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Vol. 163 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2017 No. 162 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was Yesterday, Mr. Pruitt announced Scalia, the godfather of conservative called to order by the Speaker pro tem- that he is precipitously going to strike lawyers all across this country, which pore (Mr. FITZPATRICK). down the Clean Power Plan rule some- reiterated the fact that greenhouse f time later today, which will turn the gases emitted from power plants are, in clock back in this country in terms of fact, subject to the scope and authority DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO trying to get our arms around the issue of the Clean Air Act. TEMPORE of rising carbon emissions that sci- Unfortunately, today, the EPA Ad- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- entists from across all sectors have ministrator is completely striking fore the House the following commu- universally recognized are causing ris- down that important advance in terms nication from the Speaker: ing sea temperature, rising sea levels, of protecting the public health of this WASHINGTON, DC, affecting climate, and clearly are country and putting nothing in place. October 10, 2017. linked to manmade carbon emissions There is no alternative that Mr. Pruitt I hereby appoint the Honorable BRIAN K. that have been tracked for decades is putting out there in terms of trying FITZPATRICK to act as Speaker pro tempore going back in time. to get this country to move forward on on this day. Mr. Pruitt’s argument is based on the clean power. PAUL D. RYAN, discredited view that carbon pollution It is unfortunate because, as the Speaker of the House of Representatives. does not fall under the Clean Air Act, International Energy Agency an- f which is what the last administration nounced this morning, for the first MORNING-HOUR DEBATE was proceeding on when they actually time ever, solar energy production now designed the Clean Power Plan rule. surpasses any other form of power pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The facts are these: duction in the world. The same thing is ant to the order of the House of Janu- In 1963, this Congress passed the happening here in the U.S. because of ary 3, 2017, the Chair will now recog- Clean Air Act. It was signed into law the renewable energy tax credits. nize Members from lists submitted by by President Lyndon Johnson and has In my State of Connecticut, renew- the majority and minority leaders for been amended a number of times on a able energy solar panel jobs far exceed morning-hour debate. bipartisan basis to strengthen and en- any other power production job in the The Chair will alternate recognition hance the protections that were built State. We are seeing an incredible pro- between the parties. All time shall be into that law when it was, again, en- liferation of people installing panels on equally allocated between the parties, acted many years ago. In fact, in 1990, their homes and businesses. and in no event shall debate continue George Herbert Walker Bush signed the The U.S. Navy in Groton, Con- beyond 1:50 p.m. Each Member, other last update and upgrade to the Clean necticut, now has solar panels on all than the majority and minority leaders Air Act, which is exactly what the Navy housing as well as a solar field to and the minority whip, shall be limited prior administration was proceeding power the Nation’s oldest submarine to 5 minutes. under when they designed the rule. base, which is there. f The Supreme Court has weighed in The decision by Mr. Pruitt is not a on this question about whether or not pro-growth, pro-economic decision. It PROTECTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH greenhouse gases are covered under the is simply responding, unfortunately, to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clean Air Act. In 2007, in Massachu- political forces that drove this admin- Chair recognizes the gentleman from setts v. EPA, a Republican-majority istration to power from the fossil fuel Connecticut (Mr. COURTNEY) for 5 min- Court ruled in favor of the fact that industry. utes. greenhouse gases are in fact covered The only saving grace of Mr. Pruitt’s Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, going under the statutory umbrella of the order is that he allows a large and long back to the days of Teddy Roosevelt, it Clean Air Act. This is what the Court public comment period for the people has been a bipartisan principle that said: of this country who do care about clean protecting the public health in Amer- Because greenhouse gases fit well within air and who do care about our environ- ica’s environment is the sacred obliga- the Clean Air Act’s capacious definition of ment to weigh in on this reckless deci- tion of all of us who have the honor to ‘‘air pollutant,’’ we hold that EPA has the sion that turns the clock back for pub- serve this Nation in elective or ap- statutory authority to regulate the emission lic health and safety and for our econ- pointed office. Unfortunately, the Ad- of such gases. omy. That is where the growth is going ministrator of the EPA, Mr. Scott Pru- In 2014, the Court reenforced that rul- to be, in renewables, and not power itt, didn’t get that memo. ing in a decision written by Antonin production of the past.

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He produce that power and then leave a Writer Sam Stephenson credited was ready to retire from the limelight. mess behind you. That is a very simple Thelonious Monk’s Carolina roots in After battling illnesses for several principle that I think every American the ‘‘Oxford American,’’ writing that years, Monk passed away from a stroke can understand. Rocky Mount’s flourishing tobacco cul- in 1982. Unfortunately, it is about to be ture and rail yard was one of the larg- Finally, Thelonious Monk, Mr. torpedoed by the EPA Administrator, est in all of the South the year Monk Speaker, has since been inducted into who, by the way, was in the courtroom was born. Stephenson speculated those the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame trying to argue against this in the railways may have inspired Monk’s and the Grammy Hall of Fame, added courts back in 2014 and came out on composition ‘‘Little Rootie Tootie,’’ to the Library of Congress’ National the losing decision. I guess he got his which features train whistle sounds. Recording Registry, awarded a Pulitzer revenge not just on the Court but, un- Mr. Speaker, incidentally, the city of Prize, and featured on a United States fortunately, all of us who have to live Rocky Mount, North Carolina, is di- postage stamp. with this terrible rule. vided between two counties, Nash Thelonious Monk left a legacy as one Mr. Speaker, again, let’s reverse that County and Edgecombe County. The of the originators of modern jazz decision. Let’s move toward the future railroad in that community is the di- music. That is why the city of Rocky with a type of power that will protect viding line. Mount is so proud of their native son. Every day, the CSX and Amtrak the environment and grow jobs. They celebrated this past weekend in trains come through that community. various places throughout the city f They have been doing that for a very honoring and celebrating the life of HONORING THE LIFE OF TROOPER long time. Those train tracks were this great musician. TIMOTHY O’NEILL first established in 1855, even before the I ask my colleagues to join me today The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Civil War. It was established as the in paying tribute to an outstanding Chair recognizes the gentleman from Wilmington to Weldon Railroad. It was artist, Thelonious Monk, as his family; the residents of Rocky Mount, North Michigan (Mr. MITCHELL) for 5 minutes. the longest railroad in the entire Mr. MITCHELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise world, consisting of more than 160 Carolina; and the country prepare to to honor a fallen hero. Tragically, miles of track. It came through Mr. celebrate his 100th birthday. Michigan State Trooper Timothy Monk’s hometown. f Thelonious Monk began studying O’Neill made the ultimate sacrifice in classical piano at the age of 11 and BEAU BIDEN FOUNDATION an on-duty motorcycle accident. showed an early aptitude for the in- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. I rise to offer my support and love to strument. By the time he was 13 years MITCHELL). The Chair recognizes the Trooper O’Neill’s friends, family, and old, he had won the weekly amateur gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. all who were fortunate enough to know competition at the Apollo Theater so FITZPATRICK) for 5 minutes. him. As the proud parent of a police of- many times that management banned Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I ficer, I can only imagine the pain you him from reentering the contest there rise today to recognize the formation must feel. Words are inadequate at in Harlem. of a partnership between the Beau such a time of sorrow, but please know In 1941, Monk began working at Biden Foundation and Doylestown you are in my prayers. Minton’s Playhouse in Harlem, where Health, which will clear the way for ef- Trooper O’Neill was known by his he joined the house band and helped de- forts to prevent, recognize, and react friends, fiancee, and family for his velop the school of jazz known as appropriately to child sexual abuse in sense of humor, compassion for ani- bebop. our community. mals, and deep love for his family. He Alongside fellow jazz greats Charlie This critical program will be funded is also remembered for his commit- Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Eubie Blake, through the generous support of the ment to bettering our community and and Ruble Blakey, Monk honed his fast Cowhey Family ShopRite in War- our safety. and often improvised style that would minster and will train local medical I ask my colleagues and all those later become synonymous with modern staff in the Darkness to Light’s Stew- watching to join me in a prayer for jazz. ards of Children course utilizing online Trooper O’Neill; his fiancee, Carli Thelonious Monk’s first known re- education tools. Hicks; parents, Kristine and Michael cording was made in 1944, when he There is no doubt that because of the O’Neill; siblings, Sara O’Neill and worked as a member of the Coleman compassionate efforts of these organi- Brian O’Neill; and his entire family. Hawkins Quartet. Monk did not record zations, the Beau Biden Foundation, May God bless them all. under his own name, however, until Doylestown Health, and the Cowhey f 1947, when he played as the leader of a Family ShopRite in Warminster, Bucks sextet session for Blue Note. County, children will be safer and our RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF In 1947, he married Nellie Smith, his community stronger. THELONIOUS MONK longtime sweetheart. Two children Mr. Speaker, I stand in strong sup- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The were born to the marriage, whom they port of this vital new partnership and Chair recognizes the gentleman from named after Monk’s parents, all efforts to protect our society’s most North Carolina (Mr. BUTTERFIELD) for 5 Thelonious and Barbara. vulnerable. minutes. In 1952, Monk signed a contract with HONORING THE LIFE OF CHRISTOPHER WARD, SR. Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I Prestige Records, which produced Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize one of the most pieces like ‘‘Smoke Gets in Your Eyes’’ rise today to honor a lifelong Levit- innovative jazz musicians of all time, and ‘‘Bags’ Groove,’’ which he recorded town resident, Christopher Ward, Sr., the legendary Thelonious Monk. with Miles Davis in 1954. In 1956, Mr. who passed away suddenly last month. This legend, Mr. Speaker, was born in Speaker, Monk released his third Born in Bristol, Pennsylvania, Chris my congressional district in the State album, ‘‘Brilliant Corners,’’ which is became an accomplished businessman of North Carolina, and would have considered by many to be his first true and a true pillar of our community. turned 100 years old today. masterpiece. With all his success, he strongly sup- Thelonious Sphere Monk was the sec- In 1957, the Thelonious Monk Quar- ported local small businesses and al- ond of three children born to tet, which included John Coltrane, ways rooted for the underdog. Thelonious, Sr., and Barbara Monk on began performing regularly, with tours People in Levittown will remember October 10, 1917, in Rocky Mount, across the United States and Europe. Chris as the co-owner of Bailey’s Bar &

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He loved to make everyone sure that our educators have access to laugh with his unique sense of humor, the Social Security benefits and pen- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- but what made him the happiest was sions they most certainly have earned. fore the House the following resigna- being ‘‘Chocolate Pop-Pop’’ and spend- f tion from the House of Representa- ing time with his family. tives: Mr. Speaker, Chris strove to be the RECESS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, very best father, son, grandfather, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Washington, DC, October 5, 2017. uncle, and brother. He will be sorely FITZPATRICK). Pursuant to clause 12(a) DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Upon further discus- missed by our entire community. of rule I, the Chair declares the House sion with my family, I have made the deci- in recess until 2 p.m. today. sion to resign my position as Member of the b 1215 House of Representatives for Pennsylvania’s Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 18 DYSAUTONOMIA AWARENESS MONTH 18th Congressional District, effective Octo- Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- ber 21, 2017. rise today to recognize October as cess. I am grateful for the opportunity to have Dysautonomia Awareness Month. f served the people of southwestern Pennsyl- vania and to have worked with the talented ‘‘Dysautonomia’’ is a general term b 1400 and dedicated men and women of the United used to address any disease that aggra- States Congress. vates the autonomic nervous system, AFTER RECESS Sincerely, adversely affecting the body’s involun- The recess having expired, the House TIM MURPHY. tary functions. There are many types was called to order by the Speaker pro of dysautonomia, which can lead to tempore (Mr. GOHMERT) at 2 p.m. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Washington, DC, October 5, 2017. other devastating illnesses, including f Parkinson’s disease and lupus. DEAR GOVERNOR WOLF: This letter serves Dysautonomia afflicts nearly 70 mil- PRAYER to inform you I am resigning my position as Member of the House of Representatives for lion people of all ages worldwide, in- The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District cluding constituents in my district like J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: effective October 21, 2017. Liz Kennerley. While there is no cure, Loving God, we give You thanks for Sincerely, there are many treatments to improve giving us another day. TIM MURPHY. quality of life, including medications While Members come to the end of a f and lifestyle changes. long weekend of constituent visits, This month, we work to spread bless them and those with whom they BREAST CANCER AWARENESS awareness of dysautonomia through consult among those they represent MONTH education, community events, and lob- with wisdom, patience, and generosity (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- bying, and we inspire family, friends, as they seek law and policy that bene- mission to address the House for 1 and neighbors to get involved and to fits not only local interests but, where minute.) take action. possible, the greater common good of Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today It is necessary that communities our country. to honor the many women who have hold events for spreading the word We again ask You to impel those who lost their lives to breast cancer and about dysautonomia and for funding possess power here in the Capitol to be those who have survived. research to find a cure. It is on us to mindful of those Americans who pos- As you know, October is Breast Can- educate the public about this illness sess little or no power, most especially cer Awareness Month. In order to pre- and to race towards a cure. in these days those recovering in Puer- vent additional loss of life, it is essen- f to Rico. tial that women educate themselves on UNFAIRLY WITHHOLDING TEACH- Finally, we are mindful of yet an- prevention and receive regular ERS’ SOCIAL SECURITY BENE- other natural disaster unfolding in screenings. FITS EARNED THROUGH SEC- California, with massive wildfires. We In 2008, I cosponsored legislation sup- ONDARY EMPLOYMENT ask You to protect those who combat porting the observance of Breast Can- cer Awareness Month, in part, to help The SPEAKER pro tempore. The these fires and comfort those who have get the message out that this disease Chair recognizes the gentleman from or will lose their homes and posses- sions. can and does kill men and women of all Texas (Mr. CONAWAY) for 5 minutes. Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I am May all that is done today be for ages. proud to represent thousands of teach- Your greater honor and glory. According to the American Cancer ers across west Texas who have dedi- Amen. Society, since 2007, death rates in older cated their careers to educating and f women with breast cancer are decreas- ing, yet death rates in women under preparing our children for the future. THE JOURNAL As a former member of the Midland the age of 50 are steady. Independent School Board, I under- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. Speaker, I encourage all women stand the impact these selfless individ- Chair has examined the Journal of the watching to get screened regularly for uals have on our communities. Unfor- last day’s proceedings and announces this devastating disease. tunately, we honor their service to our to the House his approval thereof. f communities by unfairly withholding Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS Social Security benefits that they have nal stands approved. MONTH earned through secondary employment. f While this policy, known as the wind- (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina fall elimination provision, was well-in- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE asked and was given permission to ad- tended, it has proven to be ill-con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the dress the House for 1 minute and to re- ceived. Many educators have been gentleman from Oregon (Mr. BLU- vise and extend his remarks.) harmed by the unintended con- MENAUER) come forward and lead the Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. sequences that have created uncer- House in the Pledge of Allegiance. Speaker, domestic violence is a tainty and put a damper on the other- Mr. BLUMENAUER led the Pledge of scourge. Its physical and psychological wise joyous occasion of retirement. Allegiance as follows: effects have lifelong consequences for It is imperative that we solve this I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the survivors, their families, and their issue and give our Texas teachers the United States of America, and to the Repub- children.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:39 Oct 11, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10OC7.004 H10OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H7896 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 10, 2017 I appreciate South Carolina Governor for 1 minute and to revise and extend b 1700 Henry McMaster and Attorney General his remarks.) AFTER RECESS Alan Wilson, both of whom who are Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I working hard to stop domestic violence rise today in recognition of the tre- The recess having expired, the House in our State, encouraged by Laura mendous impact forests have on our was called to order by the Speaker pro Hudson of the Crime Victims’ Council. rural economies and natural environ- tempore (Mr. COMER) at 5 p.m. The Governor issued a statewide proc- ment nationwide. Next week is Na- f lamation that designates October as tional Forest Products Week. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In Arkansas, we know that growing PRO TEMPORE Attorney General Wilson’s 20th an- and sustaining jobs in forest commu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- nual Silent Witness ceremony, which nities begins with ensuring that work- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair he held last week, honored the past ing forests continue to thrive. Most will postpone further proceedings year’s victims of domestic violence at working forests—over 70 percent—are today on motions to suspend the rules the statehouse. Specifically, the South privately owned by families, small and on which a recorded vote or the yeas Carolina Office of the Attorney General large businesses, and an increasingly and nays are ordered, or on which the works to combat domestic violence broad array of Americans who invest in vote incurs objection under clause 6 of through the STOP Violence Against forest ownership. Women program, dedicated to pro- When forest owners have confidence rule XX. The House will resume proceedings viding representation to victims of do- in their ability to manage and sell on postponed questions at a later time. mestic violence and raising awareness their timber productively, they will of the issue; also, with the Pro Bono continue to grow and invest in forests f program, dedicated to providing pro and provide the foundation for the rest STAFF SERGEANT RYAN SCOTT bono legal representation in prosecu- of the forest products supply chain. OSTROM POST OFFICE tion of domestic violence cases. Federal policies have a significant im- Eliminating domestic violence Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I pact on the long-term economic and move to suspend the rules and pass the should be something we fight for dur- environmental benefits we derive from ing the month of October and every bill (H.R. 1858) to designate the facility these working forests and the liveli- of the United States Postal Service lo- day of the year. hoods of those who own and manage In conclusion, God bless our troops, cated at 4514 Williamson Trail in Lib- them. erty, Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘Staff Ser- and we will never forget September the The forest products industry rep- 11th in the global war on terrorism. geant Ryan Scott Ostrom Post Office’’. resents a key economic driver for rural The Clerk read the title of the bill. f economies nationwide, totaling nearly The text of the bill is as follows: TAX REFORM $92.8 billion in GDP. In my home State H.R. 1858 of Arkansas, environmentally friendly (Mr. BANKS of Indiana asked and Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- forestry-related businesses support was given permission to address the resentatives of the United States of America in more than 62,000 jobs, with more than House for 1 minute.) Congress assembled, Mr. BANKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, $2.4 billion in annual payroll. SECTION 1. STAFF SERGEANT RYAN SCOTT the last time Congress passed funda- A strong marketplace for forest prod- OSTROM POST OFFICE. ucts helps keep rural America em- (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the mental tax reform, I was 7 years old. It United States Postal Service located at 4514 is long past time that our broken Tax ployed and U.S. forests robust. These healthy forests, in turn, provide crucial Williamson Trail in Liberty, Pennsylvania, Code is fixed and our country gets back shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Staff on a path to robust and sustained eco- habitat for species, filter America’s Sergeant Ryan Scott Ostrom Post Office’’. nomic growth. drinking water, sequester carbon, and (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, As we consider tax reform legisla- provide outdoor recreation opportuni- map, regulation, document, paper, or other tion, we should look to my home State ties for the public. record of the United States to the facility re- of Indiana for inspiration. During my f ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ‘‘Staff Sergeant Ryan time as a State senator, Indiana low- COMMUNICATION FROM THE Scott Ostrom Post Office’’. ered business taxes by nearly 50 per- CLERK OF THE HOUSE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- cent, and rates are scheduled to fall The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- ant to the rule, the gentleman from even further in the coming years. By 2022, the Hoosier State will have fore the House the following commu- Montana (Mr. GIANFORTE) and the gen- the third lowest corporate tax rate in nication from the Clerk of the House of tleman from California (Mr. GOMEZ) the Nation. At the same time, Indiana Representatives: each will control 20 minutes. has removed many special interest OFFICE OF THE CLERK, The Chair recognizes the gentleman loopholes and carve-outs to make the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, from Montana. Washington, DC, October 10, 2017. system simple and fair for all Hoosier GENERAL LEAVE Hon. PAUL D. RYAN, taxpayers. Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I ask The Speaker, House of Representatives, unanimous consent that all Members According to the nonpartisan Tax Washington, DC. Foundation, Indiana has the eighth DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- may have 5 legislative days within best business tax climate in the coun- mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of which to revise and extend their re- try, a number that will only get better the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- marks and include extraneous material as tax rates continue to go down. tives, the Clerk received the following mes- on the bill under consideration. The results speak for themselves: In- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Oc- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there diana has an unemployment rate below tober 10, 2017, at 9:48 a.m.: objection to the request of the gen- That the Senate passed S. 692. 4 percent, strong economic growth, a tleman from Montana? That the Senate passed S. 1103. There was no objection. AAA credit rating, and a $1.8 billion That the Senate passed S. 1595. surplus in the bank. With best wishes, I am, Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I Lower taxes combined with sim- Sincerely, yield myself such time as I may con- plicity and fairness—this is the model KAREN L. HAAS. sume. that we need to embrace if our country f Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support is going to return to sustained 3 per- of H.R. 1858 introduced by Congressman RECESS cent and greater growth. MARINO from Pennsylvania. The bill f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- names the Liberty, Pennsylvania, Post ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Office at 4514 Williamson Trail the NATIONAL FOREST PRODUCTS declares the House in recess until ap- Staff Sergeant Ryan Scott Ostrom WEEK proximately 5 p.m. today. Post Office in honor of Staff Sergeant (Mr. WESTERMAN asked and was Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 9 min- Ostrom, who, in 2005, was killed in the given permission to address the House utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. line of duty in Iraq.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:06 Oct 11, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10OC7.007 H10OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE October 10, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7897 Mr. Speaker, I now yield such time as Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my West Saint Louis Street in Pacific, Missouri, he may consume to the gentleman colleagues in consideration of H.R. shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Spe- from Pennsylvania (Mr. MARINO), the 1858, a bill to designate the facility of cialist Jeffrey L. White, Jr. Post Office’’. sponsor of the bill. the United States Post Office located (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, Mr. MARINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise map, regulation, document, paper, or other at 4514 Williamson Trail in Liberty, record of the United States to the facility re- today in support of my legislation to Pennsylvania, as the Staff Sergeant ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to rename the Liberty, Pennsylvania, Ryan Scott Ostrom Post Office. be a reference to the ‘‘Specialist Jeffrey L. post office after Staff Sergeant Ryan Born in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, in White, Jr. Post Office’’. Scott Ostrom. 1979, Mr. Ostrom graduated from high The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Ryan was born on September 23, 1979, school and then joined the Pennsyl- ant to the rule, the gentleman from in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, where he vania Army National Guard while be- Montana (Mr. GIANFORTE) and the gen- attended Liberty High School. While in ginning his studies at Mansfield Uni- tleman from California (Mr. GOMEZ) high school, Ryan excelled in soccer, versity. A sports lover, Ryan could fre- each will control 20 minutes. basketball, and baseball—serving as quently be found playing and coaching the captain for the soccer and basket- The Chair recognizes the gentleman basketball in his free time. from Montana. ball teams. In 2002, Ryan joined his father, Scott GENERAL LEAVE After graduating from high school, Ostrom, on a peacekeeping mission in he attended Mansfield University and Bosnia, and he later deployed to Iraq Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I ask pursued a degree in education science. with the 109th Infantry Regiment. unanimous consent that all Members Ryan planned to become a teacher and Staff Sergeant Ryan Ostrom trag- may have 5 legislative days within a coach to help young people become ically made the ultimate sacrifice in which to revise and extend their re- successful students, athletes, and lead- August of 2005, when he sustained fatal marks and include extraneous material ers within the community. wounds from enemy small-arms fire in on the bill under consideration. However, just months before Ryan Iraq. He was, as mentioned, awarded The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there was set to graduate from college, his the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good objection to the request of the gen- National Guard unit was deployed to Conduct Medal, and Combat Infantry- tleman from Montana? Iraq. While serving his country in Iraq, man Badge from the Department of the There was no objection. Ryan made the ultimate sacrifice, as Army, as well as the Pennsylvania Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I he was killed in action on August 9, Meritorious Service Medal from the yield myself such time as I may con- 2005. sume. Ryan enlisted in the Pennsylvania Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, we should pass this bill Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support Army National Guard in 1997, serving to recognize the bravery and selfless- of H.R. 452 introduced by Congressman with Company B, First Battalion 109th ness of the honorable service of Staff LUETKEMEYER from Missouri. The bill in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Ryan Sergeant Ryan Scott Ostrom. names the Pacific, Missouri, Post Of- was an accomplished soldier with a Mr. Speaker, I urge the passage of fice at 324 West Saint Louis Street the bevy of previous accomplishments and H.R. 1858, and I yield back the balance Specialist Jeffrey L. White, Jr. Post commendations. Office in honor of U.S. Army Specialist During his time enlisted, Ryan of my time. Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I White, who, in 2012, was killed in ac- earned a Purple Heart, Combat Infor- tion in an IED attack in Afghanistan. mation Badge, Gold Star, Armed Serv- urge adoption of the bill in recognition Mr. Speaker, I now yield such time as ice Ribbon, and numerous other awards of Staff Sergeant Ostrom’s sacrifice to he may consume to the gentleman that gave Ryan the recognition he de- our Nation, and I yield back the bal- from Missouri (Mr. LUETKEMEYER), the served for his heroic years of service. ance of my time. sponsor of the bill. Beyond these awards, Ryan also took The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I advantage of what the military had to question is on the motion offered by rise today in support of H.R. 452, legis- offer, graduating from the U.S. Army the gentleman from Montana (Mr. lation to designate the United States Europe Primary Leadership Develop- GIANFORTE) that the House suspend the Postal Service facility located at 324 ment Course, which furthered his abil- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1858. The question was taken. West Saint Louis Street in Pacific, ity to lead both on deployment and in The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Missouri, as the Specialist Jeffrey L. the communities about which he cared opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being White, Jr. Post Office. so deeply. While Ryan will always be remem- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. U.S. Army Specialist White grew up Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, on bered for his valor and his years of in Catawissa, Missouri, with his par- that I demand the yeas and nays. military service, he will also be re- ents, Jeff and Paula White, and his The yeas and nays were ordered. membered for what he brought to the brothers, Michael and Kyle. He grad- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- uated from Pacific High School in 2008, communities of which he was a part. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- In his free time, Ryan could be found and enlisted in the Army in October of ceedings on this motion will be post- playing Monday night basketball with 2009. poned. his friends at home and was an active Specialist White served our country member of the Eagle Base basketball f honorably as a member of the First team during his deployment. SPECIALIST JEFFREY L. WHITE, Battalion, 501st Airborne, Fourth Bri- Staff Sergeant Ryan Ostrom JR. POST OFFICE gade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Divi- sion, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richard- prioritized the world around him—his Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I country, his community, his family— son, Alaska, unit. move to suspend the rules and pass the Specialist White deployed for Af- all over himself. His years of service bill (H.R. 452) to designate the facility and his record speak for themselves, ghanistan in December 2011, and after of the United States Postal Service lo- serving our country bravely, he gave but beyond that, Ryan made a positive cated at 324 West Saint Louis Street in impact as a friend and a role model his life for our country when an IED Pacific, Missouri, as the ‘‘Specialist detonated near his unit on April 3, 2012, wherever he was. Jeffrey L. White, Jr. Post Office’’. He was a soldier and leader on his de- roughly one week before he was sched- The Clerk read the title of the bill. uled to return to the United States. ployments and an active member of the The text of the bill is as follows: community back home in Wellsboro. Specialist White was a highly deco- H.R. 452 Mr. Speaker, I ask that all Members rated servicemember. His awards and support this legislation to honor Ryan Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- medals include the Bronze Star Medal, resentatives of the United States of America in Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct by renaming the Liberty Post Office as Congress assembled, Medal, National Defense Service the Staff Sergeant Ryan Scott Ostrom SECTION 1. SPECIALIST JEFFREY L. WHITE, JR. Post Office. POST OFFICE. Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal Mr. GOMEZ. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the with Bronze Service Star, Global War self such time as I may consume. United States Postal Service located at 324 on Terrorism Service Medal, Army

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:06 Oct 11, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10OC7.011 H10OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H7898 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 10, 2017 Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Rib- rificed his life in defense of his coun- The bill designates the post office lo- bon, and the NATO Medal, among try. cated at 2635 Napa Street in Vallejo, many others. I urge the passage of H.R. 452, and I California, as the Janet Capello Post As an avid sports fan, White shared yield back the balance of my time. Office Building. my love of the St. Louis Cardinals. He Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I Janet Capello was a prominent cit- witnessed their 2011 World Series urge adoption of the bill in recognition izen in her Vallejo, California, commu- Championship win shortly before his of Specialist White’s sacrifice to our nity. Born in 1935, she served on the deployment and was planning to attend Nation, and I yield back the balance of city’s Planning Commission, the Civil opening day in 2012. Specialist White my time. Service Commission, and the Charter was honored by the Cardinals, who in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Review Committee, among others. She vited his family to raise the 2011 World question is on the motion offered by loved her community, and she gave Championship flag on opening day in the gentleman from Montana (Mr. back in whatever way she could before his memory. GIANFORTE) that the House suspend the passing away in 2012. Specialist White was an upstanding rules and pass the bill, H.R. 452. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to citizen and beloved by his family, The question was taken. support this bill, and I reserve the bal- friends, and community. Hundreds of The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the ance of my time. Mr. GOMEZ. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- individuals lined the streets in the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being self such time as I may consume. pouring rain to honor his final journey in the affirmative, the ayes have it. I am pleased to join my colleagues in home and memorial service. Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, on consideration of H.R. 2254, a bill to des- We can never fully express our that I demand the yeas and nays. ignate the facility of the United States thanks to our military and their fami- The yeas and nays were ordered. Post Service located at 2635 Napa lies. Their service and sacrifice for this The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Street in Vallejo, California, as the country goes beyond a level of bravery ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- Janet Capello Post Office Building. most people have never seen. While the ceedings on this motion will be post- H.R. 2254 was introduced this year by naming of this post office is not nearly poned. my colleague and friend from Cali- enough to honor Jeffery White, nor will f fornia, Mr. THOMPSON. Unfortunately, it heal the pain felt each day and every JANET CAPELLO POST OFFICE Mr. THOMPSON is unable to be here day by the family he left he behind, it BUILDING today, as he has remained in his dis- is my sincere hope each time the trict in California this evening to as- Whites and folks in the Pacific commu- Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I sist in wildfire relief and recovery ef- nity pass by this building they are re- move to suspend the rules and pass the forts. I am, along with the entire House minded of how grateful and how proud bill (H.R. 2254) to designate the facility of Representatives, praying for Mr. we are to call Specialist White one of of the United States Postal Service lo- THOMPSON and our fellow Americans in our own. cated at 2635 Napa Street in Vallejo, this time of need. Mr. Speaker, I thank the Missouri California, as the ‘‘Janet Capello Post A lifelong resident of Vallejo, Cali- delegation and Pacific community for Office Building’’. fornia, and granddaughter of Italian their support of this designation, and I The Clerk read the title of the bill. immigrants, Janet Capello took great ask every Member of the House to join The text of the bill is as follows: pride in her heritage. Her deepest pas- us in honoring our hometown hero, H.R. 2254 sion was the Sons of Italy, an organiza- Jeffery L. White, Jr. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tion where she served as a dedicated Mr. GOMEZ. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- resentatives of the United States of America in member of Lodge Number 1626 for over self such time as I may consume. Congress assembled, 63 years. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my SECTION 1. JANET CAPELLO POST OFFICE She held two of the organization’s BUILDING. colleagues in consideration of H.R. 452, most prestigious posts—vice president (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the a bill to designate the facility of the of the Grand Lodge of California, and United States Postal Service located at 2635 Secretary of the United Lodges—and United States Post Office located at 324 Napa Street in Vallejo, California, shall be West Saint Louis Street in Pacific, led efforts to bring the group’s scholar- known and designated as the ‘‘Janet Capello ship program to Vallejo. In doing so, Missouri, as the Specialist Jeffrey L. Post Office Building’’. she helped hundreds of young men and White, Jr. Post Office. (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, women attend college. A native of Missouri, Jeffrey White, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility re- Ms. Capello oversaw a number of Jr. graduated from Pacific High School charity efforts, and helped raise thou- in 2008, and joined the United States ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ‘‘Janet Capello Post Of- sands of dollars each year for Alz- Army. After graduating from basic and fice Building’’. heimer’s research in conjunction with advanced training at Fort Benning, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the University of California-Davis. Ms. Georgia, Specialist White was assigned ant to the rule, the gentleman from Capello’s dedication to these causes to the 25th Infantry Division at Joint Montana (Mr. GIANFORTE) and the gen- earned her the Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro Base Elmendorf-Richardson. tleman from California (Mr. GOMEZ) Award, the highest honor granted by He deployed to Afghanistan in 2011, each will control 20 minutes. the Sons of Italy. and tragically lost his life in April of The Chair recognizes the gentleman In addition to these accomplish- 2012, after insurgents attacked his unit from Montana. ments, Janet Capello was an active with an improvised explosive device. participant in local Vallejo politics, GENERAL LEAVE Specialist White was just 21 years old. serving on the city’s Planning Commis- Specialist White is remembered for Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I ask sion, the Civil Service Commission, his love of the St. Louis Cardinals, as unanimous consent that all Members and the Charter Review Committee, well as his distinguished service, for may have 5 legislative days in which to and others, and was an active member which he received many awards, in- revise and extend their remarks and to of the St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic cluding a Bronze Star and a Purple include extraneous material on the bill Church until her passing in 2012, at the Heart. under consideration. age of 77. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. Speaker, we should pass this bill b 1715 objection to the request of the gen- to commemorate the life of Janet As an avid Dodgers fan, I think Spe- tleman from Montana? Capello, and recognize the lasting con- cialist White would get a kick out of There was no objection. tributions she has made to the Vallejo the fact that I am here and that the St. Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I community. Louis Cardinals are still beating the yield myself such time as I may con- I urge the passage of H.R. 2254, and I Dodgers. sume. yield back the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, we should pass this bill Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I to commemorate the life of Specialist of H.R. 2254, introduced by Congress- urge adoption of the bill, and I yield Jeffrey White, Jr., who selflessly sac- man MIKE THOMPSON from California. back the balance of my time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:06 Oct 11, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10OC7.013 H10OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE October 10, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7899 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I question is on the motion offered by support this bill, and I reserve the bal- would like to make the gentleman the gentleman from Montana (Mr. ance of my time. from California aware that I have no GIANFORTE) that the House suspend the Mr. GOMEZ. Mr. Speaker, I yield further speakers, and I reserve the bal- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2254. such time as he may consume to the ance of my time. The question was taken; and (two- gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Mr. GOMEZ. Mr. Speaker, I have no thirds being in the affirmative) the LYNCH). further speakers, and I yield back the rules were suspended and the bill was Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in balance of my time. passed. support of H.R. 2464, legislation that I Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I A motion to reconsider was laid on introduced back in May of this year to urge adoption of the bill in recognition the table. officially designate the United States of President Kennedy’s sacrifice for our Postal Service facility located at 25 f Nation, and I yield back the balance of New Chardon Street Lobby in Boston, my time. JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY Massachusetts, as the John Fitzgerald The SPEAKER pro tempore. The POST OFFICE Kennedy Post Office. question is on the motion offered by Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I This bill reflects the Committee on the gentleman from Montana (Mr. Oversight and Government Reform’s move to suspend the rules and pass the GIANFORTE) that the House suspend the bill (H.R. 2464) to designate the facility commemoration of the 100th anniver- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2464. of the United States Postal Service lo- sary of the birth of President John F. The question was taken. Kennedy this year, otherwise known as cated at 25 New Chardon Street Lobby The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the the JFK Centennial. in Boston, Massachusetts, as the ‘‘John opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being I would like to thank our former Fitzgerald Kennedy Post Office’’. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. The Clerk read the title of the bill. chairman, Jason Chaffetz of Utah; our current chairman, the gentleman from Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, on The text of the bill is as follows: that I demand the yeas and nays. South Carolina (Mr. GOWDY); the rank- H.R. 2464 ing member, the gentleman from Mary- The yeas and nays were ordered. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- land (Mr. CUMMINGS); the chairman of resentatives of the United States of America in ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- Congress assembled, our Subcommittee on Government Op- erations, the gentleman from North ceedings on this motion will be post- SECTION 1. JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY POST poned. OFFICE. Carolina (Mr. MEADOWS); our ranking (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the member, the gentleman from Virginia f United States Postal Service located at 25 (Mr. CONNOLLY); and all of the Sub- New Chardon Street Lobby in Boston, Massa- committee on Government Operations ENDY NDDIOBONG EKPANYA POST chusetts, shall be known and designated as for their efforts to move this legisla- OFFICE BUILDING the ‘‘John Fitzgerald Kennedy Post Office’’. tion forward. Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, I would also like to thank the entire move to suspend the rules and pass the map, regulation, document, paper, or other Massachusetts House delegation for record of the United States to the facility re- bill (H.R. 294) to designate the facility ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to their effort in sponsoring this measure. of the United States Postal Service lo- be a reference to the ‘‘John Fitzgerald Ken- H.R. 2464 honors the life and enduring cated at 2700 Cullen Boulevard in nedy Post Office’’. legacy of our Nation’s 35th President, Pearland, Texas, as the ‘‘Endy The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- John F. Kennedy, and his impassioned Nddiobong Ekpanya Post Office Build- ant to the rule, the gentleman from commitment to public service, equal- ing’’. ity, peace and diplomacy, and ensuring Montana (Mr. GIANFORTE) and the gen- The Clerk read the title of the bill. a better quality of life for every Amer- tleman from California (Mr. GOMEZ) The text of the bill is as follows: ican. Our special remembrance of each will control 20 minutes. President Kennedy this year also af- H.R. 294 The Chair recognizes the gentleman fords us a distinct opportunity to re- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- from Montana. flect on and appreciate his vision and resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, GENERAL LEAVE wisdom in the context of the many Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I ask SECTION 1. ENDY NDDIOBONG EKPANYA POST challenges we are facing as a nation OFFICE BUILDING. unanimous consent that all Members today both at home and abroad. may have 5 legislative days in which to (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the As we grapple with difficult issues United States Postal Service located at 2700 revise and extend their remarks and to ranging from healthcare to economic Cullen Boulevard in Pearland, Texas, shall include extraneous material on the bill reform, let us recall President Ken- be known and designated as the ‘‘Endy under consideration. nedy’s understanding that: ‘‘For one Nddiobong Ekpanya Post Office Building’’. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there true measure of a nation is its success (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, objection to the request of the gen- in fulfilling the promise of a better life map, regulation, document, paper, or other tleman from Montana? for each of its members.’’ record of the United States to the facility re- ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to There was no objection. And in contemplating issues per- Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I be a reference to the ‘‘Endy Nddiobong taining to equality and civil rights, we Ekpanya Post Office Building’’. yield myself such time as I may con- would be wise to remember President The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sume. Kennedy’s advancement of the prin- ant to the rule, the gentleman from Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support ciple that the rights of every person Montana (Mr. GIANFORTE) and the gen- of H.R. 2464, introduced by Congress- are diminished when the rights of one tleman from California (Mr. GOMEZ) man STEPHEN LYNCH from Massachu- person are threatened. setts. The bill designates the post of- As we continue to address matters of each will control 20 minutes. fice located at 25 New Chardon Street contention with adversarial nations, The Chair recognizes the gentleman Lobby in Boston, Massachusetts, as the we must bear in mind President Ken- from Montana. John Fitzgerald Kennedy Post Office. nedy’s admonition and foresight that GENERAL LEAVE John F. Kennedy was the 35th Presi- ‘‘civility is not a sign of weakness, and Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I ask dent of the United States. During his sincerity is always subject to proof.’’ unanimous consent that all Members tenure, he is possibly most famous for In closing, Mr. Speaker, I would like may have 5 legislative days in which to his handling of the Cuban missile cri- to also thank my colleague and friend, revise and extend their remarks and to sis, preventing a thermonuclear con- Congressman JOSEPH KENNEDY from include extraneous material on the bill flict with the former Soviet Union. the Fourth District of Massachusetts, under consideration. This year marks the 100th anniver- for his work on this legislation as well. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there sary of President Kennedy’s birth, and Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues on objection to the request of the gen- we thank him for his service to our Na- both sides of the aisle to support H.R. tleman from Montana? tion. 2464. There was no objection.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:06 Oct 11, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10OC7.017 H10OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H7900 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 10, 2017 b 1730 I am pleased to join my colleagues in trol agent in the canine division with his consideration of H.R. 294, a bill to des- dog, Goldie. Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I (2) Agent Vega was assigned to the yield myself such time as I may con- ignate the facility of the United States Post Office located at 2700 Cullen Bou- Kingsville, Texas, Border Patrol Station as a sume. canine handler and worked primarily at the I rise today in support of H.R. 294, in- levard in Pearland, Texas, as the Endy Sarita Border Patrol Checkpoint. troduced by Congressman PETE OLSON Nddiobong Ekpanya Post Office. (3) On August 3, 2014, Agent Vega was on a of Texas. The bill names the Pearland, Endy Ekpanya reflected the best of fishing trip with his family near Texas, Post Office, located at 2700 America. Born in Nigeria in 1985, Endy Raymondville, Texas, when 2 criminal aliens Cullen Boulevard, as the Endy immigrated to the United States in attempted to rob and attack them. Nddiobong Ekpanya Post Office Build- 1996. Here, he obtained U.S. citizenship, (4) Agent Vega was shot and killed while attempting to subdue the assailants and pro- ing in honor of the Pearland police offi- a college education, and two master’s degrees. tecting his family. cer who fell in the line of duty in 2015. (5) Agent Vega is survived by his wife, par- Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he Endy’s deep love of family and com- ents, 3 sons, brother, sister-in-law, niece, and may consume to the gentleman from munity inspired him to join the police dog, Goldie. Texas (Mr. OLSON), the sponsor of the force so he could help those in need. He SEC. 3. DESIGNATION. bill, so that he can explain the bill. hoped that his hard work in the class- The checkpoint of the United States Bor- Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, first, I room and the field would help him be a der Patrol located on United States Highway want to thank my friend from Montana role model for his young son, Julian. 77 North in Sarita, Texas, shall be known for bringing this bill forward this after- As a rookie member of the Pearland and designated as the ‘‘Javier Vega, Jr. Bor- noon. Police Department, Officer Ekpanya der Patrol Checkpoint’’. Mr. Speaker, this is a great day back took his duty to protect his commu- SEC. 4. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, home in Pearland, Texas, because right nity seriously but always found a way document, paper, or other record of the now this House is about to honor a fall- to brighten his fellow officers’ days. United States to the checkpoint described in en hero from Pearland, Endy Ekpanya. Tragically, on June 1, 2016, Officer section 3 shall be deemed to be a reference to Endy was born in Nigeria in 1985, the Ekpanya was killed when a drunk driv- the ‘‘Javier Vega, Jr. Border Patrol Check- same year I graduated from college. er struck his police cruiser as he was point’’. When he was 11, his family left Nigeria responding to a call. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- to come to America to provide a better Mr. Speaker, we should pass this bill ant to the rule, the gentleman from life for them. They moved to Long Is- to honor Officer Endy Ekpanya’s dedi- Pennsylvania (Mr. BARLETTA) and the land in 1996. He obtained a degree in cation to his education, family, and gentlewoman from the District of Co- psychology and sociology from Hofstra community, and to remember the sac- lumbia (Ms. NORTON) each will control University in New York and later rifices he made while working to pro- 20 minutes. earned his MBA and master’s degree in tect those he loved. The Chair recognizes the gentleman criminal justice from the University of Mr. Speaker, I urge the passage of from Pennsylvania. Maryland. H.R. 294, and I yield back the balance GENERAL LEAVE The call to serve his country and his of my time. Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I ask community never left Endy, which is Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I unanimous consent that all Members why, after moving to Pearland, Texas, urge adoption of the bill in recognition have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- he enrolled in the Alvin Community of Officer Ekpanya’s sacrifice to our tend their remarks and include extra- College Police Academy. He graduated Nation, and I yield back the balance of neous material on S. 1617. with the 105th class in December of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there 2015, and he was sworn in as a Pearland The SPEAKER pro tempore. The objection to the request of the gen- police officer 6 months later. question is on the motion offered by tleman from Pennsylvania? In less than 6 months after December the gentleman from Montana (Mr. There was no objection. of 2015, his time with us was cut short GIANFORTE) that the House suspend the Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I yield just 2 days before his 31st birthday. At rules and pass the bill, H.R. 294. myself such time as I may consume. approximately 4 a.m. on the morning of The question was taken; and (two- The Javier Vega, Jr. Memorial Act of June 12, 2016, Endy was hit head-on by thirds being in the affirmative) the 2017 would designate the Border Patrol a drunk driver while responding to an rules were suspended and the bill was checkpoint on United States Highway emergency call. He was the first officer passed. 77 North in Sarita, Texas, as the Javier to die in Pearland while on duty in A motion to reconsider was laid on Vega, Jr. Border Patrol Checkpoint. over 40 years. the table. After serving his country honorably Endy’s life embodies the selfless dedi- as a United States Marine, Agent Vega cation of our law enforcement officials f joined the United States Border Patrol back in Pearland. His sacrifice will JAVIER VEGA, JR. MEMORIAL ACT in 2008. During his time in the United never ever be forgotten. That is why I OF 2017 States Border Patrol, he served as a ca- am proud that today this House will Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I move nine handler and was involved in 42 sei- pass a bill to name the post office at to suspend the rules and pass the bill zures of narcotics and 38 separate cases 2700 Cullen Boulevard after Endy. It (S. 1617) to designate the checkpoint of involving the apprehension of 238 ille- will be a source of great pride for our the United States Border Patrol lo- gal immigrants. He was a man of honor local community and will ensure that cated on United States Highway 77 and duty, a man who loved his family, his sacrifice is remembered for genera- North in Sarita, Texas, as the ‘‘Javier and a man who would give his life in tions to come. Vega, Jr. Border Patrol Checkpoint’’. service to his country. This small gesture can’t make up for The Clerk read the title of the bill. On August 3, 2014, in Raymondville, the loss of Endy’s life. The grief his The text of the bill is as follows: Texas, Agent Vega took his wife, three wife, his young son, and his parents children, and parents out for a day of have will never go away. The Pearland S. 1617 fishing. While fishing with his family, community has suffered, but this small Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- two illegal immigrants attempted to gesture is a testament to Endy’s com- resentatives of the United States of America in rob them. Congress assembled, mitment to protect and serve. It will These illegal immigrants had been be an inspiration for future generations SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. deported multiple times for various This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Javier Vega, to strive to improve their community Jr. Memorial Act of 2017’’. crimes. Law enforcement believed they just like Endy did in his short time had conducted a string of similar rob- SEC. 2. FINDINGS. with us. Congress finds the following: beries at the behest of a Mexican car- Mr. Speaker, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on (1) A native of La Feria, Texas, Border Pa- tel. this bill. trol Agent Javier Vega, Jr., served his coun- Agent Vega sprung into action to de- Mr. GOMEZ. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- try first a member of the United States Ma- fend his family. While drawing his fire- self such time as I may consume. rines Corps and then proudly as a border pa- arm, Agent Vega was shot in the chest.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:42 Oct 11, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10OC7.021 H10OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE October 10, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7901 His father was also shot and wounded. States Border Patrol for 6 years before Votes will be taken in the following Though his family did everything pos- his untimely death. He served his coun- order: sible to help, Agent Vega, tragically, try with honor and distinction. H.R. 1858, by the yeas and nays; and passed away. Mr. Speaker, I strongly support this H.R. 2464, by the yeas and nays. On September 20, 2016, Border Patrol legislation honoring the life and death The first electronic vote will be con- determined that Agent Vega’s actions of Javier Vega, Jr., by naming this ducted as a 15-minute vote. The re- were instinctive as a result of his law checkpoint after him. I urge my col- maining electronic vote will be con- enforcement training. He did what law leagues to pass S. 1617, and I yield back ducted as a 5-minute vote. enforcement in America does: he put the balance of my time. himself in harm’s way. As a result, his Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I yield f death was determined to have been in back the balance of my time. STAFF SERGEANT RYAN SCOTT the line of duty. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The OSTROM POST OFFICE This bill honors the service of Agent question is on the motion offered by The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Vega. He made the ultimate sacrifice the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. finished business is the vote on the mo- for his family and his country. Today, BARLETTA) that the House suspend the tion to suspend the rules and pass the the House will name the Border Patrol rules and pass the bill, S. 1617. checkpoint after him where he and his The question was taken; and (two- bill (H.R. 1858) to designate the facility service dog, Goldie, served. thirds being in the affirmative) the of the United States Postal Service lo- Every day, the men and women of the rules were suspended and the bill was cated at 4514 Williamson Trail in Lib- United States Border Patrol put on passed. erty, Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘Staff Ser- their uniforms and put their lives on A motion to reconsider was laid on geant Ryan Scott Ostrom Post Office’’, the line to protect America’s borders. the table. on which the yeas and nays were or- Tragically, as we see in the case of dered. f Agent Vega, even when spending time The Clerk read the title of the bill. with family, they may be called to RECESS The SPEAKER pro tempore. The serve. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- question is on the motion offered by On Sunday, President Trump un- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair the gentleman from Montana (Mr. veiled immigration enforcement poli- declares the House in recess until ap- GIANFORTE) that the House suspend the cies that will ensure other families will proximately 6:30 p.m. today. rules and pass the bill. not have to face the devastating loss of Accordingly (at 5 o’clock and 44 min- The vote was taken by electronic de- a loved one at the hands of an illegal utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. vice, and there were—yeas 397, nays 0, immigrant. I hope Congress can work f not voting 36, as follows: together to make those proposals a re- [Roll No. 558] b 1830 ality. I believe it is more than fitting YEAS—397 to name this checkpoint after Agent AFTER RECESS Abraham Javier Vega, Jr. Castor (FL) Dunn The recess having expired, the House Adams Castro (TX) Ellison Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Aderholt Chabot Emmer support this bill, and I reserve the bal- was called to order by the Speaker pro Aguilar Cheney Engel ance of my time. tempore (Mr. FITZPATRICK) at 6 o’clock Allen Chu, Judy Eshoo and 30 minutes p.m. Amash Cicilline Estes (KS) Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield Amodei Clark (MA) Esty (CT) myself such time as I may consume. f Arrington Clarke (NY) Evans Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the re- REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- Babin Clay Farenthold Bacon Clyburn Faso marks of my good friend from Pennsyl- VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF vania, and I, too, rise in support of S. Banks (IN) Coffman Ferguson S. 585, DR. CHRIS KIRKPATRICK Barletta Cohen Fitzpatrick 1617, a bill to designate the checkpoint WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION Barr Cole Fleischmann ´ of the United States Border Patrol lo- ACT OF 2017; PROVIDING FOR Barragan Collins (GA) Flores cated on United States Highway 77 Barton Collins (NY) Fortenberry PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PE- North in Sarita, Texas, as the Javier Bass Comer Foster RIOD FROM OCTOBER 16, 2017, Bera Comstock Foxx Vega, Jr. Border Patrol Checkpoint. THROUGH OCTOBER 20, 2017; AND Bergman Conaway Frankel (FL) Javier Vega, Jr., was killed in the Beyer Connolly Franks (AZ) line of duty on August 3, 2014, while PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION Biggs Conyers Frelinghuysen trying to stop a criminal act and try- OF MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE Bilirakis Cook Fudge RULES Bishop (GA) Cooper Gabbard ing to protect his family in Bishop (MI) Correa Gaetz Raymondville, Texas. While fishing MR. WOODALL, from the Committee Bishop (UT) Costa Gallagher with his wife, with his children, and on Rules, submitted a privileged report Black Costello (PA) Gallego Blackburn Courtney Garamendi with his parents, two men approached (Rept. No. 115–345) on the resolution (H. Blum Cramer Garrett him and tried to rob his family. Res. 562) providing for consideration of Blumenauer Crawford Gianforte Agent Vega attempted to stop the the bill (S. 585) to provide greater whis- Blunt Rochester Crist Gibbs robbery by drawing his gun, and we tleblower protections for Federal em- Bonamici Crowley Gohmert Bost Cuellar Gomez know that Border Patrol agents may ployees, increased awareness of Federal Boyle, Brendan Culberson Gonzalez (TX) carry their guns when they are off duty whistleblower protections, and in- F. Cummings Goodlatte because they are law enforcement offi- creased accountability and required Brady (PA) Curbelo (FL) Gosar Brady (TX) Davidson Gottheimer cials. He was shot in the chest. Agent discipline for Federal supervisors who Brat Davis, Danny Gowdy Vega was rushed to the hospital after retaliate against whistleblowers, and Brooks (AL) Davis, Rodney Granger he was shot but died soon thereafter. for other purposes; providing for pro- Brooks (IN) DeFazio Graves (GA) It was determined that Agent Vega ceedings during the period from Octo- Brown (MD) DeGette Graves (LA) Brownley (CA) Delaney Graves (MO) was aware of a pattern of robberies in ber 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017; Buchanan DeLauro Green, Al the area due to his role as a Border Pa- and providing for consideration of mo- Buck DelBene Green, Gene trol agent and that he identified him- tions to suspend the rules, which was Bucshon Demings Griffith Budd Dent Grothman self as an agent before he was fatally referred to the House Calendar and or- Burgess DeSantis Guthrie shot. The U.S. Border Patrol consid- dered to be printed. Bustos DeSaulnier Handel ered those facts and later determined f Butterfield Deutch Harper that Javier Vega, Jr., was murdered in Byrne Diaz-Balart Harris Calvert Dingell Hartzler the line of duty, ensuring that Agent ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Capuano Doggett Heck Vega’s name was enshrined at the Cus- Carbajal Donovan Hensarling toms and Border Protection Valor Me- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Ca´ rdenas Doyle, Michael Herrera Beutler ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Carson (IN) F. Hice, Jody B. morial. Carter (GA) Duffy Higgins (LA) Agent Vega was a U.S. Marine vet- will resume on motions to suspend the Carter (TX) Duncan (SC) Higgins (NY) eran and had served with the United rules previously postponed. Cartwright Duncan (TN) Hill

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:42 Oct 11, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10OC7.023 H10OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H7902 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 10, 2017 Himes McCaul Rush So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Guthrie Maloney, Sean Royce (CA) Holding McClintock Russell tive) the rules were suspended and the Handel Marchant Ruiz Hollingsworth McCollum Rutherford Harper Marino Ruppersberger Hoyer McEachin Ryan (OH) bill was passed. Harris Marshall Rush Hudson McGovern Sa´ nchez The result of the vote was announced Hartzler Massie Russell Huizenga McHenry Sanford as above recorded. Heck Mast Rutherford Hultgren McKinley Sarbanes A motion to reconsider was laid on Hensarling Matsui Ryan (OH) Hunter McMorris Scalise Herrera Beutler McCaul Sa´ nchez Hurd Rodgers Schakowsky the table. Hice, Jody B. McClintock Sanford Issa McNerney Schiff Stated for: Higgins (LA) McCollum Sarbanes Jackson Lee McSally Schneider Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, had Higgins (NY) McEachin Scalise Jayapal Meadows Schrader Hill McGovern Schakowsky Jeffries Meehan Schweikert I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on Himes McHenry Schiff Jenkins (KS) Meeks Scott (VA) rollcall No. 558. Holding McKinley Schneider Jenkins (WV) Meng Scott, Austin Hollingsworth McMorris Johnson (GA) Messer Scott, David f Hoyer Rodgers Schrader Johnson (LA) Mitchell Sensenbrenner Hudson McNerney Schweikert Johnson, E. B. Moolenaar Serrano JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY Huizenga McSally Scott (VA) Johnson, Sam Mooney (WV) Sessions POST OFFICE Hultgren Meadows Scott, Austin Jones Moore Sewell (AL) Hunter Meehan Scott, David Jordan Moulton Shea-Porter The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Hurd Meeks Sensenbrenner Joyce (OH) Mullin Sherman Issa Meng Serrano Kaptur Murphy (FL) finished business is the vote on the mo- Shuster tion to suspend the rules and pass the Jackson Lee Messer Sessions Katko Murphy (PA) Simpson Jayapal Mitchell Sewell (AL) Keating Napolitano Sinema bill (H.R. 2464) to designate the facility Jeffries Moolenaar Shea-Porter Kelly (IL) Neal Sires of the United States Postal Service lo- Jenkins (KS) Mooney (WV) Sherman Kelly (MS) Newhouse Slaughter Jenkins (WV) Moore Shuster Kelly (PA) Noem cated at 25 New Chardon Street Lobby Smith (MO) Johnson (GA) Moulton Simpson Kennedy Nolan in Boston, Massachusetts, as the ‘‘John Smith (NE) Johnson (LA) Mullin Sinema Khanna Norcross Smith (NJ) Fitzgerald Kennedy Post Office’’, on Johnson, E. B. Murphy (FL) Kihuen Norman Sires Smith (TX) Johnson, Sam Murphy (PA) Kildee Nunes which the yeas and nays were ordered. Slaughter Smith (WA) Jones Napolitano Kilmer O’Halleran The Clerk read the title of the bill. Smith (MO) Soto Jordan Neal Kind O’Rourke Smith (NE) Speier The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Joyce (OH) Newhouse King (IA) Olson Smith (NJ) Stefanik question is on the motion offered by Kaptur Noem King (NY) Palazzo Smith (TX) Stewart Katko Nolan Kinzinger Pallone the gentleman from Montana (Mr. Smith (WA) Stivers Keating Norcross Krishnamoorthi Palmer GIANFORTE) that the House suspend the Soto Suozzi Kelly (IL) Norman Kuster (NH) Panetta Speier Swalwell (CA) rules and pass the bill. Kelly (MS) Nunes Kustoff (TN) Pascrell Stefanik Takano Kelly (PA) O’Halleran LaHood Paulsen This is a 5-minute vote. Kennedy O’Rourke Stewart LaMalfa Payne Taylor The vote was taken by electronic de- Tenney Khanna Olson Stivers Lamborn Pearce vice, and there were—yeas 395, nays 0, Suozzi Lance Pelosi Thompson (MS) Kihuen Palazzo Thompson (PA) not voting 38, as follows: Kildee Pallone Swalwell (CA) Langevin Perlmutter Takano Larsen (WA) Perry Tiberi [Roll No. 559] Kilmer Palmer Tenney Larson (CT) Peters Tipton Kind Panetta YEAS—395 Thompson (MS) Latta Peterson Tonko King (IA) Pascrell Thompson (PA) Lawrence Pittenger Torres Abraham Carter (TX) Dingell King (NY) Paulsen Lawson (FL) Pocan Trott Adams Cartwright Doggett Kinzinger Payne Tiberi Lee Poe (TX) Turner Aderholt Castor (FL) Donovan Krishnamoorthi Pearce Tipton Levin Poliquin Upton Aguilar Castro (TX) Doyle, Michael Kuster (NH) Pelosi Tonko Lewis (GA) Polis Vargas Allen Chabot F. Kustoff (TN) Perlmutter Torres Lewis (MN) Posey Veasey Amash Cheney Duffy LaHood Perry Trott Lieu, Ted Price (NC) Vela Amodei Chu, Judy Duncan (SC) LaMalfa Peters Turner Lipinski Raskin Vela´ zquez Arrington Cicilline Duncan (TN) Lamborn Peterson Upton LoBiondo Ratcliffe Wagner Babin Clark (MA) Dunn Lance Pittenger Vargas Loebsack Reed Walberg Bacon Clarke (NY) Ellison Langevin Pocan Veasey Lofgren Reichert Walker Banks (IN) Clay Emmer Larsen (WA) Poe (TX) Vela Loudermilk Rice (NY) Walorski Barletta Cleaver Engel Larson (CT) Poliquin Vela´ zquez Barr Clyburn Eshoo Love Rice (SC) Walters, Mimi Latta Polis Wagner Barraga´ n Coffman Estes (KS) Lowenthal Richmond Wasserman Lawson (FL) Posey Walberg Barton Cohen Esty (CT) Lowey Roby Schultz Lee Price (NC) Walker Bass Cole Evans Lucas Roe (TN) Waters, Maxine Levin Raskin Walorski Watson Coleman Bera Collins (GA) Farenthold Ratcliffe Luetkemeyer Rogers (AL) Lewis (GA) Walters, Mimi Weber (TX) Bergman Collins (NY) Faso Lewis (MN) Reed Lujan Grisham, Rogers (KY) Wasserman Welch Beyer Comer Ferguson Lieu, Ted Reichert M. Rokita Schultz ´ Wenstrup Biggs Comstock Fitzpatrick Lipinski Rice (NY) Lujan, Ben Ray Rooney, Francis Waters, Maxine Lynch Rooney, Thomas Westerman Bilirakis Conaway Fleischmann LoBiondo Rice (SC) Watson Coleman MacArthur J. Williams Bishop (GA) Connolly Flores Loebsack Richmond Weber (TX) Maloney, Ros-Lehtinen Wilson (SC) Bishop (MI) Conyers Fortenberry Lofgren Roby Welch Carolyn B. Rosen Wittman Bishop (UT) Cook Foster Loudermilk Roe (TN) Wenstrup Maloney, Sean Roskam Womack Black Cooper Foxx Love Rogers (AL) Marchant Ross Woodall Blum Correa Frankel (FL) Lowenthal Rogers (KY) Westerman Marino Rothfus Yoder Blumenauer Costa Franks (AZ) Lowey Rokita Williams Marshall Roybal-Allard Yoho Blunt Rochester Costello (PA) Frelinghuysen Lucas Rooney, Francis Wilson (SC) Massie Royce (CA) Young (AK) Bonamici Courtney Fudge Luetkemeyer Rooney, Thomas Wittman Mast Ruiz Young (IA) Bost Cramer Gabbard Lujan Grisham, J. Womack Matsui Ruppersberger Zeldin Boyle, Brendan Crawford Gaetz M. Ros-Lehtinen Woodall F. Crist Gallagher Luja´ n, Ben Ray Rosen Yoder NOT VOTING—36 Brady (PA) Crowley Gallego Lynch Roskam Yoho Beatty Johnson (OH) Smucker Brady (TX) Cuellar Garamendi MacArthur Ross Young (AK) Bridenstine Knight Thompson (CA) Brat Culberson Garrett Maloney, Rothfus Young (IA) Cleaver Labrador Thornberry Brooks (AL) Cummings Gianforte Carolyn B. Roybal-Allard Zeldin Davis (CA) Long Titus Brooks (IN) Curbelo (FL) Gibbs Denham McCarthy Tsongas Brown (MD) Davidson Gohmert NOT VOTING—38 DesJarlais Nadler Valadao Brownley (CA) Davis (CA) Gomez Beatty Knight Taylor Espaillat Pingree Visclosky Buchanan Davis, Danny Gonzalez (TX) Blackburn Labrador Grijalva Quigley Walden Buck Davis, Rodney Goodlatte Thompson (CA) Bridenstine Lawrence Gutie´rrez Renacci Walz Bucshon DeFazio Gosar Thornberry Butterfield Long Hanabusa Rohrabacher Webster (FL) Budd DeGette Gottheimer Titus Denham McCarthy Hastings Rouzer Wilson (FL) Burgess Delaney Gowdy Tsongas DesJarlais Nadler Huffman Shimkus Yarmuth Bustos DeLauro Granger Valadao Byrne DelBene Graves (GA) Espaillat Pingree Visclosky Calvert Demings Graves (LA) Grijalva Quigley Walden b 1852 Capuano Dent Graves (MO) Gutie´rrez Renacci Walz Carbajal DeSantis Green, Al Hanabusa Rohrabacher Messrs. VARGAS and ELLISON Webster (FL) Ca´ rdenas DeSaulnier Green, Gene Hastings Rouzer Wilson (FL) changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to Carson (IN) Deutch Griffith Huffman Shimkus ‘‘yea.’’ Carter (GA) Diaz-Balart Grothman Johnson (OH) Smucker Yarmuth

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:42 Oct 11, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10OC7.009 H10OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE October 10, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7903 b 1901 Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI. Mr. Speak- authorized now, and certainly it should So (two-thirds being in the affirma- er, since 1997, the Children’s Health In- be done before we leave for the work tive) the rules were suspended and the surance Program, or CHIP, has pro- recess. I also want to hold up the headline of bill was passed. vided low-cost health insurance for the Houston Chronicle that says: The result of the vote was announced millions of children across the United ‘‘Trump Ramps Up Demands for New as above recorded. States of America. Unfortunately, in another apparent DACA Deal.’’ A motion to reconsider was laid on Sometimes we think that these are the table. sabotage to our Nation’s healthcare system, Congress failed to reauthorize just statements that don’t impact peo- Stated for: ple’s lives. The name of the young lady Mr. TAYLOR. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoid- CHIP funding before it expired on Sep- tember 30. Without immediate action, on this front page is Karen, who watch- ably detained. Had I been present, I would es her parents work 17 hours a day, try- have voted ‘‘Yea’’ on rollcall No. 559. States will soon have to curtail care for our neediest children. ing to ensure that the children who PERSONAL EXPLANATION In my home State of Illinois, alone, came here through no fault of their Mr. KNIGHT. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, Oc- over 295,000 children rely on CHIP for own can be contributing Americans. We stood together yesterday with tober 10, I missed two votes to attend to con- everything from routine checkups to 122,000 in the State of Texas. We stituent business in my district. Had I been immunizations. Congress’ continued present for the day’s vote series, I would have thought we had a reasonable deal to be failure to reauthorize this critical pro- able to work together to help these voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 558, the passage gram is jeopardizing the well-being of of H.R. 1858, to designate the facility of the young people. But with the ridiculous millions of America’s children. demands that have been made by this United States Postal Service located at 4514 Congress will be going into recess Williamson Trail in Liberty, Pennsylvania, as administration—$15 billion border wall, again next week without taking any cutting legal immigration, sending out the ‘‘Staff Sergeant Ryan Scott Ostrom Post action to reauthorize this bipartisan Office’’; and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 559, the pas- the door unaccompanied children—it is and essential program for children. absolutely ludicrous. sage of H.R. 2464, to designate the facility of Meanwhile, millions of kids could go the United States Postal Service located at 25 Does anyone care about human life. without care because of our failure to Then we stood together with the New Chardon Street Lobby in Boston, Massa- act. We must do better. chief of police, the sheriff, the con- chusetts, as the ‘‘John Fitzgerald Kennedy f stables, and Moms Demand Action and Post Office’’. MICHIGAN’S UPPER PENINSULA fought against ridiculous nonregula- f tion of guns that can kill people, mili- CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF COM- tary guns. We need gun safety legisla- CELEBRATING THE MIAMI LIGHT- MUNITY REVITALIZATION HOUSE FOR THE BLIND LEARN- tion, and we need to do it now. (Mr. BERGMAN asked and was given ING CENTER AND PRE-K PRO- f GRAM permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his re- THE VIETNAM WAR MEMORIAL (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was marks.) TRAVELING WALL VISITS CEN- given permission to address the House Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise TRE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA for 1 minute and to revise and extend today to celebrate 40 years of commu- (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania her remarks.) nity revitalization in Michigan’s Upper asked and was given permission to ad- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I Peninsula. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- rise to congratulate the Miami Light- When Kincheloe Air Force Base vise and extend his remarks.) house for the Blind on its new Light- closed in 1977, a renewal of the Saulte Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. house Learning Center and Pre-K pro- Ste. Marie community began as it Mr. Speaker, over the weekend, I had gram. transitioned from military to civilian the opportunity to participate in both The Miami Lighthouse has served use. These 40 years stand as a testa- the opening and the closing ceremonies south Florida since 1931, offering life- ment to the hard work and resilience of for the traveling version of the Viet- changing programs and resources for the folks of Chippewa County, who nam War Memorial Wall. The traveling those who have visual impairments. have overcome the job loss and revenue wall was in State College last Thurs- President Virginia Jacko and her staff loss associated with Kincheloe’s clos- day through Sunday, and it was a truly are making history once again with the ing. moving experience for all those who Lighthouse Learning Center. The transition from military to civil- visited. The Miami Lighthouse is partnering ian is not always an easy one, but I am The theme for Centre County was ‘‘Welcome Home.’’ We all know that in with Miami-Dade County Public proud to represent a region that has re- many instances, our Vietnam veterans Schools to provide a comprehensive mained focused on investing in the fu- did not receive a warm welcome home learning program for pre-K students ture of our communities. On this anni- when they returned from war. This is a using an evidence-based curriculum to versary, we not only celebrate our cur- scar on our history and one that we are support and empower visually impaired rent successes, but we also remember students to achieve their potential. working to heal. the contributions of our past. The traveling wall serves as a re- Children in this program will receive Kincheloe Air Force Base played a minder of the efforts to promote lib- the training they need to perform at significant role in shaping our national erty and freedom that our Vietnam the same level as their sighted peers by defense and making our community veterans put forth. It finally recognizes the time they enroll in school. into what it is today. We are forever their struggles and thanks them for Mr. Speaker, it fills me with great grateful to the Chippewa County com- their service after years of underappre- pride to recognize Virginia Jacko and munity for preserving that history ciation. the entire staff at the Miami Light- throughout these 40 years. Mr. Speaker, the wall tells the story house for the Blind for their tireless f of so many Americans. They were sons work in launching this wonderful and daughters. They were our friends learning center in the heart of Little TRUMP RAMPS UP DEMANDS FOR NEW DACA DEAL and our neighbors. They are American Havana, located in my congressional heroes. district. (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was It is never too late to honor our vet- f given permission to address the House erans to ensure that they receive the for 1 minute and to revise and extend CONGRESS NEEDS TO recognition that they deserve. her remarks.) f REAUTHORIZE CHIP FUNDING Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I (Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI asked and join with my colleague from Illinois RELIEF EFFORT IN PUERTO RICO was given permission to address the and demand that the Children’s Health AFTER HURRICANE MARIA House for 1 minute and to revise and Insurance Program that will help mil- (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given extend his remarks.) lions of children have healthcare be re- permission to address the House for 1

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:42 Oct 11, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10OC7.028 H10OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H7904 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 10, 2017 minute and to revise and extend her re- they eat whatever they have in cans or other minute and to revise and extend his re- marks.) non perishable items. They boil water to marks.) Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, what a drink and shower with rain water. Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, $15 billion privilege it has been for me to know As for eating any dairy or meat, well they haven’t in two weeks. They are concerned to for a wall. I thought Mexico was going and do my best to help community eat any meat they could get from the store to pay for it. Mr. Speaker, President leaders in Lorain, Ohio, who have been for fear of getting sick due to no electricity Trump is playing a dangerous game engaged in the Puerto Rican relief ef- anywhere and the inability to keep anything with North Korea. He is playing a dan- fort following Hurricane Maria. cold. gerous game with American lives. Lorain Councilman Angel Arroyo, When getting gas, they waited in line for The President probably thinks he is along with many of our constituents, 2.5 hours and a letter they had mailed me on being clever when he taunts Kim Jong- have been organizing local shipments 9/24 finally arrived on 10/6. They have not re- un and calls him ‘‘little rocket man.’’ to Puerto Rico. Last week, working ceived mail and are not able to get packages. I asked if they wanted to come and stay The President probably thinks he is a with celebrities like Bravo TV star with me and my family and they said no. tough guy when he threatens to rain Bethenny Frankel, Councilman Arroyo Why? Well, they are afraid of leaving their down fire and fury on North Korea. But helped arrange seven truckloads of aid home due to looting. They want to keep the President is not clever, and he is that were flown in on a private charter what they have left. not tough. airplane. I know my parents are strong people, but A clever President would know that Human stories from relatives across honestly, I don’t know how much longer any- peace is preferable to war. A tough one in their situation can make it. that vast region focused on the tragic President would understand that lack of aid, especially within the vast Prayers for Puerto Rico. SENY KERFONTA. threatening war with a highly armed, interior parts of that island. Our dis- f petty dictator makes the United States trict has the largest concentration of look weak and risks American lives. Puerto Ricans in Ohio, and families are NEIL ‘‘SUDS’’ SUTHERLAND, A President Trump’s saber-rattling very worried. FEMA is not doing its DEDICATED FIREFIGHTER FOR 53 could draw the country into nuclear job, and the Trump administration YEARS war that no one wants. If the United should get an F for all of the citizens of (Ms. TENNEY asked and was given States is drawn into a war for the this country that are being left behind. permission to address the House for 1 President’s ego, people will die, Ameri- Victor Leandry of the Lorain-based minute and to revise and extend her re- cans will die, and thousands, if not mil- nonprofit El Centro noted that his sis- marks.) lions, of North Koreans will die. ter and brother-in-law live in a smaller Ms. TENNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. city, Ponce, and, as of this weekend, today to recognize an outstanding con- MITCHELL). Members are reminded to they still had no power. stituent and volunteer firefighter from refrain from engaging in personalities I include in the RECORD a letter from the 22nd District, Neil Sutherland, oth- toward the President. a constituent’s family member detail- erwise known as ‘‘Suds.’’ f ing the dire situation: no water, no Neil has been a member of the electricity, no radio contact, with fam- Stittville Fire Department since 1965 HONORING THE LIFE OF ALTO ilies’ life savings destroyed, their crops and fire chief since 1998. Throughout ‘‘BUD’’ ADAMS, JR. and their land as well. his 53 years of dedicated fire service, (Mr. THOMAS J. ROONEY of Florida We need to address the humanitarian Chief Sutherland has led the Stittville asked and was given permission to ad- crisis in Puerto Rico. What is hap- Fire Department to become one of the dress the House for 1 minute.) pening there is un-American. The most well-respected departments in the Mr. THOMAS J. ROONEY of Florida. Trump administration better wake up State. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the and help the citizens of this country. Stittville Fire Department is also life of Bud Adams, who passed away at Hi one of the busiest fire departments in his home on Adams Ranch in Fort My parents live in Lares Puerto Rico in the Barrio called Palmallanos. November our region, handling over 220 calls a Pierce, Florida, on September 22. He will make two years since they moved back month. Incredibly, Chief Suds Suther- was 91 years old. ‘‘home’’. They worked since day one to get land has responded to 90 percent of Mr. Adams was a larger-than-life their land aka finca to what it was when my those calls. cowboy. He was a fixture in Florida’s grandparents owned the home. They did a Chief Sutherland is also an active agriculture community, and the patri- great job. They had Banana and Avocado player on the Stittville Volunteer soft- arch of Adams Ranch, a 4-generation trees. Had just planted roughly 200 coffee ball team, the undefeated league cham- family operation that spans 80 years trees and couldn’t wait to watch them grow. pions for the past 3 years. and spreads across 50,000 acres in Flor- They had planted different herbs as well as Recently, Chief Sutherland was diag- squash and beans. ida in four counties. All of that was lost on September 20th nosed with pancreatic cancer. On Sat- After serving in the Navy in World when Hurricane Maria ripped straight down urday, I had the honor of joining our War II, Bud began managing Adams the island. I could not get in touch with my community and the Sutherland family Ranch with his father and quickly be- parents for two long weeks. at a beautiful ceremony benefiting came a legend among Florida cattle- Finally I received the call I had been wait- Chief Sutherland and his dedication men for innovations like the develop- ing for. While my parents are safe and their and service to our community. ment of the Braford breed of beef cat- house is intact, they lost everything on their Tragically, medical research shows land. They had some flooding in the home tle, a breed capable of withstanding and a shed they had their washer and dryer that firefighters have a much greater Florida’s hot and rainy summers. in had its roof ripped off and flooding. The risk of contracting cancer due to in- He has also served as the president of river that runs through their land rose so creased exposure to smoke and toxins. the Florida Cattlemen’s Association much that my dad could not sleep concerned Chief Sutherland’s enduring spirit and is a member of Florida’s Agricul- that it would rise to their home. Fortunately and unwavering commitment to com- tural Hall of Fame. it did not, however due to the rains and munity is an inspiration to us all. I ask He was an avid outdoor photographer winds the house did get flooded, but they everyone to join me in sending our and award-winning conservationist. He were able to work for hours nonstop to get thoughts and our prayers to Chief the water out. has shown a generation of farmers and After two weeks they are still without run- Sutherland, otherwise lovingly known ranchers and admirers like me that it ning water, electricity and phone service. as ‘‘Suds,’’ and his family during his is possible to work the land while still They drive 30–40 minutes to get cell Service courageous battle to beat cancer. preserving God’s beauty. as well as go get water. They have to take f Bud is survived by his loving wife, whatever containers they have to fill up. b 1915 Dot, of 67 years, his three sons, his 14 They have received no additional assistance. grandchildren, and his nine great- They went to the market and were lucky PRESIDENT TRUMP IS PLAYING A grandchildren. enough to get a bag of rice and some canned DANGEROUS GAME goods. Mr. Speaker, Florida has lost one of They have enough propane to have one (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given its greatest sons, and it was an honor warm meal a day and the rest of the time permission to address the House for 1 for me to serve him here in the House.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- fornia (Mr. GARAMENDI) is recognized Today, here in the House of Rep- port of the 21st Century AIRR Act. for 60 minutes as the designee of the resentatives, and in the Senate, as well This critical FAA reauthorization of- minority leader. as in the administration, we are begin- fers the best possible plan to finally Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, ning to gear up for yet another emer- modernize our antiquated air traffic there are so many things that we need gency appropriation to pay for the re- control system. to talk about. Important events are lief efforts that are underway. It is not I recently traveled to Ottawa, Can- spilling upon Americans, just cas- going to be enough. It may take care of ada, with congressional colleagues to cading upon us. We could spend hours part of what occurred in Houston, or in learn firsthand how Canada’s private and, indeed, should spend hours talking Florida, or in the Keys. It is certainly air navigation service provider has about North Korea. We should and will not going to be enough to take care of been efficiently and safely moving 12 spend hours talking about tax reform, the devastation in Puerto Rico. million aircraft each year since 1996. or tax reductions, or serious benefits And I know, as the fires continue to This model consistently upgrades and for the superwealthy in America, and rage in California, the appropriations improves air traffic control technology we will talk about that. We will debate that are being discussed, the emer- and isn’t subject, as it is in the United that. gency money for FEMA, will not be But what is on my mind right now States, to onerous government pro- enough. are the disasters that have befallen our curement rules. It is clear that this While we are looking at these disas- American people. We think about what system works far better than its U.S. ters and the billions upon billions of has happened over the last 11 months— counterpart. dollars that will be needed to rebuild floods on the East Coast, people forced These reforms would also benefit the the infrastructure, to rebuild the out of their homes as the rivers rose in environment, as the updated tech- schools and hospitals, to pay the bills the Carolinas. for the emergency work that is going nology allows for more direct routes. We think about California, and the on, this House of Representatives, this For instance, in Canada, over the last massive floods, and the 200,000 people week, is in the process of trying to fig- 20 years, this has resulted in 1.4 billion who were evacuated from their homes ure out how to pass a massive tax cut fewer gallons of fuel that have been in my district. used just in the last 10 years, and twice We think about the recent hurricanes that will take trillions of dollars of that amount in the last 20 years. as they slammed into Houston, Flor- revenue away from the Federal Govern- This needed change has widespread ida, the Keys; and Hurricane Maria, as ment. bipartisan support, and it would guar- that hurricane devastated Puerto Rico It is estimated anywhere from $2 tril- antee consistent funding for modern- and the Virgin Islands. These trau- lion to $5 trillion, depending upon the izing our air traffic safety system. matic disasters are now in our mem- details, over the next decade, will not ory, but they are also our reality. be available for the next disaster. f In California today, in my district, Will it be added to the deficit? Pos- and in my colleague MIKE THOMPSON’s sibly. WE CANNOT REST UNTIL CAITLAN district, thousands of homes have been Will those revenue reductions be bal- COLEMAN AND HER FAMILY ARE burned to the ground and people have anced by cuts to Medicare? Yes. It is FREE died. already being discussed. It is in the Re- These disasters are not new to Amer- publican budget. (Mr. PERRY asked and was given ica, and, over the years, we have set up permission to address the House for 1 Will those $2 trillion to $5 trillion re- a mechanism to deal with them. That ductions in revenue be added to the minute and to revise and extend his re- mechanism is the firefighters across marks.) deficit, or will we cut Medicare? They this Nation who respond, the emer- tried to do it in the Affordable Care Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, 5 years ago gency plans that have been put in today, Caitlan Coleman, an American Act, now they are coming back with a place. budget bill that would cause it to hap- citizen from York County, Pennsyl- I know during my period as insurance pen again—more than $1.5 trillion vania, which I am privileged to rep- commissioner in California, I would pulled out of the Medicaid program. resent, was taken hostage by the often arrive at these disasters, some of And so there will be another disaster, a Haqqani Network, an offshoot of the which go back more than 30 or 40 years, slow-building disaster of millions of Taliban, while hiking near the Paki- and console people who will have lost Americans who will not be able to get stan and Afghanistan border. their home and attempt to deal with healthcare. Caitlan has given birth to two boys their insurance issues. And I would al- while in captivity, boys whose only life ways remind those who were in the So, added on top of the burden of re- experience has been that of a hostage path of these flames, or hurricanes, or building America, the emergency ap- and surrounded by violence and fear. I tornadoes, to be prepared; that Boy propriations to pay for the ongoing and speak with Caitlan’s mom and dad reg- Scout motto: Be Prepared. past disasters, we need to be aware of ularly. While my heart breaks for And now, in California, the same the inconsistency of thought that is them, as fellow Americans, as a father message goes out by the first respond- going on here. with children of my own, I am crest- ers and, indeed, by myself here on the We are looking at an appropriation fallen and horrified for them. floor of the House of Representatives: bill to pass something in the range of Caitlan and her family are Ameri- Be prepared. Be prepared to evacuate. $15 billion, in addition to the previous cans. We cannot rest until they are re- Think about what it is you need to $12 billion, which we know will not be leased and returned safely to the arms take ahead of time, those important sufficient to deal with the existing dis- of the United States. I urge my col- papers, those scrapbooks, those photo asters; to say nothing of the billions of leagues to join me in praying for the albums, the dog, the cat; and when the dollars that are owed to the counties safe return of Caitlan, her husband, time to go arrives, when that message and States for disasters going back, at and her two children, but also for her arrives on your cell phone, or on the least in California, 10 years, where the family and loved ones for whom time loud speaker from the police car out in Federal Government has yet to reim- stopped 5 years ago. front, obey it. Get out. Get out because burse the counties and State for the I implore the U.S. State Department you have already prepared. obligations that the Federal Govern- to use every resource at our disposal to Yes, you should have had that insur- ment accepted, in some cases, a decade bring our American citizens home. ance policy that you forgot, that flood ago.

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Well, here is a fact that the Vice tainly many of the Members of Con- So what of this tax cut that we are President—excuse me, Mr. Speaker, if I gress, have refinanced their home to going to spend this week and next might—has suggested in California: get a lower interest rate. week, this next month, and, according that it is the poor that will get the tax But if you have a student loan that to our Treasury Secretary, we will be break. may have been from 5 or 8 years ago, or done by the end of the year? So what Not so. They will get a little, to be you are about to sign a document this does it mean? sure. The middle class is likely to get fall for a Federally financed student It means maybe a small tax break for a tax increase. loan, you cannot refinance that. the working men and women of Amer- But the real tax break, the top 1 per- Why? ica. It means a huge tax benefit for The Federal Government—there is cent get 80 percent of those revenue re- those who are already wealthy; the $1.3 trillion of student loans out there. ductions. Eighty percent will flow to elimination of the estate tax. Nearly $900 billion of that $1.3 trillion the top 1 percent of America’s wealthy. It has been estimated by The New is owed to the Federal Government. York Times that based upon our Presi- So if you are concerned about income Why don’t we refinance those loans? inequality, you better be paying atten- dent’s tax returns of a decade ago—by What if we were to do that? What the way, he won’t show us his present tion. would it mean to the students out One must wonder: What is the logic tax returns—that he could benefit to there who are paying 5, 6, 7, 8 percent the tune of $1 billion with his proposed of what is happening here? What is the interest to the Federal Government logic? tax program. that is able to go out and borrow Not bad if you can have it. But is In the face of disasters that have oc- money for 10 years at 2 percent? that good public policy? curred, historically, but more recently That is a pretty good margin. I don’t think so. I don’t think so; not within the last year—floods in Cali- Even the fat cats on Wall Street in the face of the needs of America. We fornia, floods in the Carolinas, hurri- can’t have a margin that big, but the have enormous defense needs. We have canes, fires, tornados in the Midwest— Federal Government does. So these been fighting wars in the Middle East in the face of all of that, we are going students are paying these high interest for almost three decades now. There to massively reduce the ability of the rates so that the Federal Government are other needs that we have for our Federal Government to respond. It can literally profit on their backs. military. doesn’t make much sense to me, par- That is a fact. Let’s allow those stu- You only need to listen to the Sec- ticularly when the beneficiaries of dents to refinance those student loans. retary of Defense and others as they those tax reductions are the super- Let’s just see what happens. talk about the need to rebuild much of wealthy. The Federal Government can borrow the American military. The admiral re- I think it is 2,500 families in America money at less than right around 2 per- sponsible for the Pacific Theater says that would benefit from the elimi- cent—maybe a little less right now; that he needs something rather impor- nation of the estate tax—2,000-plus add a percent for management fees, 3 tant: munitions. families. It is some $6 billion to $9 bil- percent; reduce all of the student Munitions. Wow. lion of revenue lost every year so that loans, $800 billion, $900 billion of stu- Yes, we have needs. We have students 2,000 superwealthy families don’t have dent loans. The government would go who are paying interest rates far high- to pay an estate tax. out and borrow it at 2 percent for 10 er than is necessary, unable to refi- What is going on here? years and tell the students and those nance their Federal student loans be- 600,000 low-income housing vouchers who are no longer in school: We are cause the law doesn’t allow it. But it is gone so that they can pass on their going to allow you to refinance. Take possible. In fact, it would make a lot of wealth to the next generation. Income an interest rate that may be half of economic sense. These young men and inequality. what you are getting now. women might actually start a family; In the face of the disasters, we need By the way, why are we charging a might actually be able to buy a home to stop for a moment as we begin the fee to these students so that they could or a car, start a new business, start a appropriations process for the FEMA borrow money? Don’t we want them to small business. There are a lot of possi- emergency appropriations. We need to get an education? Don’t we want them bilities. stop for a moment and consider the to be able to improve themselves? But the superwealthy need another way these two things work together. Yet we require a fee. So let’s elimi- tax break? I was in my district, Davis, Cali- nate the origination fees. I don’t think so. I don’t think so at fornia, for an event on Sunday, and I It is as though the Federal Govern- all. And I don’t quite understand the had several students—some of whom ment were some sharks out there deal- happy talk by our leaders of this ad- are my interns—come to me and say: ing with home mortgages. No. We are ministration who like to say: Not to What are you going to do about the dealing with students and their lives. If worry. You are going to get to deduct student loans? There is a lot of happy we can do this, maybe it is a couple of the first $25,000. talk around here that we are going to thousand dollars over the life of that Well, yes. And then what? make higher education free. It is a loan that that student can then invest Oh, by the way, there is this 20 per- great idea. in their life and in their family. cent increase in the bottom tax rate, It used to be that way when we were These are things that are possible. from 10 percent to 12 percent. That is a building the economy, when we knew, These are things that we ought to be 20 percent increase. At the top tax if we educated people, we would have a doing. There is just a lot of happy talk rate, it goes from 35, unless you are strong, growing economy. But tell me, around here: Oh, we are going to make able to maneuver into their little in the face of a $2 trillion to $5 trillion education free. scheme where you can actually reduce reduction in the revenues to the Fed- It would be good if we could. We your tax rate to 15 percent by being an eral Government so that the wealthy could if we don’t cut the Federal reve- LLC—a limited liability corporation— can get wealthier, how are we going to nues by $2 trillion to $5 trillion over or a subchapter S corporation. ever reduce the cost of education to the next decade. Eliminate origination Well, if you have the money to hire a Americans? fees. Save low-income borrowing. It is good accountant and a lawyer, there I don’t know. Maybe somebody has all possible. The art of the possible are a lot of ways you can scheme and the answer here. It doesn’t seem clear ought to be what we are doing, not the scam. And if you are a corporation, to me that that could be happening. art of enhancing those who are so some of our largest corporations are I am going to introduce a bill again wealthy already. able to hire the lawyers and the ac- this week—one that I introduced in the I am going to paraphrase a fellow countants and duck their taxes en- last session—that is kind of based upon that is pretty important in American tirely.

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I don’t paging fires, and perhaps as many as of amnesty—at least temporary am- have the authority to do that. That is 2,000 homes have already burned. There nesty—let alone a work permit which Congress that has the authority. will be another tornado and another he added to the program by executive I should remind everyone, Mr. Speak- hurricane. edict, fiat, or order. Instead, it requires er, that President Obama taught con- The question for us is: Will there be legislation in order to enable such a stitutional law. He was an adjunct pro- the money for the Federal Government policy. fessor teaching constitutional law at to provide the support that we should A President can’t grant amnesty. A the University of Chicago. The Univer- do to help Americans rebuild? President can have prosecutorial dis- sity of Chicago has a good reputation That is a fundamental question. cretion. Prosecutorial discretion is a for understanding the Constitution, I know that there is a better way. I legal term for what the Justice Depart- and Barack Obama demonstrated that know that in the proposal that our Re- ment does when they are determining when he said: You are smart students, publicans have put forth there will be whether the resources they have to and you know that we have three less money for infrastructure. I know prosecute crimes are adequate to en- branches of government, a separation that if you want good-paying jobs, the force against the most serious offend- of powers. Congress is Article I. They construction industry has good-paying ers. Barack Obama, President Obama, make the laws. jobs. I know that for every dollar we did implement some of those relatively He said: I am Article II, the executive spend on infrastructure, the economy prudent policies with prosecutorial dis- branch. My job is to enforce the laws. will grow by $2 or more and have a cretion. He prioritized the most violent And Article III is the judicial branch of foundation for future economic growth. and evil criminals that he could iden- government. They interpret the laws. I know that when we rebuild the in- tify, at least by policy. He turned a lot So when the courts interpret the frastructure of our communities that of them loose too, by the way, onto the laws that Congress writes, the execu- have been devastated by hurricanes, streets of America in the course of all tive’s job is to carry them out. He tornados, floods, and fires, that the that. So it was a very confusing policy knew he was violating the separation communities can come back strong and that emerged without consistency of powers because he defined that to the economies for those communities under President Obama. However, he America multiple times. But he did can flourish. I know that it takes a exercised a legal prosecutorial discre- anyway. strong American Government to make tion when they looked at each case on I believe that President Obama made that happen. an individual basis. a calculation, a political calculation. Mr. Speaker, as we enter this week, But I recall when his Secretary of The political calculation, in my esti- my heart and thoughts go out to those Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, mation, was that he could get away millions of Americans who have been came before the Judiciary Committee with it. He wanted the policy, but Con- devastated by the hurricanes, floods, to testify about this program on DACA, gress wouldn’t pass the policy because and fires; those people in my district the Deferred Action for Childhood Ar- we have great respect for the rule of who have lost their homes, and those rivals—or some might say the deferred law, and we don’t want to reward who have lost their lives. action for children of aliens. Her testi- lawbreakers. That happened in 1986, I come here to the floor to say: Let mony and the memos that came down, and we are paying the price for that us think seriously about what our obli- the Morton memos, set up four dif- amnesty act of 1986. He couldn’t get gation is to Americans, to those who ferent categories of people who would the DREAMers legislation through have little, to those who have lost ev- be granted a quasi-amnesty underneath Congress, so he calculated that he erything. What is our obligation to the President’s policy. could get away with implementing that them? There, Secretary Napolitano testified as a policy even though he knew it was FDR was correct: The measure of our over and over again, and it reflected unconstitutional. success is not that we do more for the document itself which, seven times, So some of us went to work to ini- those who have much, but, rather, that referenced on an individual basis tiate lawsuits to have the courts strike we do for those who have little. only—on an individual basis only— down the executive edicts of Barack Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance seven times. I can repeat it for the Obama that was the foundation for of my time. RECORD, Mr. Speaker, but that is what DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood was going on, which told me, as I lis- Arrivals. f tened to her testimony and had read As it wandered through the courts. b 1945 the documents prior to the testimony, The lead in the primary case was Chris that they knew what the law said. Crane, the president of the ICE, Immi- THE RULE OF LAW They knew it required—that it re- gration Custom Enforcement, union. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under quired—an individual basis only and a His name was on the case first. It was the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- prioritization of applying the law to Crane, et al. v. Napolitano, et al. in the uary 3, 2017, the gentleman from Iowa bring about the best effect of the utili- beginning. It went through the courts, (Mr. KING) is recognized for 60 minutes zation of the resources of the Justice and by the time you follow it through as the designee of the majority leader. Department. a circuitous route, you find out that Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, it is Yet Barack Obama, President Crane, et al. v. Napolitano, et al. got my privilege to be recognized to ad- Obama, around the country multiple shifted off to the side. It was declared dress you here on the floor of the times, in the 11⁄2 or 2 years building up to be a decision that had to do with the United States House of Representatives to his implementation of the DACA administrative rules that if he had a and to discuss the topics that are on policy, multiple times he said that he grievance, he had to take that griev- my mind. Hopefully, you will consider didn’t have the constitutional author- ance through the administrative rules these arguments as well, Mr. Speaker. ity to implement the Deferred Action process rather than through the courts I know that people across this floor for Childhood Arrivals. Multiple times. to address the policy itself. So it got and across the country have a lot of It turned out to be at least 22 that we parked off on a side rail, so to speak. these same considerations in mind. have a videotape on. Then we saw a parallel case come for- I want to come to the floor and ad- The most recent that I recall was in ward, the DAPA case, the Deferred Ac- dress the DACA situation and take you a high school just outside of the Cap- tion on Parents of Americans was how through a little bit of the history of itol here in Washington, D.C., where he the President described it. I would have the Deferred Action for Childhood Ar- was speaking to a high school group. said parents of aliens myself. But that

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Those amendments passed off same constitutional principle applies The President of the United States the floor of the House of Representa- to both. takes an oath to preserve, protect, and tives, and they were killed off over in We know that Ken Paxton, the attor- defend the Constitution of the United the Senate. ney general of Texas, and others with States. But also it requires that he b 2000 about 9, 10, or 11 other State attorneys takes care that the laws be faithfully general, had prepared to file a suit to executed. Now, that means carry them Our Founding Fathers did not imag- litigate the DACA case in parallel fash- out, not kill them off. It looks like he ine that the Constitution could be ion that DAPA was litigated success- was trying to kill off the Constitution openly, defiantly, and blatantly vio- fully. They set a date of September 5 rather than carry out the laws that are lated and not have this Congress hold and said to the President: If you don’t described by this Article I, Congress. together and shut off the funding. The end DACA by September 5, we are fil- By the way, some of the laws that power of the purse is the power of ing this case. President Obama defied and gave or- bringing that President back in line So that is about the day and probably ders to defy and to ignore were signed and making him keep his constitu- exactly the day that President Trump into law by Bill Clinton. So the legit- tional oath. came out with his decision on DACA. imacy of the United States Congress The will wasn’t there. I moved too fast forward, Mr. Speak- and our effectiveness has been dimin- As I went before a committee to er, and I need to back up to what hap- ished by President Obama who went present an amendment to get Rules pened. Barack Obama, President outside the bounds, the lines that are Committee consent to an amendment, I Obama, finished out his term while drawn between legislative authority, reminded everybody on that panel: You growing the DACA recipients by hun- executive authority, and judicial au- all took an oath to support and defend dreds of thousands. By the time he fin- thority. the Constitution. If you meant it, if ished his term, that number was esti- Now, our Founding Fathers set that you take your word seriously, if your mated to be over 700,000 recipients who up to be a static relationship. They ex- oath to the Constitution means any- get a little card that says: You get to pected and believed that the courts thing, then not only do you have to stay in America for 2 years, and there would be the weakest of the three open the door so that my amendment won’t be any immigration law enforced branches of government. They expected comes to the floor and we have an op- against you as long as you don’t com- also that since you always have ambi- portunity to debate it and force a vote mit any of these serious crimes, felo- tious people reaching for more power, on the floor of the House of Represent- nies, or a nasty combination of three they wanted to divide that power, and atives, not only is that the case, if you different misdemeanors. they wanted to restrain the power. don’t support this, then your own oath Then also he created out of thin air a That is why we have the system that to the Constitution is called into ques- work permit. Now, Congress isn’t going we have today. That is why we redis- tion. to grant work permits to illegal aliens, trict every decade. That is why they By the way, Mr. Speaker, I just re- but Barack Obama did. Congress isn’t called for a census so we can count all mind people that I chair the Constitu- going to grant a ‘‘come out of the shad- the people of America and set up con- tion and Civil Justice Subcommittee. ows and stay on the streets of Amer- gressional district so that there is a There are a couple of reasons for that— ica’’ permit for DACA recipients, but proportional representation in each of more than a couple—and I have de- President Obama did. He went outside. fended this Constitution every day that This Congress should have had its the 435 seats here offset by two Sen- I have been here in this United States back up. I am frustrated. I am frus- ators from every State so that we have Congress, and I take it seriously. trated with the lack of conviction on a geographical representation—a small My father used to lecture the Con- the part of the Members of this Con- population State with a big voice or stitution to me at the supper table. He gress. Mr. Speaker, you stand in here maybe a big population State with the would bring out the Constitution, set it once every 2 years, and you take an same kind of voice—over in the United oath to support and defend the Con- States Senate. down at the table. He would bring the stitution of the United States. That in- But here in this Congress, in this Code of Iowa and set it down at the cludes acknowledging that the Con- House, everyone has roughly the pro- table. The Bible would be on the end stitution is the supreme law of the portional same number of constituents, table. The Constitution and the Code of land. It includes the requirement that and your vote means the same amount Iowa would be on the kitchen table, you understand the difference between here that it does for each one of us, and he would open it up and say: Now, Article I, Article II, and Article III. whatever your particular role is. we are going to trace back for you how Article I writes the laws—that is all So this was set up to have this bal- ‘‘pick your law out of this book’’ gets of us here and over in the Senate. We ance of power. What our Founding Fa- back to the Constitution. Where is the write all of the laws for the United thers envisioned was each branch of authority for ‘‘pick your law out of States of America. That is how the government would jealously protect this book?’’ Constitution starts out: The legislative the power vested in it through the Con- He would debate that and discuss it powers shall be reserved for we here stitution. They didn’t imagine that with me. That is where I learned that I that are the Representatives in this there would be a Congress that would shouldn’t ever utter an opinion that Republic of the American people. be in opposite—they actually didn’t hasn’t been thoroughly thought out. He We are as close to the people as any- imagine the two-party system, as I un- was the most effective critical thinker body who is elected in the Federal Gov- derstand some of the history that I I ever met in my life. But he steeped ernment right here in this House of read, but they didn’t envision that me in the great respect for the rule of Representatives—435 of us. That is there would be a Republican majority law and a great respect for the supreme what you take an oath to is that you in the House, a Republican majority in law of the land, our Constitution, and are going to protect the Constitution the Senate, and a Democrat President the structure that is guaranteed in the of the United States. You should at who clearly, openly, and blatantly de- Constitution: a republican form of gov- least be able to defend Article I, the fined it in advance and then violated ernment. very authority that is the reason that the Constitution. That, Mr. Speaker, means a rep- you are here serving in the first place, Our Founding Fathers never expected resentative form of government, where Mr. Speaker. that this House of Representatives the people select their Representatives Then we have an obligation also to would sit on its hands and simply let and send them off to be their voice here look over the shoulder of the executive that Constitution be violated for 2 in this Congress.

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They could trade and be an even grims who came in on the Mayflower that our Founding Fathers, as they put richer nation than Spain was. didn’t sail out of jolly, old England. this together, were inspired by God to By the way, that was the same year They sailed out of Leiden in the Neth- write the Declaration, to fight the war, that the Spanish threw the Moors out. erlands. Several years before, they to shape the Constitution. I think that That is when the kingdom of Ferdinand sailed the Atlantic Ocean. They pulled our Founding Fathers were moved and Queen Isabella was established in a out and went to Leiden in the Nether- around like men on a chessboard to more stable fashion than it had been lands. There, several hundred of them bring about this fantastic country that prior to that. lived around in the area, in a commu- we have. They found the money for Chris- nity, in various different houses and A big part of this fantastic country is topher Columbus. He discovered the apartment complexes that were there. the rule of law. When I write ‘‘rule of hemisphere. After that, we saw a lot of A lot of them went to church in law,’’ for years, I capitalized the word Spaniards emerge. They focused down Pieterskerk, which is the church in the ‘‘rule.’’ I capitalized ‘‘rule’’ with an in the south, in the Central American center. They staged themselves until ‘‘R’’ and ‘‘law’’ with an ‘‘L’’ so that it region, in the Caribbean, and settled in they were ready to go across the Atlan- stands out on the page, so that it looks that area going south and north from tic Ocean to settle and land at Plym- as important as it is when you read the the isthmus. They brought with them outh Rock in 1620. phrase: rule of law. Christianity. They were driven by the These early settlers were driven by Rule of law is an essential component idea of spreading Christianity around religious freedom. As they began to build their farms, their shops, and of American exceptionalism. It is a pil- the world. lar of American exceptionalism. If you That went on through the 1500s, trade and build ships along the coast think about what went together to where they were settling and devel- and our harbors, we reach the year of make this great country that we have, oping in that part of the world, and 1776. Then, of course, we know the Dec- laration was on July 4 of that year. But I would add up a whole series of things. conducting some atrocities as well, Mr. there is another seminal event, Mr. I would trace our American Speaker—just to address what other- Speaker, and that is Adam Smith pub- exceptionalism back all the way to Mo- wise somebody would ask me to yield lished his treatise on free enterprise saic Law. The Mosaic Law was bor- and listen to. Yes, they had some capitalism. The name of it is ‘‘The rowed by the Greeks. The Greeks kind atrocities. They began to develop and Wealth of Nations.’’ of teased each other: Well, that isn’t bring Western civilization, though, to No one has surpassed that document your original law. You borrowed that the New World. at this point. If you allow people to from Moses. The other end of this thing, in 1607, keep their own goods, earn their own Well, they had great philosophers and the first people who settled and built a profits, invest that, he explained with they added to the culture, but the law permanent settlement in the North utter clarity how it will improve the came out of Moses from the Greeks to American continent were there at productivity—they will invest it in ef- the Romans. The Romans set up repub- Jamestown, just down the road from us ficiency—and how the invisible hand, lican forms of government. They also a little ways. It was 1607. that is the person who is buying the had a very good and healthy rule of law The Christians who landed there loaf of bread off the shelf, if that shelf so that, at least in theory, they applied came for religious freedom. They sat is empty, you put more bread on there that to everybody. across there on the shores of the Atlan- and sell more. If you are selling more That rule of law spread across West- tic Ocean and they knelt at that cross than you can make, you raise the price ern Europe by the Romans all the way and prayed. The prayer was: Lord, a little. If somebody thinks you are to Ireland. When the Dark Ages came— thank You for sending us to this new making too much money, they start up the Visigoths sacked Rome in 410 A.D. land. We hear Your call and we call out their bakery. They get their bread on When that happened, historians, more to You to guide us and bless us. We will the shelf, and then it competes with or less, called that the signal of the listen to the mission that You deliv- each other. The shelf is always full of world falling into the Dark Ages. ered to us, which is to evangelize all bread and the consumers get a product For several hundred years, not much people here and around the world and that they demand. That is the concept happened that was reported to us. Peo- to settle this continent to please You. of free enterprise capitalism. I don’t ple lost the ability to think and reason That is the summary of the prayer. If hear anybody talking about that in the fashion that they had from you read that prayer, you can see and today. among the Greeks and among the Ro- hear manifest destiny in that prayer. We also developed here a mans. You can see religious emancipation in meritocracy. If you have freedom, you Christianity had to get itself spread that prayer as well. They knew why can be rewarded for merit. We don’t into all of that and then emerge. It did they were here. talk about meritocracies anymore. We emerge. It emerged sometime shortly A country that is formed by people give out participation trophies for before the end of the first millennium. who have powerful faith, as they did, kids. They don’t really want them to It became the Age of Enlightenment and then you have the pilgrims of be winners or losers, just participants. and the industrial revolution. Plymouth Rock in 1620, and the rest of That is not the American way. The We know, Mr. Speaker, these courses America was built out. As the colonists American way is: we get in, we com- of history that have followed, but I began to throw off the yoke of King pete. There is bound to be a lot of los- would just point out what happened in George, they still retained essential ers because there is only one winner at America. principles. The essential principles the end, but the losers all learn some- In America, we are about ready to would include those of the Magna thing and so does the winner. If the celebrate—we did it on Monday, be- Carta: the idea that a man’s home is winner gets complacent, if the winner cause it was a Federal holiday—Colum- his castle and that the law has to be gets lazy, then the others who are com- bus Day on October 12, the day after to- applied equally to everyone. peting are going to pass up that former morrow. It happens to also be my King John wasn’t happy to sign that, winner, and he is going to have to get wife’s birthday, Mr. Speaker. There are by the way, but I think it came down a little sharper in his game. That a couple of reasons we should celebrate to: It is your head or your signature. makes us all better. Columbus Day. Why don’t you decide, King John? When I look at my neighborhood, Mr. He discovered the Western Hemi- He decided his signature. Speaker, I see that we have got some sphere. He did so because he had a vi- It has been a long time ago since the counties in particular that have excel- sion that the Earth was round and not Magna Carta was signed, but it laid a lent competition between the public

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That is usually next month or two can have something tion without Christianity; you don’t what happens if I am not able to defend to bridge them through that. have a successful history without myself. But over the years, I pay a lit- Christianity; and you don’t have people This is the kind of competition that tle more attention to preparation than that abide by the moral laws so we I see. It is not just sports competition, I used to when I was younger, and so don’t have to have a lot of legal laws. but it is academic competition, it is that is how it is, and the best ideas can You can’t not manage a people of 300 competing for students, it is competing be sorted forward. million people and think you are going for tuition dollars, it is competing for Sitting in a meeting here, we can be to get that done effectively if they fail the business investment dollars among discussing these ideas; somebody to be a moral people, a people that the banks, it is churches competing for brings up an idea, might get knocked reach over and pay forward and take the faith and competition to save the down like that. I don’t think the public care of their families and their friends maximum number of souls, and it is a gets to see how many ideas are not suc- and their neighbors. very healthy environment. I see it all over this country, Mr. cessful in competing with other ideas, If you take competition out, this Speaker. I have been to all 50 States in but sometimes there is a power struc- goes flat and the vitality that exists this country, met people in all 50 ture, too, that is involved. What trou- today and just the vibrant humming of States. I have gotten behind the steer- bles me is when good ideas can’t have the lives that I am thinking of would ing wheel in 48 of the 50, and I see good a fair hearing because others want be gone. It becomes complacent. I fear people, great people day after day after their idea to come through to have that is where America is going: if we day that get out of bed, and all they their name on it. That is a bit of a side are afraid to compete, we are afraid to want to do is help somebody. And they issue, but I point that out. defend our values. don’t care about credit; they don’t care So freedom of speech, religion, press, Free enterprise capitalism. I think if anybody ever notices it or sees it; the right to peaceably assemble and pe- every college campus in the country they just want to help somebody. That tition the government for redress of has some professor who will speak is what makes this country turn and grievances, First Amendment, all pil- against it. Some of them have many work the way it does. lars of American exceptionalism. professors who speak against it. They If we wonder, we should take a look Second, the right to keep and bear are teaching against free enterprise at the hurricanes that we have suffered arms. We have had a lot of discussion capitalism. They are teaching social- in the South and all across, from about the right to keep and bear arms, ism. They are teaching Marxism. They Texas, Louisiana, and now Mississippi but our Founding Fathers put that pro- are rejecting conservatism. the other day, and Florida—Irma. vision in the Bill of Rights, not so that By the way, I can’t find a school in American people, some people fled out we could hunt or collect or target the country today that has an effective of the hurricane and some people come shoot or even defend ourselves. The course on Western civilization itself. to help, and I imagine there is a traffic Second Amendment is in our Constitu- That doesn’t mean they aren’t out jam there from time to time. But I am tion so that we can defend ourselves there. This is just me asking questions so grateful that we have the American from tyranny, from a future tyrant of people who should know the answer character that it is. who would come in; and if they con- to that. They are saying: I can’t name American character is a can-do spir- fiscated our weapons, then they can one, unless it would be Hillsdale Col- it, people that—I know that I had a force anything upon the people of this lege or maybe Liberty University. banker visit me one day, and he showed country. I grew up in an era where every me a picture. Actually, I met him at History has proven that over and school had multiple courses on Western the airport. He showed me a picture of over again. The first thing a tyrant civilization. Because we understand their bank, and the water was ready to does is go after your guns. The second our culture, we respect it. We know run in the door of their bank. They had thing they do is they go after all the that, without Western civilization, the a flood that flooded the whole down- other rights, and pretty soon you are a world would be so void of the contribu- town. He said: Don’t send us anything. subservient people. Imagine North tions that came from Western civiliza- We can handle this. It is only a flood. Korea or Cuba to get a model or an ex- tion. I have been back to that community, ample of that. And you can go on up Sometime a year ago last summer, I and he was right. I am glad we have the line: the protection against unrea- found myself on a panel at MSNBC, Mr. people like that, these spirited Ameri- sonable search and seizure, constitu- Speaker. One of the panelists said: One cans who are part of a culture that is a tional right. could be an optimist and hope that this can-do culture. And I don’t want to I am naming pillars of American is the last Republican convention lose it, Mr. Speaker. I don’t want to exceptionalism. Without them, we where old White people have anything lose it by devaluing any of the pillars would not be an exceptional nation. to say about it. of American exceptionalism. There is no pillar that we can pull out There is no way to let a comment Now, I will just list a few others. that the edifice wouldn’t tumble if we like that pass. So I pointed out: Char- Aside from the rule of law, there is lost our First Amendment or Second lie, that is getting a little tired, this freedom of speech, religion, assembly, Amendment or Fourth Amendment. criticism of old White people. I would the press. There are all of those to- Our Fifth Amendment, we have lost a challenge you to name another sub- gether in the First Amendment, and part of it already with the Kelo deci- group of people who have contributed they are put up there in the First sion, Mr. Speaker. The Fifth Amend- more. Amendment because, without them, ment says, ‘‘nor shall private property Then the lady on the panel started without an open dialogue, without be taken for public use without just fanning herself. She was getting the ideas having to compete in the public compensation.’’ In the Kelo decision, vapors because I defended Western civ- square, then we don’t test those ideas, the Supreme Court ruled—I believe it ilization. The host leaned over, almost and our Founding Fathers understood was a 5–4 decision. And I know that with a leer, hoping that I would take that. They wanted debate to take place Justice Scalia dissented, as did Justice the bait, and she said: More than White here on the floor of the House of Rep- O’Connor in one of her last major dis- people. resentatives. They wanted debate to sents that she had written, but the Su- And I said: More than Western civili- take place in the Senate. They wanted preme Court essentially struck out—I zation itself. these ideas to be tested. will say, de facto struck out—the Western civilization is everywhere For me, I have long believed that I terms ‘‘for public use’’ from the Fifth that Christianity has laid the founda- should engage in debate; and if I can’t Amendment.

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They may not hour illegal. That is the essence of it. fiscate that and put it into the hands have all of their positions hammered And we require, also, that the IRS of a private investor. out when they present themselves as and the Social Security Administra- That decision is a horrible decision candidates—in fact, I don’t know if any tion that is collecting Social Security that weakens American of them ever actually did have all their deposits from workers all across this exceptionalism, weakens our property positions hammered out when they pre- country, sometimes multiple sources rights in America. sented themselves as candidates—but on the same Social Security number— I had a private conversation with they give their speeches. There is a I mean, scores and scores of people on Justice Scalia, and he told me that he crowd reaction. There is some polling the same Social Security number. expected the Kelo decision to be re- information that is there. They have a Social Security stopped sending out versed one day. But to amend the Fifth team, a team of advisers. We all talk to no-match letters some years ago under Amendment, effectively, by a decision them and we try to convince them of the Obama administration. We put that in the Supreme Court, ‘‘nor shall pri- the priorities that they should be all back together, and we require the vate property be taken for public use bringing forward. IRS communicate with and trade infor- without just compensation,’’ this pri- In the end, throughout all of this, by mation with the Social Security Ad- vate property was taken not even for the time you get through the national ministration to target and flag those public use, but for private use. convention and confer the nomination false Social Security numbers. And Now, they didn’t write in there ‘‘nor on your Presidential candidate, there then also bring the Department of shall private property be taken for pri- is a platform to run on from June or Homeland Security to the table so that vate use’’ because that was a given July on through, all the way to Novem- the IRS, Social Security Administra- that that would not be the case. It is ber 8 it turned out to be last year. Don- tion, and the Department of Homeland absolutely implied in the Fifth Amend- ald Trump’s platform was clear. Security are all working together to He said to me, one day, about the ment itself, but the Supreme Court cooperate to enforce immigration law events that he has done for me—and I ruled the way they wanted to rule, and and denying, then, the deductibility of am very much appreciative of Presi- they have weakened a pillar of Amer- the employer. ican exceptionalism. dent Trump and the times that he has The employer will have all kinds of Trial by jury, no double jeopardy, come in to help me politically, Mr. incentives to clean up his workforce. In you can go up the line. The powers that Speaker. He made that reference in a fact, we have a 6-year statute of limita- are not enumerated in the Constitution discussion among several of my col- tions that compiles or accrues over the are reserved, respectively, for the leagues, and I said: Yes, you helped me, years. And so if you are sitting there States or the people. All of these are and I appreciate it, Mr. President, but with a 6-year potential liability, you pillars of American exceptionalism. I market-tested your immigration pol- are going to want to be with a clean Free enterprise capitalism, another icy for 14 years, and you knew how workforce. pillar of American exceptionalism. Iowans were going to respond and how And, by the way, if you take the nat- most people across the country were That is another piece that is a policy uralization test, there is a series of going to respond because I market- that the President has been for, at flashcards, laminated flashcards, and tested it. least in the past. Now, things move on, these flashcards, you can hold them up And he did a great job with it, and he but we are—we have an immigration and you can ask these aspiring citizens gave it more clarity than I have given. policy that became part of the plat- some questions. And part of some of But throughout all of that, it was: form for the President of the United the questions are this: ‘‘Who is the fa- build the wall and secure our borders States, and in that policy and through- ther of our country?’’ And then you flip and enforce domestic immigration law out, there are multiple times in that card over and it says: ‘‘George and reinforce ICE and reinforce Border speeches he announced that he is going Washington.’’ Patrol and CBP, put that all together, to end DACA. He is going to end DACA, ‘‘Who emancipated the slaves?’’ and the birthright citizenship. Support and we all expected that that would ‘‘Abraham Lincoln.’’ English as the official language. These happen at noon January 20 of this year ‘‘What is the economic system of the are just some of the pieces along the when the President was inaugurated United States of America?’’ It is on a way, and we have refined some of this out here on the west portico of the flashcard: ‘‘Free enterprise cap- since then. Capitol not very far from where I stand italism.’’ And also, it was the New IDEA Act, right now. That would have been con- That is under assault. Our religious the act that denies deductibility for sistent with his campaign promise: values are under assault. Our family wages and benefits paid to illegals, and build the wall, and the unconstitu- values are under assault. The very defi- let’s see IRS come in and do the en- tional DACA. nition of the Constitution itself is forcement through the normal audit And so while he was signing execu- under assault, and Barack Obama land- process. So if the IRS came in under tive orders—and I give him credit. He ed some heavy blows to it while he was the New IDEA Act and did a normal went to the Oval Office, and at least he President of the United States. audit, they would run the Social Secu- had a formal signing of multiple execu- So as we began bringing forward a rity numbers and other pertinent infor- tive orders that day, launched his Pres- nominee who could compete effectively mation of employees through E-Verify. idency with work right on the spot in- and hopefully be elected to the Oval Of- If E-Verify confirmed that these em- stead of—he shortened up the parade fice as President of the United States, ployees could legally work in the for himself and went to work for Amer- 17 Presidential candidates came United States, the employer will get ica. Hats off to President Trump for through my State. Many of them I safe harbor for having hired them; if that, and I support his entire agenda, knew before they announced, and I they couldn’t verify it, the employer and I am going to do my best to help think I can say that all of them I knew gets 72 hours to cure, we see, 72 hours him keep his word on that entire agen- by the time they got through with to correct the record. da. their campaigns. But, if he is hiring illegals, then the But we found out weeks later that Out of that all, hard fought, there IRS would say: All right. But you can’t DACA permits were still being issued, was a platform that was hammered deduct this $10,000, $20,000, $100,000 that and they were still being extended, and out, and Donald Trump earned the you paid this illegal, and so we are those permits also included work per- nomination. His platform is awfully going to have to charge taxes on that mits.

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He violated his pledge of: didn’t find anything negative. many more times than Barack Obama ‘‘Read my lips: No new taxes.’’ Not Of course not. The person didn’t made the statement that he didn’t only did he sign that and not get the exist. have the constitutional authority. spending cuts, but they beat him over I know I had an individual I wanted Barack Obama violated the Constitu- the head with that at his reelection. He on my Hispanic Advisory Committee. A tion. President Trump has continued lost his reelection because of it, and we smart, personable, young businessman. that violation. And I am calling upon ended up with Bill Clinton. I said: I would like to have you sit I think that lesson should be enough him to keep his campaign promise, re- down and I would like to hear your ad- to make us all smart enough to know store the respect for the rule of law; vice. I would like to have your finger not to make a deal like that. Ronald and DACA, by the executive action, on the pulse because I want to know Reagan recanted and regretted that he just sign it off and end it. what is going on in the minority com- signed the Amnesty Act because of the If we fail to do that—and I have munities, and I want to make sure that worked for 31 years to restore the re- damage he did to the rule of law when he signed that. There were to be 1 mil- I am doing a good job of representing spect for the rule of law with regard to lion who would be recipients of the them, too. immigration. In 1986, Ronald Reagan Amnesty Act of 1986. It turned out to And he said: That is fine. I am inter- signed the Amnesty Act. At least he be 3 million because, let’s say, the esti- ested. was honest about it. He called it the mates were wrong, but there was a lot And I said: But before I put you on Amnesty Act. this committee, I have to make sure. I listened to what I could on the de- of fraud and corruption, and people slipped through because we didn’t have So I want to see—and he said he was bate from the House and the Senate. born in America—no. Excuse me. He And I didn’t believe it would pass ei- tight enough security on it. So 3 million people got amnesty in said he was born in Mexico, but he is a ther Chamber, but it passed both 1986, and that was a path to citizen- naturalized citizen. Chambers, and it was messaged to ship—a fairly short path to citizen- And I said: Well, I would like to see President Reagan’s desk. I read the ship—as well. I have talked to some of your birth certificate. material and I thought that through. I them, and they say: It was great for And he said: Okay. I can get it for thought: I don’t have to worry about me. you. this. Ronald Reagan will know that, if And some of them think that am- And I said: How long will that take he signs the Amnesty Act, it does great nesty for another group of people is all you? damage to the rule of law and it will right. And he said: Well, it will only take take years to restore it. But if the law means nothing to me a few days. What do you want the Now, the deal was to be that if you someone and they violate the law, or it birth certificate to say? sign the Amnesty Act, we will give you is an obstruction and they slip around Now, that is a legal document, and the reinforcement and will enforce the that law, or, as we have today, some you don’t get to ask that question if law from this point forward, and illegal number that is 750,000 to 800,000 DACA you have respect for the rule of law. immigration will no longer be a prob- recipients, they are demanding that we lem in America. That is what the deal I just dropped him as a potential can- grant them amnesty. Illegal aliens didate on my advisory committee. And was. They promised us that this Am- came here to the Capitol, right out nesty Act in 1986 would be the last one a year or two later, I found out that here on the grass, 2 weeks ago, on a ICE had come in, picked him up, and ever, that they were going to then set Monday, gathering around, demanding about establishing respect for the law. deported him. I didn’t know that he that Congress grant them amnesty. was illegal, even at that time. I just Well, it seems to me that most every- Now, how do you go to a foreign didn’t trust him any longer when he body in this Congress has lost any country and be unlawfully present in asked me that question. So that is an- memory they may have had about that country and you go protest to the other individual that could have been, what was going on in 1986. Things government that they should ignore and may still be, qualified to be a re- haven’t changed. There is nothing real- their own laws because you have some- cipient. ly new under the Sun. Human nature is thing that you want that you slipped human nature. It is what it has been across the border to have access to? Those that come across the border, I for 2,000 or more years. And I do not buy the idea that most have gone down and looked into the But when there is a promise made of these DACA recipients are kids. The jail cells of the Border Patrol, and that is ‘‘first you give us this, and then average age is 23. Some of them go all there were hundreds there at the times we will see to it that you get that,’’ let the way up to 37. Some of them are that I have been there—hundreds of me see, we had Ronald Reagan’s suc- bald. Many of them have gray in their them. They are sorted between chil- cessor, Bush 41—George Herbert Walk- beard. Some have a build like mine. I dren, women, men. And the men far er Bush, a great American as well—who don’t think of them as kids when I look outweigh the numbers of women or took the promise and said: ‘‘Read my at them. Yet there are some who came children. Some of the numbers we lips: No new taxes.’’ He said that more across the Rio Grande River on their looked at were 80 percent men. Some of than 22 times, too. mother’s arm. And, no, they didn’t these men will present themselves as But when it got to the point where he know and they didn’t form intent. under 18—many of them will. was wanting to get some spending cuts, But there are a whole lot of them And I have seen the cell with those the Democrats went to him and said: who would qualify under this, who did minor males that are in there. And Do you know what? We have to raise have intent and did know. And we some of those, supposedly, minor males taxes if you are going to get spending know there are a whole lot of them have gray in their beard. They would cuts. We will follow through on our also—and I have witnessed this with also qualify, or at least apply for. And part of the deal if you just sign the tax my eyes and helped to collar some of if we didn’t have a way to do a back- increases that they pass. them as this goes on, and I have ground check on them—and many So Bush 41, dealing honestly and walked through the desert and seen the cases we don’t—and they give you a straight up in believing that the people burlap backpacks that they haul mari- false name, what do you do after that if he was dealing with had the level of in- juana in into the United States. And it they had never been printed? They tegrity that he had, signed the tax in- is not only marijuana. would qualify. crease in exchange for the promise of But some of these will qualify under And MS–13. We know that there have the spending cuts. And we all know the DACA. Drug smugglers will qualify. been a significant number of MS–13

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Mr. Speaker, I wrong. And it disrespects natural-born have a heart, don’t you know that ask unanimous consent that all Mem- American citizens. It even more dis- these are just 800,000 kids, and can’t we bers may have 5 legislative days in respects naturalized American citizens, just give them the confidence of having which to revise and extend their re- who came here the right way, applied a legal status in America,’’ I say, no, marks and include extraneous material the right way, and spent maybe 7 years not if you love the country, you can’t on the subject of my Special Order. to get in a position where they could do that. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there take the naturalization test and then And it is not our doing. They either objection to the request of the gen- the oath; which is a grand day, by the came here of their own volition, tleman from Texas? way, Mr. Speaker. formed the intent, or their parents did. There was no objection. I look forward to every opportunity I The law is the law. We don’t tell the Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, have to speak to the naturalization judge: Don’t be putting this criminal in as with any moment in the history of services that take place in the Federal prison because he has kids at home. our Nation, in the world, there are building in Sioux City, Iowa. And I al- We don’t worry about the separation tragedies and disasters which sear the ways tell them: Remember this date of families when it comes to enforcing conscience and call us to action not that you became an American citizen, the law against American citizens, but only because we are American, but be- and I want you to memorize it. cause we are human. I hand them a Constitution with the we worry about enforcing the law against people who have intentional Some of these tragedies are man- date on it and my signature on it. made, others are the work of nature. Hopefully, they will have the reverence and willfully divided themselves. Now, what happens if we should grant Some hit close to home, such as the for the Constitution that I and many hurricanes that devastated Texas—my have developed as well. amnesty to DACA recipients and then deport their parents? home State—Florida, and Puerto Rico, But we have a vigor that comes into taking many lives and inflicting bil- America. These are self-selected peo- That splits up the family. lions of dollars in damage. Some are ple. If you have ten kids growing up in I say: Get right with the law, go to the work of one man, like the shooter a family in Bangladesh or Ireland or your home country and apply to come in Las Vegas, who took 58 lives. Italy, or wherever it might be, and one in the legal way. By the way, when you of them has the inspiration to come to arrive in your home country, if you b 2045 America, you are going to get the one truly are characterized for DACA, you Like many in this Chamber, I have who had the greatest aspirations, the will have a free American education spoken up on these tragedies close to one with the strongest ambition, the that the American taxpayers pay for. home. one with the deepest convictions in You will be bilingual. You will have fa- Tonight, I would like to speak to a themselves. The most can-do sibling milial connections in your community. humanitarian crisis far away from us; out of 1, 5, 6, or 10 is the one that has You will have a skill set that is there, that is, the ethnic cleansing of the the dream to come to America. So they a good educational set. You will know Rohingya Muslims in Burma. line up and come here legally. And what it looks like to live in a country Since late August, 500,000 Rohingya they built this country for over 200 where things work generally right. have been forced out of their nation. years. We need to respect the rule of And if you think of the 7,000 Peace The Rohingya, after being driven out of law that they came here to embrace. Corps workers that are working in Burma, have sought refuge in Ban- We have people who are leaving coun- about 130 countries in the world and gladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, tries that don’t have the rule of law, how much good they do, they go to and India. Some have even come as far that are corrupt. And when I go to countries without speaking the lan- as the United States of America. Mexico, I see the problems down there. guage, they don’t know where they are These victims had been driven out of Any country that I go to, I can put to- going to land, they find a way to help the country their ancestors have called gether a formula to put that country out and contribute. People going home home for hundreds of years through a into the First World from the Third is not being condemned to hell. People systematic campaign of murder and World, except for corruption. going home is like sending out 750,000 rape and the destruction of entire vil- How do you address the corruption? or 800,000 fresh Peace Corps workers lages and communities. Law doesn’t mean law in Mexico and back to their home countries. It can be challenging for host govern- points south the way it does in this ments to care for these displaced popu- What could be a greater economic de- country. If you get pulled over by the lations, which can lead to additional velopment plan for Mexico, Guatemala, police, they might pull you over be- instability, especially in countries with El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua cause they might need an extra tip low incomes or with governments al- than for their best and brightest to go that week. You may not be speeding, ready under stress to provide services home and build their countries while you might not have run a stop sign, to their citizens. We see this pattern they apply to come back to the United they might just pull you over, and you worldwide. States? have to pay the ‘‘bribe,’’ ‘‘mordida.’’ The refugees from the war in Syria That is corruption itself. That doesn’t That is the best solution we can have fled to Lebanon and Turkey, to happen in this country hardly ever be- have, Mr. Speaker. And we don’t even Iraq, and across the Mediterranean to cause we get their badge number and have a serious debate on that in here Europe. Over a million Syrian refugees they are out of a job. unless I bring it up. are in Lebanon, which is over one-sixth No country is free of corruption, but Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the oppor- of that nation’s population. Over 3.2 we have a healthy country with a rule tunity to address you here on the floor million refugees have found their way of law. It is a pillar of American of the House of Representatives this to Turkey, and 600,000 in Jordan. Al- exceptionalism. We cannot, Mr. Speak- evening. I am hopeful that we made a most 1 million have sought refuge in er—and my message is to the Presi- little bit of progress. I will continue to Europe. dent—we cannot reward lawbreakers. defend the rule of law and the Con- There are similar crises in the Cen- It destroys the rule of law. Our hearts stitution. I challenge my colleagues to tral African Republic, Iraq, South cannot be leading ahead of our heads. do the same. Sudan, and Yemen. Millions of people There is a DACA recipient that I Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance have fled conflicts and instabilities in would like to adopt, if that is what it of my time. these regions, usually finding refuge in

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We re- her moral leadership and her persist- abridged. To the Government of member the tens of thousands of pri- ence in the face of adversity inspired Myanmar, we must make it equally as marily women and children who made millions. It is deeply saddening and dis- clear that their behavior will not be their way to the United States and appointing to witness her lack of ac- tolerated. were able to find refuge here. Tens of tion today. I recently met with constituents thousands more, though, remained in Mr. Speaker, I would like to yield to from Myanmar in my district office. Mexico, where the resources to care for the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Utica, the largest city in New York’s these children are scarce. TENNEY), my colleague. 22nd Congressional District, is home to These crises have global con- Ms. TENNEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank a vibrant refugee community. We are sequences, and failure to address them the gentleman from Texas for yielding home to the largest Bosnian refugee early will eventually affect the United and for bringing up this very important population in the Nation, a population States. The United States cannot af- issue. that was also fleeing ethnic cleansing ford to treat these crises as events I just want to make a few comments, in their own home country of the ‘‘over there’’ or just far away. This af- and I just want to say, what makes the former Yugoslavia. fects us in a very real way. United States exceptional among all My constituents shared with me These events highlight how impor- nations is the moral courage and lead- their personal stories and deep despair tant the concept of democracy and in- ership we have displayed throughout over the violence in their home coun- clusive governance are. Democratic our history. try. They asked that I do all I can to countries with inclusive governments So many times, in the face of great make their voices heard, and tonight I respect the rights of citizens and ad- terror and significant moral crisis, the am proud to speak on their behalf. dress the concerns of even the most United States has acted as a force for They shared with me horrific pic- vulnerable and least empowered. good. We have supported our allies to tures of violence and death, of torture This is why U.S. foreign assistance restore order where there was once of children, of young people, of women, matters so much. We invest in the rest chaos. Where people have been suf- of men, of families. It was simply just of the world and build the capacity of fering famine and drought, we have appalling. states and societies to govern in a stepped up to provide food and water. Mr. Speaker, when our Nation faces more democratic and inclusive manner. Time and again, the world has faced moral challenges, it is in our nature We also empower regional diplomacy crises, and the United States has not to back down. I must insist that through our engagement, allowing re- stepped up to defend the moral good. this time be no different. I call on my gions to address any such instability in The crisis in Myanmar presents yet colleagues to stand up and speak out a single country collectively. Like many others in the global com- another challenge for the global com- and to act on this important issue. munity, I welcomed Aung San Suu munity, but in this moral crisis is yet Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend from Kyi’s rise to power in Burma a few another opportunity for our Nation to Texas and my colleague for high- years ago in 2015. Her election ended once again lead. lighting this very important issue. I decades of military rule when the Bur- As we speak, the Rohingya people are urge all of my colleagues to understand mese military government held elec- suffering undue hardship and violence this is a tragedy of major proportions tions and promised civilian rule. under a government that has failed to that is happening in our world today. This kind of democratization, en- uphold the values inherent to a vibrant Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend from abled by the persistent diplomacy of democracy. Texas again for bringing this issue to President Obama and Secretary Clin- It has been reported that an average the floor. ton, is a precious and rare event in the of 2,000 Rohingya are fleeing the coun- Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I world and occurs only now and then. try each day. Denied basic rights for thank Representative TENNEY for join- Last year, after the Burmese mili- decades, the Rohingya people have ing me at this late hour to speak on tary drove tens of thousands of been subject to systematic discrimina- this issue. Rohingya out of the country, Aung San tion as a religious minority in a pre- Ms. TENNEY. Mr. Speaker, this is so Suu Kyi moved to establish the dominantly Buddhist country. The important. I really am grateful to my Rakhine Advisory Commission under state has gone so far as to completely friend from Texas for doing this. former U.N. Secretary General Kofi deny citizenship to the Rohingya peo- Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I Annan. ple since 1982. thank the gentlewoman from New This was an important step towards Serious accusations of ethnic cleans- York for her comments. addressing the concerns of the ing and genocide have been leveled This humanitarian crisis in Burma, Rohingya, which includes disenfran- against the government, which has or Myanmar, requires international at- chisement, statelessness, and wide- failed to respond appropriately to the tention and action, as Representative spread discrimination. calls for calm and peace. TENNEY said. The actions of the Bur- The situation today looks far dif- While the government has the right mese State in ethnically cleansing ferent and far less flattering to Coun- to defend itself against any form of in- hundreds of thousands of Rohingya selor Suu Kyi. This year, the crisis is surgency, common, agreed-upon rules demonstrate this need for inter- much more devastating, with hundreds of warfare dictate that all civilians be national action. of thousands displaced. protected. This rule is sacred and must The most immediate need is to facili- I wanted to be able to show you some not be broken. Despite this, reports of tate access by NGOs and international of these images of the catastrophe the abuse against civilians are running organizations in the Rakhine State. Rohingya face. These are, of course, rampant in Myanmar. There are tens of thousands of just a few, but as I said, they sear the More than 200 villages have been de- Rohingya internally displaced within conscience and call us to action. stroyed, many burned to the ground by the Rakhine State. This year, the crisis, as I mentioned, government forces. Communities are Violence against Rohingya, including is much more devastating, with hun- being wiped away as hundreds, possibly the burning of villages, continues de- dreds of thousands displaced. Like even thousands, of civilians are slaugh- spite international condemnation. Just many others in Congress, I have been tered. The crisis demands our imme- yesterday, a full month and a half after disappointed in the lack of moral lead- diate attention. the beginning of this crisis, 11,000 ership Aung San Suu Kyi has dem- Just recently, the House Foreign Af- Rohingya reportedly crossed over into onstrated. fairs Committee held a hearing, and Bangladesh.

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For exam- we reflect, and that we try to solve the with our allies around the world, must ple, Congress considered expanding problems and challenges of other peo- also assist Bangladesh in providing for support for the Burmese military this ples. the hundreds of thousands of Rohingya year. That will not occur, given the ac- It is often said that the United they lost. This includes food, water, tions of the Burmese military. States can’t be the policeman of the shelter, and medicine. We cannot allow I also believe sanctions on individ- world, and I believe that is true. But this humanitarian catastrophe to esca- uals found to be complicit in ethnic there are things that call our con- late further. cleansing, including local military science that do move us to action We know a political settlement to re- commanders, are warranted. where I believe that we do have a re- patriation is possible. Bangladesh and Designating military commanders in sponsibility to act as the leader among Burma have arrived at such agree- Rakhine State as Specially Designated nations in the world. ments in the past. The United States Nationals, SDNs, would send a power- The crisis in Burma, the ethnic and our allies must support the U.N. ful message that these crimes will not cleansing that has victimized the High Commissioner for Refugees and be tolerated anywhere in the world, in- Rohingya people, is one of those in- the Bangladeshi Government’s effort to cluding in Burma. stances, and I wanted to speak about it identify all Rohingya who have ar- On the other hand, I would like to today. rived. recognize the immense generosity the Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Given the Burmese Government’s re- people and Government of Bangladesh of my time. luctance to acknowledge Rohingya as have shown during this crisis. Over Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I join my col- Burmese citizens, leaving them state- 500,000 people, most of whom are leagues tonight in calling the attention of Con- less, identification by the United women, children, and the elderly, have gress to the horrific ethnic cleansing against States would assist in repatriation by fled to Bangladesh since August 25. The the Rohingya people that is underway in Government of Bangladesh has accept- defining who originates from Rakhine Burma. ed these people and worked to provide State. On August 25th of this year, an illegal The Rohingya have suffered violence for them within the limits of their armed militant group known as the Arakan and forced displacement for decades. abilities, while supporting inter- Rohingya Salvation Army attacked police out- Hundreds of Rohingya villages have national efforts to address the root posts in Rakhine state, Burma, killing twelve causes of the crisis. been burned to the ground, and they people. I condemn this attack in the strongest can no longer return to their homes, b 2100 possible terms. Forty-five years ago, Pope Paul VI said ‘‘If because in many cases, those homes no Bangladesh, a country not much you want peace, work for justice.’’ Especially longer exist. larger than Iowa, with a population of in today’s world, I do not believe that armed The full extent of the catastrophe is more than 150 million, faces significant insurgency is the best path to justice, nor to not yet known, as thousands of challenges in taking care of this ref- peace. Rohingya remain unaccounted for. ugee population. The 500,000 Rohingya More Rohingya have fled Myanmar in But let me be clear: the Burmese govern- join hundreds of thousands who have ment’s response to the August 25th attack the past 2 months than remain in arrived in Bangladesh during previous Rakhine State. Would the Rohingya over the last several weeks has been so dis- such forced migrations. proportionate that one is at a loss to describe want to return if given a chance? What Bangladesh has done an admirable it. would need to be done to create the job, but the limits on the Bangladeshi The military has carried out a massive conditions required for such a return? Government to provide for these ref- scorched earth campaign in which hundreds of Tackling the underlying issues that ugee populations are real, and the na- Rohingya villages and tens of thousands of led to the violent displacement of the tion requires international assistance. homes have been burned and destroyed. Rohingya will take decades to resolve, This includes assistance from the There are many highly credible reports of peo- the most important of which will be a United States, the United Nations, Eu- ple, including children, being shot in the back military that lacks transparency or rope, and Japan. Countries in the re- as they ran, and of rapes, torture and ill-treat- oversight; that is, the Burmese mili- gion must also step up and provide sup- ment. tary. port for the refugee populations in As many as half a million Rohingya have Burma’s Government and military Bangladesh, especially China and India, fled to Bangladesh and at least another currently face a dozen separate which maintain close relationships 27,000 are displaced within Burma. insurgencies against forces claiming to with both Bangladesh and Burma. That is on top of the tens of thousands of represent minority communities. While As I mentioned previously, we are in Rohingya who fled after a previous armed mili- the Burmese Government has taken an age of accelerated news, and with tant attack a year ago. Most of the Rohingya steps to reach a cease-fire and political social media, we are in an age of know- population of Rakhine has now been forced agreements with a number of these ing. Things that were once far away out of the state. 120,000 of those who remain groups, continued fighting in various that were hardly seen or known di- live in IDP camps. parts of the country undoubtedly con- rectly or firsthand can now be seen Stunningly disproportionate? Unimaginably, tributes to the military’s independence over the internet, on Facebook, on brutally, barbarically disproportionate? Fla- and free rein. Twitter, on other social media. The grantly, in-your-face, try-to-stop-me dispropor- Allowing the Rohingya to be com- pace at which news comes at us now tionate? I am left without words. fortable in Burma will require assur- can give us a case of whiplash, and gov- Do I regret the killing of 12 policemen on ances by the Burmese Government to erning in this body and trying to deal August 25th? Absolutely. Do more than half a respect the rights of Rohingya to live with even the things that just affect million people deserve to be punished for it? on the land they have lived on for hun- the United States of America, such as Absolutely not. dreds of years. This can only come with the hurricanes that have hit Texas and And please do not talk to me about a ‘‘grow- citizenship for the Rohingya, and Florida and Puerto Rico, can some- ing terrorist threat’’ in Burma. greater democracy, where the govern- times feel overwhelming. There can be The Rohingya in Burma are stateless and ment is responsive to the needs of the a temptation to hunker down, to look subject to the most profound discrimination. population and respects the human no further than our own borders, to try They are poverty-stricken, denied access to rights and civil liberties of ethnic and to solve the problems that confront us education and work, and their movements religious minorities. not only as Americans but as fellow within the country are restricted—and all of Developing a political settlement to- human beings. this was true before the militant attacks. wards greater accountability in the These days, with everything going on The Burmese government has allowed the Burmese Government and citizenship in our own Nation, sometimes it conditions for radicalization and extremism to

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Its actions to date are entirely re- title was taken from the Speaker’s cy’s final rule — Tall oil fatty acids; Exemp- moved from any concept of rule of law and table and, under the rule, referred as tion from the Requirement of a Tolerance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0012; FRL-9965-58] re- make a mockery of the government’s obliga- follows: tion to protect its people. ceived October 5, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. S. 692. An act to provide for integrated 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Second, the government must ensure full plan permits, to establish an Office of the Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and and unfettered humanitarian access to Municipal Ombudsman, to promote green in- Commerce. Rakhine state. Given the dimensions of the frastructure, and to require the revision of 2808. A letter from the Director, Regu- crisis, this means letting in experienced aid or- financial capability guidance; to the Com- latory Management Division, Environmental ganizations in addition to the Red Cross. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- It also means ending the threats, allegations ture; in addition, to the Committee on En- cy’s final rule — National Emission Stand- and misinformation against humanitarian staff ergy and Commerce for a period to be subse- ards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Nutri- quently determined by the Speaker, in each tional Yeast Manufacturing Residual Risk that have sparked fear among humanitarian case for consideration of such provisions as and Technology Review [EPA-HQ-OAR-2015- workers, especially national staff, and contrib- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee 0730; FRL-9969-08-OAR] (RIN: 2060-AS93) re- uted to an environment in which targeted at- concerned. ceived October 5, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tacks against humanitarian staff have taken 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 f place. Enough already. Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Third, the Burmese government must grant BILL PRESENTED TO THE Commerce. access to the fact-finding mission authorized 2809. A letter from the Director, Regu- PRESIDENT latory Management Division, Environmental by the UN Human Rights Council last March, Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- after last ‘‘clearance operation’’ the military reported that on October 6, 2017, she cy’s final rule — National Emission Stand- conducted from October 2016 to February of presented to the President of the ards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Chem- this year. Now more than ever, we need an United States, for his approval, the fol- ical Recovery Combustion Sources at Kraft, Soda, Sulfite, and Stand-Alone objective international presence on the lowing bill: ground. Semichemical Pulp Mills [EPA-HQ-OAR- Fourth, a roadmap to ending this crisis al- H.R. 1117. To require the Administrator of 2014-0741; FRL-9969-06-OAR] (RIN: 2060-AS46) the Federal Emergency Management Agency received October 5, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ready exists. It’s found in the Final Report of to submit a report regarding certain plans 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State regarding assistance to applicants and grant- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and led by former UN Secretary General Kofi ees during the response to an emergency or Commerce. Annan. disaster. 2810. A letter from the Director, Regu- latory Management Division, Environmental International actors, including this Congress, f must do all we can to make sure that the Bur- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- mese government implements the rec- ADJOURNMENT cy’s final rule — Florpyrauxifen-benzyl; Pes- ticide Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0560; ommendations included in that report—espe- Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I FRL-9963-66] received October 5, 2017, pursu- cially the ones that have to do with ending move that the House do now adjourn. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- statelessness and poverty. Otherwise, we The motion was agreed to; accord- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee should not be surprised if the situation in ingly (at 9 o’clock and 3 minutes p.m.), on Energy and Commerce. Burma just gets worse and worse. under its previous order, the House ad- 2811. A letter from the Director, Regu- Finally, we need to be clear-eyed about the latory Management Division, Environmental journed until tomorrow, Wednesday, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- nature of the Burmese government. October 11, 2017, at 10 a.m. for morning- cy’s direct final rule — Approval of Missouri I have been among those in Congress who hour debate. Air Quality Implementation Plans; Infra- have welcomed the political transition in structure SIP Requirements for the 2012 An- f Burma that began with the 2015 elections. But nual Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Na- the events of the last few weeks raise very se- EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, tional Ambient Air Quality Standard [EPA- rious questions about the extent to which that ETC. R07-OAR-2017-0513; FRL-9969-12-Region 7] re- transition is real. ceived October 5, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive As events have unfolded in Burma in recent 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 communications were taken from the Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and weeks, a lot of criticism has been focused on Speaker’s table and referred as follows: Commerce. Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel Laureate and de 2812. A letter from the Director, Regu- 2804. A letter from the Director, Regu- facto leader of the civilian government. Her latory Management Division, Environmental latory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- defenders have responded that the military still Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- has a lot of power, and that she has to walk cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulga- cy’s final rule — Tolfenpyrad; Pesticide Tol- tion; State of Utah; Salt Lake County and a very fine line. erances for Emergency Exemptions [EPA- But if that is true, what kind of ‘‘democratic’’ Utah County Nonattainment Area Coarse HQ-OPP-2017-0309; FRL-9967-72] received Oc- Particulate Matter State Implementation government are we talking about? tober 5, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Plan Revisions to Control Measures for If the military is still in charge—if the civilian 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Point Sources [EPA-R08-OAR-2017-0298; FRL- government is powerless to stop ethnic Stat. 868); to the Committee on Agriculture. 9969-01-Region 8] received October 5, 2017, cleansing—then we need to recognize that. 2805. A letter from the Chairman and Chief pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law If not, then let’s be clear about the require- Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administra- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- tion, transmitting the Administration’s no- mittee on Energy and Commerce. ments of moral leadership. Standing by in si- tification of its 2017 compensation program lence—even worse, downplaying the serious- 2813. A letter from the Director, Regu- adjustments, including the Agency’s current latory Management Division, Environmental ness of what is happening to the Rohingya salary range structure and the performance- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- people because of political convenience—is based merit pay matrix, pursuant to 12 cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation not the leadership we expect from Aung San U.S.C. 1833b(a); Public Law 101-73, Sec. of Implementation Plans; Oregon: Permit- Suu Kyi. 1206(a); (103 Stat. 523); to the Committee on ting and General Rule Revisions [EPA-R10- Those who want to claim the mantle of Agriculture. OAR-2015-0333; FRL-9968-98-Region 10] re- human rights leader must defend the human 2806. A letter from the Director, Regu- ceived October 5, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. latory Management Division, Environmental rights of all people. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and f cy’s direct final rule — Approval of Missouri Commerce. LEAVE OF ABSENCE Air Quality Implementation Plans; Infra- 2814. A letter from the Director, Regu- structure SIP Requirements for the 2010 Ni- latory Management Division, Environmental By unanimous consent, leave of ab- trogen Dioxide National Ambient Air Qual- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- sence was granted to: ity Standard [EPA-R07-OAR-2017-0268; FRL- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation

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A letter from the Director, Regu- Mr. GOWDY: Committee on Oversight and ROSEN, Mr. ROYCE of California, Mr. latory Management Division, Environmental Government Reform. H.R. 378. A bill to O’ROURKE, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- amend title 5, United States Code, to en- Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. PAULSEN, Ms. cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation hance the authority under which Federal GABBARD, Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsyl- of Air Quality Implementation Plans; State agencies may pay cash awards to employees vania, Mr. KIHUEN, Ms. ROS- of South Carolina; Regional Haze State Im- for making cost saving disclosures, and for LEHTINEN, Mr. DELANEY, Mr. DENT, plementation Plan [EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0389; other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. 115–341). Referred to the Committee of the Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Ms. FRL-9969-23-Region 4] received October 5, STEFANIK, and Mr. PERLMUTTER): 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. GOWDY: Committee on Oversight and H.R. 3999. A bill to amend title 18, United Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Government Reform. H.R. 2196. A bill to States Code, to prohibit the manufacture, Committee on Energy and Commerce. amend title 5, United States Code, to allow possession, or transfer of any part or com- 2816. A letter from the Director, Regu- whistleblowers to disclose information to bination of parts that is designed and func- latory Management Division, Environmental certain recipients (Rept. 115–342). Referred to tions to increase the rate of fire of a semi- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- the Committee of the Whole House on the automatic rifle but does not convert the cy’s final rule — Air Plan Approval; Ala- state of the Union. semiautomatic rifle into a machinegun, and bama; Regional Haze Plan and Prong 4 (Visi- Mr. GOWDY: Committee on Oversight and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. bility) for the 2012 PM2.5, 2010 NO2, 2010 SO2, Government Reform. H.R. 3031. A bill to By Mrs. COMSTOCK: and 2008 Ozone NAAQS [EPA-R04-OAR-2017- amend title 5, United States Code, to provide H.R. 4000. A bill to provide for the estab- for flexibility in making withdrawals from a 0104; FRL-9969-21-Region 4] received October lishment of a mechanism to allow borrowers Thrift Savings Plan account, and for other 5, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Pub- of Federal student loans to refinance their purposes (Rept. 115–343). Referred to the lic Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the loans, to amend the Internal Revenue Code Committee of the Whole House on the state Committee on Energy and Commerce. of 1986 to extend the exclusion for employer- of the Union. provided educational assistance to employer 2817. A letter from the Director, Regu- Mr. GOWDY: Committee on Oversight and payment of interest on certain refinanced latory Management Division, Environmental Government Reform. H.R. 3243. A bill to student loans, and for other purposes; to the Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- amend title 40, United States Code, to elimi- Committee on Education and the Workforce, cy’s final rule — Air Plan Approval; KY; Mis- nate the sunset of certain provisions relating cellaneous Source Specific Revisions for Jef- and in addition to the Committee on Ways to information technology, to amend the Na- and Means, for a period to be subsequently ferson County [EPA-R04-OAR-2017-0356; FRL- tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 9969-19-Region 4] received October 5, 2017, determined by the Speaker, in each case for Year 2015 to extend the sunset relating to the consideration of such provisions as fall with- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Federal Data Center Consolidation Initia- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- tive, and for other purposes (Rept. 115–344). cerned. mittee on Energy and Commerce. Referred to the Committee of the Whole By Mr. GARAMENDI (for himself, Mr. 2818. A letter from the Director, Regu- House on the state of the Union. FITZPATRICK, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. Mr. COLLINS of Georgia: Committee on latory Management Division, Environmental BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Rules. House Resolution 562. Resolution pro- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Mrs. BUSTOS, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- viding for consideration of the bill (S. 585) to cy’s withdrawal of direct final rule — Air fornia, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. GONZALEZ provide greater whistleblower protections for Quality Implementation Plan; Iowa; Amend- of Texas, Ms. KUSTER of New Hamp- Federal employees, increased awareness of ment to the Administrative Consent Order, shire, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. MCNER- Federal whistleblower protections, and in- Grain Processing Corporation, Muscatine, NEY, Mr. MEEKS, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, creased accountability and required dis- Iowa [EPA-R07-OAR-2017-0143; FRL-9969-14- Mr. TONKO, Mr. COSTA, Mr. NOLAN, cipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate Region 7] received October 5, 2017, pursuant and Ms. PINGREE): to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, against whistleblowers, and for other pur- H.R. 4001. A bill to provide for the refi- Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on poses; providing for proceedings during the nancing and recalculation of certain Federal Energy and Commerce. period from October 16, 2017, through October student loans, and for other purposes; to the 20, 2017; and providing for consideration of Committee on Education and the Workforce. 2819. A letter from the Director, Regu- motions to suspend the rules (Rept. 115–345). By Mr. POSEY: latory Management Division, Environmental Referred to the House Calendar. H.R. 4002. A bill to amend chapter 7 of title Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- f 5, United States Code, to provide that in the cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation case of an agency that appeals the ruling of of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Colo- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS a court under that chapter, and does not pre- rado; Revisions to Regulation Number 3 Under clause 2 of rule XII, public vail on appeal, the court shall award the pre- [EPA-R08-OAR-2017-0446; FRL-9969-46-Region vailing party reasonable attorney’s fees and 8] received October 5, 2017, pursuant to 5 bills and resolutions of the following titles were introduced and severally re- costs, and for other purposes; to the Com- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. mittee on the Judiciary. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- ferred, as follows: By Mr. POSEY: ergy and Commerce. By Mr. MCNERNEY (for himself and H.R. 4003. A bill to require that in a notice 2820. A letter from the General Counsel, Mr. KINZINGER): of proposed rule making for a new rule, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, H.R. 3995. A bill to require the Federal notice shall identify two rules which the transmitting the Commission’s final rule — Communications Commission to submit to agency intends to repeal; to the Committee Balancing Authority Control, Inadvertent Congress a report on promoting broadband on the Judiciary. Interchange, and Facility Interconnection internet access service for veterans; to the By Mr. POSEY: Reliability Standards [Docket No.: RM16-13- Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4004. A bill to amend the Patient Pro- 000; Order No.: 836] received October 5, 2017, By Mr. ISSA (for himself and Mr. NAD- tection and Affordable Care Act to require pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law LER): employees of the White House to enroll in 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- H.R. 3996. A bill to amend title 28, United Obamacare, and for other purposes; to the mittee on Energy and Commerce. States Code, to permit other courts to trans- Committee on Oversight and Government fer certain cases to United States Tax Court; Reform, and in addition to the Committee on 2821. A letter from the Chief, Trade and to the Committee on the Judiciary. Energy and Commerce, for a period to be Commercial Regulations Branch, U.S. Cus- By Mr. ROTHFUS (for himself and Ms. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in toms and Border Protection, Department of GABBARD): each case for consideration of such provi- Homeland Security, transmitting the De- H.R. 3997. A bill to waive the application sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the partment’s final rule — Extension of Impor- fee for any special use permit for veterans committee concerned. tant Restrictions Imposed on Archaeological demonstrations and special events at war By Mr. TONKO: and Ethnological Materials From the Repub- memorials on Federal land, and for other H.R. 4005. A bill to amend title XIX of the lic of Mali [CBP Dec. 17-12] (RIN: 1515-AE32) purposes; to the Committee on Natural Re- Social Security Act to allow for medical as- received October 5, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. sources. sistance under Medicaid for inmates during 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 By Mr. ZELDIN: the 30-day period preceding release from a Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and H.R. 3998. A bill to increase public safety public institution; to the Committee on En- Means. by permitting the Attorney General to deny ergy and Commerce.

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By Ms. ADAMS (for herself, Mr. SCOTT rative, statewide salmon fishery restoration Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 (Power to lay of Virginia, Mr. BROWN of Maryland, an urgent and high priority; to the Com- and collect Taxes); Article I, Section 8, Ms. PLASKETT, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE mittee on Natural Resources. Clause 3 (Commerce Clause); and the Six- JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. NORTON, Ms. 130. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of teenth Amendment to the Constitution. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. BYRNE, Ms. the State of Arizona, relative to House Con- By Mr. GARAMENDI: LEE, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, current Resolution 2010, requesting the Con- H.R. 4001. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New gress of the United States call a convention Congress has the power to enact this legis- York, Mr. EVANS, Ms. HANABUSA, of the states to propose amendments to the lation pursuant to the following: Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. NAD- Constitution of the United States; to the Article 1 Section 8 LER, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. POSEY: PALLONE, Mr. HIGGINS of New York, 131. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of H.R. 4002. Mr. MEEKS, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, the State of Arizona, relative to House Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mrs. current Resolution 2013, requesting the Con- lation pursuant to the following: MURPHY of Florida, Mr. BISHOP of gress of the United States call a convention This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Georgia, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. DANNY K. of the states to propose amendments to the granted to Congress under Article I, Section DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. WESTERMAN, Constitution of the United States; to the 8, Clause 18 of the United States Constitu- Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. TED LIEU Committee on the Judiciary. tion. of California, Mr. LAWSON of Florida, 132. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of By Mr. POSEY: Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, Mr. the State of California, relative to Senate H.R. 4003. COSTA, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Ms. Joint Resolution No. 5, urging the Congress Congress has the power to enact this legis- JACKSON LEE, Mr. CRIST, Ms. MAXINE of the United States to pass a law to resched- lation pursuant to the following: WATERS of California, Mr. ELLISON, ule marijuana or cannabis and its derivatives This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. NORCROSS, Mr. from a Schedule I drug to an alternative granted to Congress under Article I, Section JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. CLARKE of schedule; jointly to the Committees on En- 8, Clause 18 of the United States Constitu- New York, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. AL GREEN ergy and Commerce and the Judiciary. tion. of Texas, Ms. BASS, Mr. WALKER, Mr. 133. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of By Mr. POSEY: RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. SEAN PATRICK the State of California, relative to Senate H.R. 4004. MALONEY of New York, Mr. CARSON of Joint Resolution No. 8, requesting the Gov- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Indiana, Mr. MCEACHIN, Mr. RICH- ernor to request the President of the United lation pursuant to the following: MOND, Mr. HILL, Ms. JAYAPAL, and States, Members of Congress, and the Fed- Article I, Section 8, clause 18: To make all Mrs. DEMINGS): eral Highway Administration to dedicate in- Laws which shall be necessary and proper for H. Res. 563. A resolution honoring the ac- creased funding to California to accelerate carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- complishments of the 9 historically Black and support the planning and development of ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- colleges and universities that celebrated the plan and to accelerate the completion of stitution in the Government of the United their sesquicentennial the week of Sep- existing nonmotorized recreational trails; States, or in any Department of Officer tember 24, 2017; to the Committee on Edu- jointly to the Committees on Natural Re- thereof. cation and the Workforce. sources and Transportation and Infrastruc- By Mr. TONKO: By Mr. JONES (for himself and Mr. ture. H.R. 4005. BUDD): f Congress has the power to enact this legis- H. Res. 564. A resolution affirming the con- lation pursuant to the following: stitutional power of Congress over the Na- CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1: tion’s debts; to the Committee on Ways and STATEMENT ‘‘The Congress shall have Power To lay and Means. collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, By Mrs. LAWRENCE (for herself, Mr. Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of the Rules of the House of Representa- to pay the Debts and provide for the common CUMMINGS, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. JOR- Defence and general Welfare of the United DAN, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. tives, the following statements are sub- States’’ EVANS, Ms. NORTON, Mr. BLU- mitted regarding the specific powers MENAUER, Mrs. DAVIS of California, granted to Congress in the Constitu- f Mr. GARAMENDI, Ms. BASS, Mr. tion to enact the accompanying bill or ADDITIONAL SPONSORS LAWSON of Florida, Mr. LOWENTHAL, joint resolution. Mr. LYNCH, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors By Mr. MCNERNEY: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 3995. York, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. DANNY K. Congress has the power to enact this legis- tions, as follows: DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 62: Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. BRENDAN F. Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution of H.R. 490: Mr. KINZINGER. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, and Ms. the United States grants Congress the au- H.R. 535: Mr. ZELDIN and Mr. CURBELO of MOORE): Florida. H. Res. 565. A resolution expressing support thority to enact this bill. H.R. 586: Mr. KING of Iowa. for the recognition of October 9, 2017, as By Mr. ISSA: H.R. 592: Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, Mr. SAR- ‘‘World Post Day’’; to the Committee on H.R. 3996 BANES, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. HOLDING, Mr. Oversight and Government Reform. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: CARTWRIGHT, Mr. ROKITA, Mr. RASKIN, Ms. By Mr. POLIS (for himself, Mr. LIPIN- Article I, Section 8, Clause 9 SEWELL of Alabama, Mr. LATTA, Mr. GALLA- SKI, and Mrs. COMSTOCK): H. Res. 566. A resolution expressing support By Mr. ROTHFUS: GHER, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, and Mr. BISHOP for designation of the week of October 4, H.R. 3997. of Utah. 2017, through October 10, 2017, as World Space Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 613: Mr. WILLIAMS. Week and for the designation of the week of lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 620: Mr. LEWIS of Minnesota, Mr. October 8, 2017, through October 14, 2017, as This bill is enacted pursuant to the power TIBERI, and Mr. HARRIS. granted to Congress under Article 1, Section H.R. 638: Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California, Earth Science Week; to the Committee on ´ Science, Space, and Technology, and in addi- 8, Clause 1 of the United States Constitution. Mr. PANETTA, Mr. HUNTER, Ms. SANCHEZ, Mr. tion to the Committee on Education and the To borrow Money on the credit of the TAKANO, and Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Workforce, for a period to be subsequently United States. H.R. 669: Mr. COURTNEY. determined by the Speaker, in each case for By Mr. ZELDIN: H.R. 685: Mr. MCEACHIN. consideration of such provisions as fall with- H.R. 3998. H.R. 772: Mr. WALKER. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 807: Mr. GOMEZ, Mr. THORNBERRY, and cerned. lation pursuant to the following: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Article 1, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 820: Mr. O’HALLERAN, Mr. RUPPERS- f Constitution. BERGER, Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, MEMORIALS By Mr. CURBELO of Florida: and Mr. MITCHELL. H.R. 3999. H.R. 848: Mr. BACON. Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 866: Mr. DESAULNIER. were presented and referred as follows: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 959: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. 129. The SPEAKER presented a memorial Article 1, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 1017: Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. RICHMOND, Ms. of the Legislature of the State of California, Constitution TSONGAS, Mr. MCEACHIN, Mr. LARSEN of relative to Senate Joint Resolution No. 7, By Mrs. COMSTOCK: Washington, and Ms. DELAURO. urging state and federal departments and H.R. 4000. H.R. 1038: Mr. PALAZZO. agencies responsible for stewardship of pub- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1046: Mr. MULLIN, Mr. COLE, Mr. lic resources, as specified, to make collabo- lation pursuant to the following: GRAVES of Missouri, and Ms. MCCOLLUM.

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H.R. 1111: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. H.R. 2906: Mr. PETERS. MCGOVERN, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. MOULTON, Ms. H.R. 1150: Mr. SESSIONS. H.R. 2933: Mr. CROWLEY. SHEA-PORTER, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. SMITH of H.R. 1179: Mr. NORMAN. H.R. 2938: Ms. GABBARD. New Jersey, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. AL GREEN of H.R. 1225: Mr. YODER. H.R. 3031: Mr. CARBAJAL. Texas, and Mrs. DEMINGS. H.R. 1243: Ms. DELBENE. H.R. 3034: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Ms. H.R. 3889: Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana and Mr. H.R. 1251: Mr. SUOZZI. SHEA-PORTER, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, and LATTA. H.R. 1267: Mr. JOYCE of Ohio, Ms. Mr. LARSEN of Washington. H.R. 3923: Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. TED LIEU of WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. NOLAN, Mr. STIV- H.R. 3042: Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. SENSEN- California, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. RICHMOND, and ERS, Mr. SIMPSON, and Mr. CLAY. BRENNER, and Mr. BERGMAN. Ms. SLAUGHTER. H.R. 1270: Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. H.R. 3107: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. H.R. 3938: Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Ms. ESHOO, PALAZZO, and Mr. KING of New York. H.R. 3108: Ms. LOFGREN. and Mr. SMITH of Washington. H.R. 1276: Mr. CAPUANO. H.R. 3122: Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N of Puerto H.R. 3940: Mr. FARENTHOLD. H.R. 1279: Mr. KIND. Rico. H.R. 3947: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 1298: Mr. CARBAJAL and Mr. BRENDAN H.R. 3148: Ms. NORTON. DELANEY, Mr. KILMER, and Mr. LARSEN of F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania. H.R. 3303: Ms. TSONGAS. Washington. H.R. 1300: Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. H.R. 3314: Mr. HASTINGS. H.R. 3987: Ms. MENG. H.R. 1358: Mr. KILDEE, Mr. LAWSON of Flor- H.R. 3324: Mr. PAULSEN. H. Con. Res. 43: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Geor- ida, and Mrs. DEMINGS. H.R. 3329: Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. gia, Mr. HASTINGS, and Mr. MICHAEL F. H.R. 1360: Mr. RATCLIFFE. HIMES, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. GOTTHEIMER, Mr. DOYLE of Pennsylvania. H.R. 1406: Mr. BROWN of Maryland. GRAVES of Georgia, Mr. GOMEZ, Mr. CARTER H. Con. Res. 52: Mr. GOTTHEIMER. H.R. 1470: Mr. O’HALLERAN. of Texas, and Mr. BILIRAKIS. H. Con. Res. 81: Mr. WALZ, Mr. DOGGETT, H.R. 1478: Mr. PANETTA. H.R. 3380: Ms. HANABUSA, Ms. ROYBAL- Mr. WELCH, Mr. GRIJALVA, and Mr. RUSH. H.R. 1669: Mr. KILMER. ALLARD, Mr. LEVIN, and Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. H. Res. 220: Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. H.R. 1670: Mr. KILMER. H.R. 3415: Mr. CONYERS, Ms. TSONGAS, and H. Res. 257: Ms. WILSON of Florida. H.R. 1676: Mr. O’ROURKE. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. H. Res. 367: Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New H.R. 1772: Ms. ROSEN. H.R. 3441: Mr. BANKS of Indiana, Mr. Mexico, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, and Mrs. DIN- H.R. 1861: Mr. BUDD. ZELDIN, Mr. WOODALL, Mr. COMER, Mrs. LOVE, GELL. H.R. 1896: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois and Mr. HOLDING, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. H. Res. 401: Mr. LYNCH. Ms. NORTON. LATTA, and Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. H. Res. 529: Mr. O’HALLERAN. H.R. 1928: Mrs. LOVE. H.R. 3452: Mr. CUELLAR. H. Res. 555: Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Mr. H.R. 1960: Mr. LEVIN. H.R. 3459: Mr. HIGGINS of New York. PANETTA, Ms. TITUS, and Mr. KIHUEN. H.R. 1982: Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER. H.R. 3530: Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. H. Res. 556: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- H.R. 2034: Mr. FORTENBERRY and Ms. H.R. 3666: Ms. MCSALLY. sylvania and Ms. ESHOO. BROWNLEY of California. H.R. 3711: Mr. RATCLIFFE. H. Res. 557: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- H.R. 2063: Mr. SMITH of Washington. H.R. 3716: Mr. DESAULNIER. sylvania and Ms. ESHOO. H.R. 2095: Mr. TAKANO. H.R. 3741: Mr. RICHMOND. H. Res. 560: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. H.R. 2101: Mr. BARR and Mr. BYRNE. H.R. 3749: Ms. JACKSON LEE. DESAULNIER, and Mr. SWALWELL of Cali- H.R. 2121: Mr. POLIQUIN and Mr. BANKS of H.R. 3757: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of fornia. Indiana. New York and Mr. DESAULNIER. H. Res. 561: Mr. GOSAR. H.R. 2228: Ms. JACKSON LEE. H.R. 3759: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, H.R. 2242: Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. f H.R. 2259: Mr. COLE. DEUTCH, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Ms. MCCOL- H.R. 2318: Mrs. RADEWAGEN. LUM, and Mr. BYRNE. CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- H.R. 2319: Mr. ZELDIN, Mr. SEAN PATRICK H.R. 3761: Mr. ABRAHAM. ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- MALONEY of New York, Mr. BARLETTA, and H.R. 3766: Mr. COURTNEY and Mr. PERL- ITED TARIFF BENEFITS Mr. KUSTOFF of Tennessee. MUTTER. H.R. 2345: Mr. HASTINGS. H.R. 3789: Mr. DESAULNIER. Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or H.R. 2401: Ms. HANABUSA, Mr. COSTA, Ms. H.R. 3798: Mr. SESSIONS and Mr. WOODALL. statements on congressional earmarks, ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. LEVIN, H.R. 3806: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. limited tax benefits, or limited tariff and Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. H.R. 3808: Mr. REED. benefits were submitted as follows: H.R. 2545: Mr. VALADAO. H.R. 3814: Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. OFFERED BY MR. GOWDY H.R. 2633: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut and H.R. 3832: Mr. FASO, Mrs. LOVE, Mr. BYRNE, The provisions that warranted a referral to Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. and Mr. HUDSON. the Committee on Oversight and Govern- H.R. 2651: Ms. FRANKEL of Florida and Mr. H.R. 3852: Ms. ADAMS. ment Reform in S. 585 do not contain any HECK. H.R. 3853: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. congressional earmarks, limited tax bene- H.R. 2670: Ms. CASTOR of Florida. H.R. 3860: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. fits, or limited tariff benefits as defined in H.R. 2740: Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Mrs. H.R. 3862: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire clause 9 of rule XXI. LOVE, Ms. KAPTUR, and Mr. KATKO. and Mr. TAKANO. H.R. 2790: Mr. HECK. H.R. 3875: Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. DESAULNIER, OFFERED BY MR. ROE OF TENNESSEE H.R. 2856: Mr. GOMEZ and Mr. FRANCIS ROO- and Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. The provisions that warranted a referral to NEY of Florida. H.R. 3881: Ms. SINEMA, Ms. BROWNLEY of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs in S. 585 H.R. 2871: Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. YOUNG of California, Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, Ms. DELAURO, Ms. do not contain any congressional earmarks, Alaska, Mr. BLUM, Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. LEWIS BLUNT ROCHESTER, Mr. RUSH, Mr. LOEBSACK, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff bene- of Minnesota, and Mr. GIBBS. Ms. PINGREE, Mr. BROWN of Maryland, Mr. fits as defined in clause 9 of rule XXI.

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Vol. 163 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2017 No. 162 Senate The Senate met at 9:52 and 47 seconds The assistant bill clerk read the fol- Mr. BLUNT thereupon assumed the a.m. and was called to order by the lowing letter: Chair as Acting President pro tempore. Honorable ROY BLUNT, a Senator from U.S. SENATE, f the State of Missouri. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, Washington, DC, October 10, 2017. ADJOURNMENT UNTIL FRIDAY, f To the Senate: OCTOBER 13, 2017, AT 8:30 A.M. Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- APPOINTMENT OF ACTING of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby pore. Under the previous order, the PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE appoint the Honorable ROY BLUNT, a Senator Senate stands adjourned until Friday, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The from the State of Missouri, to perform the October 13, 2017, at 8:30 a.m. clerk will please read a communication duties of the Chair. Thereupon, the Senate, at 9:53 and 25 to the Senate from the President pro ORRIN G. HATCH, seconds a.m., adjourned until Friday, President pro tempore. tempore (Mr. HATCH). October 13, 2017, at 8:30 a.m.

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TRIBUTE TO CURT HAENSEL half a dozen Ranking Members, and hundreds and hopefully watching his beloved Wisconsin of our Committee colleagues. He formally Badgers and spending longer vacations on HON. BILL SHUSTER began working with the Committee in 1989 Lake Michigan’s shores. OF PENNSYLVANIA and one of the first bills he worked on was The Committee on Transportation and Infra- H.R. 598, which banned smoking on commer- structure will truly miss his expertise, wise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cial airlines. At the Committee markup, Curt counsel, and friendship. I join all of my col- Tuesday, October 10, 2017 drafted dozens of amendments as the smok- leagues on the Committee in wishing Curt all Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, according to ers and their advocates worked to fill the the best in his new endeavor. their website, ‘‘The Office of the Legislative amendment tree, as they tried to kill the bill by f Counsel provides legislative drafting services endless amendment. The back row of the dais 106TH NATIONAL DAY OF THE to the Committees and Members of the House filled with cigarette smoke as the Committee REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN) of Representatives on a non-partisan, impar- slowly worked its will and ultimately banned tial, and confidential basis. Our goal is to work smoking on airlines. with Committees and Members to understand After this baptism by fire, Curt went on to HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO their policy preferences in order to implement work on every single surface transportation, OF CALIFORNIA those preferences through clear, concise, and aviation, water resources, and environmental IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES legally effective legislative language.’’ For the law that this Committee has enacted. He took Tuesday, October 10, 2017 last 30 years, no one has performed all of the our ideas, and working with our staffs, used his gifted legislative craftsmanship to shape Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, today above more professionally and more success- marks the 106th National Day of the Republic fully than Curt Haensel. our transportation future. ISTEA, TEA 21, SAFETEA–LU, and the FAST Act; Federal of China (Taiwan). I would like to wish the Curt has specialized in transportation law people of Taiwan and Taiwanese Americans a his entire career. His sharp mind and relent- Aviation Administration Reauthorization Acts; WRDA after WRDA; and dozens of other Acts very Happy Double Ten Day. less pursuit of perfection (sometimes in spite Taiwan is an extraordinary friend of the all bear his stamp. of staff and Member interference) ensured that United States and continuing this strong rela- One of Curt’s great achievements was his bills considered by the Committee and the tionship is important. Taiwanese companies work, in the wake of the September 11 ter- House were clear and coherent expressions of employ more than 12,000 workers in the rorist attacks, on the Aviation and Transpor- legislative intent. I and my predecessors have United States with a total worker compensa- tation Security Act (ATSA), which enhanced relied on Curt’s expertise and creativity to draft tion of almost a billion dollars. Taiwan also aviation and surface transportation security legislative solutions to many complex issues. serves as a strong example of democracy in and created the Transportation Security Ad- Even under immense pressure, Curt’s guid- Asia, and provides the U.S. with an ally to fur- ministration (TSA). After months of negotiation ance was always calm, balanced, and fair. I ther promote peace and stability in the region. and as the Thanksgiving break approached, don’t know how many bills or amendments The state of California has deep and grow- House and Senate Committee staffs and Curt has drafted (it must be in the thousands), ing ties with Taiwan. More than 800 Tai- House Legislative Counsel spent 20-hour days but I can tell you that a great many of our Na- wanese companies have offices or invest- drafting the agreement. The Committee Chair- tion’s most profound laws bear his fingerprints. ments in the state. California exports $7.46 bil- men and Ranking Members finally resolved Curt not only cared about the work product, lion worth of goods to Taiwan, serving as its the remaining critical issues on a Thursday but more importantly, he cared about the peo- 7th largest export market in the world. The afternoon. House and Senate Leaders wanted ple he was working with. He has infinite pa- majority of the Taiwanese-American commu- the agreement passed the following day, Fri- tience, is humble, and is kind. He served as nity is concentrated in Los Angeles County, day, before the House and Senate adjourned a mentor and tremendous professional exam- and many have gone on to settle in the San for Thanksgiving. As Committee staffs and ple to many young legislative counsels and Gabriel Valley providing our local communities Legislative Counsels Curt Haensel and Dave Committee staff over the last 30 years. with new traditions, employment opportunities Mendelsohn finished drafting the conference On behalf of myself, the staff of the Com- and economic growth. agreement around 4:30 a.m., the Office of mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, With continued commitment to this important Legislative Counsel computers failed and the and the entire House of Representatives, I relationship, I would like to again wish Taiwan computer files of the agreement were com- want to express my sincere gratitude to Curt a Happy Double Ten Day. for his years of service. His contributions to pletely lost. The Committees faced the pros- f this institution have been invaluable and the pect that Congress may not be able to pass impact of his guidance will be felt for many, the legislation before the Thanksgiving break 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF FATHER many years to come. I wish him, his wife Meg, There was a genuine fear that, over the break, CAPODANNO’S PASSING and his two children well. I wish him good luck the hard-fought agreement could fall apart. In- with his future endeavors. He will be missed. stead, Curt and his colleagues, after a walk HON. DANIEL M. DONOVAN, JR. f around the block to clear their heads, recre- OF NEW YORK ated the text from memory and, later that day, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO CURT HAENSEL both the House and Senate passed the agree- ment. Two days later, President George W. Tuesday, October 10, 2017 HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO Bush signed the bill into law and the U.S. De- Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- OF OREGON partment of Transportation began immediately ognize the 50th anniversary of the passing of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES implementing it to make our country safer. Father Vincent Capodanno. This little-known story is but one example of Fr. Capodanno was born on February 13, Tuesday, October 10, 2017 Curt’s contributions to the House of Rep- 1929, in Mariners Harbor on Staten Island. Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to resentatives and the American people. Growing up, he attended P.S. 44 and Curtis recognize Curt Haensel, Senior Counsel of the Curt will continue to serve in his new role. High School, after which he attended Fordham Office of the Legislative Counsel of the U.S. He is joining the Office of Legislative Counsel University for one year. A proud lifelong Stat- House of Representatives. of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), en Islander, he loved volunteering in the Stat- For the past 30 years, Curt has served as where he will help develop DOD’s request for en Island community. Perhaps this dedication Legislative Counsel to the Committee on the National Defense Authorization Act each to serving others led him to find his true call- Transportation and Infrastructure. In that time, year. I am hopeful that this new opportunity ing from God. Curt has worked to assist the Committee provides Curt more time to spend with his Vincent Capodanno made a decision to de- under eight different Committee Chairmen, wife, Meg, and their two kids, Ada and Peter, vote his life to God and joined the Maryknoll

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:13 Oct 11, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10OC8.001 E10OCPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS E1348 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 10, 2017 Missionary Seminary in Ossining, New York. Inspired by a group of West Michigan pas- country. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Buddy He was ordained as a priest in June 1957 and tors, Children’s Bible Hour first aired as radio Rich was known for his virtuoso technique, spent the rest of his life serving all of God’s programming in 1942. It utilized kid’s choir, power, and speed. His legacy to the genre of children. After his ordination, Fr. Capodanno solos, and radio drama to help children learn jazz will live on forever. traveled to Taiwan as a missionary and then about God and inspire a relationship with ventured to Hong Kong to teach disadvan- Jesus. Wildly successful, the Children’s Bible f taged children. As America’s involvement in Hour grew to television and—by the end of the HONORING DR. EDWIN M. Vietnam increased, he decided to join the decade—was filling churches and auditoriums QUEZADA Army as a chaplain. It was in the jungles of across the country. Vietnam where Fr. Capodanno sacrificed his In 1982, the Keys for Kids devotional was life protecting others. introduced, followed by the Keys for Kids radio HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL On September 4, 1967, as American troops broadcast in 1989. Both continue to reach OF NEW YORK were taking fire, Fr. Capodanno moved from thousands of children each month. Always IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES soldier to soldier administering Last Rites. By striving to reach more individuals with the Tuesday, October 10, 2017 then, the enemy had shot him over 20 times. story of Jesus, Keys for Kids recently Despite it all, he carried on and with his dying launched the Creature Feature Storytellers. Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, as a former edu- breath, he used his body to protect his fellow This marked the beginning of Keys for Kids cator in the public school system, I know just Americans from the gunfire. At just 38 years International and plans to translate the Keys how hard the administrators and faculty work old, Fr. Vincent Capodanno died as a man of for Kids devotional into 100 different lan- to help our kids achieve academic excellence. peace during a war of destruction. His heroic guages. Today I honor one of those fine educators, Dr. actions earned him the Purple Heart, Bronze While its name has changed, its organiza- Edwin M. Quezada, the Superintendent of Star, Silver Star, and the Medal of Honor. tion expanded, and ministries diversified, Keys Yonkers Public Schools, who is being recog- Mr. Speaker, Fr. Vincent Capodanno em- for Kids remains true to the mission estab- nized by the Nepperhan Community Center in bodied the virtues of courage, altruism, and lished by Rev. Gil Cosselman, Dr. David Otis Yonkers for all he has done for our students piety. While many know him as the namesake Fuller, Rev. Malcom Cronk and Rev. Donald in the community. of one of Staten Island’s thoroughfares, we Hescott. As Yonkers Superintendent, Dr. Quezada must never forget the sacrifices he made. He I ask my colleagues to join me in recog- moves the agenda of public education in Yon- was a true American hero, and with the recent nizing the work of Keys for Kids Ministries, the kers, New York, the fourth largest school dis- anniversary of his death, I rise to salute him millions who have been impacted, and the mil- trict in the state serving almost 28,000 stu- and everything he did for his community, lions yet to be reached. May we celebrate the dents and employing 3,600 staff. The Trustees country, and faith. 75 years of inspired work and look forward to of the Yonkers Board of Education appointed the years ahead. Dr. Quezada Superintendent of Schools on f March 16, 2016 after serving as Deputy Su- f CHRIS PENDLETON perintendent for two years. Dr. Quezada su- HONORING BAHA´ ’I FAITH pervises all functions of the school district’s 39 HON. FRANCIS ROONEY schools and central administration—teaching and learning, budgetary, human resources, fa- OF FLORIDA HON. KEITH ELLISON cilities, communications, technology and works IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MINNESOTA with city, state and federal officials. Under Dr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, October 10, 2017 Quezada’s tutelage Yonkers boasts the high- Mr. FRANCIS ROONEY of Florida. Mr. Tuesday, October 10, 2017 est on-time graduation rate, 82 percent, of Speaker, I rise today to recognize Chris Pen- Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in New York State’s Big 5 city school districts. In dleton, President & CEO of the Edison & Ford honor of the Baha´’i Faith to recognize the two- 2016, My Brother’s Keeper Challenge was Winter Estates, who has announced her retire- hundredth year anniversary of the birth of launched in the City of Yonkers, initiated by ment at the end of the year. For the past 16 Baha´’u’lla´h. Dr. Quezada and flourishing through a coali- years, Chris has been a cornerstone of our Baha´’u’lla´h, born in 1817, is the founder of tion with Mayor Mike Spano and Nepperhan community and is leaving the Estates well po- the Baha´’i Faith which is currently practiced by Community Center Executive Director Rev. Dr. sitioned for the future. people across the world. Its teachings promote Jim Bostic. More than 250,000 people each year visit oneness and human unity between all people An immigrant from the Dominican Republic, the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. In fact, the regardless of race, religion, or class. Dr. Quezada came to the Bronx, New York in annual Holiday Nights event was named by Baha´’u’lla´h’s teachings have proven to be September 1983 at age 16. Completing most USA Today as one of the ‘10 Best Historic timeless as followers continue to study and of his early education in the Dominican Re- Homes for the Holidays.’ While the Estates practice his teachings two centuries after his public, he graduated from James Monroe High and our entire community are still recovering birth. As many as five million people make up School in 1985 and immediately began his from Hurricane Irma and the damage left be- the Baha´’i Faith in virtually every country. This college career at Herbert H. Lehman College, hind, the Estates are open for visitors. includes Minneapolis and its surrounding my alma mater. In January of 1998, Dr. I thank Chris for her years of service to areas where members of the faith continue to Quezada joined the Yonkers Public Schools Southwest Florida. Her actions to preserve the promote unity and serve their community. as a Human Relations Facilitator. Recognized history and honor of Thomas Edison and The Baha´’i Faith has shown a continued as a mover and shaker, he was encouraged to Henry Ford for future generations are invalu- commitment to peace and community globally obtain a degree in school administration. He able. as well as in Minnesota. I am proud to rep- was appointed assistant principal at Gorton f resent members of their community as they High School in 2000, Principal of Emerson celebrate the two-hundredth year anniversary Middle in 2003, and Principal of Lincoln High RECOGNIZING THE 75TH ANNIVER- of Baha´’u’lla´h. School in 2004. During his tenure as principal, SARY OF KEYS FOR KIDS MIN- f Lincoln High School received state and local ISTRIES accolades for improving student achievement. HONORING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY After ten years as a principal, Dr. Quezada HON. BILL HUIZENGA OF BUDDY RICH was promoted to Assistant Superintendent for OF MICHIGAN Secondary Administration and Supervision, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ROGER WILLIAMS before finally rising to Superintendent. When not shaping young minds, Dr. Tuesday, October 10, 2017 OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Quezada enjoys spending time with his fam- Mr. HUIZENGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ily—his wife, Gladys, a Yonkers teacher and congratulate Keys for Kids Ministries on the Tuesday, October 10, 2017 their two children, Edwin Joseph and Alyssa celebration of its 75th anniversary. Keys for Mr. WILLIAMS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Marie. They are his pride and joy. Kids Ministries, formerly known as the Chil- honor the 100th Birthday of Buddy Rich, and Dr. Quezada has been an exemplary public dren’s Bible Hour, will be celebrating this mo- to celebrate his status as the world’s greatest servant and is most deserving of this recogni- mentous occasion on October 12. drummer, along with his patriotism and love of tion. Congratulations to him on the occasion.

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He has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES develop a first of its kind Regional Trails Mas- served on many industry boards of directors Tuesday, October 10, 2017 ter Plan. He later became a Chief, then Assist- plus extensive civic and philanthropic organi- ant General Manager for Land and Planning in zations, including Chairman, Board of Trust- Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, on behalf 1990, where he served for 21 years—leading ees, University of Illinois System. of the entire Tenth Congressional District of the greatest expansion of parks and trails in Mr. McMillan’s selection by the Academy is Virginia, I would like to honor Emerick Ele- the Park District’s 80 year history. He now in recognition of his leadership in state and mentary School in Purcellville, Virginia for serves as General Manager. national agribusiness. His investiture will occur being named a 2017 Exemplary High Per- In 1971, Mr. Doyle was a founding board during the Lincoln Academy’s annual convoca- forming National Blue Ribbon School by the member of Save Mount Diablo, a nonprofit tion next year, when he will join a cohort of U.S. Department of Education. land trust and conservation organization that 340 distinguished Illinois citizens who have Now in its 35th year, the National Blue Rib- serves to protect, restore, and add acreage to been honored over the past 54 years. bon Schools Program has bestowed recogni- Mount Diablo State Park, one of the ecological Mr. Speaker, I wish to extend to Mr. McMil- tion on more than 8,500 private and public treasures of the San Francisco Bay Area. He lan, as well as the other Order of Lincoln re- schools across the United States. This cov- served on the board for 25 years, including cipients, my sincerest congratulations and very eted award affirms the hard work of educators, several years as Board president. Mr. Doyle best wishes. families and communities of Emerick Elemen- was also a founding board member of the f tary School, in creating a safe and welcoming East Bay Conservation Corps and the Bay CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON environment where students can cultivate and Area Ridge Trail Council, and served as a master challenging and engaging curriculum in THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR board member of the Bay Area Open Space 2018 all subjects. Based on their vision, ‘‘Today’s Council. Learners . . . Tomorrow’s Leaders,’’ Emerick As part of his responsibility to advance the SPEECH OF Elementary School nurtures a strong aca- mission and vision of the East Bay Parks, Mr. demic foundation, incorporating library and Doyle works tirelessly to advance urban parks HON. HAKEEM S. JEFFRIES computer lab visits, as well as a wideset num- and recreation, garnering support nationally OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ber of opportunities from sports to crafting to and internationally. He has presented twice re- computer coding, robotics, art nights, math garding the Park District’s Healthy Parks Wednesday, October 4, 2017 club, Odyssey of the Mind and environmental Healthy People initiatives at International Mr. JEFFRIES. Mr. Chair, I include in the classes. The 2017 National Blue Ribbon Union for Conservation of Nature World Parks RECORD the following letter to the Honorable School Honor, recognizes Emerick Elementary conferences, as well as at national park and PAUL RYAN, Speaker of the House. School as an Exemplary High Performing open space conferences on a variety of CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, School because of their graduation rates, as impactful issues. Washington, DC, October 4, 2017. well as their exemplary performance amongst I congratulate Mr. Doyle on this milestone Hon. PAUL RYAN, Virginia’s schools measured by state assess- achievement, thank him for all he has done for Speaker of the House, ments and national tests. EBRPD and the community, and wish him Washington, DC. In addition to the recognition from the Na- best of luck in the future. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: We write to request tional Blue Ribbon School, for the past three that, as the Congress considers the Fiscal f years, Emerick Elementary has placed 90 per- Year 2018 budget resolution and any legisla- PERSONAL EXPLANATION tion written to comply with its reconcili- cent or higher for each core subject tested in ation instructions, we continue to follow the the Virginia Standards of Learning, and in long-standing practice of evaluating the fis- 2016, emerged with scores of 97% percent or HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN cal effects of legislation relative to the base- higher in all subjects tested. These results are OF NEW JERSEY line developed by the Congressional Budget remarkable and based on these recent suc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Office (CBO). Using the CBO baseline will cesses, it is clear that Emerick is committed to allow us to provide the American people the Tuesday, October 10, 2017 developing productive problem solvers in the most accurate forecast of how proposed fis- 21st century, who will become the future lead- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, on cal policies will affect our ballooning federal deficit. ers of the Commonwealth. Roll Call Number 555 on agreeing to the McClintock Substitute Amendment to H. Con. CBO’s baseline conforms to the principles Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me that Congress has defined in law. For dec- in recognizing Principal Dawn Williams, Res. 71, I am not recorded. Had I been ades we have consistently used the CBO Loudoun County Superintendent, Dr. Eric Wil- present, I would have voted nay. baseline to accurately calculate the fiscal liams and the entire Emerick Elementary f and distributional impacts of tax reform pol- School community on this achievement in icy. The CBO baseline is the best mechanism HONORING MR. ED MCMILLAN, 2018 being named a 2017 Exemplary High Per- to measure how we are affecting our nation’s RECIPIENT OF THE ORDER OF forming National Blue Ribbon School by the balance sheets because it reflects the clear- LINCOLN est intent of Congress, accurately accounts U.S. Department of Education. I can say in for the costs of extending specific program great confidence that this elementary school provisions scheduled to expire, and keeps has been an irreplaceable part of this district HON. JOHN SHIMKUS legislation in line with fiscal requirements and has had an exceptional impact on culti- OF ILLINOIS set forth in reconciliation instructions with- vating America’s youth. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the budget resolution. f Tuesday, October 10, 2017 Our constituents are calling on us to enact sound fiscal policy, and many have answered RECOGNIZING ROBERT E. DOYLE Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today for that call with promises to get our financial UPON HIS 40TH ANNIVERSARY a very special purpose, to recognize Mr. Ed house in order. Unfortunately, according to WITH THE EAST BAY REGIONAL McMillan of Greenville, IL, as a 2018 recipient recent news reports, some members of the PARK DISTRICT of the Order of Lincoln. House of Representatives may break that Established in 1964, the Order of Lincoln is promise by opting instead to change the HON. MARK DeSAULNIER the state’s highest award and each honoree baseline we traditionally use to determine receives a warrant signed by the Governor how new tax policy proposals will affect the OF CALIFORNIA deficit. Instead, some lawmakers are pushing and bearing the Great Seal of the State of Illi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES you to use a ‘‘current-policy’’ baseline that nois, certifying his or her investiture as a Lau- Tuesday, October 10, 2017 would, among other things, obscure the true reate of the Order of Lincoln. cost of extending deficit-increasing tax cuts Mr. DESAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to The purpose of the award is to ‘‘honor indi- by ignoring their expiration dates written recognize Robert E. Doyle for serving 40 viduals whose outstanding contributions to the into the tax code.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:13 Oct 11, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10OC8.004 E10OCPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS E1350 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 10, 2017 Changing the baseline could cause Con- to our communities and congratulate him on MR. TOM CAMP’S 55 YEARS OF gress to inaccurately calculate the detri- his recent retirement. SAFE DRIVING FOR UPS mental impact of tax cuts and therefore Dennis Presley began his career with allow lawmakers to disregard important rules such as those that guide the use of rec- Skyland Fire and Rescue in 1978. From here, HON. DAVID A. TROTT onciliation in order to limit long-term def- Chief Presley worked his way up from Fire- OF MICHIGAN icit increases. As you know, the Byrd Rule fighter to Chief of Skyland Fire and Rescue. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prevents reconciliation procedures from While working in Skyland, Chief Presley also being used in the Senate to pass legislation served Asheville Fire and Rescue as both a Tuesday, October 10, 2017 that increases the deficit beyond the budget Captain and District Commander. During his Mr. TROTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cel- window. Adopting a current-policy baseline time in Asheville, Chief Presley’s team was ebrate Livonia, Michigan resident, Tom Camp would effectively hide the $400 billion cost of the first to save a life using an automatic on achieving 55 years of safe driving for the extending expiring tax cuts, and pretend that they are revenue neutral in order to defibrillator, and he received an award from United Parcel Service (UPS). meet the Senate’s reconciliation require- the Asheville City Manager for his heroism Tom Camp is the first driver ever in UPS ments. during a swift water rescue. All told, Chief history to achieve 55 years of safe driving with Such a change will have costly con- Presley has earned over 10 awards for his no Department of Transportation reportable sequences. Every dollar of lost revenue hid- leadership, heroism, and devotion to his com- accidents during this period. den by a misleading or inaccurate current- munity. Having driven over a million miles and policy baseline is a dollar added to our def- Outside of the fire station, Chief Presley transported over 5 million packages, 77-year- icit that will in turn make it harder to ade- old Marine Corps veteran Tom Camp is al- quately fund important priorities, such as continues his dedication to the firefighters of national security, infrastructure, disaster re- Western North Carolina by serving as an in- ways on the lookout. He attributes his safe lief, health care and the safety net for our surance agent for over thirty fire departments driving record to his keen sense of caution most vulnerable citizens. and as the first Chairman of the Buncombe and awareness of the other drivers on the Resorting to gimmicks such as the ‘‘cur- County Fire Chiefs Association. In addition to road. rent-policy baseline’’ and creating unreal- this work in Buncombe County, Chief Presley We should all take note from Mr. Camp’s istic assumptions about economic growth actively serves in the Western North Carolina advice, ‘‘You just have to pay attention out rates obscures the full cost of tax cuts and Association of Firefighters, the Buncombe there. You can’t get distracted. Safety is No. severely undermines our ability to put the 1.’’ federal budget on a sustainable fiscal path. County Firefighters Association, and as a Stat- Whether these gimmicks serve a procedural istician with the North Carolina State Fire- His dedication to safety is perhaps only ri- or rhetorical role, the end result is the same: fighters Association. While he has gone above valed by his passion for customer service. fiscally irresponsible policies, larger deficits, and beyond the call of duty for his fellow fire- ‘‘Anyone can deliver a package,’’ he says. ‘‘It’s and erosion of the American people’s con- men, Chief Presley has also found time to the person delivering the package that makes fidence in our fiscal stewardship. lead his family, serve his church, and invest in all the difference,’’ and, since 1962, Mr. Camp As you know, our annual deficits are pro- many friendships. has taken this to heart, brightening the days of jected to swell to over $1 trillion by the end Chief Presley has earned the respect and so many of his neighbors. of the decade. Equally troublesome, the na- I congratulate Mr. Camp on this record- tional debt is on an unsustainable trajec- friendship of the people of Buncombe County tory. If we willfully choose to inaccurately through his hard work and wide-ranging in- breaking achievement and applaud him for account for taxing and spending legislation, volvement in his community. For his service to serving as a role model of conscientious driv- then we will place our economic wellbeing in Western North Carolina. I am honored to ex- ing and safety. Here’s to many more years of jeopardy and saddle future generations with press to Chief Presley the gratitude and best safe driving. the burden of shouldering today’s fiscal wishes of the people of North Carolina on his f wrongs. Instead, we must be open and honest with the American people. The traditional retirement. IN RECOGNITION OF INTER- CBO baseline best accomplishes that by pro- NATIONAL PLASMA AWARENESS viding the most transparent and precise f WEEK measure of the impacts of our fiscal policies. Accordingly, we urge you to resist calls to HONORING GERTIE SOLE ARCHER abandon the CBO baseline in the budget reso- HON. DORIS O. MATSUI lution so that the American people are fully HON. DAVID B. McKINLEY OF CALIFORNIA apprised of how we are affecting the nation’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES financial future. OF WEST VIRGINIA Sincerely, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, October 10, 2017 HAKEEM JEFFRIES, Tuesday, October 10, 2017 Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, on October 8 to Co-Chair, House 14, 2017, across the United States and Democratic Policy Mr. MCKINLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor throughout the world, patients, plasma donors and Communications the memory of Gertie Sole Archer, who and plasma collection centers will join together Committee. passed away in August, for her service and JOSEPH CROWLEY, to observe International Plasma Awareness Chairman, House contributions to her community. Mrs. Archer Week. There will be events to raise global Democratic Caucus. was born in Muddy Creek, West Virginia and awareness of the crucial need for plasma to STENY H. HOYER, lived in Middlebourne, WV for most of her life. create lifesaving therapies, recognize that House Democratic Mrs. Archer contributed to her community as a plasma donors contribute greatly in saving and Whip. County Clerk in Tyler County, as an active improving lives, and increase understanding of JOHN YARMUTH, member in the Muddy Creek Church of Christ, the many rare diseases and plasma protein Ranking Member, the Tyler County High School Athletic and therapies that help to treat them. House Committee on Band Boosters, and offered her time to many the Budget. Plasma-derived therapies and recombinant other community organizations. blood clotting factors, collectively known as f As a long-standing and active member of plasma protein therapies, are unique, biologic IN RECOGNITION OF MR. DENNIS the Tyler County Republican Women’s Club, medicines that are either infused or injected to PRESLEY she enthusiastically volunteered to support the treat a variety of rare, life-threatening, chronic, election of Republican candidates. As the first and genetic diseases including bleeding dis- HON. MARK MEADOWS Republican Congressman from the 1st District orders, hereditary angioedema, immune defi- OF NORTH CAROLINA in 42 years, I benefited from her work and ciencies, pulmonary disorders, neurological friendship. She also worked tirelessly to im- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES disorders, shock and trauma, liver cirrhosis, prove the streetscape, parks and recreational and infectious diseases such as tetanus, hep- Tuesday, October 10, 2017 facilities in Middlebourne, her hometown for 50 atitis, and rabies. Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to years. Plasma-derived therapies save and improve recognize Mr. Dennis Presley of Buncombe Today, we honor Mrs. Archer and her con- lives of individuals throughout the world, in- County, North Carolina. On behalf of the peo- tributions to her community. We join her cluding in emergency and surgical medicine. ple of Western North Carolina, I would like to friends and family in mourning the loss of a Plasma protein therapies have significantly im- thank Mr. Presley for over 35 years of service stalwart in her community. proved the quality of life, markedly improved

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:13 Oct 11, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10OC8.008 E10OCPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS October 10, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1351 patient outcomes, and extended the life ex- HONORING NEPPERHAN COMMU- WELCOMING NEW CITIZENS pectancy of individuals with rare, chronic dis- NITY CENTER 75TH ANNIVER- eases and conditions. SARY Healthy, committed donors provide the plas- HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY ma essential to manufacture these lifesaving HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL OF INDIANA therapies; and there are more than 575 plas- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ma collection centers in the U.S. that have OF NEW YORK demonstrated their commitment to plasma IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, October 10, 2017 donor and patient safety and quality by earn- Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with ing International Quality Plasma Program Tuesday, October 10, 2017 great pleasure and sincerity that I take this (IQPP) certification. Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, in my district time to congratulate thirty individuals who will I ask that my colleagues in the House of there are several community focused organi- take their oaths of citizenship on Friday, Octo- Representatives join me and rise in com- zations that do amazing work on behalf of my ber 13, 2017. This memorable occasion will be memoration of International Plasma Aware- constituents. The Nepperhan Community Cen- held at the United States Courthouse and ness Week, honoring those committed donors ter in Yonkers is one of those standout organi- Federal Building in Hammond, Indiana. and collection centers who make and collect zations, and this year it celebrates its incred- America is a country founded by immi- needed and lifesaving contributions. ible 75th anniversary. grants. From its beginning, settlers have come Nepperhan Community Center (NCC) was from countries around the world to the United f founded by a group of concerned neighbors in States in search of better lives for their fami- HONORING LIEUTENANT COM- the Nepperhan section of Yonkers (now Run- lies. Oath ceremonies are a shining example MANDER JONATHAN SCHAFLER yon Heights) in the late 1930s. This group of what is so great about the United States of wanted a meeting place that could also ac- America—that people from all over the world commodate recreational activities and classes can come together and unite as members of HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON for the youth. In 1942, NCC became officially a free, democratic nation. These individuals realize that nowhere else in the world offers a OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA incorporated, and with the help of United Way, purchased a building at 117 Palisades Ave- better opportunity for success than here in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nue. The activities offered at this location ex- America. Tuesday, October 10, 2017 panded to include cooking, basketball, sewing On October 13, 2017, the following people, and occasional social dances. Scholarships representing many nations throughout the Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to were also offered to deserving students for up- world, will take their oaths of citizenship in ask the House of Representatives to join me state campsites. Through the years, the pro- Hammond, Indiana: Christopher Richard in recognizing United States Coast Guard grams and services offered by NCC increased Sweet, Hikmat Mahmood Jbara, Abimbola Community Affairs Officer Jonathan Schafler by more than twenty-fold. Even though the de- Harninat Elenitoba-Johnson, Inessa for his years of service as liaison to the Dis- mand for services was increasing, NCC was Sergeyevna Bodrova, Radoslaw Jan trict of Columbia. still functioning on a part-time basis. In the late Nabrzyski, Bhavik Kapilbhai Pathak, Zivojin Prior to his service as a Community Affairs 1960s, NCC relocated to 302 Warburton Ave- Gino Djuric, Petrica Murariu Botez, Corina Officer, Lieutenant Commander Schafler nue, where it undertook new programming, Gabriela Murariu-Botez, Obiefuna Foster Eze, served as a drilling reservist. He was deployed along with Yonkers YCAP, in the field of edu- Ai-Anh Thi Truong, Pavel Veljanoski, Caterina overseas several times, including for one year cation, tutoring, remedial reading and math. Susana Bosio Ruiz, Kan-Wei Coduti, in Iraq with Patrol Forces Southwest Asia as NCC also started its first parental involvement Alejandra Diaz, Bijan Farajzadeh, Angela the Liaison to the Iraqi Coastal Boarder program. Izchel Fonseca, Adrian Fuentes, Gabriela Her- Guard, and in Spain with Port Security Unit rera, Jean Yves Jean Mardy, Petra Pacheco NCC initiated a Black Studies and Cultural 305. Dorado, Maria Guadalupe Perretta, Patricia Enrichment program, which for the first time, Reid-Sinclair, Liliana Romo, Samantha Wenz, Since Lt. Cmdr. Schafler began his position afforded many young individuals in the com- Jade Yu Rui Yang, Radomir Cvetkovski, Lan as a Community Affairs Officer for the District munity the experience of going to black the- Phuoc Mai, Gilles Jean Claude Charriere and of Columbia, he and his coworkers have con- ater, plays, and seeing ballets. Today, NCC Heidy Lobo Gibson. tributed more than 55,000 volunteer hours to still carries on that tradition, in addition to pre- Although each individual has sought to be- the District; delivered over 200,000 pounds of senting our own theatrical productions. During come a citizen of the United States for his or food to pantries in the Ward 8 community as this time, NCC became aware of the many so- part of the ‘‘Feds Feed Families’’ outreach her own reasons, be it for education, occupa- cial ills that were affecting our community in tion, or to offer their loved ones better lives, program; loaned over 2,300 tents to various the areas of employment, housing, education, community outreach events; and implemented each is inspired by the fact that the United high youth crime, etc. NCC addressed these States of America is, as Abraham Lincoln de- a successful ‘‘Partnerships in Education and issues by setting up an Ex-Offender Program Services’’ program at six D.C.-area schools. scribed it, a country ‘‘ . . . of the people, by and a few years later a Youthful Offender pro- the people, and for the people.’’ They realize In addition to his work as a Community Af- gram, with built-in help that offered assistance that the United States is truly a free nation. By fairs Officer, Lt. Cmdr. Schafler served as the with employment, housing, life coping skills seeking American citizenship, they have made Coast Guard liaison to the Anacostia Coordi- and education. Other programs included: wel- the decision that they want to live in a place nating Council (ACC), a group that has been fare rights, veterans services, pre-trial inter- where, as guaranteed by the First Amendment dedicated to the Ward 8 community since vention, drug programs, social and rec- of the Constitution, they can practice religion 1983. Lt. Cmdr. Schafler was designated as reational programs. as they choose, speak their minds without fear the liaison when he approached Vice Admiral NCC has grown from a part-time social of punishment, and assemble in peaceful pro- Manson Brown at an ACC meeting. agency, serving a few people yearly, to now test should they choose to do so. Lt. Cmdr. Schafler also worked at the United providing direct services, referral and sup- Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask you and my States Department of the Interior for 25 years portive services on a full-time basis. The addi- other distinguished colleagues to join me in as a National Park Service Ranger, Federal tion of these capabilities has enabled NCC to congratulating these individuals who will be- Game Warden and Wildlife Refuge Manager assist thousands of children and their families. come citizens of the United States of America at nine locations, from Alaska to Puerto Rico. Today under strong leadership from Dr. Jim on October 13, 2017. They, too, will be Amer- Therefore, I ask the House of Representa- Bostic and his team, it continues to offer in- ican citizens, guaranteed the inalienable rights tives to join me in recognizing Lt. Cmdr. Jona- valuable service to the Yonkers community to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. than Schafler for his years of service to the and beyond. I want to congratulate them on We, as a free and democratic nation, con- U.S. government and the District of Columbia. 75 terrific years and say here’s to 75 more. gratulate them and welcome them.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:13 Oct 11, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10OC8.012 E10OCPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS E1352 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 10, 2017 TRIBUTE TO JOHN GABRIEL SMITH upon the foundation in Latin and the sciences Amendment to H. Con. Res. 71 (the FY’ 2018 that he studied first at Gonzaga College High Budget Resolution), I would have voted ‘‘Nay.’’ HON. STENY H. HOYER and then later at Howard University. He On Roll Call No. 556, Rep. Yarmuth Demo- worked in the field for more than four dec- OF MARYLAND cratic Caucus Substitute Amendment to H. ades, retiring this past spring. For many years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Con. Res. 71 (the FY’ 2018 Budget Resolu- now, Gabe has been an active member of the Tuesday, October 10, 2017 Mt. Ennon Baptist Church’s Men’s Ministry, tion), I would have voted ‘‘Nay.’’ Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- helping to inspire others to achieve and pur- On Roll Call No. 557, Adoption of H. Con. ute to Mr. John Gabriel Smith, a constituent in sue their own dreams as he did his. I hope my Res. 71 (the FY’ 2018 Budget Resolution), I St. Mary’s County, Maryland, whose courage colleagues will join me in congratulating Gabe would have voted ‘‘Aye.’’ broke barriers and advanced the cause of in- on his retirement after a long and productive On Roll Call No. 558, Approval of the Jour- tegration and equality in our country. This Sat- career serving the community in St. Mary’s nal, I would have voted ‘‘Aye.’’ urday, he will be honored at the homecoming County and on being honored this weekend at game at Gonzaga College High School in his alma mater. I wish him and his wife of fifty f Washington, DC, where he made history in years—Mrs. Jeanette Graves Smith—and their 1954 as its first African-American graduate. entire family well on this happy occasion. HONORING THE LIFE OF PATRICIA Along with his two sisters, Gabe—as he is f known to his family, friends, and neighbors in YATES St. Mary’s County—learned hard work and dili- RECOGNIZING THE QUINCY AIR gence from his parents amid the turbulent EVAC LIFETEAM’S 20TH ANNI- times of Jim Crow as he grew up in the VERSARY HON. JARED HUFFMAN 1940’s. He found comfort and calm in the OF CALIFORNIA teachings of his Catholic faith and in fellow- HON. DARIN LaHOOD IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ship at St. Peter Claver Church in Ridge, OF ILLINOIS Maryland. There, he served as an altar boy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, October 10, 2017 and met the Jesuit priest who would become his mentor, Father Horace McKenna. Under Tuesday, October 10, 2017 Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in the guidance of Father McKenna, Gabe devel- Mr. LAHOOD. Mr. Speaker, today, I recog- memory of Patricia Yates, who passed away oped a deep desire to find God and pursue nize the Quincy Air Evac Lifeteam for their on October 2, 2017, after a lifetime of public the priesthood. Asking his spiritual guide what commitment to our community as they cele- service to her community. Born in San Fran- he would need to do, he learned that he would brate their 20th anniversary. cisco on February 18, 1921, Mrs. Yates was first have to study Latin. However, none of the For twenty years, the Quincy Air Evac raised in a family with a well-regarded history segregated schools in Southern Maryland of- Lifeteam provided lifesaving access to crucial of public service at both the state and local fered Latin courses. medical services for those who need it most. level. This environment helped mold in her a From Father McKenna, though, Gabe also By providing air ambulance support, the Quin- passion for service. She graduated from U.C. learned that Gonzaga College High offered cy Air Evac Lifeteam provided safe and rapid Berkeley in 1941 before immediately going to Latin and all the other subjects prerequisite to emergency transportation to the most vulner- work for the federal government. prepare for the priesthood—and then-Arch- able in the Quincy community. The Quincy Air bishop Patrick O’Boyle had ordered the de- Evac Lifeteam is essential to the safety of citi- During World War II, Mrs. Yates worked as segregation of the schools within the Arch- zens in the rural communities of Illinois’ 18th an economist for the U.S. Bureau of Labor diocese of Washington in 1948. Thus, in 1951, Congressional District. Statistics, and traveled across the country to Gabe walked into Gonzaga College High as The Quincy Air Evac Lifeteam sets the gold inspect stores and track the prices of vital its first African-American student, bravely standard for care among Air Evac Lifeteams goods. This exposure to people from all walks breaking the color barrier and preparing the around the country. In 2017, the National of life and their diverse lifestyles, way for the more than 1,100 African-American Paramedic of the year for Air Evac Lifeteam contextualized her dedication to public service. Gonzaga College High students who have fol- was awarded to a member of Quincy’s team. lowed him. I am grateful to the Quincy Air Evac Lifeteam By 1952, Mrs. Yates moved with her hus- At Gonzaga College High, Gabe witnessed for their service to our community and the band to Marin County, where she would reside less of the abusive conditions of segregation lives they have saved. for the rest of her life. She attained a Masters that he had encountered in Southern Mary- I extend my sincere congratulations to the of Arts in teaching from Dominican University land, and many of his classmates stood with Quincy Air Evac Lifeteam on twenty years of in 1967, and became a teacher at San him in solidarity against bigotry outside the service and I wish for their continued safety as Domenico High School in San Anselmo. school walls. But as a member of the school’s they continue to protect the Quincy commu- There, she endeavored to instill her passion Purple Eagle football team, he had to face op- nity. for civic engagement into her students, even- posing teams from still-segregated schools f tually becoming the chair of the school’s social whose players and fans directed their igno- studies department. After 8 years of teaching, PERSONAL EXPLANATION rance and hatred in his direction. His coach, Mrs. Yates retired in order to pursue her grow- Joe Kozik, stood by him throughout and pre- ing passion for land and resource conserva- sided over a team that rallied around Gabe. HON. TIM MURPHY tion in Marin County. He would never forget the support he found OF PENNSYLVANIA Following years of volunteer work with Marin among his peers and from Coach Kozik, who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES became as much a mentor to him as Father Conservation League, Mrs. Yates became one Tuesday, October 10, 2017 McKenna had been. of the first women to be elected to the Board When Gabe became the first African-Amer- Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, of the Marin Municipal Water District in 1982. ican student to graduate Gonzaga College owing to a leave of absence for personal rea- She occupied this role for six years over the High in 1954, the Supreme Court reached its sons, I was unable to cast votes on October course of two terms, serving as the Board historic decision in Brown v. Board of Edu- 4th and 5th. Had I been present, I would have President for two of those years. Even after cation and required the complete integration of voted as follows: retiring from the Board in 1991, she continued America’s public schools. Gabe and others On Roll Call No. 553, the Rep. Grijalva Pro- to volunteer her time teaching students and who had already been trailblazers inspired gressive Caucus Substitute Amendment to H. the public about ecology and the importance other young African-American students around Con. Res. 71 (the FY’ 2018 Budget Resolu- of the natural environment. the country to be the first in their communities tion), I would have voted ‘‘Nay.’’ to desegregate their local schools as our na- On Roll Call No. 554, the Rep. Scott Con- Mr. Speaker, the depth of Mrs. Yates’ serv- tion struggled to achieve full enforcement of gressional Black Caucus Substitute Amend- ice to her community has left a lasting legacy the Brown decision in the years that followed. ment to H. Con. Res. 71 (the FY’ 2018 Budget in Marin County, and she will be dearly While Gabe never ended up becoming a Resolution), I would have voted ‘‘Nay.’’ missed. It is therefore appropriate that we pay priest, he nonetheless rooted his life strongly On Roll Call No. 555, the Rep. McClintock tribute to her today and honor her many con- in faith and built a career as a pharmacist Republican Study Committee Substitute tributions.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:13 Oct 11, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10OC8.016 E10OCPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS October 10, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1353 HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY HONORING THE WORK OF REG- Staff Development, she poured her time and OF DIANE GLASSER ISTERED NURSES IN AFTER- talent into creating an atmosphere of excel- MATH OF NATURAL DISASTERS lence throughout Worcester Public Schools, HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS leaving a legacy of progress that will benefit HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON our students for years to come. OF FLORIDA But Mr. Speaker, her lessons extended far OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES beyond the classroom. In fact, if you spent the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, October 10, 2017 day with her, you would think she taught the Tuesday, October 10, 2017 entire city of Worcester. Seldom does a day Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, it is with tre- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. pass by that she doesn’t run into a former stu- mendous sadness that I rise today to honor dent. Deirdre is the kind of teacher that be- the life and contributions of Diane Glasser. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor registered nurses across our nation who have urgently worked comes a friend for life: staying in touch as stu- Diane was a former Vice Mayor of the City of dents grow and continue on to that next chap- Tamarac, a dear personal friend, a con- on the front lines after the deadly hurricanes this past season. In particular, Dotty Nygard ter, always remembering a name, a memory— stituent, and an activist who contributed great- and yes, even that homework assignment you ly to the growth of Democratic politics in and Rhonda Risner, who are a part of a large network of volunteers that are deployed after missed in Chemistry class. Broward County and Florida. She passed In the years I have known her, I have been away on October 10, 2017 at the age of 89, natural disasters to help take care of patients. Three weeks after Hurricane Harvey hit personally inspired by her drive to make things and is survived by her son Craig Glasser of south Texas, registered nurses were deployed better for every single young person in Sunrise, Florida. for weeks at a time. There these nurses gave Worcester, no matter who they are or where Originally from Mill Basin in Brooklyn, New dedicated care to their patients to ensure that they’re from. She’s worked with the School York, Diane and her husband moved to the the viruses had not spread to anyone and that Committee to set strategic goals and measure City of Tamarac in 1973. She worked in the they received the specific attention they need- success by the best benchmarks available. construction industry for twelve years. In 2004, ed. Their work was integral to the safety of She’s gotten creative, partnering with outside Diane was appointed First Vice Chairwoman victims after natural disasters. Viruses and dis- organizations to improve each school’s cur- of the Florida Democratic Party. eases can spread quickly after natural disas- riculum and expand students’ horizons. She’s She was then elected to the Tamarac City ters due to the number of different people in created a solid foundation which our schools Commission in 2008, where she served until confined places. It is the nurses who spot the will build upon for generations. And she’s her retirement in 2016. She also served on signs of these viruses as soon as they can, never lost sight of what it’s all about at the various Boards in Broward County, including and it is the nurses who become the first de- end of the day: ensuring that each student has the Broward School Board Senior Advisory fense against the spreading of flus and other the support and opportunities he or she needs Task Force and the Broward Human Rights life-threatening viruses. to thrive. Board. It is with warm wishes and a deep apprecia- While serving the victims of the hurricane, tion for her lifetime of public service that I Diane was an Elected Florida Delegate in nurses encountered a multitude of chronic send my congratulations on behalf of the peo- the last six Democratic National Conventions, issues, including heart attacks, strokes, and ple of Worcester and the United States Con- and cast her vote in the Electoral College for hypertensive crises from patients who have ei- gress as together we celebrate ‘‘Dr. Deirdre J. the State of Florida in 1996 for Former Presi- ther never had access to health care or lost Loughlin Day’’ on October fifteenth, two thou- dent Bill Clinton and in 2000 for Former Vice their medications in the floods. It is because of sand seventeen. President Al Gore. nurses’ insight, diligent observation, and quick Mr. Speaker, Diane was a very special response that these people are still alive f woman who profoundly impacted our commu- today. IN HONOR OF SHERANDO HIGH nity. Her spirit and loving memory will always Nurses across the nation have created a SCHOOL’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY live on. She will be dearly missed. network of 20,000 volunteers who have trav- eled the world, helping victims of natural dis- f HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK asters. The nurses have gone to the Phil- OF VIRGINIA HONORING THOMAS MACAULAY’S ippines after a tsunami, Haiti following the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES earthquake, and worked with the U.S. Navy in 50 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE Tuesday, October 10, 2017 MASSENA VOLUNTEER FIRE DE- Central and South America. Many of the pa- PARTMENT tients they face have no access to their medi- Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to cations after a disaster or their access to med- recognize and congratulate an excellent high ical care is severely limited or non-existent. school in the 10th Congressional District of HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK These nurses are at the front lines saving Virginia, Frederick County’s Sherando High OF NEW YORK lives in disasters all over the world, and their School, while the school community is cele- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES work cannot be forgotten. brating its 25th Anniversary. The school’s slogan, ‘‘where one person Tuesday, October 10, 2017 Mr. Speaker, across the nation registered nurses’ dedication and benevolence in their can make a difference,’’ summarizes the car- Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to care for victims of natural disasters all over ing, respectful culture that has been created at honor Thomas Macaulay for his 50 years of the world are integral to patients’ safety and Sherando High School during those 25 years. service in the Massena Volunteer Fire Depart- well-being and the eventual recovery of any Central to this special culture are the guiding ment. area. We must always remember to honor and words of the Mission for the staff, wherein Since joining the department in 1967, Mr. thank those first responders in their work they accept responsibility for providing ‘‘a safe Macaulay has proven to be an effective lead- around the world, especially those nurses who and supportive environment that encourages er, advancing through the ranks of Lieutenant, give up their time in hospitals and health cen- intellectual, emotional, physical and social Captain, and Assistant Chief of the depart- ters to care for victims after a natural disaster. growth’’ and ‘‘a positive educational atmos- ment. As a testament to his distinguished phere which will encourage students to maxi- f service, he was chosen by his peers as Fire- mize their learning opportunities.’’ The man of the Year in 1998. A decade later, Mr. HONORING DR. DEIRDRE J. Sherando community is proud of the fact that Macaulay was elected to serve as Chief of the LOUGHLIN the entire community supports students with department until 2010. Currently serving as learning differences and that these students Treasurer, he continues to be a valuable asset HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN are encouraged to be an important part of the to the Massena community. OF MASSACHUSETTS school and to benefit from the daily edu- On behalf of New York’s 21st District, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cational and social activities of the school. would like to thank Mr. Macaulay for the sac- This caring attitude also extends to other stu- rifices he has made in protecting the residents Tuesday, October 10, 2017 dents, including those struggling with severe of Massena for over half a century. We ap- Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today depression. Hundreds of members of the plaud Mr. Macaulay for his selfless service, in honor of Dr. Deirdre J. Loughlin. Deirdre’s Sherando community have participated in Out and for acting as an example for future gen- work as a teacher has touched the lives of so of the Darkness walks, raising funds for sui- erations of firefighters. many students and families. As Manager of cide prevention programs.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:13 Oct 11, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10OC8.020 E10OCPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS E1354 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 10, 2017 Another important aspect of Sherando High on 25 years of extraordinary success and in organizations that share the ideals and com- School’s culture is summed up in the third wishing them a continuation of this success in mon principles of the Guardians Association. sentence of the staff mission statement: ‘‘We the years to come. In addition to working to increase the num- will promote the active participation of parents f ber of African American Police Officers the and the community in the educational proc- Guardians have honored outstanding women ess.’’ This welcoming attitude of the school YONKERS GUARDIANS in our community through its ‘‘Mother’s Day has provided the community the opportunity to ASSOCIATION Award Dinner’’. Using the motto ‘‘Protecting cheer on Sherando students in a variety of our Future today’’ the Guardians have also pursuits, including dramatic productions, HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL made a commitment to programs that help our D.E.C.A and FFA activities, choir concerts, OF NEW YORK local youth partnering with the My Brother’s The Widget Cup, a design/build interscholastic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Keeper initiative to mentor our local youth. competition that shows off the talents of Ca- The Guardians had also formed alliances with reer and Technical Education students, and Tuesday, October 10, 2017 the National Association of Black Law En- the marching band, which recently took first Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to forcement (NABLEO), the Westchester/Rock- place in General Effect, Drum Major, and honor the Yonkers Guardians Association, an land Guardians Association, the Nepperhan Color Guard disciplines at the Hylton High organization in the Yonkers community dedi- Community Center, Compact for Learning in School Marching Band Competition. cated to promoting equal opportunities within the 21st Century, the Cluster Westchester Me- The motto of the school, ‘‘Once a warrior, the Yonkers Police Department. diation Center, the Yonkers Department of always a warrior’’ certainly rings true in the The Yonkers Guardians Association, incor- Parks and Recreation, the Yonkers Drug area of athletics, where community residents porated in 1988 under the leadership of first Court, the Westchester Coalition Against Big- and alumni get caught up with Sherando foot- president, Lieutenant Lorenzo Paul, is a fra- otry, the Yonkers NAACP, the Yonkers Public ball and other athletics, and even travel long ternal organization comprised of African Amer- Schools, the Municipal Housing Authority and distances to see their athletes compete at ican Police and Detention Officers. Dedicated the Salvation Army. Under the leadership of regionals and at state championships. And at to promoting equal opportunities of appoint- past presidents Lieutenant Lorenzo Paul, De- the very event that took place on October 7, ment, assignment and promotion for members tective Charles Morton, Detective Donald Wil- 2017, several athletes from the past are going of the Yonkers Police Department, and to de- son, Detective Stuart Barksdale, Police Officer to be recognized as the first inductees into the vising and executing plans to assist its mem- Joseph Lecoq, Detective Vincent Tilson and Sherando Athletic Hall of Fame. Congratula- bers morally, financially, educationally and cul- current President Sergeant Charles Walker the tions to Tyler Gaines, Kelley Washington, turally. The association’s mission is to encour- Guardians seek to bridge relationships be- Emily Budnyk-Putt, Robyn Ritter-Browne, Zach age community members to be conscience of tween Law Enforcement and the Minority Franz, Pepper Martin, and Jason Barbe for the criminal justice system and to enhance the Community, to be a voice against injustice and this special recognition. quality of life in the African American commu- work to create opportunities for the members In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I ask that you nity. Moreover, the Organization’s goal is to of the community which we are a part of. They join me and our colleagues in congratulating foster an indispensable alliance with the com- have done a tremendous job with that, and I Principal John Nelson, his dedicated staff and munity by creating partnerships, programs and congratulate them on all they’ve accom- the entire Sherando High School community, building relationships with community based plished.

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Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium; and H.R. 3607, markup on a bill to amend the Communications Act of to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish fees 1934 to reauthorize appropriations for the Federal Com- for medical services provided in units of the National munications Commission, to provide for certain proce- Park System, and for other purposes, 10 a.m., 1334 dural changes to the rules of the Commission to maxi- Longworth. mize opportunities for public participation and efficient Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, hear- decision making, and for other purposes, 1 p.m., 2123 ing on legislation to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Rayburn. Lands Act to distribute revenues from oil and gas leasing Committee on Financial Services, Full Committee, begin on the outer Continental Shelf to certain coastal States, markup on H.R. 477, the ‘‘Small Business Mergers, Ac- and for other purposes, 2 p.m., 1334 Longworth. quisitions, Sales, and Brokerage Simplification Act of Full Committee, markup on H.R. 3990, the ‘‘National 2017’’; H.R. 1116, the ‘‘Taking Account of Institutions Monument Creation and Protection Act’’; H. Res. 555, of with Low Operation Risk Act of 2017’’; H.R. 1585, to inquiry requesting the President and directing the Sec- amend the Securities Act of 1933 to codify certain quali- retary of the Interior to transmit, respectively, certain fications of individuals as accredited investors for purposes documents and other information to the House of Rep- of the securities laws; H.R. 1645, the ‘‘Fostering Innova- resentatives relating to the executive order on the review tion Act of 2017’’; H.R. 1699, the ‘‘Preserving Access to of designations under the Antiquities Act, 4 p.m., 1334 Manufactured Housing Act of 2017’’; H.R. 2121, the ‘‘Pension, Endowment, and Mutual Fund Access to Bank- Longworth. ing Act’’; H.R. 2148, the ‘‘Clarifying Commercial Real Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Sub- Estate Loans’’; H.R. 2201, the ‘‘Micro Offering Safe Har- committee on National Security, hearing entitled ‘‘Re- bor Act’’; H.R. 2396, the ‘‘Privacy Notification Technical view of the U.S. Government’s Role in Protecting Inter- Clarification Act’’; H.R. 2706, the ‘‘Financial Institution national Religious Freedom’’, 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. Customer Protection Act of 2017’’; H.R. 2954, the Subcommittee on Government Operations, hearing en- ‘‘Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act’’; H.R. titled ‘‘Security Clearance Investigation Challenges and 3072, the ‘‘Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Ex- Reforms’’, 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. amination and Reporting Threshold Act of 2017’’; H.R. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Subcommittee 3299, the ‘‘Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act on Oversight; and Subcommittee on Research and Tech- of 2017’’; H.R. 3312, the ‘‘Systemic Risk Designation nology, joint hearing entitled ‘‘NIST’s Physical Security Improvement Act of 2017’’; H.R. 3758, the ‘‘Senior Safe Vulnerabilities: A GAO Undercover Review’’, 10 a.m., Act of 2017’’; H.R. 3857, the ‘‘Protecting Advice for 2318 Rayburn. Small Savers Act of 2017’’; H.R. 3898, the ‘‘Impeding Committee on Small Business, Full Committee, hearing North Korea’s Access to Finance Act of 2017’’; H.R. entitled ‘‘Evaluating the Paperwork Reduction Act Part 3903, the ‘‘Encouraging Public Offerings Act of 2017’’; II: Are Burdens Being Reduced?’’, 11 a.m., 2360 Ray- H.R. 3911, the ‘‘Risk-Based Credit Examination Act’’; burn. H.R. 3948, the ‘‘Protection of Source Code Act’’; H.R. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- 3971, the ‘‘Community Institution Mortgage Relief Act committee on Highways and Transit, hearing entitled of 2017’’; H.R. 3972, the ‘‘Family Office Technical Cor- ‘‘Building a 21st Century Infrastructure for America: rection Act of 2017’’; and H.R. 3973, the ‘‘Market Data Highways and Transit Stakeholders’ Perspectives’’, 10 Protection Act of 2017’’, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. a.m., 2167 Rayburn. Committee on Foreign Affairs, Full Committee, hearing Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Eco- entitled ‘‘Confronting the Full Range of Iranian Threats’’, nomic Opportunity, hearing on ‘‘H.R. 815, to amend 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. title 38, United States Code, to adjust certain limits on Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, the guaranteed amount of a home loan under the home hearing entitled ‘‘U.S. Policy Toward Lebanon’’, 2 p.m., loan program of the Department of Veterans Affairs; 2172 Rayburn. Subcommittee Africa, Global Health, Global Human H.R. 3018, the ‘‘Veterans’ Entry to Apprenticeship Act’’; Rights, and International Organizations, hearing entitled H.R. 3634, the ‘‘SERVE Act of 2017’’; legislation to ‘‘The State Department and USAID FY 2018 Africa amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the ap- Budget’’, 2 p.m., 2200 Rayburn. plicability of certain provisions of the Administrative Pro- Committee on House Administration, Full Committee, cedure Act to housing and business loan programs of the hearing entitled ‘‘Transforming GPO for the 21st Cen- Department of Veterans Affairs; legislation to amend title tury and Beyond: Part 4’’, 10:30 a.m., 1310 Longworth. 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Federal the use of educational assistance provided by the Depart- Lands, hearing on H.R. 219, the ‘‘Swan Lake Hydro- ment of Veterans Affairs for flight training programs; electric Project Boundary Correction Act’’; H.R. 2630, legislation to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs the ‘‘La Paz County Land Conveyance Act’’; H.R. 3373, to make grants to eligible organizations for the provision to amend the District of Columbia Stadium Act of 1957 of transition assistance to members of the Armed Forces to extend for an additional 50 years the lease under which recently separated from active duty service; and legisla- the government of the District of Columbia uses the tion to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide ground under and the parking facilities associated with for the designation of State approving agencies for multi-

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State apprenticeship programs for purposes of the edu- H.R. 3911, the ‘‘Risk-Based Credit Examination Act’’; cational assistance programs of the Department of Vet- H.R. 3948, the ‘‘Protection of Source Code Act’’; H.R. erans Affairs, 2 p.m., 334 Cannon. 3971, the ‘‘Community Institution Mortgage Relief Act Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Trade, of 2017’’; H.R. 3972, the ‘‘Family Office Technical Cor- hearing entitled ‘‘Opportunities to Expand U.S. Trade rection Act of 2017’’; and H.R. 3973, the ‘‘Market Data Relationships in the Asia-Pacific Region’’, 2 p.m., 1100 Protection Act of 2017’’, 1 p.m., 2128 Rayburn. Longworth. October 13, Full Committee, continue markup on f H.R. 477, the ‘‘Small Business Mergers, Acquisitions, Sales, and Brokerage Simplification Act of 2017’’; H.R. CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD 1116, the ‘‘Taking Account of Institutions with Low Op- Week of October 11 through October 13, 2017 eration Risk Act of 2017’’; H.R. 1585, to amend the Se- curities Act of 1933 to codify certain qualifications of in- Senate Chamber dividuals as accredited investors for purposes of the secu- rities laws; H.R. 1645, the ‘‘Fostering Innovation Act of Senate will meet in a pro forma session on Friday, 2017’’; H.R. 1699, the ‘‘Preserving Access to Manufac- October 13, 2017. tured Housing Act of 2017’’; H.R. 2121, the ‘‘Pension, Senate Committees Endowment, and Mutual Fund Access to Banking Act’’; H.R. 2148, the ‘‘Clarifying Commercial Real Estate (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Loans’’; H.R. 2201, the ‘‘Micro Offering Safe Harbor No meetings/hearings scheduled. Act’’; H.R. 2396, the ‘‘Privacy Notification Technical Clarification Act’’; H.R. 2706, the ‘‘Financial Institution House Committees Customer Protection Act of 2017’’; H.R. 2954, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, October 12, Full ‘‘Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act’’; H.R. Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Department of Energy Mis- 3072, the ‘‘Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Ex- sions and Management Priorities’’, 10 a.m., 2123 Ray- amination and Reporting Threshold Act of 2017’’; H.R. burn. 3299, the ‘‘Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act October 12, Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and of 2017’’; H.R. 3312, the ‘‘Systemic Risk Designation Consumer Protection, hearing entitled ‘‘21st Century Improvement Act of 2017’’; H.R. 3758, the ‘‘Senior Safe Trade Barriers: Protectionist Cross Border Data Flow Act of 2017’’; H.R. 3857, the ‘‘Protecting Advice for Policies Impact on U.S. Jobs’’, 10:15 a.m., 2322 Ray- Small Savers Act of 2017’’; H.R. 3898, the ‘‘Impeding burn. North Korea’s Access to Finance Act of 2017’’; H.R. Committee on Financial Services, October 12, Full Com- 3903, the ‘‘Encouraging Public Offerings Act of 2017’’; mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘The Future of Housing in H.R. 3911, the ‘‘Risk-Based Credit Examination Act’’; America: Oversight of the Department of Housing and H.R. 3948, the ‘‘Protection of Source Code Act’’; H.R. Urban Development’’, 9:30 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. 3971, the ‘‘Community Institution Mortgage Relief Act October 12, Full Committee, continue markup on of 2017’’; H.R. 3972, the ‘‘Family Office Technical Cor- H.R. 477, the ‘‘Small Business Mergers, Acquisitions, rection Act of 2017’’; and H.R. 3973, the ‘‘Market Data Sales, and Brokerage Simplification Act of 2017’’; H.R. Protection Act of 2017’’. Time and location to be an- 1116, the ‘‘Taking Account of Institutions with Low Op- nounced. eration Risk Act of 2017’’; H.R. 1585, to amend the Se- Committee on Foreign Affairs, October 12, Full Com- curities Act of 1933 to codify certain qualifications of in- mittee, markup on H.R. 535, the ‘‘Taiwan Travel Act’’; dividuals as accredited investors for purposes of the secu- and H.R. 1698, the ‘‘Iran Ballistic Missiles and Inter- rities laws; H.R. 1645, the ‘‘Fostering Innovation Act of national Sanctions Enforcement Act’’, 9:30 a.m., 2172 2017’’; H.R. 1699, the ‘‘Preserving Access to Manufac- Rayburn. tured Housing Act of 2017’’; H.R. 2121, the ‘‘Pension, Committee on Homeland Security, October 12, Sub- Endowment, and Mutual Fund Access to Banking Act’’; committee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and H.R. 2148, the ‘‘Clarifying Commercial Real Estate Communications, hearing entitled ‘‘Assessing First Re- Loans’’; H.R. 2201, the ‘‘Micro Offering Safe Harbor sponder Communications’’, 10 a.m., HVC–210. Act’’; H.R. 2396, the ‘‘Privacy Notification Technical October 12, Subcommittee on Oversight and Manage- Clarification Act’’; H.R. 2706, the ‘‘Financial Institution ment Efficiency, hearing entitled ‘‘Empty Threat or Seri- Customer Protection Act of 2017’’; H.R. 2954, the ous Danger: Assessing North Korea’s Risk to the Home- ‘‘Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act’’; H.R. land’’, 2 p.m., HVC–210. 3072, the ‘‘Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Ex- Committee on the Judiciary, October 12, Full Committee, amination and Reporting Threshold Act of 2017’’; H.R. markup on legislation on the Congressional Subpoena 3299, the ‘‘Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act Compliance and Enforcement Act of 2017; H.R. 2228, of 2017’’; H.R. 3312, the ‘‘Systemic Risk Designation the ‘‘Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Improvement Act of 2017’’; H.R. 3758, the ‘‘Senior Safe of 2017’’; and legislation on the Protecting Access to the Act of 2017’’; H.R. 3857, the ‘‘Protecting Advice for Courts for Taxpayers Act, 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. Small Savers Act of 2017’’; H.R. 3898, the ‘‘Impeding Committee on Natural Resources, October 12, Sub- North Korea’s Access to Finance Act of 2017’’; H.R. committee on Water, Power and Oceans, hearing on H.R. 3903, the ‘‘Encouraging Public Offerings Act of 2017’’; 3144, to provide for operations of the Federal Columbia

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River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan Women’s Entrepreneurial Success’’, 10 a.m., 2360 Ray- for a specified period of time, and for other purposes; and burn. H.R. 3916, the ‘‘FISH Act’’, 10 a.m., 1334 Longworth. October 12, Subcommittee on Investigations, Over- October 13, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Re- sight, and Regulations; and Subcommittee on Economic sources, legislation to achieve domestic energy independ- Growth, Tax, and Capital Access, joint hearing entitled ence by empowering States to manage the development ‘‘Oversight Improvements Needed: SBA OIG’s Review of and production of oil and gas on available Federal land, the Microloan Program’’, 2 p.m., 2360 Rayburn. and for other purposes, 9 a.m., 1334 Longworth. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, October 12, Full Com- Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, October mittee, markup, 10 a.m., 334 Cannon. 12, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Hearing on the October 12, Full Committee, hearing on legislation on 2020 Census’’, 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. the Asset and Infrastructure Review Act of 2017; and Committee on Small Business, October 12, Subcommittee H.R. 2773, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on Health and Technology, hearing entitled ‘‘Fostering to sell Pershing Hall, 10:30 a.m., 334 Cannon.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 8:30 a.m., Friday, October 13 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 11

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Friday: Senate will meet in a pro forma Program for Wednesday: Consideration of S. 585—Dr. session. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 (Subject to a Rule). Consideration of measures under sus- pension of the Rules.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Huffman, Jared, Calif., E1352 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, The District of Columbia, Huizenga, Bill, Mich., E1348 E1351 Comstock, Barbara, Va., E1349, E1353 Jeffries, Hakeem S., N.Y., E1349 Rooney, Francis, Fla., E1348 DeFazio, Peter A., Ore., E1347 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E1353 Shimkus, John, Ill., E1349 DeSaulnier, Mark, Calif., E1349 LaHood, Darin, Ill., E1352 Shuster, Bill, Pa., E1347 Donovan, Daniel M., Jr, N.Y., E1347 Matsui, Doris O., Calif., E1350 Stefanik, Elise M., N.Y., E1353 Ellison, Keith, Minn., E1348 McGovern, James P., Mass., E1353 Engel, Eliot L., N.Y., E1348, E1351, E1354 McKinley, David B., W.Va., E1350 Trott, David A., Mich., E1350 Frelinghuysen, Rodney P., N.J., E1349 Meadows, Mark, N.C., E1350 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E1351 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E1353 Murphy, Tim, Pa., E1352 Williams, Roger, Tex., E1348 Hoyer, Steny H., Md., E1352 Napolitano, Grace F., Calif., E1347

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