- U.S. counties, especially in dense, high- attended Fort Lewis College. He ful- serve. I ask that God bless Captain er population areas. We have to ensure filled a lifelong dream by performing a Kuss and his family and God bless the that every American community has flyover with his teammates over Super Blue Angels as they fly this weekend the opportunity to experience the eco- Bowl 50 and then watched his Denver and in the weeks, months, and years to nomic benefits new business establish- Broncos win their third Super Bowl come. ments bring. We have to ensure that championship. CENTRAL EVERGLADES PLANNING PROJECT every America community has the req- Captain Kuss was a hero in his own Mr. President, I recently addressed uisite tools to support entrepreneurs as home. A loving son to his parents the Senate and our Nation about truly they turn their ideas into action, Janet and Michael, a devoted husband a disaster that is wreaking havoc on transforming their neighborhoods and to his wife Christina, and loving father my home State of Florida. It is a thick the economic trajectories of their to his two young children, Calvin and and putrid algal bloom known as the neighborhoods in the process. Sloane. blue-green algae that has appeared Ultimately, success for any company The same attributes that Captain along large stretches of the St. Lucie comes down to matching talent with Kuss demonstrated throughout his River and the Indian River Lagoon. capital. Small businesses and startups life—service, sacrifice, loyalty, faith, This is happening because nutrient- now have a variety of sources of capital devotion—they were all present in his rich water—basically, water that has to expand and create jobs: traditional final moments as well. He could have things in it like fertilizer—is running bank loans, for example, SBA loans in- ejected, but instead he stayed with his into Lake Okeechobee from north of cluding the 7(a) Loan Program I have plane and steered it away from a more that lake, which is the lake in the cen- championed in the past, State-backed populated area to spare any additional ter of our State. Historically, that loans through the Michigan Economic loss of life. water sat in Lake Okeechobee but

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If the prevent flooding and the loss of lives of is the need for the Senate and for the local water district does as the Federal those who live around Lake Okee- House to pass and for the President to Government demands and releases held chobee. When the water rises to levels sign the authorization for the Central water into Lake Okeechobee, the Army that threaten the integrity of that Everglades Planning Project, which Corps of Engineers is going to be forced dike, it needs to be released. And in- will divert these harmful discharges to increase discharges into the St. stead of being released in a clean form away from the coastlines and send Lucie and Caloosahatchee estuaries. to the south the way it once histori- more water south through the Ever- These regulatory decisions are hav- cally was, it is now released to the east glades. We cannot lose our focus when ing a real impact on Floridians, on our and to the west. it comes to these projects. ecology, on our economy, and on our These waters, rich in nutrients, are As you heard a moment ago, the Sen- very way of life up and down the Treas- released into estuaries and canals that ator from Michigan mentioned the ure Coast. I asked the Director of Fish also have nutrients in them because of water bill. Along with 29 other Sen- & Wildlife, as well as the Secretary of storm water runoff or because of seep- ators, I sent a letter to Senate leader- the Interior, to immediately reverse this harmful, tone-deaf instruction age from faulty or old septic tanks. ship, asking that the Water Resources that, if they implement it, will only When that flow reaches the ocean, the Development Act receive floor consid- prolong the ecological crisis along the eration. I have also urged the leaders of estuaries, the lagoon, the lake, or the Florida waterways. river and is under the hot sun—as it is the Senate to take this action, specifi- Just admit that this makes no during the summer—the conditions be- cally because of the merits of the Cen- sense—no sense at all. Reverse this come ripe for an algae bloom. That is tral Everglades Planning Project in- order, and let’s focus on everything what we are seeing now. cluded in that bill and because of its else we need to be doing on this algae Although the bacteria is always importance to Florida. issue and that we were focused on be- present in the waters, it needs the I want to focus the rest of my time fore the Federal Government decided present circumstances to form, and, here on a new problem that emerged to create yet another problem to deal unfortunately, the conditions we have just last Friday. It deals with the dis- with. now have been a perfect storm. This charges from Lake Okeechobee. As I TRIBUTE TO EMILY BOUCK winter and spring provided numerous mentioned, these discharges—the water Mr. President, on a third and final storms and produced so much rain that being released—have been ongoing topic, today I would like to acknowl- the Army Corps of Engineers began dis- since January of this year, and what edge a valued and long-term member of charging water in January, and it the discharges do is lower the salinity my Senate office who recently left our hasn’t stopped since. levels and cause the algae to bloom. office. Emily Bouck has been on our I recently requested the Army Corps Just when you think you have had team for nearly 7 years. She started as to stop these harmful discharges. They enough problems to deal with on this, an intern on my 2010 Senate campaign agreed to slow the discharges but not the Federal Government came out of and then came here to the Senate, to stop them entirely. With the State nowhere last Friday and threw in an- proving herself, taking on every chal- of Florida’s emergency declaration, other wrench. The Obama administra- lenge asked of her, and ultimately more water is able to be held north of tion, through the U.S. Fish & Wildlife helping me develop higher education the lake, which allows for less water to Service, ‘‘recommended’’ that the and health care policies. be discharged east and west out of the South Florida Water Management Dis- Among the many issues that Emily lake. trict force more water from the north handled for us, she worked tirelessly on I was there a couple of weeks ago, into that lake that is already releasing the Zika issue and finding a way to and it is a disgusting sight to see and too much water, and they did so in help those afflicted with it. Everyone to smell and to breathe. The algae has order to protect 10 snail kite bird in my office has come to trust Emily’s forced the closure of several beaches, nests—10 bird nests. expertise. That is why she will be killing fish and oysters, hurting tour- If the local water district does not missed. We thank her for her service to ism, harming local businesses, and comply with this ‘‘recommendation,’’ our office and to the people of Florida, sinking property values. People are the Federal Government has threat- and we truly wish her the very best. canceling their vacations, and all of ened to sue them. As I have just cov- Mr. President, I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- this is hurting the local economy in ered, the Lake Okeechobee discharges ator from Indiana. the Treasure Coast in enormous ways. are part of the problem. Yet here come So far, we have done a number of Federal regulators from a completely WASTEFUL SPENDING Mr. COATS. Mr. President, it is time things to help address this problem. different department asking for more once again for the waste of the week. For example, I supported our Gov- discharges. And why? To protect 10 bird This is ‘‘Waste of the Week’’ No. 48. ernor’s request that President Obama nests. For 48 weeks I have been coming to the In Florida, we love our wildlife. We declare this a Federal disaster so that Senate floor during this Senate ses- love our Florida panthers. We love our resources can be made available to the sion, a 2-year session, talking about impacted communities. I asked that dolphins. We love our manatees. If you the waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer the President approve this request drive across the State, I can’t tell you money. The ever-growing need to tack- promptly so that the much needed re- how many animals you will see on peo- le our soaring debt has been brought to sources can be deployed. ple’s license plates because Florida’s our attention once again this week by My office has also been working for Department of Motor Vehicles provides the nonpartisan Congressional Budget months with the Small Business Ad- many options for people to show just Office. ministration on the harmful impacts of how much they love and support the On Tuesday, the budget office re- the discharges. In April we were able to different animals, the flora and fauna leased its long-term Federal budget up- get the SBA to ensure disaster loans that our State has. In fact, I am one of date, and it is not pretty. Once again, were made available to businesses suf- those people with one of those plates. I CBO bluntly told Congress that we fering from these discharges. We were have an alligator on mine, although it need to reduce the Federal debt as soon recently able to confirm with the SBA is the University of Florida Gator. as possible. How many times do they that the disaster loans will apply to We love our wildlife in Florida, but have to send a report here saying: those affected by the current algal when you have situations and conflicts Look, the house is on fire; you have to blooms. like this one, you are essentially try- do something about it. I say, once We have been in touch with the Cen- ing to figure out whose side to be on: 10 again—but I can say once again, once ters for Disease Control and Prevention bird nests of a species with numbers on again, once again, once again, once about making sure the concerns many the rise or millions of Treasure Coast again—the Congressional Budget Office have about the health impacts of the residents and the marine life that in- is nonpartisan. It is not Republican; it algae are properly looked at and ad- habits those waters? The answer should is not Democrat; it is not liberal; it is dressed. I was pleased to learn this be clear. Stop the discharges and side not conservative. These guys deal with week in a meeting that the CDC has with the millions of people on the numbers, and the numbers don’t lie.

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This is the legacy the out—we can do 24-hour filibusters and interpretation, abuse, waste, and peo- President wants to carry? You never just rack one up after another. This is ple taking advantage of it. hear him talk about this. You never your Federal Government in action. Under the Obama administration, the hear this mentioned. The tragedy is these are the tax dollars cost and number of beneficiaries in this Oh, ObamaCare is the best thing that that you work hard for every week and program have skyrocketed, and with has ever happened in the world. If you that you send to Washington, and you this increase came a number of issues. have been listening to the disaster that want them responsibly used. The inspector general for the Federal is rolling out under ObamaCare and the Yes, of course, we have to fund the Communications Commission, which is premiums that have doubled and the military. Yes, we want to take care of called the FCC, which administers this copays that have tripled and the ex- the veterans. We want to take care of program that they contract out, did a emptions that have been lost and all our national security. We are a threat study. They noted that prior to 2012, it kinds of things happening to people in now from ISIS; we are a threat from was, as they said, ‘‘well known’’ that America here today under this flawed terrorists around the world, some of some individuals were receiving dupli- Federal program, you would under- them domestic. We want police forces, cative benefits or receiving benefits de- stand this. We are talking about a we want intelligence, and we want all spite their eligibility for those bene- budget out of control, spending out of those entities that are involved in fits.’’ For instance, there was supposed control. keeping us safe. We need to fund those to be one phone made available per I have been a part of efforts to deal agencies. home, one per family, if they couldn’t with this on a macro basis. All of those What about medical research? What afford one. They found home addresses have failed, and they failed because the about disease control? We are talking with dozens of phones and handing President of the United States has re- about Ebola. We are talking about them out. There were posters like this fused to come to a conclusion in work- Zika. We are talking about a number of that said: Get your free phone. People ing with us. Oh, he made some at- things that the Centers for Disease were grabbing them up as fast as they tempts to do it. He made some nice Control and Prevention deals with in could. Word got out on the street that statements, but in the end it was al- Atlanta. you can get a free phone line and the ways: Can’t go there. How about education? How about government will pay for it—yet an- I decided I would at least try to point roads? How about sewers? How about other program the government is going out documented issues of waste, fraud, waterlines? How about the raft of to take care of. Well intended, yes, but and abuse. The very least we can do is things that require spending in order there was a public outcry when stuff stop this kind of spending. We have to- to keep our Nation healthy, in order to like this came out here. People said: taled up a pretty good total here. We keep our Nation functioning, in order What is the deal? I thought the phone are approaching $250 billion of docu- to make us competitive in the world? was for emergency purposes. I thought mented waste, fraud, and abuse. All of that is at risk. All of that is at we needed one per household to give CBO projects that the combined So- risk because our entitlements keep them the opportunity to call 9–1-1 cial Security trust funds will be ex- growing out of control. No one is say- when needed, or if it was a single per- hausted by 2029—5 years earlier than ing there is a fire on the way. It is son—or a couple who needed a phone, the Social Security trustees estimated growing, not diminishing, and you are maybe they should share it. a little bit ago—forcing automatic ben- not calling the fire department out to The inspector general said that the efit cuts on seniors and people with dis- deal with this issue. one-per-household rule wasn’t working abilities. Let me repeat that: forcing Let me get to the essence of this re- very well, and so the FCC apparently automatic cuts to seniors and those cent issue here. Remember the Lifeline implemented a policy that basically with disabilities. program? That is the program that said subscribers could override the eli- Do you hear Senators talking about provides people of lower means, per- gibility for this because maybe these the fact that we are going to have to do haps some in rural areas, a lifeline so people need more than one cell phone. this? No, I don’t hear this on the floor. that they can call 911. There has been The IG has learned that abuse within Do you hear the President talking some documentation that some people this program is more widespread than about this? No, let’s pass this on—2029, can’t afford this. The President came anybody previously believed. I mean, that is way in the distance. along, and they call it the Obama First, the IG learned that, as I said, Why do we need to worry about that Phone program now. It is advertised— the FCC instructed employees to over- now? I think it is a private advertisement, ride the computer system that pro- That is what they were saying when but it is a government-sponsored legis- hibits more than one applicant per the debt was $10.7 trillion. That is what lative program, and it is contracted household. they were saying when the debt was $5 out. Free cell phone—the government Second, the FCC—on the form that trillion: We can do this later. Well, the pays for your wireless service—free you have to send in—basically said: All clock is ticking. Is anybody out there phone, free minutes, free enrollment, the subscribers need to do is provide a listening? Hello, hello. We are on the no payment ever. check in the box that says the appli- road to insolvency, and your elected This well-intended program was to cant is eligible. But multiple applica- representatives and your President provide people a lifeline in case of an tions came in from the same address, aren’t doing anything about it. emergency—the ability to dial 9–1-1. and no one asked, as the law required, As you can tell, I get pretty worked This lifeline is important to low-in- applicants to provide any supporting up about this. I am down to some of the come earners who couldn’t afford a documentation. The IG found that this small stuff, pointing out: Can’t we at phone. That program has some benefits override option was also enabling sub- least do this? Can’t we at least come and is something that maybe we ought scribers to use fake names and fake So- together as a Senate and as a House of to do, but we ought to put controls on cial Security numbers to avoid detec- Representatives, and can’t we at least it to make sure the program is not tion. How many times have I been eliminate the waste, the documented abused. down here talking about fake names, fraud, the abuse of programs? Initially, this program helped low-in- stolen IDs, and stolen Social Security I am now on week No. 48. I have a come families pay for landline phone numbers that were used to obtain Fed- card here that details all of the issues service, but landline, as you know, is eral benefits with no oversight? we have done. It keeps adding up and out of date. I doubt if any of these The IG noted that between October adding up, and I am only scratching pages even know what a landline is 2014 and April 2016, nearly 4.3 million

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These aren’t people funding and support for terrorist extre- the Armed Services Committee, I have who needed phones; these are people mism. been fighting to ensure that this year’s who overrode it so they he could get as We must use the time provided for us Defense bill will fund Israel’s missile many phones as they wanted. by this agreement to confront Iran’s defense programs and will continue to Obviously our Washington bureau- maligned activities beyond its nuclear do so as we enter the conference with crats have not been good stewards of program, to fortify the security of the the House on the NDAA, which we will our taxpayer dollars. Sadly, this is not United States and Israel, our major do shortly. Our goal has to be to reach the end of the story. It is important to strategic partner in the region, and to the $601 million that has been author- note that the IG is still in the process ensure that we are working in close co- ized. I am hopeful we will do so. I will of reviewing these egregious actions to ordination with this all-important ally. fight to make sure that the conference determine just how widespread the We must make sure that our positions committee report includes that num- problem is. are aligned when they need to be, that ber. In the meantime, what I am calling there is no space, no daylight between While I know these annual increases for here on the Senate floor is that the Israel and the United States where we for missile programs are vital to our FCC stop allowing people to enroll in must and should be working together. defense cooperation, we really need a the Lifeline Program through the over- We need to enhance strong enforce- long-term agreement to defend Israel ride process and to verify every single ment of the JCPOA, our nuclear agree- against threats in an uncertain re- beneficiary so that we can weed out the ment, with the P5+1 to ensure that gional environment and to ensure its bad actors. Whether you are in private Iran is never able to break across the qualitative military edge over Iran or enrichment threshold to obtain a nu- business or the government, is that any other adversary. what you would expect? If you are sell- clear weapon. We need to use this time to renew a The simple, stark fact is that we are ing or distributing a product—and in robust, decade-long memorandum of at war with ISIS—whatever it is called; this case, distributing a product based understanding on U.S. military assist- ISIL or by any other name—and we are on taxpayer dollars—don’t you think ance, or MOU, with Israel as soon as in that war to win. We must win it. The you would want to, No. 1, adhere to the possible. I am hopeful that the MOU fact is that we are succeeding, but ISIS law, and No. 2, adhere to the regula- will be concluded as quickly as pos- is also enhancing its activity as it me- tions and not have some kind of arbi- sible. Indeed, last November Senator tastasizes with extremist violence trary override, especially when you BENNET and I co-led a letter to the sponsored, supported, and inspired have stuff like this on the street and President concerning the need to renew around the world—in Europe, as well as people are gobbling up free service on in this country in San Bernardino and this MOU, and I followed up in April cell phones by the millions? What is Orlando—where massacres are stated with another letter by Senators COONS the total? The total we can project for to be in alignment with and supported and GRAHAM, a bipartisan effort on the unverified Obama Phone beneficiaries and inspired by ISIS, and where ISIS same issue. The MOU needs a historic increase in is $4.76 billion over the course of itself is claiming credit for those ac- military aid. And one other point. I unverified Obama phone applicants. tivities. I am not here to say this program In the Middle East, Iran continues to know that much of that assistance is should be abolished. I understand why be a leading state sponsor of terrorism. used in the United States to make people need to have a phone in their Irrespective of the nuclear agreement, equipment, like the Joint Strike household for an emergency purpose. If we must work together to find new Fighter, whose engines are manufac- they qualify under the eligibility cri- ways to push back on Iran’s financing tured in Connecticut, but Israel should teria, I am OK with that, but if they of terrorism. Just recently, the inter- also retain some flexibility to use are abusing the program, I am not OK national financial action task force these funds to develop its own unique with that at all, and I guarantee that made the alarming decision to suspend capabilities. The current MOU allows the American taxpayer is not willing countermeasures against Iran for 12 Israel to harness 26.3 percent of our se- to accept that. They did not send us months concerning its money-laun- curity assistance to purchase domestic here to stand by, as responsible U.S. dering and terrorist-finding activities. Israeli equipment, and I urge the ad- Senators, and watch this kind of abuse This action is truly appalling, as I have ministration to work to maintain this go on and on and on, and this Senator made clear in a letter that I wrote and goal in the next MOU. We must rely on has barely scratched the surface in an led to our Treasury Secretary, Jack American manufacturing and Amer- effort to document waste, fraught, and Lew, with seven of my Senate col- ican jobs where there is value added abuse. leagues urging him to address this dan- and whenever possible, but Israel has We now have $239-plus billion of doc- gerous decision to prevent any further the same interest in its production ca- umented fraud, waste, and abuse by ac- attempts to reintegrate Iran into the pacity and its defense industrial base, countable government agencies, and it international banking system as Iran and both must be strong and aligned. is totally unacceptable. has not eliminated its entrenched prac- As I look forward to the year coming I yield the floor. tice of financing terrorism. and to the enforcement of the nuclear The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Again, time is only as valuable as we agreement, I believe we must, very ator from Connecticut. make it. We must use the time we have frankly, do a better job of enforcement, IRAN under this agreement to separate Iran as I am positive that Iran will test us Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, from its terror proxies, such as and seek any advantage it can find. as we leave Washington for our sum- Hezbollah and the Assad regime. That That is the stark, simple truth about mer recess, we are also marking the 1- is why I also support the Senate mov- that agreement. year anniversary of the signing of the ing to extend the Iran Sanctions Act. This administration and any Presi- Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Now is the time to call Iran to ac- dent who follows must harness the JCPOA, by the P5+1. A number of my count for and identify and target the tools provided in the nuclear agree- colleagues have come to the floor to specific individuals and entities en- ment to know what Iran is doing and mark this occasion, led by our friend gaged in terrorist financing, human bring transparency that will push back and colleague, Senator COONS of Dela- rights violations, and fueling the tragic Iran’s breakout time and deter any ware. This nuclear agreement provides Syrian conflict that has killed so many failure of compliance. The IAEA must profoundly important time to hold Iran innocent people and separated so many be fully funded, and we must have more accountable—time that is supremely from their homes, particularly children inspectors on the ground to keep an valuable but only if we use it wisely. whom I have seen in one of the refugee eye on Iran’s facilities. The best agree- That lesson should animate the con- camps in Jordan. ment in the world is meaningless if it

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It doesn’t make every- United States must strengthen enforce- HONORING SENIOR CORPORAL LORNE AHRENS thing all right, but hopefully it will ment actions against Iran. We must do Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I help. everything possible to hold Iran ac- wanted to speak for just a few mo- The National Law Enforcement Offi- countable, and that action must in- ments this afternoon about how the cers Memorial Fund will work with the clude passing the Iran Policy Oversight tragedy in Dallas touched many in Dallas Police Department and the fam- Act—legislation led by my distin- Alaska, particularly the bedroom com- ily to honor Lorne’s memory in per- guished colleague Senator CARDIN, the munity of Eagle River, AK, just out- petuity just a few blocks away from ranking member of the Foreign Rela- side of Anchorage. Among the five law here on Judiciary Square. tions Committee, and I am an original enforcement heroes who were murdered Since coming to the Senate, I have cosponsor of it and helped to draft and last Thursday was Senior Corporal actually grown pretty close to the lead it. It will strengthen and improve Lorne Ahrens of the Dallas Police De- folks who maintain the National Law the nuclear agreement—in no way con- partment. His father, William, and his Enforcement Officers Memorial. I have tradicting or undermining it—by pro- stepmother, Sue, live in Eagle River. gone to the candlelight vigils during viding vital oversight and vigorous en- Last Friday morning Bill and Sue be- National Police Week, and I have read forcement to prevent a nuclear-armed came members of a very exclusive fra- the names of fallen officers from the Iran. ternity that no law enforcement family State of Alaska. My staff has decorated It addresses three preeminent prior- ever wishes to join, and that is the fra- the memorial with commemorative ities—steps that are well within ternity of families who have lost an of- items that were sent by departments Congress’s power, its proper authority, ficer in the line of duty. and family members who could not Lorne never lived in Alaska. He did and its control. First, it enshrines in make it to Washington for the candle- visit on several occasions. He grew up our law that our policy on deterrence light vigil. We have sent pencil etch- in Southern California. He served with remains in effect and that all options, ings back to the Alaskan families and the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department including military options, remain on to the departments. I have driven down and then with the Dallas Police De- the table. Second, this bill reaffirms to Alexandria to meet with the fami- partment. But if you read the accounts our dedication to countering Iranian lies of the fallen at the annual Con- of the articles in the Alaska papers— terrorism, as well as Iranian human cerns of Police Survivors Conference. not only in the Alaska Dispatch News rights violations and its regional influ- Their cause is my cause. This has be- over the weekend but in the Juneau ence that may perniciously undermine come quite personal to me. Empire yesterday—the accounts of the stability of the area by providing a Next May, the name of Lorne Ahrens Lorne and his story and his connection will be inscribed on the National Law regional strategy and strong sanctions. with Alaska, one would have assumed Third, the bill empowers our allies—es- Enforcement Officers Memorial, and I that he was one of ours, that he was an am pretty certain that Bill and Sue pecially Israel, our key strategic part- Alaskan. I think it just spoke to the ner in the Middle East—to counter Iran will be invited to travel to Washington loss, and the tragedy we all saw last to participate in the observance, and I and its terror proxies by authorizing Thursday reminded us that we are the President to provide Israel with ad- hope to welcome them here on Capitol truly one community in so many ways. Hill, along with Katrina, Sorcha, and ditional military aid, intelligence co- Bill and Sue Ahrens attend the An- operation, and missile defense codevel- Magnus. Communities throughout the chorage Baptist Temple. When they Nation are grieving the loss of Lorne opment. heard the news that Bill’s son had been Ahrens as well as his four colleagues This nuclear agreement, the JCPOA, killed in Dallas, this church commu- from the Dallas Police Department this provides us time. It is valuable time if nity truly opened their arms and they week. It becomes even more personal we use it to stop a nuclear Iran, but it opened their hearts to support the fam- to the communities with which they is only as valuable as we make it. That ily not only over that difficult weekend are connected, where they lived, where fact bears repeating, as I have repeated but really to provide them what any they called home—in Lorne’s case, his it again and again. The time must be church community would do, what any home community of Burleson, TX, the used to support Israel with a historic broader community would do—to procity of Dallas, Los Angeles County, CA, increase of military aid and push for vide them that support. One can cer- and, yes, in faraway smaller places like strong enforcement of this agreement tainly understand that the grief is al- to set back the clock on Iran’s appar- most inconsolable. Eagle River in Alaska. ently ceaseless nuclear ambition. Lorne Ahrens was a huge guy, if you As we recognize Senior Corporal I look forward to working with my follow the descriptions in the paper, a Lorne Ahrens, know that the people of Senate colleagues and the administra- big guy, a former semi-pro football Alaska stand with the Ahrens family tion on these issues in the time to player. He was a smart cop with a big at this very difficult time and through- come. My hope is that this effort will heart, is what they said. His stature out their lives because he truly was continue to be, as it has been very ear- made people feel that he was almost in- one of ours. nestly, a bipartisan effort. We can vincible. But as much as we might not BREE’S LAW never allow partisan differences to want to believe it, our law enforcement Mr. President, I would like to bring come between us on this issue. There heroes are not invincible. They put on up a matter that oftentimes people should be no space between us across the badge in the morning, they kiss would just assume not have a discus- the aisle, and there should be none be- their wives and their kids, and then sion about; that is, abusive relation- tween Israel and the United States in they enter a world that is entirely un- ships that unfortunately we see with seeking to stop a nuclear-armed Iran, predictable and, unfortunately, in- young people and teenagers. All across seeking to halt its sponsorship of ter- creasingly dangerous. this country, teenagers and young rorism that endangers us both as na- Lorne’s wife Katrina is a detective adults are victims of abuse in their re- tions seeking to advance common in- with the Dallas Police Department. lationships. There is no part of the terests where we have them and where She understands this problem more country where we don’t see this. Ac- our vital national strategic goals align. than most, but, really, how do you ex- cording to some research, more than 1 Thank you, Mr. President. plain it to your children—in this case, million high school boys and girls I yield the floor. their children, Sorcha, who is just 10 admit to being physically abused by I suggest the absence of a quorum. years old, and their son Magnus, age 8. their boyfriend or girlfriend. One in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Fortunately, Katrina, Magnus, three teens will be in an abusive or clerk will call the roll. Sorcha, Bill, and Sue will not be alone. unhealthy relationship that includes

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Everywhere grams and Bree’s Law activities. third of the teens reported their experi- she went, her friends would say Bree Bree Moore was a young woman who ences to anyone, not even their par- ‘‘saw the good in everyone, spreading every father and mother, every sister ents. happiness wherever she went, and had and brother, every friend, and every We are not just talking about those the gift to make everyone else a better employer could be proud of. She was who are 18 years old. Nearly two-thirds person.’’ bright, funny, and she was motivated of young people between the ages of 11 But Bree was also in an abusive rela- to help the less fortunate. She was ac- and 14 who have been in a relationship tionship. On June 26, 2014, her boy- complished. She was devoted. have been verbally abused by people friend shot and killed her. She was 20 It is fitting that those who loved and who are supposed to care for them. One years old. That same year, Alaska was respected Bree should see her life hon- in three teenagers has been hit, ranked No. 1 in the Nation for the rate ored in this way. It is right that the punched, slapped, kicked, or choked by of women murdered by men—over U.S. Congress honor her in this way, someone who is supposed to care about twice the national average. This is not and by doing so, make a further com- them. a statistic in Alaska we are proud of. mitment to protecting young women Research also tells us that teens who After her death, three of Bree’s co- and men from dating abuse and vio- are abused in dating relationships are workers said they knew she was being lence in the years to come. more likely to succumb to post-trau- abused. She came to work a couple It is fitting to know that as the matic stress disorder, alcoholism, eat- times with a black eye. They also said: young people of Alaska learn how to ing disorders, suicidal thoughts, and We didn’t know what to do or whom to recognize, prevent, avoid, and act on even violent behavior. Yet, over 80 per- call—if there was just something we dating violence, that they remember cent of parents don’t know that teen could have done. They and Bree’s par- and honor Bree Moore and that they dating violence is an issue that affects ents will be forever haunted by the learn from her, that all the good Bree young people from all backgrounds, all knowledge that they did not under- represents goes on to inspire and help parts of the country, and children who stand or act on the signs of dating future generations. Like Amber Hagerman, who was the are not even old enough yet to be abuse and violence that took this mar- 9-year-old abducted and murdered in called a teenager. It is often much velous young woman’s life. 1996, for whom the Amber Alert System harder for teens to leave an abusive re- In the 2 years since Bree’s death, her is named, it is fitting that young peo- lationship than for adults because they parents have learned Bree’s relation- ple across the country have the oppor- often don’t know how they can access ship with her boyfriend was an abso- tunity to know that the U.S. Congress resources or that resources exist at all. lute textbook case of dating violence, believes so strongly in their future As a parent, this is hard for me. I but those closest to her didn’t know that they would take this opportunity think it is hard for all parents. We try what was happening or, if they did to name a provision of Federal law to do everything we possibly can to know, if they had the sneaking sus- after Bree Moore. keep our children safe as they are picion, they just didn’t know what to With that, Mr. President, I yield the growing up. We make sure we buckle do about it. floor. the seatbelt when they are little kids. Bree Moore was a young woman who I suggest the absence of a quorum. We put them in the infant seat. We was destined to make a difference, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The teach them how to safely cross the while her life was tragically cut short, clerk will call the roll. street. We make them wear bike hel- she continues to make a difference. The senior assistant legislative clerk mets, and we teach them about strang- Bree continues to make a difference. proceeded to call the roll. er danger. But, again, one in two teens Last year, the Alaska Legislature Mr. COTTON. Mr. President, I ask somehow or another ends up in an abu- passed a provision in law entitled unanimous consent that the order for sive relationship. ‘‘Bree’s Law.’’ It mandates that every the quorum call be rescinded. Statistics are one thing, but the ex- school across Alaska teach dating vio- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without periences of real Americans inform our lence and abuse awareness and preven- objection, it is so ordered. work in the Senate every day, far more tion in grades 7 through 12. The bill TRIBUTE TO KIM CARTER than just the mere numbers of statis- was controversial. I recognize that. Mr. COTTON. Mr. President, I would tics. Today I would like to tell you Many wondered how school districts like to recognize Kim Carter of Hot about a beautiful young woman who would pay for adopting the curriculum Springs as this week’s Arkansan of the has inspired a bill I have introduced. and providing the courses, but they Week, for her commitment to ensuring This is a young woman by the name of made it through the controversy and Arkansas’ children have the love and Breanna Richelle Moore. Breanna went that bill passed and is now signed into support they deserve. Kim is a foster by the name of Bree. law. parent in Hot Springs, and with her Bree was a strong, engaging, happy, In December of last year in Wash- family has spent over a decade helping accomplished young woman. She ex- ington, DC, the Every Student Suc- nearly three dozen children, but her celled in all kinds of sports—in swim- ceeds Act was enacted. A provision support for Arkansas’ children does not ming, track and field, volleyball, and within that law allows schools to use end there. Kim is also the director of many other sports. Her school offered a their Safe and Healthy Students fund- Camp Tanako in Hot Springs, a local Japanese immersion program, so at the ing to ‘‘improve instructional practices church camp. age of 5, she started to learn to read for developing relationship-building Under her leadership and direction, and write and speak Japanese. She was skills, such as effective communica- Kim has helped the camp expand its an accomplished flute player. She sang tion, and improve safety through the reach tremendously. Each year, dozens beautifully at many public events recognition and prevention of coercion, of area children are able to participate across the city of Anchorage. She was violence, or abuse, including teen and in Camp Tanako’s various summer pro- really the quintessential Alaskan dating violence, stalking, domestic grams. Recently, Kim also started a woman. abuse, and sexual violence and harass- day camp for local children to attend In addition to her athletics and her ment.’’ in the summer, which has also been a artistic talents, the girl could hunt, I have come to the floor to honor a huge success. she could fish, ride a dirt bike and young woman from Alaska. I come to For those who know her, Kim is snow machine better than most boys, the floor to speak about the legislation known as Momma Kim, and hearing and when they broke down, she could I have introduced that would rename their stories, it is not hard to see why. even fix them. She did well in school. that provision within the Every Stu- According to her friends and neighbors, She volunteered to nurse sick, aban- dent Succeeds Law after Bree Moore. Kim’s impact on children cannot be doned, and dying pets. She worked her My bill would allow, not require, overstated. Whether it is her own chil- way up from being a dental hygienist schools, parents, teens, everyone to dren, one of her many foster children,

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I am cant risks to financial stability and the that the information I have been seek- pleased to recognize Kim Carter as this economy, as the nonpartisan Congres- ing is ‘‘market sensitive,’’ an ironic week’s Arkansan of the Week and join sional Budget Office has repeatedly designation given that much of the in- all Arkansans in thanking her for com- made clear for many years now. formation I and others have been seek- mitting her life to making the lives of Unfortunately, President Obama’s ing has been shared with large finan- children in Arkansas brighter. failure to address the debt leaves those cial institutions—actual participants I yield the floor. risks in place and leaves a legacy of in the markets. I suggest the absence of a quorum. burden on future generations, who will Let me get a little more specific. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The be saddled with almost twice as much Beginning almost exactly five years clerk will call the roll. Federal debt today than when the ago—in July of 2011—I began asking The senior assistant legislative clerk President took office. the administration for information re- proceeded to call the roll. According to CBO projections, Fed- garding contingency plans formulated Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I eral deficits and debt are on an upward by Treasury, the Fed, and other agen- ask unanimous consent that the order trajectory. As we all know, the main cies that would outline what they for the quorum call be rescinded. drivers of our debt are entitlement pro- would do in the event of delayed payments, a default, or a credit-rating The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. SUL- grams that are, at this point, essen- downgrade. LIVAN). Without objection, it is so or- tially on autopilot. I made my initial request in the dered. As the Nation confronts its astro- weeks surrounding the debate over the Ms. MURKOWSKI. It looks as though nomical debt, it is imperative that debt limit in 2011 when there was clear we are here at the end of the day. The those charged with managing the debt evidence that various agencies had for- State of Alaska is well represented. I do so with transparency and account- mulated these kind of contingency appreciate that. ability. I am sure that all of my colleagues agree that, if we are going to plans. In addition, I asked questions UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. 1915 about how much cash was in the till at Mr. President, I understand that saddle future workers with outsized debt, then, at the very least, Congress Treasury, and how much they were pro- there is a bill that Senators AYOTTE, and the American people are entitled jecting would be available in future BOOKER, and others have worked on to to know how debt management deci- days and weeks. ensure that first responders are Rather than giving a full and fair ac- sions are made. equipped to deal with anthrax threats. counting to Congress and the American That, of course, requires the coopera- It is my understanding that this bill people, the administration withheld tion of the U.S. Treasury Department, was cleared early on both sides of the this vital information and, instead, as well as its fiscal agents at the Fed- aisle because of the hard work of Sen- opted to engage in a political battle eral Reserve. As our debt has exploded, ators AYOTTE and BOOKER. over the statutory debt limit, appar- the Federal Reserve has simulta- I ask unanimous consent that the ently believing that their position in neously ballooned its balance sheet, in Senate proceed to the immediate con- that debate would be strengthened if sideration of Calendar No. 458, S. 1915. part by increasing its holdings of U.S. lawmakers and their constituents were I further ask that the committee-re- debt securities by nearly $2 trillion unaware of the fiscal state of the coun- ported substitute amendment be with- since President Obama took office. try or what plans were in place. drawn, the Ayotte substitute amend- Like it or not, what the Fed does with Before anyone jumps to the conclu- ment be agreed to, the bill, as amend- its debt purchases and holdings carries sion that my inquiries were politically ed, be read a third time and passed, the many implications for the Treasury motivated and that I was trying to title amendment be agreed to, and the debt market. strengthen the hand of congressional At the same time, both Treasury and motions to reconsider be considered Republicans in debt-limit debates, let the Fed have been unacceptably opaque made and laid upon the table. me be clear: my requests for contin- regarding federal debt management The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there gency plans were not and have not been practices, cash management, and con- objection? limited to debt limit impasses. tingency planning. This has been a pat- The Democratic leader. Instead, I have sought to find out tern that has repeated itself over and Mr. REID. Mr. President, we would what Treasury and others would do if over under the Obama administration. be happy to pass this bill as soon as the timely payments could not be made for When we have approached the Fed- Republicans schedule and pass a bill to any reason. eral debt limit, the Obama Treasury close the terror gun loophole. In that I Delayed payments could occur under has repeatedly withheld vital informa- don’t see that is going to happen in the a variety of circumstances, not only in tion. the event of a debt-limit impasse. A next little bit, I object. When the U.S. sovereign credit rating The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- cyberattack, a terrorist attack, a pro- was downgraded for the very first time longed power outage in financial cen- tion is heard. in 2011, Treasury, the Fed, and other fi- ters, or a natural disaster could all re- f nancial regulators withheld vital infor- sult in delayed payments. While any MORNING BUSINESS mation. such event would surely be cata- When members of Congress have strophic, they are all within the realm Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I asked Treasury, the Fed, and other of possibility. Quite frankly, it would ask unanimous consent that the Sen- agencies for contingency plans for be imprudent risk management and, ate be in a period of morning business, dealing with any kind of default result- really, fiscal malpractice to not plan with Senators permitted to speak ing from any number of causes, they for those types of contingencies. therein for up to 10 minutes each. have withheld vital information. Indeed, we know that agencies in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without When members of Congress have sim- Federal Government have made such objection, it is so ordered. ply needed to know the amount of the plans, in consultation with representa- f Federal Government’s operating cash tives of large financial institutions— balance—which is managed by Treas- or, as my friends on the other side DEBT LEGISLATION ury—the Obama administration has would say: Wall Street. Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, the total withheld that vital information. We know they have developed these outstanding Federal debt has risen by For years now, since at least 2011, I plans because investigations and sub- more than $8.7 trillion during Presi- have, as either the Chairman or Rank- poenas issued by the House Financial

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President Obama and for the entire time I have been submit- ment that the Treasury Secretary re- congressional Democrats remain com- ting my inquiries. port to and appear before Congress mitted to that principle, and we will Frankly, if no contingency plans ex- whenever a statutory debt limit is im- continue to insist that Republicans isted, the American people would have pending, to work and communicate keep their promises and honor our ample cause to be concerned—if not with Congress in order to responsibly agreement. completely outraged—at the reckless- address the debt, and to make Treas- f ness of our debt managers. Given that ury’s information on the debt readily we know these plans exist, however, available to the public in a single on- 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF CAESARS they should be similarly outraged and line repository. PALACE LAS VEGAS HOTEL AND concerned with the fact that the ad- If enacted, this legislation will bring CASINO ministration refuses to share any rel- Treasury, Congress, and the American Mr. REID. Mr. President, today I evant information about the plans. people together on equal informational wish to recognize the 50th anniversary Rather than reveal pertinent infor- footing to ensure that Federal debt and of Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel and mation to Congress and the American fiscal management occurs in the open, Casino. people, Treasury and the Fed have con- where everyone shares the same infor- Since it opened its doors on August 5, tinually insisted on keeping the plans mation. 1966, Caesars Palace has been a Las secret, usually refusing to acknowledge After all, if, as we have repeatedly Vegas icon. Conceived by builder, de- they even exist. been told by Secretary Lew, Treasury signer, and hotel operator Jay Sarno, I have received the same basic re- has ‘‘the best information’’ when it Caesars opened as an opulent 680-room sponse to all of my inquiries. To para- comes to the state of our debt, then Roman-themed fantasyland. Today phrase, I have been told that we should policymakers outside the Executive Caesars Palace remains one of the never default on our debt because of Branch, as well as the American peo- world’s most prestigious resorts. It is the debt limit and that Congress has an ple, should have access to that same in- home to 14 restaurants, 3,980 rooms, 6 obligation to make sure the debt-limit formation. towers, a convention facility, and 630 is always raised, without discussion, in Once again, our current debt of near- suites and villas. order to prevent such a default. ly $19.4 trillion is outsized in absolute Filled with statues, columns, and ico- However, once again, delayed pay- terms and relative to the size of our nography typical of Hollywood Roman ments could result in a variety of sce- economy. It is a threat to our govern- period productions, Caesars Palace pio- narios, and a debt-limit impasse is just ment, our financial system, and our neered a new era of lavish casinos and one of them. economy. resorts. It opened with a 3-day gala The reason for this lack of trans- I don’t know anyone without a polit- that included a stage production of parency is simple: Leaders in the ical ax to grind who believes dif- ‘‘Rome Swings,’’ starring Andy Wil- Obama administration clearly believe ferently. liams and 1,400 guests. On December 31, that their political position in a debate We cannot continue to roll the dice 1967, the hotel and casino gained world- over a debt-limit increase will be with the future of our children and wide recognition when it served as the stronger if the American public be- grandchildren. backdrop for Daredevil Evel Knievel’s lieves that they don’t have any plans One of the first steps we can take to- infamous attempt to jump over the for dealing with delayed payments or a ward fiscal sustainability is greater iconic Caesars fountains. His son, default. transparency and accountability from Robbie Knievel, would later success- This secrecy with regard to such a se- those in the Federal Government that fully clear the fountains on April 14, rious matter of public interest is sim- we have assigned to be agents of the 1989. Throughout the last five decades, ply absurd, bordering on embarrassing, American people for management of Caesars Palace has remained a leader and the American people deserve bet- our fiscal affairs. in the entertainment industry, bring- ter. The Debt Management and Fiscal Re- ing the biggest names in music, celeb- Enough is enough. sponsibility Act enables that account- rity chefs, luxury accommodations, Yesterday, I sent letters to the ability and transparency, and will help premier shopping and gaming, and top Treasury Department and the Federal put an end to the politicization of debt sporting events to the heart of the Las Reserve, once again asking for more in- management and to the ongoing prac- Vegas Strip. formation about how the country’s tice of selective disclosure of vital debt I love the sport of boxing, and I am debt and cash-balance information is information. proud that, in the late 1970s, Caesars being handled. Put simply, it will give Congress and Palace emerged as the premier venue In addition, I introduced a bill titled the American people a clear-eyed ac- for world championship boxing The Debt Management and Fiscal Re- count of the debt so that we can focus matches. It was the host for legendary sponsibility Act. on returning public finances to a more matches between Hall of Famers: This is a nonpartisan bill, and I wel- solid long-term path. Thomas Hearns, Sugar Ray Leonard, come members from both sides of the I hope all of my colleagues will sup- Marvin Hagler, Larry Holmes, Evander aisle to sign on as cosponsors. The aim port this important legislation. Holyfield, Julio Cesar Chavez, Oscar De of the bill is simple: to provide greater f La Hoya, and ‘‘the Greatest of All accountability on the nation’s debt, Time,’’ Muhammad Ali. Caesars Palace contingency planning for debt disrup- SULLIVAN MOTION TO INSTRUCT was instrumental in turning Las Vegas tions, and a more certain debt limit NDAA CONFEREES into the ‘‘Boxing Capital of the World.’’ process. Mr. REID. Mr. President, today I sup- In fact, one of my most prized posses- Specifically, the bill takes the exist- ported the junior Senator from Alas- sions is a signed photograph of the ing, opaque, and chaotic process fol- ka’s motion to instruct the National great Joe Louis, who was hired by lowed by Treasury and others as they Defense Authorization Act conferees. Caesars later in his life as a casino host manage the Federal debt, and replaces The motion is generally consistent and greeter and whose marble statue it with a transparent, consistent, and with the administration’s force struc- still sits inside the casino. constructive process. It requires great- ture proposals for Afghanistan, Europe, Throughout the past 50 years, many er information sharing between federal the Pacific, and the Middle East. It of our world’s top performers have regulators and Congress with regard to also is consistent with last year’s bi- graced the stages of Caesars Palace, in- the debt, along with more administra- partisan budget agreement. The mo- cluding Tony Bennett, Jerry Lewis, tive accountability for debt manage- tion does not appropriate additional Liberace, and Diana Ross. Headliners ment practices. In addition, the legis- funding above the agreed upon spend- such as Celine Dion, Shania Twain, lation provides a more orderly and in- ing caps, nor does it violate the parity Rod Stewart, Bette, Midler, Cher,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:41 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14JY6.093 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S5138 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 14, 2016 Mariah Carey, and Sir Elton John have The U.S. and our allies are working Last year, when Republicans pro- held residency performances at the to defeat ISIS on the ground in Iraq duced one-sided appropriations bills, 4,300-seat colosseum. The hotel and ca- and Syria, and dismantle their inter- Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter sino also provided the backdrop to national terror network. There is real called these ploys a ‘‘road to nowhere.’’ blockbuster movies. progress on the ground. The President Absent a commitment by the Repub- I commend Caesars Palace for 50 has built a coalition of 66 nations to lican leadership to continue in a spirit years of exceptional service to the Las fight ISIS. The terrorist group has al- of bipartisanship and compromise, it Vegas Strip. Caesars Palace has con- most half its territory in Iraq, and 20 seems they have chosen once again to tinuously evolved throughout the past percent of its territory in Syria. It has walk down that same road that leads five decades to remain a leader on the lost access to key sources of funds for to gridlock and stalemate. world famous Las Vegas Strip, and I its activities. The U.S. and its allies It is disappointing and disheartening wish them continued success for years have killed tens of thousands of their that an appropriations process that to come. fighters, as well as over 100 ISIS lead- began on such a good note has taken a f ers. turn for the worse. This bill provides $43.3 billion for The Defense appropriations bill is a DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL DOD to fight Al Qaeda, the Taliban, good bill. Democrats are simply seek- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, the Sen- and ISIS, including $1.78 billion to con- ing assurances from the Republican ate held another vote on moving to the tinue this progress against ISIS by Leadership that the same spirt of com- Defense appropriations bill. This bill building the capacity of allies in Iraq, promise and bipartisanship that helped was reported from committee by a 30 to Syria, and the broader region. draft the bill will be restored after nothing vote, and it shows what can be We also must continue to prevent faith was broken with a one-sided, divi- accomplished if we work in a bipar- terrorism here at home through sive approach to responding to the tisan manner. Unfortunately, the Sen- stronger homeland defenses and work Zika virus. ate majority has taken a turn away with our allies to strengthen theirs— I regret that the Republican leader- from bipartisanship since the bill was intelligence sharing and all the rest. ship cannot give those assurances and drafted. We have to have the entire Federal therefore are putting an end to appro- I will speak more about my concerns Government in this fight, from the De- priations work this summer. with this move toward division and di- partment of Homeland Security to the It is my sincere hope that, after the visiveness in a moment. But first let FBI, from the State Department to the election, both Democrats and Repub- me commend the chairman of the De- Treasury Department. It cannot be licans can return to working in good fense Appropriations Subcommittee, DOD’s fight alone. faith to produce a budget bill that in- Senator COCHRAN, for his leadership in People may be asking, since the De- cludes this very good defense bill, as producing this bill. He has been open to fense appropriations bill was approved well as the 11 other appropriations bills my proposals, and has also made a cou- by a committee vote of 30 to zero in that need to be passed before the year rageous stand against attempting to May, why isn’t the bill receiving a is done. relitigate the Bipartisan Budget Act of similar bipartisan vote in July? To find f 2015. the answer, one need look no further Among the highlights of the bill in- than how the Republican majority has IRAN clude investments that strengthen our handled funding to combat the Zika Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, this technology advantage, restore the virus. month marks the 1-year anniversary of readiness of the Armed Forces, and sta- On May 19, the Senate voted over- the nuclear deal reached between a bilize our defense industrial base. whelmingly, 68–30, to pass a $1.1 billion number of world powers and Iran. Most importantly, this bill makes a package to respond to the threat of Let’s take a moment to step back strong statement in favor of defense Zika. But in conference, a deal was cut and recall where we were when Presi- medical research. It adds $915 million without Democrats at the table that dent Obama took office. in addition to the budget request for completely undermined the com- Our intelligence community assessed investigations into new drugs and promise proposal that was supported that until 2003, Iran was working to- therapies that could lead to break- by the Senate. ward a nuclear bomb. throughs in the treatment of diseases There are only two explanations for The reckless war in Iraq further em- ranging from breast cancer, traumatic how a bipartisan deal turned out so powered Iran. The country’s hardliners brain injury, Alzheimer’s, prosthetics, badly: maybe the negotiators on behalf moved forward at great speed building and many other fields. This is an in- of the Senate majority did not do a suspicious nuclear infrastructure. crease of 5 percent real growth com- good job of representing the Senate’s These efforts produced large and unset- pared to last year’s bill. position. Or this was a case of legisla- tling quantities of highly enriched ura- The funding in this bill is small com- tive rope-a-dope, in which there was nium that could have been used for a pared to the investments at the Na- never an intention to follow through nuclear weapon. tional Institutes of Health, but the re- on a bipartisan compromise. Such a weapon in the hands of the sults of defense medical research have That brings us to the Defense appro- Iranian regime would have been an un- touched the lives of countless numbers priations bill. After the Senate caved acceptable risk to the region, to Israel, of servicemembers, their families, and once to unreasonable House proposals and to the world. have even spread into the civilian med- on the Zika bill, Democrats have This is the mess President Obama in- ical community. This funding makes a sought assurances that we will have herited when he came to office; yet he big impact in people’s lives, and I am fair outcomes to negotiating other ap- pledged that Iran would not obtain a proud that our commitment to this re- propriations bills. nuclear bomb on his watch. search continues to grow each year. That simply means that Democrats And that is exactly what he did. The bill also recognizes the threat should be at the table for conference He negotiated a comprehensive deal posed by ISIS. It fully funds the over- negotiations, that these budget bills in which Iran pledged to the world not seas contingency operations account to will have fair spending levels, and we to build a nuclear bomb and agreed to provide what our servicemembers need avoid poison pills inserted by the stringent inspections and terms to en- in Afghanistan, Iraq, and elsewhere in House, such as cutting off funding for sure that Iran keeps that pledge. harm’s way. the fight against ISIL after just 6 And this historic agreement was ac- In this way, we disagree strongly months. complished without drawing the United with our House counterparts. The Sadly, the Republican majority has States into another war in the Middle House bill provides only a portion of bristled at the idea of giving assur- East. the funds necessary. We believe on a bi- ances that the fair process used in the You see, despite all the naysayers partisan basis that there should be no Appropriations Committee to produce and efforts to undermine this deal—in- arbitrary cut-off date of funding for these budget bills will be allowed to cluding an unprecedented letter signed this Nation’s fight against terrorism. continue. by most in the majority party to the

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Agency has documented, Iran has ing American soldiers or just as Presi- Like many bright young people in shipped more than 8.5 tons, or 98 per- dent Reagan negotiated with the So- Washington, DC, Christina began her cent of its stockpile, of enriched ura- viet Union even though it was occu- career as an intern. In the spring of nium to Russia—enriched uranium pying Eastern Europe and fomenting 2006, I got a call from former Massa- that no longer poses a threat for use in violent revolutions around the world, chusetts Governor and Democratic a nuclear weapon; disabled more than there are times when such agreements Presidential candidate—turned college 12,000 centrifuges used to enrich ura- serve our national interests and make professor—Michael Dukakis. He told nium; poured concrete into the core of the world a somewhat safer place. me about a student named Christina a reactor at Arak designed to produce This deal with Iran was never about Mulka at Northeastern University who plutonium which can also be used to all its genuinely troubling behavior in needed a 6-month internship as part of produce a nuclear weapon; removed all the region. It was about ending Iran’s her co-op program. Internships in my nuclear material from its once-secret ability to rapidly or easily make a nu- office are never 6 months, but he in- nuclear facility at Fordow; and allowed clear bomb. sisted I give her a chance; and he told comprehensive ongoing inspection by And that is what it did. me if I did, I wouldn’t regret it. Well, 10 the IAEA to make sure Iran doesn’t I fully support ongoing efforts to ad- years later, he was right. cheat. dress Iran’s ballistic missile program, Not long after Christina’s internship So, instead of a runaway effort to to halt its support for extremist groups ended, I had an opening in my office for create the fuel and infrastructure need- in the region, to forcefully push back a press secretary. Christina was back ed to build a nuclear bomb within a few on its threats to Israel and other allies at Northeastern settling into life as a months, Iran’s ability to build a nu- in the region. student. Now, just as internships in my clear weapon is dramatically disabled. But these efforts shouldn’t be straw office are never 6 months, press secre- Its breakout time is at least a year— men to undermine the nuclear agree- taries in my office almost always have and any effort to do so would almost ment. a college degree. But just as we did be- certainly be caught quickly by the And addressing these issues will be fore, we made an exception for Chris- international community. far easier without Iran having a nu- tina—and I hired her before she grad- And equally important, a breach clear umbrella. uated. She moved back to Washington, would make any military action There have been so many decades of DC, and completed her degree while against Iran that much easier for those mistrust between the United States earning a paycheck from the U.S. Sen- in the international community to get and Iran. ate. It was the second time I made an behind. I myself cannot forget what happened exception for Christina Mulka. And let As President Obama said earlier this in 1979 when our embassy was seized me tell you, she didn’t disappoint. year, the deal effectively ‘‘cut off every and more than 60 Americans were held For years, Christina served as my on- single path Iran could have used to hostage for 444 days. There were mock the-record spokesperson for Illinois build a bomb.’’ executions and other inhumane acts. media inquiries. Simply put, she had In fact, former Israeli Defense Min- Anyone who is familiar with this story an extraordinary knack for dealing ister Moshe Ya’alon under Prime Min- knows the pain these people and their with Illinois reporters. Whenever I ister Netanyahu and harsh critic of di- families suffered. wrote an editorial, I could always plomacy with Iran recently said that And no one can forget the horrible count on Christina to work diligently Iran’s nuclear program, ‘‘has been fro- threats made by some Iranian leaders to find a newspaper to print it. As zen in light of the deal signed by the against the Israeli people or denials of many Senate press staffers will tell world powers and does not constitute the Holocaust. you, this is no small task. Despite an immediate, existential threat for Israel has genuine security concerns working in Washington, DC, she main- Israel.’’ When the nuclear deal was reached about Iran. So do I. tained close connections with Illinois last year, I came early to the floor to But at the end of the day, I believe reporters. Every reporter and news out- announce my strong support for this this agreement is the best way to take let felt valued and in the loop because agreement. one of those concerns—an Iranian nu- Christina valued everyone. That is who I noted that strong countries nego- clear bomb—off the table. she is. She treated them all the same, tiate with their adversaries and have It won’t change Iranian behavior big or small. Whether it was Chicago or done so for generations, regardless of overnight, but in the long term, it also Springfield, Quincy or Belleville, who was in the White House at the has the potential to empower the Ira- Carbondale or Mattoon, she truly cared time, and agreements reached from nian moderates—those who want a that news outlets throughout Illinois talking with our enemies have had tre- more open and internationally re- were informed about what was hap- mendous benefits to our national secu- spected country. pening in Washington, DC. rity. So I want to thank this President Christina worked well with my policy The deal with Iran is no different. and so many of my colleagues here in staff to understand the issues. She was Now, I know opponents of the deal, the Senate who defended this agree- always well prepared to promote my who have spent much of the last year ment. Quite simply, the dismantling of priorities, agenda, and ideas to help the looking for ways to undermine it de- the Iranian nuclear threat is a remark- people of Illinois. I had such confidence spite its success, will justify further able historical achievement. in her that, over time, her portfolio ex- such efforts by saying Iran’s other be- f panded to include many issues that I would list as my top priorities, includ- havior is problematic. TRIBUTE TO CHRISTINA MULKA Well, it is. It was before the nuclear ing tobacco, dietary supplements, for- agreement, and it continues to be, Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, today, I profit colleges, and the Marketplace whether in Syria or Gaza or Yemen. want to say a few words about one of Fairness Act. Iran continues to repress its own citi- my most loyal and reliable aides, Let me tell you a story about one of zens internally, brazenly trying to Christina Mulka. For nearly a decade, my first memories of Christina. She keep reformers off Iranian election bal- Christina worked in my office, most was staffing me during a round of Illi- lots and locking up those who peace- notably as press secretary and deputy nois TV interviews here in Washington, fully urge greater freedoms. communications director. Later this DC. Opening Day was right around the But it does those actions without a month, Christina will be moving to De- corner, and a lot of questions were nuclear weapon. troit. To say we are going to miss her about baseball, specifically the Chicago You see, just as President Kennedy would be a gross understatement. If Cubs. When the interviews were over, negotiated with the Soviets when they you ask my staff, they will tell you she turned to me and apologized for not

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:41 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14JY6.108 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S5140 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 14, 2016 prepping me better on the Chicago to run for mayor. I am not surprised. Obama announced that the United White Sox. I didn’t know it at the To know Christina Mulka is to expect States will maintain a force of approxi- time, but Christina is a White Sox fa- big things from her. I am proud of the mately 8,400 U.S. military servicemem- natic. And during the interviews, she work she has done and will do, but bers in Afghanistan through 2017. These wanted me to steer the conversation more importantly, I am proud of the servicemen and women will continue to away from the Cubs to her team, the person she has become. Congratula- train and advise Afghan Forces and Chicago White Sox—what a loyal fan. tions on a job well done, and best of conduct counterterrorism operations. Christina hails from Lisle, IL, but luck. In order to maintain the progress that her family roots go back to the south (At the request of Mr. REID, the fol- global coalition made against the side of Chicago, in a neighborhood lowing statement was ordered to be Taliban during Operation Enduring known as the Back of the Yards—which printed in the RECORD.) Freedom and to prevent the spread of explains her fierce loyalty to the White f ISIS in the region, it is essential to au- Sox. Sports have always played an im- thorize these operations. portant role in Christina’s life. At VOTE EXPLANATION As we work to fight terrorism abroad Northeastern, she cocaptained the row- ∑ Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I by increasing our efforts to build and ing squad and was chosen as the Na- was unable to cast a vote on the mo- lead the international coalition tional Scholar Athlete by the Colle- tion to invoke cloture on the com- against ISIS, we must also confront giate Rowing Coaches Association. A pound motion to go to conference on S. the threat that Russia poses. That dean’s list honoree and honors program 2943, the National Defense Authoriza- means we need to increase capacity participant, Christina also was a final- tion Act. I missed the vote today be- and operational responsiveness of the ist for the Walter Byers Scholarship, cause I was attending a funeral. Had I North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the NCAA’s highest academic award, been present, I would have voted in NATO. At the NATO Summit in War- recognizing student athletes who prom- favor of the motion. The final vote on saw this month, President Obama and ise to be future leaders. Boy, did they this motion was 90 to 7, and my ab- our allies pledged to increase the ca- get it right. Whatever the next chapter sence did not impact the outcome. pacity of the European Reassurance holds for Christina, she will be a lead- The National Defense Authorization Initiative. This is essential to deter er. Act specifies the budget and expendi- Russian aggression and ensure that one Following Christina’s promotion to tures of the Department of Defense. of our most vital defense alliances is deputy communications director, I saw This legislation is essential to support able to respond to evolving threats. her leadership skills flourish. She be- our men and women in uniform and to The U.S. troops who will participate in came a role model and mentor to jun- defend our Nation. I voted in favor of the increased rotational presence in ior press staff, allowing them to de- this legislation on final passage in the Poland represent a necessary response velop professionally just as she had Senate. to Russia’s increased aggression and done over the years. It was a pleasure Mr. President, I was unable to cast a provocation in the region. to watch her energy, motivation, and vote on Senator SHAHEEN’s motion to Mr. President, I was unable to cast a spirit of service rub off on so many oth- instruct the conferees on S. 2943, the vote on the motion to invoke cloture ers. National Defense Authorization Act, on H.R. 5293, the fiscal year 2017 De- In 2013, Christina took on another NDAA. This motion to instruct would fense Appropriations Act. I missed the challenge, enrolling in Georgetown increase the number of visas for the Af- vote today because I was attending a University’s master in business admin- ghan Special Immigrant Visa, SIV, pro- funeral. Had I been present, I would istration program. For many, this gram. I missed the vote today because have voted against invoking cloture, as would distract from their day job, but I was attending a funeral. Had I been I did on July 6, 2016. The final vote on not Christina. It wasn’t uncommon for present, I would have voted in favor of this motion was 55 to 42, and my ab- her to work a full day, go to class for the motion. The final vote on this leg- sence did not impact the outcome. 2 to 3 hours, and be back in the office islation/motion was 84 to 12, and my Congress passed a bipartisan agree- at 10 p.m., ensuring that nothing was absence did not impact the outcome. ment, the Bipartisan Budget Act of missed. Despite the long hours, jug- The Afghan Special Immigrant Visa, 2015, which outlines funding levels for gling work and school, she never SIV, program has served an important 2016 and 2017. Attempts to circumvent missed a beat. role in protecting Afghan allies who the Bipartisan Budget Act are a viola- Now, Christina is off to pursue a new risk their safety, as well as the safety tion of that agreement. adventure. She found herself a great of their families, in order to help our Mr. President, I was unable to cast a partner in Brad Carroll. Their wedding troops serving in Afghanistan. This vote on the motion to invoke cloture is in a few months. They are moving program is supported by two former upon reconsideration on the conference back to the Midwest—Detroit will be commanders of U.S. Forces in Afghani- report to accompany H.R. 2577, Mili- their new home—closer to her family stan, retired Generals McChrystal and tary Construction and Veterans Affairs in the suburbs of Chicago. And I want Campbell, who both acknowledge how Appropriations. I missed the vote to thank the whole Mulka family for crucial the SIV program is to our na- today because I was attending a fu- sharing Christina with our office for tional security and to our allies. neral. Had I been present, I would have the last 10 years—her parents, Diana Mr. President, I was unable to cast a voted against the motion to invoke clo- and Tom, and her younger sister and vote on Senator SULLIVAN’s motion to ture, as I did on June 28, 2016. The final brother, Stephanie and Nick. instruct conferees on S. 2943, the Na- vote on this motion today was 52 to 44, Christina joined this office with a tional Defense Authorization Act. This and my absence did not impact the out- high school diploma, and she is leaving motion would help implement Presi- come. after many years of serving the people dent Obama’s announcement to main- On May 19, 2016, I voted for the Sen- of Illinois with a college degree, a grad- tain troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, as ate version of the 2017 appropriations uate degree, and many friends and col- well as improve the capacity of the legislation to fund military construc- leagues who will miss her. I couldn’t be NATO Alliance. I missed the vote tion and the Department of Veterans happier for her as she moves on to the today because I was attending a fu- Affairs when the Senate passed that next chapter in her life with Brad. neral. Had I been present, I would have bill by an overwhelming majority of 89– I will close with this: While at North- voted in favor of the motion. The final 8. However, this conference report does eastern, Christina developed her inter- vote on this legislation-motion was 85 not reflect the Senate position and in- est in public service with the help of to 12, and my absence did not impact stead slashes $500 million from our Michael Dukakis. Recently, at a North- the outcome. military and our veterans when com- eastern Capitol Hill alumni event, I support this motion to instruct con- pared to the funding levels included in Christina ran into her old mentor. She ferees because the proposal would the bipartisan Senate-passed bill. told him about her engagement and up- strengthen our fight against ISIS and This conference report also includes coming move to Detroit. His face lit our security partnership with Euro- certain policy riders I do not agree up, and he immediately encouraged her pean allies. Last week, President with attached to the funding that the

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When eral Government.’’ U.S. district courts, increasing the faced with an emergency, whether it is I believe this provision clarifies that total number of pending cases by 3 per- a devastating weather event like a tor- nothing in the new bioengineered food cent in just a single year to 438,808. In nado or a hurricane or a public health disclosure standard established in this Pennsylvania alone, 16,609 new cases threat, we come together as Americans legislation would require USDA to take were filed in our three districts in 2015. to ensure that we are providing the any action to change the existing Or- How are the courts supposed to give necessary resources to our friends and ganic Foods Production Act rules and full and fair consideration to all of neighbors in their time of need. Includ- regulations. these cases if they are understaffed? ing controversial offsets to the Zika f The glacial pace of judicial confirmations is, quite simply, hurting the sys- emergency response funding only JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS causes unnecessary delay and prevents tem of justice in this country. The ob- assistance from getting to the health Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, we have a struction is not only preventing access care professionals, researchers, and problem in our court system. We cur- to justice by creating huge backlogs of others who need these resources to rently have 83 judicial vacancies, and cases, but is also damaging the integ- combat the Zika virus.∑ 29 of these are considered judicial rity of the judiciary by politicizing emergency vacancies because they f nominees who should remain inde- have been vacant so long or because pendent and nonpartisan. Senate Re- NATIONAL BIOENGINEERED FOOD the case backlog is so severe. There is publicans need to do their job and im- DISCLOSURE STANDARD a simple reason we have this problem: mediately schedule votes to confirm Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, I Senate Republicans refuse to do their the pending judicial nominees in Penn- would like to engage in a colloquy with job and confirm judicial nominees. sylvania and around the country. This is the case from the Supreme the Senator from Michigan, Ms. STABE- f NOW, who serves as the ranking mem- Court, with the outrageous and unprec- ber of the Senate Committee on Agri- edented obstruction of Judge Merrick EXTENDING ADVANCED ENERGY culture, Nutrition, and Forestry and is Garland, to the Federal Courts of Ap- TAX CREDITS a lead sponsor of the GMO labeling bill, peals, where it took more than a year Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, I wish S. 764, approved by the Senate on July for Judge Felipe Restrepo to be con- to enter into a colloquy with the senior 7, 2016. I would like to seek a clarifica- firmed to the Third Circuit, down to Senator from South Carolina in re- tion regarding the intent with regard the District Courts, where the number gards to the bipartisan efforts to ex- to a provision in the bill that relates to of vacancies has skyrocketed under Re- tend the investment tax credits for ad- consistency with the Organic Foods publican leadership. vanced energy technologies. Production Act and related rules and We haven’t always had this problem, As you know, the investment tax regulations. and there is no good reason we have it credit incentives for fuel cells and Specifically, section 293(f) of the bill now. Eight years ago this week, when other small alternative-power tech- states that: Democrats controlled the Senate and nologies—including microturbines, ‘‘[t]he Secretary shall consider estab- President Bush was in the White combined heat and power, small wind, lishing consistency between— House, there were a total of 39 vacan- and thermal energy—in section 48 of (1) the national bioengineered food disclo- cies in the court system. In the last 2 the Tax Code expires at the end of this sure standard established under this section; years of the Bush Presidency, the Sen- year. These advanced energy tech- and ate confirmed 68 judges, compared to nologies are finally transitioning from (2) the Organic Foods Production Act of just 22 judges confirmed to date in development to commercialization and 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6501 et seq.) and any rules or President Obama’s final 2 years. are playing a critical role in making regulations implementing that Act. ‘‘ Pennsylvania currently has five energy in this country more resilient, Given this provision, I would like pending judicial nominees. One, Re- reliable, and less vulnerable to fuel clarification from my colleague that becca Haywood, is an excellent nomi- price hikes. nothing in this legislation would re- nee for the Third Circuit Court of Ap- For example, fuel cells, which I know quire USDA to change the Organic peals. She is extremely well-qualified well from being produced in my home Foods Production Act rules or regula- and deserves timely consideration and State of Delaware, are already being tions to comport with the new bioengi- a vote. The other four are district used to provide reliable power to first neered food disclosure standard and court nominees, all distinguished responders, manufacturers, and retail definitions created by S. 764, as passed judges nominated with bipartisan sup- companies. Fuel cells ensure critical by the Senate on July 7, 2016. port from my colleague Senator facilities continue to have electricity, Ms. STABENOW. I thank the Senator TOOMEY. Two of these nominees, Susan even when grid power is unavailable. from Wisconsin for engaging on this Baxter and Marilyn Horan, passed out Fuel cells are U.S. invented, U.S. man- issue and seeking clarification on this of the Judiciary Committee with unan- ufactured, and run on U.S. natural gas. point. S. 764 amends the Agricultural imous support by voice vote. They are This technology is a win-win for energy Marketing Act of 1946. S. 764 does not among the 24 judicial nominees on the security, job growth, and the economy. amend the Organic Foods Production Executive Calendar awaiting confirma- As you can imagine, these emerging Act or its rules or regulations. More tion votes. These nominees have been alternative-energy companies require specifically, section 293(f) is only in- vetted and unanimously deemed quali- predictable tax credits beyond the end tended to require that USDA consider fied by the Senate Judiciary Com- of 2016 for R&D, capitalization, and aligning the rules and regulations of mittee, and there is simply no legiti- cash flow reasons. Delays in extending the new GMO disclosure program es- mate reason to block their confirma- these tax credits could put hundreds of tablished under this bill with the rules tion. They deserve an immediate vote. manufacturing jobs in my State, in my and regulations of the existing Na- Pennsylvania’s other two distin- friend from South Carolina’s State, and tional Organic Program, not the in- guished district court nominees, John thousands of jobs across the country at verse. Again, I will clarify that S.764 Younge and Robert Colville, are equal- risk. does not provide any authority to ly qualified to be excellent Federal At the end of last year, it seemed our amend the Organic Foods Production judges; yet, inexplicably, Senate Re- message about the urgency of extend- Act or its rules and regulations. publicans have blocked them from even ing all of these section 48 tax credits In addition, I would draw to the at- getting a committee vote. So they re- was heard loud and clear. During nego- tention of my colleague another sec- main, for no legitimate reason, stuck tiations on the year-end tax extenders

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:41 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14JY6.099 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S5142 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 14, 2016 package last December, there was bi- bipartisan win. I remain hopeful the in programs that help fight child abuse partisan agreement to extend all of the Senate will come together to pass it in and neglect. And lastly, it takes what section 48 tax credits through the end the months ahead. I believe are vital steps to prioritize of 2021. Unfortunately, due to a simple I want to take a few minutes to look safety by setting basic standards for case of human error, the extension of back at how this proposal came to- foster care facilities and group homes. these tax credits was accidentally ex- gether before describing what it can ac- I want to focus on that last point for cluded during the final drafting of the complish. In the mid–1990s, there was a a moment. Some troubled or abused tax legislation. Solar and wind were ex- debate in the Congress as to whether youngsters have been through such se- tended as part of the agreement, but sending kids to orphanages was the vere trauma that they need the kind of five other small alternative-power right idea. It was obvious, in my view, help they can only get in a temporary, technologies were inadvertently ex- that there had to be better alter- high-quality treatment facility. They cluded. natives. are kids who struggle with mental This mistake was identified within Along with many of my colleagues health illnesses or behavioral prob- hours of the bill text being released, from both sides of the aisle, I saw an lems, young people recovering from ad- but unfortunately, due to time con- opportunity for our child welfare poli- diction, or victims of sex trafficking. straints and the desire to move expedi- cies to empower and unite families, so The support they need is unique, and tiously, House and Senate leaders de- I authored the Kinship Care Act. It they need access to reliable care in a termined that modifications to correct said that aunts or uncles or grand- safe place. But those placements need this mistake were not possible at the parents who met the right standards to be an intervention, not a destina- time. Instead, there was a bipartisan would be notified and have first pref- tion. In my view, when they are able, agreement to work together to address erence when it came to caring for a children should have the opportunity this mistake early in 2016. niece or nephew or grandchild. It was to reunite with kin or join a foster or Let me say to my colleague, I know the first Federal law of its kind. And adoptive family. we have missed some opportunities to over the past two decades Congress, in For the first time, our bill would lay get this issue resolved, but I would wel- a bipartisan manner, has built on that down basic standards so that young- come the opportunity to work with framework. sters don’t have to face the prospect of him, his staff, and other colleagues to Two years ago, I became chairman of growing up in those circumstances. find ways to get these advanced energy the Finance Committee, and I wanted These are standards guided by the credits extended. I believe we still have to continue that progress and keep states and laid out to protect kids. opportunities to get this done, but we building on those values because, even They are designed to raise the bar for cannot afford further delays. Would the though the 1990s are long gone, the fos- group homes and make sure that chil- Senator be willing to work with my ter care system is still badly flawed. dren aren’t sent away and forgotten. In staff and me? When you look at the child welfare my view, this policy is a no-brainer. Mr. GRAHAM. I want to thank the policies on the books today, you see big I understand a small handful of senior Senator from Delaware for rais- incentives for breaking families up. States have raised concerns about this ing this important issue. I would be You don’t see anywhere near enough legislation. The concerns essentially happy to work with him on this issue incentive for keeping families together revolve around three common points. because, as my friend and colleague and helping them heal and thrive. It is First, I have heard concerns that from Delaware knows, my State of a system that boxes families into two there will not be enough family foster South Carolina is already seeing first- often bad options: foster care or noth- homes to meet demand. It is true that hand the benefits these advanced en- ing at all. So 2 years ago, I began work- across the country, many states are ergy technologies are having on the ing on legislation to change that. facing severe shortages in family foster local economy. As my friend from I put forward a proposal in 2015 called homes. That is why the bill invests new Delaware mentioned, this is a bipar- the Family Stability and Kinship Care funding for competitive grants to im- tisan and bicameral effort, and I be- Act. In the months that followed, I prove foster parent recruitment and re- lieve we can find a way to get this worked with Republican and Demo- tention. Moreover, the whole premise done. cratic colleagues in the Senate and the of the bill is to prevent children from Mr. CARPER. I would like thank the House on a bipartisan path forward. unnecessarily entering foster care in senior Senator from South Carolina for Last month, Chairman HATCH and I, the first place. States across the coun- his support and thank my colleagues along with Ways and Means Chairman try have shown they can safely reduce on both sides of the aisle, in both BRADY, Ranking Member SANDER foster care and in so doing, reduce the Chambers, that are working so hard to LEVIN, and Congressman VERN demand for foster homes. And let’s not get this issue resolved as soon as pos- BUCHANAN in the House, introduced our forget, States would have over 3 years sible this year. I thank the Senator. bipartisan, bicameral bill. Here is what before these new group home standards f our legislation would do. come into effect giving more than ade- First, it takes the current system quate time to plan for the changes. THE FAMILY FIRST PREVENTION that is rife with flaws and turns it on A second concern I have heard is that SERVICES BILL its head. Instead of paying a dollar for there is there is too much rigidity Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, with a families to be split up, the bill says, when it comes to licensing standards, weeks-long recess upon us, sometimes let’s see if it is possible to use that dol- accreditation, and assessment require- opportunities to make history get lost. lar to help a family stay together. ments for children placed in residential I am going to take a few minutes to de- Let’s see if that dollar can keep a treatment programs for youth in need scribe an historic opportunity to help youngster safe at home, where he or of higher levels of care. The sponsors of vulnerable families and children at she is most likely to be healthy and the legislation as well as the Depart- risk. I hope my colleagues rise to the happy and succeed in school. ment of Health and Human Services occasion when Congress resumes its Remember that most youngsters in have made it abundantly clear that legislative work in September. foster care aren’t there because of there is significant flexibility in these The bipartisan, bicameral legislation physical or sexual abuse. Kids predomi- provisions of the bill. With respect to called the Family First Prevention nantly wind up in foster care because child welfare law, there is no statutory Services Act would give new hope to of circumstances that lead to neglect. or regulatory definition for what con- hundreds of thousands of children and Maybe Mom or Dad needs help dealing stitutes ‘‘licensed clinical and nursing their families. It would, for the first with a child’s behavioral issues. Maybe staff.’’ A wide variety of models could time, allow States to permanently in- they need substance abuse treatment. be used to meet these criteria. What we vest Federal foster care dollars to safe- Maybe a relative could step in and must not lose sight of is the fact that ly keep families together, instead of help, especially if they have support. the terminology in this bill is based on ripping them apart. It passed the House It provides critical assistance to fam- what we know is in the best interest of by voice vote at the end of last month, ilies struggling with addiction to children. The standards laid out in this and in my view, it ought to be an easy opioids or other substances. It invests bill are supported by the American

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:54 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14JY6.087 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE July 14, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5143 Academy of Pediatrics, the Pediatric lack 24–hour supervision. At question aren’t helping children and families Nurse Practitioners, the American As- was whether group homes should con- the way they should. sociation of Child and Adolescent Psy- tinue to operate at all, given concerns I urge my colleagues to support the chiatry, the Children’s Defense Fund, that they cause ‘‘an unreasonable risk Family First Prevention Services Act. and over 130 other organizations. of harm’’ to foster children. The court The Senate can and must get this done A third concern I have heard is that heard testimony that, in foster group in the months ahead and send it to the the time frame for assessing youth to homes that mix younger children with president’s desk. determine whether they need residen- older children, sexual abuse ‘‘is usual As civil rights icon Marian Wright tial treatment is too short. Under the rather than unusual.’’ The court heard Edelman said, ‘‘Don’t make our most legislation, a State can receive a Fed- stories of one foster boy who was ‘‘sex- vulnerable children wait longer’’ for eral match for up to 2 weeks for any ually abused almost every night by one the help they need. foster care placement that is allowable of the bigger boys in the home,’’ while f under current law. That means place- the caretakers were asleep on the other ANNIVERSARY AND REAUTHOR- ments like child care institutions, side of the house. So in my judgement, IZATION OF THE OLDER AMERI- shelters, group homes, and family fos- if that is the way things are now, then CANS ACT ter homes for up to 2 weeks. After that is a situation that cries out for those 2 weeks, in order to receive a change. It is time to take a fresh ap- Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, 51 Federal match for room and board, a proach that will do a better job of pro- years ago today—July 14, 1965—Presi- child may only be served in a family tecting kids and families. dent Johnson signed the Older Ameri- foster home, a supervised independent Here is my bottom line. The weight cans Act into law, solidifying our com- living placement for youth 18 and of the status quo is severe, and it falls mitment to America’s seniors and cre- older, a facility specializing in serving heaviest on the thousands of foster ating critical programs to ensure that pregnant and parenting youth, or a kids living in quiet struggle. all Americans can age with dignity and qualified residential treatment pro- Doing nothing is easy, I realize that. security. I am very pleased that Presi- gram. If a child is served in a qualified But it is long past time for the Con- dent Obama signed the reauthorization residential treatment program, the gress to overcome the inertia of the of the Older Americans Act on April 19, State still has up to 30 days to perform status quo. And the fact is most of the 2016. My view is that a nation is judged an assessment. That means the State reforms you are seeing today are incre- not by how many billionaires and mil- has up to 6 weeks to perform assess- mental—foisted upon States in decrees, lionaires it has, but instead by how it ments to determine the appropriate- settlement agreements, and court or- treats the most vulnerable people ness of a child’s placement. And even ders in class action lawsuits. among us. then, if the residential treatment pro- My home State of Oregon is no excep- I would like to thank Chairman gram is deemed NOT to be in the tion. Oregon’s Department of Human ALEXANDER and Ranking Member MUR- child’s best interest, the State has an Services was just hit by a $60 million RAY for their efforts in getting this re- additional 30 days to receive Federal lawsuit. Too often, States fail to pro- authorization passed into law. I would funding on behalf of that child to find vide for the most basic safety for these also like to acknowledge the many or- a more appropriate placement. That vulnerable kids, and that is why advo- ganizations representing tens of mil- adds up to nearly 3 months for the cates are turning to the courts for lions of Americans who worked with States to continue to receive Federal change. me and my staff to get this bill to funding while determining the best In recent years, the advocacy organi- President Obama, including the Na- placement for a child. Let me tell you, zation Children’s Rights has filed class tional Council on Aging, Meals on 10 weeks is a long time in the life of a action lawsuits in Arizona, Con- Wheels America, the National Associa- vulnerable kid and should be plenty of necticut, D.C., Georgia, Massachusetts, tion of Area Agencies on Aging, and time to find an appropriate placement. Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Okla- others. In addition to these technical ques- homa, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Every day in my State of Vermont tions, some just say the change is com- Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. and around this country, millions of ing too fast. For example, a newspaper Absent reforms and partnership with seniors are struggling with the difficult recently reported that officials in one the Federal Government, unfortu- choice they must make with their lim- particular State warned the bill ‘‘could nately, these types of lawsuits that ited budgets—whether to buy food, worsen the state’s already worrisome produce only slow improvements will medicine, or keep a roof over their shortage of foster care beds. . . .’’ and continue to be one of few clear avenues heads. These are not the choices sen- that it could ‘‘disqualify about 3,000 to drive change. It is time Congress iors in this country should be forced to slots in group homes and institutional stepped up. The standards laid out in make. settings’’ from Federal financial help. this bill are supported by the American More than half of older households To my mind, it can be too easy in this Academy of Pediatrics, the Pediatric have no retirement savings and are debate to lose sight of the fact that Nurse Practitioners, the American As- just one bad fall or illness away from right now, a lot of vulnerable young- sociation of Child and Adolescent Psy- economic catastrophe. The Older sters are in desperate circumstances. chiatry, and the Children’s Defense Americans Act provides important So let’s focus for a moment on the Fund and countless others. The experts long-term services and supports that question of group homes in that par- agree with our premise, that group help keep older Vermonters and seniors ticular State. home care should be used only when it across this country healthy and out of Last year, the State in question lost is clinically necessary. poverty. The Older Americans Act pro- a class-action lawsuit over its foster This bill is not perfect, but no legis- vides a broad range of services includ- care program. The lawsuit found that lation is ever perfect. I have been clear ing home-delivered and congregate the State violated the constitutional that there will be opportunities—both meals, transportation services, family rights of foster children by exposing through the regulatory and legislative caregiver support, preventive health them to unreasonable risks in a system processes—to strengthen this legisla- services, and many supportive services. where children ‘‘often age out of care tion and build on it. But in my judge- The law also funds job training, legal more damaged than when they en- ment, this bill gets us closer to a world assistance, and elder abuse prevention tered.’’ I want to repeat that finding where foster care is needed less often, a and protection services. because, in my view, it speaks volumes, system where the priority is keeping I, along with my staff, worked on the that children ‘‘often age out of care children and families together. reauthorization of the Older Americans more damaged than when they en- If this bill were to come before the Act for the past several years. During tered.’’ Senate in an up-or-down vote, I believe that time, we held hearings on senior The U.S. district judge who wrote the it would sail through on a bipartisan hunger and convened listening sessions decision directed the State to stop basis. It is the right policy for kids, with advocacy groups to learn more placing certain children in unsafe set- and it is the right policy for taxpayers, about the best way to extend these pro- tings such as foster group homes that whose investments in foster care today grams. What I heard over and over

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:41 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14JY6.092 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S5144 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 14, 2016 again was simple: The law is working I am pleased that this title II of this In a letter that Prince Kuhio cir- well, but it needs more funding to keep bill continues funding for several im- culated to the Senate in 1920, he shared up with rising costs and a growing sen- portant resource and information cen- the results of an extensive investiga- ior population. We must protect and ters, including the Pension Counseling tion and survey that noted the exceed- expand funding for these important Program and the National Education ingly high mortality rate of native Ha- programs. and Resource Center on Women and waiians. The survey justified the need The simple fact is the amount of Retirement Planning. These programs to return native Hawaiians to the land, funding dedicated for these important serve older adults across the nation by to reconnect with their sense of place, programs is a disgrace. As a point of providing much-needed information on and elevate their well-being by pro- comparison, while funding for other pensions, retirement issues, and avoid- viding stable housing and opportunities programs has risen by 11 percent since ing poverty and financial fraud. to improve their livelihood. Prince 2009, Older Americans Act funding has The number of Americans age 60 and Kuhio shepherded the Hawaiian Homes dropped 7 percent over that same time. over will grow from about 65 million Commission Act through both the Funding for these crucial programs has today to 92 million by 2030. Our most House and Senate, and President War- not even kept up with inflation. That vulnerable populations need to see that ren Harding signed the bill into law on is why, for the past several years, I we care and are here to serve and sup- July 9, 1921. have led an appropriations request let- port them. In 1924, the first homestead in ter asking for a 12 percent increase in Funding must keep up with the in- Kalamaula on the island of Molokai be- funding for the Older Americans Act. A creases we see in the cost of living for came home to 42 Native Hawaiians who 12 percent increase would make a seniors, including housing, food, trans- began harvesting vegetables and rais- meaningful difference for states strug- portation, and prescription drugs. The ing animals to sell at local markets. gling to provide services to their grow- Older Americans Act reauthorization Today nearly 10,000 Native Hawaiian ing senior populations. had the unanimous consent of all Sen- beneficiaries and their families live on Some of the most important and ate and House Members and committed agricultural, pastoral, or residential well-known services funded by the to a 7 percent increase in funding over homestead lots in over 60 communities Older Americans Act are the meals pro- the next 3 years. I am hopeful my col- across Hawaii. grams, often provided by Meals on leagues on the Senate Appropriations With Hawaii’s admission into the Wheels. A Government Accountability Committee will use their authority to Union in 1959, the State of Hawaii was Office, GAO, report I requested last continue to meet or exceed this fund- tasked with administering the Hawai- year found that fewer than 10 percent ing goal for these critically important ian Homes Commission Act, a responsi- of low-income seniors who needed a programs. I will continue to advocate bility primarily led by the State’s De- meal delivered to their homes in 2013 strongly for these funding increases. partment of Hawaiian Home Lands. At received one. The study also found that The truth is that the priorities we the Federal level, Congress has contin- one in three low-income seniors are hold—treating seniors with respect, ued to live up to its commitments to ‘‘food insecure,’’ yet fewer than 5 per- making sure seniors have the support the Hawaiian community, first estab- cent receive a meal at home or at a they need—have the overwhelming sup- lished by the HHCA, through continued senior center. That is unacceptable. Investing in senior nutrition pro- port of the American people. These funding for programs focused on plan- grams is not only the moral thing to principles are among the foundations ning, development, housing construc- do, it is the financially smart thing to of a just and fair society where people tion, and home loan programs to sup- do. Proper nutrition can keep people look forward to growing old. I thank port the Department of Hawaiian Home out of long-term care and emergency my Senate and House colleagues for Lands in its mission, as well as home rooms. Meal delivery is also a good op- their support of this important reau- loans and guarantees to support Hawai- portunity for visiting with an isolated thorization bill and President Obama ian Homes beneficiaries. senior who might otherwise go days for signing it into law. I am pleased to On the 95th anniversary of the Ha- without seeing another person. recognize the anniversary of the pas- waiian Homes Commission Act, we rec- Another critical OAA program is the sage of the Older Americans Act today. ognize and thank Prince Kuhio for his Senior Community Service Employ- f vision and sincere aloha for the well- ment Program, SCSEP, which provides being of Native Hawaiians. 95TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HA- The Hawaiian Homes Commission job training and employment services WAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT for older adults. Seniors are matched Act has made a difference in thousands with part-time jobs at organizations in Ms. HIRONO. Mr. President, July 9, of lives and set the foundation for ac- the community and many times these 2016, marked the 95th anniversary of knowledging the trust relationship be- positions turn into permanent employ- the enactment of the Hawaiian Homes tween the Native Hawaiian community ment, increasing seniors’ financial se- Commission Act, legislation that has and the Federal Government. Today curity. changed the lives of thousands of na- the Federal Government continues this Senior centers are another important tive Hawaiians in the State of Hawaii. trust relationship by providing funds way the Older Americans Act supports This legislation was made possible by to support housing, health care, edu- the needs of seniors in our commu- the vision of Prince Jonah Kuhio cation, and other resources for the ben- nities. The reauthorization includes Kalanianaole. efit of the Native Hawaiian commu- some policy changes to modernize sen- After the annexation of Hawaii, nity. ior centers to help ensure people are Prince Kuhio continued to serve his However, there is still much to be taking part in activities like group people as Hawaii’s second delegate in done to assist Hawaii’s indigenous pop- meals, afternoon activities, and exer- Congress. ulation. I will continue to work with cise classes. When Prince Kuhio took office in Congress, the executive branch, the Another crucial service I strongly 1902, he was determined to improve the State of Hawaii, and the Native Hawai- hope receives full funding is the Senior lives of native Hawaiians. Although he ian community to not only safeguard Medicare Patrol Program, SMP, which served as a nonvoting delegate, he Prince Kuhio’s landmark legislation helps protect seniors and their families championed the Hawaiian Homes Com- and legacy, but to ensure it, and the from health care fraud, errors, and mission Act to create a trust of nearly community he worked so hard to as- abuse. We have bipartisan agreement 200,000 acres of land that previously be- sist, will continue to thrive. that this is an important, cost-saving longed to the monarchs of the Hawai- f program, and if Congress does not ap- ian Kingdom. By setting aside this propriate sufficient funding for SMP, land, Congress intended to ensure the 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF MACDILL then those funds should be distributed livelihood of native Hawaiians, whose AIR FORCE BASE from the Centers for Medicare and population had been reduced from as Mr. NELSON. Mr. President, today I Medicaid Services’ Health Care Fraud many as, according to some estimates, wish to honor MacDill Air Force Base and Abuse Control Program so the pro- 800,000 prior to 1778 to a little over in Tampa, FL, during its 75th anniver- gram does not experience a cut. 20,000 by 1920. sary year.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:15 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14JY6.084 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE July 14, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5145 MacDill’s humble start began during I am confident that MacDill Air people, they also care about the planet. its construction when aircrews of the Force Base will remain an important Best Buy operates the largest retail 29th Bomber Group landed their B–17 strategic installation for our military consumer electronics and e-waste recy- Flying Fortress bombers on a nearby and continue to play an important role cling collection program in the U.S. dirt airstrip in farmer John Drew’s in protecting the safety of Floridians Over 1 billion pounds of recycling has fields after flying antisubmarine pa- and all Americans. I am proud to honor been handed over to certified recyclers trols in the Gulf of Mexico. Later its 75 great years of service. helping to keep the environment clean. named Drew Field, this strip is now (At the request of Mr. REID, the fol- Best Buy has also been named to the known as Tampa International Air- lowing statement was ordered to be U.S. Environmental Protection Agency port. printed in the RECORD.) top-100 list of green-power purchasers. Formally dedicated on April 16, 1941, f ∑ Mr. FRANKEN. Mr. President, I join MacDill was primarily known for train- my colleague in celebrating the 50th 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BEST BUY ing bomber aircrews of the III Bomber anniversary of Best Buy. Command. Intrepid but inexperienced ∑ Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, Best Buy’s innovation and leadership crews learning to fly B–26 Marauder today I wish to speak to honor the 50th has turned a once small, Minnesota bombers at MacDill were glad of Tam- anniversary of Best Buy. company into the successful and re- pa’s warm climate when ditching their Best Buy was founded in 1966 as a sponsible multinational corporation it aircraft in the waters surrounding the stereo store called the Sound of Music is today. They are a vital component of field. The regularity of this occurrence in St. Paul, MN. Since then, it has the Minnesota economy and integral to prompted air crews to jokingly coin grown from that one store into a For- our communities, and in celebration of the phrase ‘‘Once a day in Tampa tune 100 company with over 1,000 loca- their anniversary, I would like to take Bay.’’ tions across the U.S., as well as Canada some time to recognize their important MacDill proved its strategic signifi- and Mexico. work to tackle one of the most press- cance during World War II as an anti- In 1966, Richard M. Schultze—a Min- ing issues facing our society today: cli- submarine patrol and air defense base nesota native and former member of mate change. home to B–24A Liberators of the 44th the Minnesota Air National Guard— Climate change is a very serious Bomber Group and Seversky P–35 air- and Gary Smoliak opened the Sound of threat to our planet, and Best Buy has craft of the 53rd Pursuit Group. During Music on the corner of Hamline and St. risen to the challenge by taking the Cuban Missile Crisis, MacDill again Clair Avenues in St. Paul. By 1969, proactive steps to reduce their carbon displayed its geographical importance, Schultze assumed sole control of the footprint. They have joined with other serving as a prime location for staging company, which had grown to three major American companies in signing B–47 Stratojet and B–52 Stratofortress stores and was listed on the NASDAQ the White House’s American Business bomber aircraft. Stock Market. Act on Climate Pledge. As part of the Transitioning from a primarily Then in 1981, disaster and inspiration pledge, Best Buy has committed to re- bomber base once home to the famed struck. The Sound of Music store lo- ducing carbon emissions in their oper- B–17 Memphis Belle, MacDill became a cated in Roseville, MN, was hit by a ations by 45 percent of 2009 levels by Tactical Air Command installation fly- tornado which tore the roof off the 2020, which builds on the 26 percent ing the F–84 Thunderstreak jet fighter. building and destroyed the showroom. emissions reduction they have already From the 1960s through the early 1980s, Schultze showed the innovation and achieved. As a company committed to F–4 Phantom II fighters filled its skies, entrepreneurial spirit characteristic of delivering sustainable technology solu- followed by F–16 Fighting Falcons in Minnesota. He decided to have a ‘‘tor- tions, Best Buy also committed to con- the 1980s and 1990s. The base is now an nado sale’’ in the Roseville’s store’s tinue offering an assortment of energy- Air Mobility Command installation, parking lot and promised ‘‘best buys’’ efficient products to help consumers home to the 6th Air Mobility Wing and on everything. Needless to say, the sale reduce their carbon footprint, too. Best its 310th Airlift Squadron and the 91st was a success. Buy’s pledge represents a collaboration Air Refueling Squadron. The Sound of Music was renamed between government and industry to MacDill is also home to the head- Best Buy Company, Inc., in 1983 and address climate change and take seri- quarters of two of the U.S. military’s had grown to seven stores and $10 mil- ous action now. unified combatant commands: U.S. lion in annual sales. Later that year, They have also taken steps to protect Central Command, whose area of oper- Best Buy opened its first megastore in our environment by helping consumers ations encompasses the Middle East Burnsville, MN. responsibly dispose of their electronic and parts of North Africa and Central By 1992, Best Buy had reached $1 bil- goods. Their recycling program has Asia, and U.S. Special Operations Com- lion in revenues. In 1999, Best Buy was grown into the largest retail recycling mand, tasked with oversight of the added to the Standard and Poor’s 500 program in the nation and, to date, has component special operations units of index. Best Buy has consistently been processed over 1 billion pounds of con- the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air one of the Minnesota-headquartered sumer electronic devices and appli- Force. companies in the Fortune 500 and cur- ances. Their dedication to sustainable Non-Department of Defense tenants rently ranks 71st on the Fortune 500 practices has a meaningful impact on of MacDill Air Force Base include the nationally. And Best Buy was named the future of our planet. National Oceanographic and Atmos- company of the year by Forbes in 2004. Best Buy’s continued excellence pheric Administration Aircraft Oper- So why do people shop at Best Buy? serves as a model to other businesses ations Center, which operates the Maybe it is because they have updated throughout the State and across the NOAA ‘‘Hurricane Hunter’’ fleet of their showrooms and a commission-free Nation, and I congratulate them on 50 WP–3D Orion and Gulfstream V air- salesforce. Or maybe it is the wide years of business. craft. The U.S. Department of Agri- range of products, interactive ∑ Ms. KLOBUCHAR. I thank my col- culture also conducts its antimedfly touchscreens kiosks and the dem- league for his statement and agree. operations out of MacDill. onstration areas for home theater sys- Best Buy started with one store in More than 13,000 military and civil- tems and computer software. Best Buy St. Paul 50 years ago. It is now a multi- ian personnel are involved in oper- also pioneered the concept of special- national company with 125,000 employ- ations at MacDill, and the surrounding ized in-store customer service areas by ees who give back to their commu- community is home to approximately establishing a Geek Squad unit in each nities and work to reduce the impact of 170,000 retirees who use health and wel- store. used electronics on the environment. fare services on the base. MacDill is a Best Buy has also been a good cor- For 50 years, Best Buy has brought vital economic driver for the Tampa porate citizen in Minnesota. Since 2007, the latest consumer technology and Bay area and is not only a source of Best Buy Company has generously electronics products and services to its jobs for the community, but also a wel- given over $50 million and over 140,000 customers and remains a proud Min- come source of pride in our Nation’s volunteer hours to Minnesota non- nesota company. That is why I am Armed Forces. profits. And they don’t just care about proud to honor Best Buy.∑

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Evi- vancement of six sustainability goals. panies are committed to continue to dence shows that students who lack ac- There are about 18,000 hard-working look for new ways to reach their aspi- cess to summer learning, informal or men and women employed by the forest rational goal of zero workplace inju- structured, start the school year be- products industry in the State of ries. hind. When many kids are having to re- Maine where we have about 40 wood The industry’s purchased energy effi- view last year’s lessons, then all the products and paper manufacturing fa- ciency improved by 8.1 percent due to kids have to spend that time reviewing cilities contributing over $900 million investments in energy efficiency last year’s lessons. This puts all our to the economy through jobs and wages projects. Many pulp and paper mills are kids behind. Simply put, the long summer break and over $4 billion in industry ship- largely energy self-sufficient, 56 per- should not be a long break from learn- ments of products, making the forest cent of electricity needed to power ing. products industry one of the largest manufacturing processes was self-generated, and, in some cases, supplying With Oregon’s 4-year high school manufacturing sectors in our State. graduation rate at an alarmingly low Sustainability is inherent to the energy to the electric utility grid. 74 percent, it is long past time we shine pulp, paper, packaging, tissue, and Improved energy efficiency and the use of less carbon-intensive fuels and a spotlight on summer learning loss wood products manufacturing industry. and its impact on our students’ path These products are made from renew- carbon-neutral biomass enabled the industry to significantly reduce its toward graduation. Summer learning able and recyclable resources, and loss has consequences that can damage these companies have a good track greenhouse gas emissions. These companies reduced their greenhouse gas a child’s long-term academic and ca- record of managing natural resources reer success. That is especially impor- emissions by 16 percent, surpassing the in order to ensure they can continue tant in my State where one in four goal of 15-percent reduction. making useful products in the future. teenagers doesn’t make it to gradua- In 2011, the industry established the Water is a valuable natural resource and a vital component of the paper- tion on time. Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 Research by the National Summer making process. The forest products in- initiative pursuing one of the most ex- Learning Association shows that most dustry directly returns about 88 per- tensive sets of sustainability goals es- students lose math and reading skills tablished for a U.S. manufacturing incent of the water it withdraws and uses during summer break. And unfortu- dustry. in its manufacturing processes. Ongo- nately, students from low-income fami- By 2020, the Better Practices, Better ing technology and innovation enable lies fare even worse. The sad truth is Planets goals aim to exceed 70 percent water to be reused and recycled 10 that most students lose about 2 months paper recovery for recycling, improve times, on average, throughout the pulp of grade level equivalency in math purchased energy efficiency by at least and paper mill process before it is computation skills over the summer 10 percent, reduce greenhouse gas emis- treated in a wastewater system and re- months, and low-income students lose sions from member facilities by at turned to the environment. So far, an additional 2 months in reading least 15 percent, increase the amount water use at these pulp and paper mills achievement. of fiber procured from certified was reduced by 6.5 percent since 2005. As parents, community leaders, edu- forestlands or through certified fiber The industry’s commitment to sus- cators and policymakers, we must pro- sourcing programs in the U.S. from tainability extends beyond the manu- vide every resource possible to bridge 2005 to 2020 and work to decrease illegal facturing process: More than 60 percent that gap for disadvantaged and low in- logging, improve worker safety by 25 of paper consumed in the U.S. was re- come students. I have long fought to percent, with a broader vision of zero covered for recycling each year since close the achievement gap and support industry injuries, and reduce water use 2009, reaching a record 66.8 percent in all students on a path toward high in member facilities by 12 percent 2015. school graduation and beyond. This week the American Forest & Paper recovery success is possible I know so many great education ad- Paper Association released their 2016 thanks to the millions of Americans vocates in Oregon who share these report on the industry’s performance. who continue to recycle at home, work, goals, and I want to commend Oregon’s The industry works with government and school every day. In 2014, 96 per- tremendous educators who work on agencies, communities and other cent of the U.S. population had access this effort every single day. My good stakeholders to employ advanced sus- to community curbside and/or drop-off friends at Oregon Afterschool for Kids tainability practices benefitting the paper recycling services. AF&PA works have made a strong commitment to economy, environment and society and to promote paper recovery by creating keep kids learning all summer long. transparently reports on their perform- materials to educate consumers about Their efforts to open up school librar- ance. I am pleased to announce that best recycling practices. ies and school cafeterias in Woodburn, the industry has met the greenhouse I ask my colleagues to join us in con- Salem, Eugene, and around the State gas emissions and safety goals ahead of gratulating this industry on taking have truly made a difference in chil- schedule. steps to improve environmental per- dren’s lives by providing them with a These companies are committed to formance, continue economic progress safe and welcoming learning environ- sustainability along the entire value and support our communities. I am ment during the summer. I have often chain, starting with the renewable re- proud of this industry’s progress and seen parents bring their children for a sources they acquire to make their their continued commitment to ad- free lunch and stay for the free books. products. AF&PA members procured 98 vance sustainability performance. This year, I hope to see even more percent of their fiber through certified f communities come out and support our fiber sourcing programs and have also students by hosting summer learning THE IMPORTANCE OF SUMMER increased the amount of fiber procured activities. Even if you cannot attend LEARNING from certified forestlands to 29 percent. events to serve lunch and read stories Also, AF&PA companies are strong Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I want to to classrooms full of children, remem- proponents of international efforts to take a moment today to stress the im- ber that supporting summer learning is suppress illegal logging and to reduce portance of providing young people easy. Volunteering your time or donat- the demand for illegally harvested for- with safe places to learn during the ing books or crayons to neighbors is est products. summer months. Summer is in full another way to support young learners. AF&PA’s mandatory Environment, swing, and families are deciding how More ideas can be found in the ‘‘Sum- Health & Safety Principles require that their children’s time will be spent mer Learning Tip Sheet for Parents’’ members have health and safety poli- while school is out. Unfortunately, not provided by the National Summer cies in place. Implementing worker all families in America can afford en- Learning Association.

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Orego- The Hollywood Theatre is a testa- way was granted Federal designation nians agree that we must support all ment to the Oregonian values: sup- as a wild river and became the first aspects of a student’s life to improve porting small businesses, building and State-administered component of the their outcomes, and I will add that this engaging local communities, making National Wild and Scenic River Sys- rings true all year long. I have seen art accessible, and respecting and re- tem. firsthand that our communities are viving historic landmarks. It exposes The Allagash Wilderness Waterway ready to come together and support patrons to a wider variety of films than captures the essence of the great north students who need it. This is truly the those offered by larger cinemas, often woods. This 50th anniversary is the Oregon way. offering thought-provoking alter- time to celebrate the commitment to I am committed to helping more of natives to blockbusters. In an age of safeguard for generations to come this our students get their high school di- multiplex theaters and in-home special place that captures the essence plomas and increase the rate at which streaming services, it has taken a lot of the people of Maine. our students are graduating from high of passion for the Hollywood Theatre f school. Fighting summer learning loss to pursue its mission and a lot of local is one way we can keep all students on support to keep it viable and flour- RECOGNIZING ATHLETIC a path toward a bright future. ishing. I would like to congratulate ev- TRAINERS f eryone who has been a part of its suc- Mrs. ERNST. Mr. President, today I cess. Hollywood Theatre. Thank you wish to call attention to a group of 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE for inspiring countless people through health care providers who play an im- HOLLYWOOD THEATRE film and community. portant role in the patient care con- Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, this year f tinuum—athletic trainers. These dedi- marks the 90th anniversary of the Hol- cated professionals who work in Iowa lywood Theatre in Portland, OR. Now a 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MAINE’S and across the United States provide nonprofit organization, the Hollywood ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATER- valuable services to patients and make Theatre is an important Oregon land- WAY a real difference in the lives of those mark with a rich cultural history. Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, today I they treat. Today I want to honor the Hollywood wish to commemorate the 50th anni- Athletic trainers play a key role in Theatre’s 90 years of educating, enter- versary of the Allagash Wilderness Wa- their local communities. Many of them taining, and bringing the community terway in northern Maine. This 92-mile work in educational settings including together through film. stretch of lake, shore, and river is a colleges, universities, elementary The Hollywood Theatre was built in shining example of the dedication of schools, and secondary schools to keep 1926, at the very end of the silent movie the people of Maine to protect and pre- student athletes safe. Others work in era. It was designed in an opulent serve the natural beauty and heritage rehabilitation clinics, hospitals, fitness Spanish Colonial Revival style, fea- that define our great State. and community centers, or even for turing extravagant interiors and a rec- For thousands of years, the Allagash professional sports teams to prevent ognizable terra cotta exterior. Ninety was the hunting and fishing grounds of injury and help injured patients re- years ago, it opened its doors to thou- the Wabanaki, and the river’s north- cover. sands of Oregonians who flocked to the erly flow provided an important trans- Because of the key preventative and luxurious theater to see its first show, portation link between the Maine coast rehabilitative services provided by ath- ‘‘More Pay-Less Work,’’ for a quarter. and the Saint John River. The Water- letic trainers, many patients are able It thrived during cinema’s transition way’s Native American heritage is avoid unnecessary disruption of normal to ‘‘talkies,’’ hosting not only films found in such appellations as Umsaskis daily life. This enables folks to stay but also community events such as Lake and Musquacook Stream. In 1857, mobile and to contribute to their com- bond drives during WWII and annual Henry David Thoreau explored the munities. Rose Festival ceremonies. It was such upper reaches of the Allagash during I ask my colleagues to join me in rec- a popular destination that the North- his third trip to the Maine woods and ognizing athletic training as an impor- east Portland neighborhood sur- learned from his Penobscot guide that tant profession in our Nation’s health rounding it became known as the Hol- the river’s name referred to the useful care system and in expressing grati- lywood District. bark that could be harvested from the tude for the important impact these in- In the 1960s, the popularity of tele- vast forests along its banks. dividuals have on promoting the over- vision caused the Hollywood Theatre to In the years that followed, the all health and well-being of the public. fall on hard times. Although it was Allagash became a vital part of Maine’s f added to the National Register of His- timber industry. While hiking through toric Places in 1983, it slipped into a pe- the region’s remote wilderness, it is TRIBUTE TO JAMES WALLNER riod of disrepair and nearly burned possible to come upon abandoned Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I am down. Fortunately, it was purchased by steam locomotives deep among the pleased to compliment the extraor- Film Action Oregon, a local nonprofit, trees, remnants of the vast lumbering dinary work of James Wallner for the in 1997. Its new management returned operations of the early 20th century. U.S. Senate. James is one of the most the theatre to its historic appearance As the Allagash, rich with fish and intelligent, diligent, and principled and renewed its status as a Portland game, became a favorite destination of Senate staffers I have ever known. He jewel and community hub. The Holly- outdoor enthusiasts from around the started in my office as a legislative as- wood Theatre now plays independent world, the surrounding woodlands have sistant, then was promoted to be my films and hosts film festivals, comedy remained very much a part of Maine’s legislative director. He impressed us shows, lectures, and continues the tra- working forest economy. all with his ability to master complex dition of hosting community events. It In 1966, the people of Maine recog- legislation, to get to the core of an is recognized by the national film com- nized the special qualities of the issue, and to intelligently discuss it munity for its exceptional selection of Allagash and voted to protect it by ap- with regular Alabamians and national films and support for local filmmakers proving a $1.5 million bond to ‘‘develop experts. He then became the staff di- through funding and consultation. the maximum wilderness character’’ of rector of the Steering Committee, Later this summer, travelers will be the river, and the Maine Legislature where he also performed superbly. I able to witness the theatre’s newest established the Allagash Wilderness was able to work closely with him dur- project, a small theatre in the PDX air- Waterway. Two years later, Maine Sen- ing this time, also. In these roles, he port, which will showcase short films ator Edmund Muskie authored an has combined an acute intellectual in- by local artists. What better way to amendment to the National Wild and terest in the Senate rules, along with a

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On September 2, 1945, Val thinking. A real conservative in the it is where they raised their three chil- was a part of the 200 ships sitting in classical sense, James has constantly dren, Anne, Kathleen, and Stephen. Pearl Harbor when the Japanese sur- worked to undergird our spasmodic po- With their business successful, they rendered and ended the war. litical system with the timeless prin- began building the Little America After the war, Val served as a saw- ciples that have made her great. chain of hotels and gas stations that mill operator and business owner in I am a great admirer. James rep- exist throughout the West today. Just Belgrade. The city of Belgrade owes resents the best in public service. He prior to the Holding’s purchase of Sin- thanks to Val for his part in con- has rock-solid values, and he is clair Oil in 1976, Little America became structing the Catholic church and the unafraid to fight for them. The Sen- Sinclair Oil’s biggest customer. goalposts for the Belgrade High School ate’s great loss will be the great gain of Today Sinclair Oil remains a vital football field. Val was also the entre- our most valuable Heritage Founda- player in providing American drivers preneur behind the first fourplex hous- tion. There, one can be sure he will with quality gasoline. Incorporated in ing unit in Belgrade. continue to be a champion for America. Wyoming, the company owns refineries Together, Val and his wife, Betsy, f in Casper and Sinclair, WY. There are have raised nine children, four of whom more than 1,300 Sinclair-branded sta- inherited the talent and building ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS tions located in 24 States. The com- trades from their father. Today their pany markets high-quality products, children continue his legacy by work- 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SINCLAIR including DINOCARETM TOP TIERTM ing on construction projects all over OIL CORPORATION Gasoline through a network of 400 dis- the world. However, out of all of his tributors. Sinclair also operates a net- achievements, his children are his ∑ Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, work of pipelines and terminals in the pride and joy. today I wish to congratulate Sinclair Rocky Mountain and midcontinent re- On July 23, 2016, Val will celebrate Oil on its 100th anniversary of oper- gions, and the company continues to his 90th birthday, surrounded by family ations. Based in Wyoming, Sinclair Oil invest in its workers and operations to and friends. Thank you for the long is one of the largest privately held, insure reliable and affordable products hours and hard work that helped build vertically integrated oil companies in for generations to come. Belgrade, MT. I am so grateful for all America. When Earl Holding passed away in that you have done and all that your Sinclair Oil and Refining Corporation 2013, Wyoming lost a remarkable indi- children continue to do, and I wish you was founded in 1916 by Harry Ford Sin- vidual. His love of family and commu- a very happy birthday.∑ clair. Under his leadership, Sinclair nity, and his commitment to hard f opened America’s first modern service work and pursuing one’s dreams, led stations in the 1920s. These stations of- TRIBUTE TO KELLY AND CINDY him to a life of tremendous success and REID fered gasoline, oil changes, car repairs, fulfillment. and, for the first time, public rest- We are fortunate that his legacy con- ∑ Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, ‘‘If we rooms. With the establishment of this tinues through the Holding family all do one random act of kindness network of full service gasoline sta- businesses, particularly Sinclair Oil. daily, we just might set the world in tions, Americans were finally able to Headed by current CEO and chairman the right direction.’’ These are inspir- experience what drivers have for nearly of the board, Ross Matthews, the Hold- ing words and a mantra for the Miles a century referred to as ‘‘the long road ing family remains intimately involved City nonprofit Wake Up & Lace Up. trip.’’ in the company’s activities, and the But for Kelly and Cindy Reid, this In the 1930s, the world suffered values Earl and Carol Holding lived quote is a lifestyle, and for the last 34 through the Great Depression. Sinclair their working lives by are still re- years this couple has selflessly volun- Oil continued to operate during those flected in Sinclair Oil’s company vi- teered their time to setting the com- tough times, expanding its national op- sion: Love of Country, Care for People, munity of Miles City in the right direc- erations by acquiring dying competi- Commitment to Safety. tion. Together they have brought eco- tors, and, more importantly, pro- I invite all members of the Senate to nomic growth and national recognition tecting hundreds of jobs at a time when join me in celebrating the 100-year an- to this town of nearly 9,000 people. employment was scarce. By 1935, the niversary of a truly American com- They are an active couple and have company had 20,000 employees, 8,100 pany, Sinclair Oil, and wishing the used sports and athletic events to bring company-owned or leased service sta- company, its employees, and the Hold- people from their community, Mon- tions, and 14,000 miles of pipelines. ing family much success in the future.∑ tana, and neighboring States together. It was also during this time that Sin- f Cindy uses running and athletics as a clair introduced Dino the Dinosaur as powerful motivator. As a survivor of the company’s mascot and logo. Dino TRIBUTE TO VAL KUNTZ acute myelogenous leukemia, she used remains the face of Sinclair Oil and is ∑ Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, in the exercise as a way to work through her one of America’s best known oil indus- Capitol in Washington, DC, there is a illness. From this experience she co- try mascots. corridor that highlights the discovery founded Wake Up & Lace Up, which Following the retirement of Mr. Sin- and expansion of America. Just above provides direct funding to eastern Mon- clair in 1948, the company continued to one of the doors, there is a quote that tana family to help cover the costs of operate under various ownership reminds me of the people who have cancer treatment. These costs include groups until 1976, when Earl Holding helped shape Montana, and that makes travel expenses and even wigs to chem- purchased the company’s assets. Earl me proud to be a Westerner. The quote otherapy patients. For one family, Holding, like Harry Ford Sinclair, was from Horace Greenley reads, ‘‘Go West, they even provided a stroller to accom- a self-made man. As was the case of young men, go West and grow up with modate a family of triplets. When dealt many in his generation, Mr. Holding the country.’’ a hard hand, she turned her hardship grew up with nothing during the Great Today I honor a man who has grown into an opportunity to extend kindness Depression. He learned early on that up in the city of Belgrade, MT. Valen- and has inspired many others to her hard work and dedication to one’s tine Kuntz was born and raised on the cause. Altogether the organization has goals was the path to success. family farm after his parents immi- provided nearly $103,000 to 157 patients Earl Holding’s long business career grated to America from Russia. Folks and their families in Miles City, began in 1952 when he and his wife, know him as Val, but many may not Forsyth, Colstrip, Hysham, Jordan,

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Cindy success, and they stand as role models SSEP is a national science, tech- has coached fifth and sixth grade girls for future members of the Nevada Wolf nology, engineering, and math edu- traveling basketball teams, girls’ soft- Pack. cational program with the National ball, and track and field at Washington Ms. Turek-Hankins recently grad- Center for Earth and Space Science Middle School and Custer County Dis- uated from the University of Nevada, Education, which works to inspire fu- trict High School. Over the years, she Reno, UNR, as an honors student and ture generations of scientists and engi- has organized multiple athletic events received her bachelor’s degree in inter- neers. I extend my sincerest congratu- such as Range Runners, Row Run & national affairs with a special empha- lations to these Nevada students se- Ride, and the Badlands Bowl Fun Run. sis in Middle Eastern affairs. She also lected as winners of the SSEP competi- When she isn’t running, coaching, or earned a bachelor’s degree in French tion. They stand as role models to fu- raising money, you can find Cindy and a minor in philosophy of ethics, ture Vanderburg Elementary students playing piano at the Sacred Heart Par- law, and politics. Ms. Turek-Hankins of what hard work and determination ish. will be teaching English in Luxem- can accomplish. Her husband and teammate is Miles bourg this coming fall through the Ful- I am excited to see local students City native, Kelly Reid. Over the years bright scholarship and will have the bringing recognition to both Nevada Kelly has brought economic growth to opportunity to expand her knowledge and Vanderburg Elementary School for Miles City through a variety of busi- on European economics. their advancement in a national com- nesses and events. After serving 2 years Mr. Saftner received his bachelor’s petition. These students should be in the Army and working as an air degree from UNR in geology in 2011. proud to call themselves top con- traffic controller in Salt Lake, UT, His studies focused more specifically tenders in a competitive environment. Kelly moved back to his hometown and on climate change. He is currently pur- I ask my colleagues to join me and all has been promoting others to be a part suing his master’s degree from the uni- Nevadans in congratulating of Miles City ever since. versity in hydrogeology from the Grad- Vanderburg Elementary School for its Kelly has coordinated numerous uate Program of Hydrologic Sciences. success and honorable representation events, including boxing matches with In addition, he spent 2 years in Cam- of Nevada.∑ Olympic boxer Todd Foster, concerts eroon, Africa, as a volunteer in the f with Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, Peace Corps. His Fulbright scholarship the 1995 Cattle Drive, and most rec- will allow him the opportunity to re- TRIBUTE TO RAY HARRY ognizably the Montana North Dakota turn to Africa in Niger, West Africa. ∑ Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, today I All Star Football game. While there, Mr. Saftner will research congratulate Ray Harry on his recent Every year, this game recruits 34 of the variations of groundwater quality retirement after 40 years at Southern the best senior players from each State in the rural areas of Southwest Niger Company. and brings them together in June to and participate in a global effort to in- Ray started with Southern Company raise money for the Knights of Colum- crease access to safe drinking water in back in 1976 as an environmental li- bus. Over 1,500 players have partici- developing countries. censing specialist at Gulf Power in his pated since the inaugural game and Today I ask my colleagues to join me home State of Florida. Since then, he brings together over 2,500 friends, fami- in congratulating these exceptional has held numerous senior positions lies, and fans. The game showcases young Nevadans. I am proud to have dealing with environmental policy both Montana talent and instills camara- them representing both Nevada and at Gulf Power and at Southern Com- derie and healthy competition into UNR as global ambassadors through pany itself. Most recently, he served as these young men. USA Today even rec- the Fulbright scholarship. These stu- senior director of governmental affairs ognized the event as the ‘‘No. 1 Mon- dents worked hard for this incredible in the company’s Washington, DC, of- tana Community Event’’ in 1998. opportunity, and I wish them the best fice, responsible for the direction and They have played an irreplaceable of luck in their future endeavors.∑ management of all Federal environ- role in the lives of so many. Their good f mental issues. He represented Southern deeds and hard work has affected citi- with great distinction before Federal zens all over Custer County, MT, and RECOGNIZING VANDERBURG policymakers in both Congress and the North Dakota and improves the lives of ELEMENTARY SCHOOL executive branch, with international Miles City citizens every day. Thank ∑ Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I policymaking bodies such as the you for the tireless and selfless dedica- wish to congratulate John C. United Nations Framework Convention tion you have for your community.∑ Vanderburg Elementary School on its on Climate Change, and as part of var- f team of fifth grade students and ious coalitions and trade associations facilitator selected as a national win- in Washington, DC. CONGRATULATING ATHENA ner in the Student Spaceflight Experi- During his many years of service, I TUREK-HANKINS AND DANIEL ments Program, SSEP. This team of had the privilege of getting to know SAFTNER students should be proud of its achieve- Ray and of working with him on a ∑ Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I ment as 1 of 11 national winners se- number of important environmental wish to recognize two of Nevada’s lected for the opportunity to have their issues facing our country. He was al- brightest students, Athena Turek- experiment conducted on the Inter- ways honest, straightforward, and Hankins and Daniel Saftner, on being national Space Station. eager to share his deep experience and selected as 2016 recipients of the Ful- Facilitator William Gilluly and stu- policy expertise. More than that, his bright scholarship. dent investigators Shani Abeyakoon, soft-spoken manner and quick, wry The Fulbright Scholar Program was Kendall Allgower, and Avery Sanford sense of humor made him a pleasure to developed shortly after World War II by created a winning proposal titled, be around. I congratulate Ray on his former U.S. Senator James William ‘‘Soybean Germination in Micro- retirement and wish him and his wife, Fulbright to promote the exchange of gravity.’’ The experiment seeks to gain Sheila, all the best in their coming ad- students in the fields of education, cul- further clarity on whether soybeans ventures.∑ ture, and science. Today the program can be used as a vitamin and nutrient- f offers 1,900 grants each year for stu- dense food source for astronauts during dents to study in various fields in more long-term space travel. The experiment RECOGNIZING MORRIS & DICKSON than 140 countries worldwide. As a is expected to be conducted on the CO., LLC highly competitive and prestigious space flight scheduled to take place in ∑ Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, often- scholarship, thousands of students and early 2017. During this time, astronauts times the truest test of a small young professionals apply from across will activate the experiment as the stu- business’s strength is its longevity. In

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States Semiquincentennial Commission, and versary, I would like to present Morris With Morris & Dickson Co.’s help, inde- for other purposes. & Dickson Co., LLC of Shreveport, LA, pendent pharmacies in 14 States can with the Senate Small Business Legacy focus on supporting and improving the The enrolled bills were subsequently Award for the important achievements health of their local communities, signed by the President pro tempore of this Louisiana-based small business while also remaining financially sol- (Mr. HATCH). success story. vent. ENROLLED BILL SIGNED In 1841, John Worthington Morris This Shreveport-based family-run At 11:36 a.m., a message from the opened J. W. Morris & Co., an inde- business is a great example of the House of Representatives, delivered by pendent pharmacy in downtown American Dream in action, and compa- Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, Shreveport, LA. Working out of a sin- nies like Morris & Dickson certainly announced that the Speaker has signed gle riverfront warehouse, J.W. first reserve as role models for the next gen- the following enrolled bill: ceived goods by steamboat from New eration of entrepreneurs. I congratu- Orleans and with the help of his broth- S. 524. An act to authorize the Attorney late the hard-working folks at Morris er, Thomas Henry, ran his namesake General and Secretary of Health and Human & Dickson Co., LLC, on 175 years in small business until his death 12 years Services to award grants to address the pre- business and for the well-deserved later. A second generation of the Mor- scription opioid abuse and heroin use crisis, honor of the Senate Small Business and for other purposes. ris family continued J.W.’s legacy until ∑ Claudius Dickson bought the business Legacy Award. The enrolled bill was subsequently in 1899, renaming it to be Morris & f signed by the President pro tempore Dickson Co. Claudius worked with MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT (Mr. HATCH). members of the Morris family to grow Messages from the President of the ENROLLED BILL SIGNED their wholesale pharmaceutical busi- United States was communicated to At 2:33 p.m., a message from the ness. As technology improved, with the Senate by Mr. Williams, one of his House of Representatives, delivered by new railway lines and gasoline-powered secretaries. Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- trucks, Morris & Dickson Co. embraced nounced that the Speaker has signed the revolutionary improvements to dis- f the following enrolled bill: tribute their pharmaceuticals in Lou- EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED H.R. 5588. An act to increase, effective as of isiana and the surrounding States. As in executive session the Presiding In order to survive the Civil War, the December 1, 2016, the rates of compensation Officer laid before the Senate messages Great Depression, as well as the day- for veterans with service-connected disabil- from the President of the United to-day struggles of running a success- ities and the rates of dependency and indem- States submitting nominations which nity compensation for the survivors of cer- ful business, the leaders of Morris & were referred to the Committee on For- tain disabled veterans, and for other pur- Dickson Co. took advantage of each eign Relations. poses. technological improvement to ensure (The message received today is print- the company would stay afloat. The enrolled bill was subsequently It wasn’t until the 1980s that Morris ed at the end of the Senate pro- signed by the President pro tempore & Dickson Co. grew exponentially and ceedings.) (Mr. HATCH). became a nationally recognized com- f petitor. At the time, Morris & Dickson MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE At 4:28 p.m., a message from the Co. was working out of the same build- House of Representatives, delivered by At 9:32 a.m., a message from the ing it had first moved into in 1905. Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, House of Representatives, delivered by Nearly eight decades later, they were announced that the House has passed Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- still transporting goods in a manual the following bills, without amend- nounced that the House has passed the freight elevator and used a dumbwaiter ment: following bill, with amendment, in or rope bucket to send orders upstairs. which it requests the concurrence of S. 2893. An act to reauthorize the sound re- Claudius’s son Markham Allen Dickson cording and film preservation programs of the Senate: recognized that major changes had to the Library of Congress, and for other pur- be made and, much like his prede- S. 304. An act to improve motor vehicle poses. cessors, had an immense respect for safety by encouraging the sharing of certain S. 3055. An act to amend title 38, United information. technology’s growing influence. M. Al- States Code, to provide a dental insurance len’s foresight and ingenuity allowed The message further announced that plan to veterans and survivors and depend- the family-owned business to grow to the House has passed the following ents of veterans. become the region’s leading wholesale bills, in which it requests the concur- S. 3207. An act to authorize the National rence of the Senate: Library Service for the Blind and Physically drug distributor. He moved the com- Handicapped to provide playback equipment H.R. 5119. An act to prohibit the obligation pany out of downtown Shreveport, uti- in all formats. lized the early use of computers, and or expenditure of funds available to any Fed- under his leadership, Morris & Dickson eral department or agency for any fiscal year The message further announced that to purchase or issue a license for the pur- the House has passed the following Co. exploded on the national wholesale chase of heavy water produced in Iran. pharmaceutical scene. By 2013, Morris bills, in which it requests the concur- H.R. 5722. An act to establish the John F. rence of the Senate: & Dickson Co. was the fourth largest Kennedy Centennial Commission. pharmaceutical distributor in the na- ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED H.R. 4992. An act to codify regulations relating to transfers of funds involving Iran, tion. At 10:21 a.m., a message from the Still driven by the 175-year old ambi- and for other purposes. House of Representatives, delivered by tion to elevate the standard of patient H.R. 5631. An act to hold Iran accountable Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- care for their neighbors and commu- for its state sponsorship of terrorism and nounced that the Speaker has signed nity, today Morris & Dickson Co. is run other threatening activities and for its the following enrolled bills: by M. Allen’s son, Paul Dickson. Mor- human rights abuses, and for other purposes. ris & Dickson Co. has a well-earned S. 2840. An act to amend the Omnibus The message also announced that the reputation for persevering through Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to House agrees to the amendment of the authorize COPS grantees to use grant funds many hardships by embracing innova- for active shooter training, and for other Senate to the amendment of the House tion in order to harness the power of an purposes. to the bill (S. 764) to reauthorize and ever-changing economy and increas- H.R. 636. An act to amend title 49, United amend the National Sea Grant College ingly technology driven world. States Code, to extend authorizations for the Program Act, and for other purposes.

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An act to hold Iran accountable the National Guard Youth Challenge Pro- Numbers Authority stewardship transition; for its state sponsorship of terrorism and gram 2015 annual report; to the Committee to the Committee on Commerce, Science, other threatening activities and for its on Armed Services. and Transportation. human rights abuses, and for other purposes; EC–6158. A communication from the Acting H.R. 1560. An act to improve cybersecurity to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and in the United States through enhanced shar- Readiness), transmitting, pursuant to law, f ing of information about cybersecurity the 2015 annual report relative to the threats, to amend the Homeland Security MEASURES PLACED ON THE STARBASE Program; to the Committee on Act of 2002 to enhance multi-directional CALENDAR Armed Services. sharing of information related to cybersecu- EC–6159. A communication from the Acting rity risks and strengthen privacy and civil The following bills were read the sec- Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and liberties protections, and for other purposes; ond time, and placed on the calendar: Readiness), transmitting the report of an of- to the Committee on Homeland Security and H.R. 10. An act to reauthorize the Scholar- ficer authorized to wear the insignia of the Governmental Affairs. ships for Opportunity and Results Act, and grade of rear admiral in accordance with H.R. 1567. An act to authorize a com- for other purposes. title 10, United States Code, section 777; to prehensive, strategic approach for United H.R. 4465. An act to decrease the deficit by the Committee on Armed Services. States foreign assistance to developing coun- consolidating and selling Federal buildings EC–6160. A communication from the Direc- tries to reduce global poverty and hunger, and other civilian real property, and for tor of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit achieve food security and improved nutri- other purposes. Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursu- tion, promote inclusive, sustainable agricul- H.R. 4487. An act to reduce costs of Federal ant to law, the report of a rule entitled tural-led economic growth, improve nutri- real estate, improve building security, and ‘‘Rules of Practice and Procedure’’ (RIN3064– tional outcomes, especially for women and for other purposes. AE43) received in the Office of the President children, build resilience among vulnerable H.R. 4901. An act to reauthorize the Schol- of the Senate on July 11, 2016; to the Com- populations, and for other purposes; to the arships for Opportunity and Results Act, and mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- Committee on Foreign Relations. for other purposes. fairs. H.R. 1732. An act to preserve existing EC–6161. A communication from the Direc- rights and responsibilities with respect to The following bills were read the first tor of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit waters of the United States, and for other and second times by unanimous con- Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursu- purposes; to the Committee on Environment sent, and placed on the calendar: ant to law, the report of a rule entitled and Public Works. ‘‘Record Retention Requirements’’ (RIN3064– H.R. 1734. An act to amend subtitle D of H.R. 897. An act to amend the Federal In- AE25) received in the Office of the President the Solid Waste Disposal Act to encourage secticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act of the Senate on July 11, 2016; to the Com- recovery and beneficial use of coal combus- and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- tion residuals and establish requirements for to clarify Congressional intent regarding the fairs. the proper management and disposal of coal regulation of the use of pesticides in or near EC–6162. A communication from the Direc- combustion residuals that are protective of navigable waters, and for other purposes. tor of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit human health and the environment; to the H.R. 2042. An act to allow for judicial re- Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursu- Committee on Environment and Public view of any final rule addressing carbon di- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Works. oxide emissions from existing fossil fuel- H.R. 2646. An act to make available needed fired electric utility generating units before ‘‘Treatment of Financial Assets Transferred psychiatric, psychological, and supportive requiring compliance with such rule, and to in Connection With a Securitization or Par- services for individuals with mental illness allow States to protect households and busi- ticipation’’ (RIN3064–AE38) received in the and families in mental health crisis, and for nesses from significant adverse effects on Office of the President of the Senate on July other purposes; to the Committee on Health, electricity ratepayers or reliability. 11, 2016; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- ing, and Urban Affairs. Education, Labor, and Pensions. f H.R. 3460. An act to suspend until January EC–6163. A communication from the Assist- 21, 2017, the authority of the President to ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED ant Secretary for Land and Minerals Man- agement, Office of Surface Mining Reclama- waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, The Secretary of the Senate reported or otherwise limit the application of sanction and Enforcement, Department of the In- tions pursuant to an agreement related to that on today, July 14, 2016, she had terior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- the nuclear program of Iran; to the Com- presented to the President of the port of a rule entitled ‘‘Oil and Gas and Sul- mittee on Foreign Relations. United States the following enrolled fur Operations on the Outer Continental H.R. 3495. An act to amend title XIX of the bills: Shelf—Requirements for Exploratory Drill- ing on the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf’’ Social Security Act to allow for greater S. 524. An act to authorize the Attorney ((RIN1082–AA00) (Docket ID BSEE–2013–0011)) State flexibility with respect to excluding General and Secretary of Health and Human received during adjournment of the Senate providers who are involved in abortions; to Services to award grants to address the pre- in the Office of the President of the Senate the Committee on Finance. scription opioid abuse and heroin use crisis, H.R. 4084. An act to enable civilian re- on July 8, 2016; to the Committee on Energy and for other purposes. search and development of advanced nuclear and Natural Resources. S. 2840. An act to amend the Omnibus energy technologies by private and public in- EC–6164. A communication from the Direc- Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to stitutions and to expand theoretical and tor of the Regulatory Management Division, authorize COPS grantees to use grant funds practical knowledge of nuclear physics, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- for active shooter training, and for other chemistry, and materials science; to the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- purposes. Committee on Energy and Natural Re- titled ‘‘Air Quality Designations for the 2010 sources. f Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Primary National Am- H.R. 4444. An act to amend the Energy Pol- bient Air Quality Standard - Round 2’’ (FRL icy and Conservation Act to exclude power EXECUTIVE AND OTHER No. 9948–87–OAR) received during adjourn- supply circuits, drivers, and devices designed COMMUNICATIONS ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- to be connected to, and power, light-emitting The following communications were dent of the Senate on July 8, 2016; to the diodes or organic light-emitting diodes pro- laid before the Senate, together with Committee on Environment and Public viding illumination from energy conserva- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- Works. tion standards for external power supplies, EC–6165. A communication from the Assist- and for other purposes; to the Committee on uments, and were referred as indicated: ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Energy and Natural Resources. EC–6155. A communication from the Acting ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to H.R. 4470. An act to amend the Safe Drink- Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the ing Water Act with respect to the require- Readiness), transmitting the report of an of- Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 16–037); to ments related to lead in drinking water, and ficer authorized to wear the insignia of the the Committee on Foreign Relations. for other purposes; to the Committee on En- grade of major general in accordance with EC–6166. A communication from the Assist- vironment and Public Works. title 10, United States Code, section 777; to ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- H.R. 4992. An act to codify regulations re- the Committee on Armed Services. ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to lating to transfers of funds involving Iran, EC–6156. A communication from the Sec- law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the and for other purposes; to the Committee on retary of the Air Force, transmitting, pursu- Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 16–028); to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. ant to law, a report relative to the Program the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Act 21–447, ‘‘Carry’s Way and ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Guethler’s Court Designation Act of 2016’’; to ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition the Committee on Homeland Security and law, a report relative to section 36(d) of the Regulation; FPI Blanket Waiver Threshold’’ Governmental Affairs. Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 15–077); to ((RIN9000–AN22) (FAC 2005–89)) received in EC–6189. A communication from the Direc- the Committee on Foreign Relations. the Office of the President of the Senate on tor of the Office of Regulatory Affairs and EC–6169. A communication from the Assist- July 12, 2016; to the Committee on Homeland Collaborative Action, Bureau of Indian Af- ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- Security and Governmental Affairs. fairs, Department of the Interior, transmit- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the EC–6178. A communication from the Senior ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisi- titled ‘‘Grants to Tribal Colleges and Univer- the report of the texts and background state- tion Policy, General Services Administra- sities and Dine College’’ (RIN1076–AF08) re- ments of international agreements, other tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the received in the Office of the President of the than treaties (List 2016–0084—2016–0086); to port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition Senate on July 11, 2016; to the Committee on the Committee on Foreign Relations. Regulation; OMB Circular Citation Update’’ Indian Affairs. EC–6170. A communication from the Attor- ((RIN9000–AN17) (FAC 2005–89)) received in ney-Advisor, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, the Office of the President of the Senate on EC–6190. A communication from the Office Department of the Treasury, transmitting, July 12, 2016; to the Committee on Homeland Program Manager, Office of Regulation Pol- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Security and Governmental Affairs. icy and Management, Department of Vet- ‘‘Sale and Issue of Marketable Book-Entry EC–6179. A communication from the Direc- erans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, Treasury Bills, Notes, and Bonds’’ (31 CFR tor, Office of Economic Impact and Diver- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Authority to Part 356) received in the Office of the Presi- sity, Department of Energy, transmitting, Solicit Gifts and Donations’’ (RIN2900–AP75) dent of the Senate on July 11, 2016; to the pursuant to law, the Department’s amended received in the Office of the President of the Committee on Finance. fiscal year 2015 report relative to the Notifi- Senate on July 11, 2016; to the Committee on EC–6171. A communication from the Chief cation and Federal Employee Antidiscrimi- Veterans’ Affairs. of the Publications and Regulations Branch, nation and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR EC–6191. A communication from the Dep- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Act); to the Committee on Homeland Secu- uty Chief of the Cybersecurity and Commu- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the rity and Governmental Affairs. nications Reliability Division, Public Safety report of a rule entitled ‘‘Setting Forth EC–6180. A communication from the Chair- and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Rules for the DL Program and 6-year Reme- man of the Council of the District of Colum- Communications Commission, transmitting, dial Amendment Cycle System’’ (Rev. Proc. bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 2016–37) received in the Office of the Presi- on D.C. Act 21–429, ‘‘Fair Shot Minimum ‘‘Part 4 - Disruptions to Communications’’ dent of the Senate on July 11, 2016; to the Wage Amendment Act of 2016’’; to the Com- ((FCC 16–63) (PS Docket Nos. 15–80, 11–82, and Committee on Finance. mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- ET Docket No. 04–35)) received in the Office EC–6172. A communication from the Senior mental Affairs. of the President of the Senate on July 12, Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisi- EC–6181. A communication from the Chair- 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, tion Policy, General Services Administra- man of the Council of the District of Colum- Science, and Transportation. tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report EC–6192. A communication from the Ad- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition on D.C. Act 21–430, ‘‘New Bethany Baptist ministrator, Transportation Security Ad- Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular Church Real Property Tax Exemption Act of ministration, Department of Homeland Se- 2005–89; Introduction’’ (FAC 2005–89) received 2016’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- curity, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rein the Office of the President of the Senate rity and Governmental Affairs. port relative to the Administration’s deci- on July 12, 2016; to the Committee on Home- EC–6182. A communication from the Chair- sion to enter into a contract with a private land Security and Governmental Affairs. man of the Council of the District of Colum- security screening company to provide EC–6173. A communication from the Senior bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report screening services at Charles M. Schulz- Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisi- on D.C. Act 21–431, ‘‘Medical Marijuana Cul- Sonoma County Airport (STS); to the Com- tion Policy, General Services Administra- tivation Center Expansion Temporary mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Amendment Act of 2016’’; to the Committee tation. port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- EC–6193. A communication from the Chief Regulation; Small Business Subcontracting fairs. of Staff, Media Bureau, Federal Communica- Improvements’’ ((RIN9000–AM91) (FAC 2005– EC–6183. A communication from the Chair- tions Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 89)) received in the Office of the President of man of the Council of the District of Colum- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- the Senate on July 12, 2016; to the Com- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report ment of Section 73.622(i), Post-Transition mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- on D.C. Act 21–432, ‘‘Sale to Minors Penalty Table of DTV Allotments, Television Broad- mental Affairs. Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of cast Stations (Cordele, Georgia)’’ ((MB Dock- EC–6174. A communication from the Senior 2016’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- et No. 16–123) (DA 16–711)) received during ad- Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisi- rity and Governmental Affairs. journment of the Senate in the Office of the tion Policy, General Services Administra- EC–6184. A communication from the Chair- President of the Senate on July 8, 2016; to tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- man of the Council of the District of Colum- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Transportation. Regulation; Technical Amendments’’ (FAC on D.C. Act 21–443, ‘‘Fiscal Year 2016 Second 2005–89) received in the Office of the Presi- Revised Budget Request Temporary Act of EC–6194. A communication from the Chief dent of the Senate on July 12, 2016; to the 2016’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- of Staff, Media Bureau, Federal Communica- Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- rity and Governmental Affairs. tions Commission, transmitting, pursuant to ernmental Affairs. EC–6185. A communication from the Chair- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- EC–6175. A communication from the Senior man of the Council of the District of Colum- ment of Section 73.622(i), Post-Transition Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisi- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Table of DTV Allotments, Television Broad- tion Policy, General Services Administra- on D.C. Act 21–444, ‘‘Sale of Synthetic Drugs cast Stations (Tolleson, Arizona)’’ ((MB tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Temporary Amendment Act of 2016’’; to the Docket No. 16–93) (DA 16–713)) received dur- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular ernmental Affairs. of the President of the Senate on July 8, 2016; 2005–89; Small Entity Compliance Guide’’ EC–6186. A communication from the Chair- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, (FAC 2005–89) received in the Office of the man of the Council of the District of Colum- and Transportation. President of the Senate on July 12, 2016; to bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report EC–6195. A communication from the Ad- the Committee on Homeland Security and on D.C. Act 21–445, ‘‘Mandatory Driver In- ministrator, Transportation Security Ad- Governmental Affairs. struction Regulation Temporary Amend- ministration, Department of Homeland Se- EC–6176. A communication from the Senior ment Act of 2016’’; to the Committee on curity, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisi- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- port relative to the Administration’s deci- tion Policy, General Services Administra- fairs. sion to enter into a contract with a private tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- EC–6187. A communication from the Chair- security screening company to provide port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition man of the Council of the District of Colum- screening services at San Francisco Inter- Regulation; Revision to Standard Forms for bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report national Airport (SFO); to the Committee on Bonds’’ ((RIN9000–AN11) (FAC 2005–89)) re- on D.C. Act 21–446, ‘‘Fieldstone Lane Des- Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:32 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14JY6.017 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE July 14, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5153 each fiscal year the president of the United S. 3028. A bill to redesignate the Olympic f States submit and the Congress of the Wilderness as the Daniel J. Evans Wilder- PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS United States adopt a balanced federal budg- ness. The following petition or memorial et; and By Mr. CORKER, from the Committee on That if Congress adopts, within 90 days Foreign Relations, with amendments: was laid before the Senate and was re- after the legislatures of two-thirds of the S. Con. Res. 41. A concurrent resolution ex- ferred or ordered to lie on the table as states have made application for such con- pressing the sense of Congress on the indicated: vention, an amendment to the Constitution Peshmerga of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. POM–197. A concurrent resolution adopted of the United States similar in subject mat- By Mr. CORKER, from the Committee on by the Legislature of the State of New ter to that contained in this resolution, then Foreign Relations, without amendment: Hampshire urging the United States Con- this application for a convention shall no S. Con. Res. 42. A concurrent resolution to gress, pursuant to Article V of the United longer be of any force or effect; and express the sense of Congress regarding the States Constitution, to call a convention of That this application and request be safe and expeditious resettlement to Albania the states for the sole and exclusive purpose deemed null and void, rescinded, and of no ef- of all residents of Camp Liberty. By Mr. CORKER, from the Committee on of proposing an amendment to the United fect in the event that such convention not be Foreign Relations, without amendment and States Constitution that would provide for a limited to the aforementioned specific and exclusive purpose of a Federal Balanced with a preamble: balanced budget; to the Committee on the S. Con. Res. 46. A concurrent resolution ex- Judiciary. Budget Amendment; and That this application shall be deemed null pressing support for the goal of ensuring HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 40 and void, rescinded, and of no effect in the that all Holocaust victims live with dignity, Whereas, with each passing year this na- event the United States Supreme Court rules comfort, and security in their remaining tion becomes deeply in debt as its expendi- that a convention cannot be limited to the years, and urging the Federal Republic of tures grossly and repeatedly exceed available subject stated in 34 such applications; and Germany to continue to reaffirm its commit- revenues so that the public debt now exceeds That this application by the New Hamp- ment to comprehensively address the unique $12 trillion; and shire general court constitutes a continuing health and welfare needs of vulnerable Holo- Whereas, attempts to limit spending, in- application in accordance with Article V of caust victims, including home care and other cluding the impoundment of funds by the the Constitution of the United States until medically prescribed needs. President of the United States, have resulted at least two-thirds of the Legislatures of the f in strenuous assertions that the responsi- several states have made application for a bility for appropriations is the constitu- similar convention pursuant to Article V or EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF tional duty of the Congress; and Congress has proposed an amendment to the COMMITTEES Whereas, the annual federal budget repeat- Constitution of the United States similar in The following executive reports of edly demonstrates the unwillingness or in- subject matter to that contained in this con- nominations were submitted: ability of both the legislative and executive current resolution; and branches of the federal government to cur- That certified copies of this concurrent By Mr. CORKER for the Committee on tail spending to conform to available reve- resolution be transmitted by the house clerk Foreign Relations. nues; and to the President of the United States Senate, *Anne Hall, of Maine, a Career Member of Whereas, the unified budget does not re- to the Speaker of the United States House of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Min- flect actual spending because of the exclu- Representatives, to each member of the New ister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraor- sion of special outlays which are not in the Hampshire delegation to the Congress, and dinary and Plenipotentiary of the United budget; and to the presiding officer of each house of each States of America to the Republic of Lith- Whereas, knowledgeable planning and fis- state legislature in the United States. uania. cal prudence require that the budget reflect Nominee: Anne Hall. f Post: COM Lithuania. all federal spending and that the budget be The following is a list of all members of in balance; and REPORTS OF COMMITTEES my immediate family and their spouses. I Whereas, believing that fiscal irrespon- The following reports of committees have asked each of these persons to inform sibility at the federal level is one of the were submitted: me of the pertinent contributions made by greatest economic threats which faces our them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- nation, we firmly believe that constitutional By Ms. MURKOWSKI, from the Committee formation contained in this report is com- restraint is necessary to bring the fiscal dis- on Energy and Natural Resources, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute: plete and accurate. cipline needed to reverse this trend; and Contributions amount, date, and donee: Whereas, the mounting debt level is put- H.R. 1475. A bill to authorize a Wall of Re- membrance as part of the Korean War Vet- 1. Self: none. ting our country not only at economic secu- 2. Spouse: n/a. rity risk, but it is opening our country up to erans Memorial and to allow certain private contributions to fund that Wall of Remem- 3. Children and Spouses: n/a. a national security risk as our debt level re- 4. Parents: Rose Anne Hall: none, Bradford stricts our capacity to act and shows weak- brance. By Ms. MURKOWSKI, from the Committee Allyn Hall: none. ness to our enemies; and 5, Grandparents: Mona J. Greenlaw (de- on Energy and Natural Resources, without Whereas, under Article V of the Constitu- ceased), Lloyd S. Greenlaw (deceased), Mil- amendment: tion of the United States, amendments to H.R. 3004. A bill to amend the Gullah ton Bradford Hall (deceased), Minna S. Hall the United States Constitution may be pro- Geechee Cultural Heritage Act to extend the (deceased). posed by the Congress whenever two-thirds 6. Brothers and Spouses: n/a. authorization for the Gullah Geechee Cul- of both Houses deem it necessary, or on the 7. Sisters and Spouses: Susan Hall and tural Heritage Corridor Commission. Scott Rodgers: none. application of the legislatures of two-thirds By Mr. CORKER, from the Committee on * Lawrence Robert Silverman, of Massa- of the several states the Congress shall call Foreign Relations, with an amendment in chusetts, a Career Member of the Senior For- a constitutional convention for the purpose the nature of a substitute and an amendment eign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to of proposing amendments; Now, therefore, be to the title and with an amended preamble: it S. Res. 485. A resolution to encourage the be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- Resolved by the House of Representatives, the Government of the Democratic Republic of potentiary of the United States of America Senate concurring: the Congo to abide by constitutional provi- to the State of Kuwait. That the New Hampshire general court Nominee: Lawrence Robert Silverman. sions regarding the holding of presidential Post: Kuwait. hereby petitions the Congress of the United elections in 2016, with the aim of ensuring a States of America to adopt an amendment to (The following is a list of all members of peaceful and orderly democratic transition my immediate family and their spouses. I the Constitution of the United States, for of power. submission to the states for ratification, re- have asked each of these persons to inform By Mr. CORKER, from the Committee on me of the pertinent contributions made by quiring, with certain exceptions, that for Foreign Relations, without amendment and each fiscal year the president of the United them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- with a preamble: formation contained in this report is com- States submit and the Congress of the S. Res. 515. A resolution welcoming Prime plete and accurate.) United States adopt a balanced federal budg- Minister Lee Hsien-Loong to the United et; or Contributions, amount, date, and donee: States and reaffirming Singapore’s strategic 1. Self: 0. That pursuant to Article V of the Constitu- partnership with the United States, encom- 2. Spouse: 0. tion of the United States, the New Hamp- passing broad and robust economic, military- 3. Children and Spouses: 0. shire general court makes application to the to-military, law enforcement, and counter- 4. Parents: 0. Congress of the United States of America to terrorism cooperation. 5. Grandparents: N/A. call a convention for the specific and exclu- S. Res. 524. A resolution expressing the 6. Brothers and Spouses: 0. sive purpose of proposing an amendment to sense of the Senate on the conflict in Yemen. 7. Sisters and Spouses: N/A. the Constitution of the United States, for By Ms. MURKOWSKI, from the Committee submission to the states for ratification, re- on Energy and Natural Resources, without *Carol Z. Perez, of Virginia, a Career Mem- quiring, with certain exceptions, that for amendment: ber of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:05 Oct 13, 2016 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD16\JUL2016\S14JY6.REC S14JY6 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S5154 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 14, 2016 Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- Nominee: Marie Louise Yovanovitch. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Post: Kyiv. JOINT RESOLUTIONS United States of America to the Republic of Nominated: 5/19/16. Chile. (The following is a list of all members of The following bills and joint resolu- Nominee: Carol Zelis Perez. my immediate family and their spouses. I tions were introduced, read the first Post: Chile. have asked each of these persons to inform and second times by unanimous con- (The following is a list of all members of me of the pertinent contributions made by sent, and referred as indicated: my immediate family and their spouses. I them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- By Mr. CARDIN: have asked each of these persons to inform formation contained in this report is com- S. 3210. A bill to identify and combat cor- me of the pertinent contributions made by plete and accurate.) ruption in countries, to establish a tiered them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- Contributions, amount, date, and donee: system of countries with respect to levels of formation contained in this report is com- 1. Self: none. corruption by their governments and their plete and accurate.) 2. Spouse: N/A. efforts to combat such corruption, and to as- Contributions, amount, date, and donee: 3. Children and Spouses: N/A. sess United States assistance to designated 1. Self: none. 4. Parents: Nadia Yovanovitch, $1.00, 5/3/16, countries in order to advance anti-corrup- 2. Spouse: Abelardo I. Perez: (see continu- Woman Card/Hillary for America; Michel tion efforts in those countries and better ation sheet). Yovanovitch, Deceased. serve United States taxpayers; to the Com- 3. Children and Spouses: Michael Perez: 5. Grandparents: Michael & Louise mittee on Foreign Relations. none; Caroline Berry: none; Jacob Berry: Theokritoff, Deceased; Ivan & Maria By Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mr. none; Marisa Perez: none. Yovanovitch, Deceased. CARPER): 4. Parents: John Zelis: none; Irene Zelis: 6. Brothers and Spouses: Andre S. 3211. A bill to amend title XVIII of the none; Yovanovitch. Social Security Act to establish a national 5. Grandparents: Frances Grabowksi—de- Sisters and Spouses: N/A. Oncology Medical Home Demonstration ceased; Joseph Grabowski—deceased; John Project under the Medicare program for the Zelis—deceased; Helen Zelis—deceased. *Peter Michael McKinley, of Virginia, a purpose of changing the Medicare payment Career Member of the Senior Foreign Serv- for cancer care in order to enhance the qual- *Geoffrey R. Pyatt, of California, a Career ice, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Am- ity of care and to improve cost efficiency, Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and for other purposes; to the Committee on of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- of the United States of America to the Fed- Finance. traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the erative Republic of Brazil. By Mr. MURPHY (for himself and Mr. United States of America to Greece. Nominee: Peter Michael McKinley. BOOZMAN): Nominee: Geoffrey R. Pyatt. Post: Embassy Kabul (current). S. 3212. A bill to require the Secretary of Post: Athens. (The following is a list of all members of Agriculture to establish a program to recog- (The following is a list of all members of my immediate family and their spouses. I nize farms that have been in continuous op- my immediate family and their spouses. I have asked each of these persons to inform eration for 100 years; to the Committee on have asked each of these persons to inform me of the pertinent contributions made by Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. me of the pertinent contributions made by them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- By Mr. LANKFORD (for himself and them. To the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this report is com- Mrs. FISCHER): formation contained in this report is complete and accurate.) S. 3213. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for transparency of plete and accurate.) Contributions, amount, date, and donee: payments made from the Judgment Fund; to Contributions, amount, date, and donee: 1. Self: none. 1. Self: none. 2. Spouse: Fatima McKinley: none. the Committee on the Judiciary. 2. Spouse: none. 3. Children and Spouses: Peter McKinley: By Mr. WYDEN (for himself and Mr. 3. Children and Spouses: Mary D. Pyatt, None; Claire McKinley: none; Sarah McKin- MERKLEY): S. 3214. A bill to amend the Help America William R. Pyatt, Claire M. Pyatt: none. ley: none. Vote Act of 2002 to allow all eligible voters 4. Parents: Kedar D. Pyatt, Jr., Mary M. 4. Parents: Peter McKinley (father): My fa- to vote by mail in Federal elections, to Pyatt: none. ther, who is 89 this year, remembers giving amend the National Voter Registration Act 5. Grandparents: N/A. about $20 a year to the Republican National of 1993 to provide for automatic voter reg- 6. Brothers and Spouses: David B. Pyatt/ Committee and $20 a year to the Connecticut istration; to the Committee on Rules and Jamie Pyatt: none. Republicans. He remembers doing so each of Administration. 7. Sisters and Spouses: Kira & Eric Lynch, the past four years (back to 2010). He does By Mr. ROUNDS: Rebecca & Darren Quinn: none. not keep past records. He did give $15 to the National Republican Congressional Com- S. 3215. A bill to amend the Home Mort- gage Disclosure Act of 1975 to specify which *Douglas Alan Silliman, of Texas, a Career mittee on March 28, 2014; Enriqueta McKin- ley (mother): Deceased, 2001. depository institutions are subject to the Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class maintenance of records and disclosure re- of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- Grandparents: Lindsay and Marjorie McKinley: Deceased before 1990; Francisco quirements of such Act, and for other pur- traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the poses; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- United States of America to the Republic of and Vicenta Liano: Deceased before 1960. Brothers and Spouses: Brian McKinley: ing, and Urban Affairs. Iraq. By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, Mrs. Nominee: Douglas Alan Silliman. none; Rocio McKinley (spouse): none. Sisters and Spouses: Margaret McKinley: ERNST, and Mr. LEAHY): Post: Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq. S. 3216. A bill to repeal the Act entitled (The following is a list of all members of $25, 2011, Democratic CCC. $45, 2013, Demo- cratic CCC; Hyde Clark (spouse): none. ‘‘An Act to confer jurisdiction on the State my immediate family and their spouses. I of Iowa over offenses committed by or have asked each of these persons to inform *Mark Sobel, of Virginia, to be United against Indians on the Sac and Fox Indian me of the pertinent contributions made by Reservation’’; to the Committee on Indian them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- States Executive Director of the Inter- national Monetary Fund for a term of two Affairs. formation contained in this report is com- By Mr. INHOFE (for himself and Mr. plete and accurate.) years. By Mr. GRASSLEY for the Committee on LANKFORD): Contributions, amount, date, and donee: S. 3217. A bill to amend title 5, United 1. Self: none. the Judiciary. Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl, of North Da- States Code, to provide for an annuity sup- 2. Spouse: Catherine R. Silliman: none. plement for certain air traffic controllers; to kota, to be United States Circuit Judge for 3. Children and Spouses: Benjamin D. the Committee on Homeland Security and Silliman: none; Zachary J. Silliman: none. the Eighth Circuit. Donald C. Coggins, Jr., of South Carolina, Governmental Affairs. 4. Parents: Robert H. Silliman: none; Elsie By Mr. WICKER (for himself and Mr. P. Skidmore Silliman: (deceased). to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina. SCHATZ): 5. Grandparents: Chauncey H. Silliman (de- S. 3218. A bill to remove the limitation on David C. Nye, of Idaho, to be United States ceased); Mildred Silliman (deceased); Roy H. certain amounts for which large non-rural District Judge for the District of Idaho. Skidmore (deceased); Pearl H. B. Skidmore hospitals may be reimbursed under the (deceased). *Nomination was reported with rec- Healthcare Connect Fund of the Federal 6. Brothers and Spouses: Gregory S. ommendation that it be confirmed sub- Communications Commission, and for other Silliman: none; Mary Adelsberger: none. ject to the nominee’s commitment to purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, 7. Sisters and Spouses: none. respond to requests to appear and tes- Science, and Transportation. tify before any duly constituted com- By Mr. NELSON (for himself and Mr. *Marie L. Yovanovitch, of Connecticut, a RUBIO): Career Member of the Senior Foreign Serv- mittee of the Senate. S. 3219. A bill to provide standards for ice, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Am- (Nominations without an asterisk physical condition and management of hous- bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary were reported with the recommenda- ing receiving assistance payments under sec- of the United States of America to Ukraine. tion that they be confirmed.) tion 8 of the United States Housing Act of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:25 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14JY6.054 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE July 14, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5155 1937; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, carried out by the Assistant Secretary for States historic commitment to protecting and Urban Affairs. Aging, to coordinate Federal efforts and pro- refugees who are fleeing persecution or tor- By Mrs. SHAHEEN: grams for home modifications enabling older ture; to the Committee on the Judiciary. S. 3220. A bill to amend the Fair Housing individuals to live independently and safely By Ms. AYOTTE: Act to establish that certain conduct, in or in a home environment, and for other pur- S. 3242. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- around a dwelling, shall be considered to be poses; to the Committee on Health, Edu- enue Code of 1986 to provide the opportunity severe or pervasive for purposes of deter- cation, Labor, and Pensions. for responsible health savings to all Amer- mining whether a certain type of sexual har- By Ms. BALDWIN (for herself and Mr. ican families; to the Committee on Finance. assment has occurred under that Act, and for BOOKER): By Mr. GARDNER: other purposes; to the Committee on Bank- S. 3231. A bill to establish a policy frame- S. 3243. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. work that offers and rewards work, strength- enue Code of 1986 to help rebuild and renew By Mr. HEINRICH (for himself and Mr. ens the incentive to work, greatly reduces rural communities, and for other purposes; UDALL): poverty, and creates new jobs in the United to the Committee on Finance. S. 3221. A bill to withdraw certain Bureau States, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mr. ROBERTS (for himself and Mr. of Land Management land from mineral de- mittee on Finance. BENNET): velopment; to the Committee on Energy and By Mr. MARKEY: S. 3244. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Natural Resources. S. 3232. A bill to revise repayment terms Public Health Service Act to clarify the By Mr. MERKLEY (for himself, Mr. for certain loans made under the Lowell Na- treatment of pediatric dental coverage in the WYDEN, Mrs. MURRAY, and Ms. CANT- tional Historical Park Historic Preservation individual and group markets outside of Ex- WELL): Loan Program; to the Committee on Energy changes established under the Patient Pro- S. 3222. A bill to authorize the Secretary of and Natural Resources. tection and Affordable Care Act, and for the Interior to assess sanitation and safety By Mr. KING (for himself and Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on Health, conditions at Bureau of Indian Affairs facili- BURR): Education, Labor, and Pensions. ties that were constructed to provide treaty S. 3233. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. MERKLEY (for himself and Mr. tribes access to traditional fishing grounds enue Code of 1986 to make the Child and De- BURR): and expend funds on construction of facili- pendent Care Tax Credit fully refundable, S. 3245. A bill to amend title VIII of the ties and structures to improve those condi- and for other purposes; to the Committee on Public Health Service Act to extend ad- tions, and for other purposes; to the Com- Finance. vanced education nursing grants to support mittee on Indian Affairs. By Mr. BARRASSO (for himself and clinical nurse specialist programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, By Mrs. MURRAY (for herself, Mr. Mr. MCCAIN): WYDEN, Mr. LEAHY, and Mrs. SHA- S. 3234. A bill to amend the Native Amer- Education, Labor, and Pensions. HEEN): ican Business Development, Trade Pro- By Ms. HIRONO: S. 3246. A bill to amend title 38, United S. 3223. A bill to increase funding to reduce motion, and Tourism Act of 2000, the Buy In- States Code, to extend authority for oper- opioid use disorders and overdose, and for dian Act, the Indian Trader Act, and the Na- ation of the Department of Veterans Affairs other purposes; to the Committee on Health, tive American Programs Act of 1974 to pro- Regional Office in Manila, the Republic of Education, Labor, and Pensions. vide industry and economic development op- the Philippines; to the Committee on Vet- By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, Mr. portunities to Indian communities; to the erans’ Affairs. SCHUMER, Mr. CORNYN, Mrs. FEIN- Committee on Indian Affairs. By Mr. WYDEN: STEIN, and Ms. KLOBUCHAR): By Mr. UDALL (for himself and Mr. S. 3224. A bill to amend the Controlled Sub- S. 3247. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- HEINRICH): enue Code of 1986 to exclude corporations op- stances Act to add certain synthetic sub- S. 3235. A bill to grant the Congressional erating prisons from the definition of taxable stances to schedule I, and for other purposes; Gold Medal to the troops who defended Ba- to the Committee on the Judiciary. REIT subsidiary; to the Committee on Fi- taan during World War II; to the Committee nance. By Mr. MARKEY: on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. S. 3225. A bill to amend the Controlled Sub- By Mr. BROWN (for himself and Mr. By Mr. CASEY (for himself and Mr. stances Act to require the Attorney General ROBERTS): SCHUMER): to make procurement quotas for opioid anal- S. 3248. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- S. 3236. A bill to amend title XVIII of the gesics publicly available, and for other pur- enue Code of 1986 to make qualified biogas Social Security Act to establish a system to poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. property and qualified manure resource re- educate individuals approaching Medicare By Ms. COLLINS (for herself and Mr. covery property eligible for the energy credit eligibility, to simplify and modernize the eli- KING): and to permit new clean renewable energy S. 3226. A bill to direct the Secretary of gibility enrollment process, and to provide bonds to finance qualified biogas property, Veterans Affairs to establish a registry of for additional assistance for complaints and and for other purposes; to the Committee on certain veterans who participated in a radi- requests of Medicare beneficiaries that re- Finance. ation cleanup mission in the Enewetak Atoll late to their enrollment in the Medicare pro- By Ms. HIRONO (for herself and Mr. in the Marshall Islands during the period be- gram, and for other purposes; to the Com- BOOZMAN): ginning on January 1, 1977, and ending on De- mittee on Finance. S. 3249. A bill to amend title 38, United cember 31, 1980, and for other purposes; to By Ms. CANTWELL (for herself, Mr. States Code, to extend authorities relating the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. HATCH, and Mr. WYDEN): to homeless veterans, and for other purposes; By Mr. ISAKSON (for himself and Mr. S. 3237. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. PERDUE): enue Code of 1986 to reform the low-income By Mr. UDALL: S. 3227. A bill to direct the President to es- housing credit, and for other purposes; to the S. 3250. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- tablish an interagency mechanism to coordi- Committee on Finance. enue Code of 1986 to reform the system of nate United States development programs By Mr. MARKEY (for himself and Mr. public financing for Presidential elections, and private sector investment activities, and WICKER): to establish a system of public financing for for other purposes; to the Committee on For- S. 3238. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Presidential elections, to establish a system eign Relations. enue Code of 1986 to ensure that of public financing for Congressional elec- By Mr. RUBIO (for himself and Mr. electrochromic glass qualifies as energy tions, to promote the disclosure of disburse- SCOTT): property for purposes of the energy credit; to ments made in coordination with campaigns S. 3228. A bill to require the Secretary of the Committee on Finance. for election for Federal office, and for other the Army to conduct a study of coastal areas By Mr. BENNET (for himself and Mr. purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Ad- in the South Atlantic Division of the Corps RUBIO): ministration. of Engineers to identify risks and S. 3239. A bill to amend the Federal Food, By Mr. COTTON (for himself, Ms. vulnerabilities of those areas as a result of Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a pro- AYOTTE, Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. LANKFORD, seas level rise, and for other purposes; to the gram to provide additional incentives for the Mr. JOHNSON, and Mr. BURR): Committee on Environment and Public development of new drugs to treat pediatric S. 3251. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Works. cancers, and for other purposes; to the Com- enue Code of 1986 to provide an exemption to By Mr. HOEVEN (for himself and Ms. mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and the individual mandate to maintain health KLOBUCHAR): Pensions. coverage for certain individuals whose pre- S. 3229. A bill to amend the Consolidated By Mr. ENZI (for himself, Mr. ALEX- mium has increased by more than 10 percent, Farm and Rural Development Act to adjust ANDER, and Mr. ISAKSON): and for other purposes; to the Committee on limitations on certain Farm Service Agency S. 3240. A bill to prohibit the use of pre- Finance. guaranteed and direct loans; to the Com- miums paid to the Pension Benefit Guaranty By Mr. LEAHY (for himself, Ms. KLO- mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- Corporation as an offset for other Federal BUCHAR, and Mr. DURBIN): estry. spending; to the Committee on the Budget. S. 3252. A bill to require States to auto- By Mr. KING (for himself and Ms. By Mr. LEAHY (for himself, Mr. DUR- matically register eligible voters to vote in AYOTTE): BIN, Mr. FRANKEN, and Ms. HIRONO): elections for Federal office, and for other S. 3230. A bill to amend the Older Ameri- S. 3241. A bill to amend the Immigration purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Ad- cans Act of 1965 to establish an initiative, and Nationality Act to reaffirm the United ministration.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:35 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14JY6.025 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S5156 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 14, 2016 By Mrs. FISCHER (for herself, Ms. stances subject to the Toxic Substances Con- Sinai Peninsula of Egypt shall be entitled to HEITKAMP, Mr. GARDNER, Mr. trol Act, as controlled substances in sched- tax benefits in the same manner as if such HOEVEN, and Mrs. ERNST): ule I regardless of whether they are intended services were performed in a combat zone; to S. 3253. A bill to require the Occupational for human consumption; to the Committee the Committee on Finance. Safety and Health Administration to provide on the Judiciary. By Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself and notice and comment rulemaking for the re- By Mr. MORAN (for himself, Mr. Mr. SULLIVAN): vised enforcement policy relating to the ex- UDALL, Mr. DAINES, and Mr. WAR- S. 3273. A bill to make technical correc- emption of retail facilities from coverage of NER): tions to the Alaska Native Claims Settle- the process safety management of highly S. 3263. A bill to promote innovation and ment Act, and for other purposes; to the hazardous chemicals standard under section realize the efficiency gains and economic Committee on Energy and Natural Re- 1910.119(a)(2)(i) of title 29, Code of Federal benefits of on-demand computing by accel- sources. Regulations, and for other purposes; to the erating the acquisition and deployment of By Mr. PORTMAN (for himself and Mr. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and innovative technology and computing re- MURPHY): Pensions. sources throughout the Federal Government, S. 3274. A bill to counter foreign By Mr. THUNE (for himself and Mr. and for other purposes; to the Committee on disinformation and propaganda, and for ROUNDS): Homeland Security and Governmental Af- other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign S. 3254. A bill to provide for a land ex- fairs. Relations. change involving certain National Forest By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Ms. By Mr. KIRK: System land in the State of South Dakota, STABENOW, Mr. CARDIN, Ms. COLLINS, S. 3275. A bill to increase the maximum and for other purposes; to the Committee on Mr. KING, Ms. AYOTTE, Ms. KLO- guaranteed benefits with respect to certain Energy and Natural Resources. BUCHAR, and Mrs. FEINSTEIN): participants of a pilots’ pension plan; to the By Mr. TOOMEY: S. 3264. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and S. 3255. A bill to gather information about enue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for Pensions. the illicit production of illicit fentanyl in production of electricity from renewable re- By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, Mrs. foreign countries and to withhold bilateral sources to allow a credit for certain open- ERNST, Mr. LEE, Mr. WICKER, Mr. VIT- assistance from countries that do not have loop biomass and trash facilities placed in TER, Mr. HATCH, Mr. MORAN, Mr. emergency scheduling procedures for new il- service before the date of the enactment of PERDUE, Mr. INHOFE, and Mr. SES- licit drugs, cannot prosecute criminals for this Act and to modify the definition of mu- SIONS): the manufacture or distribution of con- nicipal solid waste; to the Committee on Fi- S. 3276. A bill to make habitual drunk driv- trolled substance analogues, or do not re- nance. ers inadmissible and removable and to require the registration of tableting machines By Mr. MENENDEZ: quire the detention of any alien who is un- and encapsulating machines; to the Com- S. 3265. A bill to improve rail passenger lawfully present in the United States and mittee on Foreign Relations. safety by prohibiting individuals convicted has been charged with driving under the in- of driving under the influence from holding a By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. fluence or driving while intoxicated; to the license or certification authorizing them to RUBIO, Mr. MARKEY, and Ms. COL- Committee on the Judiciary. operate a commuter train; to the Committee LINS): By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself, on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. S. 3256. A bill to amend the Foreign Assist- Mr. CORNYN, and Mr. MURPHY): ance Act of 1961 to provide assistance for de- By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Ms. S. 3277. A bill to provide penalties for coun- veloping countries to promote quality basic WARREN, Mr. WYDEN, Ms. STABENOW, tries that systematically and unreasonably education and to establish the goal of all and Mr. BOOKER): refuse or delay repatriation of certain na- S. 3266. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- children in school and learning as an objec- tionals and for other purposes; to the Com- enue Code of 1986 to exclude from taxable in- tive of the United States foreign assistance mittee on Foreign Relations. come any student loan forgiveness or dis- policy, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for herself, Ms. charge; to the Committee on Finance. mittee on Foreign Relations. STABENOW, Mr. PETERS, and Mr. By Mr. CORKER (for himself, Mr. By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself and SCHUMER): MENENDEZ, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. MANCHIN, Mr. CARDIN): S. 3278. A bill to establish an improved reg- Mr. COTTON, and Mr. SULLIVAN): S. 3257. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- ulatory process to prevent the introduction S. 3267. A bill to protect against threats and establishment in the United States of in- enue Code of 1986 to permanently modify the posed by Iran to the United States and allies jurious wildlife; to the Committee on Envi- limitations on the deduction of interest by of the United States, and for other purposes; ronment and Public Works. financial institutions which hold tax-exempt to the Committee on Foreign Relations. By Mr. BLUNT (for himself, Ms. KLO- bonds, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mr. CARPER (for himself, Mr. mittee on Finance. BUCHAR, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. WICKER, COONS, and Mr. HELLER): By Mr. DONNELLY (for himself and S. 3268. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. COONS, Mr. KING, Mr. ROUNDS): enue Code of 1986 to require all United States Mrs. MCCASKILL, and Ms. WARREN): S. 3258. A bill to amend the Fair Credit Re- entities to have an employer identification S. 3279. A bill to realign structures and reporting Act and the Fair Debt Collection number issued by the Secretary of the Treas- allocate resources in the Federal Govern- Practices Act to delay the inclusion in con- ury, and for other purposes; to the Com- ment in keeping with the core belief that sumer credit reports and to establish re- mittee on Finance. families are the best protection for children quirements for debt collectors with respect By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Mr. and the bedrock of any society to bolster United States diplomacy targeted at ensur- to medical debt information of veterans due GRASSLEY, Mr. LEAHY, and Mr. ing that every child can grow up in a perma- to inappropriate or delayed billing payments TILLIS): or reimbursements from the Department of S. 3269. A bill to require the Attorney Gen- nent, safe, nurturing, and loving family, and Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to eral to make a determination as to whether to ensure that intercountry adoption to the the Committee on Banking, Housing, and cannabidiol should be a controlled substance United States becomes a viable and fully de- Urban Affairs. and listed in a schedule under the Controlled veloped option for providing families for By Mr. BLUMENTHAL: Substances Act and to expand research on children in need, and for other purposes; to S. 3259. A bill to establish scientific stand- the potential medical benefits of cannabidiol the Committee on Foreign Relations. ards and protocols across forensic dis- and other marijuana components; to the By Mr. CASSIDY (for himself, Mr. ciplines, and for other purposes; to the Com- Committee on the Judiciary. SCHATZ, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. DURBIN, and mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, Mr. Mr. NELSON): tation. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. CORNYN, Ms. KLO- S. 3280. A bill to provide for a Public By Mr. INHOFE (for himself, Mr. KING, BUCHAR, Mr. RUBIO, and Mr. BENNET): Health Emergency Fund, and for other pur- Mr. HATCH, and Mr. ROBERTS): S. 3270. A bill to prevent elder abuse and poses; to the Committee on Health, Edu- S. 3260. A bill to provide liability protec- exploitation and improve the justice sys- cation, Labor, and Pensions. tion for volunteer pilots who fly for the pub- tem’s response to victims in elder abuse and By Mr. REID (for himself, Mr. CARDIN, lic benefit, and for other purposes; to the exploitation cases; to the Committee on the Mr. BENNET, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. Committee on the Judiciary. Judiciary. WYDEN, Ms. STABENOW, Ms. KLO- By Mr. TESTER (for himself, Ms. By Mr. BENNET (for himself and Mr. BUCHAR, Mr. WARNER, Mr. COONS, Mr. CANTWELL, and Mr. UDALL): HATCH): BLUMENTHAL, Mr. SCHATZ, Ms. BALD- S. 3261. A bill to establish a business incu- S. 3271. A bill to amend the Carl D. Perkins WIN, Mr. MARKEY, and Mr. BOOKER): bators program within the Department of Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 S. 3281. A bill to extend the Iran Sanctions the Interior to promote economic develop- regarding dual or concurrent enrollment pro- Act of 1996; to the Committee on Banking, ment in Indian reservation communities; to grams and early college high schools; to the Housing, and Urban Affairs. the Committee on Indian Affairs. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and By Mr. WICKER (for himself, Ms. CANT- By Mr. HOEVEN (for himself and Mr. Pensions. WELL, Mr. SCHATZ, and Mr. SUL- COONS): By Mr. CORNYN: LIVAN): S. 3262. A bill to treat all controlled sub- S. 3272. A bill to provide that members of S. 3282. A bill to reauthorize and amend the stance analogues, other than chemical sub- the Armed Forces performing services in the National Sea Grant College Program Act,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:35 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14JY6.028 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE July 14, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5157 and for other purposes; considered and By Ms. HIRONO (for herself and Mr. (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor passed. SCHATZ): of S. 366, a bill to require Senate can- By Mr. GARDNER (for himself and Mr. S. Res. 541. A resolution recognizing the didates to file designations, state- 100th anniversary of the establishment of BENNET): ments, and reports in electronic form. S. 3283. A bill to designate the community- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and based outpatient clinic of the Department of Haleakala National Park in the State of Ha- S. 386 Veterans Affairs in Pueblo, Colorado, as the waii, and designating August 1, 2016, as ‘‘Ha- At the request of Mr. THUNE, the ‘‘PFC James Dunn VA Clinic’’; considered waii Volcanoes and Haleakala National names of the Senator from South Caro- and passed. Parks Day’’; considered and agreed to. lina (Mr. GRAHAM) and the Senator By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself and By Mr. ALEXANDER (for himself, Mr. from Washington (Ms. CANTWELL) were ISAKSON, Mr. ROBERTS, and Mr. Mr. COONS): S. Res. 542. A resolution recognizing the added as cosponsors of S. 386, a bill to PERDUE): limit the authority of States to tax S.J. Res. 37. A joint resolution providing 70th anniversary and the importance of the for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 Lanham Act by designating July 2016 as ‘‘Na- certain income of employees for em- of title 5, United States Code, of the rule re- tional Anti-Counterfeiting Consumer Edu- ployment duties performed in other cation and Awareness Month’’; considered lating to the extent to which an employer States. and agreed to. may offer an inducement to an employee for S. 428 By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself, Mr. the employee’s spouse to provide informa- ROWN HATCH, Mr. BENNET, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. At the request of Mr. B , the tion about the spouse’s manifestation of dis- THUNE, and Mr. NELSON): name of the Senator from Rhode Island ease or disorder in connection with an em- S. Res. 543. A resolution commemorating (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a co- ployer-sponsored wellness program; to the the past success of the United States Olym- sponsor of S. 428, a bill to amend titles Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and pic and Paralympic Teams and supporting Pensions. XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act the United States Olympic and Paralympic to provide for 12-month continuous en- By Mr. ALEXANDER (for himself, Mr. Teams in the 2016 Olympic Games and ISAKSON, Mr. ROBERTS, and Mr. Paralympic Games; considered and agreed rollment under Medicaid and the Chil- PERDUE): to. dren’s Health Insurance Program, and S.J. Res. 38. A joint resolution providing By Mr. COTTON (for himself, Mr. for other purposes. for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 CORKER, Mr. CARDIN, and Mr. RUBIO): S. 493 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule re- S. Res. 544. A resolution expressing the At the request of Mr. DAINES, the lating to the extent to which employers may sense of the Senate regarding compliance en- name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. use incentives to encourage employees to forcement of Russian violations of the Open participate in wellness programs that ask Skies Treaty; considered and agreed to. SULLIVAN) was added as a cosponsor of the employees to respond to disability-re- By Ms. STABENOW: S. 493, a bill to reduce a portion of the lated inquiries or undergo medical examina- S. Res. 545. A resolution supporting the annual pay of Members of Congress for tions; to the Committee on Health, Edu- designation of July 15, 2016, as the failure to adopt a concurrent reso- cation, Labor, and Pensions. ‘‘Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day’’; consid- lution on the budget which does not ered and agreed to. f provide for a balanced budget, and for By Mr. ROBERTS (for himself and Ms. other purposes. SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND STABENOW): S. 540 SENATE RESOLUTIONS S. Res. 546. A resolution honoring the centennial of the United States Grain Standards At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the The following concurrent resolutions Act; considered and agreed to. name of the Senator from New York and Senate resolutions were read, and By Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself and Mr. (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: LEAHY): sponsor of S. 540, a bill to amend the S. Res. 547. A resolution recognizing the By Mr. MARKEY (for himself and Mr. 75th anniversary of the American Tree Farm Richard B. Russell National School RUBIO): System; considered and agreed to. Lunch Act to require the Secretary of S. Res. 535. A resolution expressing the By Mr. NELSON (for himself, Mr. DUR- Agriculture to make loan guarantees sense of the Senate regarding the trafficking BIN, Mr. THUNE, Mr. PETERS, and Mr. and grants to finance certain improve- of illicit fentanyl into the United States CRUZ): from Mexico and China; to the Committee on ments to school lunch facilities, to S. Res. 548. A resolution celebrating the train school food service personnel, and Foreign Relations. 40th anniversary of the National Aeronautics By Mr. CARPER (for himself and Mrs. and Space Administration’s Viking Mission for other purposes. CAPITO): Landing on the surface of Mars; considered S. 569 S. Res. 536. A resolution proclaiming the and agreed to. At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the week of October 30 through November 5, 2016, By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself, name of the Senator from New York as ‘‘National Obesity Care Week’’; to the Mr. KIRK, and Mr. MURPHY): (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- Committee on the Judiciary. S. Con. Res. 48. A concurrent resolution ex- sponsor of S. 569, a bill to reauthorize By Mr. CARDIN (for himself, Mr. pressing the sense of Congress that the RUBIO, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. MENENDEZ, Italian Supreme Court of Cassation should the farm to school program, and for Mr. NELSON, Mr. KAINE, Mr. KIRK, Mr. domesticate and recognize judgments issued other purposes. GARDNER, Mrs. BOXER, and Mr. by United States courts on behalf of United S. 591 BLUNT): States victims of terrorism, and that the At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the S. Res. 537. A resolution expressing pro- Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs should name of the Senator from Washington cease its political interference with Italy’s found concern about the ongoing political, (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- independent judiciary, which it carries out economic, social and humanitarian crisis in sor of S. 591, a bill to amend the Inter- Venezuela, urging the release of political in the interests of state sponsors of ter- prisoners, and calling for respect of constitu- rorism such as the Islamic Republic of Iran; nal Revenue Code of 1986 to perma- tional and democratic processes; to the Com- to the Committee on Foreign Relations. nently extend the new markets tax mittee on Foreign Relations. By Mr. UDALL (for himself, Mr. credit, and for other purposes. By Mr. RUBIO (for himself and Mr. MCCAIN, and Mr. HEINRICH): S. 613 S. Con. Res. 49. A concurrent resolution NELSON): At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, supporting efforts to stop the theft, illegal S. Res. 538. A resolution designating Sep- the name of the Senator from New tember 2016 as ‘‘National Spinal Cord Injury possession or sale, transfer, and export of tribal cultural items of Indians, Alaska Na- York (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a co- Awareness Month’’; considered and agreed sponsor of S. 613, a bill to amend the to. tives, and Native Hawaiians in the United By Mr. CORNYN: States and internationally; to the Com- Richard B. Russell National School S. Res. 539. A resolution condemning the mittee on Indian Affairs. Lunch Act to improve the efficiency of horrific acts of violence and hatred in Dallas, By Mr. MCCONNELL: summer meals. S. Con. Res. 50. A concurrent resolution Texas, on July 7, 2016, and expressing support providing for an adjournment of the House of S. 624 and prayers for all those impacted by the Representatives; considered and agreed to. At the request of Mr. BROWN, the tragedy; considered and agreed to. names of the Senator from Maine (Mr. By Mr. COONS (for himself and Mr. f KING) and the Senator from Nevada ISAKSON): ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS S. Res. 540. A resolution commending the (Mr. HELLER) were added as cosponsors officers of the Commissioned Corps of the S. 366 of S. 624, a bill to amend title XVIII of Public Health Service for their work in At the request of Mr. TESTER, the the Social Security Act to waive coin- fighting Ebola; considered and agreed to. name of the Senator from Delaware surance under Medicare for colorectal

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(Mr. MERKLEY) were added as cospon- mize discovery, and accelerate develop- 681, a bill to amend title 38, United sors of S. 1176, a bill to amend the In- ment and availability, of promising States Code, to clarify presumptions ternal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform childhood cancer treatments, and for relating to the exposure of certain vet- the system of public financing for Pres- other purposes. erans who served in the vicinity of the idential elections, and for other pur- S. 1911 Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the poses. S. 1378 names of the Senator from West Vir- At the request of Mr. PAUL, the name S. 706 ginia (Mrs. CAPITO) and the Senator of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the from Michigan (Ms. STABENOW) were PERDUE) was added as a cosponsor of S. added as cosponsors of S. 1911, a bill to name of the Senator from Hawaii (Ms. 1378, a bill to strengthen employee cost HIRONO) was added as a cosponsor of S. implement policies to end preventable savings suggestions programs within maternal, newborn, and child deaths 706, a bill to amend the Higher Edu- the Federal Government. cation Act of 1965 to require institu- globally. S. 1476 tions of higher education to have an S. 1926 At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, the independent advocate for campus sex- names of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. ual assault prevention and response. name of the Senator from New York MERKLEY) and the Senator from New CHUMER S. 713 (Mr. S ) was added as a cospon- York (Mr. SCHUMER) were added as co- sor of S. 1926, a bill to ensure access to At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the sponsors of S. 1476, a bill to require screening mammography services. name of the Senator from Massachu- States to report to the Attorney Gen- S. 1968 setts (Ms. WARREN) was added as a co- eral certain information regarding At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, sponsor of S. 713, a bill to prevent shooting incidents involving law en- the name of the Senator from Wis- international violence against women, forcement officers, and for other pur- consin (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a and for other purposes. poses. cosponsor of S. 1968, a bill to amend the S. 773 S. 1538 Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to re- URRAY At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the At the request of Mrs. M , the quire certain companies to disclose in- names of the Senator from Delaware name of the Senator from Vermont formation describing any measures the (Mr. CARPER) and the Senator from Ha- (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- company has taken to identify and ad- waii (Ms. HIRONO) were added as co- sor of S. 773, a bill to prevent harass- dress conditions of forced labor, slav- sponsors of S. 1538, a bill to reform the ment at institutions of higher edu- ery, human trafficking, and the worst financing of Senate elections, and for cation, and for other purposes. forms of child labor within the com- other purposes. S. 968 pany’s supply chains. S. 1562 At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, S. 1982 the name of the Senator from Missouri At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the name of the Senator from Louisiana At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the (Mr. BLUNT) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. of S. 968, a bill to require the Commis- (Mr. CASSIDY) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1562, a bill to amend the Internal MORAN) was added as a cosponsor of S. sioner of Social Security to revise the 1982, a bill to authorize a Wall of Re- medical and evaluation criteria for de- Revenue Code of 1986 to reform taxation of alcoholic beverages. membrance as part of the Korean War termining disability in a person diag- Veterans Memorial and to allow cer- S. 1664 nosed with Huntington’s Disease and to tain private contributions to fund the waive the 24-month waiting period for At the request of Mr. CARPER, the name of the Senator from Vermont Wall of Remembrance. Medicare eligibility for individuals dis- S. 2010 abled by Huntington’s Disease. (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1664, a bill to count revenues At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the S. 1042 from military and veteran education name of the Senator from Rhode Island At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the programs toward the limit on Federal (Mr. REED) was added as a cosponsor of name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. revenues that certain proprietary insti- S. 2010, a bill to provide for phased-in MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of tutions of higher education are allowed payment of Social Security Disability S. 1042, a bill to amend the Outer Con- to receive for purposes of section 487 of Insurance payments during the waiting tinental Shelf Lands Act to perma- the Higher Education Act of 1965, and period for individuals with a terminal nently prohibit the conduct of offshore for other purposes. illness. drilling on the outer Continental Shelf S. 1709 S. 2021 in the Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, At the request of Ms. WARREN, the At the request of Mr. BOOKER, the and North Atlantic planning areas. name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. name of the Senator from Delaware S. 1088 MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, S. 1709, a bill to reduce risks to the fi- of S. 2021, a bill to prohibit Federal the names of the Senator from Colo- nancial system by limiting banks’ abil- agencies and Federal contractors from rado (Mr. BENNET) and the Senator ity to engage in certain risky activities requesting that an applicant for em- from Illinois (Mr. DURBIN) were added and limiting conflicts of interest, to re- ployment disclose criminal history as cosponsors of S. 1088, a bill to amend instate certain Glass-Steagall Act pro- record information before the appli- the National Voter Registration Act of tections that were repealed by the cant has received a conditional offer, 1993 to provide for voter registration Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and for other and for other purposes. through the Internet, and for other purposes. S. 2031 purposes. S. 1737 At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the S. 1139 At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the name of the Senator from Michigan At the request of Mr. DURBIN, his name of the Senator from Pennsyl- (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- name was added as a cosponsor of S. vania (Mr. CASEY) was added as a co- sor of S. 2031, a bill to reduce tempo- 1139, a bill to amend the Help America sponsor of S. 1737, a bill to provide an rarily the royalty required to be paid Vote Act of 2002 to require States to incentive for businesses to bring jobs for sodium produced on Federal lands, provide for same day registration. back to America. and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. BENNET, his S. 1883 S. 2067 name was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. REED, the At the request of Mr. WICKER, the 1139, supra. names of the Senator from Vermont names of the Senator from Iowa (Mr.

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Israel, and for other purposes. COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 2123 S. 2595 2750, supra. At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the S. 2758 names of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. names of the Senator from Montana At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, the HELLER) and the Senator from Ohio (Mr. TESTER), the Senator from Con- name of the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. BROWN) were added as cosponsors necticut (Mr. MURPHY), the Senator (Mr. PAUL) was added as a cosponsor of of S. 2123, a bill to reform sentencing from South Dakota (Mr. ROUNDS) and S. 2758, a bill to amend title XVIII of laws and correctional institutions, and the Senator from Washington (Ms. the Social Security Act to remove con- for other purposes. CANTWELL) were added as cosponsors of sideration of certain pain-related S. 2175 S. 2595, a bill to amend the Internal issues from calculations under the At the request of Mr. TESTER, the Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently Medicare hospital value-based pur- names of the Senator from Maryland extend the railroad track maintenance chasing program, and for other pur- (Mr. CARDIN) and the Senator from Illi- credit. poses. nois (Mr. DURBIN) were added as co- S. 2597 S. 2759 sponsors of S. 2175, a bill to amend title At the request of Mr. BROWN, the At the request of Mrs. ERNST, the 38, United States Code, to clarify the name of the Senator from Maine (Mr. name of the Senator from New York role of podiatrists in the Department of KING) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- Veterans Affairs, and for other pur- 2597, a bill to amend title XVIII of the sor of S. 2759, a bill to amend the Inter- poses. Social Security Act to provide for nal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a S. 2196 treatment of clinical psychologists as nonrefundable credit for working fam- At the request of Mr. CASEY, the physicians for purposes of furnishing ily caregivers. names of the Senator from California clinical psychologist services under the S. 2795 (Mrs. BOXER) and the Senator from Medicare program. At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) were added S. 2619 name of the Senator from Michigan as cosponsors of S. 2196, a bill to amend At the request of Ms. HEITKAMP, the (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor title XVIII of the Social Security Act name of the Senator from Delaware of S. 2795, a bill to modernize the regu- to provide for the non-application of (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor lation of nuclear energy. Medicare competitive acquisition rates of S. 2619, a bill to require the Sec- S. 2799 to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs retary of Commerce to carry out a At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the and accessories. pilot program on the award of financial name of the Senator from Montana S. 2219 assistance to local governments to sup- (Mr. DAINES) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the port the development of startup busi- of S. 2799, a bill to require the Sec- name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. nesses, and for other purposes. retary of Health and Human Services RISCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 2655 to develop a voluntary patient registry 2219, a bill to require the Secretary of At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the to collect data on cancer incidence Commerce to conduct an assessment name of the Senator from Washington among firefighters. and analysis of the outdoor recreation (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- S. 2854 economy of the United States, and for sor of S. 2655, a bill to amend the Inter- At the request of Mr. BURR, the name other purposes. nal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. DUR- S. 2238 the historic rehabilitation tax credit, BIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2854, At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, his and for other purposes. a bill to reauthorize the Emmett Till name was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 2745 Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2238, a bill to prohibit drilling in the At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the 2007. outer Continental Shelf, to prohibit name of the Senator from New Hamp- S. 2868 coal leases on Federal land, and for shire (Ms. AYOTTE) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. SCOTT, the other purposes. sponsor of S. 2745, a bill to amend the name of the Senator from Delaware S. 2373 Public Health Service Act to promote (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the the inclusion of minorities in clinical of S. 2868, a bill to amend the Internal name of the Senator from Wisconsin research, and for other purposes. Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the

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S. 3008 health care professionals who volunteer to provide health care services in 2878, a bill to amend the International At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to im- name of the Senator from Minnesota response to a disaster. At the request of Mr. KING, the name prove the ability of the United States (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- to advance religious freedom globally sponsor of S. 3008, a bill to amend the of the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. through enhanced diplomacy, training, Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ex- UDALL) was added as a cosponsor of S. counterterrorism, and foreign assist- clude from gross income certain dis- 3101, supra. ance efforts, and through stronger and charges of student loan indebtedness. S. 3106 At the request of Mr. REID, the name more flexible political responses to re- S. 3032 ligious freedom violations and violent of the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. At the request of Mr. ISAKSON, the BLUMENTHAL) was added as a cosponsor extremism worldwide, and for other name of the Senator from Michigan purposes. of S. 3106, a bill to provide a coordi- (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor nated regional response to effectively S. 2895 of S. 3032, a bill to provide for an in- manage the endemic violence and hu- At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the crease, effective December 1, 2016, in manitarian crisis in El Salvador, Gua- name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. the rates of compensation for veterans temala, and Honduras. DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. with service-connected disabilities and S. 3113 2895, a bill to extend the civil statute of the rates of dependency and indemnity limitations for victims of Federal sex At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the compensation for the survivors of cer- name of the Senator from Delaware offenses. tain disabled veterans, and for other (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor S. 2904 purposes. of S. 3113, a bill to amend the Public At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, S. 3056 Health Service Act to authorize grants the names of the Senator from Massa- At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the for training and support services for chusetts (Ms. WARREN) and the Senator names of the Senator from Connecticut families and caregivers of people living from Rhode Island (Mr. REED) were (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) and the Senator with Alzheimer’s disease or a related added as cosponsors of S. 2904, a bill to from Arizona (Mr. MCCAIN) were added dementia. amend title II of the Social Security as cosponsors of S. 3056, a bill to pro- S. 3124 Act to eliminate the five month wait- vide for certain causes of action relat- At the request of Mrs. ERNST, the ing period for disability insurance ben- ing to delays of generic drugs and bio- name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. efits under such title for individuals similar biological products. KIRK) was added as a cosponsor of S. with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. S. 3057 3124, a bill to require U.S. Immigration S. 2912 At the request of Mr. SCOTT, the and Customs Enforcement to take into At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, the names of the Senator from Texas (Mr. custody certain aliens who have been names of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. CORNYN), the Senator from Wyoming charged in the United States with a CRAPO), the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. BARRASSO), the Senator from crime that resulted in the death or se- (Mr. LANKFORD), the Senator from West Idaho (Mr. RISCH), the Senator from rious bodily injury of another person, Virginia (Mr. MANCHIN), the Senator Kentucky (Mr. MCCONNELL), the Sen- and for other purposes. OBERTS from Kansas (Mr. R ), the Sen- ator from Alabama (Mr. SHELBY), the S. 3127 ator from North Dakota (Mr. HOEVEN), Senator from Alabama (Mr. SESSIONS), At the request of Mr. DAINES, his the Senator from Alabama (Mr. the Senator from Kansas (Mr. ROB- name was added as a cosponsor of S. SHELBY), the Senator from Nevada (Mr. ERTS), the Senator from Utah (Mr. 3127, a bill to amend title 18, United HELLER), the Senator from Kentucky HATCH), the Senator from Idaho (Mr. States Code, to enhance protections of (Mr. MCCONNELL), the Senator from CRAPO), the Senator from Florida (Mr. Native American cultural objects, and Kansas (Mr. MORAN), the Senator from RUBIO), the Senator from Indiana (Mr. for other purposes. South Dakota (Mr. ROUNDS) and the COATS), the Senator from Mississippi S. 3132 Senator from Mississippi (Mr. COCH- (Mr. WICKER), the Senator from Geor- At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, the RAN) were added as cosponsors of S. gia (Mr. PERDUE) and the Senator from names of the Senator from Florida (Mr. 2912, a bill to authorize the use of unap- Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN) were added as RUBIO) and the Senator from Illinois proved medical products by patients di- cosponsors of S. 3057, a bill to amend (Mr. DURBIN) were added as cosponsors agnosed with a terminal illness in ac- the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to of S. 3132, a bill to direct the Secretary cordance with State law, and for other prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot purposes. from requiring that the identity of con- program to provide service dogs to cer- S. 2927 tributors to 501(c) organizations be in- tain veterans with severe post-trau- At the request of Mr. LANKFORD, the cluded in annual returns. matic stress disorder. name of the Senator from Nebraska S. 3083 S. 3134 (Mr. SASSE) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the of S. 2927, a bill to prevent govern- names of the Senator from Washington names of the Senator from New York mental discrimination against pro- (Ms. CANTWELL), the Senator from (Mr. SCHUMER), the Senator from Ha- viders of health services who decline Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), the Senator waii (Ms. HIRONO) and the Senator from involvement in abortion, and for other from Michigan (Mr. PETERS), the Sen- Illinois (Mr. DURBIN) were added as co- purposes. ator from Colorado (Mr. BENNET), the sponsors of S. 3134, a bill to improve S. 2932 Senator from New Hampshire (Mrs. Federal population surveys by requir- At the request of Mr. CASSIDY, the SHAHEEN), the Senator from Maine (Ms. ing the collection of voluntary, self- name of the Senator from Arizona (Mr. COLLINS), the Senator from Oregon disclosed information on sexual ori- FLAKE) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mr. WYDEN) and the Senator from Mis- entation and gender identity in certain 2932, a bill to amend the Controlled sissippi (Mr. COCHRAN) were added as surveys, and for other purposes. Substances Act with respect to the pro- cosponsors of S. 3083, a bill to provide S. 3137 vision of emergency medical services. housing opportunities in the United At the request of Mrs. CAPITO, the S. 2993 States through modernization of var- name of the Senator from New Hamp- At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, the ious housing programs, and for other shire (Ms. AYOTTE) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Mississippi purposes. sponsor of S. 3137, a bill to require the

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Res. 21, a joint resolu- At the request of Mr. CORKER, the S. 3138 tion proposing an amendment to the names of the Senator from Florida (Mr. At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the Constitution of the United States au- RUBIO), the Senator from Connecticut names of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. thorizing the Congress to prohibit the (Mr. MURPHY) and the Senator from ROBERTS), the Senator from Georgia physical desecration of the flag of the New Hampshire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) were (Mr. PERDUE) and the Senator from United States. added as cosponsors of S. Res. 485, a Pennsylvania (Mr. TOOMEY) were added S.J. RES. 32 resolution to encourage the Govern- as cosponsors of S. 3138, a bill to pre- At the request of Mr. MURPHY, the ment of the Democratic Republic of vent Iran from directly or indirectly name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. the Congo to abide by constitutional receiving assistance from the Export- SCHATZ) was added as a cosponsor of provisions regarding the holding of Import Bank of the United States. S.J. Res. 32, a joint resolution to pro- presidential elections in 2016, with the S. 3142 vide limitations on the transfer of cer- aim of ensuring a peaceful and orderly At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the tain United States munitions from the democratic transition of power. name of the Senator from New York United States to Saudi Arabia. S. RES. 524 (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- S.J. RES. 35 At the request of Mr. MURPHY, the sponsor of S. 3142, a bill to require re- At the request of Mr. FLAKE, the names of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. porting on acts of certain foreign coun- names of the Senator from Kentucky DURBIN) and the Senator from Massa- tries on Holocaust era assets and re- (Mr. MCCONNELL) and the Senator from chusetts (Mr. MARKEY) were added as lated issues. Wyoming (Mr. ENZI) were added as co- cosponsors of S. Res. 524, a resolution S. 3146 sponsors of S.J. Res. 35, a joint resolu- expressing the sense of the Senate on At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the tion providing for congressional dis- the conflict in Yemen. name of the Senator from New York approval under chapter 8 of title 5, S. RES. 526 (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- United States Code, of the final rule of At the request of Mr. GARDNER, the sor of S. 3146, a bill to require servicers the Department of Labor relating to name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. to provide certain notices relating to ‘‘Interpretation of the ‘Advice’ Exemp- ROBERTS) was added as a cosponsor of foreclosure proceedings, and for other tion in Section 203(c) of the Labor- S. Res. 526, a resolution calling for all purposes. Management Reporting and Disclosure parties to respect the arbitral tribunal S. 3150 Act’’. ruling with regard to the South China At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the S.J. RES. 36 Sea and to express United States policy name of the Senator from New Jersey At the request of Mr. GRAHAM, the on freedom of navigation and over- (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- name of the Senator from Louisiana flight in the East and South China sor of S. 3150, a bill to use certain reve- (Mr. VITTER) was added as a cosponsor Seas. nues from the outer Continental Shelf of S.J. Res. 36, a joint resolution pro- S. RES. 529 to reduce the Federal budget deficit. posing an amendment to the Constitu- At the request of Mr. BOOKER, the S. 3179 tion of the United States relating to names of the Senator from Delaware (Mr. COONS), the Senator from Alaska At the request of Ms. HEITKAMP, the parental rights. (Ms. MURKOWSKI) and the Senator from names of the Senator from Pennsyl- S. CON. RES. 41 Connecticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) were vania (Mr. CASEY), the Senator from At the request of Mrs. ERNST, the added as cosponsors of S. Res. 529, a West Virginia (Mrs. CAPITO), the Sen- name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. resolution calling upon the Govern- ator from Missouri (Mr. BLUNT) and the RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. ment of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Senator from Kentucky (Mr. MCCON- Con. Res. 41, a concurrent resolution release Iranian-Americans Siamak NELL) were added as cosponsors of S. expressing the sense of Congress on the 3179, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- Peshmerga of the Kurdistan Region of Namazi and his father, Baquer Namazi. enue Code of 1986 to improve and ex- Iraq. S. RES. 530 URRAY tend the credit for carbon dioxide se- S. CON. RES. 42 At the request of Mrs. M , the names of the Senator from Minnesota questration. At the request of Mr. CORKER, the (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) and the Senator from S. 3184 name of the Senator from New Hamp- Michigan (Mr. PETERS) were added as At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a co- names of the Senator from Louisiana sponsor of S. Con. Res. 42, a concurrent cosponsors of S. Res. 530, a resolution supporting the termination of the Se- (Mr. VITTER), the Senator from Nevada resolution to express the sense of Con- lect Investigative Panel of the Com- (Mr. HELLER) and the Senator from gress regarding the safe and expedi- mittee on Energy and Commerce of the Missouri (Mr. BLUNT) were added as co- tious resettlement to Albania of all sponsors of S. 3184, a bill to protect law residents of Camp Liberty. House of Representatives established pursuant to House Resolution 461, and enforcement officers, and for other pur- At the request of Mr. TILLIS, his poses. name was added as a cosponsor of S. for other purposes. f S. 3194 Con. Res. 42, supra. At the request of Mr. BOOKER, the S. CON. RES. 47 STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED name of the Senator from Delaware At the request of Mr. HATCH, the BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Mississippi By Mr. CARDIN: of S. 3194, a bill to amend the Public (Mr. WICKER) was added as a cosponsor S. 3210. A bill to identify and combat Health Service Act to promote healthy of S. Con. Res. 47, a concurrent resolu- corruption in countries, to establish a eating and physical activity among tion expressing support for fostering tiered system of countries with respect children. closer economic and commercial ties to levels of corruption by their govern- S.J. RES. 5 between the United States and the ments and their efforts to combat such At the request of Mr. UDALL, the United Kingdom following the decision corruption, and to assess United States name of the Senator from Washington of the people of the United Kingdom to assistance to designated countries in (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- withdraw from the European Union. order to advance anti-corruption ef- sor of S.J. Res. 5, a joint resolution S. RES. 349 forts in those countries and better proposing an amendment to the Con- At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the serve United States taxpayers; to the stitution of the United States relating name of the Senator from New York Committee on Foreign Relations.

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To do government to account. doping by Russian athletes and their that, I believe we must focus on four In fact, it is a natural complement to subsequent ban from the Summer things. the Foreign Assistance Transparency Olympics, to the Panama Papers. It is First, we must institutionalize the and Accountability Act, a bill Senator becoming clear that where there are fight against corruption as a national RUBIO and I co-sponsored that looks at high levels of corruption we find fragile security priority. In my bill, the State our foreign aid and ensures that our states, or states suffering from internal Department will produce an annual re- foreign assistance programs are or external conflict—in places such as port, similar to the Trafficking in Per- tracked and evaluated adequately and Afghanistan and Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, sons Report, which takes a close look appropriately. Somalia, Nigeria, and Sudan. at each country’s efforts to combat I am a believer in the power of exam- The problem of corruption, and the corruption. That model, which has ef- ple. This ‘‘one-two’’ punch of the Com- dysfunction that follows it, can be dif- fectively advanced the effort to combat bating Global Corruption Act and the ficult to address because it is like a modern day slavery, will similarly Foreign Assistance Transparency Act hydra, with many corrupt actors that embed the issue of corruption in our strengthens our foreign assistance pol- can include government officials, busi- collective work, so that we hold gov- icy, demonstrates that we hold our- nessmen, law enforcement, military ernments to account. This bill estab- selves to the highest standards, and personnel, and organized criminal lishes minimum standards for com- shows other countries that we are com- groups. Corruption is a system that op- bating corruption—standards that mitted to this fight. erates via extensive, entrenched net- should be part and parcel of every gov- Finally, we have to find ways to re- works in both the public and private ernment’s commitment to its citizens. source anti-corruption work. Corrup- sectors. These include whether a country has tion is big business and big money. We But we must address it. We can’t laws that recognize corrupt acts for the should look for ways to use seized as- throw up our hands and accept corrup- crimes they are—violations of the peo- sets and ill-gotten proceeds to build tion as the status quo, because the ple’s trust—along with appropriate civil society capacity to fight corrup- costs of not addressing and rooting it penalties for breaking that trust. tion, and make it easier to transfer out are too great. Corruption fuels vio- Whether a country has an independent these assets to the appropriate effort. lent extremism, pushing young people judiciary for deciding corruption cases, The Obama administration has built on toward violence, because they lose free from influence and abuse. Whether the efforts of those before it to improve faith in the institutions that are sup- there is support for civil society orga- our ability to go after the big players, posed to protect and serve them. Cor- nizations that are the watchdogs of in- and there have been some great suc- ruption feeds the destructive fire of tegrity against would-be thieves of the cesses by the Treasury and Justice De- criminal networks and transnational state. This bill, hopefully, will build partments in winning judgments and crime. Citizens lose faith in the social anticorruption DNA into the founda- recovering assets. So we will look at compact between governments and the tions of government action. the resources and the training and the people. Terrorist groups use corruption Second, in the United States, our intelligence needs, and we will make to recruit followers to their hateful whole-of-government effort must be sure we have the tools and skills to cause. It’s a vicious cycle. better coordinated. Right now, we continue those kinds of successes. The human cost of corruption is sub- work across multiple agencies and in I want to close with a few words stantial. Across the globe, millions of multiple offices to combat corruption. about something that is hard to cap- men, women and children are victims There is much information and many ture in legislation. It is something that of modern day slavery. Corruption en- best practices that can be shared— I grappled with when drafting this bill. ables their trafficking within and we’ve got to do better at that and take It is something that perhaps, more among countries. Corruption is a con- advantage of those areas where we than anything, will dictate if we win stant companion to modern day slav- have been successful. The State De- this struggle against corruption. And ery and the suffering that it brings. We partment and the United States Agen- that is political will. also have seen this play out in the ref- cy for International Development have At the end of June, after six long ugee and migrant crisis, with thou- done great work, but the vast nature of years, the U.S. Securities and Ex- sands drowning in the Mediterranean, the problem requires that we improve change Commission issued a final rule victims of trafficking networks and our ability to tackle it. In this bill, to implement Section 1504 of the Dodd- corrupt government officials who fa- agencies and bureaus and our missions Frank Act, known as the ‘‘Cardin- cilitate this illicit business. Make no overseas will have to prioritize corrup- Lugar provision’’. This provision re- mistake, corruption is big business— tion into their strategic planning as an quires that all foreign and domestic one news report estimates that traf- essential part of our foreign policy companies listed on U.S. stock ex- fickers made 5 to 6 billion dollars in work—a step that I believe will foster changes and involved in oil, gas, and 2015 alone in bringing approximately greater cooperation. mineral resource extraction must pub- one million refugees and migrants to Third, we must improve oversight of lish the project-level payments they Europe. our own foreign assistance and pro- make to the foreign countries in which Let’s be clear-eyed—any fight mote transparency. The U.S. taxpayer they operate. This was a watershed mo- against corruption will be long-term has a right to know how our foreign as- ment in which the United States re- and difficult. It’s a fight against power- sistance is being spent, and also should claimed its position as a leader in the ful people, powerful companies, and feel confident that we are doing the effort to increase global accountability powerful interests. It is about changing kind of risk assessments, analysis, and and transparency. Six years. That is a mindset and a culture as much as it oversight that ensure our assistance to the length of a term of a U.S. Senator. is about establishing and enforcing other countries is having the effect we It is college and a Master’s degree. It is laws. As my colleagues and constitu- want it to have. My bill consolidates the length of the horrific conflict in ents know, my attention has long been information and puts it online, where Syria. Six years for the United States focused on fighting corruption. I intro- citizens can see the numbers and the to achieve greater revenue trans- duced S. 284, the Global Magnitsky programs. That kind of transparency is parency in the extractives sector be- Human Rights Accountability Act, to in and of itself good, but in my experi- cause we know secrecy breeds corrup- target human rights abusers and cor- ence it has the effect of making us bet- tion and corruption can breed insta- rupt individuals around the globe who ter at self-policing our work. We can bility and perpetuate poverty in re- threaten the rule of law and deny fun- use the data to capture redundancies source-rich countries. It took that long

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Some item or service for which payment may be to participate in the demonstration project. groups believed that accountability made under part B. ‘‘(2) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRACTICES.—In ‘‘(c) APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE.—An ap- selecting an oncology practice to participate should take a back seat to profit- plication by an oncology practice to partici- in the demonstration project under this sec- ability. pate in the demonstration project shall in- tion, the Secretary shall ensure that the par- I am under no illusion that this glob- clude an attestation to the Secretary that ticipation of such practice in the demonstra- al fight against corruption will be easy. the practice— tion project does not, on the date on which It will make the work of our govern- ‘‘(1) furnishes physicians’ services for the practice commences its participation in ment agencies more challenging. It which payment may be made under part B; the demonstration project— will make our diplomacy more chal- ‘‘(2) coordinates oncology services fur- ‘‘(A) increase the total number of practices nished to an individual by the practice with lenging. It will require political will. participating in the demonstration project services that are related to such oncology to a number that is greater than 200 prac- But political will finds its source and services and that are furnished to such indi- tices (or such number as the Secretary deter- its strength in our values. Political vidual by practitioners (including oncology mines appropriate); or will is created when we embrace those nurses) inside or outside the practice in ‘‘(B) increase the total number of values. Political will endures in good order to ensure that each such individual re- oncologists who participate in the dem- governance, accountability, and trans- ceives coordinated care; onstration project to a number that is great- parency and those values that are at ‘‘(3) meaningfully uses electronic health er than 1,500 oncologists (or such number as records; the core of the compact between the the Secretary determines appropriate). ‘‘(4) will, not later than one year after the ‘‘(3) DIVERSITY OF PRACTICES.— government and the governed. date on which the practice commences its ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subparagraph As this bill moves forward, I urge my participation in the demonstration project, (B), in selecting oncology practices to par- colleagues to find the political will to be accredited as an Oncology Medical Home ticipate in the demonstration project under combat global corruption, ensure ac- by the Commission on Cancer, the National this section, the Secretary shall, to the ex- countability, and keep our commit- Committee for Quality Assurance, or such tent practicable, include in such selection— ment to the best of American values. other entity as the Secretary determines ap- ‘‘(i) small-, medium-, and large-sized prac- propriate; tices; and By Mr. CORNYN (for himself and ‘‘(5) will repay all amounts paid by the ‘‘(ii) practices located in different geo- Secretary to the practice under subsection graphic areas. Mr. CARPER): (f)(1)(A) in the case that the practice does S. 3211. A bill to amend title XVIII of ‘‘(B) INCLUSION OF SMALL ONCOLOGY PRAC- not, on a date that is not later than 60 days TICES.—In selecting oncology practices to the Social Security Act to establish a after the date on which the practice’s agree- participate in the demonstration project national Oncology Medical Home Dem- ment period for the demonstration project under this section, the Secretary shall, to onstration Project under the Medicare begins, as determined by the Secretary, sub- the extent practicable, ensure that at least program for the purpose of changing mit an application to an entity described in 20 percent of the participating practices are the Medicare payment for cancer care paragraph (4) for accreditation as an Oncol- small oncology practices (as determined by in order to enhance the quality of care ogy Medical Home in accordance with such the Secretary). paragraph; and to improve cost efficiency, and for ‘‘(4) NO PENALTY FOR CERTAIN OPT-OUTS BY ‘‘(6) will, for each year in which the dem- PRACTICES.—In the case that the Secretary other purposes; to the Committee on onstration project is conducted, report to selects an oncology practice to participate in Finance. the Secretary, in such form and manner as is the demonstration project under this section Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask specified by the Secretary, on— that has agreed to participate in a model es- unanimous consent that the text of the ‘‘(A) the performance of the practice with tablished under section 1115A for oncology bill be printed in the RECORD. respect to measures described in subsection services, such practice may not be assessed a There being no objection, the text of (e) as determined by the Secretary, subject penalty for electing not to participate in the bill was ordered to be printed in to subsection (e)(1)(B); and such model if the practice makes such elec- ‘‘(B) the experience of care of individuals tion— the RECORD, as follows: who are furnished oncology services by the ‘‘(A) prior to the receipt by the practice of S. 3211 practice for which payment may be made any payment for such model that would not Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- under part B, as measured by a patient expe- otherwise be paid in the absence of such resentatives of the United States of America in rience of care survey based on the Consumer model; and Congress assembled, Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Sys- ‘‘(B) in order to participate in the dem- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. tems survey or by such similar survey as the onstration project under this section. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Cancer Care Secretary determines appropriate; ‘‘(e) MEASURES.— Payment Reform Act of 2016’’. ‘‘(7) agrees not to receive the payments de- ‘‘(1) DEVELOPMENT.— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall use SEC. 2. ESTABLISHING AN ONCOLOGY MEDICAL scribed in subclauses (I) and (II) of sub- HOME DEMONSTRATION PROJECT section (f)(1)(B)(iii) in the case that the prac- measures described in paragraph (2), and UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM tice does not report to the Secretary in ac- may use measures developed under para- TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF CARE AND cordance with paragraph (6) with respect to graph (3), to assess the performance of each COST EFFICIENCY. performance of the practice during the 12- participating oncology practice, as compared Title XVIII of the Social Security Act is month period beginning on the date on which to other participating oncology practices as amended by inserting after section 1866E (42 the practice’s agreement period for the dem- described in paragraph (4)(A)(i). U.S.C. 1395cc–5) the following new section: onstration project begins, as determined by ‘‘(B) DETERMINATION OF MEASURES RE- ‘‘SEC. 1866F. ONCOLOGY MEDICAL HOME DEM- the Secretary; PORTED.—In determining measures to be re- ONSTRATION PROJECT. ‘‘(8) will, for each year of the demonstra- ported under subsection (c)(6)(A), the Sec- ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF DEMONSTRATION tion project, meet the performance standards retary, in consultation with stakeholders, PROJECT.—Not later than 12 months after the developed under subsection (e)(4)(B) with re- shall ensure that reporting under such sub- date of the enactment of this section, the spect to each of the measures on which the section is not overly burdensome and that Secretary shall establish an Oncology Med- practice has agreed to report under para- those measures required to be reported are ical Home Demonstration Project (in this graph (6)(A) and the patient experience of aligned with applicable requirements from section referred to as the ‘demonstration care on which the practice has agreed to re- other payors. project’) to make payments in the amounts port under paragraph (6)(B); and ‘‘(2) MEASURES DESCRIBED.—The measures specified in subsection (f) to each partici- ‘‘(9) has the capacity to utilize shared deci- described in this paragraph, with respect to pating oncology practice (as defined in sub- sion-making tools that facilitate the incor- individuals who are attributed to a partici- section (b)). poration of the patient needs, preferences, pating oncology practice, as determined by ‘‘(b) DEFINITION OF PARTICIPATING ONCOL- and circumstances of an individual into the the Secretary, are the following: OGY PRACTICE.—For purposes of this section, medical plan of the individual and that ‘‘(A) PATIENT CARE MEASURES.— the term ‘participating oncology practice’ maintain provider flexibility to tailor care of ‘‘(i) The percentage of such individuals who means an oncology practice that— the individual based on the full range of test receive documented clinical or pathologic ‘‘(1) submits to the Secretary an applica- and treatment options available to the indi- staging prior to initiation of a first course of tion to participate in the demonstration vidual. cancer treatment. project in accordance with subsection (c); ‘‘(d) SELECTION OF PARTICIPATING PRAC- ‘‘(ii) The percentage of such individuals ‘‘(2) is selected by the Secretary, in accord- TICES.— who undergo advanced imaging and have ance with subsection (d), to participate in ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall, not been diagnosed with stage I or II breast can- the demonstration project; and later than 15 months after the date of the en- cer. ‘‘(3) is owned by a physician, or is owned by actment of this section, select oncology ‘‘(iii) The percentage of such individuals or affiliated with a hospital, that submitted practices that submit an application to the who undergo advanced imaging and have

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:35 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14JY6.057 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S5164 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 14, 2016 been diagnosed with stage I or II prostate or another health care provider who is a period for the demonstration project begins, cancer. member of the cancer care team of the prac- as determined by the Secretary. ‘‘(iv) The percentage of such individuals tice. ‘‘(iii) Subject to subsection (c)(7)— who, prior to receiving cancer treatment, ‘‘(iii) With respect to such an individual ‘‘(I) the period that ends 18 months after had their performance status assessed by the who is referred to hospice care by a physi- the date on which the practice’s agreement practice. cian in the practice or a health care provider period for the demonstration project begins, ‘‘(v) The percentage of such individuals who is a member of the cancer care team of as determined by the Secretary; and who— the practice, regardless of the setting in ‘‘(II) the period that ends 24 months after ‘‘(I) undergo treatment with a chemo- which such care is furnished, the average the date on which the practice’s agreement therapy regimen provided by the practice; number of days that the individual receives period for the demonstration project begins, ‘‘(II) have at least a 20-percent risk of de- hospice care prior to the death of the indi- as determined by the Secretary. veloping febrile neutropenia due to a com- vidual. ‘‘(C) AMOUNT OF PAYMENT.—The Secretary bination of regimen risk and patient risk ‘‘(iv) With respect to such individuals who shall, in consultation with oncologists who factors; and die while receiving care from the practice, furnish oncology services for which payment ‘‘(III) have received from the practice ei- the percentage of such deceased individuals may be made under part B in a manner de- ther GCSF or white cell growth factor. whose death occurred in an acute care set- termined by the Secretary, determine the ‘‘(vi) With respect to such individuals who ting. amount of the care coordination manage- receive chemotherapy treatment from the ‘‘(3) MODIFICATION OR ADDITION OF MEAS- ment fee described in subparagraph (A). practice, the percentage of such individuals URES.— ‘‘(2) PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PAYMENTS.— so treated who receive a treatment plan ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may, in prior to the administration of such chemo- consultation with appropriate stakeholders ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subpara- therapy. in a manner determined by the Secretary, graphs (C) and (E), the Secretary shall, in ad- ‘‘(vii) With respect to chemotherapy treat- modify, replace, remove, or add to the meas- dition to any other payments made by the ments administered to such individuals by ures described in paragraph (2). Secretary under this title to a participating the practice, the percentage of such treat- ‘‘(B) APPROPRIATE STAKEHOLDERS DE- oncology practice, pay a performance incen- ments that adhere to guidelines published by SCRIBED.—For purposes of subparagraph (A), tive payment to each such practice for each the National Comprehensive Cancer Network the term ‘appropriate stakeholders’ includes year of the demonstration project described or such other entity as the Secretary deter- oncology societies, oncologists who furnish in subparagraph (B). mines appropriate. oncology services to one or more individuals ‘‘(B) TIMING OF PAYMENTS.—The perform- ‘‘(viii) With respect to antiemetic drugs for which payment may be made under part ance incentive payment described in sub- dispensed by the practice to individuals as B, allied health professionals, health insur- paragraph (A) shall be paid to a participating part of moderately or highly emetogenic ance issuers that have implemented alter- oncology practice as soon as practicable fol- chemotherapy regimens for such individuals, native payment models for oncologists, pa- lowing the end of the third, fourth, and fifth the extent to which such drugs are adminis- tients and organizations that represent pa- years of the demonstration project. tered in accordance with evidence-based tients, and biopharmaceutical and other ‘‘(C) SOURCE OF PAYMENTS.—Performance guidelines or pathways that are compliant medical technology manufacturers. incentive payments made to participating with guidelines published by the National ‘‘(4) ASSESSMENT.— oncology practices under subparagraph (A) Comprehensive Cancer Network or such ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall, for for each of the years of the demonstration other entity as the Secretary determines ap- each year in which the demonstration project described in subparagraph (B) shall propriate. project is conducted, assess— be paid from the aggregate pool available for ‘‘(B) RESOURCE UTILIZATION MEASURES.— ‘‘(i) the performance of each participating ‘‘(i) With respect to emergency room visits making payments for each such year deter- oncology practice for such year with respect in a year by such individuals who are receiv- mined under subparagraph (D), as available to the measures on which the practice has ing active chemotherapy treatment adminis- for each such year. agreed to report to the Secretary under sub- tered by the practice as of the date of such ‘‘(D) AGGREGATE POOL AVAILABLE FOR MAK- visits, the percentage of such visits that are section (c)(6)(A), as compared to the per- ING PAYMENTS.—With respect to each of the associated with qualified cancer diagnoses of formance of other participating oncology years of the demonstration project described the individuals. practices with respect to such measures; and in described in subparagraph (B), the aggre- ‘‘(ii) With respect to hospital admissions in ‘‘(ii) the extent to which each participating gate pool available for making performance a year by such individuals who are receiving oncology practice has, during such year, incentive payments for each such year shall active chemotherapy treatment adminis- used breakthrough or other best-in-class be determined by— tered by the practice as of the date of such therapies. ‘‘(i) estimating the amount by which the visits, the percentage of such admissions ‘‘(B) PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.—The Sec- aggregate expenditures that would have been that are associated with qualified cancer di- retary shall, in consultation with the appro- expended for the year under parts A and B priate stakeholders described in paragraph agnoses of the individuals. for items and services furnished to individ- (3)(B) in a manner determined by the Sec- ‘‘(C) SURVIVORSHIP MEASURES.— uals attributed to participating oncology retary, develop performance standards with ‘‘(i) Survival rates for such individuals who practices if the demonstration project had respect to— have been diagnosed with stage I through IV not been implemented exceeds such aggre- ‘‘(i) each of the measures described in para- breast cancer. gate expenditures for such individuals for graph (2), including those measures as modi- ‘‘(ii) Survival rates for such individuals such year of the demonstration project; who have been diagnosed with stage I fied or added under paragraph (3); and ‘‘(ii) the patient experience of care on ‘‘(ii) calculating the amount that is half of through IV colorectal cancer. the amount estimated under clause (i); and ‘‘(iii) Survival rates for such individuals which participating oncology practices agree to report to the Secretary under subsection ‘‘(iii) subtracting from the amount cal- who have been diagnosed with stage I culated under clause (ii) the total amount of through IV lung cancer. (c)(6)(B). payments made under paragraph (1) that ‘‘(iv) With respect to such individuals who ‘‘(f) PAYMENTS FOR PARTICIPATING ONCOL- have not, in a prior application of this receive chemotherapy treatment from the OGY PRACTICES AND ONCOLOGISTS.— clause, previously been so subtracted from a practice, the percentage of such individuals ‘‘(1) CARE COORDINATION MANAGEMENT FEE calculation made under clause (ii). so treated who receive a survivorship plan DURING FIRST TWO YEARS OF DEMONSTRATION ‘‘(E) AMOUNT OF PAYMENTS TO INDIVIDUAL not later than 45 days after the completion PROJECT.— PRACTICES THAT MEET PERFORMANCE STAND- of the administration of such chemotherapy. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall, in ‘‘(v) With respect to such individuals who addition to any other payments made by the ARDS AND ACHIEVE SAVINGS.— receive chemotherapy treatment from the Secretary under this title to a participating ‘‘(i) PAYMENTS ONLY TO PRACTICES THAT practice, the percentage of such individuals oncology practice, pay a care coordination MEET PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.—The Sec- who receive psychological screening. management fee to each such practice at retary may not make performance incentive ‘‘(D) END-OF-LIFE CARE MEASURES.— each of the times specified in subparagraph payments to a participating oncology prac- ‘‘(i) The number of times that such an indi- (B). tice under subparagraph (A) with respect to vidual receives chemotherapy treatment ‘‘(B) TIMING OF PAYMENTS.—The care co- a year of the demonstration project de- from the practice within an amount of time ordination management fee described in sub- scribed in subparagraph (B) unless the prac- specified by the Secretary, in consultation paragraph (A) shall be paid to a participating tice meets or exceeds the performance stand- with stakeholders, prior to the death of the oncology practice at the end of each of the ards developed under subsection (e)(4)(B) for individual. following periods: the year with respect to— ‘‘(ii) With respect to such individuals who ‘‘(i) The period that ends 6 months after ‘‘(I) the measures on which the practice have a stage IV disease and have received the date on which the practice’s agreement has agreed to report to the Secretary under treatment for such disease from the practice, period for the demonstration project begins, subsection (c)(6)(A); and the percentage of such individuals so treated as determined by the Secretary. ‘‘(II) the patient experience of care on who have had a documented end-of-life care ‘‘(ii) The period that ends 12 months after which the practice has agreed to report to conversation with a physician in the practice the date on which the practice’s agreement the Secretary under subsection (c)(6)(B).

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It is essentially original bill requiring openness and scribed in subsection (e)(3)(B) in a manner an unlimited amount of money made transparency. determined by the Secretary, determine the amount of a performance incentive payment available to the Federal Government to If the administration wants to de- to a participating oncology practice under cover its own liability. liver another payment to a regime that subparagraph (A) for a year of the dem- The fund is not subject to the annual is going to sponsor terror, it should onstration project described in subparagraph appropriations process. And even more make its case to Congress and to the (B). In making a determination under the remarkable, the Treasury Department American people. More transparency preceding sentence, the Secretary shall take has no reporting requirements. Because leads to greater accountability. Sun- into account the performance assessment of of this, the Judgment Fund payments light is the best disinfectant. Through the practice under subsection (e)(4)(A) with are made with very little oversight or this bill, we can track taxpayer-funded respect to the year and the aggregate pool scrutiny. Because the Treasury Depart- available for making payments for such year payments to foreign nations and pre- determined under subparagraph (D), as avail- ment has no binding reporting require- vent harmful transactions from hap- able for such year. ments, few public details exist about pening in the future. ‘‘(3) ISSUANCE OF GUIDANCE.—Not later than where the funds are going and why. I thank Senator LANKFORD for his the date that is 12 months after the date of This is no small matter, as the Judg- diligent work on this issue, and I urge the enactment of this section, the Secretary ment Fund disburses billions of dollars my colleagues to stand behind hard- shall issue guidance detailing the method- in payments every year. For example, working American taxpayers and sup- ology that the Secretary will use to imple- between 2013 and 2015, the Federal Gov- port this legislation. ment subparagraphs (D) and (E) of paragraph ernment paid more than $10 billion in (2). By Mr. WYDEN (for himself and ‘‘(g) SECRETARY REPORTS TO PARTICIPATING Judgment Fund awards with scant Mr. MERKLEY): ONCOLOGY PRACTICES.—The Secretary shall transparency or oversight. Hard-work- inform each participating oncology practice, ing taxpayers and Members of Congress S. 3214. A bill to amend the Help on a periodic (such as quarterly) basis, of— have every right to see exactly how tax America Vote Act of 2002 to allow all ‘‘(1) the performance of the practice with dollars are being spent out of this eligible voters to vote by mail in Fed- respect to the measures on which the prac- Judgment Fund. eral elections, to amend the National tice has agreed to report to the Secretary I was proud to see my original Voter Registration Act of 1993 to pro- under subsection (c)(6)(A); and version of the bill pass the Senate as vide for automatic voter registration; ‘‘(2) the estimated amount by which the part of the Energy Policy Moderniza- to the Committee on Rules and Admin- expenditures that would have been expended istration. under parts A and B for items and services tion Act in April. Still, recent develop- furnished to individuals attributed to the ments show more oversight is needed, Mr. WYDEN: Mr. President, today I practice if the demonstration project had not and that is why I have joined with Sen- am introducing the Vote by Mail Act of been implemented exceeds the actual ex- ator LANKFORD to update and expand 2016 to ensure that all registered voters penditures for such individuals. the Judgment Fund Transparency Act. have the opportunity to fully partici- ‘‘(h) APPLICATIONS FROM ENTITIES TO PRO- This update is the result of payments pate in our democracy. VIDE ACCREDITATIONS.—Not later than the made through the Judgment Fund to Fifty-one years ago, President John- date that is 18 months after the date of the Iran earlier this year. son urged Congress to pass the Voting enactment of this section, the Secretary Rights Act. In the face of implacable shall establish a process for the acceptance In January, the Obama administra- and consideration of applications from enti- tion transferred $1.7 billion to Iran’s opposition from southern states, John- ties for purposes of determining which enti- Central Bank. It was paid in connec- son clearly laid out the stakes: ‘‘Every ties may provide accreditation to practices tion with the settlement of a claim re- American citizen must have an equal under subsection (c)(4) in addition to the en- lating to arms sales to the Shah. Last right to vote. There is no reason which tities described in such subsection. month, new reports indicated that the can excuse the denial of that right. ‘‘(i) REVISIONS TO DEMONSTRATION U.S. payment was transferred to Iran’s There is no duty which weighs more PROJECT.—The Secretary may make appro- defense budget. In defending the pay- heavily on us than the duty we have to priate revisions to the demonstration project ensure that right.’’ under this section in order for participating ment, White House spokesman Josh oncology practices under such demonstra- Ernst argued that it was ‘‘Exhibit A in Sadly, half a century after that law tion project to meet the definition of an eli- the administration pursuing tough, began to remove the most egregious gible alternative payment entity for pur- principled diplomacy in a way that ac- obstacles to voting, Americans are fac- poses of section 1833(z). tually ends up making the American ing new barriers to exercising their ‘‘(j) WAIVER AUTHORITY.—The Secretary people safer and advancing their inter- fundamental right to vote. Across the may waive such provisions of this title and ests.’’ country, there are stories of long lines, title XI as the Secretary determines nec- I disagree. A $1.7 billion payment inexplicable purges of voter rolls and essary in order to implement the demonstra- new requirements that make it harder tion project under this section. that goes to Iran’s military does not ‘‘(k) ADMINISTRATION.—Chapter 35 of title make our country safer. Iran was des- for citizens to vote. There is no excuse 44, United States Code, shall not apply to ignated a state sponsor of terror in for accepting this state of affairs. this section.’’. 1984. Its military has long provided There is no excuse for citizens in Ari- weapons, training, and funding to zona to wait 5 hours to cast their bal- By Mr. LANKFORD (for himself groups such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and lot. There is no excuse for citizens in and Mrs. FISCHER): other proxies throughout the Middle Rhode Island to find two out of every S. 3213. A bill to amend title 31, East and beyond. three polling places have closed. There United States Code, to provide for Last month, the State Department is no excuse whatsoever for poor com- transparency of payments made from released its latest country reports on munities and minority communities the Judgment Fund; to the Committee terrorism. It states: ‘‘In 2015, Iran’s across this country to see their polling on the Judiciary. state sponsorship of terrorism world- places shuttered. Mrs. FISCHER. Mr. President, I rise wide remained undiminished.’’ In fact, Seniors and disabled Americans to draw attention to important legisla- the State Department report noted should not have to wait in long lines or tion that would ensure American tax- that in some areas, such as Iraq, its struggle to reach polling places. Work- payers know how their hard-earned support to terrorist groups has actu- ing parents shouldn’t have to choose dollars are being spent. This morning, I ally increased. I am haunted by the between going to work or going to was pleased to join Senator LANKFORD fear that some of these very terrorists, vote. Voting should not be a test of en- to introduce a bill that expands on groups that may have taken American durance. It should not be a Kafkaesque similar legislation that I introduced lives, may have received money from experience in defeating bureaucracy. with Senator GARDNER last year, the U.S. Treasury. Increasingly, too many voters show known as the Judgment Fund Trans- The bill that I am introducing with up to the polls on election day, only to parency Act. The Judgment Fund is ad- Senator LANKFORD today takes action. find out their name is inexplicably ministrated by the Treasury Depart- It would prohibit the Judgment Fund missing from the voter rolls, or their

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These grossly unfair obstacles have country should follow Oregon’s lead by At the end of World War II, Enewetak sprouted like weeds across our Nation offering all voters a chance to vote by Atoll came under the control of the ever since the Supreme Court over- mail, and automatically registering el- United States, which used it to test nu- turned large portions of the Voting igible voters. To me, this is a no- clear bombs. From 1948 to 1958, Rights Act in 2013. According to the brainer. Enewetak Atoll was the site of 43 U.S. Brennan Center for Justice, just this Today I introduced new legislation nuclear tests. The combined federal ef- year, 17 States have passed new laws or for national vote-by-mail, which builds fort to clean up the resulting radio- rules to make it harder for their citi- on Oregon’s system and bills I intro- active waste cost about $100 million zens to vote. duced in 2007 and 2010. My plan is sim- over three years and required an on- Thankfully there is a solution. My ple: Every voter in a Federal election atoll task force numbering almost 1,000 home State of Oregon has led the Na- will receive a ballot in the mail. The people. tion in making voting more accessible. Federal Government, through the Post- The veterans who served on the In Oregon, every voter receives a ballot al Service, will assist states with the cleanup task force did not ask to be 2 or 3 weeks before an election date. costs of mailing ballots to registered sent to Enewetak Atoll. Like good With the arrival of that ballot, com- voters. States can keep their current servicemembers, they received their plete with candidate information and polling practices if they wish, but orders and went to work serving the issue pamphlets, every Oregonian has those states that choose a full vote-by- U.S. government by cleaning up radio- ample time to research candidates and mail system will see their election active waste over a 3-year period. I issues, think about them, discuss them costs significantly drop. Additionally, have heard from several Enewetak with friends and family, and then vote. this bill will shift the burden of reg- Atoll veterans who have now developed All in their own time. Rather than istration from the individual to the cancers, and they have expressed their waiting in long lines, Oregonians can government. It calls on state govern- concerns that these cancers may be mail their ballot back, or drop it off at ments to collaborate with State motor rooted in their service cleaning up nu- ballot collection sites, many of which vehicle agencies to maintain updated clear material. To address this troubling issue, our are open 24–7. No one has to take time voter registration rolls for all citizens bill would help identify and bring to- off work just to exercise his or her con- who apply for a driver’s license and gether the shared experiences of those stitutional rights to vote. who do not ask to remain unregistered. who served as a part of the Enewetak Vote-by-mail won’t stop every state This practice will serve to both in- legislature from devising new ways to Atoll cleanup. It would require the Sec- crease the accuracy of our voter rolls retary of Veterans Affairs, VA, to es- suppress voter turnout. But one thing and reduce the burden on individual it will do is it will give voters more tablish a registry of U.S. veterans who voters by requiring state governments participated in the cleanup missions of time to fight back. When Americans to ensure that eligible citizens are reg- the Enewetak Atoll and who have sub- have two or three weeks to vote, istered. sequently experienced health issues. It they’ll have more time to challenge My hope is this can ignite a new cam- would also direct the VA to commis- registration problems. There’s more paign to make it easier, not harder for sion an independent study inves- time for citizens to defend their rights. Americans to vote. Because vote-by- tigating any possible linkage between Oregon has been voting by mail lo- mail and automatic registration are cally since 1981. When I was first elect- radiation exposure during the cleanup just the first steps in fighting back missions and subsequent health prob- ed to the U.S. Senate in 1996 it was the against those who would disenfranchise lems among the servicemembers who first time vote-by-mail was used for a their fellow citizens to gain a political served or trained there. federal race. In 2000 Oregon went to an edge. Protecting the health of those who entirely vote-by-mail system including I know many of my colleagues and have served our nation is a solemn re- for President of the United States. many voters are cynical about the sponsibility. This legislation keeps Since then we have consistently had chances of passing real reforms in this faith with our veterans by dem- voter turnout rates that are among the partisan day and age. My view is vot- onstrating that our government takes highest in the country. Oregon voting ing rights are simply too important to the allegations of service-connected ex- rates are especially high among young abandon the field to special interests posure to radiation seriously. We must voters and in midterm elections. As an who would manipulate our govern- fulfill our obligations and affirm a added benefit, studies have shown it ment. So once again I urge my col- larger commitment made long ago to saved taxpayers money to boot. leagues and urge voters to call for real take care of those who have so proudly Oregon is also leading the charge in reform to our voting system and ensure served our Nation—the patriots who another important aspect of our voting that every citizen who wants to vote have worn our Nation’s uniform. system—voter registration. Our rep- has that opportunity. I ask my colleagues to support this resentative democracy requires active important legislation. participation from all our citizens—re- By Ms. COLLINS (for herself and Mr. KING. Mr. President, today I gardless of one’s economic resources or Mr. KING): wish to voice my support for the state of residence. This is particularly S. 3226. A bill to direct the Secretary Enewetak Atoll Cleanup Veterans Reg- the case when it comes to ensuring of Veterans Affairs to establish a registry and Study Act of 2016. I am joined that the voter registration prqciess is istry of certain veterans who partici- by my esteemed colleague from Maine, widely accessible and easy to navigate. pated in a radiation cleanup mission in SUSAN COLLINS, in introducing this ini- In order to vote, eligible citizens must the Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Is- tiative, which will help to combat a first register—a step in the political lands during the period beginning on very important issue facing the serv- process that has historically been dif- January 1, 1977, and ending on Decem- icemen and women stationed at the ficult to navigate and subject to oner- ber 31, 1980, and for other purposes; to Enewetak Atoll between 1977 and 1980. ous burdens designed to exclude citi- the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. These veterans assisted in a radiation zens of color and lower-income citizens Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I rise cleanup mission that may have exposed from easily casting a ballot. to introduce the Enewetak Atoll Clean- them to harmful nuclear waste, and Oregon is the first state in the nation up Veterans Registry and Study Act of may be causing them health problems to launch an automatic voter registra- 2016. I am pleased to be joined by my to this day. tion system, which automatically reg- colleague from Maine, Senator KING, in Between 1948 and 1958, the United isters eligible citizens who visit the this initiative. Our bill would address States used the Enewetak Atoll for nu- Department of Motor Vehicles, unless an issue important to veterans, includ- clear bomb testing. In 1977, after a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:35 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14JY6.058 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE July 14, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5167 total of 43 nuclear tests, the United hearings, listening sessions, and a businesses are assisted. Indian tribes States engaged in a 3-year cleanup mis- roundtable on economic development. could engage in more cohesive commu- sion, costing $100 million and requiring The primary concerns from Indian nity development and infrastructure a task force of nearly 1,000 servicemem- tribes, business owners, and tribal or- building. In addition, Federal bureauc- bers. However, despite the clearly dan- ganizations have largely focused on ac- racy is diminished, thereby reducing gerous nature of handling radioactive cess to capital. The Federal mecha- the costs of economic development. material, there is no registry or health nisms for increasing available capital I look forward to working with my study for those who served at that have been used by Indian tribes or colleagues to advance this important Enewetak during that time. businesses to some degree include loan and beneficial piece of legislation for This bill would require the Secretary guarantees, tax credits, tax-exempt Indian communities. of the VA to establish a registry of vet- bond financing, community develop- By Mr. LEAHY (for himself, Mr. erans who served as part of the cleanup ment financial institutions, CDFIs, and DURBIN, Mr. FRANKEN, and Ms. of Enewetak Atoll, and have subse- procurement programs. quently experienced health issues that This bill is intended to address sev- HIRONO): S. 3241. A bill to amend the Immigra- may have resulted from exposure to ra- eral of these mechanisms by amending tion and Nationality Act to reaffirm diation. In addition, the bill would di- four key Federal laws affecting Indian the United States’ historic commit- rect the VA to commission an inde- communities: Native American Busi- ment to protecting refugees who are pendent study investigating any link- ness Development, Trade Promotion, fleeing persecution or torture; to the and Tourism Act of 2000; Native Amer- ages between those who were exposed Committee on the Judiciary. to the radiation and subsequent health ican Programs Act; Indian Trader Act; Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, today I problems. It would allow for the gath- and the Buy Indian Act. am reintroducing the Refugee Protec- ering of targeted data for a better as- By amending these laws, the bill tion Act, along with Senators Franken, sessment of exposure, and would help would benefit Indian communities by Durbig and Hirono. The world is con- determine whether these veterans increasing access to capital for Indian fronting the worst refugee crisis since should be granted the presumption of tribes and businesses, increasing oppor- World War II. There are more than 65 service-connection disabilities. tunities for Indian business promotion, million people who have been forcibly Throughout our Nation’s history, our and creating mechanisms and tools to displaced around the globe. In the face veterans have put themselves in harm’s attract business to Indian commu- of such staggering human suffering, we way to ensure our freedom time and nities. must not lower our torch—we must time again. Their unwavering patriot- This bill will amend the Native raise it higher. The Refugee Protection ism and courage demonstrate the for- American Business Development, Act of 2016 takes important steps to titude of American character and our Trade Promotion, and Tourism Act of bolster and update our laws to address Nation’s commitment to democracy 2000 in four ways. First, it would re- the urgency of today’s crisis. Now, worldwide. In response, we must do ev- quire interagency coordination be- more than ever, we must reaffirm our erything we can to follow through on tween the Secretaries of Commerce, In- role as a humanitarian leader and our responsibility to provide for our terior, and Treasury to develop initia- renew our commitment to those fleeing veterans, and the brave men and tives encouraging investment in Indian persecution across the world. women who served at Enewetak Atoll communities. It would elevate the Di- The ongoing conflict in Syria makes are no exception to this solemn duty. rector for the Indian programs in the clear the enormity of the humanitarian This bill demonstrates our commit- Department of Commerce. The bill crisis we face. The terror inflicted by ment to honoring and respecting our would make permanent the waiver of Bashar Al-Assad’s regime and ISIS, Nation’s heroes, past and present, and I the requirement for Native CDFIs to which now subjects vast swaths of the urge my colleagues to support this im- provide a matching cost share for as- region to its barbaric rule, has forced portant legislation. sistance received by the Treasury more than half of Syria’s 23 million CDFI. In addition, the bill would estab- people from their homes and claimed By Mr. BARRASSO (for himself lish the Indian Economic Development the lives of hundreds of thousands of and Mr. MCCAIN): Fund to support the Bureau of Indian civilians Currently, there are more S. 3234. A bill to amend the Native Affairs Indian loan guarantee and CDFI than 4.8 million registered Syrian refu- American Business Development, bond guarantee program for Indian gees, the overwhelming majority of Trade Promotion, and Tourism Act of communities. whom are women and children. 2000, the Buy Indian Act, the Indian The bill would also amend the Native The United States must assert its Trader Act, and the Native American American Programs Act to reauthorize leadership in efforts to resettle the in- Programs Act of 1974 to provide indus- the economic development programs nocent victims of this catastrophe. try and economic development oppor- For economic development programs That is precisely the call so many of us tunities to Indian communities; to the governed by this act, the bill would respondedjiipj:st a year ago when the Committee on Indian Affairs. prioritize applications and technical world came together stunned and Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I rise assistance for building tribal court sys- heartbroken over the image of a 3-year- to speak on S. 3234, the Indian Commu- tems and code development for eco- old Syrian child’s lifeless body washed nity Economic Enhancement Act of nomic development, supporting CDFIs, up on a Turkish beach. His tragic death 2016. and developing master plans for com- touched our hearts and focused our at- For years, Indian communities have munity and economic development. tention on the desperate plight of this experienced serious socio-economic This legislation would also amend population. We must not forget him or challenges. Unacceptably high rates of the Indian Trader Act. The bill main- the plight of the thousands of other unemployment, remote locations, and tains current law and actions taken children who are attempting the same a lack of infrastructure are just a few thereunder, but simply adds authority terrifying journey to safety. of the problems affecting either the for the Secretary of the Interior to We also cannot ignore the humani- quality of life for Indian people or the waive the licensing requirement for tarian crisis that is closer to home. ability to build strong sustainable traders under this statute where an In- Ruthless armed gangs in El Salvador, economies. dian tribe has a tribal law governing Honduras, and Guatemala continue to The Federal programs available to trade or commerce in its Indian lands. brutalize women and children with im- facilitate or create economic opportu- The bill would amend the Buy Indian punity. El Salvador and Guatemala nities are not structured to effectively Act to facilitate the use of and more have the highest child murder rates in target these communities. The Federal accountability for the Buy Indian Act the world—higher even than in the war bureaucracy underlying various pro- in procurement decisions by the Bu- zones of Iraq and Afghanistan. These grams also inhibits economic growth as reau of Indian Affairs and the Indian three Central American countries also well. Health Service. account for some of the highest rates The Committee on Indian Affairs, Through this bill, more jobs at the of female homicide worldwide. The vio- which I chair, has conducted several local level would be created and small lence and impunity in the Northern

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It of 2016, a bill to require states to auto- ment of the unique protection needs re- would require timely notice of immi- matically register citizens who are eli- sulting from this crisis. gration charges and provide for up- gible to vote by working with State In response to these challenges, and dated conditions of detention, pre- and Federal agencies. Individuals have so many others around the world, we venting individuals from languishing the option of declining automatic reg- must adapt our laws to make good on in detention at taxpayer expense and istration, but this bill would provide our commitment as a nation of refuge encouraging efficient case adjudication for a registration process that is more and freedom. It is our moral obligation in our immigration courts. It includes efficient and accurate. Importantly, but it is also in our national interest. measures to provide particularly vul- the information used by the agencies Our refugee program sends a powerful nerable individuals with a full and fair to automatically register individuals message to the rest of the world: Amer- opportunity to seek protection in the will remain private and secure, and can ica is not your enemy. We stand United States. The bill would also es- only be used for voter registration, against persecution and terrorism in tablish a secure ‘‘alternatives to deten- election administration, or prosecution all its forms. A strong refugee program tion’’ program to ensure the appear- of election crimes. undermines the hateful propaganda of ance of individuals in removal pro- The bill also takes steps to stream- ISIS that there is a war between Islam ceedings. line the voter registration process, by and the West, that Muslims are not Finally, our bill would facilitate the providing for online registration and welcome here, and that the ISIS ca- integration of refugees into our com- greater portability of registration liphate is their true home. By offering munities, which is a longstanding tra- when an individual moves to a different refuge to the world’s most vulnerable dition in this country. It ensures that location in the same state. Under this people, regardless of their religion or the Reception and Placement grants, bill, no individual can be unfairly pe- nationality, our refugee program lays which help refugees become self-suffi- nalized for inadvertent registration, bare those lies. cient, are adjusted on an annual basis and punishment is preserved only in The landmark Refugee Act of 1980 af- for inflation and cost of living. It cases of intentional registration fraud firmed the commitments we made in would also provide that resettled refu- or illegal voting. These are all common ratifying the 1951 Refugee Convention. gees who work for our government sense measures that would make it The Refugee Protection Act of 2016 overseas do not face unnecessary hur- easier for Americans to maintain accu- that Jam introducing today would re- dles in their adjustment to lawful per- rate voter registration information, affirm the spirit of those commitments manent residence. Our bill also author- and they further help to ensure that and ensure that our law is up to meet- izes a study of our refugee resettlement our voter rolls are current and up-to- ing the humanitarian crisis of our program and improves the collection of date. time. data to ensure that our resettlement My efforts in trying to extend auto- First, our bill would repeal harsh and system uses resources efficiently. matic registration to every State is unnecessary hurdles that exist in cur- I am proud of the role Vermont has consistent with efforts in Vermont, rent law. It would eliminate the re- played in welcoming refugees. Since which became just the fourth State to quirement that asylees file for asylum 1989, our State has welcomed nearly pass an automatic voter registration within one year of arrival. This is an 8,000 refugees from more than a dozen bill this past April. The State of arbitrary deadline that has prevented war-torn countries. RecerThy, Mayor Vermont and its superb Secretary of many deserving people from pursuing Christopher Louras and members of the State—Jim Condos—have been leaders legitimate protection claims. It is par- Rutland community announced plans in improving access to the ballot box. I ticularly harmful to those individuals to resettle 100 Syrian refugees. I ap- cannot offer enough praise for what who may be slow to come forward and plaud their decision, which should they have done. recount their trauma, such as victims serve as an example to other commu- State election officials have esti- of rape or torture. The bill also in- nities in Vermont and across the coun- mated that Vermont could add 30,000 to cludes important safeguards to ensure try. I am confident that Vermont will 50,000 voters to the State’s rolls when that victims of gender-based persecu- do its part to provide a welcoming its new automatic voter registration tion and LGBT asylum-seekers receive home for these families. law takes effect after the 2016 election. the protection they deserve. I am hopeful that if we pause and re- Now imagine if we can provide similar Second, our bill provides critical pro- member the role refugees and asylum- improvements to the registration rolls tections for children and families. It seekers have played for generations in for every State in this great Nation. would enable vulnerable minors seek- making our communities strong and Our union can only become stronger ing asylum to have their cases adju- vibrant, we will be able to move past and more representative with the par- dicated by an asylum officer in a non- the hateful, ugly rhetoric of this cam- ticipation of a broader electorate. Ac- adversarial setting. Importantly, our paign season. Our moral obligation to cording to a report from the Brennan bill would require the Attorney Gen- innocent victims of persecution de- Center released in September 2015, a eral to appoint counsel for children and mands it, and our national interest re- comprehensive automatic voter reg- other vulnerable individuals, allowing quires it. I urge all Senators to support istration plan could potentially add up those who cannot advocate for them- the Refugee Protection Act of 2016. to 50 million eligible voters to the selves to receive a fair day in court. It rolls. Moreover, not only would it save is unconscionable that young children By Mr. LEAHY (for himself, Ms. money and increase accuracy, but it are being brought before U.S. Immigra- KLOBUCHAR, and Mr. DURBIN): would also reduce the potential for tion judges without a lawyer to rep- S. 3252. A bill to require States to fraud and protect the integrity of our resent them. And, it would provide automatically register eligible voters elections. that all children in the custody of the to vote in elections for Federal office, There is no reason why every eligible Department of Homeland Security and for other purposes; to the Com- citizen cannot have the option of auto- must be adequately screened for pro- mittee on Rules and Administration. matic registration when they visit the tection needs. Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, my friend DMV, sign up for healthcare, or sign up Our legislation also includes impor- JOHN LEWIS often says that ‘‘the right for classes in college. These are just tant protections for refugee families. It to vote is the most powerful nonviolent some of the agencies or institutions would allow certain children and fam- tool we have in a democracy.’’ I could that would work with the States to ily members of refugees to be consid- not agree more with him. We are a bet- provide for automatic voter registra- ered derivative applicants for refugee ter and more representative Nation tion. We live in a modern world, and we

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We were doing cloud and approved research protocols. panion bill is being introduced by Con- computing before the cloud even had a It also expedites the Drug Enforce- gressman BRADY of Pennsylvania, the name. So I know first-hand the advan- ment Administration registration proc- Ranking Member on the House Com- tages cloud computing offers from a ess for researching CBD and marijuana. mittee on House Administration. I am cost-saving, organization, and security Third, this legislation seeks to in- proud to join all of these individuals in perspective. crease medical research on CBD, while fighting to increase access to the ballot The private sector is transitioning to simultaneously reducing the stigma as- box for all Americans. cloud computing systems at a rapid sociated with conducting research on a The Automatic Voter Registration pace, but the government continues to Schedule I drug. Act of 2016 is common sense legislation lag behind. There are unnecessary im- It does so by explicitly authorizing that all members of Congress should be pediments related to planning, funding, medical and osteopathic schools, re- able to support. However, this bill is and procurement that inhibit Federal search universities, and pharma- part of a larger set of voting reforms agencies from migrating to cloud com- ceutical companies to use a Schedule II that we must take on without further puting services. Drug Enforcement Administration reg- delay. We cannot talk about voting That is why I am proud to join my istration to conduct authorized med- without mentioning the fact that this colleagues Senator MORAN, Senator ical research on CBD. will be the first presidential election UDALL, and Senator WARNER in intro- Given that the security requirements where the American people will be ducing the Cloud IT Act. This bill will for conducting research on Schedule I without the full protections of the Vot- accelerate deployment of cloud com- and II drugs are nearly identical, this ing Rights Act since its original pas- puting services in the Federal govern- change would not jeopardize important sage. It has now been more than three ment by removing impediments to in- safeguards against illegal diversion. years since the Supreme Court’s dev- vestment. It will streamline the pro- Fourth, the bill allows medical astating decision in Shelby County v. curement process for IT tools and en- schools, research institutions, and Holder. courage the government to work more pharmaceutical companies to produce In that case, five justices severely closely with the cloud computing in- the marijuana they need for authorized weakened the Federal government’s dustry. medical research. This will ensure that ability to prevent racial discrimina- Migrating Federal government sys- researchers have access to the material tory voting changes from taking effect tems to cloud computing services will they need to develop proven, effective before those changes occur. The rul- reduce redundancies and save time and medicines. ing’s impact on voters across the coun- taxpayer dollars. I ask my colleagues Finally, the bill allows parents who try has been even worse than imagined. to join me in cosponsoring this much have children with intractable epi- Before the ink dried on the Court’s needed legislation. lepsy, as well as adults with intrac- opinion, elected officials in several table epilepsy, to possess and transport states rushed to exploit the decision by By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, cannabidiol or other non-psychoactive enacting voting laws that dispropor- Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. LEAHY, and components of marijuana used to treat tionately prevent or discourage mi- Mr. TILLIS): this disease while research is ongoing. norities from voting. According to the S. 3269. A bill to require the Attorney To do so, parents and adults must be Brennan Center for Justice, at least 17 General to make a determination as to able to provide documentation that states have passed new voter restric- whether cannabidiol should be a con- tion laws for the 2016 election. Millions trolled substance and listed in a sched- they or their child have been treated of voters risk being disenfranchised for ule under the Controlled Substances by a board-certified neurologist for at this election, and yet, this Republican Act and to expand research on the po- least 6 months, and have certifications majority—in both the House and the tential medical benefits of cannabidiol from their neurologist that other Senate—refuses to even hold a hearing and other marijuana components; to treatment options have been ex- on the issue. the Committee on the Judiciary. hausted, and that the potential bene- The fundamental right to vote is too Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I fits outweigh the harms of using these important for partisan politics. We rise today to introduce the Cannabidiol non-psychoactive components of mari- must restore the full protections of the Research Expansion Act of 2016, with juana. Voting Rights Act to ensure that no my Judiciary Committee colleagues, The Cannabidiol Research Expansion American’s right to vote is infringed, Senators GRASSLEY, LEAHY, and TILLIS. Act will responsibly reduce barriers and we must implement an automatic This narrowly focused legislation re- and spur additional research to ensure voter registration system to ensure sponsibly cuts the red tape that that CBD and other marijuana-derived that every American who wishes to hinders marijuana research, paving the medications are based on the most up vote is able to do so. This is an issue way for important studies to determine to date scientific evidence. that cannot wait. It is long past time if cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive I believe this bill is critical to help for Congress to respond with action. component of marijuana often referred families across the country as they to as CBD, can be a safe and effective seek safe, effective medicines for seri- By Mr. MORAN (for himself, Mr. medication for serious illnesses, such ous illnesses, and I hope my colleagues UDALL, Mr. DAINES, and Mr. as intractable epilepsy. will join me in supporting this impor- WARNER): It does this while maintaining safe- tant legislation. S. 3263. A bill to promote innovation guards to protect against illegal diver- and realize the efficiency gains and sion. By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, economic benefits of on-demand com- First, the bill directs the Depart- Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. CORNYN, puting by accelerating the acquisition ments of Justice and Health and Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. RUBIO, and and deployment of innovative tech- Human Services to complete a sci- Mr. BENNET): nology and computing resources entific and medical evaluation of CBD S. 3270. A bill to prevent elder abuse throughout the Federal Government, within one year. and exploitation and improve the jus- and for other purposes; to the Com- Based on this evaluation, the legisla- tice system’s response to victims in mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- tion directs the Department of Justice elder abuse and exploitation cases; to ernmental Affairs. to make a scheduling recommendation the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, data has for CBD that is independent of mari- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I become a form of currency. Today, juana. This has never been done before. have fought for years to protect our

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Victims suffer all sorts of for more data on financial exploitation Two weeks ago, I chaired a Judiciary negative effects, including diminished and the government’s response. Gath- Committee hearing on Protecting health, loss of independence, and psy- ering accurate information about elder Older Americans from Financial Ex- chological distress. abuse is not only crucial to under- ploitation. At the hearing, we heard It is estimated that up to 37 percent standing the scope of the problem, but about numerous scams in which seniors of seniors in the United States are af- it is also essential in determining were targeted time after time, result- fected by some form of financial exploi- where resources should be allocated. ing in their being defrauded, often with tation in any 5-year period. So, the bill helps to accomplish that. It devastating consequences. We also In my home State of Iowa, so-called requires that data be collected from heard that many older Americans don’t grandparent scams are on the rise. In federal prosecutors and law enforce- report instances of elder abuse or ex- these scams, fraudsters present them- ment in cases where an older American ploitation due to embarrassment, a re- selves to an older American as a grand- was the target of abuse or exploitation. fusal to acknowledge that they were child in distress, hoping to convince These and other reforms included in victimized, or reliance on the perpe- the grandparent to send cash or give the bill are the product of bipartisan trator as their caretaker. out a credit card number. discussion, as well as insight from key Sadly, these accounts of elder abuse Con artists are also using sweep- stakeholders and those who’ve been are nothing new. What has changed is stakes scams to steal money from sen- battling on the front lines. that the scams targeting seniors are iors. A senior is called and told they This 21st century crime requires a becoming increasingly sophisticated. have won a prize or sum of money. But 21st century response. The Elder Abuse That is one of the reasons why elder fi- before they can claim the supposed Prevention and Prosecution Act takes nancial exploitation has been dubbed prize, the victim is required to pay a strong step toward protecting our Na- ‘‘the crime of the 21st century.’’ taxes or processing fees. Once the tion’s seniors, and I urge my colleagues I have made it a top priority to get money is paid to cover the taxes and to support this bill. the federal government to step up its fees, however, no prize ever material- efforts to fight the abuse, neglect, and izes. By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, financial exploitation of our Nation’s Other instances of elder financial ex- Mrs. ERNST, Mr. LEE, Mr. seniors. ploitation are more personal in nature WICKER, Mr. VITTER, Mr. To this end, I recently called on the and have especially devastating effects. HATCH, Mr. MORAN, Mr. Justice Department to outline its ef- Some victims are pressured into sign- PERDUE, Mr. INHOFE, and Mr. forts to prevent and respond to in- ing over a deed, modifying a will, or SESSIONS): stances of elder abuse. First, I sent a giving a power of attorney. Americans S. 3276. A bill to make habitual letter to the Department to find out have lost their farms, homes, and life drunk drivers inadmissible and remov- what it’s doing to protect seniors from savings to this form of fraud. able and to require the detention of a new and particularly troubling form In short, elder abuse and exploitation any alien who is unlawfully present in of exploitation: the photographing and is a serious problem, and it demands a the United States and has been charged online publication of nursing home strong response. It requires all of us to with driving under the influence or residents in embarrassing and compro- work together in a collaborative way. driving while intoxicated; to the Com- mising situations. So, today I am proud to introduce mittee on the Judiciary. I also sent a letter to inquire about the Elder Abuse Prevention and Pros- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, the the Department’s efforts to fight im- ecution Act. I thank my colleagues— Obama administration is putting poster scams, in which fraudsters pose Senators BLUMENTHAL, CORNYN, KLO- Americans into harm’s way by releas- as employees of the IRS or another BUCHAR, RUBIO, and BENNET for collabo- ing drunk drivers who are in the coun- government agency, in order to deprive rating with me on this comprehensive try illegally back onto our streets. ordinary Americans of millions of dol- bill’s development and joining as origi- This is unbelievable when you consider lars of their hard earned money. nal cosponsors. It takes a multi- that every two minutes, a person is in- Most recently, I asked about the data pronged, bipartisan approach to com- jured by a drunk driver, and every day the Department is collecting on finan- bating the abuse and financial exploi- in America, 27 people die as a result of cial exploitation, as well as how this tation of our nation’s senior citizens. a drunk driving crash. These numbers data is being used to support Federal We’ve heard a need for specialized translate into real people. efforts to protect America’s seniors. prosecutors and more focused efforts to I would like to talk about my con- In its response to my inquiries, the combat abuse and exploitation. That is stituent, Sarah Root, who was killed Justice Department effectively admit- why the bill directs the Attorney Gen- by a drunk driver the day she grad- ted that it falls short in several re- eral to designate at least one federal uated from college. On January 31, spects. The Department said that it prosecutor in each U.S. Attorney’s Of- 2016, Eswin Mejia, a Honduran national ‘‘does not collect data on the preva- fice to serve as an Elder Justice Coor- in the United States illegally, was drag lence of elder financial exploitation na- dinator for that district. racing in Omaha, NE, with a blood al- tionwide.’’ Further, the Department To ensure that elder abuse is a pri- cohol level more than three times the said that it can’t provide statistical in- ority for the Federal Trade Commis- legal limit. He struck 21–year-old formation on the number of cases it sion and the Justice Department, the Sarah Root’s vehicle from behind and has prosecuted for elder financial ex- bill also calls for each agency to have she was killed. Mejia was charged with ploitation. an Elder Justice Coordinator. felony motor vehicle homicide. Al- What all this means is that we are We also need to send a strong mes- though state authorities reportedly not getting the full picture of elder fi- sage that efforts to target our Nation’s contacted ICE several times and re- nancial exploitation. seniors won’t be tolerated. That is why quested the agency take custody of We do know that some older Ameri- the bill enhances elder victims’ access him prior to his release from state cus- cans’ trusting and polite nature, com- to restitution and increases penalties tody, ICE refused. He was released on bined with their hard-earned retire- for criminals who use telemarketing or bond and is now a fugitive from justice. ment savings, make them particularly email in their schemes to defraud sen- In Kentucky, Chelsea Hogue and attractive targets for fraudsters. We iors. Meghan Lake were seriously injured by also know that the abuse and exploi- The bill also requires that the Jus- a drunk driver in the country illegally tation of older Americans is on the rise tice Department partner with the De- who had been previously deported five and it can take many forms. partment of Health and Human Serv- times in one week. On February 7, 2016,

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Although Jose Additionally, my bill would make thal even if only a very small quantity of il- Aguilar was transferred to ICE cus- immigrants with three DUI or DWI licit fentanyl is ingested or inhaled; tody, he was promptly released because convictions inadmissible to and remov- Whereas across the United States, illicit he didn’t meet the Obama administra- able from the country. Finally, it fentanyl use and related deaths are rising at tion’s enforcement priorities. He re- would make three DUI or DWI convic- alarming rates; mains at large. tions an aggravated felony under the Whereas illicit fentanyl is cheaper to man- In May, three people from a Texas Immigration and Nationality Act. This ufacture than heroin and the sale of illicit family were killed by a suspected will allow for expedited removal and fentanyl is highly profitable for drug dealers; Whereas illicit fentanyl is sold for its her- drunk driver who had an outstanding preclude eligibility for certain benefits oin-like effects and illicit fentanyl is often warrant for a previous drunk driving and permanently bar legal admission mixed with heroin, cocaine, or methamphet- conviction. He had three prior DWI of- into the country. amine as a combination product, with or fenses. One of the three family mem- We cannot let this current system without the knowledge of the user; bers—18 year old Mauricio Ramirez— that promotes the reckless death of in- Whereas illicit fentanyl is often produced was scheduled to graduate from high nocent Americans continue. I encour- to physically resemble other opioid pain school just a few short weeks later. age my colleagues to join me in an ef- medicines, such as oxycodone, which sell for In Houston this May, an illegal im- fort to protect our citizens from these high amounts on the street; migrant who was driving drunk and Whereas drug users often overdose on il- dangerous people. licit fentanyl because users are unaware that evading authorities injured a high they are ingesting illicit fentanyl and do not school senior and killed a young girl By Mr. REID (for himself, Mr. anticipate the toxicity and potential who were on their way home from CARDIN, Mr. BENNET, Mr. SCHU- lethality of illicit fentanyl; prom. The driver had been previously MER, Mr. WYDEN, Ms. STABE- Whereas, according to the Centers for Dis- deported and attempted to run from NOW, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. WAR- ease Control and Prevention, between 2013 the scene. NER, Mr. COONS, Mr. and 2014, the death rate from the use of syn- On February 24, 2016, Esmid Valen- BLUMENTHAL, Mr. SCHATZ, Ms. thetic opioids, including illicit fentanyl and tine Pedraza was arrested in San Fran- BALDWIN, Mr. MARKEY, and Mr. synthetic opioid pain relievers other than methadone, increased 80 percent, and those BOOKER): cisco, California, for the murder of deaths are largely attributable to fentanyl Stacey Aguilar. Prior to allegedly com- S. 3281. A bill to extend the Iran rather than other prescription synthetics; mitting the murder, Pedraza was re- Sanctions Act of 1996; to the Com- Whereas, in 2015, the Drug Enforcement portedly arrested by ICE and placed in mittee on Banking, Housing, and Administration (referred to in this preamble removal proceedings in August 2013 Urban Affairs. as the ‘‘DEA’’) issued a National Drug after Pedraza’s conviction for DUI in Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Threat Assessment Summary, which found Alameda County, California. Although imous consent that the text of the bill that Mexican transnational criminal organi- ICE could have continued to detain be printed in the RECORD. zations are— (1) one of the greatest criminal drug him, ICE released him back onto the There being no objection, the text of threats to the United States; and streets after he posted bond. the bill was ordered to be printed in (2) poly-drug organizations that use estab- Mesa, AZ Police Department Ser- the RECORD, as follows: lished transportation routes and distribution geant Brandon Mendoza lost his life to S. 3281 networks to traffic heroin, methamphet- an illegal immigrant who was driving Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- amine, cocaine, and marijuana throughout the wrong way down a one-way street. resentatives of the United States of America in the United States; The driver was three times over the Congress assembled, Whereas, in 2016, the DEA issued a Na- tional Heroin Threat Assessment Summary, legal limit and high on meth when he SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF IRAN SANCTIONS ACT which found that ‘‘starting in late 2013, sev- OF 1996. struck Sgt. Mendoza head on. Sgt. eral states reported spikes in overdose Section 13(b) of the Iran Sanctions Act of Mendoza had just finished his shift of deaths due to fentanyl and its analog acetyl- 1996 (Public Law 104–172; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) keeping citizens and his community fentanyl’’; is amended by striking ‘‘December 31, 2016’’ Whereas the 2016 National Heroin Threat safe. and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2026’’. Police Officer Kevin Will of Houston, Assessment Summary found that— TX, was struck and killed by a drunk f (1) Mexican drug traffickers are expanding driver as he investigated a hit-and-run SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS their operations to gain a larger share of eastern United States heroin markets; and accident. The driver was in the country (2) the availability of heroin is increasing illegally. throughout the United States; In Phoenix, Police Officer Daryl SENATE RESOLUTION 535—EX- Whereas between 2013 and 2014, more than Raetz was killed by a man who admit- PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE 700 fentanyl-related deaths in the United ted to being drunk and high, and was in SENATE REGARDING THE TRAF- States were attributable to illicit fentanyl; the country illegally. Officer Raetz was FICKING OF ILLICIT FENTANYL Whereas the number of deaths attributable an Iraq war veteran and had been a po- INTO THE UNITED STATES FROM to illicit fentanyl may be significantly MEXICO AND CHINA underreported because— lice officer for 6 years. He left behind a (1) coroners and medical examiners do not wife and daughter. Mr. MARKEY (for himself and Mr. test, or lack the resources to test, routinely Nobody argues that drunk driving is RUBIO) submitted the following resolu- for fentanyl; not a public safety risk, so it is re- tion; which was referred to the Com- (2) crime laboratories lack the resources to markable that the Obama administra- mittee on Foreign Relations: test routinely for fentanyl; and (3) illicit fentanyl deaths may erroneously tion’s own immigration enforcement S. RES. 535 priorities fail to take perpetrators off be attributed to heroin; Whereas the United States continues to ex- Whereas, in March 2015, the DEA issued a the street. Families coping with the perience a prescription opioid and heroin use nationwide alert on illicit fentanyl as a grief of losing a loved one to such a epidemic that claimed almost 30,000 lives in threat to health and public safety; senseless crime must also live with the 2014; Whereas illicit fentanyl has the potential reality that their government is quick Whereas fentanyl is a synthetic opioid and to endanger public health workers, first re- to release offenders back into our com- the euphoric effects of fentanyl are some- sponders, and law enforcement personnel munities. times indistinguishable from the euphoric ef- who may unwittingly come into contact Today, along with several other Sen- fects of heroin or morphine; with illicit fentanyl by accidentally inhaling ators, I am introducing the Taking Ac- Whereas the effect of fentanyl can be ap- airborne powder; proximately 50 times stronger than heroin tion Against Drunk Drivers Act. Our Whereas the 2015 National Drug Threat As- and 100 times stronger than morphine; sessment Summary found that— bill would ensure that federal immigra- Whereas although pharmaceutical fentanyl (1) Mexico is the primary source for illicit tion authorities take custody and hold can be diverted for misuse, most fentanyl fentanyl trafficked into the United States; anyone in the country illegally who deaths are believed to be linked to illicitly and

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and makers, patients, and families should regard projects that inflation will reach 720 percent (2) often mixed with heroin or diluents in obesity with the same level of seriousness and the gross domestic product will contract the United States and then distributed in the with which other chronic diseases are re- an additional 8 percent in 2016; same United States markets in which white garded; Whereas Venezuela’s political, economic, powder heroin is distributed; and Whereas research suggests that weight loss and humanitarian crisis is fueling social ten- Whereas United States law enforcement of- of as little as 5 to 10 percent of the total sions that are resulting in growing incidents ficials have recently seen— weight of an individual affected by obesity of public unrest, looting, and violence among (1) an influx of illicit fentanyl into the can improve the associated health risks af- citizens; United States directly from China; and fecting many patients living with obesity Whereas these social distortions are taking (2) shipments of the equipment to manu- and can thereby support the goals of Federal place amidst an alarming climate of violence facture illicit fentanyl, such as pill presses: and State initiatives to reduce chronic dis- as Caracas continues to have the highest per Now, therefore, be it ease, improve health outcomes, and help con- capita homicide rate in the world at 120 per Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate trol healthcare costs; 100,000 citizens, according to the United Na- that— Whereas healthcare professionals should tions Office on Drug and Crime; (1) the use of illicit fentanyl in the United treat patients with respect and compassion Whereas the deterioration of governance in States and the resulting overdose deaths are and should partner with patients to develop Venezuela has been exacerbated by wide- a public health crisis; comprehensive and individualized ap- spread public corruption and the involve- (2) the trafficking of illicit fentanyl into proaches to weight loss and weight management of public officials in illicit narcotics the United States, especially the trafficking ment that consider all appropriate treat- trafficking and related money laundering, of illicit fentanyl by transnational criminal ment options, such as reduced-calorie diets, which has led to indictments by the United organizations, is a problem that requires physical activity modifications, States Department of Justice and ongoing close cooperation between the United States pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery; and investigations by the United States Depart- Government and the Governments of Mexico Whereas it will take a long-term collabo- ment of Treasury and the United States and China; rative effort, which will involve individual, Drug Enforcement Administration; (3) the United States Government and the corporate, and institutional partners in all Whereas domestic and international Governments of Mexico and China have a fields taking active roles, to ignite the bet- human rights groups recognize more than 85 shared interest in, and responsibility for, terment of obesity care and treatment: Now, political prisoners in Venezuela, including stopping the trafficking of fentanyl into the therefore, be it opposition leader and former Chacao mayor United States and all 3 countries should de- Resolved, That the Senate— Leopoldo Lopez, Judge Maria Lourdes velop joint actions to attain that goal; (1) proclaims the week of October 30 Afiuni, Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma, (4) the United States should— through November 5, 2016, as ‘‘National Obe- former Zulia governor Manuel Rosales, and (A) support the Governments of Mexico sity Care Week’’; and former San Cristobal mayor Daniel Ceballos; and China in the efforts of the Governments (2) encourages all people in the United Whereas, in December 2015, the people of of Mexico and China to stop the trafficking States to create a foundation of open com- Venezuela elected the opposition coalition ´ of illicit fentanyl into the United States; munication to break barriers of misunder- (Mesa de Unidad Democratica) to a two- (B) take further measures to reduce and standing and stigma regarding obesity and thirds majority in the unicameral National prevent heroin and fentanyl consumption to improve the lives of all individuals af- Assembly, with 112 out of the 167 seats compared with 55 seats for the government’s through the use of evidence-based preven- fected by obesity and their families. tion, treatment, and recovery services; and Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela party; f (C) provide access to treatment and reha- Whereas, in late December 2015, the out- bilitation to help individuals with substance SENATE RESOLUTION 537—EX- going National Assembly increased the num- use disorders recover; and PRESSING PROFOUND CONCERN ber of seats in the Supreme Court of Ven- (5) the United States Government, includ- ezuela and confirmed magistrates politically ABOUT THE ONGOING POLITICAL, aligned with the Maduro Administration ing the Secretary of State, the Attorney ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND HUMANI- General, the Secretary of Homeland Secu- and, thereafter, the expanded Supreme Court rity, and the Director of the Office of Na- TARIAN CRISIS IN VENEZUELA, has blocked four legislators, including 3 op- tional Drug Control Policy, should use the URGING THE RELEASE OF PO- position legislators, from taking office; broad diplomatic and law enforcement re- LITICAL PRISONERS, AND CALL- Whereas, during the first 6 months of the sources of the United States, in partnership ING FOR RESPECT OF CONSTITU- new legislature, the Supreme Court has re- with the Governments of Mexico and China, TIONAL AND DEMOCRATIC PROC- peatedly issued politically motivated judgments to overturn legislation passed by the to stop the trafficking of illicit fentanyl into ESSES the United States. democratically elected National Assembly Mr. CARDIN (for himself, Mr. RUBIO, and block internal legislative procedures; f Mr. DURBIN, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. NEL- Whereas, in 2016, President Maduro has uti- SENATE RESOLUTION 536—PRO- SON, Mr. KAINE, Mr. KIRK, Mr. GARD- lized emergency and legislative decree pow- CLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTO- NER, Mrs. BOXER, and Mr. BLUNT) sub- ers to bypass the National Assembly, which, BER 30 THROUGH NOVEMBER 5, mitted the following resolution; which alongside the actions of the Supreme Court, was referred to the Committee on For- have severely undermined the principles of 2016, AS ‘‘NATIONAL OBESITY separation of powers in Venezuela; CARE WEEK’’ eign Relations: Whereas, in May 2016, Organization of Mr. CARPER (for himself and Mrs. S. RES. 537 American States Secretary General Luis CAPITO) submitted the following resolu- Whereas the deterioration of basic govern- Almagro presented a 132-page report out- tion; which was referred to the Com- ance and the economic crisis in Venezuela lining grave alterations of the democratic have reached deeply troubling levels, which order in Venezuela and invoked Article 20 of mittee on the Judiciary: in turn have led to an unprecedented human- the Inter-American Democratic Charter, S. RES. 536 itarian situation in Venezuela where mil- which calls on the OAS Permanent Council Whereas the disease of obesity is a major lions of people are suffering from severe ‘‘to undertake a collective assessment of the source of concern across the United States, shortages of essential medicines and basic situation’’; and more than one-third of adults in the food products; Whereas, in June 2016, at a joint press con- United States are affected by obesity, with Whereas Venezuela lacks more than 80 per- ference with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the number of people with severe obesity in cent of the basic medical supplies and equip- of Canada and President Enrique Pen˜ a Nieto the United States continuing to grow; ment needed to treat its population, includ- of Mexico, President Barack Obama stated, Whereas experts and researchers agree that ing medicine to treat chronic illnesses and ‘‘Given the very serious situation in Ven- obesity is a complex disease influenced by cancer as well as basic antibiotics, and 85 ezuela and the worsening plight of the Ven- various physiological, environmental, and percent of pharmacies are at risk of bank- ezuelan people, together we’re calling on the genetic factors; ruptcy, according to the Venezuelan Phar- government and opposition to engage in Whereas, while prevention programs have maceutical Federation; meaningful dialogue and urge the Ven- successfully established the seriousness of Whereas, despite the massive shortages of ezuelan government to respect the rule of the public health crisis posed by obesity, it basic foodstuffs and essential medicines, law and the authority of the National As- is also imperative that individuals and fami- President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro has sembly.’’; and

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The democratic process should be renew neuroprotection, pharmacological, and and hatred, and in support of the brave and spected and that includes legitimate efforts regeneration treatments to reduce and pre- honorable police officers across the United to pursue a recall referendum consistent vent future incidences of paralysis and re- States who work every day to keep the coun- with Venezuelan law.’’: Now, therefore, be it verse current incidences of paralysis; and try safe. Resolved, That the Senate— Whereas increased education and invest- f (1) expresses its profound concern about ment in research are key factors in improv- widespread shortages of essential medicines ing outcomes for victims of spinal cord inju- SENATE RESOLUTION 540—COM- and basic food products faced by the people ries, improving the quality of life of victims MENDING THE OFFICERS OF THE of Venezuela, and urges President Maduro to of spinal cord injuries, and ultimately curing COMMISSIONED CORPS OF THE permit the delivery of humanitarian assist- paralysis: Now, therefore, be it PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE FOR ance; Resolved, That the Senate— THEIR WORK IN FIGHTING (2) calls on the Government of Venezuela (1) designates September 2016 as ‘‘National EBOLA to immediately release all political pris- Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month’’; oners, to provide protections for freedom of (2) supports the goals and ideals of Na- Mr. COONS (for himself and Mr. expression and assembly, and to respect tional Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month; ISAKSON) submitted the following reso- internationally recognized human rights; (3) continues to support research to find lution; which was considered and (3) supports meaningful efforts towards a better treatments, therapies, and a cure for agreed to: dialogue that leads to respect for Ven- spinal cord injuries; S. RES. 540 ezuela’s constitutional mechanisms and re- (4) supports clinical trials for promising solves the country’s political, economic, so- new therapies that offer hope to individuals Whereas the Commissioned Corps of the cial, and humanitarian crisis; living with paralysis; and Public Health Service (in this preamble re- (4) affirms its support for OAS Secretary (5) commends the dedication of national, ferred to as the ‘‘Commissioned Corps’’) General Almagro’s invocation of Article 20 of regional, and local organizations, research- traces its antecedents to the creation of the the Inter-American Democratic Charter and ers, doctors, volunteers, and people of the Marine Hospital Service in the Act entitled urges the OAS Permanent Council, which United States that are working to improve ‘‘An Act for the relief of sick and disabled represents all of the organization’s member the quality of life of individuals living with seamen’’, approved July 16, 1798; states, to undertake a collective assessment a spinal cord injury and the families of indi- Whereas the Commissioned Corps today of the constitutional and democratic order in viduals living with a spinal cord injury. consists of approximately 6,700 commis- Venezuela; sioned officers who serve in 11 specialty (5) expresses its great concern over the f areas; Venezuelan executive’s lack of respect for Whereas thousands of officers of the Com- SENATE RESOLUTION 539—CON- missioned Corps have deployed in the after- the principle of separation of powers, its DEMNING THE HORRIFIC ACTS overreliance on emergency decree powers, math of natural disasters such as Hurricanes and its subjugation of judicial independence; OF VIOLENCE AND HATRED IN Katrina and Rita and Superstorm Sandy; (6) calls on the Government of Venezuela DALLAS, TEXAS, ON JULY 7, 2016, Whereas almost 900 officers of the Commis- and security forces to respect the Constitu- AND EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND sioned Corps deployed to Iraq and Afghani- tion of Venezuela, including constitutional PRAYERS FOR ALL THOSE IM- stan to support members of the Armed provisions that provide Venezuelan citizens PACTED BY THE TRAGEDY Forces stationed in those locations; with the right to peacefully pursue a fair and Whereas the officers of the Commissioned timely recall referendum for their president Mr. CORNYN submitted the fol- Corps constitute a rapidly-deployable force this year if they so choose; lowing resolution; which was consid- of medical professionals who serve public (7) stresses the urgency of strengthening ered and agreed to: health in the United States and foreign countries; the rule of law and increasing efforts to com- S. RES. 539 Whereas more than 300 officers of the Com- bat impunity and public corruption in Ven- Whereas, on July 7, 2016, during a rally and ezuela, which has bankrupted a resource-rich missioned Corps deployed to Liberia to treat march in Dallas, Texas, a lone gunman Ebola patients, voluntarily accepting the country, fuels rising social tensions, and opened fire, killing 5 police officers and contributes to elevated levels of crime and risks associated with treating patients who wounding 9 other officers and 2 bystanders; carried this deadly disease; violence; and Whereas this act of violence and hatred is (8) urges the President of the United States Whereas hundreds of other officers of the the deadliest attack on United States law Commissioned Corps provided support to the to provide full support for OAS efforts in enforcement officers since the terrorist at- favor of constitutional and democratic solu- officers who were deployed to Liberia; tacks of September 11, 2001; Whereas the Ebola epidemic in Liberia no tions to the political impasse, and to in- Whereas this act of violence and hatred oc- struct appropriate Federal agencies to hold longer represents a public health emergency curred during a lawful, peaceful, nonviolent of international concern, as determined by officials of the Government of Venezuela ac- political demonstration; countable for violations of United States law the World Health Organization, due in part Whereas this attack took place with the to the intervention of officers of the Com- and abuses of internationally recognized intention of targeting police officers; human rights. missioned Corps; and Whereas Federal, State, and local law en- Whereas the United States was spared the f forcement personnel performed their duties danger of an Ebola outbreak because the dis- SENATE RESOLUTION 538—DESIG- admirably during the attack and risked their ease was contained in West Africa: Now, lives for the safety of the people of Dallas; therefore, be it NATING SEPTEMBER 2016 AS and ‘‘NATIONAL SPINAL CORD IN- Resolved, That the Senate commends all of Whereas the residents of Dallas came to- the officers of the Commissioned Corps of JURY AWARENESS MONTH’’ gether to support the victims, and the fami- the Public Health Service who participated Mr. RUBIO (for himself and Mr. NEL- lies, friends, and loved ones of the victims: in the effort to prevent an Ebola outbreak in SON) submitted the following resolu- Now, therefore, be it the United States. tion; which was considered and agreed Resolved, That the Senate— (1) condemns, in the strongest possible f to: terms, the heinous attack that occurred in SENATE RESOLUTION 541—RECOG- S. RES. 538 Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016; NIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY Whereas approximately 282,000 individuals (2) expresses its belief that an attack upon OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HA- in the United States live with a spinal cord a police officer is an affront to the rule of WAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL injury; law and the promise of justice, domestic Whereas spinal cord injuries account for tranquility, common defense, and general PARK AND HALEAKALA NA- billions of dollars in health care costs and welfare and the blessings of liberty secured TIONAL PARK IN THE STATE OF lost wages in the United States; by the Constitution of the United States; HAWAII, AND DESIGNATING AU- Whereas approximately 40,000 spinal cord (3) offers its condolences to the families, GUST 1, 2016, AS ‘‘HAWAII VOLCA- injury victims are veterans who suffered a friends, and loved ones of those who were NOES AND HALEAKALA NA- spinal cord injury while serving in the killed while protecting the city of Dallas and TIONAL PARKS DAY’’ Armed Forces of the United States; expresses its hope for the quick and complete Whereas motor vehicle accidents are the recovery of the survivors wounded in the Ms. HIRONO (for herself and Mr. leading cause of spinal cord injuries and the shooting; SCHATZ) submitted the following reso- third leading cause of traumatic brain inju- (4) applauds the bravery and dedication ex- lution; which was considered and ries; hibited by the hundreds of Federal, State, agreed to:

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S. RES. 541 Whereas Public Law 94–567 (16 U.S.C. 1132 Whereas in 2012, approximately 24,000,000 Whereas the Hawaii National Park was es- note) designated more than 19,000 acres of trademarks were in force around the world; tablished by section 1 of the Act entitled Haleakala National Park as wilderness in Whereas the Lanham Act has provided 7 ‘‘An Act to establish a national park in the 1976, and the United Nations Educational, decades of protection for the consumers and Territory of Hawaii’’, approved August 1, Scientific, and Cultural Organization des- industries of the United States, which is of 1916 (16 U.S.C. 391), consisting of tracts of ignated the park as a biosphere reserve in growing importance given the explosion of land on the island of Hawaii and on the is- 1980; and counterfeiting activity associated with the land of Maui; Whereas Hawaii Volcanoes National Park growth of both global commerce and elec- Whereas the portion of the Hawaii Na- and Haleakala National Park were the first tronic commerce (commonly referred to as tional Park situated on the island of Hawaii national park units in a territory of the ‘‘e-commerce’’); was renamed Hawaii Volcanoes National United States and are 2 of the 8 units of the Whereas counterfeit products undermine Park by Public Law 87–278 (16 U.S.C. 391d); National Park System in the Hawaiian is- laws, including the Lanham Act, that serve Whereas Hawaii Volcanoes National Park lands: Now, therefore be it to safeguard consumers and brand owners protects and interprets the largest and most Resolved, That the Senate— against deceptive products in the market- continuously active shield volcanoes in the (1) congratulates and celebrates Hawaii place; United States and provides the best physical Volcanoes National Park and Haleakala Na- Whereas counterfeiters use deceptive prac- evidence of island-building processes, which tional Park on the 100th anniversary of their tices to entice consumers to purchase coun- continue to form the 2,000 mile-long Hawai- establishment; terfeit goods including— ian archipelago; (2) acknowledges the range of natural and (1) personal care products, including tooth- Whereas Hawaii Volcanoes National Park cultural wonders that make up the other na- paste, shampoo, laundry detergents, soaps, provides access to 2 of the most active volca- tional parks and monuments of the State of and cosmetics; noes in the world and an opportunity to un- Hawaii, including— (2) toys; derstand and appreciate the distinctive geol- (A) Honouliuli National Monument; (3) automotive parts; ogy and natural and cultural adaptations to (B) Kalaupapa National Historical Park; (4) military equipment; the land; (C) Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical (5) foods; Whereas, through Hawaii Volcanoes Na- Park; (6) medicines and pharmaceuticals; (7) petroleum products, including motor tional Park, the National Park Service pro- (D) Puuhonua o Honaunau National Histor- tects, restores, and studies unique and di- ical Park; and engine oil; (E) Puukohola Heiau National Historic (8) computer chips; verse ecosystems and endemic species that (9) agricultural pesticides and seeds; and are the result of more than 30,000,000 years of Site; and (F) World War II Valor in the Pacific Na- (10) apparel, footwear, and accessories; evolution in an isolated environment charac- Whereas counterfeit products pose actual terized by its active volcanic landscape and tional Monument; (3) encourages the people of Hawaii and of and potential harm to the consumers of the wide climate variations; United States, especially the most vulner- Whereas, in 1978, more than 100,000 acres of the United States to visit those parks and monuments, which are national treasures; able consumers in society, such as senior the park were designated as wilderness, citizens, children, and individuals who might which constitutes the largest and most eco- and fall prey to the deceptive tactics of counter- logically diverse wilderness in the Pacific Is- (4) designates August 1, 2016, as ‘‘Hawaii feiters; lands, by section 401(6) of the National Parks Volcanoes and Haleakala National Parks Whereas counterfeit products threaten the and Recreation Act of 1978 (Public Law 95– Day’’. economy of the United States and job cre- 625; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note); f ation in the United States, given that intel- Whereas Hawaii Volcanoes National Park lectual property is a cornerstone of the econ- embraces the Native Hawaiian spiritual sig- SENATE RESOLUTION 542—RECOG- omy; nificance of the landscape and interprets re- NIZING THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY Whereas, according to a report issued on lated cultural traditions; AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THE April 18, 2016, by the Organization for Eco- Whereas the park encompasses sites, struc- LANHAM ACT BY DESIGNATING tures, objects, and landscapes that document JULY 2016 AS ‘‘NATIONAL ANTI- nomic Cooperation and Development, the manufacturing, trade, and consumption of more than 600 years of human life and activi- COUNTERFEITING CONSUMER ties on an active volcanic landscape; counterfeit products is on the rise and trade EDUCATION AND AWARENESS in counterfeit products continues to in- Whereas the United Nations Educational, MONTH’’ Scientific, and Cultural Organization des- crease, escalating from approximately ignated Hawaii Volcanoes National Park as a Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself and Mr. $250,000,000,000 in 2008 to as much as biosphere reserve in 1980 and as a World Her- COONS) submitted the following resolu- $461,000,000,000 in 2013; itage Site on December 10, 1987; tion; which was considered and agreed Whereas there is a need to support the efforts of the Intellectual Property Enforce- Whereas, effective July 1, 1961, Haleakala to: National Park was established by Public ment Coordinator and the National Intellec- S. RES. 542 Law 86–744 (16 U.S.C. 396b) as a separate unit tual Property Rights Coordination Center to of the National Park System on the detached Whereas July 5, 2016, marks the 70th anni- minimize counterfeit activity and educate portion of the Hawaii National Park on the versary of the signing of the Act of July 5, consumers about the illegal activities that island of Maui; 1946 (60 Stat. 427, ch. 540; 15 U.S.C. 1051 et consumer money might support when con- Whereas Haleakala National Park protects seq.) (commonly referred to as the ‘‘Trade- sumers knowingly or unknowingly purchase a wild volcanic landscape with a wide array mark Act of 1946’’ or the ‘‘Lanham Act’’) by counterfeit products; of fragile and diverse native ecosystems, in- President Harry S. Truman; Whereas brand owners, including corpora- cluding plant and animal species found no- Whereas the Lanham Act provided the tions and medium-sized and small busi- where else on Earth; foundation for modern Federal trademark nesses, collectively spend billions of dollars Whereas extreme gradients of rainfall and protection, creating remedies for brand own- annually to remove counterfeit products temperature shape the remarkable biodiver- ers suffering from trademark infringement from the marketplace, including the online sity of Haleakala National Park, which rises and helping consumers by reducing confus- marketplace, in an effort to safeguard con- approximately 10,000 feet from the sea to the ingly similar products in the marketplace; sumers from counterfeit products; summit of the Haleakala shield volcano; Whereas the Lanham Act was named for Whereas, over time, counterfeiting con- Whereas Haleakala National Park pre- Representative Fritz Lanham of Texas, the tributes to the steady erosion of the reputa- serves places, resources, stories, and intan- primary sponsor of the Act, who recognized tion of brand owners and the trustworthiness gible elements of profound sacred impor- that the uniformity provided by the estab- and goodwill such owners establish with con- tance to Native Hawaiians; lishment of a Federal trademark law was sumers to provide reliable and safe products; Whereas those elements are linked by the necessary to create a nationwide framework Whereas the Congressional Trademark piko, the lifeline that honors the past and for the protection of the trademarks of busi- Caucus is actively working to raise aware- connects the living Hawaiian culture of nesses, including logos, words, phrases, ness of the value of trademarks and the im- today to future generations; names, packaging, scents, shapes, and colors; pact of trademarks on national and State Whereas Haleakala National Park is Whereas the Lanham Act has enabled the economies, as well as the threat posed by known for its exceptional scenery, including United States Patent and Trademark Office counterfeit products in undermining the sunrises and sunsets above the clouds, cours- to administer a strong and effective Federal safeguards that trademark protections pro- ing waterfalls, clear pools, and crashing trademark registration system that helps vide for consumers and brand owners alike; waves, lush rainforests, and sparkling, star- trademark and brand owners protect con- Whereas many governmental and non-gov- filled skies; sumers from confusion and deception in the ernmental entities, including Federal en- Whereas the Haleakala shield volcano, one marketplace and in commerce; forcement agencies, the National Intellec- of the highest peaks in the Pacific, is the re- Whereas Representative Lanham stated tual Property Rights Coordination Center, sult of countless volcanic eruptions during that a clear purpose of the Lanham Act was State enforcement agencies, and consumer the past 2,000,000 years and unique erosion in to ‘‘protect legitimate business and the con- groups, share responsibility for, and dedicate action; sumers of the country’’; substantial resources towards, educating the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:35 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14JY6.073 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE July 14, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5175 people of the United States about the poten- Whereas the United States Olympic and as a stabilizing factor in East-West relations, tial harms that can arise from counterfeit Paralympic Teams have won 1,711 gold med- openness and transparency in military mat- products in the marketplace; and als, 1,415 silver medals, and 1,351 bronze med- ters offered ‘‘the most direct path to greater Whereas recognition and commemoration als, totaling 4,477 medals, during the past predictability and reduced risk of inad- of the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Olympic and Paralympic Games; vertent war,’’ and Open Skies Treaty was Lanham Act serves as a means of educating Whereas the people of the United States thus ‘‘potentially the most ambitious meas- the people of the United States about the im- stand united in respect for and admiration of ure to build confidence ever undertaken’’; portance of further raising awareness of the the members of the United States Olympic Whereas, according to the President’s let- dangers counterfeit products pose to con- and Paralympic Teams and the athletic acter of submittal for the Open Skies Treaty sumer health and safety: Now, therefore, be complishments, sportsmanship, and dedica- provided to Congress by the Secretary of it tion to excellence of the United States State on August 12, 1992, it is the purpose of Resolved, That the Senate— Olympic and Paralympic Teams; the Open Skies Treaty to promote openness (1) recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Whereas the many accomplishments of the and transparency of military forces and ac- signing of the Act of July 5, 1946 (60 Stat. 427, United States Olympic and Paralympic tivities and to enhance mutual under- ch. 540; 15 U.S.C. 1051 et seq.) (commonly re- Teams would not have been possible without standing and confidence by giving States ferred to as the ‘‘Trademark Act of 1946’’ or the hard work and dedication of many oth- Party a direct role in gathering information the ‘‘Lanham Act’’) by President Harry S. ers, including individuals on the United about military forces and activities of con- Truman; States Olympic Committee and the National cern to them; (2) designates July 2016 as ‘‘National Anti- Governing Bodies for Sport and the many ad- Whereas, according to the Report on Ad- Counterfeiting Consumer Education and ministrators, coaches, and family members herence to and Compliance with Arms Con- Awareness Month’’; who provided critical support to the ath- trol, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament (3) supports the goals and ideals of Na- letes; Agreements and Commitments published by tional Anti-Counterfeiting Consumer Edu- Whereas the United States takes great the Department of State on April 11, 2016 (in cation and Awareness Month to educate the pride in the qualities of commitment to ex- this resolution referred to as the ‘‘2016 Com- public and raise public awareness about the cellence, grace under pressure, and good will pliance Report’’), the Russian Federation actual and potential dangers counterfeit toward other competitors exhibited by the ‘‘continues not to meet its obligations products pose to consumer health and safety; athletes of the United States Olympic and [under the Open Skies Treaty] to allow effec- (4) affirms the continuing importance and Paralympic Teams; and tive observation of its entire territory, rais- need for comprehensive Federal, State, and Whereas the Olympic Movement celebrates ing serious compliance concerns’’; private sector-supported education and competition, fair play, and the pursuit of Whereas, according to the 2016 Compliance awareness efforts designed to equip the con- dreams: Now, therefore, be it Report, Russian conduct giving rise to com- sumers of the United States with the infor- Resolved, That the Senate— pliance concerns has continued since the mation and tools they need to safeguard (1) applauds the athletes and coaches of the Open Skies Treaty entered into force in 2002 against illegal counterfeit products in tradi- United States Olympic and Paralympic and worsened in 2010, 2014, and 2015; and tional commerce, internet commerce, and Teams and their families who support them; Whereas, according to the 2016 Compliance other electronic commerce platforms; (2) supports the athletes of the United Report, ongoing efforts by the United States (5) encourages the people of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in and other States Party to the Open Skies States to observe and celebrate the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Lanham Act their endeavors at the 2016 Olympic and Treaty to address these concerns through with appropriate anti-counterfeiting edu- Paralympic Games held in Rio de Janeiro, dialogue with the Russian Federation ‘‘have cation and awareness activities; and Brazil; not resolved any of the compliance con- (6) recognizes and reaffirms the commit- (3) thanks the members of the United cerns.’’: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate ment of the United States to combating States Olympics Committee and the Na- that— counterfeiting by promoting awareness tional Governing Bodies for Sport for their (1) restrictions upon the ability of Open about the actual and potential harm of coun- unwavering support of the athletes of the Skies Treaty aircraft to overfly all portions terfeiting to consumers and brand owners United States Olympic and Paralympic of the territory of a State Party impede and by promoting new education programs Teams; and openness and transparency of military forces and campaigns designed to reduce the supply (4) supports the goals and ideals of the of and demand for counterfeit products. Olympic Games. and activities and undermine mutual understanding and confidence, especially when f f coupled with an ongoing refusal to address SENATE RESOLUTION 543—COM- SENATE RESOLUTION 544—EX- compliance concerns raised by other States MEMORATING THE PAST SUC- PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE Party subject to such restrictions; CESS OF THE UNITED STATES (2) it is essential to the accomplishment of SENATE REGARDING COMPLI- the purpose of the Open Skies Treaty that OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC ANCE ENFORCEMENT OF RUS- Open Skies Treaty aircraft be able to observe TEAMS AND SUPPORTING THE SIAN VIOLATIONS OF THE OPEN the entire territory of a State Party in a UNITED STATES OLYMPIC AND SKIES TREATY timely and reciprocal manner as provided for PARALYMPIC TEAMS IN THE 2016 Mr. COTTON (for himself, Mr. under the Open Skies Treaty; OLYMPIC GAMES AND (3) the Russian Federation’s restrictions CORKER, Mr. CARDIN, and Mr. RUBIO) PARALYMPIC GAMES upon the ability of Open Skies Treaty air- submitted the following resolution; craft to overfly all portions of the territory Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself, Mr. which was considered and agreed to: of the Russian Federation constitute viola- HATCH, Mr. BENNET, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. S. RES. 544 tions of the Open Skies Treaty; and THUNE, and Mr. NELSON) submitted the (4) for so long as the Russian Federation following resolution; which was consid- Whereas the Treaty on Open Skies, done at Helsinki March 24, 1992, and entered into remains in noncompliance with the Open ered and agreed to: force January 1, 2002 (in this resolution re- Skies Treaty, the United States should take S. RES. 543 ferred to as the ‘‘Open Skies Treaty’’), which such measures as are necessary to bring Whereas, for more than 120 years, the established a regime for unarmed aerial ob- about the Russian Federation’s return to full Olympic Movement has built a better and servation flights over the entire territory of compliance with its treaty obligations, in- more peaceful world by educating young peo- its participants, is one of the most wide- cluding, as appropriate, through the imposi- ple through amateur athletics, bringing to- ranging international efforts to date to pro- tion of restrictions upon Russian overflights gether athletes from many countries in mote openness and transparency of military of the United States. friendly competition, and forging new rela- forces and activities; f tionships bound by friendship, solidarity, Whereas the United States Government SENATE RESOLUTION 545—SUP- and fair play; has declared that strengthening and main- Whereas the 2016 Olympic Games will take taining European security is a top priority PORTING THE DESIGNATION OF place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from August for the United States, that the Open Skies JULY 15, 2016, AS 5, 2016, to August 21, 2016, and the 2016 Treaty is a key element of the Euro-Atlantic ‘‘LEIOMYOSARCOMA AWARENESS Paralympic Games will take place in Rio de security architecture, and that arms control DAY’’ Janeiro from September 7, 2016, to Sep- is a key part of that effort because robust Ms. STABENOW submitted the fol- tember 18, 2016; multilateral conventional arms control ar- lowing resolution; which was consid- Whereas, at the 2016 Olympic Games, more rangements contribute to a more stable and than 200 countries will compete in more than secure European continent; ered and agreed to: 300 events in 42 disciplines, and at the 2016 Whereas, according to Secretary of State S. RES. 545 Paralympic Games, approximately 170 coun- James Baker, addressing the Open Skies Whereas a soft tissue sarcoma is a rare tries will compete in 528 events in 23 dis- Conference in 1990, the end of the Cold War type of cancer, accounting for approximately ciplines; gave the Open Skies Treaty new importance 1 percent of newly diagnosed cancers;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:35 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14JY6.073 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S5176 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 14, 2016 Whereas Leiomyosarcoma (referred to in (4) established prohibitions on certain acts Whereas tree farmers invest time, man- this preamble as ‘‘LMS’’) is a malignant and penalties for violations; power, and personal funds to practice sus- subtype of soft tissue sarcoma that origi- Whereas, in 1976, Congress amended the tainable forest management so that people nates in smooth muscle, often in the walls of Act to require official inspection and certifi- across the United States can enjoy the bene- blood vessels; cation for grain exports and provide that any fits forests provide; Whereas LMS is highly aggressive and can interested party may request official inspec- Whereas the ATFS is made possible by vol- be found throughout the body, but is espe- tion and certification for any United States unteers from local small woodlands associa- cially concentrated in the uterus, abdominal grain; tions, conservation organizations, State for- cavity, and extremities; Whereas agricultural producers and pur- estry agencies, forest products companies, Whereas the National Institutes of Health chasers benefitted from a system that gen- and the Cooperative Extension System; classifies LMS as a rare disease; erated certainty and confidence in the uni- Whereas, to support family forests, family Whereas most oncologists will only see a formity of inspection methods, weighing, and woodland owners, and continued voluntary few cases of LMS throughout a career; grading under rules and regulations pro- conservation of working forests, it is impor- Whereas the causes of LMS are still un- tected by law; tant to expand the reach of ATFS to addi- known; Whereas, on October 21, 1976, Congress tional woodland owners; and Whereas LMS is largely resistant to stand- amended the Act to establish the Federal Whereas 14 States in the United States ard chemotherapeutic agents, radiation Grain Inspection Service to preserve the have approved similar resolutions recog- treatment, and current immunotherapies; credibility and integrity of the United States nizing the importance of the ATFS: Now, Whereas multidisciplinary care coordina- grain market; therefore, be it tion teams, because of their expertise and ex- Whereas 2016 is the 40th anniversary of the Resolved, That the Senate— perience, are critical to the health of LMS establishment of the Federal Grain Inspec- (1) recognizes the 75th anniversary of the patients; tion Service to facilitate the marketing of American Tree Farm System; Whereas LMS research will allow medical United States grain commodities; (2) encourages the public to participate in professionals to improve the quality of care Whereas for 100 years the Act has sup- activities that celebrate the anniversary and for LMS patients, lead to better clinical out- ported a system of marketing for United highlight the importance of this vital pro- comes, and promote longer survival for LMS States grain; and gram, working family-owned forests, and the patients; and Whereas, in 2016, the Act still provides cer- clean water, wildlife habitats, and wood supply that forests provide for all people in the Whereas increased education and aware- tainty and transparency for United States United States; and ness about LMS will contribute to the well- agriculture and consumers involved in the (3) supports conservation and management being of the communities of the United international grain trade: Now, therefore, be of the trees and forests of the United States States: Now, therefore, be it it Resolved, That the Senate— Resolved, That the Senate— through landowner participation in— (1) supports the designation of July 15, (1) reaffirms the significance of the United (A) the conservation reserve program es- 2016, as ‘‘Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day’’; States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 71 et tablished under subchapter B of chapter 1 of (2) recognizes the challenges faced by seq.); and subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3831 et seq.); Leiomyosarcoma patients; and (2) finds that the United States Grain (B) the environmental quality incentives (3) commends the dedication of organiza- Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 71 et seq.) remains program established under chapter 4 of sub- tions, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers necessary to facilitate the movement of title D of title XII of the Food Security Act across the country working to improve the United States grain into the marketplace by of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839aa et seq.); quality of life of Leiomyosarcoma patients providing agricultural producers, handlers, (C) the conservation stewardship program and the families of Leiomyosarcoma pa- processors, exporters, and international buy- established under subchapter B of chapter 2 tients. ers an internationally recognized standard in of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security f sampling, inspection, process verification, Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3838d et seq.); weighing, and stowage examination services SENATE RESOLUTION 546—HON- (D) the agricultural conservation easement that accurately and consistently describe program established under subtitle H of title ORING THE CENTENNIAL OF THE the quality and quantity of grain commod- XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 UNITED STATES GRAIN STAND- ities traded domestically and internation- U.S.C. 3865 et seq.); and ARDS ACT ally. (E) the forest stewardship program estab- Mr. ROBERTS (for himself and Ms. f lished under section 5 of the Cooperative STABENOW) submitted the following SENATE RESOLUTION 547—RECOG- Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. resolution; which was considered and NIZING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY 2103a). agreed to: OF THE AMERICAN TREE FARM f S. RES. 546 SYSTEM SENATE RESOLUTION 548—CELE- Whereas before the enactment in 1916 of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself and Mr. BRATING THE 40TH ANNIVER- U.S.C. 71 et seq.) (referred to in this pre- LEAHY) submitted the following resolu- SARY OF THE NATIONAL AERO- amble as the ‘‘Act’’) and the United States tion; which was considered and agreed NAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINIS- Warehouse Act (7 U.S.C. 241 et seq.)— to: TRATION’S VIKING MISSION (1) the grading, weighing, and warehousing S. RES. 547 LANDING ON THE SURFACE OF of grain was regulated exclusively by States; MARS (2) there existed no uniform, nationwide Whereas forests, covering one-third of the system to inspect, weigh, and store grain; land in the United States, provide clean air Mr. NELSON (for himself, Mr. DUR- and and drinking water, abundant wildlife habi- BIN, Mr. THUNE, Mr. PETERS, and Mr. (3) each State enacted laws, standards, and tats, recreation spaces, and renewable re- CRUZ) submitted the following resolu- regulations relating to the inspection, sources for buildings, furniture, energy, and tion; which was considered and agreed weighing, and storage of grain; paper needs, and also serve as an economic driver supporting well-paying jobs across the to: Whereas, on August 11, 1916, the 64th Con- S. RES. 548 gress passed the Act, which established na- country; tional uniformity in grain standards; Whereas most of the forests of the United Whereas Viking 1 launched from Cape Ca- Whereas, before 1916, foreign and domestic States are owned by families and individuals naveral, Florida, on August 20, 1975; purchasers of grain were subject to practices who reside in and steward rural regions; Whereas Viking 1 spent nearly a year in that could result in a poor quality of grain, Whereas, in 1941, the American Tree Farm space before it landed on the surface of Mars despite inspection certificates indicating System (in this preamble referred to as the on July 20, 1976, on the western slope of the higher grades, and farmers and others in- ‘‘ATFS’’) was founded to help family and in- Chryse Planitia at 22.3 degrees north lati- volved in the United States grain trade suf- dividual woodland owners sustain forests and tude and 48.0 degrees longitude; fered as a result; the benefits that the forests provide; Whereas the Viking 1 Lander was the first Whereas, in 1916, Congress established an Whereas the ATFS is composed of more American spacecraft to land on Mars and the official inspection and certification system than 79,000 individuals and families, who to- first spacecraft of any nation to successfully that— gether manage more than 20,500,000 acres of land on Mars and perform its mission; (1) made available official inspection and forest; Whereas the United States remains to this certification; Whereas the ATFS remains a strong and day the only nation to successfully land on (2) prohibited conflicts of interest by per- essential program to conserve and manage the surface of Mars and transmit images sonnel of the official inspection and certifi- the forests of the United States and the ben- back to Earth; cation system; efits forests provide, especially in the face of Whereas the Viking Mission produced over (3) authorized the Secretary of Agriculture challenges like wildfires, invasive insects 4,500 photographs of the surface of Mars, in- to use administrative sanctions to prevent and diseases, and growing development pres- cluding the first color images of the surface corrupt practices; and sures; of Mars;

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CON. RES. 49 Mars: Now, therefore, be it preme Court of Cassation (Italy’s highest Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- Resolved, That the Senate— court of appeal) to overturn the Court of Ap- resentatives concurring), (1) commends the National Aeronautics peals of Rome’s judgment in favor of these SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. and Space Administration and the academic United States terrorism victims (Islamic Re- This concurrent resolution may be cited as and industry contributors to the Viking Mis- public of Iran v. Flatow, Cass., sez. un., 22 the ‘‘Protection of the Right of Tribes to sion for leading the way in the exploration of giugno 2007, n. 14570 (It.); Islamic Republic of stop the Export of Cultural and Traditional Mars; Iran v. Eisenfeld, Cass., sez. un., 22 giugno Patrimony Resolution’’ or the ‘‘PROTECT (2) recognizes the importance of the Viking 2007, n. 14571 (It.)); Patrimony Resolution’’. Mission to the long-term exploration of the Whereas the Italian Supreme Court of Cas- SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. solar system by the National Aeronautics sation condemned the Terrorism Exception— In this resolution: and Space Administration and to the search a crucial United States antiterrorism stat- (1) NATIVE AMERICAN.—The term ‘‘Native for life beyond Earth; ute—as a violation of international law on American’’ means— (3) encourages the National Aeronautics the grounds that it gives United States citi- (A) an Indian tribe (as defined in section 2 and Space Administration to continue on the zens a remedy for acts of terrorism com- of the Native American Graves Protection path to landing American astronauts on the mitted outside of the United States (Flatow and Repatriation Act (25 U.S.C. 3001)); surface of Mars; and (B) a member of an Indian tribe described (4) encourages the National Aeronautics v. Islamic Republic of Iran, Cass., sez. un., 28 ottobre 2015, n. 21946 (It.); Eisenfeld v. Is- in subparagraph (A); or and Space Administration and the American (C) a Native Hawaiian (as defined in sec- lamic Republic of Iran, Cass., sez. un., 28 scientific community to continue to promote tion 2 of the Native American Graves Protec- ottobre 2015, n. 21947 (It.)); space exploration and scientific discovery tion and Repatriation Act (25 U.S.C. 3001)). Whereas the Italian Supreme Court of Cas- across the solar system. (2) TRIBAL CULTURAL ITEM.—The term f sation therefore refuses to recognize any ‘‘tribal cultural item’’ has the meaning given judgments issued by United States courts the term ‘‘cultural item’’ in section 2 of the SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- under the Terrorism Exception (id.); Native American Graves Protection and Re- TION 48—EXPRESSING THE Whereas Congress will use every tool at its patriation Act (25 U.S.C. 3001). SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE disposal to seek justice for United States SEC. 3. FINDINGS. ITALIAN SUPREME COURT OF citizens who are murdered in acts of ter- Congress finds the following: CASSATION SHOULD DOMES- rorism, including attacks committed outside (1) Tribal cultural items— TICATE AND RECOGNIZE JUDG- the United States; and (A) have ongoing historical, traditional, or MENTS ISSUED BY UNITED Whereas United States courts have applied cultural importance central to a Native STATES COURTS ON BEHALF OF the Terrorism Exception to bring justice to American group or culture; UNITED STATES VICTIMS OF European Union victims of state-sponsored (B) cannot be alienated, appropriated, or conveyed by any individual; and TERRORISM, AND THAT THE terrorism directed against United States nationals (see, e.g., Hurst v. Socialist People’s (C) are vital to Native American cultural ITALIAN MINISTRY OF FOREIGN Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, 474 F. Supp. 2d 19 survival and the maintenance of Native AFFAIRS SHOULD CEASE ITS PO- (D.D.C. 2007); Rein v. Socialist People’s Liby- American ways of life. LITICAL INTERFERENCE WITH an Arab Jamahiriya, 995 F. Supp. 325 (2) The nature and description of tribal cul- ITALY’S INDEPENDENT JUDICI- (E.D.N.Y. 1998)): Now, therefore, be it tural items are sensitive and to be treated ARY, WHICH IT CARRIES OUT IN with respect and confidentiality, as appro- Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- THE INTERESTS OF STATE priate. resentatives concurring), That it is the sense SPONSORS OF TERRORISM SUCH (3) Violators often export tribal cultural of Congress that— items internationally with the intent of AS THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF (1) Italy has violated the principle of reci- evading Federal and tribal laws. IRAN procity governing the mutual recognition of (4) Tribal cultural items continue to be re- Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself, Mr. domestic court awards between our two na- moved from the possession of Native Ameri- KIRK, and Mr. MURPHY) submitted the tions; cans and sold in black or public markets in following concurrent resolution; which (2) the intervention by the Italian Ministry violation of Federal and tribal laws, includ- was referred to the Committee on For- of Foreign Affairs on behalf of Iran against ing laws designed to protect Native Amer- ican cultural property rights. eign Relations: victims of Iranian terrorism was initiated to the detriment of both United States and Eu- (5) The illegal trade of tribal cultural S. CON. RES. 48 ropean Union terrorism victims; and items involves a sophisticated and lucrative Whereas, in 1996, Congress passed the Ter- black market, where the items are traded (3) the European Court of Human Rights rorism Exception to the Foreign Sovereign through domestic markets and then are should— Immunities Act to give United States citi- often exported internationally. (A) overturn the Italian Supreme Court of zens a private means of redress for injuries (6) Auction houses in foreign countries and deaths caused by state-sponsored acts of Cassation’s erroneous rulings in Flatow v. Is- have held sales of tribal cultural items from terrorism (originally codified at section lamic Republic of Iran (Cass., sez. un., 28 the Pueblo of Acoma, the Pueblo of Laguna, 1605(a)(7) of title 28, United States Code and ottobre 2015, n. 21946 (It.)) and Eisenfeld v. Is- the Pueblo of San Felipe, the Hopi Tribe, and subsequently amended and re-codified at sec- lamic Republic of Iran (Cass., sez. un., 28 other Indian tribes. tion 1605A of title 28, United States Code) (in ottobre 2015, n. 21947 (It.)); and (7) After tribal cultural items are exported this resolution referred to as the ‘‘Terrorism (B) order the Italian Supreme Court of Cas- internationally, Native Americans have dif- Exception’’); sation to recognize the United States judg- ficulty stopping the sale of the items and se- Whereas the Terrorism Exception con- ments held by the Flatow, Duker, and curing their repatriation to their home com- tinues to be an important tool for the United Eisenfeld families against Iran. munities, where the items belong. States Government to protect the interests (8) Federal agencies have a responsibility of its nationals, and to deter global ter- to consult with Native Americans to stop the rorism; theft, illegal possession or sale, transfer, and Whereas the families of Alisa Flatow, export of tribal cultural items. Sarah Duker, and Matthew Eisenfeld, United (9) An increase in the investigation and States students killed in Iran-sponsored successful prosecution of violations of the

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Mr. BURR (for himself, Mrs. S. CON. RES. 50 and MCCASKILL, Mr. LEAHY, and Mr. BLUNT) (ii) to take affirmative actions to stop the Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- proposed an amendment to the bill S. theft and illegal sale of tribal cultural items resentatives concurring), That, in consonance 2854, to reauthorize the Emmett Till both domestically and internationally. with section 132(a) of the Legislative Reorga- Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of (B) The All Pueblo Council of Governors, nization Act of 1946, when the House ad- 2007; as follows: representative of 20 Pueblo Indian tribes— journs on any legislative day from Friday, (i) noted that the Pueblo Indian tribes of July 15, 2016, through Friday, September 2, Strike all after the enacting clause and in- the Southwestern United States have been 2016, on a motion offered pursuant to this sert the following: concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader disproportionately affected by the sale of SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. tribal cultural items both domestically and or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2 internationally in violation of Federal and p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, or until This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Emmett Till tribal laws; and the time of any reassembly pursuant to sec- Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthoriza- (ii) passed Resolutions 2015–12 and 2015–13 tion 2 of this concurrent resolution, which- tion Act of 2016’’. to call on the United States, in consultation ever occurs first. SEC. 2. INVESTIGATION OF UNSOLVED CIVIL with Native Americans— SEC. 2. (a) The Speaker or his designee, RIGHTS CRIMES. after consultation with the Minority Leader (I) to address international repatriation; The Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights of the House, shall notify the Members of the and Crime Act of 2007 (28 U.S.C. 509 note) is House to reassemble at such place and time (II) to take affirmative actions to stop the amended— as he may designate if, in his opinion, the theft and illegal sale of tribal cultural items (1) in section 2— public interest shall warrant it. both domestically and internationally. (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘and’’ at (b) After reassembling pursuant to sub- (C) The United South and Eastern Tribes, the end; section (a), when the House adjourns on a an intertribal organization comprised of 26 (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period motion offered pursuant to this subsection federally recognized Indian tribes, passed at the end and inserting a semicolon; and by its Majority Leader or his designee, the Resolution 2015:007, which calls on the (C) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- House shall again stand adjourned pursuant United States to address all means to sup- lowing: to the first section of this concurrent resolu- port the repatriation of tribal cultural items ‘‘(3) coordinate the sharing of information tion. from beyond United States borders. between the Federal Bureau of Investigation, (D) The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five f the civil rights community, and other enti- Civilized Tribes, uniting the Chickasaw, ties; Choctaw, Cherokee, Muscogee (Creek), and AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND ‘‘(4) support the full accounting of all vic- Seminole Nations, passed Resolution 12–07, PROPOSED tims whose deaths or disappearances were which requests that the United States, after SA 4974. Mrs. ERNST submitted an amend- the result of racially motivated crimes; consultation with Native Americans, assist ment intended to be proposed by her to the ‘‘(5) hold accountable under Federal and in international repatriation and take imme- bill H.R. 5293, making appropriations for the State law all individuals who were perpetra- diate action to address repatriation. Department of Defense for the fiscal year tors of, or accomplices in, unsolved civil SEC. 4. DECLARATION OF CONGRESS. ending September 30, 2017, and for other pur- rights murders and such disappearances; Congress— poses; which was ordered to lie on the table. ‘‘(6) express the condolences of the author- (1) condemns the theft, illegal possession SA 4975. Mr. BURR (for himself, Mrs. ity to the communities affected by unsolved or sale, transfer, and export of tribal cul- MCCASKILL, Mr. LEAHY, and Mr. BLUNT) pro- civil rights murders, and to the families of tural items; posed an amendment to the bill S. 2854, to re- the victims of such murders and such dis- (2) calls on the Secretary of the Interior, authorize the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil appearances; the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Rights Crime Act of 2007. ‘‘(7) keep families regularly informed Commerce, the Secretary of Homeland Secu- SA 4976. Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, Mr. about the status of the investigations of rity, and the Attorney General to consult SCHUMER, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. THUNE, and Mr. such murders and such disappearances of with Native Americans, including tradi- BURR) proposed an amendment to the bill S. their loved ones; and tional Native American religious leaders, in 2614, to amend the Violent Crime Control ‘‘(8) expeditiously comply with requests for addressing the practices described in para- and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, to reau- information received pursuant to section 552 graph (1)— thorize the Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Pa- of title 5, United States Code, (commonly (A) to take affirmative action to stop the tient Alert Program, and to promote initia- known as the ‘Freedom of Information Act’) practices; and tives that will reduce the risk of injury and and develop a singular, publicly accessible (B) to secure repatriation of tribal cultural death relating to the wandering characteris- repository of these disclosed documents.’’; items to Native Americans; tics of some children with autism. (2) in section 3— (3) calls on the Comptroller General of the SA 4977. Mr. RUBIO proposed an amend- (A) in subsection (b)— United States— ment to the resolution S. Res. 486, com- (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘occurred (A) to conduct a study to determine the memorating ‘‘Cruise Travel Professional not later than December 31, 1969, and’’; scope of illegal trafficking in tribal cultural Month’’ in October 2016. (ii) in paragraph (2), by inserting before the items domestically and internationally; and period at the end the following: ‘‘, and eligi- (B) to identify, in consultation with Native f ble entities’’; and Americans, including traditional Native TEXT OF AMENDMENTS (iii) by adding after paragraph (2) the fol- American religious leaders, steps required— lowing: (i) to end illegal trafficking in, and the ex- SA 4974. Mrs. ERNST submitted an ‘‘(3) REVIEW OF CLOSED CASES.—The Deputy port of, tribal cultural items; and amendment intended to be proposed by Chief shall, to the extent practicable, reopen (ii) to secure repatriation of tribal cultural her to the bill H.R. 5293, making appro- and review any case involving a violation de- items to the appropriate Native Americans; priations for the Department of De- scribed in paragraph (1) that was closed prior (4) supports the development of explicit re- fense for the fiscal year ending Sep- to the date of the enactment of the Emmett strictions on the export of tribal cultural tember 30, 2017, and for other purposes; Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthor- items; and ization Act of 2016 without an in-person in- (5) encourages State and local governments which was ordered to lie on the table; vestigation conducted by an officer or em- and interested groups and organizations to as follows: ployee of the Criminal Section of the Civil work cooperatively in— At the appropriate place, insert the fol- Rights Division of the Department of Justice (A) deterring the theft, illegal possession lowing: or by an agent of the Federal Bureau of In- or sale, transfer, and export of tribal cul- SEC. lll. None of the funds appropriated vestigation. tural items; and or otherwise made available under this Act ‘‘(4) TASK FORCE.—

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‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Deputy Chief shall respectively, and indenting the subpara- sponders, school personnel, clinicians, and establish a task force that includes rep- graphs accordingly; the public in order to— resentatives from the Federal Bureau of In- (D) by striking ‘‘In this Act, the term’’ and ‘‘(i) increase personal safety and survival vestigation, the Community Relations Serv- inserting: ‘‘In this Act: skills for such individuals who, due to their ice of the Department of Justice, State and ‘‘(1) CRIMINAL CIVIL RIGHTS STATUTES.—The dementia or developmental disabilities, wan- local law enforcement agencies, and eligible term’’; and der from safe environments; entities to assist, as appropriate, with con- (E) by inserting at the end the following: ‘‘(ii) facilitate the rescue and recovery of ducting a thorough investigation of, and to ‘‘(2) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘eligible individuals who, due to their dementia or de- make recommendations to the Deputy Chief entity’ means an organization whose pri- velopmental disabilities, wander from safe regarding, the cases involving violations de- mary purpose is to promote civil rights, an environments; and scribed in paragraph (1). institution of higher education, or another ‘‘(iii) recognize and respond to endangered ‘‘(B) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— entity, determined by the Attorney General missing individuals with dementia or devel- In addition to amounts made available to to be appropriate.’’; and opmental disabilities who, due to their con- carry out this Act under section 6, there is (7) by striking section 8. dition, wander from safe environments; authorized to be appropriated to the Attor- ‘‘(C) provide prevention and response train- ney General $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2017 and SA 4976. Mr. GRASSLEY (for him- ing and emergency protocols for school ad- each subsequent fiscal year to carry out this self, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. ministrators, staff, and families or guardians paragraph.’’; and THUNE, and Mr. BURR) proposed an of individuals with dementia, such as Alz- (B) in subsection (c)— amendment to the bill S. 2614, to heimer’s Disease, or developmental disabilities, such as autism, to help reduce the risk (i) in paragraph (1)— amend the Violent Crime Control and (I) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘that of wandering by such individuals; and occurred not later than December 31, 1969’’; Law Enforcement Act of 1994, to reau- ‘‘(D) develop, operate, or enhance a notifi- (II) in subparagraph (F), by striking ‘‘and’’ thorize the Missing Alzheimer’s Dis- cation or communications systems for at the end; ease Patient Alert Program, and to alerts, advisories, or dissemination of other (III) in subparagraph (G), by striking the promote initiatives that will reduce information for the recovery of missing indi- period at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and the risk of injury and death relating to viduals with forms of dementia, such as Alz- (IV) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the wandering characteristics of some heimer’s Disease, or with developmental dis- the following: children with autism; as follows: abilities, such as autism.’’; ‘‘(H) the number of cases referred by an eli- (3) in subsection (b)— gible entity or a State or local law enforce- Strike all after the enacting clause and in- (A) by inserting ‘‘competitive’’ after ‘‘to ment agency or prosecutor to the Depart- sert the following: receive a’’; ment within the study period, the number of SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (B) by inserting ‘‘agency or’’ before ‘‘orga- such cases that resulted in Federal charges This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Kevin and nization’’ each place it appears; and being filed, the date the charges were filed, Avonte’s Law of 2016’’. (C) by adding at the end the following: and if the Department declines to prosecute TITLE I—MISSING ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE ‘‘The Attorney General shall periodically so- or participate in an investigation of a case so PATIENT ALERT PROGRAM REAUTHOR- licit applications for grants under this sec- referred, the fact that it did so, and the out- IZATION tion by publishing a request for applications reach, collaboration, and support for inves- SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE. in the Federal Register and by posting such tigations and prosecutions of violations of This title may be cited as the ‘‘Missing a request on the website of the Department criminal civil rights statutes, including mur- Americans Alert Program Act of 2016’’. of Justice.’’; and ders and including disappearances described (4) by striking subsections (c) and (d) and SEC. 102. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE MISSING inserting the following: in section 2(4), within Federal, State, and ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE PATIENT ‘‘(c) PREFERENCE.—In awarding grants local jurisdictions.’’; and ALERT PROGRAM. under subsection (a)(1), the Attorney General (ii) in paragraph (2), by inserting before the (a) AMENDMENTS.—Section 240001 of the shall give preference to law enforcement or period at the end the following: ‘‘and a de- Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement public safety agencies that partner with non- scription of the activities conducted under Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 14181) is amended— subsection (b)(3)’’; profit organizations that have a direct link (1) in the section header, by striking ‘‘ALZ- to individuals, and families of individuals, (3) in section 4(b)— HEIMER’S DISEASE PATIENT’’ and inserting (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘occurred with forms of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s ‘‘AMERICANS’’; and Disease, or developmental disabilities, such not later than December 31, 1969, and’’; and (2) by striking subsection (a) and inserting (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting before the as autism. the following: ‘‘(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— period at the end the following: ‘‘, and eligi- ‘‘(a) GRANT PROGRAM TO REDUCE INJURY There are authorized to be appropriated to ble entities’’; AND DEATH OF MISSING AMERICANS WITH DE- carry out this section $2,000,000 for each of (4) in section 5— MENTIA AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.— fiscal years 2017 through 2021. (A) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘occurred Subject to the availability of appropriations ‘‘(e) GRANT ACCOUNTABILITY.—All grants not later than December 31, 1969, and’’; and to carry out this section, the Attorney Gen- awarded by the Attorney General under this (B) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘each of eral, through the Bureau of Justice Assist- section shall be subject to the following ac- the fiscal years 2008 through 2017’’ and in- ance and in consultation with the Secretary countability provisions: serting ‘‘fiscal year 2017 and each subsequent of Health and Human Services— ‘‘(1) AUDIT REQUIREMENT.— fiscal year’’; ‘‘(1) shall award grants to State and local ‘‘(A) DEFINITION.—In this paragraph, the (5) in section 6— law enforcement or public safety agencies to term ‘unresolved audit finding’ means a find- (A) in subsection (a)— assist such agencies in designing, estab- ing in the final audit report of the Inspector (i) by striking ‘‘each of the fiscal years 2008 lishing, and operating locative tracking General of the Department of Justice that through 2017’’ and inserting ‘‘fiscal year 2017 technology programs for individuals with the audited grantee has utilized grant funds and each subsequent fiscal year’’; and forms of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s Dis- for an unauthorized expenditure or otherwise (ii) by striking ‘‘occurred not later than ease, or children with developmental disabil- unallowable cost that is not closed or re- December 31, 1969, and’’; and ities, such as autism, who have wandered solved within 12 months from the date when (B) by amending subsection (b) to read as from safe environments; and the final audit report is issued. follows: ‘‘(2) shall award competitive grants to ‘‘(B) AUDITS.—Beginning in the first fiscal ‘‘(b) COMMUNITY RELATIONS SERVICE OF THE State and local law enforcement or public year beginning after the date of enactment DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.—Using funds appro- safety agencies and nonprofit organizations of this subsection, and in each fiscal year priated under section 3(b)(4)(B), the Commu- to assist such entities in planning, designing, thereafter, the Inspector General of the De- nity Relations Service of the Department of establishing, or operating locally based, partment of Justice shall conduct audits of Justice shall provide technical assistance by proactive programs to prevent wandering recipients of grants under this section to bringing together law enforcement agencies and locate missing individuals with forms of prevent waste, fraud, and abuse of funds by and communities in the investigation of vio- dementia, such as Alzheimer’s Disease, or de- grantees. The Inspector General shall deter- lations described in section 4(b).’’; velopmental disabilities, such as autism, mine the appropriate number of grantees to (6) in section 7— who, due to their condition, wander from be audited each year. (A) in the heading, by striking ‘‘DEFINITION safe environments, including programs ‘‘(C) MANDATORY EXCLUSION.—A recipient OF ‘CRIMINAL CIVIL RIGHTS STATUTES’’’ and in- that— of grant funds under this section that is serting ‘‘DEFINITIONS’’; ‘‘(A) provide prevention and response infor- found to have an unresolved audit finding (B) in paragraph (6), by redesignating sub- mation, including online training resources, shall not be eligible to receive grant funds paragraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), and referrals to families or guardians of such under this section during the first 2 fiscal respectively, and indenting the clauses ac- individuals who, due to their condition, wan- years beginning after the end of the 12- cordingly; der from a safe environment; month period described in subparagraph (A). (C) by redesignating paragraphs (1) ‘‘(B) provide education and training, in- ‘‘(D) PRIORITY.—In awarding grants under through (6) as subparagraphs (A) through (F), cluding online training resources, to first re- this section, the Attorney General shall give

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priority to eligible applicants that did not been completed and reviewed by the appro- (c) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- have an unresolved audit finding during the priate Assistant Attorney General or Direc- tents in section 2 of the Violent Crime Con- 3 fiscal years before submitting an applica- tor; trol and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 is tion for a grant under this section. ‘‘(ii) all mandatory exclusions required amended by striking the item relating to ‘‘(E) REIMBURSEMENT.—If an entity is under paragraph (1)(C) have been issued; and section 240001 and inserting the following: awarded grant funds under this section dur- ‘‘(iii) all reimbursements required under ‘‘Sec. 240001. Missing Americans Alert Pro- ing the 2-fiscal-year period during which the paragraph (1)(E) have been made; and gram.’’. entity is barred from receiving grants under ‘‘(B) that includes a list of any grant re- TITLE II—EDUCATION AND OUTREACH subparagraph (C), the Attorney General cipients excluded under paragraph (1) from shall— the previous year. SEC. 201. ACTIVITIES BY THE NATIONAL CENTER ‘‘(i) deposit an amount equal to the FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHIL- ‘‘(f) PREVENTING DUPLICATIVE GRANTS.— DREN. amount of the grant funds that were improp- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Before the Attorney erly awarded to the grantee into the General Section 404(b)(1)(H) of the Missing Chil- General awards a grant to an applicant dren’s Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5773(b)(1)(H)) Fund of the Treasury; and under this section, the Attorney General ‘‘(ii) seek to recoup the costs of the repay- is amended by inserting ‘‘, including cases shall compare potential grant awards with involving children with developmental dis- ment to the fund from the grant recipient other grants awarded by the Attorney Gen- that was erroneously awarded grant funds. abilities such as autism’’ before the semi- eral to determine if grant awards are or have colon. ‘‘(2) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION REQUIRE- been awarded for a similar purpose. MENTS.— ‘‘(2) REPORT.—If the Attorney General TITLE III—PRIVACY PROTECTIONS ‘‘(A) DEFINITION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZA- awards grants to the same applicant for a SEC. 301. DEFINITIONS. TION.—For purposes of this paragraph and similar purpose the Attorney General shall In this title: the grant programs under this part, the term submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of (1) CHILD.—The term ‘‘child’’ means an in- ‘nonprofit organization’ means an organiza- the Senate and the Committee on the Judici- dividual who is less than 18 years of age. tion that is described in section 501(c)(3) of ary of the House of Representatives a report (2) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘‘Indian tribe’’ the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is ex- that includes— has the meaning given that term in section empt from taxation under section 501(a) of ‘‘(A) a list of all such grants awarded, in- 4(e) of the Indian Self-Determination and such Code. cluding the total dollar amount of any such Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b(e)). ‘‘(B) PROHIBITION.—The Attorney General grants awarded; and (3) LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.—The term may not award a grant under this part to a ‘‘(B) the reason the Attorney General ‘‘law enforcement agency’’ means an agency nonprofit organization that holds money in awarded multiple grants to the same appli- of a State, unit of local government, or In- offshore accounts for the purpose of avoiding cant for a similar purpose.’’. dian tribe that is authorized by law or by a paying the tax described in section 511(a) of government agency to engage in or supervise the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (b) ANNUAL REPORT.—Not later than 1 year the prevention, detection, investigation, or ‘‘(C) DISCLOSURE.—Each nonprofit organi- after the date of enactment of this Act and zation that is awarded a grant under this every year thereafter, the Attorney General prosecution of any violation of criminal law. section and uses the procedures prescribed in shall submit to the Committee on the Judici- (4) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means each regulations to create a rebuttable presump- ary and the Committee on Appropriations of of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, tion of reasonableness for the compensation the Senate and the Committee on the Judici- the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the of its officers, directors, trustees, and key ary and the Committee on Appropriations of United States Virgin Islands, American employees, shall disclose to the Attorney the House of Representatives a report on the Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the General, in the application for the grant, the Missing Americans Alert Program, as Northern Mariana Islands. process for determining such compensation, amended by subsection (a), which shall ad- (5) UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT.—The term including the independent persons involved dress— ‘‘unit of local government’’ means a county, in reviewing and approving such compensa- (1) the number of individuals who benefited municipality, town, township, village, par- tion, the comparability data used, and con- from the Missing Americans Alert Program, ish, borough, or other unit of general govern- temporaneous substantiation of the delibera- including information such as the number of ment below the State level. tion and decision. Upon request, the Attor- individuals who used tracking devices under SEC. 302. STANDARDS AND BEST PRACTICES FOR ney General shall make the information dis- the program, the number of people who were USE OF TRACKING DEVICES. closed under this subparagraph available for trained through the program, and the esti- (a) ESTABLISHMENT.— public inspection. mated number of people who were impacted (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 120 days ‘‘(3) CONFERENCE EXPENDITURES.— by the program; after the date of enactment of this Act, the ‘‘(A) LIMITATION.—No amounts made avail- (2) the number of State, local, and tribal Attorney General, in consultation with the able to the Department of Justice under this law enforcement or public safety agencies Secretary of Health and Human Services and section may be used by the Attorney Gen- that applied for funding under the Missing leading research, advocacy, self-advocacy, eral, or by any individual or entity awarded Americans Alert Program; and service organizations, shall establish discretionary funds through a cooperative (3) the number of State, local, and tribal standards and best practices relating to the agreement under this section, to host or sup- local law enforcement or public safety agen- use of tracking technology to locate individ- port any expenditure for conferences that cies that received funding under the Missing uals as described in subsection (a)(2) of sec- uses more than $20,000 in funds made avail- Americans Alert Program, including— tion 240001 of the Violent Crime Control and able by the Department of Justice, unless (A) the number of State, local, and tribal Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. the head of the relevant agency or depart- law enforcement or public safety agencies 14181), as added by this Act. ment, provides prior written authorization that used such funding for training; and (2) REQUIREMENTS.—In establishing the that the funds may be expended to host the (B) the number of State, local, and tribal standards and best practices required under conference. law enforcement or public safety agencies paragraph (1), the Attorney General shall— ‘‘(B) WRITTEN APPROVAL.—Written ap- that used such funding for designing, estab- (A) determine— proval under subparagraph (A) shall include lishing, or operating locative tracking tech- (i) the criteria used to determine which in- a written estimate of all costs associated nology; dividuals would benefit from the use of a with the conference, including the cost of all (4) the companies, including the location tracking device; food, beverages, audio-visual equipment, (city and State) of the headquarters and (ii) who should have direct access to the honoraria for speakers, and entertainment. local offices of each company, for which tracking system; and ‘‘(C) REPORT.—The Deputy Attorney Gen- their locative tracking technology was used (iii) which types of tracking devices can be eral shall submit an annual report to the by State, local, and tribal law enforcement used in compliance with the standards and Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate or public safety agencies; best practices; and and the Committee on the Judiciary of the (5) the nonprofit organizations, including (B) establish standards and best practices House of Representatives on all conference the location (city and State) of the head- the Attorney General determines are nec- expenditures approved under this paragraph. quarters and local offices of each organiza- essary to the administration of a tracking ‘‘(4) ANNUAL CERTIFICATION.—Beginning in tion, that State, local, and tribal law en- system, including procedures to— the first fiscal year beginning after the date forcement or public safety agencies (i) safeguard the privacy of the data used of enactment of this subsection, the Attor- partnered with and the result of each part- by the tracking device such that— ney General shall submit, to the Committee nership; (I) access to the data is restricted to agen- on the Judiciary and the Committee on Ap- (6) the number of missing children with au- cies determined necessary by the Attorney propriations of the Senate and the Com- tism or another developmental disability General; and mittee on the Judiciary and the Committee with wandering tendencies or adults with (II) use of the data is solely for the purpose on Appropriations of the House of Represent- Alzheimer’s being served by the program of preventing injury or death; atives, an annual certification— who went missing and the result of the (ii) establish criteria to determine whether ‘‘(A) indicating whether— search for each such individual; and use of the tracking device is the least re- ‘‘(i) all audits issued by the Office of the (7) any recommendations for improving the strictive alternative in order to prevent risk Inspector General under paragraph (1) have Missing Americans Alert Program. of injury or death before issuing the tracking

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The Amendment to the Constitution of the hearing entitled ‘‘Evaluating the Fi- Chair, on behalf of the majority leader, United States; nancial Risks of China.’’ pursuant to Public Law 114–187, and in (v) establish a complaint and investigation The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without consultation with the chairman of the process to address— objection, it is so ordered. Senate Committee on Energy and Nat- (I) incidents of noncompliance by recipi- COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS ural Resources and with the chairman ents of grants under subsection (a)(2) of sec- of the Senate Committee on Finance, tion 240001 of the Violent Crime Control and Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. unanimous consent that the Com- appoints the following individuals as 14181), as added by this Act, with the best mittee on Foreign Relations be author- members of the Congressional Task practices established by the Attorney Gen- ized to meet during the session of the Force on Economic Growth in Puerto eral or other applicable law; and Senate on July 14, 2016, at 10 a.m. Rico: the Honorable ORRIN HATCH of (II) use of a tracking device over the objec- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Utah (Finance) and the Honorable tion of an individual; and objection, it is so ordered. MARCO RUBIO of Florida (Energy and (vi) determine the role that State agencies Natural Resources). COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS should have in the administration of a track- The Chair announces, on behalf of ing system. Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask the President pro tempore, pursuant to (b) REQUIRED COMPLIANCE.— unanimous consent that the Com- Public Law 110–315, the reappointment (1) IN GENERAL.—Each entity that receives mittee on Foreign Relations be author- a grant under subsection (a)(2) of section of the following individual to be a ized to meet during the session of the member of the National Advisory Com- 240001 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Senate on July 14, 2016, at 10:30 a.m., to Enforcement Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 14181), as mittee on Institutional Quality and In- added by this Act, shall comply with any conduct a hearing entitled ‘‘The Iran tegrity: Jill Derby of Nevada. standards and best practices relating to the Nuclear Agreement: One Year Later.’’ The Chair, on behalf of the President use of tracking devices established by the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without pro tempore, pursuant to Public Law Attorney General in accordance with sub- objection, it is so ordered. 94–201, as amended by Public Law 105– section (a). COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, 275, reappoints the following individual (2) DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE.—The AND PENSIONS as a member of the Board of Trustees Attorney General, in consultation with the Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask Secretary of Health and Human Services, of the American Folklife Center of the shall determine whether an entity that re- unanimous consent that the Com- Library of Congress: Joanna Hess of ceives a grant under subsection (a)(2) of sec- mittee on Health, Education, Labor, New Mexico. and Pensions be authorized to meet, tion 240001 of the Violent Crime Control and f Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. during the session of the Senate, on 14181), as added by this Act, acts in compli- July 14, 2016, at 9:30 a.m., in room SD– EXECUTIVE SESSION ance with the requirement described in para- 430 of the Dirksen Senate Office Build- graph (1). ing, to conduct a hearing entitled (c) APPLICABILITY OF STANDARDS AND BEST EXTRADITION TREATY WITH THE ‘‘ESSA Implementation: Perspectives PRACTICES.—The standards and best prac- DOMINICAN REPUBLIC tices established by the Attorney General from Education Stakeholders on Pro- under subsection (a) shall apply only to the posed Regulations.’’ grant programs authorized under subsection The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without EXTRADITION TREATY WITH THE (a)(2) of section 240001 of the Violent Crime objection, it is so ordered. REPUBLIC OF CHILE Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (42 COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY U.S.C. 14181), as added by this Act. Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask ask unanimous consent that the Sen- SA 4977. Mr. RUBIO proposed an unanimous consent that the Com- ate proceed to executive session to con- amendment to the resolution S. Res. mittee on the Judiciary be authorized sider the following treaties on today’s 486, commemorating ‘‘Cruise Travel to meet during the session of the Sen- Executive Calendar: Nos. 11 and 12 en Professional Month’’ in October 2016; as ate on July 14, 2016, at 10 a.m., in room bloc; I further ask unanimous consent follows: SD–226 of the Dirksen Senate Office that the treaties be considered as hav- Building, to conduct an executive busi- Strike the first whereas clause. ing advanced through the various par- In the second whereas clause, strike ness meeting. liamentary stages up to and including ‘‘Cruise Lines International Association sup- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the presentation of the resolutions of ports’’ and insert ‘‘cruise travel professionals objection, it is so ordered. ratification; that any committee con- support’’. COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS AND ditions, declarations, or reservations In the second whereas clause, strike ‘‘is’’ ENTREPRENEURSHIP be agreed to as applicable; that any and insert ‘‘are’’. Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask statements be printed in the RECORD; In the third whereas clause, strike ‘‘are unanimous consent that the Com- members of Cruise Lines International Asso- further, that when the resolutions of ciation and’’. mittee on Small Business and Entre- ratification are voted upon, the motion In the seventh whereas clause, strike preneurship be authorized to meet dur- to reconsider be laid upon the table; ‘‘Cruise Lines International Association ing the session of the Senate on July and that the President be notified of and’’. 14, 2016, at 10 a.m., in room SR–428A of the Senate’s action. the Russell Senate Office Building to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without f conduct a hearing entitled ‘‘Searching objection, it is so ordered. AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO for Capital: How Venture Capitalists The treaties will be stated. MEET and Angel Investors Fund Entre- The legislative clerk read as follows: preneurs and Startup Companies.’’ Treaty document No. 114–10, Extradition COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Treaty with the Dominican Republic. Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask objection, it is so ordered. Treaty document No. 113–6, Extradition Treaty with the Republic of Chile. unanimous consent that the Com- f mittee on Armed Services be author- Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I ized to meet during the session of the PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR ask for a division vote on the resolu- Senate on July 14, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I ask tions of ratification en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without unanimous consent that Stephen Dietz, The PRESIDING OFFICER. A divi- objection, it is so ordered. a fellow in my office, be granted floor sion vote has been requested.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:35 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14JY6.078 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S5182 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 14, 2016 On treaty document Nos. 114–10 and bassador Extraordinary and Pleni- The bill (S. 3282) was passed, as fol- 113–6, Senators in favor of the resolu- potentiary of the United States of lows: tions of ratification will rise and stand America to the State of Kuwait; Carol S. 3282 until counted. Z. Perez, of Virginia, a Career Member Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Those opposed will rise and stand of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of resentatives of the United States of America in until counted. Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Congress assembled, On a division vote, two-thirds of the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Senators present having voted in the the United States of America to the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘National affirmative, the resolutions of ratifica- Republic of Chile; Geoffrey R. Pyatt, of Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act tion are agreed to en bloc. California, a Career Member of the of 2016’’. The resolutions of ratification are as Senior Foreign Service, Class of Min- SEC. 2. REFERENCES TO THE NATIONAL SEA follows: ister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- GRANT COLLEGE PROGRAM ACT. Resolved, (two-thirds of the Senators present traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Except as otherwise expressly provided, concurring therein), United States of America to Greece; wherever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or SECTION 1. SENATE ADVICE AND CONSENT SUB- Douglas Alan Silliman, of Texas, a Ca- JECT TO A DECLARATION. repeal of, a section or other provision, the reer Member of the Senior Foreign reference shall be considered to be made to a The Senate advises and consents to the Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to ratification of the Treaty Between the Gov- section or other provision of the National ernment of the United States of America and be Ambassador Extraordinary and Sea Grant College Program Act (33 U.S.C. the Government of the Dominican Republic, Plenipotentiary of the United States of 1121 et seq.). signed at Santo Domingo on January 12, 2015 America to the Republic of Iraq; Marie SEC. 3. MODIFICATION OF DEAN JOHN A. KNAUSS (Treaty Doc. 114–10), subject to the declara- L. Yovanovitch, of Connecticut, a Ca- MARINE POLICY FELLOWSHIP. tion of section 2. reer Member of the Senior Foreign (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 208(b) (33 U.S.C. 1127(b)) is amended by striking ‘‘may’’ and SEC. 2. DECLARATION. Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to inserting ‘‘shall’’. The advice and consent of the Senate be Ambassador Extraordinary and (b) PLACEMENTS IN CONGRESS.—Such sec- under section 1 is subject to the following Plenipotentiary of the United States of tion is further amended— declaration: The Treaty is self-executing. America to Ukraine; and Blair Ander- (1) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘The Resolved, (two-thirds of the Senators present son, of California, to be Under Sec- Secretary’’ and inserting the following: concurring therein), retary of Transportation for Policy. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary’’; and SECTION 1. SENATE ADVICE AND CONSENT SUB- (2) in paragraph (1), as designated by para- JECT TO A DECLARATION. Thereupon, the Senate proceeded to consider the nominations en bloc. graph (1), in the second sentence, by striking The Senate advises and consents to the ‘‘A fellowship’’ and inserting the following: ratification of the Treaty Between the Gov- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ‘‘(2) PLACEMENT PRIORITIES.— ernment of the United States of America and question is, Will the Senate advise and ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In each year in which the Government of the Republic of Chile, consent to the Horwich, Darling, Hall, the Secretary awards a legislative fellowship signed at Washington on June 5, 2013 (Treaty Silverman, Perez, Pyatt, Silliman, under this subsection, when considering the Doc. 113–6), subject to the declaration of sec- Yovanovitch, and Anderson nomina- placement of fellows, the Secretary shall tion 2. tions en bloc? prioritize placement of fellows in the fol- SEC. 2. DECLARATION. The nominations were confirmed en lowing: The advice and consent of the Senate bloc. ‘‘(i) Positions in offices of, or with mem- under section 1 is subject to the following bers on, committees of Congress that have declaration: The Treaty is self-executing. f jurisdiction over the National Oceanic and f LEGISLATIVE SESSION Atmospheric Administration. ‘‘(ii) Positions in offices of members of EXECUTIVE CALENDAR The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Congress that have a demonstrated interest ate will now resume legislative session. in ocean, coastal, or Great Lakes resources. Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I f ‘‘(B) EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION.—In placing ask unanimous consent that the Sen- fellows in offices described in subparagraph ate proceed to the en bloc consider- NATIONAL SEA GRANT COLLEGE (A), the Secretary shall ensure, to the max- ation of Calendar Nos. 209, 472, 679 PROGRAM AMENDMENTS ACT OF imum degree practicable, that placements through 684, and 595; that the Senate 2016 are equitably distributed among the political vote on the nominations en bloc with- Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I parties. out intervening action or debate; that ask unanimous consent that the Sen- ‘‘(3) DURATION.—A fellowship’’. if confirmed, the motion to reconsider (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments ate proceed to the immediate consider- made by subsection (b) shall apply with re- be considered made and laid upon the ation of S. 3282, introduced earlier spect to the first calendar year beginning table, the President be immediately today. after the date of enactment of this Act. notified of the Senate’s action, and the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The (d) SENSE OF CONGRESS CONCERNING FED- Senate then resume legislative session clerk will report the bill by title. ERAL HIRING OF FORMER FELLOWS.—It is the without any intervening action or de- The senior assistant legislative clerk sense of Congress that in recognition of the bate. read as follows: competitive nature of the fellowship under section 208(b) of the National Sea Grant Col- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without A bill (S. 3282) to reauthorize and amend lege Program Act (33 U.S.C. 1127(b)), and of objection, it is so ordered. the National Sea Grant College Program the exceptional qualifications of fellowship Act, and for other purposes. The clerk will report the nomina- awardees, the Secretary of Commerce, acting tions en bloc. There being no objection, the Senate through the Under Secretary of Commerce The legislative clerk read the nomi- proceeded to consider the bill. for Oceans and Atmosphere, should encour- nations of Julius Lloyd Horwich, of Il- Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I age participating Federal agencies to con- linois, to be Assistant Secretary for ask unanimous consent that the bill be sider opportunities for fellowship awardees Legislation and Congressional Affairs, read a third time. at the conclusion of their fellowship for Department of Education; Thomas F. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without workforce positions appropriate for their education and experience. Scott Darling, III, of Massachusetts, to objection, it is so ordered. be Administrator of the Federal Motor SEC. 4. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY OF SEC- The bill was ordered to be engrossed RETARY OF COMMERCE TO ACCEPT Carrier Safety Administration; Ann for a third reading and was read the DONATIONS FOR NATIONAL SEA Hall, of Maine, a Career Member of the third time. GRANT COLLEGE PROGRAM. Senior Foreign Service, Class of Min- Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 204(c)(4)(E) (33 ister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- know of no further debate on the meas- U.S.C. 1123(c)(4)(E)) is amended to read as traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the ure. follows: United States of America to the Repub- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there ‘‘(E) accept donations of money and, notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, United lic of Lithuania; Lawrence Robert Sil- further debate? States Code, of voluntary and uncompen- verman of Massachusetts, a Career Hearing none, the bill having been sated services;’’. Member of the Senior Foreign Service, read the third time, the question is, (b) PRIORITIES.—The Secretary of Com- Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Am- Shall it pass? merce, acting through the Under Secretary

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of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, (c) LIMITATION.—The direct hire authority leges, sea grant institutes, sea grant pro- shall establish priorities for the use of dona- under this section shall be exercised with re- grams, and sea grant projects’’. tions accepted under section 204(c)(4)(E) of spect to a specific qualified candidate not (2) REPEAL OF REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING the National Sea Grant College Program Act later than 2 years after the date that the DISTRIBUTION OF EXCESS AMOUNTS.—Section (33 U.S.C. 1123(c)(4)(E)), and shall consider candidate completed the fellowship. 212 (33 U.S.C. 1131) is amended— among those priorities the possibility of ex- SEC. 9. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS (A) by striking subsection (c); and panding the Dean John A. Knauss Marine FOR NATIONAL SEA GRANT COL- (B) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) Policy Fellowship’s placement of additional LEGE PROGRAM. as subsections (c) and (d), respectively. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 212(a) (33 U.S.C. fellows in relevant legislative offices under SEC. 10. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. 1131(a)) is amended— section 208(b) of that Act (33 U.S.C. 1127(b)), The National Sea Grant College Program (1) by amending paragraph (1) to read as in accordance with the recommendations Act (33 U.S.C. 1121 et seq.) is amended— follows: under subsection (c) of this section. (1) in section 204(d)(3)(B) (33 U.S.C. (c) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to 1123(d)(3)(B)), by moving clause (vi) two ems the date of the enactment of this Act, the be appropriated to the Secretary to carry to the right; and Director of the National Sea Grant College out this title— (2) in section 209(b)(2) (33 U.S.C. 1128(b)(2)), Program, in consultation with the National ‘‘(A) $75,600,000 for fiscal year 2016; as amended by section 6, in the third sen- Sea Grant Advisory Board and the Sea Grant ‘‘(B) $79,380,000 for fiscal year 2017; tence, by striking ‘‘The Secretary shall’’ and Association, shall— ‘‘(C) $83,350,000 for fiscal year 2018; inserting the following: (1) develop recommendations for the opti- ‘‘(D) $87,520,000 for fiscal year 2019; ‘‘(3) AVAILABILITY OF RESOURCES OF DE- mal use of any donations accepted under sec- ‘‘(E) $91,900,000 for fiscal year 2020; and PARTMENT OF COMMERCE.—The Secretary tion 204(c)(4)(E) of the National Sea Grant ‘‘(F) $96,500,000 for fiscal year 2021.’’; and shall’’. College Program Act (33 U.S.C. 1123(c)(4)(E)); (2) by amending paragraph (2) to read as and follows: Ms. MURKOWSKI. I ask unanimous (2) submit to Congress a report on the rec- ‘‘(2) PRIORITY ACTIVITIES FOR FISCAL YEARS consent that the motion to reconsider ommendations developed under paragraph 2016 THROUGH 2021.—In addition to the be considered made and laid upon the (1). amounts authorized under paragraph (1), table. (d) CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this section there is authorized to be appropriated The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without shall be construed to limit or otherwise af- $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through objection, it is so ordered. fect any other amounts available for marine 2021 for competitive grants for the following: policy fellowships under section 208(b) of the ‘‘(A) University research on the biology, f National Sea Grant College Program Act (33 prevention, and control of aquatic nonnative EMMETT TILL UNSOLVED CIVIL U.S.C. 1127(b)), including amounts— species. RIGHTS CRIMES REAUTHORIZA- (1) accepted under section 204(c)(4)(F) of ‘‘(B) University research on oyster dis- that Act (33 U.S.C. 1123(c)(4)(F)); or eases, oyster restoration, and oyster-related TION ACT OF 2016 (2) appropriated under section 212 of that human health risks. Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I Act (33 U.S.C. 1131). ‘‘(C) University research on the biology, ask unanimous consent that the Com- SEC. 5. REPEAL OF REQUIREMENT FOR REPORT prevention, and forecasting of harmful algal mittee on the Judiciary be discharged ON COORDINATION OF OCEANS AND blooms. from further consideration of S. 2854 COASTAL RESEARCH ACTIVITIES. ‘‘(D) University research, education, train- Section 9 of the National Sea Grant Col- ing, and extension services and activities fo- and the Senate proceed to its imme- lege Program Act Amendments of 2002 (33 cused on coastal resilience and U.S. working diate consideration. U.S.C. 857–20) is repealed. waterfronts and other regional or national The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without SEC. 6. REDUCTION IN FREQUENCY REQUIRED priority issues identified in the strategic objection, it is so ordered. FOR NATIONAL SEA GRANT ADVI- plan under section 204(c)(1). The clerk will report the bill by title. SORY BOARD REPORT. ‘‘(E) University research on sustainable Section 209(b)(2) (33 U.S.C. 1128(b)(2)) is The senior assistant legislative clerk aquaculture techniques and technologies. amended— read as follows: ‘‘(F) Fishery extension activities con- (1) in the heading, by striking ‘‘BIENNIAL’’ A bill (S. 2854) to reauthorize the Emmett ducted by sea grant colleges or sea grant in- and inserting ‘‘PERIODIC’’; and Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2007. stitutes to enhance, and not supplant, exist- (2) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘The ing core program funding.’’. There being no objection, the Senate Board shall report to the Congress every two (b) MODIFICATION OF LIMITATIONS ON proceeded to consider the bill. years’’ and inserting ‘‘Not less frequently AMOUNTS FOR ADMINISTRATION.—Paragraph Mr. BURR. Mr. President, I rise than once every 3 years, the Board shall sub- (1) of section 212(b) (33 U.S.C. 1131(b)) is mit to Congress a report’’. today to applaud the Senate’s passage amended to read as follows: of the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil SEC. 7. MODIFICATION OF ELEMENTS OF NA- ‘‘(1) ADMINISTRATION.— TIONAL SEA GRANT COLLEGE PRO- Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act, bi- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—There may not be used GRAM. partisan legislation that I introduced Section 204(b) (33 U.S.C. 1123(b)) is amend- for administration of programs under this title in a fiscal year more than 5.5 percent of in April with Congressman JOHN LEWIS. ed, in the matter before paragraph (1), by in- We were joined in this effort by Sen- serting ‘‘for research, education, extension, the lesser of— ators LEAHY, MCCASKILL and BLUNT, as training, technology transfer, and public ‘‘(i) the amount authorized to be appro- service’’ after ‘‘financial assistance’’. priated under this title for the fiscal year; or well as Representative JIM SENSEN- ‘‘(ii) the amount appropriated under this SEC. 8. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY; DEAN JOHN A. BRENNER. KNAUSS MARINE POLICY FELLOW- title for the fiscal year. The goal of this legislation is simple SHIP. ‘‘(B) CRITICAL STAFFING REQUIREMENTS.— and noble: to bring truth to light and (a) IN GENERAL.—During fiscal year 2016 ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall use bring justice to the victims of racially the authority under subchapter VI of chapter and thereafter, the head of any Federal agen- motivated murders. cy may appoint, without regard to the provi- 33 of title 5, United States Code, to meet any sions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, critical staffing requirement while carrying The original bill was championed by United States Code, other than sections 3303 out the activities authorized in this title. Representative LEWIS and civil rights and 3328 of that title, a qualified candidate ‘‘(ii) EXCEPTION FROM CAP.—For purposes of activist and cold case researcher Alvin described in subsection (b) directly to a posi- subparagraph (A), any costs incurred as a re- Sykes in 2007, and it aimed to ensure tion with the Federal agency for which the sult of an exercise of authority as described that those who had quite literally got- candidate meets Office of Personnel Manage- in clause (i) shall not be considered an ten away with murder during the civil ment qualification standards. amount used for administration of programs rights era were prosecuted under the (b) DEAN JOHN A. KNAUSS MARINE POLICY under this title in a fiscal year.’’. FELLOWSHIP.—Subsection (a) applies with re- (c) ALLOCATION OF FUNDING.— law. spect to a former recipient of a Dean John A. (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 204(d)(3) (33 U.S.C. And recognizing that while many of Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship under sec- 1123(d)(3)) is amended— these civil rights era cases can’t be tion 208(b) of the National Sea Grant College (A) in the matter before subparagraph (A), prosecuted due to legal challenges, the Program Act (33 U.S.C. 1127(b)) who— by striking ‘‘With respect to sea grant col- investigation of these cold cases is im- (1) earned a graduate or post-graduate de- leges and sea grant institutes’’ and inserting portant to revealing the truth about gree in a field related to ocean, coastal and ‘‘With respect to sea grant colleges, sea the injustices committed against Afri- Great Lakes resources or policy from an ac- grant institutes, sea grant programs, and sea can-Americans and the failure of the credited institution of higher education; and grant projects’’; and (2) successfully fulfilled the requirements (B) in subparagraph (B), in the matter be- legal system to protect them. Uncover- of the fellowship within the executive or leg- fore clause (i), by striking ‘‘funding among ing and confronting this dark part of islative branch of the United States Govern- sea grant colleges and sea grant institutes’’ our nation’s history is invaluable to ment. and inserting ‘‘funding among sea grant col- strengthening our rule of law.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:57 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14JY6.101 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S5184 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 14, 2016 Mr. President, it was important to history, ensuring the rule of law, and and review any case involving a violation de- pass this bill today because on August sending the message to future genera- scribed in paragraph (1) that was closed prior 28—a day that will arrive during the tions that every single American is to the date of the enactment of the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthor- Congressional recess—the Till family worthy of the protections of our laws. ization Act of 2016 without an in-person in- and others in the civil rights commu- In Letter from Birmingham Jail, Dr. vestigation conducted by an officer or em- nity will remember the murder of Em- King wrote that ‘‘justice too long de- ployee of the Criminal Section of the Civil mett Till. As my colleagues know, Em- layed is justice denied.’’ For many vic- Rights Division of the Department of Justice mett Till was a 14-year-old-boy from tims, full justice will never be realized or by an agent of the Federal Bureau of In- Chicago who was brutally murdered in because justice has been delayed too vestigation. Mississippi in 1955 after whistling at a long. It is the purpose of this bill to en- ‘‘(4) TASK FORCE.— white woman. sure that justice is not delayed any ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Deputy Chief shall establish a task force that includes rep- The two individuals who were longer, and it is my hope that the resentatives from the Federal Bureau of In- charged with the murder of Emmett House of Representatives will soon pass vestigation, the Community Relations Serv- Till were tried. But after only a 67- this bill and the President will sign it ice of the Department of Justice, State and minute deliberation of the jury, the into law. local law enforcement agencies, and eligible two men were acquitted of capital mur- Thank you, Mr. President. entities to assist, as appropriate, with con- der. Both men later confessed to the I yield the floor. ducting a thorough investigation of, and to murder to a reporter, but under our Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I make recommendations to the Deputy Chief regarding, the cases involving violations de- Constitution, these individuals could ask unanimous consent that the Burr substitute amendment be agreed to, scribed in paragraph (1). not be retried. ‘‘(B) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— Had Emmett Till not been murdered, and the bill, as amended, be considered In addition to amounts made available to his family would have been celebrating read a third time. carry out this Act under section 6, there is his 75th birthday this month instead of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there authorized to be appropriated to the Attor- remembering his death next month. objection? ney General $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2017 and The Reverend Martin Luther King, Without objection, it is so ordered. each subsequent fiscal year to carry out this Jr., once said that ‘‘the time is always The amendment (No. 4975) in the na- paragraph.’’; and ture of a substitute was agreed to, as (B) in subsection (c)— right to do what is right.’’ We can’t (i) in paragraph (1)— bring Emmett Till back, but we can follows: (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute) (I) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘that honor his legacy and do what is right occurred not later than December 31, 1969’’; by uncovering these unimaginable Strike all after the enacting clause and in- (II) in subparagraph (F), by striking ‘‘and’’ wrongs. sert the following: at the end; Under the original Emmett Till Act, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (III) in subparagraph (G), by striking the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Emmett Till period at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and the Department of Justice and FBI Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthoriza- have investigated 105 of 113 cold cases (IV) by inserting after subparagraph (G) tion Act of 2016’’. the following: involving 126 victims. There has been SEC. 2. INVESTIGATION OF UNSOLVED CIVIL ‘‘(H) the number of cases referred by an eli- one successful prosecution at the State RIGHTS CRIMES. gible entity or a State or local law enforce- level since the passage of this law, in The Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights ment agency or prosecutor to the Depart- which a former police officer plead Crime Act of 2007 (28 U.S.C. 509 note) is ment within the study period, the number of guilty for manslaughter in the death of amended— such cases that resulted in Federal charges a civil rights activist. (1) in section 2— being filed, the date the charges were filed, (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘and’’ at and if the Department declines to prosecute Yet there is growing evidence gath- the end; ered by activists, lawyers, and re- or participate in an investigation of a case so (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period referred, the fact that it did so, and the out- searchers that more unsolved murders at the end and inserting a semicolon; and reach, collaboration, and support for inves- exist, and the mandate of the original (C) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- tigations and prosecutions of violations of law is not yet complete. For example, lowing: criminal civil rights statutes, including mur- in 2012, the Cold Case Justice Initiative ‘‘(3) coordinate the sharing of information ders and including disappearances described at Syracuse University submitted 196 between the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in section 2(4), within Federal, State, and names of victims of racially suspicious the civil rights community, and other enti- local jurisdictions.’’; and ties; (ii) in paragraph (2), by inserting before the cases to the DOJ that warrant review. ‘‘(4) support the full accounting of all vic- To my knowledge, these names have period at the end the following: ‘‘and a de- tims whose deaths or disappearances were scription of the activities conducted under not been investigated. the result of racially motivated crimes; subsection (b)(3)’’; The Emmett Till Unsolved Civil ‘‘(5) hold accountable under Federal and (3) in section 4(b)— Right Crimes Reauthorization Act State law all individuals who were perpetra- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘occurred would enable the Department of Jus- tors of, or accomplices in, unsolved civil not later than December 31, 1969, and’’; and tice and FBI to carry on the critical rights murders and such disappearances; (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting before the mission of investigating unsolved mur- ‘‘(6) express the condolences of the author- period at the end the following: ‘‘, and eligi- ders, and when possible, securing jus- ity to the communities affected by unsolved ble entities’’; civil rights murders, and to the families of (4) in section 5— tice through our legal system. the victims of such murders and such dis- It would enable them to investigate a (A) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘occurred appearances; not later than December 31, 1969, and’’; and broader time span of crimes than the ‘‘(7) keep families regularly informed (B) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘each of original bill, recognizing that racially about the status of the investigations of the fiscal years 2008 through 2017’’ and in- motivated violence did not end in 1969. such murders and such disappearances of serting ‘‘fiscal year 2017 and each subsequent And it would provide for increased their loved ones; and fiscal year’’; collaboration among the federal gov- ‘‘(8) expeditiously comply with requests for (5) in section 6— ernment, State and local officials, and information received pursuant to section 552 (A) in subsection (a)— of title 5, United States Code, (commonly cold case researchers, to ensure a full (i) by striking ‘‘each of the fiscal years 2008 known as the ‘Freedom of Information Act’) through 2017’’ and inserting ‘‘fiscal year 2017 array of resources are dedicated to this and develop a singular, publicly accessible end. and each subsequent fiscal year’’; and repository of these disclosed documents.’’; (ii) by striking ‘‘occurred not later than Many of these crimes may not be (2) in section 3— December 31, 1969, and’’; and able to be prosecuted due to statutes of (A) in subsection (b)— (B) by amending subsection (b) to read as limitations, the death of witnesses, or (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘occurred follows: other legal issues. But even if these in- not later than December 31, 1969, and’’; ‘‘(b) COMMUNITY RELATIONS SERVICE OF THE vestigations do not lead to prosecu- (ii) in paragraph (2), by inserting before the DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.—Using funds appro- tions, giving these families the real period at the end the following: ‘‘, and eligi- priated under section 3(b)(4)(B), the Commu- ble entities’’; and nity Relations Service of the Department of truth about what happened to their (iii) by adding after paragraph (2) the fol- Justice shall provide technical assistance by loved ones is not only important to lowing: bringing together law enforcement agencies them as they cope with their grief, it is ‘‘(3) REVIEW OF CLOSED CASES.—The Deputy and communities in the investigation of vio- also important for understanding our Chief shall, to the extent practicable, reopen lations described in section 4(b).’’;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:35 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14JY6.082 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE July 14, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5185 (6) in section 7— The bill (S. 2614), as amended, was motion to reconsider be considered (A) in the heading, by striking ‘‘DEFINITION passed. made and laid upon the table. OF ‘CRIMINAL CIVIL RIGHTS STATUTES’’’ and in- Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without serting ‘‘DEFINITIONS’’; ask unanimous consent that the mo- objection, it is so ordered. (B) in paragraph (6), by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), tion to reconsider be considered made The bill (H.R. 3700) was ordered to a respectively, and indenting the clauses ac- and laid upon the table. third reading, was read the third time, cordingly; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and passed. (C) by redesignating paragraphs (1) objection, it is so ordered. f through (6) as subparagraphs (A) through (F), f respectively, and indenting the subpara- JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTENNIAL graphs accordingly; PFC JAMES DUNN VA CLINIC COMMISSION ACT (D) by striking ‘‘In this Act, the term’’ and Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I inserting: ‘‘In this Act: ask unanimous consent that the Sen- ‘‘(1) CRIMINAL CIVIL RIGHTS STATUTES.—The ask unanimous consent that the Sen- term’’; and ate proceed to the immediate consider- ate proceed to immediate consider- (E) by inserting at the end the following: ation of S. 3283, introduced earlier ation of H.R. 5722, which was received ‘‘(2) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘eligible today. from the House and is at the desk. entity’ means an organization whose pri- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mary purpose is to promote civil rights, an clerk will report the bill by title. clerk will report the bill by title. institution of higher education, or another The senior assistant legislative clerk The senior assistant legislative clerk entity, determined by the Attorney General read as follows: read as follows: to be appropriate.’’; and A bill (H.R. 5722) to establish the John F. (7) by striking section 8. A bill (S. 3283) to designate the commu- The bill was ordered to be engrossed nity-based outpatient clinic of the Depart- Kennedy Centennial Commission. for a third reading and was read the ment of Veterans Affairs in Pueblo, Colo- There being no objection, the Senate third time. rado, as the ‘‘PFC James Dunn VA Clinic.’’ proceeded to consider the bill. Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I There being no objection, the Senate Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I know of no further debate on the meas- proceeded to consider the bill. further ask unanimous consent that ure. Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I the bill be read three times and passed The PRESIDING OFFICER. Hearing ask unanimous consent that the bill be and the motion to reconsider be consid- no further debate, the bill having been read a third time and passed, and the ered made and laid upon the table with read the third time, the question is, motion to reconsider be made and laid no intervening action or debate. Shall it pass? upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The bill (S. 2854), as amended, was The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. passed. objection, it is so ordered. The bill (H.R. 5722) was ordered to a Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I The bill (S. 3283) was ordered to be third reading, was read the third time, ask unanimous consent that the mo- engrossed for a third reading, was read and passed. tion to reconsider be considered made the third time, and passed, as follows: f and laid upon the table. S. 3283 COMMEMORATING ‘‘CRUISE TRAV- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- objection, it is so ordered. EL PROFESSIONAL MONTH’’ IN resentatives of the United States of America in OCTOBER 2016 f Congress assembled, Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I KEVIN AND AVONTE’S LAW OF 2016 SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF PFC JAMES DUNN VA CLINIC IN PUEBLO, COLORADO. ask unanimous consent that the Com- Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I (a) DESIGNATION.—The community-based merce Committee be discharged from ask unanimous consent that the Sen- outpatient clinic of the Department of Vet- further consideration of and the Senate ate proceed to the immediate consider- erans Affairs in Pueblo, Colorado, shall after now proceed to the consideration of S. ation of Calendar No. 423, S. 2614. the date of the enactment of this Act be Res. 486. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The known and designated as the ‘‘PFC James Dunn VA Clinic’’. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without clerk will report the bill by title. objection, it is so ordered. The senior assistant legislative clerk (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or The clerk will report the resolution read as follows: other record of the United States to the com- by title. A bill (S. 2614) to amend the Violent Crime munity-based outpatient clinic referred to in The senior assistant legislative clerk Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, to subsection (a) shall be considered to be a ref- read as follows: reauthorize the Missing Alzheimer’s Disease erence to the PFC James Dunn VA Clinic. Patient Alert Program, and to promote ini- A resolution (S. Res. 486) commemorating tiatives that will reduce the risk of injury f ‘‘Cruise Travel Professional Month’’ in Octo- and death relating to the wandering charac- HOUSING OPPORTUNITY THROUGH ber 2016. teristics of some children with autism. MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016 There being no objection, the Senate There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I proceeded to consider the bill. Ms. MURKOWSKI. I ask unanimous Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Com- consent that the resolution be agreed ask unanimous consent that the Grass- mittee on Banking, Housing, and to, the Rubio amendment to the pre- ley-Schumer substitute amendment be Urban Affairs be discharged from fur- amble be agreed to, the preamble, as agreed to, and the bill, as amended, be ther consideration of H.R. 3700 and the amended, be agreed to, and the motions read a third time. Senate proceed to its immediate con- to reconsider be considered made and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sideration. laid upon the table. objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The amendment (No. 4976) in the na- objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered. ture of a substitute was agreed to. The clerk will report the bill by title. The resolution (S. Res. 486) was (The amendment is printed in today’s The senior assistant legislative clerk agreed to. RECORD under ‘‘Text of Amendments.’’) read as follows: The amendment (No. 4977) was agreed The bill was ordered to be engrossed A bill (H.R. 3700) to provide housing oppor- to, as follows: for a third reading and was read the tunities in the United States through mod- (Purpose: To amend the preamble) third time. ernization of various housing programs, and Ms. MURKOWSKI: I know of no fur- for other purposes. Strike the first whereas clause. There being no objection, the Senate In the second whereas clause, strike ther debate on this measure. ‘‘Cruise Lines International Association sup- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Hearing proceeded to consider the bill. ports’’ and insert ‘‘cruise travel professionals no further debate, the bill having been Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I support’’. read the third time, the question is, ask unanimous consent that the bill be In the second whereas clause, strike ‘‘is’’ Shall it pass? read a third time and passed and the and insert ‘‘are’’.

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Without ethnic and religious minority groups, in the The resolution, with its preamble, as objection, it is so ordered. campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and amended, reads as follows: The resolution (S. Res. 515) was al-Sham; (7) ensuring the safe resettlement and re- S. RES. 486 agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. integration of ethnic and religious minorities, Whereas cruise travel professionals support including Christians (among them Assyrian, policies and practices that foster a safe, se- (The resolution, with its preamble, is Chaldean, Syriac, Armenian, Evangelical, cure, healthy, and sustainable cruise ship en- printed in the RECORD of June 29, 2016, Antiochian and Greek Orthodox, Maronite, vironment and are dedicated to promoting under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) Melkite, and Roman Catholic communities), the cruise travel experience; f Yezidis, Turkmen, Shi’a, Shabak, Sabaean- Whereas approximately 10,000 travel agen- Mandeans, and Kaka’i, among others, including cies and 19,000 individual cruise travel pro- EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CON- victims of genocide, into their homelands in fessionals participate in ongoing professional GRESS ON THE PESHMERGA OF Iraq, including the Ninevah Plain, is a critical development and training programs to build THE KURDISTAN REGION OF component toward achieving a safe, secure, and cruise industry knowledge; IRAQ sovereign Iraq; Whereas cruise travel professionals deliver ø ¿ Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I (6) (8) the Peshmerga require equipment value to consumers by providing advice on that will allow them to defend themselves choosing the best cruise based on the budg- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- and their coalition advisers against the in- ets and interests of the customers and tak- ate proceed to the consideration of Cal- creased use of vehicle-borne improvised ex- ing the worry out of vacation planning by ar- endar No. 566, S. Con. Res. 41. plosive devices by the Islamic State of Iraq ranging the details of vacations; The PRESIDING OFFICER. The and al-Sham; Whereas cruise passengers have consist- clerk will report the concurrent resolu- ø(7)¿ (9) the Peshmerga are vital partners ently ranked cruise travel professionals as tion by title. in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq the most helpful sources of information and and al-Sham; and service among all distribution channels used The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: ø(8)¿ (10) in coordination with the Govern- for purchasing cruises; ment of Iraq, the United States will endeav- Whereas 70 percent of cruise passengers A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 41) or to increase assistance to Iraqi Kurdish from the United States use a cruise travel expressing the sense of Congress on the Forces to enhance their combat medicine professional to plan and book a cruise vaca- Peshmerga of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. and logistical capabilities, to defend inter- tion; There being no objection, the Senate nally displaced persons and refugees, and to Whereas cruise travel professionals across proceeded to consider the concurrent defend the Peshmerga and their coalition ad- the world celebrate and promote October as resolution, which had been reported visers. ‘‘Plan a Cruise Month’’; Ms. MURKOWSKI. I ask unanimous Whereas the United States has the most from the Committee on Foreign Rela- tions with amendments, as follows: consent that the committee-reported cruise passengers in the world, with almost amendments be agreed to, the concur- 11,500,000 cruise passengers in 2014; (The parts of the concurrent resolu- Whereas the cruise industry in the United tion intended to be stricken are shown rent resolution, as amended, be agreed States generated 375,000 jobs across all 50 in boldface brackets and the parts of to, and the motion to reconsider be States in 2014; and the concurrent resolution intended to considered made and laid upon the Whereas, in 2014, the cruise industry spent be inserted are shown in italic.) table with no intervening action or de- $21,000,000,000 directly with United States bate. S. CON. RES. 41 businesses and generated $46,000,000,000 in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without gross outputs due to the spending of cruise Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- objection, it is so ordered. lines and the crew and passengers of cruise resentatives concurring), That it is the sense The committee-reported amendments lines, including indirect economic impacts: of Congress that— were agreed to. Now, therefore, be it (1) the Peshmerga of the Kurdistan Region The concurrent resolution (S. Con. of Iraq have been one of the most effective Resolved, That the Senate— Res. 41), as amended, was agreed to, as (1) commemorates the inaugural ‘‘Cruise fighting forces in the military campaign Travel Professional Month’’ in October 2016; against the Islamic State of Iraq and al- follows: (2) acknowledges the creativity and profes- Sham (ISIS); S. CON. RES. 41 sionalism of the men and women of the (2) the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- cruise travel professional community; and poses an acute threat to the Iraqi people and resentatives concurring), That it is the sense (3) encourages the people of the United territorial integrity of Iraq, including the of Congress that— States to observe ‘‘Cruise Travel Profes- Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and the security (1) the Peshmerga of the Kurdistan Region sional Month’’ with appropriate ceremonies and stability of the Middle East; of Iraq have been one of the most effective and activities. (3) the severe budget shortfalls faced by fighting forces in the military campaign both the Government of Iraq and the against the Islamic State of Iraq and al- f Kurdistan Regional Government are hin- Sham (ISIS); WELCOMING PRIME MINISTER LEE dering the stability of Iraq and have the po- (2) the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham HSIEN-LOONG TO THE UNITED tential to undermine long-term efforts to poses an acute threat to the Iraqi people and STATES bring about the sustainable defeat of the Is- territorial integrity of Iraq, including the lamic State of Iraq and al-Sham; Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and the security Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I (4) the $415,000,000 pledged by the United and stability of the Middle East; ask unanimous consent that the Sen- States Government to the Kurdish (3) the severe budget shortfalls faced by ate proceed to the consideration of Cal- Peshmerga in April of 2016, in coordination both the Government of Iraq and the endar No. 565, S. Res. 515. with the Government of Iraq, in addition to Kurdistan Regional Government are hin- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the $65,000,000 already provided from the Iraq dering the stability of Iraq and have the po- clerk will report the resolution by Train and Equip Fund, should remain a pri- tential to undermine long-term efforts to title. ority for the United States as part of the bring about the sustainable defeat of the Is- The senior assistant legislative clerk continued support for Iraqi Security Forces, lamic State of Iraq and al-Sham; read as follows: including the Peshmerga, in the fight (4) the $415,000,000 pledged by the United against the Islamic State of Iraq and al- States Government to the Kurdish A resolution (S. Res. 515) welcoming Prime Sham; Peshmerga in April of 2016, in coordination Minister Lee Hsien-Loong to the United ø(5) the Peshmerga should receive all with the Government of Iraq, in addition to States and reaffirming Singapore’s strategic weapons and equipment that the United the $65,000,000 already provided from the Iraq partnership with the United States, encom- States, in coordination with the Government Train and Equip Fund, should remain a pri- passing broad and robust economic, military- of Iraq, agrees to provide in an expeditious ority for the United States as part of the to-military, law enforcement, and counter- and in a timely manner;¿ continued support for Iraqi Security Forces, terrorism cooperation. (5) the Peshmerga should receive all weapons including the Peshmerga, in the fight There being no objection, the Senate and equipment that the United States, by, with, against the Islamic State of Iraq and al- proceeded to consider the resolution. and through the Government of Iraq, agrees to Sham;

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SUPPORTING THE BID OF LOS AN- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Indian Em- the Kurdish Peshmerga in Iraq, Sunni tribal GELES, CALIFORNIA, TO BRING forces, and other local security forces, in- ployment, Training and Related Services cluding threatened ethnic and religious mi- THE 2024 SUMMER OLYMPIC Consolidation Act of 2015’’. nority groups, in the campaign against the GAMES BACK TO THE UNITED SEC. 2. AMENDMENT OF SHORT TITLE. Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham; STATES (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1 of the Indian (7) ensuring the safe resettlement and re- Employment, Training and Related Services Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I Demonstration Act of 1992 (25 U.S.C. 3401 integration of ethnic and religious minori- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- ties, including Christians (among them As- note; 106 Stat. 2302) is amended to read as syrian, Chaldean, Syriac, Armenian, Evan- ate proceed to the immediate consider- follows: gelical, Antiochian and Greek Orthodox, ation of H. Con. Res. 142, which was re- ‘‘SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Maronite, Melkite, and Roman Catholic ceived from the House. ‘‘This Act may be cited as the ‘Indian Em- communities), Yezidis, Turkmen, Shi’a, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ployment, Training and Related Services Act Shabak, Sabaean-Mandeans, and Kaka’i, clerk will report the concurrent resolu- of 1992’.’’. among others, including victims of genocide, tion. (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in law to the ‘‘Indian Employment, Training and Re- into their homelands in Iraq, including the The senior assistant legislative clerk lated Services Demonstration Act of 1992’’ Ninevah Plain, is a critical component to- read as follows: shall be deemed to be a reference to the ‘‘In- ward achieving a safe, secure, and sovereign A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 142) dian Employment, Training and Related Iraq; supporting the bid of Los Angeles, Cali- Services Act of 1992’’. (8) the Peshmerga require equipment that fornia, to bring the 2024 Summer Olympic SEC. 3. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE. will allow them to defend themselves and Games back to the United States and pledg- Section 2 of the Indian Employment, their coalition advisers against the increased ing the cooperation of Congress with respect Training and Related Services Act of 1992 (25 use of vehicle-borne improvised explosive de- to that bid. U.S.C. 3401) is amended— vices by the Islamic State of Iraq and al- (1) by striking ‘‘The purposes of this Act Sham; There being no objection, the Senate are to demonstrate how Indian tribal govern- (9) the Peshmerga are vital partners in the proceeded to consider the concurrent ments can’’ and inserting ‘‘The purpose of fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and resolution. this Act is to facilitate the ability of Indian al-Sham; and Ms. MURKOWSKI. I ask unanimous tribes and tribal organizations to’’; (10) in coordination with the Government consent that the concurrent resolution (2) by inserting ‘‘from diverse Federal of Iraq, the United States will endeavor to be agreed to, the preamble be agreed sources’’ after ‘‘they provide’’; increase assistance to Iraqi Kurdish Forces to, and the motions to reconsider be (3) by striking ‘‘and serve tribally-deter- to enhance their combat medicine and considered made and laid upon the mined’’ and inserting ‘‘, and serve tribally logistical capabilities, to defend internally determined’’; and displaced persons and refugees, and to defend table with no intervening action or de- (4) by inserting ‘‘, while reducing adminis- the Peshmerga and their coalition advisers. bate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without trative, reporting, and accounting costs’’ f objection, it is so ordered. after ‘‘policy of self-determination’’. EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE The concurrent resolution (H. Con. SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. GOAL OF ENSURING THAT ALL Section 3 of the Indian Employment, Res. 142) was agreed to. Training, and Related Services Act of 1992 (25 HOLOCAUST VICTIMS LIVE WITH The preamble was agreed to. U.S.C. 3402) is amended— DIGNITY, COMFORT, AND SECU- f (1) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting RITY IN THEIR REMAINING INDIAN EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING the following: YEARS ‘‘(2) INDIAN TRIBE.— AND RELATED SERVICES CON- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The terms ‘Indian tribe’ Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I SOLIDATION ACT OF 2015 and ‘tribe’ have the meaning given the term ask unanimous consent that the Sen- Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I ‘Indian tribe’ in section 4 of the Indian Self- ate proceed to the consideration of Cal- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- Determination and Education Assistance Act endar No. 568, S. Con. Res. 46. ate proceed to the immediate consider- (25 U.S.C. 450b). The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ation of Calendar No. 385, S. 1443. ‘‘(B) INCLUSION.—The term ‘Indian tribe’ clerk will report the concurrent resolu- includes tribal organizations (as defined in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination tion by title. clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. The senior assistant legislative clerk 450b).’’; read as follows: read as follows: (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as para- A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 46) A bill (S. 1443) to amend the Indian Em- graph (5); and expressing support for the goal of ensuring ployment, Training and Related Services (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the fol- that all Holocaust victims live with dignity, Demonstration Act of 1992 to facilitate the lowing: comfort, and security in their remaining ability of Indian tribes to integrate the em- ‘‘(4) PROGRAM.—The term ‘program’ means years, and urging the Federal Republic of ployment, training, and related services a program described in section 5(a).’’. Germany to continue to reaffirm its commit- from diverse Federal sources, and for other SEC. 5. INTEGRATION OF SERVICES AUTHORIZED. ment to comprehensively address the unique purposes. Section 4 of the Indian Employment, health and welfare needs of vulnerable Holo- There being no objection, the Senate Training and Related Services Act of 1992 (25 caust victims, including home care and other U.S.C. 3403) is amended to read as follows: medically prescribed needs. proceeded to consider the bill. Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I ‘‘SEC. 4. INTEGRATION OF SERVICES AUTHOR- There being no objection, the Senate IZED. ask unanimous consent that the bill be ‘‘The Secretary shall, after approving a proceeded to consider the concurrent read a third time. resolution. plan submitted by an Indian tribe in accord- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ance with section 8, authorize the Indian Ms. MURKOWSKI. I ask unanimous objection, it is so ordered. tribe to, in accordance with the plan— consent that the concurrent resolution The bill was ordered to be engrossed ‘‘(1) integrate the programs and Federal be agreed to, the preamble be agreed for a third reading and was read the funds received by the Indian tribe; and to, and the motions to reconsider be third time. ‘‘(2) coordinate the employment, training, considered made and laid upon the Ms. MURKOWSKI. I know of no fur- and related services provided with those table with no intervening action or de- ther debate on this measure. funds in a consolidated and comprehensive bate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there tribal plan.’’. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without SEC. 6. PROGRAMS AFFECTED AND TRANSFER OF further debate? FUNDS. objection, it is so ordered. Hearing none, the bill having been Section 5 of the Indian Employment, The concurrent resolution (S. Con. read the third time, the question is, Training and Related Services Act of 1992 (25 Res. 46) was agreed to. Shall it pass? U.S.C. 3404) is amended to read as follows:

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‘‘SEC. 5. PROGRAMS AFFECTED. ‘‘(4) identify the projected expenditures ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days ‘‘(a) PROGRAMS AFFECTED.— under the plan in a single budget covering all after the date on which the Secretary deter- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The programs that may consolidated funds; mines that granting the waiver will not be be integrated pursuant to a plan approved ‘‘(5) identify any agency of the Indian tribe inconsistent with the provisions of this Act under section 8 shall be only programs— to be involved in the delivery of the services and will not prevent the affected agency ‘‘(A) implemented for the purpose of— integrated under the plan; from fulfilling the obligations of the affected ‘‘(i) job training; ‘‘(6) identify any statutory provisions, reg- agency under this Act, the Secretary shall ‘‘(ii) welfare to work and tribal work expe- ulations, policies, or procedures that the In- establish and initiate an interagency dispute rience; dian tribe believes need to be waived to im- resolution process involving— ‘‘(iii) creating or enhancing employment plement the plan; and ‘‘(A) the Secretary; opportunities; ‘‘(7) be approved by the governing body of ‘‘(B) the participating Indian tribe; and ‘‘(iv) higher education; the Indian tribe.’’. ‘‘(C) the head of the affected agency. ‘‘(v) skill development; SEC. 8. PLAN REVIEW; WAIVER AUTHORITY; AND ‘‘(2) DURATION.—A dispute subject to para- ‘‘(vi) assisting Indian youth and adults to DISPUTE RESOLUTION. graph (1) shall be resolved not later than 30 succeed in the workforce; Section 7 of the Indian Employment, days after the date on which the process is ‘‘(vii) encouraging self-sufficiency; Training and Related Services Act of 1992 (25 initiated. ‘‘(viii) familiarizing individual participants U.S.C. 3406) is amended to read as follows: ‘‘(h) FINAL AUTHORITY.—If the dispute reso- with the world of work; ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Upon receipt of a plan lution process fails to resolve the dispute be- ‘‘(ix) facilitating the creation of job oppor- from an Indian tribe, the Secretary shall tween a participating Indian tribe and an af- tunities; consult with— fected agency, the head of the affected agen- ‘‘(x) economic development; or ‘‘(1) the head of each Federal agency over- cy shall have the final authority to resolve ‘‘(xi) any services related to the activities seeing a program identified in the plan; and the dispute. described in clauses (i) through (x); and ‘‘(2) the Indian tribe that submitted the ‘‘(i) FINAL DECISION.—Not later than 10 ‘‘(B) under which an Indian tribe or mem- plan. days after the date on which the dispute is bers of an Indian tribe— ‘‘(b) IDENTIFICATION OF WAIVERS.—The par- resolved under this section, the Secretary ‘‘(i) are eligible to receive funds— ties identified in subsection (a) shall identify shall provide the requesting Indian tribe ‘‘(I) under a statutory or administrative any waivers of applicable statutory, regu- with— formula making funds available to an Indian latory, or administrative requirements, or of ‘‘(1) the final decision on the waiver re- tribe; or Federal agency policies or procedures nec- quest; and ‘‘(II) due to their status as Indians under essary to enable the Indian tribe to effi- ‘‘(2) notice of the right to file an appeal in Federal law; or ciently implement the plan. accordance with the applicable provisions ‘‘(c) TRIBAL WAIVER REQUEST.—In consulta- ‘‘(ii) have secured funds as a result of a described in section 8(d).’’. tion with the Secretary, a participating In- competitive process, a noncompetitive proc- dian tribe may request that the head of each SEC. 9. PLAN APPROVAL; SECRETARIAL AUTHOR- ess, or a specific designation. ITY; REVIEW OF DECISION. affected agency waive any statutory, regu- ‘‘(2) TREATMENT OF BLOCK GRANT FUNDS.— Section 8 of the Indian Employment, latory, or administrative requirement, pol- For purposes of this section, programs fund- Training and Related Services Act of 1992 (25 icy, or procedure identified subsection (b). ed by block grant funds provided to an In- U.S.C. 3407) is amended to read as follows: ‘‘(d) WAIVER AUTHORITY.— dian tribe, regardless of whether the block ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in ‘‘SEC. 8. PLAN APPROVAL; SECRETARIAL AU- grant is for the benefit of the Indian tribe be- paragraph (2), notwithstanding any other THORITY; REVIEW OF DECISION. cause of the status of the Indian tribe or the provision of law, the head of each affected ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall status of the beneficiaries the grant serves, Federal agency shall waive any applicable have exclusive authority to approve or dis- shall be eligible to be integrated into the statutory, regulatory, or administrative re- approve a plan submitted by an Indian tribe plan. quirement, regulation, policy, or procedure in accordance with section 6. ‘‘(b) PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION.—The Sec- promulgated by the agency that has been ‘‘(b) APPROVAL PROCESS.— retary shall, in cooperation with the Attor- identified by the parties under subparagraph ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days ney General, the Secretary of Agriculture, (b). after the date on which the Secretary re- the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of ‘‘(2) EXCEPTION.—The head of an affected ceives a plan, the Secretary shall approve or Education, the Secretary of Energy, the Sec- Federal agency shall not grant a waiver deny the plan. retary of Health and Human Services, the under paragraph (1) if the head of the af- ‘‘(2) APPROVAL.—If the Secretary approves Secretary of Homeland Security, the Sec- fected agency determines that a waiver will a plan under paragraph (1), the Secretary retary of Housing and Urban Development, be inconsistent with— shall authorize the transfer of program funds the Secretary of Labor, the Secretary of ‘‘(A) the purposes of this Act; or identified in the plan in accordance with sec- Transportation, and the Secretary of Vet- ‘‘(B) the provision of law from which the tion 13. erans Affairs, after the Secretary approves a program included in the plan derives its au- ‘‘(3) DENIAL.—If the Secretary denies the plan submitted by an Indian tribe or tribal thority that is specifically applicable to In- plan under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall organization under section 8, authorize the dians. provide to the Indian tribe a written notifi- Indian tribe or tribal organization, as appli- ‘‘(e) DECISION ON WAIVER REQUEST.— cation of disapproval of the plan that con- cable, to coordinate, in accordance with the ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days tains a specific finding that clearly dem- plan, federally funded employment, training, after the head of an affected agency receives onstrates, or that is supported by a control- and related services programs and funding in a waiver request, the head of the affected ling legal authority, that the plan does not a manner that integrates the programs and agency shall decide whether to grant or deny meet the requirements described in section 6. funding into a consolidated and comprehen- the request. ‘‘(4) PARTIAL APPROVAL.— sive program.’’. ‘‘(2) DENIAL OF REQUEST.—If the head of the ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—If a plan is denied under SEC. 7. PLAN REQUIREMENTS. affected agency denies a waiver request, not paragraph (3) solely on the basis that a request for a waiver that is part of the plan has Section 6 of the Indian Employment, later than 30 days after the date on which not been approved (or is subject to dispute Training and Related Services Act of 1992 (25 the denial is made, the head of the affected resolution) under section 7, the Secretary U.S.C. 3405) is amended to read as follows: agency shall provide the requesting Indian tribe and the Secretary with written notice shall, upon a request from the tribe, grant ‘‘SEC. 6. PLAN REQUIREMENTS. of the denial and the reasons for the denial. partial approval for those portions of the ‘‘A plan submitted to the Secretary for ap- ‘‘(3) FAILURE TO ACT ON REQUEST.—If the plan not affected by the request for a waiver. proval under this Act shall— head of an affected agency does not make a ‘‘(B) APPROVAL AFTER RESOLUTION.—With ‘‘(1) identify the programs to be integrated decision under paragraph (1) by the deadline respect to a plan described in subparagraph and consolidated; identified in that paragraph, the request (A), on resolution of the request for a waiver ‘‘(2) be consistent with the purposes of this shall be considered to be granted. under section 7, the Secretary shall, on a re- Act; ‘‘(f) SECRETARIAL REVIEW.—If the head of quest from the tribe, approve the plan or ‘‘(3) describe— an affected agency denies a waiver request amended plan not later than 90 days after ‘‘(A) a comprehensive strategy identifying under subsection (e)(2), not later than 30 the date on which the Secretary receives the the full range of potential employment op- days after the date on which the request is request. portunities on and near the service area of denied, the Secretary shall review the denial ‘‘(5) FAILURE TO ACT.—If the Secretary does the Indian tribe; and determine whether granting the waiv- not make a decision under paragraph (1) ‘‘(B) the education, training, and related er— within 90 days of the date on which the Sec- services to be provided to assist Indians to ‘‘(1) will be inconsistent with the provi- retary receives the plan, the plan shall be access those employment opportunities; sions of this Act; or considered to be approved. ‘‘(C) the way in which services and pro- ‘‘(2) will prevent the affected agency from ‘‘(c) EXTENSION OF TIME.—Notwithstanding gram funds are to be integrated, consoli- fulfilling the obligations of the affected any other provision of law, the Secretary dated, and delivered; and agency under this Act. may extend or otherwise alter the 90-day pe- ‘‘(D) the results expected from the plan; ‘‘(g) INTERAGENCY DISPUTE RESOLUTION.— riod identified in subsection (b)(1) for not

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EMPLOYER TRAINING PLACEMENTS. fully and efficiently carrying out the pur- ‘‘(1) PROCEDURE UPON REFUSAL TO APPROVE ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subsection poses of this Act; and (b), an Indian tribe that has in place an ap- PLAN.—If the Secretary denies a plan under ‘‘(iii) a forum comprised of participating subsection (b)(3), the Secretary shall— proved plan under this Act may use the Indian tribes and Federal departments and ‘‘(A) state any objections in writing to the funds made available for the plan under this agencies to identify and resolve interagency Act— Indian tribe; conflicts and conflicts between the Federal ‘‘(1) to place participants in training posi- ‘‘(B) provide assistance to the Indian tribe Government and Indian tribes in the admin- tions with employers; and to overcome the stated objections; and istration of this Act. ‘‘(2) to pay the participants a training al- ‘‘(C) unless the Indian tribe brings a civil ‘‘(b) REPORT FORMAT.— lowance or wage for a training period of not action under paragraph (2), provide the In- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The lead agency shall de- more than 24 months, which may be non- dian tribe with a hearing on the record with velop and distribute to Indian tribes that consecutive. the right to engage in full discovery relevant have in place an approved plan under this ‘‘(b) REQUIREMENTS.—An Indian tribe may to any issue raised in the matter and the op- Act a single report format, in accordance carry out subsection (a) only if the Indian with the requirements of this Act. portunity for appeal on the objections raised, tribe enters into a written agreement with under such rules and regulations as the Sec- ‘‘(2) REQUIREMENTS.—The lead agency shall each applicable employer under which the ensure that the report format developed retary may promulgate. employer shall agree— ‘‘(2) CIVIL ACTIONS; CONCURRENT JURISDIC- under paragraph (1), together with records ‘‘(1) to provide on-the-job training to the maintained by each participating Indian TION; RELIEF.— participants; and ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The district courts of tribe, contains information sufficient— ‘‘(2) on satisfactory completion of the ‘‘(A) to determine whether the Indian tribe the United States shall have original juris- training period described in subsection (a)(2), has complied with the requirements of the diction of a civil action or claim against the to prioritize the provision of permanent em- approved plan of the Indian tribe; and appropriate Secretary arising under this sec- ployment to the participants.’’. ‘‘(B) to provide assurances to the head of tion and over any civil action or claim SEC. 11. FEDERAL RESPONSIBILITIES. against the Secretary for money damages each applicable Federal department or agen- Section 11 of the Indian Employment, cy that the Indian tribe has complied with arising under contracts authorized by this Training and Related Services Act of 1992 (25 all directly applicable statutory and regu- section. U.S.C. 3410) is amended to read as follows: ‘‘(B) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND APPEAL latory requirements not waived under sec- ‘‘SEC. 11. FEDERAL RESPONSIBILITIES. tion 7. NOT REQUIRED.—An Indian tribe may bring a ‘‘(a) LEAD AGENCY.— ‘‘(3) LIMITATION.—The report format devel- civil action or claim under this paragraph N GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any ‘‘(1) I oped under paragraph (1) shall not require a without regard to whether the Indian tribe other provision of law, the lead agency re- participating Indian tribe to report on the had a hearing or filed an appeal under para- sponsible for implementation of this Act expenditure of funds (expressed by fund graph (1). shall be the Bureau of Indian Affairs. source or single agency code) transferred to ‘‘(C) RELIEF.—In an action brought under ‘‘(2) INCLUSIONS.—The responsibilities of the Indian tribe under an approved plan this paragraph, the court may order appro- the Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs under this Act.’’. priate relief, including— in carrying out this Act shall include— ‘‘(i) money damages; ‘‘(A) the development of a single model re- SEC. 12. NO REDUCTION IN AMOUNTS. ‘‘(ii) injunctive relief against any action by port for each Indian tribe that has in place Section 12 of the Indian Employment, an officer or employee of the United States an approved plan under this Act to submit to Training and Related Services Act of 1992 (25 or any agency thereof contrary to this Act or the Director reports on any consolidated ac- U.S.C. 3411) is amended to read as follows: regulations promulgated thereunder (includ- tivities undertaken and joint expenditures ‘‘SEC. 12. NO REDUCTION IN AMOUNTS. ing immediate injunctive relief to reverse a made under the plan; ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—In no case shall the denial of a plan under this section or to com- ‘‘(B) the provision, directly or through con- amount of Federal funds available to an In- pel the Secretary to approve a plan); and tract, of appropriate voluntary and technical dian tribe that has in place an approved plan ‘‘(iii) a writ of mandamus to compel an of- assistance to participating Indian tribes; under this Act be reduced as a result of— ficer or employee of the United States, or ‘‘(C) the development and use of a single ‘‘(1) the enactment of this Act; or any agency thereof, to perform a duty pro- monitoring and oversight system for plans ‘‘(2) the approval or implementation of a vided under this Act or regulations promul- approved under this Act; plan of an Indian tribe under this Act. gated hereunder. ‘‘(D)(i) the receipt of all funds covered by a ‘‘(b) INTERACTION WITH OTHER LAWS.—The ‘‘(3) BURDEN OF PROOF AT HEARING OR AP- plan approved under this Act; and inclusion of a program in a tribal plan under PEAL DECLINING CONTRACT; FINAL AGENCY AC- ‘‘(ii) the distribution of the funds to the re- this Act shall not— TION.— spective Indian tribes by not later than 45 ‘‘(1) modify, limit, or otherwise affect the ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—With respect to any days after the date of receipt of the funds eligibility of the program for contracting hearing or appeal conducted under paragraph from the appropriate Federal department or under the Indian Self-Determination and (1)(C) or any civil action brought under para- agency; and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et graph (2), the Secretary shall have the bur- ‘‘(E)(i) the performance of activities de- seq.); or den of proving by clear and convincing evi- scribed in section 7 relating to agency waiv- ‘‘(2) eliminate the applicability of any pro- dence the validity of the grounds for denying ers; and vision of the Indian Self-Determination and approval of a plan (or portion thereof). ‘‘(ii) the establishment of an interagency Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et ‘‘(B) AGENCY ACTION.—Notwithstanding any dispute resolution process. seq.), as the provision relates to a specific other provision of law, a decision by an offi- ‘‘(3) MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT.— program eligible for contracting under that cial of the Department of the Interior or the ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year Act.’’. Department of Health and Human Services, after the date of enactment of the Indian SEC. 13. TRANSFER OF FUNDS. as appropriate (collectively referred to in Employment, Training and Related Services Section 13 of the Indian Employment, this paragraph as the ‘Department’) that Consolidation Act of 2014, the Secretary (act- Training and Related Services Act of 1992 (25 constitutes final agency action and that re- ing through the Director of the Bureau of In- U.S.C. 3412) is amended to read as follows: lates to an appeal within the Department dian Affairs), in conjunction with the Secre- ‘‘SEC. 13. TRANSFER OF FUNDS. that is conducted under paragraph (1)(C) taries of Agriculture, Commerce, Education, ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any shall be made— Energy, Health and Human Services, Home- other provision of law, not later than 30 days ‘‘(i) by an official of the Department who land Security, Housing and Urban Develop- after the date of apportionment to the appli- holds a position at a higher organizational ment, Labor, Transportation, and Veterans cable Federal department or agency, the level within the Department than the level Affairs and the Attorney General, shall enter head of a Federal agency overseeing a proof the departmental agency (such as the In- into an interdepartmental memorandum of gram identified in a plan approved under this dian Health Service or the Bureau of Indian agreement providing for the implementation Act shall transfer to the Director of the Bu- Affairs) in which the decision that is the sub- of this Act. reau of Indian Affairs for distribution to an ject of the appeal was made; or ‘‘(B) INCLUSIONS.—The memorandum of Indian tribe any funds identified in the ap- ‘‘(ii) by an administrative judge. agreement under subparagraph (A) shall in- proved plan of the Indian tribe. ‘‘(4) APPLICATION OF LAWS TO ADMINISTRA- clude provisions relating to— ‘‘(b) TRANSFER OF FUNDS.—Notwith- TIVE APPEALS.—Section 504 of title 5, United ‘‘(i) an annual meeting of participating In- standing any other provision of law, at the States Code, and section 2412 of title 28, dian tribes and Federal departments and request of the Indian tribe, all program funds United States Code, shall apply to any ad- agencies, to be co-chaired by— transferred to an Indian tribe in accordance ministrative appeals pending on or filed ‘‘(I) a representative of the President; and with the approved plan of the Indian tribe after October 5, 1988, by an Indian tribe re- ‘‘(II) a representative of the participating shall be transferred to the Indian tribe pur- garding a plan under this Act.’’. Indian tribes; suant to an existing contract, compact, or

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Mr. President, I Section 14 of the Indian Employment, mingled funds and the actual administrative ask unanimous consent that the Sen- Training and Related Services Act of 1992 (25 cost of the programs, as described in para- ate proceed to the immediate consider- U.S.C. 3413) is amended— graph (1), shall be considered to be properly ation of Calendar No. 403, S. 818. (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as sub- spent for Federal audit purposes if the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The section (d); amount is used to achieve the purposes of clerk will report the bill by title. this Act. (2) by striking the section designation and The senior assistant legislative clerk heading and all that follows through sub- ‘‘(e) MATCHING FUNDS.—Notwithstanding section (a) and inserting the following: any other provision of law, any funds trans- read as follows: ‘‘SEC. 14. ADMINISTRATION OF FUNDS. ferred to an Indian tribe under this Act shall A bill (S. 818) to amend the Grand Ronde ‘‘(a) REQUIREMENTS.— be treated as non-Federal funds for purposes Reservation Act to make technical correc- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.— of meeting matching requirements under any tions, and for other purposes. ‘‘(A) CONSOLIDATION AND REALLOCATION OF other Federal law. There being no objection, the Senate FUNDS.—Notwithstanding any other provi- ‘‘(f) CLAIMS.—The following provisions of proceeded to consider the bill, which sion of law, all amounts transferred to a law shall apply to plans approved under this had been reported from the Committee tribe pursuant to an approved plan may be Act: on Indian Affairs, with an amendment consolidated, reallocated, and rebudgeted as ‘‘(1) Section 314 of the Department of the to strike all after the enacting clause specified in the approved plan to best meet Interior and Related Agencies Appropria- the employment, training, and related needs tions Act, 1991 (Public Law 101–512; 104 Stat. and insert in lieu thereof the following: of the local community served by the Indian 1959). SECTION 1. ADDITIONAL LAND FOR GRAND tribe. ‘‘(2) Chapter 171 of title 28 (commonly RONDE RESERVATION. ‘‘(B) AUTHORIZED USE OF FUNDS.—The known as the ‘Federal Tort Claims Act’) . Section 1 of Public Law 100–425 (commonly amounts used to carry out a plan approved known as the ‘‘Grand Ronde Reservation Act’’) ‘‘(g) INTEREST OR OTHER INCOME.— under this Act shall be administered in such (25 U.S.C. 713f note; 102 Stat. 1594; 104 Stat. 207; ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—An Indian tribe shall be manner as the Secretary determines to be 108 Stat. 708; 108 Stat. 4566; 112 Stat. 1896), is entitled to retain interest earned on any appropriate to ensure the amounts are spent amended— funds transferred to the tribe under an ap- on activities authorized under the approved (1) in subsection (a)— proved plan and such interest shall not di- plan. (A) in the first sentence— minish the amount of funds the Indian tribe ‘‘(C) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section (i) by striking ‘‘Subject to valid existing is authorized to receive under the plan in the interferes with the ability of the Secretary rights, including (but not limited to) all’’ and year the interest is earned or in any subse- or the lead agency to use accounting proce- inserting the following: quent fiscal year. dures that conform to generally accepted ac- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to valid existing ‘‘(2) PRUDENT INVESTMENT.—Funds trans- counting principles, auditing procedures, and rights, including all’’; and ferred under a plan shall be managed in ac- safeguarding of funds that conform to chap- (ii) by inserting ‘‘(referred to in this Act as the cordance with the prudent investment stand- ter 75 of title 31, United States Code (com- ‘Tribes’)’’ before the period at the end; ard.’’. monly known as the ‘Single Audit Act of (B) in the second sentence, by striking ‘‘Such 1984’). SEC. 15. LABOR MARKET INFORMATION ON IN- land’’ and inserting the following: ‘‘(2) SEPARATE RECORDS AND AUDITS NOT RE- DIAN WORK FORCE. ‘‘(2) TREATMENT.—The land referred to in QUIRED.—Notwithstanding any other provi- Section 17(a) of the Indian Employment, paragraph (1)’’; and sion of law (including regulations and circu- Training and Related Services Act of 1992 (25 (C) by adding at the end the following: lars of any agency (including Office of Man- U.S.C. 3416(a)) is amended in the first sen- ‘‘(3) ADDITIONAL TRUST ACQUISITIONS.— agement and Budget Circular A–133)), an In- tence— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may accept dian tribe that has in place an approved plan (1) by striking ‘‘The Secretary’’ and all title in and to any additional real property lo- under this Act shall not be required— that follows through ‘‘manner,’’ and insert- cated within the boundaries of the original 1857 ‘‘(A) to maintain separate records that ing ‘‘The Secretary of Labor, in consultation reservation of the Tribes (as established by the trace any service or activity conducted with the Secretary, Indian tribes, and the Executive order dated June 30, 1857, and com- under the approved plan to the program for Director of the Bureau of the Census, shall’’; prised of land within the political boundaries of which the funds were initially authorized or and Polk and Yamhill Counties, Oregon), if that real transferred; (2) by striking ‘‘, by gender,’’. property is conveyed or otherwise transferred to ‘‘(B) to allocate expenditures among such a the United States by, or on behalf of, the Tribes. SEC. 16. REPEALS; CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. program; or ‘‘(B) TREATMENT OF TRUST LAND.— ‘‘(C) to audit expenditures by the original (a) REPEALS.—Sections 15 and 16 of the In- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—An application to take land source of the program. dian Employment, Training and Related into trust within the boundaries of the original ‘‘(b) CARRYOVER.— Services Act of 1992 (25 U.S.C. 3414, 3415) are 1857 reservation of the Tribes shall be treated by ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Any funds transferred to repealed. the Secretary as an on-reservation trust acquisi- an Indian tribe under this Act that are not (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Sections 17 tion. obligated or expended prior to the beginning and 18 of the Indian Employment, Training ‘‘(ii) GAMING.— of the fiscal year after the fiscal year for and Related Services Act of 1992 (25 U.S.C. ‘‘(I) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in sub- which the funds were appropriated shall re- 3416, 3417) (as amended by this Act) are redes- clause (II), real property taken into trust pursu- main available for obligation or expenditure ignated as sections 15 and 16, respectively. ant to this paragraph shall not be eligible, or without fiscal year limitation, subject to the used, for any class II gaming or class III gaming SEC. 17. EFFECT OF ACT. condition that the funds shall be obligated or (as those terms are defined in section 4 of the expended in accordance with the approved Nothing in this Act or any amendment Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2703)). plan of the Indian tribe. made by this Act— ‘‘(II) EXCEPTION.—Subclause (I) shall not ‘‘(2) NO ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION.—The (1) affects any plan approved under the In- apply to any real property located within 2 Indian tribe shall not be required to provide dian Employment, Training and Related miles of the gaming facility in existence on the any additional justification or documenta- Services Act of 1992 (25 U.S.C. 3401 et seq.) (as date of enactment of this paragraph located on tion of the purposes of the approved plan as so redesignated) before the date of enact- State Highway 18 in the Grand Ronde commu- a condition of receiving or expending the ment of this Act; nity, Oregon. funds. (2) requires any Indian tribe or tribal orga- ‘‘(C) RESERVATION.—All real property taken ‘‘(c) INDIRECT COSTS.—Notwithstanding any nization to resubmit a plan described in into trust within the boundaries described in other provision of law, an Indian tribe shall paragraph (1); or subparagraph (A) at any time after September 9, be entitled to recover 100 percent of any indi- (3) modifies the effective period of any plan 1988, shall be considered to be a part of the res- rect costs incurred by the Indian tribe as a described in paragraph (1). ervation of the Tribes.’’; and result of the transfer of funds to the Indian Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I (2) in subsection (c)— tribe under this Act.’’; and ask unanimous consent that the mo- (A) in the matter preceding the table, by strik- (3) in subsection (d) (as redesignated by tion to reconsider be considered made ing ‘‘in subsection (a) are approximately paragraph (1))— and laid upon the table. 10,311.60’’ and inserting ‘‘in subsection (a)(1) (A) by striking ‘‘All administrative’’ and are the approximately 11,349.92’’; and inserting the following: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (B) by striking the table and inserting the fol- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—All administrative’’; and objection, it is so ordered. lowing:

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4 8 36 SE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 40 4 7 31 Lots 1,2, NE1⁄4, E1⁄2 NW1⁄4 320.89 5 7 6 All 634.02 5 7 7 All 638.99 5 7 18 Lots 1 & 2, NE1⁄4, E1⁄2 NW1⁄4 320.07 5 8 1 SE1⁄4 160 5 8 3 All 635.60 5 8 7 All 661.75 5 8 8 All 640 5 8 9 All 640 5 8 10 All 640 5 8 11 All 640 5 8 12 All 640 5 8 13 All 640 5 8 14 All 640 5 8 15 All 640 5 8 16 All 640 5 8 17 All 640 6 8 1 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4, W1⁄2 SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 53.78 6 8 1 S1⁄2 E1⁄2 SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 10.03 6 7 7, 8, 17, 18 Former tax lot 800, located within the SE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 of sec. 7; SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 of sec. 8; NW1⁄4 5.55 NW1⁄4 of sec. 17; and NE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 of sec. 18 4 7 30 Lots 3,4, SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4, SE1⁄4 NW1⁄4, E1⁄2 SW1⁄4 241.06 6 8 1 N1⁄2 SW1⁄4 29.59 6 8 12 W1⁄2 SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4, SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 NW1⁄4, N1⁄2 SE1⁄4 NW1⁄4, N1⁄2 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 21.70 6 8 13 W1⁄2 E1⁄2 NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 5.31 6 7 7 E1⁄2 E1⁄2 57.60 6 7 8 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 NW1⁄4, W1⁄2 SW1⁄4 22.46 6 7 17 NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4, N1⁄2 SW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 10.84 6 7 18 E1⁄2 NE1⁄4 43.42 6 8 1 W1⁄2 SE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 20.6 6 8 1 N1⁄2 SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 19.99 6 8 1 SE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 9.99 6 8 1 NE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 10.46 6 8 1 NE1⁄4 SW1⁄4, NW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 12.99 6 7 6 SW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 37.39 6 7 5 SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 24.87 6 7 5, 8 SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 of sec. 5; and NE1⁄4 NE1⁄4, NW1⁄4 NE1⁄4, NE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 of sec. 8 109.9 6 8 1 NW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 31.32 6 8 1 NE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 8.89 6 8 1 SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4, NW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 78.4 6 7 8, 17 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 of sec. 8; and NE1⁄4 NW1⁄4, NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 of sec. 17 14.33 6 7 17 NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 6.68 6 8 12 SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 8.19 6 8 1 SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 2.0 6 8 1 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 5.05 6 8 12 SE1⁄4, SW1⁄4 54.64 6 7 17, 18 SW1⁄4, NW1⁄4 of sec. 17; and SE1⁄4, NE1⁄4 of sec. 18 136.83 6 8 1 SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 20.08 6 7 5 NE1⁄4 SE1⁄4, SE1⁄4 SE1⁄4, E1⁄2 SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 97.38 4 7 31 SE1⁄4 159.60 6 7 17 NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 3.14 6 8 12 NW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 1.10 6 7 8 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 0.92 6 8 12 NE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 1.99 6 7, 8 7, 12 NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 of sec. 7; and S1⁄2 NE1⁄4 E1⁄2 NE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 of sec. 12 86.48 6 8 12 NE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 1.56 6 7,8 6,1 W1⁄2 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 of sec. 6; and E1⁄2 SE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 of sec. 1 35.82 6 7 5 E1⁄2 NW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 19.88 6 8 12 NW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 0.29 6 8 1 SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 2.5 6 7 8 NE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 7.16 6 8 1 SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 5.5 6 8 1 SE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 1.34 Total 11,349.92.’’.

Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I PROVIDING FOR THE ADDITION OF There being no objection, the Senate ask unanimous consent that the com- CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO proceeded to consider the bill. mittee-reported substitute be agreed THE RESERVATION OF THE Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I to; the bill, as amended, be read a third SILETZ TRIBE IN THE STATE OF ask unanimous consent that the bill be time and passed; and the motion to re- OREGON read a third time and passed and the consider be considered made and laid Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I motion to reconsider be considered upon the table. ask unanimous consent that the Sen- made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ate proceed to the immediate consider- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ation of Calendar No. 380, S. 817. objection, it is so ordered. The committee-reported amendment The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The bill (S. 817) was ordered to be en- in the nature of a substitute was clerk will report the bill by title. grossed for a third reading, was read agreed to. The senior assistant legislative clerk the third time, and passed, as follows: The bill (S. 818), as amended, was or- read as follows: S. 817 dered to be engrossed for a third read- A bill (S. 817) to provide for the addition of Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ing, was read the third time, and certain real property to the reservation of resentatives of the United States of America in passed. the Siletz Tribe in the State of Oregon. Congress assembled,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:35 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14JY6.099 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S5192 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 14, 2016 SECTION 1. PURPOSE; CLARIFICATION. The preamble was agreed to. SEC. 2. REDESIGNATION AS DANIEL J. EVANS (a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this Act is to (The resolution, with its preamble, is WILDERNESS. facilitate fee-to-trust applications for the (a) REDESIGNATION.—Section 101(a) of the printed in the RECORD of July 7, 2016, Siletz Tribe within the geographic area spec- Washington Park Wilderness Act of 1988 (16 ified in the amendment made by this Act. under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) U.S.C. 1132 note; 102 Stat. 3961) is amended, (b) CLARIFICATION.—Except as specifically f in the second sentence, by striking ‘‘Olympic provided otherwise by this Act or the amend- CONGRATULATING THE FARM Wilderness’’ and inserting ‘‘Daniel J. Evans ment made by this Act, nothing in this Act Wilderness’’. or the amendment made by this Act, shall CREDIT SYSTEM ON THE CELE- (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, prioritize for any purpose the claims of any BRATION OF ITS 100TH ANNIVER- map, regulation, document, paper, or other federally recognized Indian tribe over the SARY record of the United States to the Olympic claims of any other federally recognized In- Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I Wilderness shall be deemed to be a reference dian tribe. ask unanimous consent that the Com- to the Daniel J. Evans Wilderness. SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY OF f THE SILETZ TRIBE OF THE STATE OF mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and OREGON. Forestry be discharged from further MEASURES DISCHARGED Section 7 of the Siletz Tribe Indian Res- consideration of and the Senate now Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I toration Act (25 U.S.C. 711e) is amended by proceed to the consideration of S. Res. ask unanimous consent that the Com- adding at the end the following: 349. ‘‘(f) TREATMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY.— mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ernmental Affairs be discharged from ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.— objection, it is so ordered. ‘‘(A) TITLE.—The Secretary may accept further consideration of H.R. 2607, H.R. title to any additional number of acres of The clerk will report the resolution 3931, H.R. 3953, H.R. 4010, H.R. 4425, H.R. real property located within the boundaries by title. 4747, H.R. 4761, H.R. 4777, H.R. 4877, H.R. of the original 1855 Siletz Coast Reservation The senior assistant legislative clerk 4925, H.R. 4975, H.R. 4987, H.R. 5028, and established by Executive order dated Novem- read as follows: the Senate proceed to their immediate ber 9, 1855, comprised of land within the po- A resolution (S. Res. 349) congratulating litical boundaries of Benton, Douglas, Lane, consideration, en bloc. the Farm Credit System on the celebration PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ob- Lincoln, Tillamook, and Yamhill Counties in of its 100th anniversary. the State of Oregon, if that real property is jection, it is so ordered. conveyed or otherwise transferred to the There being no objection, the Senate There being no objection, the Senate United States by or on behalf of the tribe. proceeded to consider the resolution. proceeded to consider the bills en bloc. ‘‘(B) TRUST.—Land to which title is accept- Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I Ms. MURKOWSKI. I ask unanimous ed by the Secretary under this paragraph ask unanimous consent that the reso- consent that the bills be read a third shall be held in trust by the United States lution be agreed to, the preamble be time and passed and the motions to re- for the benefit of the tribe. agreed to, and the motions to recon- consider be considered made and laid ‘‘(2) TREATMENT AS PART OF RESERVATION.— sider be considered made and laid upon upon the table, all en bloc. All real property that is taken into trust the table. under paragraph (1) shall— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ‘‘(A) be considered and evaluated as an on- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered. reservation acquisition under part 151.10 of f title 25, Code of Federal Regulations (or suc- The resolution (S. Res. 349) was cessor regulations); and agreed to. JEANNE AND JULES MANFORD ‘‘(B) become part of the reservation of the The preamble was agreed to. POST OFFICE BUILDING tribe. (The resolution, with its preamble, is The bill (H.R. 2607) to designate the ‘‘(3) PROHIBITION ON GAMING.—Any real printed in the RECORD of January 28, facility of the United States Postal property taken into trust under paragraph 2016, under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) (1) shall not be eligible, or used, for any gam- Service located at 7802 37th Avenue in ing activity carried out under the Indian f Jackson Heights, New York, as the Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et DANIEL J. EVANS OLYMPIC ‘‘Jeanne and Jules Manford Post Office seq.).’’. NATIONAL PARK WILDERNESS ACT Building,’’ was ordered to a third read- f ing, was read the third time, and Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I passed. EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ask unanimous consent that the Sen- f DESIGNATION OF SEPTEMBER ate proceed to the immediate consider- 2016 AS NATIONAL OVARIAN CAN- ation of Calendar No. 571, S. 3028. CHIEF PETTY OFFICER ADAM CER AWARENESS MONTH The PRESIDING OFFICER. The BROWN UNITED STATES POST Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I clerk will report the bill by title. OFFICE ask unanimous consent that the Judi- The senior assistant legislative clerk The bill (H.R. 3931) to designate the ciary Committee be discharged from read as follows: facility of the United States Postal further consideration of and the Senate A bill (S. 3028) to redesignate the Olympic Service located at 620 Central Avenue now proceed to the consideration of S. Wilderness as the Daniel J. Evans Wilder- Suite 1A in Hot Springs National Park, Res. 521. ness. Arkansas, as the ‘‘Chief Petty Officer The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without There being no objection, the Senate Adam Brown United States Post Of- objection, it is so ordered. proceeded to consider the bill. fice,’’ was ordered to a third reading, The clerk will report the resolution Ms. MURKOWSKI. I ask unanimous was read the third time, and passed. by title. consent that the bill be read a third f The senior assistant legislative clerk time and passed and the motion to re- read as follows: consider be considered made and laid PRIVATE FIRST CLASS FELTON A resolution (S. Res. 521) expressing sup- upon the table with no intervening ac- ROGER FUSSELL MEMORIAL port for the designation of September 2016 as tion or debate. POST OFFICE National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The bill (H.R. 3953) to designate the There being no objection, the Senate objection, it is so ordered. facility of the United States Postal proceeded to consider the resolution. The bill (S. 3028) was ordered to be Service located at 4122 Madison Street, Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I engrossed for a third reading, was read Elfers, Florida, as the ‘‘Private First ask unanimous consent that the reso- the third time, and passed, as follows: Class Felton Roger Fussell Memorial lution be agreed to, the preamble be S. 3028 Post Office’’ was ordered to a third agreed to, and the motions to recon- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- reading, was read the third time, and sider be considered made and laid upon resentatives of the United States of America in passed. the table. Congress assembled, f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ED PASTOR POST OFFICE objection, it is so ordered. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Daniel J. The resolution (S. Res. 521) was Evans Olympic National Park Wilderness The bill (H.R. 4010) to designate the agreed to. Act’’. facility of the United States Postal

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:35 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14JY6.094 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE July 14, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5193 Service located at 522 North Central ‘‘Petty Officer 1st Class Caleb A. Nel- waii, to the Nation, and globally is Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona, as the ‘‘Ed son Post Office Building,’’ was ordered much more than economic benefit. The Pastor Post Office,’’ was ordered to a to a third reading, was read the third parks serve as invaluable scientific and third reading, was read the third time, time, and passed. cultural assets and have been instru- and passed. f mental in preserving some of the most f SERGEANT FIRST CLASS WILLIAM ecologically diverse ecosystems in the EUGENE J. MCCARTHY POST ‘‘KELLY’’ LACEY POST OFFICE world. OFFICE The bill (H.R. 4987) to designate the For example, Hawaii Volcanoes Na- The bill (H.R. 4425) to designate the facility of the United States Postal tional Park is home to two of the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3957 2nd Avenue in world’s most active volcanoes, pro- Service located at 110 East Powerhouse Laurel Hill, Florida, as the ‘‘Sergeant viding visitors the ability to gain a Road in Collegeville, Minnesota, as the First Class William ‘Kelly’ Lacey Post greater understanding of volcanic and ‘‘Eugene J. McCarthy Post Office,’’ was Office,’’ was ordered to a third reading, geologic processes. Hawaii’s isolation ordered to a third reading, was read the was read the third time, and passed. and the substantial number of plant third time, and passed. f and animal species that are native to f Hawaii and found nowhere else in the MARY E. MCCOY POST OFFICE world have contributed greatly to our MAJOR GREGORY E. BARNEY POST BUILDING OFFICE BUILDING understanding of evolutionary biology. The bill (H.R. 5028) to designate the The bill (H.R. 4747) to designate the The scientific significance of both facility of the United States Postal Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10721 E Jefferson Haleakala National Park was high- Service located at 6691 Church Street Ave in Detroit, Michigan, as the ‘‘Mary lighted when the United Nations Edu- in Riverdale, Georgia, as the ‘‘Major E. McCoy Post Office Building,’’ was cational, Scientific and Cultural Orga- Gregory E. Barney Post Office Build- ordered to a third reading, was read the nization designated both parks as bio- ing,’’ was ordered to a third reading, third time, and passed. was read the third time, and passed. sphere reserves in 1980. f f Hawaii Volcanoes and Haleakala also RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAY LOUIS VAN IERSEL POST OFFICE provide access to substantial cultural Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I and historic resources. Hawaii Volca- The bill (H.R. 4761) to designate the ask unanimous consent that the Sen- noes National Park is home to a num- facility of the United States Postal ate now proceed to the en bloc consid- ber of precontact archaeological sites, Service located at 61 South Baldwin eration of the following Senate resolu- including Puu Loa, which contains Avenue in Sierra Madre, California, as tions, which were submitted earlier over 23,000 petroglyphs. the ‘‘Louis Van Iersel Post Office,’’ was today: S. Res. 538, S. Res. 539, S. Res. ordered to a third reading, was read the However, Hawaii’s national parks are 540, S. Res. 541, S. Res. 542, S. Res. 543, not places where culture is discussed in third time, and passed. S. Res. 544, S. Res. 545, S. Res. 546, S. the past tense. Even today, Native Ha- f Res. 547, and S. Res. 548. There being no objection, the Senate waiians come to these parks to renew AMELIA BOYNTON ROBINSON POST ties to ancestors, conduct cultural OFFICE BUILDING proceeded to consider the resolutions en bloc. gatherings and rituals, and pass tradi- The bill (H.R. 4777) to designate the tions down to the next generation. facility of the United States Postal S. RES. 541 Both parks also serve as a refuge for Service located at 1301 Alabama Ave- Ms. HIRONO. Thank you, Mr. Presi- hundreds of native plants and animals, nue in Selma, Alabama as the ‘‘Amelia dent. many of which are endangered and Boynton Robinson Post Office Build- I rise today to introduce a resolution threatened. Indeed, Haleakala National ing,’’ was ordered to a third reading, to commemorate Hawaii Volcanoes Na- was read the third time, and passed. tional Park and Haleakala National Park is home to more endangered spe- Park on their 100th anniversary. cies than any other site in the National f On August 1, 1916, 3 weeks prior to Park System, including the Hawaiian LCPL GARRETT W. GAMBLE, USMC the founding of the National Park Silversword, and dozens of endangered POST OFFICE BUILDING Service, Congress established Hawaii Native Hawaiian birds. The bill (H.R. 4877) to designate the National Park, comprised of two sec- For the last century, residents of Ha- tions located on the island of Maui and facility of the United States Postal waii, the United States, and the world the island of Hawaii. The two sections Service located at 3130 Grants Lake have visited Haleakala National Park of the park were subsequently sepa- Boulevard in Sugar Land, Texas, as the and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park rated and redesignated as Haleakala ‘‘LCpl Garrett W. Gamble, USMC Post and gained a greater appreciation for Office Building,’’ was ordered to a third National Park and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. the natural environment, the history reading, was read the third time, and of Hawaii, and Native Hawaiian cul- passed. The two parks were set aside in per- petuity for the benefit and enjoyment ture. As we celebrate the 100th anniver- f of the people of Hawaii and the people sary of the establishment of these MICHAEL GARVER OXLEY MEMO- of the United States. In the last 100 parks, I hope my colleagues will join RIAL POST OFFICE BUILDING years, they have served their purpose me in recognizing August 1, 2016, as The bill (H.R. 4925) to designate the well. Last year, over 1.2 million people ‘‘Hawaii Volcanoes and Haleakala Na- facility of the United States Postal visited Haleakala National Park, while tional Parks Day’’ and encourage as Service located at 229 West Main Cross over 1.8 million people visited Hawaii many people as possible from across Street, in Findlay, Ohio, as the ‘‘Mi- Volcanoes National Park. the Nation to come to Hawaii to visit chael Garver Oxley Memorial Post Of- The parks have also proven to be an these national treasures. fice Building,’’ was ordered to a third economic boon to the State of Hawaii. S. RES. 542 reading, was read the third time, and In 2015, visitors to Haleakala National passed. Park spent over $76 million in sur- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, as a member of the Congressional Trade- f rounding communities, supporting nearly 1,000 jobs. mark Caucus, I have made it a goal to PETTY OFFICER 1ST CLASS CALEB Visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes Na- increase awareness and spark a dia- A. NELSON POST OFFICE BUILD- tional Park spent over $151 million in logue about the importance of trade- ING areas around the park and supported marks. Because this year constitutes The bill (H.R. 4975) to designate the nearly 2,000 local jobs. However, the the 70th anniversary of the Lanham facility of the United States Postal importance of Haleakala National Act, I would like to join my colleague, Service located at 5720 South 142nd Park and Hawaii Volcanoes National Senator COONS, in introducing a resolu- Street in Omaha, Nebraska, as the Park to the people of the State of Ha- tion

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:41 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14JY6.129 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S5194 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 14, 2016 to recognize the Lanham Act and des- spiking unemployment rates, and slow- fusion and deception in the market- ignate July as National Anti-Counter- er economic growth. This is a serious place. In addition, Congress, Federal feiting Consumer Education and issue for the United States, considering agencies and law enforcement, the Awareness Month. the U.S. Department of Commerce re- business community, and consumer Seventy years ago, the Lanham Act ports intellectual property generates 34 groups must all work together so we was signed by President Harry Truman percent of U.S. GDP, two-thirds of U.S. can keep consumers safe. to establish remedies for brand owners exports, and $5.8 trillion in U.S. output. As chairman of the Senate Judiciary suffering from trademark infringement Counterfeits have devastating effects Committee, as well as in my capacity and to protect consumers from coun- on the health and safety of consumers. as a cochair of the Congressional terfeit products. It is this very law For example, there has been a spike in Trademark Caucus, I will continue to that has laid the foundation for mod- production of fakes that have an im- work aggressively to facilitate dia- ern trademark protection and led to a mense impact on everyday life—such as logue, inform consumers, and collabo- tremendous increase in the use of airbags, smoke detectors, computer rate with government agencies on trademarks. chips, and prescription drugs. trademark-related issues. And I am According to the World Intellectual With increased counterfeiting of so pleased to work my colleague Senator Property Organization, in 2012, ap- many everyday products, the presump- COONS on this resolution. proximately 24 million trademarks tion of quality and effectiveness is be- Mr. COONS. Mr. President, with Sen- were in force around the world. Fur- coming less certain. Unfortunately, ator CHUCK GRASSLEY, I am proud to ther, the U.S. Department of Com- there is an increased possibility of last- cosponsor a resolution designating merce reports that 31 percent of all ing and potentially fatal consequences July 2016 as the ‘‘National Anti-Coun- jobs in the United States are in intel- for consumers’ health and safety. terfeiting Consumer Education and lectual property-intensive industries. In April, the Senate Judiciary Com- Awareness’’ Month in celebration of Despite the legal framework cur- mittee held a hearing entitled, ‘‘Coun- the 70th anniversary of the Lanham rently in place to protect against counterfeits and Their Impact on Consumer Act, which provided the foundation for terfeiting, trademark-related crimes Health and Safety.’’ This hearing spe- our modern Federal trademark reg- are one of the fastest growing eco- cifically explored how hazardous coun- istration system. Not only are trade- nomic problems worldwide. According terfeit products—like medicines, elec- marks a source of significant value for to the Organization for Economic Co- tronics, automotive, and military companies, but they also play an im- operation and Development, manufac- parts—can harm consumers. portant role in communicating the au- turing, trade, and consumption of The hearing panel warned that con- thenticity and integrity of products counterfeit products continues to in- sumers unknowingly purchase counter- and services to customers, thereby pro- crease, escalating from $250 billion in feits. In fact, consumers often pay the moting consumer safety. For example, 2008 to $461 billion in 2013. same as they would for legitimate counterfeit batteries, sometimes fea- Other counterfeiting trends were re- goods, but receive potentially unsafe turing fake trademarks, have been cently highlighted in a study released products. For example, consumers are linked to increased risks of sponta- by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce purchasing fake chargers that may ex- neous fires—a clear safety hazard if Global Intellectual Property Center, plode or medicines that may be manu- that battery is in a consumer product GIPC. The study found that China and factured with dangerous or contami- such as a children’s toy. According to Hong Kong alone represent 86 percent nated substances. These types of coun- the U.S. Customs and Border Protec- of the global physical counterfeiting. terfeits can result in severe injuries, tion Agency, seizures related to coun- This translates into $396.5 billion worth including death. terfeit intellectual property increased of counterfeit goods each year. This The hearing panel also discussed the almost 25 percent between 2014 and level of counterfeiting activity bears exploitation by counterfeits of e-com- 2015. While the government must con- serious economic and health and safety merce platforms with a business direct tinue its interception of fake goods at implications, both locally and inter- to consumer business model. Cyber our borders, these numbers and the ap- nationally. commerce, for-profit streaming, and parent rise of this problem also call for The GIPC also found that the value ever-changing technologies have con- greater consumer awareness of the of seized counterfeit goods by customs tinued to present new challenges in risks of buying counterfeit products. in 38 sampled economies totals less combating counterfeiting activity. By designating this month the ‘‘Na- than 2.5 percent of the global measure They also discussed the changing tac- tional Anti-Counterfeiting Consumer of physical counterfeiting. This sug- tics of counterfeiters, including small Education and Awareness’’ Month, I gests that although the efforts of cus- package delivery through the mail, hope to foster such an awareness and toms authorities yield results, the ex- which make it difficult for law enforce- the role that intellectual property— tent of their success is still ‘‘a drop in ment to go after these criminals. here, the trademark system—plays in the bucket.’’ Counterfeit products have been found helping to protect consumers. Not only are trademark-related to have ties to terrorism, trafficking, Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I crimes growing rapidly, the dev- and organized crime groups around the ask unanimous consent that the reso- astating effects are also far-reaching. world. According to the GIPC report, lutions be agreed to, the preambles be Trademark-related crimes impact not Interpol and FBI seizure records sug- agreed to, and the motions to recon- only whole industries, but economies gest that proceeds from counterfeit sider be considered made and laid upon as well. The most direct impact of brake pads and cigarettes have been the table en bloc. counterfeiting is revenue loss. The earmarked for terrorist groups like The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without GIPC estimates losses to be in the bil- Hezbollah and al-Qaeda. As the scope of objection, it is so ordered. lions for any given industry. counterfeit products increases, so does The resolutions were agreed to. Brand owners are actively responding the ability of criminal and hostile or- The preambles were agreed to. to this problem. According to a GIPC ganizations to fund their illicit and (The resolutions, with their pre- report, some companies spend as much harmful operations. ambles, are printed in today’s RECORD Increased education and awareness as $20 million annually in an attempt under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) to fight counterfeiting of their prod- efforts are critical to helping to put a ucts. This is money that could have stop to ar counterfeit activity. That is f been spent on research and develop- why we are honoring the Lanham Act ment, business expansion, and innova- and designating July as National Anti- PROVIDING FOR AN ADJOURN- tion. Counterfeiting Consumer Education MENT OF THE HOUSE OF REP- There are also indirect effects stem- and Awareness Month. Educating mem- RESENTATIVES ming from counterfeit products that bers of Congress, the media, and the Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I cause economic disruption. For exam- public about the dangers of counter- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- ple, the presence of counterfeits leads feits and the vital role trademarks play ate proceed to the consideration of S. to lowered incentives for innovation, will help protect consumers from con- Con. Res. 50.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:57 Jul 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14JY6.089 S14JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE July 14, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5195 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The July 15, 11:30 a.m.; Tuesday, July 19, 1 MICHAEL A. CAMPBELL SCOTT A. CARLTON clerk will report the concurrent resolu- p.m.; Friday, July 22, 1 p.m.; Tuesday, RICHARD F. CHADEK tion by title. July 26, 10 a.m.; Friday, July 29, 10 ROBERT D. DOUGLAS JOSEPH A. J. FARQUHAR The senior assistant legislative clerk a.m.; Tuesday, August 2, 10 a.m.; Fri- IAN L. FAWKS read as follows: day, August 5, 7:45 a.m.; Tuesday, Au- GARY M. JONSON MICHAEL F. LORICH A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 50) gust 9, 12:55 p.m.; Friday, August 12, 8 LESLIE K. MCKENZIE providing for an adjournment of the House of a.m.; Tuesday, August 16, 9 a.m.; Fri- CHARLES R. RADMER ROBERT E. ROSS, JR. Representatives. day, August 19, 3 p.m.; Tuesday, August KEVIN R. SCOTT There being no objection, the Senate 23, 4 p.m.; Friday, August 26, 10 a.m.; ELIZABETH A. WERNS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT proceeded to consider the concurrent Tuesday, August 30, 9 a.m.; and Friday, TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE resolution. September 2, 10 a.m. I further ask that ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: Ms. MURKOWSKI. I ask unanimous when the Senate adjourns on Friday, To be colonel consent that the concurrent resolution September 2, it next convene at 3 p.m., RICHARD J. BUTALLA Tuesday, September 6; that following MICHAEL E. COLLINS be agreed to and the motion to recon- KRISTIAN L. DUGGER sider be considered made and laid upon the prayer and pledge, the morning MARLEEN M. LAJOIE hour be deemed expired, the Journal of DANE E. RODGERS the table with no intervening action or ARTHUR A. RUSSELL debate. proceedings be approved to date, and ROBERT J. STUART the time for the two leaders be re- JAMES L. VANVOOREN The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without JEFFREY T. WILLIAMS objection, it is so ordered. served for their use later in the day. I WILLIAM D. YATES The concurrent resolution (S. Con. ask that following leader remarks, the MARK B. YOUNG THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT Res. 50) was agreed to. Senate resume consideration of the TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE (The concurrent resolution is printed conference report to accompany H.R. ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Submitted 2577; finally, that the pending cloture To be colonel Resolutions.’’) motions filed during today’s session CHRISTOPHER B. AASGAARD ripen at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, September GREGORY N. GEISSINGER f JOHN J. KNIGHT, JR. 6. JEROME M. MOLSTAD MEASURE INDEFINITELY The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without DARIN J. MONGEON MICHAEL E. MYSLENSKI POSTPONED—H.R. 1462 objection, it is so ordered. THOMAS E. PAGENKOPF GUSTAV T. RIEMER Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I f WILLIAM A. SOCRATES ask unanimous consent that H.R. 1462, ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 11:30 A.M. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT which was previously received from the TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE TOMORROW ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: House, be indefinitely postponed. To be colonel The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, if objection, it is so ordered. there is no further business to come be- PAUL V. RAHM fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT f TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE sent that it stand adjourned under the ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: APPOINTMENTS AUTHORITY previous order. To be colonel There being no objection, the Senate, Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I MICHAEL A. DEAN at 9:05 p.m., adjourned until Friday, ROBERT L. GROFF ask unanimous consent that notwith- July 15, 2016, at 11:30 a.m. MICHAEL G. KAUFFMAN standing the upcoming adjournment of DANIEL B. NEFF the Senate, the President of the Sen- f MARK O. WORLEY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT ate, the President pro tempore, and the NOMINATIONS TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: majority and minority leaders be au- Executive nominations received by To be colonel thorized to make appointments to com- the Senate: JONNIE L. BAILEY missions, committees, boards, con- STATE JUSTICE INSTITUTE ferences, or interparliamentary con- ROGER R. BOUTIN III DAVID V. BREWER, OF OREGON, TO BE A MEMBER OF BARBARA J. BRADBURN ferences authorized by law, by concur- THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE STATE JUSTICE IN- LEEANN M. CAPACE rent action of the two Houses, or by STITUTE FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 17, 2019. (RE- MICHAEL D. CRUM APPOINTMENT) ANGEL L. CRUZMALAVE order of the Senate. CHARLES A. DARLING TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY TIMOTHY W. DAYTON The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without JAMES L. GLASS objection, it is so ordered. C. PETER MAHURIN, OF KENTUCKY, TO BE A MEMBER BARBARA J. GREEN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TENNESSEE VAL- KIETH A. HAND f LEY AUTHORITY FOR A TERM EXPIRING MAY 18, 2021. (RE- VICKI H. HATHORN APPOINTMENT) ELIZABETH R. HOUGLANADKINS REPORTING AUTHORITY MICHAEL MCWHERTER, OF TENNESSEE, TO BE A MEM- LATRENCIA T. JOHNSON BER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TENNESSEE LAURA LANEWILLIAMS Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I VALLEY AUTHORITY FOR A TERM EXPIRING MAY 18, 2021. CHARLES T. LENT (REAPPOINTMENT) CHRISTINA M. LYERLA ask unanimous consent that notwith- JOE H. RITCH, OF ALABAMA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE DEBORAH A. MAHARGARCIA standing the Senate’s adjournment, BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AU- TERESA MALEY THORITY FOR A TERM EXPIRING MAY 18, 2021. (RE- JUNE B. MCGHEE committees be authorized to report APPOINTMENT) MARY G. MUELLER legislative and executive matters on IN THE ARMY TAMMIE E. OEMKE HEIDI L. OTIS Tuesday, August 30, from 9 a.m. to 11 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT MARK H. PARSONS a.m. TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE DAVID M. PLUMMER ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: RITA M. F. POCE The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without To be colonel BRIAN D. POYNOR objection, it is so ordered. LEWIS T. ROGERS CHATTIE N. LEVY MARK W. SCHIERENBECK f MICHELLE L. PLETCHER MARK E. SCOTT LISA G. WILSON VANESSA L. SPIVEYBURKE JOYCE A. TORIANO ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, JULY 15, THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT BARBARA F. WALL 2016, THROUGH TUESDAY, SEP- TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE SUZANNE M. WILSON ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: TEMBER 6, 2016 INEZ B. WITHERS To be colonel ILONA L. WRIGHT Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT ARTHUR J. BILENKER TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ask unanimous consent that when the BRUCE M. CARPENTER ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: AUBREY J. HENSHAW III Senate completes its business today, it JOHN H. MCLEMORE To be colonel adjourn to then convene for pro forma RICHARD L. OWENS INEZ E. WRIGHT GORDON B. CHIU sessions only, with no business being WING DJAYA conducted, on the following dates and THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT COLLEEN S. JENSON TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE MARC R. JOHNSON times, and that following each pro ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: MATTHEW C. KHUN forma session, the Senate adjourn until To be colonel KATHERINE H. MARTIN ANHSTEVE H. NGUYEN the next pro forma session: Friday, JOHN J. BRADY JACQUELINE I. OJIMBA

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SCOTT B. SALANCY ANTHONY SULLIVAN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RENE E. SCOTT SENEN TORRESVAZQUEZ PAUL A. VIATOR KIEN C. N. TRAN JULIUS LLOYD HORWICH, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE ASSIST- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT ROBERT D. WALKUP ANT SECRETARY FOR LEGISLATION AND CONGRES- TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE LANCE W. WEAGANT SIONAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: MICHAEL B. YAFFE JON S. YAMAGUCHI To be colonel DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT SCOTT B. ARMEN TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE THOMAS F. SCOTT DARLING, III, OF MASSACHUSETTS, REONO BERTAGNOLLI ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: TO BE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FEDERAL MOTOR CAR- WILLIAMS Q. BRITTON To be colonel RIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION. WARD M. BROWN BLAIR ANDERSON, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNDER SEC- JAMES M. BRUMIT THAD J. COLLARD RETARY OF TRANSPORTATION FOR POLICY. GARY E. CAPLAN JOHN A. FELTHOUS JOHN Y. CHA KEITH A. JONES DEPARTMENT OF STATE HOWARD L. CURLIN JACQUELINE R. KROGULSKI JAMES J. DIMAIO RUSSELL P. REITER ANNE HALL, OF MAINE, A CAREER MEMBER OF THE BILL M. DUDA JANETTE RIVERALOPEZ SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MINISTER–COUN- RAYMOND T. FOSTER JOHN C. ROCKWELL SELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND BRETT A. FREEDMAN ELLEN M. SHANNONBALL PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA MATTHEW B. GOODWIN JACINTA H. SHOWERS TO THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA. JAMES I. HARDING CARLOS TAMEZ LAWRENCE ROBERT SILVERMAN, OF MASSACHUSETTS, RICHARD J. HARRISON BRAD R. WENSTRUP A CAREER MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, JILL C. HASLING DANIEL R. WILBORN CLASS OF MINISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR CHRISTOPHER H. HOYT MICHAEL L. YOST RAMAIAH INDUDHARA EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE JOSEPH P. JOHNSON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE STATE OF KUWAIT. GORDON J. KINZLER TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE CAROL Z. PEREZ, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER MEMBER OF JOHN T. KOLISNYK ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MINISTER– BRIAN A. KRAKOVER To be colonel COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND MICHAEL T. LAKE PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA JORGE I. LOPEZ ANN M. B. HALL TO THE REPUBLIC OF CHILE. RICHARD M. LUCCHESI DAVID W. ROSE GEOFFREY R. PYATT, OF CALIFORNIA, A CAREER MEM- DAVID E. MARCOZZI THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MIN- BRETT D. MCGEEVER TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- VINCENT L. MOSS ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES ELAINE M. MUNITZ OF AMERICA TO GREECE. TAM Q. NGUYEN To be colonel DOUGLAS ALAN SILLIMAN, OF TEXAS, A CAREER MEM- LISA J. OLSEN BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MIN- RAUL G. PALACIOS GARRY E. ONEAL FRANCISCO J. PEREZRIVERA CRISTOPHER A. YOUNG ISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- NANCY Q. PETERSMEYER DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES VALENS M. PLUMMER f OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF IRAQ. ERIC A. RUEBKE MARIE L. YOVANOVITCH, OF CONNECTICUT, A CAREER SUSAN SAVELL CONFIRMATIONS MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF ALFRED J. SCHLORKE Executive nominations confirmed by MINISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- MATTHEW R. SMOLIN DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES CHRISTOFER A. STRODE the Senate July 14, 2016: OF AMERICA TO UKRAINE.

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